Fran Horkowitz, founder of the Senior Theatre Players, backstage at the Little Theatre ofMechanicsburg, where exposed brickwork from the original building can be seen.

It was first constructed as a one-room schoolhouse in 1863.

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Theater has been a pivotal part of human culture since the most primitivetimes. Once the lifeblood of every community, today local theaters mustcompete with entertainment formats like television and movies for theattention of audiences.

But in Central Pennsylvania, local theaters continue thriving because ofpassionate individuals like Fran Horkowitz.

Horkowitz, 87, has acted, directed, and served on the board for severaltheaters, and her primary involvement has been with the Little Theatre ofMechanicsburg.

But in 2009, she saw an empty niche for seniors who wanted to remaininvolved with performing arts but without the commitment of memorizing atremendous amount of lines or attending several months’ worth of rehearsals.

Ever the go-getter, Horkowitz decided to form the Senior Theatre Playersto fill that void.

Theater Group and its Founder SpreadHumor and Active Aging

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Grassroots Initiative Keeping the Spirit of ’45 Alive

On Aug. 14, 1945, America—and most of the world—rejoiced.With Japan’s surrender, World WarII came to an official end.

Now, a national, grassrootsmovement called Keep the Spirit of’45 Alive is gaining momentum. Itis a multifaceted initiative tocommemorate next summer’s 70th

anniversary of V-J Day on Aug. 14,2015.

A nonpartisan, nonprofit effort,Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive honorsthe sacrifices of the men andwomen who served at home andabroad during World War II.

It is also a call to the nation torevive the spirit of unity anddetermination exhibited by theGreatest Generation, who not onlyendured the Great Depression, butalso helped ensure the Allies’victory over the Axis Powers andcame home to rebuild a brokeneconomy.

Integral to spreading the messageof Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive isthe Spirit of ’45 Day ExpressNational Unity Tour.

With funding from the Keep the

Spirit of ’45 Alive movement,Auston and Bonnie O’Neill ofCentreville, Va., wrapped theirmotor home in patriotic signageand then embarked on anationwide tour.

The motor home has beentraveling across the continental U.S.since February 2014 to raise publicawareness of the celebrations andevents that will take place in 2015to mark V-J Day’s 70th anniversary.

Since February, the Spirit of ’45Day motor home has traveled morethan 25,000 miles and visited 40states, even making a recent stop inTimes Square in New York City,which was widely covered by themedia and included a reenactmentof the famous V-J Day kiss betweena soldier and a nurse by a WorldWar II vet and his wife.

The O’Neills’ Spirit of ’45 tourwill continue through 2015.

For more information on Keepthe Spirit of ’45 Alive and the Spiritof ’45 Day Express National UnityTour, visit www.spiritof45.org, calltoll-free (877) 814-1945, or emailinfo@spiritof45.org.

See the Spirit of ’45 Day Express

when it makes a special stop at the

York County 50plus EXPO on Sept. 17!

The motor home will be parked outside the

York Expo Center’s Memorial Hall East

for the duration of the EXPO: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

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The History of Labor Day

Labor Day is a creation of the labormovement and is dedicated to the socialand economic achievements of Americanworkers. It’s a national tribute to thecontributions workers have made to thestrength, prosperity, and well-being ofthe United States.

Some records show that Peter J.McGuire, general secretary of theBrotherhood of Carpenters and Joinersand a co-founder of the AmericanFederation of Labor, was first to suggest aday to honor those “who from rudenature have delved and carved all thegrandeur we behold.”

But other research seems to supportthe contention that machinist MatthewMaguire, later the secretary of Local 344of the International Association ofMachinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed

the holiday in1882 whileserving assecretary of theCentral LaborUnion in NewYork.

The CentralLabor Unionadopted a LaborDay proposaland appointed acommittee toplan ademonstrationand picnic.

Either way,the first Labor Day holiday wascelebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1882, inNew York City, in accordance with the

plans of theCentral LaborUnion. Theunion held itssecond LaborDay holiday justa year later, onSept. 5, 1883.

In 1884, thefirst Monday inSeptember wasselected as theholiday. As labororganizationsgrew in size andpower, so didthe idea of

Labor Day. In 1885 Labor Day wascelebrated in many industrial centers ofthe country.

The first governmental recognition ofthe holiday came through municipalordinances passed during 1885 and1886. While the first state bill proposingthe holiday was introduced into the NewYork legislature, Oregon passed the firstlaw on Feb. 21, 1887.

Four more states—Colorado,Massachusetts, New Jersey, and NewYork—created the Labor Day holiday bylegislative enactment that same year.

By the end of the decade,Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvaniahad followed suit. By 1894, 23 otherstates had adopted the holiday in honorof workers, and on June 28 of that year,Congress passed an act making the firstMonday in September of each year alegal holiday in the District of Columbiaand the territories.

Labor Day:Sept. 1

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Dear Savvy Senior,Can you recommend any credible

resources that rate the best vehicles forolder drivers? My wife and I are bothin our 70s and are looking topurchase a new automobile but coulduse some help choosing one that’s agefriendly. What can you tell us? – Car Shoppers

Dear Shoppers,While there are a number of

websites that rate new vehiclesfor older drivers, one of themost credible is Edmunds.com,a top-rated online resource forautomotive researchinformation.

For 2014, they developed alist of “top 10 vehicles forseniors” based on user-friendlyfeatures that help compensatefor many of the physicalchanges—like diminishedvision, arthritis, and range-of-motion loss—that can comewith aging.

But before we get to the list,here is a rundown of differentfeatures that are available on manynew vehicles today and how theycan help with various age-relatedphysical problems. So depending onwhat ails you or your wife, here’swhat to look for.

Knee, hip, or leg problems: Forcomfort, a better fit, and easierentry and exit, look for vehicles thathave six-way adjustable power seatsthat move the seat forward,backward, up, and down and theseat-back forward and backward.

Also look for low door thresholdsand seat heights that don’t requiretoo much bending or climbing toget into. Leather or faux-leatherseats are also easier to slide in andout of than cloth seats.

Limited upper-body range ofmotion: If you have difficultylooking over your shoulder to backup or merge into traffic, look forvehicles with a large rear windowfor better visibility; wide-anglemirrors, which can minimize blind

spots; backup cameras; activeparallel-park assistance; and blind-spot warning systems that alert youto objects in the way.

Also, for comfort and fit,consider vehicles that have a tilt andtelescoping steering wheel,adjustable seatbelts, and heated seatswith lumbar support.

Arthritic hands: To help withdifficult and painful gripping andturning problems, features that canhelp include a keyless entry and apush-button ignition, a thickersteering wheel, power mirrors andseats, and larger dashboard controls.

And in SUVs and crossovers, anautomatic tailgate closer can be areal bonus.

Diminished vision: Look forvehicles with larger instrumentpanels and dashboard controls withcontrasting text that’s easier to see.

And those with sensitivity toglare will benefit from extendablesun visors, an auto-dimmingrearview mirror, and glare-reducingside mirrors.

Short and/or overweight: Lookfor six-way adjustable seats,adjustable foot pedals, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.

2014 Best VehiclesHere is Edmunds’ list of top 10

vehicles for 2014 listed inalphabetical order. Each offersfeatures designed to support driverscoping with the conditionsdiscussed above.

Their picks include both sedansand SUVs and range from top-of-the-line luxury models to those withmore affordable price tags.

• Acura RDX SUV

• Audi A8 sedan

• Ford Taurus sedan

• Honda Accord sedan

• Hyundai Sonata sedan

• Lexus ES 350 sedan

• Mazda CX-9 SUV

• Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan

• Toyota Avalon sedan

• Volkswagen Passat

To read more about the detailsof these choices, visit

www.edmunds.com and type “top 10vehicles for seniors for 2014” intotheir search bar.

AAA ResourceAnother excellent resource that

can help you chose a vehicle thatmeets your needs is the AmericanAutomobile Association’s online toolcalled “Smart Features for OlderDrivers.”

At www.seniordriving.aaa.com/smartfeatures you can input the areasyou have problems with—like kneeproblems, arthritic hands, or a stiffupper body—and the tool willidentify the makes and models thathave the features that will bestaccommodate your needs.

Although this tool looks atmodel-year 2013 vehicles, in manycases the features shown are carriedover for 2014 models.

Jim Miller is a regular contributor tothe NBC Today show and author ofThe Savvy Senior Book.www.savvysenior.org

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Veterans’ expoand Job Fair

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The Expo brings federal, state, and local agencies togetherwith area businesses to provide information and resources toveterans, active military, and their families.

The Job Fair brings veterans, active military, and theirfamilies who need jobs together with employers who canbenefit from this rich source of talent to aid theirorganizations.

At the ExpoVeterans Benefits & ServicesCommunity ServicesThank-a-Vet ParticipantsMedical/Nonmedical ResourcesProducts and Services AvailableSupport/Assistance Programs

At the Job FairEmployersJob CounselingWorkshops/SeminarsResume Writing AssistanceEducation/Training Services

Special appearances, including theRed Rose Veterans Honor Guard,

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Like many others, I lost friends onSept. 11, 2001. As a museumprofessional and historian dedicated

to the study of objects and their role inculture, I am pleased to highlight theSeptember 11 Memorial and its newMuseum that recalls that historic day.

The National September 11 Memorial& Museum debuted with ceremony andremembrance recently. The Memorial &Museum are located on 8 of the 16 acres ofthe WorldTrade Centersite in lowerManhattan(New YorkCity).

Thememorial,designed byMichael Aradand PeterWalker,honors the2,983 peoplewho werekilled in theattacks of bothSept. 11, 2001, and Feb. 26, 1993. Thememorial consists of two reflecting poolsformed in the footprints of the originalTwin Tower buildings.

The National September 11 Museum issited below ground and displays artifactslinked to the events of 9/11, while tellingthe stories of loss, compassion, andrecovery of the 2001 and 1993 attacks.This is achieved through displays,multimedia, and interactive exhibits.

Davis Brody Bond is the lead architecton the museum project, sited below thememorial plaza.

“The magnitude of the historicimportance of the site and its symbolismmade it essential for us to find a balancebetween the collective and the individualexperience,” said architect Steven Davis,FAIA.

Before the public opening of TheNational September 11 Memorial &Museum, there were a few days set asidewhen the museum hosted 9/11 families,President and Mrs. Obama, firstresponders, rescue and recovery workers,survivors, and residents of lowerManhattan.

The museum was kept open for 24

hours to host these individuals in the sameway that rescue and recovery personnelworked continuously at Ground Zero inthe aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy.

The museum boasts 110,000 square feetof exhibit space, which features interactivemultimedia displays, personal narratives,and impressive monumental and uniquelypersonal artifacts.

The breathtaking “In Memoriam”exhibition remembers the people lost. A

three-part,mainlyhistoricalexhibitionleads visitorsthrough thebackground ofthe attacks,the events ofthe day, andthe aftermath.

“Themuseum tellsheartbreakingstories ofunimaginableloss but also

inspiring stories of courage andcompassion. Its opening honors thecommitment we made to 9/11 familymembers and to all future generations: thatwe would never forget those we lost or theterrible lessons we learned that day,” saidMichael Bloomberg, chairman of thememorial and museum and former NewYork City mayor.

Museum donations came from peopleacross the country and around the world,including New York City schoolchildren,who donated their pennies to the project.

The museum opened to the generalpublic on May 21, 2014. Admission is $24for adults with discounted rates for seniors,U.S. veterans, U.S. college students, andyouths. Admission is free on Tuesdays from5 to 8 p.m.

For more information, seewww.911memorial.org. I urge you to visit,learn, and remember.

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Istill use cast-iron skillets. Theyhave always been in my life, fromchildhood up to the present; I

think I appreciate them more todaythan ever.

When I was a child, my mom anddad used at least one cast-iron skilletdaily. I mention my dad because healso knew how to cook, especiallyhamburger barbecue from scratch andcountry eggs on Saturday mornings,always in a cast-iron skillet. He neverseemed intimidated by my mom’s skills,she being a farm girl from a largefamily. And those farm girls could putout a good spread, I can tell you.

My dad’s brothers could put togethera tasty meal, too. Consequently, theability to cook has rubbed off on mybrother and me. My brother even wrotea newspaper column about grilling. Itwas called Clarkie on the Grill, and itran for almost eight years in the

Lancaster newspaper. He started young, and by the time he

was in high school, he was pan-fryingcheeseburgers in a cast-iron skilletbefore heading off to school. I’m surehis classmates were intrigued. It wasgenuinely original.

People today are so smitten withtheir coated and multi-clad pots andpans that they have abandoned castiron, the original nonstick cookware.And that’s a shame.

Caring for cast iron probablyseemed too fussy for them. Perhapsthe ritual of proper seasoning andcleaning required to keep cast ironin the best serviceable condition wastoo much trouble. It is not,however, that difficult.

First, do not buy the new stuffwith the rough, unfinished surfaces;it will give you fits and is probablythe reason why people abandoncast-iron cookware. Start, instead,

by purchasing the old, already well-seasoned skillets with an almost glassy-smooth surface. Get them while theyare still available and somewhatreasonably priced. Remember, theydon’t make them like they used to.

If the cast metal is still gray, thenyou’ll have to season them yourself,which means cooking in them untilthey get deep brown or black. That’swhat seasoning is—the multiple layers

The Way I See It

Mike Clark

Cast-Iron Skillets

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See Memory Music atthe York Fair!

Two different shows willinclude Top 40 hits and

classic country songsfrom the 50s and 60s.

Tom and Randi LaNasa

All performances will be heldon the Free Stage at Heritage Hall

(beside the Poultry and Rabbit Building)

Fri., Sept. 5th: 5 and 7 p.m.Sun., Sept. 7th: 5 p.m.Mon., Sept. 8th: 7 p.m.

Tues., Sept 9th: 5 and 7 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 10th: 7 p.m.Thurs., Sept. 11th: 7 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 12th: 7 p.m.Sun., Sept. 14th: 3 p.m.

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of grease and oil that have been cookedhard on the surface of the metal overtime. Once that coating is developed,then you have a slippery, nonsticksurface.

You can preserve that surface by justwiping out the pan with a paper towelafter each use, leaving behind a thin coatof oil that becomes another coat ofseasoning the next time you cook in it.

If a skillet gets encrusted with certainfoods, you can fill the pan with about ahalf inch of water and bring it to a lowboil while lightly scraping over thebottom with a stainless-steel spatula(rounded corners on the spatula ispreferred) to remove the buildup. Donot scrape so hard that you remove theseasoning, however.

Rinse the pan out, hand dry it as wellas you can, and put it on a warm burneror in a warm oven to complete thedrying process. Rust will develop if youdon’t. I then apply a light coat ofcooking oil (usually canola) on the drysurface before I store the skillet.

For light food buildup, sprinkle sometable salt in your skillet and wipe overthe surface. The salt acts as a mild

abrasive. Try to avoid soap; if you feelthat soap is required for a cleanup, use itsparingly and make sure it is mild. Thetruth is, you will seldom need soap on awell-seasoned cast-iron skillet.

This morning I made an omelet on around, No. 9 Griswold griddle, whichfits perfectly over the large electricburner on my stove. That omelet floatednicely on the seasoned surface as Iscooped it up for the flip. Also on top ofmy stove, always ready for action, is aNo. 7 Wagner, a No. 7 National, and aNo. 9 Griswold, all well-seasonedskillets.

Give cast iron another try. Once youget the hang of it, it’s hard to go back tothe modern stuff. And besides, it adds alittle needed iron to your diet each timeyou use it. That seems more healthfulthan adding copper, stainless steel, andnonstick coating to your favorite meal.

Mike Clark writes a regular column for TheGlobe Leader newspaper in New Wilmington,Pa. He has a Bachelor of Science degree inorganizational behavior/applied psychologyfrom Albright College. Mike lives outsideColumbia, Pa., and can be contacted atmikemac429@aol.com.

Flu Shots Available

at Senior CentersYearly flu vaccination has already

begun in some locations in YorkCounty and will continue throughoutthe flu season, into December, January,and beyond.

The best place to start is to consultyour physician to see if you can get aflu shot at the doctor’s office. This isespecially important if you are coveredby a Medicare Advantage health plan.Some Advantage plans require that youget the shot from your primary-carephysician. Call your plan to confirm.

Today, there are options for gettingyour flu shot besides the doctor’soffice. Shots are available at manygrocery stores, pharmacies, and otherretail outlets. Flu shot clinics will beoffered at some York County seniorcenters.

Clinic dates are shown along withspecific details and costs by site.

Delta Area Senior Center5 Pendyrus St., Suite 1, DeltaTuesday, Sept. 16, 9 to 11 a.m.Preregistration is not required. Bring Medicare card or insurance card;$31.99 fee if no acceptable insurance.Must be 18 years old.

Stewartstown Senior Center26 S. Main St., StewartstownThursday, Sept. 11, 9 to 11 a.m. Preregistration is required by calling(717) 993-3488 by Sept. 5. Medicare Part B will be accepted tocover costs of flu and pneumonia shots.Must bring Medicare card or otherinsurance card; fee for flu shot is $25and pneumonia shot is $89.99 if noacceptable insurance.

Windy Hill on the Campus1472 Roth Church Road, Spring GroveWednesday, Sept. 17, 8:30 to 11 a.m.Preregistration is required by calling(717) 225-0733 by Sept. 11 or byvisiting the center prior to clinic date.Must bring Medicare card or otherinsurance card. After registration, a RiteAid representative will call to confirminsurance and inform you of any fees atthat time. Must be 18 years and onemonth or older.

Yorktown Senior Center509 Pacific Ave., YorkTuesday, Sept. 30, 9 to 11 a.m.Preregistration is not required. Open to anyone 60 years of age andolder. Must bring insurance card andID; $25 fee if no acceptable insurance.

September 6, 2014Long’s Park, Lancaster

Registration at 8 a.m. • Walk at 10:30 a.m.

Asheleigh Forsburg, Constituent Events ManagerAlzheimer’s Association

(717) 651-5020 aforsburg@alz.org

Alzheimer’s Association2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100 • Harrisburg, PA 17110

Registration brochures, team packets, and sponsorshippackets available. Please call (717) 651-5020 or email

aforsburg@alz.org•

Easy online registration at http://www.alz.org/walk•

Volunteer opportunities available.•

Teams and individuals welcome.

Chapter Sponsors

September 20, 2014City Island, Harrisburg

Registration at 8:30 a.m. • Walk at 10:30 a.m.

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Registration at 9:30 a.m. • Walk at 11 a.m.

We’re on the Move to EndAlzheimer’s

September commemorates WorldAlzheimer’s Month, and within thatmonth is World Alzheimer’s Day onSept. 21. There is a lot to stop and pausefor during September, but theAlzheimer’s Association GreaterPennsylvania Chapter does theopposite—we make people get up andmove!

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is theassociation’s largest annual awareness andfundraising event, which occurs duringSeptember and October.

The money raised allows our chapterto contribute to research—breakthroughs that we hope will one daybe life-changing for people withdementia. The funding will allow forincreases in the accurate and timelydiagnosis of people with Alzheimer’s andother dementias.

As well, added dollars will ensure wehave a significant increase in affordable,high-quality care and support for peoplewith the disease and their caretakers.

And while we know what the walkmeans for us, we are keenly aware that itis personal for many of you. Some walkto honor and remember those they havelost. Some walk to share stories of livingwith Alzheimer’s or related dementias.Some walk so that future generationswon’t have to face the debilitating anddevastating effects of the disease. Somewalk because they want to help make adifference and fight back.

For our Greater Pennsylvania Chapterboard chair, Deb Pierson, this walk is awalk toward breaking the chain ofyoung-onset Alzheimer’s that hasdramatically linked itself in her family. Ina recent meeting, she was asked to jotdown a personal goal.

From there, she was told to imaginethat the goal was accomplished, and then

posed with the question, “Now what ispossible?” This is how Pierson responded:

“Imagine a world where every childhas a committed, active grandparent orgreat-grandparent to love them,encourage their gifts, and pass on values,family, and cultural history. Imagine ifour seniors had the funds available intheir retirement accounts to travel andenjoy life. Imagine when our governmenthas billions in extra funds per year toallocate to the greater good. What you’vejust imagined is a world withoutAlzheimer’s.”

The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter canimagine it. Can you?

Join us in the move toward a worldwithout Alzheimer’s. Let’s transform ourimagination into realization. Registertoday at www.alz.org/walk or call ourhelpline, available 24 hours, seven days aweek, at (800) 272-3900.

Your local walks include:

Saturday, Sept. 6Lancaster, Long’s ParkRegistration at 8 a.m.Opening ceremonies at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20Harrisburg, City Island Park Registration at 8:30 a.m.Opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27York, Morgan E. Cousler ParkRegistration at 9:30 a.m.Opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.

For more information on your localWalk to End Alzheimer’s, visitwww.alz.org/walk or contact AsheleighForsburg at (717) 561-5020 oraforsburg@alz.org.

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Sept. 17, 2014 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.York Expo Center • Memorial Hall East 334 Carlisle Avenue, York

Exhibitors • Health Screenings • Seminars • Entertainment • Door Prizes

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Table of ContentsWelcome.....................................................................10Registration Form/Tip............................................10Wheelchair Information ........................................10Directions to the EXPO..........................................10What to Expect at the EXPO................................11Falls Free York Area .................................................12Spirit of ’45 Day Express........................................12WellSpan Health, Health & Wellness Area.........13Health Screenings ...................................................1350plus Senior News.................................................14Exhibitor Display Map............................................15Entertainment ..........................................................16Door Prizes.................................................................17Seminars .....................................................................18Presenter.....................................................................19

Dear Friends,I hope you will join us for the 12th annual York County 50plus EXPO. Each month, 50plus Senior News brings

you information on health, wellness, finance, and much more. This is our opportunity to bring 50plus SeniorNews to life—your life!

Representatives from an array of businesses are looking forward to speaking with you about topics that areimportant to you! Unbeknownst to many of us, our own communities hold a wealth of information.

Our 50plus EXPOs are effective forums for all those “hidden” community resources to gather in visible, easy-to-access locations!

OLP EVENTS is happy to be able to present this dynamic, one-day event to our visitors free of charge. This year, check out the Health & Wellness Area, sponsored by WellSpan Health, and stop by Falls Free York, a

unique fall-prevention area created through a partnership between the York County Area Agency on Aging andlocal businesses and organizations.

The 50plus EXPO isn’t just informative, however—it’s also entertaining! Live entertainment at this year’s EXPOwill include ballroom-dancing demonstrations, a barbershop quartet, musical theater performances, and more.

Plus—new this year—try your hand at the putting contest! The winner will walk away with $100 cash! Seepage 16 for more details.

This day is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Please stop by their booths, have yourbingo card signed, and talk with them about how they can assist you.

Health & Wellness Area – WellSpan Health

Principal Sponsors – 50plus Senior News, ( ((b))) magazine

Visitor Bag Sponsor – OSS Health

Supporting Sponsors – Gateway Health; The Haven at Springwood; HealthAmerica Advantra –An Aetna Company; Lutheran Social Services – SCP; MemorialHospital; Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Pleasant AcresNursing & Rehab; RetireSafe; Roth’s Farm Village

Media Sponsors – abc27, WDAC, WHP580, WHVR 1280

See you at the EXPO!

Donna K. AndersonEXPO 2014 Chairperson

YORK COUNTY

Just A Tip!To make registering for door prizes an easy task –

bring along your extra return address labels.

Wheelchairs

will be available at the

front desk courtesy of

On-Line Publishers, Inc.

Directions to the York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Avenue, Memorial Hall East

From Baltimore:Take I-83 North to Exit 15 (South George Street – Business 83) At second light, turn left (Country Club Road) Turn right on Richland Avenue Turn left on Market Street to Gate 4

From Gettysburg:Take Route 462 (West Market Street) from Route 30 Follow Market Street to Highland Avenue Turn left on Highland Avenue to Gate 6

From Harrisburg:Take I-83 South to Exit 22 (North George Street) At second light, take Route 30 West to Route 74 exit (Carlisle Avenue) Turn left on Route 74 (Carlisle Avenue) to Gate 9

From Lancaster:Take Route 30 West to Route 74 exit (Carlisle Avenue) Turn left on Route 74 (Carlisle Avenue) to Gate 9

Simply bring this completed form withyou to the EXPO, drop it at the

registration desk and you are ready to go!

NAME: _________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________

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PHONE:__________________AGE: _________

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The 50plus EXPO is anevent that’s a unique hybridof information and leisure,all geared toward satisfyingthe needs of the area’s over-50 crowd.

This day is about youand whatever is on yourmind. Finances, health,leisure, travel—theknowledge you seek is allavailable at one of ourmore than 90 exhibitors.Each exhibitor booth isloaded with informationand staffed by friendlypeople who are eager andwilling to answer yourquestions.

The EXPO will alsooffer a variety of healthscreenings free to eachvisitor, so be proactive about your healthand take advantage of this convenientopportunity to give your body a little“tune-up”! The 2014 York County 50plusEXPO will include screenings for bloodpressure, balance, bone density, stroke risk,and more.

At the 50plus EXPO, you can take your “quest forknowledge” a step further by sitting in on a free seminar.

And when you’ve had your fill of the EXPO’sinformative side, help yourself to some lighter, more

entertaining fare! This year’sYork County 50plus EXPOincludes performances bythe White Rose Chorus,Regal Dance Clubs, MattMacis, Dutch Apple DinnerTheatre, and more. And testyour golf skills at our newputting contest—the winnerreceives $100!

Be sure to make yourway around the EXPO floor

getting the listedsponsors to sign yourbingo card, and returnthe completed card fora chance at winning adoor prize.

At the 50plus EXPO,you can spend an houror spend the day.Socialize, becomebetter informed, and,most of all—have fun!

What to Expect at the EXPO

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The 50plus EXPO committee is looking forvolunteers to help at our 12th annual York County 50plus EXPO on September 17,2014, at the York Expo Center — Memorial HallEast, 334 Carlisle Avenue, York, from 9 a.m. to2 p.m.

If you could help greet visitors, stuff EXPObags, or work at the registration desk, wewould be glad to have you for all or just part ofthe day. Please call On-Line Publishers at (717) 285-1350..YORK COUNTY

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Falls Free York Returns to50plus EXPO

Through a successful partnership with the Falls Free York Coalition and the YorkCounty Area Agency on Aging, the 2014 York County 50plus EXPO on Sept. 17 willagain include a designated area entitled Falls Free York.

This unique area will focus on fall prevention, with a range of free demonstrations,devices, screenings, and assessments available to all EXPO visitors.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one-third of Americans aged 65+falls each year. Plus:

• Every 14 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every29 minutes, an older adult dies following a fall.

• Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfataltrauma-related hospital admissions among older adults.

• Falls result in more than 2.4 million injuries treated in emergency departmentsannually, including more than 772,000 hospitalizations and more than 21,700deaths.

• In 2012, the total cost of fall injuries exceeded $36 billion.

• The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population agesand may reach $59.6 billion by 2020.

Falls Free York area will emphasize the importance of preventing falls in boomersand seniors. Highlights will include:

• Indoor/outdoor safety solutions• Cane and walker checks• Brown bag medicine review with pharmacist• Foot screening (9 to 11 a.m.)• Tai chi demonstration (12:30 to 2 p.m.)• Current resources for fall risk awareness and prevention

A new feature for 2014 is the Falls Prevention Trivia Game. Participants will begiven a game card as they enter the area and must go to each station for the answersto the questions. At the end, participants can proceed to the trivia redemption tentfor a home safety product.

Falls Free York will be thoroughly staffed to ensure safety at all times.For more information on the EXPO or Falls Free York, call (717) 285-1350 or visit

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The Spirit of ’45 Day Express will be makinga stop at the York County 50plus EXPO

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

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Stop by to see how you can help join thenational movement celebrating the

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StrokeBlood pressure screening Stroke risk assessment Diabetic foot screening

SpinePostural screen Proper lifting activity

JointsJoint pain assessmentLower extremity function

RehabilitationBalance assessment

Additional Free

Health Screenings

AccuQuest Hearing Aid Centers – Booth 153Video otoscopy

CPRS Physical Therapy – Booth 166Balance screen and fall risk assessment

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute – Booth 171Fall prevention and balance screenings

Lutheran Home Care & Hospice – Booth 133Blood pressure

Memorial Hospital – Booths 113, 1149 to 11 a.m. – Stroke risk assessment11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Bone density screening

Take Shape For Life – Booth 131BMI

Zounds Hearing – Booth 137Ear Screenings

WellSpan Health will offer the following health screenings

free in the Health & Wellness Area:

Health & Wellness Area

Free Health Screenings

Stroke statistics for women in the United States are very unsettling. According tothe National Stroke Association:

• One stroke occurs every 40 seconds, and one death every four minutes. • Women under the age of 65 account for more than 100,000 strokes annually.• Approximately 133,000 people die annually as a result of a stroke; 50 percent of

those deaths are women.• There are currently 7 million stroke survivors in the U.S., of which

two-thirds are disabled in some way.• Stroke is the No. 1 cause of disability in the United States.

The good news is that 80 percent of all strokes are preventablewhen individual risk factors for stroke are identified and treatedpromptly.

In 2013, WellSpan York Hospital’s stroke team cared for 708stroke patients and another 291 transient ischemic attack (TIAs, or mini stroke)patients. These numbers may sound impressive; however, area residents may notrealize they have access to the only certified primary stroke center in York and Adamscounties that offers onsite endovascular intervention.

Earlier this summer WellSpan York Hospital was recertified as a primary strokecenter by the Joint Commission. This means that the stroke program has the medicalexperts, equipment, and protocols in place to provide the region’s mostcomprehensive stroke care.

“The role of a primary stroke center team is to have a group of people to respondacutely in a timely manner using standard protocols set forth by the American StrokeAssociation,” explains John Mingle, M.D., WellSpan Neurology. “Our team is madeup of specifically trained health providers, including neurologists, neurosurgeons,nurses, nurse practitioners, and a stroke coordinator.”

He points out that the WellSpan York Hospital stroke team does more than justtreat patients in the emergency department. Mingle explains: “Our team members areinvolved in a patient’s care throughout the entire hospital stay, inpatientrehabilitation, and even after discharge. This ensures that patients receive aconsistent, high level of care.”

Mingle indicates that WellSpan York Hospital continues to make strides inupgrading its stroke program. WellSpan has an interventional neurosurgeon and

invested in a new, state-of-the-art 3-D biplane interventional lab,highly specialized equipment that allows neurointerventionalists totreat strokes, brain aneurysms, blood vessel malformations, andtumors using catheters and imaging equipment instead of surgery.

“We are on the cutting edge of care,” Mingle says, adding thatthese additions benefit not only WellSpan York Hospital patients,but also other stroke victims throughout south-centralPennsylvania.

“A big part of being a designated primary stroke center is the ability to provideeducation and consultation services to all healthcare providers in the region,regardless of their affiliation with WellSpan,” Mingle explains. “We are able to assistin the treatment of patients from afar using telemedicine, a Web-based form ofvideoconferencing we call Telestroke.

“This technology allows our stroke team members to not only see and hearpatients and on-site healthcare staff in remote locations, but it also allows them toreview a patient’s brain images the same way they would if they were bedside. Carethat otherwise might be delayed can be started right there and then.

“Time is critical when it comes to treating stroke,” Mingle states. “The sooner wecan evaluate a patient’s condition—whether that’s in person or by telemedicine—thebetter chance we have of preventing or minimizing the effects of stroke. In somecases, it’s a matter of life and death.”

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Proudly Sponsored By:

Brought to you by:

Visitor Bag Sponsor:

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Supporting Sponsors:

Gateway Health • The Haven at SpringwoodHealth America Advantra — An Aetna Company

Lutheran Social Services — SCP • Memorial HospitalMisericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehab • RetireSafe • Roth’s Farm Village

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Sit down and enjoy alittle pampering!

Since 1995, the mission of On-Line Publishers, Inc. (OLP) has been to enhancethe lives of individuals within the Central Pennsylvania community.

We endeavor to do this by publishing 50plus Senior News, produced through theMature Living Division of OLP. Over the years, 50plus Senior News has grown tosix unique editions in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Yorkcounties.

Now more than ever, Central Pennsylvania’s adults over 50 are a dynamic andinspiring population who refuse to slow down and who stay deeply involved in theircareers, communities, and family lives, and 50plus Senior News strives to reflect thatin its editorial content.

Pick up a copy of 50plus Senior News for articles that will amuse you, inspireyou, inform you, and update you on topics that are relevant to your life. Regularcolumns appearing monthly include topics like health, trivia, book reviews, nature,technology, leisure, veterans’ issues, and, most important, coverage and informationabout the goings-on in your county.

Whether you’re looking for some light, amusing reading or seeking outinformation on weightier matters, you’ll find it in our excellent and timely editorial,which is supplied by both national and local writers for a balanced blend ofnationwide interest and regional relevance. Many of your friends and neighbors havebeen highlighted within the pages—or even on the cover—of 50plus Senior News.

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Abbvie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135, 136

AccuQuest Hearing Aid Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153ADT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107American Beauty Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195–198American Cancer Society, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Appleby Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193Bath Fitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167The Breast Care Center at Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . .115Capital BlueCross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123CaptionCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155Casino at Delaware Race Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Castle The Window People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144Century Spouting Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Cochlear Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179CPRS Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .172Drayer Physical Therapy Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Eyes of York Cataract & Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Geisinger Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175Golden Living Center – Gettysburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Golden Visions Adult Day Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182HandyPro of York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of York . . . . . . . .145

Highmark Blueshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143IDEAL Study, National Institute on Aging, NIH . . . . . . .119Integrity Wealth Strategies, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163Kitchen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191Krouse Travel Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106LeafFilter North, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Lutheran Home Care & Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Margaret E. Moul Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Mooney Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146Nerium International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

PA Public Utility Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Pennsylvania Bureau of Radiation Protection . . . . . . .154The Pennsylvania Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Pressley Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183Primerica Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192Re•Bath & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Regal Dance Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Renewal by Andersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Ricker Sweigart & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Robert E. Meyer Independent Reliv Distributor . . . . . .138

RSVP of the Capital Region, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Service Coordination of South Central PA, Inc. . . . . . . .168Sherman Property Management, Inc./

Codo Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Sonnewald Natural Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center . .174State Representative Kevin J. Schreiber –

95th District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Sundance Vacations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158Take Shape For Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131UCP of South Central PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169Visiting Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

West Shore Window & Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Window World, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170York County Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141York County Court Appointed Special Advocates

for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151York County Transportation/rabbittransit . . . . . . . . . . .176Your Remodeling Guys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Zounds Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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Don’t Miss the Great Lineup of Demonstrations

and Entertainment at the EXPO!

10:30 a.m. – Are You “Situationally Aware”?Dom DeSantis, founder of Be Safe in PA, will

talk about the importance of being aware of yoursurroundings, or “situational awareness.” He willdemonstrate moves that you can do to separateand protect yourself. And a female police officerfrom the Hunters’ and Anglers’ Association willanswer questions about the safety and thelegalities of mace, pepper spray, and whatever elseis on your mind.

11:30 a.m. – Movement MattersDrayer Physical Therapy Institute presents an

exciting, evidence-based presentation called“Movement Matters,” where the importance andbenefit of exercise are emphasized for the olderadult. Participants should be ready to move andwill leave with a greater understanding of whatthey can do to keep moving and reduce their riskfor multiple chronic and overuse injuries.

11 a.m. – White Rose ChorusThe White Rose Chorus is the York chapter of the Barbershop Harmony

Society and has been performing in the York area since 1946. They sing men’sfour-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, performing standardsfrom the turn of the century as well as barbershop arrangements of moremodern and familiar melodies.

10 a.m. – Dutch Apple Dinner TheatreDutch Apple Dinner Theatre’s 2014 and 2015

season is filled with classics such as Crazy for You,It’s a Wonderful Life, Funny Girl, Les Misérables,Oklahoma!, and West Side Story. Get a sneak peekof some of these shows as well as the regionalpremiere of Mid-Life 2: The Crisis Continues.

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10 a.m. – WellSpan HealthMinimally Invasive Surgical Options for Back PainPresented by: Joseph P. Krzeminski, M.D.

Please join Joseph P. Krzeminski, M.D., from the WellSpan SpineCare Program to learn about the benefits of minimally invasive spinesurgery. Hear why patients experience smaller incisions, lessdiscomfort, a tinier scar, quicker recovery, and shorter hospital stays.

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Do you feel like joint pain has pushed your life into the slowlane? Do you avoid activities you used to love due to chronic pain?Are you afraid to discuss the problem with your doctor because youfear surgery may be your only option?

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RetireSafe President Thair Phillips will discuss the latest newsfrom Washington, D.C., including up-to-date reports on H.R. 2154,the CPI for Seniors Act, Social Security, Medicare, taxes, and debt.RetireSafe will cover issues and topics that can save your life or yourretirement.

Come learn and share your thoughts and concerns—RetireSafewill be listening! RetireSafe is a nonprofit, nonpartisan supportingEXPO sponsor representing 400,000 seniors nationwide and morethan 15,000 in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.retiresafe.org.

Noon – Memorial HospitalSafe at HomePresented by: Julianne Messina, Occupational Therapist andSupervisor, Memorial Hospital’s Rehabilitation Service

Enjoying life after 50 starts with being healthy! Your body changesover your lifetime, and what you need to be safe and healthy variesalong with it. Memorial Hospital’s Rehabilitation Servicesdepartment will cover what you need to think about to make yourown home a safe place to live.

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For more than a decade, On-Line Publishers, Inc. has celebrated serving themind, heart, and spirit of the 50+ community of Central Pennsylvania throughour Mature Living Division of publications and events.

OLP EVENTS, its events division, produces six 50plus EXPOs annually inChester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (two), and Yorkcounties. These events are an opportunity to bring bothbusinesses and the community together for a betterunderstanding of products and services available toenhance life.

New for 2014 is the Veterans’ Expo and Job Fair, tobe held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Eden Resort, 222Eden Road, Lancaster. The Expo provides veterans andtheir families an opportunity to be introduced toexhibitors who are interested in their well-being. The JobFair connects veterans and employers face toface to discuss available positions.

50plus Senior News is published monthly,touching on issues and events relevant to the50+ community.

The Resource Directory for the Caregiver,Aging, and Disabled is published annually indistinct county editions and containsinformation from local businesses andorganizations offering products or services thatmeet the needs of these groups.

50plus LIVING is an annual publication and thepremier resource for retirement living andhealthcare options for mature adults in theSusquehanna and Delaware valleys.

On-Line Publishers produces (((b))) magazine, Central Pennsylvania’spremier publication for baby boomers. (((b))) magazine reflects on the past,recalling the provocative and history-changing decades of the 1960s and’70s; it also examines where baby boomers are today and identifies theissues they face now—all with a mind toward representing the mid-state’sown boomer community.

On-Line Publishers also works to inform andcelebrate women in business through its BusinessDivision. BUSINESSWoman includes professional profilesand articles that educate and encourage women inbusiness.

SUCCESS STORIES highlights the achievements oflocal professional women so that others may beinspired. It is a special insert in the March issue of

BUSINESSWoman magazine.POWERLUNCH is an extension of

BUSINESSWoman and is held in York in thespring and in the Capital Region during thefall. Executive women are offered theopportunity for networking, lunch,seminars, and information from a selectnumber of exhibitors interested in marketingto women.

The women’s expo is a one-day eventfeaturing exhibitors and interactive fun thatencompasses many aspects of a woman’s life.It is held in Hershey and Lancaster in thespring and will be held in Lebanon on Oct.4 and in Carlisle on Nov. 8.

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From supporting local events to supporting yourindividual health goals, WellSpan is proud to be anactive member of this community. In addition tofinding innovative ways to help you feel your best,we’re also investing and partnering with others toensure this is a vibrant and healthy place to live,work, and play for each and every one of us.

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The Senior Theatre Playersbegan with six players traveling tosenior centers, assisted andindependent living homes, andvarious locations in CentralPennsylvania to perform shortskits. The group has grown toinclude 15 players ranging in agefrom 50 to 91.

Their performances are usuallyno longer than 30 to 40 minutes,said Horkowitz.

“It’s just enough. We work withbooks in hand and we don’tmemorize lines,” explainedHorkowitz.

The technique is sometimesreferred to as “Readers Theater,”and she compares their style ofperformance to that of a live radiopresentation.

“Our skits are always humorous,” shesaid. “Our purpose is to make peoplelaugh a little.”

One comedic skit that always seems tobe a crowd favorite is called Sure As HellGrowing Old.

“They love it because all of the mencan see themselves in it. One can’t hear,one can’t see,” laughed Horkowitz.

After the show, audiences always tellthe players that they made them laugh.

“That’s what they always say, and that’swhat matters,” Horkowitz said. “We justwant to make people laugh.”

Plays with a local historical focus arepopular too, added Horkowitz.

Local playwright Cindy Dlugoleckiwrote The Ghost of Mechanicsburg, andthe audience thoroughly enjoyed theconnection to places they knew andloved.

Former Harrisburg resident BarbaraBlank wrote How to Marry a Rabbi, andthe Senior Theatre Players performed theskit to a roaring audience at the JewishCommunity Center.

If the skits the Senior Theatre Players

use are not written bylocal playwrights, theyare usually selected byHorkowitz from asenior theater catalog.

Horkowitz firstbecame involved withtheater in her late 40sand was recruited for arole as one of thesinging nuns in aperformance of TheSound of Music.

Her husband, Gabe,served as an Armydentist, and their familywas stationed at theAberdeen ProvingGround in Maryland at the time.

Theaters on military bases used toserve as a central source of entertainment,said Horkowitz. And, perhaps moreimportantly, they helped to keep thetroops from getting into troubleelsewhere, she laughed.

Horkowitz sang in choirs at each of theposts they were stationed. Every post hadmen’s and women’s choirs to provideentertainment at formal dinners hosted bythe generals.

But once she triedacting in her firstmusical, she was hooked.After The Sound of Musiccame her role as apregnant widow in acomedy.

“It was hysterical, andnobody else would takethe role because theydidn’t want to go on stagepregnant,” Horkowitzsaid. “But you’re acting,and that’s the point.”

Since then, Horkowitzbranched out to countlessacting and directing roles,including productions atlocal theaters like Theatre

Harrisburg, Molly Pitcher Troupe, OysterMill Playhouse, Allenberry Playhouse,and Gretna Theatre.

The talent in Central Pennsylvania is“extremely strong,” said Horkowitz.

When Horkowitz was performing atthe various Army posts where herhusband was stationed, sometimes shealmost did not even have to audition forroles.

“But when I came here and saw thecompetition, I was intimidated,”

Horkowitz said. “We have so muchtalent here, and I have a great dealof respect for everyone here.”

Horkowitz is president emeritusat the Little Theatre of Mechanics-burg and now focuses solely onleading and participating in theSenior Theatre Players.

“Theater is really my favoritepastime, and that’s why I do SeniorPlayers,” said Horkowitz.

Horkowitz has found that thegroup’s skits can also helpperpetuate the message that seniorliving doesn’t have to equalsedentary living.

A friend of Horkowitz’s wasworried about her parents spending

too much time watching television, so sheasked her for a copy of the script she sawthe Senior Theatre Players perform aboutsomeone in a retirement home who didnot want to do anything.

“She really wished her parents wouldget involved,” Horkowitz said. “There is alot out there to do.

“My husband is 91 and he still jogs foran hour every morning,” she said. “Hedoesn’t jog like he did when he was 80,but he still moves his legs.”

In addition to the Senior TheatrePlayers, Horkowitz teaches theater tochildren at vacation Bible school over thesummer. She plays bridge a few times amonth and is an active member of herchurch.

“I keep very busy. I like people,”Horkowitz said.

She and her husband are Penn Stategraduates and have three children—allPenn State graduates—and twograndchildren.

Anyone who is interested in joiningthe Senior Theatre Players as a performeror who would like to request that thegroup performs at their event or locationmay contact Fran Horkowitz at (717)243-1941.

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Members of this season’s Senior Theater Playersinclude, standing, from left, Charles Smith,

Hampden Township; Fran Horkowitz, Carlisle;Linda Draper, Mechanicsburg; and GabrielHorkowitz, Carlisle. Seated, Carvel Markley,

Mechanicsburg.

The Senior Theatre Players performingthis summer for residents at Claremont Nursing

& Rehabilitation Center in Carlisle.

Actors from the Senior TheatrePlayers in scenes from a

current skit about thecomedic side effects of aging.

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Learning a LanguageBenefits Cognition

If you’re concerned about sufferingfrom Alzheimer’s disease or other formsof dementia as you grow older, youmight want to try learning a foreignlanguage.

Scientists at the University ofEdinburgh studied data on 835 nativeEnglish speakers living in or nearEdinburgh, Scotland. They found that

those who had learned a secondlanguage, even as adults, had bettercognitive skills than those who weremonolingual.

The research was published in thejournal Annals of Neurology and suggeststhat acquiring a second language evenlate in life can be a practical mental-health benefit as people age.

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York County

Calendar of EventsSouth Central Senior Community Center – (717) 235-6060,http://southcentralyorkcountysrctr.webs.comSept. 2, 10 a.m. – Blood Pressure and Weight CheckupSept. 24, 8:15 to 9 a.m. – All-You-Can-Eat Public

Breakfast

Windy Hill On the Campus – (717) 225-0733,www.windyhillonthecampus.orgSept. 8, 11 a.m. – Tai Chi Chih Classes Begin

Please contact your local center for scheduled activities.

York County Library Programs

York County Department of Parks and Recreation

Pre-registration is required for these programs. To register or find out more about these activities or anyadditional scheduled activities, call (717) 428-1961.

Sept. 20, 1 to 3 p.m. – History and Mystery of Raab County Park Hike, Raab County ParkSept. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. – Broad-winged Hawk Watch, Nixon County ParkSept. 28, 2:30 to 4 p.m. – “Edible, Not Edible” Walk, Nixon County Park

Programs and Support Groups Free or minimal charge

Sept. 2, 7 p.m.Surviving Spouse Socials of York CountyFaith United Church of Christ509 Pacific Ave., York(717) 266-2784

Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m.Partners in Thyme Herb Club of Southern York CountyMeetingGlenview Alliance Church10037 Susquehanna Trail South, Glen Rock(717) 428-2210

Sept. 18, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Alzheimer’s Support GroupSenior Commons at Powder Mill1775 Powder Mill Road, York(717) 741-0961

Sept. 23, 5:30 to 8 p.m.“Are You Getting Ripped Off?” AARP ConsumerProgramHoliday Inn & Conference Center2000 Loucks Road, YorkRegister at (877) 926-8300http://aarp.cvent.com/PAUtilitiesandMore

Collinsville Community Library, 2632 Delta Road, Brogue, (717) 927-9014Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. – Purls of Brogue Knitting Club

Glatfelter Memorial Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, (717) 225-3220Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. – Knitting and Spinning Group

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Traveltizers Travel Appetizers: Stories that Whet the Appetite for Travel

By Andrea Gross

was told that Denver wouldtake my breath away.

First there’s the surprise.Denver is flat. Most visitorsenvision exiting the airport andfinding themselves surroundedby snow-capped peaks.

Nope. Denver is the gatewayto the Rockies; it’s not in theRockies. You’ll have to drive ahalf hour or more before you’llneed your hiking boots.

Then, there’s the altitude. The 13th

step of the state capital, the gold-domedcenterpiece of downtown Denver, isexactly 1 mile above sea level. This is aheight that leaves most folks giddy fromthe clear, mountain air, but a fewbecome woozy from lack of oxygen.

Hint: take a deep breath, guzzlewater, and eat carbs, which require lessoxygen for digestion.

Finally, there’s the delight. Thoughyou’ll undoubtedly want to see themountain heights, there’s charm aplentydown in the flats—a topnotch art

museum, zoo, botanic garden, theaterdistrict … The list goes on.

But there are also some lesser-knownattractions that you can’t find everyplaceelse. Here, a rundown of breathtakingexperiences in the city proper.

Fitness Mecca – Denveritestake the outdoors seriously,probably because with morethan 300 days of sunshine peryear, it’s a seriously beautifulcity. To act local, take amorning bike ride on some ofthe 850 miles of paved trailsthat crisscross and encircle thecity.

No bike? No problem.Denver’s B-cycle program is thefirst large-scale bike-sharingplan in the country. Eight

dollars buys a day’s access to one of thecity’s 800-plus red bikes, which areavailable at more than 80 stationsthroughout the city.

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Breathless in Denver

Mountains are visible frommost points in Denver, but the

actual city is flat.

Denver has three major leaguestadiums: Coors Field for baseball,

Sports Authority Field at MileHigh for football, and Pepsi Center

for basketball and hockey.

Bison roam in large fields just afew miles from both the Denverairport and the downtown area.

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The Rocky Mountain ArsenalWildlife Refuge was once achemical-weapons facility.

20th-Century Design Pop – TheKirkland Museum of Fine andDecorative Art is home to some of thebest Arts & Crafts, Bauhaus, Art Deco,Modern and Pop art in the country.

Among the more than 3,500 objectsare chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright andCharles Rennie Mackintosh; hundreds ofpieces of 20th-century ceramics,tableware, glassware, and metal ware; andeven an iconic Electrolux vacuumcleaner.

Much of the art is displayed ingalleries that resemble a homey livingroom. The result is an exceptionallyunusual, informative, and classymuseum.

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Modern Talk – Imagine listening totwo experts discuss such disparate topicsas “Machiavelli & Fresh Meat Sausage”or “Minimalism & Giant Wombats.”

This is what happens during theMuseum of Contemporary Art’s seriestitled “Re-Mixed Taste: Tag TeamLectures on Unrelated Topics.”

Each guru has 20 minutes to make hispoint, after which the audience jumps into ask questions in an attempt to forcethe seemingly unrelated to relate.Bizarre? Occasionally. Fascinating?Always.

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Star Status – Denver is one of only12 U.S. metro areas that are representedby teams of all four major professionalsports leagues. It’s a rare week whenthere’s not a game in play.

But unlike the other 11 cities, Denverboasts something extra. They haverarefied mountain air that makes ballssoar farther, pucks glide faster, andbeer—for which the city is alsofamous—taste better.

Wild at Heart – So, you want to seesome bison, the celebrated symbol of the

Wild West? The Rocky MountainArsenal National Wildlife Refuge is justminutes off the interstate that joinsDenver International Airport and thedowntown area.

At more than 15,000 acres, therefuge is one of the largest urban openspaces in the country and home to morethan 330 species of birds and animals.Here you can see not only bison anddeer, but also red-tailed hawk and baldeagle.

But the refuge has been used formore than animals. During and afterWorld War II the land was the site ofone of the country’s largest chemical-weapons manufacturing facilities. Thatstory, as well as the one about theextensive cleanup that followed, is toldin a somber, not-to-be-missed exhibit inthe refuge’s visitor center.

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Pinnacle Climb – As the largest cityfor nearly 800 miles in every direction,Denver has major malls as well as trendyboutiques. But the most unusual place todrop your dollars is at RecreationalEquipment, Inc., better known as REI.

At 94,000 square feet, Denver’sflagship store is 3.5 times larger than theaverage REI, which means that inaddition to a mind-boggling array ofoutdoorsy clothes and equipment, it isone of only a few stores that has a trackon which you can test your mountainbike and a 47-foot-tall, freestandingmonolith replete with hand-cracks,finger-cracks, back-cracks, and more.

Here, for a price, you can practicescaling a sandstone boulder like those onColorado’s Front Range—and you won’teven need the sunscreen.

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Alden Thorpe just missed WorldWar II, but he knew it well fromhis two brothers, who fought in

Europe during the Battle of the Bulge.They wrote to give him a gritty pictureof those desperate days of combat ourtroops went through during “the Bulge,”the largest land battle the U.S. Army everfought in.

Thorpe was seeking adventure,though, and the Navy poster that said,“Join the Navy and see the world” lookedmighty good to him. So, at age 17, hegot his parents to sign their permissionfor him to join the Navy. And he was onhis way.

After boot camp at Bainbridge, Md.,he was picked for duty on destroyers andwas sent to Great Lakes BasicEngineering School in Michigan. Therehe learned to operate and service boilers,pumps, engines—every moving part of acombat ship.

His exam resultsqualified him to bea fireman, and hewas off to SanDiego, where hebecame part of thecrew aboard thedestroyer USSHawkins.

The destroyerhad been assistingin occupationoperations in Japanand in escortingships to and fromthe Marianas beforereturning to SanDiego, whereThorpe joined thecrew. Heremembers beingsurprised that manyof the crew

members werescarcely older thanhe, mostly 17- and18-year-olds.

The next fewmonths were spentin trainingoperations off theWest Coast beforethe Hawkins sailedagain for the Far Eastin January 1947.

They stoppedbriefly in Hawaii,and then headed forGuam. On the waythere, they ran into amammoth three-daytyphoon that attimes caused theirship to roll 45degrees. Thorpe sayshe asked one of the

chiefs, “Does it get any rougher thanthis?” To which the chief answeredgrimly, “If it does, we won’t be in it; we’llbe under it.”

When the storm subsided, theycontinued on to Guam and then toChina. There, they steamed betweenChinese and Korean ports, assisting andsupporting American Marine units intheir attempts to stabilize the explosiveChinese situation at that time and toprotect American lives.

During the summer of 1947, theHawkins steamed up the Yellow River,dodging the many sandbars as they madetheir way to Shanghai to evacuate theAmerican Marine detachment there.Thorpe says he decided to take a jeepride to see the Great Wall … until, onthe way there, he got fired on byCommunist Chinese and gave up thatidea in a hurry.

For a time, their home port was

Life in the Navy Was Great …Except for the Typhoons

Robert D. Wilcox

Salute to a Veteran

Fireman Second ClassAlden Thorpe, aboard the destroyer

USS Hawkins.

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Tsingtao innorthern China,where it was often20 degrees F atnoontime, andthere was iceeverywhere. Theystayed busy,chipping off theice thatconstantly coated the ship. Their mainduty there was to keep an eye onRussian ships while following them upand down the coast.

One of their ports of call was HongKong. Thorpe had a day off to spend inthe town, and he remembers thatalthough all was glitter in that bustlingcity, and anything you could ever thinkof was available to buy, you could stillsee in the harbor the hulls of ships thatwere sunk and overturned in combat.

In Hong Kong, they got anemergency call from the Chinesesteamer SS Hong Kheng that had runaground on the rocky island shore atChilang Point, 8 miles north of HongKong, and was breaking up.

Steaming north at flank speed, theHawkins joined another Americandestroyer and a British destroyer inbraving the rough seas, successfullyrescuing the crew and some 2,000Chinese men, women, and children anddelivering them to Hong Kong.

Thorpe says, “Everything was soscarce in China that any time a vesselwas beached, the Chinese would swarmover the wreck, taking everything theycould find. All wood was valuable, butespecially the mahogany that manyships were fitted with.”

When the Hawkins returned to theU.S., they brought with them adetachment of Marines that theydropped off at Guam. Continuing on,they ran into another vicious three-daytyphoon before reaching San Diego.

There, Thorpe said he could havesigned up for another hitch and gone

on a trip that theship was scheduledto make literallyaround the world.But he says thatcivilian life soundedpretty good to himright then, and hetook his dischargein December 1948.

Although he later used the G.I. Billto learn to fly, Thorpe says, “I neverflew anything larger than a Greyhoundbus. For the next 37 years, I drove—and for a while dispatched—Greyhoundbuses on seven-day tours.”

On one of his trips from Manhattanto Tidewater, N.J., an interesting mantook the seat behind him, and theytalked a lot about The 700 Club and PatRobertson’s ministry. It turned out thatthe man was the personal relationscontact for Robertson’s ChristianBroadcasting Network.

He introduced Thorpe to Robertson,who then offered Thorpe the chance toserve the ministry through manning thenational prayer call line two or threetimes a week.

“That appealed to my own strongfaith,” Thorpe says, “and was a richexperience for me for the two years Iwas able to do that before my workpattern changed and drew me away.”

Thorpe retired in 1990, and in 2008,he discovered what he calls “an idealretirement community” in CentralPennsylvania, where he has lived eversince. Thinking back to his years in theNavy, he says, “I enjoyed every minuteof my time in the Navy … exceptduring those typhoons that had mewondering what I was ever doingthere.”

Shaking his head, he says with a littlesmile, “I sure wouldn’t ever want to dothat again.”

Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II.

The USS Hawkins, on whichAlden Thorpe served.

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