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THE SENIOR TIMESTM
A publication of The Senior NetworkTM
August 2024
HUMOR ME
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. “That laundry is not very clean”, she said. “She doesn’t know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap.” Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments. About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband: “Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this.” The husband said, “I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.”
Words of Wisdom:
“I’ve reached an age where my train of
thought often leaves the station without me.”
Unknown
GOLDEN NUGGETS
As the end of summer approaches, everyone tries to squeeze in as much fun as possible. This is the time when we remember the happiness we get from having picnics, beach time and visiting all of our favorite amusement parks like Dollywood, Six Flags and of course the happiest place on earth, Disney World. We love camping out, making s’mores, boat rides and dips in a pool. Even though it is hot we still love playing golf, baseball and tennis. Knowing that cooler weather is coming, we soak up as much sun as possible in between those loud afternoon thunderstorms. Eating our favorite summertime foods like corn on the cob, watermelon, summer squash. strawberries, icees and cherries brings us great pleasure and full tummies. To sum it up… summer is a special season where we can participate in so many culinary delights and activities that each day brings us joy. The only problem is that although we have great memories, this joy is short lived and fades quickly. It is gone as soon as you eat that last s’more, come out of the pool or pull out of the amusement park parking lot. However, there is a joy that is everlasting. It is the deep abiding joy we get from God. The Bible states clearly in Isaiah 51:11 “Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.”
Doesn’t that make you grin from ear to ear knowing there is a happiness and joy to come, which shall never pass away? Unlike our earthly joy, this heavenly joy is eternal!
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Grandma’s Cooking Corner:
Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup cocoa or 2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened baker's chocolate
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (30 grams) flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter an 8x8-inch baking pan, then set it aside. 2. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter with the cocoa or chocolate, whisking constantly until blended.
3. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the sugar.
4. Whisk in eggs and vanilla, followed by the flour, salt, and nuts. Mix well.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. After the brownies are completely cool, use a knife to cut them into squares (employing a spatula to help loosen them from the pan, if necessary).
Enjoy while watching your favorite Katharine Hepburn movie!
MILITARY SALUTE
Mark Clark (born May 1, 1896, Madison Barracks, N.Y. — died April 17, 1984, Charleston, S.C.) was a U.S. Army officer during World War II, who commanded Allied forces (1943–44) during the successful Italian campaign against the Axis powers.
A graduate (1917) of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Clark served overseas in World War I. Early in 1942 he became chief of staff of army ground forces. Later that year, as deputy commander in chief to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, he executed delicate and demanding assignments in connection with the Allied invasion of North Africa, including a dramatic submarine trip to Algeria for a secret meeting with French officers.
Clark’s responsibilities were considerably enlarged when he was appointed commander of the American 5th Army, which effected a major landing at Salerno (September 1943) aimed at wresting the Italian peninsula from Axis control. Clark received the surrender of the Italian fleet and the government of Marshal Pietro Badoglio the same month; his march into Rome (June 4, 1944) marked the fall of the first enemy capital. In December he was appointed commander of the 15th Army Group and finally received the surrender of the stubborn German forces in the north of Italy on May 2, 1945.
After hostilities ended in Europe, Clark assumed command of U.S. troops in Austria before returning home to command the 6th Army and later the army field forces. In May 1952, during the Korean War, he was given command of all United Nations troops in Korea, holding that post until after an armistice was signed (July 1953); he retired from the army the same year. Clark served as president of The Citadel, a military college in Charleston, S.C., from 1954 to 1966. He wrote Calculated Risk (1950), an account of his experience of World War II, and From the Danube to the Yalu (1954), his perspective on the Korean War.
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Millions of Americans reach for a cup of coffee first thing in the morning, counting on it to jolt them awake and get their day going. But did you know your morning brew has benefits that go far beyond caffeine?
That’s because coffee is chock full of keep-you-healthy from head-to-toe antioxidants and hundreds of health boosting compounds. They’re so powerful they could boost your memory, lower your risk of diabetes and cancer, stop pain and send colds and flu packing.
Brain Teasers
(Answers at the end)
Four sisters, Sara, Ophelia, Nora, and Dawn, were each born in a different one of these months: September, October, November, and
December.
"This is terrible," said Ophelia one day.
"None of us have an initial that matches the initial of her birth month."
"I don't mind at all," replied the girl who was born in September.
"That's easy for you to say," said Nora. "It would at least be cool if the initial of my birth month was a vowel, but no."
In which month was each girl born?
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SENIOR OF THE MONTH - August 2024
STEVE PFANENSTIEL
Steve Pfanenstiel was born and raised in Colorado. That’s where he developed a love of folk music; especially Gordon Lightfoot and John Denver. He has been playing guitar since the early 1970’s and singing even longer. He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado where he received a commission in the United States Navy.
He met his wife, Karen, while working in the insurance industry in New Jersey, and they were married in 1988. They moved to Wake Forest in 2020.
Since moving to Wake Forest, he’s performed at the Wake Forest Farmer’s Market, The Villa’s 55+ community, the Wake Forest Christmas Home Tours, and of course with the Senior Network. He also performs music with a tap-dancing group, The Taptastics, and hosts Jam sessions at the Wake Forest Senior Center. On top of that, he attends 2-3 open mics a week (either live or on Zoom).
Besides his love of music, he also enjoys riding his recumbent bike and traveling with his wife. Trips to Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Tuscany and Iceland are planned in the future.
Who’d A Thunk:
Salty and skinny French fries are a staple of the McDonald's menu today. But they haven't always been. Up until 1948, McDonald's served chunkier potato chips rather than its world-famous fries. Today, unsurprisingly, McDonald's fries are a bestseller and the company buys more than 3.4 billion pounds of US potatoes per year.
Our NonProfit of the Month:
The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. They are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, and ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Thanks in part to its contributions, 4.1 million cancer deaths have been averted in the US since 1991, when cancer death rates were at their peak.
Remember When:
The 1950s combination of a booming American car culture and the renewed popularity of a night out to the movies made it possible for a new fad to be born.. Why not put cars and movies together to create that ubiquitous '50s icon, the drive-in theater?
The first drive-in theater opened in June 1933 in New Jersey, but the concept didn't catch the public's fancy until the early 1950s. With cars readily available in America's prosperous postwar years, and new FM technology making it possible for theaters to send a movie's sound directly into a viewers' car radio, this was an ideal way for couples, families and groups of friends to see movies. Drive-ins appealed to a range of viewers. Some theaters charged per car, meaning a group of friends packed into one tiny car could see a movie at a good discount. Families liked the flexibility of the theatres, which often included playgrounds, and teenagers notoriously attended drive-ins for a little extra privacy on date nights.
Drive-ins eventually fell out of favor as indoor theaters grew in size and spectacle. But about 500 drive-ins remain, as a living tribute to America's combined love affair with cars and the silver screen
Although based in northern Wake County, North Carolina, we are receiving numerous requests from around the country and are now partnering with churches and other organizations in many states to fulfill needs of seniors.
Grandpa’s Sports Stories:
The 1965 World Series featured two teams that had come from 6th place in 1964, all the way back to prominence. The Dodgers ended up defeating the Minnesota Twins, 4 games to 2.
Maury Wills was a menace on the basepaths, stealing 92 bases. The Dodgers were credited with bringing back old school small-ball, winning the pennant with a league-low 78 home runs. They won with tight defense, high-speed base-running and strong pitching. Although five teams were in contention in the final month, the Dodgers went on a 13-game winning streak to clinch. Dodger Sandy Koufax had one of the best seasons of any pitcher in history in 1965 and cemented his place in baseball history, with an amazing 2 shutout World Series performance to compliment his 26 wins in the regular season. He also threw a perfect game in 1.
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Older adults who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods are about 10% more likely to die from diabetes or heart disease than those who eat less processed foods, over an average 23-year follow-up, according to a new study.
Answer to Brain Teaser:
Sara was born in October, Ophelia was born in November, Nora was born in December, and Dawn was born in September. Nora's birth month obviously cannot be November. Since it doesn't start with a vowel, it cannot be October. Since she was talking to the girl who was born in September, it cannot be September.
Therefore, it must be December.
The girl born in September obviously cannot be Sara. Since she was talking to both Ophelia and Nora, it cannot be either of them. Therefore, it must be Dawn.
This leaves the girls Sara and Ophelia and the months October and November. Ophelia cannot be born in October, so she must be born in November, and Sara was born in October.
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