Ken McDaniel never planned to be an artist, a fighter pilot in Vietnam, a successful farmer and rancher, or the survivor of a tender, if tragic, love story. But life has led this remarkable man into all these roles in his eventful 85 years.Tantalizing strains of Latin music fill the room as twenty-plus couples find their places on the small dance floor. Some of the more experienced dancers precisely perform each step of the complicated tango, gliding across the shiny wooden floor, completely immersed in the music. Others dance with joyful abandonment, adding creative steps to the beat to the music.Larry Lewis is, by almost any human standard, an exceptional individual. His quick mind easily grasps the complexity of computers and dozens of applications. His rich baritone voice and articulate delivery translate that information into easily understood concepts. His delightful personality, accompanied by a bright smile and handsome face, invite engagement with those around him. But the most amazing fact about Larry is not his mind, his voice, or his persona. It is the daily courage he shows in meeting the challenges of permanent spinal injury and multiple sclerosis. Juanita St. Clair has ample reason to be bitter and angry. After all, she lost her son, her twin sister, and her husband in the short space of 10 years. But this feisty septuagenarian has no time for self-pity. She is far too busy living her life and loving those around her. Warmly welcoming a five-year-old great-grandson into her home at 11:30 at night is not something that most of us would do willingly. But giving a child a safe place to stay comes automatically to someone like Bobbi Medwed. Such compassion for others has always been part of this remarkable woman's character.George Leverton never made it to the battlefront during World War II. But that didn't keep him from living a life full of adventure. Until his death at age 99, George could be found almost every Thursday at the local senior center, scouring the room for any female willing to join him on the dance floor. Rarely did any lady turn down the chance to dance with this charming widower.Suzi Checki has a seemingly endless supply of creativity and talent - dancer, singer, artist, aerobics and yoga instructor, entrepreneur, and at one time, even the star of her own one-woman theatrical show. Installing grab bars in the bathtub, repairing a wobbling walker, and replacing sagging soffits may not be everyone's idea of fun. But for a group of Plano Texas retirees, there is no better way to spend a Friday morning.