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Pictured on OSJ radio studio is an Interactive Companion Pet – Realistic & Lifelike… What is this ? We will answer that and more on tools for families or professional caregivers. This show is dedicated to those the care for others. Either you will be a caregiver or you will be cared for. Pictured left to right in the above photo is Loyd Lightfoot, Shelley Gladden, and Donnie Lewis. These are experts in their field and their expertise is your reward! These are helping hands that can make difficult situations better for you or your loved one! Donnie Lewis, Program Manager III at Oklahoma Human Services Community Living, Aging and Protective (CAP) Services since 2024, manages the US Department of Health and Human Services Lifespan Respite Grants that partners with agencies across Oklahoma to support for caregivers. Community Engagement & Coalitions | Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) okdhs.org OKCares.org Loyd Lightfoot is an LRG Specialist with Oklahoma Human Services. A skilled professional with diverse experience in healthcare, tribal water/wastewater management, youth leadership, and community partnerships. Proven ability to organize conferences, recognize industry excellence, and collaborate with tribal housing authorities. Experienced in working with the Lifespan Respite Grant and Caregiving Resources. Community Living, Aging and Protective Services (CAP) | Oklahoma Human Services p. 405-521-2281 | c. 918-948-0810 | Loyd.Lightfoot.CTR@okdhs.org Shelley Gladden, Assistant Director at Oklahoma ABLE Tech since 2012, oversees the core programs of the AT Act, and plays a role in securing financial support at the state and federal level to better serve Oklahomans. An advocate for people with disabilities and a person with hearing loss, she serves on several state organizations and is passionate about serving Oklahomans. Shelley is Assistant Director – Assistive Technology Programs Oklahoma ABLE Tech, Oklahoma State University • Dept. of Wellness

What is The GIFT 🎁… well it stands for “Gathering Information For Transition” and is brought to you by VillagesOKC.org (A Plan not a Place) This extremely informative and educational show will inform to you things that are vital to you at 18 or 118! In the studio left to right is; Eddie Sisson a participant in The GIFT 🎁 as well as being on the executive board of villagesOKC.org and Dana Bellows is Project Manager for The GIFT Workshops. To get the full impact of what myself, Eddie & Dana are talking about concerning The 🎁 GIFT … Tune in this Saturday (12/7/24) at 9:05FM on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour and get the whole ball of wax of this important info! Listen on 96.9FM FREEDOM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio! TheGIFTWorkshop.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dana Bellows is Project Manager for The GIFT Workshops at VillagesOKC. She has a business degree from Southern Nazarene University and has experience in insurance and finance. Dana says she is a lefty living in a right-handed world. VillagesOKC has opened up all kinds of new opportunities for her – learning how to design graphics, meeting new people, and making a plan for how she wants to age. She’s been married to her college sweetheart for over 20 years, and they have three of the smartest kids in the world. If she ever has extra time, she loves to read, relax with her cats, and garden. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eddie Sisson is a VillagesOKC member, holds a degree in Mortuary Science from UCO and is a successful business investor. His portfolio has included fitness studios, Dollar General stores and six Oklahoma funeral homes. Eddie serves as advisor and member representative to VillagesOKC Board of Directors as well as frequent contributor to The GIFT Workshops. He joined VillagesOKC after learning about the volunteer opportunities. Eddie says he was attracted to VillagesOKC because “Here the people are honorable, ethical and reliable.” villagesokc.org TheGIFTworkshop.org VillagesOKC: phone (405) 990-6637 “Empowering Adults to Age with Vitality and Purpose!

The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour is so very proud to introduce on our OSJ radio hour; Mrs. Shirrhonda Wettinburg owner of G&S Cleaning Services for the last 9 years!!! Her path lead her to open G&S Cleaning Services and she has never looked back! Shirrhonda handles in her services – Commerical, Residential and Rental “Make Readies” . I have personally hired Shirrhonda to clean my home and my Mom has hired her as well, both of us have used her services for the last 8 years now. Honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a superb job well done going above and beyond is her M.O. and Mission Statement! Hear her miraculous story of her life this Saturday 30th on 96.9 Oklahoma’s Talk Radio and ALSO consider giving a cleaning service FROM G&S Cleaning as a Christmas gift. Everyone can use that! Here is how to get ahold personally to Shirrhonda: 405-421-6046. My name is Shirrhonda Whittenberg, owner & operator of G&S Cleaning since 2016. I am a wise woman, very bold, confident and courageous. I’m a woman that has triumphed over my past. I’m someone who has broken generational curses. Seeing the cchange in me which I’m thankful to God. WIth all my experiences have shaped the way I think and act and believe!

BE AWARE OF THE MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2025! This is not a scare tactic but an informational and educational OSJ Radio Hour. “Navigating Medicare” is here to sell you nothing… only expert advice! In the studio today we have CEO, founder, and backbone of “Navigating Medicare” Ginny Curtis-Gillespie, who has 39 years in the Medicare knowledge industry. Ginny’s daughter, Jennifer Melton, Licensed Insurance Agent & Co-Director has a degree in education and 13 years at “Navigating Medicare.” Ginny has read the over 3000 page document 3 times to understand the changes in 2025 fully. You can not be in better hands! “Navigating Medicare” has classes/meetings all over the city. Go to navigatingmedicare.com to attend. A MUST to keep you in the know and know what to expect. Walk ins are welcome in their office as well at: 2232 W Hefner Rd Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Ginny Curtis-Gillespie is the founder and backbone of Navigating Medicare. She has worked in the insurance industry for 39 years and the Medicare space for 21 years. She is passionate about working with the Medicare population and helping them feel confident in making decisions about their health coverage. She is happily married with three grown children and 10 grandchildren. Jennifer Melton is the codirector of Navigating Medicare. She has been licensed for 13 years and 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 three children. Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Office (405) 842-0494 Fax (405) 302-4959 2232 West Hefner Rd Ste A Oklahoma City, OK 73120 On Facebook under Navigating Medicare OKC www.navigatingmedicare.com

This week we have a reminder episode about the Elison of Statesman Club. Cameron Gruenberg is the Divisional Director of Sales & Marketing for Sagora and is over 16 retirement communities including Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care! This conversation is about Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club, a pet friendly community on a little lake in the heart of OKC (behind the Hefner Road post office) at 10401 Vineyard Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73120. We will be discussing how the Elison Statesman Club has a long time reputation of being a relationship-oriented community. They involve the residents in different activities and even meal ideas! The community has an indoor swimming pool, and hosts regular town hall forums with the residents along with an in-house Home Care company. There is so much more we will discuss including affordable apartments and tours with a complementary delicious lunch or dinner for an individual or group. We will also be covering a program where you can be involved without moving in! Cameron Gruenberg, Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing at Ellison Independent Living of Statesman Club Cameron Gruenberg: I have been with Sagora for 3 years started out as a Campus Sales Director and have been promoted a couple times to now being the Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing. I’ve been in senior living for 7 years and healthcare for 16 years. I love working with seniors and their families navigate through the senior living world and find their forever home! I am married with 1 son age 3. I have a passion for disc golf as my main hobby. Love playing with my son and being with my family as much as I can! Website – elisonstatesmanclub.com Facebook: Elison Independent Living of Statesman Club I Oklahoma City (405) 883-4617

Talking to Talena Ford (left) on the upcoming; Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference which is November the 7th from 10am till 3pm (see flyer below) and you can still attend virtually by phone or computer. Take yourselves to OKCares.org and Rebekah Williams (center) will be talking on Aging Our Way! Talena Ford, a 25-year social service programs professional with a master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. She oversees federal and state-funded grants that offer support and resources to individuals with special needs and their caregivers, including respite opportunities. 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. Currently Rebekah serves as an Ombudsman Systems Advocate/liaison working with state and congressional law makers on bills that are in the best interest of the aging population.

The POSITIVE Aging seminar/event is just around the corner on November 6th at Metro Tech From 10am to 2pm. This Event is put on by VillagesOKC.org a plan not a place. Pictured left to right is Shirley Meats (VillageOKC Member) and center is Marilyn Olson the Executive Director of VillagesOKC! This will be fun informing and educational Event on Aging in a Positive Way … not to be missed! Lunch will be served! SIGN UP HERE! Shirley Shirley Mears Is a member of VillagesOKC, but not new to Oklahoma City. Shirley is currently a local professional representing LegalShield and IDShield Restoration. Her passion for networking people and places led to a career with World Ventures Travel. She was program chair at the Academy of Senior Professionals at Southern Nazarene University hosted the “Where’s Shirley Show” on Champlin Broadcasting 1640 AM. Marilyn Olson is Executive Director of VillagesOKC, Governor’s Representative on State Council on Aging, is part of “Aging Our Way”, the state’s ten year plan on aging, writes a weekly newspaper column called WiseElder, and hosts a podcast called Empowering Independence. Marilyn is an Oklahoma farm girl with a degree in education from Southern Nazarene University. For past 38 years she been a positive voice for issues of aging including helping open 10 retirement communities.

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Part 2 to the 4th Annual secondhalfexpo.com that will be next Saturday, October 19th from 8am to 1pm at the National Cowboy 🤠 Western Heritage Museum! FREE • FREE • FREE FOR attendees with FREE parking and FREE Van Shuttles, FREE Museum. We are expecting 2000+ and for the first time have sold every single vendor space except three in our bonus room! You can still get a table or N.E. in one of our takeaway bags. Secondhalfexpo.com Bob Loudermilk and I (co-founders of the second half expo) are sharing part two to the Second Half Expo because there is so much to discuss! Robin Gunn, owner of the Original & Longest Running 50+ magazine for 32 years now: The Oklahoma Senior Journal, as well as hosting The OS Rise & Thrive Radio Hour on Freedom 96.9FM every Saturday at 9:05am. Robin is also a Columnist for the Oklahoman and Co-Founder of the Second Half Expo!!! Bob Loundermlik Co-Founder of The Second Hall Expo & Second Half Events. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SecondHalfExpo.com (405) 657-6131 info@SecondHalfExpo.com Okseniorjournal.com

What is POSITIVE Aging Sponsored by Villages OKC and how can you be informed? Marilyn Olson. The Executive Director of VillagesOKC (pictured center) on November the 6th 2024 at Metro Tech, 1900 Spring Lake Drive from 10am to 2pm and lunch will be served by Swadley’s. If you are a member of VillagesOKC.org (be come a member of VillagesOKC) the conference is no cost for Villagers and guests are $20! Dr Paul Rothwell will be speaking! VillagesOKC.org … is a Plan & Not a Place! We will also be speaking with Shirley Mears (a new member of VillagesOKC (pictured left) on LegalShield & IDShield Restoration. Educational and informational packed radio show this Saturday, October the 5th on FREEDOM 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio at 9:05am on the Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio 📻 Hour! Shirley Mears Shirley Mears is a new member of VillagesOKC, but not new to Oklahoma City. Shirley is currently a local professional representing LegalShield and IDShield Restoration. Her passion for networking people and places led to a career with World Ventures Travel. She was program chair at the Academy of Senior Professionals at Southern Nazarene University hosted the “Where’s Shirley Show” on Champlin Broadcasting 1640 AM. Email: Shirleyemmears@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marilyn Olson is Executive Director of VillagesOKC, Governor’s Representative on State Council on Aging, is part of “Aging Our Way”, the state’s ten year plan on aging, writes a weekly newspaper column called WiseElder, and hosts a podcast called Empowering Independence. Marilyn is an Oklahoma farm girl with a degree in education from Southern Nazarene University. For past 38 years she been a positive voice for issues of aging including helping open 10 retirement communities. Email: Shirleyemmears@gmail.com

Nerve Renewal is in the house or maybe I need to say in the OSJ radio studio! Left is: Brendan Ashley, Brendan joins the team as a Physician Liaison for Northern Oklahoma, catering to the Stillwater and Enid area. Center is: Mark Cope – Mark is the Outreach Director for Nerve Renewal. Right Center is: Collin Campbell – Collin is a Physician Liaison here in OKC with Nerve Renewal. Nerve Renewal is one of those vetted companies by the Oklahoma Senior Journal and has been on our front cover with a five page article. They’re on our back cover now with a two page article page, on pages six and seven. Nerve Renewal is not a pill it’s a procedure that has no side effects 80% of the patients have success rate and it has completely changed the lives of many people with neuropathy or pain. They are opening up new clinics in Oklahoma and are here to meet the needs of those who haven’t been able to get relief! It is worth repeating… there are no side effects. ___________________________ Mark Mark Cope – Mark is the Outreach Director for Nerve Renewal. His job entails leading and supporting a team of physician liaisons around the state. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, playing pickleball, camping, and traveling. Collin Campbell – Collin is a Physician Liaison here with Nerve Renewal. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and has been representing nerve renewal in the community and clinical environment for close to a year now. You may also catch Collin at a local CrossFit competition or jiu jitsu gym as he’s also active in those communities. Collin Brendan Ashley – Brendan is a new addition to the Nerve Renewal team. He is an Oklahoma State University graduate with a degree in Multimedia Journalism and Strategic Communications. Brendan joins the team as a Physician Liaison for Northern Oklahoma, catering to the Stillwater and Enid area. In his free time, he likes to watch sports, golf, and he bartends at an Enid brewery. nerverenewalnow.com Facebook: Nerve Renewal now (405) 563-9655

Pictured Left – Talena Ford, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. Pictured Center – Allyson Robinson is a Director for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs. She supports Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the state’s Assistive Technology. What is the MVP – Oklahoma Family Caregivers Conference? Free Admission & Door Prizes November 7th, 2024 at Metro Tech in OKC. See Flyer just below Also we will be discussing what ABLE Tech is and how they can be a BIG help to the 50+, their families and caregivers! Talena Ford Talena Ford, a 25-year social service programs professional with a master’s degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, currently serves as the Programs Administrator for the Grant and Coalitions Unit at the Oklahoma Human Services. She oversees federal and state-funded grants that offer support and resources to individuals with special needs and their caregivers, including respite opportunities. Allyson Robinson is a Director for the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Wellness Sponsored Programs. She supports Oklahoma ABLE Tech, the state’s Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program, the Special Education Resolution Center (SERC), the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC), Oklahoma’s workforce. Allyson’s role supports OSU’s Student Accessibility Services as well. Allyson Robinson More information at: okcares.org Oklahoma ABLE Tech Socials and Contact Info: Our mission is to improve the lives of all Oklahomans by providing assistive technology (AT) devices and services, financing opportunities, digital accessibility services, advocacy, and education. Connect with us! Website – okabletech.org Facebook – facebook.com/okabletech Instagram – instagram.com/okabletech LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/oklahoma-able-tech/ YouTube –youtube.com/user/OklahomaABLETech/videos 1514 W. Hall of Fame Stillwater, OK 74078 M-F, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1:00 – 5:00 pm 405-744-9748 or 800-257-1705 Email: abletech@okstate.edu

Time is coming up for the fourth annual SecondHalfExpo.com on October the 9th, 2024 at the National Cowboy 🤠 & Western Heritage Museum! From 8am to 1pm and it is All FREE • FREE • FREE to our attendees and we are expecting through out the day 2000+ attendees! You will also get a FREE ticket 🎫 to go through the museum for FREE!!! CALL TO ACTION: There are still a few vendor tables left to claim! SecondHalfExpo.com Pictured Left: is Bob Loundermlik and we are the Co-Founders of the secondhalfexpo.com as well as the Expo! Pictured Center is “Tippy” 🐾🐾 our best mascot ever! We also have our Networking FREE Pancake Breakfast Coffee ☕️ Talk along with three speakers from 8am to 9:15am on September the 17th (next Tuesday) at Natural Grocers ~ 3325 S Boulevard #169 in Edmond, OK 73013 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SecondHalfExpo.com For any questions you can email me: rgunn@okseniorjournal.com Or Bob Loudermilk at: Bob@secondhalfexpo.com Or call Robin at: (405) 816-7889 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robin Gunn the Original & Longest running 50+ magazine for 32 years now; The Oklahoma Senior Journal along with Freedom 96.9FM every Saturday at 9:05am Radio Host. Columnist for the Oklahoman. Co-Founder of the Second Half Expo!!!

MidFirst Bank 🏦 on Fraud & Scams targeting the 50-Plus. Half of this show aired on Saturday 8/10/24 and re-aired the entire Radio Hour Sunday 9/11/24 @9:05am. We got several emails asking us to re-air it in the normal time slot of Saturday’s @9:05am due to it only airing Half the show from technical issues. Soooooo We are doing it and airing the whole MisFirst Bank OSJ Radio Hour this Saturday 9/7/24 @9:05am … YAY! This show will make you aware of the new Fraud & Scams out there because they are ever changing and ways you DO NOT have to fall prey! This show will be a huge benefit to your knowledge base for you and family! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kelly Goebel is a MidFirst Fraud Investigations Manager with more than thirty years banking experience. Kelly started as a teller during her college years and in addition to Kelly’s fraud investigation experience, she has a strong background in Merchant Services and debit and prepaid card production, Visa and MasterCard dispute resolution, and ATM management. Kelly received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a proud mother to three daughters and a wonderful son-in-law. She is also Gigi to two precious grandsons. She and her husband and two younger daughters currently reside in Oklahoma City. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Candler Eve has spent over 18 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. Since 2019 Candler Eve has been the Director of Enterprise Fraud Risk Management with MidFirst Bank. He holds his Bachelor and Master’s degrees from The Ohio State University. He currently resides in Edmond with his wife and three children. MidFirst.com MoneyMoments.com MidFirst can also be found on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn Also, here’s a helpful website on scams & fraud from MidFirst Bank To Report Scams go to FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov

BE AWARE of the MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2025! This is not a scare tactic but an information & educational OSJ Radio with “Navigating Medicare” is here to sell you nothing only expect advice! Jennifer Melton, licensed Insurance Agent & Co-Director (Ginny’s daughter) along with CEO and the founder and backbone of “Navigating Medicare” Ginny Curtis-Gillespie has 39 years in the Medicare business and Jennifer has a degree in education and 13 years at “Navigating Medicare.” Ginny also read the over 3,000 page mandate for the changes in 2025 and is an expert in this field. You Can Not be in better hands! “Navigating Medicare” has class/meetings all over the city and you can go navigatingmedicare.com to attend. A MUST to keep you in the know & what to expect. Walk-ins are welcome in their office as well (see address below) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ginny Curtis-Gillespie is the founder and backbone of Navigating Medicare. She has worked in the insurance industry for 39 years and the Medicare space for 21 years. She is passionate about working with the Medicare population and helping them feel confident in making decisions about their health coverage. She is happily married with three grown children and 10 grandchildren. Jennifer Melton is the Codirector of Navigating Medicare. She has been licensed for 13 years and 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 three children. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Navigating Medicare Navigating Medicare Office (405) 842-0494 Fax (405) 302-4959 2232 West Hefner Rd Ste A Oklahoma City, OK 73120 On Facebook under Navigating Medicare OKC www.navigatingmedicare.com

The original was Oklahoma Senior Olympics and then Oklahoma Senior Games came in existence in 2016 and begin to explode! 🤯 there are 2000 athletes that have signed up for okseniorgames.com The games begin this Saturday 8/24/24 and run through November 9th, 2024! Michael Getto is my guest on the left and Mike is; he supports the health of Oklahoma Adults over the age of 50 by serving as Director of Public and Community Relations for Oklahoma Senior Games. We go over all the competing games in the show and we direct you to the places that they are located. You can still train for free with a professional coach and you can still sign up for any games that you want to go to okseniorgames.com to get full details! ~~~~~~~~~~~ Michael Getto began working to improve the health ofOklahomans by assisting Oklahoma’s Attorney General and outside council during Oklahoma’s lawsuit against the Tobacco Industry. Today, he continues to help improve the health of Oklahoma Adults over the age of 50 by serving as Director of Public and Community Relations for Oklahoma Senior Games. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Oklahoma Senior Journal is a sponsor to the OK Senior Games for double digit years and Oklahoma Senior Journal will be handed out at the senior games competitions! okseniorjournal.com

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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!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ smooth finish Office: (405) 409-HELM (4356) / Dennis’s Cell # is: (405) 923-5127 SmoothFinishRoofing.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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!