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RetireHub
December 01, 2024
Good morning from RetireHub!
It’s Sunday, and today we're diving into the fun of bringing your community closer with a neighborhood scavenger hunt! As always, we have exciting deals, tips, and more to brighten your day!
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On this day in 1864, the first-ever winter Olympics took place, albeit unofficially, in the heart of Norway’s capital, Oslo, as townsfolk engaged in spirited ice skating and skiing competitions to cope with the long, harsh winter.
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5 Tips for Hosting a Fun Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
Looking to bring your community closer? Organizing a neighborhood scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to get everyone mingling and having a blast!
Here are 5 tips to help you create an unforgettable adventure:
Choose a Creative Theme — Pick a theme that excites everyone—like a nature quest, historical mysteries, or a superhero adventure. A fun theme adds extra excitement and gets participants into the spirit.
Craft Engaging Clues — Make clues that are intriguing but solvable. Mix in riddles, puzzles, or local trivia to keep everyone guessing and exploring.
Include Local Landmarks — Incorporate familiar spots around the neighborhood. This not only simplifies planning but also helps neighbors appreciate the community more.
Encourage Teamwork — Form mixed-age teams to promote interaction between different neighbors. It’s a great way for people to connect and collaborate.
Plan a Celebration at the End — Wrap up the hunt with a casual get-together. Whether it's a potluck, a BBQ, or just snacks and drinks at a local park, it’s the perfect opportunity to share stories and strengthen community bonds.
So gather your neighbors, put on your thinking caps, and let the fun begin!
Yesterday’s Poll Results - What’s your favorite thing to bake?
It’s no surprise that cookies (55%) are the most popular item to bake amongst RH members! There was a pretty even distribution of votes among the other four options.
Thanks to the many of you who vote and comment every day. Let’s get the voices of American seniors heard!
Our Favorite Comments:
“It's a toss-up between cookies or cakes, so it depends on my mood.”
“Quick bread recipes are my go to. I don't have the feel/touch nor patients for working with dough for pie crusts or homemade breads.”
“My Grandmother's Pumpkin Pie recipe is the best!! So different from any pie would get in a bakery. ”
“I bake a cake from a recipe from my grandmother. It is a family tradition for birthdays. It's a simple cake with a special custard that goes inside. Every family member loves it, and I love the tradition of doing it.”
“Anything for Christmas! Backlava, candy, cookies!”
While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment. Some comments are edited to make room for more contributions.
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5 Tips on How Mature Women Can Close Out the Year with a Smile
Let me guess: You are a woman over 55, getting busy with holiday preparations, traveling plans, and family gatherings with children and grandchildren. Maybe you have your business matters to wrap up and touch base with friends. Or maybe, for once, you just want to stay home alone.
How do you balance everything at the end of the year: the time you spend (coming and going), the energy (going out of your way to nurture someone in need), and the money side of things?
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Longevity Tip of the Day
Just add water — Staying adequately hydrated — measured by urine that’s light yellow or straw colored — can also help prolong a healthy life by reducing the risk of bladder and colon cancer and keeping kidneys in tip-top shape. Bonus: It might even help you lose weight. Researchers at the University of Illinois found that those who sipped more H2O ended up eating 68 to 205 fewer calories per day.
Slang Phrase of the Day
Phrase: “Noob/n00b”
Meaning: A person who doesn't know what they're doing or who is bad at something; in other words, a newbie.
In a sentence: “He was so bad at playing bridge, just a complete Noob.”
Good News of the Day
Alaskan Woman Drops Thanksgiving Turkeys from Plane to Help Feed Off-Grid Neighbors
When she heard that some of her neighbors were eating squirrels for Thanksgiving, a local pilot thought she’d lend a helping wing.
Many people believe turkeys can’t fly. They can, actually, in more ways than one.
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