This Active Life January 2002

Voices

Partnerships come and go, but a true alliance can really make a difference. Imagine the civil rights movement without the collective action of courageous groups who fought and sacrificed for the rights of African Americans and the future of this country and its people. Collective action leads to change, and now, more than ever, our nation needs to see us working together.
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Choices

Meet Colleen Heinz, Secretary-Treasurer of the Colorado Education Association.
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People

In the hallowed halls of the Arkansas Capitol building, two brothers share the same name, the same history, the same passion for politics and public education. The only thing they don't share are seats in the same houses of the legislature. Jimmy and Gene Jeffress, both retired teachers and members of Arkansas Education-Retired, sit at opposite ends of the Capitol, Jimmy in the House of Representatives, and Gene in the Senate.
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Getting Involved

Looking for ways to make a difference? Our suggestions:
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Getting By

Every issue of This Active Life addresses reader questions on specific areas of retiree concerns. In this issue, the Medicare Rights Center, a nonprofit advocacy group, offers answers to frequently asked questions on Medicare.
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Getting Connected

Maine will be the first state Association to pilot a new training program by NEA Government Relations regarding the McKeon/Berman/Feinstein bill to repeal the Government Pension Offset of Social Security and the Windfall Elimination Plan.
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Finance

For many NEA-Retired members, retirement offers a chance to turn a hobby into a business, a pastime into a second career. Before you let the business bug bite, however, take a moment to consider what you're getting yourself into. Poorly planned small businesses often fail rapidly, leaving you discouraged and no longer interested in a craft or investment you once loved.
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Travel

Babysitting is one thing, a trip to the zoo another, but going on an extended vacation with a grandchild? You're used to traveling alone or with a partner your age, but what can you do when your travel companion is a child?
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Health

It's become a familiar scenario. A loved one becomes ill and a relative or partner becomes the caregiver. But who cares for the caregiver?
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