Inspiring Stories

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Joy in Moving: Sponsored Athletes 2024 Wrap-Up

The 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Inspiring Story: Phil Shapiro, 64, Spreads Learning and Joy

Phil Shapiro uses technology to spread learning and joy…and creates free games to encourage math skills.  

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Rebecca Roese

Trainer Rebecca Roese recently joined the Colorado team and is a big fan of the Senior Planet Social Club…and dragonflies.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Harold, 63 – Three Keys to Mobility and Muscle

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold breaks down the importance of mobility and muscle as we age, and invites you to a fun workout session.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Angie Cunningham, viajera de sillón y exploradora de Senior Planet

Desde tocar la batería hasta viajar desde su sillón, Angie Cunningham ha potenciado su vida social y ampliado sus horizontes con los programas de Senior Planet.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Angie Cunningham, Armchair Traveler, Senior Planet Explorer

From drumming to armchair travel, Angie Cunningham has boosted her social life and expanded her horizons with Senior Planet programs.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

After Innocence with Jon Eldan

Jon Eldan left a career in corporate law to create After Innocence, a nonprofit that supports those wrongfully incarcerated rebuild their lives after their release.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2025!

Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Daniel Sandoval

Meet Daniel Sandoval, video game and anime fan who joined New York City’s Senior Planet team in 2023.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Jan, 68 – Spin at Home for a Full-Body Workout!

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Jan shares the many benefits of Spin – a fun, low-impact activity for all seasons and all ages.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Inspiring Story: Debbie and Yuko Make a Podcast!

Hear from two Senior Planet participants who took the diverse tech skills they learned in class and applied them to a new creative venture!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

William, 66: The Importance of Core Strength

Sponsored Athlete William Lee explains the importance of core strength – and invites you to a core workout you can do in your chair.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Brenda Dorador

We’re celebrating Brenda’s one-year anniversary of becoming a Senior Planet trainer!

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Gemma García: un SALTO de fe

El trabajo voluntario de Gemma M. García con un ministerio carcelario basado en una iglesia en el sur de Florida despertó una pasión por ayudar a las mujeres encarceladas y un Premio AARP Purpose.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Gemma García: A LEAP of Faith

Gemma M. García’s volunteer work with a church-based prison ministry sparked a passion for helping incarcerated women – and an AARP Purpose Prize.