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UP-COMING TTN EVENTS
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Friendship Circle/Meet & Greet Every Saturday ZOOM
The State of Our Democracy Friday, December 4 ZOOM
(The Aftermath of the Presidential Election)
Collage Group Friday, December 4 ZOOM
Winter Solstice and Traditions Monthly Meeting Monday, December 14 ZOOM
Conversation with wellness Guru, Norma Kamali Tuesday, December 15 ZOOM
With Malice Towards None-A post-election gathering Wednesday, December 16 ZOOM
Non-Fiction Book Club Wednesday, January 13 ZOOM
TED talks Wednesday, January 20 ZOOM
Let's stay connected.
Use ZOOM to hold your meetings, continue your book clubs, TED talks, conferences and other events.
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SAVE THE DATE
WINTER SOLSTICE AND TRADITIONS!
December 14, 2020 | 
What a year it's been!
As we approach the Winter Solstice - a traditional time of gathering together and celebrating - we have much to share and celebrate!
Traditions and rituals bring us comfort, joy, and connection. Share a photo, object, memory, or story about a favorite Tradition in your life.
We'll then raise a toast to the outgoing year 2020 and the incoming New Year 2021!
When: Monday, December 14, 2020
Time: 7 PM
To join this celebration, click on this ZOOM link.
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NEW BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS:
JOIN ZOOM PROGRAMS FROM
TTN CHAPTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY
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During this time of COVID, many of the TTN Chapters across the country are offering their programs to all members of TTN. A few have been highlighted below:
- Philadelphia Chapter Event: The State of Our Democracy - Aftermath of the Presidential Election
Passionate about making a difference in the community? After a year like no other, and just one month after the general election, enjoy an informative hour with Trudy Rubin, award winning Foreign Affairs columnist and editorial board member for The Philadelphia Inquirer - and TTN member - in an engaging examination of "The State of Our Democracy - Aftermath of the Presidential Election".
When: Friday, December 4, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
(9:00 AM-10:00 AM PT)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Cost: All Attendees: $25
Register HERE:
Wit and wisdom from the innovative, influential, and empowering wellness guru and designer.
When: Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET (12:00 PM-1:00PM PT)
Cost: Members: $10, Guest: $20
- Washington, DC Chapter Event: With Malice Toward None, A Post-Election Gathering"
If all goes as planned, the Electoral College will vote on December 14, and the last action in the Presidential election will be completed. Then we'll all come together as one country to smoothly move forward...NOT!
So how do we move forward? How do we want to move forward as good citizens? Join us for an insightful, facilitated discussion designed to help each of us understand our hopes, fears, and choices at this moment in our country. When: Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 7:00 PM8:30PM ET (4:00 PM - 5:30 PT PT)
Cost: Members and Guests: FREE
To see the list of all events available to us, click HERE.
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November Monthly Meeting sharing anecdotes about how our relationship to FOOD has changed in the last seven months.
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OLLI SF OFFERS
ONLINE COURSES
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering a series of free speakers on a wide variety of topics. Some of these include:
Olli also offers Mini Courses Via Zoom that are open to anyone. The upcoming winter offerings are:
For more details on the Winter offerings click HERE.
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THE READERS' CORNER
And Other Media
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Many of you have shared interesting articles and videos that have been appreciated by our readership. To encourage this sharing, we have created a monthly column called Readers' Corner. Submit your articles to Nancy Ware at nanwebware@sbcglobal.net
As we are all hunkering down, and there is time to explore new things, we invite all our members to share in how you are coping. Stay healthy.
Project Look Up Brings Joy and Hope to A Retirement community in Pomona, CA
 TTNer Nancy Ware shares an article and video about an art installation created by famed artist Elizabeth Turk using her designed umbrellas and the residents of Mt. San Antonio Gardens, a retirement community in Pomona, CA. Ms. Turk wanted to create an upbeat experience that would shatter myths of helpless senior citizens. To read the full article and watch the mesmerizing video, click HERE.
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Five Ways to Prepare for Your First Holiday Alone
COVID-19 is putting a wrench in many of our holiday plans, but all is not lost. This AARP article gives us new ways to celebrate. For the full article, click HERE.
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Local San Franciscan, Shelley Fernandez A Warrior for Service
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If you're looking for inspiration in these less than inspiring times, this article, written by Jan Robbins for The San Francisco Beat, will make your day. Shelley Fernandez, at 90 years old, is still running her Judo School for women in Noe Valley. But her remarkable life of service and dedication to women is a journey which started many, many years ago. To read this remarkable story, click HERE. |
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VIRTUAL
VIDEO CONFERENCES
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Hiking vacations, living in Paris, on-line shopping frustrations, discovering previously unknown connections, renewing TTN friendships are just some of what is happening on our Friendship Circle/Meet & Greet ZOOM calls.
We have scheduled ONE weekly on-line Meet & Greet meetings, Saturdays at 11 AM. Meetings will be facilitated by members of the Steering Committee and other volunteer hosts. Please send a message to janicewallace2016@gmail.com if you would like to facilitate a meeting.
A reminder email with a link to the ZOOM meeting will be sent out every Monday. We hope you'll join us.
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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
SIGs
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All Special Interest Groups in-person meetings have been cancelled due to the "Shelter-in-Place" order. We encourage you to stay connected through ZOOM to continue meeting face-to-face virtually! For questions about how to set up a Zoom meeting, email Janice Wallace at janicewallace2016@gmail.com
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A Walk in the Marsh by Dianne McCutcheon
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NEW! The Special Interest Artists Group is embarking on a new activity focusing on Collage as an art form. Monthly prompts will be shared and then the group will get together over Zoom to show our collages and give each other support.
This group had a wonderful discussion about the artistic design and personal meaning of their Dia de los Muertos collages.
Two examples are below:
Dianne McCutcheon Gail Benton Shoemaker
For future meetings, members of the group will take turns providing prompts either around themes or styles or materials.
Artists will be asked to submit photos of their collages at least two days before the meeting so that a slide show can be prepared.
Our next collages will be around the theme of gratitude. Our next meeting on ZOOM is 12/4 from 3-4 pm, with photos due to Dianne McCutcheon by 12/2.
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Groups With Openings
- Artists Group - if interested in joining this group please contact Dianne McCutcheon at dianne07@aol.com
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SF Movie Goers - if interested in joining this group please contact Mae King Go at mkgo@earthlink.net
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East Bay Non Fiction Book Club - if interested in joining this group please contact Sandi Blair at sandrablairsf@cs.com
- Travel Partners - if interested in joining this group please
contact JaniceWallace at janicewallace2016@gmail.com.
Group meets in locations all over the Bay Area
- Exploring Life Over 70 - if interested in joining this San Francisco group please contact Shelley Friedman at shelleydit@gmail.com
NOTICE: Many SIGs have membership limits because they meet in private homes or have other logistical constraints. Since most SIGS are currently meeting on-line, the Steering Committee thought it would be appropriate to open up ALL SIGS to any member who would like to join. Email the contact person of any of the groups to hear more about what they are doing during the quarantine.
Groups That are Currently Filled
BUT THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL DURING THE QUARANTINE
- SF TED Talks - contact Gail Benton Shoemaker at gailbentshoe@igc.org. The next TED talk meeting will be on Wednesday, January 20th. If you would like to join us on ZOOM for this discussion contact Gail Benton Shoemaker at the email address above.
- SF Non Fiction Book Club - contact Nancy Ware at nanwebware@sbcglobal.net The non-fiction book being discussed on Wednesday, January 13th is How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollon. If you would like to join us on ZOOM for this meeting, contact Nancy Ware at the email address above.
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 For more information about other new groups as well as information about existing groups, see the Special Interest Page on our website.
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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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TTNer, Anna Yang, wants our membership to know of the many interesting talks being offered by The Institute On Aging. All talks are free and offered on line. Some of them include:
- AARP HomeFit: A Guide to Creating a Safe & Comfortable "Lifelong Home" - More INFO
- Caring For Ourselves While We Care For Others -More INFO
- Information about the new Geriatric Emergency Department: San Francisco ER Collaborative - More INFO
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STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Linda Brown
Event Planning
Mae King Go
Event Planning
Rita Herndon
Social Media
Dianne McCutcheon
National Liaison Coordinator
Bunnie Quint
Event Planning
Gail Benton Shoemaker
Program Planning Coordinator
Joan Varrone
Event Planning
Janice Wallace
Special Interest Groups
and Membership Coordinator
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ADJUNCT COMMITTEE CHAIRS
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Janet Mandelstam
Arlene Reiff
Co-Founders of SF Bay Area Chapter
Nancy Ware Newsletter Editor |
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The Photograph used in the heading is "Two Bridges and the Low Fog" provided by Brocken InaGlory
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