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  A huge thanks to our five intrepid travelers who shared their adventures with over 50 folks yesterday afternoon as part of Retirement Boot Camp’s inaugural season. Caroline Trowbridge, Frank and Kim Wright, Mary Gage, and Beth Rieber offered interesting (not to mention funny) stories and beautiful photos of Kansas courthouses, English pubs and gardens…

Our first Retirement Boot Camp Wii Bowling League got rolling yesterday in the Teen Zone with eight intrepid—and super fun—bowlers on two “lanes” (read: TV screens.) Fueled by delicious coffee and mini cinnamon rolls (healthier offerings to come in the future), the first session was devoted to learning how to bowl using remote controllers instead…

By Cathy Hamilton Our thoughts go out to the thousands of people affected by the unprecedented destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian. Look for ways to provide assistance at the bottom of today’s post. The events of the last week in the Bahamas remind us how crucial it is to ‘expect the best and prepare for…

By Cathy Hamilton It’s critically important to avoid social isolation in retirement. In fact, for many, the fear of losing work friends scores high on the list of “reasons not  to retire.” The good news is it takes only a tiny bit of effort to keep up your social contacts and interactions after you leave…

My father died suddenly and unexpectedly on March 6, 2008.  (We kids believe he had a heavenly hand in the Jayhawks winning the national championship the next month. His KU fandom knew no earthly bounds.) Dad had suffered a massive stroke the night before. As we all gathered at the hospital, life support systems had…

One of the ways to tell your life story, as discussed in our classes last week, is to leave a legacy letter, also known as an ethical will. A legacy letter is a heartfelt expression of what matters most in your life, shared with people you care about with the intention of connecting future generations…