The Association of Retired Single Women

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Sometimes, when people ask me what I do for a living and I tell them I'm a retirement coach and trainer, they'll say, 'Oh, I'm never going to need your services - I know exactly what I'm going to do when I retire... I'm going to spend all my time...
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November 12
An update: I finally decided that enough was enough and made the appointment to have the thread veins zapped. I went for an initial session where I met the doctor and had my skin assessed by some sort of computer program that can see how much dama...
November 11
MARY ANN ARTZ and Ann Harrison are now friends
October 22
MARY ANN ARTZ is now a member of The Association of Retired Single Women
October 22
Ann Harrison added a blog post
Good news if, like me, you're addicted to the Internet. Web surfing is good for cognitive function! Researchers at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that older adults ...
October 20
anita watson is now a member of The Association of Retired Single Women
October 14
Ann Harrison added a blog post
The perception that we have unlimited time is an illusion. It is the illusion of our immortality that leads to many of our soul-killing choices. Baeth Davis
October 13
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I love these nuns! (Especially the 102 year old.)
October 8
A blog post by Ann Harrison was featured
It'd be great if everyone could write something about themselves on their profile so that other members could get to know you. Just scroll down to the 'text box' at the bottom of 'My Page'. This is where you can write anything that you want people...
October 3
Ann Harrison added 3 blog posts
October 3
October 2
I've just heard that Clinique have brought out a new, yellow face powder which is meant to cover red areas. I might try that first - I'm a bit of a coward as far as pain is concerned. :-)
October 2
Christine Dailey and Helen Margaret Haslam joined The Association of Retired Single Women
October 2
The best thing is not having to worry about anyone else. I can do what I want and I don't have to get anyone else's agreement. The worst thing is having things go wrong around the house and not having the practical skills to put them right (and no...
October 1
I know someone who had her thread veins zapped by laser - it worked really well. I think it was quite painful but only for the time that the laser was being applied. She said she'd definitely have it done again if she needed to. Hope that helps.
October 1

Members

  • Ann Harrison
  • MARY ANN ARTZ
  • anita watson
  • Denyce Gammell
  • Sue Atkins
  • Helen Margaret Haslam
  • Susanne Jorgensen
  • Christine Dailey
  • Pat Barker
  • Margaret L. Clayton
  • Janet Spiegel
  • DiAnne Marie Heidanus
  • Marion Ryan
  • Molly Brian
  • Arawannah Bailey
  • Sandra Peck
 

Hello and welcome!

When I first spotted 'Doris', who features in our lovely logo (above), I couldn't help but make her our poster girl for The Association of Retired Single Women... She's energetic, she's going places, she looks like she has a whole 'bucket-list' of things that she can't wait to be, do and have in life and she has a big smile on her face!

That's what I want for you too - whether you're an 'always single' woman or, like me, you're 'single again'. I want you to have the happiest, healthiest, most vital, productive, energetic, prosperous and fulfilling retirement you could possibly have! At the same time, I want you to get the resources you need to help you balance having the kind of retirement you want and deserve to have, with planning to meet your future needs. That's what The Association of Retired Single Women is all about -

and the good news is, it's completely free to join!

In fact, you don't even need to be retired to join - if you're thinking about retirement or if you're within a few years of the traditional age for retirement, you're very welcome! All you need is the determination to get the retirement you deserve, an enquiring mind and a willingness to share your thoughts and observations with the other single women on this site.

Simply use the sign-up box on the top, right-hand side of this page and, once we've approved your application (just to make sure you're not a spammer), you'll be able to read the blog posts, watch videos, check out the resources and get involved with the discussions.

I hope you find the network to be informative and inspirational and look forward to reading your comments and thoughts on our forum. (Don't forget to come back often to find out what's new!)

Before you head off for a look around, I'm sure you'll agree that a site of this nature needs to have a couple of ground rules, so here they are:

1. Be kind and respectful. Abusive language, name-calling, insults, harassment, spamming, flaming, baiting, personal attacks and general nastiness aren't welcome here and will get you banned from the site. So will the posting of offensive material, so please keep it clean!

2. Unless you have been invited (by me) to become a subject expert, advertising your business, products and services is not permitted anywhere on this site (including any comments you leave on other members' profiles or blog posts). You can, however, mention your business on your own profile page.

Thanks for reading. Hope you enjoy the site and, if you experience any problems, please report them by sending me a direct message.

Ann Harrison x

Blog Posts

Ann Harrison

What will you do all day when you retire?

Gardening Sometimes, when people ask me what I do for a living and I tell them I'm a retirement coach and trainer, they'll say, 'Oh, I'm never going to need your services - I

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Posted by Ann Harrison on November 19, 2009 at 9:37am

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A 10-step guide to finding your passion

Leo Babauta Leo Babauta of Zen Habits has written a 10-step guide to finding your passion in life. Check out… Continue

Posted by Ann Harrison on November 12, 2009 at 1:19pm

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Great Quotes - On doing what you long to do

Sarah Susanka What I discovered is that when you make the time and the space for what you long to do, everything else shifts to accommodate it. It never works the other way aroun… Continue

Posted by Ann Harrison on November 5, 2009 at 6:00pm

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What would you like to become excellent at?

It takes 10,000 hours of practice to achieve excellence. Retirement 'frees up' between 2,000 and 3,000 hours per year. What would you like to become excellent at?


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Posted by Ann Harrison on November 1, 2009 at 6:00pm

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Bon Voyage!

Hammock Before you head out on that big trip, here are some handy reminders:


Have you researched the places you intend to travel to and studied good-qu

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Posted by Ann Harrison on October 29, 2009 at 6:30pm

Forum

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Cosmetic Surgery 5 Replies

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What's the best thing about being single? 3 Replies

Started by Ann Harrison. Last reply by Pat Barker Oct 1.

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How single are you? 1 Reply

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Events

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Hobbies and Leisure Resources

Do you want to write?

Want to become a writer?  Check out Five Ways to Build the Writing Habit by Ali Hale on the Write to Done blog.  The comments are useful

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Created by Ann Harrison Aug 31, 2009 at 8:37pm. Last updated by Ann Harrison Oct 8.

Home and Environment Resources

Get snapping to clear clutter

You're either going to love or hate this idea, but... If you're short of storage space or you're having a clear-out, have you ever considered taking digital photos of items that have nostalgic or sentimental value for you? The photo will still evoke the memories but will take up

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Created by Ann Harrison Aug 10, 2009 at 6:37pm. Last updated by Ann Harrison Oct 8.

Family Resources

Warning signs for older drivers

Have you started to worry about an aging relative's safety as a driver?  Although the majority of older drivers are safe drivers, the combination of medical conditions, use of medication and reduced physical function can increase the risk of accidents and injury among older adu

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Created by Ann Harrison Aug 10, 2009 at 6:35pm. Last updated by Ann Harrison Oct 8.

'Starting a business' Resources

Release your inner entrepreneur

It wasn't until I left my job, seven years ago, that I realised that I had a hitherto hidden entrepreneurial streak that now makes me wonder how I could have ever been comfortable working for someone else.  If retirement (or the gloom and doom surrounding the economy) is makin

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Created by Ann Harrison Aug 10, 2009 at 6:33pm. Last updated by Ann Harrison Oct 8.

Travel Resources

Do you hate packing?

Here in the UK, the holiday season starts with a vengeance this weekend. From today the roads, motorways and airports will be packed with people desperately trying to escape the unseasonably wet weather that we are experiencing here at the moment.

Of course, people who are alre

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Created by Ann Harrison Aug 10, 2009 at 6:32pm. Last updated by Ann Harrison Oct 8.

Notes Home

Welcome! This section is full of useful resources to help you get the retirement you deserve.  To view them all, just click hereHope you enjoy them. Continue

Created by Ann Harrison Aug 10, 2009 at 8:45am. Last updated by Ann Harrison Sep 26.

A supportive website for widows

I found a useful-looking website for widows - www.widowspath.com. It has helpful weblinks, a blog, articles and, if you join (it's free), you get a free ebook entitled: Grief Loss Guide for Widows.  An audio version of the book is also available. Continue

Created by Ann Harrison Sep 26, 2009 at 9:58am. Last updated by Ann Harrison Sep 26.

 
 

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