Jack Altman is in his 70’s and has no intention of slowing down. Ten months ago Altman took over the The Lawrence Public Library’s program for retirees which is intended to offer older citizens opportunities to socialize, meet new people and have fun. The program is sponsored by the library, funded by grants and schedules 12-18 events a month. The activities are free and boasts some 1,020 participants. Many of the programs are repeating, such as Stitch and Itch which involves a gathering of all manner of needle point enthusiasts at S and S Artisan Pub and Coffee House; Gray Anatomy, a session with a Lawrence Memorial Hospital presenter on a health topic of interest; Tech Club, which utilizes Library IT professionals who demystify technology; Dessert and a Movie is a popular discussion group for movie lovers, Coffee Break is for folks up for a coffee and a chat, and wine around the world is all about good wine and travel. Many of the offerings are available on Zoom or involve short day trips. Altman, a retired business man, clearly loves this work. More information is available at lplks.org/retirement.
