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As the baby boomers start turning their attention toward retirement, gerontology and recreation professionals need to think in terms of several generations of people who will be their clientele as they prepare their activity schedules. Beyond Bingo 2 offers ideas and suggestions to meet the needs of the new seniors, whether your work setting is a senior center, nursing home, or retirement community.Chapter 1 covers senior services such as Pharmacy Brown Bag and Video Series. Chapter 2 offers suggestions on supporting nonprofit groups and writing a senior citizen column for the local newspaper in order to share information and ideas with the general public. Chapter 3 offers tips on combining the wisdom and enthusiasm of seniors and youth in such rewarding programs as computer classes (where the students teach the seniors). Chapter 4 is loaded with ideas on how to raise money for your programs, and Chapter 5 adds some crazy ideas for fund-raising activities. Chapter 6 presents ideas on support groups and health alternatives, and Chapter 7 offers program suggestions for the younger baby boomers.