Tag Archives: 70Candles! Gatherings

Ellen on Positive Aging Part 3: Gather together

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Gather Together—Social Connections “There is no such thing as a happy hermit”(Chris Peterson). Substantial evidence now indicates that individuals lacking social connections are at risk for poor health and premature mortality. The risk associated with social isolation and loneliness is … Continue reading →

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Positive Aging: Adding Life to Your Years

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Blog Mavens

See the Vimeo recording of this 2018 presentation by Ellen Cole at the William K. Sanford Town Library in Albany N.Y. April 3, 2018 Ellen Cole, PhD, will share the results of her 8-year research project on aging. She will … Continue reading →

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Birth of a new 70Candles! Group

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Roseann, Age 70 I would like to share the wonderful birthing of a new 70 Candles Support Group in New Jersey. This past Sunday, Feb. 18, 13 women gathered together at my home for a most beautiful and meaningful Sunday … Continue reading →

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Book Group Discussion Questions – now avaiable

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Blog Mavens

We’ve found that our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade is an excellent catalyst for rich conversation among women in book groups. Inevitably, each participant finds at least some topics, among the many in the book, that are … Continue reading →

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Starting a group!

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Carolyn, Age 75 Found the book on a whim when I saw the title. From there, the first sighting, came the reading, WOW an answer! Now we are beginning a Seventy Candles (that includes women in their eighties as well) … Continue reading →

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