Mind
Challenging our minds, learning new skills and gaining new experiences
Body & Soul
Keeping our bodies and spirits healthy, strong and vibrant
Relationships
Growing and thriving in our relationships with family and friends
Choose Your Path
RETIREMENT
Comes from the root word retire
Meaning: to withdraw, move back, retreat, cease to work or contribute
or
Rewirement
Comes from the root word rewire
Meaning: to add new wires & pathways, rebuild, learning new
Who's rewiring?
People just like you. Exploring new things, challenging themselves.
Beth
Creating delicate pieces of art out of chunks of wood
Bob & Nancy
Pursuing outdoor adventures, staying fit, and learning as they go
Bruce
Composing music, and writing genealogical and historical books
Nadia
Sharing her love for cooking and gardening as an Instagram blogger and photographer
Ann
Leading StrongWomen strength training classes for women over 50
Michael
Practicing yoga to stay healthy and strong
Sandy
Competing in crossword puzzle competitions and serving on a non-profit board
Dean & Karen
Thriving as new grandparents, while managing their farm and markets
Join the Movement
Ready to rewire? Be a part of a growing enthusiastic bunch of folks over 50.
Blog
Our blog focuses on topics related to rewirement and living with zest. Feature categories are Mind, Body & Soul, Relationships, and This & That. There’s something for everyone!
Newsletter
Our periodic newsletter is emailed to subscribers and features blog post updates, resources of interest to our readers, and a quote to ponder. Here’s a sample.
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Community
Join the conversation in blog posts. Follow along in Facebook and Instagram. Be a part of a growing community of enthusiastic folks over 50 who are focused on rewiring.
Who's Rewiring?
We love to profile people who are rewiring. Drop us an email and tell us how you’re rewiring. We may feature your photo and story on our website or newsletter!
What’s Your Second Act? How to Discover Your Passion and Encore
A bunch of my friends are retiring this year, all in their 50s and early 60s. They've enjoyed successful careers and are wrapping it up. But beyond the initial excitement of newly-discovered freedom, the threat of boredom looms. The prevailing conversation centers on...
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The Facebook Dilemma: Stay or Quit? Here’s How to Decide
I joined Facebook ten years ago. Making connections was exciting and, in the early stages, anyone with a pulse was quickly a "friend". That boy in my 8th grade algebra class who I vaguely remember? A friend. The woman I met at a local event? A friend. My cousin I...
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How to Set Real Goals and Action Plans (Not Weak Resolutions)
It's that time of year again. Everyone is talking about their New Year's resolutions. Lose weight, get fit, and save money are the most popular. Yet, despite our good intentions, only a tiny tiny percentage of us will actually achieve our goals. I get it, I've...
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11 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Folks over 50 Who Have Everything
Christmas is a week away and winter birthdays are around the corner. I love finding the perfect gift, yet year after year it's inevitable. I hit my biggest challenge: the person over 50 who has everything. They're the ones who claim "if I need it, I'll buy it myself"....
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