How to retire. A practical guide to a happy retirement. If you've retired or are considering retirement, this guide gives you 52 things to stay active, healthy and engaged with the community. You don't need a huge nest egg or be savvy with financial retirement calculators, all you need is this simple, practical and often funny guide. It's a fun and playful insight into things to keep partners busy. There are 52 projects in this book. One for every week of the year. By the end of the first year, four or five projects will be in full swing, keeping everyone happy.