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Living Life on Purpose: A Retirement and Longevity Revolution Two Special Events with Richard Leider, Renowned Coach and Author On October 20, 2008, In a Unique Collaboration, Discovering What’s Next® and Life Planning Network Present Richard Leider in An All-Day, Cutting-Edge Workshop and Evening Lecture on Reshaping the Second Half of Life. In the all-day workshop entitled “Working on Purpose in the Second Half of Life”, Leider will focus on navigating and reshaping life with purpose. The workshop, an unusual opportunity to work with Leider, takes place from 9:15 am to 4:30 pm, at Regis College in Weston, MA. It is followed by an Evening Forum and Book Signing at the Newton Free Library, Newton, MA, from 6:15 to 9:00 pm. Working on Purpose in the Second Half of Life Workshop All-day Workshop at Regis College As many of us approach the second half of life, we begin to start thinking about reinventing ourselves. Most likely we will begin by asking ourselves some essential questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What do I care about? What is my purpose in life?
Based on 20 years of research and practice, Working On Purpose is designed for people who want to explore alternatives to the conventional notion of retiring from work. This one-day workshop will provide clarity around life direction, knowledge and tools to help make conscious life choices as well as the motivation and confidence to help you move forward. Facilitated by Richard Leider - ranked by Forbes as one of the world's top life coaches - Working on Purpose will give you the opportunity to prepare for the second half of life and help answer, "What's next?" Who should attend: Everyone! Anyone facing a work or life transition who is wondering about choosing a direction based on a sense of purpose or looking to find more meaning in your present life. Anyone interested in working with clients in the second half of life.
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Date: Monday, October 20, 2008 Location: Regis College, 235 Wellesley Street, Weston MA Upper Student Union in Alumnae Hall Time: 9:15 am to 4:30 pm Cost: $159 includes workshop materials, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks Register: Download registration form and mail with check. Evening Forum Program and Book Signing at Newton Free Library At the Evening Forum, Leider will discuss his most recent book, co-authored with David Shapiro, Something to Live For: Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life. The Forum discussion, like the book, will offer insightful ways of thinking and being that help us find meaning and purpose. The book reflects Leider’s experience leading African safaris by showing how the second half of life can be a journey of discovery. Leider will cite examples of well-lived lives that illustrate authenticity and wholeheartedness, both essential in leading meaningful lives. Date: Monday, October 20, 2008 Location: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA Time: Doors open at 6:15 for light refreshments, information and book signing. Presentation from 7:00-9:00 pm. Cost: Free to the public. Register: Email Discovering What’s Next® at info@discoveringwhatsnext.com or call DWN at 617-796-1419. In both cases just leave your name, telephone # and e-mail address.
We thank SecurePath by Transamerica, our primary sponsor, for their generous support and Brandeis Osher Learning Center for their contribution.
Brandeis Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS In the fall of 2007, DWN is offering a Legacy Series, sponsored by Village Bank (Offered through Newton Community Education): Creating a Legacy, Cyndi Jones, Instructor. Learn to create a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come. This workshop will help you to make a difference that will last forever. It will help to clarify your values and begin to envision a plan that will involve your family, community, or society in an intentional, enduring way. Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 7 - 9:00 pm. Creating a Giving Circle to Expand Your Charitable Donations, Kate Guedj, Instructor. Giving Circles are groups of donors who place some of their charitable dollars into a pooled fund, and determine as a group which charities to support. In this way, donations have greater impact on the nonprofit recipient. Giving Circles represent a growing trend in philanthropy. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 7 - 9:00 pm Planning for Your Legacy: Grandchildren Do's and Don'ts, Jim Thompson, Instructor. This workshop will cover the pros and cons of leaving a legacy to your grandchildren or other young loved ones. Participants will share their experiences for mutual benefit. The outcome will be greater clarity about the financial and emotional implications of giving to grandchildren. Resource lists will be provided. Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 7 - 9:00pm
Location for Workshops: Newton North High School. For more information and to register, go to Newton Community Education. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This spring, DWN is offering a special program: Reinventing Retirement - (Offered through Newton Community Education) Based on the book Too Young to Retire by Marika and Howard Stone, this course will encourage you to view retirement as time for a fresh start. Find a renewed sense of purpose and meaning, learn to make the most of your time and energy, and reinvigorate your days. If you consider what is really important, and plan accordingly, your post mid-life years can be the most rewarding time of life. Come to this interactive class and begin to make the next chapter of your life the best one yet. Classes are from 4/5/2007 to 5/17/2007. There will be 6 sessions. Registration and more information is available at Newton Community Education ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special Workshop: Create Your Own Volunteer Experience: What would it be like to Create Your Own Volunteer Experience? If you are over 55 and...
Discover your answers in a two-part workshop: Tuesday, March 20 and Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library, Newton, MA Offered free of charge by Discovering What's Next: ReVitalizing Retirement™ and supported by a grant from the Mass Service Alliance (MSA). To get started, please download the Application to Participate in PDF format or WORD format, or call the DWN HUB at 617-796-1419. Applications must be completed no later than March 6, 2007. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To provide a more in-depth and interactive approach to topics discussed at DWN Forums, Discovering What's Next™ sponsors workshops in conjunction with Newton Community Education. These workshops also offer an opportunity for community members to share their expertise with others. Recent workshops include: . Projecting Your Retirement Income Needs . Passion & Purpose: Making The Most Of The Rest Of Your Life . Life Planning For Couples . Goals & Values-Based Investing In The Third Age For more information, call Newton Community Education at 617-559-6999 or visit www.newtoncommunityed.org. For current workshops, check the DWN Calendar. |
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