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Grace Visits the Billy Graham Library
Grace D., 79, is an active resident at Chambrel at Club Hill in Garland, TX who loves to give back to others in her community. Since moving to Chambrel at Club Hill, she has connected with staff members and other residents through her passion for knitting, crocheting,...
Three Centenarian Sisters Reunite After a Decade Apart
After ten years apart, three centenarians nicknamed the “Centennial Sisters” reunited for a loving reunion
Lucille Meets Rabbi Marc Gellman
At 90 years old, Lucille C. is a lively woman full of kindness and faith. She is a resident of Heritage of Raleigh, a Brookdale Community in North Carolina. Lucille believes that the most important thing she or anyone else can do is to help others. For the past 20...
Betty Attends Chicago Cubs Game at Wrigley Field
Betty K., 74, is a kind-hearted resident of Sterling House of Middleton in Middleton, Wisconsin. She’s a lifelong baseball fan who fell in love with the Cubs after meeting her husband Bob, a die-hard fan. Betty’s Wish of a Lifetime was to attend a Chicago Cubs...
Senior Olympic Gold Medalist Returns to Senior Games
Although Norma, 88, has trouble seeing due to macular degeneration and walks with a cane, she stays active and involved in her community, Terrace at the Woodlands, in Woodlands, TX. She enjoys helping others with sports games through the Wii and assisting with...
Marilyn gets a Concert Hall Experience with Former Student
Marilyn, 76, has dedicated her life to music. At a young age, her father gave her and her siblings music lessons. Throughout her life, she continued working towards her passion of music. She taught many students over the course of 45 years in Raleigh. Several of her...
Ilse’s Celebrates Her 100th Birthday at the Opera
Ilse B., age 100, said that attending an opera would be “the crowning jewel of [her] 100 years and [her] 100th birthday celebration.” Growing up in Germany, Ilse's mother was an accomplished pianist and instilled the importance of music at a young age. She has loved...
Barbara Meets Jeff Gordon
Barbara Y., 86, of the Gables of Monrovia, in Monrovia, CA is an avid Nascar fan--to say the least. On any given race day, you can find Barbara glued to the television set watching her favorite Nascar stars. In particular, Barbara is a fan of racing superstar Jeff...
Veteran Visits National WWII Museum in New Orleans
The story of veteran Abe S., 94, from Delray Beach, FL is an awe-inspiring tale of triumph, passion, and positivity. Abe was a navigator and 2nd Lieutenant for the Air Force in WWII. He flew 10 successful missions, but on the 11th his plane was shot down. Forced to...
Al Revives his Musical Groove
Al, 84, of Grand Court in Novi, MI, is a caring and humble gentleman. Al served as an army corporal for two years and spent the majority of his time in the service overseas, training in Japan and Korea. After his time in the military, Al went on to become a mailman...
Gloria Attends Chicago Bulls Game
As an African-American woman coming of age during World War II, Gloria H. “lost her dream” of becoming a lawyer when she was told that a black woman would never be taken seriously in that position. Instead, she dedicated her time to her job in the postal service, and...
Robert Commemorates the 11th Armored Division
Robert, 90, is a current resident at Brookdale Place at Fall Creek in Indiana. Robert has always been proud of the Army Division that he served in during WWII and the Battle of the Bulge- the 11th Armored Division. The 11th Armored Division was disbanded on August 15,...
Jean Learns Sign Language
Jean C., 84, of The Devonshire of Mt. Lebanon in Pittsburgh, PA, is charismatic older adult who has overcome tremendous obstacles in her life. Jean’s Wish of a Lifetime is to learn sign language. Mother to four, Jean worked hard throughout her life to provide for her...
Susan Attends the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes
Susan, 73, of the Pointe at Newport Place in Boynton Beach, Florida has been an avid fan of the Rockettes dancers since she was a child. Studying interpretive and modern dance, Susan dreamed of one day becoming a professional dancer and going on-stage at Radio City...
Ray Reunites with Family for a Very Special Thanksgiving
Ray, 90, of Newport Place in Boynton Beach, FL, is a military veteran always putting others safety and happiness first. He served in WWII for three years as an Army Corporal Technician in Germany and France being drafted out of school. Upon his return, Ray dedicated...
