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)

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER’S MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR

Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings

Our Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings are facilitated by widows in a safe and confidential environment.  Each month we focus on a topic to help you confront the challenges you face as a widow.

Our widow support groups will help you find Strategies for Rebuilding Your Life –including Leveraging Your Character Strengths, Building Your Resilience, Overcoming Loneliness, Processing Grief, Anger, Guilt. Post Traumatic Growth, Rediscovering Your Identity. 

In November we will share our concerns, acknowledge our needs and learn strategies you might adopt to “Navigate the Holidays. “   

In December widow’s support group meeting, we will discuss the notion of “Finding Peace” after losing our life partners, which might sound impossible, yet it’s essential to our emotional and physical well-being. 

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 November, we will be “Exchanging Ideas for Enjoying the Holidays Again”.  It’s an empowering feeling when we get to the place where celebrating old traditions or adding new traditions and new faces to our holiday celebrations makes us smile.

In December, we will be, Exchanging Practices for Achieving Peace.  Come join us as we share our own practices and strategies for achieving sustained, reliable peace.

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
The Secret Life of Sunflowers
by Marta Molner

The book chronicles the life of Johanna (née Bonger) Van Gogh, who married the painter Vincent’s brother Theo, and whose story emerges in a parallel narrative. After moving to Paris with Theo, Johanna encounters the erratic Vincent. Theo explained to her how “Sunflowers mean gratitude to Vincent.” 

Author Marta Molnar shares with us “Johanna Bonger was a real person. She was married to Theo van Gogh, Vincent’s brother. In the novel, I tried to stay as close to Johanna’s real story as possible. I pieced together her life from her diary and from letters between Vincent and Theo.” 

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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