Santa Fe Chapter | Newsletter | July 2019
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Santa Fe TTN is organized and led entirely by volunteers.
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In July we celebrate the official arrival of summer. The temperature is climbing, there are festivals, almost nightly music on the Plaza, and tourists are flocking to Santa Fe. This is a time to savor warm nights and eating outdoors and relaxed conversation under the stars. These warm summer months invite us to ease up on the scheduled activities and to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty surrounding us, along with our friends, families and animal companions with whom we share our lives.
During so much of the year we are driven by our highly booked calendars and often don’t allow ourselves the time to stop long enough to take a deep breath and look around at the miracle of mountains and blue sky and the constantly changing breathtaking displays of sunrise and sunset here in the high desert. As I create some blank space on my calendar, I intend to remind myself throughout this month to step back and really notice my surroundings and to take advantage of all this area has to offer. After all, many people travel long distances to visit here to experience what we have in our lives every day!
I also intend to make a special effort to take time to appreciate the friends I have made here and make it a point to spend unhurried time savoring those connections. There are so many ways to connect in meaningful ways with others—meandering conversations over coffee, lunch or dinner (or dessert!), quiet walks on surrounding trails or just blending in with the tourists in town, or attending any of the many events and cultural activities together. Sharing such seemingly small moments is important—the bonds we create with each other can be life-changing! We are so fortunate to live in a place with so many possibilities, and summer invites us to join with others in slowing down and enjoying these moments of our lives.
Please join me and the amazing women of the Santa Fe Chapter of TTN for our inspiring programs and lively events. This month we will be visiting Solace Crisis Treatment Center for a special TTN Open House and informative program on July 22
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. We hope you will join us!
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James
Ellen Wetzel
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WELCOME AND FAREWELL—
STEERING COMMITTEE TRANSITIONS
The past few months have brought a few changes to the Santa Fe Chapter TTN Steering Committee and we want to recognize those who are leaving and to welcome our new members.
June marked
Carol Pava’s
last month serving as Membership Coordinator and we thank her for her dedication and commitment to serving our members and to building and sustaining our chapter membership. We wish her well as she moves on to other commitments and activities!
Coming on board to the Steering Committee as Membership Co-coordinators as of July 1
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are
Jolene Petrowski
and
Mary McGuire
, both active members of our chapter. They are enthusiastic about taking on their new roles, and we are looking forward to the new ideas and energy they bring to the committee.
At the end of April
Pat Wetzel
stepped down from her role as Program Co-coordinator. Pat did a wonderful job of providing creative input and bringing interesting programs to our chapter monthly meetings, and consistently brought positivity and enthusiasm into the mix. We wish her the best of luck as she continues her work on
The Cancer Road Trip!
Stepping into the role of Program Co-coordinator on July 1
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is
Terese Kitts
who joined our chapter in the past year. She brings an interest in the chapter and an enthusiasm and willingness to meet with potential speakers, and we look forward to working with her to bring meaningful, interesting and fun programs to our chapter in the coming months.
Many thanks to Carol and Pat as they move on to new things, and welcome to Jolene, Mary and Terese as they join the Steering Committee!
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MONDAY • JULY 22 • 5:45 -7:30 PM
OPEN HOUSE FOR TTN AT
SOLACE CRISIS TREATMENT CENTER
6601 Valentine Way, Santa Fe
(near the Southside Library)
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TTN members and their guests have been invited to Solace Crisis Treatment Center – a state-of-the-art non-profit agency in Santa Fe -- for a program about service to those who have experienced sexual violence and other traumas.
Come, learn about Solace’s services and also areas where they need volunteer help for those who are interested.
Open to TTN members and non-members. Bring a guest!
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NM Peace Choir —TTN in the audience
and our Jean Palmer on the stage!
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Our member Lisa Pederson (back row holding red cup) at Women Build Habitat for Humanity Event!
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indulgencing in scrumptious Italian desserts
at Grazie's—with many newcomers!
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SATURDAY • JULY 13 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PURPLE ADOBE LAVENDER FARM ADVENTURE
1622 Rte 84N, Abiquiu, NM
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Enjoy Spectacular scenery, all things lavender, peace, tranquility, walk to the river, enjoy Tea House specialties plus vendors...followed by refreshment at a nearby restaurant! A fun-filled day guaranteed to revive!
10 am carpool leaving DeVargas Center parking lot by the del Norte Credit Union, Guadalupe St.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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WEDNESDAY • JULY 17 • 4:00-7:00 PM
CANYON ROAD ART AND WINE STROLL
Canyon Road
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A return to summer art crawl days. Enjoy a glass of wine as you stroll from gallery to gallery. Wine will be available for adults 21 and older and you may stroll up and down Canyon Road visiting galleries and artist studios.
The Art Stroll event begins at Canyon Road and Delgado and runs to Camino del Monte Sol. Participating galleries will be open until 7pm and will have their individual events posted for Santa Fe Art Week.
4:00—Carpool for ease of parking from DeVargas Center parking lot by the del Norte Credit Union, Guadalupe St.
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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THURSDAY • JULY 18 • 5:00 PM
ART SANTA FE OPENING NIGHT
PREVIEW PARTY
Santa Fe Convention Center,
201 W. Marcy St.
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Explore an amazing array of contemporary and modern art at Art Santa Fe. Celebrating 19 years this summer, Art Santa Fe features extraordinary artwork from local, national, and international galleries.
TTN members have enjoyed this opening event for several years.
As a volunteer, host Virginia Asman will be able to obtain complimentary tickets. Please email her to get yours!
Meet in the lobby at 5:00 PM to get your ticket and enjoy the exhibit as a group!
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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THURSDAY • JULY 25 • 11:30 AM
LUNCH VENEZUELAN-STYLE
Santarepa Café, 229 Johnson St.
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Explore the cuisine of one of Santa Fe’s newest restaurants specializing in Venezuelan comfort food, mainly (in addition to cachapas and empanadas) AREPAS, hand-sized cakes fashioned from cornmeal and cooked, sliced open pocket-style, and stuffed with meat and/or vegetables. Every Venezuelan eats arepas. Sounds delicious!
Open to TTN members and non-members!
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MONDAY • AUGUST 26 • 5:45 -7:30 PM
NETWORK WITH THE TERRIFIC WOMEN OF TTN’S SANTA FE CHAPTER
Montezuma Lodge, 431 Paseo de Peralta
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Let's party! Come and enjoy a relaxed, fun, late summer potluck and networking event! Reconnect with old friends, make new acquaintances, share stories, and learn about what’s happening at TTN.
Suggested donation: $5.00
Open to TTN members and non-members. Bring a guest!
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TTN EVENTS PARTICIPATION POLICY
Non-members are invited to attend
up to THREE events before joining.
These events include our monthly meetings, coffees,
luncheons and happy hours as well as events that you attend
as a guest of a particular TTN member.
Thereafter, we ask that you join
The Transition Network (TTN) to continue attending.
We hope non-members will understand and respect this policy.
If there is a financial need, you may apply for a confidential scholarship by writing to Susan Collins, Executive Director, at
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HOW TO RSVP
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU RSVP TO ANY EVENT
YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. IT'S A GREAT HELP TO EVENT ORGANIZERS SINCE RESERVATIONS MUST
SOMETIMES BE MADE IN ADVANCE.
Please click on the
RSVP
BUTTON
for the event you would like to attend.
TO ATTEND A TTN MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT:
You must be a current member of The Transition Network (TTN).
TO ATTEND A TTN MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS EVENT:
You must be a current member or
the guest of a current member of The Transition Network (TTN).
You may join or renew online:
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PLEASE VISIT OUR TTN WEBSITE
FOR VALUABLE RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
FIND A HOST OF INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOCAL CHAPTER AT
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SANTA FE CHAPTER
STEERING COMMITTEE
Please contact these committee coordinators
with questions, concerns, suggestions
and/or to offer your assistance.
Membership: Mary McGuire & Jolene Petrowski
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