Washington DC Newsletter
April 2019
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From the Leadership Committee
TTN-DC Members and Friends,

I’m excited to step into the leadership role for our TTN chapter here in DC. Ever since I first got involved with the organization, I have loved the members I’ve met and the local events in which I have participated. 

Having said that, let’s face it, these are unusual times. As we all do our part to halt the spread of the coronavirus, most of us now find ourselves experiencing the world from home.

If you are like me, you may have some anxiety as you adjust to a new life of social distancing and staying at home. It helps me to focus on the things I can be grateful for each day as I become accustomed to a world of online meetings as my only source of human interaction.

This is a time when we all need connection and community. Thank goodness we can do so virtually. We have amazing tools that allow us to connect. While talking to friends and loved ones via Zoom is not the same as seeing them in-person, it is a surprisingly good substitution.

In that spirit, the TTN DC leadership team has planned several upcoming opportunities for connecting with other members and friends. Many of these events are new and we will be testing the concepts to see if they are well received. 

Most of these sessions are free. We want to facilitate as many connections for our members as we can during this crazy time. We hope you will participate often and that you leave each event with a greater sense of calm, solace, and community.

Each event will be hosted on Zoom which means you'll be able to be on camera and see all the other women participating. Please come as you are – think of it as a comfortable shared space. Our virtual events are listed below. Please remember to sign up for your choices online.  

If you have any suggestions for me or questions, I hope you will email me directly at Emily@BoldinBusiness.net or call me at 267-243-9673. I want to hear from you, and
I hope to see you at a virtual TTN event very soon!

Warm wishes,

Emily Barrosse
TTN-DC Chapter Chair 

P.S. Are you new to Zoom? Follow the easy instructions here .

Also, please join our Facebook group here .  It’s another opportunity to find and communicate with TTN-DC women.
Upcoming Events
Intro to Video Meetings and Get-Togethers
Location:  Online
Members:  Free Guest: $5.00

In these times of social distancing, it's critical to stay in touch. And we don't just want to talk to our family and friends, we want to SEE them.

Be prepared to conduct you Peer Group and SIG meetings (and stay in touch with family and friends) on video conference technology.

TTN is offering this free introductory course to get you started.

Monday, April 6th @ 11:00 AM Eastern Register Here
Wednesday, April 8th @ 2:00 PM Eastern Register Here
Lunch Connection - Coping Skills for Challenging Times - Friday, April 3rd
Time:  12 noon - 1 p.m.
Location:  Online
All Attendees: Free

Make your favorite salad and click through to this virtual lunch get-together. Share your tips and inspiration for facing these challenging times with grace and humor.
Ted Talks Tuesday - Brene Brown - Wednesday, April 8th
Time:  7 - 8:30 p.m.
Location:  Online
All Attendees: Free

Together, we will watch Brene Brown’s famous Ted Talk, The Power of Vulnerability, then talk as a group about what we learned. Seen more than 46 million times, in this Ted Talk Brene explores courage, authenticity and shame.

Ted Talk Tuesday will occur on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Have suggestions for future Ted Talks? Please share them with us.
Peer Group Orientation - Thursday, April 9th
Time:  7 - 7:45 p.m.
Location:  Online
Members Only: Free

Are you a member of a TTN peer group? Our peer groups exist to create community for women in transition, and are unique to TTN. Join us for this presentation on what you can expect if you choose to participate in a peer group.
New! DC Chapter Game Night - Friday, April 10th
Ti me:  8 pm
Location:  Online
All Attendees: Free

Poker? Bananagrams? Drawing Games!

Join us for an evening of fun and games. Bring your ideas for online games and fun activities we can do together. Guests welcome!
Discover Webinar: Friendship - Your Most Essential Relationship (especially in this time of social distancing!)? - Tuesday, April 14th
Time:  3:00 Eastern
Location:  Online
Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 12th
Members:  $5,  Guests:  $10

Have we ever needed friends more than we do now? 

What's really at the root of our need for friendship? Did you know that friendship is as important as diet and exercise to our overall well-being?

We're excited to have Lydia Denworth, science journalist and author of Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond as our guest presenter. Join us to learn more about the science of friendship and some universal truths that will help you better understand why we need these important interpersonal relationships.
Dining for Women - Wednesday, April 15th
Time:  7 - 8:30 p.m.
Location:  Online
Restricted to members and their guests
Members and Guests:  Free

Grab a glass of wine, or even your dinner, and join us as we watch the grantee videos together online! TTN Member Elaine Sorensen will lead us in discussion about the grantees.  After you register, you will receive an invitation with a link to the Zoom Conference.
Coffee Connection - Friday, April 17th
Time:  11 am - 12 noon
Location:  Online
All Attendees: Free

Bring your own cup of java and join us for coffee. We’ll check in with each other and look for opportunities for laughter.
New DC Webinar - "Becoming Your Best Version" - Thursday, April 23rd
Time:  7 - 8:30 p.m.
Location:  Online
Restricted to members and their guests
Members:  $5,  Guests:  $10

"Becoming Your Best Version"

Maria Leonard Olsen, attorney, radio show host and author of 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life (Rowman & Littlefield 2019), will share strategies in this talk and workshop on using self-care and exploration to become your best version. 

See  www.MariaLeonardOlsen.com  for more information.
Special Interest Groups
Two new Special Interest Groups are now open for new members:
 
DC Museum Arts SIG : Washington, DC is blessed with SO many great art venues and as the women of TTN, wouldn’t you love to check them out together?  In this SIG, members will visit local art sites and meet for an optional lunch afterwards to discuss the outing. Members will share the planning. 
Contact: Emily Barrosse ( emily@boldinbusiness.net )
 
DC Book Sisters SIG: This new book club SIG will together choose the genres they wish to read: Fiction, Non-Fiction, History, Biographies, etc If you love a good read and love discussing that book with other intelligent women, this is the SIG for you.
We are looking for new members to join this group. Your inquiry is welcome!
Contact: Emily Barrosse ( emily@boldinbusiness.net )
 
To learn more about SIGS, visit our Special Interest Group page here .
Of Special Note
Member Spotlight:  Each month we’ll be profiling a member of TTN-DC. It is a wonderful way to become acquainted with the talented women who comprise our vibrant chapter. Meet Lisa Rubenstein here

Webinar:  Feeling stressed and isolated during these challenging times? Click here to listen to an informative webinar on coping strategies by Dr. Karen Swartz of Johns Hopkins Medicine.