Washburn looks over his schedule on his computer at home. — Chicago Tribune/TNS
CHICAGO: Mel Washburn is a former firefighter, professor and litigation attorney. Whether fighting fires in a building, a classroom, or the courtroom, he realised once he retired that 90% of his social life had revolved around work.
Washburn, 77, knew he needed to find a way to build a social network in retirement. Washburn also knew that he and his wife, Pam, 75, wanted to continue living independently in their own home.
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