mature mix magazine - march/april 2016

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LEHIGH VALLEY | POCONOS & SURROUNDING AREAS March/April 2016

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Cover Feature:Shawnee Ridge, A Senior Living CommunityShawnee Ridge is an independent living community specially de-signed to meet the needs of active residents 55 years and older. With several housing options to choose from, Shawnee Ridge com-bines the independence of living in your own home with the se-curity of 24-hour professional assistance and the convenience of a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Overlooking the beautiful Delaware Water Gap, Shawnee Ridge is ideally located at the gateway to the Pocono Mountains. Its residents enjoy both seclusion from the bustle of daily life and convenient access to local amenities including Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg University, and a wide array of restau-rants, shops, grocery stores, theaters, golf courses, doctors’ offi ces, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, and more. A great place for active seniors, or for mom and dad!www.shawnee-ridge.com

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ACTIVE LIVING A Burst of Fun! ....................................................................................12Senior Fest ............................................................................................11Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living Show .................11

HEALTHY LIVINGMedical Highlights ......................................................................... 8-9Vitamin D Deficiency ..........................................................................7

RESOURCE INFORMATIONPocono Medical Center Visiting Nurse Services ...................8Urgent Care .............................................................................................9

CHEF’S CORNERSimply Devine .....................................................................................14

FEATURED ADVERTISERSAmerican Ribbon .................................................................................7 Beck N Call ............................................................................................15Bucci Vision .............................................................................................5

Clover Rest ...............................................................................................2Dale’s Pocono Bistro ...........................................................................6 Gluco Lodge ...........................................................................................5Granite Transformations ...................................................................5Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living ..............................11Griswold Home Care ..........................................................................6Imaginations Florist ............................................................................2Keswick Pointe ....................................................................................16One Day Bath ......................................................................................13Pocono Cheesecake Factory ..........................................................7 Pocono Medical Center ....................................................................8Pocono Soap ..........................................................................................3Quality Health Care .............................................................................5Senior Fest ............................................................................................11Shawnee Ridge .....................................................................................3State Theatre .......................................................................................11Stone Bar Inn ..........................................................................................6Sun Bloc Sales .....................................................................................10The Olde Engine Works Market Place ........................................2 Walden III SeniorLiving Center ......................................................3

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Easton Public MarketOpening mid MarchThe Easton Public Market will feature a passionate group of entrepreneurs, farmers and chefs who are committed to their craft. It will include; butchery, fresh seafood, bakery, artisan cheese, café, chocolatier, local & sustainably grown produce, specialty foods, noodle bar, craft beer, wine, wood-fired pizza, crepes & BBQ, Plus a demo kitchen, culinary events and classes.www.eastonpublicmarket.com

Lego Kids FestFriday: April 8; 4:00-8:30pm, Saturday: April 9; 9:00am-7:30pm,Sunday: April 10; 9:00am-7:30pmThe LEGO KidsFest national tour stops at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. Lego KidsFest for the very first time, bring all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building, and experiences together in this three acre activity- and entertainment-packed family event. LEGO KidsFest is for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Among the many LEGO attractions, families will find: LEGO Model Museum: life-sized models made entirely from LEGO bricks, LEGO Master Builders: live demonstrations and activities from the crew who get paid to play and so much more! No matter your age, come be a kid again. Tickets are $19 for the Friday and Sunday afternoon sessions, and $22 for both sessions on Saturday and the Sunday morning session. Children age 2 and under are free.www.LEGOkidsfest.com

Chocolate FantasySaturday: March 19; 1:00pm-5:00pmJoin us at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort and feed your chocolate appetite! Local ven-dors, amateur and professional chocolatiers will be sampling their chocolate products to be experienced by all. Come and get your Holiday chocolates early as each vendor will be selling their goodies as well. From chocolate-covered candies to chocolate martinis, we’ll have it all. Be a part of a unique event in the Poconos. It’s going to be a chonado, a tsunami of all things chocolate, a chocolate lover’s paradise all while supporting the community efforts of the Pocono Family YMCA. Call for tickets 570-421-2525www.poconoymca.org

Greater Pocono Home & Outdoor Living ShowSaturday: March 19; 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday: March 20; 10:00am-4:00pmJoin us at Kalahari Resort and Conference Center to The Greater Pocono Home Show. This event is designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. This event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, product demon-strations and sample interior and exterior options. With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with countless ideas on enhancing their home’s comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value. $5.00 per person, Children 18 and under free.http://poconobuildershomeshow.com

Fegley’s Chocolate Festival April 16; 3:00pm-6:00pm Premier Chocolate Festival in the Lehigh Valley! Celebrating all things chocolate! Enjoy unlim-ited sampling of: Chocolate, chocolate goodies chocolate foods, the chocolate bar featuring chocolate liqueurs and cordials chocolate wines and beer in the luxurious Hamilton Room and in High Gravity at the Allentown Brew Works. Additionally, vendors will be showcasing their unique chocolate specialties and wares - perfect for early shopping for Mother’s Day. A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door for $35.00. General Admission- $30.00.http://thebrewworks.com

Senior FestThursday: April 21; 10:00am-4:00pmThe event is held at Agricultural Hall (Ag Hall) at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 17th and Chew Streets in Allentown. Numerous vendors will be at the event include home care agencies, senior living facilities, hospice care, adult day services, nonprofits and other services of interest to area seniors. www.seniorfest.org

Shawnee Mountain Friday, Saturday & Sunday: March 18, 19 & 20As a special “Thank You” all active Military and their immediate family (spouse & children 18 years and under) will receive FREE Lift Tickets and Ski or Snowboard Rentals for any or all of the 3 days. Also, Group Lessons and SKIwee Children’s Lesson Programs will be made available at a 50% Discount. Valid active military picture ID is required and valid dependent cards are required. All branches of our Armed Forces are eligible, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard & National Guard active duty members. For all Retired Military and Reservists and their immediate family a discount of 50% off Lift Tickets will be offered during the Military Appreciation Weekend. Again valid active military picture ID is required and valid dependent cards are required. All Military and their immediate family are welcome to enjoy any 2-Hours of Snow Tubing for only $17 per session all weekend. Military/Photo ID Required-Call 570-421-7231 ext. 229 for more info.

Lehigh Valley Health NetworkSaturday: April 23; 10:00am-12:00pmThe Saucon Rail Trail is a newly-constructed trail along the original North Penn Railroad and former SEPTA railroad line. The trail connects four communities: Upper Saucon Town-ship, Lover Saucon Township, Hellertown and Coopersburg. Join us on an easy 2 mile walk through part of Upper Saucon Township Community Park, wooded areas, along Saucon Creek and across open fields. The walk is appropriate for children of all ages. Dogs on leash are welcome. Call for registration-610-402-2273.www.lvhn.org

Lehigh Valley Auto ShowFriday, Saturday, Sunday: March 25-April 17Lehigh Valley Auto Show will be bigger and better than ever. It will feature more than 250 vehicles from the top auto manufacturers from around the world, plus exciting displays, eye-opening exhibits and entertainment. www.glvada.org

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Susan’s KitchenIngredients 5 lb. bag red potatoes1 pint heavy cream6-8 tbsp. butter

Salt and Pepper to tastePaprika

DirectionsCook potatoes with the skins on until almost soft. Refrigerate overnight. Grate the potatoes into a casserole dish. Pour 1 pint heavy cream over them. Place6-8 tbsp. of butter on top. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Bake at 350º for 30-40 minutes until heated through.

Fruit + Oat Smoothie

Pam’s Kitchen

Simply Devine!

DirectionsPlace ham in a shallow roasting pan. Score ham with 1/2” deep diamond cuts. Cover and bake 1-1/2 hours. In a small mixing bowl add crushed pineapple, brown sugar, sprite and ground cloves (if using). Mix together. Pour over ham pressing the pineapple into cuts. Return to oven and continue to cook uncov-ered for 30-40 minutes or when internal temperature reads 140º.

“Have a recipe you would like to share? Send them to Jeanine Fuller at [email protected] and we will display them in our next issue.”

DirectionsToss all ingredients in a blender and mix well.Variation:Top with 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, for a more fi lling meal.

Ingredients 1 cup quartered strawberries1 sliced banana1/4 cup raw almonds

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt1 tsp. maple syrup

Michelle’s KitchenIngredients 1 bone-in ham fully cooked1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple1 c. brown sugar

1/2 can Sprite1/4 tsp. ground cloves *optional

Pineapple-Brown Sugar Fizz Ham Scrumptious Riced Potatoes

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

DirectionsPlace washed baby spinach in large bowl. Add chopped onion, sliced straw-berries and dressing. Toss to combine, top with walnuts and egg. Great as a meal or side dish. Serve with warm bread topped with melted butter.

Jessica’s KitchenIngredients 1 bag baby spinach1 small onion chopped or sliced1 pint fresh strawberries sliced

1/2 chopped walnutsHard-boiled egg slicedFruit or favorite dressing to taste

Banana Snack Cake

DirectionsMix together fi rst two ingredients. Next add the eggs. Mix together. Then add vanilla, bananas and milk. Mix together. Combine dry ingredients together ina small bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix well. Bakein 13”x9” pan at 350º until brown. About 30 minutes. Allow to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Shirley’s kitchenIngredients 1/2 c. margarine1-1/2 c. sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1 c. mashed bananas

1/2 c. milk2 c. fl our1/2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. saltPowdered sugar


In Your Own Home Assisted Living • Health Care CoordinationPersonal Care & Activities of Daily Living

Transportation Nursing & Other Specialty Care Services

Our offi ce is conveniently located at2003 Milford Road • East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

(570) 426-7507www.BecknCall.net

In Your Own Home Assisted Living • Health Care CoordinationPersonal Care & Activities of Daily Living

Transportation Nursing & Other Specialty Care Services

Our offi ce is conveniently located at2003 Milford Road • East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

(570) 426-7507www.BecknCall.net

Celebrating

20 years in

business!

Services Health Care CoordinationIn Your Own Home Assisted Living

You spend your whole lifeturning your house into a home.

We make it our life’s work to keep you in it.

Melissa Lear

I t has been twenty years since Beck ‘N Call stepped into their fi rst client’s home to provide care and support to someone in need. Our commitment to service and caring for people in need within our community continues, and for all these years, we

have been driven by the same solid mission. The mission to enhance our client’s quality of life by treating them with respect and compas-sion while helping them maintain their dignity and independence. It would be tragic to leave out the history of how Beck ‘N Call got started because even though our business has grown, we have never forgotten where our story began. For those who may not know it, here is just a snippet. My mother, Beverly Allen, and I started this business in 1995, when our own family was getting deeply involved in learning what it meant to care for our elders. At that time, our family was caring for 8 seniors, over the age of 70, all with health issues of varying seriousness including breast cancer that had spread to the brain, early through late Alzheimer’s disease, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and heart failure. These were the biggest of the bad boys. When we looked for support in the community...none was available. We decided we could fi ll that void in the community and Beck ‘N Call was born.

Many things have changed over the course of twenty years, but some things also remained the same. We understand that everyone wants to live their life as independently as possible. We understand that everyone wants to live at home. Because of this, we are con-stantly inspired to fi nd ways to provide the necessary care respect-fully, and with compassion.

We know that we sell the one thing that no one wants to buy. The harsh reality is that we all age. As we do, many of us fi nd ourselves or our loved ones in situations where they simply cannot manage without a little assistance. That assistance can take many forms, including the need for help with bathing and dressing, meal prepa-ration, medication management, or even transportation services. We provide all of these services, and many more. We also understand that the ability to pay for these kinds of services varies greatly, so we work diligently with clients and families to fi nd solutions that are cost effective and affordable. Over the years our service territory has expanded to include all of Monroe County, and portions of Pike, Carbon, and Northampton County. We have added a skilled nursing homecare agency, Allen Lear Home Care Associates, to help provide the medical care at home that many of our clients have required. Despite our growth,

we have maintained a welcoming offi ce and a personal touch. One offi ce. No franchise. Homegrown in the Poconos.

Our entire reason for being is simple. You spend your whole life turning your house into a home. We make it our life’s work to keep you in it.

Melissa LearPresident & CEO

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