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“ASK LAURA ABOUT REAL ESTATE”<br />

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May 20<strong>22</strong><br />

PUBLISHER/EDITOR<br />

PRESIDENT<br />

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />

Pat Alexander<br />

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OUR 19th YEAR<br />

OUR FANTASTIC COLUMNISTS<br />

Susan Goldfein<br />

Linda Gomez<br />

Ali Guggenheim<br />

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Dan Hyde<br />

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About The Vegas Voice<br />

There is nothing more gratifying than to be honored by your<br />

fellow senior publishers. With that humble statement, we are very<br />

proud to announce that The Vegas Voice received 10 national<br />

awards from the North American Mature Publishers Association<br />

(NAMPA) in 2021.<br />

Everything from General Excellence to Senior Issues to Editorials<br />

to Graphics, the judges held (and it remains our unconditional<br />

commitment) that “every issue demonstrates that The Vegas<br />

Voice is paying attention to the needs and interests of<br />

its readers.”


Liars, Thieves and Whores<br />

By: Dan Roberts / Roberts Rules<br />

“<br />

They’re all thieves” I screamed to my Rana.<br />

While my PILL (partner in love & life) has<br />

learned to ignore my temper tantrums and crazy<br />

outbursts, even she had to admit that our recent encounters were<br />

shockingly outrageous.<br />

It all began last month when Rana was, once again, asked to<br />

do guardianship seminars at various senior<br />

communities. Such presentations have been on<br />

“hold” for two years due to the COVID pandemic.<br />

With life starting to return to “normal,”<br />

the requests started to come in and Rana was<br />

more than willing to resume her Guardian<br />

Gladiator role. As her loyal servant, we updated<br />

the presentation to include the latest guardian<br />

information as well as senior scams and, her new<br />

Don Quixote quest – Concerned Friends & Family<br />

Program.<br />

Anyway, in preparing the update, Rana<br />

thought it was very important to include the long-sought, much<br />

needed “Guardianship Hotline” telephone number. This was our<br />

state government response to “protect” the public from the dangers of<br />

guardianship abuse.<br />

I called the number. Twice. Both times were recordings advising that<br />

“they” would get back to me.<br />

After 3 weeks, I’m still waiting.<br />

What a waste of time. Another “looks good, and see how we help our<br />

citizens” but in reality total BS.<br />

I’ve said it before and will continue to do so. If you rely on the<br />

government (or judicial system) to protect you from guardian<br />

predators, you’re going to get screwed.<br />

And yes, I know what you’re thinking.<br />

Perhaps you’ll get one of those attorneys that specialize in<br />

guardianship protections. You know the ones – those that will include<br />

the guardianship nomination form at no charge so long as you retain<br />

them to prepare a trust agreement for you.<br />

Forget the fact that such form is free.<br />

And then I heard from a reader who wanted to engage an attorney for<br />

such a trust agreement. She was skeptical of the lawyer’s ability (and<br />

ethics) when the firm had the audacity to not only charged thousands<br />

What Do<br />

You Think?<br />

Do you agree with our<br />

columnists? Did anyone get<br />

you angry, make you think or<br />

simply put a smile on your face?<br />

Please tell us by forwarding<br />

your comments, thoughts or<br />

suggestions to Publisher Dan at:<br />

dan@thevegasvoice.net.<br />

of dollars for a simple trust agreement (which is basically a fill-inthe-blanks<br />

form) but would charge an additional $50 to notarize her<br />

signature plus an additional $25 to have one of their employees serve<br />

as a witness.<br />

Talk about greed.<br />

And then not 24 hours later, The Vegas Voice received another (we<br />

now average 9-12 per month) request for advice and assistance.<br />

It seemed that this Sun City resident wanted to update his trust since<br />

his wife recently passed away. The lawyer (who<br />

we have dealt with in the past on guardianship<br />

abuses) strongly advised (it’s called strong-arm<br />

tactics) to immediately come in and revise the<br />

agreement.<br />

It would “only” cost $10,000 for the initial<br />

consult and then another $10,000 upon<br />

completion. And that included a new, beautiful<br />

binder for the trust agreement. Was that<br />

reasonable he asked?<br />

When I asked if he wanted my opinion, I quickly<br />

remarked that the “lawyer is an absolute 100% liar, thief and a whore.”<br />

All the while my Rana was trying to wrestle the phone from me since<br />

she wanted to give her two cents about this lawyer. While Rana agreed<br />

with my sentiment, she scolded me for not being strong enough!<br />

So who’s looking out for you? At the very least, The Vegas Voice (and<br />

especially my Rana) returns all phone calls (and emails). And unlike<br />

those bottom-feeder lawyers, there is never a cost or a fee to help -<br />

although she does not provide fancy binders.<br />

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Registration is Now Open<br />

By: Liz Palmer / NSG<br />

After months of preparation, the Nevada Senior<br />

Games has opened its registration for our<br />

20<strong>22</strong> Games this September and October in the<br />

greater Las Vegas area. We’re so excited to offer over 20 different sports<br />

to both in and out of state athletes who are 50 years old and better.<br />

Athletes compete in 5-year age groups in such competitions as track<br />

and field, bowling, swimming, tennis, pickleball, archery (just to name<br />

a few), and our newest offering…<br />

cornhole!<br />

The NSG have been<br />

sponsoring annual sports<br />

competitions for over 40<br />

years. Not only are we the<br />

largest senior-oriented<br />

sports organization in<br />

Nevada, we’re also an official<br />

state member of the National Senior Games Association.<br />

Last year we welcomed over 1,000 entrants to our Fall sports, so yeah,<br />

we’re kind of a Big Deal!<br />

Top finishers in each event will qualify for the national competition<br />

in Pittsburgh, to be held in July 2023. These Games attract over 10,000<br />

athletes each year.<br />

Want to join us? Go to: www.nevadaseniorgames.com. All details<br />

are there – schedules, venues, rules and regulations - and online<br />

registration is easy!<br />

Plus, if you register before July 31 you’ll receive a five dollar early<br />

bird discount on your registration fee. All registrants receive a Nevada<br />

Senior Games custom designed shirt and you’ll be competing for<br />

some fabulous medals and bragging rights for the Nevada Senior<br />

Championships in your chosen sports.<br />

Hope to see you at the Nevada Senior Games!<br />

Liz Palmer is the Executive Director of the Nevada Senior Games.<br />

For more information on how you can participate, contact Liz at:<br />

702/242-1590 or by email: Nevadaseniorgames@outlook.com.<br />

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May 20<strong>22</strong><br />

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Things Mothers Never Say<br />

By: Bill Caserta / Bill’s Blurbs<br />

1. “How on earth can you see the TV sitting so<br />

far back?”<br />

2. “Yeah, I used to skip school a lot, too.”<br />

3. “Just leave all the lights on … it makes the<br />

house look more cheery.”<br />

4. “Let me smell that shirt. Yeah, it’s good for another week.”<br />

5. “Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I’ll be glad to feed and<br />

walk him every day.”<br />

6. “Well, if Rahul’s mamma says it’s OK, that’s good enough for me.”<br />

7. “The curfew is just a general time to shoot for. It’s not like I’m<br />

running a prison around here.”<br />

8. “I don’t have a tissue with me… just use your sleeve.”<br />

9. “Don’t bother wearing a jacket. The wind chill is bound to<br />

improve.”<br />

*Fred is 32 years old and still single. One day a friend asked, “Why<br />

aren’t you married? Can’t you find a woman who will be a good wife?”<br />

Fred replied, “Actually, I’ve found many women I wanted to marry,<br />

but when I bring them home to meet my parents, my mother doesn’t<br />

like them.”<br />

His friend thinks for a moment and says, “I’ve got the perfect solution,<br />

just find a girl who’s just like your mother.”<br />

A few months later they meet again and his friend says, “Did you find<br />

the perfect girl? Did your mother like her?”<br />

With a frown on his face, Fred answers, “Yes, I found the perfect girl.<br />

She was just like my mother. You were right, my mother liked her very<br />

much.”<br />

The friend said, “Then what’s the problem?”<br />

Fred replied, “My father doesn’t like her.”<br />

Bill Caserta is the Executive Director of The Vegas Voice and is the<br />

long lost (but now found) Bronx brother of the publisher. He is<br />

also a proud resident of Carnegie Heights at Henderson (see next<br />

page).


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My Visit to DMV<br />

By: Rana Goodman / On My Soapbox<br />

Where did the years go? It’s already time, once<br />

again to renew my driver’s license. So, I said<br />

to myself,<br />

“self, better make an appointment<br />

now!” I dutifully did so and started<br />

reading up on what documents I<br />

needed to take with me.<br />

As I was leaving for my<br />

appointment Publisher Dan asked<br />

me if I wanted to take my passport.<br />

I could bite my tongue for saying<br />

“no it is not included on the<br />

list”… and yet, you guessed it, at<br />

DMV they would not give me the<br />

Real ID without it - but would let<br />

me renew my license. Here’s my<br />

tale:<br />

I arrived at DMV right on time and while I cruised the parking lot<br />

looking for a space, I thanked the stars I had made an appointment.<br />

As I approached the entrance, a huge security guard stopped me and<br />

asked if I had an appointment.<br />

I held up my confirmation number but as he opened the door for me,<br />

I gasped….. The place was packed. How could all of these people have<br />

an appointment for the same or similar time?<br />

Like cattle being herded, I followed the masses and walked over to<br />

the information counter. At least the DMV employee told me I was at<br />

the right place.<br />

I was eventually directed to wait until my number was called. Eyeing<br />

the crowd, I thought about texting Dan to advise him to feed the dogs<br />

since, apparently I wouldn’t be home until tomorrow.<br />

However, to my happy but shocked dismay, within 10 minutes, my<br />

number was called, I was actually excited to get my “Real ID” since by<br />

law I had just one year left..<br />

I handed over my folder containing the just paid statements from<br />

Republic Services and Nevada Power. I also took my Social Security<br />

card, since last time I tried to get the Real ID I was refused because I<br />

didn’t have it.<br />

As I thought how simple it really is, I glanced at a notice alongside<br />

where I was sitting. Sure enough<br />

it listed that for a Real ID, your<br />

passport was needed. I didn’t<br />

know what I dreaded more – not<br />

returning with the Real ID or Dan<br />

smugly reminding me: “I told you<br />

so!”<br />

On the plus side, I was able to<br />

renew my driver’s license and still<br />

have one year to get my license<br />

exchanged for a “Real ID.”<br />

As I was finishing this column,<br />

I glanced over at my renewal<br />

letter from AAA sitting on my desk.<br />

I noticed the following for those<br />

of you who (like me) dread going down to DMV, with or without an<br />

appointment. At Nevada AAA offices DMV services are available, but<br />

unfortunately, NOT Real ID, you must get that from DMV and have<br />

until May 3, 2023, to do so.<br />

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May 20<strong>22</strong><br />

Friends and<br />

Concerned<br />

Neighbors...<br />

We have received a number of calls from concerned<br />

readers asking “what can they do?” when they see a<br />

neighbor “disappear.”You can call Rana at The Vegas<br />

Voice and she will take the info and serve as liason<br />

with authorities! More Info? Call today<br />

702/251-4441<br />

Guardianship Presentation<br />

Our Rana Goodman addresses the Sun City Summerlin Woman’s<br />

Club last month. Over 100 members attended Rana’s presentation on<br />

the latest guardianship issue.<br />

This was our 4th guardianship presentation of the year with three<br />

more already scheduled. If your community/group is interested in<br />

protecting members from a “guardianship taking” call Rana to<br />

schedule a presentation. Our “Guardian Gladiator” can be reached at<br />

702/251-4441 or rana@thevegasvoice.net.


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Great Shows Coming Up<br />

By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editor<br />

With April under our belts and one third of<br />

20<strong>22</strong> gone, I realize how<br />

much (or how little) time, we<br />

have left “To Catch All The<br />

Great Entertainment” that we are privy to in Las<br />

Vegas.<br />

I will start with the shows I’m producing for The<br />

Vegas Voice. Our 2 nd “Fabulous Friday” variety/<br />

luncheon on May 6 th will be a spectacular event.<br />

If you caught the first one in April, you’ll know<br />

what I mean. The 2 nd one will also be loaded with<br />

wonderful performers.<br />

Later this month (see next page) May 28 th ,<br />

Jonathan Karrant will be celebrating America’s<br />

Crooners at Sun City MacDonald Ranch. He brings<br />

his charismatic charm to the stage for 75 minutes of the songs we all<br />

love and enjoy.<br />

And a quick jump ahead to June 21 st for the return of An Afternoon<br />

Affair presented by The Vegas Voice. This 2:30 show at Starbright<br />

Theatre in Sun City Summerlin will highlight a half dozen or so local<br />

entertainers that will fill the stage with song and dance. Well maybe not<br />

too much dance. See page 51 for details.<br />

Let’s get back to May with The Brothers Ali Jazz Duo. Jerome on guitar<br />

and Jimmy on bass light it up at the Nomad Bar inside Park MGM. Or<br />

maybe you can catch Hannah Brady at the Stirling Club singing Jazz,<br />

Blues, 60s and Soul.<br />

How about a little comedy starring Rich Natole<br />

and other guest comics in The Independence<br />

Lounge at Sun City Summerlin? Gatsby’s, the<br />

newest Jazz Supper Club, features the likes of<br />

Toscha Comeaux, Rita Lim, Ashley Fuller and<br />

Naomi Mauro to name a few, backed up by a<br />

fantastic house band under the direction of Uli<br />

Geissendoerfer.<br />

And then there’s the Jazz Combos Concert at the<br />

College of Southern Nevada, which will present an<br />

evening of classic and contemporary jazz selection<br />

all under the direction of Dr. Lindsey N. O’Connor.<br />

Now if you’d like to know when all these (and<br />

more) shows are taking place, you can go to www.EvanDavisJazz.com<br />

for dates and times. Enjoy the COOL sounds before the HOT summer<br />

kicks in.<br />

You can read Evan’s entertainment blog and sign up to receive<br />

his free email weekly Calendar of Events at www.EvanDavisJazz.<br />

com. Email him at: evan@thevegasvoice.net.<br />

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Remembering Bobby Rydell<br />

By: Beverly Washburn / Hollywood Memories<br />

It is with a heavy heart that I write about my<br />

longtime friend Bobby Rydell.<br />

Last month on April 5th, Bobby died of<br />

pneumonia complications. He would have turned 80 on April 26th.<br />

The Vegas Voice, of course, has quite<br />

a few “younger “ readers, but for the<br />

most part, our many wonderful loyal<br />

readers are, shall we say...”older?”<br />

For those of you, I’m sure that you<br />

remember him.<br />

Bobby was extremely gifted. He<br />

played the Copacabana at age 19<br />

making him the youngest performer<br />

ever to do that.<br />

He was in the movie “Bye, Bye<br />

Birdie.” He had hit after hit with<br />

“Wild One “, “Volare “ and my favorite<br />

“Forget Him”, just to name a few.<br />

In both the movie version and<br />

Broadway production of Grease 2, the<br />

high school was named “Rydell High”<br />

Well lucky for me, Bobby’s publicist and mine set up “phony” dates<br />

with us. They would have photographers meet us at various places like<br />

the circus, restaurants, dance clubs, and ice cream parlors.<br />

They would take various photos which were placed in their respective<br />

magazines with a caption, such as “Bobby Rydell was seen out holding<br />

hands with actress Beverly Washburn” and various things like that.<br />

The truth of the matter, however,<br />

was that Bobby had a longtime<br />

girlfriend named Camille who was his<br />

high school sweetheart and whom he<br />

married and remained married for 35<br />

years until the time of her death.<br />

That of course never stopped me from<br />

having a huge crush on him but, alas,<br />

it wasn’t meant to be. We did however<br />

become and remain great friends.<br />

Bobby performed in Las Vegas in<br />

2013 to a sold out audience. I’ll always<br />

remember and cherish that moment<br />

when he was onstage talking to the<br />

audience, Bobby introduced me and<br />

had me stand up and take a bow.<br />

He successfully underwent a double<br />

which was named after him. At one point, he was considered one of the<br />

top 5 artists of his era.<br />

Later in his career, he toured with his good friends Frankie Avalon<br />

and Fabian. They were known as “The Golden Boys.”<br />

One of the stories they liked to tell was one time when they were<br />

touring, they had their name up on a marquee but the “G” fell off so it<br />

read “The Olden Boys.”<br />

He was one of the biggest teen idols in the 60s. Bobby sold more than<br />

25 million records, and was adored by screaming girl teenagers from<br />

far and wide....yep, I was one of them.<br />

Back in the 60s we didn’t have “People” magazine, but we did have<br />

such magazines as Teen, Teen Beat, Tiger Beat, Modern Screen, Photo<br />

Play, among others.<br />

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transplant in 2012 and soon after, became an advocate for donors.<br />

Bobby was one of the sweetest, kindest and dearest people I’ve ever<br />

known and I am so blessed that we had a friendship for all these<br />

years. He was a treasure who will never be forgotten and I am so grateful<br />

to have my beautiful memories of him .<br />

Rest in peace, sweet Bobby.<br />

Until next time, remember, No beauty shines brighter than that of a<br />

kind heart.<br />

Beverly Washburn graced the silver screen as a child actress and<br />

is the author of Reel Tears. You can contact Beverly at: bjradell@<br />

hotmail.com.


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Doing My Happy Dance<br />

By: Adrea Nairne-Barrera / Senior Moments<br />

The older we get, the crankier some of us<br />

become. Add to that the whining, complaining<br />

and sharing of medical horror stories and every<br />

little inconvenience becomes a major event.<br />

Some have reasons and some don’t.<br />

What’s so funny about the whole routine is that we have endless<br />

conversations about our issues, big and small. No one objects to<br />

hearing and sometimes one of us yells “I win” as one story tops the<br />

other.<br />

But what do you do when you’re happy?<br />

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When the time comes that you’ve moved on from sadness and loss,<br />

the light shines brighter and life is just better. New people come along,<br />

new bonds are formed and things seem to stabilize.<br />

I have no idea how annoying I sound to my friends when I tell them<br />

how happy I am these days.<br />

Some friends never know what to do with “happy!” There’s nothing<br />

to talk about.<br />

All the aches and pains are still there, and the doctor visits go on, but<br />

I really don’t dwell on anything. They’re no longer the center of my<br />

world. I limp or take an extra moment to get my hip to work but it’s<br />

kind of 2nd nature now.<br />

At a time in our history when we witness so much devastation and<br />

suffering, I appreciate more than ever how tranquil my life really is. I<br />

have a lovely roof over my head, food when I want it, precious pets, and<br />

all the necessities to be comfortable… and the ability to make choices<br />

for myself.<br />

We take our comfort for granted most of the time, so for today, I<br />

celebrate where I am. If my arthritis decides to act up more than<br />

normal, get the heating pad and shut up.<br />

The same is true for the old lady that stares at me from the mirror.<br />

It doesn’t matter.<br />

Every time I ask my dogs if they want dinner, they dance around the<br />

kitchen wagging tails and knocking each other over. Now I dance the<br />

happy dance with them!<br />

Adrea likes to opine and find the lighter side of life as a senior.


Hear Me Roar<br />

By: Liz Breier / This & That<br />

Helen Reddy released “I AM WOMAN” in 1972<br />

and women banded together to burn their<br />

bras in the name of<br />

equality.<br />

We look back on the last 50 years and see<br />

so many areas in which women have made<br />

great strides. Unfortunately many will tell<br />

you that they still do not get equal pay and<br />

others will say their life is more difficult since<br />

they still assume primarily responsibility for<br />

home and children while maintaining their<br />

careers.<br />

So, as in any other great change, there are<br />

pros and cons.<br />

The good news is that while many things<br />

have changed (for the better or worse<br />

depending on your point of view) one thing<br />

has stayed the same.<br />

Women love to take care of themselves. We may have burned our<br />

bras, but then we invented new, better and more comfortable versions.<br />

The market is flooded with every BB and CC Cream and anti-wrinkle,<br />

anti-aging potion imaginable. The salons are having a field day with<br />

threading and makeup, semi-permanent tattoos and lash extensions.<br />

Plastic surgeons are reaping the benefit of desires for any sort of<br />

beautification surgery or injections. The fashion designers have devised<br />

clothing that slims, tucks and uplifts to hide any “sins.”<br />

None of these things were available 50 years ago. I recall seeing<br />

the huge girdles and corsets women wore<br />

– to their dismay and discomfort, in order<br />

to achieve what can often be accomplished<br />

today with non-invasive surgeries.<br />

Let’s not leave out the hair dyes, weaving,<br />

extensions and partial and full wigs available<br />

for women to enhance their appearances. We<br />

have access to every type of hair dryer, flat<br />

iron and curling appliance imaginable.<br />

What a wonderful world we live in. Women<br />

burned bras for equality and now spend<br />

much of their income on ways to make<br />

themselves ever more attractive as women.<br />

Don’t get me wrong, I am all for it and<br />

have indulged in a few of the “techniques”<br />

myself. I just have to laugh at our ROAR – right into Sephora, Ulta,<br />

Sally’s, the Salons and the plastic surgeons’ offices.<br />

Liz Breier is an ex-New Yorker who retired to Florida for 24 years<br />

before deciding that Nevada means home to her. You can contact<br />

Liz at: bluesky090372@gmail.com.<br />

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Vita Celebrates 17 Years of Memories<br />

By: Sam Wagmeister / People & Places<br />

Once again, Vita Corimbi has been named<br />

Mother of the Year. The unofficial title is bestowed<br />

on her yearly by audiences<br />

at the Smith Center’s Cabaret Jazz after her<br />

annual performances of her uproarious, bawdy<br />

anthem she composed bestowing the title upon<br />

herself.<br />

Although the honor is mythical, Corimbi has<br />

garnered a bounty of other awards and accolades.<br />

Those include the current title as the Las Vegas<br />

Strip’s longest continually performing entertainer<br />

(not named Newton or Penn & Teller) and three<br />

Emmy Awards.<br />

The New York native first took the stage as the<br />

non-conformist Woodstock clone, Earth Mother,<br />

in Menopause the Musical 17 years ago. The<br />

show has logged upwards of 7,500 performances<br />

and is going strong.”I’ve been doing the show so<br />

long that I’m in menopause now,” she jokes.<br />

Performance was in Corimbi’s DNA with a<br />

backstory reminiscent of a Damon Runyon or Mark Twain swashbuckler.<br />

She grew up on the back stages of Las Vegas.<br />

“Mom was first violinist for the Las Vegas Hilton,” playing for the<br />

Photo Credit: Ed Foster<br />

city’s iconic headliners, including Elvis. Off to the Big Apple for fame<br />

and fortune, a newspaper ad offered her the opportunity to entertain<br />

the troops on Armed Forces Radio in Japan.<br />

Returning to New York, she honed her performance skills with an<br />

eleven year stint in the city’s saloon’s and later<br />

sailed a stretch playing piano aboard a riverboat<br />

paddle-wheeler. Working piano bars aboard<br />

international cruise ships provided another<br />

opportunity to “work and see the world for free.”<br />

After returning to her Vegas roots, at the<br />

urging of a friend, Vita successfully auditioned for<br />

Menopause the Musical, opening the show<br />

February 1, 2006.<br />

Although she maintains an 8-show a week<br />

schedule, she still finds time to compose,<br />

maintain a guest performance schedule<br />

around town, conduct acting classes and record<br />

voiceovers and commercials from her home<br />

studio. Menopause, she says, has provided<br />

stability, friendship and the satisfaction that “just<br />

for a second you’ve made someone laugh.”<br />

Backstage at Bally’s, she says, “the fun starts<br />

in the dressing room.” She adds, “I get my face on billboards and<br />

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How Not to Make a Cocktail<br />

By: Pat Alexander / Art of Entertaining<br />

When I lived in North Carolina, Friday night<br />

was Girls Night. Each of us took turns<br />

providing dinner from appetizer through dessert.<br />

One of the fun things we did was create a<br />

cocktail to go with each meal. Of course, other<br />

than the fact that, at one time or another, we had<br />

imbibed most liquors, we knew nothing about<br />

blending cocktails and what went with what.<br />

We didn’t care! If it was sweet and tasted good,<br />

we were happy.<br />

One particular night I decided to make a<br />

whiskey cocktail to complement our dinner. (You<br />

can count on me for Margueritas but not much<br />

else.) I remember mixing whiskey (apparently<br />

way too much) sugar cubes, lime juice, vermouth<br />

and bitters.<br />

I don’t remember how it tasted, just that both<br />

gals lost the ability to drive after two drinks. They<br />

didn’t even argue about who slept in the guest room and who slept on<br />

the sofa.<br />

In any case, we woke up Saturday morning with a slight headache<br />

that tomato juice fixed, went to the Farmers Market and brought home<br />

an armload of fruits and vegetables. It had been such a fun evening<br />

and even better morning that we decided to extend the day.<br />

I made a late lunch and we wound up talking into the night, again! I<br />

remember making a zucchini frittata from the beautiful produce at the<br />

Farmers Market. Try the recipe… even if you’re not hungover.<br />

Zucchini Frittata – 4 servings<br />

In medium cast iron skillet melt 3 tbs. butter<br />

and 1 tbs. olive oil. Add medium sliced onion<br />

and 2 cloves grated garlic. Sauté about 5 minutes<br />

until translucent.<br />

Add one large thinly sliced zucchini. Sauté<br />

about 5-8 minutes until lightly browned. Take<br />

pan off heat. Whisk 6 large eggs, ½ tsp. salt and ¼<br />

tsp. white pepper. Heat pan for 1-2 minutes, then<br />

add egg mixture.<br />

Cook 5-6 minutes until bottom of frittata is<br />

lightly browned. Place large plate on top of pan<br />

and turn frittata onto plate. Slide inverted frittata<br />

back into skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes longer.<br />

Slide frittata onto warm serving dish. Serve<br />

hot or warm. If you’re skittish about turning the<br />

frittata, put pan under broiler until eggs set.<br />

Pat Alexander writes about all things home. She is well known for<br />

her cooking, parties and interior design, and consults on kitchen<br />

and bath remodels.<br />

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Life’s Frustration<br />

By: Gayla Kalp / Life is Laughter<br />

“<br />

It’s not the mountains ahead that drive you<br />

crazy. It’s the grains of sand in your shoes.” I<br />

heard this quote many years ago and it is so true<br />

of life’s frustrations.<br />

This month, I have had many more frustrations than usual. They<br />

are not huge ones like getting COVID or losing my income, etc. but little<br />

ones that just drive you crazy on a weekly basis.<br />

Here are a few of mine:<br />

Car Space: Who are these weird people who stop three or more car<br />

spaces behind the next car at the stop light? Better yet, as the first person<br />

at the stop light?<br />

I have been told that they are afraid that if someone hits them from<br />

behind that they won’t hit the person in front of them. Don’t they know<br />

that if all drivers did this, our traffic would be backed up to West Texas!<br />

Panty Hose: Show me any woman who has not had a fight with the<br />

fit of her panty hose. First, just putting them on is a struggle.<br />

Next, the crotch always ends up between your knees and you have to<br />

pull at each leg of the hose like bungee cords to get the crotch to move<br />

up! This exercise takes the place of any barbell exercise you would do<br />

at the gym.<br />

Olive Garden Salad: I think the restaurant should rename their<br />

salad “Olive Garden Lettuce.” Doesn’t anyone notice that their family<br />

size salad is all lettuce and maybe two slices of tomato. three carrot<br />

strips, one pepper and three olives.<br />

A family of five have great arguments over who gets these few jewels.<br />

We forgive this, however, because their dressing is wonderful.<br />

Hangers: We have only two bad choices in hangers: Slippery plastic<br />

or Velcro. I find the plastic one doesn’t hold anything. Everything slips<br />

right off of them or they have the notches in them where the clothes<br />

catch and I have a horrible time “un-catching” them.<br />

Then there are the fuzzy, Velcro type. Everything sticks to them, which<br />

is great except it is harder than Super Glue to get clothes off of them.<br />

There are many other “Grains” I could write about but the above<br />

ones are some of my top ones. Please write to me about yours. Don’t let<br />

the “Grains” get you down!<br />

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Gayla is a speaker, author, psychologist and humorist. She also<br />

happens to be Ms. Sr. California, Nevada and Universe England.


Manifest Your Destiny<br />

By: Pat Landaker / Positive Aging<br />

They say destiny is predetermined. I say it<br />

doesn’t have to be. You can manifest your<br />

destiny too.<br />

Manifestation is about your power to attract<br />

what you want in your life by focusing and directing your energy. You<br />

DO have what you need to create the life of your dreams!<br />

I’ve manifested my desired outcomes for years. I’ve manifested<br />

my dreams into reality through visualization, belief, and intentional<br />

action steps. I see it; I believe it; and I do it.<br />

Once you begin, you’ll realize you started manifesting long ago. You<br />

just didn’t know what it was or how it was happening. Imagine what<br />

can happen now that you know!<br />

Best news: You have everything you need right inside of you to get<br />

started. Bad news is, if I can call it that: It takes patience, consistency,<br />

removal of self-limiting beliefs and a deep understanding of self.<br />

Manifesting dreams may sound gimmicky to some people. I believe<br />

manifestation is a lifestyle choice brought about through one’s selfawareness,<br />

self-direction and self-determination.<br />

Manifestation doesn’t require any special powers. It does, however,<br />

require a positive mindset fueled by self-empowerment.<br />

Here’s my brief outline for manifestation using my keywords. You<br />

may create your own:<br />

Understand what’s influencing your desires. Why?<br />

Establish a specific and clear vision of what you’d like to manifest.<br />

Qualify, Verify, and write down what you want.<br />

Ask for it out loud.<br />

Review, accept, and proclaim repeatedly.<br />

Do a vision board and nurture your vision.<br />

Affirm it daily; give it TADAs (self-fanfare). Celebrate it.<br />

Stay focused!<br />

Keep your thoughts positive! What you think about comes about!<br />

Delivery of your desired outcome takes time. Manifestation doesn’t<br />

happen overnight. It takes patience, focused effort, and most of all,<br />

belief!<br />

Please email me at: positiveaging54@gmail.com and share how you<br />

manifest what you want in your life.<br />

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Send in the Clowns<br />

By: Yvonne Cloutier / Musical Moments<br />

Stephen Sondheim was a renowned<br />

composer and lyricist for stage and screen. His<br />

music, more avant-garde than most Broadway<br />

music, was especially loved by music aficionados. He was a musician’s<br />

musician.<br />

He was awarded multiple Tony and<br />

Grammy Awards, and a special Tony<br />

Award for Lifetime Achievement in the<br />

theatre.<br />

He wrote a set of songs in the film<br />

version of Dick Tracy. His Sooner or<br />

Later I Always Get My Man performed by<br />

Madonna won him an Academy Award<br />

for best song. Others included, Little<br />

Dream for the 1996 film The Birdcage;<br />

For film version of A Little Night Music,<br />

The Glamorous Life, Night Waltz and<br />

Send in the Clowns.<br />

He was the composer and lyricist for A Funny Thing Happened on<br />

the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, Sweeney Todd. Sunday in the<br />

Park with George for which he won a Pulitzer Prize, Assassins, Into the<br />

Woods, and Gypsy as well as lyrics.<br />

Sondheim’s music has complex arrangements where two or more<br />

voices sing different melodies, but seemingly combine in harmony. In<br />

his vocal parts, he uses intervals of 6ths and 7ths harmoniously, much<br />

in the style of 17th century Baroque music.<br />

His lyrics are filled with wit, and ambiguous sophistication such<br />

as “For us, there will never be happiness, we must learn to be happy<br />

without it“ or “An Honest Virgin? What a terrible combination.”<br />

In 1975, his Send in the Clowns jazz standard (and only top 40 hit<br />

single) sung by Judy Collins, won a Grammy for Song of the Year.<br />

Sondheim, a New York City native of Jewish ancestry, had a sad and<br />

difficult childhood. His father, a dress<br />

manufacturer, and his mother a dress<br />

designer divorced when he was 10.<br />

He lived with his mentally and<br />

emotionally abusive mother. His father,<br />

denied custody, became estranged after<br />

leaving the family for another woman.<br />

Sondheim loathed his mother and didn’t<br />

attend her funeral.<br />

As a boy, Sondheim became friends<br />

with Oscar Hammerstein’s son, Jimmy.<br />

The Hammersteins let young Stephen<br />

stay with them as much as possible so he<br />

wouldn’t have to go home.<br />

Oscar became Sondheim’s surrogate father. Through Oscar, Stephen<br />

further developed his love for musical theatre.<br />

Also important in Sondheim’s musical development was attending<br />

Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s musical South Pacific. That’s where<br />

he met Hal Prince, a producer/director, who later directed many of<br />

Sondheim‘s hit shows.<br />

Sondheim recently passed away, but his music will live on forever.<br />

Yvonne Cloutier, a former teacher/principal, with a music<br />

background, specializes in ragtime piano. She is the author of the<br />

book, Scott Joplin, King of Ragtime. You can contact her at www.<br />

mytimeisragtime.com.<br />

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Our Vegas Voice Fabulous Friday Family gathers for a photo before<br />

the kick-off of our Fabulous Friday buffet lunch & show at Sun City<br />

MacDonald Ranch. It was indeed FABULOUS – from the delicious food<br />

to the incredible show hosted by Vegas Voice entertainment editor Evan<br />

Davis and Jonny Bird.<br />

And the BEST PART – We have 2 more Fabulous Fridays shows (see<br />

page 53) scheduled, May 6th and June 17th. What a fabulous way to<br />

start your weekend!


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Favorable Seating<br />

By: Heather Latimer / Heather’s Self-Help Tips<br />

If many family members or close companions<br />

are passing on or moving away, you’re in danger<br />

of losing your support team and eventually<br />

becoming isolated. Therefore it’s essential to attend gatherings and<br />

mingle with people you don’t know in order to make fresh contacts.<br />

“Just turning up isn’t enough” claimed three disabled local<br />

residents. “In our day, when<br />

anxious to meet someone<br />

who might turn out to be<br />

Ms. or Mr. Right, we paid<br />

attention to seating.”<br />

Although your motives<br />

may be different, these are<br />

the secrets they revealed:<br />

1. Where there are rows of seats, choose second from the aisle. One<br />

lone attendee will probably take the aisle seat beside you.<br />

2. Occupying a seat at an empty round table sometimes results in a<br />

fun evening among a variety of jolly singles and couples. Or it could be<br />

uncomfortable if a group arrives and resents your presence.<br />

3. If there may be empty seats at your table, guard against silent<br />

steppers who snatch your chairs, without asking, to fit in pals at their<br />

own table. Tell them you are expecting special people. True!<br />

4. Refuse if a woman dumps her purse on your table, asks you<br />

to look after it, then takes off in search of someone she likes better.<br />

Usually she’ll return to collect her belongings whilst guests have<br />

passed up the whole table in the belief it is reserved.<br />

5. And finally, refrain from putting your own paraphernalia on an<br />

adjacent seat or letting another guest do so. You’ll have one person<br />

beside you instead of two.<br />

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Extravaganza is Family<br />

Friendly<br />

By: Dianne Davis / That’s Entertainment<br />

The show entitled Extravaganza at Bally’s is an<br />

excellent choice for tourists. And for locals too.<br />

If you like variety shows, this fits the mold. If you want a production<br />

that is squeaky clean, suitable for adults and the kids, check it out.<br />

There’s plenty of spirited dancing, acrobatics, comedy, skating,<br />

singing, aerial acts and even three motorcycles that manage to not<br />

collide as they circle inside a huge see-through sphere.<br />

There’s a thin plot line as the male lead – an excellent dancer seeks<br />

his love in Las Vegas. That’s the ticket - actually a bus ticket to bring the<br />

audience to the Vegas plot.<br />

It includes numbers which pay homage to Elvis (a hologram) singing<br />

Viva Las Vegas, Michael Jackson along with many cast members, and<br />

Marilyn Monroe. Of course the requisite showgirls appear frequently<br />

throughout the production.<br />

There’s old fashion humor, call it schtick, as the heavy set comedic<br />

chef spins multiple plates. Yes, we’ve seen it before, but folks, it is fun.<br />

And Victor Ponce juggling hats. For talent there is Silvia Silvia with<br />

her bows and arrows that hit the mark every time. Good thing too, as<br />

it is her husband Victor who stands with the target apple on his head.<br />

The show is fast paced, one number after another. It is colorful. The<br />

graphic art on the huge LED screens blasts bright colors that just make<br />

you feel happy.<br />

And the costumes do the same. There’s some fancy footwork and a lot<br />

of lifting women above the men’s heads. The roller skating couple on a<br />

very small circular elevated area were impressive.<br />

There’s even some plain ol’ fashion tap dancing. So much flexibility,<br />

dexterity, and strength exhibited by the acrobats and aerialist and<br />

dancers.<br />

The Roller Coaster ride on the LED screen was a highlight of visual<br />

effects. Check Bally’s for show time as it varies. Bottom line, go see<br />

Extravaganza – and enjoy.<br />

Dianne Davis is delighted to once again share her opinions of local<br />

performers and shows. She is the lead reporter for SCA-TV and<br />

Associate Editor of lasvegas.splashmags.com.


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Are You That Stupid? - Gift Cards<br />

TBy Dan Roberts/Publisher<br />

here are scams and then there are scams. Some are based on<br />

your greed (think Nigerian Oil Minister or that out-of-nowhere<br />

lottery winnings) and others prey on you fear (failure to pay the<br />

electric bill or you skipping jury duty).<br />

They start with telephone calls (some recorded and other with<br />

that “official” sounding voice) but the bad guy’s goal is the same<br />

– taking your money.<br />

But no matter how absurd or “legal sounding” the scammer is,<br />

there remains one problem for the scammer. How do they make<br />

them you pay?<br />

And therein lies the unconditional, 100% guarantee “tell” that it’s<br />

a scam. If they want you to pay only by cryptocurrency (whatever<br />

that is) or gift cards – it’s game over.<br />

Now, even if you think that the caller is from Social Security,<br />

Medicare or any government official, once you catch your breath<br />

and think (if for only a few seconds) do you really believe that you<br />

can pay them back by gift cards?<br />

And yet, according to the Federal Trade Commission (you know<br />

those guys that boast how great their Do No Call Program works –<br />

by the way, how’s that working out?) over 40,000 people reported<br />

losing an unbelievable $148 million in gift cards to scammers<br />

during the first nine months of 2021.<br />

And that was the reported loss. Want to bet that the true amount<br />

is (a lot) more?<br />

Once again, our Vegas Voice reminder - What should you do<br />

when you get that telephone call demanding any payment via gift<br />

cards? The answer is simple and always, always, effective to avoid<br />

being scammed.<br />

Hang up the phone, hang up the phone, and HANG UP THE<br />

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Dementia is Draining Families’ Bank Accounts<br />

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2. 50% of all couples are impoverished within one year of the first<br />

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Homelessness & Baseball<br />

By: Dan Hyde / Call to Action<br />

What does homelessness and baseball have in<br />

common? Absolutely<br />

nothing! What it does is<br />

place a focus on the absolute incompetence of<br />

Congress and the President of the United States.<br />

How’s that? Last year during the height of the<br />

coronavirus epidemic, (which exasperated the<br />

national homeless crisis) your representatives<br />

and president spent over six months of their<br />

“valuable” time debating the insensitivity of the<br />

Cleveland Indians baseball team name; (Sidenote<br />

– late last year the National Football League’s<br />

Washington Redskins name was changed to the<br />

“Commanders”).<br />

They considered it an affront to the dignity<br />

of the Native American population and that<br />

it had to be changed. There is no question<br />

the Native American population has suffered<br />

incomprehensible and savage racism in our past<br />

and it persists to this day.<br />

Taking remedial action to eliminate it from our<br />

society has valuable merit. The problem is changing a name does little,<br />

if anything, to solve the problem.<br />

That problem’s solution lies within each of us in how we interact<br />

with our fellow human beings. It is a choice we should all embrace<br />

without any hesitation - respect for our fellow human beings.<br />

Couple that with the agony over a million Americans are suffering<br />

due to homeless, many of which are Native<br />

Americans, and one can readily see that this<br />

nation’s homeless priorities are an abomination.<br />

So what to do? Until and IF you, the voting<br />

public, come face-to-face with the demeaning<br />

reality of looking into the face of a homeless<br />

person (which I have done), we will continue to<br />

let those we elect off the hook.<br />

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By: John Beilun / Time Traveler<br />

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heard of me. My name is Miguel Hidalgo y<br />

Costilla. In life, I was<br />

a priest. But more importantly, like your<br />

George Washington, I have also been referred<br />

to as the father of my country – Mexico.<br />

Do you know what Cinco de Mayo means.<br />

The 5 th of May? Very good. Now, what does<br />

that day commemorate?<br />

“Mexican Independence Day? Ay,<br />

Caramba! You Americanos are mucho<br />

misinformed. And may I ask – independence<br />

from whom?”<br />

The Spanish? For your information,<br />

Mexico declared its independence from Spain<br />

on September 16, 1810 – 52 years before the<br />

date you silly Yankees celebrate!<br />

This I know for certain because I was<br />

there. I was the leader.<br />

The resultant turmoil was very bloody<br />

and lasted eleven years. It wasn’t until September 28, 1821, that Spain<br />

finally granted my people independence.<br />

In the meantime, tens of thousands of caballeros, including myself,<br />

as well as many women and children perished. And, unlike your<br />

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American revolutionaries, no outside force came to our aid.<br />

As for Cinco de Mayo, the event in question took place in 1862.<br />

However, it was merely a battle fought against French invaders rather<br />

than our former Spanish rulers.<br />

It is remembered because it was an<br />

unexpected lopsided victory: 4,000 of us vs.<br />

8,000 of them. It was, however, all too sadly<br />

short-lived when the French turned the tables<br />

later that year.<br />

Now, why do you Americanos celebrate<br />

this obscure day rather than our true date of<br />

independence? Especially when we Mexicans<br />

certainly do not.<br />

Let me tell you. It has everything to do with<br />

commerce and nothing with history.<br />

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makers in Mexico wanted to expand into<br />

America. Some marketing maven decided<br />

that they needed a newly minted holiday to<br />

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pizzazz. Naming it however, Cinco de Mayo -<br />

a day for you Yankees to drink mucho Mexican beer most certainly did.<br />

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By: Kate Wind / Kate’s Insight<br />

On May 16th, we will experience a Total Lunar<br />

Eclipse (Full Moon) at 25 degrees of Scorpio.<br />

This will offer insight or an ‘ah-ha’ moment<br />

to something we were in the dark about. Think<br />

of an eclipse as receiving news that you didn’t expect that overrides (or<br />

eclipses) what you were going to do, say, or plan.<br />

This eclipse is particularly strong for those born between, February<br />

12 -17, May 14-18, August 16-21 and November 15-21 or anyone<br />

who has personal planets sitting at <strong>22</strong>-27 degrees of the fixed signs<br />

(Aquarius, Taurus, Leo or Scorpio).<br />

Below are the themes for each of the signs:<br />

Aries: The focus is on “before and after’s”, cleaning up financials<br />

and addressing taboo topics.<br />

Taurus: The focus is on partnering with people from a different<br />

sphere and changing the way you introduce yourself.<br />

Gemini: The focus is on opportunities to teach and train as well as<br />

work improvements.<br />

Cancer: The focus is on having fun and developing your signature<br />

style. This is a great time to receive clarity on what direction to move in.<br />

Leo: The focus is renewing the home and gaining clarification on<br />

where you belong.<br />

Virgo: The focus is on a hands-on learning curve to proving yourself.<br />

Connecting with siblings and negotiating financial arrangements.<br />

Libra: The focus is on money, budgets and refining your life. It’s a<br />

great time to indulge the senses.<br />

Scorpio: The focus is conquering your freedom or breaking<br />

free! Focus on personal developments and boundaries. You may be<br />

renegotiating how you show up to the world!<br />

Sagittarius: The focus is on spiritual practice, volunteering, or<br />

seeking help or guidance. Picking up a new way to work or serve will<br />

be supported.<br />

Capricorn: The focus is on networking, attending events, making<br />

connections, or raising fees.<br />

Aquarius: The focus is on achieving, leadership, and stepping up to<br />

more responsibility with ease.<br />

Pisces: The focus is on becoming more professional, focusing on<br />

education, expansion or vision boards.<br />

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May 20<strong>22</strong><br />

Healing Benefits of<br />

Drumming<br />

By: Ali Guggenheim / Psychic Phenomenon<br />

“<br />

The drum is referred to as the shaman’s ‘horse’<br />

or ‘canoe’ for it is the vehicle that brings the<br />

shaman to the spiritual worlds.” - Unknown<br />

Scholars believe that historically, drums were the first musical<br />

instrument used by humans in Mesopotamia by the Babylonians and<br />

Sumerians (6,000 B.C.).<br />

Ancient cultures worldwide considered drums a powerful rhythmic,<br />

spiritual tool that enhances healing in medical rituals. In religious<br />

practices, the drum enables them to connect and communicate with<br />

their Divinity and all living things.<br />

During meetings, ceremonies, and in battle, drums set the beat for<br />

the occasion.<br />

Drum owners revered their drums as appendages rather than objects.<br />

Some named their instrument and even genderized them.<br />

Drums also became a form of speech. A pattern of beats played in a<br />

specific sequence could communicate a lot of information, near and<br />

far<br />

Ṫhe ancient women were the ones that performed the sacred<br />

Drumming ceremonies not only because drums synchronized them<br />

with Mother Earth, but they also synchronized with the human<br />

heartbeat. Eventually, they noticed that the participants’ heartbeats<br />

increased as drum-speed rhythms increased.<br />

It seems that intuitively ancient women understood what science is<br />

still proving regarding the benefits of Drumming. Perhaps that’s why<br />

women are more drawn to exploring this revived trend.<br />

Christiane Northrup, M.D. explains, “Drumming appears to<br />

synchronize the lower areas (non-verbal) brain with the frontal cortex<br />

(language and reasoning) brain. This integration produces feelings of<br />

insight and clarity.”<br />

Drumming has proved to provide many physical, cognitive, and<br />

emotional benefits. Dorothy Garman, Activities Director, Lake Placid<br />

Nursing Home shares, “Alzheimer’s patients typically keep their heads<br />

down and display few facial expressions. However, this quickly changes<br />

during drum sessions, when they raise their head, and their eyes move.<br />

“They become aware of the instruments, the group, and the facilitator,<br />

and when they follow the instructions to ‘clap their hands and tap their<br />

toes, we recognize this as success, even before they beat on a drum.”<br />

“Seniors,” continues Garman, “can feel isolated because of<br />

depression, mobility issues, and language difficulties. They can feel<br />

a sense of community through drum circles and enjoy some social<br />

interaction.”<br />

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Annual Charity Golf Outing<br />

By: Carol Chapman<br />

It’s time to hit a few balls and perfect your swing<br />

to vie for the big prizes at The Foundation’s<br />

Memorial Day Golf Tournament Fundraiser.<br />

Revere Golf Club hosts once again, preparing a<br />

delicious lunch as we finish the round.<br />

This year we’re changing up<br />

the raffle a bit. We will still give<br />

away a golf cart, but the drawing<br />

will take place on December<br />

24 from Buckman’s Grill.<br />

Tickets now on sale at the golf<br />

tournament, or walk into our<br />

offices and pick up tickets at $5<br />

each or five for $20.<br />

We’ve added a special raffle item to be given away on Memorial<br />

Day - a week’s stay at Los Abrigados in Sedona, Arizona. This beautiful<br />

resort is within walking distance of restaurants and retail in downtown<br />

Sedona, the town that’s known for its mystical ambiance.<br />

Get your tickets at our office (2518 Anthem Village Drive, #102) or<br />

from any FAS Golf Committee member. Call us and we’ll send someone<br />

to you.<br />

The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 7:30 am Monday,<br />

May 30. Come early to warm up and enjoy coffee and doughnuts with<br />

other FAS supporters. Sign up as<br />

a foursome or an individual at<br />

FoundationAssistingSeniors.org.<br />

Following the tournament<br />

we’ll have lunch, hand out the<br />

golf prizes, and give away lots of<br />

goodies through our onsite raffle,<br />

thanks to our sponsors. We’re<br />

grateful for Brightview, Revere, Bonefish Grill and Southpoint for their<br />

support of the event. As always, our gratitude goes to corporate sponsors<br />

First Service, Gene Haas Foundation, and Albertson’s Foundation.<br />

An Interview with John Barton<br />

By: Chuck Dean / Vet 2 Vet<br />

John Barton served in the U.S. Army in England<br />

in 1950. Retiring as an engineer from Boeing,<br />

he designed<br />

the solar array for the Mariner 10<br />

Venus/Mercury spacecraft and led the<br />

electrical power team at NASA JPL for<br />

its flight to Venus and on to Mercury.<br />

He is the author “Colliers End Camp”<br />

a historical work of service and duty.<br />

VET2VET: John, can you share a bit<br />

about your duty during the Cold War?<br />

John Barton: I went into the<br />

service to get the GI Bill. I graduated<br />

from high school on a Wednesday and<br />

was in the army on Monday.<br />

My buddy and I joined together,<br />

and because of my math skills, I was<br />

sent to surveying school at Ft. Belvoir,<br />

Virginia, while my buddy was sent to<br />

Korea where he got to live in a tent<br />

(chuckles).<br />

After attending school, I was<br />

assigned to SCARWAF, (Army serving<br />

with Air Force). Our 928th Engineering<br />

Aviation Group was refurbishing four<br />

airbases in England for the heavy<br />

bombers of the Cold War.<br />

I was a clerk typist at HQs (Colliers End Camp). The troops in the<br />

battalions worked hard days in order to take advantage of the long<br />

summer hours at those northern latitudes.<br />

The G.I.’s at Colliers End Camp only worked an 8-hour day, and duty<br />

was like heaven on Earth compared<br />

to the others. The ongoing joke was,<br />

“We have it so good that someday<br />

they are going to ship us all off<br />

to Saudi<br />

Arabia.”<br />

VV: Did you<br />

get your entire<br />

education on<br />

the G.I. Bill?<br />

JB: I used<br />

my G.I. Bill,<br />

but had to work part-time to cover my expenses.<br />

Therefore, it took 5 years instead of 4 to complete.<br />

VV: How did your military duty transfer to<br />

your civilian career?<br />

JB: My Army surveying training got me a<br />

part-time surveying job in Seattle. While in<br />

college, I also worked as an engineering aide on<br />

spacecraft technology at Boeing, and pursued<br />

a college degree in engineering to follow that<br />

career path. I learned the value of a college<br />

degree from the guys at Colliers End Camp.<br />

VV: Do you have any tips for our senior<br />

veteran community?<br />

JB: Yes, treat everyone with respect, and don’t<br />

start any rumors.<br />

Chuck Dean served as an Army paratrooper in Vietnam and<br />

through that experience was led to address the many transitional<br />

issues veterans struggle with. He is the author of several important<br />

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One, Two, Three<br />

By: Dianne Hahn / Back in the Days<br />

Grandmothers are made<br />

for babysitting. They have<br />

experience from raising their<br />

own kids.<br />

They have a license to spoil their grandkids, and<br />

they love it - most of the time.<br />

I relish babysitting because all my grandchildren<br />

live in another state, and I don’t get to do it very<br />

often. That’s probably why I forgot what being a<br />

grandmother entails…you’re older and tire more<br />

easily.<br />

Did I mention the part about being tired?<br />

The last time I babysat for our oldest grandson,<br />

Sebastian, the afternoon passed effortlessly Okay, he<br />

was in school until 2:00 pm and I simply relaxed<br />

and read until he got home.<br />

That’s when things changed. After snacks,<br />

homework, dinner, and games, I needed a nap (or<br />

at the very least a glass of wine) and some quiet<br />

time.<br />

Finally, it was bedtime!. I sent Bash upstairs to<br />

put on his pajamas. His eight-year-old self was still<br />

full of energy, and he ran up the stairs at double speed, grabbed his<br />

jammies, and half tumbled back down the stairs to me.<br />

“What are you doing? I said. “Put your pajamas on.” “I am!” He<br />

waved them in the air.<br />

“No, you’re jumping around like a corkscrew.”<br />

Apparently, he’d never heard that expression<br />

before and it sent him into gales of laughter,<br />

followed by more jumping. “Calm done and get<br />

those jammies on,” I instructed. “Or we won’t have<br />

a story.”<br />

I could tell he was trying. The jumping slowed<br />

but his pajamas were still on the floor, his clothes<br />

still on his body.<br />

I reverted to a tact I’d taken with my kids back<br />

in the day. “Sebastian, I’m going to count to three.<br />

If you aren’t in your pajamas by then you’re in<br />

trouble. One!”<br />

He flopped down onto the carpet and pulled his<br />

sneakers and socks off with motor speed then began<br />

to wiggle out of his shorts. “Two.”<br />

All activity stopped completely. He sat up straight,<br />

tilted his head to the side and looked me in the eyes.<br />

“Nana,” he said firmly. “If you want this to work,<br />

you’re gonna have to pick a higher number.”<br />

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Towing and Trailering Basics<br />

By: BJ Killeen / Down the Road<br />

As the days get warmer and the winds subside<br />

(finally!), thoughts turn to the open road. For<br />

those who are enchanted with getting out there<br />

and exploring, there are few better ways to<br />

see the country than with a trailer.<br />

This is the perfect time for newly retired<br />

seniors or those with grandkids to travel.<br />

Trailer sizes range from giant 42-foot 5 th<br />

wheels to an adorable eight-foot teardrop<br />

trailer.<br />

Whichever you choose, be sure to learn<br />

all you can about how to trailer and tow.<br />

There are ways to learn, such as online<br />

classes, and even your local Camping World<br />

can help out. It’s a lot more difficult than just hitching up and heading<br />

out.<br />

What you need to know before you go: Towing capacity; Trailer<br />

Hitch type class and weight; Payload capacity; Braking and controls;<br />

and Weight distribution.<br />

While it may look easy and fun, trailering can get you in a lot of<br />

trouble if you don’t know what you’re doing out there. Some automotive<br />

manufacturers are doing their best to help make the task easier.<br />

Many trucks and SUVs, for example, feature back up assists that can<br />

do the hard work for you. Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature<br />

takes the hassle and worry out of backing up a trailer into a camping<br />

spot or dropping a boat down the ramp in the water.<br />

Regardless of which vehicle/trailer<br />

combo you choose, practice connecting<br />

and disconnecting, and well as backing<br />

up and maneuvering before you leave. Test<br />

how your vehicle responds with all that<br />

weight behind it.<br />

Make sure you get tow mirrors to help<br />

you see down the sides of the trailer. Pay<br />

attention to the weather reports. Strong<br />

winds can push the trailer and get the<br />

momentum swinging fast enough to tip<br />

your vehicle.<br />

Don’t overload the trailer or boat with too much gear. Every vehicle<br />

has recommended payload and trailering capacities. Don’t exceed<br />

them, or you may have a shortened vacation.<br />

Trailering and summer are all about good times. Have fun - but be<br />

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By: Sandi Davis / Fashion “Cents”<br />

May flowers are arriving! The trees are<br />

blooming, flowers are sprouting on bushes<br />

and my sinuses are awake and aware, with<br />

sneezes filling the air!<br />

Last month I talked about cleaning out the closet and I mentioned<br />

“Simple Treasures.” We all have them in our closet, right?<br />

One of mine is my Elvis T-Shirt. I purchased him in Memphis at the<br />

Elvis Graceland gift shop.<br />

I have other special treasures, including my wedding dress.<br />

But wedding<br />

dresses are another<br />

topic we can discuss<br />

next month. (I really<br />

love it when I start<br />

writing and the topic<br />

for another month<br />

just arises.)<br />

I love shoes, then<br />

jackets, then hats.<br />

Probably in that<br />

order. So recently due<br />

to age (what!) and<br />

achy feet, my shoe<br />

closet has taken a hit.<br />

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Simple Special Treasures<br />

Three-inch heels<br />

are dwindling, but<br />

I do have two that<br />

are simple treasures<br />

that I will always<br />

keep for those<br />

special occasions or<br />

when I want to look<br />

particularly sassy.<br />

Jackets rank high in simple treasures, because you can easily change<br />

up your basic uniform of nice black pants or jeans, with a simple black<br />

tee or top or sweater. Or all white… or any color really.<br />

Then add a sparkly jacket, or something sassy and you can change<br />

the mood. I have six simple treasure jackets, black with gold sequins,<br />

black with embroidered flowers on the sleeves, blue with a black lace<br />

overlay, red (need I say more), cream leather, brilliant blue with<br />

embroidered butterflies and beads. I will never part with these.<br />

But back to simple treasures. I call them simple because when I wear<br />

them it makes me smile.<br />

I bet that everyone has a few of them in their closet. Simple does not<br />

mean plain, but rather “pure” in the delight they give you along with<br />

the memory of when you received it or bought it, or perhaps, the first<br />

occasion you wore it, and the people you were with.<br />

Simple and special. So maybe they should be “Simple Special<br />

Treasures.” Place them in the front of your closet and wear them more<br />

often. It will always brighten your day.<br />

Sandi Davis is the Fashion Style columnist and Behind-the-Scenes<br />

Research Analyst for The Vegas Voice. She welcomes all questions<br />

and opinions. You can contact her at Sandidavis@cox.net<br />

A Day of Pampering<br />

By: Linda Bateman-Gomez / Timeless Beauty<br />

What better way to head into summer than<br />

with a wonderful day at the spa. Maybe<br />

a facial to brighten up your face or a new hair<br />

style for a fresh look!<br />

We happen to have some of the finest spas right here in Las Vegas!<br />

Knowing the best place to find real info on all things beauty is through<br />

friends,<br />

I reached out to some of my “in the know” beautiful girlfriends to<br />

get their take on their favorite spas and salons. The recommendation<br />

I got for a great facial from my dear friend with near-perfect skin, was<br />

Awana Spa at the new Resorts World.<br />

I haven’t been yet but was told the spa itself is beautiful! They are a<br />

full-service spa but their facial was what she raved about.<br />

Best massage recommendation was the Luxury Thai Spa, a smaller<br />

but highly recognized day spa, loved by locals, having won numerous<br />

awards. Several people mentioned this spa so I have put it on a must<br />

try list for myself. They have many massage options, including 4 hand<br />

and couples massage.<br />

Hair, our crowning glory, nothing can make you feel better than a<br />

good cut, maybe even a splash of color. The salon at Wynn/Encore was<br />

recommended by one of my best friends.<br />

She always has great hair and that’s her go-to place. I asked about a<br />

specific stylist and she says she’s been to several and they are all good.<br />

As per the norm, a consult to make sure you are on the same page as<br />

the stylist is always important.<br />

Lastly, following up on last month’s doggy fashion article, I heard<br />

from a wonderful woman with a spa suggestion for our furry family<br />

members. After all, they’re people too.<br />

There is a new mobile grooming spa called The Good Dog Spa (www.<br />

thegooddogspa.com). I was told, the owner, Steve Schiefer, is a very<br />

experienced, long-time groomer and animal lover.<br />

Recently relocating to Henderson, he decided to start this business to<br />

bring a little pampering to our doggies and convenience for us. If your<br />

little one is in need of a doggy makeover, this might be worth checking<br />

out!<br />

Get a little pampering if you can, enjoy your spring, and get ready for<br />

summer, it will be here before you know it!<br />

Linda Bateman-Gomez has an international beauty company<br />

based in Las Vegas that specializes in cosmetics and other beauty<br />

products. Contact Linda at TimelessBeauty2020@gmail.com or<br />

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Water, Water, Everywhere!<br />

By: Mary Richard / Health Fitness<br />

How many of you drink lots of water each<br />

day? You should figure your natural weight<br />

(be honest!), subtract that in half and that’s the<br />

amount of water in ounces needed<br />

each day.<br />

It sounds like a lot - but really<br />

is not. Our body is made of a<br />

large amount of water and needs<br />

replenishment each day.<br />

As we are heading into the<br />

warmer months, we need to<br />

supplement with good old H2O.<br />

And that does not mean you<br />

can have your other alcoholic<br />

beverages to count as your liquid<br />

number. LOL!<br />

Some vegetables and fruits also<br />

contain a good amount of water,<br />

such as celery and watermelon. But<br />

you will still need that H2O to keep<br />

your body healthy.<br />

Some days I run around and forget to drink water - so yes, I’m guilty<br />

of not drinking enough water those days. I find however, that if I’m<br />

home doing chores, I will put a tall glass on the counter and that<br />

reminds me to drink water.<br />

Please be aware that while exercising, make sure to drink water prior,<br />

during and after your exercises. There is nothing worse than becoming<br />

dehydrated during an exercise and feeling dizzy.<br />

Always, always be aware that<br />

your body needs water.<br />

I personally do not care for<br />

flavored sugary and calorie-loaded<br />

waters, so to me, a slice of lemon<br />

in my water makes it much more<br />

flavorful and a little healthier.<br />

Whatever you feel comfortable with<br />

helping you drink more water do it!<br />

We must treasure our bodies and<br />

help to keep them as healthy as<br />

we can. Enjoy life - as we are not<br />

promised tomorrow.<br />

POSITIVE ATTITUDE<br />

AND HAPPY HEALTH<br />

TO ALL!<br />

Mary Richard is a long term supporter of senior fitness. She teaches<br />

Zumba, toning and dance classes throughout the Las Vegas<br />

Valley. She can be reached at zumbaqueen@cox.net.<br />

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Safe Driving & Insurance Rates Part III<br />

By: Jim Valkenburg / Insurance Insight<br />

This is Part III of a series of articles showing<br />

how auto insurance premiums could be<br />

reduced simply by reducing<br />

claims that insurance<br />

companies pay.<br />

SPEEDING. Have you read the paper<br />

recently? I’m convinced that posted speed<br />

limit signs are a mere suggestion for some<br />

drivers. So few pay attention to speed limits.<br />

Speed is not the leading cause of accidents in<br />

the US but it is the most costly in damage and<br />

lives. There is not enough room in this article<br />

to statistic you to death, but consider just a few<br />

recent events.<br />

Last November a star football player was involved in a fatal car crash<br />

while allegedly traveling at speeds over 150 MPH. Nine people died in a<br />

North Las Vegas crash in late January. In March, a 13-year-old boy died<br />

when struck by a speeding driver in Henderson.<br />

Speed was the major factor in an accident that killed 2 motorcyclists<br />

on March 13 th . It seems like news reports of fatal crashes occur daily.<br />

And these are just the ones that make the news.<br />

The property damage and bodily injuries caused by speeding<br />

motorists is staggering. Statistics show that 1 in 4 of you reading this<br />

has experienced an incident where speeding was the direct cause of an<br />

accident.<br />

Maybe you have had a family member or friend injured or even<br />

killed by a speeding vehicle. It isn’t the fault of the instrument that<br />

caused the injury, but rather the individual that<br />

ignored, dismissed, or even snubbed the idea that<br />

speed limits have a purpose.<br />

When our vehicles cease to become a mode of<br />

transportation that get us from one location to<br />

another but rather become a means by which we<br />

can somewhat anonymously ignore the law and<br />

bring out personal aggression, then we need to<br />

rethink our values.<br />

This column is not about driving safety, but<br />

rather insurance claims that are a direct link to<br />

your auto insurance premiums. These crashes<br />

ultimately cost money and who pays for it? YOU!<br />

Those premiums you pay are the “fodder” that goes to pay claims.<br />

You are indirectly paying for the carelessness of others. Doesn’t that<br />

make you angry?<br />

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Don’t Neglect Your Dental Health<br />

Dental health can say a lot about your overall health. Poor dental<br />

health is strongly tied to multiple other health conditions, and<br />

infections in your mouth can lead to infections elsewhere in<br />

your body. While we often think of dental health as separate<br />

from physical health, the fact is—your mouth and teeth are<br />

part of your body, so what affects them can impact the rest<br />

of the body too.<br />

Since our mouths are the entry point to the rest of our body,<br />

they are teeming with bacteria from the foods we eat and drink.<br />

This makes our mouths the main entry point for harmful and<br />

benign bacteria alike. Keeping your mouth bacteria under<br />

control is the most important aspect of oral hygiene.<br />

An excess of harmful bacteria can cause gum disease. This can<br />

cause cascading health effects, such as cardiovascular disease,<br />

arthritis, and even respiratory issues. If you already have certain<br />

health conditions like diabetes or osteoporosis, it’s especially<br />

important to ensure your mouth stays healthy.<br />

Cavities are another major source of oral infection. In addition<br />

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untreated, abscesses can spread to the bones of the face and jaw.<br />

That’s why it’s important to see your dental healthcare provider<br />

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What should you do to keep your<br />

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Brush your teeth twice a day and<br />

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your gums. Remember to replace<br />

your brush every few months.<br />

Floss at least once a day.<br />

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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables<br />

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issues, and perform a physical exam<br />

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Cholesterol: Ally or Enemy?<br />

By: Kyo Mitchell / A Healthier You<br />

When most people think about cholesterol, they<br />

think of it as a bad thing that can contribute<br />

to health problems like a stroke<br />

or heart attack. While this may be true, the reality of<br />

cholesterol is a lot more complicated.<br />

Cholesterol is a necessary molecule in the body<br />

and is found in almost every cell in your body. It<br />

helps to make the cell membrane more fluid so the<br />

cell can function effectively.<br />

Cholesterol is also the precursor molecule for<br />

many hormones in the body. Too little cholesterol<br />

can decrease sex drive and contribute to depression.<br />

Without cholesterol in your body, you would not<br />

survive long.<br />

Cholesterol is not a bad thing. However too much<br />

cholesterol in your bloodstream is a potentially bad thing.<br />

Cholesterol comes from two sources. The first is diet. This is why<br />

people with high cholesterol are told to watch what they eat and limit<br />

fats as a means of decreasing the amount of cholesterol.<br />

The second source, however, complicates things. Your liver can<br />

actually make cholesterol. For many people with high cholesterol,<br />

it may not be the diet that is causing the high cholesterol as it is a<br />

problem with the liver.<br />

You may be wondering why the liver would make so much cholesterol<br />

when it is potentially dangerous to the body. Sometimes there is a defect<br />

in the functioning of the liver. At other times, it may<br />

be in response to feedback from the body.<br />

As an example, some of the stress hormones<br />

have cholesterol as their precursor. If stress goes up<br />

(especially over a long period) the body may need<br />

more cholesterol to make these hormones.<br />

The usual protocol with someone with high<br />

cholesterol is to give them a statin drug. While these<br />

drugs can effectively limit the amount of cholesterol<br />

made, they do have side effects.<br />

Anyone on a statin should also be on Coenzyme<br />

Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is a necessary component of your<br />

cell’s ability to make energy.<br />

When thinking of health, think of balance. Too much cholesterol is<br />

dangerous for the body but too little can also cause problems<br />

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Final Touches for Your Garden<br />

By: Howard Galin / Happy Gardening<br />

In May, we should spend a great deal of time<br />

putting the final touches on our<br />

garden and landscaping before<br />

the long hot summer months arrive. Anything you<br />

wish to plant, or to upgrade should now be done while<br />

the daytime temperature is pleasant and the sunshine<br />

is not intense.<br />

In particular, if you have been waiting to plant palm<br />

trees or to apply fertilizer to existing ones, now is the<br />

time to begin! The ambient soil temperature will be<br />

above the required 70F needed for root growth and<br />

nutrient absorption.<br />

The six-day watering schedule is now in effect. Reset<br />

your irrigation clock to include both a pre-dawn<br />

and post sunset run time of 30 minutes.<br />

This will ensure proper water absorption without the<br />

risk of residue water magnifying the sun’s rays and burning leaves.<br />

Make certain that all water emitters are functioning and directed<br />

towards the soil where the plant roots are, re-positioning if necessary.<br />

With the exception of palm trees, stop applying fertilizer by the end<br />

of the month since you do not want to add additional nutrients that<br />

may stimulate new growth that can be damaged by summer’s weather<br />

extremes. You can, however, continue to add compost to enrich and<br />

cool the soil and/or chelated iron if you find that plant leaves are<br />

losing their green color due to iron deficiency (Chlorosis).<br />

You should apply systemic insecticide around the<br />

soil of non-edible plants to protect them during the hot<br />

months when your garden is prone to insect attacks.<br />

If, however, you are growing fruits or vegetables, use<br />

spray insecticide instead several weeks prior to harvest.<br />

If you are planning to add organic mulch to your<br />

soil, first apply a covering of diatomaceous underneath.<br />

This will limit infestation of exoskeleton insects such<br />

as Palmetto Bugs (large cockroaches) in your garden.<br />

Remember to prune off dead flowers. This will<br />

stimulate new blooms. The same holds true for any<br />

date palms. Remove the yellow fruits before they ripen<br />

and fall off the trees attracting rabbits and rats and<br />

littering your ground.<br />

Have any questions? Contact me at:<br />

Theplantwhisperer28@gmail.com<br />

Howard Galin, a/k/a: “The Plant Whisperer” is a retired NYC<br />

school administrator, transplanted in Las Vegas who devotes his<br />

time to communicating with and lecturing about our native<br />

plants.<br />

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We’re Back!<br />

By: Stu Cooper / Happy Adventures<br />

It’s good to be back and doing what we do best.<br />

After two years of no Vegas Voyager trips, we<br />

just competed two “Bus to the Boat” groups.<br />

Our first group cruised to the Mexican Riviera in February on the<br />

Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas. I loved everything about this<br />

cruise.<br />

The ports in Mexico were wonderful and all the locals were happy to<br />

have us back. As for the Navigator of the Seas, there was something to<br />

do for everyone on board.<br />

I didn’t try my hand at surfing on the Flow Rider or rock<br />

climbing or plunging down two mammoth water slides, but I<br />

did attend a great ice-skating revue and I did hit the jacuzzi<br />

once or twice.<br />

Oh, did I mention the<br />

food? Excellent. It was a great<br />

sun-filled blue water cruise<br />

experience.<br />

And then it was on to<br />

group number two. Over<br />

100 Voyagers cruised on the Majestic<br />

Princess along the coast of California March 26 –<br />

April 2.<br />

As the photo shows, we brought the Phat Pack<br />

along for three special group appearances. Once again<br />

everyone had a great time.<br />

The Majestic Princess is a bit more laid back than Royal Caribbean.<br />

There are no flow riders or rock<br />

climbing walls on board. The ship<br />

board entertainment, aside<br />

from our very own Phat Pack<br />

was first rate.<br />

The pool areas have an<br />

atmosphere of calm luxury<br />

and we enjoyed one of our<br />

best meals ever in the ships<br />

Crown (Steak House) Grill.<br />

Best of all, our drink package<br />

was included in the cruise<br />

price and we never had to<br />

worry about the cost of that<br />

pre-dinner cocktail.<br />

Look out for our upcoming “Bus to the Boat” cruises and consider<br />

joining us August 29 – September 5 as we sail roundtrip from Seattle<br />

to Alaska. We are approaching 30-plus Voyagers and we would love<br />

to have you join us. Call me for details.<br />

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Ouch!... Just Kidding<br />

Vegas Voice Executive Director Bill Caserta reacts to his COVID test<br />

as he prepared for our Vegas Voyagers Phat Pack cruise. We had<br />

a total of 109 Vegas Voyagers (all tested negative!) that had a great<br />

vacation with two “command” private performances while cruising the<br />

California coast.


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By: Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker / Out & About<br />

had mixed emotions when my daughter phoned<br />

I to explain she had reserved wheelchairs for my<br />

husband Ray and me at the airports we would be<br />

using during<br />

our upcoming vacation. Ray and I<br />

are both in our late seventies, quite<br />

viable and certainly able to take<br />

care of ourselves between flights.<br />

But I heard the concern in her<br />

voice and realized if I refused her<br />

arrangements they would be seen as<br />

unappreciated. So I bit my tongue,<br />

wondered what would happen<br />

next, and felt like Lucy in a Charlie<br />

Brown cartoon. “Oh, Good Grief!”<br />

A few days later we arrived at the<br />

airport to begin our long awaited<br />

vacation. We checked in and were about to start the long trek to our<br />

flight gate when we were approached by a fellow in an airport uniform.<br />

He asked for identification, and explained he was there to help us<br />

board our plane. Imagine our surprise when we were given top priority<br />

boarding privileges.<br />

Initially I was hesitant, and I briefly considered walking with a limp<br />

Saying Yes to a Lobster Experience<br />

By: Kathy Manney / Around Our World<br />

When my family visited Massachusetts, we<br />

went out on a lobster boat. Our daughter and<br />

granddaughter<br />

thought this would be the trip’s least<br />

interesting feature. To their surprise, it<br />

was a highpoint.<br />

The weather was picture-perfect for<br />

a rustic boat ride in ocean waters. In<br />

addition to learning about Cape Cod<br />

lobstering, the scenery was attention<br />

grabbing.<br />

No forty-hour weeks, lobstermen’s<br />

job is a continuous cycle without<br />

vacations. The profession passes<br />

through father to son, a calling deeprooted<br />

in the people who chose it.<br />

Their boats become honorary family<br />

members and though backbreaking<br />

and deep seated in tradition, lobster fishermen consider the sea and<br />

lobstering their calling.<br />

While some years are profitable, other years may not break even.<br />

Our dedicated lobsterman rises before dawn, braving the weather and<br />

hoisting traps until he and his crew backs ache.<br />

Commonly lobster traps are forty pounds when empty. Hauling up<br />

heavy traps all day is arduous.<br />

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to create a visible need for boarding privileges. But since<br />

both Ray and I are seniors we decided to take advantage<br />

of the situation, and be grateful for the assistance my daughter had<br />

arranged for us.<br />

Amazingly we were not charged any fee and this service was provided<br />

before departure and upon arrival<br />

at every airport on our itinerary. In<br />

fact upon our return to Harry Reid<br />

Airport, our porter was so helpful he<br />

not only handled our luggage, but<br />

he also escorted us to our parked<br />

car!<br />

It’s a little known fact but airlines<br />

are required by our government to<br />

provide assistance to passengers<br />

with disabilities - which includes<br />

almost all seniors. And this aid<br />

includes escorting you throughout<br />

the airport from the terminal<br />

entrance to your seat on the plane and the baggage claim area.<br />

So when you make your reservations, don’t hesitate to also call the<br />

airport to inquire about the availability of this service and the type of<br />

assistance you will require. And don’t forget - it’s free!<br />

Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker is an award winning writer &<br />

travel agent. She can be reached at Merryman2@aol.com.<br />

Lobstermen are a tight-knit community. It takes strong-willed<br />

independent individuals to be committed the way lobster haulers are.<br />

They exchange information with other fishermen about weather,<br />

their hauls and prices and most have<br />

a topographic map of the Atlantic in<br />

their heads. The lobster industry allows<br />

the area to economically survive.<br />

We were shown diverse lobsters<br />

and told commercial lobsters must<br />

be a minimum size. Lobstermen use<br />

a gauge to ensure the keepers. They<br />

measure from the rear of the eye socket<br />

parallel to the center of the body shell<br />

to the rear of the body shell.<br />

Two small lobsters were plucked<br />

out and tossed back into the water.<br />

When they noticed females bearing<br />

hundreds of eggs, we were shown the<br />

attached eggs, but the females were<br />

sent back too.<br />

Returning to shore, the sun sparkled like diamonds floating on the<br />

water’s surface. All too soon the boat was docked, its wooden boards<br />

creaking as we disembarked and three generations of my family were<br />

glad to have said yes to our half-day lobster boat experience.<br />

Kathy Manney enjoys visiting interesting places and being an Adventure<br />

Diva. Her “Must See” travel journeys continue - always<br />

with enthusiasm.


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50<br />

Bring Back More Good Old Words<br />

By: Susan Goldfein / Susan’s Unfiltered Wit<br />

As part of my campaign to save vocabulary<br />

threatened with extinction, I offer a follow-up<br />

to last month’s column. Hopefully, over the past<br />

month, readers have been making every effort to<br />

include words like “egad” and “piffle” in their daily communication.<br />

Whether or not I’ve been successful, here’s<br />

a new list of words that deserve a second<br />

chance.<br />

ERST: Meaning before the present time;<br />

formerly, erst is commonly used with its best<br />

friend while. But erst is perfectly capable of<br />

existing on its own!<br />

Example: Erst I was four score, I could<br />

put on my underpants from a standing<br />

position. Without holding on.<br />

ODDS BODKINS: Instead of a triedand-true<br />

word such as weird, try using the<br />

phrase Odds Bodkins to describe something<br />

exceptionally strange. Besides sounding very clever, if a bit archaic, you<br />

might find that it’s fun to say.<br />

Example: My husband actually heard what I said the first time I said<br />

it. Odds Bodkins!<br />

EKE: Not to be confused with the sound one might make upon seeing<br />

A Very Special Afternoon with<br />

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With a career spanning four decades, Karla Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial<br />

success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers. In addition to achieving<br />

chart success with her own recordings, Karla’s songs have become hits for such stellar artists as<br />

Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, and Linda Ronstadt. Her legacy as a writer and<br />

perseverance as a performer are spoken best in a Billboard Magazine review of Karla’s “All My Life”<br />

recording: “Long before Alanis and Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly<br />

anthems of soul-searching, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today.”<br />

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a rodent, this neglected word means to obtain with great difficulty.<br />

Example: The home team eked out a victory over its rival.<br />

Or: At the sample sale, I was able to eke the Chanel handbag from the<br />

pushy woman who lunged for it.<br />

YON: Like the word “erst,” yon has a BFF, which happens to be<br />

“hither.” And like “erst,” yon can also stand on its own three letters.<br />

Meaning “beyond,” or “over there,” it’s a<br />

more economical way to express distance.<br />

For example, instead of saying “I had to<br />

park my car nearly a mile away from the<br />

concert,” simply state that you parked your<br />

car yon, and save your breath for the long<br />

walk ahead.<br />

ERE: Another neglected three-letter word,<br />

ere means “preceding in time,” or “earlier<br />

than,” and its use is guaranteed to make<br />

you sound more erudite than its more<br />

commonplace cousin, “before.”<br />

Example: Running late, I hastily applied<br />

my mascara ere my dinner guests arrived.<br />

VERILY. One of my personal favorites, verily denotes positivity.<br />

Its synonyms include words such as really, surely, indeed, actually,<br />

unquestionably. So, when you are absolutely certain of something, why<br />

not consider verily? Because it rhymes with “merrily,” its use might<br />

verily bring a smile to your face!<br />

Example: No offense, but I verily believe that’s the ugliest sweater<br />

I’ve ever seen.<br />

PETTIFOGGER: Though it may sound adorable, you wouldn’t<br />

want to be labeled as one. As its letters imply, a pettifogger is one who is<br />

petty, trivial, and quibbles over the small stuff. The word is also used to<br />

refer to a lawyer whose practices may be questionable.<br />

Example: During their divorce, my friend told me that her husband’s<br />

attorney was a real pettifogger! Second Example: The other night we<br />

played the new edition of Pettifoggery Pursuit.<br />

HARKEN: Try saying “harken” as a sa<strong>vv</strong>y alternative to “listen,” or<br />

“pay attention,” and someone is bound to prick up their ears. Even if<br />

it’s just the dog.<br />

Example: My husband never harkens to anything I have to say!<br />

NIGH: Easily confused with the sound made by a horse, this versatile<br />

word can be adverb, adjective, or preposition. Now, how many words<br />

can make that claim? On that point alone, it deserves a second chance.<br />

Use as a substitute for “almost,” “near,” or “nearly.”<br />

Example: The other night I forgot the time and nigh burnt our<br />

dinner.<br />

HIE: A simple word that is a homophone of a greeting, and what<br />

you get when you smoke pot. But its unique meaning is to go quickly.<br />

So next time you’re in a hurry, consider hie-ing. Example: My friends<br />

and I hied to Bloomingdale’s when we heard there was a one-day sale.<br />

As before, I hope this list inspires you to be on the lookout for<br />

additional good old words that have fallen into disuse. And if you<br />

discover any, prithee, don’t hesitate to let me know.<br />

Susan Goldfein’s newest book, How to Complain When There’s<br />

Nothing to Complain About, is available at Amazon.com,<br />

BN.com, Read her blog at: www.SusansUnfilteredWit.com. Email<br />

Susan: SusanGoldfein@aol.com.


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Grandpa’s Preschool Commencement Speech<br />

By: Vicki Wentz / Vicki’s Voice<br />

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I want<br />

to thank you for<br />

inviting me to speak<br />

at today’s preschool<br />

commencement ceremonies. It’s not often<br />

that the grandfather of a graduate - hi<br />

there, Charlie! - is asked to expound<br />

on such an auspicious occasion (and<br />

I will never answer the phone without<br />

checking Caller I.D. again).<br />

I will be brief, since the entire front<br />

row of graduates seems to be squirming,<br />

and...uh...I believe one has a hand up<br />

and is squirming in a particularly urgent<br />

way, Sister Mary Agnes, if you could just...<br />

thank you.<br />

I’ll make my remarks as short as<br />

possible, so that we can get outside and<br />

enjoy that beautiful sunshine (and<br />

maybe get to the golf course by my teetime).<br />

And, after the presentation of<br />

diplomas, we’ll retire to the reception area for some delicious Batman<br />

and Cinderella cupcakes!...Oh...well, I didn’t know they didn’t know.<br />

Sister...settle down, please, children! There are plenty of cupcakes for<br />

everyone if we see good behavior.<br />

So, back when I was a young boy just about your age...yes, my good<br />

man?...no, Justin, there were no dinosaurs<br />

back then, ha ha...yes, they had cars,<br />

but...yes, I used to have hair, my, my, what<br />

a keen and probing mind you have there,<br />

Justin! I’d love to have a nice talk with you<br />

sometime, but if we don’t move along,<br />

someone might eat your cupcake!…Oh,<br />

no, don’t cry, Justin, Sister says there are<br />

plenty of cupcakes, I was just teasing, ha,<br />

ha (yeah, I don’t see YOUR grandfather<br />

up here, do you?<br />

Nosiree, Justin’s grandfather’s probably<br />

on the back nine by now...I’m taking his<br />

cupcake!)<br />

Anyway, when I was a little boy, there<br />

was no such thing as preschool or<br />

kindergarten. Why, we didn’t go to school<br />

until first grade, when we were all around<br />

six years old...what’s that, young fella?...<br />

your sister is six?...well, isn’t that nice.<br />

So, when I was six and went to the first grade--...you hate your<br />

sister?…Oh, no, I don’t think you hate your sister, ha, ha, you love<br />

your sister...well, you’ll love your sister much more when you get a little<br />

older, ha, ha.<br />

(God, please, I will call my annoying sister and her deadbeat husband<br />

tonight if you’ll just get me out of here!).<br />

Now, where was I? Oh, yes, when I was six years old and went to first<br />

grade, I was scared, just as you were on your first day of preschool, right?<br />

(Why, why, why a question, you idiot?!)...Oh, you weren’t afraid?...and<br />

you, either?...or you?...Okay, I think I get the picture now, settle down!<br />

Well, you are all braver children than I was, I guess...no, it’s not nice<br />

to call someone “Scaredy-boo-boo Head”, Justin, not if we want those<br />

cupcakes, remember, ha, ha?<br />

Okay, back to me. So, I was afraid when I went to first grade that day,<br />

because I thought maybe I’d have no one to play with...pardon me,<br />

little lady?...you play with three friends?...that’s so nice, but--...Teresa,<br />

Carrie and Johnny?…Oh, not Johnny, JENNY!…No, boys aren’t stinky,<br />

I bet you’ll like them later on, ha, ha (Oh, get a grip, Sister, you get<br />

what you pay for).<br />

Anyhow, I was a frightened little boy in first grade sure that no one<br />

would like me, but the teacher told us each to pick a partner, and when<br />

I turned around, there was a little girl with curly blond hair.<br />

You know who that was? It was a little girl named Maria. And, when<br />

Maria and I grew up, we got married and now Maria is Charlie’s<br />

grandmother!…no, Justin, her name isn’t “Mrs. Scaredy-boo-boo<br />

Head”, ha, ha (just wait till I see your grandfather, son; he’s going to<br />

get a nine-iron wrapped around his neck!).<br />

Thank you very much.<br />

Vicki Wentz is a writer, teacher and speaker living in North Carolina.<br />

Readers may contact her - and order her new children’s book!<br />

- by visiting her website at www.vickiwentz.com.<br />

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My 'Cheaper By the Dozen' (12) Year Anniversary Column<br />

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