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12 | ROAD TO RECOVERY On racing, bonding and high-performance healthcare. By Marc Middleton

7 | THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ® Lessons from a 73-year-old powerlifting champ. By Bill Shafer

14 | ROCK STARS OF AGING ® For a 94-year-old swimmer, the rewards are personal. By Marc Middleton

8 | 5 QUESTIONS Think it’s too hard to go vegan? Maybe you should think again. By Jackie Carlin

30 | THE TAKEAWAY Why we must embrace — not bemoan — the coming of midlife.

Marianne Williamson

5 | FROM THE EDITOR

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10 | GROWING BOLDER FINANCIAL INSTITUTE Don’t let longevity become something you dread. By Jeannette Bajalia 11 | NEVER TOO LATE How a former pro wrestler became a hero in real life. By Bill Shafer ®

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FEATURES 22 | BOLD MOVE The first annual Growing Bolder Awards celebrate the power and possibility of aging. Let’s meet the winners!

28 | MY CRAZY COLORFUL DREAM How I found artistic inspiration — and a spiritual home — in magical Sedona.

By Elizabeth St. Hilaire INSIDE THE FIRST ANNUAL GROWING BOLDER AWARDS

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WRESTLER’S JOURNEY FROM HEEL TO HERO 94-YEAR-OLD SWIMMING CHAMP MAKES A SPLASH

BEACH BOY HUNTS GOOD VIBRATIONS The Controversial Mike Love Tells His Side of the Story About the Legendary Band.

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FROM THE EDITOR

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Marc Middleton MANAGING EDITOR Jackie Carlin ASSOCIATE EDITORS Katy Widrick, Bill Shafer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Robert Masson, M.D., Elizabeth St. Hilaire ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Rolston, Udo Spreitzenbarth, Larry Oskin DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION Jason Morrow, Pat Narciso, Josh Doolittle, Mike Nanus DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION Jill Middleton

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FOUR TAKEAWAYS FOR THE NEW YEAR

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elcome to a New Year! No matter what your age, this year is as precious and priceless and filled with opportunity as any year that you’ve ever lived.

For some strange and tragic reason, we as a culture have come to devalue the later years in our lives. But even as we age and our bodies begin to weaken, our spirit, wisdom, creativity, curiosity, compassion and capacity to learn and to experience love and joy grows stronger and stronger.

A new year is a gift that we should be grateful for, proud to achieve and anxious to celebrate. Resolve to live boldly and to not withdraw from life, but to lean into it. Make a commitment to embrace opportunity and to always move forward while never forgetting to give back.

At the recent Growing Bolder Awards, I left the audience with four takeaways for the New Year. Combined, these are the pathway forward. Incorporating them into your daily life can help ensure that the rest of your life is the best of your life.

1. Say “Yes.” This is the mantra of our friend and colleague Wendy Chioji. Life is about living. As we age, saying “no” leads to isolation. Saying “yes” leads to new adventures, new relationships and new experiences.

2. Start Prehabbing. This is the mantra of our friend and Growing Bolder Medical Director Dr. Robert Masson. It’s a given that we’ll all encounter physical setbacks as we age.

Prehabbing is the path to a faster and more extreme recovery, to active longevity — and it positions us to be able to say “yes” when opportunity arises.

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3. Get a Posse. Friends keep friends alive. Numerous studies have proved that as we age, low social interaction is more harmful to our health than smoking, alcoholism or obesity.

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Harry Wessel

4. Be Optimistic. We’ve all won the mega life lotto. Of the 117 billion people born since the beginning of time, fewer than 3 billion have lived with a life expectancy greater than 50 years, and a daily income greater than $2.50. We’re all in that group! This is the greatest time in the history of mankind to be over 50, or 60, or 80, or 100! 

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VETERAN AND RUNNER

“I decided to run [coast to coast] for the fun of it. But when I discovered that my age was drawing a lot of attention, I took the opportunity to raise money for a World War II ship, the LST-325. Both Eisenhower and Churchill called it the ship that won the war.

Only 1,051 were made, and I’m part of a group that found the last remaining one in Greece and restored it. When I was a kid, I always thought history was a dull subject.

But I’ve met students across the nation on my journey, and they think they’re meeting history. The run wasn’t easy; I’ve got my health problems, but my doctors say what I’m doing is better than anything they can do for me — so I just keep moving.”

Ernie Andrus is the oldest person to run from coast to coast, from the Pacific to the Atlantic — a journey that took him nearly three years and 2,600 miles to complete. He and his fellow veterans hope to raise enough money to return their LST-325 to Normandy in time for the 75th anniversary of D-Day in 2019.

Find out more about his run and how you can help at coast2coastruns.com.

JUDITH MCDANIEL

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MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

“I’ve been climbing mountains for most of my life, but it was my dream to go to Peru and see and climb Machu Picchu. I’d always been dissuaded from going because of altitude issues, but I finally said I’m going. So many people are surprised that I take on adventures like this. But I think danger is one thing, and fear is another. You can’t let fear stop you from doing what you think is right — and doing what you need to do. I think fear is a companion; it’s something you live with, that you can take along with you. But you don’t let it stop you.”

Judith McDaniel is a writer, poet, teacher and activist. She’s living proof that it’s never too late to do what you love. She decided to go to law school at the age of 60. After that, she became a professor of law and political science at the University of Arizona. She’s currently in the process of forming a new organization in response to the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.

SAM “SONNY” BRYANT JR.

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“When I first started, I didn’t know what to do. I just started lifting weights and mimicking what I saw others doing at the gym. And I kept going. Now, I work out seven days a week. I don’t believe age makes you old. We’ve been conditioned to believe that at a certain age, we’re old. I’ve always felt your mind dictates what your body does. If you think old and act old, then you’re going to feel old and be old. Follow your heart and mind, and don’t let your age or other people dictate what you can and can’t do. The more active you are, the more mentally alert you’ll be. Just get up and do something!”

Sam “Sonny” Bryant Jr. proves it’s never too late to not only get in shape but to get into the best shape of your life. He’d never even set foot in a gym until he turned 44, and now, in his 70s, he’s stronger, healthier and more confident than he’s ever been. Plus, he’s earned more titles than he can count in bodybuilding competitions.

GB EXTRA Visit GrowingBolderMagazine.com to listen to our entire Growing Bolder Radio conversations with Ernie Andrus, Judith McDaniel and Sam “Sonny” Bryant Jr.

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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH  Ray Fougnier is proud of his Native American heritage — and proud of his achievements as a powerlifter.

LIFT FOR LIFE

Lessons from a 73-Year-Old Powerlifting Champ.

BY BILL SHAFER

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ay Fougnier was no stranger to being stereotyped. As a Native American, he was accustomed to feeling the sting of preconceived notions about how he should look, act and behave.

He realized that, in the eyes of some, his ancestry made him different. But to Fougni-

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er, it was an ever-increasing source of pride.

Fougnier, a member of the Oneida Indian Nation, began to study its history. He became a teacher and worked as the head of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program at Cornell University.

His heritage has always been a big part of his life — but not the only part. Foug-

nier has always been a believer in the benefits of fitness — and as he aged that belief only got stronger.

Fougnier was 70 when a powerlifter noticed him working out and suggested that he should become a competitor in the sport. “At first, I had no interest, thinking there would be pressure to use steroids and performance-enhancing drugs,” he says.

“But I promised to check it out, and I did.”

Not only did he like what he saw, he quickly excelled at it, winning at the state and regional levels and earning a trip to the AAU World Powerlifting Championships.

“I did pretty well there,” Fougnier says.

The 73-year-old squatted 310 pounds, bench pressed 210 pounds, and deadlifted 410 pounds — setting three world records in the process.

“I love the challenge, the focus required and the feeling of strength that comes with it,” he adds. “What I find is, contrary to popular belief, even at my age, I’m gaining muscle mass and getting stronger every day.”

Fougnier isn’t alone. He says he has met a surprising number of competitors in his age group from all over the world. “It really is amazing to see how many others there are like me,” he notes. “Not just because they’re competing. They’re living active and very interesting lives.”

He’s also become an inspiration to others in the Oneida Nation, which sponsors him in his efforts. “People seem to be very proud of what I’m doing, and if I can encourage anybody else then that’s a good thing,” he says.

In three short years, Fougnier has gone from a curious beginner to a powerlifting world-record holder. He couldn’t be more proud — not just of the records, but of the fact that his success validates what he’s suspected all his life.

“We’re made to move, and we need to keep moving,” he says. “That’s what keeps us healthy and gives us direction. I would encourage anybody who’s 60, 70 or even 80 and beyond to get out there, get active, set some goals and go for them. You’ll change your life in ways you can’t even imagine.” 

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5 QUESTIONS Kathy Freston advocates a vegan diet, but she recommends making the transition gradually.

TRY ‘CROWDING OUT’ ANIMAL PRODUCTS Think it’s too hard to go vegan?

Maybe you should think again.

BY JACKIE CARLIN

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KATHY FRESTON

is a health and wellness expert and the New York Times best-selling author of The Lean, Veganist and Quantum Wellness. Her writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Self and Harper’s Bazaar, and she’s a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. She’s also a favorite guest on national TV shows such as Oprah, Good Morning America and Ellen. In fact, Ellen DeGeneres, who famously became a vegan several years ago, calls Freston her “vegan health guru.” In her latest book, Freston says she wants to help demystify veganism for the “vegan curious.” In The Book of Veganish: The Ultimate Guide to Easing into a Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free, Awesomely Delicious Way to Eat with 70 Easy Recipes Anyone Can Make, she offers a simple, transitional plan for going vegan.

For starters, can you tell us how you define vegan?

And what do you mean by “veganish?”

To be vegan means you avoid all animal products. Not only are you avoiding meat and fish, but also milk, cheese, butter and eggs. When I first heard that I was like, “Oh my gosh, there’s no way I could do that!” And that’s why I really like the term “veganish” because you don’t have to be 100 percent. You can be someone who’s interested in moving away from eating animals — but you’re not committed to giving up your favorite cheese fries or the occasional burger. You can lean toward a primarily plant-based diet.

What do you think is the biggest misconceptions people have about adopting a vegan diet? What keeps us from taking that step?

It sounds so hard and restrictive. If you’re anything like me, you grew up eating chicken, barbeque ribs, burgers and steaks. The idea of giving up all those comfortable, familiar foods is really scary. When I first dipped my toe into this idea, I thought I’d just try some new recipes. I’d order a little differently at restaurants, and try more ethnic cuisine, such as Thai and Mexican, both of which feature a lot of plant-based foods like beans, tofu, rice and vegetables. Then you realize it’s not that hard. If you start crowding out animal foods instead of cutting them out, then you have a better experience. It’s more of an adventure.

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the “ish” on The Book of Veganish. I’m all about the “ish!”

We hear about veganism almost daily. Doctors and longevity experts all extol the many benefits of a plantbased diet. What’s the primary motivation driving people to veganism? Is it overall health?

A fear of diseases like cancer?

A concern for animals?

You hit on two really important things, and research shows that they’re equally important. Probably half the people are interested because of health. They’ve been told by their doctors that they need to reduce their cholesterol and lose weight or else they’ll have issues with Type 2 diabetes. The other half is aware that animal cruelty exists in a big way in slaughterhouses and factory farms, and they want to avoid eating too much meat for that reason.

And are others considering a vegan diet out of concern for the environment?

Absolutely. That an issue that no one was really aware of for a long time. Even environmental organizations weren’t speaking about it. About 10 years ago, the United Nations did a study called Livestock’s Long Shadow.

The report cited issues such as water pollution from factory farm runoff, and water scarcity from supplying water to animals on factory farms. It also highlighted our new monoculture, which means we’re experiencing a loss

of biodiversity because of all the corn and soy that’s grown for animals. For all those reasons, environmental organizations are taking notice of animal agriculture now. I think the younger generation, in particular, is saying “You know what, we need to cut back on meat for the environment, for the animals and for our own health.”

We all know we should adopt healthier eating habits like this, but getting started is always the hard part. What happened in your life that made you do it — and how tough was the transition?

I was writing books on meditation and how to be more aware in relationships. And one day I realized what a hypocrite I was. I was advising people to be more awake and aware, and yet I never paused to consider where my food comes from. The reason is because it’s hard to look at. You really don’t want to know where that hot dog came from. And you really don’t really want to know what it does to your body, because it’s so damn enjoyable! Plus I’m a big animal lover. I love my dogs, and dogs are no different than chickens or lambs or cows or any other animal. If I wouldn’t want my dogs to go through that horrific process, then I probably should move away from eating chicken and beef. It’s a connecting of the dots that had to happen for me. 

GB EXTRA Visit GrowingBolderMagazine.com to listen to our Growing Bolder Radio conversation with Kathy Freston and learn more about her transition to eating “veganish.” She’ll also share some of her favorite and easy-tofollow recipes from the book.

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GROWING BOLDER FINANCIAL INSTITUTE

Jeannette Bajalia says women need a life plan, not an investment plan, to ensure their financial futures.

PLAN FOR 100

ning” should be replaced with the term “longevity planning.” A comprehensive life plan, not an investment plan, is the place to start.

Ultimately, you need them both. But you can’t let investing drive your retirement plan. The process has to be reversed.

A life plan drives all of the financial decisions you make — whether you downsize, buy or lease a car, buy a second home, buy an annuity, buy life insurance, invest in a fund, age in place, or move to a continuing-care retirement community.

These are all important decisions that ultimately must be made. But they can’t be made independently of one another. They must be informed by a plan based upon your unique situation and overall goals — which are as individual as your DNA. There are always unforeseen changes in life. And any time a major life event occurs, personally or professionally, you have to re-evaluate and validate your plan.

The gift of extra years is one of life’s greatest blessings. But it’s quickly becoming one of life’s greatest challenges. Find a life-planning expert who’ll help you create a custom plan to ensure that your best years are still ahead.

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Don’t Let Longevity Become Something You Dread.

BY JEANNETTE BAJALIA

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e used to say in the planning world that the greatest risks to a successful financial future — particularly in retirement — are taxes, inflation and market volatility.

That’s no longer the case.

With proper planning, all of those risks are manageable. What we really need to be focused on is longevity. Longevity is now the greatest risk to our financial futures.

I realize it sounds strange, but longevity is the ultimate good news/bad news scenario.

If you remain healthy, longevity means more time with your loved ones, more time to travel, more time to pursue your passions.

But it also means you’ll need more money to fund those extra years. The very real risk of outliving your money is now greater than ever.

Longevity risk is especially concerning to women. After all, we outlive our spouses, 10 G R O W I N G B O L D E R

on average, by eight to 10 years. Advances in medicine and technology — combined with the trend toward healthier and more active lifestyles — mean we need to plan on living longer.

The wisdom of this approach is backed up by numbers. It’s projected that by 2050, there’ll be more than 1 million centenarians in the U.S. So, we should plan for the future assuming that we’ll live to be 100 or older.

We serve a large number of married women who are the financial CFOs of their households — ­­ as well as a growing number of single, divorced and widowed women.

The most common regret we hear is, “I wish I’d come in earlier. I wish I hadn’t been such a procrastinator.”

We offer effective recovery strategies for clients who retired without a real plan. But it’s important to get started as soon as possible. All strategies need some time to work.

I believe that the term “financial plan-

Jeannette Bajalia is founder and president of Woman’s Worth® and president of Petros Estate and Retirement Planning. She’s also a key contributor to the Growing Bolder Financial Institute. Jeannette retired at 55 after a successful career as a corporate executive to become one of the nation’s leading experts on the unique financial planning needs of women. Even if you already have an advisor, give Woman’s Worth® a call to learn more about the differences between having a life plan and having just a basket full of investments. For more information, visit womans-worth.com or call toll-free 866-273-8767. You can also reach Jeannette at jeannette@womans-worth.com.

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NEVER TOO LATE 

Former pro wrestler Marc Mero went from being a terror in the ring to being an inspiration for young people.

COUNTED IN

How a Former Pro Wrestler Became a Hero in Real Life.

BY BILL SHAFER

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arc Mero was a professional wrestling champion; a bigtime celebrity who even had his own action figure. But as he stood over his mother’s casket, he was numb, heart-

sick and lost.

“Everything I am is because of you,” he thought to himself. “You’re the only one who believed in me.” Then, he was struck by a realization: “How did I repay her? By getting drunk? By getting high? Getting stupid?”

He could see the events of his life so clearly now. In 1991, Mero joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and for the next five years wrestled as the flamboyant, charismatic Johnny B. Badd.

He jumped to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as “Marvelous” Marc Mero, where he became champion. After years of living in the fast lane and suffering a number of injuries, he bounced around between wrestling organizations, eventually retiring from the ring in 2006.

The path he’d taken toward fame and fortune had come at a steep price. Death had become a big part of his life. He had lost family members, friends and many fellow wrestlers long before their time.

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Finally, when friend and fellow wrestler Chris Benoit murdered his family and took his own life, Mero could stay silent no longer. He wanted to make a difference — but how?

He mentally retraced the steps of his life, trying to figure out what led to his poor choices. He determined that the seeds were sown primarily when the right advice could have made all the difference: childhood.

Mero had discovered a new mission. He needed to reach out to children in middle school and high school — to warn them, to implore them, to share his story and help them understand their own.

But would kids relate to an “older” man in his 50s telling them to stay away from drugs? Why would they listen to him?

He booked some classroom appearances, which he says went terribly.

“I gave statistics, but my mistake was I didn’t share from my heart,” Mero says.

“So, I created a multimedia presentation of a no-holds-barred look at my life.” The story hit home; tears flowed in nearly every presentation.

“It’s because I actually relive my life’s most difficult moments in front of the students,” he notes. “They can relate to the

pain of me standing over my mom’s casket, wishing with all my heart that I could have been a better son. I’m helping them realize that they can control who they are and who they’ll become.”

Mero’s message is simple, and it connects: “We’re defined by our choices. Drugs and alcohol are a dead end. I lived that life.

It leads to broken hearts, broken relationships, broken dreams and death. For what?

To get high?”

Adds Mero: “My whole life was about being rich and famous at the expense of my marriage, my family and my friends.

For what? To be all alone in the world? I finally learned what’s truly important — and that’s this precious gift of life.”

Today, Mero is constantly on the road.

He has shared his story at more than 2,000 schools, empowering students to become “Champions of Choices” in the fight against bullying, peer pressure, substance abuse and suicide.

It’s not the life he ever expected to live, but the man who was a champion in the ring has become a hero in our schools.

“I became a professional athlete at 31, a motivational speaker at 47, an author at 50 and an ordained minister at 52. I’m proof it is never too late to find real success and make a real difference.” 

GB EXTRA Visit GrowingBolderMagazine.com to watch our feature story on Marc Mero and to step inside a school with him for one of his powerful and emotional speeches to students.

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ROAD TO RECOVERY Dr. Robert Masson and his son, Kyle, have been racing together since Kyle was in high school. Masson compares the teamwork and precision required in competitive racing to that required to deliver effective healthcare.

RIGHT TRACK

On Racing, Bonding and High-Performance Healthcare.

BY MARC MIDDLETON

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obert Masson, M.D., founder of NeuroSpine Institute and the Growing Bolder Medical Director, is a man who loves big challenges, high-level competition, sophisticated technology and, more than anything else, his family.

He’s combining them all by launching a racing career in his mid-50s. The adrenaline rush he feels every time he gets behind the wheel of his Mazda prototype tells him that he’s — quite literally — on the right track.

“It’s the first time I’ve felt positive nervous energy in more than 30 years,” Masson says. “I love the feeling and the focus of preparing for meaningful competition.”

A former college quarterback and an allaround athlete, Masson had continued to pursue an active and competitive lifestyle that included basketball, tennis, snow skiing, waterskiing, running, weightlifting, mountain climbing and more.

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But the constant pounding, occasional high-speed falls and the wear and tear on his joints began taking a toll. In a relatively short period of time, he underwent knee surgery, neck surgery and suffered a broken clavicle.

“I’m still as competitive as ever,” Masson says, “which is why auto racing at this level is both immensely challenging and satisfying. The car almost becomes a high-powered bionic extension of my body — essentially replacing the body parts that aren’t working as well as they used to.”

Although the car now takes the brunt of the trauma, driving at high speeds on the tracks that Masson navigates is nonetheless a tremendous physical challenge.

“To a large degree, your speed is limited by how many G’s you can withstand,” he explains. “We’re pulling 4 to 5 G’s in the turns, and that requires strength and conditioning. I’m training more now than I

have in decades.”

Masson understands that most 50- or 60-year-olds don’t have the opportunity to get into auto racing. But, he says, his message isn’t really about the car or the track.

“We’re all limited by circumstance,” he says. “I have a very demanding profession and an active family life that are both incredibly important to me. There are plenty of reasons to say no.”

But, he adds, “Growing Bolder is about positioning yourself for adventure. Ultimately, it’s about creating the option to say yes. Because until you do, nothing happens.”

Masson will make his debut in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) Prototype Challenge, presented by Mazda at Sebring on March 17-18. He plans on driving the full 13-race schedule at the biggest tracks and in the brightest racing spotlight in North America.

He’ll be driving his own car in the Mazda Prototype Challenge (MPC) class, which uses the existing Élan DP02 chassis powered

by Mazda engines that previously comprised the Lites 1 (L1) class of the series. Masson will compete against the entire field. However, his results will be tallied in the Masters Division, in which he hopes to compete for the series championship.

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Masson’s car, which he’ll drive in the Mazda Prototype Challenge, displays the logos of Growing Bolder, NeuroSpine Institute and Performance Tech Motorsports.

competitors are veteran drivers who’ve been competing for decades — not rookies like Masson.

What makes Masson’s racing story even more compelling is the fact that he’ll be competing in the same series, on the same team — and against — his son, Kyle.

The Massons began racing together in July of 2014, when both took part in a three-day Formula Skip Barber racing school. Kyle, still in high school, was all about the checkered flag from Day One. Masson, though, was mostly interested in protecting his son to the extent that he could.

“I started racing simply to better understand and measure the risk as Kyle went through it,” he says. “I wanted to make sure that he was capable and that the technology, equipment and instruction was first rate.”

Not only was Masson pleased with what he saw, he was inspired by it — and began eyeing a competitive race schedule of his own.

“I’ve loved sharing this with Kyle,” he says. “When he was a young child, I was a young neurosurgeon and spent many days and nights at the hospital.”

Racing has provided an opportunity for quality time between the two, as they’ve traveled to racing schools and shared tracks all over the country.

“Kyle has grown very quickly, both on the track and off,” Masson says. “When it comes to racing, he’s now my mentor. I think we’ve both enjoyed that sudden role reversal.”

This year is going to be a busy one for the Massons. Kyle will be competing for the overall championship, while his dad GROWINGBOLDERMAGAZINE.COM

will be racing for the masters championship. Both credit Mazda Motorsports for helping make their dreams come true.

“Mazda has taken leadership in the role of developing the next generation of race car drivers,” says Masson. “They’ve developed and financially supported a well-defined ladder program that provides the skills, resources and opportunities for young Americans to climb to the upper rungs of racing.”

Thanks to Mazda, Masson adds, “I’m able to chase a very ambitious and awe-inspiring dream in my mid 50s. That’s a very Growing Bolder move by Mazda — and it’s why I have the Growing Bolder logo prominently displayed on the cockpit of my car.”

Masson’s car also carries the logos of his NeuroSpine Institute and Performance Tech Motorsports.

“I’m driving for NeuroSpine Institute because I encourage all of my patients to show up strong and to aggressively prehabilitate,” he says. “Prehabilitating means we can bounce back from whatever physical or health challenges we may face — and be ready for the endless opportunities that life offers.

“I’m driving for Performance Tech Motorsports because they provide all of my track support, engineering, coaching and more. It’s a tremendous team that I’m extremely proud to be a part of.

“And I’m driving for Growing Bolder because I believe there’s a difference between truly living and simply being alive, especially as we age. We don’t all have to be race car

drivers, but we all have to be proactive and willing to put ourselves out there to derive the kind of lifestyle benefits that you can’t get any other way.”

Even before he climbed behind the wheel, the world-renowned surgeon began drawing parallels between high performance on the racetrack and high performance in the surgical suite.

In fact, Masson has used the analogy to train some of the world’s top spine surgeons. Now that he’s actually on the track and in the driver’s seat, he believes the parallels are even stronger and more relevant than he imagined.

“The world’s top drivers push harder every time they race, always striving to be better,” he says. “We need to pursue perfection in healthcare with the same vigor. Our surgical teams are always striving to improve performance and refine technique.”

Just as a championship driver breaks down the racetrack and masters every section, Masson says, he and his team break down surgeries into “highly repeatable, exquisitely orchestrated modules.” The result, he adds, is a much better outcome for patients.

Spoken like a surgeon and a race car driver. 

GB EXTRA Visit GrowingBolderMagazine. com to watch more of Dr. Robert Masson’s Road to Recovery Minutes.

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ROCK STARS OF AGING ® At 94, masters swimming champ Charlotte Sanddal says she plans to “just go and go and go.”

THE FAST LANE

For a 94-Year-Old Champ, the Rewards Are Personal.

BY MARC MIDDLETON

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any of the world’s top masters swimmers have come to Gresham, Oregon, to compete in the U.S. National Championships. Charlotte Sanddal, 94, from Helena, Montana, is the second-oldest swimmer entered.

And with her toenails painted the colors of the rainbow, to match her cap, Sanddal stands out even before diving in. A world champion — and two-time national age group record holder in butterfly and breaststroke — Sanddal wins five individual events.

And while she enjoys winning, what she enjoys even more is being part of the large and growing intergenerational masters swimming community. It’s a group that includes everyone from beginners to former Olympic champions.

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“That’s the thing,” Sanddal says. “It’s the people. That’s what’s most important. It’s not that I win a medal or set a record. The biggest reward is simply staying involved with people and pursuing a healthy lifestyle.”

Despite her record-breaking success, Sanddal didn’t start swimming competitively until she retired from social work at 72 and began taking lessons.

And it hasn’t all been easy. She broke her hip in a bicycle accident and, after two surgeries, had to undergo extensive rehabilitation to fight her way back.

“She’s amazing,” says Peggy Stringer, coach for the Helena Ridley Masters Swimmers. “Sometimes I forget that she’s 94, and push her too hard. She inspires me every day to be a better swimmer, a better person and a better coach. I just love Charlotte.”

Swimming is far from Sanddal’s only in-

terest. She plays bridge, volunteers at the Montana Historical Society and cross-country skis. She also kayaks and snowshoes.

Her commitment to staying mentally and physically active and socially engaged inspires all who know her, including her greatniece, Ashley Dawson.

“We traveled all the way from California to see her compete,” Dawson says. “She makes us all very proud. I hope that when I’m 94, I can be like her — not just surviving but really living.”

Sanddal has big plans for 2017. She ages up into the 95-99-year-old age group and will travel to Auckland, New Zealand, to compete in the World Masters Championship. “I’m really looking forward to that meet,” she says. “My plans are to just go and go and go and go.”

Charlotte Sanddal’s prescription for a long life? Good friends, an active lifestyle and something to look forward to. 

GB EXTRA Visit GrowingBolderMagazine.com to watch our feature story on Charlotte Sanddal and to see her in action at the U.S. National Championships.

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Mike Love (center) and the current incarnation of the Beach Boys.

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Good Vibrations?

He’s the Beach Boy Many Fans View as a Villain. But at 75, Mike Love Finally Gets Around to Telling His Story.

BY MARC MIDDLETON

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Original Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine clown for the camera before a show in 1964.

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t’s been 50 years since the Beach Boys released “Good Vibrations,” considered one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded. Rolling Stone ranked it No. 6 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. But while “Good Vibrations” was a musical masterpiece, life was anything but good vibrations for what may be the most popular American rock band of all-time.

The Beach Boys consisted of the Wilson brothers, Brian, Dennis and Carl, along with cousin Mike Love and high school friend Al Jardine. Together, over five decades, they’d rack up 13 gold albums and 55 Top 10 singles, four of which reached No.1.

But their success belies the struggle and dysfunction that has followed the band from its inception. A new version of the 18 G R O W I N G B O L D E R

Beach Boys backstory has emerged in Love’s revealing and candid memoir, Good Vibrations, My Life as A Beach Boy. Love, now 75, remains one of the most polarizing figures in rock history. He’s the Beach Boys’ co-founder, lyricist, lead vocalist and chief villain. Despite his many contributions to the band’s legendary run, Love, has been routinely marginalized and

even written out of other band histories.

In his new book, Love admits to causing many of his own problems with a personality that can swing dramatically depending upon the situation. “I’m a peacenik and a badass, a butterfly and a switchblade,” he says.

“There’ve been millions of words written about the Beach Boys but never by me,” adds Love. “I decided that it was finally time JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017

to share my version of the truth.”

The truth is, if reality TV had been around in the backward ’60s, the Beach Boys would have made the Kardashians look like the Cleavers.

The band was managed by Murry Wilson — Brian, Dennis and Carl’s father — who physically and emotionally abused his boys and systematically denied Love writing credits.

“I wrote lyrics for ‘Good Vibrations,’ ‘Surfin’ USA,’ ‘I Get Around,’ ‘Help Me Rhonda,’ ‘Kokomo’, ‘Be True to Your School’ and many more,” Love says. “But Murry gave all of the credit to Brian. It took decades to finally get my due.”

After Murry’s death in 1993, Love sued Brian Wilson for back songwriting credits.

A jury declared that he deserved co-songwriting credits on 35 Beach Boys songs, including seven Top 10 hits, and awarded him more than $2 million in back royalties.

At one point in the ’60s, Dennis Wilson,

the band’s drummer and Love’s cousin, slept with Love’s first wife, married one of Love’s daughters, lived with Charles Manson and hired Susan Atkins, a Manson family murderer, as a babysitter for one of Love’s kids.

“Atkins was convicted of participating in eight murders and was sentenced to death,” Love recalls. “And she was our babysitter! Dennis made some pretty bad lifestyle choices. I only met Manson once, but that was enough.”

Dennis drowned in 1983, at age 39, after a long battle with drugs and alcohol. It was a battle shared by his brother, Brian, whose descent into drug-fueled mental illness was documented in the 2014 biopic, Love and Mercy.

The film portrays Love as fighting Brian’s efforts to expand the band’s sound with more mature and musically sophisticated releases. When Brian was writing the now universally acclaimed Pet Sounds, Love is shown scolding him, saying,

“Don’t f*** with the formula.”

Love says it made for a great scene in the movie — but it never happened. “That’s just another one of the many untruths about me that have been perpetuated over the years,” says Love. “I thought Pet Sounds was brilliant. I even wrote a couple of songs with Brian on that album.”

Love insists that he never made the “formula” statement widely attributed to him.

He finally decided to write a book, he adds, “to address what I actually did say or do and what I didn’t say or do.”

Drug abuse, Love believes, is responsible for Dennis’ death and Brian’s emotional and mental problems. “I took another direction,” he says.

That direction was east, to India, where in 1967 Love — along with the Beatles — learned Transcendental Meditation from the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Donovan and Mia Farrow were also there, he recalls.

“I’ve meditated every day since,” says

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The Beach Boys, their place in rock ‘n’ roll history already assured, rehearse before a performance.

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Love celebrated his 73rd birthday by participating in a group meditation session. He credits Transcendental Meditation with helping him live a drug-free life.

Love. “And I’ve been very outspoken against drugs. There’ve been a lot of people who thought that was uncool.”

Brian — a visionary genius victimized by his father and ravaged by drugs and alcohol — makes a far more sympathetic character than Love, whose fierce determination to produce a sustainable, commercial product is perceived as self-serving.

Still, Love admits to many mistakes, including his speech at the Beach Boys’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. That night, he stunningly insulted Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Diana Ross.

Love further claimed that Mick Jagger was “too chicken” to get on stage with the Beach Boys. “I got off track,” he writes, adding that he’d skipped meditation that day.

In 2012, the three surviving original Beach Boys — Love, Jardine and Wilson — came together for a 50th-anniversary tour, and the good vibrations seemed to return.

But when the tour ended, Love, who legally owns the name Beach Boys, hit the road with the version of the band that he’d 20 G R O W I N G B O L D E R

been leading for years. It was reported that Love fired Wilson and Jardine, igniting a new wave of resentment for Love.

Love knows that his long-awaited version of the Beach Boys story is unlikely to change many minds about his role in the success or demise of the band. “For those who believe that Brian walks on water,” Love writes, “I will always be the Antichrist.”

However, Love has come to terms with his public perception — or misperception, as the case may be. So, what’s his life like now?

“It’s fantastic,” he says. “I still love to tour and perform. Every time we step on stage, we see a whole bunch of people having a great time, enjoying our music. We took a family hobby, which was to harmonize and sing together, and turned it into a profession. It’s been a phenomenal journey.” 

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Most active-adult communities have resortstyle amenities, such as the welcoming pool and outdoor recreation area Cresswind at Victoria Gardens by Kolter Homes.

Residents say, “Come on in, the water’s fine.”

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aby boomers are pretty particular about what they want — and don’t want — in their new homes. It’s two thumbs up for double sinks and table space in the kitchen.

Ditto for both a shower stall and a tub in the master bath. But don’t even think about an elevator or master suite on the second floor.

Research shows what boomers love and loathe when house-hunting. And plenty of the 75 million people who were born between 1946 to 1964 are ready, willing and able to buy.

Assuming, of course, that they can find exactly what they’re looking for.

Central Florida homebuilders plan — and build — accordingly, offering such boomer-tested features as single-story homes, outdoor living space, home offices and bonus rooms. One local builder even concocted a “snore-and-more” room, which is a double master bedroom affording a more peaceful night’s sleep for those with a nocturnally noisy partner.

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Toll Brothers is finding success at Eagle Creek in east Orlando with boomer-friendly features such as spacious master baths with dual sinks and separate showers and tubs, and a 24-hour staffed, gated entrance with a scenic main drive. Luxury finishes including coffered ceilings, crown molding, spacious covered lanais, walk-in closets, tile roofs, paver driveways and much more. Shown is the bathroom in the 3,583-square-foot Avanti model, which is priced starting at $561,995.

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Nearly 40 percent of homeowners age 55 or older say they would like to move at least one more time in their lives, according to a Freddie Mac 55+ Survey conducted in 2016.

“That means nearly 27 million homeowners may move again,” says Dave Lowman, executive vice president of SingleFamily Business at Freddie Mac. “And of those baby boomers who expect to move, 13 percent say they’ll likely move within four years.”

The decisions the nation’s baby boomers and other older homeowners make will have an enormous impact on demand for housing and credit for the foreseeable future, Lowman says.

He adds: “Whether they buy new homes or decide to refinance and renovate their current ones, the size of this generation and the fact that they hold close to two-thirds — approximately $8 trillion — of the nation’s home equity makes it very important that we watch what they do.”

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently compiled a report entitled “Housing Preferences of the Boomer Generation.” The report projects that the share of U.S. households age 55 and up will be 42.8 percent in 2017, climbing to 44.5 percent.

In raw numbers, that’s 51.2 million 55-plus households in 2017, and 56.9 million seven years later. That’s a lot of potential homebuyers by anybody’s standard.

In Central Florida, boomer buyers have an ever-growing number of choices — from price ranges to square footage to home and community amenities.

CHOICES GALORE

Horizon West, which covers more than 20,000 acres in southwest Orange County, has attracted many buyers looking to be close — but not too close — to urban conveniences such as shopping, theaters and theme parks.

One of the builders, Toll Brothers, offers luxury townhomes from the upper $200s and single-family homes from the upper $300s at its Lakeshore community (liveatlakeshore.com) in Winter Garden. Models range from three to seven bedrooms with multiple baths.

Brock Fanning, vice president for Toll Brothers’ Central Florida division, outlined several features that appeal to boomers, including: ■ First-floor master bedrooms and large master bathrooms with a separate shower and tub, along with dual vanities.

■ Home offices to accommodate boomers who are working into their 60s and 70s.

■ Outdoor maintenance that includes lawn care, irrigation, tree pruning and fertilization.

In addition, Toll Brothers provides a number of community amenities. “We’ve learned that active adults prefer to have a wide variety of amenities all within the community,” Fanning says.

For example, the company recently broke ground on The Lakehouse, a 4,000-plus-square-foot, private residents’ clubhouse with a resort-style swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga room, beach volleyball courts, outdoor fire pit, a kayak launch and much more — all overlooking two lakes.

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Toll Brothers is also active in Lakeshore at Horizon West, where custom-style finishes such as coffered ceilings add a dash of luxury. Shown is the master bedroom in the 3,784-square-foot Maranollo model, which is priced starting at $644,995.

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Outdoor living areas take advantage of Florida’s temperate weather. In Laureate Park, near Lake Nona’s Medical City, Minto Communities offers outdoor living nearly as luxurious as what’s inside.

Shown is the 3,080-square-foot Cormack Grande model, which is priced starting at $380,900.

for residents to enjoy, as well as multiple town centers for shopping, dining and professional services. The community also abuts Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge, with two championship courses.

In neighboring Osceola County, Richmond American Homes (richmondamerican.com) offers new homes in the Harmony community, east of St. Cloud. At the Sanctuary at Harmony, prices range from the low $200s to the $500s, with sizes ranging from 1,900 to 4,200 square feet.

“Baby boomers represent a large segment of our customer base,” says Jack Lazinsk, vice president of sales for the company.

“Often, these buyers have lived in the same home for years,” he adds. “Many are empty nesters, looking to downsize, but they’re also searching for spacious homesites and amenity-rich communities that cater to an active lifestyle.”

Richmond American offers ranch-style plans, main-floor master suites, outdoor living areas, bonus rooms and extra bedrooms for guests, oversized homesites, and lake and conservation-area home sites, according to Lazinsk.

Harmony covers 11,000 acres, of which 70 percent will remain lakes, conservation areas and green spaces. Homeowners have access to community-owned boats, canoes and kayaks.

In addition, there are 12½ miles of walking trails; ball fields

and volleyball and shuffleboard courts; a playground; a dog park; and a community garden.

Several builders are involved in more than one boomeroriented community in Central Florida. For example, Minto Communities (mintofla.com) has launched projects in Volusia and Orange counties that offer an array of choices for the 55plus crowd.

Located at Interstate 95 and LPGA Boulevard, one yet-tobe-named Minto community will encompass 6,500 homes, and will be the largest residential project in Daytona Beach, says William Bullock, Minto’s senior vice president.

Prices will range from under $200,000 — hard to find these days — to the mid-$300s. Single-family homes will range in size from 1,683 to 2,557 square feet; villas will range in size from 1,503 to 1,862 square feet.

Bullock says the energy-efficient, single-family homes and villas will be surrounded by parks, walking and biking trails, and lakes. The golf-cart friendly community will include a town center, a fitness facility and a residents-only oceanfront beach club.

“The boomer market is of key importance to Florida homebuilders,” he adds. “Minto has done extensive and thorough research, and we’ve found that boomers seek communities that offer a full range of resort-level amenities, wellness facilities,

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In Orange County, Minto has new homes in Laureate Park at Lake Nona, where prices range from the mid $200s to the high $400s. Sizes range from 1,650 to 3,159 square feet.

Its courtyard homes include two or three bedrooms, plus a loft with 10-foot ceilings that can function as a playroom, hobby room or private retreat. All have two-car garages.

Single-family homes include three or four bedrooms, plus a loft and a den. They also have a two-car garage with the option to add a second-floor retreat and a three-car garage.

Luxury single-family homes include four bedrooms, a den, 3½ baths and a two-car garage. There’s a second-floor retreat above the garage with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom to accommodate guests and facilitate multigenerational living.

Because of Laureate Park’s location near Lake Nona’s Medical City, Minto has enjoyed significant interest from medical professionals as well as families and retirees, Bullock adds.

“Today’s buyers are looking for highly designed spaces that reflect close attention to detail,” he says. “They like architectural molding, carefully designed kitchens with highly specialized cabinet functions and luxurious bathrooms with multiple high-end finishes — from flooring to countertops.”

More than 40 percent of Lake Nona’s 7,000 acres is dedicated to green space and enhanced park areas, with 44 miles of nature trails, biking and walking paths. The Laureate Park Village Center includes a resort-style aquatic center with two pools.

Just across the Osceola County line, Solivita sits in Polk County. Developed by AV Homes, the 55-plus community (solivita.com) was started in 2000 and eventually will encompass 5,600 homes, mostly single-family.

Homes range in size from 1,102 to 2,840 square feet, with prices ranging from the $150s — yes, the $150s — to the $300s.

“There isn’t a single component of Solivita that wasn’t designed with an active adult’s lifestyle in mind — and more importantly, an anticipation of their long-term desires and needs,” says Matt Orosz, Central Florida division co-president of AV Homes. “We’ve learned that what truly resonates with buyers is the overall adaptability of their home.”

Which is to say, boomers want homes and communities that will accommodate their changing needs as they age. “Our homes allow buyers to age in place while taking advantage of surrounding community amenities that promote a vibrant sense of socialization and togetherness,” Orosz adds.

SNORE ROOMS

Among the home and community features that AV Homes has designed just for boomers: ■ “Snore-and-more” rooms, which can be used if couples wish to sleep in different rooms, or as a getaway space or for guests.

■ Kitchens designed for couples to work together. The distance

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Speaking of outdoor living areas, how does this grab you? Minto Communities in Laureate Park offers a beautiful pool with a fully equipped summer kitchen just steps away. Shown is the 2,928-square-foot Mansfield model, which is priced starting at $455,900.

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The kitchen is the heart of the home — and that’s especially true of boomers. Del Webb has designed its kitchens to accommodate the needs of older residents by, among other things, raising the dishwasher (left) so less stooping is required. Cresswind at Victoria Gardens by Kolter Homes boasts a clubhouse with a fully equipped fitness center and a resort-style pool (below). The community has a fulltime lifestyle director on staff.

between the countertops to the island is 4 feet or 4½ feet, so those in wheelchairs can open the dishwasher or oven and still slide by comfortably. The island is 36 inches high, which works with regular chairs as opposed to barstools that can be difficult for some residents to use.

■ Oversized showers that make it easier to add a bench or other accessories needed to accommodate the mobility challenged.

Orosz says that AV Homes’ active-adult communities were planned to include amenities that promote social connectivity and an overall sense of place. Those include clubhouses, golf courses, fitness centers and pools.

“Homebuilders targeting baby boomers is not a new phenomenon,” he notes. “Developers have been customizing their single-family home communities to this demographic for decades, and this isn’t changing anytime soon.”

As boomers age, he adds, “more and more developers of traditional communities are diving into the active-adult market.”

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AN ARRAY OF CHOICES

Active-adult communities are developments that offer independent living — often maintenance-free or low-maintenance — for residents aged 55 and over. In “age restricted” active-adult communities, 80 percent of homeowners must be 55 and over. “Age-targeted” communities simply market to the 55-plus crowd, offering amenities designed to appeal to boomer buyers. Central Florida has an abundance of world-class active-adult communities.

Following is a select list of builders and communities you’ll want to check out.

AV HOMES Solivita Single-family homes from the $150s to $400s avhomesinc.com VITALIA Single-family homes from the $180s to $300s avhomesinc.com CALATLANTIC HOMES The Lakes at Harmony Single-family homes from the $190s harmonyfl.com Arlington Ridge Single-family homes from the $170s calatlantichomes.com DEL WEBB Del Webb Orlando Single-family homes from the $170s delwebb.com/dwo K. HOVNANIAN HOMES Four Seasons at Orlando Single-family homes coming soon khov.com KOLTER HOMES Cresswind at Victoria Gardens Single-family homes from the $200s kolter.com JONES HOMES USA Twin Lakes Single-family homes from the $200s joneshomesusa.com LENNAR HOMES Heritage Hills Single-family homes from the $190s lennar.com

Residents enjoy the Stonegate championship golf course at Solivita.

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In addition to many other amenities, Solivita by AV Homes has an array of pocket parks like this one, which boasts a casita with an open fireplace.

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Also in Polk County, Del Webb and Pulte Group are building Del Webb Orlando, a 55-plus community where singlefamily homes are all one-story and feature conveniences such as raised dishwashers and lowered microwave ovens.

They also boast flex rooms, which can be used as home offices or hobby rooms, as well as extra storage in the garage for, say, golf carts. “There’s also an option to add a second-story loft, allowing for more space for visiting family and friends,” says Peter Keane, Florida area president for Pulte Group.

Prices at Del Webb Orlando range from the high $100s to the high $200s, while square footage ranges from 1,289 to 1,968.

Community amenities include a clubhouse featuring a ballroom, fitness center, indoor walking track and indoor pool.

Outdoors, there’s a resort-style pool, fire pit, walking trails and a community garden.

“The boomer audience is extremely important to the homebuilding economy because it represents a large percentage of active buyers,” says Keane. “Boomers are ready for the next phase in their lives. And the location — minutes from the Disney theme parks — is also a draw for visiting families or employment opportunities.”

A drive up Interstate 4 through Orlando goes by DeLand in Volusia County, the home of Cresswind at Victoria Gardens. Developed by Kolter Homes, Cresswind (cresswindvg.com) offers two- and three-bedroom homes priced from the low $200s.

As with other builders and developers, Kolter has researched the boomer market and incorporated its findings into the designs for its 55-plus homes and communities.

Those boomer-preferred features include open floorplans, space for home offices and large kitchens. Cresswind also offers hiking and biking trails, exercise classes and tennis courts.

“We created the Cresswind concept because boomers are such a vital part of the homebuying market,” says John Manrique, vice president of marketing for Kolter. “They have specific wants and needs, and as such, active-adult buyers are educated consumers who do their research and are thoughtful in their approach.”

While many of the amenities favored by boomers are also attractive to any new potential buyer, the burgeoning 55-plus group creates a steady flow of buyers with specific desires.

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The 55-plus bracket accounts for more than a third of the households in every state, and more than 30 percent in 99 percent of the counties, according to Paul Emrath, vice president for survey and housing policy research at NAHB. Says Emrath: “This suggests that, if you can build housing with the right amenities at the right price, successful 55-plus communities — including those that are explicitly age restricted, as well as those with features like walking trails, clubhouses or outdoor maintenance services — should be possible pretty much anywhere.”

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Bold Move THE BOLDYSâ„¢ CELEBRATE THE POWER AND THE POSSIBILITY OF AGING.

Marc Middleton, founder and CEO of Growing Bolder, addresses the crowd at Full Sail Live during the first annual Growing Bolder Awards.

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he first annual Allegro Presents the says Marc Middleton, Growing Bolder founder and Central Florida Growing Bolder Awards CEO. “We wanted this to be the antithesis of any sered-carpet ceremony and breakfast was nior awards show, ever. We wanted to surprise everyrecently held at Full Sail Live on the camone the moment they walked in — and we needed a pus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, venue like Full Sail Live that would reflect the energy Florida — and the response was overof Growing Bolder.” whelmingly positive.

Middleton adds that Full Sail’s executive leaderJust ask Mary Ann Kinser from the Celebration ship team, as well as its faculty, staff and students, Foundation, a sponsor of two awards. “Over my life“are a highly talented group of people who immeditime, my husband and I have been to hundreds of ately understood and embraced our vision.” awards ceremonies,” she says. “This was the best I’ve The ceremony officially began when 63-year-old ever attended.”

Dave Mikeal walked onto the stage unannounced, Amy O’Rourke, president of The Cameron picked up an electric guitar and launched into a Group agrees: “This was the most inspirational, posdynamic rock and roll riff, further sending the mesThe coveted Boldy™ Award. itive comment on aging that I have been to, ever.” sage that this was going to be a production unlike The “Boldys™” honor the power and possibility any other. of aging by shining the spotlight on older adults who are pursuing During the event, 18 Boldy™ winners were announced and introtheir passions and living lives of purpose — while making a differ- duced by Middleton, and then briefly interviewed at their table by ence in the lives of others.

Shafer. Every winner left the audience with words of wisdom.

“We’re honoring men and women who are valuable but underval“It’s always possible to reinvent yourself,” said recipient Will ued members of their community,” says Growing Bolder Executive Newkirk, who started an award-winning career as a playwright afVice President Bill Shafer. “They’re smashing stereotypes and leading ter retiring in his late 60s. “Don’t believe you are who you were at by example; showing all of us that a life of significance doesn’t end at 50 or 40 or 30.”

70 or 80 or 90.”

Dr. Loretta Ford, an iconic pioneer in the field of nursing who In addition to celebrating the honorees’ varied contributions to still writes, travels, consults and gives speeches at the age of 96, said, their communities, the Growing Bolder Awards raise awareness “I want people to understand that the culture of health is more imabout the lifesaving and underfunded services provided by nonprofit portant than the culture of treatment — and that’s what nurses are organizations such as the Senior Resource Alliance, the Central Flor- involved in.” ida beneficiary of the inaugural ceremony.

Carl Daugherty, a 71-year-old who returned to skydiving just “I was blown away,” says Randall Hunt, CEO of the Senior weeks after having his lower leg amputated, offered the poetic secret Resource Alliance. “This was better than what you see on TV at to his amazing recovery: “The fire of desire is the exponential multithe Oscars.” plier that sends your spirits every higher.”

“It was amazing,” adds Diana Silvey of the Winter Park Health Allegro, one of America’s top developers of inspired senior living Foundation, a co-producer of the event. “The feedback from peo- communities, was the title sponsor of the Growing Bolder Awards. ple in the room has been so positive. They’re already talking about “Allegro is all about inspiring vibrant senior living, and today I was next year.” inspired,” said Kim Smith, a lead senior-living advisor at Allegro.

“We’re gratified by the response,” says Growing Bolder Executive “What I take away is the realization that we can look to our seniors Producer Jackie Carlin. “We knew we could produce a great event, for empowering those around us. It’s not always coming from the but the biggest thing we wanted to accomplish was for everyone to providers of senior living. The seniors can actually get out there and leave with a special feeling. I think that’s what we did today.” be the landmark for Growing Bolder.”

The awards committee, consisting of representatives from the In addition to honoring local winners, the first-ever international Senior Resource Alliance, the Winter Park Health Foundation and Boldy™ was awarded. The Growing Bolder International Inspiration Growing Bolder, had the difficult task of selecting Boldy™ winners Award, presented by Home Care Assistance, won by to 88-year-old from a large number of entries. political activist Marilyn Matia from Solon, Ohio.

All were notified in advance and every one attended the ceremony, “We’re creating a national version of the Boldys™ in 2017, and this including 102-year-old Roselio Muniz. “They were all surprised by award was the first step,” says Middleton. “What we’re trying to do is the staging and the production, and very grateful for the attention inspire the world, community by community, about what’s possible that they so richly deserve,” says Growing Bolder Executive Producer as we age so we all quit viewing aging as a disease and realize it’s an Katy Widrick. “The recognition not only shows them that what they amazing opportunity.” do matters, it encourages other seniors to get involved — and reThat’s why Growing Bolder exists, Middleton adds. “We’re Reminds us all that there’s no age limit on making a difference.” branding Aging®,” he says. “We’re deprogramming the world from The first award was a special Spirit of Collaboration award, pre- the insidious cult of youth. The Boldys™ are a great extension of that sented to Full Sail University Vice President Jay Noble. message. The Growing Bolder team of producers knocked it out of “On a daily basis, Full Sail works to inspire those who are looking the park, and deserve all the credit for creating an event that we think ahead to their career,” Noble told the crowd. “Each and every one of can be a true game changer.” you looks ahead, every single day. That inspires us. We’re very proud He named Shafer, Carlin and Widrick as well as Jason Morrow, to be able to host this event on our campus.”

Michael Nanus, Jill Middleton, Pat Narciso and Joshua Doolittle as “We’re so blessed to have the partnership of Full Sail University,” crucial to the event’s success.

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Spirit of Collaboration Award FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY/JAY NOBLE The Judith Thames Award Presented by Senior Resource Alliance ROBERT EMRICK A member of the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame, Robert has supported seven children at one time in the Guardian ad Litem Program in Seminole County. He’s a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, a student mentor in the Valencia Promise Take Stock in Children Program, and mentors in the Marriage Preparation class at Northland Church.

The Social Butterfly Award Presented by Winter Park Health Foundation LANA FORSYTH Lana is a resident of Calvary Towers, a twotime cancer survivor who knows every resident’s name and is responsible for multiple community enhancements, including a resident garden, computer lab and pool table.

The Disrupting Aging Award Presented by AARP Florida SHEILA BELLE After 22 years of clinical and management experience in aging, Sheila “retired” but saw a need and filled it — co-founding Pine Hills Seniors to provide stimulating activities and socialization opportunities in her community. At 77, she embodies the motto of Pine Hills Seniors: “We Share Because We Care.”

The Power of Positivity Award Presented by Florida Power and Light BOBBE LYON Bobbe teaches “The Many Faces of Humor” class at the Rollins Center for Lifelong Learn-

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ing, and is consulting editor and contributor to the national humor newsletter, The Joyful Noiseletter. She’s also a professional counselor and an in-demand speaker who inspires everyone with her gift of positivity.

The Geriathlete® Award Presented by Growing Bolder TONY HANDLER Tony was diagnosed 31 years ago with pancreatic cancer, and given two years to live.

Since then, he has survived multiple bouts with six different types of cancer, and 21 different surgeries. At the same time, he has completed 296 triathlons and, at 77, he’s on target to complete a triathlon for every birthday in his 70s. He also started his own annual event to benefit American Cancer Society research programs.

The Compassionate Caregiving Award Presented by the Pabst Foundation CAROL MEAD Carol suffered an industrial accident early in her career that led to advancing disability. But that’s never stopped her nor even slowed her down. She’s a painter, a clarinet player and has created a unique Genealogy Mentoring Program for older adults. And she has opened her home for a rehabilitation program for teenagers.

The Thriving in Place Award Presented by the Celebration Foundation WILL NEWKIRK After retiring from a 36-year career as a physician, educator and researcher, Will indulged his lifetime love of theater by taking a playwriting course. Since taking that course he has written 21 plays, including multiple award winners. And at 66, he has

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returned to the classroom — this time to teach playwriting to other adult learners.

The Move Forward. Give Back® Award Presented by Growing Bolder JOE AND JANET JOHNSTON Joe and Janet have been selfless mentors to generations of local youth. He’s a former Apopka High School coach and teacher, and she’s a former teacher. Both are now world-ranked pole-vaulters. They have the area’s only private pole-vaulting pit in their backyard, and welcome anyone, of any age, to come and learn at no cost — and not just the skill of pole vaulting but also the importance of dedication and persistence.

The Lifelong Learning Award Presented by Florida Assisted Living Association MARY DICKSON Mary is a member of the VCI Cyber-Seniors program, which connects young adults with senior citizens anxious to learn basic computer skills. Her tenacity and refusal to give up when faced with new computer challenges is legendary. While she’s the one who’s supposed to be learning, she’s constantly teaching her young mentors that none of us are too old to tackle new challenges.

The Inspired Lifestyle Award Presented by Allegro MARCI ARTHUR Marci studied at the actual Cordon Bleu, teaches classes for the Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning and owns Truffles & Trifles in College Park — an iconic Central Florida cooking school that’s been named one of the Top 5 cooking schools in America for fun. And it’s not all been easy — she bounced back

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Sheila Belle

Bobbe Lyon

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Carol Mead

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Roselio Muniz

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Carl Daugherty

Robert Hicks

Dr. Loretta Ford

from a debilitating car accident after which doctors said she’d never walk again.

The Spiritual Inspiration Award Presented by Growing Bolder REV. ARTHUR LARSON Entering his 60th year as a pastor, Rev. Larson is a stereotype-smashing innovator — a preacher, a poet, a global mission leader, a keynote speaker and a mentor to young church leaders. One of his real passions is preaching in local senior communities, helping his peers Growing Bolder spiritually.

The Adventurous Spirit Award Presented by Home Care Assistance KATIE MONCRIEF Katie is an avid paddler and founder of Friends of the Wekiva. She and her late husband owned Katie’s Landing, which was bought by the state and is now a well-known state park.

At 91, she not only still leads kayaking river adventures, she’s also an active advocate for protecting our environment.

The Growing Bolder International Inspiration Award Presented by Home Care Assistance MARILYN MATIA Marilyn is a lifelong political activist who, at 88, is a regular speaker at schools and civic groups, where she encourages participation in the political process. She serves on the planning commission in her hometown, volunteers in intercity programs, hosts gatherings in her home to discuss current events and is an accomplished competitive bridge player.

The Outstanding Volunteer Award Presented by the Celebration Foundation JIM BATES-WITHERS

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As a volunteer for the nationally renowned Thriving In Place program of the Celebration Foundation, Jim is a goodwill ambassador, hugger, coffee maker, food server and, most importantly, a valued friend, encourager and comforter to all. His kindhearted nature and heartfelt concern for the wellbeing of others touches and inspires those he serves daily.

The Rock Stars of Aging® Award Presented by Florida Hospital ROSELIO MUNIZ Roselio is 102 years old, and too busy enjoying today to worry about tomorrow. He has been a vegetarian for more than 40 years. He walks, rides his stationary bike, reads daily, researches on the internet, is active in his church, loves his family, maintains an active drivers’ license and marvels in the beauty of life’s simplest pleasures.

The Life on Your Terms Award Presented by Cornerstone BARBARA REUTER Barbara volunteers with the after-school program CATCH Healthy Habits, coordinated through The Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning. She also works with young students teaching nutrition and wellness, and leads playground games and a knitting group in addition to teaching water aerobics at the Crosby YMCA. The Never Stop Doing What You Love Award Presented by NeuroSpine Institute CARL DAUGHERTY Carl is a 71-year-old world record holding skydiver who suffered a serious accident on landing early last year. After several setbacks, doctors amputated the lower half of

his right leg. Within weeks, he was not only learning to walk again but was back in the air skydiving and part of a world record formation at Skydive Deland.

The Hero of Hope Award Presented by VITAS Healthcare DR. ROBERT HICKS Dr. Hicks is an Air Force chaplain, the former deputy director of the Civil Air Patrol, the author of 11 books and a consultant on mass casualty events. He served with Orlando area law enforcement in response to the Pulse shooting, counseling first responders and families. He travels the world consulting with military leaders facing the moral conflict of war and its impact on soldiers and their families.

The Changemaker Award Presented by Woman‘s Worth® DR. LORETTA FORD Dr. Ford is a groundbreaking visionary who founded the nurse practitioner movement, transforming the healthcare system worldwide. She has been named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing, and has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. At 96, she still publishes, maintains a rigorous schedule of public speaking, and advocates for full deployment of nurse practitioners throughout the world, across the lifespan.

Congratulations to all the

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Hundreds of people gathered a Full Sail Live (top left) to celebrate the first-ever Growing Bolder Awards. During the ceremony, award recipients, including Sheila Belle (top right) and Roselio Muniz (above right), accepted their Boldy™ awards from Growing Bolder’s Bill Shafer. After the event, all the winners gathered on the red carpet for a celebratory picture (above left).

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ne of the biggest mistakes we make as we age is to hang on to our house — even when it’s too big, too expensive and too much to take care of. Too many fear that moving out signifies the beginning of the end.

But if done right, moving out can be the beginning of an exciting new beginning. It’s a lesson I learned firsthand from my own mother, one of the most accomplished and independent

people I’ve ever known.

As a high school swimming coach, she was a pioneer in opening the sport to girls. She established a top-notch swimming program — and was so instrumental in getting a pool built on campus that it still bears her name.

When she retired she became even bolder, organizing an annual blood drive for the next 15 years. She developed a love of photography and won a national award.

When my father died, Mom surprised us all by choosing to sell the house to move into an independent-living community.

Selling was just the spark she needed to live her life to the fullest.

She was able to travel, take classes, participate in masters swimming and focus on photography. She led such a full life that she was rarely home to answer the phone.

It takes two things to live life to the fullest: time and freedom. For Mom, both came from the simple act of right-sizing her life. GreatTransitions can help you do it, too. Learn more at www.Great-Transitions.com. 

The husband and wife team of Paul and Lyn Henderson hold SRES ® certifications and are the founders of GreatTRANSITIONS ®. The Hendersons developed this concept from more than 25 years of personal and professional experiences. The program is designed to help people transition to the next place they call home. For more information and to hear their radio segments visit www.Great-Transitions.com.

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Artist Elizabeth St. Hilaire, whose magnificent collages (like the peacock, shown to the right) have won national acclaim, has found a spiritual and inspirational home in Sedona.

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COLORFUL DREAM

BY ELIZABETH ST. HILAIRE

How I Found Artistic Inspiration — and a Spiritual Home — in Magical Sedona.

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or the last six years, I’ve had the most amazing opportunity to travel to a place that many people only dream of. Every April and November, I pack my art bags and hop on a plane from Orlando to Sedona, Arizona — my Happy Place.

I’m paid to teach my collage workshop to aspiring artists through the Sedona Arts Center, and I sell my original artwork through a gallery in town. How did I get so lucky?

Well, as my brother Alan likes to say, “Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity.”

Many, many years ago, I visited Sedona on a family vacation. I loved it so much that I could hardly bear to go home. The art galleries, the amazing red rock views, the vortex energy, the spiritual connection — I just had to figure out a way to come back.

Since I had young children and couldn’t permanently relocate, I wanted to regularly travel there. And what better way than on business?

There’s a spiritual pull for me in Sedona that I can’t truly explain. It tugs at my heart and my soul. I never get tired of driving around the corner on Route 179 and seeing the most amazing red rocks begin to emerge from the desert landscape. It takes my breath away, even after all these years.

Every time I visit, my first stop is at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, where I pay homage to some very special friends in my life who have gone on before me. This little chapel has a big history.

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to produce energy that you can feel when you stand or sit on them and reflect inward. No matter what your fitness level, there are hikes to follow that present the adventurous with some of the most spectacular views imaginable.

Because the town of Sedona is nestled in the Verde Valley, the rocks shoot upward all around you, providing 360 degrees of amazing views. In addition to hiking, there are mountain biking trails, Jeep tours, hotair balloon trips and many other ways to experience your surroundings.

Because its elevation is 5,000 feet, Sedona is 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Oak Creek meanders through town, keeping things green and offering an oasis from the heat during summer.

You can dine at L’Auberge de Sedona and sit so close to the creek that you might drop your fork in it. Can you imagine? It’s not hard to understand why I love being connected to nature there.

Every time I travel to Sedona, I have new experiences. I find new hiking trails, I see new vistas, I find new art and I meet new local people. I make a point of it.

Upon my return home, I set out to make my Sedona dream a reality. I was determined and creative in my approach, as I persistently reached out to Uptown Sedona art galleries. I wanted to get just one to represent my collage work.

After considerable research — as well as emails, phone calls and online submissions — I managed to attract a gallery’s interest, and was invited to bring my work for re-

view. Back in Sedona, I also took the opportunity to revisit the Sedona Arts Center.

The center offers classes and workshops in a wide variety of media throughout the year. It has wonderful instructors and beautiful studio space.

It was the center’s gallery that initially drew me in, offering a diverse collection of work by teachers, students and local artists.

From pottery to painting to sculpture to jewelry, they had it all — and I wanted in.

I left a message for the center’s educational director, asking what it would take to be considered as a workshop teacher. Vince Fazio immediately called back and said, “I’m finishing up the course catalogue for the year and was just looking for a new instructor to add to our mixed media department — your work is fantastic.”

No kidding! One good thing led to another, and I was accepted into the Lark Art Gallery. My Paper Paintings Collage Workshop was added to the center’s class listings, and the rest was history — and opportunity.  Elizabeth St. Hilaire is an Orlando area artist who creates impressionistic “paintings” with torn tidbits of her own hand-painted paper.

Learn more about her original artwork, her recently published book Painted Paper Art Workshop, and her worldwide offerings of intensive collage workshops at paperpaintings. com. She also is a regular Growing Bolder blogger. Read more of her inspired and colorful posts at paperpaintings.growingbolder.com.

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THE TAKEAWAY

MARIANNE WILLIAMSON he next time you’re in the greeting card aisle, take a look at the cards for those turning 40, 50 or 60. They’re filled with over-the-hill jokes about memory loss, disability and decline.

These are some of the clearest examples of society telling us what to expect as we age. Midlife is a major transition — probably the biggest since puberty. But instead of seeing it as a step toward death, what if we imagine it as the beginning of a whole new life?

Midlife presents the opportunity to reexamine our priorities and choose a more fulfilling direction for our lives. It’s why I titled my book, The Age of Miracles.

Midlife used to represent a shift toward retirement and the grandparenting stage of life. But these days, not only are many more of us still working, but a surprising number of us are single.

And while grandparenting is one of life’s greatest pleasures, for many of us our children and grandchildren live too far away to be part of our daily lives. So the concept of midlife is uncertain, which can create many problems.

Over the last five years, the suicide rate for those 45-54 has risen 31 percent. That means that too many of us, psychologically and emotionally, are having difficulty making the midlife transition. Remember those over-the-hill greeting cards? Clearly, there are many

who are not laughing.

Negative images of aging permeate our culture and inflict serious damage. You’ve probably had moments of insecurity about your own age — thinking that he (or she) won’t want me anymore, that they won’t hire people my age, or that maybe it’s time to slow down.

Midlife is a point where we begin to realize that there are some real walls in front of us. There are some limits on what we can do. But it’s critically important to realize there can be so much more.

It can be a time of great discovery as we begin to understand that life isn’t just about our bodies. It’s more about our capacity to give and receive love.

Midlife is a time to reexamine who we are as individuals. We can experience a spiritual awakening in which we realize there are universal themes at the heart of all great religions that make us more alike than we may have realized.

This can lead to a reawakening of our self-identity in which we ask ourselves, “How loving am I? How much do I serve the good?

How much am I able to be a force of compassion and comfort to the people around me?”

Midlife is a time for reinvention, and can lead to the most fulfilling stage of our lives. It can be exciting, powerful and inspiring. Make your midlife the age of opportunity! 

“Midlife is a time for reinvention, and can lead to the most fulfilling stage of our lives.”

Editor’s Note: Marianne Williamson is an American spiritual teacher, author and lecturer. She has published 11 books, including Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife. Four of her books have become New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. A Newsweek magazine poll named her one of the 50 most influential baby boomers.

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