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

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

At the W Connection, you will often hear us quoting Vivek Murthy. He is the the US Surgeon General who is laser-focused on the importance of social connection to our physical and emotional health.

In fact, Murthy's book, Together, was the impetus behind our community's mantra that "We believe in the healing power of social connection." We know that a connected life is a critical part of rebuilding our lives--providing a network of support, understanding, and valuable friendships.

In this month's topic meetings we will delve into some of Dr. Murthy's research as we discuss our current connections, the need for new connections, and how we can create a satisfying connected life.

This is a very valuable topic for our community. We know first-hand how our journeys towards rebuilding our lives is enhanced by caring social connection. This connectedness enables us to think about the future and move forward.

We really hope you will join us.

Our Topic Committee volunteers suggest reading the following:

Together, by Vivek Murthy

Making New Friends as an Adult

Resilience: Relationships

Or, you can listen to Dawn's Video on the topic, here

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