Name - Yetta Holmes
age – 95
Formed an over 90s club for seniors age 90 and older
Lives - Banyan Springs in Boynton Beach
Lived in New Jersey for 38 years
Retired insurance broker
Walks around community giving out candy
Walks multiple miles a day
135 people attended her birthday party Nov. 9
Tell Boynton Beach a little about yourself?
“I’m a retired insurance broker and until about 10 years ago I used to fly up to New Jersey and still work.”
Why the over 90s club for seniors?
“Well first I began a laughter is the best medicine club and had so many members. Then I started asking is people would join a club for over 90 seniors. I have 18 men and eight women.”
What does the future hold for Yetta?
“I’m just happy right now. Every morning when I wake up I sing “I Will Survive.”
What is your favorite part of the day?
“At night when I get into the bath tub and get to relax.”
What are you most proud of in your long life?
“Just because you are 90 doesn’t mean you can’t do what you want. Don’t be afraid, just do it.”
Read more about this story in the March 18 issue of the Boynton Forum.