BOOMER Magazine: August 2019

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AUGUST 2019 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Feature 

M usic 

Matters 


and More! 

40 

DEPARTMENTS 

10 THE 10 SPOT 

Heart Healthy Tips 

24 HEALTH & 

WELLNESS 

Sleep tips for All 

28 VOLUNTEER 

Alzheimer’s Association 

33 MONEY 

7 Sins of Retirement 

Planning 

36 HOME & GARDEN 

10 Steps to an Organized 

Closet 

51 TRAVEL 

Hidden Lake Tahoe 

56 EAT & DRINK 

//56 6 Burgerlicious Recipes 

//60 4 Warm-Weather Wines 

MORE 

12 IN HISTORY 

14 TAKE A HIKE 

15 ASK THE EXPERTS 

17 25+ THINGS TO DO 

THIS MONTH 

22 SOCIAL BUTTERFLY 

62 OUTTAKES 

66 BRAIN FOOD 

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Q 

ASK THE DOCTOR 

I’m having painful, prolonged and 

heavy periods. It’s so inconvenient, 

not to mention embarrassing. 

What can I do? 

Let’s talk hysterectomies. 

Will it hurt? How long is recovery? 

And scars…What about scars? 

If the time has come for you to make a decision about a hysterectomy, 

don’t hesitate. Advancements in surgical methods—including the 

da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery—have made it possible to have 

smaller incisions, reduced recovery time and less pain. You’ll be left 

with minimal scarring and wondering why you didn’t address your 

condition sooner. 

And don’t worry—a robot isn’t doing the surgery. The technology is 

controlled by the surgeon, and helps them to be more precise. Robotic 

assisted surgeries have been tried and tested bringing minimally 

invasive surgery to more than 2 million patients worldwide. 

It’s hard to imagine, but you can have your hysterectomy and go home 

the same day. Most women return to normal activity in a few weeks. 

Talk to your doctor. Don’t wait any longer. It’s time to stop suffering and 

start living. 

Marshall OB/GYNs 

Robert Carter, MD and 

Michele Cherry, DO, perform 

da Vinci surgeries for a 

number of conditions including 

hysterectomy, fibroid tumors, 

adhesions and endometriosis. 

A 

Prolonged, painful and heavy 

bleeding could be caused by several 

types of gynecological conditions, 

including uterine fibroids, benign 

tumors that grow in the walls of 

the uterus. Most women develop 

some level of fibroids by age 50. 

Aside from painful periods, fibroids 

can also cause frequent urination, 

pain during sex, lower back pain 

and enlargement of the lower 

abdomen. Make an appointment 

with your gynecologist to talk about 

your symptoms and for further 

testing. Fibroids may be treated with 

medication or if are moderate to 

severe, through surgery. 

Marshall Medical Center is proud 

to offer robotic assisted surgery 

utilizing the da Vinci Surgical 

System. Less invasive surgery 

means faster healing and recovery. 

If you’re facing surgery, talk to your 

physician about the availability of 

da Vinci surgery for your condition. 

• Hysterectomy 

• Fibroid Tumors 

• Adhesions 

• Endometriosis 

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MASTHEAD 

In 1965 I danced in front of a room full 

of people (not the shy type apparently). 

Actually, I “twisted” to Chubby Checker! 

There’s some grainy 16mm footage 

somewhere. That may have been my first 

musical memory. Many more followed. Five 

years after that I have (fuzzy) memories of 

tie-dye, peace signs and The Beatles, The 

Byrds, The Stones and The Doors. Hippie 

Debra Linn 

chick is who I was, and the music was 

far out. I discoed the night away in the 70’s (Bee Gees and Donna 

Summer!) and have fond memories of being mesmerized by the 

crazy new cable station called MTV. Peter Gabriel, Bill Joel, Whitney 

Houston, Prince, Madonna and, of course, Michael Jackson fueled the 

summers in the 80’s. We danced to songs from Urban Cowboy at my 

wedding in 1981 (although I am really not sure why except that Debra 

Winger and I shared a first name and my husband thought he danced 

like Travolta). Boy bands dominated the 90’s but I do remember one 

really embarrassing moment (for my daughter, not me) while dancing 

the Macarena at her 7th grade dance. 

AUGUST 2019 

PUBLISHERS 

Terence P. Carroll, Wendy L. Sipple 

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER 

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EDITOR IN CHIEF 

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DEPUTY EDITOR 

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EDITORIAL INTERNS 

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 

Jerrie Beard, Gail Beckman, Kourtney Jason, Kerrie L. Kelly, 

Sharon Penny, Emily Peter, Lorn Randall, Julie Ryan, 

Janet Scherr 

ART DIRECTOR 

Gary Zsigo 

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS 

Ray Burgess, George Kenton 

"Music can change the 

world because it can 

change people." 

—Bono 

Alas, most of the soundtrack of my 

life is now found only on the oldie’s 

stations. But you can wander down 

musical memory lane by reading 

Boomer’s curated summer playlist 

(page 45) and let us know if we 

missed your favorites! 

Soothing music relaxes you and helps you fall asleep. Find out other 

ways to make sure you get your zzz’s on page 24. As we age sleep 

becomes even more essential to being healthy (and alert!) each day. 

You might need some even more relaxing music if your retirement 

planning has fallen prey to the 7 Sins of Retirement Planning on page 

33. But you can reduce your stress by physical activity – hiking, visiting 

Tahoe, volunteering, or even cleaning out your closet! All of these 

activities are found in this issue of Boomer. Plus of course some great 

restaurants to visit and summertime events not to miss. Check out the 

6 best burgers in the region and some summer wines to sip in our Food 

and Drink feature beginning on page 56. 

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As for me, I will be listening to (over and over and over) what has to be 

the toddler jam of the summer of 2019 – BABY SHARK! It’s on every 

grandparent’s playlist! 

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10 SPOT 

Heart-Healthy Tips 

By Sharon Penny 

Contrary to popular belief, hearts are not made to be broken. They’re made to keep us alive! As heartowners, 

it’s our job to treat them well and make sure they stay in tip-top shape. So, we’ve sourced 

some expert advice on how to keep your heart unbroken, health-wise. 

Get up, stand up. “Even if you have a desk job, try to not 

be too sedentary, [which] is dangerous to your health, as 

it increases your risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart 

disease, stroke, osteoporosis, falls, and feelings of depression 

and anxiety.”—Tin Nguyen, MD, Cardiologist, Mercy Medical 

Group 

Meditate daily. “The benefits of meditation for heart health 

are well-documented, likely because meditation helps reduce 

anxiety and blood pressure. I suggest taking five minutes 

each day to sit in a quiet place, focus your attention entirely 

on your breathing, count while taking in a deep breath, 

hold it, and then count while exhaling. Over time, you’ll be 

surprised at how much more focused, calm, and resilient 

you become.”—Uma Srivatsa, MD, Cardiologist and Cardiac 

Electrophysiologist, UC Davis Health 

Weigh your options. “Maintain a healthy weight. While many 

people want to lose weight for appearances' sake, there are 

many health benefits as well. Not only will you feel increased 

energy, but you'll reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, 

and some forms of cancer. It will also help control blood 

sugar, relieve back and joint tension, and optimize your 

immune system.”—Scott A. Vasconcellos, MD, Cardiologist, 

Marshall Medical Center 

Avoid or limit alcohol. “Consuming 

no more than one alcoholic 

beverage (12 ounces of 

beer, 4 ounces of wine 

or 1.5 ounces of spirits) 

a day for women or one 

to two a day for men is 

recommended, as alcohol 

can increase the risks 

of stroke, high blood 

pressure, heart failure, 

arrhythmia, and obesity. 

The rumor that alcohol 

is cardio-protective is 

unproven. The long-term 

heart-health benefits of 

other lifestyle factors—such 

as regular physical activity 

and healthy eating—are well 

proven.”—Amparo Villablanca, 

MD, Cardiologist and Director 

of the Women’s Cardiovascular 

Medicine Program, UC Davis Health 

Move more. “Exercise is good for the 

heart in a number of ways. It reduces the 

chance of major cardiac events (heart 

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attack and sudden cardiac death); lowers blood pressure 

and cholesterol; improves insomnia, depression, and diabetes 

control; reduces osteoporosis and risk of fractures; and helps 

in weight loss and maintaining a healthier weight.”—Stanley 

Henjum, MD, Cardiologist, Marshall Medical Center 

Dog (or cat) is your copilot. “Having a pet dog or cat can 

help lower the spikes in blood pressure when stressed and 

help promote a more active lifestyle. (Fido won’t let you skip 

out on your daily walks!)”—Alyssa Rose, CTRS, Recreation 

Therapist, Sutter Rehabilitation Institute 

Breathe easy. “If you consistently snore or are a mouth 

breather, get tested for sleep apnea. Many people don't 

realize it, but snoring and trouble breathing in sleep directly 

affect the heart, leading to high blood pressure and irregular 

heartbeat (atrial fibrillation); in some situations, it can 

trigger a massive heart attack or stroke.”—Amer Khan, MD, 

Medical Director of Clinical Quality for Sutter Independent 

Physicians, Founder of Sehatu Sleep Roseville 

Let’s get physical. “Try to get at least 30 minutes of 

moderate activity every day. You can even combine several 

activities to achieve that 30 minutes. For instance, park 

further from the store so you increase the number of 

steps or take the stairs instead of the 

elevator. Little changes daily have 

positive results over time.”—Mark 

Cavallaro, Personal Training 

Director, Roseville Health & 

Wellness Center 

Get fresh. “A heart-healthy 

diet consists of fresh 

vegetables, lean proteins, 

and ‘good fats’ (such as 

olive oil and avocados). 

Processed foods should 

be avoided.”—Rishi Menon, 

MD, Cardiologist, Sutter 

Independent Physicians and 

Roseville Cardiology 

Take it from Thoreau. “Exercise 

30 minutes daily, or every other 

day. Perform an activity that 

you enjoy: bicycling, swimming, 

jogging, treadmill, elliptical, or just 

plain walking. As Henry David Thoreau 

said, ‘An early morning walk is a blessing 

for the whole day.’”—George Fehrenbacher, 

MD, Medical Director, Cardiac Cath Lab at 

Sutter Roseville Medical Center 

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IN HISTORY 

Preston 

School of 

Industry 

An Education on Ione’s Preston Castle 

by JERRIE BEARD 

Preston Castle looms over the gold 

rush town of Ione like something out of 

a 1950s horror film. This Romanesque 

Revival structure was built in the 

1890s to house the Preston School of 

Industry, established by the California 

State Legislature to rehabilitate 

juvenile offenders. Rehabilitation was a 

progressive idea in the late nineteenthcentury 

that was unfortunately not 

completely grasped by all of the 

succeeding superintendents. Stories 

of brutality to the inmates were not 

uncommon. 

The initial compound sat on 230 acres 

of land purchased from the Ione Coal 

& Iron Company. Bricks for the castle 

were manufactured at San Quentin 

and Folsom prisons from sandstone 

quarried near Ione and delivered to the 

site by rail. On December 23, 1890, the 

cornerstone was laid before a crowd 

of 2,500 people. The school eventually 

covered 1,000 acres, including 750 

acres of farmland, which provided work 

for the boys and food for the institution. 

The first wards of the Preston School 

of Industry arrived in June of 1894, and 

the school officially opened on July 1, 

1894. Electric lighting, powered by a 

Pelton wheel, was added a year later. At 

its peak, the school employed 200 staff 

and housed 800 troubled boys and 

young men from all over the state. 

Preston Castle was the administrative 

building for the institution. It 

encompasses 46,000 square feet 

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over five floors and includes 77 rooms, 

43 fireplaces and 257 windows. The 

building housed administrative offices, 

reception and sitting rooms; a dining 

room, physician’s office and pharmacy; 

a reading room, library and schoolroom; 

a dormitory, locker room and numerous 

bathrooms and lavatories. The 

basement housed a kitchen and bakery 

as well as the laundry, furnace and 

storage facilities. 

Boys were trained in various 

occupations while at the school in 

the hope that upon their release they 

would become productive citizens. By 

1922, the school offered training in 28 

industries. A program was also offered 

through Stanford University, whereby 

boys who exhibited good behavior 

were sent to live and work at Vina 

Ranch owned by the university. They 

lived at the Stanford University Honor 

Cottage and were employed at general 

ranch work for wages of between $2.50 

and $4.00 per day. Once paroled from 

Preston School of Industry, these young 

men had the opportunity to lease 10- 

20 acres from the farm to work for 

themselves. 

While the intent of the institution was 

good, the means to the end were not 

always so rosy. Stories of beatings, 

whippings and other brutality to 

inmates routinely showed up in 

newspapers. 

The school was intended as a facility 

to rehabilitate wayward young men, 

but at times it became a place for 

desperate parents to offload their 

recalcitrant sons, especially during the 

depression. The facility offered these 

boys a roof over their heads and three 

meals a day in addition to vocational 

training. Notable “graduates” of the 

school include Merle Haggard, actors 

Rory Calhoun, Lee J. Cobb and Eddie 

Anderson, and tennis star Poncho 

Gonzales. 

Preston Castle remained the center of 

the correctional facility until 1960 when 

new facilities were completed. At that 

time, the castle was allowed to fall into 

disrepair and employees were told to 

take what they wanted since the castle 

was scheduled for demolition. The 

looting took place, but the building was 

never demolished. Today the interior is 

stripped of its former grandeur—marble 

flooring has been removed, and the 

hand-carved rosewood mantles over 

the fireplaces are gone, but the castle 

still stands thanks to the efforts of the 

Preston Castle Foundation. The castle 

has been named a California State 

Historical Landmark (#867) and is listed 

on the National Register of Historic 

Places (NPS-75000422). 

The Preston Castle and surrounding 

property is owned by the Preston Castle 

Foundation (PCF). The Preston Castle 

site was deeded over to the PCF by the 

State of California on November 7, 2014. 

In 1999, the Preston School of Industry 

was renamed the Preston Youth 

Correctional Facility. It finally closed for 

good in June 2011. 

Today, visitors can explore Preston 

Castle on weekends and during special 

tours offered throughout the year. The 

Preston Castle Foundation also hosts 

several events and concerts throughout 

the year. Visit prestoncastle.com for 

information. 

SOURCES 

https://www.ione-ca.com/about-ione/historic-ione 

http://www.prestoncastle.com/history.html 

https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/living/travel/sammcmanis/article25499146.html 

Sacramento Union, Volume 182, Number 58, June 27, 1915 

Sacramento Union, Volume 112, Number 106, December 8, 1906 

San Francisco Call, Volume 82, Number 181, November 28, 1897 

Chico Record, Number 90, April 18, 1918 

Photos courtesy of Kathleen Simas Young.

TOUR INFORMATION 

Private Tours 

Make the castle the destination for your 

next group activity. Large families, Red 

Hatters, car clubs, etc. have enjoyed great 

days at the castle. Typical private tours take 

1.5 to 2 hours. but can be adjusted to fit 

your schedule. 

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Nighttime Paranormal Investigation Tours 

Through a partnership with an experienced 

Paranormal Research Group the Castle 

now offers opportunities for visitors 

to perform nighttime paranormal 

investigations. 

Public Tours 

Take an interesting and informative 

historical tour of Preston Castle. You will be 

guided by a trained docent, or take a selfguided 

tour on your own. Gain access to 

the first floor, second floor and basement 

and learn about the history of the Preston 

School of Industry. These tours involve 

stairs. Cameras are allowed but please, NO 

tripods. 

No reservations are necessary for the selfguided 

tours, which start at 10 am and run 

until 1 pm. Tickets are sold from 10 am to 12 

noon, and guests should exit the Castle by 

1 pm. 

Guided tours are led by a trained docent, 

who will guide you through the Castle. 

They are scheduled for 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 

and 2:00 pm., limited to 3 groups of 16 

guests each. They will last about 60-70 

minutes and tickets may be purchased 

in advance online (see booking calendar 

below). 

Also available is a 35 minute closedcaptioned 

Virtual Tour for our mobility 

restricted guests which will take place on 

the accessible ground floor (basement) of 

the Castle. No reservations required. 

Public tours are available most Saturdays, 

April 6 to August 31. Remaining tour dates 

for 2019 

• August 3 




• August 31 (last tour 

day) 

• December 14 

(Christmas at the 

Castle - self guided 

tours only) 

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GET OUTSIDE 

Take a Hike 

Long Valley Trail in Cronan 

Ranch Regional Trails Park 

Getting There: To get to Cronan 

Ranch Regional Trails Park, take State 

Highway 49, turn onto Pedro Hill Road; 

parking lot is straight ahead. 

Distance: 2.2 miles; minimal elevation 

gain. 

Difficulty Level: Easy 

Know Before You Go: Dog-friendly 

(off-leash OK); horseback riding and 

mountain biking allowed; parking is 

free; open year-round. 

Fuel Up: The Argonaut Farm to Fork 

Cafe (331 State Highway 49, Coloma) 

offers bagels, omelets, sandwiches 

and more and is the perfect place for 

a pre-hike meal. For a post-hike treat, 

Hart 2 Hart Vineyards and Everhart 

Cellars (5821 State Highway 49, Pilot 

Hill) is nearby and offers whites, reds, 

sparkling and ports, along with small 

bites and a patio. 

Why We Love It: Fairly flat trail; familyfriendly; 

picnic tables along the way; 

trail ends by the American River; trails 

abound in Cronan Ranch, so you can 

extend your hike, or plan a return trip. 

Trail Notes: Wear shoes with traction, 

dress in layers, bring extra water and 

snacks, remember sun protection (hat, 

sunscreen), and, as always, pack out 

what you pack in. Remember to keep 

to the right, and that horses have the 

right of way over mountain bikers and 

hikers, and hikers have the right of way 

over mountain bikers. 

By Emily Peter 

For more information, visit 

coloma.com/recreation/ 

riverside-parks/cronan-ranchtrails-park/ 

Do you have a favorite trail 

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Ask the 

Experts 

Q: I’m thinking of transitioning to a vegan 

diet. What are some tips on how to start 

out? 

A: Transitioning to a new style of eating 

can be intimidating to many people. 

However, with the popularity of veganism 

on the rise, switching to a plant-based 

diet has become easier than ever before. 

The countless varieties of meat, dairy, 

and egg alternatives are easily found at a 

majority of supermarkets and restaurants 

in the local area. Whether for health, 

the environment, or animal welfare, 

developing a “why” for a change in eating 

habits will support you on the path of 

this new lifestyle. Simply beginning to 

replace animal products with their plantbased 

alternatives is a great first step to 

becoming vegan. Also, find a community 

of like-minded individuals to support you 

on your journey. Take one step at a time. 

A healthful way of eating is not about 

being perfect, but simply doing the best 

you can at a pace that feels right for you. 

As the Dalai Lama once said, “Happiness 

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CALENDAR 

AUGUST 

August is National 

Golf Month 

By Emily Peter 

Little Black Dress photo courtesy of the Harris Center. Other photo courtesy of its respective 

organization or company. 

1Live on the Boulevard. Every Thursday 

from 7-9 p.m. in the El Dorado Hills 

Town Center’s Steven Young Amphitheater, 

enjoy live music, great food, giveaways, 

and plenty of room to get your groove on. 

Concert viewing setup begins at 5:30 p.m. 

This month’s bands include Uptown Funk, 

Mirage, Forejour, Kalimba 10 Piece Band and 

Night Moves and Creedence Classic Revival. 

edhtowncenter.com/upcoming-events/calendar 

(ALSO 8, 15, 22 & 29) 

2 

Little Black Dress! (The Musical). Written 

by women, for women, Little Black Dress! 

tells the story of two best friends and their 

major life events in their little, black dresses. 

Show times vary. harriscenter.net 

(ALSO 3-4) 

Summer Concert Series. The El Dorado 

Hills Community Services District (EDHCSD) 

continues their popular concert series with 

Soultones and Swift Country this month. Head 

to the EDHCSD Community Park at 7 p.m. for 

live music, food, and more. eldoradohillscsd.org 

(ALSO 16) 


Diane Wilkinson Catering, music 

by Cheryl Kent and Hickory Wind, 

gift basket drawings, and more. 

friendsofedcseniors.org 

Preservation Hall Jazz Band 

4Farmers’ Market. Every Sunday 

through October, from 8 a.m. 

to 1 p.m., celebrate local farms and 

businesses while shopping for fresh 

fruits and veggies, homemade 

honey, jams and other household 

items along Town Center Boulevard 

in the El Dorado Hills Town Center. 

edhtowncenter.com/upcoming-events/ 

calendar 

(ALSO 11, 18 & 25) 

5 

Preservation Hall Jazz Band. 

This seven-piece band has 

proudly held the torch for New 

Orleans music for over 50 years 

and continues to as a reminder that 

the history they were founded to 

preserve is still vibrantly alive. Show 

times are at 7:30 p.m. harriscenter.net 

(ALSO 6) 

7 

Summer Concert Series. Head 

to the Palladio at Broadstone 

every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for an 

upbeat concert under the stars. This 

month’s artists include Swift Country, 

Wonderbread 5, Island of Black and 

White, and Hip Service. All shows are 

free and family-friendly. gopalladio. 

com/events 

(ALSO 14, 21 & 28) 

9 

Singin’ in the Rain. A 

starlet, a leading man, 

and a love affair that can make 

or break careers. The Roseville 

Theatre Arts Academy presents 

this classic musical that follows Don 

Lockwood and Lina Lamont whose 

chemistry isn’t the same off-screen 

as it is on-screen. Showtimes vary. 

rosevilletheatreartsacademy.com 

(ALSO 10-11 & 16-17) 

10 

20 Mile Taste. Celebrate the 

bounty of El Dorado County 

from 6-9 p.m. at the Davies Family 

Inn at Shadowridge Ranch. Hosted by 

Ag in the Classroom, the fundraiser 

includes seasonal food prepared by 

area chefs alongside locally produced 

beer and wine, live music, a raffle, 

live auction, and adult farm day fun. 

agintheclass-edc.org/event/20-miletaste 

Wine in the Vines. 

Friends of Seniors 

is hosting their 

annual fundraiser at 

Sierra Vista Winery 

from 5-7:30 p.m. 

Enjoy an evening 

of award-winning 

wines, appetizers by 

Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Funk-rock 

blues will be served up New Orleans 

style at Rocklin’s Quarry Park by this 

popular southern band with special 

guest Element Brass Band. Enjoy 

food trucks and great music from 

7-10 p.m. and get ready to party! 

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rocklin.ca.us/events 

Meet the Trojans. Meet and 

greet the Oak Ridge High School 

football team from 4-6 p.m. at the El 

Dorado Hills Town Center’s Steven 

Young Amphitheater. Walk the Oak 

Ridge Hall of Fame while players sign 

autographs, watch the cheer and 

dance teams perform, and witness 

a hot dog eating contest between 

players and coaches. edhtowncenter. 

com/upcoming-events/calendar 

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Hot Walkin’ Nights. Join the 

Sacramento Walking Sticks 

as the trek from Vic’s Ice Cream to 

Gunther’s Ice Cream beginning at 

4:30 p.m. (and 9 a.m. on Thursday). 

Walkers are welcome to walk the 10K 

all the way to Gunther’s, or complete 

a 5K that loops back to Vic’s. The 

route runs through the Land Park 

and Curtis Park neighborhoods 

and offers plenty of shade. 

sacramentowalkingsticks.org 

(ALSO 15) 

15 

Auburn Co-op. This 

community event is filled with 

family-friendly pop-up activities, 

the best coffee and wine in Placer 

County, live music, and local artists 

selling their wares. Lincoln Street, 

Washington Street and Sacramento 

Street will be abuzz with excitement 

from 5-9 p.m. oldtownauburnca.com/ 

events/auburn-co-op 

16 

Friday Alfresco. Head 

to Bogle Tasting Room in 

Clarksburg from 5-8 p.m. for wine, 

food and live music. All proceeds 

from the event will benefit local 

nonprofit A Touch of Understanding. 

touchofunderstanding.org/events 

Behind the Barre. Capital Dance 

Project, and independent collective 

of 21 professional ballet dancers, 

selected 11 artistic collaborators 

to participate in this multi-media 

performance combining dance, 

choreography, art, tech, and live 

music. Doors to the Crest Theater 

Preservation Hall Jazz Band photo courtesy of Harris Center. 20 Mile Taste photo by Mary Dehaas. Walk in the Vines photo Courtesy of Friends of Seniors. 


open at 6:30 p.m. for a local art 

and craft fair and brews from New 

Helvetia Brewing Company; the 

performance starts at 7:30 p.m. 

capitaldanceproject.org 

(ALSO 17) 

17 

Veraison Occasion. 

Beginning at 12 p.m., sip 

your way through the Carson Road 

Wineries with this fun, interactive 

and informative wine tasting event. 

Ticket cost includes tasting at all 

nine wineries for the weekend, a 

souvenir wine glass, small bites, and 

more. carsonroadwineries.com 

(ALSO 18) 

Walk for Wishes. Join the Make- 

A-Wish Foundation and help grant 

wishes for children in our community 

with life-threatening medical 

Esthetic Reflections 

In Dentistry 

Walk for Wishes 

Walk for Wishes photo by Tia Gemmell. 

conditions at this 8 a.m. morning 

walk with friends, family, and coworkers. 

Meet at the State Capitol at 

7 a.m. for registration and check-in. 

necannv.wish.org/news-and-events/ 

calendar-of-events 

Concerts on the Square. Drive will 

be taking guests back to the prime 

time of the Cars with covers from the 

popular rock band at Vernon Town 

Square. The free show starts at 7:30 

p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. 

Grab a spot and enjoy food truck fare 

and the beer garden. roseville.ca.us/ 

residents/city_events/concerts_on_the_ 

square 

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Food Truck Festival. Liven 

up your week by dancing to 

live music, indulging in food truck 

fare, and sipping on beer and wine 

at El Dorado Hills Community Park 

from 5-8 p.m. All proceeds benefit 

the EDH Promise Foundation. 

eldoradohillscsd.org/events-calendar/ 

special-events.html 

Bring your canine companions 

for a day of fun at the 17 th annual 

Bark ‘n’ Splash 

B 

A S H 

Saturday, September 28, 2019 

1-4 p.m. 

Event is held rain or shine! 

at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center • 1200 Riley Street, Folsom 

Admission: $10 per dog (human companions are free!) 

Entry requirements: You must provide written proof of current license for your dog(s). 

All dogs must be on-leash for entry (off-leash areas available inside facility). 

Dogs will be allowed to swim and frolic in the Activity Pool, which features a 

pooch-pleasing play structure and sloped beach-style entry into the water. 

(As standard post-season procedure, the pool will be drained, sanitized, and inspected after the event.) 

Questions? Call 916-461-6640 


Pilates in the Park. The Midtown 

Association and Humani Pilates 

Studio offers free Pilates classes to 

the public on the third Wednesday 

of the month through October. 

Classes are held on the north lawn at 

Fremont Park from 6-7 p.m. and are 

open to all skill levels. exploremidtown. 

org/events/pilates-in-the-park 

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Latin Dance Night. The 

Old Sacramento Waterfront 

welcomes Dance on the Edge back 

to the embarcadero for another fun 

evening of Bachata, Salsa and Latin 

dance overlooking the river. The free 

lesson begins at 7 p.m. and the beer 

garden is open from 7:30-10 p.m. 

oldsacramento.com 

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Owl Release & Picnic in the 

Vineyards. Grab your picnic 

blanket and head to Heringer Estates 

in Clarksburg for a night of wine, 

food trucks, and education on owls 

and sustainable farming with Wildlife 

Care Association of Sacramento. The 

event begins at 4 p.m. and the owl 

release is at dusk. Event admission 

is $10 and can be purchased online. 

heringerestates.com/event/owl-releaseat-heringer-estates-august-24th 

Race for the Arts. Don’t miss 

this one-of-a-kind 5K run/walk 

and kids’ fun run at William Land 

Park featuring a mini art festival 

that benefits PlacerArts, Rocklin 

Academy Music Program, Roseville 

Arts Center, Folsom Arts Association, 

Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, El 

Dorado Arts Council, and other local 

nonprofits. raceforthearts.com 

Placer County Wine Fest. Enjoy an 

afternoon of tasting Placer County 

wines, live music, and a vendor 

market at the Historic Loomis Train 

Depot Plaza from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 

Admission is free but wine tasting is 

$20 and includes a souvenir glass. 

luckyfindmarket.com/events 

25 

Good Dog-Dirty Dog 

5K/10K. Walkers, runners, and 

dogs are welcome to participate in 

this event organized by TBF Racing 

at Folsom Lake’s Granite Beach. 

Human participants will receive a 

finisher’s medal and the canines 

get dog tags. The 10K starts at 8 

a.m. and the 5K starts at 8:05 a.m. 

totalbodyfitness.com 

Woofstock 

31st Annual Antique Street Fair 

and Vintage Marketplace. Stroll 

down Historic Main Street Placerville 

from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. where vendors 

will have treasures from the past 

and vintage items for sale. Catch the 

sounds of the Gold Rush Chorus/ 

Barbershop Quartet and the 

Hangtown Marshals while perusing 

through antiques. Local shops 

and restaurants will also be open 

for business. placerville-downtown. 

org/2019/08/25/1414/31st-annual- 

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marketplace 

Woofstock. The City of 

Rocklin is hosting this free event at 

Johnson-Springview Park from 8 

a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise money for local 

canine rescues. Activities throughout 

the day include wiener dog races, 

art projects, a dog obstacle course, 

costume parade, dog-themed 

vendors, entertainment, food 

trucks, and more. rocklin.ca.us/event/ 

woofstock-1 

Hangtown Car Show. Enjoy an 

evening under the stars with classic 

cars and mingle with fellow car 

enthusiasts from 6-8 p.m. while 

perusing classic cars on Placerville’s 

Main Street. Admission and parking 

are free. placerville-downtown. 

org/2019/08/29/1429/hangtown-carshow 

Conversations that Matter. 

Connecting the themes found in 

the exhibitions Chiura Obata: An 

American Modern and Race to 

Promontory: The Transcontinental 

Railroad and the American West, 

the Crocker Art Museum will 

host this dynamic panel talk and 

moderated community discussion 

on immigration in California. 

Begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free with 

museum admission. crockerart.org/ 

event/2045/2019-08-29 

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SAVE THE DATE: 

September 

Chad Prather. Comedian, 

armchair philosopher, 

musician, and observational humorist, 

Chad Prather is coming to the Harris 

Center for one night only. One of 

the country’s fastest rising and 

talked about entertainers, Prather is 

known for his comedic family stories 

told from an adult perspective on 

comedic family. Showtime is 8 p.m. 

harriscenter.net 

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Walk With Us 5K. Support 

the UC Davis Program for 

Children with Blood and Cancer 

Disorders in this 5K walk starting 

at 8 a.m. at the Johnny Cash Trail. 

Entry fee is $15 (free for those under 

13) and funds raised will support 

pediatric cancer patients at UC Davis. 

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Book Club: 

What to Read This Month 

The Silent Patient 

by Alex Michaelides 

What do you get when you have a 

happy couple, a murder, absolute 

silence from the accused, an institution, 

and a psychotherapist? You get a thriller 

that you won’t want to put down! 

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Maid 

by Stephanie Land 

Stephanie Land had dreams of 

becoming a writer, but as a single 

mother she put her dreams on hold. 

She took a job as a housekeeper and in 

her spare time took online courses and 

also wrote about her experiences and 

interactions with the people around her. 

You’ll be entertained by this memoir and 

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The Woman in the 

Window 

by A.J. Finn 

Read this thriller before it hits the big 

screen later this year! Anna Fox lives in 

New York but hasn’t left her home in 

months. She suffers from agoraphobia 

and spends her days watching her 

neighbors and the outside world from 

the safety of her living room. But one 

day, she witnesses something she 

should not have seen—leaving her with 

something new to fear. 

Articles by Julie Ryan 

Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


App 

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Everyone has uttered the words: 

“Where’s my phone?” Download 

this app and next time you misplace your 

phone you’ll have help finding it. 

GoodRx 

Prescriptions can be costly even 

with insurance. This app will 

compare prices from local pharmacies to 

find the best price for you. 

Sudoku 

No need to look for a sharpened 

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anywhere from your phone! 

Senior Discounts 

Everyone loves a discount. If 

you’re 55 or over you’re sure to 

find savings here. It even categorizes age 

and type of discount to make things easier 

to find. 

Hobby Spotlight:Pickleball 

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. Instead of a racquet, 

you use a paddle a little bigger than you would for ping-pong. The ball is similar to a 

wiffle ball and you can play on a court the size you would play badminton on. Grab a 

friend—or three! You can play singles or doubles. All you need are the paddle, ball, comfy 

clothes, and good athletic shoes. Here is a list of some local pickleball courts: 

• Rusch Park (No fee to play) 

7801 Auburn Boulevard, 

Citrus Heights 

• Courtside Basketball Center 

($5 drop in, $35/month 

membership) 

1104 Tinker Road, Rocklin 


• Folsom Sports Complex 

($5 drop in) 

66 Clarksville Road, Folsom 

• Cameron Park Lake 

Tennis Courts ($2 for seniors) 

2989 Cambridge Road, 

Cameron Park 

• Johnson Springfield Park 

(No fee to play) 

5480 5th Street, Rocklin 

For a full list of locations, hours, and cost to play, visit places2play.org. You can also download their app. 


HEALTH & WELLNESS 

A to Z ZZ 

By Kourtney Jason 

Whether you think 

you’re well-rested 

or not, you’ll 

benefit from the 

following guidance on how to 

make your snoozing really 

count. Read on as these local 

experts spill their A+ advice 

on getting your ZZZs. 

Q: How many hours of sleep 

do we really need? 

A: Generally, about seven 

to nine hours, or four to five 

full sleep cycles, which happen 

every 90-120 minutes depending 

on the individual. People who 

sleep less than the recommended 

Sleep Tips for All 

hours per night are more likely to 

suffer from chronic conditions like 

cardiovascular disease, obesity, 

depression, diabetes, and even 

dementia. 

—European Sleep Design, 

sleepdesign.com 

Q: Can people sleep too much? 

A: If you’re sleeping longer [than 

the recommended sleep duration] 

and you feel unrefreshed upon 

awakening, it can signify that a 

potential underlying sleep disorder— 

such as sleep apnea—is impacting 

sleep quality.—Robert Dias, MD, 

neurologist and sleep medicine 

expert at Mercy Medical Group, 

dignityhealth.org 

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Q: How long 

should it take to 

fall asleep each night? 

A: The American Academy 

of Sleep Medicine states that 

the average sleep latency, or the time it takes to fall asleep 

after closing your eyes, is less than 30 minutes. It should 

also be noted that if it only takes you a few minutes or 

less to fall asleep, that’s not necessarily a good thing, 

as it could be a sign of sleep deprivation and should be 

addressed immediately.—Sherri Hanson, RPSGT, RST, 

CCSH, sleep care director at California Sleep Solutions, 

californiasleepsolutions.com 

Q: What’s the optimal sleep temperature? 

A: Keeping the room cool is key for a good night’s sleep, 

and many experts say the optimal sleeping temperature 

is around 65 degrees. Your body temperature fluctuates 

throughout the day but dips as you become drowsy, 

reaching its lowest level around 5 a.m. As the morning 

progresses, your temperature rises. A hot room may 

disrupt your body’s natural drop, making you more restless 

during the night. Of course, each of us has our own 

temperature preferences, so it’s important to experiment 

with different temperatures to optimize your sleeping 

environment.—Clarisse Glen, MD, Pulmonary Medicine, 

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center, thrive. 

kaiserpermanente.org 


Q: How dark should your bedroom be when you’re 

sleeping? 

A: Your bedroom should be completely dark, which 

means turning off all electronics, including your phone (I 

recommend placing it in another room). When it comes to 

lights and television, a timer can be very helpful.—Chuck 

Tolbert, RPSGT, owner/operator at Specialized Sleep 

Diagnostics, specializedsleep.com 

Q: How often should you replace your mattress and 

change your sheets? 

A: As a good practice, [you should replace your mattress] 

about every 10 years or when you feel you’re regularly 

waking up stiff and sore. This does depend on the type of 

mattress you choose. If it’s memory foam, polyurethane, or 


gel foam, expect about three to five 

years before you start to see wear. 

Natural materials like latex, cotton, 

and wool will give you around 8-12 

years of consistent performance 

before seeing comparable wear. 

As for your sheets, you should 

wash them as often as you deem 

necessary. If you sweat a lot, [then 

wash] more frequently; if not, 

bi-weekly or monthly, per your 

preference.—European Sleep Design, 

sleepdesign.com 

Q: How do you keep a person from 

tossing and turning all night? 

A: Tossing and turning in sleep 

indicates frequent awakening, 

whether the person is aware of 

waking up or not. Addressing the 

underlying cause is the answer. In 

order to go to sleep and stay asleep, 

there are two primary requirements: 

The mind has to switch off and one 

has to be breathing freely through 

the nose. Problems with either one 

of these issues will cause frequent 

tossing and turning. A busy mind, 

rumination, anticipation, problemsolving, 

clock-watching, thinking, 

and worrying will also result in 

frequent awakenings. Aside from 

these, there are other common 

issues leading to tossing and turning: 

being too hot or too cold, aches and 

pains, and the need for frequent 

urination.—Amer Khan, MD, Sutter 

Neurologist and Sleep Expert, 

Medical Director of Clinical Quality 

for Sutter Independent Physicians 

(sutterhealth.org) and Founder of 

Sehatu Sleep, sehatusleep.com 

Q: What is an effective nap and how 

long should it be? 

A: Naps can be 

a great way of 

renewing and 

recharging your 

energy, allowing 

you to enjoy 

the latter part 

of your day and 

be more efficient 

and productive. 

Unfortunately, our 

work culture doesn’t 

support the ability to nap. The best 

nap is taken about eight hours after 

waking up in the morning, which for 

most people falls in the middle or 

late afternoon. Naps should never be 

longer than 30 minutes in duration, 

as those can result in grogginess 

and feeling sluggish rather than 

energized.—Amer Khan, MD, Sutter 

Neurologist and Sleep Expert, 

Medical Director of Clinical Quality 

for Sutter Independent Physicians 

(sutterhealth.org) and Founder of 

Sehatu Sleep, sehatusleep.com 

Q: What are some indicators that I 

might have a sleeping disorder and 

what do I do about it? 

A: Sleeping disorders come in a 

variety of forms, but typically, you’ll 

know if you have one if you have 

trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, 

or wake up feeling tired despite 

thinking you had a good night’s rest. 

The first thing you should do about 

this is to talk with a doctor since 

sleep disorders can be caused 

by medical issues. They can also 

be caused by, or exacerbated by, 

psychological issues like anxiety, 

depression, and trauma. 

If you have trouble with sleep, at 

the very least you should work on 

practicing good “sleep hygiene.” 

Collectively, “sleep hygiene” refers to 

things you can do to structure better 

sleep for yourself. There are lots of 

things you can do to better your 

sleep, but many of us neglect this 

part of our health. 

Some key aspects of good sleep 

hygiene are: 

-Establishing a consistent sleep 

schedule. 

-Avoiding caffeine after morning. 

-Avoiding artificial lights one to two 

hours before bed. 

-Only using your bed for sleep. 

—Joe Borders, MFT, is a therapist 

with offices in Roseville and 

Sacramento. joeborders.com 

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Unusual Tips to 

Fall Asleep 

Tighten those muscles. 

While laying in bed, begin to squeeze your toes 

tight and then relax. Work your way up your 

calves, thighs, etc. until your scalp. 

Wear socks. 

Warm feet (and hands) will enable you to fall 

asleep faster due to the shift in blood flow to 

your extremities, cooling your body down and 

lulling it into sleep. 

Wash your face. 

Washing your face with cold water lowers your 

heart rate and blood pressure, which in turn—you 

guessed it—helps you relax and fall asleep. 

Photos courtesy of ©azotsuka - stock.adobe.com. 

Rewind your day. 

Go through all of the day’s events backwards, 

starting with the last thing you did before getting 

into bed all the way to the first thing that morning. 

This form of “storytelling” is relaxing for the 

brain. 

Listen to white noise. 

Use a white noise machine or app to drown out 

any ambient sounds that might disturb your 

sleep, such as traffic sounds, snoring, barking 

dogs, etc. 


VOLUNTEER 

Alzheimer’s 

Association 

Advocating for More 

By Julie Ryan 

Every 65 seconds someone in 

the United States develops 

Alzheimer’s disease. That’s 

an astonishing number and 

odds are, you know someone who 

suffers from this disease. One of the 

goals of the Alzheimer’s Association 

is to find a disease-altering treatment 

to help the more than 5.8 million 

Americans living with the disease and 

ultimately eliminate it altogether. 

The Northern California and Northern 

Nevada Chapter is committed to 

serving our community and helping 

those affected by Alzheimer’s. 

Elizabeth Edgerly, PhD, is the 

Executive Director of this Chapter 

and she says, “The one thing you 

will see every day in our office is 

helpline staff and volunteers, on the 

phone, talking to families. You might 

overhear conversations in Chinese 

or in Spanish, as our diversity and 

inclusion team trains new volunteer 

community educators.” 

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allow for more research funding through your 

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Noticing cognitive changes in 

someone close to you can be 

difficult to accept but knowing there 

are people here to help can make 

a difference in their livelihood as 

well as those around them. If you 

think a family member or friend 

is showing signs of Alzheimer’s, 

Elizabeth says, “The first step is to 

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early signs of Alzheimer’s, and how 

to prepare for a cognitive check-up, 

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MONEY 

7 Deadly Sins 

Of Retirement Planning 

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Right Your Retirement Wrongs 

By Lorn Randall 

Have you been cautiously eyeing the date when you will no longer be receiving a 

paycheck? Anticipating the freedom and adventure of retirement, yet feeling a 

sense of uncertainty about your financial security? To help alleviate your anxiety, 

we polled some experts in financial planning and they gave us a list of deadly sins to avoid 

when it comes to retirement planning. 


Failure to plan 

Virtually every retirement and 

financial professional agreed on this 

as the most common (and deadly) 

of the “Sins.” “Close to 1/3 of all 

Americans have zero retirement 

savings,” says Launi Cooper of 

Retirement Funding Solutions. Chris 

Wilczewski of Edward Jones adds, 

“There’s a huge advantage to starting 

[to save] early as your money is 

compounded and allows you to build 

a greater cushion”. “Even folks in their 

fifties are not too late…but don’t wait 

until your mid-sixties,” he cautions. 

Carrying debt into 

retirement 

Clint Herndon CPA at Next Peak Cpa 

shares this advice, “most people will 

experience a decrease in income 

when they retire, and yet there are 

many who carry the same expenses 

with them into retirement. One 

way to make a retirement plan 

successful is to have as little debt 

as possible when it is time to call 

it a career. Credit cards, medical 

bills, automobile payments, student 

loans, and even mortgages can, and 

should, be paid off if possible so that 

retirees can enjoy retirement without 

stressing about the monthly bills.” 

No strategy for long-term 

health care 

The numbers can be staggering, 

especially if you need full-time 

care—either in-home or in a private 

facility. “Many people find themselves 

spending down their assets. They 

work all their lives to be able to retire 

and are then saddled with medical 

costs that drain home equity and 

savings,” says Wilczewski. Additionally, 

life expectancy is longer now than at 

any time in history. Cooper reminds 

us, “If you’re a 65-year-old couple, you 

could potentially live into your 90’s. 

Retirement income experts caution 

that you must plan for increased 

longevity.” 

Trying to get rich quick 

Herndon recommends,“The best 

strategy for retirement planning, 

which has been proven by numerous 

everyday millionaires, is the slow 

and steady approach. This means 

contributing meaningful amounts 

consistently over many years and 

finding investments that have solid 

returns. It may mean sacrificing 

some exceptional gains, but it also 

means avoiding huge losses. As the 

old saying goes, ‘What matters is not 

timing the market but time in the 

market.’” 

Depending solely on social 

security 

“Social Security was never designed to 

supplement more than 40% of retiree 

needs,” according to Cooper. “And, 

many turning 62 do not understand 

that deferring Social Security benefits 

until 70 can radically improve 

monthly income for later years.” 

Drawing on investments & 

IRA’s in a down market/Lack 

of diversity 

This is a two-part caution. Part one is 

“‘Sequence of Return Risks’ and can 

prematurely deplete your retirement 

savings account,” cautions Cooper. 

Part two comes from Wilczewski who 

says, “I frequently have clients tell me 

all of their money is tied up in their 

business, house, or job.” He gives this 

analogy to elucidate, “Would you 

rather get into an elevator with one 

cable attached or several?” 

Reacting too quickly to 

market changes 

“I’ve seen clients pull out of the 

market during a downturn, taking 

heavy losses, and being poorly 

positioned when there is an uptick. 

A loss in the market is only a loss 

on paper unless you sell—then it 

becomes a real loss. I recommend 

working with a trusted professional 

advisor and following their advice 

during changes in the market,” says 

Herndon 

Thank you to our experts: 

Launi Cooper, Certified Reverse Mortgage 

Specialist at Retirement Funding Solutions, 

916-343-2211, rfslends.com 

Chris Wilczewski, AAMS Finacial Advisor at 

Edward Jones, 916-260-5996, edwardjones. 

com 

Clint Herndon, CPA, at Next Peak CPA, 

916-850-0245, nextpeakcpa.com 

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I NNOVATIVE 

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

HOME & GARDEN 

Clutter- 

Free 

10 Steps to an Organized Closet 

By Kerrie L. Kelly, FASID 

Is it just me or do you process change by cleaning 

and organizing, too? A feeling of “everything in its 

place”—at work and at home—gives me a sense of 

general life order. And what better place to start 

organizing than your closet? Here are my top tips for 

making your closet clutter-free. 

1//Hire it Out 

There are many ways you can make changes in your 

closet areas. One of those ways is hiring help. If you’re 

not confident making changes yourself, then getting a 

professional to assist can be helpful. While Boomers are 

often reluctant to ask for support due to the financial 

cost or being unsure of whom to trust in the home, a 

professional (or a very organized grandchild) can provide 

just the needed closet jump-start. 

2//Start from Scratch 

Pulling everything (yes, everything!) out of your closet is 

the most effective way to get to the bottom of it. If you 

don’t, chances are, the same unworn clothes will end up 

staying in your closet. 

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3//Stage a Rolling Rack 

Staging your items on a rolling rack 

makes the step above a much easier 

task. Not only can you see what 

you’re dealing with, but you can ask 

yourself: “Should this really go back 

in my clean closet?” 

4//Out with the Odd 

Bank statements, insurance 

information, and tax documents don’t 

belong next to your shoes, scarves, 

and sweaters. Remove items that 

have no business in your closet and 

create a computer file to organize 

and store them in one accessible 

place; file the remaining papers in an 

office cabinet. 

5//Sort it Out 

Now it’s time to sort. Throw out old 

and damaged clothing, and donate 

what you don’t need or don’t wear. 

6//Organize in Sections 

Designate a place for everything— 

shoes in one place, sweaters in 

another, and so on—to help you 

keep order and save you time each 

morning. Make smart use of the 

space by installing shelves to double 

your storage and help sweaters and 

T-shirts better keep their shape. 

7//Apply the 80/20 Rule 

You may not want to admit it, but 

the majority of clothes you have 

probably go unworn. It’s said that 

the average American only wears 

10-20 percent of their wardrobe. To 

cut down on the fluff, remove items 

you haven’t worn in a year. Drop off 

the excess at Goodwill, your favorite 

consignment store, or arrange a 

clothing swap with friends. 

8//Create Consistency 

Are your shoes overtaking the space? 

Try a hanging-shoe rack, over-thedoor 

organizer, or displaying them 

on shelving by color. Do your clothes 

overcrowd the closet? Use a thin 

black hanger to create space and 

visual consistency so you can find 

things more easily. Feeling rushed 

each morning? Dividing shirts, 

dresses, jeans, and jackets will bring a 

sense of order and save time. Solving 

your biggest challenges will motivate 

you to create your dream closet. 

9//One In, One Out 

For each new piece of clothing you 

buy, donate one item. This will keep 

you from returning to your pack rat 

ways. After the “big clean,” dedicate 

15 minutes a week to straightening 

your closet. Spending this small 

amount of time will ensure you never 

have to go through a major declutter 

again. 

10//Reward Yourself 

Recognize and celebrate what you’ve 

done. Treat yourself to some new 

hangers or buy that handbag you’ve 

been eyeing. Now, you actually have 

room for it! 

Kerrie L. Kelly, FASID, is an award-winning 

interior designer, author, product developer, and 

multimedia consultant helping brands reach the 

interior design community. To contact her, visit 

kerriekelly.com or call 916-706-2089. 

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PROJECT PARTNERS

M usic 

Matters 


and More! 

By: Kourtney Jason 

Take a trip down music 

memory lane in this feature 

that will make you want to 

exercise those vocal cords, 

bust out that old guitar, 

and spin that vinyl. From 

familiar favorites to the 

health benefits of music, 

we've got it all. Tune in 

to the next few pages for 

more! 

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Learn an Instrument 

The Nicholson Music Co. 

It's never too late to learn a 

musical instrument or start to sing. 

“Learning can be different for each 

individuals from singing at home 

and engaging with a ukulele class 

of beginners to learning classical 

cello and everywhere in between,” 

says Tara McConnell, music therapist, 

clinical director and owner of 

McConnell Music Therapy Services, 

Inc. “The health benefits, the social 

connection, and personal wellness 

all exist with all humans. We speak 

with inflection and cadence, we 

walk in a rhythm, our hearts and 

breath have a rate. Being ‘in’ music 

is innately human and to experience 

the benefits, no background in music 

training is required. Your heartbeat is 

the only prerequisite you need.” 

Not sure where to get started? 

We’re here to help! “Start small by 

taking a step and singing a little 

louder at church or with your kids or 

grandchildren, and then see where 

it takes you,” McConnell says. “What 

instrument have you always wanted 

to learn? Take a risk and do it. And 

remember it’s not about the end 

product or how ‘great’ you are, it’s 

about your brain health!” 

Here are a number of local 

businesses offering classes and 

lessons for music education. Pick 

up the phone and get ready to toot 

your own horn today. 


636 East Bidwell Street, 

Folsom, 916-983-0763, 

nicholsonmusic.com/lessons. 

html 


offers a dozen instructors 

who teach a range of 

instruments including guitar, 

flute, piano, bass, banjo, 

ukulele, harmonica, trumpet, 

trombone, clarinet, violin and 

more. 

Kline Music 

2200 Sutterville Road, 

Sacramento, 916-456-8742, 

klinemusic.com/lessons.html 

More than 20 instructors 

offer private lessons for the 

following instruments: piano, 

electric bass, guitar, ukulele, 

banjo, mandolin, drums, 

violin, fiddle, cello, flute, 

clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, 

trombone, French horn, 

accordion, voice and more. 

Roseville Piano Studio 

534 Oak Street, 

Roseville, 916-789-0408, 

rosevillepianostudio.com 

Piano lessons for anyone age 

seven and up, where you will 

learn to play the piano by 

simply playing the piano. 

Bach to Rock 

82 Clarksville Road, Suite 

100, Folsom, 916-265-2600; 

2311 Sunset Boulevard, 

Rocklin, 916-435-1300, 

b2rmusic.com 

Provides music lessons for 

students of all ages and 

skill levels, and even offers 

opportunities for students 

to perform in venues around 

the area. 

Kline Music 

Sacramento Choral Society 

Sacramento Choral Society 

& Orchestra 

4025A Bridge Street, 

Fair Oaks, 916-536-9065, 

sacramentochoral.com/ 

auditions 

This group is an auditioned, 

volunteer chorus with a 

professional orchestra 

committed to the 

performance, education, 

and appreciation of choral 

orchestral music for the 

Sacramento area. Visit 

the website for more 

information on auditioning. 

Creative Aging Choral 

Initiative 

Hart Senior Center 

915 27th Street, 

Sacramento, 916-808-5462, 

cityofsacramento.org 

This initiative brings 

together Sacramento’s older 

adults to form a community 

where they creatively 

express themselves through 

song. Pre-registration is 

required for upcoming 

sessions of Singers with 

Hart. 

The Strum Shop 

209 Vernon Street, Roseville, 

916-787-8786, 

thestrumshop.com 

Choose between group 

or private lessons to learn 

guitar or ukulele in a 

supportive, knowledgeable 

environment. 

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Health Benefits 

Music does a body good. 

Research has proven music 

can do a number of things to 

improve both your physical 

and mental health, including 

reducing stress, anxiety, and 

depression. 

“Learning to play music keeps the 

brain sharper as we get older,” 

says Gilbert R. Luceno, MD, a 

family medicine physician with 

Mercy Medical Group in Roseville. 

“According to a study done in April 

of 2011 published by the American 

Psychological Association, playing an 

instrument as a child keeps the mind 

sharper as we age. The study, done 

at the University of Kansas Medical 

Center, recruited 70 healthy adults 

ages 60 to 83, who were divided 

into groups based on their levels of 

musical experience. The musicians 

performed better on several cognitive 

tests than individuals who 

had never studied an 

instrument or learned how to read 

music." 

Music also improves our listening 

and reading skills as well as hand-eye 

coordination. “A person will need to 

learn to listen well to know whether 

or not one is hitting the right notes,” 

he shares. “Reading sheet music 

in order to play specific notes will 

enhance a person’s reading skills and 

at the same time, playing a musical 

instrument requires good hand-eye 

coordination.” 

Tara McConnell, board certified music 

therapist, clinical director and owner 

of McConnell Music Therapy Services, 

Inc., has been a board-certified music 

therapist since 1996. She says all 

areas of your brain are simultaneously 

working while engaging in playing an 

instrument or singing. “There is no 

other activity that can do this in quite 

the same way, as neuroscience has 

discovered,” she says. “It is simply like 

a music multi-vitamin for your brain 

that increases concentration, focus, 

attention, [and] executive functioning, 

elevates mood, increases relaxation, 

reduces stress, and generally helps 

you feel better.” 



Even listening to music throughout 

your day-to-day routine comes with 

its own set of benefits. “Many people 

use energetic music to motivate 

them to do more difficult or disliked 

tasks, such as cleaning the house 

or washing dishes, as well as during 

exercise. I teach people to shape their 

workouts to start and end with the 

slower songs they like as a warm-up 

and cool-down and increase to the 

most energetic music in the middle 

to support the level of intensity of the 

[workout],” says Karen Rae Sanchez, 

PsyD, MBA, MT-BC, board certified 

music therapist, director and founder 

of In Harmony Music Therapy Services 

and registered psychological assistant 

with Valley Neuropsychological 

Services in Citrus Heights. 

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“The music pushes us and then helps 

us relax without us being consciously 

aware of what it is doing! I even 

encourage my patients diagnosed 

with depression to put on more 

energetic music in the mornings to 

help them get going with their day. 

When I do employee health seminars, 

I suggest listening to upbeat music 

during that mid-afternoon slump 

because it works just as well as, or 

even better than, coffee or a candy 

bar!” 

Music therapy, or the clinical use of 

musical interventions used to improve 

clients’ quality of life, has proven 

beneficial for those with cognitive 

disorders. “In persons with mild to 

moderate dementia, both singing 

and music listening enhances general 

cognition and executive function and 

reduces depression. Providing people 

with dementia who are in institutional 

care with at least five sessions of a 

music-based therapeutic intervention 

reduces depressive symptoms and 

improves overall behavioral problems 

and may also improve emotional wellbeing 

and quality of life and reduce 

anxiety,” says Harinder Dhir, MD, MPH, 

a physician at Kaiser Permanente 

Occupational Medicine in Roseville. 

Dhir 

adds that 

music helps us 

connect to those 

around us. “Musical 

activities such as 

listening to music, playing an 

instrument, singing or dancing are 

an important source of social contact, 

which promotes interaction and a 

sense of belonging with others, which 

has many health benefits,” he says. 

“Social bonding during group musical 

activities can occur. Endorphins 

(and the endogenous opioid system 

in general) are released during 

synchronized exertive movements and 

are involved in social bonding across 

primate species further associating 

with a number of human social 

behaviors (e.g., laughter, synchronized 

sports). Passively listening to music 

engages the endogenous opioid 

system.” 

No matter your age, you shouldn’t 

feel discouraged to try to learn a 

musical instrument today. “It is never 

too late to learn how to play a musical 

instrument,” Dr. Luceno says. “Never 

give up. Remember that everybody 

was a beginner at some point. Playing 

a musical instrument is a learned 

skill. Continue to play and learn. Most 

importantly, have fun with it. And sing 

your heart out.” 

“It is simply like a music multi-vitamin for your 

brain that increases concentration, focus, attention, 

[and] executive functioning, elevates mood, 

increases relaxation, reduces stress, and generally 

helps you feel better.” 


Comeback 

of 

Vinyl 

There are more ways to listen to your favorites tunes today 

than ever before. You can turn on your playlists wherever you 

are, thanks to smartphones, computers, TVs, and even the 

old-school stereo or record player (if you still have one). In 

2017, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) 

reported that sales of CDs and vinyl outsold digital downloads 

for the first time since 2011. 

According to local record store employees, the popularity 

of buying vinyl and growing a collection has been trending 

upward for years. “I don’t think it’s a quick trend that will just 

come and go. It’s been on the rise since I started working at 

Dimple Records 13-plus years ago, and I’m glad to see it still 

going strong,” says Melissa Hogan, store manager at Dimple 

Records, which will be closing all store locations later this year. 

“Not only is it a wonderful thing to hold a physical album in 

your hand and appreciate the effort the artist put into all the 

artwork, but also to hear the full crisp sound. Digital and CD 

formats have their benefits, but vinyl is unique, and sounds 

the most like you’re sitting there listening to the band live.” 

Tim McKenzie, owner of Hi-Tones Record Store, said the 

comeback is also due in part to the adventure of shopping 

for new records and the thrill of finding something rare. “At 

a record store, a potential customer can walk in and touch, 

feel, and hear the music. Most local record stores stock a wide 

variety of music genres, where a customer can spend hours 

perusing the record store bins,” he says. “There are no real 

limitations on what a vinyl record buyer may stumble upon. 

‘Crate digging’ is a term that record collectors use when they 

are on the hunt. There is a satisfaction when they stumble 

upon that hidden vinyl gem in the LP bins.” 

And it’s not just a particular generation that is driving the 

comeback. It’s all ages. “We see many younger record buyers 

in our store on a regular basis trying to build their collections 

one LP at a time,” McKenzie shares. “Some have stated they 

got the record bug from an older relative or family friend who 

introduced them to vinyl.” 

CDs vs. Digital vs. Vinyl 

What’s the difference between all the versions of recorded 

music? First, it’s important to note the difference between 

analog and digital recordings. 

“A vinyl record is an analog recording, and CDs are digital 

recordings,” McKenzie explains. “A digital recording does not 

capture the complete sound wave a record does.” Because 

of that sound that comes through on records, there is a 

sense of nostalgia also tied to the rise in popularity. “We are 

currently seeing past record buyers and collectors actively 

rebuilding their collections,” he says. “When CDs came along, 

many people liked the convenience and portability of a CD. 


Now that CD sales have declined due 

to streaming and downloads, people 

have switched their buying habits 

back to records. Records bring people 

back to a different place and time in 

their lives and they want to experience 

the drop of the needle and hear that 

analog sound again. Vinyl offers a far 

more superior sound than CDs and 

downloads.” 

Vinyl also offers additional details that 

give you a chance of learning more 

about the artist’s inspiration. “When 

you purchase a vinyl record, not only 

do you get the vinyl LP, but you also 

get the inner sleeve which typically has 

liner notes and vast artist information 

including lyrics, song-writing credits, 

band members and more,” McKenzie 

says. “Record covers are also a big 

attraction for vinyl buyers. Album 

artwork has always brought collectors 

to a different time and place. LP 

covers are also being used as wall art 

in many collector’s homes.” 

Fortunately, as the sales of vinyl 

rise, the music industry has 

responded to the growing demand. 

“It helps that the record industry is 

recognizing the market for it, and 

therefore making them much 

more accessible again,” Hogan says. 

“Whether it’s The Beatles or The 

Rolling Stones re-releasing old classic 

albums in special edition vinyl format 

or if it’s a brand-new release title, 

it’s nice to see the record labels are 

almost always making them available 

on both CD and vinyl formats.” 

Finding Good Vinyl and How to 

Care for It 

When shopping at record stores, 

check with employees to see if 

the store has a policy on checking 

condition in advance of buying used 

records. 

“Dimple checks condition in advance, 

so all of our product should be 

good—although you’re still welcome 

to double-check before purchasing 

if you wish,” Hogan says. “If you’re 

shopping pre-owned vinyl elsewhere, 

always watch for scratches and 

warping. If you’re shopping new vinyl, 

watch for fun collector’s editions or 

rare numbered copies, as some may 

even be similar in price but will end up 

being more collectible since they’re 

limited!” 

Both McKenzie and Hogan shared 

their expertise in how to properly 

shop for and take care of vinyl records. 

“Don’t waste your hard-earned money 

Easy Home Decorating Tip! 

“Frame your vinyl for your walls,” 

says Melissa Hogan, store manager at 

Dimple Records. “Look for iconic titles 

or any vinyl with awesome cover 

art. Whether it’s a super cheap 

pre-owned vinyl you find at a yard 

sale or record store, or if you get 

a new collector’s item, it makes a 

fun statement piece in your home.” 

Vinyl frames are available at Dimple 

Records, Michael’s, Amazon, and Wal- 

Mart. 

Ultimate Boomer Playlist 

Every year, a new song is deemed the Song of the Summer. But who needs new music when the best songs and classic 

tunes come from the Boomer generation? Here’s our list for the Ultimate Boomer Playlist. Take a look, and then be sure to 

tell us what song you’d add to the list! 

Photo courtesy of Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Photographee.eu. 

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The 

Rolling Stones 

“A Day in the Life” by The Beatles 

“Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band 

“American Pie” by Don McLean 

“Be My Baby” by The Ronettes 

“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen 

“Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf 

“Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen 

“Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do” by Neil Sedaka 

“Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & 

Garfunkel 

“California Dreamin’” by The Mamas And 

The Papas 

“Come And Go With Me” by Del-Vikings 

“Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the 

Vandellas 

“December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)” by The 

Four Seasons 

“Don’t Worry Baby” by The Beach Boys 

“Earth Angel” by The Penguins 

“Feel like Making Love” by Bad Company 

“Fire And Rain” by James Taylor 

“Good Lovin” by The Rascals 

“Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys 

“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John 

“Hooked on a Feeling” by B.J. Thomas 

“Summer in the City” by The Lovin’ Spoonful 

“Hotel California” by Eagles 

“House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals 

“I Get Around” by The Beach Boys 

“I Got You Babe” by Sonny & Cher 

“I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles 

“In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry 

“Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley 

“Johnny Angel” by Shelley Fabares 

“Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry 

“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac 

“Last Dance” by Donna Summer 

“Let’s Spend the Night Together” by The 

Rolling Stones 

“Light My Fire” by The Doors 

“Lightning Striking Again” by Lou Christie 

“Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan 

“Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett 

“My Girl” by The Temptations 

“Peaceful Easy Feeling” by Eagles 

“Respect” by Aretha Franklin 

“Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward 

“Runaround Sue” by Dion 

“Sailing” by Christopher Cross 

“Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” by Billy 

Joel 

“Sherry Baby” by Frankie Valli and the Four 

Seasons 

“Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum 

“Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin 

“Summer Breeze” by Seals & Croft 

“Superstition” by Stevie Wonder 

“Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond 

“That’ll Be The Day” by Buddy Holly and the 

Crickets 

“The Twist” by Chubby Checker 

“Turn! Turn! Turn!” by The Byrds 

“Under the Boardwalk” by The Drifters 

“Wake Up Little Susie” by The Everly 

Brothers 

“Walk On By” by Dionne Warwick 

“What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye 

“Where Did Our Love Go?” by The Supremes 

“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The 

Shirelles 

“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” by 

Righteous Brothers 


WHERE TO SHOP 

If you’re ready to go on the hunt 

for records, there are a number 

of places you can go searching. 

“I recommend checking out an 

independent record store,” says 

Melissa Hogan, store manager 

at Dimple Records. “Sometimes 

you can find good stuff at yard 

sales, and some big retailers 

are carrying small amounts of 

new vinyl these days as well. 

Plus, many are available online to 

purchase and have mailed to you 

directly.” It’s fun to shop at a local 

store, as you are supporting a local 

business and you can also build 

a relationship with your friendly 

record store employees. Those 

employees may even be willing to 

keep an eye out if a record you have 

been wanting arrives at the store. 

“There’s definitely fun benefits of 

shopping at an indie record store,” 

she says. “Not only do you have the 

product there in your hands to look 

over in person before you buy it, 

but you also have the atmosphere 

and experience that comes with 

the environment. There’s always 

a big selection, lots of other fun 

stuff to browse, rewards cards and 

in-store discount coupons, enterto-win 

contests, free goodies with 

purchase, etc.” 

Dimple Records 

(Current liquidation sales) 

Seven locations throughout 

Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom and 

Citrus Heights 

dimple.com 

Open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily 

Hi-Tones Record Store 

244 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916- 

864-3386, hitonesrecordstore.com 

Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:00 

p.m. 

Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage 

1104 R Street, Sacramento, 916-706- 

0536, kicksvilleshop.com 

Open Monday-Friday 12-7 p.m., 

Saturday 12-6 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 

p.m. 

Phono SelectRecords 

2475 Fruitridge Road 

Sacramento, 916-400-3164, 

phonoselect.com 

Open 12-6 p.m. daily 

on junk vinyl,” recommends McKenzie. 

“A quality record should appear shiny 

and new. Records with deep grooves, 

scratches, dirt and dust should be 

avoided at all cost. Many collectors 

will purchase multiple copies of 

one record just to get the best copy 

possible. I say save your money and 

buy the best copy you can to avoid 

the headache of an inferior record.” 

Once you find good quality records, 

you will want to take the steps to 

properly store them. “Records should 

always be stored upright and not 

stacked in a pile to avoid damage 

such as pressure warp or ring wear,” 

McKenzie says. “Record crates are a 

great place to store your vinyl. Always 

remember to never pack your crates 

too tight. Outer and inner record 

sleeves are a must to protect your 

investment.” 

When it comes time to play your 

records, be careful on how you handle 

the vinyl. “Records should be handled 

with care by holding the record by the 

edge or the label,” McKenzie shares. 

“Never touch the playing surface with 

your fingers that contain oils and 

attract dust.” Hogan offered three 

tips every record player should follow. 

“One, never leave vinyl in a car or other 

areas that will get very warm or hot, as 

this is how warping usually happens. 

Two, put the vinyl disc back into its 

sleeve when you’re done listening 

to it, which will help avoid scratches 

and dust. And three, keep your record 

players and vinyl records clean, and 

fix as needed. When handling the 

discs, carefully hold them by the 

edges to avoid fingerprints. If a vinyl 

has collected fingerprints, dust or 

scratches, try a ‘vinyl cleaning kit,’ 

which often includes special cleaner, 

a brush, and/or wipes. For the record 

player itself, consider purchasing a 

cover if yours doesn’t have a lid or 

way to close in some way. This will 

prevent dust and debris. And replace 

your record player needle if/when 

needed.” 

The Future of Vinyl 

Even with the forthcoming closures of 

Dimple Records stores, Hogan thinks 

the popularity of vinyl will continue. 

“I think vinyl has been coming back 

for various reasons, but one particular 

thing I think really helps is that there 

are more options,” she says. “Not only 

with genres and titles, but also with 

having new and pre-owned. Some 

people prefer the vintage pre-owned 

players and pre-owned vinyl records, 

which can be a fun way to build a 

collection for cheap and creates a 

part of history in your home. Others 

like to get the newest/fanciest record 

players available in their budget, 

some of which also include Bluetooth, 

FM radio, CD/vinyl conversions, 

portable wireless models, and so 

on. They may prefer to collect new 

releases, rare picture discs, color 

discs and box sets, limited numbered 

items, etc. since they’re a bit more 

collectible. Then there are some 

people—such as myself—who like 

a mixture of both new and old in a 

variety of genres. Either way, there’s 

something for everyone.” 

Photo courtesy of ©LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS - stock.adobe.com. 


The Waifs 

Upcoming Concerts 

A plethora of talented and notable bands and artists are touring this summer and 

making stops in the Sacramento area. From cover bands to reunited acts, there’s 

a concert for every musical taste. Tune in to this calendar of upcoming concerts in 

August and September, and get your tickets fast before these shows sell out! 

Marcia Ball photo by Mary Bruton. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization. 

Backstreet Boys 

8 p.m. Thursday, August 1 

Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern 

Walk, Sacramento 

Super Soul Fest ’19 Featuring The 

O’Jays, The Whispers and More! 

5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3 

Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 

Athens Avenue, Lincoln 

Marcia Ball 

7 p.m. Saturday, August 3 

B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Avenue, 

Sacramento 

One Nation Under a Groove Tour: 

George Clinton & Parliament 

Funkadelic and More! 

5:30 p.m. Sunday, August 4 



The Waifs 

7 p.m. Sunday, August 4 


Sacramento 

Preservation Hall Jazz Band 

7:30 p.m., Monday, August 5 and 

Tuesday, August 6 

Harris Center, 10 College Parkway, 

Folsom 

Double Vision Revisited featuring Bob 

James, David Sanborn & Marcus Miller 

with guests Billy Kilson & Larry Braggs 

8 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 


Folsom 

Satinder Sartaaj Live in Concert 


Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, 

Sacramento 

An Evening with Willie K 



Folsom 

Weird Al Yankovic 

8 p.m. Sunday August 11 

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 

J Street, Sacramento 

¡Cubanismo! 

8 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 

B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Avenue 

Boz Scaggs: Out of the Blues 

7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15 


Folsom 

REO Speedwagon with Warrant 

7 p.m. Friday, August 16 



The Mick Martin Big Band with special 

guest Jackie Greene and guitarist 

Ryder Green 




Sacramento 

An Evening with Marie and The 

Osmonds 




Aaron Neville Duo 

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 


Sacramento 

Chris Botti 

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 


Sacramento 

Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers 



Folsom 

One Night of Queen: Performed by 

Gary Mullen & The Works 

7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 22 


Folsom 

Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band 




Yolanda Del Rio and Beatriz Adriana 



Sacramento 

Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers 

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey 

Siegel: Mozart and Haydn – Humor 

and Heartache 



Folsom 

Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings 

Judy Garland 

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, August 25 


Folsom 

Crash Test Dummies 



Sacramento 

Popa Chubby 



Sacramento 

Ringo Starr and His All Star Band 

7:30 p.m. Friday, August 30 



Rewind Funk N Soul ’19: Morris Day 

& The Time, The Pointer Sisters and 

More! 




Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park 

Troubadours 



Sacramento 

K-Hits Rewind Fest 2019 – Lost 80s 

Live! Featuring Loverboy, A Flock of 

Seagulls and More! 

5:30 p.m. Sunday, September 1 



Pitbull 

7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 5 



Mads Tolling Duo 

7 p.m. Friday, September 6 


Sacramento 

The Beach Boys 

7:30 p.m. Friday, September 6 



High Time Irish Band 

Kristofferson photo courtesy of Harris Center. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


V101’s Big Block Party Featuring Keith 

Sweat, Bobby Brown, Ma$e and More! 

6 p.m. Saturday, September 7 



Majickat: A Tribute to Cat Stevens 



Sacramento 

Dave Matthews Band 




John Mayer 

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17 



Earth, Wind and Fire 

8 p.m. Wednesday, September 18 

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 

J Street, Sacramento 

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall 

7 p.m. Thursday, September 19 and 

Friday, September 20 


Sacramento 

Sacramento 

Lil Duval 



Sacramento 

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers 



Iron Maiden 

7:30 p.m. Monday, September 9 



Air Supply & Wilson Phillips 




HighTime Irish Band 

8 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 


Sacramento 

India.Arie 



Sacramento 

An Evening With Cake & Ben Folds 

7 p.m. Wednesday, September 11 



The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute 

to Whitney Houston Starring Belinda 

Davids 

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 and 

Wednesday, September 25 


Folsom 

Sacramento 

Tommy Castro 

Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Michael 

Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson 




Hot Club of Cowtown photo by Ryan Saul. Tommy Castro photo by Jayson Carpenter. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization. 

Funky Feat 

7 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2019 


Sacramento 

Steely Dan 




Rick Estrin & The Nightcats 



Sacramento 

Glenn Miller Orchestra 

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, September 15 


Folsom 

Adrian Belew w/ Saul Zonana 

7 p.m. Monday, September 16 


Sacramento 

Coco Montoya 



Sacramento 

The Beatles’ Music Live Again! Abbey 

Road & Magical Mystery Tour, Live in 

Concert 

6 p.m. Thursday, September 26 


Folsom 

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram 

6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26 


Hot Club of Cowtown 

Leyla McCalla 



Sacramento 

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of 

Zamar 

2 p.m. Sunday, September 29 

Mondavi Center, 523 Mrak Hall Drive, 

Davis 

Hot Club of Cowtown 

7 p.m. Sunday, September 29 


Sacramento 


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20 Best-Kept Secrets 

by SHARON PENNY 

Clearly Tahoe 

Summers in Lake Tahoe are a Northern California rite of passage. Full of beauty and 

popular hotspots, both sides (North and South) are must-visits. But don’t just follow 

the herd; much like the beautiful lake itself, these resort towns hold hidden depths and 

secrets that will reward the curious visitor. Here are a few secrets we’re willing to share, 

but remember: Mum’s the word! 


SOUTH SHORE 

Dive deep into adventure at 

1 

Emerald Bay Maritime Heritage 

Trail, an underwater playground that 

opened in October 2018 where divers 

can explore sunken boats, launches, 

and barges dating back to the turn of 

the century when Emerald Bay Resort 

was in its heyday and construction 

began on Tahoe’s Scandinavian castle, 

Vikingsholm. parks.ca.gov/?page_ 

id=29931 

Traverse the lake in motorized 

2 

style on board the Tahoe 

Serenity, a 63-foot luxury yacht 

launching out of Round Hill Pines 

Beach Resort on the southeast shore. 

Enjoy a guided tour with your choice 

of an Emerald Bay Cruise or, for 

perfect Tahoe sunset views, a Happy 

Hour Cruise. roundhillpinesresort.com/ 

serenity-yacht 


What’s better than a glassbottomed 

boat? Transparent 

3 

kayaks! Clearly Tahoe offers 

unimpeded views into the azure 

depths of Lake Tahoe via tours 

(including daytime, sunset, and LED 

night ones!) or private rentals. All 

activities include small coolers with 

complimentary waters and granola 

bars, plus dry bags and sunscreen. 

Suitable for all levels and ages five 

and older. clearlytahoe.com 

Lake Tahoe Balloons has the 

4 

world’s only hot air balloon to 

launch and land from the deck of a 

boat. Enjoy sunrise on the water as 

your transportation inflates, and then 

ascend 3,000 feet for a truly 

breathtaking experience. Sunrise 

flights available May through October. 

laketahoeballoons.com 

Hike with purpose along the 

5 

South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail, a 

six-mile stretch that offers up nine 

craft taprooms. Locales are accessible 

via bike (for the energetic) or 

courtesy of Tahoe Brew Tours. 

tahoesouth.com/beer-trail; 

tahoebrewtours.com 

Via Ferrata 

The beer trail’s newest addition is 

6 

The Hangar, a taproom and 

bottle shop that features 30 rotating 

taps of unique craft brews, a summervibes 

lawn park, and a dog-friendly, 

fenced-in park. facebook.com/ 

thehangarlaketahoe 

By day, you can go to the Social 

7 

House at Heavenly Village and try 

one of their amazing gourmet 

sandwiches on fresh-baked bread; by 

night, keep your ear to the ground for 

the password to their hidden 

speakeasy that serves up handcrafted 

cocktails in a die-hard’s ode to the 

1920s. Pro tip: Lines get long on 

Friday and Saturday nights so arrive 

early. socialhousetahoe.com 

Lake Tahoe Balloons 

Long-time locals’ favorite Round 

8 Hill Pines Beach Resort has had a 

facelift. Check out Beach Grill for 

lakeside dining with a full menu of 

scratch-made items, and salute to 

summer with a frozen Pain Killer 

cocktail. Pro tip: When it’s crowded, 

there’s additional parking to be had 

on “America’s Most Beautiful Bike 

Ride” that runs through the resort. 

roundhillpinesresort.com/eats-drinks 

Crazy Good Bakery & Café 

It’s not called Crazy Good Bakery 

9 

& Café for nothing. After gaining 

a devoted following at farmers’ 

markets, they opened their first brick 

and mortar late last year (complete 

with wall-to-wall vintage décor and 

antiques) and it just keeps getting 

crazy better. Oh, and bagel lovers will 

want to take note: They’re boiled! 

Swoon. crazygoodbakery.com 

From small beginnings at the 

10 

Tahoe Beach Retreat Hotel, 

Glazed and Confuzed Tahoe Donut is 

hitting the big time with their own 

location at the Bijou Center. Come for 

the donuts, stay for the puns: Vincent 

Van Dough, S’Mortal Kombat 

(s’mores), The Marshal Mathers 

(covered with “eminems”), and the 

John Ritter Apple Fritter, just to name 

a few. glazedandconfuzedtahoedonut. 

com 




Clearly Tahoe 


NORTH SHORE 

Granlibakken Tahoe 

Opened in 1928, Granlibakken 

11 Tahoe is one of the oldest ski 

resorts in town, and with 74 acres of 

beautiful forested meadow, it’s a 

stunning retreat in summer with 

direct access to hiking and biking 

trails. What’s more, their Soul Shelter 

yoga studio offers free community 

classes on Saturdays this summer. 

granlibakken.com 

Squaw Valley is synonymous with 

12 

skiing, but during the summer 

there’s still plenty of activity, like Via 

Ferrata: a guided outdoor rock 

climbing experience that’s open to all 

ages and abilities. tahoevia.com 

Looking for some variety in your 

13 

hiking life? For something fairly 

easy and family-friendly, head to 

Monkey Rock via Tunnel Creek Trail, 

where, in less than a mile, you’ll get 

panoramic views of the lake and 

witness a huge boulder that really 

does look like a monkey. 

If you’re a hardcore hiker, try the 

14 

more intense nine-mile trek up 

Mount Rose, the second highest peak 

in the Tahoe basin. With wildflowers 

in full bloom, clear alpine air, and 

breathtaking summit views of Lake 

Tahoe, you won’t find a hike more 

invigorating. 

Beer fans definitely should pencil 

15 

in a summer session at Alibi Ale 

Works. Expect traditional Europeanstyle 

beers, barrel-aged brews, and 

sour mixed-culture beers—all crafted 

using pure Lake Tahoe water. It 

doesn’t get more Tahoe than that! 

alibialeworks.com 

You down with PCC? Pioneer 

16 

Cocktail Club, that is. It’s one of 

the region’s newest restaurants and 

offers small plates and pizzas with 

pizzazz, like their take on Hawaiian 

featuring pineapple kimchi and 

pepperoni, and craft cocktails like the 

Cal-Neva Shuffle (peach-infused 

whiskey, peach syrup, amaro, lemon, 

and thyme) or their summer musthave: 

the Frozen Pimm’s Cup. 

pcctahoe.com 

Gar Woods Grill & Pier is the 

17 

go-to waterfront-dining 

destination for Tahoe tourists. This 

summer, make sure your plans 

include relaxing on their deck 

overlooking Carnelian Bay with one 

of their famous Wet Woody cocktails 

(i.e., deliciously dangerous frozen 

rum). garwoods.com 

An iconic Tahoe landmark for 40 

18 

years, Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique 

offers Asian-American fare and 

signature cocktails like the Dougie 

Fresh (Hanson Organic Cucumber 

Vodka, fresh-squeezed lemon and 

lime juice, soda water, and Sprite). Pro 

tip: During the summer, Chef Dale 

leads group tours to the nearby 

farmers’ market followed by a cooking 

class. wolfdales.com 

Want the lowdown on North 

19 

Shore’s lesser known, not-as-busy 

beaches? Try Chimney Beach, Skunk 

Harbor, or Hidden Beach. All are 

easily accessible via short hikes and 

offer laid-back relaxation, whether 

you choose to sunbathe, swim, or let 

the dogs roam. 

Waterman’s Landing offers paddle 

20 

craft rentals on the dog-friendly 

Patton Beach and even allows people 

to bring their pups on board. Oh, and 

there’s a café offering sustainable bites, 

too! watermanslanding.com 



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6 BURGERLICIOUS 

PHOTOS BY DANTE FONTANA 

RECIPES 

Turn the humble hamburger into something sublime with 

these specially crafted burger recipes by local chefs. 

You won't be reaching for frozen patties and stale buns 

anytime soon. 

The Getaway 

Submitted by Buck & Sadie’s, 2030 Douglas 

Boulevard, Suite 28 Roseville, 916-749-3394, 

buckandsadies.com 

1/3 lb. Certified 

Angus Beef, 

ground 

Salt & pepper, to 

taste 

1 tbsp. teriyaki 

sauce 

1 slice cheddar 

cheese 

2 slices applewood-smoked 

bacon 

1 slice pineapple 

Brioche bun 

1 oz. sweet chili 

sauce 

1 gherkin pickle 

Form beef into a flat patty. Place 

on a hot barbecue, sprinkle with 

salt and pepper, and baste with 

teriyaki sauce. Flip after 4 minutes. 

Baste other side with teriyaki sauce 

and add cheese. Cook another 4 

minutes till internal temperature 

reaches 145-150°; remove from 

heat and let rest. Cook bacon to 

desired crispness. Place pineapple 

and bun on the grill till warm. 

Add burger patty, sweet chili 

sauce, bacon, and grilled pineapple 

to bun; garnish with skewered 

pickle. 


The Hills Bacon 

Cheeseburger 

Submitted by Relish Burger Bar, 1000 White 

Rock Road, El Dorado Hills, 

916-933-3111, relishburgerbar.com 

3 slices applewood-smoked 

bacon 

1/2 lb. 80/20 Certified 

Angus Beef, 

ground 

Salt & pepper, to 

taste 

1 slice pepper-jack 

cheese 

Bun of choice 

(preferable oneinch 

thick bottom 

so it holds up to 

the toppings) 

Cooking oil of 

choice, for sheen 

and presentation 

Green-leaf lettuce 

Tomato 

Special Sauce: 

1/2 cup extra strong Dijon mustard 

with white wine 

1/4 cup all-natural wildflower honey 

Make special sauce by mixing 

mustard and honey; set aside. 

Cook bacon to desired crispness; 

set aside. 

Form beef into patty and season 

with salt and pepper. Cook on 

flattop grill or pan at 400 °. Flip 

after 4 minutes. Top with cheese 

and bacon; cook for another 4 

minutes to a perfect medium. 

Oil top bun and spread sauce on 

both sides. Add patty with cheese 

and bacon, followed by lettuce and 

tomato. 


Black & Blue Burger 

Submitted by Folsom Tap House, 25005 Blue 

Ravine Road, Suite 140, Folsom, 916-292-5711, 

folsomtaphouse.com 

1 shallot (or 1/4 white onion), cut into thin 

rings 

1/2 cup buttermilk 

1/2 lb. 80/20 ground chuck 

1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese 

1 tbsp. heavy cream 

1 1/2 cups canola oil 

1/4 cup all-purpose flour 

1 1/4 tbsp. blackened or Cajun seasoning 

Brioche bun 

1 tbsp. butter, melted in microwave 

2 tbsp. BBQ sauce 

Cover the shallots with buttermilk; set 

aside. 

Form ground chuck into a loosely packed 

patty. Press a divot in the center with 

your thumb so the burger remains flat 

and cooks evenly. 

In a food processor, blitz the gorgonzola 

cheese with the heavy cream until a 

smooth paste forms. 

Heat the canola oil in a large pot to 375°. 

Mix half of the seasoning into flour. Strain 

shallots and toss in flour mixture till 

covered. Fry until golden brown. 

Sprinkle remaining seasoning onto each 

side of the burger. Cook on a flattop 

grill or cast-iron pan for 5 minutes per 

side on medium-high heat (for medium 

rare). Remove from heat, top with a large 

dollop of cheese mixture, cover, and 

allow to rest for approximately 4 minutes. 

Brush the cut side of each bun with 

melted butter and place on the grill or 

pan till toasted. Spread BBQ sauce on 

the bun and top with the patty and crispy 

shallots. 

Sinners Burger 

Submitted by Brickyard Kitchen & Bar, 1475 Eureka Road, Suite 120, Roseville, 916-836-8406, brickyard916.com 

1/3 lb. ground beef 

2 pieces bacon 

Salt & fresh-cracked pepper, to taste 

1 slice pepper-jack cheese 

Sinner’s Sauce 

7 Fresno chilis 

1 habanero 

1 garlic clove 

1 cup water 

Salt, to taste 

1 tbsp. champagne 

vinegar 

1/4 orange, juiced 

and zested; pulp 

strained 

Make sinners sauce. Cut the stems off all peppers and discard. In a medium pot, add everything but the champagne 

vinegar and orange. Steep until soft. In a food processor, add chili mixture and the champagne vinegar. Blend with 

orange juice and zest till smooth, strain the pulp; set aside. 

Make Russian dressing by whisking all ingredients together; set aside. 

Brioche bun 

Mayo, to brush top and bottom bun 

Iceberg lettuce, shredded 

Russian Dressing 

1/4 cup mayo 

1 tbsp. ketchup 

1 1/2 tsp. 

horseradish 

1 1/2 tsp. 

Worcestershire 

1/4 lemon, juiced 

Form beef into patty and season with salt and pepper. Add burger and bacon to cast iron pan at 400° and cook for 3 

1/2 minutes on each side. After flipping, add cheese to burger. 

Brush top and bottom of bun with mayo and toast. Coat the bottom with Russian dressing. Add burger patty and 

bacon then top with shredded lettuce and sinners sauce. 


Portobello Burger 

Submitted by La Provence Restaurant & Terrace, 

110 Diamond Creek Place, Roseville, 916-789-2002, 

laprovenceroseville.com 

6 portobello mushrooms 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 

Salt & pepper 

1 bunch of thyme 

Basil aioli (see below) 

Basil Aioli 

2 cups mayonnaise 

1-1/2 tsp. minced garlic 

1/8 cup parmesan cheese 

1/2 cup fresh basil 

Salt & pepper 

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove 

the stem and insides of each mushroom 

and set mushrooms in a baking dish. 

For the marinade, combine olive oil and 

balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Remove 

thyme leaves from the stem, chop fine 

and add to the mix. Pour marinade over 

mushrooms and season with salt and 

pepper to taste. Wrap baking dish with 

foil and bake for 30 minutes. 

Take mushrooms out of the oven, still 

remaining in liquid, and refrigerate for 1 

hour. 

Grill portobellos for 5-7 minutes. 

Add cheese of your choice and toast 

bun. Assemble with basil aioli, lettuce, 

tomato, and onion. 

Breakfast Burger 

Submitted by Bacon & Butter, 5913 Broadway, 

Sacramento, 916-346-4445; 3839 J Street, Sacramento, 

916-475-1801 baconandbuttersac.com 

10 oz. ground 

chuck 

2 oz. ground bacon 

1/4 oz. 

Worcestershire 

sauce 

2 brioche buns 

4 strips of bacon 

(cooked) 

4 strips of brie 

cheese 

2 oz. of aioli 

1/2 cup arugula 

2 eggs, fried sunnyside 

up 

Mix ground chuck and ground 

bacon with Worcestershire sauce, 

salt and pepper and cook to desired 

temperature. 

Cut buns in half and toast lightly. Spread 

aioli on each bottom bun, layer on 

arugula followed by burger patty, two 

strips of brie cheese, and two strips of 

bacon. Add egg and top bun. 


Cheers to Summer! 

4 WARM-WEATHER WINES 

Cool off by uncorking a locally made bottle of crisp wine and toasting to the season. Wondering just what to sip 

this summer? We have four bottles that are light, bright, and perfectly palatable. 

—Compiled by Megan Wiskus 

RANCHO VICTORIA 

2016 CHARDONNAY 

$24 

ABV: 13.8% 

PURCHASE: Rancho Victoria 

Vineyard, 16920 Greilich 

Road, Plymouth, 209-600- 

2557, ranchovictoriavineyard. 

com 

Vivid flavors of baked 

pear and apple, roasted 

pineapple, lemon curd, and a 

kiss of oak create a creamy, 

full-bodied, elegant wine 

that promises to please 

chardonnay lovers. 

SILT ROSÉ OF 

VALDIGUIE 

$27 

ABV: 12.5% 

PURCHASE: Silt Wine 

Company, 50878 Babel 

Slough Road, Clarksburg, 916- 

298-9409, siltwineco.com 

This beautiful-hued beverage 

delivers notes of cherry 

and strawberry on the nose 

followed by a juicy, balanced 

palate. 

LONE BUFFALO 

2016 JUST “CHILL” 

GRENACHE 

$30 

ABV: 14.1% 

PURCHASE: Lone Buffalo 

Vineyards, 7505 Wise Road, 

Auburn, 530-823-1159, 

lonebuffalovineyards.com 

Grenache is the pinot noir of 

the foothills and one of the 

world's most widely planted 

red wine grapes. “Just chill" 

this bottle in the fridge for a 

slightly cooled warm-weather 

red or let it sit out at room 

temp and enjoy its light, fruity 

character. 

5 Summertime Wine-Serving Tips 

1. Be sure to chill the wine to 

your satisfaction. 

2. Rosé or pinot noir are 

the most refreshing reds. 

They’re light and delicate. 

Note: Rosé is best served 

ice cold. 

3. Get an easy cool down from 

sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, 

and viognier. These friendly whites are 

un-oaked with a delicate mouthfeel, 

pleasing fruit flavors, and don’t require 

food pairings. 

4. Be aware of your texture preferences 

with chardonnay. There are so many 

styles around these days, and it’s hard 

to know what you’ll get when you pop 

the cork. For a chardonnay to beat the 

heat, un-oaked ones—without the heavy, 

MIRAFLORES 2018 

ESTATE PRIMITIVO 

ROSÉ 

$22 

ABV: 13.4% 

PURCHASE: Miraflores 

Winery, 2120 Four Springs 

Trail, Placerville, 530-647- 

8505, mirafloreswinery.com 

Served chilled, this crisp 

and clean wine is bursting 

with refreshing minerality 

and bright red fruit 

notes of cherries, sunripened 

strawberries, and 

pomegranate. 

Compiled by Judy R.; reprinted with permission from 

The California Wine Club 

buttery texture of malolactic fermentation—are 

best. 

5. Sparklers to the rescue! Chill them 

well. A good sparkler will reward you 

with tiny bubbles zipping to the top of 

your glass, delightful fizziness, and icy, 

lovely fruit flavors. Remember, methode 

champenoise is your artisan choice. 

Miraflores Esate Primitivo Rosé photo by Ray Burgess. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


OUTTAKES 

Harris Center Season Preview 

Harris Center, Folsom 

June 10 

Over 350 donors, members, and guests 

attended this preview of upcoming 

shows where they were treated to 

small bites and wine tasting as well 

as a performance by the Folsom Lake 

College Youth Chamber Orchestra. 

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2 

Photos by Cherrie May Masangya 

1. Ann and Clyde Barrow 

2. Bob Zermani, Dennis Johnston, and Linda Hill 

3. Brian King, Robert Jones, and Julianne Jones 

4. Marcia Joiner, Joanne Rice, and Judith 

Reynolds 

5. Pat and Wes Ball 

6. Patrice Gau-Johnson, Kathy Cunningham, 

Gary and Joan Grootveld 

7. Sandy Sloan, Kathleen Leavitt, Diane Reck, 

and Dick Droese 

8. Steve and Cheri Hill 

9. Susan Browning, Sharon Baumgartner, and 

Sherry Rossi 

10. Yolanda and Christopher Rhodes 

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3 

6 

4 

7 

8 

9 

10 

Golf for Kids’ Sake 

Serrano Country Club, El Dorado Hills 

May 20 

Over $80,000 was raised at this 

seventh annual event benefitting Big 

Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado 

County. The fundraiser included a 

helicopter ball drop, putting contest, 

and a silent auction, and proceeds will 

continue to support vulnerable children 

in the community. 

Photos by Jamie Garcia 


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2 

John Lescroart at Gold Country 

Writers 

Auburn City Hall, Auburn 

May 15 

New York Times Bestselling Author 

John Lescroart entertained and 

inspired with his talk on “20 Years to 

Overnight Success” at this monthly 

meeting. 

3 

4 

Courtesy of Gold Country Writers 

1: John Lescroart, Skip Michael, and Kate Luce 

2: Pauline Nevins and John Lescort 

3: John Lescroart and Gina L. Mulligan 

4: Cathy MacHold and John Lescroart 

5: Margie Yee Webb, Nanci Lee Woody, and 

Shelley Wagner 

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3 

4 5 

2019 Greater Sacramento Area 

Honor Ride 

Placer County Association of Realtors, 

Rocklin 

May 4 

Hundreds of cyclists, veterans, and fans 

gathered to celebrate Project Hero: a 

national nonprofit organization that 

helps veterans and first responders 

affected by injury, post-traumatic stress 

disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain 

injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery 

and resilience in their daily lives. 

Photos courtesy of Phil Cooper 

1: Phil Cooper, John Grady, Becky Neal, Steve 

Kahn, and Todd Setter 

2: All of the volunteers which made the event 

possible 

3: Mae Sacheo, Stacy Dustin, and Oraphan 

Cooper 

4: Group start photo 

5: Lance Dustin, Yi Bell, and Phil Cooper 


WakamatsuFest150 

Wakamatsu Farm, Placerville 

June 6-9 

Over 3,500 visitors attended the fourday 

festival that raised over $207,000 

to support Wakamatsu Farm. More 

than 60 people traveled from Japan, 

and special guests included the Consul 

General of Japan in San Francisco and 

a member of the Japanese Parliament, 

local Assemblymen, County Board 

Supervisors, the Mayor of Placerville, 

and former Governor Jerry Brown. 

Photos by Mark Shigenaga 

2019 Sierra College Awards 

and Scholarship Ceremony 

Sierra College, Rocklin 

May 17 

1 3 

The 42nd annual award and 

scholarship celebration awarded 

$237,000 to students who were 

able to meet and greet with their 

donors before the ceremony. 

Photos by Mike Glashan 

2 

1. Molly Spackman, Stephanie Ortiz, 

Vincent Nigro and Colleen Benoit 

2. Zamorian Charlsa Sherman and family 

3. Robin Matthews, Allison Cowen and 

Betty Manning 


Brain Food 

Ah, The 

Open 

Flame 

A Custom Crossword 

from Gail Beckman 

702-869-6416, customcrosswords.com 

ACROSS 

1. Certain wooden sticks 

5. Particular fowl 

12. Associate of Arts, shortened 

13. Another name for an animated 

character 

14. Flightless bird 

15. Unit of meas. 

16. BBQ, lengthened 

17. Half a tropical fly? 

19. Short for Account Of 

20. Type of curve 

21. District Attorney, for short 

22. Meat bees and flies 

23. Initials for using another name 

27. UFO pilot 

28. Structure for a checkered tablecloth 

(2 wds) 

34. Tacoma state (abbr) 

35. Strawberry follower 

36. Particular gas 

39. ___, shucks! 

40. Quaint hotel 

41. Fix up 

43. A cold one, usually 

46. Another unit of meas. 

47. Morse code part 

49. Burned; charred 

51. Cured, in a way 

52. Heat up 

53. Small crawling visitor 

55. Common link between friend and 

enemy 

57. Swallow loudly 

60. Peppers and such 

64. Popular tenderloin 

65. American Motorcycle Association, 

for short 

66. Des Moines locale 

67. More than eight hrs. 

68. Potent bulb 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 

12 13 14 

15 16 17 18 

19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 

36 37 38 39 

35 

40 41 42 43 44 45 

46 47 48 49 50 

51 52 

53 54 55 56 

57 58 59 60 61 62 63 

64 65 66 

67 68 

69 70 71 72 73 74 75 

76 77 78 

69. Moray or electric 

71. Mahi mahi and shrimp 

74. Word ending in this clue 

75. Cooling syst. 

76. Symbol for aluminum 

77. Grub; spread 

78. Fragrant wood 

DOWN 

1. Green, potato, and macaroni 

2. Meat and veggies on just one 1 across 

3. Chardonnay on the rocks, perhaps 

4. Particular bone parts for gnawing 

5. Corn on the ____ 

6. Turned up the soil 

7. “Man of royal blood” 

8. _____ a lid on it 

9. Dorothy's aunt 

10. Acorns and pistachios 

11. Cooler; ice _____ 

13. Precedes tip or cycle 

18. Hamburger, hot dog, or a sirloin _____? 

24. It might say World's Best Chef 

25. Cut into small cubes 

26. “____ a girl!” 

29. Briquettes 

30. Utterance of discovery 

31. Common container 

32. Lawrencium symbol 

33. When you're going to be where (abbr) 

34. Sweet and juicy treat 

36. Good fruit for 1 across 

37. ER worker 

38. Comes before line or lace 

42. Unusual 

43. Where to “belly up” 

44. Shoe width, perhaps 

45. Ave. cousin 

48. Not spicy, but _____ 

49. NE opposite 

50. Apiece (abbr) 

53. Precedes IOU 

54. Symbol for tellurium 

56. ____ and improved! 

57. Another word for 16 across 

58. England, Scotland, Wales, and 

Northern Ireland (abbr) 

59. Outdoor sitting area 

60. Roanoke state (abbr) 

61. Pit Master's tool 

62. Sm. amount of info about yourself 

63. Something to slather on the meat 

67. Insect repellent brand 

68. Solitaire number 

70. What steak and oatmeal have in 

common 

72. Extremely 

73. Letters preceding TV 

74. Instant Messenger, for short 

75. Already there 

For the answers, visit sacboomer.com. 


“I am so grateful that my father lives at Eskaton. The staff 

are very friendly and caring; always aware of the needs 

and feelings of the residents. The food is great and the 

communities are beautiful. It certainly deserves 5 stars!” 

- GRATEFUL FAMILY MEMBER 

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BOOMER Magazine: August 2019

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