At the CF Senior Saturday June meeting we had the privilege of hosting Karen W. Currie, Ph.D., a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and logistics expert with over three decades of federal service. Her extensive experience and insights were invaluable as we explored the theme of readiness in the face of life's unexpected challenges.

For our April CF Senior Saturday meeting, it was a pleasure to connect with everyone. We’re especially grateful to Melanie Cullen Schultz, author of Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won’t Have To, for guiding us through a topic that is deeply personal, sometimes challenging, but always empowering: organizing our health and personal affairs for the future.

Aging with CF brings unique challenges — but also opportunities to rewrite what wellness looks like on our terms. Movement isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence, adaptability, and community support.

Novembers event was a thoughtful discussion that explored new developments, lived experiences, and community collaboration surrounding aging with CF.

During our Fall and Winter Health Preparation discussion, we reviewed the importance of flu shots—including how to time vaccination based on your individual needs—and understanding the different types of flu vaccines with guidance from your CF care team. The session also included practical tips on how flu and cold viruses spread and effective risk-reduction strategies to help you stay healthy through the season.

This month’s meeting took a refreshing turn toward a topic that doesn’t always get the spotlight—joy. While managing cystic fibrosis often means juggling medical routines and health challenges, our conversation was all about the things that light us up, give us purpose, and keep us grounded in life beyond CF.