Do you live full or part time in southeast Florida? Consider joining the South Florida chapter of Women's Connection!
We’re an inclusive, vibrant community of women 50 and forward who live in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Together we explore the issues of transition and build new connections, resources and growth opportunities for this phase of our lives.
Introducing "Women’s Connection"
The name change reflects the new energy of professional women later in life.
NEW YORK, JUNE 18, 2024 – The organization that women aged 50 and forward have long known as The Transition Network (TTN) today announced a new name – Women’s Connection – and a renewed commitment to providing opportunities for women to support each other as they pursue post-career goals.
The national nonprofit organization said that although its mission “to empower women to thrive across life’s transitions” is as relevant as ever, the lives of its members have evolved a great deal since the organization’s founding 24 years ago.
“When our organization was born, many professional women viewed ‘retirement’ as a big, empty space,” said Darla Hastings, Women’s Connection Executive Director. “They were on their own as they tried to imagine transitioning from working full time to living full time. TTN was a pioneer in providing support and inspiration as they made the leap.”
American women in the 21st century – many of whom have shattered glass ceilings in their careers – are also breaking free of outdated expectations about how older women should live. Women’s Connection is a unique organization providing resources for learning and discovery. Chief among these contributions – and a hot topic in media today – is the opportunity for women to make new friends in a world where studies show human connection is suffering dramatically.
In a 2022 survey, TTN members said that the organization’s most important benefit was helping women make meaningful connections with each other.
“It's never too late to try out new interests and cultivate new friendships,” said Karen Roggeman, President of the Women’s Connection Board of Directors. This is a place where many of us find we can do both. No matter what’s happening in our full and ever-changing lives – whether we need a good laugh, a walking partner or a confidante who has had similar life experiences – there is always someone here with whom we can connect.”
Hastings added, “According to the landmark
Harvard Study of Adult Development, relationships are the key to what makes life fulfilling and meaningful. Connecting with others is a vital component of our mental and physical health, and Women’s Connection puts that goal front and center, even in our new name.”
What a Florida member can expect
We offer members a chance to:
- Develop friendships and find transition support through our neighborhood peer group meetings for year-round and snowbird residents as well as special interest groups
- Explore new and enriching activities ranging from educational seminars to docent-led museum tours, explore new flavors with the Ethnic Dining group, get together for our monthly Third Thursday Happy Hour at local locations, join book clubs, nature tours, music in the park, join our annual tea party, pool party, holiday party, check out the online movie group or meet in person at the FAU Living Room Theater for a movie, explore your inner self at the virtual meditation circle, attend a variety of theater and musical performances,...and don't miss the optional dining experiences with friends at most events.
- Help our community by supporting the Pantry of Broward, a food bank serving grandparents raising their grandchildren
- Share your wisdom, skills and leadership ability by helping to start an interest group or arrange an exciting group activity