Potluck Brunch Gathering on Golden Lake
Saturday September 7,
Time:
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Members Only Event
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Join TTN Minneapolis/St. Paul Members for food and connection on Golden Lake in Circle Pines. We will socialize with good food and friends old and new. We’ll also talk about wellness.
There are many ways to define wellness, but one core principle is that wellness goes far beyond merely the absence of sickness or discomfort. It is also far more expansive than our physical body, incorporating all aspects of our lives and environment. Some questions we’ll consider on September 7th: What does wellness look like for you? How do you know when you may be out of balance with wellness? What have you done well and what do you hope to do more to improve or maintain total wellness? What resources have you found useful as you pursue your own state of wellness?
The topic is huge and the conversation is guaranteed to be expansive and enlightening! Bring your own ideas or just come to find out what others are doing! Come prepared to relax and enjoy the company of TTN women.
Please bring a dish to share. Beverages (and prizes) will be provided.
Cost
is $10.
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Get Connected
(previously named Mix and Mingle)
Wednesday, September 25
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Time:
6:30-8:30 PM
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Location:
Perkins Perkins Restaurant, 4201 W 78th St. (494 and France), Bloomington
Cost:
Order dinner off regular menu or lower cost 55+ menu.
We are truly delighted to host this gathering in a warm and welcoming space – it is a lovely private room with fireplace! Join us for this fun September social event and enjoy connecting with other women. Invite a friend!
Must register to attend. Limited to 20 members and guests, so register early.
Beautiful fall flower arrangements are door prizes! You or a friend could win!
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Fall Quarterly Event with Lori Palm
Secrets to Finding Your Purpose and Passion
Thursday, October 10,
Time:
6:30-8:30 PM
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Location:
Carondelet Center Room 101, 1890 Randolph Ave. in St. Paul
Cost:
$15 Members; $25 Non-Members
For thousands of years, people have been searching for the answers to, “Who am I? What is my purpose? What am I here to do?” You have the information encoded within you. Lori will show you how to find the answers in an experiential discovery journey exploring the passion, purpose and possibilities for the life you’re living today.
As you explore your past, present and future, you can begin to put together your skills and gifts in creative new ways. Living a creative and authentic life means totally intertwining the professional and personal - to be who you are in each moment everywhere you go.
When you put words to your passion and purpose, you are taking the intangible and making it tangible. We will explore who you are, what you want, and how you want to give back. When you have a vision driven by passion and purpose, your actions and activities create powerful results.
When you know WHO you are, you know WHAT to do.
Lori will share how to:
- Find out what drives you, your burning desire – who you are
- Discover and clarify your vision (Dream) – what you want
- Create a proven action plan – what to do
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Lori Palm is the CEO of Core Passion Inc. A life-long entrepreneur, Lori is a modern-day muse inspiring passion, purpose and possibilities to fuel success for individuals, business owners, and organizations.
In 2003, Lori created the Core Passion® Assessment. This groundbreaking, validated, on-line self-assessment is used to discover the essence of the inner driving forces that drive everything you do. By discovering and igniting passion, Lori’s work results in maximized human capital, enhanced interpersonal communication, raised productivity and increased business value.
Her diverse business experience includes earning a degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota; achieving a Series 7 License in financial services; and creating and owning several entrepreneurial enterprises including: a production company (communications and branding), a music studio, a speakers’ bureau, and even an ostrich ranch. Along with her knowledge and skills, her curiosity and passion for passion has resulted in her being recognized as a global thought leader in the measurement and application of passion to life and business.
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On Thursday, August 8, 9 women gathered at the Fern Hill Park in St. Louis Park for a potluck picnic. It was a beautiful evening and we had great conversation.
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Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
and
Transition Peer Groups (TPGs)
(SIGs and TPGs available with paid membership only)
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Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
are topic or activity-focused. There is no limit to the groups that can be created because they all originate with and are guided by members! If you have an idea for a new SIG and would like to find out if others are interested, please contact Eleni Skevas at
eskevs@yahoo.com
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Transition Peer Groups (TPGs)
are small groups who meet to discuss topics from career transitions to changing family relationships to the benefits and challenges of aging. Each group selects its own topics and shares group facilitation and guidance. TTN provides resources to help these groups get started and flourish. There is always an opportunity for the formation of new peer groups in a different geographic location and/ or around specific topics. If you are interested in joining or starting a TPG, please contact Barbara O’Sullivan at
Barbara.osullivan@hotmail.com
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Just a friendly reminder:
We always welcome new women to check out our SIGs and TPGs along with our many social occasions and programs. Please remember that non-members are welcome to attend SIGs & TPGs for a maximum of two times after which, per national policy, women are required to become a member of TTN to continue SIG/TPG participation. Joining is easy and economical. Just go to the TTN website -
Click Here!
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Transition Peer Group – Life Animated
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Submitted by Sylvia Mohn
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Six members of the peer group met in August to discuss self-care, led by Nancy. The group discussed a variety of methods they use for self-care which included reading, walking, travel, listening to podcasts, reduction in social media time, and scheduled naps. They also considered how to discard parts of life that aren’t rewarding.
September 12. Highland Park Library, Teen Meeting Room on the ground floor. 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM.
Topic: Grandparents, including having a grandparent, good and bad memories and photos of your grandparents, how grand parenting is different now, do’s and don’ts of grand parenting, etc.
Please contact Eleni Skevas at
eskevs@yahoo.com
if you are interested in joining this group.
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Transition Peer Group – Living with Purpose
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Submitted by Barbara O’Sullivan
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The Living with Purpose Transition Peer Group will meet
Thursday, September 26
, from 6:30-8:00 PM after our summer hiatus. The meeting will be at the Maplewood Library in the Community meeting room. At this meeting we will take some time to share our summer highlights with each other and plan our agenda and focus for the upcoming months.
We will continue to meet on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 PM. The
October 24th
meeting will be held at Roseville Library in the Board Room.
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Adventures in Food SIG - New!
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Submitted by Kathleen Peterson
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“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” - Ruth Reichl
Announcing the organizational meeting of the new Adventures in Food SIG:
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 3 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Place:
Byerlys/Lund’s at 7171 France Avenue in Edina - Upstairs Community Room.
Bring: Please bring one favorite recipe or old family recipe to talk about. If you are in need of a meal, there are many options to purchase food or a beverage at Byerlys and bring it up to the meeting. A treat will be served. (They do not allow outside food to be brought in to the meeting room).
We’ve begun to explore the many possibilities for topics, tasting, outings and will welcome all group member ideas as we plan for the coming year. Hope to see you!
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Movie SIG - New!
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Submitted by Erin Campbell
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The Movie SIG will have its first outing on
September 24
to see Downtown Abbey in Columbia Heights. We will meet for lunch at 11:30 at Cowboy Jacks at 2397 Palmer Drive and then go to the Heights Theater for the 1:30 movie. You can buy tickets in advance at
heightstheater.com
. If you are going to join us, please RSVP to
ecingb@yahoo.com
for the lunch reservation.
The general plan for this SIG is to see a matinee once a month. The day of the week and time may vary depending on local theater schedules. We will travel to small theaters across the twin cities and each month will be a unique experience! The afternoon will start with a snack or lunch, we'll watch the movie and then discuss over a snack or beverage. Members can join for all or just part of the event. Announcements and communications will be done on a Facebook page. If you are interested in joining the Movie SIG, please send an email to Erin Campbell at
ecingb@yahoo.com
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Daytime Book Group SIG- New!
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Submitted by Eleni Skevas
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We’re in the process of establishing a second book club. This one will be meeting in the daytime. An organizational meeting was held on August 15. Here is what was decided:
- This book club will be “anchored” in the St. Paul area, but any member can join, regardless of where she lives.
- For the most part, we will meet in public places (library, restaurant, etc.) but a member may host at her home if she wishes.
- We will meet the First Thursday of each month, in the morning, from 10:15 AM to Noon.
- Members will take turns recommending books and facilitating discussions. The person recommending the book need not have already read it.
- Books will be chosen every 3 months for the upcoming quarter. We’ll keep a running list of recommended books.
- We will read a mix of fiction and non-fiction, of any era and any genre. Books should be no longer than 400 pages and available in paperback.
The first official meeting will be on
Thursday, September 5
in the Book Club Room at the Shoreview/Ramsey County Library, from 10:15 AM to Noon. The second official meeting will be on
October 3
, same time, same place. Bring book recommendations and the books if you can. We will select a book to discuss in October at the September meeting.
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Travel SIG
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Submitted by Julie Efta
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All members of TTN are invited to Holman's Table at the St. Paul airport for a late lunch or beverage on
Friday, September 20
, at 1:30 PM. If the weather is nice, we will sit outside on the patio. Alternate day is
Friday, September 27.
We will talk about future travel plans and share some of our favorite past trips. YOU MUST RSVP to
teacherjulie.efta@gmail.com
for this lunch!
The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival is September 6-8 at the Jefferson County Fair Park,
www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
. Let me know if you are interested in going and would like to car pool one day. Parking is free. Admission is $8 or $15 for 3-day pass.
The Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day is
Saturday, September 21
. Download a free ticket to participating local museums and invite a friend.
On August 9th, Chris, Tracey and Julie enjoyed an afternoon at Franconia Sculpture Park. We carpooled and enjoyed lunch in Osceola, Wisconsin.
If you are interested in planning a similar day or half day trip this fall, please do. By planning a one-time event, you get to choose the location, day, and time. If the weather is not good for the day chosen, an alternate date can be selected.
The membership list for the Travel SIG is being updated. Please let Julie know if you want to be included for more frequent updates on events.
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Financial SIG
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Submitted by Cyndy Nelson
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On Tuesday, August 20, 8 women gathered for a discussion about asset allocation. We welcomed Jan and Rina who attended this SIG for the first time.
Our discussion focused on how to allocate the money we have saved between various asset classes such as Cash, Fixed, and Equities. Goal is to balance risk and return. One way to do this is via a Target fund where you let somebody else decide the allocation mix for you based on your time to retirement. Another common method is to have the percentage in equities be 100 minus your age; this calculation is being revised to recommend a higher percentage based on increasing life expectancy. Allocation strategy is also influenced by when the money will be needed.
Our next meeting is on
Tuesday, September 17,
7:00-8:30 PM at the Ramsey County Library at 2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville. We will be in the Board Room on the second floor. Our discussion will be to review sample financial profiles and suggest possible actions one might make in that situation; this will be highly interactive and a way to contribute ideas and ask questions. As usual, we will also have open discussion on financial topics.
Out October meeting is
Tuesday, October 15,
7:00-8:30 PM at the Ramsey County Library at 2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville. We will be in the Board Room on the second floor.
The purpose of this group is to increase our personal financial literacy. The knowledge of members about financial topics varies from beginner to more experienced. Our topics will be selected based on what individual members are interested in. We are currently meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. New members are welcome. Come and give it a try.
Please email Cyndy at
clnelson03@gmail.com
if you are interested in joining us, have ideas for topics, or have questions.
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Evening Book Club SIG
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Submitted by Grace Bartholet
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Eight members of the TTN Evening Book Club met on August 13th to discuss the book
Political Tribes
by Amy Chua. The discussion was excellent and thought provoking.
Political Tribes
takes a look at American politics from the past, from a foreign view, and examines the current political landscape in a fresh different view.
Next meeting is
Tuesday, September 10th
, at Jerris Heckler's home. We will be reading
Braiding Sweetgrass
by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Kimmerer is a botanist and a Native American and combines her knowledge from her background to look at our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world.
Also, at this meeting, we will be compiling a list of books to be read by the group over the next six months.
The discussion is always lively, the members are a fun group of women. Come join us!
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Art Appreciation SIG
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Submitted by JeNell Jacobson
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If you are interested in discovering more about the local art scene, join the ART APPRECIATION SIG. Together we will experience many types of creative expression: paintings, pottery, sculpture, textiles. We usually meet on weekday afternoons, occasionally an evening or Saturday. Exhibits are FREE or low cost.
On Wednesday, August 21st at the White Bear Center for the Arts, we enjoyed the Lake Country Pastel Society’s Open Invitational Exhibition that was juried by award-winning artist Kami Mendlik.
Sunday, September 8th,
Northern Clay Center’s Annual American Pottery Festival. Notable artists from around the United States will converge on the Twin Cities for this event. Last year’s festival had an amazing variety of unique pottery so we can expect a great display. Meet at 1:00 PM. Address is 2424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis.
https://www.northernclaycenter.org/.
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Theater SIG
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Submitted by Robin Getman
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In August, two of us (that we know of) attended
Stinkers
at the Jungle Theater and enjoyed a post-performance discussion on the beautiful patio at It’s Greek to Me.
September’s outing is “Pippin” performed by Theatre 55 and presented at Mixed Blood Theater. Several of us have reserved General Admission tix for
Saturday, September 28,
2:00 PM matinee. Post-performance discussion, TBD. To purchase tix, visit the following link:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4294164.
If you enjoy seeing and talking about live theater, please join the conversation on our private Facebook group:
- Search “TTN Theater MSP” on Facebook, or insert this link to access the private group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttntheatermsp/
- Not a member of the private FB group yet? Simply request to join the group. The group administrator will receive notification of your request, accept your request, and, you’re in!
- When you receive notification that your request has been accepted, jump in:
- Read and post about what’s hot and happening
- Suggest an outing for September or October
- Meet up with us at an outing or post-performance discussion
We look forward to your participation!
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Writer's SIG 1
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Submitted by Julie Efta
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We will meet
two Fridays, September 20 and 27
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We also will meet
Tuesdays, September 3 and 17
for silent writing retreats. All our meetings are from 10:00 AM - Noon.
We are closed to new members and encourage and will assist in forming new groups.
Please contact Julie Efta for more information or assistance in creating additional groups in the metro area at
teacherjulie.efta@gmail.com.
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Urban Hiking SIG
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Submitted by Cyndy Nelson
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On August 15, Lisa, Beth, Susan, Jan, and Cyndy met for an evening walk around Lake of the Isles. We were nearing the end of our beautiful walk full of great conversation when the rain blew in with gusto and we ran to our cars. Lisa and Cyndy found their umbrellas and took the opportunity to enjoy delicious ice cream at Sebastian Joe’s and continue the conversation.
On
Monday, September 16
, we will continue our tour of local lakes by hiking around Jenson Lake in Lebanon Hills Park in Eagan or Lake Harriet in South Minneapolis. Start time is 10:00. Please let Cyndy know if you plan to attend and if you have a preference for location.
This seasonal SIG gives us the opportunity to explore and/or introduce others to new locations in the metro area. Our hikes last about 60-90 minutes and we walk at a moderately brisk and steady pace. All are welcome to join us as we walk and talk. We sometimes end our hikes with a stop at a local establishment for a coffee/drink/ice cream.
Please let Cyndy know if you want to attend and/or have ideas for location. If you are interested in participating in this group, please let Cyndy know if you prefer weekday day, weekday evening, or Saturday hikes. Cyndy can be contacted at
clnelson03@gmail.com.
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