Category Archives: Fitness

Greetings from Saroj

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Such a wonderful surprise to hear from Saroj who’s now serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia! Please scroll down on the document to see the full note and her beautiful pictures. For those of you who … Continue reading →

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‘Old people are capable of more’: meet the female weightlifters in their 70s and 80s

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Forget the stereotype of the frail old woman who needs help carrying groceries – fitness mavens like Joan MacDonald show you can strength train at any age Madeleine Aggeler in The Guardian (thanks to Kate B.) Joan MacDonald is an … Continue reading →

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Waterfront 5K on Saturday – Skyline rocked!

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

from mutual friend Jody Foster Dear friends, Skyline should be proud!  I don’t have permission [now obtained], but I’m sending this anyway. (hoping she’ll forgive me 🤞) Your very own Barbara Rait (Olympic Tower) was the oldest (94) participant to … Continue reading →

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Two Japanese TV Show Contestants Act As a Single Gymnast Performing a Pommel Horse Routine

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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For Biden, a Race Against Time

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By Maureen Dowd Opinion Columnist, reporting from Washington in the NYT When my mom got into her 80s, we had to deal with periodic medical issues. Fainting. Falls. Broken bones. Luckily, she was in good stead with the local rescue squad … Continue reading →

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Summer Fitness Trip to Bainbridge Island

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Christine A. You’ll enjoy visiting popular attractions such as the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Arts and Crafts, Zutto Vintage & Antiques, and more! There are various restaurants in the nearby areas, notably Doc’s Marina Grill, where you … Continue reading →

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Take A Hike in the Andes

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Jim Tanner

Week 4 (and Last)

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Take a Hike in the Andes: a virtual walk

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Jim Tanner

The Fitness and and Wellness subcommittee is bringing back the popular Skyline Virtual Walk. Among the many “walks” we have taken in the past are the Oregon Trail, Route 66, and the Pacific Crest Trail. For those of you who … Continue reading →

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At 93, he’s as fit as a 40-year-old. His body offers lessons on aging.

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By Gretchen Reynolds – Thanks to Tim V For lessons on how to age well, we could do worse than turn to Richard Morgan. At 93, the Irishman is a four-time world champion in indoor rowing, with the aerobic engine … Continue reading →

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Swingin’ on Friday night

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Hope we have more gatherings like this at Skyline. Great to see so many there — both staff and residents and guests!

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Better believe it – research into the placebo effect

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W. Ed Note: Placebo is a Latin word which translates as “I shall please.” If you’re interested, click here to read a blog post I wrote about one of my patients responding to the “drug” obecalp. By Sam … Continue reading →

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Photos of the best costumes at San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers race

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. Nearly every year since 1912, the city has celebrated Bay to Breakers, a 12-kilometer run that begins at Howard and Main streets and concludes at Ocean Beach. But like most San Francisco traditions, there’s a whimsical element … Continue reading →

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What if you fall, are alone and don’t have your pendant?

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Sue P. sent along this note she recently received from a friend.   “I fell in my office when my chair tipped over.  Could I reach my cell phone?  No.  Was I wearing my safety            … Continue reading →

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