Author: Pamela Hugi

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld on Diving After 60

Champion sky-diver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld will gather with 100 skydivers, all 60+, for the largest ever simultaneous free fall of older adults. 

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Meet the Trainer: Jeanette Giancaspro

The leader of our Creative Creations Discussion Group has some special insights about creativity for National Crafts Month.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Wendy R. Friedman: Mixed Media and Morning Stretch Maven

Found objects are a lifelong source of artistic inspiration and creativity for Wendy R. Friedman, but finding Morning Stretch was a game changer.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Meet the Trainer: Josy Delaney

For American Heart Month, Senior Planet Participant-turned-Trainer Josy Delany discusses women’s heart health, and the joys of Tai Chi.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Helen Battle’s “Wish of a Lifetime” Granted!

Helen Battle, a life-long humanitarian, takes center stage as part of her “Wish of a Lifetime!”

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Meet the Trainer: Ying Cheng

Ying Cheng, trainer for Senior Planet from AARP, talks about teaching programs in Mandarin and a special class for the Lunar New Year. 

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

David English’s Music: Tech and Creativity

David English has always been fascinated by the cross-section of technology and creativity and uses both to create compelling music videos.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Meet the Trainer: Pat Whitty

“I really want to do whatever I can to help people view aging as an opportunity – not a problem.”

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Conoce al entrenador: Cas Castro

Cas Castro, entrenador físico de Senior Planet, habla sobre Morning Stretch, su horóscopo y kung fu.

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Meet the Trainer: Cas Castro

Cas Castro, fitness trainer for Senior Planet, talks about Morning Stretch, his horoscope and kung fu.

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Inspiring Stories: The Third Act

Two expectation-defying men found success turning an artistic passion into new careers later in life. What’s your third act?

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Sokie Lee, 64, Mobilizes Clean-up Campaigns

Sokie Lee and her partner, Ken, organize large scale clean-ups of neglected areas in Manhattan with hundreds of volunteers.

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Meet the Trainer: Gloria Barksdale

Gloria Barksdale is a self-described Virginia farm girl who reinvented herself into an IT wizard and teacher/trainer for Senior Planet.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Meet Evana Lewis, 73 – Comedy Special Star

Meet Evana Lewis – Senior Planet Participant and one of the stars of the comedy special “Good Timing with Jo Firestone.”

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Conoce a la entrenadora: Michelle Sanchez

Michelle Sanchez, entrenadora de tecnología para Senior Planet en NYC, habla sobre su trabajo, su herencia y el Club de español.