Category Archives: Networking

An amazing woman

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Here is the link to an inspiring story about Ethel Percy Andrus, who demonstrated how much one woman can contribute to society in her later years. Ojaihistory.com/Ethel-Percy-Andrus-how-one-woman-changed-America/

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What do we do with our time?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 73 The Heart of a Senior Center As we segue from busy work lives to the more leisure pace of retirement, a vast array of possibilities lies before us. What to do with this ocean of time? I … Continue reading →

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Financial pain

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Hi, I made bad financial choices and lost all my retirement savings at age 69–trying to determine if anyone recovered from such a devastating experience? Is it too late to still enjoy life? I’m getting very depressed about the situation … Continue reading →

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A new year lies ahead!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 I turned 69 in October of 2011, lost my husband in 2009, continue to have an exstensive social network of friends, single and couples, but yearn for the companionship of single men and women who are in … Continue reading →

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Times Beacon 70candles article

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Here’s a wonderful article about 70candles by Leah Dunaief, publisher of the Times Beacon Newspapers on the North Shore of Long Island. Read it below, or at www.northshoreoflongisland.com Then click on the publisher’s picture on the left side of the … Continue reading →

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Networking

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Willa, Age 75 Excellent article in the Times Beacon Newspapers. I am a retired Antique Furniture Dealer, single for the past 23 years and looking for a group of women with like interestes, such as the Arts, Architecture, Antiques, News, … Continue reading →

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Pearls of wisdom from 70 Candles gatherings

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Blog Mavens

“Don’t be afraid of aging. We’ve been aging since we’ve been born and it’s a great thing to get older.” “The most important thing is to extract the sweetness from life and see the big picture. We know what the … Continue reading →

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