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Books talking about aging and women 50 and older have struck a nerve
So here we are, at an age we thought happened only to our mothers. We thought we'd be wearing heavy gold bracelets by now and learning about wine. In Italian. While we traveled the world. Doing Yoga. The children — if we had children — should have launched themselves into successful adulthoods, so we could go trekking in Patagonia and dabble in watercolors, gently dispensing wisdom and sassy quips. We expect any minute we'll be full of infinite beauty and graceful maturity.
Posted: July 27th, 2010
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Bloom Where You're Planted

TTN-NYC Member Naomi Dagen Bloom moved across the country from a changing city where the passing crowd was getting younger and younger to downtown Portland - and a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community).
Posted: June 8, 2010
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Bay Area Chapter Co-Founder Arlene Reiff, nominated for "Second Half Champions" award
Wells Fargo's "Second Half Champions" prize recognizes people who are using the second half of their lives for a new purpose.
Posted: 2/23/2010
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TTN Connects DC Member to Starting Her Own Business
From Sheila Vertino, DC Chapter Member.
Posted: January 12, 2010
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An Unexpected Gift
Susan Collins
Like many other women, I joined The Transition Network (TTN) to meet new people and broaden my world. I attended events and joined a peer group and then, to my surprise, I found new friends.
Posted: January 5th, 2010
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Posted: August 31, 2010
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What Makes for a Successful Midlife Career Transition?
Second verse: not the same as the first. Journalist Kerry Hannon remixed that old pop hit in the column she wrote for U.S. News and World Report, "Second Acts." A specialist in careers, retirement and personal finance, Hannon has traveled the country interviewing people who've made successful career transitions at midlife -- often into very colorful and happy new lives.
Posted: August 17th, 2010
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Recent Events More more
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TTN Board – a warm welcome to Livia Yanowicz, many thanks to Christina del Balso
We’re pleased to announce that Livia Yanowicz was elected to TTN’s Board in July, joining our talented and hardworking team.
Posted: August 31, 2010
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Thoughts About Our Milestone Birthdays









The NYC chapter held its 9th annual Milestone Birthday dinner on July 15. Members congratulated eight of us celebrating BIG birthdays, from age 55 to 75. Board member Mona Kreaden, co-founder Charlotte Frank, and members Carole Thompson and Marge Piatek shared their thoughts with the audience. We're delighted to share Charlotte and Mona's inspiring, funny and insightful reflections.
Posted: July 20, 2010
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TTN Advocacy More more
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Transition Network Members Play Leading Roles in AARP
TTN Advisory Board member Carol Raphael joins AARP Board, expanding TTN’s connections with that leading organization
Posted June 30, 2010
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Where will TTN have an impact in 2010?
As the recession recedes, the job situation for people over 50 is more complex than ever. Training, health care and the shift to part-time and contract work from traditional employment are major concerns for people across the country.
Posted: 2/23/2010
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