GENERAL MEETINGS & EVENTS

W Connection Women’s Health Series
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (space is limited)

We are thrilled to welcome our Women’s Health Series speakers!

Dr. Mary Claire Haver, OB/GYN and Author of The New Menopause

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
7pm ET, 4pm PT

What I Would Tell My 35 Year Old Self:
The Truth about Managing Women’s Hormonal Changes and Nutritional Needs

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Amy Stein, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
7pm ET, 4pm PT

The Essential Guide to Our Pelvic Health

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W Connection was created by widows, for widows. We know first-hand that in addition to all our grief and pain, finding new strategies, support, and understanding is indispensable as we strive to re-imagine and re-build our lives.    

Our programs are created understanding that there is no timeline for a widow, but there is a journey for our members. We created programs for insight, support and connection –to support these needs.  You choose  program(s) that resonate for you based on where you are on your journey.

Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings

W Chat

Wellness Webinars & Workshops

W Clubs (In-Person & Virtual)

APRIL’S MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR

Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings
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Our Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings are geared towards newer widows who are feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of their loss. 

These meetings are facilitated by trained peer volunteers in a safe and confidential environment and are meant to help us find new tools and strategies for confronting the challenges of widowhood –including Leveraging Your Character Strengths, Building Your Resilience, Overcoming Loneliness, Processing Grief, Anger, Guilt. Post Traumatic Growth, Rediscovering Our Identities. We offer the same topic discussion at least 5 times each month with a rotating group of peer-co-hosts.  

One meeting each month is specifically geared to Young Widows. 

In this month’s topic meetings, we will learn how to Understand and Leverage our Character Strengths

Researchers have determined the 24 different character strengths that we each possess–in varying degrees.  As we navigate widowhood, we might not realize how much we rely on these character strengths as we try to move forward.  Have you ever taken a serious inner look at your own individual character strengths?  

In this month’s Topic Meetings, our facilitators will share this research, prompt you to learn your own character strengths and explore how best to leverage them to help you rebuild your life..   

In preparation for these meetings, our Topic Committee volunteers suggest that you bring paper and pen to the meetings.   

First  Monday  of   Month

Second Tuesday of Month

(YOUNG WIDOWS)
First Tuesday of Month

Third Wednesday of Month

Fourth Thursday of Month

Wellness Webinars & Workshops

Our Wellness Webinars and Workshops focus on the health and wellness needs of our membership. The Webinars are led by experts in their fields. The Workshops showcase the healing strategies practiced and demonstrated by our own members.  Past subjects have included Your Brain on Grief, Mindfulness, Yoga & Strength, Physical Health & the Widow, and Financial Strategies for Widows.

The W Connection’s Webinar Committee is excited to announce our first Women’s Health Series, which will run monthly from January 2024-April 2024.

  • January: Stephanie Speer shared how to navigate our struggles through mindfulness.
  • February: Dr. Sharon Mass is an Ob/Gyn and will discuss preventive health guidelines for women of all ages, information on breast health, and answer your questions.
  • March: Dr. Mary Claire Haver will discuss how nutrition affects our bodies for women of all ages, and will also discuss entering our 40s, peri menopausal years, menopause and post-menopause.  All Women Welcome!  
  • April:  Amy Stein is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is a leader in the field of treating pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic Floor dysfunction is more common than you think; causes include riding a bike too much, lifting weights too often, Pilates, childbirth, aging, and trauma.  All Women Welcome!  Click Here to Register.

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W Chat

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Our W Chats are geared towards widows who are further along their journeys.  They are proud that they are moving forward and ready to reinvent and reimagine their futures. 

“Re-Igniting and Embracing our Character Strengths“

In our Topic Meetings this month, our discussions focus on identifying our character strengths in order to leverage them as we begin to move forward.  

In this W Chat, we take this discussion to the next step. For those of us further along in our journeys — as we feel positive emotions re-emerging — we can begin to embrace our character strengths as we re-imagine and rebuild our futures.   

How are you reconnecting with your positive character strengths?  How are they empowering you in unexpected and delightful ways?

We ask that members who have some experience and personal insights/ successes about embodying their character strengths– as well as members looking for some inspiration and ideas! 

W Chat occurs the third Tuesday of every month at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00pm PM PT.

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Why you should join us:

Widowhood is a journey that you do not need to do alone. Every member of the W Connection has lost their life-partner and knows how difficult this journey is.  

You will become part of a community of extraordinary, courageous women of all ages, all backgrounds, and all walks of life, who are navigating widowhood uniquely, but together. 

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We are sorry for your loss, but glad you found us.

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