What we’re about
Most of us look forward to the day when we can leave the job behind and embrace the freedom that retirement brings. Maybe you have carefully planned financially for retirement, or plan to work part-time, but haven’t thought much about what activities will bring joy, meaning, and purpose into your life. Maybe you have already retired and are facing a sense of emptiness. Often just focusing on fun activities that you enjoyed while working, such as golf or cooking, can feel rather unsatisfying after a while. A sense of contributing to society and giving back based on your life experience is one way to fill the void. But figuring out how to do this can feel daunting. People entering later life often suffer an identity crisis, and a return of the questions: Who am I? What are my values? What do I believe? What matters most to me? How can I give back to the common good?
This Meetup group is meant to help you navigate the transition to the next chapter of your life consciously so that you can experience the sense of freedom, joy, and satisfaction that you have dreamed of. Connecting with others that are at the same stage of life can be very supportive on your journey. Each group will start with an introduction to a topic, followed by a discussion of the topic and sharing of your own experiences on the road to retirement.
We will be using the book The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul by Connie Zweig, PhD as a reference, though it is not necessary to have the book.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- In-Person Meetup for Retirement Group at Yvette's HouseYvette's House , Superior, CO
Come join Yvette for a light-hearted and heartfelt kickoff to a memory-themed gathering on The Longest Day, part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s national campaign to honor memories and raise awareness.
This 12:00–1:00 PM session is for our group — retirees, semi-retirees, and people navigating life’s next chapter with curiosity and humor.***
### 🕰️ What’s Happening:
Yvette's event begins with an “Embracing Seniority” Celebration— This will be a time to:
- Honor the wisdom we’ve gained
- Celebrate our life experiences
- Swap stories, jokes, or thoughts on what actually matters now
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### 📦 Bring a Legacy “Artifact” (optional, but fun!)
You're invited to bring or prepare a small legacy artifact — something that speaks to how you’d like to be remembered or what you’d pass along to future generations. Or it could be some bit of wisdom or a memory from a parent that has been passed down.
Some ideas:- A photo from a defining moment
- A personal mantra or quote you live by
- A mini “What I’d Tell My Grandkids” letter (whether you have grandkids or not!)
- A favorite recipe, a drawing, or a Seinfeld quote that explains your life philosophy
- A poem or story
- A song
These will become part of a community Memory Jar or Legacy Table, and possibly featured in a “Memory eBook” shared at the end of the event.
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No pressure to share aloud — but if you feel like standing up and delivering your one-minute life TED Talk, we’ll cheer you on.
Wearing purple, the color for Alzheimer's Awareness, is encouraged 💜### Want help writing your legacy advice?
Here’s a prompt to try:
“If I could give one piece of advice to my younger self (or future great-grandchild), it would be…”
Write it on a notecard or just bring it in your head.### 👣 Stay for More?
The fun continues with memory-themed food, games, music, yoga, and a sunset “Memory Circle.”
If you’d like to make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, here’s the link, it’s appreciated, but completely optional:
🔗**http://act.alz.org/goto/KeepMemoriesAlive**
RSVP at:https://forms.gle/jRL8D3uTvP4cRnC78 or contact Yvette directly at 303-803-6263***
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