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  1. To stay sharp, exercise the brain

    Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Hettie Jane Garvin works within the Brain Fitness Center at Fairwinds Desert Point.

  2. 108-year-old

    Will Clark, who will be 108 later this month, moves around by himself his home at Fairwinds Desert Point.

  3. Wii play together

    J.D. Fitzgerald/Special to the Explorer, Rattlesnake Ridge third grader Sean Williams, 9, scores a strike in "Wii Bowling," while residents of Fairwinds Desert Point in Oro Valley look on.

  4. Still steppin' at 106

    Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, 106-year-old Will Clark dances with Elizabeth Sims, the activities coordinator at Fairwinds Desert Point, last month. Clark was born Aug. 17, 1904, exactly nine months after the Wright Brothers took their famous flight.

  5. Still steppin' at 106

    Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Golder Ranch firefighter Bill Howe walks into Fairwinds Desert Point during Will Clark's 106th birthday party. The fire department made an appearance at the celebration to jokingly say it would be a fire code violation to light that many candles, and to give Clark a ride in a fire truck.

  6. To stay sharp, exercise the brain

    Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Hettie Jane Garvin is reflected in a Brain Fitness Program certification at Fairwinds Desert Point in Oro Valley. The leisure community is certified in and offers Posit Science, which enhances cognitive function.

  7. To stay sharp, exercise the brain

    Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Josephine Morabe works on a computer in the "Brain Fitness Center" at Fairwinds Desert Point. The program she was using makes the user decipher if two sequential sounds went up or down, helping with the brain's auditory processing and memory.

  8. 108-year-old

    Will Clark, who will turn 108 years old on Aug. 17, walks himself out to ride in one of Golder Ranch Fire District’s vehicles last week during a party. The festival was held for him at his home, Fairwinds Desert Point.

  9. Oyama 1

    At 85, Henry “Hank” Oyama has changed the face of bilingual education, fought unfair laws against interracial marriage, and served his community well. Oyama is spending his retired years at the Fairwinds – Desert Point Retirement Community in Oro Valley.

  10. Still steppin' at 106

    Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Will Clark, 106, is greeted by resident Norma Banzhaf, 81, during his birthday celebration last month.

  11. To stay sharp, exercise the brain

    Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Josephine Morabe and others work on Posit Science computer programs. The goal of the programs is to think faster, focus better and remember more.

  12. The guide

    Explorer file photo, On Saturday, June 13, head to Fairwinds Desert Point from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the antique car show presented by the Tucson Model A Ford Club.

  13. article Retirement: Senior Communities

    Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:22 pm

    Assisted Living

  14. article To stay sharp, exercise the brain

    Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:00 pm

    Avoid head injuries, don't smoke, be positive, get some sleep, be lucky, inherit good genes

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  15. article OV show has SaddleBrooke artists

    Wednesday, February 4, 2009 12:00 am

    Works of art created by members of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild are being shown in the Ventana Medical Systems Gallery through March 22.

  16. article For trials translator, it was days ago

    Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:00 pm

    The distant past came rushing back as she paged through her typed memories, age-old documents and photos. And the non-stop commentary with her eyes sparkling made it seem like only days ago.

    5 images

  17. article Still steppin' at 106

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:00 pm

    When workers at Fairwinds Desert Point went to pick up Will Clark's birthday cake, people in the bakery asked what the "106" meant.

    3 images

  18. article Scores turn out for OV fitness event

    Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:00 am

    Dr. Deb Oro was summoned to the stage at Saturday morning’s Healthiest Town in America event at Oro Valley Marketplace.

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  19. article One-oh-eight!

    Thursday, August 9, 2012 9:15 am

    Oro Valley resident Will Miles Clark, D.D.S., will be 108 years old on Aug. 17, but last week, the staff and residents at Fairwinds Desert Point threw him a festive party with drinking, dancing, and singing, which is a lot in comparison to his day-to-day lifestyle.

    6 images

  20. article Business calendar

    Wednesday, November 9, 2011 4:00 am

    Thursday, Nov. 10

  21. article The guide

    Tuesday, June 9, 2009 11:00 pm

    Upcoming arts, entertainment and cultural events.

    4 images

  22. article Discover the Northwest Distribution

    Tuesday, October 30, 2012 2:34 pm

    Amber Lights Retirement Community

  23. article Looks Japanese, speaks Spanish Must be all American

    Wednesday, July 20, 2011 3:00 am

    With a Japanese heritage and a Mexican upbringing, Henry “Hank” Oyama is all American.

    3 images

  24. article The guide

    Wednesday, January 25, 2012 4:00 am

    MOVIES

  25. article The guide

    Tuesday, June 8, 2010 11:00 pm

    MOVIES

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