STEPHANIE HINKLE/Missourian
Hsiao-Mei Wiedmeyer laughs with classmates at Elm Street Yoga. Wiedmeyer is retired from MU and said she loves taking yoga, gardening and traveling. She made a trip to Asia in March.

Who is Hsiao-Mei Wiedmeyer?

How old are you?  62

What is your marital status?  Married

Do you have children?  I have two: a daughter, 32, and a son, 30

What is your highest level of education?   Master’s degree

Do you have relatives living in Columbia?   Yes

Do you attend religious services?   No

With which political party do you affiliate?   Independent but leaning to Democrat

Where do you work?  I’m retired.

How long have you lived in Columbia?   31 years. The route to Columbia was Taiwan, Michigan, Wisconsin, Brazil and Minnesota.

How long do you plan to stay in Columbia?   This is home.

In which Columbia neighborhood do you live?   South Garth

Do you live in a house, an apartment or other?   House

Do you rent or own? We own it.    Own

How many cars do you own?   Own

What kind of computer do you have?    We have a Gateway desktop and Acer laptop. We use Window Vista and XP

What kinds of recreational activities do you participate in?   Traveling, ballroom dancing, swimming, reading, concerts, quilting

What is your favorite thing about Columbia?   Easy access to recreation, medical care and events at the university (concerts and sports events)

How often do you go out to eat?   Once a month or so, but no fast food


— Jim Buell