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ONGOING COVERAGE OF SMART WOMEN DON'T RETIRE - THEY BREAK FREE
Our June launch of Smart Women Don't Retire - They Break Free received good coverage in the media, and that coverage has continued through July. Here's a listing of blogs, articles and radio shows featuring The Transition Network and our book:
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and more (keep checking back on our website)!
TTN members are lining up programs on Smart Women Don't Retire - They Break Free and TTN for the fall and winter with women's organizations, alumni groups, business networking groups, Ys and JCCs.
On Tuesday, August 13th at 2:00 pm (EST) Gail will be interviewed and respond to questions regarding Smart Women from the Boomers and 50 Plussers group on Eons.com. Moderated by Janet Wendy Spiegel, founder of Gen Plus (www.genplususa.com) and veteran blogger (www.genplus.blogspot.com), this group addresses the issues, challenges, recommendations and solutions for members who want and/or need to continue working. Looking for work? Have a career dilemma? Trouble getting back into the job market? Dealing with ageism? Trying to start a business? This group tackles all this and more. This promises to be a fun and lively exchange, so don't miss it.
Interested in learning more about Eons and this group? Click here
Want to attend and would like a special reminder closer to the date of the event? Click here
We are also excited to announce a webinar on TTN and Smart Women Don't Retire... with Gail Rentsch and Christine Millen on Thursday, September 25 at noon ET. The webinar is sponsored by MaturityWorks Alliance. Stay tuned for more details on this event in the weeks ahead!
Keep an eye on the TTN calendar and the Smart Women Don't Retire website for details of those programs - - and please contact Betsy Werley if you know of an organization that would be interested in a TTN program.
TTN'S NEW PREFERRED TRAVEL PARTNER - CAREFREE TRAVEL - AND A MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
We told you about the new and exciting preferred partnership we’ve established with Carefree Travel in the July newsletter. In case you didn’t read about our new venture with their agency, Carefree is one of the country’s top retail travel companies, specializing in cruises, tours, and family vacations. They also have an e-commerce site called Wild Women Travel, specializing in women-only travel.
Check out the link on our Community Bulletin Board page (that will tell you more about the dedicated TTN Carefree site) for information on how to connect with a dedicated group of travel professionals assigned to work with TTN members. This seasoned group of women have experience with many varieties of travel, and can provide consulting and support for travelers looking to expand their horizons with new adventures.
We’d also like to share a testimonial that came in this week from co-founder Charlotte Frank, who was delighted with her Carefree Travel experience:
Wow. I want to report on an absolutely delightful experience with Carefree Travel. After spending 2 frustrating hours on Expedia, Travelocity and Air India trying unsuccessfully to book flights to India, I had an aha moment. I called TTN's travel partner, Carefree Travel. In an hour, I was booked on Air India, at the best price available, and all it took was the telephone call. Another TTN member, who is on this trip as well, also wasted 2 hours. We paid a small surcharge of about $30 each --- but well worth it to save the wear and tear on my psyche. In addition, the friendly voice on the other end of the line, Pat, is a TTN member who understands us!!!
THE NEW BI-WEEKLY DIGEST IS A HIT
Last week our new TTN Publication, the Bi-Weekly Digest, had its debut, and it was a successful one.
 Nearly half of all members who received it in their mailboxes opened it up, and apparently liked what they saw: a news story on beauty at any age, an opportunity for entrepreneurs after 60 to be part of a magazine article, and special travel deals just for TTN members. The digest is our way of bringing you a little bite of the news, stories, resources and special offers you can expect to find at TheTransitionNetwork.Org.
If you missed out, be sure to look for it in your mailbox again next week. Or, just drop me a line - I'll be happy to personally send you a copy so that you don't miss out on a single issue!
Carole Holland, TTN Web Administrator
EXPAND YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY- LEAD A TELEPHONE PEER GROUP
Thanks to TTN, you're meeting interesting women in your home city and enjoying those new friendships. We're now offering another way to meet women across the country: leading a monthly telephone peer group of six to eight women who live outside our chapter cities - from Maine to Santa Monica. These 90-minute calls offer a forum for women to share their current transitions, learn from each other and become part of a new community, just like an in-person peer group.
We currently offer four "TPGs" which are successfully connecting our members. Many more national members are anxious to get started in a new group, and with your help, we'll be able to form those groups. What's in it for you? A chance to develop new friendships, to hear the voices of women from around the country and to help other women experience the inspiring support of TTN's community.
Cathy Carrington of TTN's staff supports the TPG facilitators, setting up the conference call number and helping with logistics.
If you are interested, we would welcome you -- please let us know a day of the week and time that you prefer (can be afternoon or evening, keeping in mind that the members could be in different time zones) and we will work to invite members to join the group launch in August, September or onwards! Send us an email!
HELP CONNECT TTN NATIONWIDE - JOIN THE CHAPTERS COMMITTEE
The Chapters committee is open to new members. Join and be part of the dynamic and exciting interaction among TTN members around the country who are in the process of chapter-building. We are looking for people who will participate in chapter growth in the tri-state area as well as nationally. Contact Mona Kreaden.
TTN CARING COLLABORATIVE RECORDS FIRST SERVICE EXCHANGE
TTN is laying the groundwork for its new Caring Collaborative, an innovative model for aging in community through the exchange of services and information organized by and provided by peers in their community. Funded by a grant from the New York State Health Foundation, the Caring Collaborative pilot is now under way in New York City and the first official exchange took place in July. Here’s an overview of how it worked*:
When TTN member Nora Bleich scheduled dental surgery in early July, her dentist requested she have someone collect her afterward, as the procedure required a light anesthetic. While Nora was initially reluctant to ask for help, she recognized that in her adversity lied opportunity to test the new Caring Collaborative.
“I sent an e-mail request to Zip pilot group members indicating that I needed someone to collect me at the dentist’s office. I gave the date, exact time and estimated that I would need one hour of someone’s time,” explained Nora. Judy Capel was one member on the receiving end of Nora’s e-mail and she responded right away.
“When I first read the e-mail, I thought…. how brave of her to ASK for help,” said Judy. “So I answered ASAP because I couldn’t think of anything worse that asking for help and getting no response.”
The entire transaction went off without a hitch. Judy arrived at the designated time, escorted Nora home to her apartment, and filled a prescription at the local drug store. Although Nora invited Judy to stay for coffee, she declined since it wasn’t a social visit and she recognized that Nora really wanted some time alone.
As the first official Caring Collaborative exchange, both receive one credit hour in the Time Bank for their initiative and leadership!
The TTN Caring Collaborative is on track for its official launch in NYC in late September. Currently, the volunteer committees and zip pilot group members are testing the time bank software to address any problems with the system and processes. We’re also working with our partners to develop educational programs and member benefits.
Stay tuned for more details in the September newsletter!
* TTN Caring Collaborative promotes the service/information exchange as a confidential program with each exchange respected as an individual and private matter. Both Judy Capel and Nora Bleich are in fact members of its planning committee and voluntarily shared their story here to promote the Caring Collaborative.
NYC MEMBER CELEBRATES 65 WITH EXCITEMENT!
Happy Birthday to NYC Chapter’s Ellen Wright, who turned 65 in early July and celebrated by going Sky Diving with friend and fellow TTNer Linda Segal.
Ellen puts it best: “talk about taking risks, talk about thinking outside of the box, talk about letting gooooooooo!”
Congratulations to Ellen (and to Linda, what a great friend to jump out of a plane with Ellen!).
Linda Segal and Ellen Wright (l to r) before The Big Dive!
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