Events
03 / 11
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03 / 19
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. | ||
03 / 20
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. | ||
03 / 21
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03 / 22
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Shift presents a forum titled “Is There an Entrepreneur Inside of You?” Thinking about a collaborative business, being an independent consultant or just considering your next step? The numbers support you: There are now more entrepreneurs aged 55+ than any other age group. | ||
03 / 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: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Transition Network’s Washington, D.C., Chapter presents an evening with Barbara Shaiman called “Live Your Legacy Now!” She will share her journey from teacher to businesswoman to social entrepreneur to author and help audience members find more meaning and fulfillment in later life. Cost: $30 for members, $38 for nonmembers. Visit TTN’s site to make a reservation. Members must log in first in order to receive the member rate. | ||
03 / 24
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 03/24/2010 - 12:00am
End: 03/26/2010 - 12:00am
Fathers of Tradition training, which is designed to be implemented by Native American men who are interested in becoming healthy fathers and who want to help other men become healthy fathers. It can be set up in community centers, family services centers, churches, local neighborhood centers, in homes, at schools, in treatment centers or halfway houses. The curriculum is designed around principles and teachings of the Elders from a variety of Native American communities. | ||
03 / 25
(all day)
Start: 03/24/2010 - 12:00am
End: 03/26/2010 - 12:00am
Fathers of Tradition training, which is designed to be implemented by Native American men who are interested in becoming healthy fathers and who want to help other men become healthy fathers. It can be set up in community centers, family services centers, churches, local neighborhood centers, in homes, at schools, in treatment centers or halfway houses. The curriculum is designed around principles and teachings of the Elders from a variety of Native American communities. | ||
03 / 26
End: 12:00 am
Start: 03/24/2010 - 12:00am
End: 03/26/2010 - 12:00am
Fathers of Tradition training, which is designed to be implemented by Native American men who are interested in becoming healthy fathers and who want to help other men become healthy fathers. It can be set up in community centers, family services centers, churches, local neighborhood centers, in homes, at schools, in treatment centers or halfway houses. The curriculum is designed around principles and teachings of the Elders from a variety of Native American communities. | ||
03 / 27
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03 / 28
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03 / 29
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Career Partners International is sponsoring a forum titled “Can Lemonade Change Your Life?” Have you been laid off? Do you dream of a new way to work in the middle of your life? Come watch the documentary Lemonade and hear the inspiring stories of people who dared to see job loss not as a pink slip, but as a new, blank page. You will receive a glass of lemonade and have the opportunity to participate in a conversation about transitions, change and the qualities of inspiration, imagination and innovation. Cost: Free. | ||
03 / 30
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03 / 31
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Life by Design NW will hold a “Coffee and Conversation” session. The theme of this event is “New Beginnings” and will involve an informal evening of spirited conversation, brainstorming ideas and networking with others in life or job transition. You will find others who share some of the same feelings, challenges, and surprises of being in mid-life transition while also learning about new ideas and resources to support you in your journey. You may even meet someone who holds the key to your next adventure! Cost: Free. | ||
04 / 1
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Life By Design NW and the Multnomah County Library will sponsor an event titled “Perspectives on Positive Aging: Pilgrim at Home” with author Kim Stafford. Part of the pleasure of daily life can be paying attention to the way little events in the outer world can stimulate discoveries in the inner life. Stafford will talk about this experience as a “pilgrim at home,” a seeker after beauties, puzzles, stories, and other encounters savored by daily writing practice. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Geezer Gallery, Life by Design NW and the Sheldon Cooperative will host an art exhibit featuring artists (all over 60 years old) who promote creativity and aging through paintings, jewelry and more. While there, you can also learn more about Life by Design NW and the Sheldon Cooperative, Portland’s first 55+ cooperative. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 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. | ||
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04 / 5
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Shift will host a learning lab titled “If What You’re Doing Isn’t Working” designed to help participants address perspective, passions and plans. Perspective: can bring new possibilities and may highlight some beliefs needing reappraisal; Passion: reflects and defines who we are and gives us power and direction; Plan: gets us started and generates hope. Facilitators will include Susan Hawkins, Marie Thielen and Earl McGovern. Cost: Shift members free, guests $5. | ||
04 / 6
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
On Tuesdays from April 6 until May 25, Portland Community College will conduct a series of classes titled “Beyond Networking: Successful Strategies for a Career Change.” Peer coaching groups will assist you to refine your career goals. Cost: $96 (covers tuition and fees). For more information or to enroll, visit Portland Community College or call (503) 788-6266. | ||
04 / 7
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Portland Community College and Life by Design NW present the first in a series of courses titled “Discover, Design and Engage.” Discover guides people through the process of re-discovering their passions, values and dreams and re-connecting to who they are. Design supports people in creating goals and action steps that relate to designing a plan for the future. Engage introduces participants to resources and opportunities in the community where they can make a difference. | ||
04 / 8
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group (NPAG) will hold a free webinar titled “The Real Reason You Haven’t Landed Your Dream Job.” If you have ever wondered why you can’t get a first interview or don’t get invited back, this webinar is for you! NPAG’s Director of Candidate Services, Erin O’Connor Jones and Managing Associate, Allison Kupfer will discuss the most common mistakes made by job seekers and strategies that will enhance your job search. NPAG’s webinar series are complimentary, but space is limited. | ||
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