Inspiring Stories Archives - Senior Planet from AARP https://seniorplanet.org/category/inspiring-stories/ Aging With Attitude Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:23:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-SYMBOL_RGB_RED-32x32.png Inspiring Stories Archives - Senior Planet from AARP https://seniorplanet.org/category/inspiring-stories/ 32 32 Joy in Moving: Sponsored Athletes 2024 Wrap-Up https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2024-wrap-up/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2024-wrap-up/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:23:01 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=183943 The 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2024-wrap-up/feed/ 0 Inspiring Story: Phil Shapiro, 64, Spreads Learning and Joy https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-phil-shapiro/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-phil-shapiro/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:10:56 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=182570 Phil Shapiro uses technology to spread learning and joy...and creates free games to encourage math skills.  

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-phil-shapiro/feed/ 0 Meet the Trainer: Rebecca Roese https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-trainer-rebecca-roese/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-trainer-rebecca-roese/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:12:52 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=182336 Trainer Rebecca Roese recently joined the Colorado team and is a big fan of the Senior Planet Social Club...and dragonflies.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-trainer-rebecca-roese/feed/ 0 Harold, 63 – Three Keys to Mobility and Muscle https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-three-keys-mobility-muscle/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-three-keys-mobility-muscle/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:33:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=181802 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold breaks down the importance of mobility and muscle as we age, and invites you to a fun workout session.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-three-keys-mobility-muscle/feed/ 3 Angie Cunningham, viajera de sillón y exploradora de Senior Planet https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-viajera-de-sillon-y-exploradora-de-senior-planet/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-viajera-de-sillon-y-exploradora-de-senior-planet/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:39:47 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=182831 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.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-viajera-de-sillon-y-exploradora-de-senior-planet/feed/ 0 Angie Cunningham, Armchair Traveler, Senior Planet Explorer https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-angie/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-angie/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:16:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=181560 From drumming to armchair travel, Angie Cunningham has boosted her social life and expanded her horizons with Senior Planet programs.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-angie/feed/ 0 After Innocence with Jon Eldan https://seniorplanet.org/articles-after-innocence-jon-eldan/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-after-innocence-jon-eldan/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:25:12 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=180532 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.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-after-innocence-jon-eldan/feed/ 6 Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2025! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-call-for-entries-senior-planet-sponsored-athlete-2025/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-call-for-entries-senior-planet-sponsored-athlete-2025/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:42 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=181117 Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-call-for-entries-senior-planet-sponsored-athlete-2025/feed/ 3 Meet the Trainer: Daniel Sandoval https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-daniel-sandoval/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-daniel-sandoval/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:30:37 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=180593 Meet Daniel Sandoval, video game and anime fan who joined New York City’s Senior Planet team in 2023.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-daniel-sandoval/feed/ 0 Jan, 68 – Spin at Home for a Full-Body Workout! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-spin-full-body-workout/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-spin-full-body-workout/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:54:06 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=180938 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Jan shares the many benefits of Spin – a fun, low-impact activity for all seasons and all ages.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-spin-full-body-workout/feed/ 1 Inspiring Story: Debbie and Yuko Make a Podcast! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-podcast/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-podcast/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:51:00 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=179699 Hear from two Senior Planet participants who took the diverse tech skills they learned in class and applied them to a new creative venture!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-podcast/feed/ 3 William, 66: The Importance of Core Strength https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-core-strength/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-core-strength/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:19:30 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=179487 Sponsored Athlete William Lee explains the importance of core strength – and invites you to a core workout you can do in your chair.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-core-strength/feed/ 2 Meet the Trainer: Brenda Dorador https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-brenda-dorador/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-brenda-dorador/#comments Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:38:15 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=179384 We're celebrating Brenda's one-year anniversary of becoming a Senior Planet trainer!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-brenda-dorador/feed/ 2 Gemma García: un SALTO de fe https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gemma-garcia-un-salto-de-fe/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gemma-garcia-un-salto-de-fe/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:30:07 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=179005 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.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-gemma-garcia-un-salto-de-fe/feed/ 2 Gemma García: A LEAP of Faith https://seniorplanet.org/articles-garcia-leap-of-faith/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-garcia-leap-of-faith/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:52:43 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=178254 Gemma M. García's volunteer work with a church-based prison ministry sparked a passion for helping incarcerated women - and an AARP Purpose Prize.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-garcia-leap-of-faith/feed/ 0 Inspiring Story: Megan Moynihan Discovers Open Water Swimming https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-moynihan-english-channel/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-moynihan-english-channel/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:14:08 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177670 Senior Planet reader Megan Moynihan shares her passion for swimming and her plans to swim the English Channel.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-moynihan-english-channel/feed/ 1 Meet the Trainer: Jess Fortin  https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-jess-fortin/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-jess-fortin/#respond Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:07:06 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177382 Meet Jess Fortin, kayaker, scrapbooker, and Senior Planet trainer in North Country New York. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-jess-fortin/feed/ 0 Tom, 72: Find Your Inspiration https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-72-find-your-inspiration/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-72-find-your-inspiration/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:41 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177279 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to find your inspiration and take the next step on your fitness journey with him.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-bryan-ecuador/feed/ 1 Tom, 72 – Life is Worth Living – Well https://seniorplanet.org/articles-tom-72-living-well/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-tom-72-living-well/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:30:54 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=174035 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and American Ninja Warrior — Tom Simek, invites you to take the next step on your fitness journey and live life to the fullest!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-tom-72-living-well/feed/ 0 Inspiring Story: Linda Diane Murphy Spreads Mindfulness https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-murphy-mindfulness/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-murphy-mindfulness/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:28:31 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=173879 Meet Linda Diane Murphy, spreading the word about mindful meditation by moderating the Mindful Engagement group on Senior Planet Community.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-murphy-mindfulness/feed/ 5 Meet the Trainer: Tina Wang https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-tina-wang/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-tina-wang/#comments Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:56:13 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=173065 Meet Tina, a Senior Planet trainer of Chair Yoga, swimming enthusiast and dance and movement artist with an MFA in Visual Arts. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-tina-wang/feed/ 3 Nancey, 63 – Pivot to Fitness https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-nancey-pivot/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-nancey-pivot/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:22:34 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=173294 When you want to work out, but your body has other ideas, what do you do? Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker shares her key to movement and motivation.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-nancey-pivot/feed/ 2 Behind the Lens with Lola Flash https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creativity-lola-flash/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creativity-lola-flash/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:01:03 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169893 Lola Flash is an acclaimed portrait photographer whose work is at the forefront of gender queer politics, and most recently, about aging.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creativity-lola-flash/feed/ 2 Inspiring Story: Phyllis Spencer, WNBA Dancer after 50 https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-phyllis-wnba-dancer/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-phyllis-wnba-dancer/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:41:47 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=171826 Meet Phyllis Spencer, a team captain of the Timeless Torches, the dance troupe of people over 40 who bring pep and spirit to the WNBA's Liberty team.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-phyllis-wnba-dancer/feed/ 1 Día de agradecimiento al entrenador https://seniorplanet.org/articles-dia-de-agradecimiento-al-entrenador/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-dia-de-agradecimiento-al-entrenador/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:00:27 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=173239 Nos encantan los entrenadores de Senior Planet, ¡y ellos a usted! ¡Conozca a algunos miembros de nuestro equipo de entrenadores y agregue a sus favoritos!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-dia-de-agradecimiento-al-entrenador/feed/ 0 Trainer Appreciation Day https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-appreciation-day/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-appreciation-day/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 10:40:15 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=171080 We love Senior Planet trainers - and they love you! Meet some of our trainer team and add your own favorites!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-appreciation-day/feed/ 0 Get Active – and Get Social! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-get-active/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-get-active/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 10:18:10 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=170110 Senior Planet Sponsored athletes describe how getting active opened the door to new friendships, new experiences and improved performance.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-get-active/feed/ 1 Mary Taris, 60, is Publishing a Better Tomorrow https://seniorplanet.org/articles-mary-taris-publishing/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-mary-taris-publishing/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 10:28:16 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=170459 Mary Taris, 60, aims to change the literary landscape to a more inclusive one through her Strive Publishing & Bookstore. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-mary-taris-publishing/feed/ 0 Inspiring Story: Andrew Walker and the Senior Games https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-andrew-walker/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-andrew-walker/#comments Wed, 22 May 2024 10:23:56 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=170522 Meet the Health and Well-being Director of the sporting event devoted to athletes age 50 and over!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-andrew-walker/feed/ 1 Meet the Trainer: Kevin Tsan https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/#respond Sat, 11 May 2024 10:51:06 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=170009 Kevin, brand new to Senior Planet, is bringing the Senior Planet curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland!  

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-kevin-tsan/feed/ 0 Jan, 68 – Get on the Beat! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-get-on-the-beat/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-get-on-the-beat/#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 10:31:35 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169954 Covid and back problems halted Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Jan's fitness habit; indoor spin classes gave her new focus and a new career goal.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-jan-68-get-on-the-beat/feed/ 2 Nancey, 62 – Lift Something to Move Something https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-nancey-62-lift-move/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-nancey-62-lift-move/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 13:33:38 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169632 Despite a 25-year battle with diabetes, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker stays moving, motivated, and stronger than ever.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-nancey-62-lift-move/feed/ 2 Tom, 71 – Back on Track https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-71-back-on-track/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-71-back-on-track/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:09:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=169388 Meet Tom Simek, who overcame several health challenges to become a 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and a Ninja Warrior.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-tom-71-back-on-track/feed/ 0 Inspiring Story: Karen Birbeck Gets Social in Virtual Reality  https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-karen-birbeck-gets-social/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-karen-birbeck-gets-social/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=168717 Karen keeps in touch with friends and explores the universe in the virtual reality game, No Man’s Sky. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-karen-birbeck-gets-social/feed/ 2 Meet the Hotline Volunteers! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-hotline-volunteers/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-hotline-volunteers/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:45:03 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=168337 For Volunteer Appreciation Month, meet three older, tech-savvy adults on the Senior Planet Hotline volunteer team.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-meet-hotline-volunteers/feed/ 5 Harold, 62 – Call It a Comeback https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-62-comeback/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-62-comeback/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:27:38 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=168608 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Harold Sanco shares how he bounced back into the fitness lifestyle after emergency back surgeries.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-harold-62-comeback/feed/ 5 Inspiring Story: Sheri A. Jones, Poll Inspector https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-sheri-a-jone/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-sheri-a-jone/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:40:15 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=167197 Sheri Jones, a Poll Inspector since 2015, discusses the role of tech, and why more seniors should consider applying for these seasonal, paid jobs.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-sheri-a-jone/feed/ 2 William, 66 – No Limits! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-no-limits/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-no-limits/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:49:48 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=167076 After receiving a serious diagnosis from his doctor, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete William Lee rekindled a passion for fitness that had been dormant since his days in the Army.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sa-william-66-no-limits/feed/ 6 Meet the Trainer: Umme Mahmud https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-umme-mahmud/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-umme-mahmud/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:47:55 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=166711 Meet Umme Mahmud— a Senior Planet trainer in NYC with a passion for helping people reach their goals!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-umme-mahmud/feed/ 3 Inspiring Story: Jean Dublin, 70, Walking Club Volunteer https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-jean-dublin/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-jean-dublin/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:45:55 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=166321 Jean Dublin, 70, is a Senior Planet participant turned volunteer who leads a weekly meditation class at the Senior Planet Center in NYC and leads its walking club.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-jean-dublin/feed/ 6 Joseph C. Randall, 78, Protests in Paint https://seniorplanet.org/articles-joseph-randall-78-protests-in-paint/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-joseph-randall-78-protests-in-paint/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:40:13 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=166258 Chicago-based artist Joseph C. Randall, 78, is fluent in mixed media arts; his work often prioritizes Black and African subjects and history.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-joseph-randall-78-protests-in-paint/feed/ 9 Meet the Trainer: Sue-May Lin https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-sue-may-lin/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-sue-may-lin/#comments Sat, 10 Feb 2024 11:30:52 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=165679 Meet Sue-May Lin — a Senior Planet trainer in California who makes artisanal chocolates in her free time — and learn how she's celebrating Lunar New Year!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-sue-may-lin/feed/ 3 Introducing the 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes https://seniorplanet.org/articles-introducing-2024-sponsored-athletes/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-introducing-2024-sponsored-athletes/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:20 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=164889 Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and be inspired by their stories of transformation and triumph!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-introducing-2024-sponsored-athletes/feed/ 12 Inspiring Story: Risa Page, 66, CES Correspondent https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-risa-page/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-risa-page/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:18:49 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=164451 Meet Risa Page, 66, Senior Planet's CES correspondent!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-risa-page/feed/ 0 Meet the Trainer: Johnny Hernandez https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-johnny-hernandez/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-johnny-hernandez/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:18:34 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=163913 Meet Johnny Hernandez, a Senior Planet trainer in San Antonio who marches to the beat of his own drum with his band, the Shady Blades.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-johnny-hernandez/feed/ 10 We Can Do Anything: Sponsored Athletes 2023 Wrap-Up https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2023-wrap-up/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2023-wrap-up/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:24:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=164078 The 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sponsored-athletes-2023-wrap-up/feed/ 2 Inspiring Story: Susan Auslander, 89, Solar Champion https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-susan-auslander/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-susan-auslander/#comments Wed, 27 Dec 2023 11:27:14 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=162437 Meet Susan Auslander, 89, a solar champion in her community, as she reveals how she did it - and her childhood encounter with Eleanor Roosevelt. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-story-susan-auslander/feed/ 3 Meet the Trainer: Nathan Swan https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-nathan-swan/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-trainer-nathan-swan/#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2023 11:59:20 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=162134 Meet Nathan Swan, a Senior Planet trainer in the North Country with a fondness for coffee and funny cat memes.

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