Retirement Reimagined / October 2024 Newsletter

October 2024

Monthly News & Updates

ENCORE CLEVELAND connects people who are in or nearing retirement from their primary careers with volunteer and employment opportunities through local nonprofit organizations. Discover more here..

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BOP STOP CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!

Get ready to groove, Cleveland! BOP STOP, the city’s beloved performance space and premier jazz haven, is turning ten this October, and we are rolling out a week-long celebration you will not want to miss.

In October 2024, BOP STOP is celebrating a decade of excellence! We are deeply grateful for the community’s past support of our cherished performance space and Cleveland’s premier jazz venue. Since being donated to The Music Settlement in 2013, and reopening in 2014, BOP STOP has blossomed into a vibrant cultural hub, hosting over 300 concerts and events each season, engaging more than 12,000 attendees, and featuring over 700 local and national artists.

Join us from October 15 – 20, 2024, as we mark this milestone with a week-long celebration of sound and rhythm. Expect a diverse array of performances, from cutting-edge jazz and experimental sounds to crowd-pleasing favorites. Highlights include our 10th Anniversary Party and Jam Session on Friday, October 18, featuring the dynamic Hubb’s Groove, and a special performance by the inaugural BOP STOP Big Band on Saturday, October 19. This unique event will debut 10 new compositions by prominent Northeast Ohio and BOP STOP-connected composers. We are bringing together some of the most innovative local and national talents to create an unforgettable anniversary bash.

Mark your calendars – BOP STOP’s 10th anniversary is set to be a grand celebration, and we invite you to join us for this unforgettable milestone!

Welcome Legacy Leader Senior Fellows

ALI Class of 2025

This year’s select group of civically engaged and influential members of the ALI Class of 2025 Senior Fellows have deep work experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Fourteen Legacy Leader Senior Fellows will participate, mentor, and support the development and work of future and current leaders. Welcome Alice Armstrong, Saleh Awadallah, Richard Batyko, Mayor Annette Blackwell, Polly Bloom, Minnie Bowers, Kelly Coffman, Harold Harrison, Lee Ann O’Brien, Anthony Peebles, Lee Schwebel, Lorri Stewart, and Lisa Weitzman.

If you or your colleagues are interested in linking generations for a better tomorrow around five critical policy areas (education, health, housing, safe communities, and economic mobility) you are invited by CLC to participate in the ALI Class of 2026 starting Fall of 2025. Click here for more information.

Legacy Leader "For Your Encore" Podcast Series

"For Your Encore” provides an opportunity for Legacy Leaders to share your Second Act Stories about moving from work to retirement and life after retirement, major career changes to pursue a second act, or advice for others considering a Second Act. It attracts listeners who are looking for a community, and who want an inspiring insight into life after retirement – one that will leave them feeling empowered and ready to take on anything.

Listen to all the episodes here.

If you are interested in recording a podcast, or have someone you would like or want us to interview, or an issue, topic, or event you’d like to know more about share those with me as we look to record podcast topics based on the interests of Legacy Leaders!

Visit the Cleveland Leadership Center website to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Docent Volunteer: Are you a history buff? Engage with natural history museum visitors by guiding tours, leading educational activities, answering museum questions and assisting with museum events. Volunteers are needed Tuesday-Sunday for 3-hour shifts located in the University Circle Neighborhood.

Tree Tale Teller: Let’s talk about nature! Volunteer to present story time to children, using books and activities focused on plants and nature. Help is needed on weekday mornings and afternoons located in the University Circle Neighborhood.

Blood Drive Volunteer: Help provide a welcoming environment for blood donors in your community! Volunteers are needed to welcome and check-in donors, explain the donation process, and provide excellent customer service. Flexible schedules available in the Middelburg Heights area.

Hiking club assistant: Enjoy a good hike, while volunteering! Assist families of all abilities by hiking and engaging in conversations. Ensure group members stay together and stay safe. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 5:00-6:30 p.m. located in Rocky River Reservation.

Meals on Wheels Driver: Take your volunteerism on the road! Senior Citizens Resources is looking for someone to deliver meals to people in the community. Many individuals have a hard time leaving their residents and having that friendly face at the door with a hot meal can make someone’s day. Volunteers are needed for one day on weekdays from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., located in Old Brooklyn.

To sign up for these volunteer opportunities, contact Nancy Dzurnak, at 216-391-9500 ext. 2123, or ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org.

For more information on Greater Cleveland Volunteers, visit our website.

Thursday, October 24, 5:30 PM

Ariel International Center

1163 E 40th Street, Cleveland, OH

Join us for a remarkable evening commemorating the achievements and contributions of women entrepreneurs at our prestigious In the Company of Women: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs. This annual event is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of women who have made significant strides in the business world, inspiring future generations of female leaders.

For tickets, click here.

For information on ECDI's Women's Business Centers, click here.