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It is Monday, February 12th, 2024.

On This Day In History — On this day in 1934, American basketball player Bill Russell, one of the greatest defensive centers in NBA history and the first Black coach of a major professional American sports team (the Boston Celtics), was born.

Deal of the Day

Steak ‘n Shake — 10% Off

• Widely considered one of the best fast food burgers throughout the midwest and southwest United States, Steak ‘n Shake also offers a senior discount (age 50+)! Make sure to ask for the discount next time you checkout!

• Steak ‘n Shake Store Locator

RetireHub Poll

Yesterday’s Poll Results — What piece of retro technology deserves a comeback for fun?

With nearly 48% of the vote, Jukeboxes took home the overwhelming win!

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Best of the Comments:

• “Loved polaroids! Instant photo to give away or keep!”

• “I'm still tech challenged and to me, VCRs required much less work for this instant gratification entertainment fan!”

• “I have over 100 albums and 45's. I love 🎶 music. ”

We had our artist depict a jukebox pumping out tunes for RetireHub members!

What We’re Reading

Sunset Cove, by Amelia Addler

Price — $4.99 — Now for $0

Overview: When 52-year-old single mom Claire inherits a distant uncle’s fortune, she buys a stunning seaside hotel on idyllic Orcas Island. Will the hotel’s longtime manager derail her new beginning — or become a part of it? This delightful read kicks off a series!

• Get it on Amazon!

Senior Living News

Can Long-Term Friendships Endure in Later Life?

Our girlfriends see us through the best and worst of life. In times of heartbreak, failure, and success, they are there for us. We share each other’s innermost secrets and celebrate special times together. These friendships, which can be so essential to our well-being and sometimes span decades, are ones we are sure will endure.

So, why is it that just when these friendships seem to have stood the test of time, they end – sometimes abruptly, and without explanation?

…Click Here to Read the Guide

Longevity Tip Of The Day

Read more — Sounds like we made it up, but scientific research supports the longevity benefits of reading — newspapers and magazines will do, but books are the best. “As little as a half-hour a day of book reading had a significant survival advantage over those who did not read,” said the study’s senior author, Becca R. Levy, a professor of epidemiology at Yale.

Slang Word Of The Day

Word: Dank

Definition: Excellent, high quality.

Used in a Sentence: The party last night was dank!

News of the Day

Super Bowl 58 to be the first fully powered by renewable energy

• This year's Super Bowl will be the first one fully powered by renewable energy, thanks to the host stadium's agreement with a solar farm, reports say.

• More than 621,000 solar panels found in a barren area of the Nevada desert help power the Allegiant Stadium, home to the Las Vegas Raiders and host of Super Bowl LVIII, reports several media outlets.

• …read the full story

Customer gives $10,000 tip in late friend’s honor at Benton Harbor cafe

• What would you do with a 10,000 tip?

• A server at the Mason Jar Cafe split it with the seven other employees who were on shift during that time on Monday as requested by the customer.

• The man who asked to remain anonymous had a bill of $32 and decided to leave a $10,000 tip.

• …read the full story

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