Age is just a number to 90-year-old Coburg Village resident Shirley Cohen. Most mornings you’ll find her power walking outside or through the halls of the community. She participates in almost every fitness class Coburg Village offers, including aerobics, strength training, balance training, and more.

In April 2025, Shirley launched her Facebook Group, Shirley’s 70+ Fitness and Lifestyle group. What started as an outlet for sharing a passion for wellness, quickly turned into a sensation with more than 24,000 followers, and her numbers continue to grow.

As the 4th of July festivities wind down and we settle into our summer activities, it may seem like the 250th anniversary of our country is over; but in fact, the semi quincentennial lasts for a range of years. This year, we celebrated the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but the military action of the Revolutionary War began in 1775. Our area will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the turning point Battles of Saratoga in 2027, and many other Revolutionary events continued into the 1780s, which means the party continues for the next few years!

Discover the health benefits of volunteering as you age. Not only can it make you feel younger, it can also help block the aging process and increase both mental and physical health. Volunteering is associated with lowered chronic inflammation, lowered hypertension, reduced stress, and increased cognitive function and ability to perform daily functions. Meet Ed and Francine Rodger, a Coburg Village couple from Clifton Park, who made volunteering a way of life.