Category Archives: Networking

Our book is here!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade by Jane Giddan & Ellen Cole—Available now! We are proud to announce the arrival of our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade. It’s offered by Taos Institute Publishing and is available … Continue reading →

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Moving on-seeking advice

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Mary,  Age 73 Here I set at age 73 in an isolated location because my Husband has decided that the safety of his dogs is more valuable than my happiness. I am a people person and need to have people … Continue reading →

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Free to fly

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Claudia, Age 74 Well, I am 74. Still feel I have vitality but perhaps it is on the wain! Life is still good but I do have a few issues with my kids and I’m hanging in there, just. By … Continue reading →

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Open to hope

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Gloria, Age 75 Hi Everyone, So glad there is actually a placed for women over 70 on the net. I thought they gave up on us at 60. I am 75 and still going strong. Five years ago I started … Continue reading →

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Speed dating at 70 and beyond!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Here’s the link to a wonderful story about speed dating events for those 70 and older….and the trailer of a new film. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/18/the-age-of-love-speed-dating-70_n_6699960.html?ncid=newsltushpmg00000003 Enjoy! Jane and Ellen

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My decision to leave my home

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Barbara Mott, now 90 Excerpts from Chapter Two written in her 80’s While I am now blissfully settled in my new home, it was with much deliberation and soul-searching and almost sleepless nights that I had come to the decision … Continue reading →

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Alone, seeking connections

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Lynette, Age 75 i just heard about this blog in a book i got for a friend – “70 things to do when you turn 70.” this is my first year being alone. when i was healthy, everything seemed ok. … Continue reading →

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Re-connecting with old friends

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 78 In anticipation dread of retirement to begin this August, I have initiated email correspondence with one special friend from each segment of my life, of which there were three- hence three gals, HS, College, Grad School, after … Continue reading →

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Inga’s story

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Inga Wiehl, Age 77 I live in the state of Washington with all the opportunities it offers for a life out-of-doors.  I tend my garden,  hike in the summer and cross-country ski in the winter, play tennis year round and … Continue reading →

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Connecting

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Sue, Age 71 I can’t believe I’ve found this site. I found you in a book I bought on the 70 things to do when you are 70. i’m a retired obgyn nurse practitioner, have lived a big and I … Continue reading →

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