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HHS awards $67 million toNavigators and recognizesmore than 100 organizationsas Champions for Coverage

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Health and HumanServices (HHS) Secretary KathleenSebelius recently announced $67million in grant awards to 105Navigator grant applicants inFederally-facilitated and StatePartnership Marketplaces. TheseNavigator grantees and their staffwill serve as an in-person resourcefor Americans who want additionalassistance in shopping for andenrolling in plans in the HealthInsurance Marketplace beginningthis fall. Also today, HHS recog-nized more than 100 nationalorganizations and businesses whohave volunteered to helpAmericans learn about the healthcare coverage available in theMarketplace.

“Navigators will be among the

many resources available to helpconsumers understand their cover-age options in the Marketplace,”said Secretary Sebelius. “A net-work of volunteers on the groundin every state – health careproviders, business leaders, faithleaders, community groups, advo-cates, and local elected officials –can help spread the word andencourage their neighbors to getenrolled.”

The announcement builds uponthe significant progress in outreachand education made this summer.Consumers can learn about andenroll in coverage later this fallthrough HealthCare.gov. HHSlaunched 24-hours-a-day consumercall center ready to answer ques-tions in 150 languages. More than1,200 community health centersacross the country are preparing tohelp enroll uninsured Americans incoverage, and a partnership withthe Institute of Museum andLibrary Services will help trustedlocal libraries be a resource forconsumers who want information

on their options. In addition, HHShas begun training other individu-als who will be providing in-personassistance, such as agents and bro-kers and certified application coun-selors.

Navigators are trained to pro-vide unbiased information in a cul-turally competent manner to con-sumers about health insurance, thenew Health InsuranceMarketplaces, qualified healthplans, and public programs includ-ing Medicaid and the Children’sHealth Insurance Program. TheNavigator funding opportunityannouncement was open to eligibleprivate and public groups and peo-ple who are self-employed whomet certain standards to promoteeffectiveness, diversity, and pro-gram integrity.

Navigators will be required toadhere to strict security and privacystandards – including how to safe-guard a consumer’s personal infor-mation. They’ll be required tocomplete 20-30 hours of training tobe certified, will take additionaltraining throughout the year, and

will renew their certification year-ly. All types of enrollment assisters– including in-person assistors,Certified Application Counselors,and agents and brokers – arerequired to complete specific train-ing and are subject to federal crimi-nal penalties for violations of pri-vacy or fraud statutes, on top ofany relevant state law penalties.

The growing list of Championsfor Coverage is one more exampleof businesses and organizationsacross the nation pitching in to helpconsumers understand the comingoptions for quality, affordable cov-erage. Champions for Coverage,among others, include: AmericanMedical Association, League ofUnited Latin American Citizens(LULAC), NAACP, NationalBaptist Convention, NationalPartnership for Women andFamilies

For a list of Navigatorawardees or more informationabout Navigators and other in-per-son assisters, please visit: http://cciio.cms.gov/programs/exchanges/assistance.html.

New resources available to help consumersnavigate the Health Insurance Marketplace

• September 2013 • Senior News • Macon


The September 9th CentralGeorgia Genealogical Society meet-ing with feature Sam Lamback as"Uncle Sam" in "Tales of AmericanHeritage and Patriotic Music.”

Descendants of "Uncle Sam" andearly patriotic music composers areencouraged to attend the meeting tobe held Monday, September 9, 7:00p.m. at the Flint Energies BuildingConference Room, 900 Hwy 96,Warner Robins. For additional infor-mation visit www.cggs.org or call478-987-1830.

Lamback to be featured at the CentralGeorgia Genealogy Society Meeting


Ocmulgee NationalMonument will host the AnnualOcmulgee Indian CelebrationSeptember 21 and 22. This culturalexperience provides an opportunityto interact with people from all ofthe Southeastern Native cultures,plus representatives of other tribesfrom throughout the nation. Over300 Native People, artists, dancers,storytellers, musicians, and historiclifestyle demonstrators, will sharetheir culture with the visiting public.The Celebration is open from 10:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. The costis $6 for adults and $3 for both chil-

dren 6 to 12 and active duty military,children under 6 are free.

This year’s Celebration will fea-ture many of the popular artists,dancers, and storytellers returningfrom past years. New event willinclude a Native stickball gamedemonstration. Native foods such asIndian tacos, fry bread, buffalo burg-ers, and roasted corn will be avail-able along with drinks, ice cream,and hot dogs.

Superintendent Jim David stated,“This is a great opportunity for peo-ple to come out to interact and learnfrom the people whose ancestorswere on this site for thousands ofyears before the city of Macon wasfounded. It is an event that all mem-bers of the family can enjoy.”

Ocmulgee National Monument tohold Annual Indian Celebration

by CLAIRE HOUSER DODD

He imagined he was in love withher, whereas I think she did theimagining for him.

MARK TWAIN

We love Mark Twain, butoften wonder if Samuel Clemenswere of a different cut of cloth? AsAmerica’s foremost satirist, MarkTwain is a bit caustic, and as hewrote; “the difference between theregret word and the almost regretword is the difference betweenlightening and the lightning bug.”As Twain always struck with light-ning, we wonder at the condition ofhis home life. However, when wevisited his home in Hartford,Connecticut we found it beautiful,soft and cozy with good vibes.There was lots of love in thathouse... and laughter, too. So muchfor meandering back in History.

Having had the distinct pleas-ure of entertaining or being enter-tained by the four year old grand-son, who only wants to be two thispast weekend, we are exuberantlyhappy and just as tired. After a jogto a park, a festival, a train ride,holding hands with flying child offour and being dragged along at

break-neck speed, we are hesitantto suggest you attend any more fes-tivals, go on any more day-trips orvisit a museum or a play ground.However, for the sake of this arti-cle, we must forge ahead to morehappenings in September.

As we are called The HistoricHeartland by Georgia Magazine,let us mention “Wild Music Soundsand Songs of Life,” which is adver-tised through September 8th at theMuseum of Arts & Sciences inMacon. This is an interactiveexhibit of sound including under-water, forest’s edge and citysquares. Sounds great, doesn’t it?For more information: www.mas-macon.org or call (478) 477-3232.

Just a couple of hours away areCallaway Gardens near PineMountain, a beautiful place to kickback and relax and enjoy the sightsand sounds. Robin Lake Beach willclose on September 02, whichseems a little early to us with theweather still being great for swim-ming and other outdoor activities.But with school starting, et all, weguess it’s time to close. However,Nature Knows How goes onthrough September 26 where youcan learn environmental benefits ofgardening for butterflies and seetheir beautiful butterfly gardens.

For more information: www.call-awaygardens.com or call (800)-225-5292

This time of the year, peoplelove to go to farms, gardens,orchards, etc. We saw a map ofthese types of adventures inGeorgia; you would not believe thelarge number around Ellijay, uptowards North Georgia. We used toalways go up in the Fall of the yearfor the large variety of apples thatyou cannot purchase in your localgrocery stores. But it is a treat andfun too. Another day trip!

One of our favorite trips is toHelen, GA for some more moun-tain beauty with a touch of Bavariatoo. The annual LumberjackCompetition begins on September7th, call 800-858-8027 for informa-tion.

Let’s not overlook two localfarms and orchards right here atour backdoor; Lane SouthernOrchard located on Highway 96,opened all year, selling most every-thing in the food line and lots ofgood stuff not in the food line!Another local place to visit isPearson Farms located offHighway 341, is opened and hasgreat peach ice cream and otherpeach items for sale. We haveheard that Brown’s Fruit stand on

Highway 49 South has some greatElberta peaches... ’course now theyalso sell all sorts of vegetables,canned goods and even fresh bakedcakes!

We just got back from anothershort and quick weekend trip toJekyll Island with a bunch of girl-friends to partake in the BeachMusic Festivities at the new JekyllIsland Convention Center. Thisyear the Jan & Dean Show was thefeatured act. Jan Berry is the origi-nal member of the famed sixtiessurfing group that had a string ofhits; “The Little Old Lady fromPasadena,” Surf City,” and “DeadMan’s Curve.” The Surf City All-Stars feature members that haveperformed with the Beach Boys.Also taking place was the annualShag-a-Ganza festivities where var-ied workshops for learning the leg-endary dance of the South, the shagwere taught. A hurry up trip thatwas a lot of fun for all of us, to saythe least!

As usual... “keep moving andkeep enjoying our beautiful state ofGeorgia!”

Thunder is good, thunder isimpressive; but it is the lighteningthat does the work!

MARK TWAIN

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Most seniors are aware ofthe impact of the consumer priceindex (CPI) on their cost-of-livingadjustments (COLAs). But a wide-ly-debated deficit reduction propos-al that would switch to the moreslowly-growing "chained" CPI todetermine COLAs would have fargreater impact than Social Securitycuts alone if applied government-wide, warns The Seniors CitizensLeague (TSCL), one of the nation'slargest nonpartisan seniors groups.

President Obama included theproposal in his fiscal year 2014budget plan, and it has won supportamong Congressional proponents onboth sides of the aisle. "Chainingthe COLA is getting so much atten-tion because it's a deficit cutter'smagic bullet,'" says Larry Hyland,Chairman of TSCL. TheCongressional Budget Office hasestimated that the proposal wouldcut federal spending by $216 billionand increase revenues by $123.7billion- reducing the deficit by$339.8 billion in the first ten yearsalone.

In addition to Social Security,beneficiaries of the SupplementalSecurity Income program (SSI),military retirement and veteransprograms, Rail Road Retirement,civil service and federal workers

programs – more than 62.5 millionbeneficiaries in all – would bear thebrunt of the cuts by receiving lowerbenefits. But in addition to the cutin income, the change would alsoincrease seniors' costs. Specifically:

• Some Medicare coverage wouldbecome less generous, such as moreslowly-growing Part D coverageamounts.

• Fewer low-income seniorswould qualify for Medicaid, or suchseniors would have to wait longer toqualify. This could include nursinghome stays as the income limits risemore slowly.

• Fewer low-income seniorswould qualify for food stamps, andthe food stamp benefit would growmore slowly.

• Seniors would pay more in taxesas tax brackets, exemptions, anddeductions, which are indexed tothe CPI, rise more slowly.

TSCL has compiled a chart,"12 Ways Seniors Would Get Less,Pay More,”which illustrates theseeffects.

"Efforts have been quietlyunderway for months to lay thegroundwork for a far-reaching fiscaldeal that involves Social Securitycost-of-living adjustments (COLAs)and Medicare benefits," Hylandnotes. "It's important for olderAmericans to realize that switchingto the "chained" CPI is no single, orsmall, one-time cut. It's a permanent

annual cut across multiple seniorprograms that grows bigger overtime the longer one lives," Hylandstates. "In the meantime senior tax-payers would pay more in taxes," headds.

TSCL is fighting "Chaining theCOLA" and higher Medicare costs,and encourages seniors to attendtown hall meetings and to contacttheir Members of Congress. Tolearn how much COLA cuts wouldcost you, try TSCL's ChainedCOLA calculator. To subscribe toTSCL's newsletter The SocialSecurity and Medicare Advisor,visit www.SeniorsLeague.org.

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Chained CPI affects more than COLAs, Seniors would get less, pay more

by Dr. Bill BaggettMinister to SeniorsDunwoody Baptist Church

In recent years I have becomeaware of the lack of civility in ourcountry. We hear snide speech, putdowns, experience rudeness in storesand on the roadways. Obviously somany folks have not read theScriptures or “Miss Manners.”

Following is a good illustrationof this point:

“A man was being tailgated by astressed out woman on a busy boule-vard. Suddenly, the light turned yel-low, just in front of him. He did theright thing, stopping at the crosswalkeven though he could have beatenthe red light by accelerating through

the intersection. The tailgatingwoman was furious and honked herhorn, screaming in frustration as shemissed her chance to get through theintersection, dropping her cell phoneand makeup. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her windowand looked up into the face of a veryserious police officer. The officerordered her out of the car with herhands up. He took her to the policestation where she was searched, fin-ger printed, photographed and placedin a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a police-man approached the cell and openedthe door. She was escorted back tothe booking desk where the arrestingoffice was waiting with her personaleffects. He said, ‘I’m very sorry forthis mistake. You see, I pulled upbehind your car while you wereblowing your horn, flipping off thebuy in front of you, and cussing ablue streak at him. I noticed theWhat Would Jesus Do? bumpersticker, and chrome-plated Christianfish emblem on the trunk. Naturally,I assumed you had stolen the car.’”

My guess is that all of us canidentify with this woman. She was

not living up to what she was adver-tised to be.

Jesus said on a number of occa-sions (Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31):“Do to others as you would havethem do to you.” The Apostle Paulsaid in Ephesians 4:29: “Do not letany unwholesome talk come out ofyour mouth, but only what is helpfulto building others up according totheir needs, that it may benefit thosewho listen.” James 3:9-10 reads:“With the tongue we praise our Lordand Father, and with it we cursemen, who have been made in God’slikeness. Out of the same mouthcomes praise and cursing. My broth-ers this should not be.”

It seems that civility is collaps-ing all around us. But Christ canchange hearts by His love and theoverflow of that love into our rela-tionships. In even the simplest wayswe can do our part to restore civilityto our society, one life at a time. Askyourself, “What Would Jesus Do?”

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On their own: Helping a relative who is newly aloneby LISA M. PETSCHE

When the loved one theyhave been living with passesaway, many older adults face the

challenge oflearning to livealone, often forthe first time.

If there wasa division oflabor with theirpartner, they

must either learn new life skills –for example, managing the house-hold finances, maintaining theirhome’s condition inside and outor performing domestic taskssuch ass cooking, cleaning anddoing laundry – or obtain help iffeasible. If their spouse was themore physically or mentally ableof the pair, living independentlymay pose special challenges.

If you have a parent or otherclose relative who is new to liv-ing alone, read on for some areasof potential concern and how tohelp.

Helping TipsMedication management:

Re-quest a medication review byyour relative’s primary physicianto determine if all medicationsbeing taken are still necessary.Ask their pharmacist about avail-able aids for organizing andremembering to take medications.Ensure all prescriptions are filledat one pharmacy.

Nutrition: Set up a scheduleto take your relative groceryshopping, arrange for a grocerydelivery service, stock their freez-er with heat-and-serve foods orarrange for “meals on wheels”service. Signing them up for a“Cooking for One” class at anadult education center or commu-nity center s another idea. If your

relative finds it hard to eat alone,encourage them to tie in mealtimeto radio or television programs ofinterest, look into communal din-ing programs and regularly havethem over for dinner.

Household maintenance:Arrange for regular housecleaningservice and, if applicable, yardmaintenance service. If your rela-tive has limited income, they mayqualify for a subsidized commu-nity program. Consult the localoffice on aging, an excellentsource of information on a widevariety of community services.

Transportation: Provide yourrelative with a bus pass or taxigift vouchers, or investigate vol-unteer driver programs for sen-iors. If necessary, find out aboutaccessible transportation servicesin their community.

Vision: Ask your relative’sdoctor for a referral to an ophthal-mologist. If nothing can be doneto improve their vision, get thema magnifier for reading smallprint, and other adaptive itemssuch as a large-keypad telephoneand a clock with oversized num-bers. List important phone num-bers on a poster board (use blacklettering on white), and place iton the wall by their phone.

Falls: Perform a safetyassessment of your relative’shome to identify potential hazards– for example, clutter, poor light-ing and lack of proper stair rail-ings – and do what you can torectify them. Visit a medical sup-ply store and check out the manyproducts that might make dailyactivities easier and safer. Sign upyour relative with a personalemergency response service,whereby they wear a lightweight,waterproof pendant or braceletthat has a button to press if theyrun into a crisis and need help.

Finances: If money manage-

ment is an issue, arrange fordirect deposit of pension checksand automatic bill payment foryour relative’s bank account.Assist your relative with contact-ing a lawyer to assign power ofattorney for property to one ormore people they trust. If they areexperiencing financial hardshipswithout their spouse’s income,ensure they apply for all possiblegovernment and private benefits,such as survivor’s pension andincome supplements. If necessary,assist them with moving to asmaller house or apartment suiteor applying for rent-geared-to-income housing.

If your relative has cognitiveimpairment and their partner wascompensating, deficits may nowbe more pronounced or perhapsapparent to you for the first time.If this is the case, arrange throughtheir primary physician for a geri-atric assessment. Research homesupports such as telephone reas-surance services, therapeutic daycare programs and home healthservices that offer personal care,homemaking, nursing, dietary

consultation, physical and occu-pational therapy and social work.A live-in caregiver is anotheroption if finances permit. If yourrelative needs more help thancommunity programs can provideand the cost of private-pay servic-es is prohibitive, options includemoving them in with you oranother family member and find-ing a residential care setting thatmeets their needs.

If feelings of isolation andloneliness are the main concern,your relative may wish to consid-er taking in a boarder, sharingaccommodations with a relativeor friend, relocating to an activeadult community or, if theirhealth is frail, moving into aretirement home. They should notmake such a major decision hasti-ly, though – encourage them tocarefully consider their options.

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Lisa M. Petsche is a socialworker and a freelance writerspecializing in boomer and seniorissues. She has personal and pro-fessional experience with eldercare.


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When I've taken my grand-children out to buy school supplies, Ican't help but think back to growingup in a school system that providedall our supplies.

In first grade, all we had to bringwere an empty Vicks jar for pastewhich we kept in the inkwell hole inour desk and a square of wax paperto wrap around the ball of clay wecould play with when we finishedour work. We received a box ofCrayolas and a fat black crayon touse for writing. Mid-year we gradu-

ated to unpainted pencils which wereso much fun to sharpen every morn-ing. We also had unlimited access tothis really cool one-inch graph paperfor making designs with our crayons.My parents really got their tax dol-lar's worth out of all that paper Iconsumed!

In fourth grade, we did have tobuy a faded blue cloth binder (I thinkthat's all they made back then) andsome notebook paper.. Our teacherstill handed out those unpainted pen-cils, but this year added dip pens andinstead of Vicks jars, those holeswere filled with ink.

In fifth grade we graduated to

fountain pens, but in early Februarywe made history. While the rest ofthe nation was celebrating our firstspace satellite, our teacher informedus that we were the first class ever tobe issues ball point pens.

Decades later I was a little takenaback when I learned I had to buyschool supplies for my kids, but Imust admit it turned out to be fun. Imade sure they had real Crayolasand Fiskar scissors which they keptin a little cigar box in their desks. Inlater years they started having thestudents share all their supplies incommon bins. I experienced that firsthand while doing a long term sub in

kindergarten. Yes, some of the kidsbrought in quality supplies like minealways did, but most kids brought inpencils, crayons and scissors of thedollar store variety. The leads in thepencils were not straight down themiddle and were nearly impossibleto sharpen. The cheap scissors wouldhardly cut and the cheap crayonswere mostly wax with very littlecolor rubbing off onto the paper.

And that wasn't all that hadchanged since I was in school. Kidscouldn't use clay unsupervisedbecause it might get ground into thecarpet. If they finished their workearly, they were just given moreworksheets to keep them busy.

Since I had such fond memoriesof that big-squared graph paper infirst grade, I created some for thekids thinking they would have funwith it. I was told to remove itbecause creating designs on graphpaper was not part of theKindergarten curriculum, and even ifit were, it was more of an art activityand only art teachers were allowed toteach art.

Oh, well, it wouldn't have beenas much fun with those cheapcrayons, anyway. But I do have somestashed in a drawer for when mygrandkids visit.

*********Susan Larson is a writer from

Lilburn. E-mail her at [email protected].

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The Georgia WritersMuseum in Eatonton recentlyannounced the winners of their firstCreative Writers Contest. Entriescame from all over the state, withmany submissions from seniors.

Winning top prize was retiredphysician Barry Darugar, with “TheLoot Desert.” Dr. Darugar graduatedSumma Cum Laude from TehranUniversity School of Medicine in1959 and among other accomplish-ments served as Chief Resident ofthe Surgery Department at EmoryUniversity. In his retirement heturned to writing, a field in which hehas also become very successful. Hehas multiple publications in variousjournals and last year he won firstprize from the Georgia PoetrySociety.

The Georgia Writers' Museumwill honor Georgia's rich literaryheritage with permanent exhibits forprominent Georgia authors. Themuseum will also offer writingworkshops, seminars, youth activi-ties, as well as host writers' groupsand conferences. The future alsoincludes more writing contests.More information is available ontheir Facebook page at GeorgiaWriters Museum.

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Daniel Gatlyn... man who has served under many hats!by CLAIRE HOUSER DODD

COVERDaniel “Dan” Gatlyn

We had dinner the other nightwith a very special person: A retired USNavy Chief, a chaplain, a preacher, amissionary, and a crisis counselor.

Daniel Gatlyn was born in Lithia,Florida, joined the Navy out of highschool, and had the good luck to visit hissister, Grace Weaver in Macon, Georgiaand meet the love of his life, a lovelyChristian who had given her life toChrist at an early age, Claudine Ashleyoriginally of Byron, Georgia.

The match was perfect and a pro-posal was forthcoming as Daniel spentall his leaves visiting his sister in orderto court Claudine. The only thing both-ering her was that Daniel had not givenhis life to God, but this would come. Ithappened in Hawaii in 1959.

Dan says, “I came to the conclusionthat I was going in the wrong directionand decided to turn my life around. Iwas lost and then I became a Christianand I was saved. I had this terrible lostfeeling, as I realized that Jesus died forme. I made up my mind to give my lifeto the Lord. I prayed to God, and in amatter of minutes my whole worldchanged. If you don’t accept Jesus Christas your savior you will not get into

heaven.” Gatlyn went on to say, “It is not the

denomination, the church, or its place; itis your set of mind and heart. You mustBELIEVE.”

“Each individual is given the powerover his own decisions. You may goright or left, take the road less traveled.It is up to you,” Preacher Gatlyn says.“The world is better or worse for everyperson who has come this way.”

Back in 1986 when Reagan waspresident, Claudine spoke in the WestWing of the White House with a prayergroup. Later, in 1997 while Bill Clintonwas president, the Gatlyns were againasked to speak in the West Wing. Theyhave spoken for God at least half wayaround the world. They have made themissionary work their life’s work andhave pastored and co-pastored togetheruntil recently when Claudine was calledhome.

Starting in California withTheological training at the AmericanBible Society and the PentecostalChurch of God, they got intoEvangelism in Mississippi and went onto pastor for the Assembly of God inWaynesboro, Mississippi; Milledgeville,Georgia; Florence, Alabama; Centerville,Georgia and from 73-84 they conductedtheir missionary work in the Orient,Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines and from82-83 were with the InternationalEvangelism Program.

Upon their return to Byron in 1984they co-pastored New Life WorshipCenter and served through the PeachChristian Crisis Intervention, MiddleGeorgia Ministerial Fellowship andMaranatha Community Church, andParan Baptist Church. Dan also becameinvolved with MFGF, Military FullGospel Fellowship.

Now, this man who wears manyhats, but is of one heart, says he is strict-

ly Retired Military Full GospelFellowship as he should be. He seeshimself as a common old guy who camefrom humble beginnings; and, throughthe love of the Lord has been fortunateto share the doctrine of the Assembly ofGod; being born again and spirit filled.

That certainly sums up the life ofone US Navy Chief, retired, who is stillgoing strong and spreading the word ofGod he so loves.

Dan & Claudine Gatlyn... “Still Serving” – October 2012


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*********SO THANKFULby Loretta Foster

I am so thankfulYes so thankfulFor now I seeAll the wisdom you bestowed unto

me

You gave me lifeAll I desiredYou gave me strengthWhen my limbs grew tired

I have had my upsSuffered my downsI chose to worry aboutThe choices I have made

You gave me smilesEase my frownsThere was pain withinMy heart the price I have paid

Lord you gave me free willFrom the time I was bornAs I grew my choices were tornSome false while others true

Each choice made with its own duesFrom the time we are bornOur lives are set in motionThrough your powerful grace

Our lives are ordained byGod’s notions without knowingThe heart mankind is quickTo judge and ignorant to look

For endings beforeThey start we look past your

wisdomWe danceWe laugh

So we suffer when you haveLaid down our pathsFor you have opened our heartsYou alone know where we belong

Along this path called lifeI am so thankfulSo thankfulYes, so thankful

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THE REASONFOR THE SEASON

by Frankie Lee

The seasons, they are changingSo very, very fastIt seems like this year’s summerIs almost gone and past

Time goes by so quicklyWe don’t even have a chance to think

So much is changingBefore our eyes even blink

We must make timeAnd use it smartlyBy not just hoping days go byBut making each day very specialOr really, really try

If there is one great thingIn each day that we doIf we touch one person’s lifeOur days wasted are fewIf we wake up smilingAnd go to bed with prayerWe have had a great dayAnd made memories too

Our life is a giftGiven to us by GodNot to be wastedIn any wayBut cherished each hourOf our precious day

The seasons are changingAnd so are youEach day is a giftUnwrap it slowly in all you may doGod bless you too

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SILENT REFLECTIONSby Henry Newton Goldman

(In memory of Ann, my dear wifeand companion for over 62 years,who went to be with our LordJanuary 21, 2011)

It is in the quiet of eveningI miss her company, her voiceAnd now, in these hushed hoursI contemplate the emptiness –

the silence of the room.The small talk she longed so often

to hear – words I could have saidso many times then, but did not.

And now I realize too late,

just how much more I shouldhave shared with her.

She only wanted then to knowmy thoughts, and to hear whatothers said to me; to tell of heractivities of the day,share with each other whatour day was like.

Somehow I couldn’t bring myself

to speak of small, seemingly trivialthings –trivial only to me perhaps, butto her;the things shedesperately wanted to hear.

Why was I so silent?Please forgive me dear.

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I n today’s jargon, there aretwo types of Community Service.One is the service that a person vol-untarily performs for the benefit ofhis or her community. The other isan involuntary community service –a punishment. In this context, it iserroneous to term CommunityService as an alternative to judicialpunishment.

This reminds one of some judgeswho used to give convicted individu-als a choice – either jail or the Army.The Army, or any other militaryservice, does not need people whodo not serve with enthusiasm andperseverance; and, neither do volun-

teer organizations.Involuntary community service,

usually performed lackadaisically,should be termed obligatory or puni-tive public service to differentiate itfrom those who freely and enthusias-tically serve their communities in acommunity spirited manner. And,non-volunteers should not be com-mingled with volunteers and giventhe appearance of being civic-mind-ed individuals.

Involuntary service to the com-munity is just that, and to call it“Community Service” is an affrontto those who generously and freelygive of their time and labor to theircommunities.

Sincerely Jack H. Steed

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Coliseum Health System“Medicare Made Easy and AdvancedDirectives”

Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400Charter Blvd. For complete informationcall 478-746-4646.

Support Groups• Bosom Buddies: A support group forbreast cancer survivors. 1st Wed. eachmonth at noon, Coliseum MedicalCenters, Cancer Center, Bldg. C, Suite120. Free. Call 478-765-4805.• Bosom Buddies Too: A support groupfor breast cancer survivors. 2nd Thurs.each month at 6 p.m., Macon NorthsideHospital, 1st Floor Conference Room.Free. Call 478-765-4805.• Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia SupportGroup: First Sat. every month, 1-3 p.m.,Location varies. Call 478-475-4908.• G.L.A.D. (Good Living AroundDiabetes): 2nd Mon. every other monthat 5:30 p.m., Coliseum DiabetesManagement Center, Bldg. C, Suite 120.Free. Call 478-765-4338.• Surviving Together... Strive FromStroke Support Group: 3rd Thurs. eachmonth, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch isserved. Coliseum Medical Centers cafe-teria. Patients, families and caregiverswhose lives have been touched bystroke. Call 478-765-4413.• United Ostomy Association SupportGroup: 4th Sun. every month, 3 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, PrivateDining Room. For people who have hadcolostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy sur-gery. Call 478-765-4185.• Helping Hands Grief Support Group:Meets every Mon. at 2:30 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. Call 478-464-1401 or 478-765-4805.• Middle GA MS Support Group: 3rdThurs. each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Coliseum Northside Hospital, 1st floorconference room. 478-475-1818.• Bipolar Support Group: Meets everyThurs., 6-7:30 p.m., First FloorConference Room, Coliseum PsychiatricCenter, 478-741-1355• US TOO for Prostate Cancer Educationand Support: 3rd Mon., 6 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. 478-765-4805.• Survivors of Suicide Support Group:2nd Wed., 6-7 p.m., ColiseumPsychiatric Center, 340 Hospital Dr.478-741-1355.• Extending H.O.P.E. – LymphedemaSupport Group: 1st Wed., 1:30 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. 478-765-4805.• HOPE Network: 1st Thurs., 2 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. Support group for all cancersurvivors and their caregivers. 478-765-4805.

H2U ActivitiesFor information call 478-757-6092• Improving the ChemotherapyExperience: Coliseum Medical Centers’Cancer Center, Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478-765-4805.• Joint Pre-Surgery Education Classes:3rd Wed. each month, Coliseum Medical

Centers, 1st Floor Classroom. 478-751-0189• Focus on HealingClasses (Lebed exer-cise): Advanced: Mon.& Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 a.m.;Beginner: Tues. &Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 noon.Coliseum MedicalCenters, Bldg. D, Suite230. $34 per month.478-765-4413 to regis-ter.• Perspectives: Mon.,12:30 p.m.; Tues., 9a.m.; Fri., 7 p.m. CoxCable channel 15• Joint Classes atColiseum NorthsideHospital: Offered week-ly for Patients who aregoing to have JointReplacement Surgery.Coliseum NorthsideHospital; 478-757-6092to schedule.• A-Z Diabetes Self-Management: DayClasses: Last Thurs. ofmonth with exception ofNov. & Dec., 9 a.m.-5p.m. Coliseum DiabetesManagement Center,Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478-765-4338.• Look Good... FeelBetter: A free programby the American CancerSociety designed to helpwomen overcome theappearance-related sideeffects of cancer treat-ment. Coliseum MedicalCenter, Bldg. C, Suite120. Registrationrequired. 478-765-4805for dates.********************Medical Center ofCentral Georgia –Partners In HealthClassesGolden OpportunitiesThe Wellness Center3797 Northside Drive,Macon 478-757-7817Heartworks389 First St. (Inside theMHC)478-633-9090Central GeorgiaRehabilitation Hospital3351 Northside Drive478-201-6500• ImplantableCardioverterDefibrillator (ICD)Support Group: 478-633-7157• Empower Seniors FallRisk Assessment: 478-757-7817• Stroke Support Group:478-201-6500• Smoking Cessation:478-633-9090• CPR Classes: 478-474-3348

• Spinal Cord Injury Support Group:478-201-6500• Brain Injury Support Group: 478-201-6500• Parkinson’s Disease Support Group:2:30-3:30 p.m., 478-743-7092, ext. 254• Parkinson’s Disease CaregiversSupport Group: 478-743-7092, ext. 254• Crohns and Colitis Support Group: 3rdSun., 3 p.m., 478-737-8788 or [email protected]• Community Seminar for Arthritis,Knee & Hip Pain: 478-633-1865• Central Georgia Autism Support

Group: For information call 478-633-8088• Pine Point Adult Grief Support Group:478-633-5615Cancer Life CenterInformation and Reservations: 478-633-8537; www.cancerlifecenter.org• The Pink Alliance: Thurs., 478-633-8537• The Pink Alliance HoPe Chapter: 478-719-8528• Look Good, Feel Better: 478-633-8537

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Hospice Care Options stands readyas a team of professionals trained to provide support to lovedones and family members during this difficult time. We canhelp take on some of the daily responsibilities for your lovedones; caring for them in their home, your home or in a skillednursing facility. Hospice Care Options will take some of theburden off family members and others who may need extratime to cope with the situation. We stand ready. Call HospiceCare Options today.

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Macon486 New Street

478.743.3033800.563.8680

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478.922.0515877.922.0515

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• Prostate Cancer 101: 478-633-8537• Man-to-Man Support Group: 478-633-6349• Chemotherapy Orientation Classes:478-633-8537• Cancer WellFit: 12-week oncologyrecovery program, 478-757-7847• Genetic Counseling: 478-633-6270• Cancer Clinical Trials: 478-633-1738or www.mccgclinicaltrials.org.

********************Houston Health EduCareDiabetes Type 2 Support: 1st Weds., 1p.m. & 2nd Thurs., 7 p.m., HoustonHealth Pavilion EduCare Center. 4thTues., 12 noon, Perry Hospital Cafeteria.

********************SeniorCareA service of Houston Healthcare pro-moting wellness of mind, body and spiritfor senior adults. All exercise partici-pants must acquire a signed PhysicianRelease Form from their personal doctor.

Warner Robins SeniorCare Centerville SeniorCarePerry SeniorCareTOPS Club, Inc.Call 478-923-9771 for programs provid-ed and additional information.

********************Alzheimer’s Association, CentralGeorgia Regional Area Caregivers’Support GroupsCall 478-746-7050 or 800-272-3900 fordetails.Bibb County• 2nd Tues., 3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’sAssociation, 886 Mulberry St., Macon,478-746-7050• 2nd Wed., 10 a.m., Carlyle Place, 5300Zebulon Road, Macon, Stafford SuitesActivity Room, 478-405-4500• 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m., Flint River MemoryCommunity, 250 Water Tower Ct.,Macon, 478-746-7050Houston County• 4th Thurs., 7 p.m., Peachbelt RehabCenter, 801 Elberta Rd., Warner Robins,478-397-4669• 4th Tues., 7 p.m., Houston HealthCare, Classroom #1, 1601 Watson Blvd.,Warner Robins, 478-923-2532Dodge County

• 3rd Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Dodge CountyHospital, Educational Annex, 901Griffin Ave., Eastman, 478-374-0600Lamar County• 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m., First UnitedMethodist Church, 375 Thomaston St.,Barnesville, 770-358-4516Laurens County• 4th Tues., 4 p.m., Benton House, 212Fairview Park Dr., Dublin, 478-275-9888• 1st Mon., 3:30 p.m., Sheridan Place,504 Firetower Rd., Dublin, 478-275-4460• 1st Thurs., 2 p.m., Carl Vinson VAMedical Center, 1826 Veterans Blvd.,Dublin, 12-A Family Room, 478-272-1210, ext. 2328Monroe County• 1st Thurs., 6 p.m., Monroe CountyHospital Dining Hall Downstairs, 88Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr., Forsyth,478-747-8754Putnam County• 3rd Wed., 10 a.m., First BaptistChurch, 115 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton,706-485-3331Upson County• Last Thurs., 7 p.m., ThomastonReflections, 302 S. Bethel St.,Thomaston, 706-647-1607Telephone Support Group• 1st & 3rd Tues., 7-8 p.m., “CareConnection” facilitated by anAlzheimer’s Assoc. staff member, 1-866-453-5550. To learn more about “CaringConnection” call 800-272-3900.

********************Free Legal ServicesAvailable to Seniors

The Macon Office of Georgia LegalServices provides free legal services toseniors (60 and over) as resources allow.We interview clients in the followingcounties BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:Bibb, Baldwin, Crawford, Houston,Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam,Twiggs and Wilkinson.

Call the Macon Office at 478-751-6261 for an appointment.

********************Meals on Wheels ofMacon and Bibb County

Meals on Wheels of Macon andBibb County needs volunteers to helpdeliver meals to home-bound clients.Volunteers must have a valid Georgiadriver’s license and a positive attitude.

If you can spare two hours a day oneday a week, then you may just be theperson needed. We especially need helpon Thursdays and Fridays. Meals ofWheels is a wonderful organizationwhich takes pride in everything it does.This program would not exist withoutvolunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering,please call Joyce Waller or BeverlyMcCard at 478-745-9140.

********************Macon-Bibb County Parks &Recreation Department Senior Center1283 Adams Street Macon, Georgia31201; Phone: 478-751-2790, 478- 751-9238; Daily activities 9:00-2:00• Senior Tax Assistance: Free confiden-tial income tax assistance for senior citi-zens. Call Larry Wright at 478-751-2796.• Choir - “Band of Angels:” PracticeMondays at 10 a.m. Call Brenda at 478-751-2790• Stretching and Strengthening Exercise:Tues. & Thurs., 10:30-11:30 a.m.• More Than A Number Dance Aerobics:Wed. evening, 6:15-7 p.m. Call Dona at478-751-9238• Spades: Wed. mornings, 10 a.m. CallCharlie at 478-751-2790• Tai Chi for Arthritis: Sponsored by theAmerican Arthritis Foundation. Mon. &Wed., 12:30 p.m. Call Dona at 478-751-9238• Needle Crafts daily 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thefiber craft room is open daily for quilt-ing, crocheting, knitting, and sewing.Call 478-751-2790.

********************Warner Robins RecreationDepartment, Senior Citizens ServicesWellston Center• AARP: 4th Wednesday of each month.Jeanine Frey, President, 478-922-5489.• NARFE: 2nd Wednesday of eachmonth. Charles Farmer, President, 478-922-2453.• Ted Wright Senior Citizens SocialClub: 2nd and 4th Thursday of eachmonth. Betty Lou Lovain, President,478-922-7774. Melanie Lewis, ProgramDirector, 478-293-1066. • Warner Robins Senior Citizens SocialClub: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of eachmonth. Helen Daly, President, 478-956-0214. Melanie Lewis, Program Director,478-293-1066.

• MGCAA Senior Center: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30. Lunch (by appoint-ment only), transportation, trips informa-tion and referral services. For moreinformation call Stacy Colbert, SiteManager, at 478-923-0229.• AARP Mature Driving Classes: Formore information call 478-293-1066.Senior Activity CenterFor information call 478-293-1066.

********************Support Group for Caregivers of FrailElderly Family MembersFirst & third Tuesdays of each month,3:30-5 p.m., 6060 Lakeside CommonsPlace (off Bass Rd.), Macon. CallMartha Duke at 478-808-6957.

********************The Gospelaires QuartetOutreach Ministry

The Gospelaires Quartet is ready tosing at your Senior Meetings, Church,Reunions, Assisted Living Center orNursing Home, as well as specialBirthday Celebrations and ClubMeetings.

For additional information call 478-929-3816.

********************Houston County CouncilOf The Blind

The Houston County Council of theBlind meets the first Saturday of eachmonth at the Centerville Lions Clublocated on Houston Lake Road voicingstate and local concerns for the blind orvisually impaired. Fellowship and mem-bership are welcomed.

********************Georgia Leathercrafters Guild

The Guild meets every secondSunday in the month at Geico on WeaverRoad. All who wish to learn and/orexpand their knowledge of leather craftare invited. For additional informationcall 478-745-2320 or 770-688-2315,Tom Maldonado.

********************Central Georgia Genealogical SocietyMeets 2nd Mon. each month, 7 p.m.,Flint Electric Building, 900 Highway 96,Warner Robins. For additional informa-tion call 478-987-1830 or visitwww.cggs.org.

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General Business Directory For Seniors

328-3800 600 S. Kimberly Road, off Russell Pkwy.

WARNER ROBINS

AND SURROUNDING

COUNTIES

Macon

and

Middle

Georgia

477-5501

The world’s trusted source for non-medical companionship and homecare for the seniors.

• Companionship & Personal Care• Meal Preparation & Sitters• Housekeeping & Laundry• Errands & Appointments

Barry M. Bilbro, R.Ph.Compounding Pharmacist

Your Bio-Identical Hormone Specialist1550 Watson Blvd. • Warner Robins

www.medshoppe.com478-922-2067

Warner Robins’ Oldest Independent Pharmacy

380 Hospital Drive Macon, GA 31217

FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY

Across from the Emergency RoomBOB MOODY RPH.

Pharmacist, ownerStart Getting Better Now!!!

Phone: 478-745-5431 Fax: 478-765-4359


CALENDARfrom page 10

Health EducationThe Office of Health Education at

the Macon-Bibb County HealthDepartment has brochures-pamphlets onvarious topics available in English andSpanish. These materials are available tobusinesses, community-based organiza-tions, and faith-based organizations uponrequest.


********************The Macon Arts Alliance486 First St., Macon478-743-6940

********************Middle Georgia Art Association2330 Ingleside Ave., Macon478-744-9557a Society.)

********************Macon Little Theatre4220 Forsyth Road, MaconReservations: 478-471-PLAY

********************Museum of Arts & Sciences4182 Forsyth Road, Macon478-477-3232 or visit websitewww.masmacon.com.

********************Theatre Macon438 Cherry Street, Macon478-746-9485• The Fox on the Fairway: September 6-14

********************Warner Robins Little TheatreSouth Pleasant Hill Drive478-929-4579; www.wrlt.org

********************Douglass Theatre

355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard,478-742-2000

********************Tubman Museum340 Walnut St., Maconwww.tubmanmuseum.com

********************Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery2330 Ingleside Ave., Ingleside Village,Macon. 478-744-9557; middlegeor-giaart.org. Tues.-Fri., Noon-5 p.m.; Sat.,Noon-3 p.m.

********************Divorce Recovery Group

First Baptist Church of Macon,located at 511 High Place, is offering aDivorce Recovery Group for those inter-ested. The meetings are held onWednesday evenings. Child care andchildren’s activities will be provided.

For additional information call thechurch office at 478-742-6485.

********************DivorceCare OfferedBy Central Baptist Church

Divorced? Separated? Find help atDivorceCare.

DivorceCare is a special weeklyseminar and support group for peoplewho are separated or divorced. Thegroup meets at Central Baptist Churchlocated at 1120 Lake Joy Road, WarnerRobins. Childcare is provided for babiesthrough 5th grade.


**********************NAMI Central GeorgiaNational Alliance on Mental IllnessBarabra Long, Executive Director478-328-0508(Call for details on events)• Monthly support group for consumersand families: Last Mon. each month, 7

p.m., New Hope, 100 Story Road,Warner Robins. Free. Refreshments.• SOS (Survivors of Suicide) SupportGroup: First Thurs. each month, 7-8p.m., Houston County Medical Center,Board Room next to the coffee kiosk,Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. For lovedones of those who have experienced sui-cide. Free.

********************Substance Abuse Help Available

Did you know alcohol is the most-used drug in the country and it’s thenumber one abused substance amongteens? Although most parents don’t real-ize it, they are the best prevention toolaround when it comes to underage drink-ing. Children do listen to their parents.Not only can you be a good role modelfor drinking behavior, you can have ameaningful, honest discussion with yourchildren about alcohol, its pitfalls andrisks. If you need more information orhelp, Hodac, Inc. is here to lend a hand.You can talk to trained professionals 24-hours a day, seven days a week by call-ing the Georgia Helpline at 800-338-6745. Making that call puts you on theroad to answers so why not call today.

********************Volunteers Needed

GeorgiaCares, Georgia’s StateHealth Insurance Assistance Program(SHIP), needs volunteers to assist sen-iors and persons with disabilities withMedicare problems, fraud, and abuse.Must be computer savvy. Rewardingvolunteer work. Call Butch Swinney,GeorgiaCares Coordinator for theMiddle Georgia RegionalCommission/Area Agency on Aging, at478-751-6489 or email: [email protected] for details.

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MGRAACA MeetingThe MGRAACA (Antique AutomobileClub of America - Middle GeorgiaRegion) meets on the 3rd Thurs. eachmonth, 7 p.m., at the Ole Times CountryBuffet located at 1208 Russell Pkwy.,Warner Robins. Come early to eat andgreet! Anyone interested in antique carsand restoration is welcome. CallRosemary Chaney at 478-987-9519 after5 p.m. for information.Forsyth-MonroeCounty Convention & Visitor's Bureau.

********************Heart of Georgia Chapter 2Blue Star Mothers of AmericaThe Blue Star Mothers of America,Heart of Georgia Chapter 2, meets thefirst Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m.at Coldwell Banker’s SSK Realtorslocated at 470 S. Houston Lake Road,Warner Robins. For additional informa-tion contact PJ Johnson at 478-284-6905or email: [email protected].

********************Volunteers Needed!!!Looking to help out in the community...you are needed as a volunteer at thePerry Hospital. Volunteer help is neededat the gift shop and in other departmentsat the hospital. For complete details call478-542-7753.

********************Walk to End Alzheimer’s ScheduledSept. 28, 5-9 p.m., Henderson Village,Perry with A1A official Jimmy Buffetband. Food Court and CandlelightTribute. For details visit www.geor-giawalk.org.

********************Alzheimer’s Yard Sale SlatedSept. 21, 8 a.m. until, 112 ThomasCourt, Kathleen. For details call 478-987-6436.

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St. Paul Apartments & Village62 & Older and Disabled Persons Welcome

1330 Forsyth Street • Macon, GA 31201

Call 478-745-0829Rent Includes All Utilities • Beauty ShopLibrary • Optional Lunch 5 Days/Week

Bus for Groceries & Doctor AppointmentsRange of Planned Activities

Washer/Dryer On Each FloorSubsidized and market units.

• All utilities included in rent• Stove, refrigerator and drapes provided• Laundry Room• Emergency Cords/Paalsystem Necklaces

Vineville Christian TowersAn Apartment Home for Senior Citizens

• Library/Exercise Room• Activities/Grocery Shopping Day Trips• Beauty Shop• Cable or antennae• Located in a park-like setting

2394 Vineville Avenue • Macon, GA 31204

478-743-4661

General Business Directory For Seniors

YOUR DONATIONS

When you donate yourclothing and household

items to Goodwill Industries, themerchandise will be processed by trainees and resoldat Goodwill stores to fund job training and placement

services for people with barriers to employment

YOUR TIMESpend an afternoon, or a few hours each week giving

back to the community. Make volunteeringa part of your family activities.

CALL: Mid GA: 478.957.9741OR CSRA: 706.790.5350

Goodwill NEEDS

YOU!

To find a location near you, visit

www.goodwillworks.org


BUSINESS CCARD SECTION

For Advertising Information Call David VonAlmen at 478-213-5986

Jan Tassitano at 770-993-2943

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Free... Fun... and Focused on Health!by JANE WINSTON

A free, fun event focused onhealth is coming to Macon. TheRALLY FOR WELLNESS spon-sored by Carlyle Place and held attheir location at 5300 Zebulon Road,Macon, GA., is scheduled forSaturday, September 28th.

This year’s special guest is cen-tral Georgia’s own JAMESFARMER of Perry whose creativetalents have garnered him nationalrecognition as a home designer,author and entrepreneur. Farmer,31, is an editor-at-large for SouthernLiving Magazine, a frequent gueston national television talk and newsshows, and the author of severalbooks. Autographed copies of hisnewest work, A Time to Cook, willbe available for purchase at theRally and Farmer will speak at11:30 a.m.

RALLY FOR WELLNESSbegan in 2008 as a community eventto encourage healthy living, nutri-tion and well-being for people of allages. Attendance has grown eachyear and will again this year drawhundreds of people from the localarea and beyond.

One popular offering at the

event is the produce and dairy mar-ket featuring locally-grown productsfor sale. Additionally, there will bemore than 20 specialty booths, con-tainer gardening demonstrations,local market vendors and the everpopular Smoothie bar. Giveawaysand prizes will also be available.

“The rally event underscoresCarlyle Place’s emphasis on embrac-ing a healthier, happier lifestyle, aconcept that has seen an upswing inour modern, ‘boomer’ culture,” saidKimberly McGinnis, Director ofSales and Marketing for the continu-ing care retirement community. “Weconsider THE RALLY FOR WELL-NESS a special gift from CarlylePlace to the community.”

“Carlyle Place was one of theearly advocates of enhanced livingwith our focus being to increase ourcommunity’s understanding ofhealth awareness,” said McGinnis.“We pride ourselves in being in theforefront of the latest and best oflifestyle enhancement.”

Ample, convenient parking willbe available on Rally day. Onceinside Carlyle Place, follow signs tothe Rally. For more in-depth infor-mation, call 478-405-4500. Also,join the 2013 RALLY FOR WELL-NESS Face Book page.

We look forward to seeing youat RALLY FOR WELLNESS atCarlyle Place on September 28th.

*********Jane Winston is a free-lance

writer in middle Georgia. If youknow of a senior in the local areawhom you would like considered forrecognition, please contact her [email protected].

Attendees at the Rally for Wellness

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