Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025 HEALEY | FROM Page 14 In partnership with MDAR, the regional Buy Local organizations in Massachusetts are nonprofi ts that connect farmers to their surrounding communities. Over the years, their outreach campaigns have helped generate consumer awareness and increase demand for locally grown food products. The Buy Local grants will help continue their educational outreach to consumers about the importance and value of purchasing farm fresh products directly from producers. “I’m thrilled the HealeyDriscoll Administration is continuing the priority focus on farm sustainability and supporting agricultural fairs in the Commonwealth,” said Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (DWestport), who is Chair of the Senate’s Committee on Ways and Means. “These grant programs are representative of the strong collaborative partnership between the Legislature and multiple state agencies…. Local farms are the lifeblood of the community, and with climate change an ongoing concern, we need to do all we can to support this vital industry.” How to Choose a Volunteer Vacation 1. On May 9, 1860, in Scotland, J.M. Barrie was born; he authored what play about an eternal boy? 2. Dubai chocolate bars are well known for having what kind of nuts? 3. How are Bermuda, board and cargo similar? 4. On May 10, 1869, the Golden Spike Ceremony at Promontory Summit in Utah celebrated completion of what? 5. How are snooker and pool similar? 6. Why did an Ontarian create Ark Two Shelter, which has 42 recycled school buses? 7. On May 11, 1997, the Deep Blue computer won what type of game? 8. What state with the motto “Eureka!” has over 100 active fl oating bathrooms, including the S.S. Relief, for kayakers and sailors’ convenience? 9. Cattle stomachs have how many compartments: one, three or four? 10. On May 12, 1820, what nurse with a bird’s name for a last name was born in Florence, Italy? Answers 11. What is another word for sprinkles? 12. Colonel Loammi Baldwin, who fought in the Revolutionary War, is the namesake of what? 13. What is the Sea of Cortés also known as? 14. On May 13, 1909, the fi rst Giro d’Italia began, which is what type of competition? 15. Which of these is not a ghost town: Dog Mountain, Dogtown or Yellow Dog? 16. Why is mashed potato wrestling thought to be wastefree? 17. On May 14, 2015, musician “B.B.” King died; what does “B.B.” stand for? 18. In April 2025 why did a university student with apparent altitude sickness have to be rescued twice from Mt. Fuji? 19. Recently, in what country did 21 humanoid robots race alongside humans in a halfmarathon? 20. May 15 is Peace Offi cers Memorial Day; which was created by what president? Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about volunteer vacation programs? I’m a healthy, 60-year-old, single woman, and am interested in doing some solo traveling, but would like to tie it with something meaningful. Purposeful Traveler Dear Traveler, If you’re looking to do more on your next vacation than relax in the sun or go sightseeing, volunteer vacations — also known as voluntourism — which combine travel and volunteer work, are a great alternative for solo travelers and have become increasingly popular among older adults. Volunteer Vacations There are many organizations today that off er shortterm volunteer vacation projects in the U.S. and abroad, lasting anywhere from a few days to a few months. Common program themes include teaching English, working with children and teens, building and repairing homes and schools, and assisting with community or environmental projects. In addition, volunteer vacations also give travelers the opportunity to experience the culture more fully and connect with the local people — much diff erent than your run-of-the-mill sightseeing vacation. Most volunteer vacation groups accept singles, couples and families and you don’t need to speak a foreign language. Costs usually range from around $1,000 to $3,000 per week, not including transportation to the country your site is in. Fees typically cover pre-trip orientation information, room and board, on-site training, ground transportation once you get there, the services of a project leader, and a contribution to the local community that covers material and services related to the project. And, if the organization running your trip is a nonprofi t, the cost of your trip, including airfare, is probably tax-deductible. Where to Look While there are many organizations that off er volunteer vacations, here are some good options to look into. • Global Volunteers (globalvolunteers.org): A pioneer in global travel, this group tackles hunger, poverty and educational needs. It offers a variety of one, two and three-week service programs in 12 countries, including the U.S. • Earthwatch Institute (earthwatch.org): With an emphasis in environmental conservation and research, they offer dozens of one and two-week expeditions in countries all over the world. • Conservation VIP (conservationvip.org): Provides environmental conservation volunteer projects to seven destinations abroad and three in the U.S. • Biosphere Expeditions (biosphere-expeditions. org): Offers wildlife conservation expeditions in six countries. • Habitat for Humanity (habitat.org): Offers international house-building trips through its Global Village Program in 16 countries. • Natucate (natucate.com): With a focus on nature and species conservation, they off er one-to-12-week trips in 32 diff erent countries. • American Hiking Society (americanhiking.org): Targeting hikers and backpackers they offer weekend and week-long volunteer vacations in the U.S. that focus on building and maintaining trails. • International Volunteer HQ (volunteerhq.org): Offers a wide variety of oneto-24-week volunteer service projects in dozens of countries. How to Choose With so many diff erent volunteer vacations to choose from, selecting one can be diffi cult. To help you decide, you need to think specifi cally about what you want. For example: Where you want to go and for how long? What types of work are you interested in doing? What kind of living situation and accommodations do you want? Do you want to volunteer alone or with a group? Do you want a rural or urban placement? Also consider your age and health. Are you up to the task, or do you have any special needs that will need to be met? Once you fi gure out what you want and spot a few volunteer vacations that interest you, ask the organization to send you information that describes the accommodations, the fees and what they cover including their refund policy, the work schedule and work details, and anything else you have questions about. Also, get a list of previous volunteers and call them. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. 1. “Peter Pan” 2. Pistachios 3. They are types of shorts. 4. The fi rst transcontinental railroad 5. Snooker is a variation of the game of pool having mostly red balls. 6. It is an underground shelter in case of nuclear war. 7. Against World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov 8. California 9. Four 10. Florence Nightingale 11. Jimmies 12. Baldwin apple 13. Gulf of California 14. A multiple stage, long-distance bicycle race primarily in Italy 15. Dog Mountain — a tourist-type venue in St. Johnsbury, Vt. 16. Cattle usually dine on the mashed potatoes after the matches. 17. Blues Boy 18. He went back to fi nd his mobile phone. 19. China (Beijing) 20. JFK
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