Upcoming Events

March topic: Just Money: Mission-Driven Banks and the Future of Finance Host: Katrin Kaeufer, PhD of the Presencing Institute Facilitator: Jim Burke Presentation In describing the book Just Money (MIT Press), the publisher states: “How to use finance as a tool to build a more equitable and sustainable society. Money defines our present and will shape our future. Every investment decision we make adds a chapter to the story of what our world will look like. Although the idea of…

March 1 – June 21, 2021 (Every other Monday)  9:00 – 11:00 am PT / 12:00 – 2:00 pm ET (Nine online sessions via Zoom video conferencing)   Purpose of the Workshop The term “sustainability” is used so freely, it’s difficult to understand what it can mean. At its essence, sustainability embodies hope for a healthy, just and bright future for us all. Choices for Sustainable Living provides participants with a powerful opportunity to explore sustainability more deeply and learn…

Tuesdays: March 16, 23 & 30 Elder Listening Circles In these small gatherings of people, we come together to share what is in our hearts and minds; to feel heard and to hear others through deeply listening with an open heart and without judgement. Listening Circles do not have an agenda and allow whoever speaks the time they need. In these times of the pandemic as well as social and political tension Elders can help unify their communities by bringing…

Third Thursday of each month 9:00 - 10:30 am PT / 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET We will hear from ESJ member Taera Kamei at our March meeting. Taera will describe the problem of Immigrant Children Separated from their Parents at the Border while also updating us on the current situation. Part of her presentation will include discussion of some underlying causes of the problem and possible solutions that we, as a group, could promote and support. Please register in advance for…

Fourth Thursday of each month 9:00 - 10:30 am PT / 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET At our March Community Conversation we will further discuss and begin to plan actions we can take to help resolve the Child Separation problem. Please register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We now have our Antiracism Resource List available on our website. It's still in its beginning stages but we…

April 5, 7 & 9, 2021 9:00 – 11:30 am PT / 12:00 – 2:30 pm ET Not for Elders only! → How do you bring your best self into any conversation? → The 'self' that is present, non-reactive, creative responsive? Difficult Conversations (Essential Conversations) The art and science of working together offers a powerful set of research-based principles and strategies that will allow you to engage in meaningful dialogue with anyone — regardless of social or ideological differences. Facilitated…

EAN's Foundation Workshop Tuesdays: April 6 – May 18, 2021 10:00 am – 12:15 pm PT / 1:00 – 3:15 pm ET (Seven online sessions via Zoom video conferencing) "I came to realize more clearly than before the healing power of interconnectedness with others, human and more than human! I felt supported and connected to the group in a way that surprised me. This Elderhood work is crucial work, actually astonishingly deep and meaningful work, both for us as individuals…

You are invited to an online conversation with Elders Action Network, Sage-ing® International, and the youth-led Sunrise Movement Friday, April 9 10:00 – 11:15 am PT / 1:00 – 2:15 pm ET We’ll learn about the Sunrise Movement’s work to address climate change and create millions of new jobs in the process. We’ll discuss how we, as elders, can support the local Sunrise Movement “hubs” in our own communities, and explore how elders could best work with young climate activists.…

The Boon and Bane of Single-Use Plastics Three-part interactive webinar Wednesdays: April 28, May 12, May 26 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PT / 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET Join us for this cutting-edge workshop offered by the Elders for Regenerative Living (ERL) team. Part One: April 28 Why is this predicament a crisis? Look at a recycling system in chaos: What’s not working and why Impact on climate change, human and species health, environmental justice Circular Economy and Extended…