CLUBS: NOT JUST FOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Best Way to Stay Active in Retirement
While it’s great not having your nose to the grindstone nine-to-five, leaving work also means leaving behind a lot of daily activities and social interaction. Eventually, having nothing but free time goes from relaxing to isolating, and that can be dangerous to your physical and mental health. When planning for retirement, it’s important to plan ways to stay active and engaged. Joining a new organization or club can be a huge benefit. Here are a few suggestions to help you stay active in retirement. ENJOY YOUR HOBBIES Did you spend years dreaming about hitting the golf course every day? While it can be nice to spend some time alone on the green, consider joining a golfers club if you want to mix things up. Enjoy scrapbooking? Check for get-togethers at the craft shop. If you’ve always wanted to try pottery, look for a class at the rec center. It’s easy to find groups dedicated to just about any activity. GET INVOLVED Think of the causes you’re passionate about and get involved! Animal shelters and soup kitchens are always looking for volunteer help. Book lovers of all ages can join their local Friends of Libraries chapter. To make a difference through politics, help with fundraisers or join an active campaign. If you want to stay closer to home, check out your local homeowners association. There are plenty of ways to engage with like-minded people while making a difference. Client Spotlight
TRY SOMETHING NEW Don’t know where to start when looking for a group to join? Start online! Try searching “groups for retirees” and see what comes up. You might discover a travel group and start planning your trip to Asia. Or maybe you’ll have more fun mentoring young people in your professional field. Don’t be afraid to spend your retirement doing something new! There’s nothing wrong with enjoying your alone time, but don’t let your alone time turn into a lonely retirement. Joining a group can help you broaden your social circle, stay active, and maybe even learn something new about yourself.
Meet Rick Hicks!
For my client spotlight this month, I’d like to feature a man I consider to be an all-around good-hearted and genuine human: Rick Hicks. I had the pleasure of meeting Rick nearly 20 years ago when he sought out some financial and tax assistance from my dad. When he opted to stay on as one of my clients, I was thrilled for several reasons. First and foremost, Rick is the former police chief of the Placentia Police Department.
and caring leader who had a great reputation throughout the community. He served as a bridge to connect the police force to the community members they served. While he has since retired from the force, I still see all of Rick’s awesome qualities shine through each time we meet. He’s one of those people you can tell has a strong moral compass and would help anyone in need at the drop of a hat. Even though he retired from the force in 2014, Rick found a way to stay involved and aid the community using his previous experience. He now works as a dean of mathematics at a local community college that specializes in training future police cadets. Lastly, and most importantly, Rick is a USC graduate, so he and I share in our nostalgic memories as former Trojans! Thank you, Rick, for showing all of us what it means to be a source of kindness and compassion in the community. The world could use a few more people like you!
He served as an officer for many years and oversaw the entire force as chief for three years. From the stories he told me, as well as the ones I heard from his admirers, Rick was a thoughtful
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