Cuban seniors meet at "120 Year Club"

Dozens of Cuba's oldest citizens are meeting at Havana's posh Hotel National this week, to celebrate another anniversary of the "120 Year Club." The organization claims more than 5,000 seniors as members, with many aged 100 or older.

They hope to reach the 120-year mark through healthy diet, regular exercise, and positive thinking. Cuba claims to be home to the oldest woman on earth. Most of the nation's residents live rent-free, while food, electricity, and transportation are heavily subsidized. The government says it wants Cuba to become the world leader in life expectancy, surpassing the average of 82 years boasted by Japan and Singapore.

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