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AARPTeri
Community Manager
Jun 16, 2026 5:41 PM UTC

Rewarding Moments: What's one thing you want to do this summer?

What's one thing you want to do this summer?

 

Are you looking forward to a particular trip?  Have a summer project to start?  Tell us what you are doing with your summer 2026!

 

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230 replies

Contributor ⭐
Jul 6, 2026 7:11 PM UTC

I’m looking forward to my first summer of being retired.  I want to relax and get use to making my own hours and planning outings in the middle of the day rather than waiting for after work or the weekend.  I’m also looking forward to a vacation trip in late September.

Contributor ⭐
Jul 6, 2026 6:52 PM UTC

Stay cool, loose weight, have fun

Contributor ⭐
Jul 6, 2026 6:52 PM UTC

As this is my first summer of retirement I am looking forward to spending time with my kids and grandkids.  It is a little bit tough because I am my 96 year old fathers care giver and I don't drive.  Somehow I work it out though.  As I read more and more I realize that what I am going through mentally is common for seniors.  I'm hoping to work this out over the summer so I can really enjoy this stage of life.

SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Jul 13, 2026 12:23 PM UTC

All kinds of admiration for you @PatriciaT276285 ,  Sounds like you are a very caring, determined individual.  

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!
Contributor ⭐
Jul 6, 2026 6:52 PM UTC

Stay cool loose weight have fun

Contributor ⭐
Jul 6, 2026 6:34 PM UTC

I’m looking forward to spending time with my boys and extended family at our family beach house. Getting things in order to get ready for retirement!!!!

Contributor ⭐
Jul 6, 2026 6:25 PM UTC
  • I have to stay in the house basically I have to do housework and fix my food and fix my chicken salad sandwich and get a glass of water.
Contributor ⭐
Jul 5, 2026 8:23 PM UTC

read novels, walk more, and save my country from fascism 🇺🇸

Contributor ⭐⭐
Jul 6, 2026 6:36 PM UTC

Reading and walking are my favorites. 

Contributor ⭐
Jul 5, 2026 7:10 PM UTC

I love my AARP!

Contributor ⭐
Jul 5, 2026 2:35 PM UTC

I want to build my Mary Kay business up again, I have been taking it for granted even though I know that it takes work to succeed. I will check up on my customers and let them know that I am still here for their every need with regards to skin care and beauty products. 

SereneSeagull
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Jul 6, 2026 7:30 PM UTC

I’ve always thought those were MLM’s, didn’t know they were still around, @jacquelineg50634 

~~ Per Jimmy Buffett 🫧🫧 Bubbles Up!
Contributor ⭐
Jul 5, 2026 1:27 PM UTC

I want to learn how to speak another language and I’d like to take a couple of day trips this summer.

WebWiseWoman
Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
Jul 5, 2026 3:58 PM UTC

I'm also attempting doing this! Perhaps we can do this together?

Done with this "new" and "improved"... kinda like dotard improved America...