Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Hollis Wagenstein-Hurturk, 69: Do What You Can Do

Sponsored Athlete Hollis isn’t letting a disability stop her from living a strong and healthy life. Get to know Hollis and her work with functional fitness training.

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Arlene Toonkel, 68: Jumping with Joy

Sponsored Athlete Arlene is “bouncing back” from life’s challenges by exercising on a mini trampoline — better known as rebounding — and discovering joy in the process.

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Mark Newton, 61: Super Bowl-er

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Mark Newton explains his passion for a 7,000-year-old sport. No, it’s not bocce… it’s lawn bowling!

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Abbey Moon, 76: Powering Through Life

Sponsored Athlete Abbey turned trauma into triumph through her mastery of powerlifting. She is determined to prove that strength, power, and confidence can be achieved at any age.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Elisse Barnes, 60: Dancing Her Way Around the Globe

Sponsored Athlete Elisse overcame challenges to meet her weight loss goal. Now she is taking the next steps to inspire others on their own fitness journeys.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Introducing the 2021 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and learn their inspiring — and unique — approaches to fitness.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Mind, Body, and Spirit: Sponsored Athletes 2020 Wrap-Up

In a year unlike any other, the Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes took a holistic approach to wellness — putting physical and mental health to the test.

Friday, November 20, 2020

Liliana Cortez, 76: Learning Every Day

Gardening in the Bronx? This Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete is finding creative ways to stay fit and healthy.

Friday, November 6, 2020

David Hill, 63: Spreading His Wings

Sponsored Athlete David is embracing retirement and navigating his way through the pandemic by walking, running, and even birding.

Friday, October 23, 2020

Joan Janek, 67: Stress Fighter

After surviving a series of stressful events, Sponsored Athlete Joan is sharing healthy tips for living life to the fullest.

Friday, October 16, 2020

Burr Daly, 81: Training in the Era of COVID-19

This Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete won’t let anything get in the way of his training. With help from friends, and technology, Burr is back on the track.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Liliana Cortez, 76: Strong and Ready to Serve

A lifelong interest in yoga and other holistic practices helped Liliana Cortez make an important decision.

Monday, August 17, 2020

Happy Senior Citizens Day!

Join us on August 21 as we mark Senior Citizens’ Day with a special Zoom discussion about following your dreams.

Friday, June 5, 2020

Joan, 67: Finding Motivation During COVID-19

We caught up with Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Joan Janek, who is putting down the cake, and picking up the tempo!

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Carol Klenfner, 74: Play is the Best Four Letter Word

Ping Pong opened up a whole new world – with new friends (and a few awards!) for this senior athlete.