Anne Colby, Consulting Professor at Stanford University, and Jim Emerman, Vice President at Encore.org, will talk about their research on well-being and life purpose among women and men over the age of 50. This study is a collaboration between Colby's research team at Stanford and the San Francisco non-profit, Encore.org, whose mission involves fostering "second acts for the greater good." 

 

Colby and Emerman will discuss the meaning of purpose beyond the self and their findings on the relationship of purpose to health, well-being, and the wider array of meaningful life goals that are important to older adults. The study's findings indicate that purpose beyond the self is associated with many positive outcomes and is available to people across all demographic groups. These purposeful engagements focus on a wide variety of issues and usually emerge from individuals' own experience, interests, and concerns. 

 

Anne Colby is Consulting Professor at Stanford University. Previously, she was director of the Murray Research Center at Harvard University and Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.  She is the author of nine books, including, most recently The Power of Ideals with William Damon. Her contributions to the field of moral psychology were recognized by the Association for Moral Education's Kuhmerker Award.

 

Jim Emerman

is a vice president at Encore.org, a nonprofit dedicated to transform the aging of society into a force for social good. At Encore, he holds responsibility for the organization's research, oversees the development of the Encore Fellowships program, and supervises the Gen2Gen Encore Prize, a social innovation competition for ideas to bring generations together. Prior to coming to Encore.org in 2005, Emerman was the chief operating officer of the American Society on Aging.  Both Colby and Emerman have been recognized by Next Avenue as Influencers in Aging.

 

Dont' miss this rare opportunity that will inspire you to find new purpose for the years ahead.

 

When:  Monday, March 18;  6:00

Where: 50 California 10th Floor San Francisco (one block from the Embarcadero BART, reduced parking rates in Embarcadero Buildings)

Cost:  Free

To register, click HERE.

We are pleased to introduce The Transition Network's Signature Program, Women in Transition, being offered for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

The purpose of this highly experiential TTN workshop is for participants to:

• Enhance skills for successfully navigating change
• Expand possibilities and options 
• Know how to create a meaningful life 
• Create a "next steps" action plan.
• Engage and connect with other women 50+ in transition

If you are exploring new possibilities, rethinking your life and/or work, contemplating changes in your lifestyle or want to expand your networks, this informative workshop will you a guiding framework to understand the process of transition, with structured conversations for personal reflection and interactive learning.

What sets this Workshop apart is the opportunity to become part of a vibrant community of women, and to make connections that can continue to enrich your life and support your journey over the next several years.  

This workshop will be co-facilitated by Chrissa Merron, from the Philadelphia Chapter of TTN and one of the original designers of the program, Luanne Mullin and Linda Brown,  active members of the SF Bay Area Chapter.

When:  Saturday, March 30

Time:    10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where:  Ft. Mason in San 

                    Francisco

Cost:      Members - $40.00;  Non-Members- $55.00

Registration:   Sorry, this event is SOLD OUT!

For more information and background about the workshop, see the article below.

Groups With Openings

• Artists Group - if interested in joining this group please contact Dianne McCutcheon at [email protected]
• SF Movie Goers - if interested in joining this group please contact Mae King Go at [email protected]
• Travel Partners - if interested in joining this group please contact Janice Wallace at [email protected] 
• Exploring Life Over 70 - if interested in joining this group please contact Shelley Friedman at [email protected] 
• Hiking Group:  Weekend hikes/walks in the East Bay regional parks.  Each month, we'll go to one of ten parks, all with maintained trails, only moderate inclines, rest stops, and places to have a picnic lunch we've brought. Next scheduled hikes: Sunday, March 17 and Saturday, April 20. Contact Toby Stewart ([email protected]) or 510-717-8137 if interested! 

Groups That are Currently Filled 

 If you are interested in starting a new group with the same interest, contact Janice Wallace at

[email protected]

• East Bay Dining Out 
• East Bay Non Fiction Book Club  
• SF Non-Fiction Books
• SF TED Talks 

 

What's your passion?   

Any member can start a special interest group. If you have an interest that is not represented by a new or existing group, contact  Janice Wallace at

[email protected]  to create a group description and recruit other members to join you.

For more information about other new groups as well as information about existing groups, see the Special Interest Page on our website. 

Linda Brown

Event Planning

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Aleen Colitz

  Event Planning

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Dianne McCutcheon  

National Liaison Coordinator

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Bunnie Quint

Event Planning

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Gail Benton Shoemaker

 Program Planning Coordinator

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Janice Wallace

Special Interest Groups 

and Membership Coordinator

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