1. Guantánamo Bay 2. The Boston American League team 3. Swans 4. George Jones and Dolly Parton 5. USA 6. Carp 7. Sauna 8. Prohibition 9. Holyoke 10. 1976 11. A castle 12. Yukon 13. Viet Nam 14. The Continental Congress 15. After Babe Ruth left Boston in 1918, the Red Sox did not win a World Series until 2004. 16. Israel and Vatican City 17. A wave 18. Queen Elizabeth II (Victoria reigned for 63 years, whereas Elizabeth has reigned for over 70 years.) 19. Nomar Garciaparra 20. Cracker Jack (introduced at Chicago’s fi rst World’s Fair) THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 21 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 completed at least three semester courses in biological science, of which at least one is not an introductory course, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their biology department major. Beta Beta Beta was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University — the Alpha Chapter — and has grown to more than 626 chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Chi Zeta, the chapter at Saint Anselm College, was founded in 1996. Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale — June 18 The Saugus Historical Society will hold its annual strawberry festival at the Legion Hall on June 18 in conjunction with the Saugus Garden Club Plant Sale. Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake will be served in the American Legion Hall (44 Taylor St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with hot dogs, chips and drinks. Shortcakes are $5.00 each and can be eaten on the premises or taken out. Hot dogs are $2; water or soda, $1 each. The Garden Club Plant Sale will be held on the Roby School lawn from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and there will be several craft vendors, including jewelry, hair products and many other items of interest. Authors Alison Simcox and Doug Heath will have signed copies of their books “Murder at Breakheart Hill Farm” and “Breakheart Reservation” for sale as well. The Historical Society is still looking for anyone willing to help serve shortcakes for a short time during the festival day. A few table spaces for vendors are still available. For additional information, please contact Laura Eisener by phone at 791-2315988 or email LDELD@shore.net. Juneteenth at the Saugus Public Library The Saugus Public Library is pleased to present two programs about Juneteenth this month. On June 16: Juneteenth. What is it? Should I celebrate it? Join THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 Savvy Seniory Senior BY JIM MILLER Adaptive Clothing Takes the Stress Out of Dressing Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of clothing options are available to mobility challenged seniors who have a difficult time dressing? Looking for Mom Dear Looking, The chore of dressing and undressing in traditional clothing can be diffi cult, time-consuming and even painful for millions of people with certain health and mobility problems. Fortunately, there’s a wide variety special clothing, known as “adaptive clothing,” that can help with most dressing challenges. Here’s what you should know. What is Adaptive Clothing? Adaptive clothing is specially designed garments for people with mobility issues, disabilities and cognitive challenges who have a diffi - cult time getting dressed. This type of clothing incorporates discreet design features to make dressing and undressing easier, while still having the outward appearance of typical clothing. Depending on your mom’s needs, here are some of the many diff erent types of adaptive clothing options that could help. For self-dressing seniors who suffer from Parkinson’s or other disabilities that aff ect dexterity, there are pants, shirts, dresses and outerwear made with Velcro or magnetic closures instead of buttons and zippers, which are much easier to fasten and unfasten. But be aware that Fame? 10. Queen Elizabeth II was the first British royal family member to send an email — in what year: 1976, 1984 or 1997? 1. On June 10, 1898, the U.S. Marines landed where in Cuba? 2. In the early 1900’s what was nicknamed the “Beaneaters,” “Pilgrims” and “Plymouth Rocks”? 3. Legally, Queen Elizabeth II owns every one of what type of bird in the UK? 4. According to Guinness World Records, who are the two country artists with over fi ve decades on the Hot Country Songs chart? 5. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day; which country produces the most corn: Brazil, China or USA? 6. Goldfish belong in what fi sh family? 7. What common English word is a loanword from Finland? 8. On June 12, 1931, gangster Al Capone was charged with conspiracy to violate what laws? 9. In what Massachusetts city is the International Volleyball Hall of 11. In what building would you fi nd a bailey, a bastion and a bulwark? 12. On June 13, 1898, what territory was formed that now has Whitehorse as its capital? 13. The noodle soup pho is what country’s unoffi - cial national dish? 14. On June 14, 1777, what group stated, “Resolved, that the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen magnetic closures are not suitable for those who have pacemakers. For those who are disabled or who have limited range of motion and need assistance dressing, there are adaptive pants with zippers or snaps on both sides of the pants that are easier to pull on. And a wide range of rear closure shirts, tops and dresses with Velcro or snap fasteners in the back for those who can’t raise their arms over their head. For wheelchair users there are higher back and elastic waistband pants that don’t slip down, as well as pants with fabric overlaps at the seat to allow for easier toileting access. For people with tactile sensitivity, there are garments you can purchase that have soft and stretchy fabrics without tags and are sewn with flat seams to help preventing chafi ng. And for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease there are one-piece jumpsuits that have a back-zipper access to prevent the wearer from disrobing inappropriately. Where to Shop? Because each person’s dressing needs and style is so specifi c, fi nding appropriate adaptive clothing can be diffi cult. Recently, mainstream clothing stores like JCPenney (jcpenney. com), Target (target.com) and Tommy Hilfi ger (usa.tommy.com) have started off ering a line of adaptive clothing for adults that combines fashion and functionality, but their instore options are limited. To get a bigger selection, visit the store’s stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation”? 15. What was the “Curse of the Bambino”? 16. On June 15, 1994, what country and city-state (both in the Mediterranean area) started full diplomatic relations? 17. In what would you fi nd spindrift, a curl and a trough? 18. Which monarch reigned longer, Queen Elizabeth II or Queen Victoria? 19. What shortstop from California had over 200 hits in 1997? 20. On June 16, 1893, what treat containing molasses, peanuts and popcorn was invented? website and type in “adaptive clothing” in their search engine. You can also fi nd a large selection at online stores that specialize in adaptive clothing like Buck & Buck (buckandbuck.com) and Silverts (silverts.com). Both of these companies have been selling adaptive clothing for decades and off er a wide variety of garments to accommodate almost any need, condition or style, for independent selfdressers and for those who need help. Some other adaptive clothing sites you should visit include Joe & Bella (joeandbella.com), Ovidis (ovidis.com), and IZ Adaptive (izadaptive.com), which sells clothing primarily designed for wheelchair users. And, if your mom is in need of adaptive footwear, Velcro fastening shoes (instead of shoelaces) have long been a popular option and can be found in most local shoe stores. Some other new lines of adaptive shoes that may interest her include Kiziks (kizik.com) and Zeba (zebashoes.com), which make fashionable sneakers and comfortable walking shoes that just slip on, hands-free, along with Billy Footwear (billyfootwear.com) and Friendly Shoes (friendlyshoes.com), which makes uniquely designed zip-on shoes. 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. ANSWERS
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