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Month: April 2026

GrandPal Iona Harding

Posted on by Ella Leving

Iona Harding’s Story:
At CP, I regularly have Jude and Ashley, two very sweet, kind and lovely children.  Jude has this flock of blond hair that always looks like he just rolled out of bed!  Like my own grandchildren at that age, Jude loves dinosaurs — and he is quite the expert. Last week, one of our books was about dinosaurs and surprising dinosaur facts, all of which Jude already knew and was quite enthusiastic to talk about. Fast forward to last Saturday morning when Maurice and I were sitting at the breakfast table doing “The New York Times” Saturday news quiz together. I was so excited that I knew the answer to one of the questions BECAUSE OF JUDE!. The previous Wednesday, when reading about the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Jude told Ashley and me that this giant of a dinosaur was related to our modern day chicken — a fact that was not in the book.

Well, that was one of the questions in the NYT quiz! The specific question was something along the lines of the leg structure of the beast being the same as a modern day animal — and, thanks to Jude, I knew the answer was the chicken! Seriously, neither Maurice nor I would have guessed that, of the list of five animals in the quiz, the answer was chicken. This morning, I was so happy to share this story with Jude. And he was delighted that I learned from him. He just gave me the most beautiful smile.

This reminds me of why I do GrandPals. I learn from them. I learn from these little people who are so smart, lovely and kind. And it reminds me to listen… listen to what they have to say because we can learn so much.

Future Self

Posted on by Editor
It’s important to spend some time imagining your future self if you want to live a long and healthy life.

Ageist views can interfere with your ability to see yourself as an older person.

It’s better to stay in the present than to wander into past or future time.

As you age, your sense of connection to your past and future selves is  likely to change.

Half of all Americans rarely (or never) think about what their lives will be like in the far future, say, thirty years from now.

The best way to motivate yourself to save for your later years is to visit a posh, active-adult community.

You’ll prepare for your own longevity better if you write yourself a letter about how important exercise is for your whole life.

Once you’ve reached midlife, your personality isn’t going to change much

When some people envision their future self, they see a total stranger.

Older adults who experience bias against themselves because of their age say they don’t want to live a long life.

If you feel the present is fleeting and the future arrives right on its heels, you’re more likely to live for the present.

Debt and the Older Adult

Posted on by Editor

Should you be worried about carrying debt into your later years? Put your financial savvy to the test.

Older adults have never been more financially secure than they are today.

Because more boomer women were employed, fewer of them will be in debt in their later years.

Mortgages and credit cards top the list of reasons so many adults are in poor financial shape for retirement.

Thanks to Medicare, Americans don’t have to worry much about medical expenses in their later years.

Younger adults are learning from their parents’ financial woes and are trying harder to save money for their own retirement.

Many boomers turn to their parents—or their adult children—for financial help.

If you have several different loans, it’s most important to pay off student loans before your high-interest credit cards or your mortgage.

A payday loan is a safe way to get cash quickly when you need it.

To get the best out of life after sixty, you need to start planning well before you’re in your fifties.

Once you’ve retired, there’s nothing more you can do to better your financial position.

It’s worth it

Posted on by Brent Walker

The best experience of volunteering at Cornerstone Community Kitchen (CCK) each Wednesday, is to watch the volunteers prepare and be excited about helping others in need. We have a wide group of highly professional people dedicated to making this operation successful. I have only been at it for two or three years, but most have been giving their time for countless years. Volunteers take their own vehicles to pick up food on more than one occasion per week. It’s a commitment that should be recognized. But the people at CCK giving back to the community, are the ones that make volunteering for this organization an enjoyable experience. CCK has people who care and are fun to be with.

CCK is a quiet jem for Princeton, New Jersey and the surrounding area. This is a quick testimonial to the Professional Staff of CCK. I hope more people join the effort. It’s worth it.

Respectfully,
Brent Walker

Connecting with History was Super Fulfilling

Posted on by Lois Gerstein

When I retired in 2020, I started looking around for volunteer opportunities in and around West Windsor. I remembered that decades before, my former next-door neighbor was an active member of the Historical Society of West Windsor. As a person who has always had a deep appreciation for all things historical, my interest was piqued. So, I followed up and started attending meetings.

The Historical Society of West Windsor has a wide array of activities: everything from being a docent at the farmstead, archiving, representing the Historical Society at local events, mentoring and helping restore the old gravestones at the Schenck Covenhoven Cemetery, which is the oldest cemetery in West Windsor, dating back to the Revolutionary War.

The most wonderful thing about being involved in the Historical Society of West Windsor is the be part of something bigger than yourself: to preserve history for future generations and to engage the surrounding communities to work together for a common interest.

Me at the Animal Shelter

Posted on by Dave Koehler

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