From the Hive: Retiree Boom in Appalachia, Wordle1000, and Pickleball

Good morning! 🐝 At Hively, we're always on the hunt for the culture and tips that can enrich this new chapter of your life.

This week, we're looking at retirement booms, the 1,000th Wordle, and the power of pickleball. We're also excited to announce the launch of Hively Clubs and new sections in The Hively Collection!

Updates from Hively HQ

• Announcing Hively Clubs - starting next week!
  We’ve heard you loud and clear: you want to explore new interests with other members. Starting next week, we are launching Hively clubs - member groups that meet virtually over interactive discussions and activities led by a knowledgeable facilitator.
  
  Our initial clubs include: healthy cooking, gardening, discussing documentaries, art history, meditation & mindfulness, deciphering Medicare, healthy aging, transition into retirement.
  
  Don’t see a club you’d like? Suggestions? Questions? Please email [email protected] as we’d love to improve from your feedback!

• Just added: Volunteering and part-time work opportunities
  We've added new sections to The Hively Collection - now you can find curated opportunities for volunteering and part-time work.

Prompt of the Week
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This Week’s Featured Reading

• The retiree boom reshaping southern Appalachia 🗻
  Southern Appalachia faces a surge as baby boomers transform the region into a retirement haven. Dawson County, Georgia, sees a 12.5% population surge, sparking debates on traffic and development. Will the influx redefine Southern charm or jeopardize its timeless allure? Click to read at WSJ.com.

Healthy Aging

• Pickleball power

  Dive into the latest fitness trend taking the world by storm. Discover the workout benefits of pickleball – and ways to spice it up for greater benefits. Click to read at nytimes.com.

• The secret to longevity: social connections

  Uncover the health secrets of social connection. Dive into Stanford Lifestyle Medicine's philosophy, where relationships are the key to successful aging. Click to read at longevity.stanford.edu.

Curated Offers and Experiences

• The 1,000th Wordle today!

  Celebrate Wordle's 1,000th game - solve the milestone puzzle to unlock special offers. Click to learn more.

• Playtime Scheduler: scheduling tool for pickleball 🎾

  Use Playtime Scheduler to effortlessly set up your next pickleball match. Click to explore the tool.

• Project Safe Flight: safeguarding NYC's Birds 🐦

  Did you know that each spring and fall, up to ¼ million birds collide with NYC's buildings during migration? Be a part of the solution by volunteering with Project Safe Flight (PSF). Click to sign up for the information session.

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Warmly,
Hively Team