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KOR residents cope with their daily affairs. She also became a member of Zonta International club, which was dedicated to women’s rights and equity. She was elected president of the local chapter and, during her tenure, led delegations to attend several annual global conventions of Zonta International.

Chun-Yuen and Sam moved to Taipei when Sam took a new job first as the CEO and then as the chairman of a large petrochemical company. Sam eventually became the chairman of a large holding company in Taiwan. His last several jobs required him to take many trips overseas for business, and there were also plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and touring. Chun-Yuen often went along on these trips, and together they’ve been to nearly every corner of the world.

Sam retired in 1997. Shortly afterward, he and Chun-yuen immigrated to the U.S. to join their sons, who by then had both earned Ph.D.s in science and engineering.

They wanted to move close to their elder son’s family in Los Angeles and decided on Leisure World at the urging of their in-laws, who had already lived there for a number of years.

After coming to LW, Chunyuen and Sam maintained a very active lifestyle.

They joined the Chinese Culture Club, a dance club and a Bible study club. They were regulars at the clubs’ weekly and monthly events, which include playing mahjong games, seminars/ lectures, potluck dinners and dancing.

Chun-Yuen applied for and was given a small lot in LW’s Mini Farm, which she tended for a number of years. She had fun growing vegetables and flowers, which she also grew around their home.

She volunteered to teach a weekly Chinese painting class in Clubhouse 3 for a number of years. Students of that class had an opportunity to proudly show their paintings in a successful and memorable exhibit held a few years ago. Some of Chun-Yuen’s work are on display at the hallways of Clubhouse 4.

Sam passed away in 2014 at the age of 96. Chun-Yuen managed to live by herself until she was 100, when, at the insistence of her sons, she got a housemate to care for her.

Chun-Yuen has a very good memory. She can still recite long Chinese poems she learned from childhood. Her favorite game show on the Internet features contestants competing to see who can accurately recite the most Chinese poems and answer questions about them.

She is in very good health and spirits.

There is no secret to her longevity. She is interested in many things, never gets angry over anything and is always content with what she has.

She never smoked, doesn’t drink and has very regular routines that include healthy meals and light exercise. Her son videocalls her three times a day, during meals.

Every day, Chun-Yuen fills a full calligraphy page with Chinese characters, neatly written with a Chinese paint brush. She is happy, and everybody is happy for her.

Happy birthday to Chun-Yuen.