Healthy Aging in Rural Towns (HeART) aims to improve the ability of older adults in Langlade County to maintain independence and live in their communities as long as possible. HeART is strengthening Langlade County’s support networks for older adults and their families. Many events and community-wide  programs can be found on the Community Events Calendar.

The Oldest Student: how Mary Walker learned to read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge Mora comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who–with perseverance and dedication–proved that you’re never too old to learn.