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Your playbook to thrive in your next chapter.

Connect with peers who are also navigating their lives after retirement.

Why Join Hively?

Community Discussions

Come together with the wider Hively community virtually to discuss and share on specific topics related to retirement such as "creating structure" and "finding part-time work"

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Small Group Cohorts

Join an on-going, non-binding small group cohort "hive" of others navigating their transition into retirement.

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Knowledge Base

Curious what others are exploring in this new chapter? Browse our repository of social, educational, and volunteer resources curated by and for Hively Members to help you discover what you may want to try out next

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Upcoming Sessions

Wed, Sep 18
Member Experience: Tony's Path to Book Writing in Retirement
Virtual Event
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Sep 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Tony, a seasoned political writer and former Chief of Staff, will dive into his journey of writing a book in retirement, sharing how his career experiences have influenced his writing.
Thu, Sep 19
Transition into Retirement Together: Thursday 12pm ET Group
Virtual Event
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Sep 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Join a fun group of individuals with diverse backgrounds who have been meeting bi-weekly since May 2024, forming close friendships, with 5 spots now open for new members!
Mon, Sep 23
Decoding Medicare: How to read your Annual Notice of Changes
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Sep 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Join Medicare expert Scott Matthews as he walks step-by-step to help you navigate the Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) letter, and understand the essential changes that could affect your healthcare and budget this coming enrollment season.
Thu, Sep 26
Planning for Aging in Place with BAYADA Home Health Care
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Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
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Meet with aging in place expert, Kirsten Kilburn from BAYADA Home Health Care, to discuss ways to prepare for the future that you envision.
Mon, Sep 30
2025 Medicare Changes what to expect
Virtual Event
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Sep 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Key updates to coverage, premiums, and benefits, as well as new policies impacting retirees
Wed, Oct 02
Member Experience: Recipes to Memories, Writing a Family Cookbook with Pam
Virtual Event
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Oct 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Come hear from Pam about how she turned her love for cooking into a legacy project, and gain valuable insights into the process of writing your own family cookbook.
Thu, Oct 10
Long Term Care Insurance Planning Essentials + Q&A
Virtual Event
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Oct 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Join us for an interactive session on the essentials of long-term care, covering what it is, who may need it, why it’s important for retirement planning, available products, and the roles of Medicare and Medicaid in covering costs.
Thu, Sep 12
Estate Planning Essentials + Q&A
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Sep 12, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
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Join another session led by Attorney Robin Gorenberg, to explore fundamental estate planning topics such as essential documents, trusts, estate taxes, probate, deeds, timeshares on assets. The discussion will be followed by an interactive Q&A session to address your specific questions.
Wed, Sep 11
Transition into Retirement Together (New Curriculum!)
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Sep 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
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A new and improved Transition into Retirement Hive! 8 session series for recent retirees to navigate the next chapter together. Meets every other Wednesdays 12pm ET.
Wed, Aug 07
[In-person: Boston] Walk-with-a-doc walking group around the Brookline Reservoir
Brookline Park Reservoir
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Aug 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Brookline Park Reservoir, 128 Dudley St, Brookline, MA 02445, USA
Join a group of us to participate in the "Walk with a doc" walking group led by our member and physician, Dr. Donna Michelson. The walk is around the Brookline Reservoir and will include a short health talk at the beginning.
Tue, Jul 30
Reinvention and Redefining Purpose w/ Former Panera Bread CEO Niren Chaudhary
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Jul 30, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
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Join us for a fireside chat with Former Panera Bread CEO Niren Chaudhary as he shares his journey of reinvention + redefining purpose in his chapter 3.0. In this engaging session, Niren will discuss his personal and professional evolution, offering his learnings on navigating life’s transitions.
Mon, Jul 29
3 Part Series: Let's Talk Financial Health
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Jul 29, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
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Join us for a 3 part interactive series on financial health. We will be discussing how to reconcile the finite (money) with the infinite desire to be happy, greatest risk to your portfolio, and the giving of time and money
Thu, Jul 18
Member Experience: From School Principal to Advocating for Children as Guardian Ad Litem
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Jul 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
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Join us for an enlightening Q&A session with Candace, a retired teacher and principal who has immersed herself in a new meaningful job as a Guardian Ad Litem advocating for children in court.
Thu, Jul 11
For Solo-Agers: Transition into Retirement: Thursdays 2pm ET
Virtual Event
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Jul 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Meets on Thursdays at 2-3pm ET every other week. First session is on 7/11.
Wed, Jul 10
Estate Planning Essentials + Q&A
Virtual Event
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Jul 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Join a session led by Attorney Robin Gorenberg, to explore fundamental estate planning topics such as essential documents, trusts, estate taxes and planning, probate, and key decisions. The discussion will be followed by an interactive Q&A session to address your specific questions.
Tue, Jul 09
For Solo-Agers: Transition into Retirement: Tuesdays 12pm ET
Virtual Event
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Jul 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Meets on Tuesdays at 12-1pm ET every other week. First session is on 7/9.
Tue, Jul 02
Member Experience: From an Anesthesiologist to a Nomad, Van-lifer, and World Traveler
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Jul 02, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
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Join us for an enlightening Q&A session with Dr. Davida Grossman, a retired anesthesiologist who has embraced an unconventional lifestyle as a nomad, van-lifer, and world traveler.
Tue, Jul 02
For Senior Professionals & Executives: Transition into Retirement: Tuesdays 12pm ET
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Jul 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
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Meets on Tuesdays at 12-1pm ET every other week. First session is on 7/2.

Desserts

10 Pie Recipes to Try This Fall

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Mains

A Pasta Hack That Will Transport You to Rome

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Drinks

The Health Benefits of Drinking Tea Daily

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Healthy

Creative Salad Ideas for the Veggie Lover

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Roger D.
Former Associate Director of Partnerships

I appreciated this so much.
This is one of the best hours I’ve spent in a long time; the opportunity to connect with people who are going through the same thing.

Anthony G.
Former Public Policy Director

After my retirement and some struggles I was having with the transition, this group was an answer to a compelling need I had to talk to others in retirement or close to it. I still have some challenges I am trying to meet and it’s indispensable to join and share on these Zoom calls.

Lisa D.
Former Educator

This group has been a wonderful resource for me ever since I retired. I look forward to the welcoming meetups where we dive into shared retirement struggles and offer insights to help each other with the transition.

Kim N.
Former Nonprofit Managing Director

I am so fortunate to have found a forum that
normalizes the retirement experience.

Candace L.
Former School Principal

I leave each meeting with opportunities to pursue and options to consider. I have continued to move pleasantly forward in my retirement with the goal of keeping active and engaged.

Anthony G.
Former Public Policy Director

After my retirement and some struggles I was having with the transition, this group was an answer to a compelling need I had to talk to others in retirement or close to it.