94 Years Young at the College of Staten Island

For a little inspiration, look no further than the Staten Island Advance's feature on 94-year-old Margaret Ricciardi. Ricciardi, who used to run the Ricciardi Shoe Service at the St. George Ferry Terminal with her late husband, has been taking one or two art classes every semester at the College of Staten Island since 1981 (she finished her B.S. in art at age 72). Oh, and, "She doesn't have time for much more, what with her frequent trips into Manhattan -- by way of Access-a-Ride -- to the theater, the opera, the museums." Ricciardi even took part in CSI's study-abroad program when she was 84! She's taking oil painting and sculpture this term and explains her drive, "I get up in the morning, I have a few aches and pains, but I tell myself -- and don't print this -- 'Get your butt out of bed and move.'"

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By Jen Chung in News on November 22, 2008 2:39 PM

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Clarice City

@ #5 ...TV/ VCR repair, dental hygenist or your High School Diploma!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8v55xn8YII&feature=related

Clarice City

I hope that I'm half the firecracker this lady is when I'm 94. She's really cool.

NannyState

The College of Staten Island? What do they offer there? A degree in leather jacket repair?

slny

Looks damn young.

Wel' m'am, 'fraid I'm 'mone 'haf ta give you a ticket. Looking so young, its a crime.

Mr Mel

I thought Access-A-Ride was supposed to take the aged and infirm to the hospital or a doctor's office and the trips paid for by Medicare or Medicaid. I didn't know they could be hired for trips to the Opera.

Steven

Great job by trying to stay young the right way and not by plastic surgery.

7train

This is awesome! Way to go, young lady!

The best fountain of youth is to keep yourself active and stimulate your brain constantly through art, music, reading, etc...

It's good to read good news, for a change!