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On May 23, Solstice Senior Living at Kennewick had a car show and BBQ buffet at our community. Ye Ole Car Club came in and displayed their fantastic cars and had a great time visiting with our residents and guests. We also had a Chili Cook-Off, which the Kennewick Fire Department came in as our official judges.

Livin’ the Dream is a program we have to make resident wishes come true. Our last was resident San who skydived at 81. Our resident Lester is more academic than daredevil. With an engineering degree, he is extremely proud of his education and the fact that he went to University of Washington. However the document has been misplaced over the years which has caused Lester some heartache. He was unaware that we had obtained a new copy and held a surprise ceremony with a cap and gown for him on March 20.

It’s all thanks to the Livin’ the Dream program at Solstice Senior Living. The program encourages residents to do things they’ve always wanted to do and take chances they wouldn’t ordinarily make.

When San first told organizers that she wanted to jump out of a plane they quickly made it happen. And just in time for her 81st birthday.

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“I was shocked. I was totally shocked,” she said.

San friends weren’t surprised that San wanted to take a leap of faith.

“She is a daredevil,” said Jerry Cramer, friend.

Cramer along with a bus load of other friends traveled to the Portland area to watch.

Full article: https://www.yaktrinews.com/news/flying…skydiving/773606010

NBCrightnow.com article: http://www.nbcrightnow.com/clip/14506862/80-year-old-skydiving-preview