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Keep a purpose Corrine Woolard, age 93, is visually impaired, yet she is a dynamo like the Energizer Bunny. Corrine, who has had macular degeneration since 1982, has never backed away from work and is one of the most active clients of The Blind Center in Washington. Widowed at an early age, Corrine raised her children. She cooked, sewed, took in ironing, gardened and worked in a dime store. She continued a rich and rewarding church life and social life after she became unable to drive due to failing vision. Corrine maintains her mental and physical alertness by doing a full range of activities at The Blind Center, from chair and stool caning, to music, exercise and bingo. Corrine never stops working and can be found at the center four days out of the week. This 93-year-old thinks nothing of working without a break from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Corrine insists that she can rest when she gets home. Corrine is a busy, happy woman richly blessed with a loving family and friends. Being busy and maintaining a purpose in life are her secrets to a long and happy life. Dottie Walker, director |
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