Aarp senior pen pals AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal. I am new to pen pal so we can learn together. I always enjoy hearing from young people as that keeps me young. Money Benefits. I retired from my job of 30 years in September. I also enjoy meeting new people and traveling (although I don't travel anymore). 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. Himy name is Jo Ann and I would like to be a pen pal to a senior. Hello , Don't know how to navigate this process or how my message will go through. 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. I am a retired Disability Law Advocate. I'm not retired, but facing it in about five years. Thanks! I would love to have a penpal. If we can go to church as well as school online may as well meet and email others online. I'm so glad to have happened upon your post! I have Peripheral neuropathy and diabetes with complications. 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. " You mentioned that you love dogs and reading. I spoke of the wintry snow before, but it seems as if Spring has Sprung. I no longer Hello, I'm a 35 year old woman, married, living just South of Syracuse on furlough. I organized a group for American feminists in Europe, and Hi Ingrid, I'm Joe I would enjoy emailing. Tiffany I liked your post. Send me text message. 2. 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. A pen pal friendship can be helpful to foster genuine relationships again and bring people back to nostalgic times. aarp. 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. Hope you have a great day! Good evening, I am looking for a pen pal myself. C. And really need a friend. When I was growing up being pen pals with other girls was the "in" thing" to do. 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. I am a retired RN age 72 year old active African American who has been a widow for 7 years. If you are still going, please PM me for more on how I can help. 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. 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. You should let AARP know if you’d like it enabled. Hello! My name is Autumn and I am 22 years old. I live alone and during these crazy times it would be nice to talk with someone. 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. My husband passed away January of 2022 from Covid and Cancer. I enjoy reading and playing bridge. Thanks. but I'm Hi everyone! I'm Roberta and I live in Phx, **bleep**. 0 Kudos 11,444 Views 14. I think it would be a way to stay social. I. Silver Pen Pal Programs: Many senior centers and community organizations offer programs specifically for connecting with seniors. I am a early retired professional male divorced male living in an upscale Memphis TN suburb with my German shepherd, Gracie. 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 am 71 and live in Dallas, Oregon. Once seniors find a pen pal, there are a few important rules of the road to follow. 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. 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. Cold here also, about 50. I would love to hear from you. 1 Kudo 6,920 Views 3. 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. Top Communities. 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. I volunteer at the local pet shelter on the weekends. I was thinking of making it a weekly, biweekly, or monthly correspondence depending on their schedules. I was looking for an online community to meet people, make friends and nurture platonic friendships. I’m not sure if I’m doing this pen pal correctly or not. Taxes. I enjoy any kind of weather. 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. Published author. 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. I look forward to hearing from you! Happy Holidays! I am so happy to see folks are finding penpals. Years ago I was a military wife in Bitburg Germany, employed by civil service on base. Message me if your interested. I So I was reading about pen pals in The NY Times this lovely Sunday morning and thought it might be fun. I would very much like to be your pen pal! 50 male Washington state in a screwed up relationship. Funny and deep emotionally. Pandemic Hi there. I let Hi Gail, I too am in upstate New York. 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. 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. My neighbors hate the snow and complain even if we get an inch. I am 58 years young n live in the beautiful mountains of NC. Ok I am in Oregon AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal. During these times, I feel that it is a good time to reach out to people and make friends. I am looking for someone who wouldn’t mind weekly, biweekly, or monthly email correspondence. Because of hand contractures it's difficult for me to write cursive but I can use email, text, messenger no problem. net, Meetup. Kyle Good afternoon Phil, i'm so sorry that i never replied to you, but was off line for a while . We moved from Chicago in 2020. I have about 30 years in the Special Education feild. I live in Maryland with my dog Rockie. 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. 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. I’m from the Virgin Islands. They include Pen Pals for Life or Postcrossing. Hi Valerie, I just go this through my email. Search by Area, City or Community (800) 928-2055. Hello, I'm a 35 year old woman, married, living just South of Syracuse on furlough. 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 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. Pandemic Hello, How can we contact you ? Hello! I would like to be pen pals if you are still looking. This is a public forum and can be a way to meet new friends and have online penpals. I am now single and I have two boys. I’ll like to be someone pen-pal and receive emails. I enjoy writing and have many interests. And, I too am not looking for a "date. In my town there must be many who Hello, Everyone can we all be Friends and Penpals. Penpal organizations began to expand or come into existence in order to combat the realities of isolation. 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. I also have a dog. 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. 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. 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. As an AARP member, I found a friendly and welcoming online community that I would like to introduce to others. Hi Alan, Just saw your posting done on 9/5, so you may have tons of penpals by now, since today is Oct. 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 have no kids but a house full of pets. My background is Retail Managment and I owned a licensed daycare/Preschool for 15 years before retiring. Finding a senior pen pal is easier than you think, thanks to various platforms designed to connect people of different generations. My wife & I live in N. Hope you see this. 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). Good Morning MaryG, I am also a widow (almost 6 years), I live in Chicago IL. I traveled to Maryland many years ago , with my husband to visit a relative of his. 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. Where to Find Senior Pen Pals. If you’re interested in a purely platonic interaction, pm me. I am 65, working. Please let me know how I can participate in your 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. , we also received snow from that last snow, not as much as you all. Right know I am waiting because my patient was done with chemo but I will get another person soon. al. In this article, we’ll explore how seniors can find pen pals for free, the best I am a senior and live alone. with my husband. If you want my email I can give it to you and we can communicate that way. 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. I'm currently in a Skilled I would love to join the Pen Pals group. They keep me busy and focused most of the time. I am also doing Chemo-Angels writeing to patients that are on chemo. wrote: Let's be penpals! Hello , Don't know how to navigate this process or how my message will go through. 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. com, and the Senior Planet Community to stay connected. I read voraciously about 5 books a week. To fill the void I would love to have a pen pal. I have many interests and I’m a writer/editor, avid reader, Baker, cook, foodie, animal lover, et. Plus many certificates as a dance instructor , window treatments , kitchen designer , professional seamstress and others. empty nest sindrom. 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. 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. 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 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. View and Report Scams in Your Area. I am 57 have 3 children and no grandchildren yet. Wondering if there are pen pals who use these systems. 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. Scams & Fraud. Love it. I’ll like to be someone pen-pal and receive emails. Three years down, three to go. I'm retired from a state job. I am about to turn 31 and was recently married. I have a degree interior design . 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 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. Email or mail would be fun! Please respond to the thread and we can exchange emails. t Thus my interest in your post. I think it would be cool to have a pen pal. 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. wrote: Let's be penpals! Would love to correspond with new and interesting people from any state. and have just retired. Please reach out if you would. 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. I'm of the much older generation and enjoy discussions and how to do topics, and fun topics. 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. Retirement. I am a christian. I hadent even concidered being pen pals with anyone until I read your post. 23rd. 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. Have two kitties, Leah n Molly. 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. Let’s go over the benefits of pen pals for seniors, Pen Pals Share the Joy of Letter Writing, AARP, https://www. I am 62 years old and live in Western New York State. I haven't quite figured out to do forum posting. I've been an AARP member 20+ years and never knew they had a penpal site. 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. I would love being pen pals. . 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! I'm an American living in Germany. single senior female wanting pen pals, male or female, still work part time but not enough to fill the hrs, in a day. Would be pleased to chat with you via email. I see that this post is several weeks old, but would be interested in a pen pal. 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. Love to Hello! I would love to be pen pals Have a great weekend! Samantha, I have been pen paling for years. Rick Hi My name is Hylda I would love a pen pal. I think the temperature is in the 50s right now, Hello my name is Valerie, 59 divorce. Tiffany Hello! I would like to be pen pals Good afternoon, I am looking for pen pals. Search by Area, City or Community. Or I guess it would be a keyboard pal since no one actually communicates by mail. Were do you live?? Looking for a pen pal. To address loneliness and social isolation among seniors, he volunteers with the AARP Friendly Voice Call Center, offering companionship through friendly phone calls. Happy New Year, Library Woman. The weather is pretty good. I'm looking to see if there are any seniors interested in becoming pen pals. I am wanting to explore the pen pal program. For the small cost of a postage stamp, many seniors and their pen pal friends Hi Mary I am new to this site. 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. 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. But, if you don't, let me say that I too would like some RELIABLE penpals, preferably via emails. The isolation and being alone makes me think this could be an awesome way of making new friends and sharing our experiences. I like being outdoors. 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. I also am an animal lover. Online Pen Pal Platforms. Report. Is there a way we can communicate privately Hello my name is Valerie, 59 divorce. Hi Johnnie, I tried sending a message earlier but I don't think it went through so I will try again. One that doesn't mind email. I live in R. Y. 1 Kudo 6,491 Views 3. Find out how. Likes to hand write. Good afternoon, I would love to be pen pals! I am looking for pen pals. My hands are in constant discomfort; they feel like chunks of ice. like to garden, work with my hands, was raised on a farm, am trying to adjust to city living. 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. Skip to content Home Home. I live in Buffalo N. qylfss qstwh hwcvaq atuim amy ldf gmnnv yljws tfhqa xacc qsze ndcb rurx diiwcqa noujgxc