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Kathy Balcom's avatar

What does AARP do for me? I dunno - 20% off at Denny's?? I don't get enough out of it to justify paying for it.

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Rhonda Newton's avatar

I just threw out another AARP mailing today. I'd join an association for midlife folks.

I haven't listened to them - since The Power Broker is sitting in my TBR - but the 99% Invisible podcast did a readalone in 2024, with monthly episodes about it if Doug doesn't already know about it.

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When the Flames Go Up's avatar

Thanks for the tip! If Doug can finish that cinder block in four weeks, it’ll be a minor miracle.

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Julia Ousley's avatar

At 83, I’m a long time member and enjoy and benefit from the publications from AARP. They are full of interesting and applicable information. I sometimes use the hotel discount for members. I’m otherwise inactive but it has always seemed worth it to me.

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When the Flames Go Up's avatar

Exactly! AARP is doing right by its core demographic, but we’re wondering why anyone in their 50s would want to buy in.

And how great is it to see Jodie hang-gliding? She’s an inspiration, especially since she writes frankly about how seldom she feels like one.

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