“Having something to do as an older person, especially a job, makes you feel more involved and valued.  It keeps you active and is very fulfilling. “

“You have to be happy to live, motivated to live and you can’t be alone. The most important thing in your life: do unto me as I do unto you. If I need you, come to my rescue. I you need me, I’ll come to yours.”

“I think the most important characteristics for any age are gratitude and acceptance. The worst phrases in our language are “if only” and “I can’t wait until”. We only have now; the past can’t be changed, and tomorrow may never come.”

“I view retirement as a second career that involved having fun while doing something of value.”

“I think hanging out with the younger crowd keeps me thinking young.”

“Our relationship keeps us happy and drives us to help others.”

“We wanted to bring everyone together and say, “how can we do better together?””

“The more of yourself you give to life, the more life gives back! “

“Be receptive to learning. Use your head to listen, close your mouth long enough to take it all in and don’t be argumentative. But at the same time, for older people there is a lot we can learn from youth. Learning is a two-way street.”

“One of the coolest things about having this time is being able to learn new skills and meet new people. Every day is an opportunity for me.”

“As you get older you start to lose muscle mass. The Key to successful aging is eating fewer calories and strength training. You should be eating all the fruits and vegetables, things high in nutrients.”

“I was taking a seventh-grade Social Studies class and we were studying the history of slavery. It was right around the time of the Civil Rights era. We talked about how certain people’s rights weren’t protected because they didn’t have a voice, and how important it was for those of us who were educated to speak up for others. I’d never met a lawyer until my first year of college, but I thought that’s something I want to do, to have a voice for the people who weren’t able to do that.”

“I find that older people have a wealth of wisdom, knowledge and experience and by sharing it, they actually improve themselves cognitively and physically.”

“I do a lot of community service. I spend the most time volunteering with the Clarke County Mentor Program mentoring students,” on what she enjoys doing in her free time.

“Creating and fostering a legacy of community spirit, compassion, and life-long engagement in service, Jim and Dorothy Newland are explementary examples of service.”

“While I find much stimulation in research, I get even more from sharing with other people.  It is the exchange, the communication, the interaction, that energizes me. “