Santa Fe Chapter | Newsletter | November 2020 |
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Santa Fe TTN is organized and led entirely by volunteers. |
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We are excited to announce that Kelly Chisholm will be the new Chapter Coordinator beginning November 15. (See Kelly’s bio under the Chapter News section later in this newsletter). Thank you, Kelly, for stepping up! We look forward to working with you.
—The Santa Fe Chapter Steering Committee
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I am incredibly excited to take on the role of Coordinator of the Santa Fe Chapter of The Transition Network. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about past Coordinators, I know I have big shoes to fill! And I am up to the challenge, because one thing that I am always passionate about is connections, and that is what TTN Santa Fe is all about.
I especially love the motto of TTN— to CONNECT, DISCOVER and IMPACT. In our current times and environments, it is more important than ever to remember these values, as we struggle to connect with one another in new and different ways that can sometimes feel impersonal. To discover positive, engaging ways of connecting both virtually and in person, and to impact those around us-—in our local chapter, our local communities and our national organization is crucial to our health as an organization.
We have an incredible ride ahead of us, as the world changes before our eyes. Let us be a part of the positive, impactful solutions that we know can happen, and grow our fantastic group so that we can support even more women in the future. I look forward to sharing the ride with you this year!
—Kelly Chisholm
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MONDAY • NOVEMBER 16 • 6:00-7:30 PM
PROGRAM: THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE
Online via Zoom (see link below)
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During the month of Thanksgiving, it is customary to pause and give thanks. This year, this may seem like asking a lot. COVID restrictions prevent us from physically gathering around a table and feasting together. Uncertainty reigns. During this extraordinarily unique time in human history, when the voices of fear and worry are loudest in our minds, how can we find peace and ease, to cultivate a sense of deep and honest gratitude?
Join Willamarie Moore to do just that. Give yourself the gift of an evening to experience mindfulness practices that will yield tools you can use immediately afterwards and benefit from for months to come.
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Willamarie Moore is a life balance coach and founder of WAYiN, LLC. Based on her daily practices in Writing + Art + Yoga + Nature and through her personal experiences of transition and transformation, she has developed a unique set of strategies to help people “go WAYiN to find the way out”—to return to a state of balance and begin to navigate their own transitions and personal transformations. Find out more about her work at http://willamariemoore.com/
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Open to TTN members and non-members! |
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THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 12 • 5:30-7:00 PM
VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR
Online via Zoom (see link below)
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TTN is hosting a Virtual Happy Hour where we can catch up and relax after a long day with Elena de Molina again hosting. Grab a glass of wine or your favorite beverage and join us from the comfort of your home. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Open to TTN members and non-members!
Host: Elena de Molina
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WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 18 • 4-5:30 PM
LIVING ALONE DURING THE PANDEMIC: PRACTICING DEEP SELF-CARE
Online via Zoom (see link below)
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We will address any topic which the group is wanting to explore. If no topic is identified, we will explore some tools for addressing loneliness by deepening your relationship with yourself. After all, as we become more loving and accepting towards ourselves, we are more capable of enjoying time alone while also becoming better friends and companions to those around us.
I will offer a guided meditation as appropriate. The intention is for each of us to leave with our own simple plan for practicing deep self-care.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
Host: Stefany G. Burrowes, PCC
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TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 24 • 6:30-8:00 PM
BOOK DISCUSSION: “TURN OF MIND”
BY AUTHOR ALICE LAPLANTE
Online via Zoom (see link below)
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Jennifer, a brilliant former surgeon in the early grips of Alzheimer's, is accused of murdering her best friend. As police investigate the murder, Jennifer becomes the prime suspect. However, she herself doesn’t recall whether or not she committed the crime. Is her memory preventing her from revealing the truth, or helping her to hide it?
“Turn of Mind’ will be filmed as a movie starring Annette Bening and Michelle Pfeiffer. This page-turner was a New York Times hardcover bestseller and named a Best Book of the Year by the Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Newsday, The Guardian, and Kirkus Reviews. More than four copies can be found at the Santa Fe Library System, along with several Large Print ones. I can share my copy with anyone. New and used paperbacks may be found in local bookstores and online.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
Host: Shari Carroll
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THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 26 • 3:00-4:00 PM
THANKSGIVING DAY GATHERING
Online via Zoom (see link below)
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Join us on Thanksgiving Day for an informal gathering to connect with each other and to meet the new Santa Fe Chapter Coordinator, Kelly Chisholm!
How is this Thanksgiving different from how we normally celebrate it? What are we feeling grateful for in this very unusual year? We hope to see you!
Open to TTN members and non-members!
Host: Jean Palmer
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MONDAY • NOVEMBER 30 • 6:30 – 7:45 PM
LET’S TALK: LESSONS LEARNED FROM AN UNUSUAL YEAR
Online via Zoom (see link below)
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As we near the end of this very unusual year, let’s look back and see what it can teach us. What positive lessons can we take forward with us into the future, letting go of what no longer serves us and making room for new ways to navigate our lives?
Join host Ellen Wetzel for an informal time of sharing our experiences, suggestions and resources for surviving and thriving during these uncertain times.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
Host: Ellen Wetzel
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MEET OUR NEW CHAPTER COORDINATOR! |
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Kelly Chisholm is the president of Coaching You To Wellness, a health coaching practice that specializes in healthy eating, weight loss, and emotional eating. She is also the president of Albuquerque Family Counseling, a group counseling practice located in Albuquerque, NM. Kelly is a Board Certified Coach and Board Certified Clinical Counselor, and an internationally respected expert in the area of health and wellness. She is an award winning entrepreneur, a published author, blogger and speaker. Kelly lives in Santa Fe with her family.
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SANTA FE TTN - GIVING FROM THE HEART |
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We are proud to announce that the Santa Fe Chapter of TTN has started a Community Outreach program. The intention is to allow our members an opportunity to give back to our community as a group in order to have a more substantial impact. November is the month of giving and what better month to get this project underway! We hope that our generous chapter members will join us in support of Esperanza Shelter.
Esperanza Shelter is our choice for the first in what we hope will be a long line of benefactors. Esperanza Shelter’s mission is to shelter those threatened by domestic violence and to support healthy relationships.
The need is significant! Everything we can do to help is greatly appreciated! Due to COVID, we can’t volunteer our time, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t have an impact. They are in need of:
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New pajamas (both women’s and children’s sizes)
- Diapers, wipes and toiletries
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Gift cards for essentials (Target, Walmart, Grocery Stores, etc.)
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Gift cards for transportation (gas cards and Uber/Lyft gift cards)
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Monetary donations – Checks may be written to Esperanza Shelter and either dropped off at one of the locations below or mailed to: Esperanza Shelter Support Center, 3130 Rufina Street, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Please indicate The Transition Network Santa Fe Chapter in the memo line to indicate that it is part of our group effort.
Deadline for receiving donations is November 15.
For safety and convenience, three of our members have agreed to be drop off locations for your donations. Please contact them directly to make arrangements for a drop off.
Southside: Dotti Graviet, (505) 577-1001
If you have questions or are not able to drop off donations, please call Dotti Graviet, (505) 577-1001, to arrange for your donation to be picked up.
Dotti Graviet – Community Outreach Coordinator
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM RECENT EVENTS |
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HOW TO BUILD RESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES |
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(In September, Jean Palmer gave our virtual monthly program on building resilience, which is such an important quality these days. The following is a summary of the helpful suggestions she provided.)
We all face trauma, adversity and other stresses especially now with the pandemic. Here’s a roadmap for adapting to life-changing situations and emerging even stronger than before.
Build your connections
- Prioritize relationships
- Join a group - TTN is a good place to start!
Foster wellness
- Take care of your body
- Practice mindfulness
- Avoid negative outlets – alcohol, drugs or other substances
Find purpose
- Help others
- Be proactive
- Move toward your goals
- Look for opportunities for self-discovery
Embrace healthy thoughts
- Keep things in perspective
- Accept change
- Maintain a hopeful outlook
- Learn from your past
Seek help
If you feel like you are unable to function as well as you would like, it is important to seek help from a licensed mental health professional.
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OUT & ABOUT—OCTOBER IN-PERSON EVENTS! |
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(l-r) Chat Noir Cabaret; "Displaced" exhibit, SITE Santa Fe |
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TTN'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY A BIG SUCCESS!
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Over 862 women registered for the National TTN Anniversary Celebration! If you missed some or all of it, you will have a second chance. Watch for an announcement to see the recorded sessions when they are ready for viewing.
Quotes from Santa Fe chapter members who attended:
- “Joan Lunden – very entertaining and inspiring”
- “Connecting with women from other chapters during the mixers”
- “Impressed with the resumes, experience and talents of the women of TTN”
- “Learned so much history from one of the founders”
- “Blown away by the Women of Impact panel sharing extraordinary projects their chapters are doing to help their communities and the world”
- “Found the Women in Retirement presentation very helpful for my work”
- “Army of amazing women”
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MONDAY • DECEMBER 14 • 6:00-7:30 PM
TTN SANTA FE CHAPTER HOLIDAY GATHERING
Note this is the second Monday of the month due to the December holidays.
Online via Zoom
(link to be provided in December newsletter)
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Join us for camaraderie, conversation and some festive fun at our virtual holiday gathering! Look for more details in the December newsletter.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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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
Please contact these committee coordinators
with questions, concerns, suggestions
and/or to offer your assistance.
Membership: Elena de Molina and Shari Carroll
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