The Summer of Our Disillusionment

This past summer was a wake-up call for those of us who are boomers. We lost in quick succession several icons of our generation (Michael Jackson, Farrah Falcett, Mary Travers) plus notables from the older generation with whom we grew up (e.g. Walter Cronkite, Edward Kennedy). It's becoming harder and harder, isn't it, to maintain that boomer illusion that we will remain "forever young?"

This article from the New York Times explores the meaning of these recent losses for the bommer psyche. Particularly thought provoking are the thoughts of Marc Freedman. He points out that this summer was perhaps the first time when we became simultaneously aware of the shortness of time but also the opportunity to still have an impact after 50 as demonstrated by those other boomer celebrities such as Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and Al Gore. "Never before", Freedman says,"have there been so many people who have so much experience and the time left to do something with it.”

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Foster Grandparent Program

 "I'm retired, but I just decided that I wanted to do something more with my life - to give back to the community."

Sound like you? Foster Grandparents serve up to 40 hours a week offering emotional support, tutoring, mentoring and more to disadvantaged and disabled youth. Some volunteers may qualify to earn a tax-free, hourly stipend of $3.45 per hour. Foster Grandparents will also recieve transportation reimbursement, a free annual physical and supplemental accident and liability insurance while on duy. The income eligibility for the program has just been raised. For more information, call 857-5016 or email robin.fisher@state.de.us. 

Assistant Program Director

Lutheran Community Services needs a part-time assistant program director to help families in crisis with food, housing and utility assistance at our LCS FAITH Center location (3rd and Walnut Streets, Wilmington). Seeking a caring individual with degree in human service field and/or social service experience. Bi-lingual a plus. Send resume and cover letter by 10/31 to LCS, 1304 N Rodney St. Wilmington, DE 19806 or email info@lcsde.org