LIVING WELL Winton said playing makes him feel alive: "Competing, and the fact I've been rated at the top, makes me feel good. When I compete, I'm a killer and that has carried over to my busi- ness life. I'm not easily intimidated. "Today, I've got little to lose. I tell younger players that if they win they've beaten an 84-year-old man, but if I win I've beaten a 55-year-old punker." Squash player Stone, better G ary Weitman, MD, is a board-certified specialist in Family Practice, providing general health care to individuals of all ages. He has a special interest in women's health, including family-centered maternity care, and preventive medicine. Upon earning his medical degree at the Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Weitman completed his internship and residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY. He has been practicing and teaching medicine since 1987, and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. moment. My mind is clear of any other situations or tensions," he said. "Competing also gives me great satisfaction and glory. Added Serman, 74, a tennis play- er and owner of the Serman's men's clothing store, "Winning is very important. I've been a competitor all my life in anything I've done. I probably don't have as much talent, but I do have a winning heart. I never give up. " ROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER - PROVIDENCE PARK Family Wellness Center at Providence Park 47601 Grand River Ave. Suite C106 For appointments: 248-380-4777 TROTTER • 0 CX LANDICE • PRO-FORM • CYBEX • Bill Serman, rear, and Willie Stone on the squash court. BODY SOLID WM EXERCISE OW WARE MOUSE 0 9 We Buy, Sell, & Trade New and Used Exercise Equipment. YB EX • R E E B O • • Treadmills Steppers Air Walkers Stationary Bikes Recumbent Bikes Elliptical Trainers Home Gyms Weight Equipment And More! 0 U. 248047602213 31539 8 Mile Rd. Livonia Just West of Orchard Lake Rd. 12/25 BODY SOLID • LANDICE 1998 1118 Detroit Jewish News New and Used Equipment- Savings From 10%-50% Off the retail price. We Save You Money! • m 11 0 5 AG O9 IF HOURS: Mon 8 Fri 10-6 Tues, Wed, Thur 10-8 Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4 PRO-FORM • REEBOK • CYBEX • known around town as "Willie", is 75 and a well-known insurance exec- utive. He's most proud of winning the Michigan, Western and North American senior squash champi- onships during the '80s, when age 55 was Senior status. As a player, Stone said he loves "the camaraderie, the friends I've made, the travel (including Australia and China), the recognition I've gained, the contacts and business opportunities that competition affords me. And I really appreciate the mental clarity I feel at my age. "Being competitive means I've walked onto the squash courts with a cane, going into a tournament on adrenaline. I'm focused on the "What I love best about tennis is that it's kept me an active partici- pant in life and offers me such a sense of personal satisfaction," said Serman. "Today, I play with much younger men and have so many intergenerational relationships. That's very affirming and keeps me vital." Dr. Gary Chodoroff, a Birmingham physiatrist, defines an athlete as anyone who participates in an aggressive physical activity regu- larly. "You're never too old to attain higher levels in a sport at any age once the skills are acquired," he said. "People begin walking and marathon running programs at 90. But, it's more difficult to do the