Is there a forum/chat for retired people? I looked into a few via google but they didn't seem very active. I don't qualify for AARP because of age so I need an alternative to that. Suggestions?

>>Is there a forum/chat for retired people?

No. But [www.mamaslatinas.com] is awesome.

How about this board from AARP?

[www.aarp.org]


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Ooops, just realized you stated you didn't qualify because of age. But I think the online community is free.



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I think you are in it. I'd bet 80% of active posters are over 45.

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I think you are in it. I'd bet 80% of active posters are over 45.

yep

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I think you are in it. I'd bet 80% of active posters are over 45.

Agreed. I am, at least.

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I think you are in it. I'd bet 80% of active posters are over 45.

Been doing it since...

I am 66!

AARP doesn't really care about seniors, just their own corporate power and money. They do NOT represent Seniors . . . we are not their guiding principle. FYI

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AARP doesn't really care about seniors, just their own corporate power and money. They do NOT represent Seniors . . . we are not their guiding principle. FYI

Also, I think there are more old farts on this forum than is obvious. Maybe we should do a thread on forumite's ages like Black's Guestmap! I'll start (see sig):

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I have been having very nice conversations this last week by face timing Gene L. I am sure there are other members who are also looking for just such a thing.

YMCA? Coffeeshop? Early Bird Special at your local diner?

Up at the Honey Dew Donut shop in Nobscot, near here, you'll always find a few old geezers hanging out. I like going in there because it makes me feel young (and in the afternoon they give you a free donut if you buy coffee).

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Around here, the geezers meet a local coffee shops. I am surprised there is no official geezer site though - hmm, maybe someone here could start one.

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AARP doesn't really care about seniors, just their own corporate power and money. They do NOT represent Seniors . . . we are not their guiding principle. FYI

I'm 71 and hang out in the local Dairy Queen.


Fred

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I think you are in it. I'd bet 80% of active posters are over 45.

??!! People retire at 45 !!??

I'm not an active poster, but perhaps I will be in another few months ;)

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Is there a forum/chat for retired people? I looked into a few via google but they didn't seem very active. I don't qualify for AARP because of age so I need an alternative to that. Suggestions?

I'm 80 and I DON"T WANT TO HANG AROUND RETIRED PEOPLE! or a retired person FORUM. Many here are middle age but I don't know what RETIRED people talk about.....aches and pains, latest grandchild? I don't really have much in common with retired people in my town.

Be happy. You have the FORUM right here!

Yes to: Steel cut oats, LL Bean and Hoover Dam.
No to: DreBeats headphones, hoodies and Vegas Strip.
If you're looking for a geezer forum, look no further

I am 77 and, though I don't post often, I truly enjoy this forum.

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AARP doesn't really care about seniors, just their own corporate power and money. They do NOT represent Seniors . . . we are not their guiding principle. FYI

I'm 71 and hang out in the local Dairy Queen.


Fred

But Fred you forgot to add.....You are a looking for chicks! I'm a cougar myself.

I'm 67 and for a while attended a monthly free breakfast at a restaurant up the street sponsored by a home care coordination company. A neighbor and I could walk there and pretend we'd walked off the calories by the time we were home.

Folks tended to sit at the same table every time, though so we did not get to meet as many folks as we thought might happen and the "program" consisted of speakers from other services. I do not need those services now and figured that if I do need them, I won't remember who told me what so it won't do me any good.

To Sam's point, my folks lived in Wisconsin and refused to join their neighbors in Florida or Arizona because there were too many old people there. They were more interested in being around families.

We just celebrated the 100th birthday of a friend who is active in our folk dance community, still dancing some, sings in the church choir and is interested in politics and social causes. Aches and pains are something she mentions and then moves on to important stuff.

" I don't qualify for AARP because of age"


Unless they've changed, AARP had NO minimum age to be a member. The only requirement I was aware of was that you paid the dues. I originally joined in my 40's an d then allowed my membership to lapse after AARP management sold out to some health care scam.



Recently, I saw an offer for one free year of AARP membership and signed up again. I haven't received anything from AARP though yet.

AARP is basically a marketing arm of United Health Care, and a lobbying organization. I would never sign up with them, because I don't like their politics.

/Mr Lynn

I bought a small camping trailer in 2010 to facilitate an extended trip out west. I had a great time and, have repeated with extended trips in 2011 and 2012. I retired last year and, expect to spend a significant amount of time on the road. There are numerous forums / Special Interest Groups geared toward the varied areas of the RV community. I expect the same would be true for groups other than RVers too. What are your interests? Google is your friend.


PS: Have you checked out MeetUp.com? You tell them what you're interested in, what your ZIP code is and, how far you're willing to travel. They'll hook you up with like minded groups. Free to join, modest fees to have them host your group. They have an amazing range of Special Interest Groups to choose from.



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Up at the Honey Dew Donut shop in Nobscot, near here, you'll always find a few old geezers hanging out. I like going in there because it makes me feel young (and in the afternoon they give you a free donut if you buy coffee).

/Mr Lynn

That's one reason I loved (the former) Fitzgerald's in Reno- I was always the youngest person staying there by a good 20 years. I often compared it to spending a week with my grandparents, if my grandparents liked to party and gamble a lot.

Early Retirement Forum link

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Recently, I saw an offer for one free year of AARP membership and signed up again. I haven't received anything from AARP though yet.

That;s odd . You should already have a three foot stack of life, health, car, extended care and burial insurance offers.






iirc, there's anyone can join but discounts offers don't apply until 50 or 55.
I originally signed up to take advantage of specific 10% aarp discount but those discounts seem to be drying up
and their politics isn't necessarily benefiting members all the time any more either.