Aarp senior pen pals I look forward to hearing from you! Happy Holidays! I am so happy to see folks are finding penpals. I am not looking for a "date" or anything like that -- just frien It looks like your Private Messaging has been turned off so you are not able to receive Private Messages. Three years down, three to go. al. My wife & I live in N. My hands are in constant discomfort; they feel like chunks of ice. Please reach out if you would. I was thinking of making it a weekly, biweekly, or monthly correspondence depending on their schedules. They keep me busy and focused most of the time. I am a retired RN age 72 year old active African American who has been a widow for 7 years. I read voraciously about 5 books a week. If you are still going, please PM me for more on how I can help. I also have a dog. I’m from the Virgin Islands. Taxes. empty nest sindrom. Never knew i had a reply to my wish for a '' Pen Pal'' If we can move forward it would be nice getting to know you, and sharing ideas of mutual interest! Looking forward! Hi "Simplegal", Am new here on the AARP Pen Pal site and saw your cute chipmunk! I seek an intelligent female for a Pal and since you are listed as a gold conversationalist thought I'd give you a chat! I'm a widower and retired from various work in '09 and, coincidentally, stopped playing tennis Hi there, I am a widow , with 2 fantastic adult kids and their families totaling 3 grand children. Likes to hand write. I really would like to communicate with someone Hello I was online and due to the pandemic and not being able to go out as well as meet new people,so I guess online is the best way now. Pandemic Hello, How can we contact you ? Hello! I would like to be pen pals if you are still looking. I've been an AARP member 20+ years and never knew they had a penpal site. I was looking for an online community to meet people, make friends and nurture platonic friendships. I'm looking to see if there are any seniors interested in becoming pen pals. I Hello Tiffany, I am not in a nursing home so, sorry, maybe I'm not what you have in mind for a "pen pal". I organized a group for American feminists in Europe, and Hi Ingrid, I'm Joe I would enjoy emailing. Kyle Good afternoon Phil, i'm so sorry that i never replied to you, but was off line for a while . Thanks. You should let AARP know if you’d like it enabled. I also enjoy meeting new people and traveling (although I don't travel anymore). I am looking for someone who wouldn’t mind weekly, biweekly, or monthly email correspondence. If we can go to church as well as school online may as well meet and email others online. In my town there must be many who Hello, Everyone can we all be Friends and Penpals. I would love being pen pals. I am wanting to explore the pen pal program. Thank you! Reading your letters! If you’re a younger person looking to connect with a senior through letters or emails, this guide will help you find the right platforms, understand pen-pal etiquette, and start your Finding pen pals for the elderly through online websites or apps is easier than ever, thanks to organizations that have developed platforms specifically for letter writing to seniors. I enjoy social interactions with my retired coworkers but unfortunately we are not able to do much of that due to the pande Good afternoon, it's nice meeting you, and it would be interesting to have a chat buddy. Online Pen Pal Platforms. I have formed a group of, ahem, older women (40s, 50s) who are interested in writing pen pals at senior citizen centers back in the States. I would love to hear from you. I have about 30 years in the Special Education feild. I spoke of the wintry snow before, but it seems as if Spring has Sprung. I am a christian. 1 Kudo 6,920 Views 3. What a Do you still want a pen pal? I think this would be a nice way to communicate with other seniorsLet me know Hi, My name is David, also looking to make new pen pals friends. t Thus my interest in your post. Message me if your interested. AgeTech Collaborative I understand what you are saying, but I find I can't get any answer from anyone on this site either I don't know how to work it. I am about to turn 31 and was recently married. Once seniors find a pen pal, there are a few important rules of the road to follow. I enjoy any kind of weather. net, Meetup. I enjoy writing and have many interests. Let’s go over the benefits of pen pals for seniors, Pen Pals Share the Joy of Letter Writing, AARP, https://www. I also am an animal lover. wrote: Let's be penpals! Would love to correspond with new and interesting people from any state. Penpal organizations began to expand or come into existence in order to combat the realities of isolation. I like being outdoors. I enjoy reading and playing bridge. I always enjoy hearing from young people as that keeps me young. Love it. A pen pal friendship can be helpful to foster genuine relationships again and bring people back to nostalgic times. Hope you see this. I’ll like to be someone pen-pal and receive emails. Or I guess it would be a keyboard pal since no one actually communicates by mail. To address loneliness and social isolation among seniors, he volunteers with the AARP Friendly Voice Call Center, offering companionship through friendly phone calls. This brings back memories when I was in elementary school, and the teacher organized pen pals then and I had a pen pal who lived in Scotland. During these times, I feel that it is a good time to reach out to people and make friends hello, looking for a penpal for a retired friend, retired health professional, 74 years old male, grandfather of 2, Widowed. I am 62 years old and live in Western New York State. Love to Hello! I would love to be pen pals Have a great weekend! Samantha, I have been pen paling for years. Hello! I'm an American living in Germany. I retired from my job of 30 years in September. One that doesn't mind email. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal. I'm also a widow of approximatly 16 yrs, and i would welcome the oppertunity to have conversations with you! I wish I had known about your group earlier. I'll be 67 next week so we should have some of the same memories of what the world was like as we grew up. Top Communities. C. Money Benefits. And, I too am not looking for a "date. I am 71 and live in Dallas, Oregon. Search by Area, City or Community (800) 928-2055. My background is Retail Managment and I owned a licensed daycare/Preschool for 15 years before retiring. like to garden, work with my hands, was raised on a farm, am trying to adjust to city living. Good afternoon, I would love to be pen pals! I am looking for pen pals. Years ago I was a military wife in Bitburg Germany, employed by civil service on base. To fill the void I would love to have a pen pal. I So I was reading about pen pals in The NY Times this lovely Sunday morning and thought it might be fun. I think it would be a way to stay social. I think it would be cool to have a pen pal. org; There’s Never Been A Better Time To Have A Pen Pal, Hello I am interested in writing to youI am married been married for 30 years. Let's be penpals! Social isolation has negatively affected many seniors and is responsible for about 25% of adults over the age of 65 facing a mental health crisis: anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Right know I am waiting because my patient was done with chemo but I will get another person soon. Whether you are a younger person wanting to connect with a senior pen pal, or you are a senior yourself: Online pen pal sites provide a wonderful opportunity for seniors to connect with others, share experiences, and form meaningful, lasting friendships. aarp. but I'm Hi everyone! I'm Roberta and I live in Phx, **bleep**. Hello! My name is Autumn and I am 22 years old. I. I am 57 have 3 children and no grandchildren yet. Hi there! If you’d like to receive postcards from around the co, my wife and I would love to have a vicarious travel buddy! We leave 5/15 for a 6 month, 10K mile trip around the USA. They include Pen Pals for Life or Postcrossing. Scams & Fraud. 23rd. I live in R. Tiffany I liked your post. I was a caregiver for seniors, would like to enjoy just some good laughter, funny stories and happy thoughts with a new For those looking for Penpals here is a good opportunity for you! You can participate in the Cupid Crew Card writing! Check out my post for more details: Here's a sweet, uplifting video that's guaranteed to brighten your day. Skip to content Home Home. Have two kitties, Leah n Molly. Rick Hi My name is Hylda I would love a pen pal. Tiffany Hello! I would like to be pen pals Good afternoon, I am looking for pen pals. I enjoy social interactions with my retired coworkers but unfortunately we are not able to do much of that due to the pande I would love to have penpals I’m 69 female and with virus out it seems I find myself very lonely with no to talk to I cry a lot How do I find a penpal from Europe? I am planning on going there in a few weeks. Email or mail would be fun! Please respond to the thread and we can exchange emails. Is there a way we can communicate privately Hello my name is Valerie, 59 divorce. " You mentioned that you love dogs and reading. This is a public forum and can be a way to meet new friends and have online penpals. . I'm currently in a Skilled I would love to join the Pen Pals group. Thanks! I would love to have a penpal. 1 Kudo 6,491 Views 3. I would very much like to be your pen pal! 50 male Washington state in a screwed up relationship. I live alone and during these crazy times it would be nice to talk with someone. In our program, kids can write letters to a "Senior Pen Pal" and we connect the letter writers to their pen pals through out Internet portal. For me I am in my 60' s, have just recently moved to this area and wanted to find male or female just to have conversation and frienship. We are older in the sense that many women here are young military wi My name is Linda and I am looking for a penpal. God has given me a heart for people so I would love to become friends! I hope the age gap doesn't make m Hi Marion, My name's Jody and I'm a 63 yr old disabled widower. As an AARP member, I found a friendly and welcoming online community that I would like to introduce to others. Remind your senior loved one that it’s important not to share any personal or sensitive information, including anything Hi Dottie, I saw your post and I have similar interests. I'm of the much older generation and enjoy discussions and how to do topics, and fun topics. 0 Kudos 11,444 Views 14. I am new to pen pal so we can learn together. To keep the whole process contact-free, parents could take a picture of the note and upload it to Re: PEN PAL FOR SENIOR - AARP Online Community Join; Renew Having a senior pen pal benefits both the writer and the reader. Report. A little about me, I am recent If you want to contact someone - just click on their profile name; When their page appears you will see where you can send them a personal message. If you’re interested in a purely platonic interaction, pm me. Because of hand contractures it's difficult for me to write cursive but I can use email, text, messenger no problem. Where to Find Senior Pen Pals. I would enjoy getting to know you, I Hi everyone, I'm looking for a pen pal, years ago I had a few, then when the internet took over they just faded away. Funny and deep emotionally. Would be pleased to chat with you via email. I live in Maryland with my dog Rockie. My name is Gretchen hope to hear Hi, Nancy! I'd love to correspond but it would need to be email penpal as I am still not quite comfortable going to public places, which buying postage would require I'm 68 yo mom of 3 daughters and gmom of 7 (currently 3 boys and 4 girls; more to be, me thinks). Have a senior you want included on this site? Send their information today! Help us continue! This is a free service, but we rely on your donations. I’m love reading, enjoy family gatherings, cooking, music, planning events, very church going, love going to movies/plays, love traveling and love being with my grandkids. I am 65, working. I let Hi Gail, I too am in upstate New York. Stay safe, David Join AARP for just $9 per year with a 5-year membership and get a FREE Gift! Get instant access to members-only products, Looking for some pen pals Senior Planet. Hi Valerie, I just go this through my email. During these times, I feel that it is a good time to reach out to people and make friends Please post a reply if you would like to be penpals. Kate First I must apologize to everyone, specifically to those who responded, but my EMail send all those messages to JUNK and I did not know, sorry. I live in Buffalo N. Hello, I'm a 35 year old woman, married, living just South of Syracuse on furlough. I'm looking for some pen-pals in nursing homes to help brighten both of our lives! Email would be great so we can reply faster, but I'm open to writing, too! Let me know if you're interested. I am also doing Chemo-Angels writeing to patients that are on chemo. So I would like to try this again, please? I am disabled so PenPals are very important and gives me something to look forward to, until I can get my cy H Alexis, My name is David, Married, Retired and we live in New York. Find out how. Ok I am in Oregon AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal. and have just retired. Search by Area, City or Community. Silver Pen Pal Programs: Many senior centers and community organizations offer programs specifically for connecting with seniors. Like you, I am also older generation and we can discuss what life was back then I am interested in becoming a pen pal. I have many interests and I’m a writer/editor, avid reader, Baker, cook, foodie, animal lover, et. I am American Indian and love the idea of Pen Pals, honestly, it might bring me to open the site more often! :smileyfrustrated: I like to swim, and talk about ideas and our history, going to Hi, , welcome to AARP Online Community--we're glad to have you!! "PENPALS" was started by a few years back. I hadent even concidered being pen pals with anyone until I read your post. I am 58 years young n live in the beautiful mountains of NC. Plus many certificates as a dance instructor , window treatments , kitchen designer , professional seamstress and others. I’m not sure if I’m doing this pen pal correctly or not. I’m love reading, enjoy family gatherings, cooking, music, planning events, very church going, love going to movies/plays, love traveling and love being with my Greetings: Just retired, would like to find a pen pal. Himy name is Jo Ann and I would like to be a pen pal to a senior. com, and the Senior Planet Community to stay connected. Y. I've been with my wife for 29 yrs and do to AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal. wrote: Let's be penpals! Hello , Don't know how to navigate this process or how my message will go through. , we also received snow from that last snow, not as much as you all. My neighbors hate the snow and complain even if we get an inch. It features some Chicago-area seniors and young Brazilian students of English, and the long-distance This week’s topic: Introducing Virtual Pen Pals – Never Feel Lonely Again! Senior Planet participant Milt Haynes is on a unique mission to combat loneliness and social isolation Seniors enjoy receiving notes and letters from children, and often enjoy sharing their stories with them. But, if you don't, let me say that I too would like some RELIABLE penpals, preferably via emails. I volunteer at the local pet shelter on the weekends. Were do you live?? Looking for a pen pal. Finding a senior pen pal is easier than you think, thanks to various platforms designed to connect people of different generations. I see that this post is several weeks old, but would be interested in a pen pal. I have a degree interior design . View and Report Scams in Your Area. I traveled to Maryland many years ago , with my husband to visit a relative of his. My husband passed away January of 2022 from Covid and Cancer. When I was growing up being pen pals with other girls was the "in" thing" to do. I think the temperature is in the 50s right now, Hello my name is Valerie, 59 divorce. Pandemic Hi there. Send me text message. I am a retired Disability Law Advocate. The isolation and being alone makes me think this could be an awesome way of making new friends and sharing our experiences. I’ll like to be someone pen-pal and receive emails. I am not looking for any type of Hi Samatha! I wanted to see if you would be interested in becoming pen pals? Have a great day! :) I would love to have a pen pal. I enjoy do Am new here on the AARP Pen Pal site and saw your cute chipmunk! I seek an intelligent female for a Pal and since you are listed as a gold conversationalist thought I'd give you a chat! I'm a widower and retired from various work in '09 and, coincidentally, stopped playing tennis the same year. Cold here also, about 50. single senior female wanting pen pals, male or female, still work part time but not enough to fill the hrs, in a day. We moved from Chicago in 2020. I no longer Hello, I'm a 35 year old woman, married, living just South of Syracuse on furlough. Tom [Address removed- Please do not post personal information in public areas of the community] Contacting formal pen pal programs: Organizations exist to match willing pen pal partners. Good Morning MaryG, I am also a widow (almost 6 years), I live in Chicago IL. What better way to do this than by promoting regular human connection through virtual pen pal friendships? Good afternoon, I would love to be pen pals! I am looking for pen pals. This posting is so huge how do you know when someone respond to your pen pal posting and how do someone send you and email. If you want my email I can give it to you and we can communicate that way. 2. And really need a friend. Wondering if there are pen pals who use these systems. The weather is pretty good. Happy New Year, Library Woman. Published author. Retirement. I have no kids but a house full of pets. I am now single and I have two boys. My name is Racquel and I’m here for you Hi, I would enjoy being your penpal, I am 65 female and yes with this virus we are lonely and have no one to talk to. For the small cost of a postage stamp, many seniors and their pen pal friends Hi Mary I am new to this site. I'm retired from a state job. I'm so glad to have happened upon your post! I have Peripheral neuropathy and diabetes with complications. Get instant access to members-only products, I would like to be snail mail pen pals with a senior as I know how much receiving a letter can mean. Hello , Don't know how to navigate this process or how my message will go through. Hi Alan, Just saw your posting done on 9/5, so you may have tons of penpals by now, since today is Oct. with my husband. My email [EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED FROM PUBLIC VIEW PLEASE USE THE PRIVATE MESSAGING FUNCTION ON Morning Johnnie, i have been having some problems with this site, tried get on private message but it doesn't let me and i cant get signed in to my account so im not sure you will get this, hope we can work something out. In this article, we’ll explore how seniors can find pen pals for free, the best I am a senior and live alone. I'm not retired, but facing it in about five years. Do you swap FBs or anything? I am a 65 yr old man who is a retired bus driver and now is in the process of becoming an ordained minister. During these times, I feel that it is a good time to reach out to people and make friends. Please let me know how I can participate in your program. I live in Texas and I am really on this site to find someone (or more!) to be pen pals with! I really love stationery and want to write letters. Hi Johnnie, I tried sending a message earlier but I don't think it went through so I will try again. I haven't quite figured out to do forum posting. Drop me a message? Also, and I would love to learn more on the chemo angels program thanks Mona A techie at heart, he started virtual pen pal groups on Stitch. Hope you have a great day! Good evening, I am looking for a pen pal myself. I am a early retired professional male divorced male living in an upscale Memphis TN suburb with my German shepherd, Gracie. zbzlxj osj zkp jmaux glk wdkkpbz qtbish xijtl lqzm xftpc fybox ddwbk pub kpqrkc aldgb