Category Archives: Networking

Knitting a life

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Blog Mavens

After hearing in our 70Candles! discussion groups and on this blog that many women are wondering how they might spend their time, I glanced back on these seven years of my own retirement and offer this summary of how I … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Lauren, Turning 70 I will be sharing my story down the line. I just want to say Thank You all for being here. This is a much needed place. I will be a frequent supporter! 👯👍Grateful

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A question for you

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 72 This isn’t my story so much as a question that I’d like to toss around. (Jane said that I could give it a try.) So, if you have any interest, please join in! Are you staying in … Continue reading →

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Seeking connections

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Susan, Age 69 I would just like to connect with someone who was born that long ago. Sometimes I feel I am a bit too outrageous for my age, i dont conform to what people expect, but my boys love … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Networking, Older women connecting, Traveling | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, Older women connecting, Women and aging | 3 Comments

Our Leader’s Guide now available!

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Blog Mavens

We’re happy to report that in answer to your requests, we have created a new booklet, 70Candles! Gatherings–A Leader’s Guide. It is now available in print at Amazon.com. We designed it as an aid for those ready to start a … Continue reading →

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Moving to Venice

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Gloria, Soon to be 74 Last year, at age 73, I moved alone to Venice, Florida. Due to an unexpected divorce and a previous down payment on a new home in Florida, I found myself in a new town with … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Grandparenting, Networking, Resilience, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 3 Comments

“Oldish”

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Esther, Age 69 I shall be 70 in a few months. I’ve read that i shall not be really old but instead “oldish!” I am single, a retired high school teacher, have no immediate family but a fabulous group of … Continue reading →

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Am I really 71!!!!!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sheilagh, Age 71 What a charming web site, so happy to have found you. Am a British lady living in Montreal for over thirty years. Love it here except the winters are brutal, but I do stay in when it’s … Continue reading →

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Women just know what you mean

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Linda, Age 66 My husband is ill and has been for the past, what seems like 20 years. As his condition worsened I retired early to be his caretaker. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. Although I … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Networking | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, friendships | 5 Comments

Boston gathering – do you live near here?

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Mary, Turning 71 I’m Mary Hirsch of Boston, (turning a youthful 71 tomorrow) with an UPDATE for the pending FIRST 71Candles get together as soon as our HOT/HUMID “peasant weather,” as my tiny, aristocratic French grandma called it) passes. I … Continue reading →

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