University of Hawaii sailing coach sails into the history books
You could just say all three coaches are members of the College Sailing Hall of Fame and leave it at that. It speaks of something rare and special. Read more
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Hawaii woman rediscovers her playful spirit through dance
Play is often viewed as unproductive or lazy. It’s that guilty pleasure that is reserved for the young, as grown-ups are expected to be serious and responsible. So, like many others, Renee Tillotson lost her playful spirit when she became an adult. Read more
Running provides more than just health benefits for Hawaii father-son duo
A year after 74-year-old Melvin Muramoto suffered a debilitating stroke, he completed last month’s 8.15-mile Great Aloha Run, motivated by his unflagging willpower and his running mate: his firstborn son. Read more
82-year-old woman turns ribbons into strands of beauty
Lei Day is every day for Mellie Enos. On tables and in a storeroom in the garage of her Enchanted Lake home are lei — hundreds of the brightly colored garlands — that she has made from ribbon for the last 20 years. Read more
What are the essential trace minerals? Get the 411
Consuming adequate amounts of essential nutrients grows increasingly important as we age. This becomes more difficult as calorie needs decline and people eat less. Read more
Wallet Wisdom: Preparing for the Great Wealth Transfer
Seniors have much to think about when it comes to transferring wealth to their children and grandchildren. Consider the following if you want to leave something behind for the next generation. Read more
Disrupt Aging: Tai chi helps kupuna keep their footing
The secrets to long life: Yoga, yogurt and bare feet
Esther Nowell says three things keep her young at heart: yoga, yogurt and no shoes. At 98, she still travels, teaches art and creates in her home art studio in the same neighborhood she grew up in as a child in Kaimuki. Read more
Mary Ciacci caps Hawaii Little League career with visit to Williamsport
Mary Ciacci had seen a lot in nearly six decades volunteering with Little League baseball. But nothing quite like this. Read more
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Patsy Afuso, 94, is in step with the beat of life
At 94, Patsy Afuso moves with the ease and confidence of someone decades younger. She is the oldest performing member of the Paranku Club of Hawaii, which performs at senior centers, nursing homes and cultural festivals on Oahu. Read more
Ultraracing is euphoric for Jackie Doppelmayer
Jackie Doppelmayer has been running since childhood, but even though she’s logged thousands of miles and emanates mental toughness, the 53-year-old ultrarunner approaches each 50- or 100-mile run as if it’s her first, meticulously preparing for any hazard she may encounter. Read more
Health Options: Potassium important for healthy blood pressure
Longtime volunteer Linnelle Takeuchi has a soft spot for furry friends
Linnelle Takeuchi is a 13-year animal shelter volunteer and spends at least four days a week at the Hawaiian Humane Society. She’s done just about every volunteer job. “I love it. I feel useful. I’m helping the people and I’m helping the animals,” she said. Read more
Hawaii seniors get a kick out of playing pickleball
For about three hours two mornings each week, the thwack of wood paddle meeting plastic ball echoes throughout Koko Head District Park’s gym, accompanied by the nearly constant sound of laughter. Read more
Senior Day Care volunteers cultivate land in Waianae
Every week, 66-year-old Perry Barker leads a group of seniors on a strenuous trail to replace invasive species with native plants as part of the state’s forest restoration project. The group, ranging in age from 49 to mid-70s, work in the nearly 3,600-acre lowland Honouliuli Forest Reserve that is home to dozens of endangered species — more than half of which are only found in Hawaii. Read more
Avoid the flu, not social activity
No one expects to get a cold or the flu. However, unless you live like a hermit, getting the flu may be inevitable. Read more
Positive attitude makes Helen Yano pride of senior community
If the sun is shining outside Helen Yano’s apartment in Kapolei, it’s a good bet you won’t find the retired teacher sitting around indoors. Read more
After conquering banking world, Lily Yao turned to golf
Hard to say if Lily Yao found golf or it found her. At 74, it doesn’t matter. What she knows is she started golfing when she was 50 and it has changed her life. Read more
Grandparents helped raise multiple generations in Kaimuki home
In the blink of an eye, the generations have flown by since Audrey and Solomon Niau met as teenagers 70 years ago in the same quaint Kaimuki neighborhood they live in today. Read more
Baby boomers love to travel in later years
If you’re over 50, chances are good that you’ve already enjoyed a vacation trip or are in the process of planning one. It’s not a secret. Your travel agent and tourism marketing folks know this. Baby boomers love to travel. Read more
Lucille Lo Chun strives to make tai chi accessible to all
Cloud Hands, Grasp Bird’s Tail, Serpent in the Grass, Embracing the Tiger, Part Wild Horse’s Mane — those are the lyrical names of tai chi movements that Lucille Lo Chun performs with fluid, deliberate grace. Read more
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