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What’s changing in your life?

Work? Relationships? Health? Interests?

We get it. We’re a vibrant community of smart, active, and accomplished woman over 50. We're New Yorkers rich in experience, with skills honed during our careers and the pursuit of our passions.

We’re you.

Like you, we’re in transition. Evolving. Excited about what’s next. In Women's Connection, we’ve found a fresh, fun combination of real expertise in transitions along with a welcoming, supportive environment where friendships flourish and activities abound.

And this is how we do it…

Join us and create your own personal Transition.

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Please email us: nyc@womenconnecting.org

Tour the Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue

Dates: Thursday, July 31, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: 5th Avenue &, E 71st St, New York, NY 10065

When New York City's wealthiest residents moved uptown to escape the crowded downtown neighborhoods in the late 19th century, they built colossal palaces made for fancy-dress balls.

From architectural details that included gargoyles, moats, and wrought iron inspired by Italian Renaissance tombs — to prominent American families including names like Pulitzer, Vanderbilt, and Frick. We’ll even peek inside the Whitney family mansion, now the Cultural Services for the French Embassy, and home to the French/American bookstore, The Albertine.

Spring 2025 NYC Chapter Newsletter

There is no limit to the ways to expand your horizons as a member of Women's Connection. Our Spring newsletter highlights all the exciting things happening in the New York Chapter.

Newsletter

What Does Retirement Really Mean?

This was the headline from a recent NY Times article as a result of asking “readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice.” Did you see it? The answers were all over the map. Sound bites from some of those interviewed, including a NYC chapter member, are below :

“While I don’t have bluebirds pulling down my sheets every morning, it’s no cliché that I’m living my best life now.”

“Suddenly at retirement you go through a door to an empty room and have to furnish it and decorate it yourself, with only yourself to judge how well you did.”

“Do it as soon as you can afford to. There is so much more to life than work. Literally every day is a Saturday.”

“It’s not all lollipops and unicorns; you have to reinvent your daily routine. Gym, volunteering, travel only go so far.”

“Do what brings you joy. If it stops bringing you joy, find something else to do. Repeat as often as necessary.”

“Isn’t nothing enough?”

“My biggest surprise was the loss of community. … As with most anyone who has retired, I needed to find a purpose. I missed being part of something that needed me.”

“I was struck by how elastic time seemed: no Zoom calls, no alarm clocks. … Just pure spaciousness and choice.”

“Don’t use the word retirement. It sounds decrepit and connotes imagery of rocking chairs and poor health. Somewhere, I came across the Spanish word for retirement: jubilación! Now doesn’t that sound more approachable and appealing?”

“From V.I.P. to P.I.P. (Previously Important Person). Retirement shifts your identity.”

“Prepare ahead, financially and mentally. Take a few months to determine what you want to do. Do not expect the plan to work out perfectly every week.”

“The best sentiment I have heard on retirement was expressed by Serena Williams: She was not retiring from tennis, she was evolving.”

The whole article is enlightening and encouraging. Take a read.

Fresh Start

Victoria Weill-Hagai

Victoria Weill-Hagai, long-time NYC chapter member and fine artist, is singing again on stage after 4 long years. You can hear her during the open mic at Tio Pepe every Sunday at 168 West 4th Street. in Manhattan. How did she get there?

“I sang all the way through school and college,” Victoria recalls. “After college, I had to make a choice to study art or singing. I'd had no lessons in either one. I chose art and pretty much didn't sing again for 50 years."