Category: Retiree Profile

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Brent 'Smooth Ref' Bovell Floats in Ring, Shares His Skills

Summer 2024

Known for his calm style as a boxing referee, Bovell officiates across the U.S. and teaches others.

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Tom Fahrney Spurs Passion for Horses to Lead His Own Stable

Summer 2024

Meet the Thoroughbreds at Ram Racing Stable and hear from the co-owner in a video interview.

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Anne Stiles Finds Joy as Volunteer Food Pantry Manager

Winter 2023

If she’s not at the Blackstone pantry, her number’s likely on the door for those seeking a meal after hours.

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Chatting With Singer June Montgomery on Pursuing Her Dreams in Retirement

Winter 2023

After a career in education, she’s now achieving her lifelong goal to be a solo recording artist.

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Ruby Osia Reflects on Global Travels and Kindness

Summer 2023

Retired Alexandria schoolteacher visits all seven continents, most recently Antarctica.

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‘Teaching Music is Life’: Laura Mulligan Thomas Returns to the Classroom

Summer 2023

After serving 40 years as the Charlottesville High orchestra director, Thomas seizes an encore in the classroom.

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Joe Kapelewski: Retirement in a Red Suit

Winter 2022

This retiree brings the spirit of Santa to Richmond each year. “It’s a lot more than going ‘Ho! Ho! Ho!’”

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Elizabeth Green: Helping Kids Unleash Their Inner Author

Winter 2022

The retired teacher and author founded Kidz Write For Kidz Inc. to help children develop their writing skills.