We have made a year of surviving, enduring, and adjusting to the global pandemic that came to us about one year ago. It was March 2020; we understood the seriousness of the virus and the many changes we had to make to stay safe. Though life is different, it is still functional. It requires new ways of thinking and socializing.
Citizens in our age group appeared to be the most vulnerable and susceptible to surviving the illness. Our group persevered and is eagerly obtaining the vaccine and hoping to see one another in person before the year is out.
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Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2021 will take place from Monday, March 1-Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978.
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We encourage you to bring friends, prospective members, and female acquaintances to any of our programs so they too can experience what TTN has to offer. Keep in mind all events require a headcount days before the actual date. Please register as early as your schedule allows. We consider all schedules and hope everyone will find an event that is convenient and sign up.
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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 event from any chapter because everything is virtual and no need to drive anywhere. 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!!!
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Movie Discussion
Now that you have watched the movie, the discussion is in order. Please join the Zoom call on
Tuesday March 9th at 7:00 pm. Dorothy Carrillo will lead the discussion.
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We welcome Women's History Month with two offerings by amazing women. Make sure you place these on your calendar. Both are recognized as great storytellers. Storytelling has been described as an art, and like art, it requires creativity, vision, skill, and practice.
On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM, Audrey Galex will entertain and inform us on the adversity faced by her family and the strong women who endured challenges. Because of them she has drawn strength. She will share an evening of intrigue.
Audrey Galex is well known in the Atlanta area as she has pursued a career in media, production and public relations.
Ruth E. Carter is an Academy Award winner for her costume designs for such movies as Black Panther, Amistad, Selma and more.
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Audrey Galex believes in the power of story to connect people, across cultures, faith traditions and generations. Time was, she told stories at festivals, conferences, coffee houses, religious services and workshops but for the past decade she’s mostly told stories as Program Content
Manager, senior producer and now Community Engagement Manager with the AIB Network,
formerly known as Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters. She’s most proud of a series of programs she
produced featuring the stories of unsung women heroes of the Civil Rights Movement who
served as presidents of several of metro Atlanta’s public housing tenants’ associations.
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Ruth E. Carter is an American costume designer for film and television, with over 40 films to her credit, who has mastered the look of multiple periods and genres in envisioning the clothing and overall appearance of a character or performer.
Ruth E. Carter has been working in the industry for over four decades. Her ability to create costumes and fully realize characters has made her one of the most sought-after costume designers.
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Walk this Way
We are organizing Walking Groups in different parts of metro Atlanta. This activity was very high on our recent survey. Cathy Carpenter has graciously offered to lead a group in the North Atlanta area. We anticipate scheduling our first walk in April at Don White Memorial Park adjacent to the Chattahoochee. This group will probably meet every 2 weeks and explore different areas. Be on the lookout in our April newsletter for specific date, time and location. Cathy can be reached at: cell: 404 667-0381 or email: catcarp@gmail.com
Any volunteers for a Cobb, Decatur, or In-town group?
April is a great month to be out and about in Atlanta.
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
This fascinating 360 degree digital art exhibition is coming to Atlanta in mid May. We have purchased 14 tickets at $25.70 for June 10 at 1:00pm. Tickets will go fast. For more info google Van Gogh; The Immersive Experience.
COVID-safe, Family-friendly
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is all digital, hands free, and perfect for our socially distant world. Its rich content is suitable for a wide audience, including families, school groups, couples, and seniors. In addition to a spacious central area where Van Gogh’s works stretch floor-to-ceiling, the experience includes separate galleries that chronicle his life, technique, and influence thru informative panels, larger than life re-creations and engaging interactives.
Location: Pullman Yards, Bldg 1. Atlanta, GA 30317
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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.
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Monthly Events
Each month we will offer these for your pleasure. Sign up and join the fun!!
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Coffee Hour- Friday, March, 19th 11:00 AM to Noon
Join us for our March zoom coffee hour As the weather is getting warmer and spring is in the air, many view spring as a time of renewal Is that how you feel? Lets discuss what does Spring means to each of us this month. We will explore our favorite things to do in spring and how we plan to do them this year. We will even debate whether spring is our favorite season. If not, is it Fall, Winter or Summer? and why? Looking forward to our conversation!
Look forward to seeing you there!
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Where in the World is ATL-TTN? |
Travel Tour Monday, March 15, 2021 7:00 PM
St. Patrick's Day - A trip to Irelend
In March, join the “Where in the World is ATL TTN?” event as we journey to Ireland, birthplace of St Patrick’s Day and learn the history of this holiday celebration. Not only will you learn this history but we will share all the wonderful places to visit in this amazing country. Join the host, Lynn Anderson and the “Classy Lassies” from Celtic Travel as they share with us details of their homeland and traditions.
Passcode: Y92irM#W
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SIGs and TPG
We continue to 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.
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Book Club SIG
The next meeting day is March 12th at 12:30 PM. The book is Claudio Saunt's Unworthy Republic, and April's book will be Camron Wright's The Orphan Keeper. Beyond that, Deacon King Kong seems to be a leading contender for May, unless something else sweeps us away. Consider becoming a part of this group. Marianna Murphy is the contact if you are interested.
Mah Jongg SIG
The Mahjong group will socialize on Zoom every other Wednesday at noon. The next gathering will be March 3rd at 12:00 Noon. A meeting link will be sent to you.
Working Women SIG
Tuesday March 9, 2021, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Via Zoom
Join us as we explore transitions associated with our professional lives.
Previous topics 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?
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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.
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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.
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Transition Peer Groups are informal, leaderless groups composed of 8-12 TTN members who meet on a monthly basis to engage in informal discussions. 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. The intention of these groups is for women to share and learn from each other. While the groups are meant to create a supportive environment, they are neither support groups nor therapy groups and cannot substitute for professional help when a member may confront a personal life crisis and need special assistance.
Transition Peer Groups are a benefit of TTN membership.
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ITP Decatur and Dekalb - Evening
The meeting is always the 3rd Monday night of each month. The next meeting is Monday, March 15th, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM. There will be a Zoom meeting due to the temperature.
Decatur Peer Group II - Day
The group will meet on the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 11th at 11:30 AM . You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting instructions or location of an in person meeting. Please contact Anna Apostolou if you are interested in being a part of this Peer Group. Her phone number is 404-734-4327.
ITP Intown - Day
This group will take a pause until further notice and is open for new members. If you live in the Intown/Vinings area and would like to be part of a peer group, please contact JoAnne D’Aleo at jld726@gmail.com, and she will help get you set up with this group.
Cobb II Peer Group - Evening
This group is for members in the Cobb area who are not affiliated with the established group. This group meets every 3 weeks. The next meeting date is Monday, March 15th. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting instructions.
Cobb Peer Group - Evening
This Peer Group is closed, meaning the members attending will be the only ones to attend future meetings. This group meets once a quarter.
Sandy Spring/Dunwoody Peer Group - Evening
The group will meet Wednesday, March 3rd, 7:00-9:00 PM. Normally this group will meet the first Wednesday night of each month. They will meet through Zoom.
Perimeter Peer Group - Day
This group has now formed in the Perimeter area. The geographic location is North Dunwoody AND the Sandy Springs area. The next meeting is Thursday, March 11th at 3:00 PM. This will be a Zoom Meeting.
Gwinnett Peer Group - Day
The next one is Wednesday, March 24th from 1:00-3:00 PM. The regular meeting day is the last Wednesday of each month. The meeting is via Zoom.
North Atlanta Peer Group - Evening
This group regular meeting date is the last Monday of each month. The meeting is Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:30 PM. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting instructions.
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Based on the results of the surveys that we conducted, the two organizations that were selected as the focus for our chapter’s sustained impact efforts are Meals on Wheels and Children Read Atlanta. The initial survey regarding interests and preferences in volunteerism generally indicated that you would prefer to volunteer through TTN if it were an in-person activity. Therefore, we will organize an in-person event, but not until it is safe to do so. Hopefully that is not too far into the future. We have included links to the selected organizations so you can learn more about them. Each site indicates how you can individually volunteer now, should you wish to do so. For example, Meals on Wheels needs various volunteers, Children Read Atlanta has sites to drop off books.
Click on Get Involved to see the volunteer activities
Click on Donate Books to see the drop off points
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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. |
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Questions? Comments? Concerns?,
Cindy von Hohenleiten is our co-chair and will take questions, concerns or if you need assistance.
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We are posting information on our FACEBOOK page. We have articles that may interest you, updates, and features. Please go to:
We have a new goal to reach 200 "Likes" by the end of the year. 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
That is a way of increasing viewership and possibly recruiting new members. Any post, article or event of interest please let Gail know!
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