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For those of us 50 and older, our world is changing. What’s next for us? How do we want to spend our time? The Long Island chapter of The Transition Network is a great resource that offers many options to help us answer these questions. We are part of a vibrant national organization that supports women 50 and older during times of professional and personal change. We connect our members with each other and with valuable resources so that together we discover new perspectives and opportunities; which, in turn, enhance our ability to decide what impact to have – in our communities and on ourselves. TTN is a catalyst that sparks collective life-long learning, socializing and networking, personal growth, professional development, and community enhancement.
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EXCITING PAST EVENTS
December 2, 2018A Day At The Mosque
CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES (CSI)-A Day at the Mosque
How do we foster unity and understanding in “our little corner of the world”--Long Island? It’s not an easy goal to achieve, especially in today’s turbulent times, but on Thursday, November 29, TTN’s CSI committee took a step in that direction by presenting a program entitled “A Day at the Mosque.” The sold-out event took place at the Islamic Center of Long Island in Westbury, and was moderated by Dr. Isma Chaudhry, formerly the Center’s first female president, and currently its first female chairperson of the Board of Trustees. Many of us were fortunate to hear Dr. Chaudhry speak at a prior TTN event, but for almost all of us, it was our first opportunity to visit a mosque. We began the afternoon by being served a delicious lunch, complete with traditional dishes, including chicken kabab, chicken curry, rice, and flat bread with yogurt sauce.
Lunch was followed by a discussion, in which Dr. Chaudhry, along with the Center’s Mufti Mohammad Farhad, provided the rapt audience with a lesson in “Islam 1.1.” We learned that the word, “Islam” means “peace” with oneself and the world around us, as well as “submission” to the will of God. They explained how the Quran, Islam’s holy scriptures, speaks to ethics, humanity, and how to become moral human beings. We learned about enhancing the rights of Muslim women, a cause for which, Dr. Chaudhry, in particular, is an advocate. After a spirited question and answer period, we were invited into the prayer hall, where we observed the “call to prayer,” which occurs five times a day, and were able to watch the men and women who had come to recite their prayers.
Most importantly, we exited the building with a lot more than just a host of facts about the basic tenets of Islam. We came away with an appreciation of the many similarities among religions, and how they can be a force to uplift and bring people across the globe together in a positive and constructive way.
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June 16, 2018
ANNUAL LUNCHEON—JUNE 12, 2018
May 21, 2018
Hudson Valley Trip
May 9, 2018
Contribution to the American Heart Association
The Transition Network Long Island Chapter
May 3, 2018
Prom Boutique
Once again TTN/LI volunteers gave their all to support the Prom Boutique at Nassau Community College. The Long Island Volunteer Center sponsors this wonderful event every year and TTN/LI has been a part of it for many years. Girls who are graduating from high school and cannot afford the expense of attending their prom are given the opportunity to be beautifully outfitted at no charge.
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March 25, 2018CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH-March 15, 2018
Did you know that a woman was instrumental in completing the Brooklyn Bridge? During TTN/LI’s annual Women's History event, we learned about that woman, Emily Warren Roebling, who took over when her husband became ill, as well as many other brilliant and determined women whose unheralded contributions helped make New York the great city that it is. Our guest speaker, Julie Scelfo, is the author of The Women Who Made New York. Ms. Scelfo captivated the audience with her stories about some of the extraordinary women whose lives impacted and improved the lives of future generations. The beautiful images of these women, provided by Hallie Heald, enhanced her lecture. Approximately 150 TTN/LI members took advantage of this free event at Molloy College, which was also attended by guests from AAUW and Sienna Women’s College.
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February 27, 2018
Military Bridge
MILITARY BRIDGE
Question: How many women named “Susan” does it take to make an entertaining afternoon? Answer: At least a dozen. Sprinkle into the mix some “Carol’s,” “Judy’s,” a few “Ellen’s” and “Sherry’s” and you have the recipe for another successful Program Committee event.
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