First Monday of Month (FMM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting

Our topic this month is:  "Creating a Connected Life"

We know that a connected life is a critical part of rebuilding our lives--providing a network of support, understanding, and valuable friendships.

We will start these meetings with an introduction about the three "circles of connection." These circles are not fixed or mutually exclusive. People move in and out of them at different times, depending on a variety of circumstances. And they all play a vital role in our social health.

The Inner Circle, representing our strongest bonds, our confidantes,

The Middle Circle, representing our more casual friends,

The Outer Circle, representing our acquaintances.

This is an essential, not-to-be-missed topic for our community. We know first-hand how our rebuilding journeys are enhanced by caring social connection.

This connectedness enables us to think about the future and move forward. We really hope you join us this month as we discuss our current connections, the need for new connections, and how we can create a satisfying connected life.

Our Topic Committee volunteers suggest reading the following:

Are you Just "Collecting Friends" or Building Relationships?

The Importance of Friends by Abigail Brenner MD i Psychology Today

Friendships: Enrich Your Life and Improve Your Health from MAYO CLINIC

In preparation for these meetings, click here to watch Dawn's video.

Co-Leaders:  Carol & Shelley

Carol Elizondo: Zooming in from Concord, CA
About Me: I think kindness, compassion and positivity is so important.  Instead of finding the glass half full or half empty, I find the glass refillable.  I have 2 Daughters, 2 Fantastic sons in law and 2 grandchildren.  
Interests: Reading and Walking, which morphed into walking with my headphones on while listening to books ever since COVID started—what a delightful coping strategy for me! 
Works well with:  empty nesters and widows who want to learn and grow and move forward with purpose.
Year of loss: 2018

Shelley Levy: Zooming in from Tenafly, NJ
About Me:  I am a proud mom of 3 and grandmom of 2. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for my entire professional career. I am grateful and humbled to work with these amazing individuals. Needless to say, I am all about equity, access and inclusion.
Interests: Reading, music, museums, travelling – and I am learning to like exercising too!
Works well with: Working moms, Empty Nesters, And women who want to grow and learn   
Year of loss: 2018