Third Wednesday of Month (TWM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting

Our topic this month is:  "Embracing Change and Transformation"

Widows helping widows rebuild our lives is our brave and absolute mission here at the W Connection.  

• Rebuilding has so many meanings. Re-inventing, re-imagining, re-constructing.

• Rebuilding tests our courage and our character strengths that we may not believe we have.  

• Rebuilding is an intentional state of mind.  It is the foundation for change and transformation.  

In preparation for these meetings, our Topic Committee volunteers suggest the following articles: 

NYT: How to Build Resilience in Hard Times

Psychology Today: Cultivating Wellbeing

Widow 411: Want to be a Happier Widow?
 

Co-Leaders:  Mary, Shelley

Mary Smith zooming in from Rockville Center, NY

About me: I am a lifelong learner -- a perfect match as an educator and former corporate mainstay.  As an active member of my local community, you can find me volunteering as a literacy coach, working with English language learners, keeping up to date on current events, or attending art lectures.  Or you might find me at a favorite rock concert singing the night away.

Interests: music, traveling, socializing, volunteering

Works well with: retired career widows, widows with grown children, and  caregivers 
Year of Loss: 2013

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