by WomenOver70 | Apr 22, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Podcast, Season Two, Social Service
Sue Ross, age 74, took 8 years to transition from her full-time faculty position in Social Work to “being done” in 2018. Even though Sue taught gerontology and retirement transition, she needed plenty of time to “find my way” through the process. A ‘spinster’ by...
by WomenOver70 | Mar 18, 2020 | Podcast, Season Two, Social Service
Cory Ryan is a former nun of the Congregation of Maryknoll Sisters in Maryknoll, New York. She saw it as a way to pursue a life of exploration and service. She participated during a period of time when the church began to recognize that sisters were individuals....
by WomenOver70 | Jan 22, 2020 | Podcast, Season Two, Social Service
Growing up in a patriarchal Irish Catholic home, Rita followed her 2 older siblings into the convent, believing a life of service was only available inside a religious community. 12 years later she had come to understand that she could be a witness and advocate for...
by WomenOver70 | Aug 7, 2019 | Podcast, Season One, Social Service
In this episode, Gail, Catherine and Roni discuss: Life enriching benefits of volunteering. Opportunities for growth that come from experiences of loss and deficit. The value of community and connection for women as they age. Key Take-Aways: Remaining vibrant is a...
by WomenOver70 | Jul 10, 2019 | Podcast, Season One, Social Service
In this episode, Gail, Catherine, and Linda discuss: How to use your natural gifts to feel good about yourself while helping the larger world as well. Transitioning in and out of retirement. What it means to make life more fun. Key Takeaways: Look for volunteer...