All Shows
Show listings and contact information
April 2009
April 21 & 28
Burt Cohen
Founder, MSP Communications
www.MSPmag.com
Don Stolz
Old Log Theatre
www.oldlog.com
Joan Calof
Poet/Performance artist
651-481-9261
Tricia Long
Hobbit Travel
Branson, Missouri Vacations
www.hobbittravel.com
April 7 & 14
Dara Moscowitz Grumdahl
Food Critic, Minnesota Monthly
105 Best Take-Out Restaurants in the Twin Cities
www.minnesotamonthly.com
Tricia Long
Hobbit Travel
Branson, Missouri Vacations
www.hobbittravel.com
March 2009
March 17, 24 & 31
Eric Black, Journalist
MinnPost
www.minnpost.com
Joe Seeb, Princess Cruises
Mike Andrus, Hobbit Travel
612-338-8880
www.hobbittravel.com
Judy Beyers, Power Source
Dick Larson
952-857-1176
www.PowerSourcePersonalTraining.com
March 3 & 10
Dave Mona, Author
"Beyond the Sports Huddle"
Co-Host WCCO-AM Sports Huddle
www.wccoradio.com
Wendy Blackshaw
Sun Country Airlines
651-905-2737
www.suncountry.com
Dr. Hammad Bajwa
Arthritis & Rheumatology Consultants, P.A.
952-893-1959
February 2009
February 17 & 24
George Wozniak
Hobbit Travel
Travel Agent Deals; Mexico Destinations and Prices
612-338-8880
www.hobbittravel.com
Dr. Neil Hoffman
Aspen Medical Clinics
5 Tips to Staying Healthy in 2009
- Annual Physicals
- Diet and Weight Control
- Activity - Both Mental and Physical
- Maintenance Medications
- Immunizations
Dale Connelly
Creator and Host
Radio Heartland, Minnesota Public Radio
www.radioheartland.com
February 3 & 10
John Ewoldt
Star Tribune
Shopping Deals in the Twin Cities
johnewoldt@startribune.com
www.startribune.com
George Wozniak
Hobbit Travel
Lowest Travel Prices in 10 Years; Caribbean Destinations
612-338-8880
www.hobbittravel.com
Walter C. Gray
Financial Retirement Planner
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Retirement Dream Book
1-800-AMERIPRISE
www.ameriprise.com
walter.c.gray@ampf.com
January 2009
January 6 & 13
Dawn Duffy
AAA Minnesota
Driving Safety Tips for Seniors
952-927-2671
www.aaa.com
George Wozniak & Bob Andrus
Hobbit Travel
Good Deals for Laughlin, Nevada
612-338-8880
www.hobbittravel.com
Larry Skalicky
Security One Lending
Reverse Mortagages & How They Work
952-938-5888
www.securityonelending.com
January 20 & 27
Lori Sturdevant
Editorial Writer, Star Tribune
Wrap-up on the election; Minnesota's Deficit
612-673-4000
www.startribune.com
Joe Seeb
Princess Cruises
Cruising in Alaska
www.hobbittravel.com
www.princess.com
Ted Field
Edina Realty Senior Services
Selling Your Home in a Down Market
952-927-1150
www.seniorexpert.com
November/December 2008
November 25 & December 2nd
Kevin Smith, Executive Director
Minnesota Twins
The New Twins Stadium
1-800-33TWINS
www.twinsbaseball.com
Phil Tippin, author; Dale Decker, publisher
"Sports Legends" A History of Minnesota Sports
www.minnesotaseries.com
Carla Sutter
Fairview Care Management & Coordination
612-728-4338
www.fairview.org/care
October 28 & November 4:
Dr. Jeff Hertzberg
Author: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
www.artisanbreadinfive.com
Book available at www.amazon.com
Judy Beyers, owner/trainer; Power Source
Emily Schroeder, Power Source
Pat Handler, ballroom dancer
952-857-1176
www.powersourcepersonaltraining.com
Merle Minda, Travel Writer
Alaska Cruising - Spectacular and Special!
www.hollandamerica.com
mminda@earthlink.net
November 11 & 18
Jack Farrell, Chairman
Haskell's Liquors
Thanksgiving Turkey Tips & Wine Choices
1-800-486-2434
www.haskells.com
Jack's recipe for
Thanksgiving Turkey Shepherd's Pie
In glass baking or chafing dish, layer:
1st. layer: Leftover stuffing
2nd layer: Leftover sliced turkey
3rd layer: Leftover mashed potatoes
4th layer: Leftover giblet gravy
Place in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes
Voila! A fabulous Thanksgiving leftover meal.
George Wozniak, President
Hobbit Travel
Savings on Family Vacation Destinations
612-338-8880
www.hobbittravel.com
Robb McKindles
Plays Leo Bloom, the accountant
"The Producers"
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
952-934-1500
www.chanhassentheatres.com
October 2008
October 14 & 21:
Marjorie Johnson, award-winning baker
Author: Blue Ribbon Baking
www.blueribbonbaking.com
Mary Beth Hardy, RN,
Brain Aerobics
LivHome Inc.
www.livhome.com
Cindy Reichart
Director of Elections, City of Minneapolis
Voting tips for the upcoming elections
www.cityofminneapolis.com
September 30 and October 7:
Joyce Johnson
Clinical Hygienist
"Keeping Your Teeth Healthy"
Chris Maser, Elderlaw, attorney specialist
Maser & Amundson PA
www.maserlaw.com
Dr. Justin O'Brien
Institute of the Himalayan Tradition
"Wellness traditions and practices"
www.ihtyoga.org
September 2008
September 16 & 23:
Matt Cassidy, The "Doctor"
Historic Fort Snelling
www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling
Colin Snow
Natural Step Tai Chi
www.naturalsteptaichi.com
Barbara Grimm
Money management for seniors
www.alonglifespath.com
August 2008
August 26th and September 2nd:
Kathy Oertel
Enhance Fitness/U Care Minnesota
Exercises to improve balance/prevent falls
www.ucare.org
612-676-3500
Penda Kane
MN Board on Aging
www.mnfallsprevention.org
651-201-8192
Don Schmitz
"The New Face of Grandparenting"
www.grandkisandme.com
651-695-1988
Carolyn Klaver, RN
"The Gathering" Coordinator
www.lyngblomsten.org
952-261-5235
August 12 and 19:
Ken Liss, Cheesemonger
Owner, Premier Cheese Market
www.premiercheesemarket.com
612-436-5590
Jeanne McGill
"The Living Will With a Heart"
Certified Senior Advisor
612-978-4948
jeannemcgill@aol.com
Kathy Dougherty
Metro Meals on Wheels
www.meals-on-wheels.com
612-623-3363
July 2008
Sheila Livingston, Constance Barrett
Guthrie Theater
www.guthrietheater.org
Joanne Disch
Former National Chairman, AARP
U of M School of Nursing
Disch003@umn.edu
Minneapolis Aquatennial Senior Royalty
Ann Hair, Senior Queen
Doug Anderson, Senior Commodore
David Bennett, President
www.aquatennial.com
Barbara Flanagan, Star Tribune columnist
"Presidents I have known"
www.startribune.com
barb-flanagan@comcast.net
Dr. William Lockner, Podiatrist
Warren Wolfe, Star Tribune reporter on aging
www.startribune.com
wolfe@startribune.com
June 2008
Margaret Anderson Kelliher
Speaker, Minnesota House of Representatives
rep.margaret.kelliher@house.mn
Famous Crimes: Stories of Law & Order in Minnesota
Co-author Merle Minda
Publisher Dale Decker, D Media
Buy "Famous Crimes" at www.minnesotaseries.com
Karen Greer
"Making Retirement Meaningful"
www.karengreerconsulting.com
Dan Buettner, author
"The Blue Zones"
www.bluezones.com
Jimmy Martin, piano/cabaret artist
"Ivories"
www.ivories.net
April 2008
Tuesdays, April 15 and 22:
What's great about Minneapolis?
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
612-673-2100
www.MayorRybak.us
2nd interview:
Helping seniors make a move
Diane Bjorkman
Gentle Transitions, 952-944-1028
www.gentletransitions.org
Ted Field, realtor
Senior Services, Edina Realty
952-927-1150
www.seniorexpert.com
Tuesdays, April 29 and May 6:
Actors and preview of 42nd STREET
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Jodi Carmeli and Tony Vierling
952-934-1500
www.chanhassentheatres.com
2nd Interview:
Home deliveries for groceries and prescriptions
Mary Jo Schifsky
Store To Door, 651-642-1892
www.storetodoor.org
March 2008
March 25th and April 1st
Judy Beyers, Power Source Personal Training
952-857-1176
www.powersourcepersonaltraining.com
Actors Bill Semans, Shirley Venard
"Exit Strategy"
Mixed Blood Theatre
April 8 & May 4
612-338-6131
www.mixedbloodtheater.com
Dr. Wei Liu
Doctor of Chinese Medicine
612-377-0080
www.eastwindacupuncture.com
March 11th and 18th
Michelle Barclay
VP of Programs
Alzheimer's Association
952-857-0524
www.alzmndak.org
Alzheimer's Association Event:
Dementia Conference 2008
March 29, RiverCentre
St. Paul, MN
Cecily Sommers
The Push Institute
www.pushthefuture.org
Push Conference
"The Fertile Delta"
June 15-17
Walker Art Center
50% discount for Strictly Seniors viewers
612-374-3191
Arthur Pejsa
Aerospace Physicist, Rocket Scientist
& Ballistician
February 2008
February 26 and March 4
Jack Farrell, Haskell's
Liquor cabinet basics in a small space
800-486-2434
www.haskells.com
Don Boxmeyer, reporter
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Two-transplant survivor tales
www.LifeSource.org
Ruth Brin, author
"The Most Beautiful Monday in 1961"
Available at Birchbark Books, Barnes & Noble, Common Good Books, Brochin's Gifts and www.amazon.com
February 12 and February 19
Al Franken
Candidate for U. S Senate
Discusses election issues
612-344-2008
www.alfranken.com
Joel Kramer
Publisher of MinnPost, online newspaper
www.minnpost.com
Larry Skalicky, Wells Fargo
Reverse Mortgage Program Manager
Reverse mortgages benefits and how they work
612-667-1355
www.wellsfargo.com
PostScript contact
Deanna Durbin fan site
www.deannadurbin.org
January 28 and February 4
Arthur Rolnick,
SVP, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Economy and recession possibilities
www.minneapolisfed.org
Linda Cullen
Founder of 50 Lanterns
Solar lanterns for families in Irag, Afghanistan and Africa
www.50lanterns.org
Lois Knutson
Author of "Compassionate Caregiving"
Tips and help for caregivers
Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Bethany.com
Or call: 1-800-877-2665
January 2008
Weeks of 14 and 22
Author Jim Klobuchar
Discusses his latest book "Pieces of My Heart"
Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com and other bookstores
www.jimklobuchar.com
George Wozniak
Good travel deals from the president of Hobbit Travel
www.hobbittravel.com
Chef Marjorie Frishberg
Easy, fast recipes to make at home
www.cooksofcrocushill.com
January 2008
Show # 20: Replays 1/8
Pauline Boss PhD, author
"Loss, Trauma, and Resilience"
www.ambiguousloss.com
Alzheimer Association web site
www.alz.org
Suzanne Weinstein
Owner, Coastal Seafoods
Coastal Seafoods is at:
2330 Minnehaha Ave. Mpls. &
74 Snelling Ave. St. Paul
www.coastalseafoods.com
Maureen Pelton, mystic
952-294-4605
www.maureenpelton.com
December 2007
Show #10: Replays 12/26 and 1/1
Karen Greer
Retirement consultant
www.karengreerconsulting.com
952-933-1941
"Making retirement meaningful"
Dawn Duffy, PR Manager
AAA Minneapolis
www.aaa.com
952-927-2671
"Senior driving tips"
Jane Pejsa
Author, "The Final Encounter"
www.kenwoodpublishing.com
(At bookstores Barnes & Noble and Magers & Quinn)
"World War II bio-novel of Generals Patton, Zhukov and Rommel"
Show # 9: Replays 12/11 and 12/18
Drucilla Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist
Excello 651-639-8326
"How couples can get along better once both are retired"
Bret Rusk
Firefighter/paramedic
St. Paul Fire Department
"Calling 911 for medical emergencies; what to expect"
Theresa Klein, president & Jana Henderson, director
Occupational therapists
Cognitive Care Coaches
www.cognitivecarecoaches.com
952-239-3657
"How understanding and coping with memory loss/dementia can be done at home"
November 2007
Show # 4: Replays 11/27 and 12/4
Vern Mikkelsen, former Lakers basketball star John Egan, co-author
"The Vern Mikkelsen story"
Available at all bookstores and www.amazon.com
Amy Rolando, President, "Table for Two"
612-677-1550
www.tablefor2.com
"Senior dating"
Sue Moores
Registered Dietician & Spokesperson
American Dietetic Association
651-653-4794
"What and how to eat right"
Show # 20: Airs Tuesday, 11/13, 11/20, and 11/27
Pauline Boss PhD, author
"Loss, Trauma, and Resilience"
www.ambiguousloss.com
Alzheimer Association web site
www.alz.org
Suzanne Weinstein
Owner, Coastal Seafoods
Coastal Seafoods is at:
2330 Minnehaha Ave. Mpls. &
74 Snelling Ave. St. Paul
www.coastalseafoods.com
Maureen Pelton, mystic
952-294-4605
www.maureenpelton.com
October 2007
Show # 19: Airs Tuesday, 10/30 and 11/6 11/27 and 12/4
First Kitchen
One Hour Interactive DVD
Alta Engstrom
www.firstkitchencooks.com
Or call: 866-236-4495
Mary Ann Grossmann
Books Editor, Std. Paul Pioneer Press
For Copy of Book List
Roland Minda, P.O. Box # 300018
Mpls., MN 55403
mgrossmann@pioneerpress.com
Jan Hively
Founder Vital Aging Network
Co-founder SHIFT
HIVELOO1@umn.edu
www.shiftonline.org
Show # 18: Running weeks of October 8th, 15th and 22nd
Terry Trippler
Airlines Trends Analyst
www.tripplertravel.com
Dr. Dale Anderson
Author of "Never Act Your Age"
651-484-5162
dr@happy.com
Karen Notsch
Crime Prevention Specialist,
Minneapolis Police Department
September 2007
Show #17: Running weeks of September 24th and October 1st
Jonathan Yuhas
Morning News Meteorologist
KARE 11 TV
www.kare11.com
Lori Sturdevant
Editorial Page Columnist
Minneapolis Star Tribune
www.startribune.com
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
"Respect: A Musical Journey of Women"
Seri Johnson and Timotha Lanae, actors
www.chanhassendinnertheatres.com
Show #16: On the air September 11 and 18, 2007
Dr. Neil Hoffman
Aspen Medical Clinic, Hopkins
952-936-5600
Rohan Preston
Drama critic, Minneapolis Star Tribune
www.startribune.com
Larry Berle, Author
"A Golfer's Dream"
www.golfersdreambook.com
August 2007
Show #15: On the air August 21, 28 and September 4, 2007
Susan Swanson
Lancôme regional make-up artist
www.lancome.com
Therese Meszaros, DTR
Registered Dietician
Minneapolis Cardiology Associates & Minneapolis Heart Institute
612-863-3900
Bonnie Clark
Twin Cities Senior Housing Guide
www.seniorhousingguide.us
651-690-3141
Show #14: on the air Aug 6th and 13th
Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey
President, AARP Minnesota
www.dividedwefail.org
www.aarp.org/tonybennett
Warren Wolfe, reporter
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433
Joni Sussman
Lerner Publishing Group
Memoir Division, IGI Graphics
612-332-3344, Ext. 229
July 2007
Show # 13: on the air July 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Barbara Flanagan
Columnist, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Judy Beyers
PowerSource Personal Training
952-857-1176
www.powersourcepersonaltraining.com
Jeremy Iggers
Twin Cities Media Alliance
www.tcdailyplanet.net
June 2007
Show #12 Interviews:
Tony Bouza
Author/former Minneapolis Chief of Police
NOTE:
Tony will be speaking on Life After Retirement
RidgePointe; Tuesday, June 19th at 10 AM
Call 952-540-6212 for reservations and free lunch
Ted Field
Edina Realty Senior Housing Services
ted@tedfield.com
952-927-1150
Merle Minda
Travel writer/planner
952-933-1941
"Travel Over Easy"
Show #11 Interviews:
R.T. Rybak, Mayor of Minneapolis
Minneapolis City Hall
612-673-3825
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/mayor
www.giverealchange.gov
Raghavan Iyer
Indian chef and author
www.raghavaniyer.com
Benjamin Wogsland
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
www.ag.state.mn.us
651-296-3353
Show #10 Interviews:
Karen Greer
Retirement consultant
www.karengreerconsulting.com
952-933-1941
"Making retirement meaningful"
Dawn Duffy, PR Manager
AAA Minneapolis
www.aaa.com
952-927-2671
"Senior driving tips"
Jane Pejsa
Author, "The Final Encounter"
www.kenwoodpublishing.com
(At bookstores Barnes & Noble and Magers & Quinn)
"World War II bio-novel of Generals Patton, Zhukov and Rommel"
Show # 9 Interviews:
Drucilla Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist
Excello 651-639-8326
"How couples can get along better once both are retired"
Bret Rusk
Firefighter/paramedic
St. Paul Fire Department
"Calling 911 for medical emergencies; what to expect"
Theresa Klein, president & Jana Henderson, director
Occupational therapists
Cognitive Care Coaches
www.cognitivecarecoaches.com
952-239-3657
"How understanding and coping with memory loss/dementia can be done at home"
April 2007
Show # 8 Interviews
Dianne Bjorkman
Gentle Transitions
www.gentletransitions.com
952-922-1028; 651-224-0335
Jill Schewe, Director
Age Well Housing Solutions
www.agewellhousing.com
"Help with moving and downsizing"
Jeanne McGill
Certified Senior Advisor
612-978-4948
"The Living Will With a Heart"
Maria Lanave
Dancers Studio
651-641-0777
www.dancersstudio.com
"Roland learns to polka!"
Show # 7 Interviews
Joanne Disch, PhD, RSN, FAAN
President, AARP National Board of Directors
Professor & Director, Katherine J. Densford Center for Nursing Leadership, U of M
"Updates on AARP nationally, particularly in health care and prescription drug costs"
Michael Gruber, actor/singer/dancer
"Easter Parade" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
www.chanhassentheatres.com
Justin O'Brien, PhD
Author, "The Wellness Tree"
Institute of the Himalayan Tradition
651-645-1291
www.ihtyoga.org
March 2007
Show # 6 Interviews
Liwanag Ojala
President/CEO: SimonDelivers, Inc.
www.SimonDelivers.com
763-971-4900
"How easy it is to order groceries online or by phone"
Elizabeth French, author
"Exploring the Twin Cities with Children"
www.nodinpress.com; at local bookstores or www.amazon.com
"Ideas for having fun in the Twin Cities with your grandchildren"
Tips: Bell Museum; Como Park Zoo; Firefighters Hall & Museum; Raptor Center/U of M; Mill City Museum; Fort Snelling; Circus Juventas, and more.
Peter Moore
Actor/Director
"What's coming up in Twin Cities theater, at the Guthrie, etc."
Show # 5 Interviews
John Ewoldt, Dollars & Sense columnist
Star Tribune
Money-saving tips include:
Consumers Checkbook, 651-646-2057, www.checkbook.org
Car Rentals, 651-454-8840, www.buildingmaterialsoutlet.com
Free directory assistance, 800-FREE-411, or 800-411-SAVE
Reuse Center, 612-724-2608. www.greeninstitute.org
Habitat for Humanity/RESTORE, 612-588-3250
Colin Snow
Colin Snow Natural Step Tai Chi
612-377-6469
www.naturalsteptaichi.com
"Tai Chi for health and relaxation; everyone can do it!"
Marshall Besikof, CPA
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Co, LLP
612-377-4404
Sidney Kaplan, Attorney
Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg Gotlieb PA
612-333-2111
"Avoiding family estate disputes"
February 2007
Show # 4 Interviews:
Vern Mikkelsen, former Lakers basketball star John Egan, co-author
"The Vern Mikkelsen story"
Available at all bookstores and www.amazon.com
Amy Rolando, President, "Table for Two"
612-677-1550
www.tablefor2.com
"Senior dating"
Sue Moores
Registered Dietician & Spokesperson
American Dietetic Association
651-653-4794
"What and how to eat right"
Show # 3 Interviews:
Jim Klobuchar
Writer, travel leader and former Star Tribune columnist
Jim Klobuchar's Adventures
www.jimklobucharwrites.com
www.jimklobuchar.com
Latest book: Walking Briskly Toward the Sunset
Lori Sturdevant, editorial page columnist
Star Tribune
lsturdevant@startribune.com
"Insights on Minnesota politics"
Lori LaBey
Real Estate Broker
www.lorilabey.com
651-777-1437
"When is independent living right for you?"
January 2007
Show #2 Interviews:
Dr. Neal Sher, M.D.
Refractive/corneal surgery
Eye Care Associates PA
612-338-4861
www.drsher.com
"Senior eye problems and care"
Jack Farrell, Haskell's Liquor
Wine expert
612-333-2434
www.haskells.com
"The health benefits of red wine; how to drink and serve it"
Judy Beyers, Fitness and exercise expert
Power Source
952-857-1176
www.powersourcepersonaltraining.com
"Senior exercises for strength and fitness"
Show #1 Interviews:
George Wozniak, Hobbit Travel
Travel advisor and expert in senior travel
612-388-8880
www.hobbittravel.com
"Tips and ideas for delightful senior travel"
Dr. Jane Wyman
U of M School of Nursing
Center for Gerontological Nursing
www.nursing.umn.edu
"Solutions for incontinence problems"
Ann Burckhardt
Author and food journalist
Hot dish recipes and ideas from "Hot Dish Heaven"
Book available at all bookstores and www.amazon.com