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10 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Local Alexandra is pretty much alone in the world— except for her matchmaking boss and contrary friend, Mary. Aft er a “Date with the Living Dead” & a brush with execu- tive espionage, she’s focused on climbing the corporate ladder. Romance just isn’t worth the eff ort. Th en enigmatic playboy Scott Fal- coner comes along in cowboy boots & a tuxedo to cut the rungs out from under her. From Oregon Trail Landscape & Nursery SALE May 10-13th (Wednesday through Saturday) 50% off bird supplies and fl ags 10% off hanging baskets Enter our FREE drawing! Let Mom choose with a gift certifi cate! Open 9-5 Tuesday thru Saturday 600 Elm, Old Hwy 30 • 541-523-3708 Award-winning food and beverage 7 a - 9 p Daily ~ A step-by-step manual for adults who love and care for older adults ~ OPERA PARTY Tuesdays, May 9-May 23 Copper Belt Wine Dinner May 13 Mothers Day Christina Britton Conroy, M.A., L.C.A.T., C.M.T. is the found- er and Executive Director of Music Gives Life, bringing musical performing into the lives of senior citizens. Many of her elderly showstoppers, ages 60-101, never performed in public before joining Christina’s program. NY1 - TV NEWS named them NYers of the Week. A former senior center direc- tor, nursing home music therapist, and primary caregiver for two elderly family members, Christina has unique insights into the joys and frustrations shared by geriatric patients and their caregivers. May 14 Lilly lives in the St. Jean—once in the center of New York’s 1920s jazz scene—where musi- cian Brandon lived during the prohibi- tion. Owner of a notorious speakeasy, he witnessed a crime spree fueled by liquor and passion. In the midst of it all, Brandon simply dis- appeared. Now Lilly is drawn into his mystery. In the glit- ter of Times Square, an epic love is about to unfold across the decades. G EISER G RAND H O T E L Standing proudly on Main St. in Baker City since 1889 Reservations please: 541.523.1889 GeiserGrand.com Facebook.com/GeiserGrand One afternoon, music therapist Christina Britt on Conroy was taking nursing home residents to activities. She was thrilled when a sweet, disoriented lady joined her group. “Mary, it’s so good to see you. Do you want to go to the Bible study or BINGO?” she asked. Mary replied, “I want to go to Lithuania.” “An insightful, unique approach to helping people cope with the demands of dealing with the elderly. The writing is entertaining and insightful.” — John J. Daly, M.D., NYC Police Surgeon, St. Vincent’s Hospital, NYC “... social workers, nursing-home and community center staffers, psychologists, and family members of patients with dementia/Alzheimer’s could all benefi t from this information.” — Judy Foust, RN, US Army Hospital, retired, Low Vision Nursing Specialist, Lighthouse NYC “... a great resource for caregivers, whether they are children of aging parents or professionals work- ing in a health care settings. Conroy puts a new spin on the different ways to manage the elderly population. This book is a great reference and a great read.” —Donna Malech, R. N., P. H. N., Visiting Nurse Service, NYC BlackLyonPublishing.com Amazon.com Your local bookstore “A must in any caregiver’s library.” —Marie Sibilla, Psychotherapist, Private Practice, NYC BlackLyonPublishing.com • Amazon.com • Your local bookstore
