We find out where older volunteers are needed around Wisconsin and how to get involved. We also talk with Badger hockey great Blake Geoffrion about his career. Plus, a guide to hidden gems around the state.
Featured in this Episode
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Why we need more retiree volunteers
Volunteering after retirement has been proven to benefit your physical and mental health, in addition to benefiting your community. Still, only 21% of the country’s 70 million retirees volunteer. So why haven’t we been able to fully harness the power of such an experienced group? We talk to a philanthropy expert about the benefits of getting involved, and what we can do to make volunteering more accessible and appealing for seniors.
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Wisconsin hockey great Blake Geoffrion and biographer consider his life on ice
We talk with the author of a new book about Badger hockey star Blake Geoffrion and the collegiate-professional hockey dynamic, and we hear from Geoffrion himself.
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A guide to Wisconsin's quirky side
A pair of Eau Claire-based travel writers share some of their favorite hidden, quirky, and off-the-beaten-path sites and stories they’ve discovered about Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Blake Geoffrion Guest
- Sam Jonas Guest
- Lisa Dietlin Guest
- Tom Manus Guest
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