About 55 and Retired

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A group for those who have retired at 55.

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Policefireman's profile

Retired and bored

I am 54,retired, and would like to make some friends. I would like some ideas on how to enjoy having 7 days a week off. Some days I don't know what to do with myself. | posted by Policefireman
8 replies - last reply: "I am a service member who was forced... more" ~ Lobojet
Roselynne's profile

Another Newbie

I retired last week at age 55 to take care of my husband, who'd recently suffered a stroke. We are very fortunate ... we expect he'll be normal, or close to it, within months! But, since he's not ... | posted by Roselynne
2 replies - last reply: "Thanks, Alaskagirl! I only wish I... more" ~ Roselynne
JanK52's profile

Not ready to retire :(

Hi all - I'm being forced into retirement sooner than expected and am scared to death of the boredom! I am single with very few retired friends. The other part of it will be the money....it will be... | posted by JanK52
8 replies - last reply: "I like the rail pass idea. I didn't... more" ~ alaskagirl76
lolomeowsie's profile

Newbie

Hi...I just joined this group...I retired from ICU nursing 18 months ago at age 56 I enjoy being retired but then I'm lazy, so what can I say. Greetings to all and I hope I get to know some of you! | posted by lolomeowsie
9 replies - last reply: "Good luck,AmMil,alaskagirl and Xena.... more" ~ lolomeowsie
oceannia1955's profile

Plan to RV when retired

hi, my husband and i are making plans to RV across the country after his retirement. i told my husband about this group and told him if he has any questions about his plans to let me know. | posted by oceannia1955
2 replies - last reply: "thank you. " ~ oceannia1955
fairfieldfossil's profile

New to Group from Utah

Hi! I just retired from the public school system in Utah with over 30 years in education. I was a science teacher in a jr. high. My husband retired last year when they axed his program (he was a hi... | posted by fairfieldfossil
9 replies - last reply: "I stepped out of education other... more" ~ alaskagirl76
AngelRideR's profile

Hoping to hear from others

Hi I'm new to this site and it's so HUGE I'm not sure how to navigate. I haven't joined any "groups" yet. I'm 58 and live in a small town in central PA. Looking to meet/hear from others across the... | posted by AngelRideR
3 replies - last reply: "Wow. It seems like you've been... more" ~ keepingyrcool

USA Today Interview??

Hi, Everyone, My name is Tim and I’m an official member of the public relations team for InkHouse. You may have seen last week but an Eons member, “BunnyFartsLynda,” was recently featured on the ... read more | posted by EonsPR
1 reply - last reply: "Hi Tim, My name is Dr. Fred Shane... more" ~ keepingyrcool
bgoslow's profile

Retirement's effect on marriage?

Hi, I'm writing a story for Fifty Plus Advocate newspapers on the effect retirement has on a marriage - its pluses and minuses and am looking to talk to a couple (or exchange emails with) willing t... | posted by bgoslow
1 reply - last reply: "Hi, I'm a psychiatrist from Canada... more" ~ keepingyrcool

Newcomer

Hello, I am new to the site and the group. I just joined today. So I really haven't had a chance to look around. My husband and I have been retired since 2007. He first then I did 2 months later. O... | posted by BellaFischer
2 replies - last reply: "Retirement can be a strange and... more" ~ keepingyrcool

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