From Swimming to Social Circles, Wellness Goals Are Supported
I worked in the financial field. It’s extremely important to stay active after retirement. I’ll take it even further, it helped me find a purpose. I travel, but traveling is expensive. When you’re retired, and you’re on a fixed income, you’re kind of shell-shocked about your income and adjustments have to be made. So you try to find your purpose and find things that keep you active that aren’t costly, and for me, Grouper helps me with my purpose and so does Durham Parks & Rec – not to get bored and to stay active during my retirement years.
Creating Spaces For Connection: The Men’s Shed Movement
Mark Winston, Executive Director of US Men’s Sheds, has played a key role in introducing and expanding the Men’s Shed movement in the United States. Inspired by its success in Canada, Mark has helped establish spaces where men connect through camaraderie, creativity, and volunteering, with goals of reducing loneliness and fostering strong communities. Originating in Australia, Men’s Sheds are now active in 16 countries, offering men meaningful ways to engage and support one another.
Tony Cross is a Legionnaire on a Mission
Join us as we spotlight American Legion member Tony Cross, a dedicated advocate for The American Legion’s ‘Be The One’ campaign, aimed at preventing veteran suicides. In this video, Tony shares his journey and mission to inspire connection, support, and hope for veterans and their families through life-saving conversations and outreach.
Life On The Rails Keeps Roy Masterson Connected
Like a train staying on schedule, Roy Masterson maneuvers through the National Model Railroad Association’s community of clubs and conventions, connecting with fellow NMRA members over their shared love of model railroading. An added bonus? The social fitness benefit administered by Grouper covers the cost of NMRA memberships for eligible members, like Roy.
The Fabric of Connection: A Chat With SAQA’s Martha Sielman
The Fabric of Connection: A Chat With SAQA’s Martha Sielman By Ed Ryan The Grouper Gazette recently chatted with Martha Sielman, Executive Director of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), to explore her journey with the organization and her passion for quilting as an art form. With over 20 years at the helm, Martha shared insights […]
Susan Watkins: The Queen of Red Hats and Belly Laughs
Susan Watkins: The Queen of Red Hats and Belly Laughs By Spencer Morgan Founder and Chief Community Officer When I first meet Susan Watkins, she is on the hunt for a unique addition to a costume she expects to deliver maximum belly laughs at an upcoming event with the Wacky Wild Women of Texas, a […]
ACBL Leader Guided By A Passion For Bridge
ACBL Leader Guided By A Passion For Bridge “The ability to connect through cards allows really different types of people to be friends because they play bridge.” Bronia Jenkins, Executive Director of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) By Ed Ryan Certain love stories unexpectedly stick to you, capturing your attention and making you […]
A Chess Pioneer And His Pursuit Of Purpose
A Chess Pioneer And His Pursuit Of Purpose By Spencer Morgan Founder and Chief Community Officer Mike Abron moved to St. Louis in 2019 to become a better chess player. St. Louis is the chess capital of the country, and Mike’s weekly schedule is built around open play times at his favored chess clubs and […]
No Look Rhonda Leads The Way
No Look Rhonda Leads The Way By Spencer Morgan Founder and Chief Community Officer Every Tuesday night at 6 p.m., in Huntsville, Alabama, 88 familiar faces gather under the neon lights and the comforting soundtrack of rolling balls, scattering pins and the clank of bowling machines doing their business. It’s league night, an American tradition, […]
Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk”
Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk” Dr David Sabgir walks his dog Mudge as he talks with nine year old Sophia Sturiano during the “Walk with a Doc” program at High Banks Metro Park on Saturday April 23. Photo by Lorrie Cecil/ ThisWeek Community News Interview by Ed Ryan In […]