Category Archives: Older women connecting

I cherish each birthday

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Janie, Almost 68 I have been looking for a blog to share with other women around my age for quite some time. Today I stumbled upon your site. How wonderful, I loved reading the stories so far. I am in … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 72 What’s next in your life? We’re old enough to know (thankfully) that life doesn’t end at seventy. It continues to challenge, frustrate, and satisfy. There’s always a next step – we’re old but we’re not out – … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Looking ahead, Older women connecting, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder relocation, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, older women relocating, where to live, Women and aging | 2 Comments

Unquenchable desire for Ongoingness

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Roseann, Almost 70 I will be 70 years old tomorrow…Jan. 5, 1948 was my entrance into this world… I just found this site, through the gift of the book “70 Things to Do When You Turn 70.” I work 28 hours … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Networking, Older women connecting, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 17 Comments

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Blog Mavens

We send our very best wishes to all the women who are part of our 70Candles! family. Your wise and heartfelt participation continues to make this blog a place of warmth, comfort and inspiration for women everywhere. May 2018 be … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Older women connecting | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, Positive aging | 1 Comment

Ireland-to do as I like

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Pam, Age 74 Hi all, I’m 74 and not finished. I would like to accomplish one more item on my to do list, which is to travel back to Ireland alone. Spend a few weeks/months just doing my stuff. Many … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Networking, Older women connecting, Traveling | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, looking ahead, Older women connecting, Positive aging, setting goals, Travel, What to do with our time | 9 Comments

Am I too late?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Valerie, Age, 697 I have read some of the submissions and really like that the two of you want to hear about how we flourish. At least that’s what I heard, or understood. What about if I didn’t flourish. What … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Finances, Networking, Older women connecting | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Fearing age, friendships, Older women connecting, Women and aging | 10 Comments

Positive Aging: A dialog with the authors

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Blog Mavens

The Taos Institute, purveyors of the Positive Aging Newsletter, and publishers of three books about aging well, recently hosted a week-long online chat and webinar. The books are 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade, (Giddan & Cole), Retiring But … Continue reading →

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So glad I found you!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Jan, Age 71 I am 71. I work full time at a challenging job. I exercise a lot. I have a loving family and friends of all ages. My life is good….but I feel isolated. I don’t have a peer … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Networking, Older women connecting, Technology and contemporary culture, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, friendships, Work life and retirement | 4 Comments

Mark your calendar! Dialogue with the authors online

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Blog Mavens

POSITIVE AGING: A WEEK IN DIALOGUE WITH THE AUTHORS JANE GIDDAN, ELLEN COLE, AND MARY GERGEN November 6 – 10, 2017 Posted by Dawn Dole, Taos Institute Monday – Thursday, November 6-10, we will engage in conversation online in a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Dealing with loss, Grandparenting, Looking ahead, Networking, Older women connecting, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Positive aging, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 3 Comments

Stuck in a rut-help!

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 68 Hello, Please help…I am stuck in a life rut and desperate to change my lifestyle. I hope there is someone out there who can offer some helpful advice. I am shy that’s why my letter is short … Continue reading →

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