 Kathy Baker lost her husband when she was in her fifties and life was spiraling out of control. Her body was racked with pain. She was overeating, losing her teeth and depression hit. My name is Kathy and I left Colorado and went to California and I went totally downhill. My doctor told me that all my numbers were very high. It was pre-diabetic. I had high cholesterol. I have lupus and aplastic anemia. My iron was low. It was really bad and it was 207 pounds. The SRDA Active Adult Center was gifted to the Pueblo community by Joseph H. Edwards. His vision was to have a place for older adults to meet, eat and get off their seat. Aging has evolved through the years and older adults are staying active, connected and empowered at the center. When Kathy first came to the center she shared with us that she was tentative. If I didn't know what I was going to encounter here but I was made to feel very welcome and the gentleman helped me learn how to use the treadmill according to my age. Step by step Kathy continues to strive for a healthier lifestyle and she inspires those around her. You know, you get healthier here. I would say it saved my life is what I would say and I would tell anybody that and that they should, if they have an issue, this is the best place to come. But I'm better today. I'm way better today. I'm not depressed. I feel healthier. I feel better about myself. I'm way more active with my grandsons. They're very happy. They have grandma back. They feel happier that grandma is healthier and it's going to be around a little bit longer with them. They think that's how they look at it. Come to the center. You'll find something that'll help you. Whether it be friends or exercise or a class, it'll lift your spirits and bring you back.