Aspiration

A diverse group of four joyful senior citizens is gathered together, wearing fun novelty props. From left to right: an elderly woman with red cat-eye glasses, a bald man holding a fake mustache, a smiling woman with glasses and a scarf holding a tiny top hat on a stick above her head, and an elderly man with a beard wearing a yellow novelty hat. They are all laughing and looking at the camera, suggesting a lively and fun social event.

Vitality

Creating Your Best Years.

When was the last time you made something? Not for work, not for perfection, but…

Kirk PleasantAugust 2, 2025

A group of diverse, smiling people of various ages, including several seniors and younger adults, are crowded together taking a selfie outdoors under bright sunlight. The woman in the center foreground is laughing with her mouth open, holding a glass of white wine, and her hand is extended as if holding the camera. Others are also smiling and some hold drinks, conveying a joyful and celebratory gathering.

Community Life Minus Work

Building a Vibrant Social Life

Is This All There Is? You’ve pictured retirement. Relaxed mornings. Maybe a hobby or two.…

Tim HolmgrenAugust 1, 2025

A stylized illustration depicts a smiling senior woman with a backpack, holding a walking stick, looking towards a majestic, snow-capped mountain peak under a warm, cloudy sky. A tennis racket is visible in a side pocket of her backpack, which has "AFTERWOOD" written on it. A bird soars in the sky to the left. The scene suggests adventure and pursuing new passions in later life.

Growth

Second Acts, Third Chances

You’re not finished, you’re just getting started. This heartfelt blog celebrates second acts, third chances,…

Manoj ShivakumarJuly 22, 2025

Four diverse senior adults are seated around a wooden table, engaged in lively conversation, possibly playing cards as a deck of cards is on the table. A woman in a striped shirt is smiling and looking at a bearded man in glasses and a green sweater who is gesturing with his hands as he speaks. Another man with white hair and glasses is listening intently on the left, and a fourth person is partially visible on the right. The setting appears to be a comfortable indoor space with plants and furniture in the blurred background.

Community Giving Back

From Isolated to Integrated.

Never thought I’d admit this, but I guess I am kind of angry that none…

Harry PetropoulosJuly 21, 2025

A joyful senior man with white hair and a beard, wearing a plaid shirt, is actively taking a photo of a sunflower with a black camera. He is smiling and has his eye to the viewfinder, completely engaged in the moment, with a field of sunflowers blurred in the background under warm, golden light.

Life Minus Work Purpose

It’s Not Stopping, it’s Arriving.

After decades of rushing, striving, and giving your all, stillness might feel unfamiliar. Even uncomfortable....

Aurelia TabacuJuly 20, 2025

A pair of hands holds up a white monthly calendar page, likely for a month with 31 days starting on a Tuesday. The calendar is centered on a light wooden surface, with a ruler and pencil to its left and a black disposable coffee cup to its upper right.

Vitality

The Myth of Staying Busy

We’ve been told to stay busy to stay relevant. But what if slowing down is…

Kirk PleasantJune 28, 2025

Featured Growth

How to Learn New Hobbies

For decades, your brain was on a mission. Solve problems. Hit targets. Master your craft.…

Tim HolmgrenJune 25, 2025

Featured Growth

From Burnt Out to Found

Anthony Hopkins once said: While my story may sound quite remarkable, the basic tenets that…

Harry PetropoulosJune 25, 2025

Featured Life Minus Work

Don’t Disappear in Retirement

To the extent I had left my job, I expected to feel relief. No alarms.…

Aurelia TabacuJune 25, 2025