Class of 1940
The three friends got together for lunch. As they had many, many times before. They became friends in high school and maintained their
The three friends got together for lunch. As they had many, many times before. They became friends in high school and maintained their
At The 100 Year Lifestyle we’ve been talking about how today’s centenarians are showing the rest of us how it’s done. Undoubtedly, they’re
Creativity truly knowns no age limits. At 103 years old, Ralph Conte, continues to nurture his lifelong passion for photography. His granddaughter says
June Squibb, at 94, will soon be seen in her first leading role in the action comedy film Thelma. In it, she plays
Virginia Hislop’s academic journey began in 1936 when she enrolled at Stanford as an undergraduate. By 1940 she’s earned her bachelor’s degree in
Kelly McDuff admits she was nervous to move with her fiancé into a home in a new neighborhood. But her neighbor, who she
Shitsui Hakoishi began training to be a barber at the age of 14. In her native Japan or anywhere else today, that is
Monty Maizels just had his first symphony performed live. It’s a four movement piece titled “Seem Funny.” Originally composed by Monty on
Curiosity may have killed the cat but it could well be Peggy Cobb’s secret to her amazing longevity. She says curiosity is her
It’s a traditional meet cute story. Marjorie and Bernie lived on the same floor in Philadelphia. They had a lot in common. They both
It was Christina’s special day. She was marrying the love of her life, Giannis Arapaki, and their entire family was there to help
Here’s a bit of a Japanese lesson. “Nisei” refers to the second-generation Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War
Ester Wagner has spent her entire life doing for others. Whether in her work or as a volunteer, Ester doesn’t like to sit
Her name is Elsie Godo. It’s pronounced go-dough, but for her it’s more accurate to say go do. Elsie has been a woman
Emma Maria Mazzenga is a record-breaker. She currently holds five world records, nine European records, and 28 best performances in Italy, her home
Gloria Jaroff is a Renaissance woman. She’s lovely, personable, brilliant, and highly accomplished. She’s got a great sense of humor, has led a
Meredith Wilshere clearly loves her nonagenarian grandmother, Grosi. Not only is it clear in her writing that she loves her, but she’s also
In the realm of aging, there exists a select group of individuals who defy the odds and stand as living testaments to the
Being 105 years old means you’ve seen a lot of things in your lifetime. However, Laverne Biser hasn’t just focused on earthly goings
All four brothers are mentally sharp, physically active, pillars of their communities, and the centers of their extensive families. Nguyen Ngoc Quynh is
Noreen Haygood celebrated her birthday at her women’s club where she’s been a member for 20 years. She turned 100. Noreen says that
Edna Segers doesn’t look anywhere near her age. She just turned 100. She’s physically active with a sharp mind and an obvious zest
Amy Ettinger is living at 100%. She’s also only 49, and she’s been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, uterine
Harold Terens and Jeanne Swerlin were introduced by a mutual friend in 2021. This June they’ll be married, surrounded by their families, in
In 1924, France hosted the Olympic Summer games. Frenchman Charles Coste was also born that year. Now, in 2024, the Olympics are once
The plane was a Spitfire, Britain’s best loved WWII aircraft, and it was flying to raise money for a charity. The pilot was
Mary Gauci is, by all accounts, amazing. She does her own grocery shopping, cooks fresh food every day, cleans her home, washes her
Taghi Askari has never let anything keep him out of the water. At 100, he performed an exhibition dive at the 2024 World
Nick Kazuska is a boogie man. That’s boogie with an “ie,” not a “y.” At 104 he’s a talented musician who plays the
She predates Jane Fonda on the workout scene. Together with her husband, Jack LaLanne, they were credited as revolutionizing modern physical fitness. Today,
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