Synopsis
Are you ready to be a Portland Boomer on the loose? If not, you will be when you discover the almost limitless options in this second edition for reinventing yourself in and around this amazing city. You’ll find Pacific Northwest retirement the perfect time to unearth those back-burner, always-wished for dreams. You’ll find new ways to get outside and explore the unique landscape in parks, wetlands, forests, rivers, hills and mountains. Or learn more about retirement options in history, theater, art or music. Get fit and healthy, meet new people, learn a new skill, find a hobby, or simply learn more about your world. Or discover countless opportunities to volunteer for non-profits, service and government organizations.Baby Boomer retirees want options and we’ve laid them out for you. The all-in-one-place guide is chock-full of ideas for fun, meaningful activities that help Portland area retirees jump-start their quest for “what’s next?” Boomers on the Loose in PortlandŽ offers 26 chapters on interests such as animals, environment, gardening, arts and culture, community service, volunteering, outdoors, health and fitness, and more. Find your interest, then jump to the extensive resource appendices listing specific places, clubs, events and organizations you can explore. This updated edition features even more interest areas plus a bonus section of “Who Am I” questions you can use to identify the personality traits, skills, and preferences that will help you evaluate your options and make great choices. Interested? Start here. Scroll to the top of this page and buy the book. Portland awaits.
About the Author
Janet Farr (Jan) is a self-proclaimed authentic Boomer on the loose. Typical of Baby Boomers reaching that certain age, Jan seeks to re-invent her 40+ year career experience as a business and technical writer. She also shares that boomer-typical desire to pursue meaning in her next phase in ways that make a positive difference in the lives of others. Jan is a transplant from the Kansas City area, and before that, central Michigan. In 2009 she finally took steps to realize her dream to experience the Pacific Northwest outdoor lifestyle and culture unique to Portland. Exploring the forests, wetlands, mountains, gardens, the coast, wine country, the gorge, downtown and more. Experiencing the quirky arts and culture scene - thriving side-by-side with the high-profile - the caring-for-people attitude, the amazing summers and yes, even the rain making the elegant ruggedness possible. Not to mention, abundant beginner photo opportunities. She's cursed with an eagerness to research and organize vast amounts of information into useful chunks that delight, surprise and help her Boomer audience. And what better subjects than hundreds of leisure ideas, options and opportunities just waiting for reinventing Boomers, and what better place than in and around Portland.
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