Our Parkinson's Place: On the Bright Side

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Monday, January 2, 2017

On the Bright Side

Brenda Sposato, For Luminaries January 2, 2017

Figaro qua, figaro la! La, la, la, la, la, la!

Just days before Christmas, I had the honor to chat with previous Luminaries IRC columnist, Tania Ortega-Cowan. To my surprise, I learned the unsung hero and superstar whereabouts had been nothing but a transformational journey since her Luminaries departure last summer. Among the many talents Tania possesses, you may recall she loves to sing. So, in her spare time when she’s not doing photography, graphic designing, or writing about our local law enforcement and firefighters - Tania leads a Tremble Clefs class offered by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC.

It’s no secret that Parkinson's disease will steal your voice. “But research has shown that vocal exercise enhances voice volume in people with Parkinson’s,” stated Judith Lemoncelli, director of Development for the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association.

“I love my Parkinson's singing students. We sing everything from Johnny Cash to Handel. We make each other laugh - a lot! The beauty of it all is sometimes overwhelming. I can see how after only a few months that everyone is already breathing deeper and singing/speaking louder, and this experience has been tremendously beneficial for me too in many meaningful ways,” said Tania.

According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, “the presence of music and rhythm can improve movement, and singing can be both physically and emotionally invigorating, especially when experienced with others who share the same motivation and enthusiasm.”

Tremble lefs is held every Friday at 2 p.m.at the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC, 2300 Fifth Ave. in Vero Beach. Anyone is welcome to come. For more information, call 772-563-0505 or visit MemoryandMotion.org.

2017 is the 50th anniversary of 'GOOD LOVIN'

Thanks to Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals

I was feeling, so bad…..I asked my family doctor just what I had

He said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Yes indeed, all I, I really need…Now gimme that good, good lovin'

Live! From Vero Beach will offer up Good Lovin and a whole lot more when Frank Cavaliere’s Rascals walk on The Emerson Center Stage on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.

Add to that, as the evening rolls on, People Got to be Free, I’ve Been Lonely too Long and so many more top singles and albums by The Young Rascals which disbanded in 1972… but Felix and band still tour today performing all the many hits that fans will remember and sing. So get your vocals and dancing shoes ready for a fun night on Memory Lane!

Tickets can be purchased at MusicWorksConcerts.com or call (772) 778-5249. For more info call 772-234-4412. The Emerson Center is on the southeast corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue and offers concert goers the benefit of convenient free parking and great sound.

Ribbit… ribbit… ribbit

When it comes to exotic delicacies, Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival knows how to cook up a feast. For more than 26 years, thousands of slippery green things have been served by the pound, dinner style, attracting more than 80,000 people, to say the least. And for the foodie beginners get your taste buds ready because the frog pops are here. Don’t forget the gator dinners, you gator and frog leg pounders – served fried with buttery grits, coleslaw, and good ole’ hushpuppies.

Organizers anticipate to sell more than 5,000 pounds of frog legs and 4,000 pounds of gators on Jan 19-22!

And if you’re looking for more than just full bellies take a ride on the ferris wheel, just one of many of the fun and thrilling attractions you’ll be sure to see. “We're supposed to have good weather this year so were looking forward to it. More vendors are expected to participate, and we will be featuring a lot of youthful talent as well,” said Susan Adams event committee member.

Admission and parking are free all four days, with free shuttle service on Saturday and Sunday. Festival hours are Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fellsmere is located 3 miles west of I-95 exit 156 on CR 512.

For more information, visit www.FrogLegFestival.com or follow Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival on Facebook and Twitter.

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