Author: Pamela Hugi

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad

Meet Michelle Bryan, who left the US for the first time ever in 2018 to retire in Ecuador and hasn’t looked back since.

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Sandra Goldstein

Meet Sandra, a Puerto Rican-born trainer with some 27 years of IT experience who loves reading and wilderness camping in her RV. 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Inspiring Story: Linda Diane Murphy Spreads Mindfulness

Meet Linda Diane Murphy, spreading the word about mindful meditation by moderating the Mindful Engagement group on Senior Planet Community.

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Tina Wang

Meet Tina, a Senior Planet trainer of Chair Yoga, swimming enthusiast and dance and movement artist with an MFA in Visual Arts. 

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Inspiring Story: Phyllis Spencer, WNBA Dancer after 50

Meet Phyllis Spencer, a team captain of the Timeless Torches, the dance troupe of people over 40 who bring pep and spirit to the WNBA’s Liberty team.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Día de agradecimiento al entrenador

Nos encantan los entrenadores de Senior Planet, ¡y ellos a usted! ¡Conozca a algunos miembros de nuestro equipo de entrenadores y agregue a sus favoritos!

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Trainer Appreciation Day

We love Senior Planet trainers – and they love you! Meet some of our trainer team and add your own favorites!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Inspiring Story: Andrew Walker and the Senior Games

Meet the Health and Well-being Director of the sporting event devoted to athletes age 50 and over!

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Kevin Tsan

Kevin, brand new to Senior Planet, is bringing the Senior Planet curriculum to the Vietnamese-speaking population of Maryland!  

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Inspiring Story: Karen Birbeck Gets Social in Virtual Reality 

Karen keeps in touch with friends and explores the universe in the virtual reality game, No Man’s Sky. 

Friday, April 12, 2024

Meet the Hotline Volunteers!

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, meet three older, tech-savvy adults on the Senior Planet Hotline volunteer team.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Inspiring Story: Sheri A. Jones, Poll Inspector

Sheri Jones, a Poll Inspector since 2015, discusses the role of tech, and why more seniors should consider applying for these seasonal, paid jobs.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Umme Mahmud

Meet Umme Mahmud— a Senior Planet trainer in NYC with a passion for helping people reach their goals!

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Inspiring Story: Jean Dublin, 70, Walking Club Volunteer

Jean Dublin, 70, is a Senior Planet participant turned volunteer who leads a weekly meditation class at the Senior Planet Center in NYC and leads its walking club.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Sue-May Lin

Meet Sue-May Lin — a Senior Planet trainer in California who makes artisanal chocolates in her free time — and learn how she’s celebrating Lunar New Year!