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

[AARPTeri]

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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[LauraF624728]

  I already went to Duluth, MN with one of my daughters and two of my grandkids for the 4th of July, now I want to organize my house and yard so everything is ready for me to go back to teaching school in late August.

[kd8507]

Going on a maybe last family vacation. With Son & family. Daughter & Family. 1 Grandsons girlfriend also. To South Carolina. On the beach. July 18th. All staying together. Fun. ❤️

[SereneSeagull]

Enjoy it!

[JulieM632082]

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[DeannaE225564]

I plan on getting some useful time in with my grandson and relaxing

[DebD175797]

Spending time at home with my family.  Bike riding, swimming and taking care of the garden.

[PatriciaD849445]

I retired in May. Spending more time with family, swimming, gardening,  home projects... loving life...

[AnitaL126541]

 One thing I have been successful this summer is:  I have just completed my online course for Medical Billing and Coding, and now preparing to study for my, (Certified Professional Biller) CPB- Through AAPC or AHIMA.  and I am now looking my into my AARP benefits to see if I can become more active in this community

[SereneSeagull]

Congrats on this!

[DeborahD918124]

I’m creating an al fresco lounge in my carport!

[SereneSeagull]

Very cool!

[BabetteH874107]

Camping fun with family. Making memories 

[ElizabethJ332760]

I'm exploring my new state.

[MichalaL901968]

We are taking a small family staycation/local getaway with aunts and uncles and grandma.  We even made a 50 item bucket list to soar through this summer!

[CarolP322844]

I’m starting a doctoral program!

[WebWiseWoman]

Good for you, Carol! My mom started her "higher-education" journey when she attended community college at 56; then UMKC at 60, then attained her JD at 64...

Proudly she became CASA attorney and served so many needy persons throughout the 20 years she was able to.

Keep up your drive; it will pay dividends, me thinks!

[Linda1L864399]

I plan to visit more museums 

[AneiseG42732]

I'm looking forward to going to the beach and taking a cruise

[SereneSeagull]

Where will you be cruising to?

[ShannonT993038]

My husband and I have only had 1 dream since 1981, when we got married.  It is a trip to Norway. I don't think we will ever make it there but everyone needs to have a dream, right??

[MichelleB601297]

Traveling with my husband this summer.

[SharonA128512]

I cannot wait to spend time with my beautiful granddaughter at the beach. We do this every year and this will be our 6th Summer trip. 🥰

[PMK58]

This is my first summer since retiring. I plan to spend time with my grandchildren and children. I have a trip planned for October. I want to start tai chi for myself.

[MicheleF34918]

Your summer goal sounds exactly like mine. I am a new retiree and I plan on spending time with my granddaughter. I have a trip planned for September.

[AlisonK85014]

Strength training

[SereneSeagull]

Yes, excellent!  All in with you on that.  That’s great.  

[DeniseS249653]

I want to relax more, because I spend a lot of time taking care of my Dad and brother. I also want to eat healthier & get in better shape.

[ritzyone]

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.

[AndrewM177162]

Stay cool, loose weight, have fun

[PatriciaT276285]

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.