This week on the Meet Your Neighbor Podcast, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ruth Ann Gardner, a woman whose life is a masterclass in commitment, growth, and never slowing down.

Ruth Ann was a proud military wife for 10 years and shared an incredible 67-year marriage, a true testament to partnership and resilience. But her story doesn’t stop there. She discovered tennis later in life and didn’t just pick it up, she excelled. A natural on the court, Ruth Ann went on to work and play alongside Billie Jean King and even coached tennis at the collegiate level.

And just when most people would consider taking it easy, Ruth Ann took on a whole new challenge earning her master’s degree at 73 years old.

This is one of those conversations that reminds you it’s never too late to learn something new, chase your passions, and keep pushing forward.

And stories like Ruth Ann’s are exactly why I do this podcast, sharing the incredible people who make Westbrook Village such a special place. Real estate is how I support it, so if you’ve ever thought about buying or selling here or know someone who would love this community, I’d love to help.