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How To Make It To 100 Years Old? “Don’t Even Think About Retirement”

October 6, 2025/

The state of Montana recently celebrated 20 living centenarians, and four of them revealed what everyone wants to know: what’s their secret? It’s simple, they agreed: walk a mile a day and “don’t even think about retirement.”

Looking for the secret to making it to the ultimate milestone birthday of 100 years old?

“Don’t even think about retirement,” recommended longtime Montanan Virginia Toews. “Retirement kills people.”

Toews tried retirement, sure, at the age of 71, but she was back to work within a year. Now, at 100, the Billings woman still works full-time because she doesn’t like to stand still for even a minute.

Staying active and a strong work ethic are part of the secret to longevity, according to four Montana centenarians. Good genes also help, along with a deep sense of faith and strong bonds with family and friends.

This year, Montana celebrated 20 of its 1 million-plus residents who have reached the rarified centenarians club — including one Montanan celebrating his 109th birthday.

Anna-Louise Jackson

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