today's boomer vol.1 no.2 april/may 2012

Todayrsquos BoomeR

Todayrsquos

Boomer Travel Spring Destinations Gulf Coast

Vol1 No2

Featuring The Only B2B Featuring The Only B2B Featuring The Only B2B ---Business 2 BoomeR MarketplaceBusiness 2 BoomeR MarketplaceBusiness 2 BoomeR Marketplace

Detroit is Flexing Itrsquos Muscle Big in

2012

Bridging the

Generation Gap

Super Simple Creations to

Put Spring in Your Step

Retro Rides Are Back What Boomers

Millennials Elderly

All Have in Common

Money Fears

Make A

Difference

Unleash the

Goodness

in You

Memorial Day Memorial Day

Special Special

Social Security Social Security

Benefits for Those Benefits for Those

Who ServeWho Serve

2 Todayrsquos BoomeR

Scotland Ireland France amp the British Isles Cruise 2012

ldquoCU Elected Leaders Symposiumrdquo June 7 ndash 19 2012

Odyssey of the Ancient Crusaders 2012

ldquoCU Winds of Change EduCruiserdquo

September 21 ndash October 3 2012

Hawaiian Islands Adventure 2012 ldquoCU Discovery EduCruiserdquo November 3ndash 10 2012

An American wine Country EduCruise 2013

ldquoCredit Union Winds of Change Forumrdquo May 11 - 18 2013

The Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise 2013

ldquoCredit Union Survival amp Thrival Forumrdquo June 14-24 2013

Todayrsquos BoomeR 3

Founder John Vardallas amp Alexandra Maragha

Editorial Director Alexandra Maragha

Contributing Writers

Karyl Richsonndash Social Security

Gary Knowlesndash Travel Writer

Advertising Team

For Letters to the Editor articles and feedback

as well as advertising inquiries email

AlexandraTheAmericanBoomeRcom

The American BoomeRcom

John Vardallas CAE CUDE

CEOFounder Professional Speaker

BusinessLifestyle Strategist

Boomer Sage and Blogger

JohnVardallasTheAmericanBoomeRcom

(608) 577-8707

Alexandra Maragha

Co-Founder Editorial Director Todayrsquos BoomeR


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The American Boomer

American_Boomer

Todayrsquos

This Issue

April May 2012

Volume 1 Number 2

Boomer Travel 5

Spring Destination Gulf Coast is Calling

Bridging The 9

Generation Gap

In the workplace learning institutions

and home

Money Fears 11

What Boomers Millennials and Elderly

Have in Common

Retro Rides Are Back 12

Detroit is Flexing its Muscle Big in 2012

Making A Difference 15

Unleash the Goodness in You

Boomer Healthy Eating 16

Simple Creations Put Spring in Your Step

Social Security 18

Serving Wounded Warriors and Fallen

Heroes

B2B Marketplace 19

Business 2 Boomers Marketplace


(feature) p 10

p 4

p 12

Social

Security p 3

Connecting Generations

EDITORrsquoS LETTER

Todayrsquos

The values and experiences that a

generation holds is passed from one

generation to another leaving those to be

acknowledged accepted or rejected

Repeated experiences through time can

often transcend relationships and lead to

a stronger bond where mutually valued

learning and exchanges can take place

and be maintained

As one who has learned that a generation

could be all of these things and that each

generational experience weaves the

fabric of a mutually respected and

productive environment this issue is

centered on celebrating the common

threads and connections among

generations

Our feature about bridging the

generation gap explores

inter-generational relationships in the

workplace learning institutions and in

the home Automobiles have transcended

generations and our photo spread

captures the then and now legacy of

muscle that continues to be shared

among the years

Lets continue to create our own

generational legacies and use inter-

generational bonds to learn about and

compliment experiences while

maintaining connections

Alexandra Maragha

Editorial Director

Alexandratheamericanboomercom


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All Yarsquoall Come All Yarsquoall Come All Yarsquoall Come On Down HearOn Down HearOn Down Hear

The Gulf Coast is The Gulf Coast is The Gulf Coast is CallingCallingCalling

Story and Photography by Gary Knowles

Spring Destinations


TURNING SPILLED OIL INTO TOURISTS If yoursquove watched any TV recently yoursquove probably enjoyed this good natured southern brag-a-rama Fueled by a $92 million contribution from oil giant BP our friends on the Gulf will be casting friendly in-vitations our way for the next few years The funds are targeted to help the region recover from lost tourism revenue after the disastrous 2010 BP oil spill A recent visit to explore the new Alabama Coastal Connection National Sce-nic Byway provided ample evidence that our south-ern cousins arenrsquot just ldquoblowing smoke There are more than a few rea-sons to take them up on their kind invitations ndash and yes whatever oil was there is gone Itrsquos a beach loverrsquos paradise

SWEET HOME ALABAMA Alabama claims a swatch of the Gulf Coast that stretches about fifty miles from near Pensacola Flori-da on the east to near Pascagoula Mississippi on the west Just off Interstate Highway 10 the Costal Con-nection route offers a delightful 130 mile meander around Mobile Bay (httpalabamascoastalconnectioncom ) The drive serves-up an irresistible combination of picturesque coastal communities white-sand beaches museums estates great dining and wildlife viewing

FIRST HIT THE BEACH If you do nothing else this could justify your visit Find a warm spot anywhere and lie in the sun on the beach Ahhhh Therersquos nothing that compares to the sound of the surf and the view of that long blue wet horizon Add flocks of shorebirds in aerial ballet cruis-ing the waterway Wiggle your toes in the ldquosugar sandrdquo and take a stroll collect shells Enjoy a cool adult beverage Ahhhhellipwhy go home

EXPLORE A MUSEUM Baldwin County Heritage Museum in Elberta displays artifacts of area settlers and a Smithsonian-quality col-lection of carved wooden figures by the late artist Evar Anderson In Foley the Medical Museum preserve a mid-20th Century small-town medical center and model railroad buffs will enjoy the Alabama Railroad Museum which showcases an impressive quarter mile ldquoOrdquo Gauge railroad tableau

ldquoFor a Great Vacation you canrsquot beat Mississippirdquo boasts Karen Sock of the Gulf Coast Business Council in the new

TV ads promoting the Gulf States ldquoSure you canrdquo counters Bill Kearney

of New Orleans ldquoCall it Louisianardquo ldquoHang onrdquo says Ron Hardy of SeaWorld

ldquoFlorida is where folks want to berdquo ldquoThatrsquos only until they get a taste of

Alabama hospitalityrdquo boasts Shaul Zislin of Gulf Shores

Miles of white ldquoSugar-sandrdquo beaches of

Gulf Shores Alabama are a favorite of

travelers from across the USA


EAT EAT EAT If you like seafood shrimp and oysters -welcome to paradise Roadside stands serve shrimp in a basket while beachside favorites like Tacky Jacks at Fort Morgan offer Fried Pickles and succulent Royal Red Shrimp Sushi Grade Tuna Stuffed Grouper Soft Shell Crabs ndash and great steaks - are a proud tradition at The Tin Roof a friendly down-home crossroads restaurant at Bon Secour In Orange Beach go dockside to Gulf Shores Steamer tabbed a ldquoTop 3 Seafood Restaurantrdquo by Southern Living Magazine and head for Shipprsquos Harbour Grill where Stilton Stuffed Filet and Grouper Ponchatrain testify to Chef Matt Shippsrsquo Culinary Institute of America pedigree

GOLF THE GULF Take those clubs Gulf Shores golf courses make it easy to arrange a getaway Professional planners will

gladly help you combine excellent accommodations preferred tee times and all golf fees for a great value Nine challenging manicured and eminently playable courses by designers like Palmer Deviln and Pate are open year-round Call 888-815-1902 or visit wwwGolfGulfShorescom for free guides and assistance

DAMN THE TORPEDOES Explore historic Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan guarding the en-trance to Mobile Bay Dauphine Island was once the capital of French Louisiana Territory One of the most famous Civil War naval battles occurred here Itrsquos where

Admiral Farragut ordered ldquoDamn the torpedoes Go aheadhellipfull speedrdquo Guided tours of the battlements include visits to the working blacksmith shop live firing of cannons and a peek at the old fort latrine that seats ten

GET AIRBORNE Jet-ski or parasail over sparkling Gulf waters with Blue Reef Watersports in Orange Beach (251-504-7511) For a real

retro-thrill climb into the open-cockpit 1928 Travel-Air 2000 bi-plane and buzz the coast with ldquoBarnstorminrsquo Barrdquo out of the Jack Edwards Airport at Gulf Shores (www866MustFlycom)

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC SIP THE DRINK TOSS THE MULLET If yoursquore looking for some super sounds rock country or beach mu-sic ndash this is the place Joeyrsquos North Shore Grill at 3849 Gulf Shores Parkway is one of the most popular pubs with great food and live music virtually every night (httpwwwthenorthshoregrillcom ) Donrsquot go home before sipping a few boat drinks and chillinrsquo at Lu-Lursquos the happenenrsquo place operated by Lucy Buffett Jimmyrsquos sister (httpwwwlulubuffettcom ) Itrsquos just off Alabama Highway 59 at the Intracoastal Waterway and Homeport Marina The legendary ldquoLast American Roadhouserdquo ndash the Flora-Bama is just across the Ala-bama state line in Pensacola Flori-da Every spring they stage the an-nual ldquoInterstate Mullet Tossrdquo with guys on the beach throwing a mul-let from a 10-foot circle in Alabama across the state line into Florida This years events (April 27-292012) also feature the

(Above) Gulf Coast shrimp as fresh

as they come are sold at seafood

markets like Billrsquos in Bon Secour

along the Alabama Coastal Byway

(Above) Fire in the Holerdquo ndash A tour

guide interpreter prepares to fire a

Civil War Era cannon at Fort Gaines

on Dauphin Island on the Alabama

Coastal Scenic Byway

(Above) Go barnstorming along the

Gulf Coast in a 1928 bi-plane at the

Jack Edwards airport in Gulf Shores

Alabama


Flora-Bamareg Mullet Man Triathlon and the Flora-Bamareg Mullet Swing Golf Classic daily bikini contests beach games great live music and great food (wwwFloraBamacom)

EXPERIENCE AN ELEGANT SOUTHERN ESTATE The South is known for gracious elegant living Yoursquoll find an excellent introduction to it at Bellingrath Gar-dens and home in Theodore This is a stunning 20th Century southern estate (wwwbellingrathorg) The fifteen room home was built in 1935 by Walter and Bessie Mae Bellingrath the first Coca-Cola franchise holders in southern Alabama They devoted their for-tune to the sixty-five acre property which they left to the Bellingrath-Morse Foundation to ensure public access Plan at least a half-day to appreciate the mag-nificent grounds and art and antique filled home The beautiful foliage is enhanced by the presence of great automobiles April 142012 at the 19th Annual Camellia Classic Auto Show

SMELL AN ANTIQUE ROSE Old railroad tracks are often converted to bike trails but in Foley Alabama itrsquos for the roses The beautifully landscaped trail is dedicated to growing preserving

and showcasing hundreds of vari-eties of heritage roses some dating to the 1800s (wwwfoleycvbcom or 1-877-253-6539) wwwGulfShorescom wwwOrangeBeachcom or PH 800-745-7263

Gary Knowles is a Madison Wisconsin travel writer and consultant to the hospitality industry His ldquoGetawaysrdquo column appears bi-monthly in the Journal and Topics Newspaper chain in northern Illinois and he is the ldquoTravel Advisorrdquo on Wisconsin Public Radiorsquos ldquoJoy Cardin Showrdquo

(Below) Sixty-five acres of flowers

and plants and an elegant fifteen

room mansion are showcased at

Bellingrath Gardens Estate at Theo-

dore on the Alabama Coastal Scenic

By-way

(Above) Flora-Bama is a legendary rockin roadhouse on the

Florida side of the Alabama border Bikini tops and under-

wear hang from lines strung across the dance floor


A generation is defined as an entire group of individuals

born and living around the same time A generation devel-

ops its own sense of culture and lifestyle that can create a

unique experience from childhood through Adult years

For the baby boomer generation they have been defined

as the generation born between 1946 to 1964 and share

specific attributes such as fashion music movies cars

events politics and more that reflect years of birth child-

hood adolescence and adulthood

Generations come together to accomplish tasks and daily

activities in the home workplace learning environments

and even in relationships These interac-

tions can be successful but often times

the value of the inter-generational interac-

tion is overlooked leaving true connec-

tions and the overall benefits to fall short

Working Together Creates a Return

on Investment

Bridging the generation gap in the

workplace can create a large return in

productivity and innovational outcomes

when time is invested in cultivating

generational views and skills Baby

boomers not only bring to the table work

experience many times in more than one

field but can also offer a unique blend of

communicative skills awareness to detail

and overall professional leadership and

wisdom that surpasses other generations

Most baby boomers had an educational

upbringing that enforced information

retention and critical thinking in a pre-

technological age where computers and

devices (that are now crucial components

of the current generationrsquos cultural up-

bringing) were instead pens and papers

written with precise penmanship Like-

wise boomers social inclinations are

based on a face to face development of

communication which has fostered a generation accus-

tomed to adjusting and anticipating most social situations

enhancing professional relationships in the workplace In

turn Generation Y (those born between 1980 and 2000)

for example are tech dependent and may offer tech savvy

insights that are innate to the upbringing of their genera-

tion giving them the potential to become a crucial asset

in this regard Collaborative exchanges of skill sets and

generational partnerships among colleagues on projects

or presentations could bring the work environment to a

level above others who would otherwise overlook such an

advantage Inter-generational collaboration can increase

Bridging

the

Generation

Gap

By Alexandra Maragha Photo (here and on cover) by Jon Schoepke of John Vardallas and Julie Armbrecht


the value of that investment not only

through enhanced internal work

culture but will also be seen externally

and appreciated by clients customers

and set such businesses above others

Learning by Seeing And Doing

A learning environment may only be

thought of as the student-teacher rela-

tionship when considering the genera-

tion gap however in higher education-

al settings such as colleges and univer-

sities it is more common to have an

intergenerational students body While

more recent generations can only read

about events that took place years pri-

or boomers in the classroom have first-

hand experience with such topics dis-

cussed This personal experience can

bridge the generation gap captivating

other generations by telling a personal

view of an event or experience that

would otherwise only be read or not

even be included when learned through

secondary and tertiary sources An inter

-generational classroom can stimulate

discussion and debates with a greater

variety of views based on the genera-

tional experiences and culture of those

present Likewise a classroom setting

allows for active learning to be ex-

pressed creating an opportunity for

generations to share aloud with mutual

respect as peers rather than being hin-

dered speaking with one another in the

same manner by generational bounda-

ries

Home Is Not Just a Family Tree

The inter-generational dynamic that

creates a family is usually in good work-

ing order but those within a family may

have difficulties relating to one another

Every generation reflects its peer group

Adults and parents look to relate to

their children and when children are at

certain ages (parents too) a mutual

misunderstanding of views intentions

and communication can lead to an inter

-generational meltdown where words

can be few and far between The

mysteries between parent-child

relationships have been questioned

through the ages leaving baby boomers

no strangers to such generational ten-

sions between them and their own par-

ents they can relate to similar experi-

ences that now their children are taking

on Bridging the generation gap be-

tween parents and children and even

other family members such as grand-

parents and siblings and cousins does

not have to rely on a repeat of history

through the behaviors or phases that a

child experiences but can serve as a

start to find commonalities

Generational cultural attributes such as

music movies fashion events hobbies

and more can transcend a single

generation in terms of interest and

actual trends of that generation

Boomers and their children more than

they realize can end up listening to the

same music but instead of being on a

rsquo45 songs are streamed on an MP3

player By taking the time to learn with

each other about each other baby

boomers and ldquobaby boomer babiesrdquo

can connect and bridge the generation

gap in family settings allowing age and

family roles to be brought closer

together in action and mind

Boomers

Hooking

Up

With millions of boomers

being single and hundreds

of dating websites available

the dating game is at new

levels An AARP survey

showed that 70 of single

baby boomers actively date

These quick tips can help

you to get into the

Boomer Dating Game

Get out thereBe Proactive

Consider meeting online

Start with having fun versus

romance and keep it simple

Connect with like minded

peoplepersons

Explore your creative side

Stay in mindbodysoul

shape (relationships require

energy)

Donrsquot be disappointed if

things dont work out -

experience teaches us some

situations are just not

meant to be

A ldquocatch and releaserdquo mind

set is ok

Caution Scammers lurk

everywhere Some

dating sites are a bit

shady and even ask for money

to be sent overseas

Remember If it smells fishy

it probably is


What Boomers Millennials

Elderly All Have in Common

MONEY FEARS For the past few years the media has been saturated with dire eco-

nomic headlines lamenting among other horrors the death of US

manufacturing the nations exploding unemployment and our

ever-growing deficit Indeed at times it has seemed like depressing

news may be Americas only actual growth industry

That seeming-

ly endless pa-

rade of dire

warnings has

had a definite

impact Per-

ceptions of the

countrys eco-

nomic future

have remained

miserable

even when the economy has offered its occasional glimmers of hope

Discussions of economic worries have often focused on the Gen X and

millennial workers who are struggling to find a place in an ailing

economy often ignoring the opinions of older demographics like the

baby boomers and silent generation who are presumably headed

towards retirement Recently however a new study has shown that

depressed views of the economy afflict people across the age spectrum

from those at the beginning of their careers to retirees

Last week Ameriprise a leading financial services company released

Money Across Generations II a cross-generational survey of economic

perceptions A follow-up to 2007s Money Across Generations the new

study considers several common economic goals looking at how highly

respondents value these goals and how likely they think their chances

are of achieving them In every particular baby boomers their chil-

dren and their parents have become less confident of their chances of

achieving their goals

Taking Care of Business

In 2007 when the first survey was conducted perceptions were fairly

positive For example 51 of baby boomers were very confident of

their ability to assure a financially secure life for themselves and

their children Today however perceptions are quite a bit darker only

33 of boomers are confident of their ability to guarantee their own

financial security And among their millennial children perceptions

have plummeted even more sharply -- in 2007 58 were very confi-

dent of their ability to assure their own financial security today 37

are

Things have gotten even worse when it comes to taking economic re-

sponsibility for ones offspring In 2007 39 of baby boomers and

28 of silent generation grandparents were very confident that they

would be able to substantially help their children and grandchildren

to pay for their educations Today only 24 of boomers and 20 of

silents are convinced that they can help their children and grandchil-

dren As for millennials the number of them who expect to be able to

help pay for their childrens education has almost fallen by half from

49 to 25

And when it comes for taking care of aging parents perceptions are

even more bleak In 2007 33 of boomers were very confident that

theyd be able to assure a financially secure life for their parents To-

day only 19 feel that way In that regard things dont look good for

the boomers either In 2007 29 of millennials were confident theyd

be able to financially take care of their parents Today only 21 are

The Futures So Dim

While the general erosion in economic confidence is disturbing an

even more insidious development may be the way in which respond-

ents have reshaped their goals In 2007 a large number of respondents

were dedicated to what could be described as selfless goals like taking

care of ones parents or paying for a childs education Between 2007

and 2011 however the number of millennials who prioritized helping

their children to pay for their educations fell by 17 and the number

who prioritized preserving wealth to leave to their children dropped

by 41 In fact the only millennial priority that had significant growth

was assuring a financially secure life for yourselfyour family The

number of millennials who put it at the top of their list increased by

25

And the millennials are not the only ones who have scaled down their

goals While the number of boomers who prioritize supporting a char-

ity or cause doubled from 1 to 2 the biggest growth by far was

among those who were concerned with assuring their own financial

security Meanwhile among silent generation grandparents most pri-

orities remained steady or decreased with the exception of assuring

that they had enough money to continue their lifestyle after retirement

In that priority respondents increased by 15

Recently there have been strong signs of an economic recovery Unem-

ployment is falling housing starts are up and consumers are buying

things again But if Ameriprises survey is any indication the hardest

problem to shake may not be financial but rather emotional For a gen-

eration whose economic experience has been defined by the biggest

financial crisis in more than 70 years the biggest thing to fear may

indeed be fear itself

By Bruce Watson

Bruce Watson is a senior features writer for DailyFinance

You can reach him by e-mail at brucewatsonteamaolcom

or follow him on Twitter at bruce1971


Retro Rides are BackRetro Rides are Back

Detroit is Flexing its Muscle Detroit is Flexing its Muscle

Big in 2012Big in 2012

Photography and Story by Alexandra Maragha

Todayrsquos BoomeR Co-Founders covered the 2012 Chicago Auto Show Media Day preview held in February



Mopar 75 Years and Still Going Strong

Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) was trade-

marked for a line of antifreeze products in 1937 The Mopar brand made

its mark in the 1960s mdash the muscle-car era The Chrysler Corporation

built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth ldquopackage carsrdquo equipped with

special high-performance parts Mopar carried a line of ldquospecial partsrdquo

for super-stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called

Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road

and racing use These

specially crafted race

vehicles dominated the

drag strip garnering the

brand enduring respect

from grassroots racers and

automotive enthusiasts

The 1960s also saw the

introduction of Max

Wedge and HEMIreg Super

Stock package cars as well as altered-wheelbase ldquofunny carsrdquo The legacy

of these race vehicles is carried on today in National Hot Rod Association

(NHRA) competition in the Super StockA-HEMI (SSAH) class in the

Mopar HEMI Challenge For more information about Mopar parts and

cars visit wwwmoparcom

Corvette Celebrates 60 Years With 427 Convertible

Chevrolet unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition ndash

the fastest most capable convertible in Corvettersquos history ndash as well as a

60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette

models

ldquoThe 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette marking its 60th

Anniversary and the final year for the current lsquoC6rsquo generationrdquo said Chris

Perry vice president Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet ldquoWe

couldnrsquot think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than

bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brandrsquos

history ndash the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch enginerdquo

The 60th Anniversary Package and 427 Convertible made their public

debut at the Barrett Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale Ariz on

Jan 21 and will arrive at US Chevrolet dealers early this summer

The Corvette 427 Convertible blends elements of the Z06 and ZR1 models

to create the fastest and most-capable convertible in Corvettersquos history

Its heart is the 427-cubic-inch (70L) LS7 engine from the Corvette Z06

Rated at 505 horsepower (377 kW) and 470 lb-ft of torque (637 Nm) it

is the most powerful engine ever installed in a production Corvette

convertible ndash and like the Z06 the 427 Convertible is only available with

a six-speed manual transmission To view more information about the

Corvette 427 visit here

Mustang Ranks Boss Almost 50 Years Later

Launched from lsquo69 the 2013

Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back

and better than ever With its

ldquolegendary looks and modern

musclerdquo the Boss continues to

please and amaze

The ultimate Ford Mustang ndash

Shelby GT500 ndash raises the bar

high on performance by

delivering 650 horsepower and a track-tested top speed of more than

200 mph The 58-liter supercharged V8 aluminum-block engine produces

650 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque making it the most powerful

production V8 in the world

Nearly every part of the powertrain has been optimized for producing

the additional horsepower including a new supercharger new

cross-drilled block and heads updated camshaft profiles a new carbon

fiber driveshaft and upgraded clutch transmission and axle

And nearly every gear on the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 has been revised

to manage the torque and use more of the power in a way that makes it

more driver-friendly For more information visit here

As American muscle cars approach milestone birthdays

celebrating 40 50 and even 60+ years one thing that is clear

is they are not nearing retirement


Make A Difference and take the

BoomeR Nation Challenge

Get involved with your local Humane Society

through a variety of ways by

Make A

Difference

Looking for a chance to bond with a loving animal that desperately needs a loving home Thousands of

animals including dogs cats reptiles and even some exotics are waiting in local humane societies and

animal shelters across the country Adopting an animal into the fold of your family can provide a reward-

ing experience Before adopting an animal it is important to consider what type of animal may be the best

fit for your family and lifestyle Certain breeds can be better for some families with small children while

others may require more activity and space The cost of an animal is also an important factor to consider

accounting for food medical attention and other needs for a specific animal Once these are decided visit

your local humane society animal shelter or a breed rescue in your area If you are unable to adopt an

animal into your home there are other ways to help Volunteering or joining at a local humane society or

donating money can also support those in need Likewise becoming an animal advocate can help spread

awareness and educate others about the treatment of animals both domestic and wild as well as helping

to sustain such environments that animals live and need to survive By giving animals a new leash on life

and giving them a voice through respect can in turn unleash the goodness in you

Unleash the Goodness in YOU


Healthy and natural ingredients can turn the

simplest food into delicious creations With

warmer temperatures spring and summer

seasonal foods can be kicked up a notch and

bring occasional dishes into everyday easy

options

Impress your friends and family with these

healthy creations from The Madison Club

located in Madison WI

Executive Chef Andrew Wilson Chef Dan Fox

and the Madison Clubrsquos culinary team create

dishes that are inspired by fresh and locally

raised meat produce and cheese

Ordering produce meats fish and other fine

products from fifty different local farms

gourmet food purveyors and fishmongers the

Madison Club is one of the leading restaurants

in the area to work so closely with the local

food community

For more information visit

wwwmadisoncluborg

BOOMER HEALTHY EATING

Super Simple Creations to Put

Spring in Your Step

Tomato Confit 4 Heirloom Tomatoes 3 Garlic cloves sliced thin 2 Thyme sprigs 1 Bay leaf fresh frac12 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pinch Sugar Pinch Salt Pinch Pepper Procedure Cut tomatoes into quarters and deseed Place quarters in a small roasting pan just big enough to arrange the tomatoes in one layer Distribute the rest of the ingredients evenly over tomatoes Slowly roast tomatoes in a 200 F oven for 3 hours

ldquoThe strength of the farmer to chef

connection allows the Madison Club to

incorporate amazing Wisconsin-grown

ingredients that are picked fresh off the

vine and delivered to us using fewer

fossil fuelsrdquo


Summer Berry Pimms Cocktail

2 oz Pimms 1 oz Gin 5 Fresh Raspberries 15 Fresh Blueberries 5 Fresh Strawberries 10 Fresh mint leaves Dash Bitters 3T Sugar 4 oz Soda water As needed Ice Garnish Mint sprig and fresh strawberry Procedure In a pint glass muddle mint leaves sugar and fruit until the juice from the berries is nicely extracted and you can smell the mint Pour in alcohol ice to the top of the glass and soda water to reach the base of the rim Shake the cocktail 2 to 3 times with a shaker and pour back into glass Finish with a dash of bitters and garnish with mint sprig and fresh strawberry

Hickory Nut Sunflower Oil Vinaigrette

2 T Lightly toasted and crushed Hickory Nuts 2 T Sunflower oil 1 T Honey 1 T plus splash Sherry vinegar 1 T Aged red wine vinegar To Taste Salt and pepper 12 Orange juice plus zest Procedure Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper This is a great salad dressing recipe for a spicy salad mix

Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes

2 Med To Lg Heirloom tomatoes 2 C Unseasoned breadcrumbs 1 C Ground meat 2 T Butter frac12 C Fresh herbs minced 4 Garlic cloves minced 2 Green onions sliced thin 1 lemon juice and zest 1 C + Parmesan or gruyere cheese Dash Hot sauce To Taste Salt and pepper Procedure Cook ground meat over medium heat with butter Once ground meat is almost cooked through sauteacute in the garlic green onion and herbs Cook until the ground meat is cooked through Add the rest of the ingredients except the tomato mix until well combined and season to taste Hollow out large tomato and stuff with filling Sprinkle a touch of cheese on top and bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 10 ndash 15 minutes or top turns a golden brown


Social Security Serving Wounded Warriors and the Survivors of Our Fallen Heroes

Itrsquos an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and

women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day mdash

especially honoring those who have made the ultimate

sacrifice while serving our country

If you are a military service member who was wounded

and needs to apply for disability benefits itrsquos important

to know that you will receive expedited processing Our

wounded warriors initiative is for military service mem-

bers who become disabled while on active duty on or

after October 1 2001 regardless of where the disability

occurs Depending on the situation some family mem-

bers of military personnel including dependent children

and in some cases spouses may be able to receive

benefits Learn more about it at

wwwsocialsecuritygovwoundedwarriors

Did you know that May also is National Military Appreci-

ation Month Even more reason to let members of our

military know how much we value what they do for us

and our nation

To learn more about the Social Security benefits for

those who have served in the military read our publica-

tion Military Service and Social Security You can find it

online or send us an email at OPINetPostssagov or

call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to ask

for a free copy to be mailed to you

Memorial Day also is a good time to remind families of

fallen military heroes that we may be able to pay Social

Security survivors benefits If the person you depended

on for income has died you should apply for survivors

benefits Learn more about Social Security survivors

benefits at wwwsocialsecuritygovpgmsurvivorshtm

The men and women of the Armed Forces serve us each

and every day At Social Security wersquore here to serve

them too

By Karyl Richson

Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee WI

FASTER DISABILITY APPROVAL FOR PEOPLE WITH ALS

May is National ALS Awareness Month Amyotrophic lateral sclero-

sis (ALS) more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrigrsquos disease is a

progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells

and pathways in the brain and spinal cord More than 5600 peo-

ple each year are newly diagnosed with ALS As many as 30000

Americans may currently be affected by this fatal condition Social

Security can help

People who have ALS meet the medical qualifications for Social

Security disability benefits ALS is one of Social Securityrsquos

ldquoCompassionate Allowancesrdquo The complete list of Compassionate

Allowances conditions can be found at wwwsocialsecuritygov

compassionateallowances

The Compassionate Allowances initiative identifies claims where

the nature of the applicantrsquos disease or condition clearly meets the

statutory standard for disability With the help of sophisticated

new information technology the agency can quickly identify po-

tential Compassionate Allowances and then quickly make deci-

sions and begin monthly benefit payments

Social Security launched the Compassionate Allowances program

in 2008 with a list of 50 diseases and conditions There are now

more than 100 Compassionate Allowances conditions mdash and

counting Commissioner Michael Astruersquos dedication to Compas-

sionate Allowances has earned him a humanitarian award and the

attention of President Obama

Commissioner Astrue has worked tirelessly to ensure that disa-

bled Americans receive the Social Security disability benefits

theyve earned in a timely wayrdquo said President Obama

For more information on the Compassionate Allowances initiative

please visit wwwsocialsecuritygovcompassionateallowances


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Money Fears 11


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JuneJuly Issue

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JuneJuly Issue

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rade of dire

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49 to 25







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By Bruce Watson




























introduction of Max











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please and amaze























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options













food community


wwwmadisoncluborg



Spring in Your Step







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and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































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JuneJuly Issue

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Boomer Travel

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it probably is









That seeming-

ly endless pa-

rade of dire

warnings has

had a definite

impact Per-

ceptions of the

countrys eco-

nomic future

have remained

miserable


























are









49 to 25







The Futures So Dim












25
















By Bruce Watson




























introduction of Max











models
























please and amaze























Make A

Difference





















options













food community


wwwmadisoncluborg



Spring in Your Step







fossil fuelsrdquo




























and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

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Boomer Healthy

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ries













































Boomers

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you to get into the

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peoplepersons




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meant to be


set is ok


everywhere Some



to be sent overseas


it probably is









That seeming-

ly endless pa-

rade of dire

warnings has

had a definite

impact Per-

ceptions of the

countrys eco-

nomic future

have remained

miserable


























are









49 to 25







The Futures So Dim












25
















By Bruce Watson




























introduction of Max











models
























please and amaze























Make A

Difference





















options













food community


wwwmadisoncluborg



Spring in Your Step







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and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

ldquoBoomeR-

Prenuershiprdquo

Boomer Healthy

Lifestyle


And More












That seeming-

ly endless pa-

rade of dire

warnings has

had a definite

impact Per-

ceptions of the

countrys eco-

nomic future

have remained

miserable


























are









49 to 25







The Futures So Dim












25
















By Bruce Watson




























introduction of Max











models
























please and amaze























Make A

Difference





















options













food community


wwwmadisoncluborg



Spring in Your Step







fossil fuelsrdquo




























and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

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Prenuershiprdquo

Boomer Healthy

Lifestyle


And More




























introduction of Max











models
























please and amaze























Make A

Difference





















options













food community


wwwmadisoncluborg



Spring in Your Step







fossil fuelsrdquo




























and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help


























Rates 14 Page Full Page





Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

ldquoBoomeR-

Prenuershiprdquo

Boomer Healthy

Lifestyle


And More






















introduction of Max











models
























please and amaze























Make A

Difference





















options













food community


wwwmadisoncluborg



Spring in Your Step







fossil fuelsrdquo




























and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

ldquoBoomeR-

Prenuershiprdquo

Boomer Healthy

Lifestyle


And More









Make A

Difference





















options













food community


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Spring in Your Step







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and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

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Boomer Healthy

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And More










options













food community


wwwmadisoncluborg



Spring in Your Step







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and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

ldquoBoomeR-

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Boomer Healthy

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And More































and our nation















them too

By Karyl Richson









Security can help































Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

ldquoBoomeR-

Prenuershiprdquo

Boomer Healthy

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And More












Boom generation

Be apart of the











Todayrsquos


















JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

Unusual Adventures

to Take This Summer

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Boomer Healthy

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JuneJuly Issue

Retro Bands


Boomer Travel

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