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September 2010 Program
Notes
Program Notes features a sampling of our 100+ recurring programs,
special events, and services.
Being a member of the Senior Center
provides reduced rates for fee-based programs and allows for participation
in events that are open to members only. Guests are welcome to attend events that
are open to all. The events described below are annotated
as follows.
M -- Open to members with fee shown, if any
G -- Guests are welcome with fee shown
A -- Open to all, members and guests
For Recurring Programs not listed as "open to members", guests are
welcome and need only pay a guest participation fee -- the fee (April 2010
- March 2011) is $4 per meeting for free programs and varies for fee-based
programs. For details on the program
participation policy, click here. To learn more about joining, ask at
the Front Desk for membership details and a tour of the Center.
New
Programs
Try a Drum Circle 
Thursday, Sept. 9 - Free Workshop 4:00–5:00
p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 16, 23, 30- Drumming Classes 4:00–5:00
p.m.
Join in the fun of our new Drum Circle. Drumming
is a beneficial activity for people of all ages. Hand drumming has been
shown to improve mental focus, relieve stress, and improve a sense of
well-being. Chip Staples will be leading a free workshop on September 9
and offer lessons on consecutive Thursdays. If you don't have a drum, you
can rent one for $5. Please sign up at the Senior Center Front desk.
434-974-7756.
Free Workshop Lessons
All
M $6 /
G $8 per lesson
Charlottesville Humanities Forum - Fall
2010 
Second Tuesday of the Month, 1:00–2:30
p.m.
Theme: Laughter in the
Dark
Texts &
Dates
September 14: Orientation, text TBA
October 12: Herzog, by Saul Bellow
(Penguin Classics)
November 16: Zeno’s Conscience by Italo Svevo (Weaver
translation)
December 14: Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov (Penguin
Classics)
Texts
Apart from handouts distributed gratis by the moderator,
new copies of assigned books can be obtained off the shelf or by special
order from any local retailer, as well as from amazon.com, borders.com and
barnesandnoble.com. Deeply discounted new (and variously priced
“pre-owned”) copies are available from vendors associated with the on-line
bookstores (click the “new and used” or “used” link on the title's
descriptive page). Other reliable dealers in the secondary market include
Bookfinder.com, Alibris.com, and Abebooks.com. Allow up to 2 weeks for
delivery.
Method
Preparation: Each participant identifies
specific interpretive problems in the assigned work and then frames a
trial question and two contrasting answers. These are presented in session
to launch a searching discussion by the entire group. The moderator
coordinates the dialogue, poses Socratic questions, and provides relevant
information, but does not lecture.
Moderator
D. L. Rubin is a Guggenheim Fellow
(1980–81) and the author of several books on the baroque and classical
lyric. Professor Emeritus of French Language and Literature at the
University of Virginia, he is still active on Grounds, teaching critical
argumentation in various programs. He also chairs the poetry board at
The Virginia Quarterly Review, consults at the Center for
Undergraduate Excellence, and publishes books for the research library
market at Rookwood Press. From 2001 to 2008, he led Great Books
discussions at JILL (now OLLI). Dr. Rubin may be reached at 971-1835 or
via email at dlr93039@yahoo.com.
To Enroll
Contact the Senior Center three to four
weeks before the first class. Center membership is required after
attending one session as a guest. There is no extra charge for this
course.
“Review the Troops”
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00
a.m.–12:00 noon
September 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29;
October 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 &
27;
November 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17
Center member Tom Allan invites you to come
“review the troops”—his collection of approximately 6,000 military
figures. He has figures from early Greece, Rome, the Crusades, the French
and Indian War, the U.S. Revolutionary War, the U.S. Civil War, and World
War II. But, he adds, “My first love is the Napoleonic era. The uniforms
of that period were incredibly colorful and I have more of these than any
other period.” They
are beautifully sculpted and painted with a matte finish. Tom has
generously invited members of the Center to come into his home and take a
tour. You will need to sign up at the Center’s front desk. Tours are
limited to 5 people at one time.
M
Free
Community Chess
Club 
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00
p.m.
A new opportunity for you to learn the game of chess, with mentoring,
is available. This club was formed so that people of all ages and skill
levels have an opportunity to learn and practice chess. Beginners to
Masters, young and not-so-young, all are invited to come. For more
information, email
or call Margaret at the Senior Center, 974-7756.
A
Free
Trivia
Fun
First Thursday of the
Month
Thursday, August 5, 11:00 a.m.–Noon
Trivia Fun is a chance to mine treasure troves of information from the
past and present, both for fun and to exercise the brain. This
team-centered question-and-answer format will help preserve your recall
capabilities. For instance, do you remember the red-headed comedienne, the
Montana speed limit, and the tournament of Roses Parade? What about Beetle
Bailey, Kate Smith, or Al Jolson? You won’t be alone while summoning your
powers of recall—we shall team up by twos for more interaction and fun.
Come one, come all! All levels of skill are welcome! We want to make this
a monthly occasion that’s not only stimulating and fun, but also a staple
in the senior community. For more information, call Levi Miller
434-974-9339 or Pat Cook 434-973-0799.
M Free
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Special
Events
Visit with the Lakota Indians 
Wednesday, September 1,
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Dr. Vermillion and Ron Walters—SBC’s Director of Resource Development,
former journalist, and a Hunkpapa-Lakota himself—will present a program
about Indian colleges and life on reservations. Dr. Vermillion grew up on
the Standing Rock Reservation, which straddles North Dakota and South
Dakota, Laurel Vermillion attended a one-room schoolhouse. Today, she is
president of Sitting Bull College, a fully-accredited institution located
on that same reservation.
A Free
Fall
Open House September 12–17
Sponsored by The Colonnades
A
Sunrise Senior Living Community
Come see what we’ve been up to for the last
50 years! Actually, it won’t be a history lesson, just a look at some of
our 100+ programs, several special events, and a chance to open up some
minds about what a “senior center” can be. Check out what's going on by
clicking here.
Facebook
Workshop
Sunday, September 12, 2:00–3:30
p.m.
The Computer Users Group had a well received presentation on the
nature of Facebook at our July meeting. Now we will conduct a
workshop where you can bring your laptops and create your own Facebook
account. You will learn the various security settings and what they
mean for you and your "friends." There are ways to find people and
request that they be your friend so that you can share your thoughts with
them and find out what they are doing. You will be surprised at how
interconnected you can become. This workshop will be lead by Todd
Wickersty who, in 2005, founded Business Bullpen, a website and
print brochure design business. The workshop is limited to about 15,
so sign up at the front desk and provide your email address.
A
Free
Merrill Lynch Financial
Series
Tuesday, September 14, 10:00 a.m.
Retirement Accounts and Wealth
Transfer
Jorgen
Vik, a Wealth Management Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with
Merrill Lynch, will discuss the in’s and out’s of transferring retirement
accounts to heirs.
A
Free
Roth Conversions: How, What, When &
Why?
September 16, 2010
5:30–6:30 p.m. with Q&A: 6:30–7:30
p.m.
Paying taxes on Roth IRAs is like paying
taxes on an acorn, while paying taxes on traditional IRAs means the acorn
is bigger, but you pay taxes on the oak. Huh? Right now tax rates are
relatively low, but rates will rise, beginning in 2011. Taking the money
currently in a traditional IRA, paying taxes as though that money is
ordinary income, and then and converting it to Roth accounts will save you
from paying up to 17.8% more in taxes in the future. Speaker David Marotta
will address how Roth IRAs work, when you should convert to Roth accounts,
and how the process can help you save money.
A Free
Anniversary
Celebration Luncheon
Wednesday, September 15, 11:30
a.m.
Reservation Deadline: Friday,
September 10
Cost $11
This will be an anniversary Celebration! We
will celebrate 19 years at 1180 Pepsi Place. Bob Bressan will be catering
with his CATEC students. Click here to get
menu.
A
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Body Moving 
Aerobic Dance at the Y
Mondays,
Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Covenant Church of God Gymnasium
Men and women can enjoy a low-impact, choreographed dance exercise
class using a variety of music from the Big Band Era to more current
popular tunes. The program includes warm-up dances, stretching, a
cardiovascular work out, and cool down. Resistance work incorporating
weights and exercise bands is designed to improve posture, balance,
flexibility and strength. The class is designed to keep participants
active and fit with the added benefit of lowering blood pressure and
cholesterol levels. Class participants may attend all three days or attend
as many classes as they desire. Call the Senior Center for additional
information, 974-7756.
M $30/month for 3 classes a week. (Partner Organization)
Arthritis Foundation and Exercise
Tuesdays
& Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Exercise is important for joint motion and muscle strength for those
with arthritis. Instructor Maggie Schmidt leads this entry-level class,
following the Arthritis Foundation Program, to help those with arthritis
get moving again. A chair is used for balance. Register at the front desk
and get an AF form and information for your doctor. Come to class in this
carpeted room in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes with stability.
Bring a yoga mat if you will be on the floor.
M $20/month G
$27/month
Ballroom Dance
Lessons
Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. -- 2:55 p.m.
Cathleen Rhodes, from Terry Dean’s Dance Studio, will teach
the Waltz throughout the month. For more information, please call
Terry Dean's Dance Studio at 977-3327. Beginners welcome, no partner
necessary. Register/pay at the Front Desk.
$40/month, All welcome if space allows
Senior Bowling League at Kegler’s
Tuesdays,
9:00 a.m.–Noon
It’s sign-up time for fall and winter
teams. About eight months to prove and improve your scores. Happy times
—great association with pleasant people. All are seniors so nothing is
really serious, just fun! For more
information, see our web page
or call James Cox at 825-4622.
A (Aged 50+) / Cost: Lane Fees
DanceFit
Mondays, 11:30–12:30 p.m.
Gain fitness and increased flexibility dancing to Broadway tunes.
Instructor Edna-Jakki “EJ” Miller has over 30 years experience in teaching
and personal training in fitness, dance and holistic health. All ages,
conditions and levels, beginner to advanced, can join in the fun. Workouts
are joint-friendly, safe, and effective.
A 8 week block M $66 / G $86
Line Dancing
Fridays, 1:30 - 3:30
p.m.
Wednesdays (except 4th Wednesday)
- Beginning 6:30
p.m.
- Intermediate 7:30 p.m.
Love to dance? Don't have a partner? If you want to have fun and
exercise, both physically and mentally, then line dancing is for you. This
group cares more about having fun than the accuracy of steps. The first 30
minutes focus on beginner-level dances, but all levels are welcome the
entire 90 minutes.
M Free G $4
Parkinson’s Exercise
Mondays, 11:00 a.m. &
Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.
Offered in partnership with UVa’s Adult Neurology Department,
instructor Sharon Honeycutt leads participants through various exercises
to promote ways of moving and speaking to better cope with the many
symptoms of Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases. Bring an exercise
mat and wear comfortable clothing.
A $65 month (Partner Organization)
Primetime
Fitness
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30
a.m
Mon-Wed & Fri 9:45 a.m-10:45
a.m.
Taught
by certified instructors, Primetime Fitness features two class styles each
week. The 3-day series is geared toward active people who want to build
cardio-vascular strength, tone body, and improve balance. It includes
low-impact aerobics and body toning and stretching exercises and is taught
by Marcy Parmiter. The 2-day series includes low impact aerobics
and weight and chair exercises for people who want to build
cardio-vascular and muscular strength and improve balance is taught by
Maggie Schmidt. Bring a mat and wear good athletic shoes and comfortable
clothes. You can attend all 5 classes for one low monthly
price.
M $30 /
G $40
The Retreads Senior Softball
Tuesdays
& Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
Get out your softball shoes
and glove and have a ball! Senior Center, Inc. and the local Senior
Softball group are looking for men and women who love to play softball.
“The Retreads” welcome all fitness and experience levels, as long as
you’re 50 or better. (Most of us are 65+.) We believe in
teamwork—sluggers can request a runner to cover the bases! Practices are
at Darden Towe Park and we are scheduled to play the Richmond senior teams
for two-game tournaments at Darden Towe and in Richmond, alternating
months. If you are interested or need more info, contact program leader
Larry Stremikis at 434-245-4024.
A FREE (Partner
Program)
Tennis
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m., Tonsler
Park
Tonsler Park Courts are located at the corner of Cherry Avenue and
Ridge Street. Players of all levels are welcome. This group plays year
round. For information, please call Isabelle Smith at 296-7534.
A Cost: A Can of Tennis
Balls
Creative
Expression 
Beginner’s Knitting
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:30
p.m.
If you want to learn to knit – Join us!
If you want company while
you knit – Join us!
If you want some ideas for your project – Join
us!
We look forward to seeing you!
M
Free
Ceramics
Tuesdays, 10:00
a.m–noon
Looking for something fun and creative to do? Join our ceramics class!
Our requirement is simple: Show up with a desire to have fun in this
therapeutic class. We are now making Christmas trees—the holidays
are right around the corner! We are also busy painting kittens, mallards,
wolves, and, of course, useful items such as plates, bowls, platters and
mugs, which are always in great demand. What a great gift to give when you
“made it yourself.” The ceramics are dishwasher and microwave safe,
so can be used and enjoyed for years. Class is taught by Novella Mawyer,
owner of Lazy Daisy Ceramics, Inc. and The Pottery Paintin'
Place.
M $26 per year plus materials and
firings
Piedmont Pastelists
Monday, September 13,
1:00–3:00 p.m.
You are invited to join this congenial group of artisans who gather to
practice their pastel painting skills. Each artist may bring a
work-in-progress for a constructive group critique.
A Free
Thought
Provoking 
Book Discussion Group
1st
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Our book for September is Infidel
by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Our book for October 6 is East of Eden
by John Steinbeck.
Planning ahead? On the schedule for November
and December are The Good Earth, by Pearl Buck, and The
Help, by Kathryn Stockett.
For further information, call Ellen Diming at 971-8166 or go to our web page. New members
welcome.
M Free
Comparative Religions
Friday, September 10, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
The Rev. Sandy Wisco will discuss famous Lutherans: Deitrich
Bonhoeffer, Albert Schweitzer, and Dag Hamarskjöld. New Members always
welcome.
M Free
Computer Users Group
Monday, September
13, 1:00 p.m.
Topic: Cyber Warfare
UVA Associate Professor of Politics John M. Owen, IV, who specializes
in International Relations, will talk about Cyber Warfare and Cyber
Jihad: how government agents and others have in the past, and
may in the future, hack into national computer systems as a weapon of
war. Cyber warriors want to destroy, but cyber spies need networks to
stay functional to gather intelligence. What is the
threat and is it as great as some would have us
believe? Join us to hear Professor Owen give us an assessment of the
dangers we face now, and may face in the future. Refreshments will
be available after the
presentation.
A Free
Le Cercle Français
Thursday, September 9 & Wednesday, September
15, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Welcome to our friendly, informal, francophone “Cercle” every
2nd Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Joyeux printemps! Soyez le
bienvenu deux fois par mois “chez nous!” New members are
welcome. A bientôt.
M Free
Wine
Club
Wednesday, September 15, 6:30–8:30
p.m.
The Wine Tasting Open House in September is
designed for everyone to come and learn about the wine club activities and
its planned the education programs. Pairing wine and food is a major
emphasis of the club, as is cooking with wine. To learn more about wine
tasting, plan to attend the September 15 from 6:30-8:30. For more
information, feel free to contact Jo Ann Perkins (434)
823-4987.
M
Writing For Pleasure
Fridays, Noon – 2:00 p.m.
All are welcome to come and read their work
at these meetings. Our Coffee House in September will be on Friday,
September 10, with Elizabeth R. Pettiford as guest speaker. Elizabeth will
discuss her book “Family in The Attic”. Elizabeth Pettiford is a
registered nurse with considerable experience in geriatrics She speaks to
groups about the aging process. Her mission is to help create a vibrant
and positive outlook on aging, and inspire people to look upon it as an
important stage in their life.
M Free
Just for
Fun 
Canasta
Wednesdays, Noon to 4:00 p.m.
The Canasta group has nearly twenty members who meet every Wednesday.
After playing cards, those who wish go out to dinner at a local
restaurant. We have a great time! If interested in playing or learning to
play Canasta, please call the group leader, June Foster, at 973-4749.
Chess Club
Mondays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Love to play chess and need a partner? Want to brush up on those skills
you haven’t used for a while? Just a beginner and want to play? Then come
to the Senior Center on Mondays and join in. All Senior Center
members are welcome!
Duplicate Bridge
Thursdays, 12:30 - 4:00
p.m.
The Thursday afternoon duplicate bridge is in full swing. We start
playing promptly at 12:30. All skill levels are welcome. For further
information, please call or email
.
Kingfishers
Wednesday, September 1, 10:00-11:00
a.m.
The Kingfishers are a group of senior co-ed
fishers, from novice to expert. They meet monthly to share information
about fishing, ideas, and for skill development and fun. There are a
variety of club activities such as day and over night trips to local and
distant fishing areas. The group maintains its own stocked pond in the
county, takes day trips for trout to Montebello and Graves Mountain Lodge,
bass and crappie fishing at Lake Orange and other nearby lakes, shad
fishing near Fredericksburg, and overnight Chesapeake Bay outings for
stripers.
At each monthly meeting a mini lesson is followed by a
guest speaker on topics of interest to Kingfishers. Frequently after such
meetings some members join together for lunch and conversation. Members
support Kids Day at Mint Springs Park the first Saturday in May and other
teaching activities for children. The club maintains a locker we use to
store fishing equipment for use by Senior Center members. In addition to
equipment that can be borrowed, a library of books and folders on specific
species of fish are maintained for the members’ use. The locker is in the
Center’s basement and the key is available at the front desk.
M Free
Pinochle
Thursdays 1:00–4:00
p.m.
We welcome those new to the game
and those with renewed interest—it’s easy and we are ready to show you
how. Come observe or join in!
M Free
Poker
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00
p.m.
All are welcome on Wednesday afternoons at our newly-formed poker
group. Contact Program Coordinator Margaret Fitch at 974-7756 for more
information.
M Free
Regulation Scrabble
2nd & 4th Fridays, 1:30
- 4:30 p.m.
Join Laura Williamson for Scrabble following regulation rules. This
word game for two players per table is both literary and strategic to get
the most points from your letter
selection.
Rook
Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00
p.m.
This classic card game is easier than Bridge, more challenging than
Hearts. Make your bids, play your tricks, but watch out for that rook!
Come and join us—no experience necessary. For more information, call
Frances Bulger at 434-245-5896.
M Free
Vince-A-Rama Bridge
Begins Tuesday, September
14, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Attention all Vince-A-Rama alumni and bridge lovers! It’s time to sign
up for Vince-A-Rama. We play at the Senior Center on the second Tuesday of
the month from September through May and end with a bridge party with
prizes and yummy deserts. Please sign up at the Center’s front
desk. There is a $20 sign-up fee. For more information, call Gina
Paist at (434) 975-0366, or Jim and Wendy Craig at (434) 973-4975.
M $20 (sign-up fee)
All Member Social & Early Dining Bargains
Mondays, 2:30
- 3:30 p.m.
All Center members are invited to enjoy
light refreshments and laughter, companionship, and fascinating stories as
they become acquainted with other members, share and promote programs, and
talk together about life events.
Also, for many months, two groups of Monday Social regulars have
enjoyed eating out afterwards. So do come check out IHOP for its
Mondays-only offer of half price for Seniors on all regular entrees, or
Golden Corral’s Early Bird Buffet for Seniors (daily 2:00–4:00 p.m.) for
only $6.35 plus tax. Join us at the rear tables at either restaurant any
Monday. (IHOP 5:00 p.m. and Golden Corral before 4:00 p.m.) Bon
Appetit!
Rockin’ Red
Hatters
Saturday, Sept. 11, leave Senior Center 10 a.m. (Drivers needed
to carpool)
Reservation required by: Wednesday,
Sept. 8
Call
Sandy Russell, Queen Mum at 973-5239.
Visit to a private garden in Crozet – Cost
$5
Lunch at The Batesville Store, with its
menu of sandwiches ($5–$7.50) and a variety of foods, mostly home-made,
including ice cream.
Summers
fly by almost too quickly—already it’s time to start a new season of fun
and activities for the Rockin’ Red Hatters. Our visit to the garden is the
last in a series called “Through the Garden Gate,” sponsored by the
Virginia Cooperative Extension; the Charlottesville Garden Club
co-sponsors this garden, which was once an overgrown 3/16-acre plot.
Purchased nine years ago, this land has now been transformed into a
beautiful “secret garden.” The owner has achieved privacy, provided a
natural habitat for wildlife, and the yard changes from full sun to full
shade with a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines. This
is a visit you won’t want to miss. Please come and join me as we enjoy
this special time together.
Sing-Along
Wednesday, August 18, 3:00–4
p.m.
Come sing favorite tunes with your Senior Center family and bring a
friend—it’s good for the heart and the soul! Our special thanks to Tom
Hurlburt!
M Free
Singles' Group Monthly
Gatherings
Singles'
Schmooze
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Whether you are single by choice or
circumstance, this Singles’ Group invites you to socialize over food and
music with a goal of finding new friends. We continue to offer a weekly
opportunity to enjoy light fare, lively conversation, and dancing. There
may also be an occasional theme party at the usual weekly price, or
slightly higher as needed to cover costs.
M $5 or G $10 (First-time guest $5 with a Senior Center
member.)
Singles' Soell
Group
Thursday, September 9, l:00 p.m.
Our
luncheon this month will be at the Shebeen restaurant, the first of a
series of stores reached after making a left turn when going down
hill on McIntyre Rd., prior to McDonald’s. (The Omni Hotel is on the
opposite side of McIntyre.)
All who are single and members of the
Senior Center are welcome. If you are a new member of the group, either
inquire at the entrance desk of the Senior Center or consult the Soell
Singles file.
SC members only.
Movies in the Afternoon
Sundays,
2:30 p.m.
To find
the movies to be shown, click here.
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Programs with Partner
Organizations
Senior Statesmen of Virginia 
Wednesday, September 8, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
How
the Patient Protection And Affordability Act Will Impact Virginians Access
to And Cost of Medical Services
Healthcare Financial Consultant, Saunders Midyette will present an
overview of the Act. After which, Jim Haden, CEO Martha Jefferson
Hospital and Carol Craig, UVA Health Systems, will address how cost
and access for Virginians will be affected. As always, a Q&A
session will follow the presentations. All SSV Forums are open to
the public.
Senior Statesmen of Virginia is a
non-profit, non-partisan, educational and advocacy organization. Its
purposes are to enable seniors to identify and articulate their view
points on the issues affecting all citizens of Virginia; to encourage
knowledge of and active participation in the public process of government;
to disseminate information about social, governmental, and educational
institutions; and to prepare resolutions stating positions on
member-selected issues for distribution to public
officials.
A Free
Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, Septembr
7, 10:00 –11:00 a.m.
Blood Pressure screenings are provided by Nurse Advantage/Care
Advantage Plus in the Senior Center Lobby. No appointment necessary.
M Free (Partner Organization)
Macular Degeneration Support
Group
Monday, September 20, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
The speaker is Brenda Wilson, EAP.
A Free
Manicures and Pedicures
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m –
1:45 p.m.
Wendy Sacra visits the Center to provide this service. Appointments
encouraged; walk-ins, if there is an opening. Schedule an appointment at
the front desk or call the Senior Center at (434) 974-7756.
Members
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