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Previous Poll Results


Most of our members admit that they have used their cell phone when driving but not very often.
No, never. 28%
Sometimes, but rarely. 49%
Yes, all the time. 23%

Our community members plans to purchase a variety of electronic gadgets in the future.
A computer 35%
An Ipod 24%
DVD 19%
Portable navigation system 22%

Our Community's favorite era of music is the 1960's.
40's 9%
50's 25%
60's 41%
70's 25%

The majority of our community doesn't use blogs.
I love to read them. 13%
I am addicted to reading and writing blogs. 3%
What is a blog? 34%
No, I am not a fan of blogs. 50%
You weren't fooled by all of our options for dehydration over 86% knew the correct answer was all.
Headache 6%
Achy Joints. 2%
Flushed Face. 2%
Confusion. 4%
All of the above. 86%

The majority of our grandparents see this children once a year.
Daily 16%
Weekly. 29%
Monthly. 15%
Annually. 40%

Only a few of community members have attend the AARP National Event.
Yes 5%
No. 92%
Plan on going this year. 3%

Most of community members won't all be signing up at all for new prescription drug program. Here are the results on who has signed up to date.
Yes, it was smart to decide right away. 20%
Yes, but still confused as ever. 11%
No, still trying to figure it all out. 29%
No, not going to. 40%

Our community would much rather be wearing slippers or tennis shoes. Here are the results on favorite shoes.
Slippers. 38%
Running shoes. 26%
Dress shoes. 18%
Boots. 18%

Going to the movies has gotten so expensive most of you do not go at all anymore and rent movies instead.
Defintely, prefer the movie theatre. 20%
I only go if it is too good to wait for. 20%
I miss the movie popcorn but prefer to watch them at home. 20%
The movie theatres are too expenisve to go anymore. 40%

There is no clear agreement on when or if you will retire by 65.
Yes, I have. 29%
Yes, I plan to. 23%
No, over 65 and still working. 22%
No, plan on working as long as I can. 26%

Most of us gave up New Year's resolutions years ago.
No, quit years ago. 63%
No, never seems to work. 13%
Yes, and still sticking to it. 12%
Yes, but struggling to keep it. 12%

An overwhelming majority's favorite part of the holiday is spending time with family.
Shopping. 9%
Spending time with family and friends. 73%
Wrapping presents. 9%
Receiving and giving gifts. 9%

Your favorite childhood outdoor games were all evently matched! A first for our polls!
Simon Says. 20%
Hop Scotch. 20%
Mother May I. 20%
Jacks. 20%
Jump Rope. 20%

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