Inspiring Stories

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Meet the Center Manager: Jessie Hawthorn 

Meet Jessie Hawthorn, the new Center Manager of Senior Planet’s walk-in center in Lowry, CO, and a passionate fan of education, Denver and live music.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

How To Stay Fit While Traveling

Is it possible to maintain healthy habits while on vacation? Sponsored Athlete Steven says “Yes!” – and shares helpful tips for older adults on the go.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Inspiring Story: Jesse Meyers’ Literary Passion

For years, Jesse Meyers, 90, has taught classes on James Joyce and his novel, Ulysses. Some 1,000 students later, Jesse has raised over $300,000 for charities through his classes and donated over 700 volumes on James Joyce to Fordham University.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Arlette, 61 – Celebrating Hard Work and Good Health

Sponsored Athlete Arlette brought home the gold in the World Aquatic Masters Championships in Singapore, and teaches winning fitness tips on Dec. 17.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Shebah, 68 – Five Exercises to Age Well and Enhance Longevity

Strength, balance, mobility, and more! Sponsored Athlete Shebah, 68, shares five fitness modalities for older adults to focus on – and invites you to train together on Nov. 19.

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Meet the Trainer: David Slapak

Before joining the Senior Planet program in Miami as a technology trainer, David taught English as a second language in South Korea and Turkey.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Margaret Murphy-Webb’s Jazz Journey

Margaret Murphy-Webb, 69, Chicago’s former “jazz cop”, brings free music to underserved communities through her South Side Jazz Coalition.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Inspiring Story: Diane and Bari-Lynne Make a Horror Flick 

Diane Ament, 83, and Bari-Lynn, 79, were crew members for The Rug, a horror flick staffed completely by older adults, and which inspired the documentary Silver Screamers.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Meet the Licensing Partner: PARS Equality Center 

Meet Mehrnaz Saadat, who works at one of Senior Planet’s oldest Licensing partners: the PARS Equality Center, which serves immigrants from Persian-speaking and communities in California.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Ken Fobs Finds His Voice

Kenneth Fobs, 67, discovered his love for jazz performance late in life; he shares what’s possible when you pursue your passion – at any age.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Laurie, 68 – Dancing Improves Mental Health

Sponsored Athlete Laurie shares how dance workouts have dramatically changed her mental health and attitude. Save the 10/15 date for Zumba with Laurie on Zoom!

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Inspiring Story: Babs Daitch, Documentary Star at 80

Known as “the lesbian Forrest Gump,” Babs Daitch (80) has done it all, including starring in her own documentary short.

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Dr. Calvin Mackie Gives New Orleans STEM Education

Dr. Calvin Mackie started with encouraging his nine-year-old son’s love for science in a New Orleans garage – and launched STEM-NOLA, a movement that has reached over 200,000 children.

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Conozca a la representante de la línea directa: Nita Flores

La representante de la línea directa de Senior Planet, Nita, es una residente de Brooklyn que conduce un pódcast de ciencia ficción y disfruta ayudar a las personas mayores a adoptar nuevas tecnologías.

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Meet the Hotline Rep: Nita Flores

Senior Planet Hotline rep Nita is a Brooklyn resident who hosts a sci-fi podcast and enjoys helping older adults embrace new technology.