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Alright! As we welcome the new year, there is much cause for hope, celebration and relief. We have endured so much in recent months, and look! We’re still here, and able to start fresh. Every new day is a new beginning. Life is filled with reasons for hope and gratitude, and high among them is the ever-present opportunity to grow. This can bring a new sense of freedom, possibility and joy. Check out “21 Personal Growth Goals for a Great Year” inside for simple ways to support your health and happiness. I’m excited for this year! The 50Plus family is growing, and we’re working to bring you new features and ways to engage — with us, and your community — in the magazine and online. First up we bring you “Ambassadors” — members of our communities sharing tips, stories, and enriching community programs. With their knowledge and experience, Ambassadors offer tidbits and life hacks that can help make everyday life a little easier and more fun. When you see this symbol, you’ll know what follows is from an Ambassador. We hope you’ll enjoy getting acquainted with the folks in your community — including business owners, scholars, artists and people just like you and me! And yes: YOU can be an Ambassador! To share a tip, short story, or something in your community you feel everyone should know about, simply email Ambassadors@northwest50plus.com. Together we are better, and we all belong. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead — of renewed energy, connectedness, and personal growth. We’re so glad you’re here!

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Bill Hoversten hosting guests sharing life adventures, debuts on YouTube

Local boutique owner Erica Lurie got creative during COVID-19, creating and manufacturing masks

Podcast for Young Thinking Boomers

Meet the Ambassadors Get better acquainted with members of the community. They’re sharing tips, classes and programs, stories and more

To BUY or not to Buy Great sales on certain goods are offered during specific months during the year

The rise and fall of Batman and Robin

Lip-reading masks a sign of the times

Fitness Don’t get up! First, let’s s-t-r-e-t-ch

The Villages help keep seniors home longer Begun as a services membership, The Villages proved to be a winner for connecting communities

Grab a (felt) pen! Keep calm and color Learn the science behind the benefits of adult coloring and why it’s become so popular

To Grow is to THRIVE Just as your body needs activity for good health, your mind and spirit need growth for optimal wellbeing These 21 Easy personal growth goals can help

Helping hummingbirds through winter Not all hummers migrate. Tips for keeping nectar thawed and your littlest friends fueled through the cold months

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The Joy of Hearing

New technology interacts with devices to support hearing across the room or throughout an entire building

Podcast for young-thinking

boomers

debuts on YouTube

While a glut of YouTube channels and podcasts target such coveted demographics as teens, tweens, and 18-34-year olds, a podcast expressly aimed at young-at-heart Baby Boomers is launching to reach those with an adventurous mind and spirit. “But You’re Not Funny! — Confessions of a Boomer Outfluencer” launched December 17 on YouTube and on all audio podcast platforms. The biweekly interview show is hosted by Bill Hoversten – an actor, filmmaker, and standup comedian. While often light-hearted, each show features an expert in a different field tackling serious subjects to give the audience useful take-aways. Topics range from building self-worth to tips for personal self-defense, discovering life purpose, and creating a family of supportive, like-minded individuals. Guests in the first season share their life adventures – from success on Broadway, to Marine Corps Officers Boot-camp, to crystal healing, to counseling ex-felons and gang members. The show’s subtitle, “Confessions of a Boomer Out-fluencer,” is tongue-in-cheek, says Hoversten. “If a teenager with a million followers is an Influencer,” he adds, “then I’m the opposite!”

The premiere episode features Linda Nusbaum, an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist-turned therapist, who shares in “Sex & Gender” how to achieve better relationships. "’But You're Not Funny!’ speaks to a sometimesneglected demographic,” says Christine Blosdale, host of the popular “Out of the Box with Christine” podcast. “Bill’s unique style of conversation and gorgeous velvety voice really draw listeners in and keep them engaged – gold in the world of podcasting!” To hear the latest or previous episodes, go to Youtube, and enter “But You’re Not Funny” in the search window. USER BEWARE: Keep in mind — as mentioned above — the podcast is tailored to “those with an adventurous mind and spirit,” so some episodes may feel a little edgy for those of a more conservative nature. Contributed by PRWeb ebooks

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The Joy of

Hearing Hearing Device Minimizes Frustration of Social Distancing by Vanessa Salvia

IT 'S SAFE TO SAY most people don't enjoy wearing masks; we do it for the greater good. But as irritating as it can be — keeping track of them, fogged up glasses, discomfort from long wear — it’s even harder for those with compromised hearing. Plexiglass barriers popping up everywhere muffle sound. Masks block lip-reading, an important ability for the hearing impaired. Add to that distancing six feet or more and you’ve got a recipe for rendering hearing aids useless. Ginevra Ralph, co-founder of Oregon Festival of American Music and director of education for The Shedd Institute, along with friend Sue Prichard, were on a mission even before the

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pandemic to spread the word about hearing loops. Now raising awareness is even more important. While Ralph is a distributor, she is driven not by profit but by getting hearing loops to as many people as possible. To that end, she has acquired a rental library of small, portable, countertopsized hearing loops that businesses and individuals can use in many situations. Currently, 15 rental units are available, and Ralph is working to increase supply.

"We want to make these devices available so people can try them," Ralph says. For her, people being able to hear and understand music and dialogue is crucial to the mission of The Shedd Institute, a nonprofit performing arts center and music school in Eugene. Two years ago, The Shedd installed “audio frequency induction,” aka a “hearing loop,” in the ticket office, performance halls and meeting rooms. The apparatus is a wire encircling the room,

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Diagnosed with severe hearing loss at age 50, Prichard is more than a fan, calling the portable loop "a total life changer." She uses it at meals, book club, small social gatherings and sometimes just to hear her husband from the other end of the couch or to watch gardening videos on YouTube. "I attach a little plug-in microphone with a long cord to the back of the device," she says. "I can put the microphone where people are sitting and have the portable loop right next to me. That sound goes straight into my hearing aids and I can clearly hear everything they say." The portable loop can use a second cord stretching up to 100 feet, which Ralph says can open up worlds of enjoyment. "Most grandparents with hearing loss haven't heard their grandkids whisper to them," she says. "With a device like this, they can play games with their grandkids from around the corner or out of the room." }}}

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connected to a processor. Output from a microphone or sound system goes to the processor, which sends a current on the wire loop that transmits to cochlear implants and hearing aids. Ralph also spearheaded The Shedd’s “Loop Lane County” committee, which Prichard chairs, to advocate for adoption of hearing loops. Several local large venues, including churches and municipal spaces, now have loops. But the friends are on a mission to help many more people. "The beauty of hearing loops is, because it sets up a magnetic field with an electric signal and it's not projecting sound, it goes right through glass or plexiglass, so people can hear in those settings," says Ralph. "Businesses can set one up on a counter, or a person can take one along for errands and appointments."

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Ralph and Prichard have created calling cards that say, "Hello, I have severe hearing loss and may not understand your words because of our masks. Thank you for your understanding." "The card has been amazing," says Prichard. "It’s another tool that has changed my experience of being out in the world. Now anywhere I go where I'm having an interaction, I hand them the card first. Having this card changes the mood of the interaction from frustration to understanding." In addition to individual users, Ralph and Prichard hope the devices become common at medical offices, restaurants and retail stores. "The idea is to loop your life," says Ralph. "Just like your hearing aid — if you have a loop, you just don't leave it behind." To learn more, call 541-434-7000 or email Ginevra at GRalph@theshedd.net.

Window masks a sign of the times by Maggi White “FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS” is what it takes to survive a pandemic, and that’s just what boutique owner-designer Erica Lurie is doing. While many popular locally-owned boutiques have closed due to loss of business, Garnish Apparel — offering locally created designs of contemporary women’s clothing and accessories — is still standing in NW Portland. Lurie knows how to jump on opportunities, to recognize a need and fill it. As sales at Garnish slowed this spring, Laurie began manufacturing masks, including a line to benefit people with compromised hearing. The design has a vinyl window over the mouth, making it possible to read lips. The elastic fastens

behind the head, keeping hearing aids from being snagged when the mask is put on and taken off. Lurie said response to the masks was good and she that was happy to offer an important product. Clients who saw the need for window masks were excited and appreciated the quality, she said. While Lurie’s team is now more focused on clothing, window masks are still in stock and they are able to make more to meet demand. "The window masks are great not only for the hearing impaired, but for those interacting with young children so they can read the expressions on their caregiver's faces," said Lurie. "We had some daycares purchase our masks for this very reason." Learn more at garnishapparel.com

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To Grow is to Thrive 21 personal growth goals for a great year Love ‘em or hate ‘em, most of us think about resolutions in the new year. One of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is to strive for continuous self-development. Most of us want to enhance the quality of our lives and become a better version of ourselves. Setting personal goals can help.

1. Embrace Empathy. Empathy is about

being open to different perspectives. The bonus of this practice is greater insight into your own.

2. Listen Actively. Learn to pay attention

Below are 12 small, doable goals — one to try each month if you like — to support a healthy, happy you this year.

and demonstrate to others that you value their opinions and what they have to say. Openended questions, supportive body language and distraction-free spaces go a long way in supporting active listening and strengthening relationships.

Here’s to a 2021 of new adventures and personal growth.

3. Smile! Smiling often is said to not only

improve relationships but to also attract others, sell ideas, and even strengthen the immune system.

4. Manage Stress. Too much stress

leads to distress, impacting your physical, mental and emotional health. Countless stress management techniques are available these days with the click of a mouse. In your search engine, just enter "manage stress gently" or with any other qualifying term that suits you, such as "with music," "about finances," etc. and you'll find many options.

5. Befriend Fear. To eliminate fear,

first allow yourself to feel afraid. Once you are comfortable with the ambiguity and uncertainly of a situation you can begin working through it with clarity and calm.

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6. Get Along. Your wellbeing is most

supported when you routinely look to create rapport with others. Do be honest; your objective should not be to manipulate but to learn to relate to and enjoy others. Getting along with yourself is a precursor to getting along with others. Appreciate and accept your skills, experience, philosophies, aspirations and limitations.

7. Be Proactive. People who are proactive

typically: consider themselves to be the creators of their lives, don’t consider themselves to be victims of external conditions, and take ownership for the results they get — all healthy outlooks. Chronically putting things off is not a character trait, but a habit, so it’s 100% possible to unlearn it.

8. Read. Knowledge is power and reading

builds knowledge. Research shows that acquiring new knowledge satisfies your thirst for competence, making you happier.

9. Boost Confidence. Studies show that

10.Master Conflict Resolution. Conflict is part of life. The ability to resolve conflicts rationally and settle disputes amicably makes life happier and healthier.

11. Let the Past Go. Holding onto the past

can really hinder growth. To be truly happy is to live in the present. Being mindful in this way supports your awareness of the abundance and benefits you enjoy.

12.Develop a Growth Mindset. Your

attitude reflects who you are as a person and powerfully affects your mindset. Being mindful of moods and attitudes can help you “move mountains” and fully enjoy the day. It’s never too late to live the life of your dreams by setting achievable personal goals to be the best you can be — for yourself and others.

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an individual’s IQ is not the most important factor for success. Considered much more important are self-confidence, goal setting and perseverance. An individual’s self-confidence, or self-esteem, is what one thinks about him or herself. A good reason to boost self-confidence is the strong association between confidence and success. So, it’s a great self-development goal to boost your self-confidence.

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KEEP CALM

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ADULT COLORING BOOKS have been all the rage in recent years. Now more than ever people need calm, and experts say coloring provides that, and more. It can channel your inner artist and relax you much like other favorite pastimes.

Why does it help some people but not others?

Clinical psychologist Scott M. Bea, PsyD says it has everything to do with refocusing attention. “Adult coloring requires modest attention focused outside of selfawarenes. It’s a simple activity that takes us outside ourselves in the same way cutting the lawn, knitting or taking a drive can.”

Does research support coloring as a form of relaxation?

Coloring doesn’t relax everyone. Dr. Bea suspects someone who enjoyed coloring as a child likely always will. “Adults typically choose activities they loved as children for recreation,” he says.

The popularity of adult coloring is recent so research is limited. However, mindfulness art therapy has been used for many years with much success.

1.Focuses your attention on something simple away from yourself and stressful concerns. “In this way, it is very much like a meditative exercise,” says Dr. Bea.

A 2006 study found that mindfulness art therapy for women with cancer helped significantly decrease symptoms of physical and emotional distress during treatment. It has also proven helpful for people coping with depression, anxiety, addictions and trauma.

2.Relaxes the brain. “You’re not disturbed by thoughts or appraisals,” says Bea. “The difficulties of life evaporate from your awareness, and both your body and brain may find this rewarding.”

“While adult coloring may differ slightly from mindfulness art therapy, I suspect it would yield similar results,” says Bea. “It is likely that its therapeutic benefits would be like listening to a person’s favorite music.”

3.Gives pleasure thanks to low stakes. Coloring can be as neat or as messy as you choose, and this is relaxing. You can’t do it “wrong” — there are no consequences for coloring outside the lines — it's an escape, not a test of abilities.

De-stressing through hobbies is nothing new. With coloring, supplies are few, and it can be done anywhere. Today, with the uncertainties and stress wrought by Covid, coloring can be a great way to unwind and re-center.

Three ways coloring calms

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Don’t get up! First, let’s S-T-R-E-T-C-H By Kimberly Z. Miller WHEN THE WEATHER gets chilly, I welcome any excuse to stay in bed after the alarm goes off. But I also love to start my day checking off a task. This presented a little dilemma until I incorporated stretches specifically designed to be completed before even getting out of bed! All it takes is 10 minutes to help you wake up, get your blood flowing, and start the day feeling great. It’s not a magic pill — not to imply it replaces your morning coffee! — but spending 10 minutes stretching before your feet touch the ground can be just what you need to start the day on the right foot. Individuals often skip stretching even with ample evidence of the many benefits: reduced stress, increased mobility, reduced risk of injury and improved circulation.

Stretching first thing in the morning eases tension and soreness that can take hold during sleep. It can also increase blood flow and warm the body in preparation for your day. This is a great practice to incorporate into your daily routine. Of course, there will be days when you must pop out of bed and hit the ground running, but even stretching in bed a few mornings a week can really make a difference. Because you do it first thing in the morning, there are fewer distractions to get in the way. If you start your day taking good care of yourself, good choices are sure to follow. Pro Tip: Stretching in bed at night is good too! It helps relieve the tensions of the day, relax your muscles and prepare your body for sleep.

Cat-Cow Stretch Positioned on your hands and knees, inhale and lift your tailbone and head, letting your spine curve toward the bed. Exhale as you tuck your tailbone and round your spine toward the ceiling and drop your head downward. Continue with your breath, focusing on the articulation of your spine.

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To Buy or NOT to Buy Happy New Year! With winter upon us and restrictions relative to COVID still in effect, most of us will spend our time indoors. What will you do with your time? Plan a vacation? Rehab your home? Prepare for a move or to downsize? Whatever you’re up to, there will be new acquisitions to research and things to buy.

Boats. While it’s offseason for boats, it is boat show season, t so many models — particularly last year’s — are offered at good prices (and with fewer strings attached). Computer Monitors. There are multiple t times monitors go on sale (Black Friday, anyone?), but January and February bring clearance sales. Motorcycles. Baby, it’s cold outside. Not to mention icy. Not great cycling weather, but for t anyone considering a bike, January’s a great time to buy. But please wait for friendly temps to hit the road!

Wait ‘til February Cellphones. Valentine’s Day may seem like a strange t time for cellphone sales, but buy-oneget-one-free sales are popular around this holiday.

Carpeting & Flooring. Most people buy carpeting at the end of the year in preparation t for the holidays. Once January rolls around, prices drop. Furniture. January is a great general clearance time. Since most t furniture companies release new products in February and August, sweet deals are typically offered in January.

Factor in the day There are many benefits to making certain purchases on specific days of the week. For example, Tuesday mornings and afternoons are said to be the best times to buy airline tickets, according to FareCompare. com, as long as your trip is at least two to four weeks out. Wednesdays are good for grocery shopping, when new sales start. Also, sales from the previous week are sometimes continued.

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Helping Hummers through Winter

WHEN TALKING ABOUT PETS we generally think of the domesticated animals who live with us. But many of us equally care for — in heart and in action — the critters who, while just visitors, bring a great deal of joy to our daily lives. When I think of my mother, I think of hummingbirds (and grizzly bears, but that’s another story). Every time I’d visit, hummers swooped and flashed in their jealous dance around the feeders. After she passed, I missed her so — and them. Finally, I welcomed them to my world, and now, several seasons later, I’m still learning. Not all hummingbirds migrate for winter. If you leave your feeder(s) out, you’ll likely see little friends throughout the cold months. If you choose to do this, you’ll want to ensure nectar is fresh, and most importantly, accessible.

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While higher sugar content liquid freezes more slowly, when temperatures drop below freezing, it does freeze. Following are ways to ensure you’re providing healthy nectar that will fuel your magical friends throughout winter’s chill. The recommended formula is 1:4 parts sugar to water (eg, one cup sugar to four cups water). Use white sugar ONLY — no other sweetening agents or dyes, please. Pure sucrose is what they need to survive. Simply mix sugar and water in a pan, bring to a boil, remove from heat and cool. Or place a cup of sugar in a bowl or pan, fire up the kettle, pour over sugar and let cool. Extra nectar will keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

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Clean feeders when refilling, or at least once a week. When temps drop near freezing, there are plenty of options for keeping nectar thawed.

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s Rotate feeders outside/inside throughout the day. No need to leave them out at night (although you might catch a bat sipping), but hummers do become active at dawn, and they’re hungry s One easy — and pretty! — way to keep nectar from freezing: wrap the feeder in twinkle lights. The ambient heat keeps nectar thawed (unless it gets really cold). Sorry, solar LED strands are not sufficient — go old school with plug-in lights s Hang a trouble light nearby, like those used for working under the hood of a vehicle s Use a small floodlight — like those used to warm baby chicks

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s Duct tape hand or foot warming packs to feeders. Only good for about 7 hours s Attach a plumber’s heat tape. Most have a thermostat, are low wattage and efficient I’m totally stuck on the fairy lights . . . already shopping. Anna’s Hummingbirds (the fuchsia-throated variety often seen hereabouts) are very territorial, especially multiple males; keeping several feeders reduces competition. Also watch for my favorite, the Black-Chinned Hummingbird (green backed, not quite as flashy but with a beautiful plum neck band), and the Rufous (ruddy-colored with white breast). If you see a hummer hanging upside down from a branch, don’t panic. This is called torpor, a means of conserving energy when it’s very cold. Hummingbird torpor is you without your morning coffee. Keep nectar available, accessible, and thawed to provide your beloved hummers the fuel they need to survive. And enjoy your morning go-juice together.

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Helping older adults stay at home longer by Kristan Dael

The Village Movement began in Boston around 1999 as a neighborhood-based membership organization. The impetus was a desire to help older adults stay in their homes as long as possible. Dues range $25$65 per month, which cover village administrative fees, connections to discounted services and social activities. Organized In geographic “footprints,” locally there are about 600 members in 10 villages, with an eleventh soon to launch in Manzanita. The movement is a “hub and spoke” model, with individual villages (spokes) under the umbrella (hub) of a single nonprofit. “Each village is autonomous but connected,” says Lyn Trainer, volunteer executive director of Hub of Villages, and cochair of River West Village in SW Portland. “The model enables us to share resources and rely on the hub for things like vetting volunteers and professional service providers.” Recommendations for quality, affordable services such as home maintenance and repair, landscaping and the like is a benefit of membership. Other benefits include as many as 90 opportunities each month to engage with neighbors in activities such

as Ted Talks/discussions, movie nights, presentations by authors, playwrights and professionals, and social gatherings like happy hour, coffee meetups and more. These days events are virtual, but no less plentiful. “Many members moved to Portland to be near their grandkids,” says Darl Kleinbach, member and volunteer of River West Village. “But here they find friendships and connection — it’s a real community builder.” “Most members are in their 60s and 70s,” says Lyn, “and about 20 percent are older.” In addition to the many monthly events, special activities are ongoing. Small decorative pumpkins were delivered to members this fall, and in December, holiday goodie bags landed on doorsteps. In a 2017 interview by NPR’s Ina Jaffee, Villages Co-founder Susan McWhinney-Morse said she was in her mid-60s when she realized that what she wanted as she aged didn’t exist. “We started to worry about what was going to happen when we aged because we love, love, love our community, and we wanted to stay here.” Working with neighbors over the next two years McWinney-Morse created the Villages concept. “While it started 20 years ago as a services membership, today people really value the relationships,” Lyn says.

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Mary knew for a long time her blood sugar was too high. She ate well and tried to exercise, but her checkup results kept coming back “prediabetic” Finally, knowing her risk of diabetes and the complications it can bring — like heart or kidney disease — she joined a year-long virtual live YMCA class with others in her situation. She enjoyed the small, friendly group and received lots of support. Her A1c levels gradually declined, ultimately to below prediabetic range.

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B by Randal C. Hill

Batman featured an earcandy theme song, barbaric death traps, innovative gadgets and repulsive villains (each one represented by a celebrity guest). The show played for laughs all the way and poked fun at melodrama while injecting pop-culture references into the action. With all this rolled into a presentation best described as “camp” — something so bad or corny as to be declared “good” — how could it have missed?

West Anderson) earned a BA degree in literature, then worked as a military radio announcer and a milkman before becoming an actor in TV and film.

The answer? It couldn’t. And didn’t. For a while.

Batman and Robin were crimefighting goofballs who defended fictional Gotham City against a plethora of preposterous villains and continuously became ensnared in over-the-top circumstances. The “Dynamic Duo” heroes took these situations seriously, of course, which of course added to the merriment.

Batman’s Executive Producer was William Dozier. Before his 1966-1968 series went into production, Dozier read through numerous Batman comic books — having previously never read a comic book in his life — before admitting, “I had just the simple idea of overdoing it, of making it so square and so serious that adults would find it amusing and kids would go for the adventure.” The series was the ultimate DC Comics adaptation for the small screen. Unveiled as a sometimes satirical, sometimes slapstick sitcom, Batman starred Adam West as businessman Bruce Wayne/ Batman. West (born William 20

Burt Ward, a karate expert and former standout high school athlete, was attending college and working in his father’s real-estate office when, just out of his teens, he earned the sidekick role of Dick Grayson/Robin. In doing so he beat out future TV star Lyle Waggoner.

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