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Hope is Alive, in which he combined live Ms. Senior California of America, Inc. events again. The new Ms. Senior San
Submitted by and virtual choral and instrumental music, The Age of Elegance Pageants Diego 2020 is Kathleen Rockney, will
Jan Fowler including a magnificent solo by Mariah Greetings to all seniors in California. advance to compete in the State Pageant
Jan Fowler Carey. Senior America is praying this Pandemic sometime this year, date to be
There are also many musicians out there will end very soon so we can get back to determined.
In these anxiety-ridden times of social who are using creative ways to promote the business of socializing and living We encourage you to visit our website:
and emotional isolation during the spiritual healing by singing or playing life to the fullest. In the meantime we www.mssrcalifornia.net, for information
coronavirus pandemic, sharing music is instruments for patients in nursing homes hope you are doing your part to stay in on the pageant
one way in which we can still feel from outside their windows - anything to your homes, wear a mask when you run schedule and
connected to each other. And that is uplift spirits. those important errands and most of all, application if
exactly what world-famous Italian tenor Music is a message of hope. And it take good care of yourselves. you want to
Andrea Bocelli did for us on Easter Sunday certainly gladdens our hearts to see the have the time
when he performed a sacred music concert numerous musical charity fundraisers of your life as
in an empty cathedral in Milan, Italy, which are springing up across east coast, a contestant in
which was live-streamed to five million west coast, and middle America to help one of our
viewers worldwide. Bocelli uplifted and support those who are hard hit by loss of Preliminary
connected us. jobs, savings, and the deaths of family Pageants. The
He inspired us all with the message of members. winner of the
hope because, when we face adversity, it’s I commend all those celebrities and non- State Pageant
all about reaching out and taking care of celebs who are sharing their musical gifts will advance to
each other. Bocelli said he was offering and generosity of spirit with the world compete for
prayer for anyone who was suffering and because Where words fail, music speaks. Ms. Senior California Preliminaries the national
a wish for their speedy recovery. Hans Christian Andersen managed to get one of the scheduled title of, Ms. Senior America, in Atlantic
Music is a universal language, and for Jan Fowler is an award-winning columnist preliminaries, Ms. Senior San Diego, City, New Jersey, October of this year.
many viewers, Bocelli’s moving musical and author. She may be reached at produced before the virus put a stop to
performance was a substitute for janfowlerusa@yahoo.com the scheduled, Ms. Senior Orange Warmest regards,
church. It was a global event which Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book, County, Ms. Senior Palm Springs, and Elvia Harris,
transcended nationality, religion, and “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na- Ms. Senior Anaheim Preliminaries. They Ms. Sr. California State Pageant
race—a deep emotional experience that tional & international awards); winner of Gold are on hold until we are given the Administrator/CEO
made us feel unified (You may view it on Halo Award from the So.California Motion thumbs up that it is safe to start up the
YouTube.) Picture Council for Outstanding Literary
During these trying days, if we look Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence
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of people who are singing their hearts Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; Nominate yourself, someone you know, a friend or family member
out—some out on their balconies, some former television host & KSPA radio host of
performing on neighborhood sidewalks, “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”; Write up must include person’s name, city in which they live, contact information,
others on television, all in an effort to speaker; founder of Starburst Inspirations, and birthdate with up to 300 word description of how they are living and aging
express support for those suffering from Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which supports successfully. Must be over 60 years of age. We will feature one individual each
deep emotional isolation. Redlands Drug Court. month. Okay to self-nominate. Please note that someone may contact you for more
For example, Neil Diamond rewrote
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Sweet Caroline to promote good feedback and comments about her columns information, if needed. Please include a picture, either via email in a digital file
handwashing techniques. And Lori Marie (300 dpi jpg) or a good quality photo we can scan (will not be returned). Age will be
Key, a Michigan nurse, inspired her and invites you to leave her a message on printed. The staff at Not Born Yesterday! wants to thank everyone for their help in
colleagues during a shift-change by her website. promoting the newspaper and using the goods and services of our advertisers.
singing Amazing Grace to honor them. ANYONE NEED ASSISTANCE? We treasure each one of you and your participation and feedback. Please contact
Gloria Estefan created Put on your CHECK OUT THE RESOURCES
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safety guidelines during the COVID-19 federal, state, and private benefit
pandemic. Gloria said, “I wanted to programs that help pay for prescription Jan Fowler – Senior Moments
contribute something that would put a bit of drugs, health care, utilities, and other BIG THANKS Jill Weinlein – Travel
humor into a very serious situation because basic needs for adults over 55. Joyce Johnson – Wellness Awareness
that’s what has helped me get through the www.benefitscheckup.org; to our Margaret Heine - Legal Issues
toughest moments in my life.” I hope I make Marilee Stefenhagen – Seniors in Action
you smile while imparting an important 1-202-479-1200 Not Born Yesterday! Melinda Myers – Gardening Guru
message! Stay healthy, my people and to National Council on Aging. Morna Martell – Theater Reviews
those suffering from this vile plague or Columnists Ronnie Greenberg – Travel
those that have lost loved ones, you are in READING: A Great Past Time Scheer & Moss – Earthtalk
my prayers and thoughts continuously. Sherry McCoy – Stop Senior Scams
We will get through this. (Instagram post)
Similarly, Maya Hawke, Stranger The Library of Congress has thousands
Things actress, accompanied and assisted of books on line - Open to the Public Remembering Loved Ones
by her family, prepared a modern version
of the Von Trapp family singing. And and FREE to read. GO TO
Pastor Joel Osteen inspired and uplifted us on Memorial Day
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