Ron Darling: Failure and TriumphEvery child who has ever played baseball has dreamed of being the hero of Game 7 of the World Series. Ron Darling had that dream, too, and he got to live it. But, as many of us have learned, dreams don’t always turn out as imagined. Ron is the author of the book, Game 7, 1986, Failure and Triumph in the Biggest Game of My Life. He discusses what experienced that night in Shea Stadium and the lessons he has learned by reflecting on that time when the world was watching. Ron was the starting pitcher for the New York Mets from 1983 to 1991, and the first Mets pitcher to be awarded a Gold Glove.

Lisa Marsh Ryerson: Staying ConnectedDue to COVID-19, social distancing restrictions have been put in place. But social distancing does not have to mean socially disconnecting. Before coronavirus concerns, one in four older adults were affected by social isolation. Now, with limits on public gatherings and guidance on social distancing, millions of older adults are left with limited or no social interaction. Lisa Marsh Ryerson, president of AARP Foundation, address the physical and mental health risks of prolonged self-isolation and how we can stay connected.

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