Fourth Thursday of Month (FTM) - 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:  Pat & Leslie

Leslie Goldman zooming in from South Orange, NJ

About me: I am an artist and a musician, a mom, and a good friend. I practice gratitude and enjoying all the new opportunities for growth I'm experiencing now.  

Interests: Painting, singing, writing, and performing music, entertaining, cooking.

Works well with: working moms, moms with young children, creative and passionate women. 
 
Year of Loss: 2012 when my children were 10 and 12 years old

Pat Osman zooming in from Windsor, Colorado

About me:  I am a military mom and a former public school middle & high school teacher. Now full-time volunteer staff at the W Connection including: Online Topic Facilitator, W Chat Host, First Connect Leader, Training and Topic Development. I left the Philly area three years ago for a life with family in Colorado.

Interests: Hiking in the Rockies, snowshoeing, gardening, reading, music, theater.

Works well with: Working moms, empty nesters, people with a passion for outdoors.

Year of Loss: 2014