Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

Feisty and outspoken! That is how we describe Linda Randall - semi-retired psychotherapist, board member of Village Chicago, active and resilient. Linda does not mince words when it comes to loss and grieving. Loss comes in many forms: physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive and sexual. The old adage, Linda concedes, that tells us ‘The best is yet to come’, doesn’t feel true anymore. Yet, she continues, we are all resilient or we wouldn’t be here. Linda encourages us to think about all the things we’ve done in our lives and write them down. That way we remember what made us strong women. “The best way to cope with loss is to tell the truth!” - Linda Randall CONNECT WITH LINDA: Email: rhtnow@rcn.com The Village Chicago (villagechicago.org) Listen to Peggy Joseph’s poem: Read Sheryl Sandberg’s book: Option B Read Joan Didion’s book: The Year of Magical Thinking CONNECT WITH LINDA: Email: rhtnow@rcn.com The Village Chicago (villagechicago.org) Listen to Peggy Joseph’s poem: Read Sheryl Sandberg’s book: Option B   Read Joan Didion’s book: The Year of Magical Thinking Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Itunes, Podopolo Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

At age 91, Dr. Marie Kisiel continues to pursue her passions as a mentor to people of all ages and as a writer about seasons in human life, centering on food, learning and work. The daughter of immigrant parents who had little formal education, Marie ignored convention by going straight through from high school to a Ph.D. in English with a minor in Guidance and Counseling. She then married, lived abroad with her husband, settled in the western suburbs of Illinois, had two “marvelous” daughters, and mentored-taught adults in college for nearly 30 years. Creativity is the theme that Marie integrates into her mentoring, teaching and writing. She now lives apart from her husband of 57 years and is grateful for the excellent care he receives in an assisted living facility. Marie strives to “enjoy every single day” and advises all of us to “not take life and people for granted.” " My passion is to bring out every person’s potential and creativity." - Dr. Marie Kisiel Contact Information: mkisiel1@comcast.net Author of five books (see https://www.amazon.com/Books-Marie- Kisiel/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMarie+Kisiel) coming in 2021 Season of Grace: Creativity in Later Adulthood   Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D., does the research and then creates courses--e.g., Little Women, Joan of Arc, women leaders of social movements--to enlighten adults about the fight for women’s and human rights in the United States and around the world. She also is a prolific writer of OpEds, articles and essays concerning social justice reforms. A career in higher education enabled Susanne to pursue innovative paths in teaching and academic leadership, particularly serving adult and nontraditional students. Married for 50 years to a man who shared fully in their domestic life and supported her professionally, Susanne was “able to have it all, just not all at once.” Patience, passion, flexibility, reinvention and caring relationships are keys to Susanne’s resilience and vitality. Learning to live solo after her husband’s passing in 2016, Susanne is committed to living a life of gratitude and enriching lives of other people. "I wanted a life not just a career, and that has required me to make choices." Contact Information: sdumblet@depaul.edu https://www.susannedumbleton.com/ (see Susanne’s OpEds, Articles, Essays)

In early adulthood, small town girl Zib Hinz changed her mind about living life by the script. She set out to direct her own path, guided by curiosity and opportunity. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Zib traveled across Europe, the Middle East, and hiked above the Arctic Circle. She played vigorously: long distance running, hiking, biking, skiing, and sailing a double ended ketch with her husband.  When Zib gave birth to her only child at age 42, she needed to move her professional career into a steady mode.  She found much fulfillment in urban planning and policy work focused on aiding children, families, and communities. I strive to live a life of endurance with grace. - Elizabeth (Zib) Hinz At age 65, Zib took up rowing and learned to play the cello--“music is physical” she says. Now at age 75, Zib continues to be physically active, plays in a cello quartet, has a new life partner, and continues to “keep moving and progressing through life with as much grace as possible.” Contact: zbethhinz@gmail.com

Since 1983, Dolly Kennedy has worked to keep the Dolly Steamboat filled with people. A natural born publicist, she first worked with her husband, creator of the steamboat. They had a dream to put Canyon Lake AZ on the tourist map. They were so successful that the company was sold in 1987 and Dolly has worked for the new owners ever since. “Do something every day to make someone else feel good.” - Dolly Kennedy Still active in her community today, Dolly walks each year in the annual fundraiser for the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), drives, takes care of herself and surrounds herself with positive people. Connect with Dolly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dolly.kennedy1 Take a tour on Dolly’s Steamboat: https://dollyssteamboat.com   Or call 420-827-9144

“The red fuzzy PJ’s stood for everything I lost.” - Sara Hart A PhD and professor of communication, successful head of training in the HR division of Pfizer, author, speaker, and coach, Sara Hart is a model of how women are making a difference even as they age. Some people never get around to downsizing. Sara has done it twice. \ First at 50, when she left her high profile job and moved across the country with no idea what was next. And then, a second time, 3 years ago. How do you know when enough is enough (stuff)? Working now with women, 55 and over, Sara creates ‘Thinking Environments’ which lead them to discover, and reclaim, who they really are, and how they can continue to make a difference. Connect with Sara: Website: https://hartcom.com/ Email: sarahart@hartcom.com Book: The Upside of Downsizing Prime Spark: Women Over 55, It's Our Time! And numerous others. Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7o7DMFfZFylLqqG2T-uC9A Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com  

  “From age 3 I began to picture the sun-kissed land of Afghanistan and knew I had to go there.” - Cat Parenti This honor by Clinton is only one of numerous accolades that chronicle Cat’s journey from Brooklyn, NY to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Acclaimed author, social activist, entrepreneur, Cat Parenti’s life is an extraordinary tale of 20 years living the life she envisioned at age 3. Filled with love, loss and her endearing relationship with her severely disabled, yet telepathic daughter with a remarkable life of her own, Cat’s story is one you will want to listen to over and over again. “Building bridges of culture, understanding and respect… I thank you for giving voice to the wonderful history and culture of the region.” – Hillary Rodham Clinton CONNECT WITH CAT: Email: cat.parenti@gmail.com Website: https://CatParenti.com   Book: Afghanistan: A Memoir From Brooklyn to Kabul Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7o7DMFfZFylLqqG2T-uC9A Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com

Lyn Williams has moved 25 times throughout her life. She says it was always fun and gave her a sense of adventure. Her mother made it an adventure, too, and each place they lived turned into home. Home, Lyn believes, is the stage for our lives, and it is up to us to create beautiful spaces and fill them with joy. As a Feung Shui practitioner, Lyn creates environments that nourish and empower us. And, she always starts with the bedroom. "Step into your bedroom: you are a goddess actress, star of your own play and only the props you need are there." - Lyn Williams Listen to her prescription for living life as you age in a most powerful and joyous way. Lyn exudes joy. Connect with Lynn Email: loveyourspacetoday@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/lyn.will777   Class: Freedom from Clutter Forever   Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com

Growing up during the depression, Naomi’s earliest memories are of living during wartime and experiencing multiple moves. At 9, she moved from New Jersey, where she loved the outdoors and had freedom to roam, to New York. Always one to make the best of every situation, Naomi became a nurse after high school and found her way to a career in public health. Compassionate, caring and resourceful, she managed long days working both in schools and doing home visits. Later, with her husband and children she continued making a difference. “You only get 1 chance. This body of ours is such a valuable asset. Get up and move.” - Naomi Paulson The love of gardening and outdoor activities never left her. She was athletic and found it important to move. The terrarium her father brought her as a child, embarked her on a life long love for parks conservancy. Connect with Naomi:   nandnpaulson@gmail.com Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

Maintaining social distance, Catherine and Gail “get real”  as they reflect on the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. The duo discuss the impact Ruth had on America, and reflect on how it personally feels to lose a women's rights icon. Justice Ginsberg was a hero to many and her passing became the impromptu topic of Women Over 70's September Zoom Gathering. You're invited to join Catherine and Gail and a lively group of women from across the country at our next Zoom Gathering on October 20th at 11:30 a.m. CT. To RSVP email info@womenover70.com. #wo70zoomgathering Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: info@womenover70.com Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.