Finding a community where we belong
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“Sport creates friendships and a sense of belonging that is unrivaled.” –Alex Newsome
Bernie moved into Colony and quickly became an integral...
It starts with one toy elephant
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
In a recent conversation with acquaintances, the subject of collecting things arose. Someone suggested that the urge to create collections...
Seek and you shall find
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” - Abraham Maslow
I...
Phoning Mother Nature
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
At first I thought I was speaking with Mother Nature herself. I had phoned Mother Nature’s Florist and a woman answered....
AARP Massachusetts applauds passage of ‘An Act Promoting A Resilient Health Care System That...
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
Boston - AARP Massachusetts is pleased to report that Governor Baker signed into law Senate Bill No. 2984...
We are all one and one person can make a difference
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“The youth walk faster but the elderly know the road” – African Ubuntu Proverb
There is a philosophy in many African countries...
AARP MA awards organizations grants to make their communities more livable
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
On June 29, 2022, AARP Massachusetts announced that it would be awarding several organizations across the Bay State...
AARP fighting to protect and save Social Security
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
It’s another big birthday for Social Security. This month marks 88 years of the program. The Social Security...
Recession or depression – Reverse Mortgages as the solution
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
One of the oldest economic quips is — “a recession is when you lose your job, and a depression is...
Grown-ups muddle through
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
When I was a child, I envied grown-ups.
They seemed so self-assured, confident, and in control. They knew how to cook, and...
