Events
02 / 9
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02 / 10
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Wednesdays, January 20-February 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m. PCC Central, 626 SE Water Ave., Room 306, Portland. Life by Design NW presents “Discover, Design and Engage in the Second Half of Life.” Discover your passions, design a plan and make it happen, and then engage in this multi-day workshop. Expect to leave inspired to take those next steps and find people who can support you. Cost: $75. For more information, email info@lifebydesignnw.org or call 503-731-6650. | ||
02 / 11
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02 / 12
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02 / 13
Start: 8:00 am
Second Journey presents an all-day seminar on “Spirit, Service and Community in the Second Half of Life.” Presenters will be Bolton Anthony, founder of Second Journey; Geraldine (Dene) Peterson of ElderSpirit, a mixed-income elder cohousing community; and John Sullivan, author of The Spiral of Seasons: Welcoming the Gifts of Later Life. Early-bird registration by January 1 costs $65. Visit Second Journey’s Web site for more information and to register. | ||
02 / 14
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02 / 15
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 5-6:30 p.m. Loring Park Community Center, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis. a href=“http://www.shiftonline.org” target=”_blank”>Shift Network presents a Shift Circle – a three-session series of small-group life-work discussion and planning with professional facilitators Susan Hawkins and Earl McGovern. Learn more and register. | ||
02 / 16
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02 / 17
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Wednesdays, January 20-February 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m. PCC Central, 626 SE Water Ave., Room 306, Portland. Life by Design NW presents “Discover, Design and Engage in the Second Half of Life.” Discover your passions, design a plan and make it happen, and then engage in this multi-day workshop. Expect to leave inspired to take those next steps and find people who can support you. Cost: $75. For more information, email info@lifebydesignnw.org or call 503-731-6650. | ||
02 / 18
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Shift Learning Lab on “Living IT: How to Create and Live an Inspired Life,” with Janae Bower, founder of the consulting firm Finding IT. Cost: free to members, $5 for guests. See the Shift Events page for more information. | ||
02 / 19
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02 / 20
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02 / 21
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02 / 22
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02 / 23
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 23-24, and Tuesday, March 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Coming Of Age: Bay Area, an initiative to help people 50+ explore their future, promote their connection and contribution, and build stronger nonprofits, will hold its first Learning Lab in San Francisco. Called “Capturing the Energy & Expertise of People Age 50+,” this three-day intensive training offers staff development to nonprofit professionals, culminating in a doable, outcomes-drive action plan. Individualized follow-up consultation is provided. Participation in all three sessions is required. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Betsy Werley, executive director of The Transition Network, will be in Columbus for a program about TTN’s research on women’s transition as contained in the book Smart Women Don’t Retire – They Break Free. A panel discussion will include retired physician Ann Boer, now venturing into community activism; retired state employee Cynthia Tinapple, now immersed in a polymer arts business; and Patsy Deerhake, formerly employed by Mount Carmel Health and now launching a business as a wellness coach. | ||
02 / 24
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 23-24, and Tuesday, March 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Coming Of Age: Bay Area, an initiative to help people 50+ explore their future, promote their connection and contribution, and build stronger nonprofits, will hold its first Learning Lab in San Francisco. Called “Capturing the Energy & Expertise of People Age 50+,” this three-day intensive training offers staff development to nonprofit professionals, culminating in a doable, outcomes-drive action plan. Individualized follow-up consultation is provided. Participation in all three sessions is required. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Wednesdays, January 20-February 24, 6:30 to 9 p.m. PCC Central, 626 SE Water Ave., Room 306, Portland. Life by Design NW presents “Discover, Design and Engage in the Second Half of Life.” Discover your passions, design a plan and make it happen, and then engage in this multi-day workshop. Expect to leave inspired to take those next steps and find people who can support you. Cost: $75. For more information, email info@lifebydesignnw.org or call 503-731-6650. | ||
02 / 25
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 02/25/2010 - 12:00am
End: 02/27/2010 - 12:00am
Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps for Recovery Coaches Training, designed to teach adults in recovery how to facilitate the program in their own communities. When they return to their communities, they set up Circles of Recovery where others in recovery can meet on a regular basis to work their way through the curriculum. Facilitated by Purpose Prize winner Don Coyhis. Cost: $450 for three days. Click here for more information. Start: 11:30 am
End: 2:30 pm
Adult Education Fair with representatives from metro area college, universities and job search organizations, including support in choosing education programs for career advancement. Free. For more information, email Denise Stephens at denise.stephens@century.edu. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Shift Forum: “Back to School for Grownups” with Laura Gilbert and Kathy Waldo sharing their adult learner experiences. Cost: free to members, $5 for guests. See the Shift Events page for more information. | ||
02 / 26
(all day)
Start: 02/25/2010 - 12:00am
End: 02/27/2010 - 12:00am
Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps for Recovery Coaches Training, designed to teach adults in recovery how to facilitate the program in their own communities. When they return to their communities, they set up Circles of Recovery where others in recovery can meet on a regular basis to work their way through the curriculum. Facilitated by Purpose Prize winner Don Coyhis. Cost: $450 for three days. Click here for more information. | ||
02 / 27
End: 12:00 am
Start: 02/25/2010 - 12:00am
End: 02/27/2010 - 12:00am
Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps for Recovery Coaches Training, designed to teach adults in recovery how to facilitate the program in their own communities. When they return to their communities, they set up Circles of Recovery where others in recovery can meet on a regular basis to work their way through the curriculum. Facilitated by Purpose Prize winner Don Coyhis. Cost: $450 for three days. Click here for more information. | ||
02 / 28
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03 / 1
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
First Monday of each month (except August and December)< 6:30-8 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Houston Chapter of The Transition Network. The focus of TTN-Houston’s conversations are organized around the overarching question: How can we, as women over 50, think about our tomorrows? New members welcome and can attend two meetings before joining. Membership $80 per year plus $10 for light buffet (payable at the door). Click here for more information. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Shift Learning Lab on “The Irrational Path to a Successful Career.” Cost: free to members, $5 for guests. See the Shift Events page for more information. | ||
03 / 2
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 03/02/2010 - 12:00am
End: 03/04/2010 - 12:00am
Training for Daughters of Tradition, a prevention education program for Native American girls age-8-12 and age 13-17. Each program is based upon the teachings of Native American Elders and Clan Mothers. Facilitators are trained in a three day program that introduces them to the principles, laws and values that form the basis of the program, options for using the curriculum, and how to use talking circles and mind mapping, which are integral to the training program. Facilitated by Purpose Prize winner Don Coyhis. Cost $450 for three days. | ||
03 / 3
(all day)
Start: 03/02/2010 - 12:00am
End: 03/04/2010 - 12:00am
Training for Daughters of Tradition, a prevention education program for Native American girls age-8-12 and age 13-17. Each program is based upon the teachings of Native American Elders and Clan Mothers. Facilitators are trained in a three day program that introduces them to the principles, laws and values that form the basis of the program, options for using the curriculum, and how to use talking circles and mind mapping, which are integral to the training program. Facilitated by Purpose Prize winner Don Coyhis. Cost $450 for three days. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:45 pm
The free Encore Careers Telebriefing will help you learn tips and get answers to your questions about finding an encore career. | ||
03 / 4
End: 12:00 am
Start: 03/02/2010 - 12:00am
End: 03/04/2010 - 12:00am
Training for Daughters of Tradition, a prevention education program for Native American girls age-8-12 and age 13-17. Each program is based upon the teachings of Native American Elders and Clan Mothers. Facilitators are trained in a three day program that introduces them to the principles, laws and values that form the basis of the program, options for using the curriculum, and how to use talking circles and mind mapping, which are integral to the training program. Facilitated by Purpose Prize winner Don Coyhis. Cost $450 for three days. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Coming of Age: San Francisco’s Grand Opening Party. The goal of the group is to harness the power of people 50+ and turn their talent and expertise into a benefit for the entire community. Open to the public. RSVP to Janet Oh by March 1 at joh@ncphs.org; (888) 308-1767. | ||
03 / 5
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03 / 6
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03 / 7
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03 / 8
Start: 3:30 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Discovering What’s Next invites you to SOAR 55: Service Opportunities After Reaching 55, a program of the Newton Community Service Center. The topic of this meeting is “Networking Through Community Service: Giving Back, Expanding Your Skills and Gaining Experience.” Karen Albert, SOAR 55 volunteer coordinator, will facilitate the discussion. Free. Register by sending an email to info@discoveringwhatsnext.com or calling (617) 796-1419. | ||
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03 / 10
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03 / 11
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