100 Year Stories
Partying with Her Chiropractor
Helen Malicki made big plans for her 100th birthday party. She and 99 of her closest friends will be celebrating a life filled with struggles,
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 16, 2023
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100 Year Stories
Not Like a Lot of People
When interviewed by her local paper a day before her 100th birthday, Mary T. Alexander told the reporter, “I’m not like a lot of people.”
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 9, 2023
100 Year Stories
Adaptability is My Superpower
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is truly one of a kind. She’s a 103-year-old nun who wakes up at 5 a.m. and starts her day with
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 2, 2023
100 Year Stories
Still Motivated, Still Curious
Some people consider themselves lucky to live to 74. Stanley Sacks has been practicing law for that long. And at 100 years old, he is
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 28, 2023
100 Year Stories
What Else Can I Do?
What else can I do to contribute to society? That’s the question Peter Davies asked himself. The answer was volunteer helping children at a local
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February 7, 2023
100 Year Stories
Built to Move
Opal Friesen jumps up and down on her trampoline every morning. In fact, that included the morning of her 100th birthday. She believes that we
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January 17, 2023
100 Year Stories
Sunny Side of the Street
According to Dr. Elliott Lasser, centenarian, most people know he lives on the sunny side of the street. And he’s not just talking about living
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January 10, 2023
100 Year Stories
Retired at 90
Granddaughter Tamara Fleming recounted that her home was the last sale that Mary Witham made in her long career as a realtor. After that, Mary
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January 5, 2023
100 Year Stories
Racewalking Her Way to 100
Champion athlete Heather Lee is racewalking her way to 100. This will-be centenarian is a 96-year-old with nine world records to her name – and
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 29, 2022
Environment 100
National Recycling Month
Our planet’s health and well-being is currently being attacked. No, we aren’t talking about from aliens or some other life form. Unfortunately, humans are the
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November 26, 2022
100 Year Stories
A Multifaceted Man of Mystery
When Judy first met Britt, she didn’t know a thing about him, except that they were neighbors. Fast forward, she married Eugene Britt Butler, despite
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November 15, 2022
100 Year Stories
A World Best
What type of new hobby do you think you might pick up when you’re 73? And do you think that you’ll hold a World Best
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November 8, 2022
100 Year Stories
A Body in Motion
To paraphrase Newton’s First Law of Motion, a body in motion stays in motion. We all remember learning that in school. But how many of
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November 3, 2022
100 Year Stories
Otherwise Healthy
When an otherwise healthy and energetic centenarian was bedridden for a month, his family became concerned. At 106, Sriram lead an active lifestyle with
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November 1, 2022
100 Year Stories
Make Someone’s Day
“I’m sorry to bother you, but I’ve had a really rough day. Do you want to go to Disneyland with me today?” Those words would
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October 27, 2022
100 Year Stories
100-Year-Old Teenager
When it comes to technology, George Reynolds is a teenager – a 100-year-old teenager. This U.S. Navy veteran and pastor has lead a full life,
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October 18, 2022
100 Year Stories
Diving Into the Record Books
Making 701 scuba dives during your lifetime is an accomplishment. Making your 702nd dive at 100 years old and counting puts you in the Guinness
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October 13, 2022
100 Year Stories
Helping People is Important
Helping people is important — and something everyone should do if they can. So says centenarian Etta Jamieson of Nova Scotia. While she has been
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October 11, 2022
100 Year Stories
All These Good Years
“I just thank the Lord that I’m here and that he has allowed me to have all these good years.” Those all the words
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October 4, 2022
100 Year Stories
The Best Kind of Inheritance
Forget about the family photos or summer home. The best kind of inheritance is the one that belongs to children of parents who live to
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September 29, 2022
100 Year Stories
100 Never Looked So Good
Wearing a black baseball cap with the message, “100 Never Looked So Good,” Irwin Wertheimer celebrated his 100 birthday at one of his favorite places
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September 27, 2022
100 Year Stories
Friendship Knows No Age
Judy Gaman never thought she’d have a centenarian as a best friend. But as Judy found out, friendship knows no age. Lucille Fleming was just
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September 22, 2022
100 Year Stories
American Red Cross’ Oldest Volunteer
At age 101, Betty Grenig is the American Red Cross’ oldest and longest-serving volunteer. She has been serving the nonprofit for over 80 years across
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September 15, 2022
100 Year Stories
Guiding Light
Joe Smith, who just turned 100, has been working at the same firm for 57 years. His employer calls him the company’s guiding light. This
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September 8, 2022
100 Year Stories
Inspired by Amelia Earhart
Anne Fiyalka was not the first young girl to be inspired by Amelia Earhart. The aviator was one of the most famous women of
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 30, 2022
100 Year Stories
Centenarian Cool
Pete Rizzo, Uncle Pete, is a lot of things. According to his family, he’s the definition of centenarian cool. He’s a master of mindfulness. He’s
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 25, 2022
100 Year Stories
Leap of Faith
For people of any age, going zip lining is a leap of faith! Some of us are willing to take the leap. Others prefer to
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August 18, 2022
100 Year Stories
The Very Best Years of My Life
When asked what it was like to be 100, Mike Fremont responded that “these are the very best years of my life.” That’s quite a
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August 11, 2022
100 Year Stories
Oldest Practicing Physician in the World
Studying and becoming a neurologist is a tremendous achievement. Becoming the chief of neurology for the Atlantic fleet during the Korean war was a
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 9, 2022
100 Year Stories
100 Year Old Takes 100 Mile Walk of Gratitude
100 year old takes 100 mile walk of gratitude. What?! Tom Hennessy is an amazing man. He’s 100 years old. Over several months he walked
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 2, 2022