
Originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas, John McNair graduated from law school at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Wanting to further his education, John came to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University, ultimately received a Master of Tax Law degree. He began his private practice in 1983, and spent the first decade on estate planning, probate and taxation. Today, John is a Partner in the firm Barnett, McNair, Hall LLP. Over the past fifteen years, John has been thrilled to see his practice start to gravitate towards Elder Law. He takes particular satisfaction in being able to help seniors find funds to pay for their long term care, and in helping them preserve the estates they have worked so hard to build. Contact John via email at jmcnair@barnettmcnair.com, or via phone at (214) 691-7781. You can also visit his website at www.mcnair.elderlawanswers.com.
Helen Fredrick tells us that everything she’s done in her career thus far has led up to her current position as the Director of Plymouth Harbour’s Day Program for Older Adults. I love it when a plan comes together! An English major in college, Helen ultimately earned a Master of Social Work degree, and has worked in a wide variety of healthcare settings. Plymouth Harbour is a congregational respite program, and a non-profit ministry of the Central Congregational United Church of Christ. They are to celebrate their 20th year! Plymouth Harbour’s mission is to maintain and strengthen the abilities of older adults and to provide support to their caregivers. This respite program is available from 10 AM to 3 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. There is a Caregivers Support Group the meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM to 12PM. For more information about Plymouth Harbour, or schedule a visit, call Helen at (404) 633-4506, ext. 225. You can also visit them on the web at www.plymouth-harbor.org.


exuberant, joyful play to promote resiliency in children and a leader in the field of psychological trauma response. He is committed to the healthy development of children facing the most difficult circumstances. Steve started Project Joy in order to help spread the power of optimism and joy to Boston’s poorest children. He thinks that in order to change the way we see the world we have to make every environment more playful. After awhile he joined forces with his childhood friends at Life is Good. Today Steve is the Chief Playmaker at Life is Good and runs this part of their non-profit foundation. Steve explained that their mission is to support and provide training and resources for all the people who help and care for kids. He wants to make sure we appreciate and celebrate them. To learn more about this great cause please go to 

understanding and applied knowledge of the human body and its correct function. This former student of the Corrective and high Performance Exercise Kinesiology (CHEK) at the CHEK Institute has founded iCoreSports, a forward thinking company that combines the latest in exercise conditioning with technology. She shared lots of fitness tips to avoid injuries and improve performance – for example she said that lunges and squats when done properly are the two best exercises to improve your glutes. Her website contains lots of videos of workouts and exercises all done with proper form – which is key to success. To learn more go to her website 

official Tea of the Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio show. John-Paul updated us on Tavalon. Now in addition to loose tea you can enjoy their teas in satchel’s for easy tea preparation. They have also added a Korean location and are looking for a Manhattan location for their next location. They are developing unique tea cocktails like green tea infused rum and still are expanding in Bloomingdales’ yogurt shops. Be sure to check out the early bird specials they are having to get a head start on your shopping this holiday season. What a creative gift for the holidays. Remember if you want to drink something healthy and are tired of water – drink more tea especially Tavalon’s delicious green tea. Learn more at 













