Santa Fe Chapter | Newsletter | July 2018
Santa Fe TTN is organized and led entirely by volunteers.
COORDINATOR'S CORNER
Lately I’ve been thinking about TTN’s core value of Embracing Change After 50 . We all experience so many changes in our lives, from big, sudden changes to incremental, barely noticeable ones. Although we may not notice or acknowledge it, our lives are constantly changing, and by learning to accept and even lean into change, we can become more at home and more at peace with our lives, whatever the circumstances.

I have found that intentionally making small changes in my habits and routines helps me to learn to value change and to be better able to handle unexpected change when it happens on a larger scale. We are creatures of habit and a habit can often turn into a rut, dulling our joy and zest for life. Changing things up a bit can help us to notice something new, to appreciate our ability to be flexible, even to discover a new interest or passion.

Small changes can be simple and fun. Try a new meeting place for coffee with a friend, take a different route to work or to the grocery store, or try a new recipe. Visit a museum or gallery by yourself and notice what that feels like. Get together with a new acquaintance and savor the conversation. Do something different this month and see how it expands your possibilities, even just a little. Small changes can lead to the ability to more easily adapt to big changes. You may be surprised how empowering it feels to expand your comfort zone and learn to embrace change!

We are here to support each other through the small and large changes in our lives.

Wishing you a joyful July!
—Ellen Wetzel
MONTHLY MEETING
WHO GETS THE PEARLS?
Monday, July 23 2018
5:45-7:30 pm
Get Your Financial Life in Order Before you Die ....
So You Can Live Now!

Peace of mind comes when you know what decisions you need to make – financially and personally – to protect you and your loved ones at every transition point in your life. In this program you will learn:

  • How to get the necessary clarity to understand what you want as opposed to what you think society says you should do. 

  • Who to name to step into your shoes to make the necessary arrangements when you are no longer able to. 

  • What information you need to write down so your trusted individuals have a road map to use while they make the hundreds of decisions that need to be made to protect your financial and personal life.  
 
Get your financial life in order before your death so that you can live now!
After 35 years in the Personal Trust world, Ann Christensen realized she was not a good corporate employee. Five years ago, more concerned about what was right for her clients than what was right for her employer, she started Christensen Consulting to provide a common-sense approach to financial and personal oversight, and to help clients as they transition through life.   

Montezuma Lodge— 431 Paseo de Peralta

$5 donation requested at the door.
Open to TTN members and non-members.
Bring a guest! 
CHAPTER HAPPENINGS IN JUNE
Ice Cream Extravangza at La Lecheria
"Broadway Jack" joins Happy Hour at Derailed
Ageless Living Conference at the Lensic
Annual Members' Picnic
JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY JULY 11 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(PLEASE NOTE: This is a new date)
DA VINCI, THE GENIUS
New Mexico Museum Of Natural History
1801 Mountain Rd NW · Albuquerque, NM
Join us to see the most comprehensive traveling exhibit on Da Vinci ever assembled. Adults: $22; Seniors: $20. Price includes the museum and one planetarium show.


Meet at 8am - Santa Fe Place, in front of
Bed, Bath and Beyond for carpooling. 
Plan on having lunch afterward. This is a full day event.

Open to TTN members and non-members!
THURSDAY JULY 12 7:00-9:00 PM
ART SANTA FE OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Santa Fe Convention Center
201 W Marcy Street
Art Santa Fe, a gathering of exceptional artists and galleries from around the world, celebrates 18 successful years this summer. Join us at the festive  Opening Night Party as we explore an amazing array of contemporary & modern art, including art labs and live entertainment. 

Contact Gynnee Asman at art@vgasman.com
for a FREE ticket (worth $100)!!

Open to TTN members and guests! 
THURSDAY JULY 19 7:00-9:00 PM
OPERA NIGHT WITH THE SANTA FE OPERA
Cathedral Basilica at 131 Cathedral Place
An enchanting evening with opera artists performing a wide range of vocal & chamber music. Free event !

Mandatory RSVP for meeting time and place!

Open to TTN members and non-members! 
SATURDAY JULY 21 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
GIMME SHELTER:
HORSE TRAINERS RALLY FOR RESCUE
Santa Fe Rodeo at 3237 Rodeo Rd
Horse trainers will exhibit rescue horses that have been training for 100 days. They had never been ridden before that. The horses are available for adoption. Free event.

For more info visit their website

To carpool: please meet at the Sam's Club parking lot at 9:30am. Call Sue Benedict 818 566 7115 for exact location.

Open to TTN and non TTN members. Bring the family !
TUESDAY JULY 24 7:00-9:00 PM
WOMEN'S FILM SERIES:
WILMA MANKILLER
Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
1050 Old Pecos Trail
A profile of the groundbreaking Wilma Mankiller, who overcame rampant sexism and personal challenges to emerge as the Cherokee Nation’s first woman Principal Chief in 1985. A stalwart activist for women's rights and civil rights hero in the 1960s, Mankiller led her tribe for years, creating a landmark sovereignty agreement with the U.S. government. Valerie Red-Horse Mohl tells Mankiller’s amazing story. Q&A with Mankiller’s husband and collaborator Charlie Soap. 
Must purchase tickets in advance
Meet at 6:30 pm in lobby. Film begins at 7pm.

Open to TTN members and non-members!
SAVE THE DATES
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1 7:00-9:00 PM
SUMMER MUSICAL PARTY
790 Paseo de la Cuma
The Musical Party for July/August is combined and will be on August 1st. Come to listen, play an instrument, sing along or do a solo. We will sing some songs about summer. 

Please come join us. It’s a fun way to spend an evening. If you’d like to bring a snack to share, please do.
MONDAY AUGUST 27 5:45-7:30 PM
MONTHLY MEETING: Re-Creating Your Life and Livelihood with Mindfulness
 Montezuma Lodge— 431 Paseo de Peralta
Discover the 6 Keys to Liberation-based Livelihood, and how they can transform your life.

Presented by writer, consultant, and coach, Maia Duerr.
TTN EVENTS PARTICIPATION POLICY 

Non-members are invited to attend up to THREE events before joining.

These events include our monthly meetings, coffees, luncheons and
happy hours as well as members-only events that you attend
as a guest of a particular TTN member.

Thereafter, we ask that you join
The Transition Network (TTN) to continue attending.

We hope non-members will understand and respect this policy.

Please contact our National Office to join/renew: TheTransitionNetwork.org/join

If there is a financial need, you may apply for a confidential scholarship by writing to Susan Collins, Executive Director, at

HOW TO RSVP

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU RSVP TO ANY EVENT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. IT'S A GREAT HELP TO EVENT ORGANIZERS SINCE RESERVATIONS MUST SOMETIMES BE MADE IN ADVANCE.

Please click on the RSVP BUTTON for the event you would like to attend.

TO ATTEND A TTN MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT:
You must be a current member of The Transition Network (TTN).

TO ATTEND A TTN MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS EVENT:
You must be a current member or
the guest of a current member of The Transition Network (TTN).

You may join or renew online:
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SANTA FE CHAPTER
STEERING COMMITTEE 2018
Please feel free to contact these committee coordinators with
questions, concerns, suggestions and/or to offer your assistance.
Coordinator:  Ellen Wetzel erw400@aol.com  
Communications:  Virginia Asman art@vgasman.com
Events:  Sue Benedict suebenedict396@gmail.com
Membership:  Carol Pava  carolofpava@gmail.com
Programs:  Joanne Brown Joanne@joannebrown.com
Programs:  Pat Wetzel: pat@CancerRoadTrip.com
Transition Peer Groups:  Betty Bartos bebartos@gmail.com  
Founder:  Jean Palmer jean@jeanpalmer.com