Disabled man speaks at conference on accessible life
Maricopa County chair Leo Lesperance, a Scottsdale resident with multiple sclerosis, urges changes to remove architectural and social barriers. The Arizona White House Conference for Handicapped Individuals Dec 3-5 in Phoenix will focus on transportation, accessibility, and employment to help disabled people lead independent lives.
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Lesperance
Arizona White House
Maricopa County
Ramada Inn
Phoenix
Desperance
Scottsdale
Fall classes announced at Scottsdale-Tempe YWCA
Scottsdale-Tempe YWCA at 4615 N. Granite Reef Rd. announced fall offerings for adults and juniors. Tennis workshops, slimnastics, yoga, painting, crafts, bread making, Bible study, Spanish, belly dancing, bridge, hypnosis, plant care, and more with day and evening options. Call the Y office for the complete schedule.
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Scottsdale-Tempe Ywca
Granite Reef Rd
Western Greeters Meeting With Luncheon at SunBurst
The Western Greeters gather at 10 a.m. for bridge at the SunBurst Hotel followed by a social hour at noon and a luncheon. Tom McKee will discuss turquoise.
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SunBurst Hotel
Tom. McKee
Freedom in retirement brings new chances for the elderly
Lorene Keeler of Oklahoma State University says aging brings both losses and gains. Retirement offers freedom from urgent schedules, with many elderly living independently in their own homes and few in institutions. Encourages active living, varied roles, and lifelong planning for a rewarding retirement.
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Stillwater
Okla
Lorene Keeler
Oklahoma State University
Keeler
Canscreen aids early cancer detection at nonprofit clinic
New York based Preventive Medicine Institute Strong Clinic rolls out Canscreen a low cost program for preventing and detecting cancer early. It starts with a confidential symptom and history questionnaire then tests and a nurse exam then a health counselor reviews risk and suggests steps to reduce it.
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New York
Preventive Medicine Institute
Canscreen
Brides getting older and more traditional say 1970s survey
New York Bride's Magazine survey finds brides now average 21.5 years old up from 20.6 in 1971. Respondents favor engraved announcements and wedding registries, seek larger home furnishings, expect stereo and color TV, and plan to work four to five years after marriage, longer than five years ago.
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New York
Bride’s Magazine
Valley of the Sun Thrift Shop Summer Clearance
The Valley of the Sun School Auxiliary Thrift Shop at 378 N First Ave runs a summer clearance sale now through September 15. All summer clothing purses shoes and accessories are half price from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except Sunday.
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Valley of the Sun School Auxiliary Thrift Shop
First Ave
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