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BY MICHELLE SAUNDERS People Newspapers F or most peopl e, ret i rement and the onset of old age signify a time t o become l ess acti ve. But Edgemere retirement-community resident Joe Weaver, who turned 100 on Tuesday, doesnt believe in slow- i ng down or maki ng excuses. So what does he attri- but e t o hi s l ong e v- ity? Weaver says that a healthy diet, active life- style, and strong faith are his secrets, along with good genes. He begins every day with 30 minutes of floor exerci ses, works out three ti mes a week i n the communitys gym, and does water aerobics twice a week. Breakfast every morning is a bowl of oatmeal even when he dines out. Ive been eating oat- meal since my childhood, when we ordered it from Sears i n bi g 15-pound ba g s , We ave r s a i d. Oatmeal is like a drink of water to me. Growing up on a farm i n Al abama, Weaver was always active, but he cites Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper with inspiring his devotion to aerobics. After retiring in 1978 and moving to Dallas, Weaver joined Cooper Fitness Ce n t e r a n d h e l p e d develop a seniors pro- gram. While at Cooper, he became hooked on Tai Chi, and spent years perfecting the martial- arts practice he would later teach to his peers. Calling septuagenari- ans youngsters, Weaver said that physical fitness is possible at any age, as long as one remains dis- ciplined and determined. Sometimes people get to be about 75 years old, and they think it s too late for them to start or try to get strong, Weaver said. But it s not if they have a positive atti- tude and stay commit- ted, theyll be surprised to see the progress they make. When Weaver moved to Edgemere more than a decade ago, one of his first tasks was becom- ing the fitness chairman, sai d Edgemeres l i f e- styles director, Lorraine Kendrick-Rose. Shortly after, at the age of 88, he started a Tai Chi club and taught a large class for almost eight years, until neuropathy forced him to give up the practice. Since he could no lon- ger stand for extended periods of time, Weaver started an aquatic-fitness class that he led for a couple of years; he still gives lessons to a few res- idents. The main thing about Mr. Weaver is he does not quit, Kendrick-Rose chuckled. Go-ers dont ever retire. Most recently, Weaver f ounded the 90 Pl us Club, for any resident willing to admit theyre 90 or above, Weaver said with a wink. Believing that keeping the mind active and fostering rela- tionships is just as impor- tant as physical health, Weaver is thinking about also starting a Scrabble club in the fall. I m a hi ghl y mot i - vated guy, and I like to share any abilities I have wi t h ot hers, Weaver said. Im a people per- son, and I try to reach out and meet new residents. The connection just hap- pens. Al ways s t r i vi ng t o lead by example, Weaver inspires his peers in a subtle and unassuming way, Kendrick-Rose said. Joes attitude is one of helping other people, said Kendrick-Rose. He moti vates peopl e i n a very ki nd way, but he doesnt let anyone give up he expects the best of you. Weaver, who will cel- ebrate his birthday with two parties, said that he has a million friends, who have played a large part in his life. Ever the optimist, Weaver plans to repeat the party in five years. If not, he jokes, he can be contacted at weaver.spirit716.heaven. Email michelle.saunders @peoplenewspapers.com Weaver says hes proof physical fitness is possible at any age