Media Resources Videos Blog Careers Contact Living Options Life at Atria Family Resources About Us Find a Community Home › Wit and Wisdom › Billie Jean King and Atria residents team up to redefine aging [subscribe2] Wit and Wisdom a new view on growing older Billie Jean King and Atria residents team up to redefine aging Posted on November 16, 2021 by Admin People are living longer than ever before, and more older adults than ever are reimagining their next chapter of life. Together, legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King and Atria Senior Living residents are harnessing their wisdom and fervor for pursuing passions and goals to be bold in authoring the next chapter of their life story – regardless of age.   American sports icon, humanitarian and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Billie Jean King recounts in her recent book, All In, the many hurdles she has overcome in writing her own life story. “There’s no greater satisfaction and joy than boldly being yourself or redefining a life chapter – at any age,” King said. “I am inspired by the thousands of older adults who champion their own life story.”   Atria residents writing their next chapter  Billie Jean King recently sat down with three Atria residents to talk about their inspiring life stories, their hopes for what’s next in life and their shared wisdom.  For 94-year-old Sarah, she reflects most on staying true to herself and her chapter of supporting her family as an artist and sculptor. It’s a theme that King connected with as the women’s movement was the cultural moment for many highlights of her long career. Both Billie Jean and Sarah, who is a resident at Atria on Roslyn Harbor, continue their passions by picking up a tennis racket and a paint brush, respectively, every week. In Queens, New York, Ira failed music class as a student. But today at 77 years old, he leads the Music & Memories program at Atria Forest Hills. His adventurous spirit means artists along the likes of Lady Gaga, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, and Louis Armstrong are featured in each of his classes.   At Atria Tanglewood, Nanci most enjoys discovering what each day will bring. In retirement, she learned to paint, founded a short story writing group with her neighbors, serves as Resident Council President and volunteers often with elementary school students, who she considers her grandchildren.   Inspiring others to rewrite their lives “We believe people belong together. It is awe-inspiring how the older adults who call Atria home are rewriting what it means to pursue passions, regardless of age or the perception of age,” said Justin Guest, Vice President of Resident Engagement at Atria Senior Living. “We applaud their boldness, celebrate their accomplishments and encourage others to bravely author their life chapter – at whatever age.”   Share your story Atria invites older adults to share how they’re embracing each day to rewrite life as they know it and redefine what it means to pursue passions later in life. Share your #AtriaNextChapter story on social media and visit AtriaNextChapter.com for your chance to win a gift package, including an autographed copy of All In by Billie Jean King.   Category: Active Aging, Community, Lifestyle, Wit & Wisdom Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Categories Active Aging Caregiver Support Community COVID-19 culinary Dementia & Memory Care From the Leaders Lifestyle News In Aging Our Team Seniors and Technology The Atria Kitchen Veteran Heroes We ♥ Pets Wit & Wisdom Recent Posts Why Choose Respite During Winter Alzheimer’s Awareness Billie Jean King and Atria residents team up to redefine aging Flu and Cold Prevention for Seniors How living in a senior community can help you enjoy retirement Home Video Library Careers Contact Living Options Assisted Living* Independent Living Memory Care Short-Term Stays Life at Atria Care Culinary Excellence Disaster Preparedness Engage Life® My Atria Home Resident Perspectives Services and Amenities Social Life Family Resources Downloads and Tools Financial Planning Having “The Talk” Moving vs. Staying WebPay Video Library About Us Atria in the News Atria Safe Together John’s Message News and Media Our Green Practices Our Mission Our Staff Find a Community Search by State © 2021 Atria Senior Living, Inc. Canadian Portfolio | FAQ | Unsubscribe | California Privacy Notice | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Site Map If you are vision-impaired or have another impairment and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact us at accessibility@atriaseniorliving.com.