GENERAL MEETINGS & EVENTS

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 take steps to move forward.     

Our widow support programs are created understanding that there is no timeline for a widow, but there is a journey. We created programs for insight, support and connection –to support these needs and help you re-build your life. 

You choose the program(s) that resonates with you based on where you are on your journey. 

Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings

W Chat

Wellness Webinars & Workshops

W Clubs (In-Person & Virtual)

January and February Meeting and Events

Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings

Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings are held in a safe and confidential environment.  These are widow to widow support groups that focus on a topic to help you Confront the Challenges you face as a widow and help you find Strategies for Rebuilding Your Life –including Overcoming Loneliness, Processing Grief, Anger, Guilt. Leveraging Your Character Strengths, Building Your Resilience, Rediscovering Your Identity and Post Traumatic Growth. 

In January, we help one another learn that struggling with grief and fostering hope are not mutually exclusive.

In February, we help one another learn how to navigate the difficult emotions we undoubtedly experience as widows –guilt, anger, fear, envy.  These emotions are valid, intense and real and part of our journey is learning how to acknowledge them and move forward.

Peer-led topic meetings are held weekly, with one meeting each month specifically geared to Young Widows. 

Peer-Led Support Topic Meetings are part of your membership, there is no additional charge.  

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W Chat

MEMBERS: REGISTER Here for W chat

W Chat is part of your membership, there is no additional charge.  

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W Chat is geared for members who are further along on their journey and ready to Reinvent and Reimagine their futures.

W Chat is led by trained widowed facilitators and builds upon our monthly topic. 

In January, we are choosing hope–and even embracing it again!  We will exchange ideas drawn on our own experiences– aimed to inspire, encourage, and empower us all as we embrace hope again.

Sometimes joy, laughter, and other positive emotions can be a difficult for widows to express. In February’s W Chat, we learn how to give ourselves permission to experience and embrace positive emotion.

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

Wellness Webinars & Workshops

Our Wellness Webinars and Workshops are developed understanding the resources widows need and focused 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 welcome Ana Leilani Ka’ahanui, Co-Founder of the DC metro area nonprofit Capital Nature. Her organization’s mission is to connect people to the abundance of nature. She is a forest bathing guide and devoted to sharing this nature-based mindfulness practice. Ana is passionate about using the natural and built environment as a tool for learning and healing. Her favorite word is “wonder.”

Please join us as Ana discusses the powerful impact of nature on healing and how Forest Bathing, an ancient Japanese technique, can be easily introduced into our daily lives to connect, reflect, and heal.

Ana was our W Connection Forest Bathing Guide during our 15-year celebration in DC.  We loved this event and asked her to talk with our extended community about understanding our natural world.

MEMBERS: REGISTER Here for webinar

Wellness Webinars are part of your membership, there is no additional charge.  

Not a W Connection member, but want to attend this webinar? We are offering this webinar to non-members for a suggested donation of $25.00. Click below to attend

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W Book Club

Our W Book Club GEM volunteers have picked
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue
by Julie Satow

Our book this month is When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow, a multilayered look into the lives of three women who set the course for New York City department stores between the 1920s and 1970s. These fascinating females from small town(s) USA became a tour de force in the world of merchandising.  Mention is made of American fashion houses nationwide which many readers will recognize.

an award winning journalist and author who contributes to National Public Radio (NPR) and various other publications. The Chicago Tribune review shares critical praise of both author and book…“A fascinating excavation of the midcentury woman…whose designs and ideas reinvented American department stores and consumer fashion.”

Purchase the book with this link and W Connection will receive a donation. 

Our W Book Club occurs every 6 weeks. 

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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.  

If you are not a member, 

  • JOIN TODAY and one of our FIRST CONNECT volunteers will reach out to you right away to welcome you and get you started OR, 
  • you can choose to ATTEND OUR NEXT INFO SESSION to learn more. 

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The W Connection is a peer-led organization created to support widows through every phase of grief. We provide emotional support, helpful resources, and a community where women can heal together.  

Our widow support groups and in-person meetups are welcoming spaces to share experiences, build meaningful friendships, and find comfort in knowing you’re not alone on this journey. We offer programs for widows of all ages and experiences, including recently widowed support groups and more. 

To hear more about The Journey of a W Connection Member, click here. 

Joining The W Connection is easy. Once you’ve signed up, a member from our FIRST CONNECT team will personally welcome you and help you get started with our widow groups and other programs.

We offer a wide range of weekly programs, including Peer-Led Support Topic Meetings, W Chats, Wellness Webinars & Workshops, and the W Book Club. These widow support groups offered online provide strategies to help widows rebuild their lives, along with the emotional support of a shared community.  W Clubs are offered in-person. 

Our online grief support groups for widows are led by trained members of our community who are widows themselves. These peer leaders guide discussions in a supportive environment, helping participants explore topics like loneliness, resilience, and rediscovering purpose after loss.

Non-members are welcome to attend select events, including some wellness webinars, with a suggested donation. We encourage visitors to join as members to gain full access to all our support groups for widows and other offerings.

Yes, we offer monthly young widow support groups. This program provides a space where younger widows can connect with others in similar situations and discuss the unique challenges they face.

Our webinars cover topics like mindfulness, financial planning, and physical health. Experts are invited to share insights on wellness, offering widows the tools they need to care for themselves during and after grief.

These are all member benefits.  As a member, you will be given your own unique id for access to our member portal and member calendar of events. Meetings take place every weeks.

Your first widow group meeting will be a welcoming and supportive experience. You’ll connect with others who understand the complexities of widowhood. Every session is confidential, offering practical tools to help you manage your grief and move forward with hope. Join today and become part of our outstanding community.

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