Conversations on Mid- and Late-Life Transitions

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Continuing Conversations on Mid- and Late Life Transitions

The series “Conversations on Mid-and Late- Life Transitions” continues to garner a warm response from the Emory community. The inaugural “Conversation” featured a round table discussion of issues faced by women in mid- and later life, and was moderated by Phyllis Rosen, LCSW. Phyllis replaced Eve Poling who did a stellar job for 5 years but, unfortunately for us, decided to transition to California. Ms. Rosen is a clinical social worker who has been in practice for over 20 years and has extensive experience facilitating groups.

Sponsored by the Center for Women and the Emeritus College, the series targets emeritae women and other female retirees of the University, as well as current women faculty, staff, and administrators who are facing the transitions brought by mid- and later life. "Conversations on Mid- and Late-Life Transitions" meets over light refreshments and wine approximately every two months. The participants represent a diverse group of women ranging in age from forty-something to eighty-something. We believe that our programs offer learning experiences for women at Emory and in the community that help women transform themselves as they deal with life-changing events.

Whether addressing caretaking for older relatives, concerns about retirement, fears about death, relationships with children, peers, parents and partners, or joy at life after sixty, discussions are always lively and eye-opening. The group includes a number of regular attendees while also attracting a host of new faces to each meeting.

Our “Conversation” will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at Miller-Ward Alumni House, Prentice Miller Room, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Space is limited to the first 25 reservations. RSVP by July 17. For more information on this or future programs or to reserve your space, call (404) 727-2031 or email rgsledg@emory.edu.

Spring 2008 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday extended hours 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
(Wednesday hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. during semester breaks.)