Rev. Jennifer Lambert, Senior Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church When many of us were younger, retirement seemed like the finish line. Work hard, save wisely, and someday enjoy a slower pace of life. For some, retirement has been everything they imagined. For others, it has come with unexpected challenges. There may be health concerns,…
Tag: Retirement
Features, August 2026
Savor Retirement: Savor Exercise Snacks in Retirement
Tim Malone Short bursts of movement—often called exercise snacks—can become one of the most enjoyable and sustainable habits in retirement. The core idea is simple: instead of committing to long, structured workouts, you sprinkle brief, energizing activities throughout your day. These “snacks” of movement are easy to savor because they fit naturally into the rhythm…
April 2026, Religion
Retirement
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. To survive in today’s world, we need to extend ourselves to others. Connection is the key ingredient ensuring the continuation of our human experience. And this is the lesson we were taught as we began life’s journey. To enable us to get along, we need to be willing to meet each…
October 2025, Features
Savor Retirement: Rediscovering Passions in Retirement
Tim Malone Retirement represents a profound shift in life’s rhythm, offering time and freedom that can be both exhilarating and unfamiliar. For many, this phase serves as an invitation to rediscover passions that may have been set aside amid the demands of a career or family life. Far from being an ending, retirement is a…
October 2025, Sports
Retirement
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. We have all been taught the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” Clearly, respect for one another is the clarion call of this admonition. And just as clearly is self-respect an essential part of this endeavor. It is necessary, for us to survive, to…
July 2025, Religion
Savor Retirement: Retirees and Anger: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Retirement
Timothy Malone, Ph.D. Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure and relaxation, free from the demands of the workforce. However, this transition can be accompanied by unexpected emotional challenges for many retirees, including frustration, resentment, and even anger. These feelings may stem from financial concerns, health issues, changes in social roles, or feelings…
October 2024, Generals
The Importance of Volunteering During Retirement
Lance Williams Dear Friends and Neighbors, While working in senior retirement communities, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that volunteering can have on the lives of our residents. Retirement is often seen as a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of hard work, but it can also be an opportunity…
January 2024, Features
Dollars and Sense: New Year’s Financial Resolutions for a Happy Retirement
Dr. Harold Wong The secret to a financially happy retirement comes down to smart choices. Key variables are annual savings, rate of return, and amount of Social Security and pension income. Example: Tom and Judy are both age 55 with $250,000 annual income. They plan on retiring at age 62 and have saved $500,000 of financial…