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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.

[R]Portland: Job Finders support group

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:56:20 -0500

Start: 07/10/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 07/10/2009 - 2:00pm

Meets every Friday except on holidays.

Skokie, Ill.: Tech Savvy Women: LinkedIn and Social Networking

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:33:10 -0500

Start: 07/11/2009 - 10:00am

End: 07/11/2009 - 12:30pm

The Transition Network presents “LinkedIn and Social Networking,” the second in the “Tech Savvy Women” series. This presentation will be made by Lillian, an experienced programmer and tech support provider, who will explain the professional side of social networking sites. Free to members; $15 for nonmembers. Register online or contact Lillian at (847) 432-6954 or Emma at (847) 382-1144.

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.

Inver Grove Heights, Ill.: Living in Hope

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:36:09 -0500

Start: 07/16/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 07/16/2009 - 7:30pm

Shift presents “Living in Hope” with career development coach Carol Lowe, who will encourage you to focus on what you want to create, not on fear. She will offer 10 practical suggestions, then take time to reflect and discuss the applications in daily life. For more information, visit Shift’s Web site.

[R]Portland: Job Finders support group

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:56:20 -0500

Start: 07/17/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 07/17/2009 - 2:00pm

Meets every Friday except on holidays.

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.

Discover Realities Meeting-Up

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:07:36 -0500

Start: 07/21/2009 - 7:00pm

End: 07/21/2009 - 8:30pm

Discovery What’s Next presents “Update on the Financial Markets and the Economy” with Jim Thompson, certified financial planner with Village Financial Partners and Discovering What’s Next board member. Free. Register by email at info@discoveringwhatsnext.com or by calling (617) 796-1419. For more information, visit www.discoveringwhatsnext.com.

Inver Grove Heights, Ill.: Develop Your Elevator Speech

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:39:13 -0500

Start: 07/23/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 07/23/2009 - 7:30pm

hift presents “Develop Your Elevator Speech” with coach Cheri Marchio, who will encourage you to focus on your strengths as you craft your 30-second speech and practice delivering it. For more information, visit Shift’s Web site.

[R]Portland: Job Finders support group

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:56:20 -0500

Start: 07/24/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 07/24/2009 - 2:00pm

Meets every Friday except on holidays.

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.

Newton, Mass.: Negotiating a Part-Time Arrangement With Your Employer

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:29:56 -0500

Start: 07/29/2009 - 7:00pm

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

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.

Portland: What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:21:47 -0500

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

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

Life by Design presents Coffee and Conversation: “What Do I Want to Be When I Grow Up?” with Dave Dutton, founder of Stuck in a Rut LLC. Donation requested: $5. Register online. For more information, contact Life by Design NW, call (503) 977-6650 or email info@lifebydesignnw.org.

Portland: Perspectives on Positive Aging With David Rozell

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:45:43 -0500

Start: 07/30/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 07/30/2009 - 1:00pm

Life by Design NW presents “Perspectives on Positive Aging with David Rozell,” a certified retirement workshop facilitator who has been leading retirement life planning workshops and classes in California and Oregon since 2004. He will cover the importance of community and facilitate an engaged discussion. Sponsored by the Multnomah County Library and Life by Design NW. Seating is first come, first served.

Inver Grove Heights, Ill.: Don't Believe Everything You Think

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:42:04 -0500

Start: 07/30/2009 - 6:00pm

End: 07/30/2009 - 7:30pm

Shift presents “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” with Freda Marver, founder of Begin Again Coaching, who will explain how to identify and work around barriers in your personal and work life. For more information, visit Shift’s Web site.

[R]Portland: Job Finders support group

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:56:20 -0500

Start: 07/31/2009 - 12:00pm

End: 07/31/2009 - 2:00pm

Meets every Friday except on holidays.