Past Events

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  Fri, Nov 17

  [Virtual] Article Discussion: 5 Steps to build a portfolio that will last a lifetime

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Nov 17, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

  How can you ensure your portfolio meets your unique needs and goals in retirement? Will your assumed “real” investment return be sufficient to last as long as you do?
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  Fri, Nov 10

  [Virtual] Discussion w/ Professor Turesky: How can our cities plan for a diverse aging population?

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Nov 10, 1:00 PM – 2:10 PM EST

  This interactive discussion with Professor Marisa Turesky will touch upon how multiple lines of difference overlap in shaping the spatial needs of diverse older adults, and how policies and places that shape aging with power.
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  Sun, Nov 05

  [In-person: Boston] Walk-with-a-doc walking group around the Brookline Reservoir

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  Brookline Park Reservoir

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  Nov 05, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST

  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.
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  Tue, Oct 31

  [Virtual] Discussion w/ Carly Roman PhD: Why Intergenerational Connections Matter

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Oct 31, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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  Join us for an interactive discussion event with our *guest host* Dr. Carly Roman, who focused her research on understanding intergenerational connections and how they benefit older adults. She will be sharing her expertise, recent research, and tangible opportunities in intergenerational programs.
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  Tue, Oct 17

  [Virtual] Discussion w/ Professor Kylie Meyer: What it means to be a caregiver

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Oct 17, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  As we dive into the intricacies of caregiving, Professor and Gerontologist Kylie Meyer will shed light on what to anticipate when you're preparing to become a caregiver, or what it means to be caregiven.
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  Fri, Sep 29

  [Virtual] Documentary Discussion: "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" (Part 2 of 2)

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Sep 29, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  In this new Netflix four-part series "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones", Dan Buettner, takes viewers on a journey to the Blue Zones - regions with the highest number of centenarians, or people who live to 100. Join us in discussing episodes 3 and 4 of this series.
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  Fri, Sep 22

  [Virtual] Documentary Discussion: "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones" (Part 1 of 2)

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Sep 22, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  In this new Netflix four-part series "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones", Dan Buettner, takes viewers on a journey to the Blue Zones - regions with the highest number of centenarians, or people who live to 100. Join us in discussing episodes 1 and 2 of this series.
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  Fri, Sep 08

  [Virtual] Podcast Discussion: How Retirement Changes Your Identity

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Sep 08, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  How has your identity evolved after retirement? How do you respond when people ask "what do you do"? Join us in discussing a podcast that highlights research by Teresa Amabile, a professor at Harvard Business School, on how ending your work career affects your sense of self.
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  Tue, Sep 05

  [In-person: Boston] Walk-with-a-doc walking group around the Brookline Reservoir

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  Brookline Park Reservoir

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  Sep 05, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

  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.
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  Tue, Aug 29

  [Virtual] Guest Discussion: Navigating aging in place

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Aug 29, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  What are my aging in place living options? How is it paid for? What should I do to prepare in advance? Join us for an interactive discussion event with our *guest host* Kirsten Kilburn from BAYADA Home Health Care.
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  Fri, Aug 25

  [Virtual] Article Discussion: Living considerations as "solo agers"

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Aug 25, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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  What do "solo agers" need to uniquely consider in navigating retirement? As a follow-on to last week's event, let's gather to discuss: as a solo-ager, how are you thinking about where you'll live?
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  Fri, Aug 18

  [Virtual] Article Discussion: Confronting the challenges of solo aging

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Aug 18, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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  What do "solo agers" need to uniquely consider in navigating retirement? The latest issue of the Generations Journal from American Society of Aging provides a deeper look into the lives of "Solo Agers". Join us in discussing and reflecting on two of those articles.
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  Fri, Aug 11

  [Virtual] Peer Discussion: Self-care in retirement

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Aug 11, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  Let's gather for a discussion on "self-care in retirement". With all the changes that come with retirement, what are ideas for self-care?
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  Tue, Aug 08

  [Virtual] Discussion with Scott Matthews: An insider’s guide to Medicare's next enrollment season

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  Virtual (Zoom link in confirmation email)

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  Aug 08, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  Medicare open enrollment starts October 15! How can we best equip ourselves with the insights to navigate this upcoming enrollment season? Join us for an interactive *guest* discussion event with Scott Matthews, a licensed Medicare advisor from Keen with 20+ years experience in healthcare.
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  Fri, Jul 28

  Discussion w/ Glenn Frank: Key financial considerations in retirement

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  Virtual Discussion

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  Jul 28, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  While certainly not the only aspect, our financials are a big aspect of navigating retirement. Want to hear from a financial planner on what considerations we should be thinking through in retirement? Join us for an interactive guest discussion!
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  Tue, Jul 25

  Panel Discussion: Volunteering opportunities in retirement

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  Virtual Discussion

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  Jul 25, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

  Looking to volunteer and give back in retirement? Don't know where to start or what you may want to try? Join us in a panel discussion to explore various questions on exploring volunteering opportunities.
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  Fri, Jul 21

  [Virtual] Discussion w/ Susan Zwerling, PhD: Incorporating fitness in retirement

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  Virtual Discussion

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  Jul 21, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  We all know the importance of staying active, but how do we actually incorporate fitness into our regular routine in retirement? Join us for an interactive *guest* discussion event with Susan Zwerling, PhD.
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  Tue, Jul 18

  Panel Discussion: Post-career work opportunities in retirement

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  Virtual Discussion

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  Jul 18, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

  Many of you have expressed interest in finding flexible or part-time work opportunities after retirement. We're revisiting this topic, this time in a panel discussion format, and inviting 3 individuals who have retired to share their experiences.