Shirley Windward, Age 88

Shirley Windward is leading the active life she wants. Seeing her so free-spirited today, it’s impossible to imagine her in a coma, as she was in 1990. Her whimsical nature shows up in all her activities – whether it’s creating her “nebbishes” in her ceramics class, reading her humorous and thoughtful poetry, or moving with grace and ease in her dance class. She and husband Erv, 91, share music and laughter together with friends of all ages who drop in for impromptu visits.

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