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This is a story of education that began nearly 150 years

ago, based upon principles first devised by a monastic monk in the 6th Century A.D.

In 1868, St. Benedict’s Prep opened in the city of Newark, NJ. A Catholic boys school, the educational institution was staffed by Benedictines, an order of Catholic priests and brothers who follow the Rule of St. Benedict. The saint wrote the rules for monastic life and is honored by the Catholic Church as the Patron Saint of Educators.

For more than 100 years, St. Benedict’s Prepara-tory School trained young Catholic men, most of them white, in a traditional method of regularly scheduled classes and curriculum. But in the 1960s societal changes would test the grit and stamina of the monastic rule.

Racial and economic unrest contributed to the Newark riots of 1967. In the aftermath of that up-heaval. the traditionally white neighborhoods and businesses began to exit the inner city. The vacant homes and businesses were filled by a changing demographic. Blacks and Hispanics moved in, and

St. Benedict’s was faced with a challenge. Either change and adapt to the neighborhood, or close and move the school.

Dropping enrollment caused a crisis, the school closed in 1972. Yet a group of dedicated Benedic-tines, supported by alumni and their faith decided to stay. The school reopened in 1973 with an en-rollment of 89 students.

How the school maintained, sustained, survived and finally thrived as an acclaimed educational model is the stuff of determination, adaptation and more than a few prayers said in hopes of success.

In a featured segment on CBS’s popular News Show 60 Minutes, reporter Scott Pelley visited St.

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America The BeautifulNational Park Service Celebrates 100th Anniversary On August 25

Lessons Learned Through Community148-Year-Old New Jersey School Leads The Way In Innovative Education

August 2016 Vol. 4, Number 5

Published Monthly by John Knox Village, 651 S.W. Sixth Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060

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In The AugusT Issue

Top 10 National Parks ... 2

National Park Travels ... 2

Recipe Of The Month ... 3

Wining & Dining ............ 3

Join Us In August ......... 5

Crossword Puzzle ........... 5

South Florida Events,Shows & Arts .................. 6

Sudoku .......................... 6

12 Steps To Health .......... 6

Seven Dimensions of Wellness ........................ 7

The Art Of Living Longer ........................... 8

It’s A Big Life ................ 8

Ask Abby Stokes ........... 9

Book Review: ‘The Rumor’ .................. 9

Exotic Tropical Fruits ... 10

Featured Home At Area’s Best Life Plan Community .................. 10

Marty LeeGazette Contributor

Dedicated toInform, Inspire, Involve

On August 25, 2016, the Na-tional Park Service will cel-

ebrate its 100th birthday. The act of the U.S. Congress was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson, specifying that the new service was to “conserve the scen-ery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and leave them unimpaired for the

enjoyment of future generations.” The National Park Service also includes a fascinating diversity of historical sites, scenic trails, monuments, waterways and even roads.

A Brief HistoryIn the early and mid-19th

Century, the U.S. expanded its territories to explore the vast lands that stretched westward to the Pa-cific Ocean. The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804, brought back descriptions of the remarkable wonders they had seen, places such as Yellowstone in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, Yosemite in California’s Sierra Nevada moun-tains, and the magnificent Grand Canyon in Arizona.

A growing number of people, notably the naturalist and conser-

vationist John Muir, began call-ing on the federal government to protect these beautiful scenic places from exploitation. In 1872 Congress authorized the creation of Yellowstone as the country’s first national park.

Over the next decades Congress established more than a dozen new national parks including Crater Lake in Oregon and Glacier in Montana. To further protect nota-ble places and buildings important to America’s heritage, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the American Antiquities Act on June 8, 1906, which gave presidents the authority to preserve federal lands by designating them as national monuments, historic landmarks, prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest.

Nona SmithGazette Contributor

“There is nothing so American as our national parks. The scenery and wildlife are native. The fun-damental idea behind the parks is native. It is, in brief, that the country belongs to the people.”

– President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1936

The dramatic color display of The Grand Canyon.

Photo courtesy of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School.

Graduation Day at St. Benedict’s.

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In 1933, shortly after Franklin Delano Roo-sevelt became president, many national monu-ments and historic sites were transferred to the National Park Service control. More parks, monuments, historic and culturally significant sites, including the homes and residences of presidents, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, fossil sites, and the ruins of ancient Native American communities such as Mesa Verde, were now under its protection.

By 2016, the centennial year, the National Park Service has grown to include more than 400 sites scattered throughout all 50 states, four territories, the Virgin Islands, especially St. John. Extending into the Pacific Ocean, the magnificent World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument at Oahu, Hawaii is also under Park control. According to National Park Service statistics, in 2015 more than 305 mil-lion people from all over the world visited our National Parks.

As part of the Centennial Celebration, the National Park Service has designated fee free days for visitors, August 25 to August 28, also on Public Land Day, September 24 and Veter-ans Day, November 11. Earlier this year, the

National Park Ser-vice and the Nation-al Park Foundation launched the Find Your Park program, a public awareness and education cam-paign to encourage people to visit their favorite parks and public lands. Visit FindYourPark.com for more informa-tion.

The Inspirations

Two areas of sce-nic splendor inspired the creation of the

National Park Service. The Yosemite Valley in California’s Sierra Nevada and Yellowstone in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Both areas were so filled with natural beauty, towering forests, clear streams, waterfalls, vast mead-ows, and teeming with wildlife, that all who saw these natural wonders were determined to protect them.

Yellowstone National Park is home to “Eternity’s Timepiece,” now called Old Faith-ful. The park covers 3,472 square miles of mountains, alpine rivers, lakes and dramatic canyons. It’s also home to a variety of animals, including bears, wolves, bison, elk and ante-lope. The area contains an estimated 10,000 geothermal features such as hot springs and geysers, the most ac-tive of which is Old Faith-ful. A live webcam lets you watch Old Faithful erupt on roughly an

hourly basis at https://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html.

Yosemite National Park was first protected in 1864 and is best known for its waterfalls. It also has deep valleys, verdant meadows, ancient giant sequoias and redwood trees. A wonderland of geological formations, the park spans nearly 1,200 square miles on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada range in California. Its breathtaking vistas were beautifully chron-icled by the photography of Ansel Adams, who created majestic portraits of the park with images full of space and light. The park had the honor of being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Today the National Park Service is the caretaker of natural and historical wonders throughout the U.S. In all, more than 400 sites are operated by the service, 59 of which are actual parks. The parks preserve 84 million acres of America’s most treasured landscapes, ecosystems, and historical sites.

To help celebrate its birthday, a gift to the National Park Foundation will protect these ar-eas for generations to come, or buy a National Park Pass.

In 2004, the Interagency Pass Program was created, not only to make it easier to visit national parks and forests, but also to assist the elderly and disabled. A pass can be obtained in person at a park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.

Happy Birthday National Park Service!

Diane and John Dalsimer, long-time residents at John Knox Vil-

lage in Pompano Beach, love to travel. In fact, they are Ambassadors to the Road Scholar program, an organiza-tion that enriches and enhances world travel.

The couple enjoys exploring in-teresting and exciting places around the world. Domestically they have visited more than 32 national parks, monuments and historic places in the United States. The Dalsimers say that there are many reasons for visiting national parks, stating that geologic phenomena are a major draw, but so are wildlife, ecology and preservation of natural resources, human evolution and the cultural history of the country.

“The top parks, in our opinion, are

Bryce, Zion and Yosemite,” John said. “They have different rock and geo-logical formations, but each inspires great awe and wonder.”

The Dalsimers have visited South Florida’s national parks, including Dry Tortugas, Biscayne and their favorite Everglades.

Everglades National Park is at the watery heart of South Florida with miles of sawgrass prairie, mangrove swamps, flocks of tropical birds and a rich biodiversity. The park’s landscape contains the largest swath of subtropi-cal wilderness in the U.S., ideal for exploring on guided tours by air boat or tram rides.

Biscayne National Park is more than 90 percent underwater and has an extensive mangrove forest along the shoreline. Snorkeling or diving reveal the park’s undersea treasures which include coral reefs, shipwrecks and colorful sea life. Park rangers give canoe trips through the mangroves where wading birds, crabs, and maybe even a gentle manatee can be seen.

Dry Tortugas National Park is a collection of seven small coral and sand keys located 70 miles from Key West. This is the most-remote national park accessible only by ferry, boat or seaplane.

The park is known for snorkeling in crystal clear turquoise-hued waters, abundant bird and marine life, and the incredible 19th Century Fort Jeffer-son, the largest all-masonry fort in the United States. The fort was used as a military prison during the Civil War.

There Is Nothing As American As Our National Parks

Experience Our Nation’s HeritageGlacier National Park in Montana.According to National Geographic Magazine and its web-

site (www.nationalgeographic.com), these are the 10 most visited National Parks: 1. Great Smoky Mountains: Situated between North Carolina and Tennessee, this National Park is a wonderland of waterfalls, wildflowers and wildlife. It offers visitors 800 miles of hiking trails where they may see bears, turkeys, woodchucks, raccoons and even elk.2. Grand Canyon: A mile deep and up to 18 miles wide, Ari-zona’s Grand Canyon is so vast that even from the best vantage point, only a fraction of its 277 miles can be seen.3. Rocky Mountain: Sweeping vistas are a main attraction at Colorado National Park. The park contains 150 lakes and 450 miles of streams, plus ecosystems ranging from wetlands to pine forests to montane areas to alpine tundra.4. Yosemite: “No temple made with human hands can compete with Yosemite,” wrote John Muir, whose crusading led to the creation of this California park. 5. Yellowstone: The world’s very first national park remains the showpiece of the National Park Service. The vast reserve in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana has craggy peaks, explosive geysers including Old Faithful, alpine lakes, deep forests, and a wealth of wild animals.6. Zion: Originating in Utah’s high plateau country, the Virgin River carves its way through Zion Canyon to the desert below. The park’s striking vertical topography of rock towers, sand-stone canyons, and sharp cliffs are an awesome sight.7. Olympic: Washington State’s spectacular expanse is filled with glacier-clad peaks, flower filled alpine meadows, rushing streams and azure lakes, deep winding canyons and broad val-leys teeming with vegetation and wildlife.8. Grand Teton: The peaks of Wyoming’s Teton Range stand nearly 7,000 feet above the valley floor, making one of the boldest geological statements in the Rockies. Jewel-like lakes, glaciers, and naked granite pinnacles attract visitors both during the summer and for cross-country skiing in winter.9. Acadia: Sea and mountains meet at Acadia National Park in Maine. People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history and the park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic Coast. The park is ideal for hiking and climbing granite peaks, biking historic carriage roads, or just enjoying the stunning scenery.10. Glacier: Rounding out the top 10 most popular parks is Montana’s Glacier National Park. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is considered by many to be one of the world’s most spectacular drives. Pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes are a paradise for adventurous visitors.

America’s Favorite Parks

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Diane and John Dalsimer at Mount Rushmore.

Arizona’s Mesa Verde National Park.

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With summer comes an ease of life, vacations, shorter work weeks, lighter

meals, beach time and Rosé wine. Rosé has been creeping up the mass appeal ladder for

some time now. No longer con-fused with its nemesis White Zin-fandel, Rosé runs the gamut from pale blush to bright strawberry in color and mildly fruit sweet to ex-pressive on the palate. No longer is it taboo to sip Rosé, but rather so-phisticated and alluring.

Below we share our six under $20 picks for that sophisticated summer sipper.

A Bouquet of Rosé

• Masi Agricola: Rosa dei Masi 2015 – Rosé from the Veneto region. This is an easy sip-ping Rosé wine that is fresh and fruity, with a touch of complexity and elegance. Made with the Refosco varietal, this wine is blush pink with deep cherry hues. Its aromas of raspberries and wild cherries are well bal-anced with refreshing acidity. This Rosé is excellent as an aperitif, with antipasti or seafood dishes.

• The Seeker Rose 2015 – From Côtes de Provence, France, this blend is made of 50 percent Grenache and 50 percent Cinsault making it refreshingly dry. Hailing from

vineyards influenced by the sea, sunshine and granite-schist soils, this Rosé is an ex-cellent sipper on its own or pairs well with shellfish, salads and summer fruit desserts.

• Chateau d’Aqueria Tavel Rose 2015 – A serious Rosé with impression and pres-ence on the palate. It has great fullness and round with Chateau d’Aqueria’s signature lingering, fresh finish, the expression of great terroir. The wine is a grenache-based blend of grapes: Grenache Noir, Clairette, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, which are typical of the southern Rhône Valley. Pair this wine with dishes of lamb curry, bouillabaisse, paella, Asian cuisine, and goat cheeses.

• Hacienda de Arinzano Rosé – Arínzano Vineyards is located in Northeastern Spain. This Rosé is 100 percent Tempranillo, deep blush in color with aromas of strawberry, rose petals and pink grapefruit; these vibrant notes reveal the wine’s expressive palate.

• Anna de Codorníu Rosé Cava – Originating in the Penedès region of Spain, this spar-kling wine attributes its mass appeal to the blend of 70 percent Pinot Noir, the choicest varietal for making Rosé Cavas, and 30 per-cent Chardonnay which lends to the creamy palate balancing between acidity and sugars.

Its captivating bouquet is scented with strawberries, cherries and green apple, giv-ing way to a fresh and lively palate. Drink as an aperitif with cheese and charcuterie.

• Galil Mountain Rosé – This kosher Rosé blend is produced in the upper Galilee region of Israel. The combination of Sangio-vese, Pinot Noir and Grenache give this pink yet verdant wine possesses fruity character-istics of mulberry, strawberry with a healthy dash of fresh herbs. An easy drinking wine, it pairs well with cheese and charcuterie, and grilled turkey burgers.

Bon Appetit! Watch for more wining and dining tips every month in The Gazette.

Christine Najac Gazette Contributor

Christine Najac is the Managing Director of South Florida Food and Wine, a hospitality

marketing company, and the author of the “Food Lovers’ Guide to Miami & Fort Lauderdale.” Christine is the sommelier in residence at Lynn

University in Boca Raton. Visit her Website: (www.SouthFloridaFoodandWine.com)

A Bouquet of Rosés for SummerRefreshing Selections For Casual August Evenings

Perhaps nothing conjures images of summer and picnics more than chicken salad, espe-

cially in sandwich form. It is not hard to think of red and white checkerboard table cloths and sunny weather after taking a big bite of what many argue is poultry perfection.

John Knox Village Executive Chef Mark Gullusci’s take on this picnic prize is simple and flavorful. It is crisp and cool, while giving you much of the nutrition you need. Adding apples gives this recipe a powerful crunch.

Enjoy!

Method Of Preparation

• Make a court bouillon with celery, onions and carrots; let the water cook and all the ingredients come together. Poach the chicken until done. Remove, cool and dice.

• Cut up ingredients as needed. Mix all the other ingredients well and cover.

• Label, date and store product (if there is any left over!).

Gazette readers are encouraged to enjoy a complimentary lunch prepared by Chef Mark and tour John Knox Village with one of our

Life Plan Consultants. Call (954) 783-4040 and we’ll reserve your seat at the table!

In Good Taste: Don’t Be Chicken To Try Chef Mark’s Simple Flavorful SaladRob SeitzGazette Contributor

• 1 lb. chicken breast poached in a court bouillon* (see

preparation instructions)• 2 tbs. green onions• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1 stalk celery cleaned and finely diced

• ¼ cup vanilla yogurt

• ¼ tsp. cinnamon ground• ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg• ½ tsp. ground ginger

• ½ cup Craisins• 2 apples cored and diced

• 1/8 cup honey

Chef Mark’s Chicken Salad

Benedict’s earlier this year. What 60 Minutes found was a revelation.

In 1973 St. Benedict’s reopened but not in the traditional educational methods of a Catholic school that had endowed its students with knowledge for more than 100 years, but as a school that was recreated to fit the needs of the changing neighborhood and its largely African American and Hispanic population.

Adapting To A Changing Environment

The school reopened under new headmaster Father Edwin Leahy, then just 26, a Bene-dictine priest who had been at St. Benedict’s – first as a student and then as a teacher. According to Father Ed’s biography, “He was chosen by a stalwart group of monks, inter-ested parents, alumni and friends to re-open the school as soon as was feasible.”

The school’s mission was recreated to fit the needs of the changing student body. In essence, Father Ed says the school works because the “students make the rules.”

Father Ed told Pelley that the students con-stitute “a population that never gets to have control. In setting the rules, even if the stu-dents make a mistake,” Father Ed says, “it’s a better learning experience for them.”

In the 60 Minutes feature Pelley said that, “Leahy had no idea how to run a school but took inspiration from the Boy Scout hand-book, which organizes boys to lead themselves.”

Also part of the new vision was adapting the 1,500-year-old “Rule” of St. Benedict that outlined the goals of monastic life.

Twelve parts of “The Rule” have been reapplied to the educational environment of St. Bene-dict’s including Counseling, History, Adapt-ability, Commitment, Hope, Connectedness, Trust, Leadership, Community, Perseverance, Spirituality and Stability.

It all boils down to six words which form the school’s motto: “Whatever hurts my brother hurts me.”

With an ethic based upon brotherhood, community and cooperation, the school has devised a system where students make the rules. They are organized into groups which work to compete for excellence.

The student body is overseen by student leaders. Father Ed responded to the Gazette by writing that the student body leaders and group leaders apply for the job. “There’s a strenuous application process, and they are interviewed by the outgoing leadership team of students. That team makes the selection.”

Then the entire student body is formed into groups. Father Ed wrote that “Groups are formed by the groups themselves through a draft process similar to the NFL or NBA. Older seniors, and in some cases 11th grad-ers, are the leaders. Groups are not based on academics or interests. The group leader and assistant group leader decide the student com-position of the group.”

“It is the leader’s responsibility to know as much as he can about each member and be a source of encouragement, and in some cases, discipline. The group’s responsibility is to each other: ‘Whatever hurts my brother hurts me.’”

The groups meet every day, and there are usually two faculty advisers assigned to each.

In a video interview with Steve Adubato, Father Leahy said the school’s student body reflects the neighborhood. “Mostly students from the metropolitan Newark area. And a de-cent number of kids from around the world.”

Among the male student body of approxi-mately 550 students, Father Ed said, “You have predominantly Christian kids, probably half are Catholic. And then a Jewish popu-lation small, and a Muslim population and somehow they study together, recreate togeth-er, work together: where in other parts of the

world we are trying to kill each other.

“The kids provide for me, and I hope for the town, a sense of hope and what’s possible.”

Often peer pressure is cited as a reason why kids follow the wrong path.

At St. Benedict’s, that same peer pressure is shaped into a positive force, working together for the common good, and helping each other to achieve their fullest potential.

Reaching Potential Is What It’s All AboutAccording to school statistics for the 2015-

16 academic year, 85 percent of the students are Black or Hispanic, and more than 50 percent of the students are from low-income households, yet 98 percent of the graduates were accepted to college.

The tuition is substantial for these students at $12,500 per year, but nearly 80 percent of the student body receives financial aid.

In the 60 Minutes interview Father Ed said, “It’s the alumni, the business corporations here in town, and the philanthropic commu-nity, who close the gap and pay the bills.”

One of the generous St. Benedict’s alumni is Harry Durkin, a retiree who lives at John Knox Village, a Life Plan Community, in Pompano Beach, Florida. Harry graduated from St. Benedict’s in 1949, gained a baseball scholarship to Notre Dame University and went on to become an attorney and restaura-teur in New Jersey.

Harry said that when the school closed in the early 70s, “The alumni was devastated and it convinced Father Leahy that there would be funds available to reopen. The alumni reacted promptly and as a result, the majority of alumni responded financially.”

Harry continues his support along with the alumni. “There are maybe 80 alumni in the South Florida area. We have an alumni gath-ering and fundraiser annually in March.

“I first met Father Ed, shortly after he took over,” Harry said. “I was extremely im-pressed. He explained the guidelines that he hoped to pursue, and he pursued them suc-cessfully.”

Another St. Bene-dict’s alumnus is Keith Roberts, a staff member at John Knox Village. A 1980 gradu-ate, Keith is proud of his school and the opportunities it has presented to him. He credits much of his

success to Father Ed.“He is a smart man of faith, distinction and

sees failure as an opportunity. His influence on me was a big factor in my life. (After grad-uation) I went on to University of New Haven and Charter Oak State College, and graduated with a B.S degree in Business Management. I later moved to South Florida and attended American InterContinental University, where I received my MBA degree in 2007.”

Developing Leaders And Good CitizensWhether it is leadership in family, business,

public service, arts, or science, St. Benedict’s has produced stand-out graduates. While Father Ed emphasizes the primary importance of education at St. Benedict’s, it is hard to overlook the success the prep school has had on the basketball court, soccer field and wres-tling mat. Those teams are regularly ranked among the top tier in the country.

St. Benedict’s is not a “sports” school, but it is evident those same commitments to connectedness, trust, leadership, community, and perseverance have translated to success beyond the classroom. J.R. Smith of the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers, and Edward Cheserek (see below), one of the NCAA’s greatest track runners ever, are graduates.

Father Ed has a simple hope for each stu-dent as he graduates St. Benedict’s, “My wish is that they realize their dreams. I tell them, ‘Don’t forget the guys coming behind you. Remember that you’re part of something big-ger than yourself.’”

Whatever Hurts My Brother Hurts Me – St. Benedict’s Motto From “St. Benedict’s” On Page 1

August 2016The John Knox Village GazettePage 4

“The student body is overseen by

student leaders.”

St. Benedict’s has inspired greatness in the classroom, and also on athletic fields.

Father Ed points to one young man who endured a lifelong uphill battle and is now succeeding as a competitive collegiate athlete.

Father Ed said, “Edward Cheserek came to Newark from a Maryknoll missionary in Ken- ya with an empty backpack on his shoulders and barely able to speak English. And now he’s an academic All-American, and perhaps the greatest runner in NCAA history.”

At St. Benedict’s, Cheserek was the most highly recruited high school distance run-ner in the nation. Edward has just completed his junior year at the University of Oregon, where he has already won 15 NCAA champi-onships in cross country, and both indoor and outdoor track and field competition.

Edward has applied for U.S. citizenship, and hopefully soon, he will be competing in the red, white and blue for his new country.

The Long Journey

St. Benedict’s alumni Keith Roberts and Harry Durkin.

Father Edwin Leahy congratulates members of the graduating class at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School.

Photo courtesy of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School.

Photo courtesy of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School.

Edward Cheserek

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The Senior Connection Club is continuing its great series of events designed for ac-

tive seniors to meet others who share similar interests. Make new friends, enjoy lunch outings, trips to local attractions, classes in technology, photography, book writing and

publishing. Become a member. We’ll take care of all the planning. Here are the scheduled August events:

Thursday, August 11: Lunch At Houston’s at 1 p.m.

Join your Senior Connection friends for a great lunch on the Intracoastal at Houston’s in Pompano Beach. Select from a menu that includes salads, appetizers, sandwiches, fresh fish, and choice meat dishes.

You’ll have a great view of the waterfront while we share conversation. We’ll meet at 1 p.m. at Houston’s located at 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, Florida 33062.

Just pay for your own lunch. Please let us know you are joining us, so we can make reservations. Call (954) 783-4040 to RSVP.

Thursday, August 25: • Scribers Book Class: 10 a.m.• Digital Photo Class: 1 p.m.

We had a great time sharing ideas, and discussing objectives for both the book class and photo class last month. We now have four more books being readied for publishing.

Have you ever wanted to publish your auto-biography, novel or collection of short stories but have no idea how? Do you have a new digital camera, but are confused about how to use it? We’ll help you get your book pub-lished, and teach you how to use that digital camera. Come for one class or both.

We will have a box lunch at noon if you wish to attend both classes. Please bring your camera with you to the photo class.

Meet in the Cassels Tower Party Room at John Knox Village. Call to reserve your place for class: (954) 783-4040.

Join The Club, Get Connected

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Save The Date And Join Us At John Knox Village In August

Learn all about John Knox Village and enjoy a great lunch prepared by our Executive Chef Mark Gullusci. Your hosts will be Marketing Staff representa-tives and residents who will explain the rewards of moving to John Knox Vil-lage. Meet some of our most active residents and enjoy lunch with them. Ask questions, and our residents will be happy to answer them. Take a tour of the Woodlands, Florida’s first Green House® Health Center; the beautifully land-scaped campus and the variety of residences available. Discover the benefits of a life care plan.

You Are Invited To A Lunch & Learn Tuesday, August 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Digital Photo Tips.

Join us for a “Jazz” themed Happy Hour featuring the dynamic musical duo Rosie Robbins and Stewart Rabin from 4 to 6 p.m. in Village Centre Auditorium. This will be a casual meet and greet with residents and staff.

“All That Jazz” Happy HourThursday, August 18 at 4 p.m.

In The John Knox Village Auditorium

Be our guest for this informative seminar on the “Upside of Downsizing.” Learn how to simplify your lifestyle, be free to travel and enjoy life while guar-anteeing your health care. Meet our residents, enjoy high tea, and learn about Simply Inspired Living.

The “Upside To Downsizing” & High TeaThursday, August 25 at 2 p.m.In The Lakeside Dining Room

If you would like to join us for any, or all, of these events, call (954) 783-4040 for reservations.

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Friday Nights In AugustFriday Night Soundwaves

at “The Hub” on Fort Lauderdale Beach

at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A,Fort Lauderdale, FL 33062

(954) 786-5535www.fridaynightsoundwaves.com5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free Event

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Stories for a Starry Night

Buehler Planetariumat the Hugh Adams

Central Campus3501 S.W. Davie Road

Davie, FL 33314(954) 201-6681

www.broward.eduEvery Wednesday at 7 p.m. $6

August 3, 10 & 17G2K The King and I A Summer TheaterCamp Production

Broward Center for the Performing Arts201 SW 5th Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312(954) 462-0222

www.browardcenter.orgWednesdays at 6 & 8 p.m. $5

August 4, 11 & 18Pippin: A Summer Theater

Camp ProductionBroward Center for the

Performing Arts201 SW 5th Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312(954) 462-0222

www.browardcenter.orgThursdays at 7 p.m. $10

August 3 – August 14Broadway Bound

Presented by Broward Stage Door Theatre

8036 West Sample RoadCoral Springs, FL 33065

(954) 344-7765www.stagedoortheatre.com

Wed., Sat., Sun. - 2 p.m. $38Fri., Sat. 8 p.m. $42

August 12Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks

Taiko Drum PerformancesMorikami Museum & Gardens

4000 Morikami Park RoadDelray Beach, FL 33446

(561) 495-0233www.morikami.org5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Adults $15, Seniors $13

August 20 & August 31Ft. Lauderdale Strikers

Football ClubLockhart Stadium1350 NW 55th St.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309(954) 606-0408

www.strikers.com7 p.m. 8/20 & 7:30 p.m. 8/31

General admission $12

Check these other calendar sources for additional events:

www.pompanofun.comwww.artscalendar.com

www.sunny.org www.broward.org

www.baileyarts.org www.visithollywoodfl.org

www.goriverwalk.com www.parkerplayhouse.com www.theamppompano.org www.stagedoortheatre.com www.flamingogardens.org

www.1weston.com http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us

www.fortlauderdale.gov www.broward.org/library

www.pompanobeachcra.com Events listed were current at

press time, however are subject to change. Please contact each venue

for the latest information.

From Theatre To Music & Sports: Check Out These August Events

Answers On Page 9.

Burn Loeffke is a believer in the power of taking charge for overall wellness.

Proper nutrition, exercise, activity and volun-teerism have guided his life now for more than eight decades.

A decorated military veteran, Major Gen-eral Burn Loeffke (U. S. Army retired), now has transformed from warrior to healer. He is a published author of several books, including 12 Steps To Health.

General Loeffke has been an advisor to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness. After retirement from the Army in 1993, he began his medical training and graduated in 1997. He now teaches, nationally and international-ly public health, wellness and conflict resolu-tions. He has served as a medical officer in the Middle East. Africa, Latin America and Asia. Also a recent graduate of the Hippocrates Institute, Burn is beginning a new mission as a wellness instructor.

In their book, Burn collaborated with Carmin Queral, MPH, a Professor of Public Health and Clinical Coordinator at Barry University. She has participated in medical missions in the Third World, and has taught wellness, both nationally and internationally.

Before Starting Any Fitness Program Consult Your Physician

We need to emphasize the importance of an annual physical. Our health providers need to see us when we are well, to be able to com-pare our results with those when we are sick. We should also seek medical advice before taking supplements or starting an exercise program.

Certain symptoms need to be evaluated promptly. We use the sentence:

Please Vanish Now Bring Love Soon, to remind us of the following red flags:

P: Paralysis in any areaV: Visual Problems (seeing double, pain)N: Numbness in any extremityB: Blood in urine or stoolL: Language difficultyS: Swallowing difficulty

Do Good To Do BetterWhen we help others, we help ourselves.

Doing “good” enhances our immune system, which protects us from disease.

It took me 40 years to discover the powerful healing benefits of selfless service to others.

In the middle of combat in Vietnam. I was exposed to men who kept their humanity and sacrificed themselves to save others. Watch-ing those acts strengthened me physically and psychologically.

The powerful examples of Mother Teresa, with her unselfish love for the sick and the poor, and the research that Harvard Medical School did of her actions convinced me that “Love” is one of the keys to good health. I use “Love” here as service to those in need.

My children and I have been blessed with our name Loeffke. To make it easier to re-member, when I served in Russian and China,

I told my counterparts to pronounce it as LOVE KEY. From then on, that is what I was called. The Chinese would at times call me KEY LOVE. Whatever they chose, the mes-sage was clear.

Take The Time To Help Others

An experiment conducted at a prestigious medical school revealed how easy it is to be blinded to the needs of others. Three groups of 10 students each were asked to run the length of a football field in a specified amount of time. Group A was given 40 seconds. Group B: 90 seconds. Group C: Four minutes.

Across the field were several persons in distress. An old man stooped over quietly sob-bing, an old woman on her knees with grocer-ies on the ground, a young woman kneeling over a crying baby and an elderly gentleman asking for help.

The groups were blindfolded and taken separately to the field. Group A was instructed to remove their blindfolds when they heard the whistle and run across the field in 40 seconds to take an anatomy exam for a grade. Group B was given the same instructions, but given 90 seconds to run across the field. They could not start the anatomy exam until the 90 seconds had gone by. Similarly, Group C was given four minutes to walk across the field and could not start the exam until the end of the four minutes.

Group A ran without helping anyone. Group B helped two people, while Group C assisted all those in need. When Group A was asked why no one had stopped to help, they an-swered that they had not noticed anyone even though they had run past them. The lesson was clear. When we are preoccupied with the stresses of daily requirements, we are often blinded to the needs of others.

With my initial thoughts on dedication to others as a vital part of wellness, take the time to check with your physician in the next few weeks. We will explore the 12 Steps To Health as revealed in our book: One step each month. Be well and remember to take the time to help others.

Burn LoeffkeGazette Contributor

12 Steps To Health By Burn Loeffke‘The Peace General’

Page 7August 2016 The John Knox Village Gazette

In my role as Director of

Wellness at John Knox Village, my focus is to enhance the avenues pre-sented through the Wellness platform and to promote education and awareness to the entire community. The opportunity to share knowledge and experiences

of this innovative culture enables every staff member to enhance and enrich the lives of our residents and elders; it is the sole purpose of our roles within John Knox Village (JKV).

I began a new chapter in my life when I arrived in Pompano Beach on February 27, 2016. I moved here from Phoenix, AZ where I had resided for 32 years, leaving the moun-tains for the beach. I was encouraged by my son and closest friends, as they reminded me that I am the happiest at the beach and they believe that is where my soul belongs. The opportunity to be employed at JKV was the “icing on the cake!” I truly believe that I am “home.”

My active lifestyle includes exercise, prop-er diet, dancing and an occasional glass of wine. It’s all about balance and being happy.

I have been in the senior living industry for 16 years and this is where my passion lies. During the past 10 years in my career, the Wellness culture and philosophy has evolved and become an intricate part of life planning communities and our residents’ lifestyle and well-being.

Integrating The Seven Dimensions

My continuing objective for the commu-nity is to incorporate the Seven Dimensions of Wellness philosophy into every activity and create resident awareness in their day-to-day routines. With the implementation of the Green House Project at JKV, the opportunities to achieve this objective have expanded over many horizons. The Green House Project and technology will allow our community to build the bridge between all levels of care and truly deliver the message of living as one community.

I plan to present, integrate and penetrate the Wellness culture utilizing many avenues to obtain this objective. The monthly calen-dar is a perfect tool to demonstrate how our residents’ activities identify the Seven Dimen-sions of Wellness. By the process of color coding, we identify how many dimensions are utilized within each activity. The awareness that this process will bring is astonishing. In addition, the Wellness staff will be offering multiple educational sessions, introducing the Crown Jewels program, Life Long Learning curriculum, plus partnerships with universi-ties and organizations.

Over the past few months, it has become very apparent of the community’s need for a Resident Portal. A Resident Portal will provide the connection needed to amalgamate our community and also be the focus resource tool for our residents.

Unifying Goals And Community

Collaboration within all JKV departments will be implemented with encouragement

to enhance the overall experience of our residents and team members. Building bridges between departments through staff teamwork, cross-training and community-wide programming; enables us to unify the community and present consistency within all levels of care.

As we focus on the sense of community, Spiritual Life is an intricate piece that touches all levels of care and benefits the residents, family members and staff – offering true unity. Enhancing the Spiritual Dimension will be invaluable in our goal of implement-ing the Wellness culture throughout JKV.

Verna ChismanGazette Contributor

Wellness Director’s Thoughts OnDaily Lifestyle Of Wellness

The Seven Dimensions Of WellnessEMOTIONAL

To feel at peace inside and out, a person must establish and maintain a positive relation-ship with themselves and with others. Knowing how to recognize and embrace one’s thoughts and emotions, as well as being able to empathize with the feelings of others, is key to healthy emotional well-being. A person’s state of mind impacts all aspects of their life – and the lives of others. We will bring calm and balance to the community by giving residents the tools they need to effectively adapt to change, cope with challenges, and manage their emotions.

SPIRITUAL

To help residents maintain their identity, spirituality allows us to understand the every day, find peace and security during times of struggle, and remain confident in our decisions. Strong spiritual wellness gives meaning to a person’s life, whether traditional or alternative.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Creating a healthy environment can be approached from a personal and an ecological stand-point, contributing to residents’ overall environmental wellness by taking steps to improve and protect both. Conscious spaces can have lasting benefits for the larger environment and the community, including its individual residents. Get involved in recycling. We encourage fre-quent nature walks. There are many ways you can promote environmental wellness and foster a sense of pride, responsibility, and respect toward your physical surroundings.

INTELLECTUAL

This dimension promotes life-long learning and encourages residents to explore new intel-lectual interests. A person is never too old to learn something new. In fact, exercising the brain with stimulating activities has proven health benefits. Expanding one’s knowledge and pursuing new creative outlets can lead to improved cognitive health. Retirement is the perfect opportu-nity for residents to break away from routine and discover new and exciting information. JKV provides a wide range of learning opportunities that promote problem solving, idea sharing, and general education to help residents maintain curious, active minds.

PHYSICAL

Optimal physical health is more than simply the absence of disease. Positive lifestyle choices that benefit the body inside and out also factor into good health. Remaining active, establishing a healthy diet, and avoiding harmful habits are key, not only to preventing disease, but also to maintaining and improving health. At JKV, we are a community in which exercise is enjoyable, healthy food is the ultimate indulgence and an active life is an achievable goal.

SOCIAL

JKV creates an environment where residents can comfortably establish lasting friendships and maintain courteous relationships with other community members. Social wellness requires one, not only to reach out to others, but also to accept similar efforts returned by their peers. A socially-well individual exhibits understanding, communication, participation, and courtesy toward the living things that surround them. JKV has created an environment where residents can comfortably establish lasting friendships and maintain courteous relationships with other community members. Whether it’s an impromptu gathering at dinner, a quiet game of chess or swimming in the pool, JKV is providing residents with ways to interact and contribute to their overall health and happiness.

VOCATIONAL/OCCUPATIONAL

Tap into existing knowledge, discover new interests or refine forgotten skills to remain active members of your community. Residents’ past careers have influenced who they are today. You can maintain a sense of identity and purpose by exploring volunteerism – and even employment – after retirement. There are many benefits to working after retirement. Retirement doesn’t have to be spent idle. The upcoming years are an ideal time for you to share your unique talents and feel valued in return.

Life is diverse. Each millisec-

ond is filled with sound, texture,

color, movement and emotions – trauma, love, joy and sorrow – and all of these things come at us, sometimes with breakneck speed. To navigate (and stay sane), it serves us to become something of an artist, taking all the various elements and intentionally arranging them on the canvas of our daily life into some-thing that is harmonious and pleasing.

When you can begin to look at life as art, as a way to express your important ideas and feel-ings, you can begin to understand that you are the artist of your life. You get to choose how you look at, and think about what happens, or has happened, in your life. Mistakes can be forgiven with a splash of color, painted over never to be seen or thought of again … for all intent and purpose … gone.

Create Space On Your Own Canvas

The artist creates with imagination and skill. Einstein knew the value of imagination when he wrote, “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination.” You can begin to see how imagination is critical when deciding how you want to live the rest of your life. And, as the artist of your life, you get to choose the thoughts that populate the canvas of your mind. The science of Quantum Phys-

ics is clear that everything begins with our thoughts. “As you sow, so shall you reap” is not advice from Jesus for farmers! Voltaire wrote, “Each person must culti-vate his own garden.” The col-loquial expression, “What goes around, comes around” and the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as

you would have them do unto you,” are examples of the power of inten-tion and

imagination, as part of our human lexicon that has been expressed through the millennia.

Your Art Is Well-Being

The art of living longer is about creatively and intentionally choosing what you want on the canvas of your life. And, when you make choices that support your physical, emotional and mental health, your canvas is a picture of health, vitality and longevity.

Be a Savvy Senior. Follow the Savvy Senior Credo: “I’m old enough to have a past and young enough to have a future. I don’t know my expiration date and so I commit to live into my future consciously, making choices – mind, body and spirit – that will help me achieve a healthier, happier, extended lifespan.”

Anne Goldberg, The Savvy Senior, has a vision to create an army of senior volunteers bringing

their wisdom and experience back to the community. She helps seniors reach their goals

by teaching them how to use computers; holding conferences and workshops on The Art

of Living Longer; learning decluttering and organizing techniques; producing Tell Your

Story Videos, preserving the stories and wisdom of your life for future generations. For more

information call or visit Anne at (954) 536-8008 (www.SavvySeniorServices.com)

(www.Facebook.com/SavvySeniorServices)

August 2016Page 8

What Is The Art Of Living Longer?Choose What You Want On The Canvas Of Your LifeAnne GoldbergGazette Contributor

Wellness

Sometimes it seems there is so much to say; that words arrive at the front of my

mind like a large group of people trying to all get out of a crowded room through a single door – grunting, groaning, pushing and shov-ing with no particular direction. On the other hand, sometimes ideas and thoughts come smoothly, as though they are winding lines of folk queued up, patiently waiting their turn to slip from brain to keyboard.

Then there is the occasion when both of these circumstances occur at once.

Eye-Catchers On Wall Of Life

For the past couple of decades, when trav-eling overseas, I’ve written a travelogue that by now is distributed to 150 people. It’s about the little things that capture my attention, or heart, as the days and experiences accumulate.

Sometimes the eye-catchers are small paintings on the museum walls of my life, which are internally recorded before being committed to electronic paper and placed in the artificial hard drives of my computer. I try to capture them as closely to the events as possible, because I have come to understand memory is often an unfaithful mistress, creat-ing inaccurate reflections of events. I have discovered this when getting together with old friends, fondly recalling a shared experience, only to find their remembrance is NOTHING like mine. Somehow the incident changed in the ever-shifting neuro-synapses of my mind, of course I suspect my accounts are more ac-curate. Maybe.

I’m on the final leg of a three-week work-ing tour through Europe. It began in Prague, then to Poznań, Poland, on to Aberdeen, Scotland and as I write, Aalborg, Denmark. At the end of the week, I’ll go to Sheffield, England and on the weekend, fly home from Manchester.

Lottery Winner?

Today is my birthday, and here I sit on the cusp of my 69th year trying to make sense of the privileged life I have lived. I did not pick my parents, the era into which I was born. I had no say as to the color of my skin, nor the country into which I emerged. There was no preplanning as to the capacity of a mind that to this day has remained curious about the things around me.

I had no say in the relatives going back as far as one might imagine that somehow avoided death from wars and famine and disease and murders and accidents and other fatal events, long enough to produce offspring that also happened to survive long enough for me to find myself breathing and exploring planet Earth. Winning a lottery? There has never been one with such high odds for me, or anyone reading this. Yet, here we are alive; Creatures of active and accumulated thought - ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

It is hard then to fully appreciate why others have found themselves arriving at a different place on Earth, to a different circum-

stance, to poverty and fear, to oppression and complete loss of control of their lives.

How does this happen? It is, of course, a rhetorical question, one that resonates right up there with, what is the meaning of life? Why do some find themselves with access to so much, and others so little?

Commonality of Life, Love

So, on this day, I feel a sense of awe and gratitude for the gift of life I have been given. I also wonder what obligation comes with this freedom, the freedom to think, to express, to listen, to disagree, to embrace, to love who I desire. Surely, in the balance of things, there must be justice.

One might think I feel guilty for the ac-cident of my birth and circumstance. That would not be correct, but gratitude for the safety and freedom of my life cannot be en-tirely separated from the larger tapestry of the humanity of which I am a part.

Maybe this is the reason I find myself talking and listening to as many people as I possibly can. Maybe it is because, in spite of my inability to understand any of it, I still find a commonality of life and love, unrelated to circumstance. Maybe it’s because I want to believe, and in fact do, that it is the touch-ing of another soul that reassures me, not the circumstance. We are fellow travelers through the world together, and the artificiality of culture, gender, education, financial status, are but weak reflections of the human spirit that inhabits us all.

Yeah, it’s my 69th birthday today, and what I know of a certainty, after all these years, is that I know very little … of a certainty.

It’s A Big Life ...‘What Separates Privilege From Entitlement Is Gratitude.’ – Brené Brown, Academic and Social Worker

Ted Dreisinger, PhD, lives in Oro Valley, AZ. While he still lectures professionally here

and overseas, he volunteers his time locally teaching courses for the AARP (Life

Reimagined), presenting topics related to back pain management, exercise and aging,

and sitting on a number of boards. He writes a weekly blog ‘It’s a Big Life’ (http://whynot-ted.blogspot) sharing life

observations, and has written two books: ‘life in small bites – moments in time’ and

‘life around the edges – a winding road’ both available on Amazon.com.

Dr. Ted DreisingerGazette Contributor

“Each person must cultivate his own

garden.”

Page 9August 2016

Are you planning

a trip out of the country? Let’s talk about precautions you should take so you don’t come home to a smartphone bill that’ll ruin your vacation after-glow.

1. Call Your Cell Phone Service Provider

(AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, etc.) – Before traveling overseas call your cell phone service provider and ask what packages they offer to use your cell phone internationally. I’m an AT&T customer and they have several dif-ferent global plan choices. Think about how you might want to use your phone (calling the U.S., calling within the country you’re visit-ing, texting, email…) and ask how each of those is billed under your provider’s interna-tional plan.

2. Turn Off Data Roaming

Assuming you didn’t pay for an unlimited Cellular Data plan, the moment you board the plane for your international destination, go into the Settings on your smartphone and turn off Data Roaming and the Cellular Data Plan. That’s the best way to prevent your phone from randomly using data to search for emails and texts throughout the day. Better that you control specifically when the Cellular Data is used. You can turn the Cellular Data on and off as you need it so as not to exceed the plan you’ve chosen.

3. Wi-Fi Is Your New BFF

If the hotel or home you’re visiting has Wi-Fi, you’re all set. When on Wi-Fi you can check email, visit websites, send photos, text, and use the GPS feature on your phone. You want to be careful when you’re outside of that Wi-Fi area. That’s when things can get pricey. Wi-Fi is a free zone where you can use al-most all of the features of your phone without incurring additional charges. The one excep-tion is voice calling. You may still be charged international fees for phone calls (in and out). You might have the option of turning on Wi-Fi calling or better yet use a service like Skype.

4. Skype Your Phone Calls

Skype is a free website/app that allows you to use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to call, text, or video chat internationally for free or at greatly reduced prices. When you’re in a Wi-Fi area and communicating with another Skype user, your calls, video chats, or texts are free. FREE! Using a credit card, you can open a Skype account and pay a very small (and I mean VERY SMALL) amount to call people who aren’t registered with Skype. I have yet to see a phone company offer more competitive pricing than Skype for interna-tional phone calls.

5. When In Doubt, Use Airplane Mode

If you arrive at your destination and can’t remember what your smartphone plan al-lows for, simply go to your Settings and turn on Airplane Mode. Airplane Mode will stop all transmission to or from the phone. So no emails, texts, phone calls, or visiting websites. No signal = no ugly phone bills. You can still take and view photos, read your notes, or lis-ten to any music saved on your phone. Once back in the safety of a Wi-Fi area you can turn off Airplane Mode and turn on Wi-Fi.

6. Document With Your Camera

Of course you’re going to take photos of everything you love about your visit. Why not also take a photo of your passport and the back and front of your credit cards so you’ll

have that information on your phone at all times? I even take a photo of my rental car, when traveling, and its license plate to make it easier to identify in a parking lot full of cars.

Remember that to put away your smart-phone for a day is a great vacation choice. Smell the roses, enjoy the sea breeze, linger in a museum while your smartphone becomes your personal assistant taking all of your mes-sages.

Bon Voyage.

Visit the website: AskAbbyStokes.com for helpful tech hints. If you have a tech question, you can also e-mail your inquiry for Abby to rseitz@jkvfl.com

Ask Abby Stokes: Your Friendly Guide To Everything Digital

Abby StokesGazette Contributor

Abby Stokes, author of “Is This Thing On?” A Friendly Guide to Everything Digital for

Newbies, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming and its companion website

AskAbbyStokes.com, is the Johnny Appleseed of Technology, single-handedly helping more than 300,000 people cross the digital divide. A firm

believer that “if my mother can learn the computer anyone can.” Abby splits her time

between New York City and Niantic, CT.

Our Tech Columnist Brings You 6 Smartphone Overseas Travel Tips This Summer.

Answers To Crossword Puzzle From Page 5 And Sudoku From Page 6.

Technology

The setting is Nantucket,

where all the is-landers know each other. Best friends, author Madeline King and Grace Pancik, share their time together as well as their deepest secrets. Grace’s husband “Fast Eddie” is a real estate developer whose business is doing badly although he temporarily maintains their lavish lifestyle and has given Grace permission to embark on a very expensive landscape gar-den project, which becomes the focus of her attention. Enter Benton, the renowned horti-culturist whom they hire, who also becomes the focus of Grace’s attention. Their behavior together starts tongues wagging and, as in any small town, gossip brews.

This is not the only “news” of the summer. Madeline, suffering severe writer’s block and feeling pressure to make her publisher’s deadline for a new book, rents an apartment downtown, believing that the time away from her busy household will provide the necessary quiet and inspiration to come up with some-thing fresh.

When town-folk observe Fast Eddie enter-ing Madeline’s temporary residence, more eyebrows are raised. There are other sub-plots that involve Madeline’s son Brick and Grace’s daughter Allegra, both teenagers. Their friends are also talking about Allegra’s cheating and other outrageous behavior with another boy. Moreover, to make up for his flagging business, Fast Eddie will embark on an illegal and scandalous “make-money-quick” scheme. The main conflict in this novel,

however, is when Mad-eline resorts to using the gossip about her friend Grace and the landscaper Benton for the plot of her new novel.

Despite personal distress and feelings of betrayal, Madeline continues the book to completion, for which her agent, very pleased with the results, is eager to publish. This, she knows, will end her most treasured friendship with Grace, since the charac-ters in her book are very thinly veiled.

This is a good summer read. Even the cover picture of two girls sitting in Adirondack chairs on a white sandy beach screams sum-mer on the island. It has a light, gossipy tone as if the reader is “in on” the whole scene. If you are a nosey person yourself in the mood for an easy, non-challenging, “not-too-deep book,” this may suffice.

Donna DeLeo BrunoGazette Contributor

Donna DeLeo Bruno is a retired teacher of Literature and Writing. Donna spends summers

in Rhode Island and contributes book reviews to four local newspapers, and winters in

Fort Lauderdale. Donna is a member of the John Knox Village Silver Scribers group,

guiding authors in publishing their books as part of the Senior Connection Club.

‘The Rumor’by Elin Hilderbrand

Book Review

Jackfruit, sapo-dilla, caram-

bola, dragon fruit ... exotic names

for the variety of fruits you would not usu-ally find on supermarket shelves, but they are tropical fruits grown here in South Florida’s ideal growing climate.

Surprisingly many of these exotic fruits are found in Publix and Whole Foods when they are in season. I actually had my first encoun-ter with dragon fruit at a Publix GreenWise store! I have also seen fruits that I couldn’t identify, but have been slowly buying and appreciating. While so-called exotic fruits are often sidelined by tropical fruit fixtures such as bananas, oranges, grapefruit and tangerines, if you look carefully in the green grocery de-partment, the adventurous will find delicious tasting fruits, that look a little like something from outer space or could be the fruit for a giant!

We actually have a small carambola tree with pink and red flowers and tiny star-like fruit beginning to grow. I can’t wait until they are ripe so I can add them to salads, or just eat them straight from the tree.

Here are some of the exotic tropical fruit you may want to try:

Dragon Fruit is a deep pink fruit with a mild, sweet flavor. It has the texture of a kiwi and has tiny, edible seeds embedded in flesh of creamy white or shocking pink.

Jackfruit has the distinction of being the world’s largest tree fruit! Almost all parts of the fruit may be eaten and its taste has been described as similar to Juicy Fruit gum.

Sapodilla is a subtropical fruit that grows on beautiful trees around the world in warm climates. The ripe fruit is uniquely flavored. The soft brown flesh tastes a bit like a mix of brown sugar and root beer. The sapodilla tree is also the source of chicle, a chewing gum component.

Carambola or star fruit can now be eas-ily found in grocery stores. The crisp texture yields a juicy and refreshing taste. The yellow fruit tends to be more acidic in flavor and the greens are sweeter.

Plantains are member of the banana fam-ily, but starchier and lower in sugar. They should be cooked and can be used in many savory dishes somewhat like potatoes.

Mangos are peach-like in taste and texture. They are juicy with variations in color that range from orange to pale lemon yellow.

Lychees are a fragrant, sweet fruit with a delicate white pulp encased in skin that looks like a red golf ball!

A sharp eye might help you spot some of these more unusual Florida fruits on a walk around your neighborhood. On a recent stroll around the beautiful John Knox Village cam-pus, I noticed some tropical and exotic fruit trees and plants growing in sunny areas. I was particularly impressed by huge, healthy tiers of bananas that will make a feast when ripe.

If you are looking to get a fresh sweet taste of these uncommon fruits, call around to your local fruit vendors, GreenWise or Whole Foods to see if any of these varieties are available. Community Green Markets are also great sources when the fruits are ripe and in season.

August 2016Page 10 The John Knox Village Gazette

Nona SmithGazette Contributor

Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruit And … Sapodilla?Florida’s Exotic Tropical Fruits Offer A Delicious Treat

Nona Smith earned her Master’s Degree in Fine Art from the University of London, Goldsmiths

College. She is a former Madison Avenue ad exec, and moved to South Florida where she continued

as publicity director, copywriter and creative director for ad agencies and marketing director for

in-house departments. Nona is currently creative director at Word of Mouth Advertising, Inc.

As a Gazette reader, you have the first opportunity to move into this conve-

nient one bedroom and one and one-half bath Jasmine apartment home in Heritage Tower. With nine-foot ceilings, 1,033 square feet of living space, and an exceptionally designed floorplan, this apartment is a showplace of convenience and style. The Jasmine has been one of the most popular floorplans available in Heritage Tower. This home features an open concept plan with a convenient kitchen and stainless steel appliances.

The Platinum Decor Package Includes:

• Tray ceiling LED kitchen lighting• Walk-in shower with hand-held controls• Large walk-in closet• Baseboard molding • Stainless steel kitchen appliances• Washer and dryer• Choose from select upgraded kitchen

countertops• Choice of upgraded backsplashes• Stainless steel under-mount sink with

spray faucet• Crown molding• Choice of selected wood cabinetry• Upgraded kitchen hardware• Your choice of upgraded flooring options• Frameless shower door• Custom closet option

Tour The New Design Center

With so many options to choose from, you’ll want to spend as much time as you need with your Move-in Coordinator in the Design Cen-ter. Select from a wide array of cabinetry choices, countertops, floor coverings and color options.

Tour the 70-acre John Knox Village campus and enjoy the lush tropical land-scaping and the waterfowl that populates its lakes.

Care For Life

As a JKV resident, you will enjoy the carefree lifestyle that comes with a comprehensive long-term care insurance policy, unlim-ited use of the spa, Wellness Studio, Bistro, swimming pool and more!

Ask to speak with a Life Plan Consultant at (954) 783-4040, for a tour and complimentary Executive Chef prepared meal.

Visit the John Knox Village website (www.JohnKnoxVillage.com) for more information.

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The Jasmine

Carambola

Jackfruit Dragon Fruit Lychees