As a retired nurse, England Oaks resident Margaret Koehler had dedicated her life to the wellbeing of others, but after a series of personal medical scares she realized it was time to prioritize her own health. At the advice of her physician, she joined a gym and began putting her own physical fitness front and
“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” That line popularized by author Ralph Waldo Emerson rings true with Vista del Monte resident Dawn Petersen, whose “journey” began almost 50 years ago on two wheels and with a dream to see the country. “In the summer of 1972 when I was in college, my boyfriend at
Vista del Monte resident has laced up her running shoes for five decades During her time as a competitive runner, Vista del Monte resident Helga Carden estimates she has amassed about 25 trophies and medals. For anyone who has competed in this exhilarating sport throughout his or her life, that number of awards would be