Freddie Bell

AARP Community Challenge Grant Program

Original Air Date: March 4th AARP MN is accepting applications to the AARP Community Challenge Grant program. It funds projects that make tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change to improve livability. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McLeer explains. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Ripple Connects    Unity South Church    MN Public Housing Authority  AARP Twin Cities

A Secure Retirement

Original Air Date: February 25th Today a secure retirement is out of reach for many, especially those who work in small businesses. While Social Security provokes a baseline of security for many, it was never intended to be the sole source of income for retirees. AARP State Director Cathy McLeer talks with Freddie Bell about Secure Choice.

Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Ripple Connects    Unity South Church    MN Public Housing Authority  AARP Twin Cities

AARP Talks Paid Leave

Air Date: February 18, 2023

Cathy McLeer, State Director for AARP MN talks with Freddie Bell about Paid Family and Medical Leave. Freddie also outlines advances in robotic surgery and outlines information on tax refunds. Freddie Bell's new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Ripple Connects    Unity South Church    MN Public Housing Authority  AARP Twin Cities

AARP Fraudwatch

Air Date: February 11, 2023

Jay Haapala, AARP MN Associate State Director for Community Engagement joins New Beginnings this weekend. He talks with Freddie Bell about the latest scams AARP Fraudwatch is encountering.  Freddie Bell's Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Ripple Connects    Unity South Church    MN Public Housing Authority  AARP Twin Cities

Song of the Week - Song of the Week

Here is Freddie Bell’s Song of the Week. He features the great Smokey Robinson

Staying Vigilant

Jay Haapala with AARP, shares how to stay vigilant with the newest imposter scams. Dr. Michael Osterholm shares possible symptoms of new COVID-19 variants.Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Ripple Connects    Unity South Church    MN Public Housing Authority  AARP Twin Cities

The Newest Covid Variant

Aired on January 28th, 2023: Freddie Bell speaks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about new variant of COVID-19 and staying vigilant. We hear from Leibel Sternbach about changes made by Secure 2.0 act. Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Ripple Connects    Unity South Church    MN Public Housing Authority  AARP Twin Cities

Latest Fraud Watch Update

New Beginnings welcomes Jay Haapala, Associate Director for Community Engagement, AARP MN. He shares information regarding the latest scams being reported by the organization's Fraud Watch Network. Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book?  Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Ripple Connects    Unity South Church    MN Public Housing Authority  AARP Twin Cities

A New Covid Variant

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former NIH Director joins New Beginnings this week. He says the new Covid variant could be troublesome.  Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book?  Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Remaining Vigilant

Air date: January 7, 2023. As yet another new variant of Covid-19 has surfaced this week, Dr. Nathan Chomilo of the Minnesota Department of Health reminds us to remain vigilant. Flu shots, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended. Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book?  Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334