We have made it to another year. We will allow the last one to rest, and be thankful we made it through in one piece. Most of us are still sane, still healthy, and have the pleasure of enjoying life to the best of our ability. We must acknowledge those who suffered loss and challenges. Among our membership, some lost siblings, relatives, friends, pets and experienced changes in work. We have a network of women who care and offer support. We care not only for those near us but those in the community. We have long been advocates of volunteerism and reaching out to help in any way possible.
Let us have great hope that normalcy will take place this year. Happy 2021!!!
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Volunteering 2021
Thank you for completing the Volunteer Survey. We had 37 responses. 57% of respondents feel it is very important for TTN to sponsor volunteer activities, and 49% of respondents feel it is important for them to volunteer through TTN. 82% of respondents would volunteer virtually, 94% would volunteer in person when COVID is over, 73% would donate goods, and 64% would donate funds.
The Volunteer Priority Areas that respondents selected are:
1 Education/Mentoring
2 Children
3 Animals
Seniors and low-income mothers/children were also important topics to many. After the New Year we will follow-up with a survey asking you to identify the specific organizations within the priority areas where you would like our chapter to have an impact through volunteerism-virtually until COVID is over, then in person.
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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 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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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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January 7, 2021, 7:00 PM Learn How to Get the Most from your TTN Membership! A Walk Through of the TTN Website
Get off to a good start in the New Year.
Been there, done that? Come and see. There is more to learn and the more you learn, the more you will be able to access. See all the events offered by the Atlanta Chapter and other chapters No more saying, “I wish I had known about........”, or, “. How can I contact.....?”
Join us as we all learn together how to better navigate the website and get more from our membership.
Register: https://www.thetransitionnetwork.org/events/5022/atl/
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Getting over the Winter Blahs & Celebrating the New Year
Monday, January 11, 2021, 7:00 PM
We’ve made it through the holidays, and now begins a New Year. Usually, we’ve been energized by all the visiting with family and friends, but this year was very different for most of us. January can be a long month with many dreary days. What ideas do we have to get through the blahs and the next few months of trying to stay safe? Join the discussion on how to keep ourselves going.
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TTN Atlanta Event Planning Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
7:00 PM
We need your help as we continue to plan our 2021 calendar. Our goal is to organize programs that you, our members, will want to attend and may even wish to lead! What topics are you interested in? What is a skill or talent you’d like to teach, demonstrate or a conversation you’d like to lead? Are there speakers you could put us in touch with? We invite you to a planning meeting to share your ideas and talents. Please join us in a one-hour Zoom session, where we can plan, volunteer, and share our ideas and resources.
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As part of TTN’s continuing anti-racist initiative, we are proud to announce a new TTN signature program, Understanding Our Whiteness. Initiated by members of our Boston chapter, the workshop offers a safe and non-judgmental environment in which white women can explore and understand their privilege and decide within themselves how to take action against racism.
An Invitation
Beginning the week of January 25th and ending the second week of March, we are offering TTN members the opportunity to participate in an Understanding Our Whiteness group. Each group will include eight participants and two facilitators. Groups will include members from across the country.
To accommodate schedules, we are offering workshops that meet at different times of day. Groups will meet weekly for a total of seven weeks. Register by clicking on one of the options below.
7-9 pm Eastern
1-3 pm Eastern
10am-12pm Eastern
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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, January 15th 11:00 AM to Noon
Join your TTN friends for an hour of good conversation with your favorite coffee. Conversations always have led to fun topics such as what famous person would you like to have coffee with to sharing our holiday traditions. It's a great opportunity to connect, meet some of our inspiring members and share your hopes for 2021 .
Look forward to seeing you there!
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Where in the World is ATL-TTN? |
Travel Tour January 26, 2021 7:00 PM
Where in the World is ATL TTN? A Winter Wonderland – Switzerland!
Join the ATL TTN as we journey through a winter wonderland, Switzerland and the Swiss Alps. Join us on board the world famous Glacier Express for a spectacular ride through the heart of the Swiss Alps. Descend through the tunnels of the Albula Pass and traverse the lofty Landwasser Viaduct. Learn about the rich histories of the cities of Zurich, Lucern and St. Moritz. Bring a glass of hot cocoa and get in the spirit of winter in Switzerland with your ATL TTN crew!
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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
Our January book will be Ann Patchett's The Dutch House, meeting day is January 8th at 12:30 PM. Febuary book selection is being considered from a list of suggestions.
Mah Jongg SIG
The group will continue to play online. It is still not time for face to face meetings. The group misses their weekly game but will wait it out.
Working Women SIG
Tuesday January 12, 2021, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, Via Zoom
Join us as we explore transitions associated with our professional lives. This is an open group... we welcome new attendees. Previous topics included:
- What are your stretch goals, personal or professional?
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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.
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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, January 18th, 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, January 7th at 12:30 PM . 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, January 18th. 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, January 6th, 7:00-9:00 PM. Normally this group will meet the first Wednesday night of each month. They will meet through Zoom and some in-person.
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 Wednesday, January 13th at 3:00 PM. This will be a Zoom Meeting.
Gwinnett Peer Group - Day
The next one is Wednesday, January 27th 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 Monday, January 18th at 6:30 PM. You will receive an email with the Zoom meeting instructions.
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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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