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Hi AARP World.  I'm turning 60 soon (somehow) and I'm trying to figure out how to be a senior citizen.  I don't have the grandchildren to set the automatic senior citizen duties for me, so I'm a bit off balanced in thinking about the latter years of life.  Being busy with school, work and other stuff didn't allow me time to ponder the inevitable growing-older-part-of-life.  I suppose traveling and enjoying myself could work! 

Hello AARP Online Community,

I'm a happily married African American male living in the Chicagoland area. Making new friends is a way to ward off loneliness, and it brings a sense of joy and curiosity. I spent my whole life pursuing a career and raising families. Now I want to my spend time enjoying the company of friends.

I was looking for an online community to meet people, make friends and nurture platonic friendships. As an AARP member, I found a friendly and welcoming online community that I would like to introduce to others. What better way to do this than by promoting regular human connection through senior pen pal friendships?

I would like to brainstorm some ideas I have with others in the community. Any suggestions on the best forum for that?

Good evening all....I joined AARP back in 2006, however, I let my membership lapse until today.  I will be retiring this summer after a 35-year law enforcement career.  My wife retired a little over 2 years ago and has been spending most of her time out on the west coast helping take care of my mother who is 96 years old.  We are planning on spending more time on those home DIY projects that we never seem to be able to start and/or finish.  It will be nice to not be tied to a phone or a computer anymore!  One of my hobbies is amateur radio which I plan to get more involved with.  I will be taking my extra class license exam soon and hope to spend some time increasing my digital mode skillsets.  I hope that everyone has a happy and productive year!

Hi, My name is Sharon. I'm 55, disabled and from VA.   I garden, read books, cook/bake from scratch,

love dogs, horses, birds.  I am a nature girl both on a physical and spiritual level.   Looking for companionship with other women in their 50's/60's with a kindred spirit.   

Hi everyone! I’m Febby from Vancouver 👋 I’m excited to be here and mainly hoping to make genuine friends and have fun, easy conversations. I love finding cozy breakfast spots, trying new foods, light walks, and hearing people’s favorite local “hidden gems.” 😊
Where is everyone joining from, and what’s one place in your town you’d recommend to a first-time visitor? Also, what’s your favorite part of this community so far?