Santa Fe Chapter | Newsletter | December 2018
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Santa Fe TTN is organized and led entirely by volunteers.
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In today’s world December can be a confusing and often stressful month. While the Earth appears to be turning inward and calling us to do the same, the outer world seems more hectic than ever, filled with so many end-of-year activities, festivities and obligations. While we may feel drawn to spend time at home, dreaming and pondering and simply resting, the world barrels on full speed ahead with parties and shopping and overflowing to-do lists. December can be exhausting!
In order to preserve some semblance of sanity and peace as the year draws to a close, I have learned to pay attention to my inner guidance and to listen closely to what it’s telling me. One thing I have found extremely helpful is to drastically simplify my gift giving, realizing that many of us don’t need more things and focusing on what has meaning for myself and others. There are so many opportunities to share our abundance and our gifts in a meaningful way at this time of year. Finding ways to share our time, our presence, and our compassion, as well as supporting causes financially, can help us find meaning and hope in what can feel like a chaotic world.
We also can give ourselves the gift of time to relax and even to heal from whatever may have drained us over the past year. Make it a point to leave some blank space on your calendar just for you to do something that brings you joy and peace. Give yourself the gift of time as this year winds down.
Redefining how we want to spend this precious last month of 2018 can be life-altering. We all have gifts to share and I encourage you to reach out and share in ways that are affirming and healing to you and to others. Pause now and then to appreciate this magical time when the light returns to the Earth and we join with others in celebrating the gift of being alive at this time. The world needs each one of us!
Wishing you all a most wonderful, joyous and peaceful Holiday Season!
—Ellen Wetzel
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Santa Fe TTN is organized and led entirely by volunteers.
We need your skills, talents and energy!
TTN encourages you to get involved in a small or large way that interests you. It’s a wonderful way to get to know other members, to contribute to TTN, and to feel more a part of the TTN community.
Please download and fill out the form at
THIS LINK
and check all the possible ways to help that interest you. Either print out the form and leave it on the sign-in table at the next monthly meeting or email it to Ellen Wetzel,
erw400@aol.com
by December 31st.
We welcome and appreciate your help in making the Santa Fe Chapter of TTN a place where we can support each other as we thrive and grow and embrace change!
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TTN PARTY WELCOMES 16 NEW MEMBERS!
The Welcome Party for new members was held on November 3
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at Jean Palmer’s home.
It was a lively time of sharing, meeting new people, in-depth conversation, lots of laughter, fabulous food, and fine company! Sixteen new members were there, along with Steering Committee and other members.
In going around the circle and sharing our stories about what brought us to Santa Fe and to TTN, we learned that whether we are new to the area or have been here for years, we share a strong desire to connect meaningfully with others, to explore our diverse interests, to have an impact on our communities, and to live vibrantly and keep growing and learning.
We want to thank all who attended this wonderful gathering, and to offer special thanks to Jean and George Palmer for hosting in their beautiful home, to Carol Pava for all her work in making sure the invitations were sent and responses tracked, and to Ellie Briggs for helping with the refreshments.
We hope you’ll join us at future gatherings with the inspiring women of TTN Santa Fe Chapter!
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WATCH FOR NEXT YEAR'S
TRANSITION PEER GROUP KICKOFF !
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Transition Peer Groups consist of small groups of women who join together in each other’s homes to discuss topics of mutual interest. Transition Peer Groups provide opportunities for connection, new friendships and mutual support.
The next Peer Group Kick-Off will be held early 2019.
Sign–up sheets will be available at each monthly meeting.
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TTN SANTA FE HOLIDAY PARTY!
Monday, December 17, 2018 (
NOTE DATE CHANGE!)
Time: 5:45 -7:30 pm
Location: Montezuma Lodge, 431 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe
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Relax, connect and network with great company – your TTN community!
We’ll enjoy a potluck feast – please bring your favorite finger food to share. Water and sparkling water will be provided. If you want another beverage, BYOB.
See you there!
Keep an eye out for an Evite, with an opportunity to RSVP!
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Timeless Treasures Art Exhibit and Reception
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FRIDAY • DECEMBER 7 • 4:30-6:30 PM
HAPPY HOUR AT AMAYA RESTAURANT
Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta
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Come join us in the charming lounge, with special prices on food and drinks.
Plan to stay for Native flute and guitar music to welcome in the holiday season!
Parking available in hotel lot.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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MONDAY • DECEMBER 10 • 7:00 PM
SANTA FE CONCERT BAND
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St
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Enjoy an hour of traditional holiday music:
A Christmas Fantasy, the Eighth Candle, Rhapsody on Spanish Carols, and much more -- including the Live Auction for an opportunity to conduct the Band or play the bell in Sousa’s Liberty Bell March next July 4th. Meet in the lobby at 6:30pm.
Join us for dinner or dessert after the concert.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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MONDAY • JANUARY 28 • 5:45 -7:30 PM
Monthly Program: RE-CREATE YOUR LIFE AND LIVELIHOOD WITH MINDFULNESS!
Montezuma Lodge, 431 Paseo de Peralta
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Maia Duerr,
writer, consultant, Zen practitioner, coach, and author of
Work That Matters: Create a Livelihood That Reflects Your Core Intention
(Parallax Press, 2017) will present the Six Keys to Liberation-based Livelihood, and how they can transform your life. Join us!
Suggested donation: $5.00
Open to TTN members and non-members. Bring a guest!
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
FROM SANTA FE TTN
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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 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.
If there is a financial need, you may apply for a confidential scholarship by writing to Susan Collins, Executive Director, at
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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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PLEASE VISIT OUR TTN WEBSITE
FOR VALUABLE RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
FIND A HOST OF INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOCAL CHAPTER AT
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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.
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