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Fred Hillerman Still Fit and Going Strong

You wouldn' t know from meeting him that Fred Hillerman is in his 90s His days are so full of exercise that fitting in volunteering is a squeeze

Retired from two careers—first from teaching, then from a business he started growing orchids from Africa and Madagascar—Fred Hillerman has abundant energy and good health. Talk about being a walking advertisement for the value of exercise! At 94, Fred does it all. In addition to serving on the board of directors for a senior center in his community of Grass Valley, Calif., Fred also delivers hot food for the Meals on Wheels program. Because Fred has a regular route, the recipients have become his friends—he keeps an eye on each of them. In addition, one day a week, Fred teaches English to Spanish-speaking students. The Interfaith Food Ministry also receives the benefit of his talents. Volunteer activities, however, must be fitted around Fred's exercise schedule. Five or six times a week, he lifts free weights at his fitness center. He is especially happy that he can do 10 pull-ups. Mary, his wife, with whom he has celebrated more than 55 years of marriage, recently joined him at the club, attending an aerobics and resistance-training class. On Mondays, a spinning class claims Fred's attention; Tuesdays, it's yoga. On Thursdays, he hikes for five to seven hours with the German-American Hiking Club. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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