Knocking stereotypes out of the park: the Colorado Peaches

Knocking stereotypes out of the park: the Colorado Peaches

Team sports have the capacity to bring out the best in us. It turns out that this is true no matter your age. If you have any doubts, you need to meet the Colorado Peaches. The Colorado Peaches Senior Women’s Softball Club was founded in 1991. Along the way, they’ve...
Leading by example: resilience

Leading by example: resilience

“Pandemic” is the 2020 word of the year, not exactly a surprise. 2020 brought us a lot of negative words, including ones we had to make up, like social distancing and doomscrolling. Some words were so over-used that we now cringe. “Unprecedented” has entirely lost its...
Amy Siegel: Experience makes the difference

Amy Siegel: Experience makes the difference

Life doesn’t stop at a certain age. Older adults are still growing and learning, despite how they are often portrayed. This comes up every time we interview older adults. Amy Siegel is a prime example. Amy spent most of her career in graphic design in a corporate...
Damon McLeese: Challenging assumptions

Damon McLeese: Challenging assumptions

Damon McLeese has dedicated his life to shifting perceptions – about art, about creativity, and about who does these things. He has spent decades building programs that provide creative opportunities for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Now he is also...
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