Eunis WildFire! Christensen

Sunday’s news from Orlando, Florida, threw my day into tumult. Nothing was getting done. I kept surfing the internet for news that would ease the shock of senseless violence. Finally, a resource came to mind. “Go outside and walk.” So I did – walked for a few blocks. Sunshine and mild exercise momentarily served as salve and prayer. […]

A Thank You to Muhammad Ali for his contributions to our Zumba Gold® classes. What did Ali have to do with dance classes? We sum it up with two quotes which have been in front of me for many years.  1. On training…Learning  Zumba routines was a laborious process. I had no dance background and as a child was

I have traveled the world through festivals and the cultural heritage of my Zumba Gold® students and their co-workers. Remember from early e-newsletters when I shared about a fun afternoon at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church annual Greek Festival in San Diego? Then a few months later came an evening of Filipino culture and food at  Scripps Ranch

Sunday a week ago I was privileged to attend commencement ceremonies for San Diego State University’s College of Education and Division of Undergraduate Studies. Along with seeing my American Association of University Women friend, Stormy Miller, receive her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, I delighted in viewing a new generation of graduating teachers and counselors cross the

This week, May 8 through May 14, 2016, is being proclaimed National Women’s Health Week – giving Americans the opportunity to refocus our commitment to advancing women’s health.  In this current proclamation President Obama references the federal government’s Women’s Health website. You will want to click on the link to discover multiple resources for taking care of yourself. Shall

Two of President Barack Obama’s Proclamations for the month of May include celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and recognizing mature adult contributions through Older Americans Month. How about if we combine these two Presidential Proclamations within the life of yoga instructor, competitive ballroom dancer and author of the recently written book Dancing Light –  age 97 year old Tao Porchon-Lynch? 

Two world-renowned musical artists passed away during the last nine days.  First was George Beverly Shea, at age 104, beloved for his singing of How Great Thou Art while touring with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Crusade. Then Prince Rogers Nelson, age 57, whose opening lyric “I never meant to cause you any sorrow” moved a subsequent generation to

“My muscles feel really good.” I said to myself after a vigorous workout at the gym yesterday. My happiness reminded me of Jack LaLanne’s enthusiasm during his 1960’s television show that many of us watched. The next thought was… “How do I share this happy muscles feeling?” Then I remembered a Boomer/Senior strength training mini-video of

 What will we never tell? The answer lies in April’s flowers – the Daisy and Sweet Pea. According to exhaustive Google research (it was just a click or two,) the Daisy conveys innocence, loyal love, and purity. It also is a flower given between friends to keep a secret; the daisy means “I’ll never tell.”  

Since April has been designated National Humor Month, we may as well share a chuckle or two with friends – particularly on Thursday, April 7, 2016, which is known as No Housework Day! Friday, April 1, set our Fun Tone for the month with our San Diego Mission Valley Library Tropical Outfit Contest and 5th