SIG: Successful Aging-Aging Well – monthly group for Young and Old — and In-Between!
How can we navigate the journey of aging well, not just for ourselves but also for those around us? If you are a Harvard/Radcliff alum & friends, we invite you to delve into this fascinating exploration with us. Consider this: Is it beneficial to ponder these questions from a younger age? The decisions we make early on – concerning our physical and emotional health, finances, relationships, and the legacies we leave, including for our children – significantly shape our later years. And for those who have embraced their elder status, how do we transition from striving in life to contributing and giving back?
This is not just a discussion group; it's an opportunity to engage in stimulating conversations, gain valuable insights, enjoy the camaraderie, and build lasting friendships. Together, we'll share ideas, knowledge, and experiences. But here's a thought-provoking question: Is the concept of 'aging well' realistic, given that illness, aging, and death are common to all? Let's challenge this notion and see where the conversation leads us. Join us in this enriching journey as we redefine what it means to age with grace, wisdom, and a sense of community.
Structure: Monthly Meetings: Once a month, usually the 1st Tuesday evening 6-7:30 PM Pacific Time for 1 ½ hours, each session dedicated to a different sub-theme.
Breakout Groups: To foster deeper discussions and connections, we'll usually utilize breakout groups. Your Voice Matters: Be an active participant in shaping both the discussion and the structure of our meetings.
Occasional guest speakers & suggested readings, podcasts, or videos
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm PT
Meeting is being held via Zoom
HCSF Members: Free
Non-members: $10 Not a member? Register here for membership!
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Questions please contact: LeeRobbins@post.harvard.edu
AGING WELL- SIG MONTHLY GROUP FOR YOUNG AND OLD- AND IN-BETWEEN!
Host: Dr. Lee Robbins LeeRobbins@post.Harvard.edu
Co-facilitator: Paul Karofsky karofsky@comcast.net
CRAFTING OUR LEGACY: Telling Stories that Bridge Generations
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 pm Pacific time
AGENDA
| 6:05-6:15 | LR: | Welcome, introduction, Ask attendees to click on the “chat” feature and: Enter your name (and email if you wish to connect with others), your Harvard affiliation (school) if any, and your Graduation year |
| PK: | Introduction to Presenter, Daniel Jung This workshop will be facilitated by Dan Jung, a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Harvard Aging Well Shared Interest Group. He is the founder and CEO of Storia, which aims to deepen family connections and preserve legacies through personalized memoirs. Prior to starting Storia, Dan was a product leader at technology companies such as Google, where he focused on AI and new product development, and advised several mental health startups. He is also the founder of AgeTech SF, an action-driven group of intentional innovators leveraging technology to positively impact aging communities. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dan has led community engagement initiatives partnering with local non-profits that serve older adults for over 9 years, bringing together people young and old to bond over life stories and art. |
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| LR: | Introduction to Topic: Every chapter we live leaves behind stories only we can tell—the backstory, emotions, and hard- won insights behind our triumphs and losses. Together they form our legacy, yet they often remain untold. Sharing our stories does more than preserve family history; it deepens our own sense of purpose and strengthens bonds across generations. Today, Dan will guide you through a set of reflection prompts and storytelling techniques that transform meaningful memories into stories your children, grandchildren, and other loved ones will treasure. By the end of the session, you’ll have the tools and inspiration to keep capturing your defining moments and hard-won wisdom. |
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| 6:15-6:30 | DJ: | Presentation: |
| 6:30-7:00 | LR: | Introduce Breakouts; ask for a volunteer scribe/facilitator. Breakout Room Suggested Discussion Topic: How have you used storytelling to connect with the younger generation (your friends or family)? |
| 7:00-7:20 | DJ: | Facilitate: Seek feedback from breakouts; open discussion/Q&A. |
| 7:20-7:30 | PK: | Wrap-up and ask: Having invested the past 90 minutes in this program, what might you do differently? Next meeting: Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Interacting effectively with the medical establishment (tentative title) |
Host:
Lee Robbins, Ph.D.: Social Systems Sciences, has spent much of his life organizing and nurturing groups and organizations including the Management, Spirituality and Religion Group and its annual participant-led Retreats of the international Academy of Management; the progenitor of the International Ombudsman Association; the San Francisco Gay Intellectual Salon; a multi-college urban studies and intervention program, and he recently supervised a dissertation on Re-Engagement by Elders.
Co-Host:
Paul Karofsky is Executive Director Emeritus of Northeastern University’s Center for Family Business where he created and facilitated the Center’s peer forums. He served as a columnist for multiple publications and a peer reviewer for Harvard University Press. Married for fifty-seven years, Paul is a member of YPO Gold. With his son and partner, David, he is co-founder of Transition Consulting Group and The Peer Alliance, and co-author of So You’re in the Family Business. Now, enjoying retirement, Paul served internationally as a consultant to families, businesses, and educational institutions. Paul can be reached at: karofsky@comcast.net.
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