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😊 RetireHub Daily: Friend Request—How to reach out to old friends | 06/09/2024

Deals, trivia, and tips for seniors!

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June 09, 2024

It is Sunday, June 9th, 2024

Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, it’s Sunday. How do you spend yours? Here at RetireHub, we focus on Community and Connection. And we’ll bring you the usual deals, tips, and trivia. Enjoy!

On this day in 1983, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was re-elected in a landslide victory. “The Iron Lady” was in office for a total of 11 years.

Do you know who played Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 film, “The Iron Lady”? Test your knowledge in our trivia at the end of this newsletter.

Deal of the Day

Not just for Dads. This blowout sale covers a range of appliances. If you’ve been thinking about updating your homewares or appliances, now’s the time!

RETIREHUB POLL

Have you ever reconnected with an old friend after a long period apart?

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Tips for reconnecting with old friends

Sometimes life takes us in strange directions. No matter how close we are with someone, we may end up in different parts of the country or even with an ocean between us.

As we get older we may start to wonder about the people that meant so much to us. And in the connected world we live in, this is easier to do than ever.

Here’s a few things to consider when reaching out to an old friend:

  • Social media is the easiest way—if you’ve lost touch with someone, there’s a good chance they may have changed address or phone number. That means social media like facebook is the best place to find them. Reach out and send them a direct message to keep things private. Here’s a guide for sending messages on Facebook.

  • People are almost always happy to hear from an old friend—if you think about them, chances are they think about you, too. They’ll probably appreciate a chance to catch up. Keep this in mind if you’re feeling nervous.

  • If you’re nervous, write down some things to talk about—think up old shared memories and questions to ask them. It’s normal to be nervous after such a long time.

  • Don’t be put off if the first time you call/meet up is awkward—it might take a while to feel comfortable again. A lot has happened in your lives since you last spoke. You can try going to show or a club together to help break the ice and give you things to talk about.

It is all too easy to become lonely in retirement. Reaching out to an old friend can be a rewarding way to bring connections back into your life. We wish you all the best in catching up with an old pal.

Yesterday’s Poll Results - Have you ever tried and failed at forming a new "good" habit?

🫠 If you feel like you’re terrible at forming new habits, give yourself a break—half (50%) of RetireHub Daily readers rarely make a good habit stick. 43% consider themselves “pretty good” at forming new habits, while only 7% “never” fail to form a good habit. We hope our tips yesterday help with forming new habits!

Thanks to the many of you who vote and comment every day!

Our Favorite Comments:

We love hearing and sharing all your comments from our polls! While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment.

  • “Until this year, I haven't made any New Year's Resolutions, but this year I made one to walk 2 miles a day, and I've stuck to it. I also added taking the stairs many times a day.”

  • “Dieting is hard!!!!!”

  • “I've heard It takes up to 6 months to form a new habit and/or stop a bad habit.”

  • “Time is usually the culprit when I fail at keeping up with a new intention of a good habit.”

WHAT WE’RE READING

By Arthur Herbert

From a chilling discovery on a road trip to a young boy determined to prove a house isn’t haunted, these unforgettable stories expose the dark side of the human condition. “Herbert’s tales have a solid, unnerving twist, yet it’s the unforgettable cast that truly drives the narratives” (Kirkus Reviews).

SENIOR LIVING NEWS

To some people a dog is just a dog. A cat is just a cat. To others they are their whole world. They give you a warm welcome whenever you come home, are always there for a hug, give you their undivided attention and never answer back!

Losing a pet can be absolutely devastating and change so much about our daily lives. They are often our best friend, our confidante, our soul mate. They are a huge loss.

As you build your ideal retirement life, make sure you’re putting practices in place that keep you happy and healthy. These 20 retirement tips can help get you started.

Key Takeaways

•Happiness in retirement goes beyond having enough money. You’ll also want to work on your physical and mental health.

•Planning can help you make sure you have the resources you need to get the most out of your retirement.

•It’s important to also enjoy the flexibility that retirement brings, which sometimes means tossing plans and schedules out and enjoying the moment.

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Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

The nutrients of sweet potatoes plus the longevity boosting power of beans. That’s some tasty fibre—and sweet potatoes last a long time in the pantry.

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and dried

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (12 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained*

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomato pepper mix, drained

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack

Phrase: “Rizz“

Meaning: A shortened form of charisma, “rizz” is an internet slang word that encapsulates someone’s ability to be charming, flirtatious, or persuasive.

In a sentence: “She was trying so hard to charm that fella but she just doesn’t have the rizz, bless her.“

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

A dad who grew up in public housing has won a stunning home worth 2.5 million in a prize drawing that raised over three million for charity.

Chris Milnes scooped up the magnificent 5,000-sq-ft home after entering the latest Omaze charity drawing without telling his wife and kids.

"I get to read out loud, and no one will make fun of me."

That's how a local fourth-grade student described her experience of reading to adoptable cats at a nearby animal shelter.

RETIREHUB TRIVIA

Who played Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 biopic, "The Iron Lady"?

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Which 1946 film tells the story of a man named George Bailey who learns the value of his life through the help of an angel named Clarence?

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Which of the following is not a breed of dog?

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Our goal is to grow RetireHub to over 1 million members — with this, we’ll have the leverage to get even better discounts from the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and others.

To help incentivize referrals, we’re giving away 12 months of your favorite streaming service for free! Simply forward this email to a friend (and cc [email protected]) and you’ll be entered into the drawing on June 12th! (Maximum $20/month streaming service).

Each additional friend you send the email to will count as an additional entry (25 person max).