July 2021
Can you believe it is already July? July is a busy and fun time as we plan vacations, harvest gardens and enjoy scrumptious fresh foods of the summer, celebrate Independence Day with a picnic, concert and fireworks, cheer on our favorite baseball team, relish a good book or enjoy the outdoors by a beach, lake or pool.

Atlanta TTN has several wonderful upcoming events and activities planned that can be squeezed in between all of the other things you may have going on this month. Take a look and I'm sure you will find something you would like to attend. Summer is in full swing and so is our Atlanta Chapter TTN!
Intriguing Article
Joan Ditzion, one of the authors of Our Bodies, Ourselves, says we can all be "Aging Activists"!
"I define myself as an aging activist, and having a sense of agency fuels my purpose in life in many ways."


Check out this interesting article by Joan Ditzion in Next Avenue:
Looking Back at June


FRAUD PROTECTION EVENT

On June 16th, we met at the Sandy Springs City Hall for a fun and informative discussion on fraud prevention. Detective Carole King of the Sandy Springs Police Department, who also happens to be JoAnne D'Aleo's sister!, intertwined true examples with vital statistics and advice on how to avoid scams and fraud. The conversation was very interactive and Carole had a wonderful sense of humor while also enlightening us on effective ways to prevent fraud and the scary outcomes when people become victims of fraud.
NEW MEMBER EVENT
It was wonderful to reconnect with many of the phenomenal women in our chapter at our New Member Event on Wednesday, June 23rd, at Under The Corktree restaurant in Roswell last month!

We welcomed some of our new members and met several wonderful friends of members looking to explore all that TTN has to offer...we hope they all will join us!
Programs
COVID Guidance for In-Person Events
The Atlanta TTN chapter is starting to host some in-person meetings. While we are excited to hold small group events again. The health of our members is of primary importance. Per CDC guidance, if you are not vaccinated and would like to attend an in-person event, please maintain 6 ft. distance from others, avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces, wear masks, and wash your hands often when meeting in public places. If you are sick or have worrisome symptoms, please stay at home. For additional guidance to protect yourself and others, visit CDC.gov.
Upcoming Events
REGISTRATION TIP:
To register for any of our events on the TTN website, it is required that you login first. Go to the upper right portion of the screen, and put in your email address and your password. We often receive comments that the event will not allow one to register, and it is usually because the login has not taken place.

Bulloch Hall Tour & Exhibit

 Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 11:30am

Join us in Roswell for a tour of the Bulloch Hall Home and Gardens along with a special exhibit called "A Garden Affair: What to Wear". Admission is $10 and tickets will be purchased at the door. We will meet for lunch first at 11:30am at the 1920 Tavern. The tour will begin at 2:00pm. Be sure to sign up soon so we can lock in with an accurate headcount!
HOLD THE DATE!!
Atlanta TTN Anniversary Celebration!

September 23, 2021
Horseshoe Bend Country Club-Roswell

More details will be included in the August Newsletter.
Please go to https://www.thetransitionnetwork.org/events/atl to check out all of the events we can attend. You can now register for any virtual event from any chapter. There are interesting activities planned from the New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Washington DC chapters and more. Keep in mind time zone differences and plan accordingly. Register on the website and enjoy!!!
Monthly Events
Each month we will offer these for your pleasure. Sign up and join the fun!!

Coffee Hour
Friday, July 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Apron and Ladle in Sandy Springs
Website: Apron and Ladle
Come and join us on July 23rd at 10:30am to have a conversation with your TTN friends. Let's talk about summer music - what are some of your favorite summer hits? Do Beach Boy’s songs bring a smile to anyone? Hot Time in the Summertime by Sly & The Family Stone ring a bell? Summer Nights by Olivia Newton John bring back memories? Itsie Bitsie Teeny Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini make you smile? Let's have a discussion!


Where in the World is ATL-TTN? - North to Alaska!
July 14th at 7pm (Zoom)
Join the ATL TTN as we discover the wonders of Alaska during our "Where in the World is ATL TTN" event on July 14th at 7pm. Why not chill a bit with a glass of wine and discover the wildlife, glaciers and history of Alaska during the sweltering heat of the summer? Join us as we cruise the Alaskan coastline, check out the Alaska Peninsula and discover the mighty peaks of Denali. If you have ever wanted to visit the Northern Frontier, join us on the 14th and learn about all the wonders you might encounter!
SIGs and TPGs
We have some great Special Interest Groups (SIGs) activities as part of the Atlanta TTN experience. If you are interested in a SIG, look for information in our newsletter and emails with information about the date and location. Sign up to attend as many as you like.  Share with a friend and let them experience the power of TTN! Guests can attend outings for a limited number of times.

Transition Peer Groups (TPGs) are for women to share and learn from each other. While the groups are meant to create a supportive environment, be aware that any member of TTN can go to any Peer Group meeting with the exception of Cobb. We have them set up by location to make it easier for you to attend one closer to your home.  Only members should attend our Peer Group meetings.
Book Club SIG 
The Book Club SIG is meeting at La Madeleine throughout the summer months. The June meeting included a lovely lunch and delightful discussion! The next meeting is on July 9th and the book selection is Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen. The group has also decided on the book for the August discussion group - Klara and the Sun by Ishiguro.

Don't forget to register on the Atlanta TTN website for the next lunch meeting so that we can cover the room rental.




Volunteer SIG
Saturdays, August 7, 2021 and August 28, 2021 from 10:00am‑11:30am 
Location: Children Read Atlanta, North Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta
Contact: Eve Bogan

We are excited to announce our first in-person volunteer activity since the pandemic began. Children Read Atlanta aims to improve the reading skills of underprivileged young children by providing them with books and reading to them in schools and childcare settings when permissible to do so again (TBD).
 
On August 7th and August 28th, we will go to the North Druid Hills office to clean books that have been donated for the children. Books are cleaned using a paper towel and mild organic cleaner in a spray bottle. We will examine the books for torn pages to be mended or marks that can be covered with fun stickers. The events will take place from 10am - 11:30am, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
 
We hope that you will register for this event and consider bringing a book to donate (new or used) with you. If you have any questions about volunteer activities, or would like to get more involved, please contact Eve Bogan.



Mahjong SIG
Remember when Mondays meant the beginning of another work week? Well, now you can wake up to Mondays meaning Play Time!

The Mahjong Mavens will continue meeting and playing at Rhoda's house on Mondays at 10:30am on July 5th and 19th. The group will meet at Sue Ahmed's house on July 12th and 26th.

For additional information, contact Rhoda at: rhodamargolis@gmail.com and Susan Ahmed at:
Jsusanahmed@yahoo.com


Meet and Eat SIG
The Meet and Eat SIG is taking a hiatus for the summer. Stay tuned for updates on our next meeting in the August newsletter.


Working Women SIG
NEW DAY: Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Via Zoom

Join us as we explore transitions associated with our professional lives. 
 Previous topics have included:
  • What are your stretch goals, personal or professional?
  • The challenge of managing the limited resources of time and energy is lifelong. How do you manage your time and your energy? 
  • How is your experience and approach to work now the same or different from earlier in life? As we consider the transitions we will face in the future, let’s look at the changes we have already experienced in our work life.
 
This is an open group… we welcome new attendees!


Ann Vitale, ann@2020careercoaching.com is the contact if more information is needed.


Walking SIG
The new Walking Group kicked off in June, led by Cathy Carpenter. Come join us for some exercise, conversation and fun!

Dates: July 7th and July 28th
Time: 9:30am.
Meeting location: Don White Roswell Park, 925 Riverside Dr. Roswell, GA

If you plan to come, please let Cathy know so she can look for you.
(Email is catcarp@gmail.com. Phone is (404) 667-0381)

Try to park under Highway 400, as it shows on the AllTrails Map below
Map:
Peer Groups
Peer Group Meetings
To make it easier for the Peer Groups and new participants we would like you to contact JoAnne D'Aleo if you want to attend one of our groups. She will coordinate your attendance with the Peer Group.
Transition peer groups  (TPG’s) are informal groups composed of 8-12 TTN members who meet on a monthly basis. These groups provide a safe and supportive environment in which women may have thought-provoking and stimulating conversations relating to career or personal transitions. Transition peer groups provide opportunities for connection, new friendships and mutually supportive exploration. Peer groups are one of the key benefits of being a TTN member.

Currently the Atlanta Chapter has Peer Groups in Decatur, Sandy Springs and Perimeter areas, Cobb, Gwinnett and North Atlanta. If you are interested in becoming a part of a peer group, or are interested in starting one close to your area, please contact JoAnne D’Aleo at the link above. 
New Members
Do you have a friend having a difficult time dealing with our present state in the midst of a pandemic? Are you able to fill your days with things you want to do? Can you relate to women in your age group or would like to establish more relationships? If so TTN may be the answer to all of the questions. We invite you to become more involved in the various activities we offer and ask a friend to join us. We are not meeting face to face that often but we still find ways and time to come together.
Questions? Comments? Concerns?,
Lynn Anderson is our co-chair and will take questions, concerns or if you need assistance.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
We are  posting information on our FACEBOOK page. We have articles that may interest you, updates, and features.  Please go to:
https://www.facebook.com/TTNAtlanta,  and "LIKE" our FACEBOOK page.  

 It is a pleasure to see more and more interest being paid to our Facebook page and the resulting interaction. Please encourage your Facebook friends to Like us. "Liking" our page is one way to find out what is going on in our chapter and to make sure your friends know what you are doing as a member of TTN. Choose "Invite Friends", and invite as many as you like. This is a busy year for Atlanta TTN so don't miss out on all of the new activities and interesting news posted to our Facebook page. If you have information you'd like to share please reach out to
Susan Bruce at vddsusan@gmail.com.

That is a way of increasing viewership and possibly recruiting new members. Any post, article or event of interest please let Susan know! 
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