Work and Leisure

Retiring typically involves doing what you want to do instead of doing what you have to do.  Think about what you are passionate about. You have many choices for remaining active in your retirement years.  Will you pursue a new leisure activity?  Volunteer? Continue to work? Or will you continue to learn?  Explore the possibilities in the following resources. 

Leisure

Arts & Crafts Directory

Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA): 770-399-5788

Atlanta Track Club:  404-231-9064

National Gardening Association: 802-863-5251

National Park Service, America the Beautiful Senior Pass:  Senior Pass - $10 lifetime for ages 62+

The New Georgia Encyclopedia: Information about people, places, events, institutions, and other topics relating to Georgia

Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory: Tourist information resources
 

Learning

BBC Languages: Learn another language

Emory Center for Lifelong Learning: Emory Academy for Retired Professionals; 404-727-6000

Elderhostel: Adventures in Lifelong Learning: A not-for-profit organization providing learning adventures for people 55 and over;  800-454-5768

Georgia Historical Society:  Learn Georgia History; 912-651-2125

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT courses available at no cost

University System of Georgia (education):  If you are Georgia resident aged 62 or older, you may be eligible to enroll in any of the 35 colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia tuition free

Volunteer

Corporation for National and Community Service: Volunteer Opportunities; 202-606-5000

Network for Good: Volunteer Opportunities; 866-650-4636

Volunteer Match: Volunteer Opportunities; 415-241-6868

Volunteer.gov: Government Volunteer Opportunities


Work

U.S. Small Business Administration: Small Business Planner, Tools & Resources; 800-827-5722

SCORE: Small business advice and training; 800-634-0245 

Job-Hunt.org: Rated by U.S. News (3/06) as best internet source for finding a job

Riley Guide: Guide to choosing a career

Seniors4Hire.org - is a nationwide online Career Center and a place site for businesses that value a diverse workforce to actively recruit folks in the U.S. 50 and older including retirees and senior citizens looking for a job and/or other ways to earn money.

Too Young To Retire:  Creative ways to focus on a career in retirement

 

 
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