Vol. 30 • No.

2 Complimentary Copy February 2010

Florida’s Leading Newspaper For Active, Mature Adults

You Find Best Friends

in Unexpected Places
ŠŠDogs, Cats, Rabbits, Birds, Snakes… caring for pets and letting
them care for you makes anyone’s life a richer experience. In this is-
sue of Senior Voice, we preview a new film about our best friends and
look at places you can find a pet locally and how to care for them.
By Matthew Wiseman
Managing Editor
The best dog I ever had came from
a shelter. Maxine was a mutt. A mix of
Dalmatian, Pit Bull and Whippet. She
loved to chase a Frisbee. If you even
said a word that had a “fr-” sound like
“french fries,” she’d start running for
the door and crying for her favorite toy.
When she was about 10, we were
camping on our boat anchored off Shell
Island and a friend threw her Frisbee and
she twisted her leg in the soft sand and
came up lame. She tore her ACL. Surgery
would fix her up, but the vet said she
could never chase a Frisbee again.
My heart broke the afternoon I
brought her home from surgery. I helped
my old dog out of the car and she hobbled
on her own through the garage toward
the kitchen door — a trip we made a
thousand times. This time she stopped,
limped over to a pile of laundry left over
from our camping trip, stuck her nose in
the pile and pulled out her Frisbee and
brought it to me.
Maxine lived almost five years more.
She became a best friend to my wife, our
oldest son and a rabbit who just hopped
into our house one day.
I got Maxine from the Humane Soci-
ety in Clearwater, just after college. I’ve
had eight dogs and two rabbits in my
lifetime; and I can say without a doubt,
the best pets were the ones who found
me or ones I found in a shelter.
This month on PBS, the series Nature
premiers a documentary by Emmy-
award-winner Ellen Goosenberg Kent
called Why We Love Cats and Dogs.
In her one-hour documentary, which
premieres Feb. 15, animal behaviorists,
evolutionary biologists, trainers and
scores of dog and cat owners take a
close look at the bonds we forge with
our furry housemates.
One of the program’s resident experts,
animal trainer Sarah Wilson (author of
Dogology: What Your Relationship with
Your Dog Reveals About You), recently
offered this preview to O magazine:
• The right pet emboldens us.
“People who think of themselves as
socially inept often choose dogs who
are very socially assured. I’ve heard
from so many people who say, ‘I was
always painfully shy, but my whole life
has changed because of the confidence I On Feb. 15, the PBS series “Nature” presents “Why We Love Cats and
feel with my dog by my side.’” Dogs,” which explores the bond between people and their pets.
• Forget the “crazy cat lady” ste-
reotype. Try “compassionate cat guy”
instead. “The male cat owners I’ve
worked with are incredibly empathetic,
sweet, intuitive, tender people.” The
Prophet Muhammad may have been
the earliest Cat Guy: “His cat fell asleep
on his sleeve and when he had to move,
he cut the cloth rather than wake the cat
— he couldn’t bear to disturb it. Any cat
lover can relate.”
• Stop wagging the dog… “Do you
love your animal, or do you love lov-
ing your animal? If you treat your dog
like a dress-up doll, chances are that its
needs aren’t being met, because you’re
projecting a fantasy. There are times
when I just have to tell my clients, ‘Put
Maxine was adopted from the Humane Society in Clearwater. She was
Please See pets, Page 2. part of our family for nearly 15 years.

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Page 2 Senior Voice February 2010
Pet Shelters
Hillsborough County
St. Francis Society Animal Rescue
St. Francis Society Animal Rescue is an all
volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated
to saving the lives of sick, injured and stray
domestic animals as well as spay/neuter and
medical services for those animals. Volunteers
staff adoption opportunities at many venues,
including PetSmart stores.
For more information, visit www.luvamutt.org
or call (813) 830-7251.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay was es-
tablished in 1912 as the Hillsborough County
Humane Society with the mission “to enforce
the law applicable to the prevention of cruelty to
children and cruelty to all animals of any descrip-
tion, capable of suffering and to do everything
and anything which is legal to prevent cruelty
and harsh treatment to children and animals.”
It is one of the oldest corporations in the state
of Florida.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is located at
3607 North Armenia Ave., Tampa. For more infor-
mation, visit www.humanesocietytampa.org or call
(813) 876-7138 .
Pinellas County
Friends of Strays
Friends of Strays was founded in 1978 by
four compassionate women to provide tempo-
rary care, shelter and sterilization to stray pets.
Animals were housed in foster homes until 1992
when the shelter was opened. Further improve-
ments were completed in 1994. Friends of Strays
is committed to ongoing public education pro-
grams focusing on the importance of responsible
pet ownership and spaying/neutering pets.
Friends of Strays is located at 2911 47th Ave. N,
St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.
friendsofstrays.com or call (727) 522-6566.
Humane Society of Pinellas
The Humane Society of Pinellas has been
located on six acres in Clearwater since 1949. In
2007 the Humane Society opened a new Adop-
tion center staffed by specialists who connect
homeless pets with new families, bring lost pets
back home and answer all kinds of questions.
The Humane Society of Pinellas is located at 3040
State Road 590, Clearwater. For more information,
visit www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org or call (727)
797-7722.
SPCA Tampa Bay
SPCA Tampa Bay has been at the forefront of
humane animal care in our community for nearly
70 years. If you or anyone you know has a loving
home and can adopt an animal, particularly one
with special needs, please contact the SPCA or
stop by for a visit.
SPCA Tampa Bay is located at 9099 130th Ave.
N, Largo. For more information, visit www.spcatam-
pabay.org or call (727) 586-3591.
pets, From Page 1.
the dog on the floor!’”
• …and let the love in. “In all of our relationships,
we need not only to give affection but to see that af-
fection reflected back to us — we want to know that
the other being enjoys it. So a dog wagging his tail or
a purring cat closes the relationship loop for us in a
very profound, nurturing way.”
Owning a Pet
You can get pets three ways: You can buy them, you
can adopt them or they can find you.
Buying a pet — say a dog — is sometimes prob-
lematic. Some pet shops have been known to offer
puppy mill dogs — animals bred like cows or chickens
to make money — rather than puppies whelped by
professional breeders. If you are considering buying
an animal from a pet shop, do your homework. Get to
know the owner of the shop and ask about the supplier.
Even though your pet shop companion may have a fine
pedigree, you will still want to get the animal spayed
or neutered. Leave the breeding to the professionals
and know that dogs and cats are very creative when
it comes to breeding. They will get loose or even work
around obstacles like a fence.
Adopting a pet from a local shelter is a wonderful
option. You can usually pick from new born pets or
adult animals. Mature pets are often house broken and
leash trained. In our slow economy, shelters are full
of wonderful pets people had to give up. It’s a great
time to adopt a pet.
Unfortunately, the economy has lead to abandoned
or dumped pets, meaning some animals may find you.
At one time I had five dogs — most of them came
from shelters. One of them, Basta, was abandoned. She
was left in a home alone to fend for herself when her
people moved. A friend of mine rescued Basta, who
was dehydrated and about 20 pounds underweight.
Whenever she was left alone, Basta would tear things
apart. She also would snap at some men, too. (She was
probably beaten.) When I happened to visit my friend,
this dog took to me right away. When the destruction
continued, my friend asked if I would give her a home.
Since I had four other dogs in the house, Basta was
never alone and never destroyed a thing. Her snap-
ping behavior continued, and that was something I
had to watch constantly. I would never have allowed
her around kids.
I’m allergic to cats, which gives me a bias in favor
of dogs, but one of my favorite pets was a rabbit who
just hopped into our house one day.
Stew, as we called him, appeared to be a plain old
grey wild rabbit. I saw him one morning walking across
the courtyard between my home and my office. I went
back inside to get my wife to show her the “wild” rab-
bit in our downtown yard, but when I tried to point
him out, I could not see him; I figured he hopped off.
Then I felt something brush up against my leg. When I
looked down, there was Stew. He hopped right inside
like he owned the place.
We figured he was someone’s pet, so we put up
flyers and waited a couple of weeks. No one claimed
him. He got along with Maxine and our new baby, so
he joined our menagerie.
Training, Training, Training
The key to having a pet that’s a joyful part of your
family versus one that is a burden — especially with
dogs — is training. Your pet needs to know who’s
the boss, where to do his or her business and how to
behave around other people and in the neighborhood.
For dogs this means obedience training. You can
find dog training clubs. Obedience classes at local rec
centers and some PetSmart stores. The important thing
is to have patience, keep working at it and know the
time and money you are investing will pay off.
Adopting a Pet
Before you make the final decision to adopt,
please take the time to consider the following
questions:
• Why do you want a pet?  There are many
reasons why you might want a pet; however, re-
member that the pet may be with you for 10, 15 or
even 20 years. Please be sure that you are willing
to commit to caring for a pet for the long term.
• Will you be a responsible pet owner? Obey
community leash and licensing laws, ID tags, give
your pet love, companionship, exercise, a healthy
diet and regular veterinary care.
• Who will care for your pet when you go
on vacation? You will need friends or neighbors
reliable enough that you can trust to care for the
pet in your absence. Can you afford pet sitting
service or boarding.
• Do you have the time to devote to a pet?
Your pets cannot be ignored just because you are
tired or busy. They require food, water, exercise,
love and companionship every day.
• Can you afford a pet? Expenses for all the
things the pet will need can add up quickly. If
you are already struggling to make ends meet,
you probably should not consider adopting a pet.
• Can you deal with the special problems a
pet can cause? Some unfortunate, but common
aspects of pet ownership include flea infestations,
scratched furniture and unexpected medical
emergencies.
• Are your living arrangements suitable for
the pet? Choose an animal that will be comfort-
able in your surroundings. For instance, if you
live in an apartment, don’t adopt a large dog.
Dogs are generally more comfortable in homes
that have a fenced yard in which they can have
the freedom to get the exercise they need.
• Are you prepared to care for the pet for his
or her entire life? When you adopt a pet, you are
making a commitment to care for the animal for
his or her entire lifetime.
Source: St. Francis Society Animal Rescue
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THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS
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6) To wish someone to break this means
good luck
9) Biathlete necessity
13) Right-hand page
14) Given name of author of “Chitty Chitty
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15) Do this and shout?
16) Antonym of afar
17) Major time period
18) Presidents and peppy supporters do it
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21) Russian monetary unit
23) Short of given name of actress Messing
24) Shaq’s favorite shot?
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35) Gossip or scoop dug up in campaigns
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43) ____ farewell, past tense
44) Ski-racing “Herminator”
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47) Black cat, e.g.
48) Pouted
50) Relating to the ear
52) “___ Which Way You Can,” movie
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55) Fleur-de-___
57) Mulled wines
60) His nickname was “Old Hickory”
64) Island resort in Lesser Antilles
65) Feeling of veneration
67) Garlic mayo
68) The only President to resign
69) Wade opponent
70) 2008 presidential campaign cry:
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72) Drench
73) Road-tripping guide
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4) Characterized by dignity and propriety
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7) Van Gogh’s missing part
8) Twist into deformity
9) Q-Tip, e.g.
10) Booth did it to Lincoln
11) Small island
12) Pig pen
15) “The Buck Stops Here” president
20) African sorcery
22) Porridge grain
24) Warren Beatty/Goldie Hawn movie
25) He followed Washington
26) Pilaff or plov
27) Where presidents campaign
29) This part of circle equals pi times r
squared
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Maria, a native of Portugal and single a child’s needs. These skills come with
Basketball March 28 career woman, cut out the ad and put caring.
The Long Center, Clearwater Track Events it on her refrigerator door. “I really have a special feeling for
March 13 Clearwater High School It stayed there for six months. She this program and I hope I am helping
Swimming Clearwater felt drawn to it and continued to see Brianna. I have to say she has changed
The Long Center, Clearwater March 28 subsequent ads, but having never had my life.” Maria explains, “I felt this was
Road Race children of her own, she feared she had a calling. I’m so glad I did have some-
March 14 “nothing to offer.”
Clearwater High School thing to offer.”
Bocce Ball Finally she decided to call and talk
Clearwater Maria encourages other working
Italian American Club, Clearwater with a case manager at GCCC. After women, men, retirees, grandparents
March 28 meeting her, the case manager told her
March 17 or those without children in their lives
Sprint Duathlon she was a great candidate to be a mentor. to become mentors. All that’s needed
Horseshoes
Clearwater High School In fact she had just the child for her — a is a desire to help a child. Training is
Ed Wright Park, Clearwater
Clearwater 12 year old girl. provided. There are no costs.
March 19 Maria doubted herself again — Group activities and a support group
March 29
Cycling mentor a soon-to-be teenager! But she give volunteers a chance to share with
Pickleball
Ft DeSoto Park, St Petersburg Seminole Recreation Center followed through with the training and others. Children from 3-15 years old all
Seminole met Brianna. over Pinellas County need mentors. A
March 19
The community-based program en- background check is required of all vol-
Fitness Challenge April 3 courages activities that build a child’s unteers and the use of a car is necessary
Tyrone Lifestyle Fitness Center Softball confidence and self-esteem. The pair’s for visits and activities.
St. Petersburg Ed Moore Complex, Clearwater first outing was a trip to Dunedin Cause- For more information, please call (727)
March 19 April 3 way to walk and talk. They found much 479-1841. Funding is through the Juvenile
Weight Lifting in common and have shared a close Welfare Board of Pinellas County.
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St. Petersburg Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief
April 5-6 Following the Haiti earthquake, many Americans are donating via text mes-
March 20 Shuffleboard — Singles sage. Experts are urging people donate but remain cautious.
Line Dance Clearwater Shuffleboard Club The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises people to confirm the number directly
Palm Harbor Community Center Clearwater with the source.
Palm Harbor Also, text donations aren’t immediate. They take from 30 to 90 days to be
April 7-8
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Page 8 Senior Voice February 2010

Lots to Learn in Women’s History Month

With 155.8 million females in the United States,
there is plenty that can be learned from women,
especially considering they outnumber their male
counterparts by four million. And with women
outnumbering men two-to-one in the 85-and-over
age group, women’s history certainly is relevant.
All Americans can learn more about that his-
tory in March, which originally was established
as National Women’s History Week in 1981. That
week later became a month.
Learning about women’s history can be par-
ticularly insightful today, an age in which women
account for 55 percent of college students and 66
percent of women of voting age went to the polls
in the 2008 presidential election, compared to 62
percent of men.
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Many older adults don’t
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Exercise is not just for
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Regular exercise is the key to greater energy,
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Health Update
What You Don’t Know
Can Hurt You!
By Edward Izzo, M.D.
For years,
John noticed
that he could
not walk as
easily as he
had in the
past.
His legs
frequently
became tired
and heavy.
He thought
it was just a
part of getting older.
He had noticed some discoloration
around the ankles and feet but it was
so gradual that he never thought too
much about it.
One day, he bumped his ankle on
a table in the living room causing a
small tear in the skin. Three weeks
later, the wound had not healed and
in fact looked slightly worse.
A no-healing wound in the lower
leg or foot is ulceration. This can occur
from a variety of causes but are most
commonly the result of circulatory
disorders.
Ulcerations on the feet are more
likely due to Peripheral arterial dis-
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ankles or lower leg are suspicious for
chronic venous insufficiency.
Peripheral arterial disease is com-
monly called hardening of the arteries
or poor circulation but is really ath-
erosclerosis — a build up of deposits
inside the artery that narrows the
opening and restricts the flow of blood
to the tissues.
In most people, this buildup pro-
gresses very gradually.
As the narrowing continues, the
body will attempt to enlarge smaller
arteries to get blood flow around the
blockage, known as collateral circula-
tion.
Because of this, onset of symptoms
is very gradual so many people live
with the condition for years.
There is adequate blood flow to
the muscles at rest or at low levels
of activity but symptoms only occur
during exercise.
Patients often attribute symptoms
to getting old until they are so severe
they cannot perform their daily ac-
tivities, or like John, they develop a
wound.
In the later stages, the circulation
may be so poor that discomfort occurs
at rest. Commonly, this occurs at night
and is known as rest pain. The most
advanced stages of PAD is called Criti-
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is so poor the tissues cannot receive
enough blood and oxygen for growth,
ulceration can occur. If left untreated,
the tissues begin to die and gangrene
ensues. Left untreated, this condition
typically requires amputation.
Actually an even more prevalent
causes for leg discomfort, swelling
and non healing wounds in the legs
is chronic venous insufficiency af-
fecting as many as 20 percent of the
population.
By 50 years of age, nearly 40 percent
of women and 20 percent of men have
venous insufficiency. An estimated
25 million Americans have varicose
veins. In fact, more people lose work
time from vein disorders than from
artery disease. CVI is commonly asso-
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when the one way valves of the veins
do not function properly. Veins have
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When these valves fail, the blood
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legs and is known as venous reflux.
CVI can also be caused by a blockage
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addition to creating an obstruction also
destroys the one way valves. There is
also a strong hereditary component
and if a family member has varicose
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Regardless of the cause, the leaky
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pressure of the blood in the veins.
This results in enlargement of the
varicose veins. As the disease pro-
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and discoloration of the legs, itching
and the development of ulcers near the
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the pelvis. Here, blockage of the veins
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an astute clinical evaluation and is
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people’s opinions often change from experience to
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A living will is a legal document that a person
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Health Roundup

Diabetics See a Professional for Shoes

By Dr. Bonnie Sanchez
Every qualified Medicare Dia-
betic patient is entitled to a brand
new pair of shoes and inserts each
calendar year. Don’t miss out on
your benefit.
There are loads of new styles
for 2010, from the most thera-
peutic to the most stylish. No,
they don’t have to be ugly to
qualify. Even the Croc’s brand has
come out with their unique style
shoe for this program, joining
other name brands such as New
Balance, Brooks and Rockport
among others offering qualified
shoes.
A “qualified” shoe does not
mean it is a quality shoe. There
are many “qualified” shoes that I
will not allow my patients to use.
I consider a shoe are; proper flex
position and amount of flex, little
to no twisting along the last and
a firm heel counter. Of course all
shoes must be properly fitted.
I have seen too many “Diabetic
Shoes” shipped in the mail or
dropped off to patients that do
not fit, are poor quality, or are
inappropriate for that patient.
Unfortunately, most of these
patients are unable to return the
shoes and have the wrong shoe for
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physical location to which you
can return the shoes and that you
must try the shoes on before you
sign for them. I specifically recom-
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from the prescribing physician so;
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waters for gamefish, in Marathon at the Street, the music blaring onto the street
famous Seven Mile Bridge, tarpon roll from nine in the morning until the last
in between the pilings of the two bridge go home late into the night.
systems. The gold still shines in Mel Fisher’s
Charter boats with guides are avail- Museum of Spanish treasures, pedes-
able in all of the larger keys and offer trians, bicycles and scooters give little
half- and full-day charters. And if this deference to the few cars along the route.
isn’t an angler’s paradise, where else And at the big hotels like Henry Flagler’s largest Selection in the tri-county area
can you walk into a restaurant with your Casa Marina, life at the pool and jacuzzi
catch of the day and have them prepare go on endlessly in the bright and balmy
it to your wishes for just a few dollars? airs of America’s most southern outpost.
Here is a quick look at some of the An outpost that goes from the sublime to
Keys’ other attractions: From Key Largo, the ridiculous during any time of year.
the northernmost key, going south to
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phin Research Center. The center is the
only facility of its kind in the world,
attempting to understand dolphin be-
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to the public, and it has several educa-
tional programs that bring humans in
direct contact with dolphins.
At Mile Marker 50 in Marathon is
the Museum of Natural History of the
Florida Keys.
Composed of exhibits presenting
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fauna of the Keys, and reflections of the
ancient Indian culture, pirates, wreckers
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veterans Fishing Lines

P-51 Pilot Charlie Wilson, B-24 Pilot Alan Wise and Historian Tom Maz-
zoli. Photo by D. Hinton.

Save the Stories Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Smaby with a nice Redfish
he caught while fishing with Capt. Ric Liles and Reel Simple Fishing

Program Takes Flight

Adventures.

Kissimmee Air Museum, located

at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport, is
at the Museum. Three interviews are
selected for each month’s session.
Who’s Ready to Fish?
launching their new “Save the Stories” Kissimmee Air Museum shares south as the water temps cool down
By Capt. Ric Liles
program on Jan. 30, 2010 from 1-4 p.m.. Florida’s rich aviation heritage through and stay ahead of the danger.
Oral history interviewer, Tom Maz- This Janu- Nature has a remarkable way of
aircraft displays, educational exhibits,
zoli will be collecting and recording the ary was an healing itself and I would expect
aircraft restoration and exciting hands-on
memories of those who made history exceptionally nothing different this time.
training flights in WWII fighter-trainers.
in WWII. “Save the Stories” wants to cold month The good news is that the Red-
Visitors experience aviation first hand
preserve the stories of not only those for us with fish and Trout appear to have made
as they interact with the planes, pilots
on the front lines but also those on the temperatures it through this cold snap with no
and projects; taking a front row seat to damage.
home front during the war that, by their an aviation adventure at the Kissimmee being below
sacrifices and contributions, made a our monthly I don’t think anybody expected
airport in the heart of Florida. anything else considering the range
difference. Tom Mazzoli has dedicated Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. averages.
the past 15 years of his life to seeking Fortunate- of both of these species goes up the
Admission: $6 for adults, $3 for chil- west coast and around all the way
out and recording the recollections of ly it looks as if our weather is getting
dren under 12, children under 5 are to Texas and up the east coast to the
both the famous and nameless heroes of back to normal, and I can’t wait.
free. Closed Sundays from July through Carolina’s, maybe farther.
WWII. He will be continuing his efforts Give me some of that global warm-
November. For more information on February is usually the month we
at the Kissimmee Air Museum the last ing I keep hearing about.
the museum and Warbird Adventures’ start to see the big catches of big Trout.
Saturday of every month from 1-4 p.m.. You know it’s cold when someone
flights, call (407) 870-7366 or visit www. There are several places between
Pre-arranged interviews will take place says that it’s going to be warmer
warbirdadventures.com. Located at 233 Clearwater and Sarasota Bay that
in the hangar among the planes for visi- tomorrow and they’re talking about
tors to enjoy as Tom records their stories. N. Hoagland Blvd.; Kissimmee, FL 34741. have a tremendous Trout bite and a
a high of 50.
Dozens of veterans have already Kissimmee Air Museum and Warbird lot of the best places are right here in
Living close to the water helps
called the Kissimmee Air Museum to Adventures share Florida’s rich aviation heri-
but it’s still not normally bitter cold. Tampa Bay.
share their story. If you are a veteran tage through aircraft displays, educational I know you guys that are visiting Hopefully, the weather will stay
from WWII (or know a veteran) and have exhibits, aircraft restoration and exciting from the north or those of you that are good and us anglers can get back to
a story to tell about your contributions training flights in WWII fighter-trainers. transplants are laughing at me right business as usual and have our time
to the war effort at home or on the front Visitors experience aviation first hand as now… I’m okay with that. on the water.
lines, please call Kissimmee Air Museum they interact with the planes, pilots and All joking aside the weather that A good thing — if there really is
at (407) 870-7366 or Tom Mazzoli directly projects; taking a front row seat to an avia- we experienced in early January has one — about this time off the water is
at (407) 656-7595 to set up an appoint- tion adventure. No experience necessary to had an enormous effect on our Snook that it gives us boat owners a chance
ment to come into the museum to share be able to fly like the aces of yesteryear in the fishery. to get some of those little repairs done
your story. Interviewees will be assigned front cockpit and at the controls of a WWII Snook are the most temperature that we seem to keep putting off.
a date and time to have their personal airplane. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. sensitive resident fish that we have Until next time, good luck and be
histories recorded with Tom Mazolli Closed Sundays July through November. in the Bay area; and the loss that we safe on the water.
have just had will reach the tens of Remember: don’t let your kid be
thousands once the final tally is in. the one that got away, take them
Interviewing WWII Veterans fishing.
I have talked with a few of my
The stories of men and women who were active in the U.S. military during friends at the FWC and they have Capt. Ric Liles offers fishing charters
World War II are valuable historical documents. Families especially benefit told me this gut punch to the fish will out of Ruskin, Fla. You can reach him
from the stories, but many historical archives also seek this kind of history. take years to recover from. by calling (813) 645-6623 or (813) 601-
The Veterans History Project, at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., The other cold water sensitive fish 2900. You can email him at captainric@
has been liberally funded to receive and archive histories. that we have and I’m referring to msn.com. His website is www.reelsim-
For tips on how to conduct such an interview, visit: http://www.uen.org/ Tarpon and Mackerel, will migrate plecharters.com.
veterans/downloads/WWII_Interview_Tips.pdf
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Let the fascination begin...
MASTERWORKS
Beethoven’s
Symphony No. 5
Relive the experience of the most famous four-note
theme in the world with Beethoven’s enthralling
Symphony No. 5 in a night with Sibelius’ serene
tone poem The Swan of Tuonela and his triumphant
Symphony No. 5. Stefan Sanderling conducts.
Feb 12 & 14 Sponsored by:
POPS
A Tribute to Ray Charles
Salute the legendary singer and pianist who put soul
into country, ballads, pop and anything with a melody:
Mr. Ray Charles. Featuring Georgia on My Mind, Hit
the Road Jack, Unchain My Heart, I Got a Woman,
What’d I Say, Ruby, Your Cheating Heart and more.
Feb 19 - 21 Media
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MASTERWORKS
Ravel’s Bolero
Enjoy a mix of magic and seduction with Dukas’ The
Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Ravel’s Bolero on a program
with Mozart’s elegant Prague Symphony and Haydn’s
Cello Concerto No. 1 with soloist Julie Albers, whose
playing has been hailed as “a glimpse of heaven.”
Feb 26 - 28
Sponsored by:
Dr. Robert Wharton
For more information call: 1-800-662-7286
Or visit: www.FloridaOrchestra.org
WE PLAY THE BAY! TAMPA, ST. PETERSBURG & CLEARWATER.
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Entertainment
The Perfume Shop
Asolo Reperatory Theatre
Through April 1
This bubbly and whimsical comedy is
the perfect thing to warm up your winter.
Two bickering co-workers unknowingly
exchange love letters as anonymous
pen pals. Come fall in love with this
heartwarming story.
Asolo Reperatory Theatre is located at
Friends of The
Florida Orchestra
5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tickets
are priced from $26. For more information,
visit www.asolo.org/ or call (800) 361-8388.
Bridge and Tunnel
Florida Studio Theatre
Through Feb. 13
Tony Award winning Bridge & Tun-
nel is a one-woman tour de force (two
Sponsored by:
women will alternate performances).
Fourteen immigrants from diverse
Julie Albers, Ravel’s Bolero
background, in search of liberty, equality
and the opportunity for the American
Dream, collide in a riotous and endearing
tribute to the New York City melting pot.
Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241
North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more infor-
mation, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org
or call (941) 366-9000.
There’s a Burgler in My Bed
Early Bird Dinner Theater
Through Feb. 28
12/30/2009 3:25:10 PM William Worthington III and his wife
are both going to be away for the week-
end from their 200-acre Massachusetts
estate with its 26 bedroom mansion,
he to Delaware to shoot ducks with
the DuPonts and she to her mother’s
in Boston. Both have, in fact, arranged
trysts with their respective lovers in the
estate’s beach cottage.
Early Bird Dinner Theater is located at
200 South McMullen-Booth Road, Clear-
water. Tickets for dinner and the show are
priced from $30. For more information, visit
www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com or call
(727) 446-5898.
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Golden Apple Dinner Theater
Through Feb. 21
The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you
to the 1958 Springfield High School prom
where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou,
Missy and Suzy — four girls with hopes
and dreams as big as their crinoline
skirts with voices to match. The girls
perform such classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs
as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid
Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,”
“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s
My Party,” and so many more! You’ve
never had this much fun at a prom and
you will never forget The Marvelous
Wonderettes — a must-take musical trip
down memory lane!
Golden Apple Dinner Theater is located
at 25 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. For more
information, visit www.thegoldenapple.com
or call (941) 366-5454.
Ruined
Florida Studio Theatre
Through April 3
2009 Pulitzer Prize Winner. A glimpse
into the Congo during a decade of civil
unrest. Mama Nadi, owner of a canteen,
serves up everything from a cold beer
and a warm meal to the company of a
woman. The women overcome adversity
of war through hope, love and survival.
Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241
North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more infor-
mation, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org
or call (941) 366-9000.
The Big Bang
American Stage
Through Feb. 21
Two wacky off-Broadway creators,
“Jed” and “Boyd,” are in the borrowed
Park Avenue penthouse of Mrs. Sidney
Lipbalm to perform the “highlights” of
their impending extravaganza, an epic
musical that spans the history of the
world from the big bang to the present,
for potential backers — all played by
the audience.
American Stage is located at 163 Third
St. N, St. Petersburg. Tickets for this play
are “Pay What You Can.” For more infor-
mation, visit www.americanstage.org or call
(727) 823-7529.
Wicked
David A. Straz Jr.
Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 3-28
Long before that girl from Kansas ar-
rives in Munchkinland, two girls meet
in the land of Oz. One — born with
emerald green skin — is smart, fiery and
misunderstood. The other is beautiful,
ambitious and very popular. How these
two grow to become the Wicked Witch
of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
For more information, visit wickedthe-
musical.com.
David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Perform-
ing Arts is located at 1010 N MacInnes Place,
Tampa. For more information, visit www.
tbpac.org or call (813) 229-7827.
Around the World in 80 Days
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-14
From the novel by Jules Verne, stam-
peding elephants! Raging typhoons!
Runaway trains! Hold onto your seats
for the original amazing race! Danger,
romance and comic surprises abound
in this whirlwind of a show as five ac-
tors portray 39 characters and traverse
seven continents in Mark Brown’s new
adaptation of one of the great adventures
of all time. Tickets are $12. Fridays and
Saturday 8 p.m, Sundays 2 p.m.
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center is located
at 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. For
more information, visit www.tarponarts.org
or call (727) 942-5605.
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Hairspray
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Feb. 9
It’s 1962 and pleasantly plump Balti-
more teen Tracy Turnblad has only one
desire — to dance on the popular Corny
Collins Show. When her dream comes
true, Tracy is transformed from social
outcast to sudden star, but she must use
her newfound power to vanquish the
reigning Teen Queen, win the affections
of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate
a TV network — all without denting her
‘do! Tickets are priced from $30.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is
located at 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
For more information, visit www.vanwezel.
org or call (800) 826-9303.
Lend Me A Tenor
The Players Theatre
Feb. 11-21
The curtain will soon rise-but wait!
Where is the world-renowned lead
tenor? Thus begins this giddy play
(four-time Tony Award-winner from
Ken Ludwig) with hysterical plot twists,
mistaken identities and rollicking fun.
Featuring Andrea Kinal, Bob Trisolini
and Jeffery Kin. Tickets: $23 Adults,
$12 Students.
The Players Theatre is located at 38
North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more
information, visit www.theplayers.org or
call (941) 365-2494.
Later Life
Venue Ensemble Theatre
Feb. 12-28
Later Life is a poignant comedy about
a middle-aged couple who re-discover
each other at a cocktail party. Their at-
tempts to rekindle an ‘almost’ romance
begun nearly 30 years ago are constantly
interrupted by a well-meaning hostess
and an array of zany party-goers. Vet-
eran actors Midge Mamatas and Michael
DuMouchel portray the entire cast of
intruding party guests. Mary Kay Cyrus
and Frank Robertson (recently retired
WTVT-CH13 news anchor) complete
the cast as the couple searching for love
and understanding in later life.
Venue Actor Studio is located at 9125
U.S. 19 N, Pinellas Park. For more informa-
tion, visit www.venueactorstudio.org or call
(727) 822-6194.
Second Summer
Carrollwood Players
Feb. 12 to March 6
Second Summer is about a widower’s
peaceful Florida retirement which is in-
terrupted by constant romantic advances
from three very pushy and determined
women.
Carrollwood Players is located at 4333-5
Gunn Highway, Tampa. Tickets are priced
from $13 for seniors. For more information,
visit www.carrollwoodplayers.com or call
(813) 265-4000.
Entertainment
BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 5
Florida Orchestra
Feb. 12 and 14
Relive the experience of the most
famous four-note theme in the world
with Beethoven’s always enthralling
Symphony No. 5 in a night with Sibel-
ius’ meditatively serene tone poem The
Swan of Tuonela and his triumphant
Symphony No. 5.
The Feb. 12 performance is at the Tampa
Bay Performing Arts Center. The Feb. 14
performance is at Ruth Eckerd Hall. For more
information, visit www.floridaorchestra.org
or call (727) 898-2100.
Rain
Mahaffey Theater
Feb. 13
From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road,
RAIN covers the Fab Four from the
earliest beginnings through the psy-
chedelic late ‘60s and their long-haired
hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days.
The Broadway hit is a multi-media,
multi-dimensional experience — a fu-
sion of historical footage and hilarious
television commercials that lights up
the video screen. Come sing along to
Beatlemaniac favorites “Let it be,” “Hey
Jude,” “Come Together” and “Can’t Buy
Me Love!”
Mahaffey Theater is located at 400 First
St. S, St. Petersburg. For more information,
visit www.mahaffeytheater.com or call (727)
892-5798.
Fairies, Inc.
Largo Cultural Center
Feb. 12-13
An Enchanting Valentine’s Tale in
dance, circus arts and musical theater.
Savor the silliness of this delightful romp
in Fairyland as Cupid’s bow is struck by
lightening and chaos ensues! Charming
characters and exquisite performances
in contortion, acrobatics, aerial acts,
dance and song make this unique show
a must-see.
Largo Cultural Center is located at 105
Central Park Drive. Tickets are $28 for
adults and $18 for children. For more in-
formation, visit www.largoarts.com or call
(727) 587-6751.
Norman Rockwell’s America
Ringling Museum of Art
Feb. 13 to April 25
In Search of Norman Rockwell’s
America is a groundbreaking exhibi-
tion that pairs the work of American
icon Norman Rockwell with images by
award-winning photojournalist Kevin
Rivoli. Unprecedented in concept, this
exhibition features 35 black and white
photographs alongside Rockwell origi-
nals: paintings, drawings and limited
artist’s prints.
Twenty years ago, while working as
a photojournalist, Kevin Rivoli began
taking “slice of life” photographs — im-
ages of family, community, patriotism,
milestones, rites of passage and people
enjoying simple pleasures.
It was not until many years later that
he realized their similarity to Rockwell’s
work, not only in mood and subject, but
often in composition as well. Rockwell,
who was and remains, immensely
popular in American culture, is often
dismissed by critics who claimed his
work was too idealistic, sentimental
and nostalgic.
Rockwell was often accused of creat-
ing moments that didn’t exist, or, as one
critic alleged, for “creating an America
that never was and never will be.” Rock-
well disagreed, saying he “was showing
the America I knew and observed to
others who might not have noticed.”
Rivoli’s photographs disprove critics’
claims that Rockwell created moments
that never were, showing us that the
America Rockwell painted is still alive
and well.
Ringling Museum of Art is located at
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. For more
information, visit www.ringling.org or call
(941) 351-1660.
Encore
Palladium Theater
Series Begins Feb. 16
Tampa Bay’s favorite chamber music
series turns 10 in 2010. Encore Chamber
Series, concert No. 1. Michael Strauss,
viola (Principal, Indianapolis Sympho-
ny) Brian Moorhead, clarinet (Principal,
Florida Orchestra) Brent Douglas, piano
(freelance pianist and music director;
founding committee, Encore Series)
Program highlights: Robert Schumann:
Fairy Tales, Op. 132 for Clarinet, Viola
and Piano W. A. Mozart: Trio in E-flat
Major, K. 498 “Kegelstatt” Max Bruch:
Eight Pieces For Clarinet, Viola and
Piano.
Palladium Theater is located at 253 Fifth
Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Tickets are priced
from $20. For more information, visit www.
mypalladium.org or call (727) 822-3590.
A Chorus Line
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Feb. 18-20
In an empty theater, casting for a new
Broadway musical is almost complete.
For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance
of a lifetime. A Chorus Line is the musical
for everyone who’s ever had a dream
and put it all on the line. Winner of nine
Tony Awards® (including Best Musical)
and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this
singular sensation is the longest-running
American Broadway musical ever.
Ruth Eckerd Hall is located at 1111 N.
McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets
are priced from $50. For more information,
visit www.rutheckerdhall.com or call (727)
791-7400.
Lend Me a Tenor
The Players Theatre
Feb. 11-21
The curtain will soon rise-but wait!
Where is the world-renowned lead
tenor? Thus begins this giddy play
(four-time Tony Award-winner from
Ken Ludwig) with hysterical plot twists,
mistaken identities and rollicking fun.
Featuring Andrea Kinal, Bob Trisolini
and Jeffery Kin. Tickets: $23 Adults,
$12 Students.
The Players Theatre is located at 38
North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more
information, visit www.theplayers.org or
call (941) 365-2494.
Jazz with Jim
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Feb. 19
Enjoy a relaxing evening with Jim
Burge and the Jazz Directions as they
celebrate jazz music from the ‘50s. The
Jazz Directions features Jim Burge on
saxophone, Ron Delp on keyboard, Jeff
Henson on percussion and Mike Ruvin
on double bass. Sam Koppelman will
be joining The Jazz Directions on vibes.
Carrollwood Cultural Center is located
at 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. Tickets are
$7 at the door. For more information, visit
www.carrollwoodcenter.org or call (813)
269-1310.
Ain’t Retirement Grand
Gulfport Community Players
Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 26-28
This very popular comedy, written
by Gil Perlroth, will be returning to its
“home” — the Back Door Theater —
Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 26-28. This musical
revue contains 23 lively songs dealing
with pets, early-bird specials, doctors,
exercise, spare time, single bachelors, etc.
Obviously the play will appeal mostly
to the older generation, but, it has some
appeal for just about everyone!
Curtain times for the Friday and
Saturday shows are 8 p.m. Curtain is
2 p.m. for the Sunday shows. Tickets
are $15 each and may be purchased at
Eileen’s Resale Boutique in Gulfport or
at the door.
Gulfport Community Players is located
at 4919 17th Ave S, Gulfport. For more in-
formation, visit gulfportcommunityplayers.
org or call (727) 322-0316.
The Mikado
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center
Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 26-28
Set in mythical Japan, Gilbert &
Sullivan’s most beloved operetta tells
the story of Ko-Ko, Yum Yum and the
Mikado.
Tickets are $16. Fridays and Saturday
8 p.m, Sundays 2 p.m.
Tarpon Springs Cultural Center is located
at 101 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. For
more information, visit www.tarponarts.org
or call (727) 942-5605.
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Chapter of the Michigan
Association of Retired
School Personnel will
meet at 11:30 a.m. at the
Piccadilly Cafeteria, 1900
34th St. N.
For more information,
please call (727) 572-9854.
Feb. 10
Oldies But Goodies
The Pier
The Pier is alive with
the sound of Big Band
music! The dance floor
is all yours to enjoy with
your friends or that spe-
cial honey! Come alone or
with some friends, this is
a great way to meet new
people.
The Pier is located at 800
Second Ave NE. Noon to 3
p.m. For information, visit
www.stpetepier.com or call
(727) 821-6443.
Feb. 12
Salsa Dancing
The Pier
Salsa dancing inside
Captain Al’s Waterfront
Restaurant. Come early
at 8:30 p.m. for free Salsa
lessons. Have fun dancing
the night away.
The Pier is located at 800
Second Ave. NE, St. Peters-
burg. For more information,
visit www.stpetepier.com or
call (727) 821-6443.
Feb. 12
Sunset Sounds
Ulmer Park
This free concert series
reveals the diversity of
local musicians from 7-9
p.m. on the second Friday
of every month.
Indulge yourself at any
of the many wonderful
restaurants conveniently
located only blocks away
along West Bay Drive,
Seminole Boulevard and
Clearwater-Largo Road.
Bring a picnic and dine
under the trees at el-
egant Ulmer Park while
enjoying the live music
performed in the charm-
ing gazebo.
Ulmer Park is located at
301 West Bay Drive, Largo.
For more information, visit
www.largo.com.
Feb. 13
Arts on the Avenue
BayWalk Promenade
Arts on the Avenue at
BayWalk Promenade. 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. An outdoor
art market showcasing
local artists displaying
their art for show and sale.
artatwilliams@gmail.com
or (727) 804-6993.
BayWalk Promenade is
located at 153 Second Ave.
N, St. Petersburg.
Feb. 13
Woofstock
Largo Central Park
You and your special
canine stroll through
Largo Central Park (101
Central Park Drive) for
this year ’s Woofstock
2010.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
enjoy contests, training
sessions, pet-related ven-
dors, demonstrations,
music, a kid’s play area
and much more.
This event is free and
open to all pet loving
families and their canines.
For more information,
call (727) 518-3021 or visit
PlayLargo.com.
Feb. 13
Suncoast
Genealogy Society
Palm Harbor Library
Genealogist, Howard
Smith, conducts geneal-
ogy training. 2 to 4 p.m.
Palm Harbor Library is
located at 2330 Nebraska
Ave., Palm Harbor.
For more information,
visit www.tblc.org or call
(727) 784-3332.
Senior Happenings
Event of the Month • Feb. 13
Woofstock • Largo Central Park
You and your special canine stroll through
Largo Central Park (101 Central Park Drive) for
this year’s Woofstock 2010. From 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., enjoy contests, training sessions, pet-related
vendors, demonstrations, music, a kid’s play area
and much more.
This event is free and open to all pet loving
families and their canines.
For more information, call (727) 518-3021 or visit
PlayLargo.com.
Feb. 14
Tampa Theatre
Somewhere in Time
A charming, witty, pas-
sionate romantic drama
about a love transcending
space and time.
Richard Collier (Chris-
topher Reeve) visits a
posh hotel on Mackinac
Island where he is drawn
to the photo of an actress
(Jane Seymour) who had
performed there in 1912.
Richard uses self-hypno-
sis to travel back in time
to meet her.
Tampa Theatre is lo-
cated at 711 Franklin St.
The film begins at 3 p.m.
For more information,
visit www.tampatheatre.org
or call (813) 274-8286.
Feb. 17
Make a Beach Bag
Safety Harbor Library
Sew your own beach
bag or make a purse! Some
materials and sewing ma-
chine available. 2:30 p.m.
Call to register.
Safety Harbor Library
is located at 101 Second St.
N, Safety Harbor. For more
information, visit www.
cityofsafetyharbor.com or
call (727) 724-1525.
Little Women
Pinellas Park
Performing Arts Center
Feb. 19-21
Performed by The
Salerno Theatre Com-
pany, curtain is Friday 8
p.m., Saturday 8 p.m. and
Sunday 3 p.m. Tickets are
$22 for Seniors. For more
information, visit www.
salernotheatre.com or call
(877) 275-7050.
Pinellas Park Performing
Arts Center is located at
4951 78th Ave. N, Pinellas
Park.
Feb. 20
Classic Car Show
The Pier
The Pier will host a
Classic Car Show, 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
The Pier is located at
800 Second Ave NE. For
information, visit www.
stpetepier.com or call (727)
821-6443.
Feb. 23
Artist Critique
Studio 1212
Free and open to the
public. Bring your unfin-
ished, unframed artwork
for advice and comment.
10 a.m.
Studio 1212 is located at
1405 Cleveland St., Clear-
water. For more information,
visit www.studio1212.net or
call (727) 446-4566.
Feb. 27
Big Band Tribute
The Coliseum
The Coliseum presents
A Tribute to Harry James
and the Andrews Sisters.
7-11 p.m.
The Coliseum is located
at 535 Fourth Ave. N, St.
Petersburg. For more infor-
mation, visit www.stpete.
org/coliseum or call (727)
892-5202.
Feb, 28
Music Fest on the Water
The Pier
The Pier hosts local
bands and musicians from
a four-county area at the
Waterside Courtyard, fea-
turing Top 40, Southern
Rock, Classic Rock, Jazz
and other types of music
for your listening and/or
dancing pleasure.
The Pier is located at 800
Second Ave. NE, St. Peters-
burg. For more information,
visit www.stpetepier.com or
call (727) 821-6443.
Mondays
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Largo Community Center
Learn this ancient re-
laxing form of exercise
taught by Bob Ailes. This
is a low impact exercise
based Chinese Tai Chi
(Yang style) principles.
You’ll learn short forms,
Nu Moom, Sh Kyu, QI
Gong Healing/Anti-Ag-
ing as recommended by
Dr. Oz on OPRAH. A great
class for energy, mental
and physical fitness.
Four week sessions,
Mondays, 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. $20 for Largo
residents, $25 for non-
residents, $37 without
recreation card.
The Largo Community
Center is located at 301 W
Bay Drive, Largo. For more
information, visit www.
largo.com or call (727)
587-6740.
Mondays
Rhythm Kings
Pinellas Park
Senior Center
Senior Center partici-
pants must be age 50 or
older. Registration fees
are $5 for Pinellas Park
residents, $25 for non-
residents.
The Pinellas Park Se-
nior Center is located at
7625 59th St. N. For more
information, visit www.
pinellas-park.com or call
(727) 541-0776.
Tuesdays
Ball Room Dance
Pinellas Park
Senior Center
Senior Center partici-
pants must be age 50 or
older. Registration fees
are $5 for Pinellas Park
residents, $25 for non-
residents.
The Pinellas Park Se-
nior Center is located at
7625 59th St. N. For more
information, visit www.
pinellas-park.com or call
(727) 541-0776.
If you have any Senior Happenings that you’d like
to include in our next issue, please email them to edi-
tor@seniorvoiceflorida.com. Be sure to include the date
of the event, cost, time, location, contact information
and any other pertinent information. The deadline for
the March issue is Feb. 15.
Tuesdays
Fresh Market
Gulfport Art Village
Fresh fruits, vegetables
and seafood in a festive
environment.
For more information,
visit www.gulfportflorida.
us/tuesday-morning-fresh-
market or call(727) 667-7531.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Walk On the Wild Side
Boyd Hill
Evening Fitness Walk.
6-7 p.m. Join Holly Har-
riman, a Neuromuscular
Massage Therapist, on
Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 6 to 7 p.m. in a 45
minute walk designed for
the working professional
to work on the stiffness
that comes from sitting or
standing too long. Walk
includes warm-up and
cool down. $4 each day.
Boyd Hill Nature Pre-
serve is located at 1101
Country Club Way S, St.
Petersburg. For more infor-
mation, visit www.stpete.
org/boyd/ or call (727) 893-
7326.
Thursdays
Havest Marketplace
Ulmer Park • Largo
Outdoor shopping in
charming Ulmer Park
offers healthy choices of
fresh produce for your
body, specialty foods
and delectable sweets for
your taste buds; green
themed goods for our
environment; and original
creations by local artists
and craftsman to inspire
your mind and your spirit.
Ulmer Park is located at
301 West Bay Drive, Largo.
For more information, visit
www.largo.com.
Fridays
Creative Cooking Show
Largo Community Center
For more information,
visit www.largocommuni-
tycenter.com or call (727)
518-3131.
Page 22 Senior Voice February 2010

SENIOR GOURMET
Comfort Food
Soup is always a natural choice for a feel good food. Whether you’re
looking for something to warm you up from the inside out or looking for
something nutritious and comforting, there are so many varieties of soup
to satisfy your specific mood. We hope you try and enjoy the selections
below.

Baked Potato Soup

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious potato soup at a restaurant while on
vacation, and I came home determined to duplicate it. It took me 5 years to
get the taste right, but the wait was worth it!
— Joann Goetz, Genoa, Ohio

4 large baking potatoes (about 2-3/4 6 cups milk

pounds)
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper cheese

Bake potatoes at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until tender; cool completely. Peel and cube potatoes. In a
large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil;
cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in sour cream. Add potatoes
and green onions. Garnish with bacon and cheese. Yield: 10 servings.

Microwave Minestrone
This hearty soup is packed with vegetables and pasta and couldn’t be any
easier to prepare. By the time I set the table, it’s ready.
— Emma Magielda, Amsterdam, New York

1 cup each sliced carrots, celery and 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes,
zucchini undrained
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper 1 cup medium pasta shells, cooked and
drained
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or white
kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth Nothing warms up a cool day in a more satisfying way than steaming
soups like Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Potato Soup and French
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow pepper and onion. Drizzle Onion Soup (shown above, top to bottom). Recipes courtesy of Country
with oil; toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover
and cook on high for 15 minutes. Yield: 5 servings.
Home Recipe Collection.

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

After working all day, my husband, Todd, and I enjoy this hearty soup along
French Onion Tomato Soup with crusty rolls and a salad. It’s real comfort food.
— Nila Grahl, Des Plaines, Illinois
Tomato juice gives extra flavor to this wonderful soup that’s so quick and easy 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), 1 teaspoon salt
to prepare. I found the recipe many years ago in a recipe book of my mother’s cut up 1/4 teaspoon pepper
and have shared it with many people. 10 cups water SOUP INGREDIENTS:
— Clara Honeyager Mukwonago, Wisconsin 1 large carrot, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced
1 large onion, sliced 2 celery ribs, sliced
4 cups thinly sliced onions 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 celery rib, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups uncooked fine egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 bay leaf 1 cup frozen peas
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice 6 slices French bread, toasted
1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella
cheese In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover
and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove chicken; cool. Remove and discard skin and
In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in butter until tender. Add the tomato juice, bouillon, bones. Chop chicken; set aside. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and bay leaf. Return broth to pan; add
lemon juice, parsley and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables
stirring occasionally. Ladle soup into 10-oz. ovenproof soup bowls or ramekins. Top with French bread; are tender. Add noodles and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 minutes. Stir
sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.Yield: 6 servings. in peas and beans. Cook for 2-4 minutes or until the beans and noodles are tender. Yield: 6-8 servings.
February 2010 Senior Voice Page 23
By Judith Sabghir Gannon
A simple trip to my local drug-
store is not so simple anymore.
What used to be a brief excur-
sion now invariably takes much
longer, at least for me.
Since I love to browse, I allow
myself that luxury once or twice
a month. Clever advertisers with
hidden agendas know just how
to entice the consumer. Products are strategically
placed throughout the stores, luring shoppers to many
different aisles. We might frequent the store for one
specific item, but we don’t necessarily leave without
purchasing several more.
As I slowly peruse the rows of merchandise, I often
stop in the first aid section to check out new products.
I am keenly aware, however, that I already own count-
less bandages, creams, ointments and tapes — enough
for a lifetime.
I get a kick out of the children’s bandages, some too
cute for parents and grandparents to resist!
In my childhood home, always on hand was the
familiar Johnson & Johnson tin box of assorted “band-
aids.” Since J&J coined the word, all other boxes were
labeled bandages.
As the years progressed, many new companies
competed to win our loyalty; thus, we have many
new choices. Knowing that I might eventually need
all types of bandages, I resolved to stock my medicine
cabinet with every bandage known to exist. Currently
my medicine cabinet contains eight boxes.
Senior Collector
Wishes to buy old postcards, matchbooks, com-
ics, sports cards and sewing patterns.  Ask for Ted. 
(727) 868-7174
 To Buy
Looking to buy a small fishing boat up to 20’. 
Please call Oce Jones (727) 507-7103 (H) or (585)
356-9651 (C)
Caregiver
Compassion-CNA-caregiver
Will work for Couple or Individual
Total Care • Cooking • Errands
Light Housekeeping • Dr. Appts.
Call: (727) 776-0137, Clearwater
Love Tennis?
Subscribe Today to TennisLife
(800) 600-4364
Get Fit for 2010
Jazzercise Lite
Call (800) 348-4748
Live-in or live-out companion
Will cook, clean, run errands, chauffer, etc. Back-
ground checks welcome. Pasco and Pinellas counties.
248-217-4240, New Port Richey.
Volunteer Today
Visit www.volunteermatch.org and find dozens
of local organizations that need your help.
Judi’s Gems
Naturally my favorite container is the familiar J&J paste, another favorite of mine. In one store, after
tin box. The original assortment certainly outdoes recording every conceivable type of Crest, I counted
today’s, which is narrowed down to just three sizes. 20 new and improved kinds. I may have even missed
My old tin contains a random medley of leftover a few.
bandges manufactured by other companies such as I hereby vow to use only one — the original regular
Curad, Nexcare, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. Might blue paste, if I can find it. Just give me time to finish
as well spread the wealth. Obviously, I kept this box using my Cinnamon Rush, Whitening Express!
for its historical significance. On a parting note, I am very grateful for free enter-
The other seven are manufactured from paper rather prise. Although it may be harder to choose between
than metal. They boldly display slogans which speak to products, our excursions to local stores are certainly
the girl scout in me — be prepared for any emergency.
more interesting than in days gone by.
The first paper box is labeled “sheer comfort flex.”
I consider myself most fortunate to live in a country
It touts being “improved and stays in place better.”
which fosters so many choices.
Two other containers make other claims: One con-
tains the new and unparalleled “waterproof finger Judith Sabghir Gannon is a freelance writer who resides
bandage.” The next box is marked “clear invisible in Wesley Chapel. She spent many years teaching adults
protection in a variety of sizes.” and children in the public and private sector. For the past
A fourth container hawks “flexible fabric — also 20 years, she has devoted herself to improving the quality of
latex free.” Another hails its product to be “active,” life for senior adults. Jewish liturgical singing and leading
whatever that implies. These “active” bandages are prayer services is her passion.
also “sterile, one inch strips of flexible foam.
The sixth box proclaims to be “ultra tough, yet Customized to Suit Any Occasion
conforming.”
Lastly the seventh paper box is for sensitive skin,
Judi’s Perfect
Judi’s Perfect Party
Party Poems
Poems
with “advanced ouchless protection.” v Anniversary v New Baby
The world of free enterprise is alive and well, some- v Birthday v Promotion
thing for everyone. In spite of this, new and improved v Confirmation v Retirement
doesn’t necessarily mean better. v Graduation v Wedding
Now, whenever I unwind a sheer or clear bandage Judith A. Gannon
from my finger, it generally comes off in little pieces. Proprietor
Bandages are just one item among thousands which 813-368-2677 v JudiGannon@aol.com
adorn the shelves of our favorite retailers. In my quest
For a Special Time, Create a Special Rhyme!
for the perfect product, I also surveyed Crest Tooth-
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