The New 65+ celebrates the opportunities, achievements, and aspirations of older adults who, no matter their age, abilities, opportunities, or challenges, have found their own way to experience joy and live with passion, purpose, and enthusiasm for life.  Share a selfie doing what you love — volunteering, traveling, cooking, gardening, playing sports, spending time with family and friends, whatever brings you joy! Help us share  the inspiring message that we can all find our own way to love life beyond the age of 65.

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USA Triathlon awarded me the 2024 Mike Greer Multisport Lifestyle Spirit Award at Nationals in September in Atlantic City NJ!
I race triathlon as a member of TEAM USA AGE GROUP. I LOVE MULTISPORT! This is my 8th year qualifying for TEAM USA Triathlon. This year alone I’ve competed in 78 competitions including two World Championships in Townsville Australia; and Torremolinos Spain. At 66 I placed top 10 in the world and 3rd for TEAM USA! I also teach 12 fitness classes weekly; and I’m a certified US MASTERS Swim Coach and a Certified USA Triathlon Coach. Encouraging others to reach their goals is my everyday passion. I’m a retired ABA therapist and I’ve been racing triathlon since 1983! I would be honored to share my story of encouraging inspiring and igniting that passion that lives in all of us to achieve on your platform.
This September I turned 72 years old. My two favorite sports are spinning and swimming indoors and in outdoor lakes in NY and FL. Here I am in the sleeveless blue top next to the instructor in black at our Tuesday/Thursday 530 pm spin class.
I've been competitively running up stairs since 1993. This was October 9th, the Empire State Building Run Up.
My love. I've ridden horses my whole life and started learning dressage in my 60's. This was our first show. I started a new business in 2022, an online membership supporting, educating and coaching caregivers.
I love doing yoga! I have been standing on my head for over 50 years!
I turned 73 this year and travelled to Hawaii for my daughter’s wedding in January, took my first cruise on Celebrity to Alaska in May and just returned from visiting Mexico City to see their Independence Day celebration on September 15-16. I’m the newsletter editor of my 55+ community in central Florida. I love writing, traveling, socializing and cooking for and with my family and friends.
Sixty nine and hiking at beautiful Red Rocks in CO.
I am a 65 year old double amputee skateboarder. I thought about quitting, then I noticed who was watching. 😁🤙🤘
I love hiking, joined our local TRACKS hiking club in 2022 when I retired and have done amazing hikes and volunteered to promote our trails in Arizona.
I volunteer at my local library two days a week and serve as Secretary to the Friends of the library. We hold book sales and an honor shelf to raise funds that provide experiences for adults and children at our library. It's incredibly rewarding and keeps me sharp and involved.
Blessed to be back on the mission field at 76 y/o. Spreading the Good News of the Gospel to people groups around the world. 💕 This photo was taken at an orphanage in Zambia 🇿🇲 (May 2024)
I love tennis!! Despite having all my major joints totally replaced, this game has kept me moving. 80 and still going !!
75 Painting, creating, Are central to who I am. I treasure right now.
My favorite pastime is golf. I’m 88 years old and qualified for the National Senior games. Looking forward to coming to Des Moines, Iowa. Betty Long❤️❤️❤️
I have fully recovered from my life-threatening heart disease of amyloidosis following my two years of successful chemotherapy treatments recently. Now, at 73, I am very active especially during summers in the Chicago area playing tennis, baseball, basketball and golf along with swimming in outdoor pools and at the beaches on Lake Michigan. I recently won the most points in a United States Tennis Association (USTA) all-ages, fun "pop-up" event at Gallagher Way, next to the Cubs' iconic Wrigley Field, and my "trophy" was not a gold medal but, instead, the attached photo showing me as the "biggest" tennis player in Chicago, as seen with the Gargantuan oversized tennis racquet and oversized tennis ball. A good time was had by all of the players in this city-wide activity.
I'm a bowler, have been. bowling for 60+ years. This is a picture of me and my grandson's girlfriend when we won a tournament this past weekend.
Eva Brito, México city, 66, love swimming
Pickleball and golf keep me active. 😎
Hiking in Peru, made it to Macchu Picchu
I hold space for enrichment Circles for Upliftment, Connection & Sustainability. I am 74 and my partner is 70… we also promote Ceremonies for Crones & Master Elders✨
Roller skating🛼
We enjoy soooooo many things. 2 of our favorites are traveling and running. We usually combine our vacations with a foot race, or maybe cycling or other form of ,sometimes extreme, exercise. This photo is my wife, Deb, 68, and me,75, taking a photo op in the “tree tunnel “ at the Kauai, Hawaii marathon & half. Deb ran the half and was 2 of 33 in her age group. I was the oldest participant in the full marathon and was the fastest in my age group and the next younger age group.
I am 76 and I love to exercise, mostly strength training 💪 I also love to golf, toss horseshoes, and bowl.
I LOVE performing live music with my two sons, Joseph (at my RIGHT: guitar, keys, lead & harmony vocals) and Stephen (at my LEFT: drums, percussion, guitar, lead and harmony vocals). Proud & happy dad in the middle (guitars, keys, mando, lead & harmony vocals). This is us taking a breather before showtime at a local St. Louis winery. My 64th birthday is just a few weeks away! More to come!! 😎🎸🎹🎤🎤🎤👍
I love playing tennis and then off for 9 holes of golf. Oh and I’m 71🎾🏌️‍♀️🎉
I began painting in 2019 at the age of 60 and I haven't looked back. While I enjoy creating, I especially enjoy helping others discover the healing properties of making art. I'm studying for an art therapy facilitator certification. I'm a screenwriter by profession, but an artist by passion.
I enjoy filling my patio planters full of colorful plants and sitting back watching the bees sip nectar and observing other wildlife. I'm 71.
Hiking makes me happy.
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The New 65+

Photo Contest

We Have A Winner!

Doreen Ratigan is the winner of The New 65+ National Selfie Contest, presented by Humana and Growing Bolder.

“This photo captures my passion for playful, artistic fun,” Doreen says. “I believe in living life to the fullest and embodying the spirit of The New 65+. To me, that means embracing new experiences with energy and creativity. At 70, I am more committed than ever to pursuing my passions and making a positive impact in the world.”

Thank you to all who submitted entries to the contest and provide a daily example for others on how to lead happy, active lives as we age.

Watch our video story on Doreen and be inspired to embrace aging in your own way today.

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