100 Year Stories
Testament to Perseverance
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
100 Year Lifestyle
August 14, 2024
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100 Year Stories
A Life of Service
Ester Wagner has spent her entire life doing for others. Whether in her work or as a volunteer, Ester doesn’t like to sit
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June 19, 2024
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A Woman on a Mission
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
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June 12, 2024
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Positively Amazing
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
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April 25, 2024
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Bridge to Healthy Longevity
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
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April 18, 2024
100 Year Stories
Spitfire
The plane was a Spitfire, Britain’s best loved WWII aircraft, and it was flying to raise money for a charity. The pilot was
100 Year Lifestyle
March 21, 2024
100 Year Stories
One Day at a Time in Malta
Mary Gauci is, by all accounts, amazing. She does her own grocery shopping, cooks fresh food every day, cleans her home, washes her
100 Year Lifestyle
March 14, 2024
100 Year Stories
Dive In
Taghi Askari has never let anything keep him out of the water. At 100, he performed an exhibition dive at the 2024 World
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March 7, 2024
100 Year Stories
Boogie Man
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
100 Year Lifestyle
February 29, 2024
100 Year Stories
Full of Beans
The expression “full of beans” refers to someone having lots of energy and enthusiasm. In the case of Helena Pereira dos Santos, the
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February 15, 2024
100 Year Stories
Still Going Strong
At 100, Bea Baker looks and acts like someone half her age. She’s still going strong, with no plans on stopping. She just
100 Year Lifestyle
February 8, 2024
100 Year Stories
Endless Possibilities
Evelyn Brandt Thomas has spent her life and is still today proving that age is just a mindset and that life is filled
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February 1, 2024
100 Year Stories
Lifting Weights and Spirits
Bess Lampson is a regular at her local gym. Despite her age, 100, she shows up and does the work, giving 100%. Everyone
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January 18, 2024
100 Year Stories
Defying Expectations
Daphne Mingard earned the nickname Tuppence or Tups at a young age. To the British, a tuppence is two pennies. Someone who is
100 Year Lifestyle
December 21, 2023
100 Year Stories
103 and Still Running
He’s a super athlete by any standard. Sawang Chanpram just returned from the 22nd Asian Masters Athletics Championships in the Philippines with 4
100 Year Lifestyle
December 14, 2023
100 Year Stories
In a League of Her Own
Grace Malloy has been engaging in her favorite pastime since 1955. She took up bowling at the age of 32. Now, at 100,
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December 7, 2023
100 Year Stories
The Centenarian Next Door
Picture this. You’re a well known, popular singer (Rachel Platten) out walking your dog during COVID. Your beloved pooch does his business on
100 Year Lifestyle
November 30, 2023
100 Year Stories
Third Generation Centenarian
Ken Turner doesn’t see turning 100 as being unique. He’s actually a third generation centenarian, reaching the milestone like both his father and
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November 23, 2023
100 Year Stories
Each Year Better Than the Last
If you ask 100-year-old Dorothy (Dottie) Iverson to pick a favorite year of her life, she’ll tell you she can’t. According to her,
100 Year Lifestyle
November 9, 2023
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Still Working at 100
Thelma Coyd-Cording is still working at 100, and doesn’t have any plans to retire. She’s a beautician who loves what she’s doing, has
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November 2, 2023
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Declared Her Independence on the Day She Was Born
When Patrice Kiefer was born her father said that she had declared her independence. Patrice was born on July 4th – 1923. Since
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October 26, 2023
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On His Way
Joe Delfausse isn’t a centenarian, yet. But he’s well on his way. While he’s only 82, he’s clearly living his 100 Year Lifestyle. He’s
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 28, 2023
100 Year Stories
Not Close to Shooting His Age
Avid golfers often talk about shooting their age. If you score at or below your age for ideally 18 holes – that’s impressive!
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 14, 2023
100 Year Stories
Flying High
John Hartness has been flying high since he was 16 years old. So, it’s no wonder that he took to the sky to
Dr. Eric Plasker
September 7, 2023
100 Year Stories
Colette’s Secrets
Colette Maze is a 109-year-old French pianist. Not was, is. She plays passionately and well, and Debussy no less. Debussy is known as
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 31, 2023
100 Year Stories
An Old Friend
He’s being referred to as a “veteran U.S. diplomat” and an “old friend” of the Chinese. They are talking about how Henry Kissinger
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August 17, 2023
100 Year Stories
Just Go Ahead and Do It
Dorothy Pointer is living her life today pretty much the same way she always has. According to Dorothy, “If I feel like doing
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 3, 2023
100 Year Stories
High Stakes World of Poker
In the high stakes world of poker, Chris Moneymaker is considered the man to beat. However, at the Palm Beach Kennel Club annual
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 13, 2023
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You Are Preparing for a 100 Year Lifestyle – Is Your Financial Planner?
If you are reading this article, you are either already committed to the 100 Year Lifestyle or strongly considering doing so. You also likely
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June 4, 2023
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As Independent as Ever
Vincent Dransfield drives himself when he runs his errands. He cooks for himself, does his own chores, and walks between the basement, first, and
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 1, 2023