Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter Events
Chicago Chapter Event: Writing as a Grounding and Restorative Practice
Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 5‑6:30pm CDTLocation: Zoom link provided with registration – Please save to your calendar!
Restricted to members and their guests
Members and Guests: FREE
Do you long to write, rest, and deeply connect to yourself in these difficult and challenging times?
Writing can calm and ground you. Sometimes it’s by using it to directly face, name and express the truth of what’s happening and what you’re feeling, and other times it’s to write a story, a poem, a blog or something that simply gives you a sense of creative joy.
This writing experience is a unique opportunity to go deep into the sanctuary of your soul to discover what's written there and what is needed for you and our world at this time.
It could be the beginning of your book, a new business or creative idea, or simply a renewed understanding of yourself and a way forward in these strange and unprecedented times.
Writer and writing coach Samantha Wallen will lead you through a writing exercise designed to ground and restore you and connect you more deeply to the courageous conversation our collective circumstance is inviting you into.
Writers and non-writers alike are welcome. Please bring a pen and notebook/journal.
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Chicago Chapter Event: Meet Me at the Movies! Home Edition
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 6‑7:15pm CDTLocation: Zoom link provided with registration – Please save to your calendar!
Restricted to members and their guests
Members and Guests: FREE
Grab some popcorn and meet us at the movies in August, as we discuss Sweetness in the Belly, the 2019 film starring Dakota Fanning. Fanning portrays a young white woman raised as a Muslim in Ethiopia who makes a new life for herself as a refugee in Britain while fleeing the Ethiopian civil war in the 1970s. The film offers an insight into world history, with both beautiful and wrenching scenes, and is a story of love and loss and family amidst a revolution.
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DC Chapter Dining for Women
Wednesday, August 12, 2020Time: 7-8:30 p.m. EST
Location: Online
All Attendees: FREE
Take a vicarious voyage abroad each month and learn about amazing grassroots organizations that are transforming the lives of women and girls in developing countries. The DC Chapter has formed a Dining for Women giving circle, part of a nationwide organization dedicated to promoting gender equality among societies in Africa, Asia and South/Central America. Using videos and other educational materials provided by Dining for Women, we engage in lively discussions, learn about the countries involved, and enjoy the company of other TTN women who share a passion for improving the lives of women and girls worldwide.
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Wine Down Wednesday - August
Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 7‑8pm EDTLocation: Zoom Meeting
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 11, 2020
All Attendees: FREE
Join us for our monthly Wine Down Wednesday.
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MSP Chapter August Get Connected Virtual Event
Thursday, August 13, 2020, 6‑7:30pm CDTLocation: Zoom
All Attendees: FREE
Some of us are still not comfortable with in person events so bj and Jean invite you to virtually get together, laugh, share and just hang out with each other at the August Virtual Get Connected event
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Boston Event: Friday Morning Coffee Hour - Genetically Modified Foods: What should you know?
Friday, August 14, 2020, 10‑11am EDTLocation: Online
All Attendees: $5
Dr. Michael Cross, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Natural Sciences at NECC
Did you know that GMOs have been around for centuries? Michael, a lively and knowledgeable speaker, believes education should be fun and exciting. He will explore the world of GMOs, how they are created and how abundant they are in our food supply.
Please register by Thursday afternoon, August 13. Zoom link sent Thursday eve by 8 pm.
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Philadelphia Chapter Event: Telling Time – The History of American Timekeeping
Tuesday, August 18, 2020Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Members: $5, Guest: $10
The history of timekeeping is incredibly fascinating! This is a rare chance to hear from expert Bob Frishman as he provides a great overview on this topic. Keeping track of time was one of mankind’s earliest developments and it has come a very long way since antiquity. The measurement of time was one of man's earliest obsessions, and the desire for ever greater precision in time-keeping has inspired generations in the fields of mathematics and science. Each advance has produced accompanying works of great craftsmanship that have turned objects of sober function into things of outstanding beauty.
~ Posted by the Philadelphia Chapter
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National Chapter Event: New York Times Hosts Unfinished Work - Finish the Fight
Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 7‑9pm EDTLocation: Virtual
Offered by The New York Times Events
A virtual play, celebrating the unsung heroes of suffrage.
They were tireless organizers. Tenacious fighters. And political geniuses. They were Black and Latinx. Indigenous and immigrant. Together, they won women the right to vote and laid the cornerstone for gender equality in the United States. Yet their stories have rarely been told. Until now.
~ Posted by TTN's National Office
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NYC Chapter Author Webinar: The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women--and Women to Medicine”
Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 3‑4pm EDTLocation: Online Webinar - Zoom ID sent 72 hours prior to event
Restricted to members only
Members: FREE
The world recoiled at the notion of a woman doctor in the 19th century, yet Elizabeth Blackwell persisted―in 1849, she became the first woman in America to receive an MD. Come learn about the pioneering Blackwell sisters and their groundbreaking work.
~Posted by the NYC Chapter
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NYC Chapter - Virtual Private Tour of Audubon Bird Murals
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 11am EDT‑12:30pm EDTLocation: Online Webinar - Zoom ID sent 72 hours prior to event
Members: $10, Guest: $20
The Audubon Bird Mural Project is an impressive effort to create murals of over 300 North American birds, primarily in Hamilton and Washington Heights in Manhattan, where John James Audubon lived the last ten years of his life.
NYC has many mural projects, but this is the most unusual and ambitious.
A virtual private tour enables us to see 40 amazing murals, more than we could see on an in-person tour.
~Posted by the NYC Chapter
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Chicago Chapter Event: TTN Talks with TED: A Hilarious Celebration of Lifelong Friendship
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 5:30‑6:30pm CDTLocation: Zoom link provided with registration – Please save to your calendar!
Restricted to members and their guests
Members and Guests: FREE
Legendary duo Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have been friends for decades. In a raw, tender and wide-ranging conversation hosted by Pat Mitchell, the three discuss longevity, feminism, the differences between male and female friendship, what it means to live well and women's role in future of our planet. "I don't even know what I would do without my women friends," Fonda says. "I exist because I have them."
We all know the importance of having female friends in our lives, especially as we grow older. They become the family we choose and we turn to them for fun, caring and support.
Watch the 15 minute TED Talk on your own and let’s discuss it. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSercnrqeN4
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Boston Event: It's 5:00 Somewhere Cocktail Hour: What Does the Future Hold?
Friday, August 21, 2020, 5‑6pm EDTLocation: Online
All Attendees: $5
Futurist Garry Golden, Consultant to Fortune 500 Companies
The talk will be on future trends and predictions, focusing on the interests of the attendees.
For more than a decade, Garry Golden has been providing insights to industry leaders on issues shaping society and business. As an academically trained Futurist, he helps clients bring structure and discipline to exploring implications of long term change and the implications of global demographic transitions.
Please register by Thursday evening, August 20. Zoom link sent Friday morn by noon.
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A Personal Story about Hiroshima
Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 7‑8:30pm EDTLocation: on line
Restricted to members and their guests
Members and Guests: FREE
With the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings in Japan this month, we have an opportunity to hear about the first-person accounts of survivors who experienced the devastation and lived to fight against any repetition. Leslie A. Sussan, a TTN member, just published a book about her father, Herbert Sussan, whose crew took the only color footage of the aftermath of the bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1946. Hear how Leslie honored her father Herbert Sussan's last wish that his ashes be scattered at Ground Zero in Hiroshima and the year she spent there building relationships with the survivors.
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Say Yes to What's Next
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 6‑7:30pm EDTLocation: Zoom Meeting
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2020
All Attendees: $5
LORI ALLEN, THE STAR OF SAY YES TO
THE DRESS: ATLANTA, WANTS WOMEN TO RECLAIM
THEIR CLASS, FIND THEIR SASS AND CONQUER THE WORLD
BY SAYING YES TO WHAT’S NEXT
The Owner of One of America’s Biggest Bridal Salons Goes Beyond Gowns and Beauty Tips in a New Book to Empower Women to Savor All the Best That Is Yet to Come
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NYC Chapter Event: TCM's Dave Karger’s Quarantine Film Survival Guide
Thursday, August 27, 2020, 7‑8pm EDTLocation: Online Webinar - Zoom ID sent 72 hours prior to event
Restricted to members only
Members: FREE
Want the inside scoop on the best films to watch while in quarantine?
Join Today Show contributor and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) host Dave Karger as he recommends the best high-quality films that we can watch on TCM, Netflix, Hulu, and HBO during quarantine.
~Posted by the NYC Chapter
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Women Weaving Words Garden Party - POSTPONED UNTIL SUMMER 2021
Saturday, August 29, 2020Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Member's home in St. Michael MN
Restricted to members only
Members: $20
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SUMMER 2021 DUE TO COVID-19
This garden party, hosted by Terri Evans at her home in St. Michael, will feature three guests - Nancy Harms, Sue Scott, and Lorna Landvik - and focus on the idea of WOMEN and STORY!
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Chicago Chapter Event: Joy Loverde, Active Aging Expert, Invites you to her Virtual Book Clubs!
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 through Thursday, November 5, 2020Time: First session: 4:30-5:30 pm, Second session: 6-7 p
Location: Zoom link provided with registration – Please save to your calendar!
Restricted to members and their guests
Members and Guests: FREE
This fall, TTN member, eldercare visionary and author Joy Loverde will lead a virtual book club based on her two books, Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old and The Complete Eldercare Planner. Whether you’re planning for your future self or facing the challenges of caring for your aging loved ones, this is the book club that will change your life.
In Joy’s own words: “The only thing cooler than reading a book is being able to talk about that book with the author and other book club friends. I’m thrilled to be leading book club conversations about two critically important topics as they are outlined in my books. I promise that we’ll spend quality time engaged in discussions that are compelling, enlightening, challenging, and rewarding.”
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NYC Chapter TTN READS: Live discussion AN ELEGANT WOMAN With Martha McPhee
Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 3‑4pm EDTLocation: Online Webinar - Zoom ID sent 72 hours prior to event
Restricted to members only
Members: FREE
TTN-NYC Chapter is hosting the first-ever virtual “TTN Reads” and all TTN chapter and national members are invited to join us on this unique literary journey.
If you missed the introductory webinar with Martha McPhee, please click here to watch the webinar.
~Posted by the NYC Chapter
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DC Chapter Ted Talk Tuesday - "The Power of Introverts"- Susan Cain
Tuesday, September 1, 2020Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST
Location: Online
All Attendees: FREE
| Join us for Ted Talk Tuesday where we watch and discuss this 18 minute Ted Talk, Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts" |
In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world and should be encouraged and celebrated. |
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Philadelphia Chapter Event: Intro to Yoga with Sofi Milani – A Series of Four Virtual Yoga Classes
Monday, September 7, 2020Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Restricted to members only
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2020
Members: $20
Join fellow TTN members for our virtual yoga class series (4 classes) and discover that you don’t have to be a pretzel to practice yoga!
Our instructor is TTN member Sofi Milani. Sofi discovered yoga at the age of 58. She has been practicing for 22 years and teaching for 16 years proving you can teach an old dog new tricks. Find out more about Sofit on her website.
~ Posted by the Philadelphia Chapter
Cancellations must be made by August 24, 2020 and no refunds will be given after this date.
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Chicago Chapter Event: Inspiring Financial Confidence: Starting with Your Money Values and Beliefs
Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 5‑6pm CDTLocation: Zoom link provided with registration – Please save to your calendar!
Restricted to members and their guests
Members and Guests: FREE
Do you glaze over when the conversation turns to finance, investments, estate-planning? Have you delegated the financial decision-making to someone else? But you recognize that this is an area you really should have more engagement and knowledge?
This is your chance! Let’s talk about money! It’s time to break the “money is taboo” barrier, share stories, and ask questions.
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DC Chapter Dining for Women
Wednesday, September 9, 2020Time: 7-8:30 p.m. EST
Location: Online
All Attendees: FREE
Take a vicarious voyage abroad each month and learn about amazing grassroots organizations that are transforming the lives of women and girls in developing countries. The DC Chapter has formed a Dining for Women giving circle, part of a nationwide organization dedicated to promoting gender equality among societies in Africa, Asia and South/Central America. Using videos and other educational materials provided by Dining for Women, we engage in lively discussions, learn about the countries involved, and enjoy the company of other TTN women who share a passion for improving the lives of women and girls worldwide.
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Boston Event: Terry Wollman, Musician, Podcast Host - Songs and Stories
Monday, September 14, 2020, 7‑8:30pm EDTLocation: Online
All Attendees: $5
“Time passes quickly, and I’ve learned that we should do what’s in our hearts, and do it well without apologies or excuses.” That’s the philosophy of pop/jazz musician Terry Wollman . Terry will perform songs from some of his albums for us and then talk about what it’s like to be a musician. He’ll also be happy to answer our questions.
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Online WELCOME Orientation for New Members
Friday, September 18, 2020Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online Webinar
Members: FREE, Guest: $5
Welcome to TTN! Now that you've made the brilliant decision to join us, you'll want to know more about TTN and gain some valuable tips on how to make the most of your membership.
~ Posted by TTN's National Office
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Boston Event: It's 5:00 Somewhere Cocktail Hour - Secrets of Responsive Leadership
Friday, September 18, 2020, 5‑6pm EDTLocation: Online
All Attendees: FREE
Come listen to a truly dynamic speaker!
JACKIE JENKINS-SCOTT, President, JJS Advising & Interim Director of Boston Women's Fund
Jackie will share her personal experiences, as well as those of many other leaders, that remind us of our responsbility as human beings to prepare as diligently as possible for a lifetime of contributions.
Author of "7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership", Jackie is a community leader in education, health care and philanthropy. Jackie draws on many years of experience in both for-profit and non-profit leadership including her appointment as the first African American President of Wheelock College and as CEO of the Dimock Community Health Center. Over the years, she has served as Director on a number of boards including The Boston Foundation, John F. Kennedy Library, Tufts Health Plan, Century Bank, National Board of Jumpstart, The Center for Community Change and many more.
Please register by Thursday evening, September 17. Zoom link sent Friday morn by noon.
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Boston Event: Lou Jones, Photographer - Redefining the Modern Image of Africa
Monday, September 21, 2020, 7‑8:30pm EDTLocation: Online
All Attendees: $5
When many of us were contemplating our retirement years, Lou Jones was busy planning his next big adventure, panAFRICAproject . The project’s goal is to visit all of the 54 countries in Africa and create a contemporary visual portrait of the place that Lou calls “the most progressive twenty-first century continent.” Much more than simply traveling and taking pictures, panAFRICAproject involves making connections, enlisting input from local leaders, and spending enough time in each location to understand what makes it unique.
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Philadelphia Chapter Event: Food Access to Food Equity – A Systemic Look at Hunger in Philadelphia Communities
Wednesday, September 23, 2020Time: 3:00 - 4:15 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Members: $5, Guest: $10
PreCOVID19, approximately 45 million people in the United States struggled with food insecurity. With increasing unemployment and other challenges attributed to the pandemic Feeding America now estimates more than 54 million Americans, including 18 million children, may face hunger this year.
Join us for a panel discussion with leaders from organizations doing the work to not only fight hunger in Philadelphia today, but also engage communities in longer-term solutions to hunger. Learn about innovative efforts combining improved food access with sustainable land use, healthcare, housing and more.
~ Posted by the Philadelphia Chapter
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Boston Event: It's 5:00 Somewhere Cocktail Hour: A History of TV Comedy
Friday, October 2, 2020, 5‑6pm EDTLocation: Online
All Attendees: $5
A HISTORY OF TV COMEDY: From Milton Berle to David Letterman
Presented by BRIAN ROSE
From the earliest days of television, making people laugh was one of the central goals of TV programmers.
This presentation will survey the extraordinary landscape of American TV comedy, examining how comedy changed from the vaudeville shtick of Milton Berle and the slapstick artistry of Lucille Ball to the social satire of Saturday Night Live and the self-reflexive absurdities of David Letterman and The Simpsons.
BRIAN ROSE, former professor at Fordham University's College and author of several books on television history, has interviewed over 100 directors, actors and writers in the motion picture and television industry.
Please register by Thursday evening, October 1. Zoom link sent Friday morn by noon.
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SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate TTN's 20th Anniversary
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 through Thursday, October 15, 2020Time: tbd
Location: From Coast to Coast
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We have so much to celebrate this year! TTN has been successfully engaging women to connect, discover and have an impact for 20 years.
We're planning some special events for later this year so please mark your calendars for October 13-14-15.
We'll keep you posted as we get more information on how we will bring you all together.
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Active Aging: Discover What’s Next for You
Friday, January 1, 2021Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Location: To be determined when date is set
Members: $30, Guest: $40
Due to the uncertainty of the Covid19 pandemic and since Joy must travel from Chicago, we have decided to postpone this program until early 2021. Stay tuned for new date.
TNN MSP enthusiastically welcomes Joy Loverde, a national aging expert, best-selling author, and TTN Chicago member.
Please join us for this special quarterly program, Active Aging: Discover What’s Next for You. Whether you’re currently aging solo, in a relationship, or wondering how to plan for life’s many transitions, Joy offers important guidelines to living the life you want now and into the future. You’ll leave the event inspired, confident and equipped with the tools you’ll need to design the life that’s right for you.
Attendees will receive an autographed copy of Joy’s book, Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? and her Active Aging Worksheet.
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