Senior News July 1, 2009

Where the Poppies Came From, By Nick Rayes

Photo by Barbara Cox: I really enjoyed the article by Barbara Cox about the beautiful gold poppies that line the road between Claypool and Miami. If anyone wonders how these flowers got started, this is how: In the early 1960’s, at a Miami Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting at the Rok-Botum Cafe, it was voted to plant poppies. So the chamber secretary was directed to buy the seed, then give the seed to local Boy Scouts to scatter. How do I know? Because the secretary is my wife, formerly Betty Beneteau.

Heritage Residents get "Hooked" on Fishing Day!

It was a typical hot June summer day for most folks. But for the staff and residents at Heritage it was a fun-filled day packed with excitement and anticipation. It was time to grab that fishin' pole and go fishing! Residents were treated to an entire day of fun in the sun while fishing right in their own backyard! In the courtyard stood a large tank filled to the brim with crappie, blue gill and bass. It didn't take long for the residents to get "hooked" on this great past-time. On the side lines, other residents relaxed in the shade with cold juicy watermelon. People laughed and cheered as one by one, residents were shocked and awed by how easy it was to fish! This day was made possible due to the hard work and dedication of Activity Director, Julie Hazen. Two years ago residents expressed their desire to go fishing at the lake. Due to safety reasons, taking everyone to the lake was out of the question. So, Julie ingeniously thought of a way to bring the fish to them! With the help of Brown's Fish Farm in Pima, Az. Game & Fish Dept. and Bobby Mounce, who donated the tank- they were all able to help make a wish come true and create a memory to last a lifetime.

Seniors Invited to Independence Day Celebration

Seniors are invited to an Independence Day Celebration featuring entertainment, a sing-along of patriotic songs and refreshments from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 at the Humana Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, in Mesa. For more information or to RSVP calls the Humana Guidance Center at 480-325-4707. About Humana Senior Products Humana Senior Products offers quality, affordable, coordinated health care coverage to employer groups, government-sponsored plans and individuals. Humana's Medicare products are available in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Products include Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) that integrate medical and prescription drug plans for coordinated care. Other products include stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDP), Special Needs Plans (SNPs) and Medigap. Eligible Humana Medicare members across Arizona have free access to hundreds of participating locations. For more information about Humana’s Medicare products, please visit www.humana-medicare. com.