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The Senior Journal
The Senior Journal is a radio show located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Hosted by Robin Gunn, founder of The Senior Journal, as she navigates life and makes life easier for the 50+ community.
Due to the Oklahoma Storms in June & July of 2024 … Dennis Helm of Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction gave us a great information and what to look 👀 for and how to avoid scams and frauds in his industry. Dennis had so many inquiries after the first time that we are running his OSJ Radio show again. If you did not hear the show or need a refresher on the vital role Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction will be for your peace of mind and wallet, please listen in! We’d like to bring back for you round two on this particular OSJ Radio Hour!
Dennis is getting ready to roof my home and two of my rental properties and do some construction… I know we all DO NOT what to be doing business with non-trustworthy companies and Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction is your Truest Company that informs first and talks to you in layman’s terms so you understand thoroughly!
Dennis has roofing & construction in is blood since 1987 and has done light construction and roofing for many members of my family — he gets an A+ from all of us!
Dennis also has a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau! You can honestly trust Dennis and Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction!!
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smooth finish
Office: (405) 409-HELM (4356) / Dennis’s Cell # is: (405) 923-5127
SmoothFinishRoofing.com
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Be entered in a drawing for a $200 Visa Gift Card with every free estimate he’s able to give you by giving him a call! (405) 923-5127
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Dennis’ story: He learned about “painting” with an In-Law in 1986.
Then in 1987……
With a $99 car, A bucket, A grid, A roller, and a brush, Dennis started “Smooth Finish Painting”!
Long story short: They became one of the most requested painters in the finest neighborhoods in OKC
Working with roofers, Learning insurance claims, they added Roofing in 1999 to make Smooth Finish Roofing and Construction!
Concordia Life Plan Community is talking about (amount other educational things) Their Concordia Community Foundation!
Left to Right is Kurt Primuth is the Executive Director of Concordia Life Plan Community, Julia Davis is an expert in Living communities, excelling in event planning and marketing, David Seaman serves on the Concordia Community Foundation, where he currently serves as the board President.
Tune in this Saturday 7/28/24 @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM to be informed & educated on the OSJ Radio Hour. Learning to be prepared for the Second Half of Life along with family and community direction!
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Julie
Julie Davis is a dedicated advocate for older adults and their families with 25+ years promoting healthy aging. Her leadership spans from the YMCA to Independent Living communities, excelling in event planning and marketing. For a decade, she has served Concordia, now also on the Concordia Community Foundation Board of Directors, enriching resident and family experiences.
Kurt
Kurt Primuth joined Concordia Life Plan Community in August of 2023. Kurt is the Executive Director of the Concordia Community Foundation. He spent the last 5 years as the Director of the Corporate Work Study Program for Cristo Rey OKC and 15 years with the Hewlett Packard Corporation. Kurt holds a BA in Philosophy from San Diego State and a BS in Business Management from Oklahoma Christian University. In 2022 Kurt graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Lutheran Director of Church Ministry degree and is currently commissioned at Zion Lutheran Church in Guthrie Oklahoma.
David
David Seaman grew up in Missouri. Graduated from UMR with a Master’s degree. Worked all around the central US in manufacturing. His last job took him to several foreign locations, Argentina, Yemen, Russia, China, Canada, UAE, Chad. He retired in 2019. David’s In-laws moved to Concordia in 2008 as founding members of Concordia. David joined the Concordia Board of Directors at that time, where he has faithfully served for 16 years. David expanded his leadership role when he and 3 others created the Concordia Community Foundation, where he currently serves as the board President. In addition to his leadership David enjoys doing volunteer work at Concordia (serving in the dining room and driving folks around town). Have done some work at the Science Center. Looking for more opportunities.
What is Super Mix and Premium Tea? We will be answering those questions and so much more on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour this Saturday 2/20/24 @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM along with being posted on 1700 popular podcasts platforms!
Over 100,000 listeners every Saturday in our time slot!
Noble Priehs (sitting next to me) is a walking, talking, golfing and hot yoga miracle. He was in a hired funeral escort motorcyclist as a driver T-bone him with her car going 75 miles an hour. Needless to say Noble wasn’t supposed to live, but he did and then for 10 years the medical industry had him on opioids, PTSD meds and other drugs that were making him worse and causing him not wanting to live and only making him worse. He had to walk with a cane. His lifestyle was completely taken away from him until (plus he was in double the pain for 10 years!) Then he did one thing, which is what you’ll be hearing on Saturday’s show. We also will have an out of state call-in expert in these matters, Rory Wendell!
Miss this show and you are missing out on a lifelong opportunity to improve your health and much more! Listen in y’all and get educated and education is power!
Yours Truly has be on these products for a year and a half and I give thumbs up and toes! My Mom and Aunt are on them now too! Loving it!
Noble
Noble Priehs: I grew up outside Detroit, learned at 8 years old entrepreneurial ship. At 15 worked as a dishwasher in a restaurant, by 17 was managing that restaurant. At 20, I moved to Los Angeles, pursued the entertainment industry while working in restaurants (The famous LA Restaurant Spago along with the Ritz Carlton), then he found Palm Springs. Noble owned a swimming pool business, in Palm Springs till 2020. He Retired, began helping people with Simple, Proven & Natural health products, decided to take it on the road traveling with his (decked out) 1953 Airstream.
Noble found Oklahoma & loves it here!
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Call-in guest Rory Wendell. Rory & Carmilla Former Health Club owner, Retired Deputy Sheriff with Riverside Sheriff’s Department, owned and operated one of the busiest Private Investigation companies in Southern California for over 30 years. Rory met Carmilla while in the Sheriff’s academy. Happily married for 36 years!
7-6-24: Dennis Helm With SMOOTH FINISH ROOFING Covers A New Program Called Forensic Science!
WHAT IS “HOMES FOR HEROS”? Welllllllllll we will be letting you in in the BIG Secret tomorrow (Saturday)
Back by popular demand! Listen in on June 22, 2024 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio!
This program as Zero Red Tape to it and I stand behind and beside it 100%!
This is a community of like minded “give back” businesses plus a grant that gives back to first responders, teachers and the health care employees when buy a home! Hence “HOMES FOR HEROES” this is a true blue program and listen to get all the details! OKHeroes.com
Pictured left is: Emily Machetta senior mortgage broker with Flat Branch Home Loan Mortgages, right is Steve Burris – Founder of Kevo Properties Real Estate, center is Chuck Gooch – Founder of expi Real Estate.
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Oklahoma native Steve Burris, a real estate visionary, flipped his first house at 30, sparking a lucrative career. In 2010, he founded Kevo Properties, Oklahoma’s largest private brokerage, with a goal to help new agents reach $100,000 quickly. Steve’s latest venture, O Brokers, fosters collaboration among agents and small brokerages, reducing costs so they can focus on their real estate passion.
O Brokers Group Info:
Address: 4312 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Phone: (405)494-7222
Email: Steve.burris@obrokers.org
www.kevoproperties.com
What is a BEMER??? Nope we are not talking about the auto … BEMER stands for: Bio electromagnetic energy regulation.
Aging is the process of continuous impairment of the microcirculation.
This show has to be listened to this Saturday 6/15/25 @9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM
The BEMER delivers the unique & patented signals into the body to improve micro circulation, enhancing the body’s natural self-regulating processes.
The BEMER has been in use for 25 years in Europe and was invented in Germany… it is a normal process in Europe for the BEMER to be used in multiple medical issues. It’s all natural and has no side effects. Only progression of success for your body.
BEMER can also be used on horses and other animals besides humans. THIS IS A MUST FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES TO LISTEN TO!
Donna Dearman RN – Retired Critical care RN worked for 42 yrs.
My husband and I love breeding horses and watching them grow to their full potential. I’ve been passionate about sharing Bemer for over 7 yrs. to help benefit humans and horses. I learned about this technology from my internist, Dr. John Williams, MD. While working in the Cardiac Cath lab, I learned well the significance of adequate blood flow to the smallest vessels who have the biggest job of delivering the Oxygen and Nutrients and removing the waste products which are causing the inflammatory processes and hindering healing.
contact info:
website: ddearman.bemergrou12.com
email: 3bardranch@.gmail.com
Cell: 405-714-5564
Facebook: facebook.com/donnadearman
What is The Longest Day and Painting Downtown Edmond Purple? We will be covering these two exciting subjects on Saturday 6/1/24 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 97.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio!
Sitting (pictured left) is Herb MAGLEY, a long time Alzheimer’s / Dementia support group leader and Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer & Mascot. Sitting (pictured center) is Karly McNeill is the Longest Day Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Both will be speaking on both subjects of “Painting Downtown Edmond Purple” and the “Longest Day”. Let’s put the Alzheimer’s Association “OUT OF BUSINESS” altogether!
Herb Magley lost his wife, his best friend, to Alzheimer’s…Gail was 52. While caring for her on their 13-year journey, he developed a passionate desire to help others. Herb gives speeches to caregivers across the country, facilitates 6 support groups, advocates, serves on the Oklahoma Chapter Board, has teams in 4 Walks to End Alzheimer’s and heads up “Paint Edmond Purple”.
Karly McNeill is The Longest Day Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter. She and her husband reside in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with their Aussie doodle, Koda. She fights to #ENDALZ for her recently deceased grandfather, Eddie, a wonderful man known for his kindness and generosity.
June 20th is the longest day this year for the Summer Solstice and Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser.
Painting Downtown Edmond Purple is from June 16th to 22nd!
OKSJ SHOW 5 25 24 - SENIOR GAMES WATER WALKING
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Senior Games are all about agility, camaraderie, fun, friendly competition, socialization & record making! Let’s talk about Golf ⛳️ scramble, table, tennis and water-walk! These are just a few of the 30 competitions you can be involved in or at least be a spectator! This is Oklahoma Senior Games! okseniorgames.com Pictured left is; Terry Peters, next is; Regina Stewart & Dennis Rhodes!
The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour is bring you the best of being “Young at Heart!” Tune is This Saturday (5/18/24) @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM along with 1700 podcast platforms… that brings us to almost 100,000 in listenership!
Tune in and find yourself turning on!
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Terry Peters attended the Univ. of Oklahoma as an Outstanding Defensive back. Some of his accomplishments were:All Big 8, Defensive MVP of the 76 Fiesta Bowl, he made big plays, in some of the Sooners biggestgames while, they Enjoyed Two back-to-backNational Championships in 1974 & 1975. Had a short career in Pro- Football with several teams. He is here now to speak to you, about how you can “Play like a Champion” in the Senior State Games
Regina Stewart is an athlete and former President, former Vice President, and current board member and volunteer coordinator, track and field event director, and new sport golf scramble event director for OK Sr Games. Regina has been involved with Ok Senior Games since 2016. She has competed in Oklahoma and Kansas State Games, local games in Ardmore, Yukon and Muskogee, and 7 Nationals. Regina has qualified for 22 All American Awards and has ranked in top 10 in masters rankings. Regina loves to compete to stay healthy and fit to keep up with grands, “I enjoy working with Oklahoma Senior Games so other athletes and myself can continue to compete and stay active and enjoy the great people you meet along the way.”
Dennis Rhodes was born in 1954 in Peoria, Illinois. He is a chaplain and board member with the O.J.P.M. (Oklahoma Jail and Prison Ministry). He also has a company that builds computers and sets up networks for businesses. He has studied theology for 50 years and has just finished publishing his first book (it’s all about control). He has been a counselor with P.L.A.N. (Pro-Life Action Network). And also a counselor with the Jerry Johnson evangelistic team. He has been playing tournament table tennis for 10 years and played in the senior games for about 7 years.
We are Bowling 🎳 with super star Athletes David & Donna Herford on Saturday (tomorrow) @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM and left is Kathleen Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Senior Games! That’s right we are talking about the Oklahoma Senior Games for 2024 … still enough time to sign to compete or volunteer or Sponsorships or sign up for free professional coaches to train you!
David Herford on the show tomorrow is showing us “300” bowling 🎳 700 Series Ring & David & Donna’s metals between them!
Kathleen Fitzgerald: Kathleen has been the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Senior Games now for 9 years. The games have grown 4-fold under her tenure. She has changed careers many times before arriving at senior games. She has worn hats as a teacher and coach, restauranter, game machine operator, data analyst and caregiver.
David Herford: My dad was a baseball umpire and football referee and got me interested in sports at an early age. I played organized baseball and basketball through high school while also playing golf, tennis and bowling. At age 10 I took my first regular job as a pin setter at Midwest City High School bowling lanes. I became more active in bowling after age 50. I have had 2 – 300 games and numerous 700+ series since turning 60.
Donna Herford: I was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Oklahoma with my family in 1967. Girl Scouts, church choir and vocal music became my interests. In 1971, I met my husband at our Girl Scout – Boy Scout dance. I was not involved with sports until I married him in 1975. At that point in my life we started bowling , playing golf and racquetball with family and friends building many relationships and friendships.
5-4-24: BOBBY HINKLEY – MAIN ST ADVISORS
In 2012, Bobby had a vision to create Main Street Advisors; a financial services company that he would look for, if he were a client. Bobby’s first love is family. He and his wife, Christi, have two children, Daphne, a 9 year old cancer survivor and 6 year old Oliver.
Who is Bobby Hinkle … He is the truth … behind your financial future and the the actual truth you need to know … this is God’s honest truth behind what other financial companies cover-up. Bobby Hinkle the founder of Main Street Advisors … THE TRUTH in Financial Services!
Tune in tomorrow tomorrow is Saturday 5/4/24 tomorrow at 9:05 am on FREEDOM 99.6FM … this show will allow you to know there are truth seekers in the financial industry. www.mstadv.com
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4-13-24 OKSJ Show OK HEROES
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Oklahoma Senior Games (OSG) is stronger than ever … 1200 new sign ups this year … AND THERE IS STILL TIME FOR YOU TO SIGN UP IN YOUR FAVORITE Category sport!!!!
Left, is Mike Getto the Media & Public Relations for OSG and (center) is executive Director of the Senior Games Kathleen Fitzgerald!
Both will also be competing!
See flyer below for all the Events, dates, time & locations this year! For the first time there is a grant through TSET … that allows you at no cost 💲 (ZERO) to sign up for one on one or group couching before your competition! For More Info. Okseniorgames.com
AND LISTEN IN THIS Saturday at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio!
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Kathleen Fitzgerald has been the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Senior Games now for 9 years. The games have grown 4 fold under her tenure. She has changed careers many times before arriving at senior games. She has worn hats as a teacher and coach, restauranter, game machine operator, data analyst and caregiver.
Mike Getto is a retired employee of AT&T Public Relations, where he managed the Television Production facility. Following his retirement, Michael opened Michael Getto Productions in the Bricktown Are of Oklahoma City. His clients included the United State Government, The State of Oklahoma, Broadcast Networks, Local Television Stations, Corporations, Advertising Agencies, and Non-Profit Organizagtions. Mr. Getto is currently Director of Public and Media Relations for the Oklahoma Senior Games.
WEB: www.okseniorgames.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SeniorGamesinOklahoma
Oklahoma Senior Games (405) 821 – 1500
okseniorgames.com
Phone: (405) 821-1500
Ben Martin Co-Owner of R&B Trees and his new non-profit “Share & Care ReLEAF”
I personally have hire Ben’s Tree service at my home and two rents I own and will NEVER use another service!
This show original aired 2/17/24 … and due to our ever changing Oklahoma weather… AND getting emails to rerun the R&B Tree 🌲 service OSJ Radio episode. Okay ✅ WE WILL DO IT!!!
Presenting: R&B TREES and Share & Care Releaf: Ashton Bock & Ben Martin! R&B Trees 🌳.png in the OSJ Radio Studio and have pages 2&3 in the current OSJ Magazine! I have used R&B Trees, 🌳.png Trees, 🌳.png Trees at my personal home and two of my rental properties! Excellent professional workmanship is not good enough to describe R&B Trees! They are experts in their field and it shows!
Left in photo above on air: is Ashton Bock – Fundraiser/Events Coordinator of R&B Trees Non-Profit, Share & Care Releaf. Center: is Co-Founder of R&B Trees 🌳.png Ben Martin!
R&B Trees, where excellence meets nature’s beauty. Founded by Ben Martin, a former Navy service member, R&B Trees has become one of Oklahoma City’s premier tree care company’s.
With dedication and a passion for quality, Ben and his team at R&B Trees provide top-notch tree care services, ensuring your trees thrive and your property shines. R&B Trees offers professional pruning, low impact removals, stump grinding and insurance work. R&B Trees can do it all.
But R&B Trees is more than just a company; it’s a beacon of community support. Introducing Share and Care Releaf, their charitable initiative dedicated to helping those in need who can’t afford tree services or repairs.
Through Share and Care Releaf, they not just improving landscapes; we’re changing lives, one tree at a time.
R&B Trees a long with Share and Care Releaf: where expertise and compassion come together to make a difference in our community.
Do you know who Robert Kalsu is??? … He is an award winning Del City, Oklahoma athlete (football & baseball, OU football 🏈 award-winning athlete and served through the ROTC from OU … Robert (Bob) Kalsu played one year with the Buffalo Bills before he was drafted into the Vietnam War.
Robert was drafted in the Vietnam War and commanded no special treatment!
Left in studio is: Gina Standridge, on the committee for the James Robert Kalsu Legacy Project as well is in the center is Gray Banz and retired veteran.
There is an unveiling of his statue – March, 29th at 1:00pm at the Del City stadium along with a premiere documentary in the Dell city auditorium, on Robert KALSU called “Uncommon Character”
This interviews are not to be missed on The OSJ Radio Show and the 2 Events on March 29th…
There are two events that day, the pinning of veterans at 10 AM- noon at the Oklahoma History Center Museum at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, and then starting at 1 PM (same day) is the unveiling of the statue at Del City High School of James Robert Kalsu. See flyers below for more information on both events.
This has been getting national and local coverage along with Robert Kalsu on the front of Sports Illustrated! Tune in tomorrow 3/16/24 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM.
We are also on 1700 podcast platforms now and growing and listenership is now 64,000+ every Saturday morning
Gina Standridge, a member of the Midwest City-Del City Schools school board, is a founding member of the Kalsu Legacy Project to add a statue of Robert Kalsu to the school’s footbal field. Standridge is a retired educator and lifelong Del City resident. She taught for 32 years, primarily as a special education teacher at Del City High School.
Gary W. Banz spent 28 years in public education before beginning a political career. He has served 12 years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He held several leadership positions including majority whip and chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs, House Rules, and House Ethics Committees. He wrote and produced the documentary, “Uncommon Character—the Legacy of James Rober Kaslu.”
Join The James Robert Kalsu Legacy Project – visit Facebook.
For More Information: email Gray Banz at: garybanz@villagesokc.org
OR Gina Standridge grhs0201@gmail.com
Join us for the Oklahoma Senior Games this September through October throughout the state!
Events offered include: three-on-three basketball • archery • walking • swimming • racquet ball • golf • road races • ballroom dance • line dance • 5k race •walking • power walk • bowling • Dragon boat race • track and field • triathlon • aqua bike cycling • badminton shuffleboard tennis cornhole volleyball
Pickle ball •golf• table tennis• weightlifting •fitness challenge. That’s it.
You can check out all the events at okseniorgames.com 405 821 1500 we’d like to invite everybody to come meet new friends and join us at
okseniorgames.com the Oklahoma senior games this September through October in various locations throughout the state our
information is available at okseniorgames.com phone number 405 821 1500 and we are on Facebook. We’ll see you at the games
Welllllllllllllllll l👀k at is in the OSJ studios talking with Yukon Parks & Recreation and the Dale Roberson Senior Center in Yukon.
What about.??? The starting of the local Senior Games in Yukon Oklahoma. The OSJ Magazine • Radio • Events • Expo & App / (okseniorjournal.com) ia a sponsor along with Spanish Cove a Retirement Community in Yukon spanishcove.com
Left in The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour studio is Thomas Buckley of the Dale Roberston Senior Center in Yukon yukonok.gov/267/Dale-Robertson-Center
In the center of the OSJ Radio Studio is; Brian Kelley with the Parks & Recreation of Yukon. yukonok.gov/210/Parks-Recreation
We also have reservation sign up and a huge gigantic party, April 12th – listen in Saturday 3/2/24 at 9:05am on 96.9FM FREEDOM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio for more FUN details!
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Bryan Kelley is an Assistant Director for Yukon Parks and Recreation. Thomas Buckley is the Dale Roberston Senior Center Manager. With over 20 years of recreation experience with facilities, programs, and events both Bryan and Thomas bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their roles. Bryan’s background is in facility management, aquatics, and events while Thomas has focused on Senior Center management and ministry throughout his career.
SENIOR DAY AT THE STATE CAPITAL… March, 11th, 2024 from 8:30am to 10am on the second floor rotunda and from 10:30am to 1pm on the fourth floor rotunda as different senators and legislators talk to our seniors! LET YOIR VOICE BE HEARD at the OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITOL! Seniors have a Voice and their voice can change and influence things for the better! Left in the OSJ studio is Ruth Rolfe and center is Rebekah Williams and we are “Letting Our Voices be Heard” tune in this Saturday at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM
Ruth will wild you with stories of “sit ins” and meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rebekah will keep you informed on the latest at the Oklahoma State Capital… this show is a full of amazing history, and keeping up with our future!
Ruth Rolfe’s community work began as a teenager when she participated in the Oklahoma City Sit-In movement under the leadership of the iconic civil rights leader Mrs. Clara Luper. This included marching to and sitting-in at several restaurants in the Oklahoma City area, attending the historic March On Washington in 1963 and meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those experiences set the stage for her ongoing involvement in the community.
Ruth grew up in Oklahoma City where she graduated from Douglass High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Ruth and her son Jarvis live in Oklahoma City where she enjoys retirement and being a grandmother and great grandmother.
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Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 20-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Her extensive experience includes a 9-year tenure with the Ombudsman program, backed by her educational foundation specialized training in both federal and state Ombudsman supervisor mandates, completing trainings from the University of Oklahoma Geriatric institute and being a graduate of the Oklahoma Aging Advocate Leadership Academy
As a board member of the Oklahoma Council on Aging and the Vice President of the Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, Rebekah has been instrumental in shaping aging policy and enhancing senior care programs. Her advocacy reached a national audience when she attended a Congressional Hearing in Washington D.C., supporting critical discussions on the Ombudsman program.
For info and register – go to: okallianceonaging.org/events
CONTACT (405) 943-1895
T&B Trees 🌳 in the OSJ Radio Studio and have pages 2&3 in the current OSJ Magazine! I have used R&B Trees, 🌳 Trees, 🌳 Trees at my personal home and two of my rental properties! Excellent professional workmanship is not good enough to describe T& B Trees! They are experts in their field and it shows!
Left: is Ashton Bock – Fundraiser/Events Coordinator of T& B Trees Non-Profit, Share & Care Releaf. Center: is Co-Founder of R&B Trees 🌳 Ben Martain!
R&B Trees, where excellence meets nature’s beauty. Founded by Ben Martain, a former Navy service member, R&B Trees has become one of Oklahoma City’s premier tree care company’s.
With dedication and a passion for quality, Ben and his team at R&B Trees provide top-notch tree care services, ensuring your trees thrive and your property shines. R&B Trees offers professional pruning, low impact removals, stump grinding and insurance work. R&B Trees can do it all.
But R&B Trees is more than just a company; it’s a beacon of community support. Introducing Share and Care Releaf, their charitable initiative dedicated to helping those in need who can’t afford tree services or repairs.
Through Share and Care Releaf, they not just improving landscapes; we’re changing lives, one tree at a time.
R&B Trees a long with Share and Care Releaf: where expertise and compassion come together to make a difference in our community.
facebook.com/sharecarereleaf
405-550-4962
The Oklahoma Senior Journal will be in all the no cost take away bags that will be given to all that attend!
What is Positive Aging and how can you, friends & family get involved with this excellent program of powerful information on Positive Aging?
Well we will tell you on Tomorrow’s OSJ Radio Hour!
Our First Question out of the shoot is this; “What is Positive Aging mean to you”?
Did you know that your GUT is like your second brain 🧠
“Listen to Your Gut” is the main focus besides so much more!
Pictured: Left is Marilyn Olson the Executive Director of VillagesOKC.org and Lisa James the Community Liaisons at Complete OK Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care. Everything takes off, February 21st from 9:30am to 2:30pm (registration is a 9am) at Metro Tech, Business Conference Center at 1900 SpringLake Drive. You can pre-register for a complementary Swadley’s BBQ lunch at; VillagesOKC.org or Call at; (405) 990-6637
https://www.completeok.com/
Marilyn Olson is Executive Director of VillagesOKC, Inc. – a nonprofit network of 50+ persons empowered to age with vitality and purpose. Mw. Olson holds a degree in Education from Southern Nazarene University, serves on the state Multisector Plan on Aging, on the State Council on Aging and for the past 38 years she’s been a positive voice for the issues of again.
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Lisa James studies at OSU and has 35 years of experience in helathcare. She now serves as Community Liaison for COMPLETE OK HomeCare, Palliative and Hospice Care. As an industry leader, she holds a board position on the Oklahoma Association for Home Care and Hospice.
Listen in to this very needed Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … everyone (I promise, will benefit from this show or someone they know will (EVERYONE!!!)
Left to right is; Vicky Robinson, founder of Refine Counseling LLC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She is a co founder of Refined Silver, LLC, a non-profit. Vicky holds a Master of Science degree with additional course work in alcohol and drug addiction, co-dependency, trauma, and play therapy. She is specialized in trauma, sex addiction and interventions. Vicky’s Husband (center) Chuck Robinson grew up in Oklahoma City, and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Minister and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. He wrote a book, called ‘Loving the Addict in Your Pew,’ in 2016.
How did Refined Silver, (refinedsilver.org) name come from? This answer will inspire you! Refined Silver gives people an opportunity to get the care they choose & want and only have minimal finances to put towards their care …. This Show WILL CHANGES SOME PEOPLES LIVES!
What is VillagesOKC.org up to? As you may know VillagesOKC is a plan not a place! Tune in Saturday 1/27/24 at 9:05am on 96.9FM Oklahoma Talk Radio… The Oklahoma Senior Journal (OSJ) has always been a in kind donator to VillagesOKC. Myself and my Mom are members… Your brain 🧠 may explode 🤯 (in a good way!) on what all VillagesOKC has to offer the aging in place for the 50-Plus and their adult children! This will be a concept you will loving knowing about after listing in!
As savvy professional women in their 40’s who are also young mothers, Amy and Dana are just two of the many younger adults giving leadership to the concept of aging successfully, and also encouraging everyone to support this concept of VillagesOKC. In this OSJ Show, they tell how VillagesOKC is different from most and why they are ‘all in’ on the mission to make OKC the most joyful place to age well. Their focus this week is Love Your Age.
VillagesOKC is a community of individuals, organizations and professionals committed to connecting people with information and resources to age successfully with vitality and purpose. A robust calendar and more information is available at www.villagesokc.org and (405) 990-6637.
VillagesOKC Operations Manager, Amy Shirola, brings corporate organizational experience and intergenerational connections to the organization of mature adults. her experience at Hertz as Fleet Accounting Supervisor, leader as Alumni Director at her alma mater, her podcast, “Around the Campfire with Amy”, and her years loving and learning from two sets of grandparents make her well suited for VillagesOKC. Amy and her husband, Andy, are parents to 3 young adults—two in college and one in high school.
Dana Bellows is VillagesOKC media creative and project manager for THE GIFT Workshop. Her broad experience with State Farm, at United Healthcare and 8 years at Christian Bros. Automotive provide the kills needed for a small, growing organization. Dana was part of the initial story behind THE GIFT Workshops and has been learning about aging closeup for the past decade. Dana and her husband, Reuben, are parents to three—one elementary, one middle school and one high school student.
Did you know SSM Health St. Anthony is the state’s largest private provider of mental health … Mental Health has been stigmatized and SSM Health St Anthony is changing that with a clinic that can handle multiple Mental Health issues all in one clinic. Their main focus is to utilize outpatient treatment & therapy and if need inpatient treatment & therapy but the goal from SSM Health St. Anthony is to use methods of mental health treatment that gives the patient a lot more freedom plus tackles the issues.
We had Dr. Bobby Verma – Psychiatrist for SSM Health St Anthony on last week AND this week we have his wife Dr. Geetika Verma (center in above photo) who is a American 🇺🇸 Board Certified Psychiatry & Neurology in both Adult & Child & Adolescents Care. On the right in the above photo is Lanette Long, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Director of Outpatient Services at SSM Health Behavioral Health.
OKSJ 1-6-24 SSM Cancer Awareness
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12-30-23: OMBUDSMAN Expert Panel with Annette Mays; Barbara Gwinn; and Rebekah Williams
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Glenn Cope II is a Co-Founder and Director of Marketing who holds a BA in Advertising and has over 30 years experience in both traditional print, broadcast media, and internet marketing. His experience comes from both freelance and corporate settings. Glenn also has entrepreneurial experience with small business development and operations in retail, textile manufacturing, and the healthcare industries.
Jimmy Steele is a Co-Founder and Director of Patient Growth at Nerve Renewal. He oversees our patient experience process, as well as messaging and digital marketing strategies for reaching new patients and building a trusted Nerve Renewal brand.
Mark Cope’s role at Nerve Renewal is Community and Physician Relations. He holds a BA in Graphic Design and has worked as a professional portrait photographer, graphic designer, and e-commerce marketplace supervisor. He is the father of two and in his spare time enjoys photography, playing guitar, and pickleball.
Website: nerverenewalnow.com
Facebook: NerveRenewalNeuropathyClinic
Phone: 405-458-5983
This Saturday 12/16/23 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM … Attorney, Keith F. Givens from Mansell & Engel Law Firm. Keith is an expert in going up against Insurance Companies when they are doing the insured person or persons wrong and they see this a lot with long Term Care Insurance Companies and many other types of insurance companies as well!
Keith Givens has seen it all within his 25 years of law experience! He loves to go to court and fight for you or your loved one! One of our topics will be on “Bad Faith” which simply means an insurance company wrongfully denied or delayed payment of benefits owned under someone’s insurance policy.
Mansell & Engel – The Insurance Attorneys… are there to advise and NEVER let the insurance company be the final word through intimidation… You have, rights!
Visit TheInsuranceAttorneys.com or call Keith at (405) 232-4100.
The 12th Year in a row for the OSJ to be doing The 14th Annual; The Santa 🎅 Market with Our LIVE Remote Starting at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM, Oklahoma’s Talk Radio,
This Saturday December the 2nd, 2023 (my Mom’s B-Day too!) The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour! We will be handing out over 3000 OSJ magazines and if you get there early (the first 500 will get a Santa Market Shopping 🛍️ bag with the OSJ Magazine inside the bag!
The OSJ is a Diamond Sponsor for this Event! Okseniorjournal.com
Joan Clarke, one of the co founders of The Santa Market. After losing her husband to Alzheimer’s in 2007, she channeled her love of craft shows into a way to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. She works tirelessly year round to provide a wonderful fundraiser for this terrible disease.
Angel D. Myers will be the Co-Host for the LIVE Santa 🎅 Market Remote with Robin R. Gunn on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 on FREEDOM 96.9FM at 9:05am / Angel is an inspirational public speaker/ OSJ, magazine/radio/expo Consultant / Community Liaisons for the Bradford At Mustang. bradfordofmustang.com. For Speaking Engagements, email Angel 😇 at: angelmyers67@icloud.com
Robin R. Gunn – Oklahoma Senior Journal 📓 Radio 📻 App Expos & Events and Columnist Articles for the Oklahoman. The OSJ is celebrating our 31st Year bring you and your family vital resources … The OSJ is the 1st & original publication for the 50+ and their families in OKC! rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
This Saturday 11/18/23 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM … We will be speaking with Attorney, Keith F. Givens from Mansell & Engel Law Firm. Keith is an expert in going up against Insurance Companies when they are doing the insured person or persons wrong and they see this a lot with long Term Care Insurance Companies and many other types of insurance companies as well!
Keith Givens has seen it all within his 25 years of law experience! He loves to go to court and fight for you or your loved one! One of our topics will be on “Bad Faith” which simply means an insurance company wrongfully denied or delays payment of benefits owned under someone’s insurance policy.
Mansell & Engel – The Insurance Attorneys… are there to advise and NEVER let the insurance company be the final word through intimidations… You have, rights!
Visit TheInsuranceAttorneys.com or call Keith at (405) 232-4100.
That is right it is Santa 🎅 Market time again 14th Annual!!! The OSJ radio will be LIVE on the air from Santa 🎅 Market, Saturday December the 2nd at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM. Listen to The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour on The Santa 🎅 Market… This Saturday (my Birthday 🥳) 11/11/23 at 9:05am again on FREEDOM OKLAHOMA’s Talk Radio 96.9FM! (Center & Standing) is Carly Cartmill our children’s book 📚 Author and stuffed animal 🧸 extraordinaire! (Left) is Cindy Manning – Scentsy Consultant for 15 years and (Center) is Joan Clark Co-Founder of The Santa 🎅 Market thesantamarket.org.
All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma!
Joan Clarke
Joan Clarke
Joan Clarke is one of the Co-Founder of The Santa Market craft show Benefitting the Alzheimer’s association of Oklahoma. She has worked for 14 years on this amazing show. It’s a family event in memory of her husband (Russell) who passed away in 2007 from Alzheimer’s. Email Joan at; thesantamarket@gmail.com
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Carly Cartmill
Carly Cartmill
Carly Cartmill may have been born in Texas but calls Oklahoma home. Carly graduated from the Children’s Institute of Literature in 2008 with writing and publishing her first book, The Split Pea Soup Caper. With the enjoyment of writing and making kids of all ages, laugh, smile or giggle, Carly has written six other children’s books.
Skunk Juice, Operation Funny Bone, Monster Lady, Stuffed, Gimme Paw Five and Eye Boogers, a mama paws misfit story. Find Carly on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Carly works full time for Nortek Air Solutions, Okarche, OK, but most of all is working on being a new Grammy to her new grandson, Ezra.
This will be Carly’s 14th year at The Santa Market. Along with her books, Carly collects new and gently used stuffed animals that she gives for FREE with a donation to ALZ while at The Santa Market.
Carly Cartmill | 405-249-9323 | Carly0122@hotmail.com | www.facebook.com/skunkjuice.me | instagram.com/carly0122_ | tiktok.com/@carlywheeler65
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Cindy Manning
Cindy Manning
Cindy Manning, Scentsy Consultant for 15 years. I received an Associate Degree in Business Management before deciding to become a stay home mom to my daughter Ashley. She is now a Senior in HS. I enjoy reading, hiking with my dog, and gardening.
Cindy Manning, Scentsy Independent Consultant | https://manning.scentsy.us | scentcrazy@att.net
Sunbeam Family Services were in The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Studios talking all about the services Sunbeam has had for 107 years in the OKC Metro! From Foster Programs, Support Groups, Volunteer Programs, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Programs and Events!!! The resources and educational programs that Sunbeam Family Services have are second to none. Tune in this Saturday, October, 28th at 9:05am on 96.9FM the FREEDOM Network to help the ones you love or for yourself!
Left to Right is Mary Margaret McMiller – Sunbeam Family Services Clinical Director, Laini Ryan – Care Navigator for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Mental Health and Monique Shields – Care Navigator for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Mental Health.
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Mary Margaret McMiller, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work degree from The Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. She currently works as a clinical director at Sunbeam Family Services in Oklahoma City. Mary Margaret has over ten years of experience in the field of social work.
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Laini Ryan is a Care Navigator in the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Mental Health program with Sunbeam Family Services. She has prior experience in Sunbeam’s foster care program. Laini is currently a Masters of Social Work Student at the University of Oklahoma. Laini is passionate about supporting children and families in Oklahoma.
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Monique Shields is currently a Care Navigator with Sunbeam Family Services in the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Mental Health program. Monique has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Substance Abuse. Monique has worked for Sunbeam for 7 months today. Monique is passionate about helping others in need.
10-23-23 Synergy Event Oklahoma Senior Journal
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OSJ Live Radio Remote at Saint Ann’s Retirement Community “Sip & Shop” Event 10am to 3pm … Saturday 10/14/23. location is at:
7501 W. Britton Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 721-0747
Live remote with interviews with the vendors!
The Oklahoma Senior Journal is featuring (left) Dr. Cheyn Onarecker~ primary Care Doctor and (center) is Dr. John Taylor~ Radiation Oncology both from SSM Health St. Anthony in at the Mid Town Location & Dr. Taylor also in in Shawnee! September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. We will be talking all about early detection and health and wellness concerning this very important subject. The show is informational and extremely educational. Tune in this Saturday at 9:05 on the freedom Network Ten Oklahoma’s talk, radio 99.7 FM!
Join us with New View Oklahoma. Learn more at: https://okseniorjournal.com/latest-radio-shows/
9-2-23 - OLLI AT OSU Oklahoma Senior Journal
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Pictured on the far left being Zoomed in for the OSJ radio is the hands on owner Philip Bivens, then in studio is Chris Moss the “Properties Manager” of the businesses full portfolio and Angel Myers the Community Manager for The Bradford at Mustang … She is the face you will see as you enter the Bradford at Mustang offices!
Learn about the new ownership and remodeling at the newly named Bradford at Mustang… and Yes, it is in Mustang Oklahoma right off Highway 152 & N Czech Hall Road.
This is a 55+ Community all in individual cottage-designed homes with some having garages and pet friendly with a fenced back yards! I am laying down a promise to you … I do swear this community is affordable … I do swear!
Speaking of remodels the newly remolded club house with all the bells & whistles is up and running for the community & guests Bradford at Mustang ! This is a maintenance free community/ it truly is like a neighborhood! You can also get involved in your own gardening if you are so inclined.
I have been to The Bradford at Mustang which you get the town feel of Mustang and you are only 20 away from the heart ❤️ of OKC!
Philip & Casey Moss (not pictured) are owners along with Chis Moss (pictured Casey’s wife will be sharing inspired personal stories on why this is a passion & a mission all at the same time! This is a fantastic show! Listen in Saturday morning 8/26/23 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM !
Philip Bivens is one of the owners of The Bradford at Mustang. Philip is a native okie originally from Sulphur, OK. After several successful business ventures, he began in commercial real estate in 2018. This led into him choosing the senior living path 3 years ago. Along with his business partner, he owns/operates a portfolio of multifamily and senior living properties
Chris Moss – Chis is our “Property Manager” of our total portfolio of properties. Chris is also from Sulphur. She had a successful career in nursing before getting into property management. She is responsible for the day to day operations of the properties. She’s currently raising 3 boys; 2 young, rambunctious ones….and a husband. Chris brings most of the knowledge and ALL of the personality to the company.
Angel Myers- Property Manager for The Bradford at Mustang. Angel has a degree in interior design and remodeling. She has also been a help in the senior Industry with myself and the Oklahoma Senior Journal & Second Half Expo for the last year and was also an event coordinator for Rose Creek Country Club. Angel is a Mom to the two most lovely Adult Children … Jackson & Lilli along with Lilli’s standing husband Cole.
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The Bradford
Address – 736 W Celestial Way Mustang, OK 73064(Hwy 152 and Czech Hall Rd)
Phone – (405) 376-2846
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheBradfordofMustang
The Oklahoma Senior Journal has been a platinum sponsor for the last 6 years to the OK Senior Games! The OSJ LVES being a part the Oklahoma Senior Games and the Games are adding some new events to their already extensive list of sports & activities.To name a few; competing ball room dancing , dragon boat race competitions, Disc Golf and line dancing to just name a very few …Go To: okseniorgames.com for all the events you can enter! Or Call (405) 821-1500And this year the will be a Senior Prom details on below flyer!Pictured above is; (Center Front) Kathleen Fitzgerald- Executive Director, (pictured behind Kathleen) is: HR Holman is the public relation & community relations director & (pictured behind me) is Gina Bramlett – Dance Makers Inc. In 1988!
Gina Bramlett started Dance Makers Inc. in 1988 what is now known as the largest ballroom studio in Oklahoma. She has received the Governors commendation award in recognition of her selflessness in volunteering her time, energy and compassion to children who were considered high risk. Gina is in her 24 years as an adjunct professor at the Weitzenhoffer college of fine arts at OU. Gina can be reached for the “Senior Prom” 9/16/23 at 7:30pm at: (405) 623-6530 or dancediva@cox.net
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Kathleen Fitzgerald is the Executive Director for the Oklahoma Senior Games. She has been the spirit behind the successful production the games for the last 6 years. Participation has grown from 300 to now over 1,000. At eighty years young, she loves being an active participant in the games. Find out this and more:
- What is new this year about the Oklahoma Senior Games?2. What is the 2023 Oklahoma Senior Games schedule like?H.R. Holman is the Public Relation and Community Relations Director for the Oklahoma Senior Games. He works with various community partners throughout the state to increase awareness of the Games and events throughout the year. Networking with each community to help promote the Games to Oklahoman’s 55 and older, highlighting the various athletic and other events available to Seniors.
Since 1933 Oklahoma City has had Town Hall meetings with fabulous speakers and lunch if you are so inclined. Yes, this is something anyone can be involved in or join!
Dawn Hopkins (center) is the President and left is her husband Ted Hopkins with some great military stories! Yeppers you get two for one in this OSJ Radio Hour!Oklahoma City Town Hall Lecture Series for 2023-2024 series speakers are always nationally recognized speakers. This OSJ Radio Hour airing 8/12/23 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM will have you looking forward to these speakers at 11 AM at The Church ️ of the Servant on 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. in OKC starting September 21st, 2023 and running through April 18th, 2024.Go To: okctownhall.org to see and read about each speaker or call (405) 202-4262 AND you will be about to pick up the latest OSJ magazine there as well since we have become a sponsor!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Plus Dawn has written a true story that is all her own and Ted’s experience… hints the bobcat purse on the in studio picture. She also has been published. Her book, “Parthur, the Story of an Orphaned Bobcat,” is her own true story of raising a four week old bobcat kitten and returning him to the wild. It can be found on Amazon and Dawn Hopkins is the writer!And if that is not enough Dawn teaches calligraphyEmail Dawn at: dawn2dawnagain@aol.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ted Hopkins (Edward Donald Hopkins) graduated from the Air Force Academy in the second class, 1960. Rose to Captain in the Air Force as a fighter pilot in the 102 Delta Dagger. Flew most of the sonic booms for the Oklahoma City Sonic Boom Test in 1964 in the F104 Starfighter. Entered the business world and retired as Chairman of the Board of Medalist Industries, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1996. Lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, until 2017. Then moved to Oklahoma City.Dawn Hopkins is the President of Oklahoma City Town Hall for the 2300-2400 season. She and her husband moved here from Scottsdale, Arizona, 6 years ago. While in Arizona, Dawn ran the Sonoran Speakers Club for 11 years, brining nationally known speakers to the Scottsdale area. Dawn is a graduate of the University of New Mexico. She also has been published. Her book, “Parthur, the Story of an Orphaned Bobcat,” is her own true story of raising a four week old bobcat kitten and returning him to the wild.Oklahoma City Town Hallwebsite: okctownhall.org Phone: 405-202-4262
We will tell you all about it this Saturday (8/5/23) at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, our SPECIAL Memorial Day Program, Hallelujah!
To Help Sponsor a Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight ✈️
Co-Founder of OWHomer Flight Dee Ann Cross, MS BSN
Co-Founder of Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Ginger Barsotti, RN MBA
Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Guardian – Lucy Shoals, (retired) Chief Master Sergeant
Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Guardian – Bonnie Terrill, (retired) Chief Master Sergeant
Go USA Veterans… We LVE You!You can ALSO listen in anytime on the OSJ website at: okseniorjournal.com /Under Radio Shows or on our 18 Popular Podcasts Platforms, including Shopify, Goggle, Amazon, i-Heart and i-Pod to name a few!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~OH MY WORD… We got so many calls & emails back to repeat the OSJ Radio Hour for Veterans “Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight” from Back in May 2023! What a unique and wonderful program this is for our Veterans and for civilians are ex-military to volunteer (also known as“Guardians”) and the ones I’ve talked to have all said how it changed their lives for the better to be a Volunteer/ Guardian on the “Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flights”LEADERS AT ANY AGE… Pictured – left to right is, Co-Founders of the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight; Ginger Barsotti, RN MBA, Dee Ann Cross, MS BSN and Honors Flight Guardians: Lucy Shoals (retired) Chief Master Sergeant & Bonnie Terrill (retired) Chief Master Sergeant.What is Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight beginning in 2017 ???Wellllllllllll let me enlighten your knowledge on such a Honorable Program !!!The Organization annually raises funds to fly a full chartered plane to compatibility of USA Veterans and their Guardians to Washington DC for a Day to Honoring them for their sacrifice & service.Currently Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight underwrites the cost for two trips each year and for the Veterans, the trip is completed paid!I can not wait for you to hear what is “Mail Call” on the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight … !!!We will tell you all about it this Saturday (5/27/23) at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, our SPECIAL Memorial Day Program, Hallelujah!Go USA Veterans… We LVE You!You can ALSO listen in anytime on the OSJ website at: okseniorjournal.com /Under Radio Shows or on our 18 Popular Podcasts Platforms, including Shopify, Goggle, Amazon, i-Heart and i-Pod to name a few!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~For More information about Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Call 842-422-6943 or the website is: oklahomawarriors.orgThis show is brought to you by The Oklahoma Senior Journal and VillagesOKC.org (A Plan not a Place!)VillagesOKC.org – (405) 990-6637To Help Sponsor a Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight ✈️
Did you know SSM Health St. Anthony is the state’s largest private provider of mental health … Mental Health has been stigmatized and SSM Health St Anthony is changing that with a clinic that can handle multiple Mental Health issues all in one clinic. Their main focus is to utilize outpatient treatment & therapy and if need inpatient treatment & therapy but the goal from SSM Health St. Anthony is to use methods of mental health treatment that gives the patient a lot more freedom plus tackles the issues.We had Dr. Bobby Verma – Psychiatrist for SSM Health St Anthony on last week AND this week we have his wife Dr. Geetika Verma (center in above photo) who is a American Board Certified Psychiatry & Neurology in both Adult & Child & Adolescents Care. On the right in the above photo is Lanette Long, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Director of Outpatient Services at SSM Health Behavioral Health.
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Dr. Geetika Verma
Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Care, Dr. Geetika Verma serves as medical director of outpatient services at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. She is joined by Lanette Long, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Outpatient Services for SSM Health Behavioral Health. They are here today to share with us about multiple mental health outpatient services, or health care that you can receive with an appointment rather than something requiring an overnight hospital stay.
Lanette Long
How to Connect
• Find us online at http://www.ssmhealth.com/• Call our SSM Health Behavioral Health outpatient clinic at 405-272-7225• Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SSMHealthStAnthony• Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @ssmhealthsaints
Back by popular demand is our SSM Health Saint Anthony on The OSJ Radio Hour Show Originally aired back in May of this year! We will have two more brand new shows with SSM Health coming up this year on The OSJ Radio Hour this year!On The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour we are talking with SSM Health Saint Anthony with (left) Lanette Long – Director of Out Patient Services and (center) is Dr. Bobby Verma (psychiatrist) as you know SSM Health Saint Anthony has been a stable in Oklahoma Health for decades… We will be focusing on Behavioral Health on this OSJ Radio Program this Saturday 7/22/23 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio! Here are a few of our very important questions, that will be answered:
- What does a typical day look like for patients in your intensive outpatient program? What about partial hospitalization?
- How might a senior know it’s time to seek mental health assistance? Could you give us some examples of different types of symptoms and what actions would be appropriate to seek the appropriate level of care?
- We know that, oftentimes, family members or caregivers for seniors can be the first to notice a mental health challenge developing. What are some of the tools available for caregivers, and how can they help their loved ones access the mental health services they need?
Helpful links and information to access SSM Health Behavioral Health services include:
Behavorial Health at SSM Health
405-272-7272
I learned so much myself from this show … THIS IS A NOT TO BE MISSED SHOW!Dr. Bobby Verma is a psychiatrist with SSM Health St. Anthony, the state’s largest private provider of mental and behavioral health services. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He cares for adults in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. He is joined today by Lanette Long, a licensed professional counselor, who is Director of Outpatient Services with SSM Health BehavioralHe is joined today by Lanette Long, a licensed professional counselor, who is Director of Outpatient Services with SSM Health Behavioral Health.
Do you feel like your financials are always under construction? Rick Hadrava, managing partner of Scissortail Wealth Management has put on his hard hat to go to work on yours or your loved ones.
Rick loves helping promoting investing and entrepreneurship.
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Rick Hadrava managing partner at Scissortail Wealth Management has Rick’s FREE OFFERINGS:
- Get your free copy of Rick’s latest whitepaper – A. I. (Artificial intelligence) Definitions, Prompts, and other Resources at www.aifortheordinaryguy.com<http:
- Sign up to receive Rick’s weekly Energy Stat of the Week and More email and/or his Wealth Management Monthly newsletter by emailing him at Rick@scissortailwealth.comRick@scissortailwealth.com. Both are free and no obligation but be sure to let them know which list to add you to.
- Call Rick’s office in OKC at 405-960-3100 for any questions or to schedule a free no obligation call.
- You can also contact the team in our Tulsa office by calling 918-956-0500.
- Be sure to check out Scissortail, wealth management’s website at; www.scissortailwealth.com
CONTACT US AT:
SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT – OKC
6303 WATERFORD BLVD., STE. 125
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
405-960-3100
OR
SCISSORTAIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT – TULSA
1203 EAST 33rd STREET, STE. 100
TULSA, OK 74105
918-956-0500
Rick Hadrava – Managing Director for Scissortail Wealth Management in OKC, 30-year industry veteran, has worked with hundreds of families bringing greater clarity and confidence to their financial picture.Rick works to bring value by combining his knowledge, experience, and network of professionals to each situation.He’s a business owner who speaks at events like Second Half Expo on October 21st at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum from 8am to 1pm, The Expo is FREE & FREE parking & shuttle along with a FREE gift card to come back to the Museum, Register at& to get Rick speaking time at: secondhalfexpo.com , and Rick will be speaking Sooner on July the 19th (Wednesday) at 8am till 9:15am at Muffins, Coffee & Marketing located at Concordia Life Plan Community at 7707 N. Britton Road (park in the East parking lot) the Event is FREE and Rick will be specking on the new Technology Instrument, called A. I. (Artificial Intelligence) along with a Q&A segment.Please RSVP for a head count for food for this most interesting Presentation/Plus Marketing ~ July 19th at: info@secondhalfexpo.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Website: scissortailwealth.com
In The OSJ Radio Studio we have Cameron Gruenberg – Regional Director of Sales & Marketing – Sagora Senior Living – and here are just a few of the questions we will be asking Cameron this Saturday 7/8/23 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour! 96.9FM FREEDOM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio from 9:05am to 10:00am
• Elison Independent at Statesman Club is an independent living community. What does Independent Living mean?
• What are some of the advantages afforded to residents because the community is an Independent Living community?
Cameron Gruenberg boasts more than 14 years of experience in the medical industry, having worked in senior living since 2017. Throughout his career, he has specialized in patient care, holding titles like Memory Care Director and Regional Sales Manager. He has been Director of Sales & Marketing since 2017. A native of Oklahoma, Cameron and his son “Jackson” and his wife “Jessica”
Embrace the art of living at Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club. Located on Vineyard Boulevard near Lake Hefner, Their charming Independent Living community offers active seniors the opportunity to live their retirement years to the fullest, with inclusive amenities, chef-prepared meals and lively social programming. To schedule your Free tour with Lunch, visit us online at ElisonStatesmanClub.com or call us at (405) 883-4617. Again, call (405) 883-4617 to schedule your tour today!
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web: elisonstatesmanclub.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/ElisonStatesmanClub
(405)883-4617
THIS ISOUR 🇺🇸4th of JULY 🇺🇸SHOW HONORING OUR VETERANS!!!!
Mr. Gary Banz (left) is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University, an educator and historian basketball coach in Ada & MW City, and served 12 yrs in the house of representatives in the Oklahoma state house.
During that time he initiated along with his wife, Linda, all the fundraising for 24 honor flights to Washington DC for Oklahoma World War II veterans. To document those Experiences he wrote a book (see below) produced a documentary (see below) which is available (at the Oklahoma History Center in OKC or though Gary, his info below) and Gary is available for speaking engagements!
He also has produced another documentary, Skytrain, and a book to go along with that. (See below)
The first documentary Book is called: “Just in Time”. (See below)
He is currently executive Director of Force 50 Foundation, (force50foundation.com) whose mission is to connect all the organizations (nonprofit) that serve Veterans in Oklahoma.
Gary has two daughters and a son, all who live in Oklahoma, except for his middle daughter, who works for the Pentagon in Washington DC and Gary has six grandchildren. Gary’s one daughter who is currently working at the Pentagon after she was one of the top civilians at Tinker Air Force Base.
He’s available to speak to groups and retirement communities, and organizations about his career and promoting, the bill of rights in the constitution. Gary is a member I believe of the friends of the Oklahoma History Center along with VillagesOKC.org!
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Force 50 Fountain 👆🏼🇺🇸👆🏼(force50foundation.com)
SkyTrain Documentary is available through Gary Banz at; glbanz22@cox.net or (405) 919-4881
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The Video “Journey to Honor” and the Book Gary Banz wrote “Just in Time” can be found at the Oklahoma History Center or though Gary Banz at: glbanz22@cox.net or (405) 919-4881
6-24-23: THE GARDENS AT QUAIL SPRINGS
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It is an NEW Assisted Living & Memory Care in OKC known as The Gardens at Quail Springs …. Location at: 14300 N Portland Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Owned by a Husband & wife team Suzanne & James Denny (Suzanne is in the center) and Lana Redus the Sales & Marketing Director is left!
Tune in this Saturday 6/25/23 at 9:05am on Oklahoman’s Talk Radio FREEDOM 96.9FM to understand this new way in detail on how the Senior (Your family member) is the first choice at The Gardens at Quail Springs … this show will entertain, inform & educate you and your loved ones!
Pictured Left is Lana Redus the Sales & Marketing Director for The Gardens at Quail Springs. Right: Suzanne Denny owner operator of Imagine Senior Living
We will be discussing a different approach to Senior care & Assisted Living as well as Memory Care at The Gardens at Quail Springs! Come and Visit us at Gardensatqauilsprings.com. We are available to meet your needs and tour the community at: 405-260-8111.
James & Suzanne Denny / Co-Owners of The Gardens at Quail Springs
James & Suzanne Denny / Co-Owners of The Gardens at Quail Springs
Husband and wife team, James & Suzanne Denny owners of The Gardens at Quail Spring (formally Villagio Senior Living) Both have 50 years combine working in the senior industry. We left our dedicated jobs and started our own company. We wanted to take care of residents not pushing business!
Suzanne Denny owner operator of Imagine Senior Living. Suzanne’s experience in the senior industry has managed with successful experience as an Executive Director, Executive Director Specialist, Area Director for Independent Living, Assisted Livings, Memory Care communities along with being a top sales representative with a Hospice Company. Suzanne enjoys serving residents. Its not a job but a mission-Suzanne Denny.
Lana Redus with over 15 years’ experience in the senior industry. Lana is a native of the OKC, OK area and has primary worked as a Sales and Marketing Director. She has a strong knowledge of the industry and loves to connect with new residents and their families by providing them with a living environment they can trust in.
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Trust is earned. We feel if we do a good job caring for people and can earn your trust. There are plenty of Senior Living companies out there that only care about money. Our seniors deserve to be cared for like family.
The Gardens at Quail Springs 14300 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73134 (405) 260-8111
Gardensatqauilsprings.com
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LEADERS AT ANY AGE… Pictured – left to right is, Co-Founders of the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight; Ginger Barsotti, RN MBA, Dee Ann Cross, MS BSN and Honors Flight Guardians: Lucy Shoals (retired) Chief Master Sergeant & Bonnie Terrill (retired) Chief Master Sergeant.
What is Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight beginning in 2017 ✈️???
Wellllllllllll let me enlighten your knowledge on such a Honorable Program 🇺🇸!!!
The Organization annually raises funds to fly a full chartered plane ✈️ to compatibility of USA 🇺🇸 Veterans and their Guardians to Washington DC for a Day to Honoring them for their sacrifice & service.
Currently Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight underwrites the cost for two trips each year and for the Veterans, the trip is completed paid!
I can not wait for you to hear what is “Mail Call” on the Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight … !!!
To Help Sponsor a Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight ✈️oklahomawarriors.org
To Help Sponsor a Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight ✈️
We will tell you all about it this Saturday (5/27/23) at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, our SPECIAL Memorial Day Program, Hallelujah!
Go 🇺🇸 USA Veterans… We L💓VE You!
You can ALSO listen in anytime on the OSJ website at: okseniorjournal.com /Under Radio Shows or on our 18 Popular Podcasts Platforms, including Shopify, Goggle, Amazon, i-Heart and i-Pod to name a few!
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Co-Founder of Oklahoma Warriors Homer Flight Dee Ann Cross, MS BSN
Co-Founder of OWHomer Flight Dee Ann Cross, MS BSN
Co-Founder of Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Ginger Barsotti, RN MBA
Co-Founder of Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Ginger Barsotti, RN MBA
Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Guardian - Lucy Shoals, (retired) Chief Master Sergeant
Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Guardian – Lucy Shoals, (retired) Chief Master Sergeant
Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Guardian - Bonnie Terrill, (retired) Chief Master Sergeant
Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight, Guardian – Bonnie Terrill, (retired) Chief Master Sergeant
For More information about Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight ✈️ Call 📞 842-422-6943 or the website is: oklahomawarriors.org
This show is brought to you by The Oklahoma Senior Journal and VillagesOKC.org (A Plan not a Place!)
VillagesOKC.org – (405) 990-6637
Deputy Tara Hardin on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am this Saturday, June 18th on The NEW 96.9FM FREEDOM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio 100,000 watt Station! We are still on the Dave Ramsey Network in our Market!
Deputy Hardin is Coordinating The TRIAD & S.A.L.T. Programs and S.A.L.T. stands for “Seniors and Law Enforcement Together” and
“TRIAD” is a tri-fold approach to crime prevention with seniors the “tri” being County Sheriff’s, local municipal police depts and seniors.
Teaching this crime prevention in 3 main ways:
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Through S.A.L.T. meetings
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Guest speaking/teaching
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Participating in events
Our first question out of the shoot (no pun intended. Sorta 😁.png) on air is; What is TRIAD & S.A.L.T. and how can your community and business get involved?
IMG_9065-180x180.jpgDeputy Tara Hardin began her career with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office in 2011 and became the TRIAD Coordinator in July 2021. Since that time, she has focused the program on crime prevention and specifically the increasing scams & frauds targeting seniors. She presents a new in-person lesson at 19 locations around Oklahoma County each month along with guest speaking/teaching by request, and participating in events for seniors. You can view her weekly “Senior Moments” crime prevention tips each Friday on the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
Facebook page where short “senior moments” safety tips are posted every Friday
https://www.facebook.com/OCSO911
TRIAD Coordinator, Deputy Tara Hardin
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office
405-869-2555
2101 NE 36th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
On The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour we are talking with SSM Heath Saint Anthony with (left) Lanette Long – Director of Out Patient Services and (center) is Dr. Bobby Verma (psychiatrist) as you know SSM Heath Saint Anthony as been a stable in Oklahoma Health for decades… We will be focusing on Behavioral Health on this OSJ Radio Program this Saturday 5/12/23 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio! Here are a few of our very important questions, will be answering:
What does a typical day look like for patients in your intensive outpatient program? What about partial hospitalization?
How might a senior know it’s time to seek mental health assistance? Could you give us some examples of different types of symptoms and what actions would be appropriate to seek the appropriate level of care?
We know that, oftentimes, family members or caregivers for seniors can be the first to notice a mental health challenge developing. What are some of the tools available for caregivers, and how can they help their loved ones access the mental health services they need?
I learned so much myself from this show … THIS IS A NOT TO BE MISSED SHOW!
Dr. Bobby Verma is a psychiatrist with SSM Health St. Anthony, the state’s largest private provider of mental and behavioral health services. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He cares for adults in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. He is joined today by Lanette Long, a licensed professional counselor, who is Director of Outpatient Services with SSM Health Behavioral
He is joined today by Lanette Long, a licensed professional counselor, who is Director of Outpatient Services with SSM Health Behavioral Health.
Helpful links and information to access SSM Health Behavioral Health services include:
Behavorial Health at SSM Health
405-272-7272
SSM Health Facebook
@ssmhealthsaints (Twitter & Instagram)
This June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and on 6/19/21 the Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Raised Garden 🪴 Beds were opened at Will Rogers Park & Gardens on N. Portland & NW 36th in OKC and had it’s Grand Opening… on 9/19/21 Providing a special place to Garden 🪴 with Family or Professional Caregivers for loved ones with
Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
What is going on now since the Grade Opening in 2021?
On May 20th there will be a Garden Festival in Will Rogers Park 9am to 3pm (see flyer) Everyone Welcome!!
The Brain Child of Dr. Germaine Odenheimer for the Memory Raised Gardens (pictured center) is a Geriatric Neurologist, Professor Emeritus at OU College of Medicine, Master Gardener and Advocate for those suffering with dementia. She cared for her mother with dementia who is the inspiration behind these gardens a Will Rogers.
Herb Magley (Pictured left) At his own cost, he has travelled the country giving speeches of support to thousands of Alzheimer’s caregivers. having is own wife diagnosed at age 54 and has been a family caregiver to her till her graduation to heaven. He has also lost 5 other family members to the disease.
The purpose of the Will Rogers Raised 🪴 Gardens is to give the loved one diagnose a place to work with their hands in soil and plant beautiful things and a time for family or Professional Caregivers a outlet of expression!
Dr Odenheimer was faculty at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of South Carolina and Harvard Medical School before joining OU College of Medicine to develop a geriatric curriculum for medical students.
She serves as advisor to the State Council on Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsman sub-committee, provides ongoing support to Alzheimer’s support groups and has been named to Oklahoma’s “Healthy Brain Initiative Coalition.”
Herb Magley has lost 5 family members to Alzheimer’s, including his best friend and wife, diagnosed at age 54. Herb was so profoundly affected on their 11-year journey that he became a passionate supporter of Alzheimer’s family caregivers. At his own cost, he has travelled the country giving speeches of support to thousands of Alzheimer’s caregivers. He was elected to the local Alzheimer’s Assn Board and serves on the Advocacy Committee, meeting with our legislators to increase research funding to find a cure. Herb chaired the OKC “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” the major fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, and has started 7 support groups in OKC.
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Where can folks or Businesses give Donations or find out more information about the Memory Garden?
Their website is: https://friendsofwillrogersgardens.org/
Search for “The Friends of Will Rogers Gardens Foundation” and then go to the menu to find the Memory Garden link
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofWillRogersGardens
Google: A Memory Garden-The Friends of Will Rogers Garden Foundation
Instagram: @friends.of.wrg
Twitter: @FriendsofWRG
email: friendsofwrgardens@gmail.com
Phone: Peggy Wood 405-206-7568
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Where is this Memory Garden located in Oklahoma City?
Will Rogers Gardens: 3400 NW 36th Street, between Portland Ave and Hefner Parkway (I-44)
(The Memory Garden is to the left after you go through the main entrance of Will Rogers Gardens)
We “Zoomed” in the Honorable Lance Robertson and we will be discussing what are “Listening Sessions” and when do they meet? Though out the State of Oklahoma for our 50+ & Their Adult Children! Oklahoma is developing a Master (or MultiSector) Plan on Aging, a bold commitment to better serving aging Oklahomans today and the decade to come. We would like to provide an overview and really stress the need for stakeholder feedback during the week of May 8th through May 12th, 2023 (listening sessions being held in 5 locations statewide).
All sessions are at No Cost held from 1:00pm to 3:30pm:
MAY 8- Woodward, OK
MAY 9- Tulsa, OK
MAY 10- McAlester, OK
MAY 11- Lawton, OK
MAY 12- Oklahoma City, OK
Go to the this link to get the location of each “Listening Sessions”
The primary link for what we will be discussing is this one: https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/cap/mpa.html.
The Honorable Lance Robertson is the former US Assistant Secretary for Aging and Administrator of the federal agency responsible for 140 million older Americans and people with disabilities, the HHS Administration for Community Living. For a decade prior to federal service, he served as Oklahoma’s Director of Aging Services. He is currently a Director with Guidehouse.
Tune in this Saturday 4/22/23 on Oklahoman’s Talk Radio FREEDOM 96.9FM to understand this new way in detail on how the Senior (Your family member) is the first choice at The Gardens at Quail Springs … this show will entertain, inform & educate you and your loved ones!
Pictured Left is Lana Redus the Sales & Marketing Director for The Gardens at Quail Springs. Right: Suzanne Denny owner operator of Imagine Senior Living
We will be discussing a different approach to Senior care & Assisted Living as well as Memory Care at The Gardens at Quail Springs! Come and Visit us at Gardensatqauilsprings.com. We are available to meet your needs and tour the community at: 405-260-8111.
James & Suzanne Denny / Co-Owners of The Gardens at Quail Springs
James & Suzanne Denny / Co-Owners of The Gardens at Quail Springs
Husband and wife team, James & Suzanne Denny owners of The Gardens at Quail Spring (formally Villagio Senior Living) Both have 50 years combine working in the senior industry. We left our dedicated jobs and started our own company. We wanted to take care of residents not pushing business!
Suzanne Denny owner operator of Imagine Senior Living. Suzanne’s experience in the senior industry has managed with successful experience as an Executive Director, Executive Director Specialist, Area Director for Independent Living, Assisted Livings, Memory Care communities along with being a top sales representative with a Hospice Company. Suzanne enjoys serving residents. Its not a job but a mission-Suzanne Denny.
Lana Redus with over 15 years’ experience in the senior industry. Lana is a native of the OKC, OK area and has primary worked as a Sales and Marketing Director. She has a strong knowledge of the industry and loves to connect with new residents and their families by providing them with a living environment they can trust in.
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Trust is earned. We feel if we do a good job caring for people and can earn your trust. There are plenty of Senior Living companies out there that only care about money. Our seniors deserve to be cared for like family.
The Gardens at Quail Springs 14300 N. Portland Ave. OKC, OK 73134 (405) 260-8111
Gardensatqauilsprings.com
MidFirst Bank (left) Bill Muller, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) & (center) Chandel Eve, 16 year’s experience as a fraud Professional, both for MidFirst Bank in OKC. They will be educating us & informing us on Fraud & Scams that effort our 50-Plus Demographics multiple times a day in Oklahoma. They expose current frauds and scams as well as how to avoid them. Usually when someone a scammed, they don’t want to tell anybody, but that is the absolute WORST thing you can. You need to tell someone you trust as well as your banker, who are highly trained in these frauds and scams illegal actions. The probability of getting your money back at slim BUT you can educate others. Of course, the best defense is PREVENTION and if anyone ask for money upfront as a rule of thumb, that’s a scam! The scammers are professionals and practice on a daily basis to Prophet scamming you. You are the victim, and that is why you need to speak out!
Tune in this Saturday for more information on how you can protect yourself and your finances, as well as your parents at 9:05am on the FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio this Saturday!
Bill Muller, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and had the opportunity to be a minor league batboy in Tulsa for a period of time in his teens. During college, Bill put himself through school working as an equipment manager for the Oklahoma State University Football team, which included traveling to away games and working numerous hours while taking a full load of classes. After graduating from OSU, Bill spent time as a counselor for juveniles in a treatment center. Next, Bill was a municipal police officer in Oklahoma for several years before being hired by the United States Secret Service as a Special Agent. During his tenure with the US Secret Service, Bill had the unique fortune to be involved in providing security protection to current and former Presidents, Vice Presidents and Foreign Heads of State. Also as a Special Agent, Bill conducted various complex financial cases. Bill returned to Oklahoma a few years ago after retiring from the government and has continued to be involved in security and investigative related work. Bill currently serves at MidFirst Bank as the Fraud/Risk Review Investigator who specializes in Elder Financial Exploitation reviews.
Candler Eve has spent over 16 years as a fraud professional. He has a wide diversity of experience from large trillion dollar banks to smaller community banks with just over 10 billion in assets. Candler has created and led multiple fraud programs including the implementation and governance of those programs. He is passionate about preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud scams that impact the good people of Oklahoma. Since 2019 Candler Eve has been the Director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management with MidFirst Bank. Candler has served as a subject matter expert at several annual conferences including the “ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference.” He currently resides in Edmond with his wife and three children.
For a host of financial information or to contact us to set up an event, visit MoneyMoments.com. For weekly financial tips, follow MoneyMoments on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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https://www.midfirst.com/
https://www.midfirst.com
(405) 643-3477
Brian Hill with Ball Morse Lowe, PLLC will be expertly informing us on Estate Planning & Probate … If you have a house and a car you need a Will & Trust. If not, the State will be doing your probate for you.
No one wants that because they’re never gonna go by your wishes and it is also much more expensive to have your estate after you’re passing. Proactively doing your will and trust before you pass is the far better path to take! It will stay out of the courts that way!
We are asking Brian Hill of Ball Morse Lowe Firm eight very important questions that you need to have knowledge on which brings power! One of our questions is; “What are some of the pitfalls people have dealt with because they did not do Estate Planning?”
Brian Hill is a Partner at Ball Morse Lowe, PLLC whose practice is focused on Estate Planning and Probate. Brian has provided guidance to clients in estate planning, probate, and trust administration for more than 18 years. Brian is a frequent speaker for a variety of organizations and served under the Oklahoma Estate Planning Council for nine years.
LinkedIn: Ball Morse Lowe PLLC
Instagram: ballmorselowe
Twitter: @BallMorseLowe
Facebook: ballmorselowe
Phone: 877-508-4265
WEB: ballmorselowe.com/offices/oklahomacity
What is the new news at VillagesOKC? Center is Marilyn Olson, Executive Director of villagesokc.org and right is OSJ’s Angel 😇 Myers our Director of Business Expansion! Some of the questions we will be asking Marilyn is What is The GIFT ? What is the Membership of VillageOKC? What Group Trips are coming up? To name just a few of our questions for Marilyn!
BONUS: Marilyn will be speaking at the Informed Senior Seminar (ISS) on April 14th, 2023 in one of our Break Sessions! (See this OSJ E-newsletter for more in Information on ISS!)
Marilyn Olson is Executive Director for VillagesOKC, a nonprofit for mature adults who help each other age successfully by learning, planning and serving which began in 2018. The organization is a community of indidviduals, organizations, and professionals dedicated to empowering independence for aging successfully – with vitality and ppurpose Ms. Olson holds a degree in Education from Southern Nazarene University. For the past 35 years she’s tackled issues of aging from within several retirement communities, hospitals and nursing homes and as frequent caregiving consultant to families. She has extensive experience as the responsible caregiver for several family members. At separate times she has been caregiver for a 92-year old Aunt in Medford, an 89 year old uncle in Marlow, and for ten years her 103 year old mother. Marilyn and her husband say they are enjoying their best decade yet with three grown daughters, their husbands and 10 above-average grandchildren.
Villagesokc.org
VillagesOKC office, 3908 N. Peniel Ste 330, Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 990- 6637
facebook.com/villagesOKC
instagram.com/villagesokc/
linkedin.com/company/villagesokc/
21 years and growing strong … The. Informed Senior Seminar (ISS) with complimentary Breakfast, breakout session and a expert panel on protecting your assets! Oklahoma Senior Journal is on the planning committee of this event and Sheryl Presley is the Director and we have lots to tell you about the upcoming seminar not to be missed April 24th, 2023 from 8 am to noon! Free parking free information, free entry, free breakfast & 20+ Door Prizes! Information is knowledge and if you had to pay for this event, it would be well over $100 but it’s free! For more information you can email; Sheryl Presley at: sheryl.presley@okc.gov
Sheryl Presley became Oklahoma City’s TRIAD Coordinator on October of 1998. This position requires working with the elderly in Oklahoma City; she also works closely with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department in educating the elder citizens of Oklahoma as to their rights, opportunities available to them and laws that may affect their lives. She began her career with the Oklahoma City Police Department on February 1992, as a Detention Officer in the City jail. She served in this capacity for approximately 4 years when she transferred to “CIU”, the Crime Information Unit, in January 1996. Sheryl holds an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Oklahoma State University. She has held several Fraud Forums for Oklahoma City Police Department and Piedmont Police Department. She has enjoyed a long acquaintance with the Oklahoma City Police Department. She has a son Skyler.
Informed Senior Seminar
Friday April 14 8:30a-12p
OSU/OKC campus
900 N. Portland Avenue, OKC
3rd floor, Student Union
Email: rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
or call Robin 405-816-7889
3-18-23: ARIEL DELAGADO Author • Corporate Chaplain • Speaker - Part 2
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS 96.9 FM. In studio is Author ✍🏼 Corporate Chaplain ✝️ National and International Speaker ~ Ariel Delgado!
Ariel Delgado is of Uruguayan nationality but is currently based in Oklahoma. He is husband to Viviana and ather to 4 children. His passion through the years has been the development of leaders in different industries in the US. Nothing in his life has equaled his passion for God, Jesus, and helping restore families. His vision is to bring a message of family restoration to every corner of the world.
Ariel Delgado’s Book 📖 “The Wounded Child – A Real Life Story on Healing & Hope” WOW what a great Program this is Mr. Delgado has a whopper of a Teal Life Story and it will ring true in your lives too! Never be afraid of failing but also never be afraid for asking for help and restoration is very possible in your life as well as your family!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS 96.9 FM. In studio is Author ✍🏼 Corporate Chaplain ✝️ National and International Speaker ~ Ariel Delgado!
Ariel Delgado is of Uruguayan nationality but is currently based in Oklahoma. He is husband to Viviana and ather to 4 children. His passion through the years has been the development of leaders in different industries in the US. Nothing in his life has equaled his passion for God, Jesus, and helping restore families. His vision is to bring a message of family restoration to every corner of the world.
Ariel Delgado’s Book 📖 “The Wounded Child – A Real Life Story on Healing & Hope” WOW what a great Program this is Mr. Delgado has a whopper of a Teal Life Story and it will ring true in your lives too! Never be afraid of failing but also never be afraid to ask for help and restoration is possible in your life as well as your family! Order his book here.
Ariel’s Family
building lives
Ariel Delgado-Building Lives
cell: (303)263-6043
office: 405-724-0309 ext 101
BuildingLives.com
Roxanne is currently serving Oklahomans as Ms. Oklahoma Senior America 2022. She has shined as an author, speaker and leader through 5 completely different decades of leadership. She has published 2 books and 20 YouVersion Bible plans. Roxanne is a Certified Christian life coach, a Corporate Care chaplain, and co-producer of “The Hidden Jewels” weekly podcast. She has served Oklahomans for the past year by speaking at and attending various events.
On Saturday 3/4/23 at 9:05 am on Oklahoma’s Talk Radio FREEDOM 96.9FM 100,000 WATT Station with 22,000KPlus listeners every Saturday!
Roxanne will be telling us all about the 2023 Ms. Oklahoma Senior America 🇺🇸 with the new pageant on April 15th at 1:00 pm (see Flyer in this OSJ E-newsletter) for more information… this pageant is like nine you’ve ever seen you want to bring your church, Retirement Center, family, and friends!
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website: roxanneparks.com
facebook links:
(Personal) https://www.facebook.com/roxanne.g.parks/
(Coaching) https://www.facebook.com/RoxanneParksMinistry/?ref=pages_you_manage
(Ministry) https://www.facebook.com/WinterSummit/?ref=pages_you_manage
and
Ms. OK senior America- Facebook
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Roxanne Parks
Speaker | Author | Christian Life Coach
Corporate Care Inc Chaplain | Deeper Intensives
Ms. Okla Sr America 2022
RoxanneParks.com
Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction, Since 1987 … That is Right 36 Years in Business in the State of O•K•L•A•H•O•M•A … where the storms ⛈.png come sweeping down the Plains! Dennis Helm is at the Helm of Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction and has a A+ with the Better Business Bureau and is the Red Cross disaster relief restoration partner!
Dennis got his license as #242 in the State of Oklahoma and now there are more than 5600 and some out-of-state companies come in town and get a license # and are gone after the sale. This is NOT GOOD! No service after the sale.
It is imperative that you use a local company like Smooth Finish Roofing and Construction for any issues you may have come up… You want a local in long-standing in our state company!
Listen in at 9:05am on the NEW 96.9FM Oklahoma Talk Radio this Saturday 2/25/23! Smooth Roofing and construction has been an OSJ recommended company for over ten years and has roofed my house along with construction and many of my family homes too!
Red Cross-Disaster Relief Partners BBB A+ Better Business Bureau Villages OKC
Trusted & Proven in Senior Advocacy -Established in 1987-
City of Oklahoma City General Contractors
License # OKC 13705
State of Oklahoma Roofing Registration
Construction Industries Board
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Smooth Finish Roofing and Construction
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On The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Show on Saturday 2/18/23 at 9:05 am on FREEDOM 96.9FM is a Bulletin Board of information coming at you and your family & friends! There is oodles of information we will be discussing with Angel Meyers the OSJ Director of Business Expansion and owner of The Angel House (55+ neighborhood residential independent shared home) and The Event House both in the beautiful BlueStem neighborhood with gorgeous lake views!
Plus we will be sharing all that is coming up with the OSJ media exposure for 2023 that will build your business as will as inform the masses!
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OSJ Facebook
OSJ Instagram
(405) 816-7889
rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
The Angel 😇 House and The Event House and OSJ Sales for Magazine • Radio and Second Half Expo … Call Text or Email; Angel Myers Director of Business Expansion at: (405) 850-3025 or angelmyers67@icloud.com
What is the difference between the male and female brain 🧠… of course it is vast but we are going into a deep dive on the brain health benefits to both and why need to understand both! Understanding our brains is the first step to healthy brain health and with our Brain Consultants from Mind Ramp we are going to explore this realm that will only help to inform you with knowledge and know us POWER … zoomed into the OSJ Studios from California and Portland are Michael Patterson & Roger Anunsen from MINDRAMP.org
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Michael C. Patterson is a scholar, educator and speaker who develops programs to promote successful aging, brain health, creativity and quality-of-life. Michael ran the award-winning Staying Sharp program at AARP and is founder and CEO of MINDRAMP Consulting. Michael is a certified brain health coach. He produces and hosts the MINDRAMP Podcast that provides practical advice on how to achieve Qualongevity.
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Roger Anunsen is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, cognitive intervention designer, program consultant and brain health coach based in Oregon. Roger is the president of MINDRAMP and introduced the MINDRAMP Method© at the University of Oxford. He teaches college courses including The Aging Mind & an important course specifically redesigned for this challenging time Virtual Cognitive Activity Design.
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Michael and Roger have both had TED Talks and have spoken at the Smithsonian Institution on brain science and aging. They promote the ideas of Refiring and Not Retiring! Live Well and Live Long!
2-4-23: Senior Day at the State Capitol – MC Ombudsman Rebekah Williams and neurologist Dr. Odenheimer
The Oklahoma Senior Journal has been a sponsor to the Senior Day at the State capital for over 10 years and this year our Moto is “Hear Our Voices” in studio we have neurologist Dr. Odenheimer and the MC for Senior Day at the State Capitol State of Oklahoma Ombudsman Rebekah Williams!
WOW to a Second WOW this show will inform you!
Dr. Odenheimer speaks on Seniors after retirement and how they can be one of the most impactful age groups to our Senators and Congressmen!
Ms. Williams will speak on the power of using a States Ombudsman as well has the program line up for Senior Day (Hear Our Voices!)
February the 27th starting at 8:30am to noon! Second Floor Rotunda at the Oklahoma State Capital Building there will be informative vendors and takeaway information along with volunteers taking you to your State Senators & Councilman/Weman so they can “Hear Your Voice” we will also be able to fill up the senate floor and contribute and let your “Voice Be Heard!”
The Oklahoma Senior Journal will be there handing out the New 30th Anniversary issue of the OSJ Magazine, pack full of resources for the 50-Plus, Caregivers and Adult Children and we encourage (to make a difference in our State) for Seniors, Caregivers (family & professional) and Adult Children of the 50 plus to attend Senior Day at the State Capital, See You There!
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For More information on Senior Day at the Oklahoma State Capital Call ~ Marietta at Alliance on Aging at: (405) 943-1985 or to get information on being a vendor… let her know the Oklahoma Senior Journal sent you!
Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3RxspN7
If you’re a 50-Plus or an Adult Child of the 50-Plus or want to speak out for family caregivers or are a family caregiver or love and service the 50-Plus … We need “YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD” at Senior Day at the State Capital Feb. 27th at 8:30am to High Noon!
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Rebekah Williams has been a strong advocate in the Aging industry for over 18 years. For the last 8 years, Rebekah has been an Ombudsman based out of the Southern Oklahoma Developing Association in Durant. Rebekah is currently appointed to the role of Ombudsman Systems Advocate and Liaison where she works as a face and voice with lawmakers and agencies to represent the residents of Long-Term Care facilities across Oklahoma. How to get hold of Rebekah State Ombudsman Supervisor & Systems Advocate is: rwilliams@soda-ok.org or Call Rebekah at: (580) 775-5314
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Dr. Odenheimer, a Geriatric Neurologist, retired from OU College of Medicine in 2018. She treated people with dementiaand their families. She ran the Geriatric rotation for medical students and was liaison between the VA and state Veterans Homes.
She continues advocacy for seniors and people with dementia. She stays involved with Alzheimer’s support groups and was recently funded to build a garden for people with dementia and their caregivers at Will Rogers Gardens. Which we had on the OSJ radio hour … Here is the link to that show; https://okseniorjournal.com/2021/06/6-19-21-dr-germaine-odenheimer-is-a-geriatric-neurologist-and-herb-magley-former-caregiver/
Cindy Glenn ~ Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for 25 years as an expert in her field in the mortgage business and investments in real estate for 20 years! Cindy can literally help you Extensively but not complicated Mortgages (let her take the reins) … Some Mortgages you may know about and many you may not have Know even existed or how they work? We also cover the TRUTH behind reverse mortgages that are a win /win especially for the consumer that qualifies! This Host (as in me) learned a lot on this show as well!
Listen into Cindy’s expert advice this Saturday at 9:05am on The New FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma Talk Radio! Reaching now our listening audience with 100,000 watts of power! Cindy is also on Page 20 in the new 30 year anniversary OSJ issue “OUT NOW” and would like you to call her personally on her cell phone at: (405) 245-6845 (Cindy Glenn) with Financial Concepts, Mortgages! Cindy also loves informing and educating and you can call her with any questions you may have at no cost to you! Cindy believes in community and relationship building!
Cindy Glenn joined Financial Concepts Mortgage in 2008 as a Mortgage Loan Officer and has been licensed to provide mortgages in Oklahoma since 1998. Cinday specializes in helping homebuyers with VA loans, Conventional loans, FHA loan, and Reverse Mortgages. Cindy takes pride in treating people right and provides a total cost analysis loan report to help her clients compare the loans they qualify
CINDY GLENN, Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer
405-245-6845
25 Years Mortgage Experience Working for You!
The Yukon Senior Games start in April and enrollment starts February first by going to: YukonOK.gov/catalog for all the Games listed for your choice and YES you can entirely more than one game PLUS this year they have a Creative Art section!
Left to right is Casey Barnett & Bryan Kelley both Assistant Directors for Yukon Park and Recreation!
one of the many questions we will be asking Casey & Bryan in the OSJ studio is: Do I have to be a Athlete to participate in the Yukon Senior Games? The age group is 50 to 150 and competition will be within your age group except for the creative arts!
Tune in this Saturday 1/21/23 at 9:05 am to 10am on the New 100,000 Watt Station “FREEDOM” 96.9FM Oklahoma Talk Radio!
The Oklahoma Senior Journal Magazine • Radio • App • Expo is a Gold Sponsor to these events and we will be making the OSJ Magazine 30 Anniversary issue available at many of these events!
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Bryan Kelley and Casey Barnett are both Assistant Directors for Yukon Parks and Recreation. With over 20 years of recreation experience with facilities, programs, and events both Bryan and Casey bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their roles. Bryan’s background is in facility management, aquatics, and events while Casey has focused on Senior Center management and events throughout her career.
Bryan Kelley, Assistant Parks, and Recreation Director
532 W. Main St., Yukon, OK 73099
www.yukonok.gov
Phone: 405.350.8937
OK Senior Games Registration will be open and live on February 1st, 2023. Registration will remain open through April 12th, 2023. The cost is $15 Entry Fee (includes a shirt) plus $5 per event.
-Registration can be found at the following link under the “Senior Games” Catalogue tab: https://secure.rec1.com/OK/yukon-ok/catalog
The Oklahoma Senior Journal is so Honored to have Transformational Coach @AnthonyHaskins on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour!
Anthony who worked with Dr. Phil McGraw on the Dr. Phil Show for 18 years! Anthony moved his family back to his home state (Oklahoma) in 2019 to begin his Transformational Coach Services and to get back to his home town roots!
This is a fabulous and in-depth VERY TRUE story of how Anthony become good friends with Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw’s son in law school in Dallas, Texas and then begin working on the Dr. Phil Show after Anthony received a call from Dr. Phil while Anthony was still in Law School that started a chain reaction for Anthony to move to LA to work on the Dr. Phil Show for 18 years and where he meet his wonderful wife and started a family with their two girls are now live here in Oklahoma City/Edmond area!
Follow Anthony Haskins on Facebook and Instagram for daily inspirational & transformational videos & posts!
Tune in this Saturday 1/14/23 at 9:05am on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour on FREEDOM 96.9FM Talk Radio reaching over 22,000K+ listeners every Saturday morning on the OSJ Radio hour that is now a 100,000 Watt Station!
Anthony’s personal story from his Home Town in Jones Oklahoma to Law School in Dallas Texas to the Dr. Phil Show for 18 years in LA California to bringing his family back to his home state in Oklahoma is in a word – spectacular, when you hear his very very humble beginnings filled with family tragedy will inspire and YES Transform you and your family!
Anthony Haskins as a transformational coach has actually walked the walk and come through family tragedy to be a community helper to others!
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The Haskins Family!
I too… as in Robin Gunn of the Oklahoma Senior Journal for 30 years, OSJ Radio for 6.5 years, OSJ podcasts for 2 years, OSJ App for 8 years, Columnist for the Oklahoman for 1 year and Events/ Expos for 25 years! I have also been a client of Anthony Haskins for several months and can highly recommend his very effective, fun, professional & transformational services for your life personally and professionally! anthonyhaskins.com
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anthonyhaskins.com
Instagram: @TheAnthonyHaskins
Facebook: @AnthonyHaskins
Left to the center is Mary Yarber and Paula Settle both VillagesOKC members, Ambassadors, and Volunteers
What is VillagesOKC – “A Plan & Not a Place” and what is The GIFT? VillagesOKC is a community of individuals, organizations, and professionals dedicated to connecting people. VillagesOKC is empowering independence in mature adults of the 50-Plus age group!
Their core values are LEARN. PLAN. SERVE….. VillagesOKC to me is ( …… ) to each individual.
One of the first steps VillagesOKC members take is to go through the GIFT workshop. Mary & Paula you both have taken the GIFT workshop even though you had completed an Estate Plan and Trust. Why? This will be one of the many important factors we will be covering on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour! This Saturday 1/7/23 from 9:05 to 10 am on The New “FREEDOM” 96.9FM Talk Radio!
100,000 Watt Station reaching not only Oklahoma but surrounding states!
OKC has always been Mary Yarber‘s home. She married and raised 2 kids who have blessed her with 4 grandchildren. After losing her husband, she went to work for a local nonprofit and retired after serving 22 years. When she retired, Mary wanted to continue being of service. She met Marylin Olson and began to volunteer after participating in many activities. She feels blessed to be a part of VillagesOKC
Paula Settle, an Oklahoma girl born in Anadarko, grew up in Elk City and then graduated with a BA in English & Journalism from Southwest Oklahoma University in 1978. Married to John Settle in 1977, now with 3 grown daughters, and 10 grandchildren! Paul co-owned four central KS newspapers for 30 years then co-published and served as Ad Director for 25 years. Paula moved back to Oklahoma in 2018. Paula volunteers at Villages OKC as a relationship ambassador which is helping to promote lifelong learning, planning, and services to others in the metro area.
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Phone: 405 990 6637
www.villagesOKC.org
info@villagesokc.org
Facebook: VillagesOKC
Instagram: @VillagesOKC
I always want the OSJ / radio hour to be full of information for 50+ and their families … As you know – knowledge is power and learning about scammers and frauds is something we want to enlighten you on this Saturday from 9:05 am to 10 am ~ 12/24/22 on the New Freedom 96.9FM 100,000 watt Talk Radio Station!
Seeing family around the holidays is when you might notice things in person that you missed before… maybe when a family member is being taken advantage of! Please listen for this relevant information with things to look for— whether you are an adult taking care of a parent, a caregiver, or a senior yourself, this information could save you a lot of stress and heartache! In the OSJ studios are experts in their Feild of Fraud and Scams Pictured Left is: Candler Eve the Director of Enterprise Fraud with MidFirst Bank and Sam DuRegger the First Vice President, Director of Digital Banking at MidFirst Bank in OKC both working diligently on exposing fraudulent scans to our seniors, family members, and our community!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour on the FREEDOM 96.9 FM … at 9:05 am. We have two experts in their fields on frauds and scams plaguing our seniors and their families We are also talking about a new cardless cash app that can go through MidFirst bank to help cut down on frauds and scams. Pictured Left is: Candler Eve the Director of Enterprise Fraud with MidFirst Bank and Sam DuRegger is the First Vice President, Director of Digital Banking at MidFirst Bank in OKC.
The OSJ Editor ✍🏼 is now a monthly columnist for the Oklahoman “Viewpoint” section as well as the Publisher/Editor/On-Air Host of the 30 Year Anniversary this year of the Oklahoma Senior Journal! We are definitely experts in our field as well as MidFirst Bank who we did some quotes in our column on frauds and scammers that will run in this Sunday’s Oklahoman paper in the “Viewpoints” section 6/12/22. My next Viewpoint article will publish on January 1, and the whole new OSJ issue inserted in 27,000 Oklahomans.
Candler Eve is the Director of Enterprise Fraud with MidFirst Bank. He has worked in various fraud positions for the last 14 years at financial institutions around the country including Chase, 5/3rd, and First Financial Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Ohio State University. He currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma with his wife and three children.
Sam DuRegger is the First Vice President, Director of Digital Banking at MidFirst, responsible for overseeing the digital banking experience for MidFirst Digital customers. Sam has worked in Governmental Digital Transformation and previously served as the Director of Citizen Experience at the State of Oklahoma before joining MidFirst. Sam also led the Digital Innovation team at SONIC Drive-In, leading the Order Ahead effort across mobile, web, and 80,000 digital touch screens across the US at 3,600 SONIC Drive-Ins.
Website: Midfirst.com and MoneyMoments.com
Social media: @midfirst on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
@moneymomentstips on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook; MoneyMoments on LinkedIn (the newly launched financial education social media)
Phone: 888-MIDFIRST
Can You Imagine a New Way of Living and having Events … We have such a fun show ahead with great ideas for you, your family & friends!
What is an “Angel 😇🏡 House” ?!?!? Also What is “The Event House 🏚” ?!?!? As seen on HGTV “House Hunters” right here in OKC with Angel Myers, the owner of both, who is pictured as my co-host to the left!
Get first-hand information on The Angel House, a “worry-free” residential neighborhood beautiful 3,500 square feet independent living home for the 45+ Age Group at very affordable pricing!
The Event House as seen on HGTV “House Hunters” right here in OKC … truly is something to behold… I held my 30th Anniversary Celebration there for the Oklahoma Senior Journal! NEED I SAY MORE!?
The Eagle 🦅 96.9FM … is upgrading to … FREEDOM 96.9FM. We are a 100,000 Watts Station covering all Oklahoma and surrounding states!
Tune in this Saturday at 9:05 am on FREEDOM 96.9FM to this informative, entertaining show with the owner, Angel 😇 Myers, of “The Event House” and the “Angel House”!!!
Angel Myers, (pictured left) is an Oklahoma-born girl that has her expert creative hands in many adventures! She is the Director of Business Expansion for the OSJ and the owner of “The Event House” as seen on HGTV “House Hunters” and has a degree in Interior Design! WOW !!! Angel 😇 is a proud Mama of two kids, a boy and a girl (Jackson & Lilli), and a son-law (Cole) who are now young adults themselves! Angel is one of the most passionate people with a heart of Gold that I have ever gotten the pleasure to get to know! It streams from her!
Contact Angel by calling or texting (405) 850-3025 or emailing Angel at angelmyers67@icloud.com
During the Holidays … Families gather and spend some much-needed time together and adult children of their parents will more than likely notice differences in their parents needing a little or a lot of extra help because they haven’t been around during the year other than the holidays. This is a very very important radio show on “caregiving” and what you can do through the many resources that the Oklahoma Senior Journal has within its 100 pages!
Please go to our website (okseniorjournal.com) for your many resources. Look up distribution and go pick up a physical copy!
My Mom and Family Caregiver along with me and my brothers for her Mom (Laura Diffee) and as well to our father and Mom beloved Husband Gordon for 13 years. He and my Grandmother are resting in the arms of Jesus now🙏
The OSJ Magazine is a love letter to my family as well as yours!
The OSJ with yours Truly and Angel 😇 Meyers as my Co-Host who is the Director of Business Expansion for the OSJ ! We are doing a live remote from Santa 🤶🏼🎅🏽Market on 12/2/22 from 9:05am to 10am from the OKC Fair grounds at The Santa Market 2022!
Joan Clark (center) with her Daughter Megan & Granddaughter Britney
Joan Clark (center) with her Daughter Megan & Granddaughter Britney
We will be interviewing Live Joan Clack and other co-founders of Santa Market – Molly & Megan Plus all kinds of vendors from the show!
The OSJ is a Diamond Sponsor for The Santa🎅🏽 Market 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Pavilion Building at the State Fair Grounds in OKC for (Friday & Saturday) December the 2nd & the 3rd, 2022 from 9am to 4pm over 180 vendors and all proceeds to the Local Alzheimer’s Association!
FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING & FREE PICTURES with Santa 🎅🏽 & Mrs. Clause !!!🤶🏼
Joan Clark one of the Co-Founder’s of The Santa 🎅🏽Market is our guest this Saturday 11/26/22 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio
TheSantaMarket.com or LIKE The Santa Market on Facebook for daily updates and vendors!
If you would like to be a sponsor of this amazing fundraiser event call Joan at: (405) 314-1033
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The OSJ will be doing a LIVE Remote from the Santa 🎅🏽 Market on December the 3rd from 9:05am to 10am.
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Phone: +1 (405) 314-1033
Email: thesantamarket@gmail.com
Website: thesantamarket.org
Facebook and Instagram: The Santa Market
In The OSJ Radio Studio we have Cameron Gruenberg – Regional Director of Sales & Marketing – Sagora Senior Living – and here are just a few of the questions we will be asking Cameron this Saturday 11/19/22 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour! 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 from 9:05am to 10:00am
• Elison Independent at Statesman Club is an independent living community. What does Independent Living mean?
• What are some of the advantages afforded to residents because the community is an Independent Living community?
Cameron Gruenberg boasts more than 13 years of experience in the medical industry, having worked in senior living since 2017. Throughout his career, he has specialized in patient care, holding titles like Memory Care Director and Regional Sales Manager. He has been Director of Sales & Marketing since 2017. A native of Oklahoma, Cameron and his son “Jackson” and his wife “Jessica”
Embrace the art of living at Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club. Located on Vineyard Boulevard near Lake Hefner, Their charming Independent Living community offers active seniors the opportunity to live their retirement years to the fullest, with inclusive amenities, chef-prepared meals and lively social programming. To schedule your Free tour with Lunch, visit us online at ElisonStatesmanClub.com or call us at (405) 883-4617. Again, call (405) 883-4617 to schedule your tour today and ask for Valerie!
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Elison Independent Living
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElisonStatesmanClub
Website: www.elisonstatesmanclub.com
(405) 883-4617
The OSJ is a Diamond Sponsor for The Santa 🎅🏽 Market 13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Pavilion Building at the State Fair Grounds in OKC for (Friday & Saturday) December the 2nd & the 3rd, 2022 from 9am to 4pm over 180 vendors and all proceeds to the Local Alzhemier’s Association!
FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING & FREE PICTURES with Santa 🎅🏽 & Mrs. Clause 🤶🏼!!!
Joan Clark (center) with her Daughter Megan & Granddaughter Britney
Joan Clark (center) with her Daughter Megan & Granddaughter Britney
Joan Clark one of the Co-Founder’s of The Santa 🎅🏽 Market is our guest this Saturday 11/5/22 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour on 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 from 9:05 along with commercials!
For more information go to TheSantaMarket.com or LIKE The Santa Market on Facebook for daily updates and vendors!
If you would like to be a sponsor of this amazing fundraiser event call Joan at: (405) 314-1033
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The OSJ will be doing a LIVE Remote from the Santa 🎅🏽 Market on December the 3rd from 9:05am to 10am.
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Phone: +1 (405) 314-1033
Email: thesantamarket@gmail.com
The Santa Market
What are “Infrared Video Goggles”? They are used for video monitoring and recording of patient eye movements in order to more accurately diagnose and treat dizziness and balance disorders.
I had many phone calls and emails to rerun this show that Originally aired on 3/13/21 on how very different it is from all the others … they are 100% patient-oriented, not insurance or corporate!
This week on Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 🦅 96.9FM!. We’re in the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Studio with Oklahoma Physical Therapy – Owners and Physical Therapist, (left) Jason Manning and (center) Derek Lehman … You literally will not believe all the things Oklahoma Physical Therapy can do for you AND you ARE NOT treated like a number there!
Jason Manning completed the physical therapy program at Texas Woman’s University in 2004. He has completed additional training in Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehab, and completed a Fellowship training in Manual Therapy in 2009. He has practiced in Orthopedics for 17 years and has a strong background in spinal and orthopedic dysfunctions.
Derek Lehman completed the physical therapy program at OUHSC in 2013. He has completed additional training in Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehab, and completed a Fellowship training in Manual Therapy in 2018. He also has a strong background in spinal and orthopedic dysfunctions. He speaks Spanish and lived in Honduras with his wife for about one year prior to becoming a physical therapist.
Website: www.oklahomaphysicaltherapy.com
North OKC Facebook: www.facebook.com/oklahomaphysicaltherapy
South OKC Facebook: www.facebook.com/OPTSouthOKC
North OKC phone number: 405-749-6281
South OKC phone number: 405-759-7719
LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST FROM OUR LIVE SHOW!
The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour will be LIVE at the Second Half Expo on Saturday 10/22/22 from 9:05 to 10:00 am… We will be interviewing several Sponsors along with Vendors LIVE from the Expo!
We have 120+ vendors and over 1500+ RSVPS…. We will also be giving away two cash 💰 $50 bills so come sign up at our “Live Remote” Vendor table just inside the National Cowboy 🤠 & Western Heritage Museum main Event zoom! This is a Free Event with tons of door prizes, entertainment, an educational/resource panel, and met videos up close and personal!
Angel Myers the OSJ/ Director of Business Expansion will be my Co-Host This Saturday!
Robin R. Gunn has been the publisher/editor of OSJ Magazine for 30 years! YES 🙌🏼 30 Years! Robin has been a Radio Host on the Rise & Thrive Radio Shoe for 6.5 years and a columnist for the Sunday Oklahoman since January 1st, 2022 in the Viewpoints section of Sunday Oklahoman! Robin is the 2022 Business Woman Trailblazer Honoree through Valliance Bank in Oklahoma & Texas and the 2022 “Woman in the News” Honoree! Robin also served on Several Senior issue boards!
Angel 😇 Meyers “who I call “Halo”
Is the OSJ/ Secondhalfexpo.com Director of Business Expansion and has a degree in interior design and also is opening an event center for the 30th-anniversary issue party of the Oklahoma Senior Journal will be home Angel has been an extremely important addition to the OSJ / and second-half expo!
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okseniorjournal.com
secondhalfexpo.com
Robin Gunn email: rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
(405) 816-7889
Angel 😇 Meyers email:
angelmyers67@icloud.com
(405) 850-3025
What is an ARROW Senior Living Advisors? Well, you are going to learn all about it tomorrow morning at 9:05 am on The Eagle 🦅 96.9FM!
This service is 100% “No Cost” to the seniors or their family members!
Matt Wilson in the center is the owner of ARROW Senior Living Advisors and an expert in research! Left is Lori Crawford Office Manager who works closely with the families! This is a service all families need to be familiar with and take full advantage of!
Listen in Tomorrow on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour and her Educated! Plus I promise you will learn valuable information wrapped in some fun!
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Matt Wilson Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) has been a senior living industry professional for 20 years. Matt has developed senior living communities and consulted over 300 communities around the county (including Concordia here in Oklahoma City). Matt has also been on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association for Oklahoma and Arkansas. He is the Founder and Advisor with Arrow Senior Living Advisors. If you would like to connect with Matt, he can be reached by email at matt@arrowsenioradvisors.com or you can call him directly at 405-388-2343.
Lori Crabtree began her career in senior services after a frustrating personal experience with a family member’s journey seeking senior living. Learning so much along the way in that experience, she has compassionately dedicated herself to helping other families going through that same journey. Lori enjoys listening to families and helping them understand the options and resources available to them.
ARROW SENIOR LIVING ADVISORS
405-486-9976
GUESS WHO….!?!
?! Ms. Senior Oklahoma 2022 “Roxanne Parks” is in the Radio Studio at The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour tomorrow (Saturday) 10/8/22 on The New 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 at 9:05am
Roxanne besides her title as Ms. Senior Oklahoma Duties is also an Author of two Books, on the Board of the non-profit Branch 15, public /Inspirational speaker, 20 internal posts on The You Version Bible App writer, “Hidden Jewels”podcast and a Corporate Life Coach!
We have so much to discuss on Saturday and Roxanne and she is going to speak with us with a lot of Flare, Elegance and Humor!
Not to be missed!
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Roxanne Parks is currently serving the Oklahomans as Ms. Oklahoma Senior America 2022. She has shines as an author, speaker and leader through 5 completely different decades of leadership. She has published 2 books and 19 YouVersion Bible Plans. Roxanne is a Certified Christian life coach, a Corporate Care Chaplain, and co-producer of “The Hidden Jewels” podcast.
To God be all of the glory!
Left to Right in the OSJ Studio is Angel 😇 Meyers the Director of Business Expansion for the OSJ Magazine & Radio along with the Second Half Expo and (center) is Bob Loudermilk co-Founder of the SecondHalfExpo.com and Yours Truly Robin R. Gunn, The OSJ Publisher & Editor, On Air Host & co-Founder of the Second Half Expo!
Learn How you can be a vendor at the Second Half Expo and in the 30 Year Anniversary of the Okseniorjournal.com for a total of 20% off when you do both!
Angel Meyers
Angel Meyers
The SecondHalfExpo.com will be on October the 22nd, 2022 from 8:30am to 2pm at the National Western Heritage Museum! Free Admission & Parking and over 100 vendors. A few tables left or sponsorships!
Bob Loudermilk
Bob Loudermilk
Then to be “BEYOND THE EXPO” you get a discounted page in the next issue of the 30th Anniversary of the OSJ Magazine and we will be a insert in the Sunday Oklahoman to the tune of 27,000 on top of our 650+ monthly distribution locations in the 405 and Just added Stillwater & Shawnee a regular distribution points!
Angel 😇 Myers – Oklahoma Senior Journal /Second Half Expo – Director of Business Expansion
Bob Loundermlik- Co-Founder of Senior Half Expo and Trade Show Event Nader said the last 24 years!
Robin Gunn
Robin Gunn
Robin R. Gunn 30 Year Publisher /Editor of the OSJ Magazine/ 6 Years Host of the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour every Saturday morning at 9:05am on the 100,000 Watt New Talk Radio 96.9FM The 🦅 Eagle! “Ladies in the News” Honoree for 2022 | Valliance Bank Business Woman “Trailblazer” Honoree 2022 !
Each OSJ magazine gets you six extra months of advertising after the Expo!
okseniorjournal.com
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Facebook: @Oklahoma Senior Journal
Facebook: @Second Half Expo
Instagram: @Oklahoma Senior Journal
Sign up for both the Second Half Expo & Oklahoma Senior Journal’s e-newsletters on seniorhalfexpo.com
Or okseniorjournal.com
OSJ Email: rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
Second Half Expo Email: bob@secondhalfexpo.com
Or Email Angel Myers for both the OSJ and Second half expo at: angelmyers67@icloud.com
Or call: Robin @ (405) 816-7889
Or call Bob @ (316) 299-8272
Or call Angel @ (405) 850-3025
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on The New 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 which is the Dave Ramsey Network in our market and The OSJ Radio Hour, now has 22,000K+ listeners on our 100,000 Watts station!
In studio: Frontier Medicine’s Shannon Casey & Sarah Engel! Frontier Medicine is a pharmacist-led Dispensary changing the landscape of Cannabis Medicine!
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Shannon Casey with Frontier Medicine – With her 15 years of pharmacy experience, she helped run one of the top dispensaries in CT, the most stringent of the medical marijuana states. She moved to OK to help educate patients on the benefits of medical marijuana and remove the stigma so commonly attached to cannabis.
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Sarah Engel with Frontier Medicine – Sarah Engel, Edmond born and raised, graduated high school from Oklahoma Christian Schools and majored in biology at UCO. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2007 from the University of Oklahoma. Sarah brings 15 years of pharmacy experience to Frontier Medicine with an emphasis on developing relationships with her patients.
405-906-2120
www.frontiermedicine.com
instagram.com/frontiermedicinellc
facebook.com/FrontierrMedicine
Audiologist Dr. Jeni Baker of Ears 👂🏼 of Oklahoma in OKC & Ardmore is in The Rise & Thrive OSJ studios on Sat (tomorrow) at 9:05 am on 96.9FM the Eagle 🦅 talking about a brand new device called “Earlens” …. It is groundbreaking progress for certain types of hearing loss!
Dr. Baker explains how you can learn all you need to know about ”Earlens” in an upcoming Webinar on September the 19th from noon to 1 pm see the flyer below or call Dr. Baker’s office at: (405) 673-1327 earsofoklahoma.com
Dr. Jeni Merrick-Baker, Audiologist, and owner of Ears of Oklahoma
Dr. Jeni Merrick-Baker is a clinical audiologist and owner of Ears of Oklahoma. She completed her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma City University, received her master's and Doctorate degrees from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and completed her residency at the Otologic Medical Clinic in Oklahoma City.
From 1999 to 2020, Dr. Merrick-Baker was a clinical audiologist helping patients with vestibular disorders and hearing loss. She recently opened her own practice in Oklahoma City, Ears of Oklahoma, which serves the Oklahoma City metro and surrounding areas with services including diagnostic testing, Earlens, Hearing aids, cerumen removal, hearing rehabilitation, hearing conservation, and concierge hearing services. In addition to her practice in Oklahoma City, Dr. Baker has a practice in Ardmore which she opened in 2003.
To schedule your appointment, call 405-673-1327 today!
3330 NW 56th Street, Suite 105
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Earsofoklahoma.com
What is OSHER LifeLong Learning Institute (OLLI) ? That will be our first question to ask Robbin Davis (Director of OLLI) from OSU … on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Airing this Saturday 9/10/22 at 9:05AM on The NEW 96.9FM “Talk Radio” The Eagle ! OLLI is offered by OSU! Our Second and Third questions will be … Who can Join OLLI and what is OLLI’s benefits to you?
In part OLLI is a program though OSU offered in OKC as well as other counties in Oklahoma that will help the 50-Plus either furthering your Education or Improve Skill Sets or take a class on something you’ve always been interested in! The cost is virtually extremely inexpensive or free!
It’s like going back to college but you don’t have to pay the high cost of tuition and you can pick out any class or classes you want! Listen in tomorrow to all the choices you have through OLLI offered by OSU on the OSJ / Radio Hour !
Robbin Davis
A native Oklahoman, Robbin Davis has spent most of her career serving the public. Previous to joining OLLI as the Director, Robbin worked at the Oklahoma Historical Society for 14 years in a variety of capacities. Robbin is a graduate of Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma State University. Robbin and her daughter love to travel and hunt for treasure at thrift stores and estate sales.
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OLLI.okstate.edu
Website link – okstate.edu
Facebook links – https://www.facebook.com/olliosu
Instagram – don’t have
Address – olli@okstate.edu(our office is on the OSU campus and not conducive to in-person visits.)
Phone number – 405-744-5868, M-F, 8am-5pm
Oklahoma Senior Games is running in September & October 2022 with over 800 participants! You can be a participant too as long as you sign up two weeks before your event and also they need volunteers 🙌🏼volunteers 🙌🏼volunteers 🙌🏼 they will also be at the state fair on Senior Day and you get some bonuses for being a volunteer during the state fair!
We are talking on the Rise & Thrive Oklahoma Senior Journal Radio Hour – competitors from left to right: Phil Fitzgerald (track & field & water 💦 walking & Pickle Ball ), Angel 😇 Meyers the New OSJ, “Director of Business Expansion” for the OSJ as well as the SecondHalfExpo.com is joining us too! Angel said, after being on this OSJ / radio show that she wants to participate next year at the Oklahoma Senior Games! Along with Dennis Rhodes who is a “Table Tennis” Enthusiast and Expert- both him and Phil have won multiple medals🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅‼️
Dennis Rhodes: I started playing table tennis 7 years ago at the Oklahoma City Table Tennis Club. I had been an MMA instructor for 15 years for Bill Cagle Martial Arts Studio, but I had both of my knees replaced and thought it prudent to change sports. I tried table tennis and liked it. I have played many tournaments and senior games. I am always trying to improve my skill. I want to play in A group on league night.
Phil Fitzgerald: After moving to Edmond in 2019, I was introduced to pickleball. Several new friends told me about the 2020 Senior Games. I knew I’d play in pickleball events, but I also realized my love of running enabled me to participate in more. Since then, I’ve had fun with pickleball, several track and field events, and even water walking!
Angel Myers is our new Director of Business Expansion at the Oklahoma Senior Journal and the Second Half Expo. Give her a call at 405.850.3025 or an email at angel@secondhalfexpo.com. She would love to talk to you about expanding your business opportunities with us!
Go to okseniorgames.com for schedule to volunteer or to participate or to be a spectator… The website has it all or Call: (405) 821-1500
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For more information (405) 821-1500
It is a Full OSJ Studio this Saturday 8/27/22 at 9:05am on 96.9FM The 🦅 Oklahoma Senior Games ~ Women’s Basketball 🏀 and Women’s 🏊🏼♀️Swimming with left to right Donnita Rogers Coach / Basketball Player & She holds the single game scoring record to this day, Doris Harris /Manager/Basketball for Senior Games Player & Played for the OKC City Doll Football 🏈 Team (remember them!) Janet Latham swimmer 🏊🏼♀️ since she was 13 years old and a competitor in the Senior Games since she turned the Big 5-Zero!
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Donnita Rogers currently serves as the Director of Athletics at Langston University. She was an All-American stand out Northwestern Oklahoma State University and still holds the single game scoring record. Rogers started her collegiate coaching career at Langstone University in 1995. She is currently the winningest coach in LU women’s basketball history. She coached four years at NCAA Division I, Grambling State University and then became the first woman to coach boys 3A basketball in Shreveport, LA located in the Caddo Parish School District. She and the Booker T. Washington Lions finished in the quarter finals of the Louisiana State High School playoffs in 2015.
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Doris Harris – Doris is a multi-sport athlete. Her love for sports and desire to play basketball was fulfilled through participating in Senior Olympics in the early 2000s. In 2010 she began playing with the Angels USA in the Oklahoma Senior Games which she currently coaches and manages. Her main goals are to be health and develop a competitive women’s team.
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Janet Latham – “I was encouraged to swim at a very young age. I was allowed to take lots of swimming lessons at the YWCA & Sportsman’s Country Club in Oklahoma City I started swimming with the Kerr McGee swim team when I was 13, and competing in the Senior Games once I turned 50. I enjoy competing with swimmers from all over Oklahoma and it’s extra fun when swimmers come from other states. Last summer the Senior Games was my first time to compete in Water Walking.”
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For more information (405) 821-1500
What does your financial future look like and is your portfolio something you understand or just keep putting off looking at? Rick Hadrava (pictured left) with Scissortail Wealth Management is a 28-year expert in his field and he and his team will be happy to look at anything to do with your retirement, portfolio, and even legal matters having to do with your financial management!
Rick has written a book and has a regular Podcast and a YouTube Channel to help advice, gold nuggets of advice for your financial future!
Rick will also see you absolutely free for a consultation that will be for an hour or a little over!
You can also hear Rick as one of our Keynote Speakers at The Secondhalfexpo.com, on October 22nd at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum from 8:30 am to 2 pm (scroll down this e-newsletter for more information on that ) Listen 👂🏼 in this Saturday at 9:05 am, August 20th on the NEW 96.9 FM Talk Radio 📻 The Eagle 🦅 coming from the expert Rick Hadrava! The OSJ Print, Expo & Radio vet all our Guests and Rick is one of the expert Good Guys!
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For over 28 years, Rick has helped create wealth management plans designed to achieve the specific goals and objectives of his clients. Rick works to provide value by sharing his knowledge, experiences, and network in a desire to help others succeed. He hosts The Over 50 Entrepreneur Podcast, Freedom Series Calls, and speaks at events like The Second Half Expo. Every Monday morning we send out The Energy Stat of the Week and more reports. A weekly email that covers the energy sector, shares charts, thoughts & insights from experts around the investment world, and a whole bunch of other things we find interesting. If you would like to be added to this free weekly email, just email Rick at rick@scissortailwealth.com with “Sign me up please” in the subject line. Not confident that your current portfolio is positioned to meet your objectives or weather what may lie ahead? Get a free, no obligation, a second opinion from one of the financial advisors at Scissortail Wealth Management by emailing madison.liley@scissortailwealth.com or calling us at 405-960-3100.
We got kids (4 year old Elara), a dog (Tippy), a Oklahoma Senior Games Volunteer (Stephanie Peters) & A Oklahoma Senior Games Track & Field competitor (Regina Stewart ) along with being the President & Volunteer Coordinator for the Oklahoma Senior Games and “Yes” they are all Family expect “Tippy” she is your host Robin Gunn’s four legged family! We are in-the OSJ Studio giving Great examples of how you and your family can be volunteers at the Oklahoma State Fair (get in Free!) for the Oklahoma Senior Games as well as during the competitions running through September and October 2022! Volunteering during the competitions or the Ok State Fair has some great perks and bonuses that come with it plus you can get the whole family involved! You can still sign up to connect with your event that you would like to participate in as long as you sign up two weeks before your event! Go To; OKseniorgames.com or 📞 Call (405) 821-1500 to see which event you’re interested or in Volunteering or the Oklahoma Senior Games is still accepting corporate sponsors and individual! The Oklahoman Senior Journal has been a platinum sponsor for the last five years for the Oklahoma Senior Games and we are very proud and honored to represent the Oklahoma Senior Games that has grown from 300 entries to 800 and at nationals next year 2023 they’re expecting over 12,000 to qualify for nationals you need to qualify in this year’s Oklahoma Senior Games! Check Out this Years 2022 Oklahoma Senior Games medals. Elara Julene Law and Her Ganny Regina Stewart. Elara is 4 years old & her Favorite color is pink, she likes unicorns and playing. Elara reads and loves doing crafts, She knows her ABC’ and numbers and Elara added … I love every thing about Senior Games just a much as “My Little Pony” books! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Regina Stewart (Ginny & Mama!) is a athlete in track and field as well as the President and Volunteer Coordinator of the Oklahoma Senior Games! After retiring from ATT with 31 years in 2013, Regina joined a group of athletes and others to reinstate Oklahoma Senior, after qualifying out off state for for Nationals in Kansas in 2013. I have attended 6 Nationals, 4 top 10, 13 All American. I enjoy watching women sports and staying active and spending time with family. A active precinct official for Cleveland County for last 10 years, mother grandmother, auntie and friend. . I have spent the last 4 years with my granddaughter Elara, who has helped with the Senior Games since she was 3 months old starting with the Oklahoma Senior Games! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stephanie Peters Is the Daughter to Regina Stewart & Aunt to Elara and a 8 year Volunteer to The Oklahoma Senior Games! Stephanie Peters Elementary Special Education teacher for Norman Public Schools. This will be her 8th year in Special Education, and her 6th year at Jackson Elementary. She loves volunteering because it brings so much joy to see mature people still going. “It gives me hope for my future. Anything I can do to help encourage them, and or help celebrate them is the least I can do.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Facebook: facebook.com/SeniorGamesinOklahoma Phone Number for Oklahoma Senior Games (405) 821 – 1500 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oklahoma Senior Games SPECIAL: EXTRA SPECIAL. Swimming – For $5 each, your guests can also swim. They can use the meandering brook (Norman supplies the rafts) when it is not being used for the Water Walking competition, the splash pad, the slides and have an hour swim after the meet. There is no charge for your guests coming to watch at Westlake Family Aquatic Center 1017 Fairway Dr. in Norman, Okla. or Call 📱 at: (405) 447-7665
Caregivers are Superheroes 🦸♂️ 🦸♀️ and They are to be celebrated as such which we are doing on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour this Saturday 8/6/22 @ 9:05am on the NEW 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 and on your superhero left is Talena Ford; The Programs Supervisor with Community Living Aging and Protective Services at OKDHS and SuperHero center is; Nadine Walter also works for OKDHS & Community Living, Aging & Protective Services. We will be discussing literally oodles of resources for caregivers (most are Free Free FREE AND there is a Caregivers Coalition Conference coming up; November 1st between 10am to 3pm …. Getting Registered only takes one minute! Go To: OKCares.org or Call (405) 271-1500
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Talena M. Ford – Programs Supervisor
Lifespan Respite & COVID-19 Response Grants
Community Living, Aging and Protective Services
Nadine Walter works for OKDHS Community Living, Aging and Protective Services where she provides communications support and oversees Several Federal and State funded grants that provide resources to seniors, individuals with special needs, and their family caregivers. nadine.walter@okdhs.org
Talena Ford is the Programs Supervisor with Community Living, Aging and Protective Services at OKDHS. Talena manages federal and state-funded grants providing support and resources to individuals with special needs and their family caregivers. The grants support home and community-based resources so individuals can live at home in a less costly and preferr3ed environment. To contact Telana, please email Talena.Ford@okdhs.org
405.625.7030
www.okdhs.org
Nadine’s Programs:
www.okdhs.org
Looking for COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster assistance?
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That’s Right it is time for The Oklahoma Senior Games again … with over 800 athletes competing this year in 23 different competitions starting in September and running through the end of October 2022! The OSJ Magazine & Radio is a Platinum Sponsor for the last 6 years and “Running”! There is still time to sign up to compete in your sport of choice and as a matter of fact, you only need two weeks to sign up before the sport you want to compete in begins and you can compete in up to six different competitions per person!
“Hooray for our Senior Athletes!”
In The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Studio this Saturday 7/30/22 at 9:05 am on the NEW 100,000 Watt Station 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅!!! Pictured center is; Mary Hoass the President of the Trosper Archery Club! and Standing Left is; Kathleen Fitzgerald the Executive Director of The Senior Games since 2016! Both ladies are competitors with many medals 🏅 holders around their necks from the Oklahoma Senior Games!
Mary Hoaas is an outdoor enthusiast and President of the Trosper Archery Club. She has a passion for archery and loves organizing tournaments for all levels of shooters. 🎯
She purchased her first bow on July 3rd, 2010, and her obsession with Archery 🏹 began. She shoots indoors, outdoors, compound and recurve, rain or shine, and even in the dark 😱!!!
Kathleen Fitzgerald has been the Executive Director for the Oklahoma Senior Games since 2016. During this time the games have increased in athlete participation from 300 to 800. She brings a background in business and education and a love of participating in sports to the games.
She is not a good spectator, she is a competitor!
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WEB: http://www.okseniorgames.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SeniorGamesinOklahoma
Phone Number for Oklahoma Senior Games (405) 821 – 1500
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Archery website: oklahomaarchery.org
We ZOOMED in The Brain 🧠 Guys from California and Oregon… And posed this question to them … What is Burn 🔥 Out? We all experienced it at some point in our lives and sometimes more than once … where does it come from and how can we combat or challenge it to teach us something vitally good as our love for Pie??!?!!! It definitely is a part of life and can teach as many lessons if our perspective is right on!!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on 96.9FM The Eagle. In studio: My two favorite Brain 🧠 Guys Roger Anunsen and Michael Patterson do an excellent and Fantastic job in helping us understand Burn Out and the expert tools we have right inside our own brains to make a delicious fun-filled pie out of Burn 🔥 Out from our brains 🧠 instead of just the empty Pie shell!
Listen this Saturday 7/23/22 morning at 9:05 am on 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 along with our 22,000K+ Listenership for the delicious brain 🧠 worthy OSJ Radio Hour! You can also listen 👂🏼 in on our 16 popular podcast platforms including Google, Spotify, Apple 🍎 & iPod to just name a few!!
Roger Anunsen, Brain 🧠 Expert! Roger Anunsen is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, cognitive intervention program consultant, and brain health coach based in Oregon. Roger is the president of MINDRAMP and introduced the MINDRAMP Method© at the University of Oxford. He teaches college courses including The Aging Mind & an important course specifically redesigned for this challenging time Virtual Cognitive Activity Design.
Michael and Roger have both had TED Talks and have spoken at the Smithsonian Institution on brain science and aging. They promote the ideas of Refiring and Not Retiring! Live Well and Live Long!
Michael Patterson, Brain 🧠 Expert! Michael C. Patterson is a scholar, educator, and speaker who develops programs to promote successful aging, brain health, creativity, and quality of life. Michael ran the award-winning Staying Sharp program at AARP and is the founder and CEO of MINDRAMP Consulting. Michael is a certified brain health coach. He produces and hosts the MINDRAMP Podcast that provides practical advice on how to achieve Qualongevity.
Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction, Since 1987 … That is Right 35 Years in Business in the State of O•K•L•A•H•O•M•A … where the storms ⛈ come sweeping down the Plains! Dennis Helm is at the Helm of Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction and has a A+ with the Better Business Bureau and is the Red Cross disaster relief restoration partner!
Dennis got his license as #242 in the State of Oklahoma and now there are more than 5600 and some out of state company’s come in town and get a license # and are gone after the sale. This is NOT GOOD!
It is imperative that you use a local company like Smooth Finish Roofing and Construction for any in issues you may have come up… You want a local in state long standing company!
Dennis will also work with your insurance company and after 35 years he is more than ~ Qualified!
Tune in this Saturday at 9:05am on the NEW 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 for tips and education… you never knew … Yours Truly the Host learned a Truck Load of new vital information !
(405) 923- 5127 https://smoothfinishroofing.com/
Dennis Helm of Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction, Since 1987 along with the Helm Family
Founder & Co-Founder of Smooth Finish Roofing & Construction Dennis & Lisa Helm!
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In-Studio Hearing Test with Dr. Jeni Merrick-Baker, Au.D who is a clinical audiologist and owner of Ears of Oklahoma in OKC and Ardmore, Oklahoma! Dr. Merrick-Baker works in a profession that in part helps senior adults. What drew Dr. Baker to helping older Oklahomans ? I will ask Dr. Merrick-Baker this question and so many more to help you understand how correcting your hearing loss can correct many other health issues. Did you know hearing loss has been traced complicating dementia and Alzheimer’s… Which can be helped by addressing your hearing loss!
Jeni Merrick-Baker, Au.D is a clinical audiologist and owner of Ears of Oklahoma. She completed her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma City University, received her doctorate in audiology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and completed her residency at the Hough Ear Institute in Oklahoma City. From 1999 to 2020, Dr. Merrick-Baker was a clinical audiologist helping patients with vestibular disorders and hearing loss. She recently opened her own practice in Oklahoma City, Ears of Oklahoma, which serves the Oklahoma City metro and surrounding areas with services including diagnostic testing, hearing aids and cerumen removal, hearing rehabilitation, hearing conservation, and concierge hearing services. In addition to her practice in Oklahoma City, Dr. Baker has a practice in Ardmore, Oklahoma that serves Carter County.
Phone number: 405-673-1327
Address: 3330 N.W. 56th Street, Suite 105
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Listen on Saturday 6/25/22 for more than you know but wish you did on SYNERGY HomeCare.
jeff Aynes – Director of Business Development for SYNERGY HomeCare has been in the industry over 12 years and is a huge advocate for educating seniors and others about the industry. He is a graduate of UCO and OSU. He is very active in the community with the Mason’s, Shriners, Leadership Clubs, Chambers of Commerce. He is also a disc jockey (Jammin’ Jeff) and performs at weddings, reunions, company events but favorite is Nursing Homes.”
Vicki Crafton, RN Director of Nursing SYNERGY HomeCare has been an advocate for those needing health services for over 30 years. She has worked in home care, home health, assisted livings, and long term care thru the years and brings a lot of knowledge and education to those that she comes in contact. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She has been with SYNERGY for 3 months.
SYNERGY HomeCare is locally owned by Weama Kassem who is on the front cover of the current issue of the OSJ Magazine along with a five page very educational & entertaining article that will inform you and your loved ones!
- Synergyhomecareokc.com or https://synergyhomecare.com/ok-edmond-73114/
- https://www.facebook.com/SynergyHomeCareOK
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/67118632
- https://www.instagram.com/synergyhomecareoklahoma
- Office: Available 24/7 – 405-254-3046
- 3 locations: Oklahoma City/Edmond, Moore/Norman and Tulsa.
Deputy Tara Hardin on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am this Saturday, June 18th on The NEW 96.9 The Eagle 100,000 watt Station! We are still on the Dave Ramsey Network in our Market!
Deputy Hardin is Coordinating The TRIAD & S.A.L.T. Programs and S.A.L.T. stands for “Seniors and Law Enforcement Together” and
“TRIAD” is a tri-fold approach to crime prevention with seniors the “tri” being County Sheriff’s, local municipal police depts and seniors.
Teaching this crime prevention in 3 main ways:
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Through S.A.L.T. meetings
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Guest speaking/teaching
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Participating in events
Our first question out of the shoot (no pun intended. Sorta ) on air is; What is TRIAD & S.A.L.T. and how can your community and business get involved?
Deputy Tara Hardin began her career with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office in 2011 and became the TRIAD Coordinator in July 2021. Since that time, she has focused the program on crime prevention and specifically the increasing scams & frauds targeting seniors. She presents a new in-person lesson at 19 locations around Oklahoma County each month along with guest speaking/teaching by request, and participating in events for seniors. You can view her weekly “Senior Moments” crime prevention tips each Friday on the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
Facebook page where short “senior moments” safety tips are posted every Friday https://www.facebook.com/OCSO911TRIAD Coordinator, Deputy Tara Hardin
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office
405-869-2555
2101 NE 36th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour on the NEW 96.9FM the Eagle … at 9:05am. We have two experts in their fields on frauds and scams that are plaguing our seniors and their families as well as talking about a new cardless cash app that can go through MidFirst bank to help cut down on frauds and scams. Pictured Left is: Candler Eve the Director of Enterprise Fraud with MidFirst Bank and Sam DuRegger is the First Vice President, Director of Digital Banking at MidFirst Bank in OKC.
The OSJ Editor is now a monthly columnist for the Oklahoman “Viewpoint” section as well as the Publisher/Editor/On Air Host of the 30 Year Anniversary this year of the Oklahoma Senior Journal! We are definitely experts in our field as well as MidFirst Bank who we did some quotes in our column on frauds and scammers that will run in this Sunday’s Oklahoman paper in the “Viewpoints” section 6/12/22.
The OSJ / radio show will run this Saturday 6/11/22 @ 9:05am on 96.9FM before the column runs in the Oklahoman Sunday’s paper on 6/12/22 and both the radio show and the Oklahoman Column with dovetail nicely together for expert educational information on this very sensitive subject of fraud and scams targeted towards our seniors and their families!
The Oklahoman article link is also in this OSJ e-Newsletter… please scroll down further to locate that link! Of course you can hear this radio show today from this OSJ e-Newsletter.
Candler Eve is the Director of Enterprise Fraud with MidFirst Bank. He has worked in various fraud positions for the last 14 years at financial institutions around the country including Chase, 5/3rd, and First Financial Bank. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Ohio State University. He currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma with his wife and three children.
Sam DuRegger is the First Vice President, Director of Digital Banking at MidFirst, responsible for overseeing the digital banking experience for MidFirst Digital customers. Sam has worked in Governmental Digital Transformation and previously served as the Director of Citizen Experience at the State of Oklahoma before joining MidFirst. Sam also led the Digital Innovation team at SONIC Drive-In, leading the Order Ahead effort across mobile, web and 80,000 digital touch screens across the US at 3,600 SONIC Drive-Ins.
Website: Midfirst.com and MoneyMoments.com
Social media: @midfirst on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
@moneymomentstips on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook; MoneyMoments on LinkedIn (the newly launched financial education social media)
Phone: 888-MIDFIRST
Ariel Delgado author corporate chaplain in international and national speaker! His book is: The Wounded Child a Real Life Story of Healing and Hope!
PART 2 of this Specific show from author, corporate chaplain and international and national speaker, Ariel Delgado there was so much on the first show on May the 21st (PART 1) We had to have Ariel Delgado Back and we are unpacking more of the onion layers of his life and how you as the listener can be sat free from “The Wounded Child … A Real Life Story of Healing & Hope! Ariel’s Book!
We dive in deeper to this complex subject. No matter your age after you become 18 until you’re 118 there is a wounded child inside of all of us and that wounded child can be reached! Broken People can not see clearly from the cracks that were made in their lives but the adult now can start the road to healing those broken parts! This is so much more then a eye
opening show … it will bring about changes if you are open to the change that as a child … it was NOT your fault but as a adult… NOW you have tools!
Ariel Delgado is of Uruguayan nationality, but is currently based in Oklahoma. He is husband to Viviana and ather to 4 children. His passion through the years has been the development of leaders in different industries in the US. Nothing in his life has equaled his passion for God, Jesus, and helping restore families. His vision is to bring a message of family restoration to every corner of the world.
Order his book here on Amazon.
Ariel and Viviana Delgado wedding in May of 2021 and Yours Truly Attended!
The Delgado Family!
Ariel Delgado-Building Lives
cell: (303)263-6043
office: 405-724-0309 ext 101
BuildingLives.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on the NEW 96.9 FM The Eagle 🦅 airing on the official network for Dave Ramsey show.
Dr. C.V. Ramana with NAADI Health Clinic has over 20 years of experience and has answers to all the questions below regarding amputees. He can answer this vital questions without having to have any type of amputee done with today’s technology and a lot of these procedures are super simple and covered by insurance. It can give you back your life as you used to know it!
Questions:
1) Do you have cramping or pain in your legs and feet? Do you have restless leg syndrome?
2) Do your feet stay cold, pale or discolored? Have you noticed loss of hair in your legs?
3) Do you have sores or wounds in your lower legs or feet that are slow to heal?
4) Do you have fungal infections of your toenails?
5) Are you diabetic? Do you smoke? Do you have hypertension, obesity, or high cholesterol?
6). Do you have neuropathy in your feet?
7) Have you had a blood clot in your legs? Do you have persistent swelling in your legs or “weeping” legs?
8) Do you have painful varicose veins?
Plus Dr Ramana’s NAADI Heath Clinic is administering free Covid vaccinations, just call for an appointment!
Dr. C. V. Ramana is a vascular and interventional radiologist with more than 20 years of practice experience. He has expertise in all areas of vascular and interventional radiology. Dr. Ramana has a Ph.D. from Yale University and MD from CWRU School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He then had residency training in Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology, followed by a Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic.
C.V. Ramana, MD – Interventional Radiologist
O:(405)608-8884 F:(405)300-0743
Website www.naadiokc.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AskNaadiHealth/
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio is Author ✍🏼 Corporate Chaplain ✝️ National and International Speaker ~ Ariel Delgado!
Ariel Delgado is of Uruguayan nationality but is currently based in Oklahoma. He is husband to Viviana and ather to 4 children. His passion through the years has been the development of leaders in different industries in the US. Nothing in his life has equaled his passion for God, Jesus, and helping restore families. His vision is to bring a message of family restoration to every corner of the world.
Ariel Delgado’s Book 📖 “The Wounded Child – A Real Life Story on Healing & Hope” WOW what a great Program this is Mr. Delgado has a whopper of a Teal Life Story and it will ring true in your lives too! Never be afraid of failing but also never be afraid for asking for help and restoration is very possible in your life as well as your family! Order his book here.
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning 5/14/22 at 9:05 AM on The Eagle 🦅 96.9FM In the OSJ studio: Dallas Slough, marketing entrepreneur, Founder of Partnership Web Apps Marketing takes a Profit Mobile Approach for his customers that has a proven track record of success. Dallas is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and business developer and has created hundreds of websites, apps, and online businesses.
This will improve your business just like it has mine or passes this show on to your favorite business person or their services! https://partnershipwebapps.com/
Have you ever wanted to make the entire internet your billboard? Check out Dallas' new Online Billboard Ad System called My Online Billboard and advertise across thousands of websites, apps, games, news stations, and more in less than 3 minutes! Visit My Online Billboard at https://myonlinebillboard.com/
Dallas Slough, marketing entrepreneur, Founder of Partnership Web Apps Marketing, Dallas Author, Entrepreneur, Business Developer and has Created Hundreds of Websites, Apps & Online Businesses … if you are a business owner and don’t know much about the Social Media Marketing and how Marketing Through Social Media Platforms can Improve Your Bottom Line This is the Show for You to Listen to! BTW – Dallas’s Personal Story is one of what Miracles come from!
Listen in to this very needed Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … everyone (I promise, will benefit from this show or someone they know will (EVERYONE!!!)
Left to right is; Vicky Robinson, founder of Refine Counseling LLC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She is a co founder of Refined Silver, LLC, a non-profit. Vicky holds a Master of Science degree with additional course work in alcohol and drug addiction, co-dependency, trauma, and play therapy. She is specialized in trauma, sex addiction and interventions. Vicky’s Husband (center) Chuck Robinson grew up in Oklahoma City, and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Minister and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. He wrote a book, called ‘Loving the Addict in Your Pew,’ in 2016.
How did Refined Silver, (refinedsilver.org) name come from? This answer will inspire you! Refined Silver gives people an opportunity to get the care they choose & want and only have minimal finances to put towards their care …. This Show WILL CHANGES SOME PEOPLES LIVES!
Upcoming fundraiser: Refined Silver 2nd Annual Golf Tournament – Monday, August 8th at River Oaks Golf Club (10909 Clubhouse Rd, Edmond, OK 73013)
Vicky Robinson, founder of Refine Counseling LLC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She is a co founder of Refined Silver, LLC, a non-profit. Vicky holds a Master of Science degree with additional course work in alcohol and drug addiction, co-dependency, trauma, and play therapy. She is specialized in trauma, sex addiction and interventions. Vicky is a person of long-term recovery who has been working in the field of addiction since 2005. Her expertise includes modalities ranging from 12 Step recovery, residential and out-patient treatment to intensive psycho-therapy for recovering individuals, couples, and families.
Website: www.refinedsilver.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refinedsilver
Instagram: @refinedsilver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/refinedsilverok
Email: refinedsilverokc@gmail.com
Chuck Robinson, MA, LADC-MH, CSAT| Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach grew up in Oklahoma City, and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Minister and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. He wrote a book, called ‘Loving the Addict in Your Pew,’ in 2016. Click here to view this book on Amazon
Origins Behavioral HealthCare
Phone: (405) 823-1356
crobinson@originsrecovery.com
24-hour Admissions: (844) 321-7936
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Kay Stout (pictured left) is a career transition and outplacement consultant. She has developed three successful non profit organizations, been a radio host on KTOC, was chairman of Sales and Marketing Executives International Dinner and one of the first to adopt linked-in.
At Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, Kay was part of the documentary “The Dogs of Lexington” (Nominated for an Academy award) that validates not only the connection between dogs and humans but also the value of a shelter dog and a prisoner who are given a second chance.
Kay’s administrative skills and passion for rescuing animals impacted over 14,000 pets in many states.
Kay is also a member of VillageOKC it’s a plan and not a place so not only will we be talking about Kay’s personal history on the OSJ / radio hour. We are asking Kay what it’s like to be a member of VillagesOKC.org
Listen in on The New Eagle 96.9FM This Saturday 4/30/22 at 9:05am
https://villagesokc.helpfulvillage.com/
website: https://villagesokc.helpfulvillage.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/villagesOKC
Instagram: https://www.instagram/villagesOKC
Phone: 405-990-6637
PART 3 of Family Caregiving with my Fabulous Mama (Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn) … We just spoke last week at the OPHC (Oklahoma Professionals for Home Care) and we are speaking next Thursday at a Family Caregiver Breakfast Group that meets at Cattlemen’s … Plus you can listen to PART 3 of Family Caregiving with myself & my Mom this Saturday 4/23/22 morning at 9:05am on the NEW 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 !
Also as the owner of the OSJ magazine for the last 30 years and The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour for the last 6 years … We ARE The 1# experts in our Field on ANY issues / resources for the 50-Plus and for those that 💜 Love, Care & Serve them! The OSJ / Editor (yours truly) is also a “Veiwpoint” Sunday Oklahoman Columnist and these last three OSJ Radio Shows on Family Caregiving are Additions to our columns in the 2nd Sunday of The Oklahoman! Here is the digital version Article we ran in this Easter Sunday Oklahoman Newspaper on 4/17/22; https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2022/04/17/viewpoint-palliative-hospice-can-help-patients-families/7287939001/
Dad (Gordon Carl Gunn) was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer’s in 2004 and this was the last vacation we got to take with him! We Took care of him for 8 1/2 years at home and part-time for 5 1/2 years at the VA Center!
The sandwich generation is a group of middle-aged adults who care for both their aging parents and their own children. It is not a specific generation or cohort in the sense of the Greatest generation or Baby boomers, but a phenomenon that can affect
anyone whose parents and children need support at the same time.
Robin R. Gunn | rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
Editor / Publisher / On Air Host/
Sunday Oklahoman Columnist in “ViewPoints”
Oklahoma Senior Journal,
Since 1993
(405) 816-7889 | Honoree 2022 for “Ladies in the News”
2022 Oklahoma Business Woman “Trailblazer” Honoree
OSJ Website | OSJ Instagram | OSJ Facebook | SoundCloud: Radio Shows
This is my Beloved Mom (Bobbie Gray Diffee Gunn) and along with her, myself and my three brothers we were my Dad’s (Gordon Carl Gunn’s) Family Caregivers for for 13 Years…. Dad was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer’s in 2004. We started noticing small things as early as 2002. This is Part 2 of last week’s Part 1 on family caregiving (240,000 plus in the state of Oklahoma alone) AND THEY NEED HELP & RESOURCES ~ Just Like we did. That is what the OSJ print/ digital magazine is for along with these OSJ Radio Shows and the Secondhalfexpo.com
We became experts in our field on family caregiving and what we have to share can help you & your loved ones as well.
Mom and I have been ask to speak at many luncheons, retirement communities, churches and organizations.
We are available to yours … we charge nothing and what to bring you some peace with our knowledge… it has become a mission.
All the ways you can reach us:
OSJ app – Search for OKSeniorJournal in your app store!
OSJ Facebook: facebook.com/OklahomaSeniorJournal/
OSJ Instagram: oklahomaseniorjournal/
Phone: (405) 816-7889
Email: rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
Website: https://okseniorjournal.com
Are You a Family Caregiver? If YES, You are One in 240,000+ in the State of Oklahoma… This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM; My Lovely Mama (Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn) was in the OSJ Radio Studio this Week and we had an Enlightening Conversation on Some “Witty Ways” to Care for Your Family Member that will Help You as Well as Your Loved One!
We Lived Being a Family Caregiver for 13 Years When my Dad “Gordon Carl Gunn” was Diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s … We Walked the Walk Now We Can Talk the Talk… The Oklahoma Senior Journal Came Out of Our Own Family Need … Beginning over 30 Years Ago When my Mom Took Care of Her Mother (Laura Diffee) and then My Dad!
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The Gunn Clan after Dad’s was 10 years into Dementia/Alzheimer’s Diagnosis. top left is; Greg Gunn, middle top; Nathan Gunn; right top; The Me, bottom left; My Mom & Dad (Bobbie & Gordon Gunn) & bottom right; Phillip Gunn.
Mom & Dad on Their 50th Wedding Anniversary!
Mom & Dad’s Wedding Day in 1955!
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All the ways you can reach us;
OSJ app – search for OKSeniorJournal in your app store!
OSJ Facebook: facebook.com/OklahomaSeniorJournal/
OSJ Instagram: oklahomaseniorjournal/
Phone: (405) 816-7889 number
Email: rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
Website: https://okseniorjournal.com
This Saturday 1/2/22 @ 9:05 on the NEW 96.9FM The Eagle 🦅 is more then a Treat it is an Important Bite out of History and with a Show to Bring the History of America 🇺🇸 Right before your Ears & then Eyes with Dan Fisher and the Black Robed Regiment!
Dan began preaching when he was 16 and has been serving as a full-time pastor since 1981. Today he serves as co-pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, OK. Dan believe Christians, especially pastors, have an obligation to engage in the governance of our Republic. To accomplish this, he travels the country presenting his nationally acclaimed presentation that tells the story of the Patriot Preachers of the e18th century who led out in America’s fight for independence- men the British called the Black Robed Regiment. Dan served two terms in the OK Legislature and was an OK gubernatorial candidate in 2018. He is the author of two books, has been married to his wife for 40 years, has two adult children, and 6 grandchildren.
DanFisherBRR.com
https://m.facebook.com/danfisheroklahoma
Dan Fisher is a one man show & presentation … Speaking LIVE (his production is a 2 hour sat-up!) is our Inspirational Speaker. April 20th, 2022 at Quail Creek Golf & Country Club at 3501 Quail Creek Road in OKC from 11:00am to 1:30pm at The Christian Women & Men of OKC – Spring Bazaar Networking Luncheon with Raffles, Door Prizes & Bake Sale!
All to raise funds for Sunbeam Family Services!
You or your company can RSVP a table for 6 at $135 or individual seats for $22.50 that comes with a 3 course meal along coffee & tea!
Your company or service can put your information in 120 take away bags for Table Sponsorship or Bag Sponsorship call CJ Judd Event Coordinator at: (405) 413-0908 and to RSVP for the Event Call Peggy Bass at; (405) 343-0079 … Limited Seating!
DanFisherBRR.com
https://m.facebook.com/danfisheroklahoma
Dan has written two books you can get on his website plus a newly released DVD!
Smart Home Technology Can Help You Stay in Your Home Longer as “We Age in Place”This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: We are with the Local Founders with of Full Circle Home Technologies, Left is; Marlin Wilton and right is; Bob Chamberlain and they will explain how they can help with very easy tailored to your lifestyle to use home technology that will make your life simpler as a caregiver or as a 50+ Demographic OKC community member!
Bob Chamberlain has an uncommon technology/construction background which positions him well as a partner/investor in Full Circle Home Technologies. He has held senior management positions in technology, building material distribution, and new home construction. He is a current member of COHBA and NAHB, and recently attained the CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) qualification.
Marlin Wilton has been using smart home technology for the past eight years for security, energy savings and monitoring in his own home and investment properties. He has a passion for finding solutions to problems using smart home technology and finding ways to make the various technologies work together to automate functions of the home. Marlin previously had a 30-year career as a Reservoir Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry until 2016 when he left that industry to pursue real estate investing and re-development full time.
Phone: 405-486-9310
Facebook: Full Circle Home Technologies, LLC | Facebook
Pictured on the left is Becky Ivin’s of Movers Real Estate (https://www.beckyivins.com) and “Head Chair” of the “Ladies in the News” for 50+ years Hosted by the Oklahoma Hospitality Club, 99 years young and pictured right Robin R. Gunn – publisher/editor/ On-Air Host/ Sunday Oklahoman Columnist & Valliance Bank Woman of Business “Trailblazer” is a “Honoree” of the “Ladies in the News” Luncheon & Fundraiser of 2022!
Held Friday, April 8th at the OKC Golf & Country Course From 11 am to 1:30 pm | Call Becky for Tickets at (405) 722-3232 or Email Becky at; becky@beckyivins.com
Beneficiaries are: Homeless Alliance/Curbside Flowers https://homelessalliance.org/ and PIVOT- an at Risk Youth Program https://www.pivotok.org/
Becky Ivins has been a high-producing successful Realtor in the Oklahoma City metro for over 40 years. Before becoming a Realtor, Becky was a social worker for the State of Oklahoma. Becky still considers herself a social worker with a real estate license! In addition to her thriving real estate business, you’ll find Becky active in many community events and she serves on boards for some important nonprofit organizations.
Becky Ivins of Movers Real Estate & Head Chair for the “Ladies in the News” https://youtu.be/quzy9VUdfwQ
Website: www.beckyivins.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Movers Real Estate/
Instagram: @beckyivinsteam
Twitter: @IvinsBecky
(405) 722-3232
License #146333
Villagio Senior Living OKC & Villagio of Bradford Village in Edmond is not only locally owned and all about the residents care. They are putting on a local musical 🎶 play called: The Good Old Days! Melissa Patterson the Director of Business Development for both Villagio’s (pictured top left) and (sitting center) is Caitlin Cairns, MA, RDT – Director of Community Life at Villagio of Bradford Village for 10 years! (See below the Flyer for the Musical 🎶 all Performed by the residence of Villagio of Bradford Village!)
Melissa Patterson is Director of Business Development for Villagio of Bradford Village and Villagio of Oklahoma City. Melissa has been helping seniors and their families find the best senior living option to fit their needs the past 12 years. “I am passionate about being an educated resource to seniors and their families during a big transition in their lives.”
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Caitlin Cairns, MA, RDT, is Director of Community Life for Villagio of Bradford Village. Caitlin has been with the company for the past 9 years. Caitlin loves working in senior living and says, “I love the opportunity to work in a long-term residential setting. I love developing deep relationships with people and they become family. I like to say I’m so lucky because I have over 100 grandparents who care bout me!”
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Villagio of Bradford Village Independent Living and Assisted Living
300 Enz Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
405-531-3444
villagioliving.com/bradford-village
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Villagio of Oklahoma City Assisted Living and Memory Care
14300 Portland Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
405-755-6469
villagioliving.com/oklahoma-city
Marcie Murphy with Cruise 🚢 Planners and Land Trips as well … this Photo is Marcie Praying before she cuts her commercial and so happens the snap the photo and she had no idea I was going to take it … it was so sweet and she gave me her permission to share it with all of you!
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This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on The NEW Eagle 🦅 96.9FM In studio: Marcie Murphy a “Travel Adviser” Expert with Cruise 🚢 Planners will answer these questions and many more on Saturday’s Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05 am on KZLS The NEW Eagle 🦅 96.9FM and don’t let the name “Cruise Planners” fool Ya … Cruise Planners is a full-service travel agency for the last 28 years with Excellent Reviews!
LET’S GO CRUISING 🙌🏼🚢🙌🏼 YES PLEASE ~ PICK ME 🙋♀️‼️ What are the benefits of using a Travel Advisor? What are your future projection of the Travel industry? What are some top travel trends for seniors to consider? Just some of the questions we will be asking our Travel Expert Marcie Murphy!
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Marcie Murphy is a retired Army veteran and a mother of 2. Devin 31 and Ryan 25. Marcie is an independent Agent of Cruise Planners, An American Express Travel Representative. She owns the independently operated Franchise of Cruise Planners. It is a home-based Travel Agency. Cruise Planners is a licensed, bonded, and insured travel agency. We are members of Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), National Association of Cruise Oriented Agencies (NACOA), and American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
Land & Cruise Specialist Franchise Owner – An Independent Agent of Cruise Planners
Phone: 833-801-6077 or 405-286-5566
e: Marcie.Murphy@CruisePlanners.com
web: http://www.funvacays.com
ENCORE FROM FEB 2021
What are “Penny Packs” Well we will answer that on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour this Saturday 2/26/22 on the NEW Eagle 🦅 96.9FM
Left Above: Jennifer Waters; wife, mother, grandmother & photographer, and was had to live in Extreme pain on a walker until she found her custom medical treatment through UWD medical cannabis stores in owner Jerry Flowers!
Center & the Right: Jerry Flowers the owner of UWD (Unique Wellness Dispensary) is the founder and the investor of the “Penny Pack” there are over 150 components to the cannabis flower that do not have THC in them but have mighty healing powers. Jerry Flowers is a long-time researcher and has put together “Penny Packs” that can help you with all kinds of health & wellness issues until he finds the perfect combination it only costs you a penny for the packets he puts together!
DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!
Jennifer Waters – photography for Oklahoma tourism!
Jennifer Waters
Jerry Flowers & his wife Laster plus Jerry & Laster Flower’s Family!
Website: https://uwdok.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWDOK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.con/uwd_ok
Master Sergeant Brian Sacawa/US Army Field Band is on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Saturday 2/19/22 at 9:05 am on The NEW Eagle 🦅 96.9FM and our first question right out of the shoot is: What is The US Army Field Band mission:
Master Sergeant Brian Sacawa is originally from Schenectady, New York and currently serves as Saxophone Section Leader and Saxophone Quartet Group Leader. Called “an inventive musician” (The New York Times), “inspired” (The Washington Post), and “brilliant” (Baltimore Sun), his versatile career has led to performances with ensembles such as the Detroit Symphony, New World Symphony, and St. Petersburg Philharmonic.
Two FREE Performances:
First: (Monday) February 28th at OCCC beginning at 7:30pm
LOCATION: Visual & Performing Arts Center
7777 S. MAY AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY
For FREE tickets call 405-325-4101 .
SECOND FREE concert ARMY FIELD BAND Tuesday, March 1st
at Catlett Music Center – Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall on The University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, show time 7:30pm, for tickets call 405-325-4101
Website links
www.armyfieldband.com
https://www.armyfieldband.com/schedule
https://www.facebook.com/ArmyFieldBand
https://www.instagram.com/armyfieldband/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/armyfieldband
Amy Frazier is a singer-songwriter, musician and Founder of a nonprofit. Amy serves as a Worship Leader at Westmoore Community Church in Oklahoma City. She has been in worship ministry for several years and has a passion to equip, encourage and empower worshippers in ministry. Amy is the Founder of CNOW, Inc., which stands for, City Night of Worship. She spends most of her time working with her nonprofit and reaching leaders in various cities around Oklahoma City and beyond. CNOW also educates leaders through their ministry app called CNOW, INC. It’s a free download and is available in all Apple, Amazon and Google store!
Amy Frazier has several albums you can download https://www.amyfrazier.com/m
PLUS AMY 🎶 SINGS 🎶 FOR US ON THE RISE & THRIVE OSJ RADIO HOUR tomorrow at 9:05am on The Eagle 🦅 96.9FM
CARE TALK Part 3 (family caregiving). Pictured L to R is My Mom Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn and The Me!
What could be more important than the ones we love? Their health and happiness are never far from our minds. When considering how to care for a dearly loved one, there are a few challenges that would inhibit us from helping them in the best way. Family caregiving is one of the paths many will have to walk down when dealing with their loved one’s needs.
This is a topic that is very near and dear to my heart. I know firsthand what goes into being a family caregiver. I intimately assisted in the care of my ailing father, Gordon C. Gunn, for close to 13 years. He suffered from dementia, and we as a family took it upon ourselves to care for his ever-changing daily needs and concerns. Subsequently, I have been dedicated to assisting others to walk this path with as much strength, wisdom and dignity as possible.
The OSJ Editor & Publisher is now also a Columnist for the Oklahoman The second Sunday of every month in the viewpoint section! We are covering several theories and articles on family caregiving!
Here is January 8th column article link: https://bit.ly/3JVP0Pm
Next OSJ/Robin Gunn informative article will be 2/12/22 in the Sunday Oklahoman “ViewPoint” section continuing on with our series on family caregiving! 240,000+ in the State of Oklahoma Alone!
Here is the link to the Oklahoma Senior Journal Website as well as the social media links:
Website: https://okseniorjournal.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaSeniorJournal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oklahomaseniorjournal/
Left to right: top Left is the OSJ Radio Producer Jake Robnett and right is Bob Loudermlik a 20-year veteran and event production! We did a “Zoom” Radio show this week with Bob Loudermlik of the “Second Half Expo” fame alone with yours truly (me) this last October 16th, 2021 with over 1000+ attending and also all most 100 vendors booths held at the National Cowboy 🤠 & Western Heritage Museum … we also did a 2 hour remote that day from the event on the NEW 96.9FM 100,000 watt station still The 🦅 Eagle! This is on only Dave Ramsey network station in our market! The OSJ has over 22K listenership every Saturday morning at 9:05 am and our audience listenership will grow on the new eagle 96.9 FM station! Bringing more resources to the 50+, the sandwich generation, adult children of the 50+ as well as those that love and serve them!
Bob Loudermilk and I are going to be talking about what is in store for 2022 for the Oklahoma Senior Journal and how we are partnering together to bring more resources to you and your family! AND YES 🙌🏼… we will be having a 2022 second half expo same location national cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in October will get you the exact date in the next few weeks!
Bob Loudermilk – The entrepreneurial drive grabbed a hold of Bob Loudermilk when he was just 13, leading him to start a neighborhood newspaper and sell them door to door. Since that time, Bob’s career has had a few twists and turns, but at the heart of it has always been his desire to serve his community and help others succeed. Bob has been in the event business for over 20 years, planning and organizing meaningful seminars and expos around the country. He and his family moved to Oklahoma City over 5 years ago to be near his wife’s father, Jerry Cutter, who just celebrated his 91st birthday.
We’ll be talking about the October 2022 Second Half Expo, as well as the many resources that are available through the Oklahoma Senior Journal, including our events, our app, and website, and our weekly radio show.
We will be asking questions like; (just to name a few)
ROBIN, you’ve been doing this for about 30 years. What was your vision when you created the very first issue of the Oklahoma Senior Journal and what needs were you trying to meet?
ROBIN, you talk a lot about “the sandwich generation.” Will you give us a little insight on what that means and how the OSJ Media packages can be a valuable resource for this generation?
web: secondhalfexpo.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM. Pam Redline the owner of Brain Builder Pro teams up with VillagesOKC
Pam Redline is the owner of Brain Builder Pros., a neurological rehabilitation company. She has twenty years of experience in brain health. Her passion for learning inspired her to seek further education and certification in two brain health fields: Brain Integration Therapy and Cognitive Wellness Coaching. She has teamed up with VillagesOK. Together they have created The Brain Academy.
The Brain 🧠 Academy Classes are brought to you by: VillagesOKC – A Plan not a Place! (Touch flyer to make larger)
If you would like to be apart of the Brain Academy that starts on February 3, 2022 at the Edmond Parks & Recreation Center please register at phone number 405.990.6637
www.villagesokc.org
In-studio this week on the new 96.9FM The Eagle, we have Germaine Odenheimer M.D. on the Rise and Thrive radio hour. Germaine is a Geriatric Neurologist, Professor Emeritus at OU College of Medicine. Her career was devoted to people with dementia and their caregivers and became a caregiver for her mother with dementia.
Dr. Odenheimer pictured her mother who was the inspiration behind the Memory Garden.
She was recruited to OU College of Medicine to develop a geriatric curriculum for medical students and focused her teaching on recognizing and caring for people with cognitive impairments. She required all her medical students to participate in Alzheimer's support groups.
When she “retired” in 2017 it was from the bureaucracy of medicine. She has maintained her license and continues to stay very engaged as an advocate for those suffering from dementia and their caregivers.
A few of the questions we will be asking Dr. Odenheimer are, “Dr Odenheimer, I understand you have some concerns about people with dementia and their caregivers being scammed. Why is that? How did you stumble on the current scam you are here to discuss?” Listen in and hear the answers to these and many other questions that will help you avoid being scammed!
January 6, 2022/
“I Am a Family Caregiver PART 2 …. in the studio with my sweet mama Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn giving out more vital information about being a family caregiver this is our part two in our series! There are over 240,000+ family caregivers in Oklahoma! OSJ has over 6000 resources for family caregivers. On the new 96.9 fm signal! Saturday at 9am!
Bobbie Gunn was the main caregiver to her husband and my dad, Gordon Carl Gunn, for 8 1/2 years. He spent the next five years at the VA center where we visited him almost every day. My brothers and I were very hands with his caregiving during the time dad was home.
My mom and I at lunch after the OSJ radio show at Pizzeria Gusto. This is a great place to eat! Ask for Megan Hines when you go in and tell her you know Robin Gunn!
Robin R. Gunn
Editor / Publisher / On Air Host
Oklahoma Senior Journal |
(405) 816-7889 |
OSJ Website | OSJ Instagram | OSJ Facebook | SoundCloud: Radio Shows
Are You a Family Caregiver? If YES, You are One in 240,000+ in the State of Oklahoma… My Lovely Mama (Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn) was in the OSJ Radio Studio this Week and we had an Enlightening Conversation on Some “Witty Ways” to Care for Your Family Member that will Help You as Well as Your Loved One!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM.
We Lived Being a Family Caregiver for 13 Years When my Dad “Gordon Carl Gunn” was Diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s … We Walked the Walk Now We Can Talk the Talk… The Oklahoma Senior Journal Came Out of Our Own Family Need … Beginning over 30 Years Ago When my Mom Took Care of Her Mother (Laura Diffee) and then My Dad.
Robin R. Gunn
Editor / Publisher / On Air Host
Oklahoma Senior Journal |
(405) 816-7889 |
OSJ Website | OSJ Instagram | OSJ Facebook | SoundCloud: Radio Shows
We are in for a treat this Saturday, December 18, on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 🦅 1640AM. We are gaining more knowledge about the COVID vaccine from the OKDHS.
MaryAnn Briscoe is currently working as a MIPPA Coordinator with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services covering the northeastern part of Oklahoma. MaryAnn received a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Briscoe has 38 years with OKDHS service in various departments; most of the years were with Child Welfare Services. To contact MaryAnn, please email MaryAnn.CTR.Briscoe@okdhs.org
Marilyn Conley is the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, covering the state’s southeastern quadrant. Mrs. Conley has more than 30 years of financial accounting in the Oil & Gas Industry, skills derived from Oklahoma State University. To contact Marilyn, please email Marilyn.CTR.conley@okdhs.org
Lex Heatrice is the ARDC COVID-19 Vaccine Access Grant Outreach Coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Mr. Heatrice has served on many organizations’ boards and has received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oklahoma. When not working, Lex enjoys spending time with his family, watching Sooner football, and hunting. To contact Lex, please email Alexis.ctr.Heatrice@okdhs.org.
Talena Ford is the ARDC COVID-19 Vaccine Access Grant Outreach Coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Mrs. Ford has more than 22+ years of experience working with self-sufficiency programs. She received her Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. To contact Talena, please email Talena.CTR.Ford@okdhs.org.
Alicia Clark enjoys connecting people with resources to help them thrive. Her decade of experience with community outreach makes her aware of available options for learning and support for families. She is the Program Manager of Wellspring and hopes it can be a helpful part of your journey, where you can refresh, gain friendships and feel better equipped to enjoy your family.
http://okdhs.org
Listen in this Saturday 12/10/21 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour on a One of a Kind OKC “End of Life Home” at 9:05 am on KZLS The Eagle 🦅 1640AM.
Julie Brown grew up in Kansas, became a nurse, and moved to Oklahoma City in 1991. She began working for Hospice of Oklahoma County the following year. It was her passion for 20 years. In 2012 she discovered Clarehouse in Tulsa- a community home for the dying. She immediately knew that God was calling her to create a similar home in the OKC area. After retiring from Integris in 2018, she founded Agape Road, a nonprofit, end-of-life care home for those on hospice that are unable to be managed at home. She says “There is nothing more fulfilling than to be able to walk God’s children to the gates of heaven. “
Karrie Pettyjohn is a native Oklahoman, whose passion is working with and helping others reach their potential. She is an RN, a 1990 BSN graduate of UCO, and currently the Director of a Wound and Hyperbaric Center. She serves on the AGAPE ROAD board as Secretary/Treasurer and is excited to get this ministry operational. She lives in Guthrie, OK. is married, and is very blessed to have 7 grandchildren.
Suzanne Land currently serves as Vice President on the Board and Co-Founder of Agape Road. She holds a Masters's Degree in Nursing Education and currently works as a Transitional Care Coordinator at Integris Baptist. Nursing is considered a calling for her, no matter what the position. Her partnership with Agape Road is no exception.
Agape Road is a loving home offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support to those nearing end-of-life. There are over 400 people a year in Oklahoma that have no place to pass away. Agape Road is Making a Difference on this issue!
Two long time experts in their field in OKC will be on the Next Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour this Saturday, Dec 4th on
The Eagle 🦅 1640AM KZLS!
Left to Right: Matt McNeil of McNeil Estate Sales who was previously on the “Trash to Treasure” episodes on Channel 4, KFOR with Linda Cavanaugh and Becky Ivins of Becky Ivins Movers Real Estate.
These two often work together to make your next Real Estate Move, Estate Sale, or Appraisal a stress-free transaction!
McNeil Estate Sales- https://okcestatesales.com
Becky Ivins of Becky Ivins Movers Real Estate.
This week on The Rise and Thrive Radio Hour we will be speaking with MCM Insurance Navigating Through Medicare as they tell us more about scams and frauds that are targeted toward our seniors and their families. MCM insurance and their staff can help you know the difference. MCM Insurance will help you navigate this world of ever-changing Medicare plans and rules.
Ginny Curtis, founder and backbone of MCM Insurance has worked in the insurance industry for 35 years. She is passionate about educating seniors so they feel confident in making decisions about their health coverage. Ginny enjoys playing an active role in the lives of her children and grandchildren.
Tonderai Bassoppo Moyo, co-director of MCM Insurance, is originally from Zimbabwe. Licensed for 11 years, he’s mastered the art of educating our seniors on their health coverage options and walking them through choosing the right plan. Married and proud daddy of one child, he enjoys family time and watching soccer.
Jennifer Melton, co-director of MCM Insurance licensed for 10 years, holds a master’s degree in education. She loves spending time with her clients and guiding them through the process of selecting the plan they deserve. She is a loving wife and mother of two children who enjoys homemaking and quilting.
Contact MCM Medicare:
www.mcmmedicare.com
(405) 842- 0494
Ginny@mcmmedicare.com– Ginny Curtis
jennifer@mcmmedicare.com – Jennifer Melton
tonderaibmoyo@aol.com – Tonderai Bassoppo Moyo
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This Week on the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour we are very ready to start our holiday shopping at Santa’s Market, where we will be doing a live remote this Saturday, November 20th at 9am. We will be having small interviews with our vendors, so be sure to stop by and sign up for a time slot to promote your business! Santa’s Market will be taking place from 9am- 4pm on Friday and Saturday at the State fairgrounds in the Pavilion and the Centennial buildings.
After losing her husband to Alzheimer’s in 2007, co-founder, Joan Clarke discovered that her love of craft shows created a way to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. She works tirelessly year-round to provide a wonderful fundraiser for this terrible disease along with co-founders, Megan Clark-Nye and Molly Nye.
Come out this weekend and get your Christmas list completed and help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association!
www.thesantamarket.org
This Week on the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour we are very ready to start our holiday shopping at Santa’s Market, where we will be doing a live remote this Saturday, November 20th at 9am. We will be having small interviews with our vendors, so be sure to stop by and sign up for a time slot to promote your business! Santa’s Market will be taking place from 9am- 4pm on Friday and Saturday at the State fairgrounds in the Pavilion and the Centennial buildings.
After losing her husband to Alzheimer’s in 2007, co-founder, Joan Clarke discovered that her love of craft shows created a way to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. She works tirelessly year-round to provide a wonderful fundraiser for this terrible disease along with co-founders, Megan Clark-Nye and Molly Nye.
Come out this weekend and get your Christmas list completed and help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association!
www.thesantamarket.org
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio: we are very excited about the upcoming holiday season and eager to chat again with co-founder Joan Clarke of The Santa Market. Due to losing her husband to Alzheimer’s in 2007, she discovered that her love of craft shows created a way to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. She works tirelessly year-round to provide a wonderful fundraiser for this terrible disease along with co-founders, Megan Clark-Nye and Molly Nye.
Also in the studio, this Saturday is a local vendor, Linda Williford, owner of Clippety’s Creations, who creates beautiful wreaths as well as floral décor for your home or wedding. She also makes pillows that are perfect for everyday use or for special occasions and holidays. You will be able to purchase Clippety’s Creations at Santa Market this year on November 19th and 20th from 9 am until 4 pm at the State Fair Park in the Pavilion and Centennial buildings.
You can learn more about Clippety’s Creations by going to:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClippetysCreations
Instagram: clippetyscreations1
Phone: 405.708.8928
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The Santa Market
http://www.thesantamarket.org
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio: we are getting into the full swing of the holiday season! In-studio with us, co-founder Joan Clarke of Santa’s Market. After losing her husband to Alzheimer’s in 2007, she channeled her love of craft shows into a way to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. She works tirelessly year-round to provide a wonderful fundraiser for this terrible disease along with co-founders, Megan Clark-Nye and Molly Nye.
Also in the studio, this Saturday is a local vendor, Kristi Tillman. Kristi is the passionate, creative, driving force behind Kreative Menagerie, a small business in Elk City, OK, that focuses on laser-cut wood art and
laser-engraved gifts. She is a quilter, a stained glass artist, a painter, and a graphic artist with what her husband affectionately refers to as “Art ADHD”.
Kreative Menagerie will be raising money for the fight against Alzheimer’s at Santa Market this year on November 19th and 20th from 9 am until 4 pm at the State Fair Park in the Pavilion and Centennial buildings. 100% of all monies raised will be donated to Alzheimer’s research at the Santa Market in memory of Billy Tillman, Tom Clark and anyone that has been touched by this horrible disease.
You can learn more about Kreative Menagerie by going to www.kreativemenagerie.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio: Frontier Medicine’s Shannon Casey & Sarah Engel! Frontier Medicine is a pharmacist-led Dispensary changing the landscape of Cannabis Medicine!
Shannon Casey with Frontier Medicine – With her 14 years of pharmacy experience, she helped run one of the top dispensaries in CT, the most stringent of the medical marijuana states. She moved to OK to help educate patients on the benefits of medical marijuana and remove the stigma so commonly attached to cannabis.
Sarah Engel with Frontier Medicine – Sarah Engel, Edmond born and raised, graduated high school from Oklahoma Christian Schools, and majored in biology at UCO. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2007 from the University of Oklahoma. Sarah brings 14 years of pharmacy experience to Frontier Medicine with an emphasis on developing relationships with her patients.
405-906-2120
www.frontiermedicine.com
instagram.com/frontiermedicinellc
facebook.com/FrontierrMedicine
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio: THE SANTA MARKET Craft Show! Joan Clarke & Carley Cartmill.
Joan Clarke, one of the co-founders of The Santa Market. After losing her husband to Alzheimer’s in 2007, she channeled her love of craft shows into a way to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. She works tirelessly year-round to provide a wonderful fundraiser for this terrible disease.
Carly Cartmill – also known at THE SANTA MARKET as The Stuffed Animal Lady! Carly collects new and used stuffed animals year-round to rehome for FREE at THE SANTA MARKET with a donation to Alzheimer’s. Carly is a published Children’s Book author of six fun kid reads for all ages and currently working on two huge projects, publishing her 7th children’s book and furnishing a Little Free Library for her neighborhood. The Free Library is set to be dedicated on her birthday next week. Check out Carly’s YouTube Channel, called Carly Cartmill SkunkJuice Studios. Carly decorates her studio and dogs and herself to match that week’s book read. Carly is the Sales Coordinator for Nortek Air Solutions in OKC and lives in Yukon, OK.
Reach Carly at 405-249-9323 www.fb.com/skunkjuice.me
The Santa Market contact info:
thesantamarket@gmail.com
www.thesantamarket.org
FB- The Santa Market
Instagram- @thesantamarket
SANTA MARKET THIS YEAR! Nov. 19 & 20, 2021
AT STATE FAIR PARK – OKC
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio: Rick Hadrava, creator of The Freedom Formula, host of The Freedom Series Calls, and The Over 50 Entrepreneur Podcast to name a few successes.
With more than 27 years of working with business owners and high net-worth individuals, Rick brings together his expertise, experience, and network of resources in his efforts to help those he serves to achieve a greater level of freedom for themselves, their families, and their businesses. As a family man and successful business owner himself, Rick has experienced firsthand many of the challenges we all face in our pursuit of success and greater freedoms.
He is the creator of The Freedom Formula, host of The Freedom Series Calls, and The Over 50 Entrepreneur Podcast. He hosts numerous live and virtual events as well as works one on one with a number of clients.
Check out the Over 50 Entrepreneur podcast via our website epicsbiz.com/podcast, at iTunes or Stitcher, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Visit www.epicsbiz.com to learn more about their work, including the Freedom Formula. When there, be sure to check out the podcast and sign up to get the latest episodes in your email inbox.
FB: Epic Business Advisory
Twitter: @RHadrava
LinkedIn: Rick Hadrava
This week on the Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Hour we have the pleasure of interviewing Tom Braegelmann over zoom. Tom is the Founder of MasteringRE, Author of the book Mastering Real Estate Investing with Private Money, CEO & Founding Partner of GCA Secured Investments, and Senior Fund Manager at Kensington Fund. With over 30 years of real estate investing experience, Tom guides investors to smarter, more profitable, and safer returns by simplifying the real estate investing experience through a passive and collaborative profit-sharing model.
View the Website: MasteringRE.com
You can read about Tom’s book, “Mastering Real Estate with Private Money” and purchase on Amazon.
Read and purchase the Workbook here
Tom’s Facebook page: /tbraegelmann
Mastering RE’s Facebook page
Instagram: @tombraegelmann
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM, we are interviewing Bob Loudermilk in the studio. The entrepreneurial drive grabbed a hold of Bob Loudermilk when he was just 13, leading him to start a neighborhood newspaper and selling them door to door. Since that time, Bob’s career has had a few twists and turns, but at the heart of it has always been his desire to serve his community and help others succeed. Bob has been in the event business for over 20 years, planning and organizing meaningful seminars and expos around the country.
Bob and his family moved to Oklahoma City over 5 years ago to be near his wife’s father, Jerry Cutter, who just celebrated his 90th birthday. Bob’s latest venture was to partner with Robin Gunn to create the first annual Second Half Expo, coming to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 16th, from 9 am to 4 pm. The focus is on “everything for the 50+ generation.” We’ll talk to him about the upcoming Second Half Expo, as well as the talk he will be giving at the event, entitled: “The View Is Better, Above 50.”
Phone: 405-657-5131
Email: Info@SecondHalfExpo.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio: Fontana Fitzwilson, the Executive Vice President of Williams & Williams.
Fontana Fitzwilson is the Executive Vice President of Williams & Williams and has been with the company since 2006. Fontana spearheaded the effort to launch the company’s commercial and luxury real estate auction divisions. In addition to working with sellers with a high net worth, she currently serves as the liaison for a portfolio of Fortune 100 & 500 clients that include AT&T, Bayer, Bank of America, Halliburton and Schlumberger, and many others. She launched the company’s online bidding platform AuctionNetwork.com in 2007, creating one of the first online real estate trading marketplaces. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Tulsa and is a licensed real estate broker in Oklahoma, Florida, Maine, and a licensed real estate agent in the State of Georgia.
Fontana Fitzwilson
Executive Vice President, Williams & Williams
Direct: 918-362-6505
Cell: 918-408-5454
www.williamsauction.com
auctionnetwork.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In-studio: Clifford Hudson, Former CEO of Sonic and keynote speaker at the second half expo at 2 pm on October 16, 2021, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Everyone is welcome!
Clifford Hudson spent his career at Sonic Corp., most recently as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of this restaurant operator and franchisor. He left the company upon its sale in December 2018 and joined Crowe & Dunlevy. In 2020, Harper Collins published Cliff’s first book entitled Master of None: How a Jack of All Trades Can Still Reach the Top.
You can order Cliff’s book at his website: www.cliffordhudson.com
Clifford will be the keynote speaker at the second half expo at 2 pm on October 16, 2021, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Everyone is welcome! Visit the Website: secondhalfexpo.com
Robin is interviewing through zoom, two more Oklahoma Senior Game athletes from Tulsa, Oklahoma! Tune in this Saturday, Sept. 4, at 9:05 on KZLS 1640am The Eagle. See athletes below and their bios.
The OSJ is a platinum sponsor for this event.
Contact info is OKseniorgames.com 405-821-1500 info@okseniorgames.com
the dates for the games are Sept 4- Oct 30 and to enter games, you must sign up 2 weeks previous to the game you want to compete in.
Dr. Tom Allen is broadly published in the areas of pulmonary medicine, human physiology and sports medicine. Dr. Allen was the founding director of the sports medicine residency at Oklahoma State University. A competitive athlete since his schooldays he continues to compete in track and field focusing on the short sprints and the pole vault.
James Mcfadden is 81 years old and a lifelong runner from Tulsa. He ran his first race in 1955 as a 15 year old and was a state champion in high school, an all-American in college, and ran in the Olympic trials for the US Army team. After the army, he turned to road racing and marathons, where he went on to win races in 35 states. In his 20’s, he set a state record for the marathon. He has also been a high school coach and art teacher for the last 40 years.
Over the years, he has won several running and walking events in the Oklahoma Senior Games. He has also won events in the Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Mississippi Senior Games.
We have a real show stopper OSJ Radio Hour this 8/28/21 Saturday at 9:05 am on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio 📻 Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM.
Photo Above: Left is Kathleen Fitzgerald Oklahoma Senior Games Executive Director for the last five years, the center is: Buford Golf – Retired Bull Rider and Current jockey and sprinter for the Oklahoman and Senior Games and our two call-in guests are Regina Stewart athlete as well as president of Oklahoma’s senior games and volunteer coordinator along with Pam Shelton from the Yukon Chamber of Commerce job fair event!
We also have a studio phone-in guest, Regina Stewart with us today. She is an Athletic, President, volunteer coordinate. Mother, grandmother, loves spending time with family, outdoor activity. Events this year, track, 50 and 100 meters sprints, 1500m power walk and newly water walker, and 5 vs 5 vs 5 softballs and hit, pitch, and run. Trying to fit in cornhole to partner with another athlete after helping her on the phone.
In the studio this week, we have Kathleen Fitzgerald, the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Senior Games. Over the years she has been a teacher, coach, and administrator – always for sports. She is also an athlete who loves to play a variety of sports including swimming, sprinting, playing table tennis, pickleball and golf.
Buford Golf, Track and Field, and Jockey
Also in studio, Buford Golf grew up on a farm helping raise horses, cows, chickens, and pigs. His brother encouraged him to do rodeo where he gravitated to bull riding. A man at the rodeo saw him ride bulls and thought he would make an excellent jockey. Then in 2012, he became an Oklahoma Senior Games sprinter. He will also be competing in the senior games this year. Tune in to the show this Saturday 8/28/21 on the Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Show on KZLS The Eagle 🦅 1640AM at 9:05 am
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio photo: we Kathy Keffer-Sharpe. She has been swimming with the Oklahoma Masters Swim Club since 1982 and will be competing in the Oklahoma senior games this year.
Our call in guest is Janet Latham. She swam for Kerr Mc Gee Swim Club at age 13 and continued swimming in High School. She became a Master’s swimmer in 1983 and will also be competing in the senior games this year. Tune in to this lively and entertaining show this Saturday 8/21/21 on the Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Show on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM at 9:05am
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Must sign up two weeks before the event you want to be apart of. For more information and to sign up, Go to okseniorgames.com or call this number 405-821-1500.
Janet Latham
I was encouraged to learn to swim at a young age. I swam for Kerr Mc Gee Swim Club at age 13 and continued swimming in High School. I became a Master’s swimmer in 1983. I have been swimming competitively ever since. I look forward to the OK Senior Games each year. I usually compete in just swimming but last year OK Senior Games offered water walking for the first time and I competed in it too.
Why I swim –
a. I swim because it helps keep me in shape and it’s a great cardio workout. I enjoy meeting other swimmers and encourage others to keep swimming. I am the President of our local OKMS swimming group. We have a web address of okswim.org We list swim meets and open water events. Anyone can join our group and compete in swim meets. The national organization USMS (United States Masters Swimming) has over 40,000 members. They offer learn to swim programs, national swim meets and coaching certifications.
More pools are needed in the OKC area
b. I believe we need more pools in the OKC area. Since the closing of OCCC many high school teams are having trouble finding places to swim. I wish everyone would take a class and learn how to swim. It is so important.
Places to swim in the OKC area and the different programs they offer
In the summer I love working out at WestwoodFamily Aquatic Center. It is a 50 meter outdoor pool. They also have a morning program of toddler time, water fitness, water walking and lap swimming. In the winter I work out at Rose State College aquatic facility. Rose State offers aquatic fitness, H20 Strength training, and beginning swimming. Anyone can sign up for these classes. Many of the YMCA’s offer lap swim times. Mitch Park YMCA in Edmond is a wonderful facility that has two pools and many classes.
What are “Infrared Video Goggles”? They are used for video monitoring and recording of patient eye movements in order to more accurately diagnose and treat dizziness and balance disorders.
I had many phone calls and emails to rerun this show that Originally aired on 3/13/21 on how very different it is from all the others … they are 100% patient-oriented, not insurance or corporate!
This week on Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. We’re in the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Studio with Oklahoma Physical Therapy – Owners and Physical Therapist, (left) Jason Manning and (center) Derek Lehman … You literally will not believe all the things Oklahoma Physical Therapy can do for you AND you ARE NOT treated like a number there!
Jason Manning completed the physical therapy program at Texas Woman’s University in 2004. He has completed additional training in Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehab, and completed a Fellowship training in Manual Therapy in 2009. He has practiced in Orthopedics for 17 years, and has a strong background in spinal and orthopedic dysfunctions.
Derek Lehman completed the physical therapy program at OUHSC in 2013. He has completed additional training in Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehab, and completed a Fellowship training in Manual Therapy in 2018. He also has a strong background in spinal and orthopedic dysfunctions. He speaks Spanish and lived in Honduras with his wife for about one year prior to becoming a physical therapist.
Website: www.oklahomaphysicaltherapy.com
North OKC Facebook: www.facebook.com/oklahomaphysicaltherapy
South OKC Facebook: www.facebook.com/OPTSouthOKC
North OKC phone number: 405-749-6281
South OKC phone number: 405-759-7719
It is TIME for the Oklahoma Senior Games and the OSJ Magazine • Radio & App is a “Platinum Sponsor” for the Last Four Years and who we have in the OSJ Radio Station is Jim Short Table Tennis 🏓 (AKA Ping Pong) Champion and Coach. Jim has well over 100 Champion Metals in his Career !!! OkSeniorGames.com. This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05 AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM.
Jim Short started playing table tennis at a boy’s club in 1970, shortly after moving to Oklahoma as a young lad from Nebraska. Shortly after he joined a local table tennis club and began to take the sport seriously. During his playing career he has won numerous events in Oklahoma and around the country, including multiple Senior Games medals. He has been a coach for wheelchair players and can play players while sitting in a chair. He is retired from the IT industry and lives with his wife and cat.
the Senior Games are from September the 4th, 2021 through October 30th, 2021
You must sign up for what game event you want to compete in 2 weeks before the event … and YES 🙌🏼 You can sign up for multiple game events!
VIEW THE LINE UP OF SENIOR GAMES EVENTS HERE
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OkSeniorGames.com
Info@okseniorgames.com
(405) 821-1500
7-31-21: Robin Gunn is a guest on her own show! Bob Loudermilk of The Second Half Expo 2021 hosts
July 29, 2021/
Due to a Huge popular Demand, we are Re-Running “The Flip the Script” on Robin Gunn … After Airing the Popular Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour for 5 Plus Years… Robin HerSelf is Going to be Interviewed this Saturday Morning at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 🦅 1640AM
We Are FLIPPIN’ THE SCRIPT … On The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … Robin Gunn is Going to be Interviewed, Robin Will Step Down as Host and be Interviewed by Bob Loudermilk of The Second Half Expo 2021 (secondhalfexpo.com) Hear the Amazing True Story Behind the 29 Year Publication for the 50-Plus, Their Family Members and Retirement Communities AKA The Oklahoma Senior Journal! okseniorjournal.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Left to Right on “Zoom” OSJ Radio is Jake Robnett (the OSJ Radio Producer) Robin Gunn • Publisher • Editor & On-Air Host and (bottom center) Bob Loudermilk (Flippin’ The Script) on Robin Gunn and Robin will be the Interviewee This Time!
Robin R. Gunn the CEO • Publisher • Editor & On-Air Host of the Oklahoma Senior Journal for the last 29 Years will be Interviewed on this OSJ Radio Hour … It will be her first time to be Interviewed on her show since she first opened the mic 🎙 2016! Bob Loudermilk of Second Half Expo (secondhalfexpo.com) will be Interviewing Robin on this “Flippin’ The Script” and Hear Robin’s Amazing True Story on How the Oklahoma Senior Journal has been a part of the Oklahoma landscape and community for the last 29 years it all had to begin somewhere!
Bob Loudermilk of Second Half Expo will interview The Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Hour – Robin Gunn… The Publisher, Editor & On-Air Host of the Oklahoma Senior Journal • Magazine Radio & App!
OSJ Facebook:OklahomaSeniorJournal/
OSJ Instagram:oklahomaseniorjournal/
OSJ Phone number (405) 816-7889
Email rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
Original Aired 1/2/21 and we HAD to bring this very important show back due to popular demand! – Dr. Cathi Neal, Author and Founder of Changing Course Foundation a 501(3)c Non-Profit has been “Zoomed” in from Davis, Oklahoma to talk about Experiential Therapy (What it is & what are the benefits?) We will “Unpack” that and so MUCH More! …Tune-in this Saturday 1/2/21 on KZLS The Eagle 1640 at 9:05am and discover new methods for the new year to empower you and your family!
Experiential therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses expressive tools and activities, such as role-playing or acting, props, arts and crafts, music, animal care, guided imagery, or various forms of recreation to re-enact and re-experience emotional situations from past and recent relationships. The client focuses on the activities and, through the experience, begins to identify emotions associated with success, disappointment, responsibility, and self-esteem. Under the guidance of a trained experiential therapist, the client can begin to release and explore negative feelings of anger, hurt, or shame as they relate to past experiences that may have been blocked or still linger.
Dr. Cathi Neal is the Founder and CEO Changing Course Foundation provides Professional Staff Development, Experiential Therapy, Business and Life Coaching, Individual and Family Counseling. She has worked in the Experiential Learning Field since 1997, Dr. Neal is also a Life Couch and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Psychology, a Master of Science in Management with a Change Leadership Emphasis, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling.She is a published author of the book titled Genesis: An Addict’s Viewpoint. She is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, and holds Advanced Certifications in Crisis and Abuse Therapy, and Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy through the National Christian Counselors Association. She is a published author of the book titled Genesis: An Addict’s Viewpoint. Click Here to Order
She is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, and holds Advanced Certifications in Crisis and Abuse Therapy, and Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy through the National Christian Counselors Association.
Dr. Cathi Neal ~ 214-477-2673
Personal & Business Consultant/Author/Founder of Changing Course Foundation
Office: 580-368-3030
www.ccfdn.net
https://www.facebook.com/changingcoursefoundation
https://www.instagram.com/ccffn2017/
twitter @changingcoursef
Cell: 214-477-2673
Office: 580-368-3030
Email cneal@ccfdn.net
Hear Us Out – June is National Deaf Month!
Due to popular demand and several inquiries the OSJ radio is going to re-air the Wars of Oklahoma with Dr. Jeni Merrick-Baker, Au.D that right not just a hearing aid company but Dr. Jeni Merrick-Baker is a expert in the audiology field and can help you with any or all of you or your loved ones earring needs and get to the REAL root of the issue, putting the guess work out of Commission! (Originally aired on 1/16/21)
In-Studio Hearing Test with Dr. Jeni Merrick-Baker, Au.D who is a clinical audiologist and owner of Ears of Oklahoma in OKC and Ardmore, Oklahoma! Dr. Merrick-Baker works in a profession that in part helps senior adults. What drew Dr. Baker to helping older Oklahomans ? I will ask Dr. Merrick-Baker this question and so many more to help you understand how correcting your hearing loss can correct many other health issues. Did you know hearing loss has been traced complicating dementia and Alzheimer’s… Which can be helped by addressing your hearing loss!
Jeni Merrick-Baker, Au.D is a clinical audiologist and owner of Ears of Oklahoma. She completed her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma City University, received her doctorate in audiology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and completed her residency at the Hough Ear Institute in Oklahoma City.From 1999 to 2020, Dr. Merrick-Baker was a clinical audiologist helping patients with vestibular disorders and hearing loss. She recently opened her own practice in Oklahoma City, Ears of Oklahoma, which serves the Oklahoma City metro and surrounding areas with services including diagnostic testing, hearing aids and cerumen removal, hearing rehabilitation, hearing conservation, and concierge hearing services. In addition to her practice in Oklahoma City, Dr. Baker has a practice in Ardmore, Oklahoma that serves Carter County.
Website: earsofoklahoma.com
Phone number: 405-673-1327
Address: 3330 N.W. 56th Street, Suite 105
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Original airdate January 23, 2021:
What is a “Transformational Coach”? We are in the OSJ Radio Studio this week with Anthony Haskins (anthonyhaskins.com) who worked alongside Dr. Phil McGraw on the Dr. Phil Show for nearly 20 Years after going to Law School with Dr. Phil’s Son in Dallas, Texas … Hear Anthony’s Transformational Story that began in Jones, Oklahoma and learn how it’s your birthright to have a extraordinary life! This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM.
Anthony Haskins is a Transformational Coach. Anthony worked alongside Dr. Phil McGraw on the Dr. Phil Show for nearly 20 years and under the mentorship of the world renowned brain scientist, Dr. G. Frank Lawlis, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. -Author of 17 Best Sellers who also appeared on the Dr. Phil Show countless times. Anthony has a Transformational story & was born in Jones, Oklahoma … Anthony has passionately focused his education, practice and now writings on spreading the power to understand, overcome and, in fact, harness the life stress that underlies much of mental illness and human suffering.
Anthony Haskins is the Father of two young girls and is a Dad who plays Barbie’s with his daughters regularly and Anthony’s two daughters asked their Dad to please bring Barbie & Ken to his Radio Interview and they dressed Barbie & Ken appropriately for their on Camera in-Studio photo! Anthony now lives back with his wife JoLynn and young two girls in Jones, Oklahoma after living in LA California for almost 20 years.
Instagram: ahaskins8
Facebook: Anthony Haskins
Website: anthonyhaskins.com
In the OSJ Radio Studio’s this Saturday morning 6/19/21 at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 1640 – Dr. Germaine Odenheimer is a Geriatric Neurologist, Professor Emeritus at OU College of Medicine and the inspiration behind the New Alzheimer’s/Dementia Memory Garden, Opening Saturday June 26th at 10am starting at the conservatory in the non-profit Friends of Will Rogers Gardens.
Home made refreshments, ribbon-cutting and a tour of the Memory Gardens will be included in this GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION – June 26, 2021 at 10am.
Also pictured in the OSJ Radio Studio this Saturday morning is Herb MAGLEY as a former caregiver to his wife & best friend with early onset Alzheimer’s at age 54 Herb was her caregiver for 11 years. Herb let’s us know about 200,000 Oklahomans are either suffering with a dementia or caring for those loved ones with dementia. Herb has started 7 support groups here in Oklahoma City, including 1 for those living with Alzheimer’s. Herb the country giving speeches to thousands of caregivers dealing with various dementias.
Dr. Germaine Odenheimer is a Geriatric Neurologist, Professor Emeritus at OU College of Medicine, Master Gardener and Advocate for those suffering with dementia. She cared for her mother with dementia who is the inspiration for this garden. She was faculty at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of South Carolina and Harvard Medical School before joining OU College of Medicine to develop a geriatric curriculum for medical students.
She serves as advisor to the State Council on Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsman sub-committee, provides ongoing support to Alzheimer’s support groups and has been named to Oklahoma’s “Healthy Brain Initiative Coalition.”
Herb Magley has lost 5 family members to Alzheimer’s, including his best friend and wife, diagnosed at age 54. Herb was so profoundly affected on their 11-year journey that he became a passionate supporter of Alzheimer’s family caregivers. At his own cost, he has travelled the country giving speeches of support to thousands of Alzheimer’s caregivers. He was elected to the local Alzheimer’s Assn Board and serves on the Advocacy Committee, meeting with our legislators to increase research funding to find a cure. Herb chaired the OKC “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” the major fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, and has started 7 support groups in OKC.
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Where can folks or Businesses give Donations or find out more information about the Memory Garden?
Their website is: https://friendsofwillrogersgardens.org/
Search for “The Friends of Will Rogers Gardens Foundation” and then go to the menu to find the Memory Garden link
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofWillRogersGardens
Search for “Will Rogers Memory Garden Ribbon Cutting”
Google: A Memory Garden-The Friends of Will Rogers Garden Foundation
Instagram: @friends.of.wrg
Twitter: @FriendsofWRG
email: friendsofwrgardens@gmail.com
Phone: Peggy Wood 405-206-7568
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Where is this Memory Garden located in Oklahoma City?
Will Rogers Gardens: 3400 NW 36th Street, between Portland Ave and Hefner Parkway (I-44)
(The Memory Garden is to the left after you go through the main entrance of Will Rogers Gardens)
Originally Aired 2/3/18 “Heaven Can Wait” on The Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Hour with Denise Osborne – Dickerson her story has also aired on channel 4 Produced & Director by Lance West (here’s the link to Lance West’s new streaming show called “Lost in Oklahoma” https://www.facebook.com/lancedangerwest)
Denise was recently honored by our Oklahoma governor and the TBN also shared her story!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: Denise Dickerson: “Heaven CAN Wait!” as seen on KFOR Channel 4 with Lance West news on Jan 23rd.
Denise Osborn Dickerson is a resident of Mustang, OK. She was born and raised in the Oklahoma Panhandle and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education in 2003 from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She is a former 4th grade teacher. Denise is the mother of two sons: Kyle, who is 28, married, and living in Odessa, TX. And another precious son who perished in a tragic car accident in 2009. On December 23, 2011, Denise suffered a car accident of her own. She was crushed between two vehicles while stopping to help a stranded family. While lingering between life and death at a trauma center in Amarillo TX, she saw and spoke with her 15 year old son, Kody, in Heaven. Listen to her amazing story!
She lost her foot due to this accident. Eleven months later, Denise walked a distance for the first time since the accident…down the aisle of her wedding to long-time fiancé, Guy Dickerson, who had been with her through the death of Kody and the life-changing accident. She will go through an additional surgery for amputation from the knee down and will be fitted for a new prosthetic this year. Denise speaks publicly about her inspirational story of love, loss, and survival and the impact on her live and faith. She is also an ambassador for the Oklahoma Blood Institute. Her story has inspired hundreds of others to give the gift of life.
Denise Dickerson‘s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/denise.keylon
Plus Denise has a private Facebook you can join called “Blissfully Blessed nails by Denise” https://www.facebook.com/groups/2602064046702241
“I Am a Family Caregiver: PART 2″ …. in the studio with my sweet mama Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn giving out more vital information about being a family caregiver this is our Part Two in our series! This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM.
There are over 240,000+ family caregivers in Oklahoma! OSJ has over 6000 resources for family caregivers — here’s the digital version! Check this out: https://issuu.com/speccreative/docs/osj_fall2019-20_issuu
Me and my mom at lunch after the OSJ radio show at pizzeria gusto great place to eat ask for Megan Hines when you go in tell her you know Robin Gunn!
Bobbie Gunn was the main caregiver to her husband my dad Gordon Carl Gunn for 8 1/2 years and for five years we had him at the VA center where we visited him almost every day me and my brothers also helped caregiver during the time dad was home.
website: www.okseniorjournal.com
https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaSeniorJournal/
Instagram – oklahomaseniorjournal
Phone – call or text: (405) 816-7889
What is Burn 🔥 Out … We all experienced it at some points in our lives and sometimes more then once … where does it come from and how can we combat or challenge it to teach us something vitally good as our love for Pie??!?!!! It definitely is a part of life and can teach as many lessons if our perspective is right on!!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: My two favorite Brain 🧠 Guys Roger Anunsen and Michael Patterson does an excellent and Fantastic job in helping us understand Burn Out and the expert tools we have right inside our own brains to make delicious fun-filled pie out of Burn 🔥 Out from our brains 🧠 instead of just the empty Pie shell!
Roger Anunsen,Brain Expert! Roger Anunsen is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, cognitive intervention program consultant and brain health coach based in Oregon. Roger is the president of MINDRAMP and introduced the MINDRAMP Method© at the University of Oxford. He teaches college courses including The Aging Mind & an important course specifically redesigned for this challenging time Virtual Cognitive Activity Design.
Michael and Roger have both had TED Talks and have spoken at the Smithsonian Institution on brain science and aging. They promote the ideas of Refiring and Not Retiring! Live Well and Live Long!
Michael Patterson, Brain Expert! Michael C. Patterson is a scholar, educator and speaker who develops programs to promote successful aging, brain health, creativity and quality-of-life. Michael ran the award-winning Staying Sharp program at AARP and is founder and CEO of MINDRAMP Consulting. Michael is a certified brain health coach. He produces and hosts the MINDRAMP Podcast that provides practical advice on how to achieve Qualongevity.
MindRAMP Consulting
Website: mindramp.org
Podcast website: mindramp.buzzsprout.com
M. Patterson email: patterson@mindramp.org
R. Anunsen email: ranunsen@mindramp.org
MindRAMP podcasts are also available on
I HEART RADIO and SPOTIFY
Is it “Fritter Friday” on a Saturday in The Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Hour this Saturday 5/22/21 at 9:03am on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: our Mortgage Expert James Watkins with Locally Owned Centennial Home Mortgage Covering not Only Oklahoma but Florida, Colorado and Kansas! There is New Information on Home Mortgages that You Need to be Educated on!
BTW – Be the First to Respond on Fitters Friday by Going to James Watkins’ Personal Facebook Page to WIN Your Six Pack of Apple “Fitter Friday” Every Friday. Click here to visit James’ Facebook Page
James Watkins: I was born in Hot Springs AR. Grew up in a small town called Mena, my parents were in the restaurant business for many years and then my Dad got in to Aviation with some partners. I had a well rounded child hood, got to experience many things. Started in the mortgage business in 1997 in Hot Springs AR. Moved to Oklahoma City in 1998 with a First Greensboro Home Equity, buying loans from mortgage brokers throughout the state. Went back to the broker side and haven’t looked back. Mortgage loans are my passion and being able to help someone achieve their dream.
Look for James 350 word article in the next Oklahoma Senior Journal 29th Year Issue!
James Watkins Centennial Home Mortgage
NMLS # 1732769
https://centennialmtg.com/
Phone: 405-370-2282
email: james@centennialmtg.com
Centennial Home Mortgage
NMLS#1135081
902 NW 139th Street Pkwy,
Edmond, OK 73013
Phone 405-212-4785 – Fax 866-528-8231
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio:Dallas Slough, marketing entrepreneur, Founder of Partnership Web Apps Marketing takes a Profit Mobile Approach for his customers that has a proven track record of success. Dallas is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, business developer and has created hundreds websites, apps, and online businesses.
Dallas Slough is a Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Business Developer and has Created Hundreds of Websites, Apps & Online Businesses … if you are a business owner and don’t know much about the Social Media Marketing and how Marketing Through Social Media Platforms can Improve Your Bottom Line This is the Show for You to Listen to! BTW – Dallas’s Personal Story is one of what Miracles come from!
Partnership web apps.com
Facebook.com/partnershipwebapps
1-(800) 687-8589
Dispensaryadsusa.com
Facebook.com/dispensaryadsusa
1-(800) 687-8589
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: Dr. CV Ramana NAADI Health Clinic has over 20 years of experience and has answers to all the questions below regarding amputees. He can answer this vital questions without having to have any type of amputee done with today’s technology and a lot of these procedures are super simple and covered by insurance. It can give you back your life as you used to know it!
Questions:
1) Do you have cramping or pain in your legs and feet? Do you have restless leg syndrome?
2) Do your feet stay cold, pale or discolored? Have you noticed loss of hair in your legs?
3) Do you have sores or wounds in your lower legs or feet that are slow to heal?
4) Do you have fungal infections of your toenails?
5) Are you diabetic? Do you smoke? Do you have hypertension, obesity, or high cholesterol?
6). Do you have neuropathy in your feet?
7) Have you had a blood clot in your legs? Do you have persistent swelling in your legs or “weeping” legs?
8) Do you have painful varicose veins?
Plus Dr Ramana’s NAADI Heath Clinic is administering free Covid vaccinations just call for an appointment !
Dr. C. V. Ramana is a vascular and interventional radiologist with more than 20 years of practice experience. He has expertise in all areas of vascular and interventional radiology. Dr. Ramana has a Ph.D. from Yale University and MD from CWRU School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He then had residency training in Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology, followed by a Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic.
C.V. Ramana, MD – Interventional Radiologist
O:(405)608-8884 F:(405)300-0743
Website www.naadiokc.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AskNaadiHealth/
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Sunbeam Family Services was “Zoomed” into The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour to Air Saturday May 1st and have been helping Seniors and families for over 100 Years in Oklahoma! They have a Matching Fund grant from Anderson Charitable Foundation of $20,000 for every Raised by Individuals and Businesses till May 15th, 2021!
Let Help the Sunbeam met this Goal that Help our community in was no other Nonprofit dose in OKC!
Top left is; Jeremy Coleman is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Sunbeam Family Services and Bottom is; Talena Ford is the Senior Engagement Program Manager with Sunbeam Family Services.
Talena Ford is the Senior Engagement Program Manager with Sunbeam Family Services. Senior Engagement Volunteer and Caregiver Engagement are the programs she manages, including Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Respite Care, and the Care Trak Program. Ms. Ford has more than 20 years of experience working with self-sufficiency programs. She received her Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma.
Jeremy Coleman is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Sunbeam Family Services where he has been proud to serve since July of 2020. Jeremy’s favorite part of working for Sunbeam is the opportunity to work for an organization that is building stronger families and communities in central Oklahoma. Outside of work Jeremy enjoys spending time with his amazing wife and 4 children.
Jeremy Coleman
Marketing and Communications Manager
(405) 609-1947
jcoleman@sunbeamfamilyservices.org
1100 NW 14th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
sunbeamfamilyservices.org
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: Dr. John W. Nelson (Pain Management Specialist) the Owner and Physician of Advanced Pain Management of Oklahoma … is talking all about the new techniques that allow us to manage our pain with new treatments with fewer side effects, if any! We share many options this Saturday morning 4/24/21 at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM
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Dr John W. Nelson went to College at the University of Texas in Austin, Medical School at Baylor College of Medicine, his Internal Medicine Residency & Fellowship at Mayo Clinic (where Doctor Nelson said he had one of the best experience for the four years he was there) Anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship was in Kansas City University, Fellowship & Instruction for the World in Budapest Hungry. Dr. Nelson is a Certified Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology and Pain Management Specialist!
Treatments:
- Disc Pain & Compression
- Injections for Pain
- Nerve Pain Management
- Hormone Therapy for Pain
Contact Us:
Phone: (405) 702-8623
email: info@staypainfreeok.com
web: Staypainfreeok.com
3727 NW 63rd St., Ste 301, OKC, OK 73116
Are You a Family Caregiver? If YES, You are One in 240,000+ in the State of Oklahoma… This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM; My Lovely Mama (Bobbie Gray Diffee-Gunn) was in the OSJ Radio Studio this Week and we had an Enlightening Conversation on Some “Witty Ways” to Care for Your Family Member that will Help You as Well as Your Loved One!
We Lived Being a Family Caregiver for 13 Years When my Dad “Gordon Carl Gunn” was Diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s … We Walked the Walk Now We Can Talk the Talk… The Oklahoma Senior Journal Came Out of Our Own Family Need … Beginning over 30 Years Ago When my Mom Took Care of Her Mother (Laura Diffee) and then My Dad!
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The Gunn Clan after Dad’s was 10 years into Dementia/Alzheimer’s Diagnosis. top left is; Greg Gunn, middle top; Nathan Gunn; right top; The Me, bottom left; My Mom & Dad (Bobbie & Gordon Gunn) & bottom right; Phillip Gunn.
Mom & Dad on Their 50th Wedding Anniversary!
Mom & Dad’s Wedding Day in 1955!
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All the ways you can reach us;
OSJ app – search for OKSeniorJournal in your app store!
OSJ Facebook: facebook.com/OklahomaSeniorJournal/
OSJ Instagram: oklahomaseniorjournal/
Phone: (405) 816-7889 number
Email: rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
Website: https://okseniorjournal.com
What is Burn 🔥 Out and What are the Warning Signs? The 🧠 Brain Guys – (top left) Michael Paterson & (bottom) Rodger Anunsen of MINDRAMP.org are Going to Talk to us About; “What Kind of People are Most Vulnerable to Burnout? This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, we Zoomed Michael in from LA California and Roger in from Portland Oregon!
Tune in this Saturday at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 🦅 1640am and Educate Yourself!
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Michael C. Patterson is a scholar, educator and speaker who develops programs to promote successful aging, brain health, creativity and quality-of-life. Michael ran the award-winning Staying Sharp program at AARP and is founder and CEO of MINDRAMP Consulting. Michael is a certified brain health coach. He produces and hosts the MINDRAMP Podcast that provides practical advice on how to achieve Qualongevity.
Roger Anunsen is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, cognitive intervention designer, program consultant and brain health coach based in Oregon. Roger is the president of MINDRAMP and introduced the MINDRAMP Method© at the University of Oxford. He teaches college courses including The Aging Mind & an important course specifically redesigned for this challenging time Virtual Cognitive Activity Design.
Michael and Roger have both had TED Talks and have spoken at the Smithsonian Institution on brain science and aging. They promote the ideas of Refiring and Not Retiring! Live Well and Live Long!
MindRAMP Consulting
Website: mindramp.org
Podcast website: mindramp.buzzsprout.com
M. Patterson email: patterson@mindramp.org
R. Anunsen email: ranunsen@mindramp.org
MindRAMP podcasts are also available on
I HEART RADIO and SPOTIFY
Yoga in the OSJ Radio Studio… Yep, You got it … Yoga can be a huge benefit for Trauma Therapy and the Grieving Process …This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio:Learn from an 20 year expert in her field; JoLynn Haskins from “This Land Yoga” and she will do off site classes individually or for Groups!
Yoga is for all ages from 3 to 103 years young … It can help with, balance, core strength along with mental and emotional support!
JoLynn Haskins – Yoga Therapist with Expertise in Trauma Yoga Therapy!
Follow her on Facebook @ JoLynn Haskins or Instagram @ moonrhythmwellness
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JoLynn has been a student of movement from a very young age. She majored in dance at UNLV graduating with a B.A., which is also when she discovered yoga and fell in love with the practice. After the unexpected death of her little sister in 2005, she used yoga as her pathway to heal from the trauma of the loss, which was so powerful that it inspired her to get her 200- hour yoga certification. In 2008, she moved to Los Angeles where she built her teaching business, got married to the love of her life, and started her journey of motherhood. For the last 20 years, JoLynn has dedicated her life to the practice of yoga, to healing herself, and to helping facilitate healing in others.
Instagram: @weareartio
Facebook: ARTIO SERVICES
JoLynn & Anthony Haskins Company
You Can Have You Cake and Eat it Too at; Village on the Park Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care … That’s Right Let Them Have Cake so We Are in the OSJ Radio Studio this Morning … Tune in to Hear from a Real Live Resident from Village on the Park … Beverly Gatton 96 Years Young at Heart and Loves Telling Others – How her Life has Excelled in Living at Village on the Park since 2017!
Karen Proctor has been at Village on the Park for 9 years. 7 years in Business Development and 2 years as the Executive Director. She sees this job as a ministry and considers each resident a member of her family. Karen feels blessed to be part of such a great team and surrounded by loved ones each day.
Jennifer Atchley has been with Village on the Park for almost 11 years. For 10 years, she was the Life Enrichment Director and is now serving as Director of Business Development and Move- In Coordinator. It is Jennifer’s passion to educate the community about how senior living can improve quality of life and bring a balance back to an aging person’s mind, body, and soul!
Beverly Gatton is a young 96 year old Glorious Happy Resident at Village on the Park, since 2017 and Beverly lets us know “On Air” this Saturday that when her husband went to his finial home to be with Jesus that she was surrounded by the beautiful family she had made at “Villages on the Park” came along side of her to support and love her during her lose and it comforted her so very much!
Phone: 405-692-8700
Website: www.retirementcentermanagement.com
You can also Google; Village on the Park
Facebook: Village on the Park OKC
What are “Infrared Video Goggles”? They are used for video monitoring and recording of patient eye movements in order to more accurately diagnose and treat dizziness and balance disorders.
This week on Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. We’re in the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour Studio with Oklahoma Physical Therapy – Owners and Physical Therapist, (left) Jason Manning and (center) Derek Lehman … You literally will not believe all the things Oklahoma Physical Therapy can do for you AND you ARE NOT treated like a number there!
Jason Manning completed the physical therapy program at Texas Woman’s University in 2004. He has completed additional training in Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehab, and completed a Fellowship training in Manual Therapy in 2009. He has practiced in Orthopedics for 17 years, and has a strong background in spinal and orthopedic dysfunctions.
Derek Lehman completed the physical therapy program at OUHSC in 2013. He has completed additional training in Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehab, and completed a Fellowship training in Manual Therapy in 2018. He also has a strong background in spinal and orthopedic dysfunctions. He speaks Spanish, and lived in Honduras with his wife for about one year prior to becoming a physical therapist.
Website: www.oklahomaphysicaltherapy.com
North OKC Facebook: www.facebook.com/oklahomaphysicaltherapy
South OKC Facebook: www.facebook.com/OPTSouthOKC
North OKC phone number: 405-749-6281
South OKC phone number: 405-759-7719
Jason Manning
Derek Lehman
What are benefits of using a Travel Advisor?
What are your future projection of the Travel industry?
What are some top travel trends for seniors to consider?
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio:Marcie Murphy a “Travel Adviser” Expert with Cruise Planners will answer these questions and many more on Saturday’s Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM and don’t let the name “Cruise Planners” fool Ya … Cruise Planners is a full service travel agency for the last 28 years with Excellent Reviews!
Marcie Murphy is an retired Army veteran and a mother of 2. Devin 30 and Ryan 24. Marcie is an independent Agent of Cruise Planners, An American Express Travel Representative. She owns the independently operated Franchise of Cruise Planners. It is a home based Travel Agency. Cruise Planners is licensed, bonded and insured travel agency. We are members of Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), National Association of Cruise Oriented Agencies (NACOA) and American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
Marcie Murphy
Land & Cruise Specialist
phone: 833-801-6077 or
405-286-5566
email: marcie.murphy@cruiseplanners.com
website: www.funvacays.com
What is Going on Around Here in the OSJ Radio Hour Studio?!?! We are in our Sister Station’s Studio HANK FM Today with Two Fun but Silly VillagesOKC Members! This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: Dick & Caroline Baze Have a Wonderful Life Story PLUS They Want to Share with You What The G. I.F.T. Workshops are & How You & Your Family can Benefit Greatly from The G.I.F.T. (Gathering Information For Transition) VillagesOKC.org – A Plan NOT a Place … For the 55-Plus!
Dick & Caroline Baze … VillagesOKC.org Members Since 2019. They have lived in OK, TX, CA. We have son, daughter; 2 granddaughters; 3 grandsons. 3 great-grandsons. Caroline worked as Bank Teller; Office Mgr; Accounting Mgr for 2 different Engineering Cos. for 25 yrs. Owned 2 businesses: Currently one is her life passion of 20 yrs-helping individuals learn the value of healthy eating and living. After college, moved to TX & Dick joined Dow Chemical as computer programmer; then to the Marine Corp. Moved back to Tulsa & Dick was Computer Supervisor; Internal Auditor; Professional Head Hunter & Consultant in computer Industry. He owned his own insurance office for 25 yrs, still working part-time. The Bazes are members of local Chambers of Commerce- Caroline helps with promoting new businesses in the community. Dick is on the Board of Adjustments-to settle disputes between homeowners/businesses & the city. Caroline participates in a Yukon Ladies Coffee group; co-leading a small bible group; playing some golf; traveling; helping others, etc. Dick enjoys the golf most of all.
VillagesOKC is a Plan & NOT a Place for the 55-Plus!
Phone: 405 990 6637
www.villagesOKC.org
info@villagesokc.org
Facebook: VillagesOKC
Instagram: @VillagesOKC
Read the full page article in the OSJ Magazine on VillagesOKC:
https://issuu.com/speccreative/docs/osj_fall2019-20_issuu/90?ff
It is a all “Zoomed” into The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM…We Might Be Snowed in but This FUN Show Must Go On! We Are Collaborating with MINDRAMP.org (The Brain Guys) top left; Roger Anunsen bottom left; Michael Patterson and (top right) VillagesOKC – Executive Director: Marilyn Olson are Talking About MINDRAMP Academy Hosted by VillagesOKC.org!!!
Special Discount Code Word: “Robin” to Attend This Virtual 5 Week Brain Healthy Program! *email: info@villagesokc.org
BTW – top right is the “OSJ Radio” Producer “Jake Robnett” Producing from his Home’s Coat Closet… Yep, Jake is Coming Out of the Closet! He says it is Because his Kids are Home and Were Way to Loud … !!
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Michael C. Patterson is a scholar, educator and speaker who develops programs to promote successful aging, brain health, creativity and quality-of-life. Michael ran the award-winning Staying Sharp program at AARP and is founder and CEO of MINDRAMP Consulting. Michael is a certified brain health coach. He produces and hosts the MINDRAMP Podcast that provides practical advice on how to achieve Qualongevity.
Roger Anunsen is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, cognitive intervention designer, program consultant and brain health coach based in Oregon. Roger is the president of MINDRAMP and introduced the MINDRAMP Method© at the University of Oxford. He teaches college courses including The Aging Mind & an important course specifically redesigned for this challenging time Virtual Cognitive Activity Design.
Michael and Roger have both had TED Talks and have spoken at the Smithsonian Institution on brain science and aging. They promote the ideas of Refiring and Not Retiring! Live Well and Live Long!
Marilyn Olson is the Executive Director of VillagesOKC! VillagesOKC is a virtual village for the 55-Plus designed to age in our own homes as long as possible. Ms. Olson’s work includes teaching, retirement communities, caregiver and a caregiver advocate. Marilyn is a resource for mature adults and their grown children who wanted help navigating the aging process.
MindRAMP Consulting
Website: mindramp.org
Podcast website: mindramp.buzzsprout.com
M. Patterson email: patterson@mindramp.org
R. Anunsen email: ranunsen@mindramp.org
MindRAMP podcasts are also available on
I HEART RADIO and SPOTIFY
Phone: 405 990 6637
www.villagesOKC.org
info@villagesokc.org
Facebook: VillagesOKC
Instagram: @VillagesOKC
There Are Over 150 Other Components to Medical Cannabis that are Medicine to Help with a Long List of Health & Wellness Issues! What is Integrative Medicine … We Will Answer That Question and so Many Other Questions on The OSJ Radio Hour Show INCLUDING – A Huge Successful LIVE Testimonial from a real UWD Medical Cannabis Stores Patient (Jennifer Waters, Diagnosed with lupus and an autoimmune disorder in 2018) that had her Life Handed Back to Her by Applying the Customized Medicine Program She Was Put on by Owner Jerry Flowers of UWD Medical Cannabis Stores!
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Pictured Left is Owner of UWD (Unique Wellness Dispensary ) Medical Cannabis Stores and Standing is Amy Allsbury the OSJ Sales Account Executive Director! Jennifer Water is on the left in the OSJ Radio “Zoom” call while @on air”!
Jennifer diagnosed with lupus and another autoimmune disease in 2018 … had many treatments, pharmaceutical medication and large scary shots in her back with zero success and multiple difficult side effects only made her worse… Jennifer is a professional photographer along with an active life style and ended up living on a walker and in. Extreme pain. Since she’s found UWD cannabis medicine stores, Jennifer now has her life back and is off the walker. She is able to do her photography full-time again by being on a “customized” medical treatment through medical cannabis and UWD Cannabis Stores!
Jennifer’s Nature Photography that the Oklahoma Tourism Site has delayed. http://jwatersphoto.com/
Jennifer Waters; wife, mother, grandmother & photographer and was having to live in Extreme pain in on a walker until she found her custom medical treatment through UWD medical cannabis stores in owner Jerry Flowers!
Jennifer Water – Patient – UWD Jennifer is a wife, mother and grandmother with a passion for cooking and photography. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2018, Jennifer lost much of her mobility and had to use a walker for even small tasks. After going through multiple spinal injections to relieve her pain with no sucess, she visited UWD to try RSO. It was there she met Jerry Flowers and was introduced to their custom medicine program. Now she is back behind the camera, traveling and doing nature photography, getting shots she would not have been able to reach only a year ago. Her work has been published by Oklahoma tourism sites and hangs in multiple private galleries.
Jerry Flowers shares his life with his spouse, Lastar Flowers and their 8 children. He owns and operates his two UWD stores located in Edmond and Norman, OK. Jerry is currently a member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and The Medical Cannabis Institute. By education patients on the healing potential of the cannabis plant without the unwanted psychoactive side effects, is what sets apart his UWD stores.
Website: https://uwdok.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWDOK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uwd_ok/
We Are FLIPPIN’ THE SCRIPT … On The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … Robin Gunn is Going to be Interviewed, Robin Will Step Down as Host and be Interviewed by Bob Loudermilk of The Second Half Expo 2021 (secondhalfexpo.com) Hear the Amazing True Story Behind the 29 Year Publication for the 50-Plus, Their Family Members and Retirement Communities AKA The Oklahoma Senior Journal! okseniorjournal.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Left to Right on “Zoom” OSJ Radio is Jake Robnett (the OSJ Radio Producer) Robin Gunn • Publisher • Editor & On Air Host and (bottom center) Bob Loudermilk (Flippin’ The Script) on Robin Gunn and Robin will be the Interviewee This Time!
Robin R. Gunn the CEO • Publisher • Editor & On Air Host of the Oklahoma Senior Journal for the last 29 Years will be Interviewed on this OSJ Radio Hour … It will be her first time to be Interviewed on her show since she first opened the mic 2016! Bob Loudermilk of Second Half Expo (secondhalfexpo.com) will be Interviewing Robin on this “Flippin’ The Script” and Hear Robin’s Amazing True Story on How the Oklahoma Senior Journal has been a Part of the Oklahoma landscape and community for the last 29 years it all had to begin somewhere!
Bob Loudermilk of Second Half Expo will interview The Rise and Thrive OSJ Radio Hour – Robin Gunn… The Publisher, Editor & On Air Host of the Oklahoma Senior Journal • Magazine Radio & App!
OSJ Facebook:OklahomaSeniorJournal/
OSJ Instagram:oklahomaseniorjournal/
OSJ Phone number (405) 816-7889
Email rgunn@okseniorjournal.com
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. Who we have in our OSJ Radio “Zoom” Studio is Angie Doss – Chief External Relations Officer and Talena Ford – Senior Engagement Program Manager. Sunbeam Family Services is 107 Years of Resources for Children to Seniors!
Angie Doss is the Chief External Relations Officer at Sunbeam Family Services. She has been with the organization for two years and is passionate about helping children, seniors and families thrive in our community. Angie is a graduate of LOYAL Class 8, and is also a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Talena Ford is the Senior Engagement Program Manager with Sunbeam Family Services. Senior Volunteer Engagement and Caregiver Engagement are the programs she manages, including Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Respite Care, and the Care Trak Program. Ms. Ford has more than 19 years of experience working with self-sufficiency programs. She received her Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma.
EARLY CHILDHOOD • FOSTER CARE • COUNSELING • SENIOR SERVICES
sunbeamfamilyservices.org
Ph: 405.528.7721
1100 NW 14th St | Oklahoma City, OK 73106
What is a “Transformational Coach”? We are in the OSJ Radio Studio this week with Anthony Haskins (anthonyhaskins.com) who worked alongside Dr. Phil McGraw on the Dr. Phil Show for nearly 20 Years after going to Law School with Dr. Phil’s Son in Dallas, Texas … Hear Anthony’s Transformational Story that began in Jones, Oklahoma and learn how it’s your birthright to have a extraordinary life! This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM.
Anthony Haskins is a Transformational Coach. Anthony worked alongside Dr. Phil McGraw on the Dr. Phil Show for nearly 20 years and under the mentorship of the world renowned brain scientist, Dr. G. Frank Lawlis, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. -Author of 17 Best Sellers who also appeared on the Dr. Phil Show countless times. Anthony has a Transformational story & was born in Jones, Oklahoma … Anthony has passionately focused his education, practice and now writings on spreading the power to understand, overcome and, in fact, harness the life stress that underlies much of mental illness and human suffering.
Anthony Haskins is the Father of two young girls and is a Dad who plays Barbie’s with his daughters regularly and Anthony’s two daughters asked their Dad to please bring Barbie & Ken to his Radio Interview and they dressed Barbie & Ken appropriately for their on Camera in-Studio photo! Anthony now lives back with his wife JoLynn and young two girls in Jones, Oklahoma after living in LA California for almost 20 years.
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Website: anthonyhaskins.com
In-Studio Hearing Test with Dr. Jeni Merrick-Baker, Au.D who is a clinical audiologist and owner of Ears of Oklahoma in OKC and Ardmore, Oklahoma! Dr. Merrick-Baker works in a profession that in part helps senior adults. What drew Dr. Baker to helping older Oklahomans ? I will ask Dr. Merrick-Baker this question and so many more to help you understand how correcting your hearing loss can correct many other health issues. Did you know hearing loss has been traced complicating dementia and Alzheimer’s… Which can be helped by addressing your hearing loss!
Jeni Merrick-Baker, Au.D is a clinical audiologist and owner of Ears of Oklahoma. She completed her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma City University, received her doctorate in audiology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and completed her residency at the Hough Ear Institute in Oklahoma City.From 1999 to 2020, Dr. Merrick-Baker was a clinical audiologist helping patients with vestibular disorders and hearing loss. She recently opened her own practice in Oklahoma City, Ears of Oklahoma, which serves the Oklahoma City metro and surrounding areas with services including diagnostic testing, hearing aids and cerumen removal, hearing rehabilitation, hearing conservation, and concierge hearing services. In addition to her practice in Oklahoma City, Dr. Baker has a practice in Ardmore, Oklahoma that serves Carter County.
Smart Home Technology Can Help You Stay in Your Home Longer as “We Age in Place”This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturday morning at 9:05AM on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM. In studio: We are with the Local Founders with of Full Circle Home Technologies, Left is; Marlin Wilton and right is; Bob Chamberlain and they will explain how they can help with very easy tailored to your lifestyle to use home technology that will make your life simpler as a caregiver or as a 50+ Demographic OKC community member!
Bob Chamberlain has an uncommon technology/construction background which positions him well as a partner/investor in Full Circle Home Technologies. He has held senior management positions in technology, building material distribution, and new home construction. He is a current member of COHBA and NAHB, and recently attained the CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) qualification.
Marlin Wilton has been using smart home technology for the past eight years for security, energy savings and monitoring in his own home and investment properties. He has a passion for finding solutions to problems using smart home technology and finding ways to make the various technologies work together to automate functions of the home. Marlin previously had a 30-year career as a Reservoir Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry until 2016 when he left that industry to pursue real estate investing and re-development full time.
Agape Road is a loving home offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support to those nearing end-of-life. There are over 400 people a year in Oklahoma that have no place to pass away. Agape Road is Making a Difference to this issue! Left is: Suzanne Land President of the Board and Co-Founder of Agape Road. Center is: Julie Brown, RN, Executive Director, Agape Road, Inc.
Listen in this Saturday 7/24/21 on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour for this Brand New Show on a One of a Kind OKC “End of Life Home” at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM
Julie Brown, RN, grew up in Kansas, became a nurse and moved to Oklahoma City in 1991. She began working for Hospice of Oklahoma County the following year. It was her passion for 20 years. In 2012 she discovered Clarehouse in Tulsa- a community home for the dying. She immediately knew that God was calling her to create a similar home in the OKC area. After retiring from Integris in 2018, she founded Agape Road, a nonprofit, end-of-life care home for those on hospice that are unable to be managed at home. She says “There is nothing more fulfilling that to be able to walk God’s children to the gates of heaven. “
Suzanne Land is President of the Board and co-founder of Agape Road. She has a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education, currently working occasional part time as a Case Manager at INTEGRIS Health. She considers her position in Agape Road to be a blessing. Being a part of God’s mission for our community is humbling and she is thankful to be a part of it.
Website- agaperoadokc@gmail.com
Facebook- Agape Road
Location: 6601 NW 48th Bethany, OK 73008
Phone :405-990-7761
This is a Brand New Show with MidFirst Bank of Oklahoma and we are Addressing the Latest on Fraud & Scams Directed at You the Consumer… Before, During and After the Pandemic ~ Airing Saturday, 7/10/21 at 9:05am on KZLS The Eagle 1640AM.
This Show is Packed Full of Vital Information that will HELP You and your Family Members Avoid a Problematic Situation with Your Finances. Our MidFirst Bank Experts are left to right: Candler Eve is the Director of Enterprise Fraud with MidFirst Bank and Sam DuRegger is the First Vice President, Director of Digital Banking at MidFirst. They’ll be explaining what Cardless Cash is!
Sam DuRegger is the First Vice President, Director of Digital Banking at MidFirst, responsible for overseeing the digital banking experience for MidFirst Digital customers. Sam has worked in Governmental Digital Transformation and previously served as the Director of Citizen Experience at the State of Oklahoma before joining MidFirst. Sam also led the Digital Innovation team at SONIC Drive-In, leading the Order Ahead effort across mobile, web and 80,000 digital touch screens across the US at 3,600 SONIC Drive-Ins.
Candler Eve is the Director of Enterprise Fraud with MidFirst Bank. He has worked in various fraud positions for the last 14 years at financial institutions around the country including Chase, 5/3rd, and First Financial Bank. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Ohio State University. He currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma with his wife and three children.
Website: Midfirst.com and MoneyMoments.com
Social media: @midfirst on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
@moneymomentstips on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook; MoneyMoments on LinkedIn (the newly launched financial education social media)
Phone: 888-MIDFIRST