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Houston: What Is the Next Best Thing?

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:50:31 -0500

Start: 07/06/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 07/06/2009 - 8:30pm

Dinner meeting of The Transition Network. Discussion topic: “What Is the Next Best Thing – and Are We Ready for It?” What do we need to learn to avoid irrelevance – and how can we learn from it? Cost of $10 is payable at the door. RSVP to Susan Lieberman by June 30 at susan.lieberman@gmail.com. For more information, visit The Transition Network Web site.

Shoreview, Minn.: Job Transition 4-Week Series

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:33:46 -0500

Start: 07/06/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 07/06/2009 - 10:00pm

Shift presents Job Transition Classes with trainer Paul Anderson. Sign in 30 minutes in advance; the first 45 attendees will be admitted. Bring pen, paper, notebook/clipboard. To attend all four sessions, you must attend the first one. Free. For more information, visit Shift’s Web site.

Portland: Find Work at 50+ Workshop

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:43:14 -0500

Start: 07/15/2009 - 8:00am

End: 07/15/2009 - 9:00am

“Find Work at 50+ Workshop.” Join AARP, Life by Design NW and PCC to learn how to spiff up your resume, identify and incorporate key words in materials that job recruiters search for in finding the best applicant, and boost your job interviewing skills. You’ll receive a job search packet from the state of Oregon, job hunting tips and info on access to health care during transitions. Free. Advance registration is required.

Washington, D.C.: Get Connected with The Transition Network

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:50:12 -0500

Start: 07/16/2009 - 6:30pm

End: 07/16/2009 - 9:00pm

Get Connected: Mix, mingle, socialize with a purpose with women from The Transition Network who will talk about their respective activities and answer questions. Cost of $25 for members (must log in on Web site), $30 for guests, includes hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and valet parking. Reservations require online payment; $5 additional charge to pay at the door. For more information, visit The Transition Network’s Web site.

Minneapolis: Shift Storm

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:35:38 -0500

Start: 07/20/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 07/20/2009 - 8:30pm

Tap the Shift knowledge base for help with an idea, plan or goal. Free for members; $5 for guests. For more information, visit Shift’s Web site.

Washington, D.C.: Generations United's International Conference

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:30:28 -0500

Start: 07/27/2009 - 12:00am

End: 07/31/2009 - 12:00am

Generations United’s 15th international conference, “Because We’re Stronger Together.” More than 400 practitioners, innovators, leaders, experts, administrators, academics and advocates from a variety of youth and aging fields come together to explore intergenerational topics and issues. Visit the conference Web site for details. Advance registration: $350.

Portland, Ore.: Life by Design NW Coffee and Conversation

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:21:39 -0500

Start: 07/29/2009 - 6:30pm

End: 07/29/2009 - 8:30pm

Life by Design NW invites you to “Coffee and Conversation Networking,” a monthly get-together for mid-career professionals and anyone in transition who is interested in meaningful work to discuss a topical theme, brainstorm ideas, network with peers and share resources. Free ($5 donation suggested). For more information, visit Life by Design NW’s Web site.

Held on the last Wednesday of each month.