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SUMMARY:Over 50 Career Transitions: Productive Aging
LOCATION:Blenz on Main
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 26% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nProductive Aging: Challenging Ageism\, Celebrating Experi
 ence\n\nHonouring the Birthday of Dr. Joycelyn Elders\nThursday\\\, August
  13\\\, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.\nBlenz Coffee\, 4198 Main Street\, Vancouver
 \n\nWhat if one of the greatest barriers to finding meaningful work after 
 50 isn't our age—but our beliefs about aging?\n\nJoin us for an engaging\,
  research-informed and highly interactive evening as we celebrate Producti
 ve Aging while honouring the birthday of Dr. Joycelyn Elders\, the first A
 frican American Surgeon General of the United States. Born on August 13\, 
 1933\, Dr. Elders overcame poverty\, racism and sexism to become one of th
 e world's most respected physicians and public health leaders. Long after 
 leaving public office\, she continued teaching\, mentoring and advocating 
 for healthier communities into her nineties—a powerful reminder that contr
 ibution has no age limit.\n\nDrawing on the groundbreaking work of Ashton 
 Applewhite\, Becca Levy and Chip Conley\, we'll explore why many of the qu
 alities employers and communities value most—judgment\, resilience\, emoti
 onal intelligence\, perspective\, creativity and wisdom—often deepen with 
 age rather than diminish.\nResearch shows that our beliefs about aging inf
 luence our health\, confidence\, career decisions and even longevity. Toge
 ther we'll examine how ageism affects not only society\, but also the stor
 ies we tell ourselves\, and how changing those stories can open new possib
 ilities for work\, purpose and contribution.\n\nThrough brief presentation
 s\, inspiring examples\, lively conversations in pairs and small groups\, 
 and practical reflective exercises\, you'll identify the unique strengths 
 that come from lived experience\, challenge limiting assumptions about agi
 ng\, and leave with ideas you can immediately apply to your own next chapt
 er.\nWhether you're exploring a new career\, consulting\, volunteering\, m
 entoring\, launching a business\, or simply asking\, 'What's next?'\, this
  evening will provide encouragement\, insights and practical tools in the 
 company of others navigating similar transitions.\n\nAs Dr. Joycelyn Elder
 s' remarkable life demonstrates\, productive aging isn't about resisting g
 rowing older—it's about continuing to learn\, contribute\, lead and make a
  difference.\n\nCome prepared to share your experiences\, learn from other
 s\, and leave with renewed confidence that some of your most meaningful co
 ntributions may still lie ahead.\n\nPlease RSVP through the Meetup website
 .
URL:https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-over-50-career-transition-meetup-group
 /events/315656700/
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