Who are they talking about??? CONTENT BY JUDY
Who are they referring to when they mention those words elders, oldster, Senior Citizen, old timer, elderly…
Is it you they’re talking about, ME??? Or are they referring to themselves….
You know I’m not sure anymore because I’m also hearing boomers, GEN X, retirees, and then “Active Ager”
Now I’m liking that term – Active Ager. You know it really does kinda fit doesn’t it…
When you think about your parents, grandparents and perhaps a great grandparent and then yourself – you can see that at certain points each generation is very different at say 40, 60 and now 80.
For example, it is becoming quite popular to be a new parent at 40 while 2 generations ago the majority become grandparents at 40.
So, you see each generation is indeed younger than the generations before them.
Social Security picked age 65 for retirement because for most people that is about when life ended. If they were to pick an age now it most likely would be in the neighborhood of 75 or 80.
And if we are living well into our 80’s, 90’s and even into 100 we need to live that life actively!!
Thus “Active Ager” Look around. Set goals. Start a whole new life to be lived fully. Start a new career! Pick one that’s fun. Something you couldn’t do all those years ago.
It’s never too late! It’s never too late to live!
Wednesday, July 17th- Farmer’s Market Coupons
Time: 9:00am – Noon
Farmer’s Market coupons are available to low income seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements.
You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements in order to receive a coupon booklet:
¨ You must be 60 years or older.
¨ Yearly income not to exceed $23,107 for single or $31,284 for couple.
¨ Must be participating in another need based program that verifies income eligibility such as Renter’s Rebate, Congregate Meal Program, Medicaid, SNAP (Foodstamps), etc.
¨ You must be a resident of the town you receive the coupon booklet from.
¨ If you are under 60 and disabled you must meet all other eligibility requirements and live in subsidized housing to be eligible.
Limit of one coupon booklet per eligible senior annually.
Tomato Plant Sale Starting May 20th
Start Time: 9:00am
The Greenhouse will be selling tomato plants starting on Monday, May 20th in the Reception area. Tomato plants will be on sale until they are sold out. Plants will be reasonably priced with proceeds going towards the greenhouse for future purchases. Please stop by and purchase a plant!
Thursday, May 9th- Seniors Real Estate Specialist- Presentation by Susan Sampson from Coldwell Banker
Time: 10:00am
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Susan Sampson understands that selling a home can be an emotional time, with many issues facing older adults when it comes to deciding whether or not to sell their home. Join us for this informative talk as Susan takes a no-pressure approach to help individuals navigate their choices. Susan will also suggest some alternatives to selling which may allow an individual to remain in their home. Tips on decluttering your home will also be discussed and handouts will be available that may be helpful to you. Hope you join us for this informative talk!
Please sign up at Reception if you will be attending.
Women’s Stories, Women’s Lives- Mondays
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Start Date TBD.
As we grow into our mature years it is important to find opportunities to reflect on the real life we’ve lived and make some sense of it. It is often those things that have been harder to speak of that keep us from feeling at peace with the lives we’ve lived. Come join us in being real, crying at times and laughing often, as we make sense of it together.
Facilitator will be Sue Fraser Frankewicz, a retired medical social worker and experienced group leader.
Please Sign-Up at Reception. Group limited to 8 participants.