On November 10th, we are celebrating a 101-DERFUL man! And to really light some virtual candles, we are giving you a special 101-DERFUL Man playlist with hits from the big band era including many of the artists who played at John Becker’s father’s Central Emporium, in Northwest Iowa on Lake Okoboji, in the 20s 30s 40s and 50s. My grandfather Adolph died in 1962 and my father, his sister, my Aunt Betty, and my grandmother Rose, sold the building in 1967.
These band leaders and their bandmates were on the circuit playing other dance halls throughout the Midwest on lakes just like my father grew up on. Performers like Lawrence Welk (Wunderful, Wunderful). Like Guy Lombardo (Mr Wonderful, It’s A Wonderful Life, A Wonderful Year). And like Louis Armstrong.
Armstrong‘s huge 1967 hit, “What A Wonderful World” is the inspiration for this year‘s John Becker birthday theme “What a Wonderful Man/101-DERFUL Man”! (Say it out loud!)
And it’s also an invitation to you, to sing along with us and to remember to “see” the beauty in life, even if you might not be able to see some things anymore, because perhaps, like dad, the eyes are seeing less, or perhaps things are tragically hard, or perhaps we are best served by softening our eyes and looking in the heart (points to chest, points to heart) where love is all there is.
John Becker Adventures
Family Caregiving Resources
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers was established in 1987 by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to promote the health, strength, and resilience of all caregivers at every stage of their journey.
Learn more at https://rosalynncarter.org/
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center continues to provide services to family caregivers offering support and assistance to caregivers of adults with brain impairments through education, research, services and advocacy. Learn more at http://www.redwoodcrc.org/res.php
Family Caregiver Alliance
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
FCA provides services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments. Our services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
Learn more at https://www.caregiver.org/about-fca/
Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. Learn more at the Red Cross website
Providence Adult Day Health Napa Valley
Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
San Mateo County Veterans Service Officer
Let us support you as you support your loved one. We can connect you with additional services such as:
Transportation to doctor visits, Family consultations, Information & referrals, Respite care, Simple meal preparation and errands, and much more. Lear more here
San Mateo County Veterans Service Officer
Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network
San Mateo County Veterans Service Officer
The CVSO helps veterans access State and Federal benefits that they and their family are entitled to. The CVSO also provides information and referrals to a wide range of services including housing, employment, and training.
Learn more here
