http://www.asaging.org/boomer.html

"Generations," is an informative quarterly journals in the 
field published by the American Society on Aging. In this 
issue, "The Baby Boom at Midlife and Beyond," a distinguished 
collection of expert authors provide a fascinating and unusual 
look at the baby boomers as they age--the implications for 
boomers themselves and for our society. Here are the real facts 
and figures about the baby boom; future work and retirement needs; 
the political impact of the baby boom; friendship and families; 
health and aging among boomers; the financial diversity of aging 
boomers as they plan (or fail to plan) for retirement; and more.

People can request a copy by going to our web site or
email mescobar@asa.asaging.org or call us at 415-974-9600, 
and ask for Miguele Escobar

BY: Mary Johnson, Editor
Generations
mjohnson@asa.asaging.org




 
SECTION TWO - Media / Entertainment!


Those Were The Days

Celebrating Woodstock anniversary 29 years ago: at Infoseek Woodstock
 
http://www.woodstock69.com?

"A Day in the Garden" is the first event to take place 
on historic Yasgur's Farm since the original WoodstockTo 
learn more about the actual music festival and the 
transformation of Yasgur's Farm, check out 
http://www.dayinthegarden.com.

Old TV Shows:
 
 Mary Tyler Moore's show 
 I Dream Of Jeannie 
 Bewitched 
 The Ed Sullivan Show

More oldies TV shows at:

 Nick at Nite TV Retro at:
http://www.nick-at-nite.com/tvretro/shows


August 8-16, 1998 is Elvis Week at Graceland in 
Memphis, Tennessee.  Elvis Week marks the anniversery
of his death (August 16, 1977).

Each August, his longtime fans, along with some brand new ones, 
come to Memphis to pay tribute to him during Elvis Week. 
It's a great celebration of all the music and all the 
memories associated with Elvis. 

Visit 
Elvis Week 98 at Graceland 
http://www.elvis-presley.com/elvisweek98.html  

Contact Graceland at 1-800-238-2000 or 
(901) 332-3322, 8:00am - 6:00pm C.S.T. for tickets to all the 
festivities.

GRACELAND 
P.O. BOX 16508 
MEMPHIS, TN 38186-0508




 
SECTION THREE - TRAVELLING TIPS!
    


Fall and Late Summer Travelling Tips!
Los Angeles to Hong Kong $399 round-trip (plus taxes and fees)

In our Oct '97 issue of this newsletter, We mentioned about Asia's
financial crisis. The recession is still there, but, thee flip side
to this is that vcation in the Far East and Southeast Asia is a big 
bargain now for Americans. 

Fall is a great time to visit Hong Kong. Temperatures have moderated
and the U.S. dollar now buys a lot more than it used to.

To help you take advantage of these ideal conditions, Cathay Pacific
offers you the opportunity to fly round-trip to Hong Kong
from either New York or Los Angeles for just $399.00 round-trip plus
taxes and fees.  Take a side-trip to exciting Bangkok for just 
$149.00 extra per person. This is the LOWEST fare to Hong Kong that are 
ever offered the Internet community. And it's only available to 
registered Cathay Pacific CyberTravelers.

Complete information including HOW TO BUY plus important
conditions and restrictions can be found at:
http://www.cathay-usa.com/hop/.

From: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
USA Marketing Headquarters
El Segundo, California


You can find a bargain for domestic travel through 
Southwest Airlines Internet Specials at http://www.southwest.com/hotfares

** These fares are valid for travel August 25, 1998 through
December 17, 1998, except for November 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29 and 30, 1998.

**  Please see Other Terms and Conditions of these fares 
at their web site.

The fares listed do not include airport-assessed passenger
facility charges (PFCs) of up to $12 roundtrip. Roundtrip
purchase and overnight stay are required. Fares shown
are each way based on roundtrip purchase.  Additional $1
Federal Tax each way applies for travel after September 30, 1998.

Exampls fares shown are each way based on roundtrip purchase

Albuquerque:
$34 each way to/from El Paso
$62 each way to/from Los Angeles
$38 each way to/from Lubbock
$34 each way to/from Phoenix

Tickets must be purchased through the Southwest Airlines
web site at http://www.southwest.com  


If you live on the East Coast and want to meet other boomers
check out The Boomer Travel Club
Founded in 1996, The Boomer Travel Club is a group of people
with the common interest of traveling in the north east of 
North America for one day to five day trips. Stimulating people 
to interesting places. No Motel Six's here. Group discounts 
afford us opportunities to stay at the best places at reasonable 
rates. And when we're traveling, (mostly by Luxury Bus), you can 
relax, socialize, talk to your spouse or make new friends.

To join the club, fax your name(s), address, phone number 
and your fax number or a copy of your business card. 
Include any comments about your travel desires, 
etc. They will fax you (or mail if you don't have a fax number) 
a sign-up sheet.

Steve Walther
Fax 716-323-9417

Love Jazz and Blues... then, you should take the train ride 
tour of Jazz combined with Blues from St. Louis to Chicago 
on the Jazz Express train. Also check out the free concerts at
Union Station.
visit :Meet ME in St. Louis. 
Well, we were there earlier this month and it was beautiful...

Want to go to Europe? Tips about Venice...
Venice for Boomers 
at: http://www.writing.org/venice.htm By: imboden@writing.org

 

SECTION FOUR - College Finance

NEED CASH FOR COLLEGE? 'QuikPlan' reveals the 
best secrets of the college financial aid industry.
Written by 3 of the country's top Financial 
Aid Counselors who have assisted thousands of 
parents in reducing college expenses.  The 
'QuikPlan reveals the newest legal strategies and 
techniques for families to help them qualify for
their fair share of tax dollars, scholarships and 
tuition discounts.
'QuikPlan' will calculate ahead of time what the federal 
government determines you as an individual family/student 
can afford to pay for college, then show you how to 
make financial adjustments and even offer some 
non-financial ways to reduce your expenses; thus 
helping you to qualify for scholarships, grants 
and 0% loans when you do apply.  The software 
(included with the book) will calculate your expenses 
and compare prices of 2500 colleges & universities
nationwide.

Do not miss out on FREE MONEY for college just because 
uou thought it impossible to qualify.  Even families with 
6 figure incomes can often qualify!  Claim your share 
of more than $37 billion dollars Congress has provided!  
We're sure you worked hard for it! Check it out at:
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/tuitions

College 101 : The Book Your College Doesn't Want You To Read.
Parents of college bound students can ask questions or college 
students can ask questions and our author, Guy Stevens, would 
respond and give advice.

See more details about the book at : College 101
publisher's web site.  

Mark S. Ross at http:www.rcvsales.com
rcvsales@rcvsales.com
781-986-5765



 
SECTION FIVE: BOOMER Facts and Data
    

In 1974 President Ford designated August 19th as Woman's Equality Day  

Babe Ruth died 50 years ago on August 16, 1948.

Boomers Boom in these cities (% of total populations)

Santa Fe 	35.1%
Anchorage	34.2%
Denver		32.8%
Seattle		31.5%
Atlanta		31.4%
Washington/	31.4%
Baltimore
Portland/Salem  31.2%
Oregon
Kokomo, Ind.    31.0%
York, Pa.       30.9%
San Francisco   30.8%
Portland, Maine 30.8%

Sources: Census Bureau, State and Methopolitan Area Data Book
1997-1998 and USA Today.


     
 
SECTION SIX: BOOMERS OF THE MONTH
    

     BOOMER OF THE MONTH: '70s country/pop singer Olivia Newton John 

She bounced back from business failure, bankrupcy, divorce, 
the loss of her father and breast cancer.  
At 50, she is one of People magazine's latest '50 Most  
Beautiful People' issue.     



 
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