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He rejoices in retirement as an adventure and a chance to reinvent yourself,
let go of the past and find peace and wisdom. Age 71. Born in New York. Studied
at New York University and Adelphi College. Came to Florida in 1955 and worked
for almost 40 years as salesman, buyer, manager.
After retirement, he completed a degree in philosophy at University of Miami
and Florida International University. Teaches at Elders Institute at Florida
International and writes poetry. Divorced and father of two daughters.
Salzman's poems
He seeks out new interests and relishes the freedom of time to explore them in
retirement. Age 80. Born in Brooklyn, New York. A captain of artillery in
World War II, he served in Italy and Africa. For 30 year owned Natural Bridge
Shoe Shop (ladies shoes) in Jamaica, New York. Sold the store and worked for 17
years for a department store. Married and father of two sons: an actor/musician
and, a psychiatrist. Three grandchildren. Since 1994, he has divided his time
between New York and Miami Beach.
Retirement is a liberation for Betty from decades of the responsibilities of
work and family. Age 69. Born in Chicopee, Mass., graduated from a local
Catholic college, Our Lady of the Elms. Later studied at the University of
Massachussets at Amherst where she met her husband. Together they owned an
appliance and sewing machine store. In 1965 they moved to Florida where for 17
year she was an administrator at the Department of Animal Pathology at the
University of Miami. Divorced, mother of seven children.
Family, old friends and an independent life give Regina happiness and
contentment as a retiree.
Udell, M.S.W., has motivated people to higher levels of personal/professional
productivity for 25 years at the Florida Pritkin Longevity Center where she is
Director of Lifestyle Education. Age 60. Born in Baltimore, she has lived in
Miami 41 years. She has three daughters, two step-sons, and five
grandchildren (and more on the way!). Her second husband, Barton, is an
attorney.
