Senior Scene
Red-heads have more fun
Bette Boyle
     While attending my garden club meeting at the recreation center, I was happy to see a three-year-old sitting in his stroller while his young mother engaged in a spirited game of tennis. He caught my eye because of his bright red hair gleaming in the sunshine.
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'Red Cross Bash' benefits local programs
     All civilian, active military, and veterans are invited to report for some R & R at the 2006 Red Cross Bash.
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HEALTH BRIEFS
Sacred Heart to hold joint pain, shoulder surgery seminar
     S a c r e d H e a r t Hospital will present a free Joint Pain Seminar in Pensacola on Monday, May 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
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Senior Scene
Junk mail proves to be intrusive at times
Bette Boyle
     Among today's mail, as I sorted the "real" mail from the plethora of junk mail, one piece caught my eye. Across the envelope was a handwritten message "We would like to introduce you to one of our single friends."
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Legislature unanimously approves senior protection bill
     Florida lawmakers yesterday approved a monumental senior protection bill that provides marketplace reforms that make LongTerm Care Insurance (LTCI) affordable, available, and marketable. House Bill 947, by Rep. John Legg (R-Port Richey), Rep. Frank Farkas (R-St. Petersburg), Sen. Mike Fasano (R-New
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SENIOR BRIEFS
Seminar to focus on long-term care insurance
     Sacred Heart Hospital's Senior Services' program will present a free seminar in Pensacola on Thursday, May 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Home Care, 213 E. Wright St., to help attendees learn what to look for and what questions to ask when choosing a long-term care insurance plan.
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