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    Be Active and Stay Active at Central Florida's Retirement Communities

    "Our residents compare Lake Ashton to a cruise ship on land!" says Tricia Adams, director of activities and community relations at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities’ luxury retirement communities . Lake Ashton residents can cultivate...

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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: Dream Chasers

    On this episode of The Growing Bolder TV Show, we introduce you to people who have the courage and guts to pursue their passions in life, even when others tell them it's time to get a "real job."


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    Bobby Goldsboro

    After putting his other passions on the backburner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.


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    Are you working in retirement?

    According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 80% of baby boomers plan to work into their retirement years. Since the tragedy of September 11th, many Baby Boomers had no choice but to enter early retirements when their company faced...

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    Bob Rafkin

    He's a musician who cut his teeth in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the '60s and has been on a personal and musical odyssey ever since. The result? A musician well worth listening to.


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    Anibal Lopez

    World-class bodybuilder Anibal Lopez has combined his passions for lifting weights and helping others.


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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: Leu Gardens

    Leu Gardens is the stunning backdrop for this episode of The GBTV Show, and even if you've never picked up a paintbrush, places like this bring out the creativity in all of us.


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    Davy Jones

    Monkees frontman and teen heartthrob Davy Jones tells us how he's still packing in the crowds.


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    Pursue Your Passions

    We're highlighting the Growing Bolder philosophy through the stories of men and women who prove how great life can be when you're bold enough to pursue your passions.


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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: Inside Roger's World

    He's one of the biggest names in rock and roll, and Growing Bolder is giving you unprecedented access to Roger McGuinn's life, home and music.


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    Elaine Beaubien

    What if you could keep your day job while fulfilling your fantasies? Wisconsin professor Elaine Beaubien is doing exactly that.


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    Breaking Barriers

    Making changes in life is never easy. There can be all kinds of roadblocks along the path to Growing Bolder; the roadblocks of age, religion and race. Many back away from them, but others stand strong, Breaking Barriers for the rest of us to follow.


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    Marjorie Thompson

    Marjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.


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    Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer

    He's a highly respected dermatologist, but it's his passions and hobbies that have landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records -- twice!


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    Making a Difference

    Staying active can keep you physically and socially engaged, adding quality to your life. But for more and more of us, that's just not enough. Leaving a legacy and finding a way to give back are some of the most rewarding ways of Growing Bolder.


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    Sandy Scott

    He survived one of the rarest and most dangerous types of neck injuries to become one of the nation's greatest cyclists.


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    Staying Active

    The secret to staying active is to find something you enjoy. Activity becomes passion, and that's really Growing Bolder.


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    Overcoming Obstacles

    No one's life is without setbacks. For many, Growing Bolder means facing up to challenges: relationship issues, battles with illness, financial struggles, basically standing up to face the unexpected head on. We call it Overcoming Obstacles.


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    5 Questions With: Gloria Laube

    Love dogs? Love books? So does Gloria Laube, and she's found a way to put the two together and make a difference. See what she says about pursuing her career passions in this edition of 5QW.


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    Dr. Richard Davidson

    One of the world's top minds on all things spiritual and mental has tips to help you train your own mind to change your life for the better.


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    Rita Simonton

    She's the fastest distance swimmer in United States history (wait for it!) over the age of 90!


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    5 Questions With: Elli Fordyce

    Born and bred in Manhattan, entertainer Elli Fordyce lives by the motto "it's never too late." That phrase is enough to pique GB's interest, and once we got to know what she's all about we knew we needed to share her spirit with you.


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    Sally Kellerman

    She shot to fame with her star-turning role in Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H," but she says singing was always her passion. She says it's only with the wisdom of age that she finally is comfortable enough with herself to pursue it.


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    5 Questions With: Aggie Villanueva

    She's been dubbed "The Grandma Moses of the Southwest," but Aggie Villanueva has a style all her own. See what she tells us about challenges, art, goals and more.


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    Happy Holidays From Growing Bolder!

    As you reflect on 2009 and look ahead to 2010, we encourage you to take a moment to watch stories that will inspire you, raise your spirits and remind you that anything is possible in life, no matter what obstacles you must overcome.


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    Farewell, Eunice Kennedy Shriver

    There are a handful of celebrities or political figures whose deaths stab me in the heart....

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    Growing Bolder With Roger McGuinn

    Follow Marc on Twitter When we arrived, Roger was running next door to deliver something to a neighbor. Camilla was hanging out with the window washers talking about Jesus. Just another day in suburbia -- except Roger and Camilla aren’t your...

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    Rightsizing Your Life -- The Holiday Edition

    RADICAL RIGHTSIZING FOR TOYS Now here’s a novel idea: don’t give potentially dangerous toys for Christmas. "Why I'd NEVER do that!" you say? Since some 80-90% of all toys come from China—this isn't going to be as easy as you think....

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    5 Questions With: Karen Pierce Gonzalez

    She's a big-time media guru who helps get her clients in the news. But what really drives this go-getter is a passion for good storytelling, and helping people get their own journeys to the masses.


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    Hershel McGriff

    At the age of 81, Hershel McGriff is the oldest driver in NASCAR history. It's not that he hasn't thought about retirement; after all, he retired for the first time back in 1954. He says he just missed the action.


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    The Greatest of All Time

    At age 35, Mike Sigel was the youngest ever inducted into the Billiards Hall of Fame. After retiring he became the game's best known promoter only to return to prove he's still got it!


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    Pat and Cat Patterson

    This husband and wife team has just returned from a four-month, 10-country tour through Southeast Asia -- on bike! Both agree that this is the best time of their lives.


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    Happy Birthday, Arnold Palmer!

    Arnold Palmer, the commoner who became "The King" of golf, is celebrating his 80th birthday. He paused recently to talk to Growing Bolder about his greatest passion -- helping the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.


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    Ageless Art: Harold Garde

    If there's anyone to hold up as an example of Growing Bolder, it's Harold Garde. Now in his 80s, Harold has been painting for more than five decades. His creative process is stronger and better than ever, and his work will grab your attention.


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    New Roots for Bluegrass

    True roots of this musical genre lie with the common folks, like Johnny Adams, who fell so in love with the mandolin that he now makes his own!


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    Doorway to Happiness

    Larry Roofner was a corporate executive, a mover and shaker and a big-time success. And it nearly killed him. He walked away from it all, and at 52, he reinvented himself.


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    The Fastest '57 Chevy in the World

    In this GB Classic, Marc gets an unforgettable ride in a '57 Chevy that has been "slightly" customized. Fasten your seatbelt -- this is gonna be a wild ride.


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    Lifelong Learning Minute: Eclectic Collector

    Audrey Lentz has always had an eye for things that please her. From Howdy Doody to the present day, from pinball to pez, she has an amazing collection. But what sets her apart is, her home... her ENTIRE home is her display case!


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    Fly Like an Eagle ... Indoors

    What goes up must come down. That's why you hesitate to try skydiving. But what if you could get a similar experience just a few feet off the floor?


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    Lifelong Learning Minute: Artist Harold Garde

    At age 85, Harold says he's keenly aware that time is more precious than ever. But he refuses to spend less of it experimenting and taking chances. Luckily for us, he continues to discover new ways to create eye-popping works of art.


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    At 104, Artist Still in Love With Life

    Major museums and art collectors worldwide love his work. Those fortunate enough to actually know him love it even more. Come along for an exclusive look inside the life of 104-year-old artist Harold Rotenberg.


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    Sonic Soup for the Soul

    He's written music for NBC sports, artist Thomas Kinkade and for a 3-year-old victim of child abuse. Many critics consider his songs poignant, intimate and healing. You'll wonder why you've never heard of him before.


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    Restore Your Passion and Pass It On

    The mission was gratifying yet overwhelming. But isn't taking on projects that are way too big the key to great accomplishment? JT Thompson had such a bright vision for the Stetson Mansion that he never had time to consider failure.


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    Lifelong Learning Minute: Skydivers Over Sixty

    Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever.


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    Lucky's Jaws Swim

    Da-Dum. Da-da-Da-Dum. In the summer of 1975, the movie "JAWS" terrorized nearly everyone who saw it. Our pal, Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is finally ready to conquer his fear. And he wants company.


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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: Our Lucky Day

    He's one of the most interesting, generous, unusual characters you will ever meet, and on this episode of the Growing Bolder TV Show, we're giving you an all-access pass into the life of Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer.


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    Fire Sale

    A Fender guitar that Jimi Hendrix scorched in 1967 has been sold at auction to a 51-year-old American collector for just under $500,000.


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    The Growing Bolder TV Show: Death-Defying Fun

    The GBTV Show goes in search of the death-defying rides, fantastic foods, toys and technology that will be turning up at an amusement park near you, and see why some of the biggest brains in the business are Boomers.


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    Skydivers Over Sixty Smash World Record

    Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever, and only Growing Bolder was there to document it.



 

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