Santa Fe Chapter | Newsletter | September 2021 |
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WE ARE STARTING NEW PEER GROUPS! |
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WANT TO FEEL MORE CONNECTED?
COME JOIN US FOR THE
TRANSITION PEER GROUP KICK-OFF
THURSDAY • OCTOBER 7 • 6:00-8:00 PM
Due to COVID-19 the Kick-Off will
be held virtually via Zoom
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Transition Peer Groups provide a unique setting for women navigating their individual life journey.
Transition Peer Groups differ from social interest groups in the level of commitment and the structure of the group. Meetings of the small group (usually 8-12 members) are designed to provide a safe space for each member to share their own experiences and perspectives and allow for deepening friendships. Listening becomes as important as speaking. Confidentiality and respect are key components.
Come join us at the Transition Peer Group Kick-off
and see what it’s all about!
Here's what one Peer Group participant said: "I have found participating in our Transition Peer Groups one of the special opportunities offered by our TTN Chapter. We share our individual experiences of chosen topics such as aging, friendships, isolation, or passion in a confidential environment. The unique format encourages developing the art of listening, the art of shared facilitating and providing the kind of support which enables each member to find their own unique solutions."
The Kick-Off is open to TTN members and non-members. Participation in a Transition Peer Group
is a TTN member benefit .
You must become a member to join a Peer Group.
Have your calendar available for scheduling your group’s meetings.
For questions or to sign up,
She will send you the Zoom link after you register.
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MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 27 • 5:45-7:30 PM
WHY DO WE PROCRASTINATE
& HOW CAN WE OVERCOME IT?
Online Via Zoom
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All of us procrastinate. Discover six styles of procrastination and solutions to help deal with them. Overcoming procrastination involves knowing what needs to be done, how to do it and when to do it. In this interactive session learn from Jean and share your ideas with others.
Before the meeting, please download and print out these “handouts”:
We will be using these during the session.
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Jean Palmer had her own training business for 35 years. She is the Founder of the Santa Fe Chapter of TTN. Jean has served on the National Board of TTN. Jean helped design several National offerings including Women in Transition, Virtual On Resilience and the Transition Peer Group Manual.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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Meeting ID: 842 8003 5789
Passcode: 854820
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ABOUT GOOD NEIGHBORS!
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By now, you’ve probably heard of Good Neighbors …a community of women within our chapter who share a way of being “neighborly” by giving each other a helping hand. Here’s what people have been saying about it since the July launch…
“I was scheduled for a medical procedure with anesthesia. I put in a request and within a day or so, 3 or 4 people volunteered to drive me to the appointment. And I was so relieved to know that there was a caring person waiting for me when the procedure was finished. Wow – what a great benefit this program is!”
“I had the pleasure of being the first person to volunteer for GN. It was a very rewarding experience to be able to help someone.”
“I was going to be out of town for 3 weeks in July, and I was desperate to keep my outdoor garden alive during my absence. Good Neighbors came to the rescue! I submitted a request and the GN Coordinator soon put me in contact with three volunteers. The result couldn't have been better! When I returned, my plants and flowers were all blooming and healthy. This outdoor watering team saved my summer!”
"This is a very worthwhile program – check it out!”
Good Neighbors is open to all current TTN members. To join, you need to attend an orientation. Contact Portia Blackman, blackmanportia@gmail.com for more information and get put on the waiting list for the next orientation. If you’d like to become a TTN member, contact Elena de Molina, elena.demolina@gmail.com. |
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Last month at our annual picnic we introduced the idea of "Getting to Know You." Women who chose to participate put their names in a hat and a volunteer pulled out groups of 3 names at a time. Each group met briefly to determine when they would get together outside of a TTN event. They could meet for coffee, lunch, dinner, a drink or whatever they decide and "get to know" each other.
Several groups met and here are quotes from a couple of participants:
“Getting to know Jennie and Elena better has been a fantastic experience!! It is a really wonderful way to have relaxing and intimate conversations. I am thankful to Elena for organizing it”.
Suad N and Jennie C say “Getting to Know You” is an opportunity to meet and connect with other TTN members you may not have met before in a fun way”.
At the end of each Monthly Program we will ask who would like to participate, have them put their names in a hat and draw groups of 3 names. It will be a great way to get to know TTN women on a more personal basis. We hope you will decide to participate in this fun activity.
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IT'S EASY TO JOIN TTN!
For questions or more information, contact Elena de Molina
and Shari Carroll, Membership Co-Coordinators at
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TTN members and guests enjoying our annual picnic in July. |
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SEPTEMBER IN-PERSON EVENTS
For in-person INDOOR events: all attendees —vaccinated or not vaccinated—must wear a mask.
For in-person OUTDOOR events: if you are vaccinated, wearing a mask is optional. If you are not vaccinated, please respect others by wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing.
All Events Open to Members and Non-members.
Invite a Friend!
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FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 10 • 5:30 - 7:00PM
HAPPY HOUR AT AMAYA
Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo De Peralta
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Catch up and relax after a long day with TTN in downtown Santa Fe. September marks our second in-person Happy Hour of 2021. Look forward to seeing you there!
Host: Elena de Molina
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 • 2:00PM
SOUTHWEST RISING:
THE LEGACY OF ELAINE HORWICH
NM Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe
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Art dealer Elaine Horwitch was a major force in contemporary art in the Southwest from the early 1970s until her death in 1991, responsible for launching the careers of hundreds of artists from the region. With galleries in Scottsdale, Santa Fe, Sedona and Palm Springs, she was a leader in fostering what has been called “new Western art” or “Southwest pop.”
The museum is free to New Mexico residents
60 and older on Wednesdays!
Other New Mexico residents with ID: $7.
Masks must be worn.
Host: Sue Benedict
or leave a message at (818) 522-7115.
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS ON ZOOM
Links Follow the Event Descriptions.
All Events Open to Members and Non-members.
Invite a Friend!
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WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 15 • 6:00 - 7:15PM
TED TALK: THE GIFT AND POWER OF EMOTIONAL COURAGE
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Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity over emotional truth and discusses the powerful strategies of emotional agility. A talk to share.
Host: Stefany G. Burrowes, PCC
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Meeting ID: 832 5315 1623
Passcode: 666862
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MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 20 • 6:00 - 7:30PM
BOOK DISCUSSION: THE NIGHT WATCHMAN
BY LOUISE ERDRICH
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Louise Erdrich’s 2021 Pulitzer Prize winning novel and New York Times best selling The Night Watchman, centers on the federal government’s attempt to terminate Native American rights in the 1950’s. It is based on the author’s extraordinary grandfather who worked as a night watchman who carried his fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C.
Host: Shari Carroll
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Meeting ID: 881 4323 5812
Passcode: 860317
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EXPLORE OTHER CHAPTERS' EVENTS AT
The vast majority are free or have a small fee.
Make sure you don’t miss any of these wonderful
virtual opportunities that appeal to you!
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COMING IN OCTOBER
The following upcoming events are open to
TTN members and non-members.
Additional information about the events
will be available in the October newsletter.
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Monday • October 25 • 6:00-7:30 PM
Monthly Program: TBD
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Due to the uptick in the Covid Delta variant, we will be adjusting events to reflect changing public health issues and state mandates. Our monthly program in October will be on October 25. It may be in-person or virtual. More details will come closer to the date.
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Monday • October 18 • 6:00–7:30 PM
Book Discussion on Zoom:
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
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“Teeming with life and crackling with energy - a love song to modern Britain and black womanhood, Bernadine Evaristo’s eighth novel - Girl, Woman, Other - follows the lives and struggles of twelve very different characters. Mostly women, black and British, they tell the stories of their families, friends and lovers, across the country and through the years.” (Goodreads Review.) Evaristo won the Booker Prize for this novel in 2019, making her the first black woman and the first black British person to win it. |
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PLEASE VISIT OUR TTN WEBSITE
FOR VALUABLE RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
FIND A HOST OF INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOCAL CHAPTER AT
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SANTA FE CHAPTER
STEERING COMMITTEE
Please contact these committee coordinators
with questions, concerns, suggestions
and/or to offer your assistance.
Membership: Elena de Molina and Shari Carroll
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