This week's announcements - July 31, 2023

Welcome to our weekly newsletter for Hively’s “Transition into Retirement Together” Meetup group! This is where you’ll find announcements on upcoming events and resources to navigate retirement and discover what’s next, together.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

🗳 Looking for others to pursue new interests / hobbies together? In response to feedback from all of you, we’re looking to launch interest-based activity “clubs” for our members, but really need your input on club topics. Please vote here on clubs you’d be excited to be a part of!

🧡 Interested in gathering with a smaller, consistent group for peer support and discussing topics around navigating retirement? Sign-up for our small-group cohort program to connect every other week with 8-12 members. We’re having so much fun with our current cohorts and will be kicking-off our next ones, as soon as we have enough interest for a specific time slot!

🙏 As we often have folks on event waitlists, friendly reminder to update your RSVP if you're no longer able to join - thank you!

WHAT WE’RE LOVING

🗞 What the Longest Study on Human Happiness Found Is the Key to a Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
This Atlantic article dives into the simple and profound conclusion coming out of the Harvard Study of Adult Development - the longest in-depth longitudinal study on human life ever done. Good relationships lead to health and happiness.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 8/8 at 1-2pm EST: Guest discussion with Scott Matthews on “An insider’s guide to taking advantage of the next Medicare enrollment season” (virtual)
How can I best equip myself with the insights to navigate this year’s Medicare’s enrollment season starting October 15? How does the industry really work? Should I shop for Medicare each year? Join us for a discussion with our guest host, Scott Matthews, a licensed Medicare advisor from Keen with 20+ years experience in healthcare. RSVP here.

Wednesday 8/16 at 6:30-7:30pm EST & Thursday 8/17 at 6:30-7:30pm EST: Walk with a Doc walking group around the Brookline Reservoir (in-person)
One of our wonderful members Donna, a physician, leads a walking group around the Brookline Reservoir. The walks will include a short health talk at the beginning. Join a group of us to attend together!  RSVP here.

Friday 8/18 at 1-2pm EST: Article discussion on “Confronting the challenges of solo aging” (virtual)
What do "solo agers" need to uniquely consider in navigating retirement? The latest issue of the Generations Journal from American Society of Aging features articles that provide a deeper look into the lives of "Solo Agers." We'd like to create a space for those exploring this landscape - join us in discussing and reflecting together on 2 of these articles. RSVP here.

SUPPORT OUR HIVE

💌 We need your help! Your support will help us keep this group running:

• Donate to our group here (under “Fundraising). Your contributions will help us by sharing some of our organizing costs and fund future events. Alternatively, you can Venmo us at @angela-gu.

• Share our Meetup group. The more members we have, the more types of events we can organize. Help us spread the word to your friends and groups you are part of.

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions and suggestions.

Warmly,
Angela + Jenn