GB Items Related to Tag - lifelong
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Ruth EdwardsRuth Edwards says lifelong learning programs are teaching plenty of "old dogs" new tricks and many of the students are learning more than they ever have.
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New HampshireIn 2001 my husband and I purchased a get-away house in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and began spending all our free time there. Then, in 2003 my husband took early retirement, while I continued to work for Elderhostel in Boston. ...
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Computer School for Seniors
I’m thrilled and pleased to report that I have been asked to join the faculty of ComputerSchool for Seniors (cs4seniors). This new affiliation makes perfect sense to me and fits right in with my philosophy of continuing to learn no matter what your...
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Dorothy MilliesAt the age of 92, Dorothy Millies finally fulfilled her lifelong dream and received her high school diploma.
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Learning Later, Living Greater
LEARNING LATER, LIVING GREATER: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years. Lifelong Learning in Your Later Years… a Health Club for Your Body, Mind and Spirit! Welcome! My name is Nancy Merz Nordstrom and this blog is all about...
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Writing the Book…
Over the summer of 2005 Jon and I worked on the manuscript, with me in New Hampshire and him in Massachusetts. I would pull all the content together and then do the rough drafts. He polished them up. Thank goodness for email. We...
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Spreading the Word
Now that “Learning Later, Living Greater” has been published and is available for purchase, I’ve become a full-time book promoter. This is definitely stepping outside my comfort zone. I’ve never been comfortable...
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The Book...
Shortly after I moved to New Hampshire, my son Jon, who is a free-lance writer with six published books to his credit and more on the way, began talking about my writing a book. He felt that lifelong learning for older adults was an important topic,...
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Big Wheels Keep on TurningIt was his lifelong dream to build his own paddlewheel boat and look at the result! A Growing Bolder story of how determination and patience created something that's keeping the past -- and the shipbuilder himself -- going full steam ahead.
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Cy PeachyLifelong golfer Cy Peachy fulfilled a dream by playing in a tournament against golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.
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Rachel RosenthalWorld-famous performance artist Rachel Rosenthal is proving that creativity has no age limits.
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Kathy Moffett
Amateur golfer Kathy Moffett doubled her fun with two holes in one in a matter of days, The Villages,
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How to Become A Lifelong LearnerThe modern era is generally considered to have started in 1500 A.D. with the start of the printing press. From 1500 to 1830, all known knowledge doubled. From 1830 to 1930, all known knowledge doubled again. A few years ago, all known knowledge was...
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Judy DavidsFor many women, becoming a mother means letting go of lifelong dreams and fantasies. But for Judy Davids, being a 42-year-old mother with no musical experience meant beating the odds.
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Dr. Kenneth and Dr. Tyler CooperHis first major revolution came in 1968, when Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the term "aerobics." Now, the preventive medicine leading authority has enlisted the help of his son, Dr. Tyler Cooper.
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Wavy GravyEvery day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.
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A Mother's Day HeartbreakMy mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s...
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A New Job
Early in 1999 I took yet another, seemingly small step, but one that would lead to even bigger changes. I put an ad in my local neighborhood paper looking for women to form a walking group. Struggling with my own weight, I needed walking...
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What People Are Saying About the Book…
To say thank you to everyone who helped or contributed to “Learning Later, Living Greater,” I mailed about 85 copies of the book out. Here are some of the comments. It certainly is nice to read them. Harry R. (Rick)...
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Steve Rondinaro Comes Full CircleAt the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"
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What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.