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Purpose after 55: Turning Vision into Action
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Purpose after 55: Turning Vision into Action

Thu, May 28 | 2:00PM - 3:30PM UTC
A Vision provides Direction and Motivation, but how do we translate a Vision into Action? Come to this session with your draft Vision Statement, and we will develop Long-term Objectives and Short-term Goals to begin to make progress toward achieving our individual Visions. For ages 50+
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Purpose after 55: Turning Vision into Action
JackB

JackB

Purpose after 55: Turning Vision into Action

Seniors wanting to make progress toward their life Vision.

Aging
Goal-setting
Retirement
2/7
Thu, 6/11, 9:00 PM • 90 min
Purpose after 55: Turning Vision into Action
JackB

JackB

Purpose after 55: Turning Vision into Action

Seniors wanting to make progress toward their life Vision.

Aging
Goal-setting
Retirement
2/7
Thu, 6/25, 9:00 PM • 90 min
Topic context

Understanding retirement

Retirement can bring relief, freedom, and new opportunities — but it can also lead to identity loss, loneliness, or lack of purpose. The sudden shift in daily structure and community can be jarring, especially if much of your life revolved around work. Peer support connects individuals in similar transitions, offering a place to reflect, reimagine, and find meaning in the next chapter. It reinforces that even though one chapter has closed, there’s still room for connection, contribution, and personal growth.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with retirement

Peer support helps with retirement because growth is easier when it is shared. A group can offer encouragement, accountability, reflection, and practical ideas from people who understand the topic in a real and human way.

Inside the room

What retirement groups often cover

  • Retirement in everyday life and why it feels hard right now
  • Mindset shifts, coping tools, and personal reflection
  • Routines, habits, relationships, and emotional patterns connected to the topic
  • What support, encouragement, and accountability can look like
Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • People currently working on retirement
  • Anyone who wants encouragement, reflection, and practical support
  • People looking for a more human way to grow alongside others
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Frequently asked questions

What are Retirement support groups?

Retirement support groups are live peer conversations where people can share experiences, listen without judgment, and feel less alone around the topic.

How can a Retirement support group help?

People often use retirement groups to talk about challenges, hear peer perspectives, and find encouragement that feels grounded in lived experience.

Who might join a Retirement group?

Anyone personally affected by retirement who wants connection, understanding, and conversation with peers may find these groups helpful.
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