I am a christian widow of 6 years and I retired 2 years ago from full time teaching after 36 years as an elementary school teacher. I am in a sandwich situation with my family as I am overseeing the care of my parents, yet depended on with my 3 grown children and 2 young grandchildren. My family is very important to me. I balance my family focuses with active community involvements. I enjoy acting, singing, dancing, doing crafts, exploring different cultures, and my work with children. In the organizations I belong to, I am able to do these things. I work at my church with the children and youth choirs. I do presentations about Kwanzaa to the church in December, and throughout the year I give presentations about this way of life and holiday when asked to many venues. Taking a walk, doing some light reading, urban line dancing, watching television, or just listening to jazz are ways I relax.