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The GrayVine Newsletter Sunday 09.21.2025

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Sunday Edition - January 10, 2026
Good morning Member
I hope youâre easing into this Sunday with something warm in your cup. Before we get started, a quick note from us: Last weekâs survey form gave us all a bit of a headache when it decided not to open for many of you. Weâre so sorry for the hassle. The link is now working properlyâthank you for sticking with us through that little bump!
Anyway, I was flipping through an old yearbook and started thinking about the friends I grew up with. Back then, it felt like every boy was a âRichardâ or âLarryâ, and every girl a âBarbaraâ or âSusanâ. Now, they seem to have quietly slipped into the background.
So hereâs my question to you: What are some first names that were super common when you were growing up, but now feel like theyâve vanished? Head over to the forum and share the names you remember. Maybe youâll even spot a name that makes you say, âOh, I havenât heard that in years!â
Alright, settle in and get cozy, because weâve got a great lineup of stories to brighten your Sunday. Letâs dive in!
Blue â Newsletter Writer
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Good news: A Social Security bump might be on the way soon, but thereâs one important catch you need to know before you celebrate.
Whatâs even better is millions of Americans are set to receive a separate $400 boost by mail in the coming days. Is your name on the list?
Who says romance has an age limit? Your next chapter of love could be the best yet.
Have you ever wondered what Walmart does with all their leftover cake scraps? Employees just spilled the sweet story.
A new IRS form for 2025 might help seniors keep more of their hard-earned money. See what you could save.
Lawmakers just introduced a plan that could keep vital health services open for seniors like you. What changes could you expect if it moves forward?
The USPS is making big changes to local postal counters that many retirees count on every day. Is your local spot affected?
Three states are impacted by a major fish recall over missing inspections that could pose extra risk to older adults. Hereâs what to look for.
You donât have to give up potatoes, but experts say one type may be worth skipping for better blood sugar control.
After Jimmy Kimmelâs suspension, a top FCC official hinted at the possibility of other TV shows following suit. Is your favorite show included?
Savor crisp-fall flavors with this juicy pork dish kissed by orchard-fresh sweetness.
Keep your mind sharp with our Alphabetical US Places, Word Pairs, Last Two Letters, LetterLinks, Word Association, and Word Explorers games!
Two stranded roofers find a âsoft landingâ in the most unexpectedâand funniestâway possible.
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Todayâs Trivia
The Tasman Sea is part of which ocean?

Image source: Unsplash/Hans-JĂźrgen Weinhardt
A. Atlantic
B. Indian
C. Arctic
D. Pacific
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Sunday Classic

Huge shout-out to GrayViner @Hazeleyes for suggesting this weekâs Sunday Classics winnerâa dreamy ballad from the early â80s. Curious what it is? Listen to it in the forum and share your suggestion for next weekâs classic, too!
Yesterdayâs America
What Do You Call These?

Image source: Reddit
Who else remembers spending rainy afternoons with these colorful little sticks, stacking them high and lining them up in neat rows just to see the patterns come alive? They made math time feel more like playtime, and even the smell of the wood brings back memories of the classroom. Do you remember what these cheerful pieces were called? Letâs take a trip down memory laneâwhatâs the most nostalgic thing youâve come across lately?
On This Day In History - January 10, 2026
1937 - J.R.R. Tolkienâs classic fantasy novel The Hobbit was first published.
1957 - The American television show Perry Mason premiered.
What else happened On This Day throughout history? See them here!
Awww Of The Day

Image source: Reddit
Violet is back, and sheâs bringing her signature mix of mischief and charm with those big curious eyes and âwho, me?â grin! GrayViner @hawaiimegrl, your little sweetheart looks like sheâs about to tell us the funniest secret (or maybe sheâs just midâplay nibble!). Either way, Violet has once again stolen the show and our heartsâwhat a lovable rascal! GrayViners, she needs a friend in the forum, so post your lovable pets here!
Today's (Grand)Dad Joke
At dinner, a wife discovers her husbandâs secret, then delivers a comeback that will make you giggle. Got a killer punchline? Hit us with your best joke here!
Quote Of The Day
âAging gracefully means being flexible, being open, allowing change, enjoying change, and loving yourself.â
â Wendy Wassersteinâ
Whatâs one way youâve embraced change and kept life interesting as the years go by? Share your stories here!










