EPISODE 8: NO TIME TO SIT DOWN… GET ON OUT THERE!
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What if one of the biggest secrets to aging well isn't found in a supplement, exercise program, or medical breakthrough? What if it's simply… staying engaged?
In this episode, Judy introduces two groups of remarkable people who are proving that growing older doesn't mean slowing down. First, you'll meet members of the Orange County Lockdown Band, musicians who found friendship, purpose, and creative expression through music. Then you'll hear from participants in the Chatham County Senior Games, where competition, community, and personal growth continue well beyond retirement age. Their stories offer a powerful reminder that meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a willingness to try new things can make the years ahead some of the most rewarding of our lives.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
🎸 Music & Purpose: Finding community through creativity
🎤 Orange County Lockdown Band: Passion that spans generations
🤝 Cross-Generational Friendships: Learning from one another
🏅 Senior Games: Competition, connection, and confidence
🌱 Staying Engaged: Refusing to sit on the sidelines
❤️ Meaningful Aging: Building a life filled with purpose
LIZ LAHTI
Liz has dedicated 25 years to improving the lives of the older adult population, working in commercial and nonprofit organizations as well as in local and state government. For the past 8 years, she has served as the manager of the Pittsboro Center for Active Living. Liz also serves as the Local Coordinator for the Chatham County Senior Games & SilverArts. When Liz first assumed the role, the program had just 124 registered participants. Under her leadership, it has grown to over 400. Participation has increased to new all-time highs each year and Liz has earned multiple statewide awards for her efforts.Originally from Michigan, Liz is an avid power walker, an amateur pickleball player, and a yoga instructor. She enjoys cheering on athletes and artists alike, living vicariously through their accomplishments and imagining how retirement might give her more time to improve her own game.
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