I got an AARP card in the mail?????!
07-31-2009, 07:36 PM
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I'm in my 40s. Okay, I confess I'm pushing 50 hard.
But what a shock to receive an AARP card and invitation to join! I thought this was for retirees, people 65 and older. I'm still getting used to the idea of being middle aged!
Now, I've admired AARP since I was a kid. I used to read the magazine whenever I came across it, in other people's homes or doctor's offices, I suppose. Loved the articles, but I didn't expect to belong until I was heading towards the end of life...
I gather that has changed and now people can belong at 50. Does that mean I'm going to be a senior citizen at 50????? I'm still getting used to reading glasses, kicking and screaming.
I'll wait until I'm 50 to join, thank-you-very-much. The benefits do seem to make it worthwhile.
I know several of us on this board are older, so I guess I'm looking for your experiences with AARP, aging in general, I dunno, maybe just support. I about keeled over when I saw that card with my name on it.
But what a shock to receive an AARP card and invitation to join! I thought this was for retirees, people 65 and older. I'm still getting used to the idea of being middle aged!
Now, I've admired AARP since I was a kid. I used to read the magazine whenever I came across it, in other people's homes or doctor's offices, I suppose. Loved the articles, but I didn't expect to belong until I was heading towards the end of life...
I gather that has changed and now people can belong at 50. Does that mean I'm going to be a senior citizen at 50????? I'm still getting used to reading glasses, kicking and screaming.
I'll wait until I'm 50 to join, thank-you-very-much. The benefits do seem to make it worthwhile.
I know several of us on this board are older, so I guess I'm looking for your experiences with AARP, aging in general, I dunno, maybe just support. I about keeled over when I saw that card with my name on it.
07-31-2009, 10:12 PM
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I'm a month older than my husband, so my invitation to join came before his. And - get this - HE SIGNED ME UP!!! I'm still mad about that.
You learn to appreciate the senior citizen discounts, though I wish they would ask to see proof of age. :(
You learn to appreciate the senior citizen discounts, though I wish they would ask to see proof of age. :(
08-01-2009, 03:56 AM
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Location: central Indiana
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LOL I remember getting my invite to join a few years ago...that was a shocker, for sure! Our church has started a group for 55+ and they are doing such fun things....I am almost envious that I am NOT quite old enough to join them.
08-01-2009, 06:02 AM
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I get them all the time too. Geesh, thanks for the reminder people. I'll be 49 on the 26th..... Oh well, now I don't feel bad cuz others are getting them too. Oh wait til you get pamplets from funerals. Sorry. I ain't ready to go yet. I have too many quilts to make yet. Maybe I'll make one for when I go to heaven. Good idea huh? :D
08-01-2009, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
their primary focus is on two things: (1) selling insurance; (2) pouring your money into politics without your knowledge or consent.
they will never see a dime from me.
they will never see a dime from me.
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