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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2019 11 Grace Germany was born in Brooklyn, New York on Dec. 11, 1936. Her favorite hobbies are politics and car clubs. She attributes her longevity to a combination of heredity and trying to keep a positive attitude, not worrying, or allowing stress into her thoughts. She encourages everyone to enjoy positive people who have a "can do" attitude about themselves and others, and love life, humor, and people. Bob Jernejcic was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 20, 1929. His favorite hobbies are crossword puzzles, dancing, singing, and reading. He attributes his longevity to staying active and moderation in all things. Mary Lou Keating was born in Midland, MI. Her favorite pastime is performing arts. She attributes her longevity to family activities. Josephine King was born in New York City, New York on Nov 19, 1926. Her favorite hobbies include dancing, reading, playing cards, and doing embroidery. She attributes her longevity to not having a specific diet, but instead eating everything in moderation. Also, having a positive outlook on life, avoiding people and situations that are stressful, having faith in God, and deriving great peace and comfort in putting her life in God's hands, and being grateful for all that He has given her. Diane Lopera was born on Dec. 9, 1939. Her favorite pastime before moving to Beaumont a year ago was 20 years of RV'ing and car shows with her "1950" yellow crew pickup while in Oregon. She attributes her longevity to family, friends, walking every morning with Rita, Melody, Joyce, and Diana in our new community, and her 60 years with her high school sweetheart, Mick. Jeannine Lutz was born in Flint, Michigan on July 9, 1937. Her favorite hobbies are reading, pool exercises, watching sporting events, and canasta. She attributes her longevity to years of water aerobics, and years of support from many wonderful and caring friends. Four Seasons has been a great place for her to spend her later years! Marian Mark was born at her Grandma's in Blue Island, Illinois on Jan. 1, 1928. Her favorite pastime is sewing. She attributes her longevity to helping her Dad on the farm, and wherever a task needed to be done. Conrad Mark was born in Joliet, Illinois on Feb. 6, 1925. His favorite hobby is making toys. He attributes his longevity to marrying the right woman. LaVerne Nicholson was born in Peoria, Illinois on Nov. 18, 1927. His favorite pastimes are puzzles, games, and cards. He attributes his longevity to good genes, his caring family, never smoking, and his faith. Mary Jane Peterson was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota on March 30, 1931. Her favorite pastimes are going on the computer, watching television, writing, singing, and spending time with her pets. She attributes her longevity to family longevity, being happy, learning to smile through her tears, loving her family, volunteering, and communication with family and friends. Shirley "Gerri" Ralston was born in Inwood in New York City, New York on March 18, 1927. Her favorite hobbies are being an avid reader, a duplicate bridge player, a soon-to-be returning line dancer, and a prolific poet. She attributes her longevity to never being overweight, because she believes that she is much healthier and more active than many others in her age group because of never having to support the extra poundage. Also, being easy going and a cockeyed optimist probably helped keep stress to a minimum for her. Having the love of her life for 41 years was an enormous gift, and she is very fortunate both as a mother and stepmother to have eight caring children that she treasures. She believes she has a lot of quality of life for someone who is 92! Richarad Schleicher was born in Manhattan, NY and is 89 years old. His favorite pastime is swimming. He attributes his longevity to never smoking, always exercising, and having a healthy lifestyle. Wayne Staples was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on July 13, 1939. His favorite hobby is ocean cruising and photography. He attributes his longevity to never smoking or drinking, getting plenty of sleep, enjoying life, his positive attitude and good sense of humor, his ability to adapt to change easily, never sweating the small stuff, being easy going, and staying active in his church. James Townsend was born in Texarkana, Texas on Sept. 20, 1939. His favorite hobby is Sudoku and stock investing. He attributes his longevity to good medical care, healthy food, and fine wine, despite some serious health issues. Also, having a wife of 57 years who is a registered nurse doesn't hurt (she made him say that!). Hal Welker was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 17, 1939. His favorite hobbies are people watching, partying, going on his laptop, and casinos. He attributes his longevity to having a serious "Peter Pan" disease, "I won't grow up," and having an eternal optimistic point of view of this wonderful world we live in. Humor and Rainbow Club also keep him going. Elinor Zeutzius was born in Altadena, California on November 10, 1933. Her favorite pastime is doing all kinds of puzzles and playing cards. She attributes her longevity to keeping active, doing things that help her mind, being with family often, helping others, being kind, having her faith, and not smoking.