Post Reunion Next Chapters Programming
Our 4.5 reunion programming was built around the topic of Next Chapters. It included two tracks to its programming.
-- In our lives, as we become eligible for Social Security, many of us are trying to imagine our own potential next chapters.
-- Simultaneously, for our society, many of us see a world that needs positive next chapters and wonder how we might help with critical world issues.
The good news is that you can continue to stay connected have great conversations with HR77 classmates on these and other topics as part of “Next Chapters” discussion groups, as we moved to our 50th Reunion in 2027.
Here are ways to be involved now:
- Participate in the fourth wave of “Next Chapters” Personal Reflection Discussions to be offered February through April 2025 (click HERE). PRDs are individual small group discussions to share experiences, perspectives, and insights with classmates around issues of particular interest and resonance.
- Join in Class-wide Zoom Gatherings to discuss major topics affecting our personal lives and our society. We periodically will list new opportunities HERE.
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Participate in twice annually Climate Change programming, by contacting Peter Dunn at peterdunn@pdunn.com, The group has met multiple times since the 45th Reunion. Click HERE for upcoming sessions as well as viewing video, presentation and Q&As from the first climate change session - “Learning From and Being Inspired By Our Classmates” where three of our classmates – Philip Warburg, Molly Fisk, and Bill Chapman – shared inspiring and important work to help address climate change.
Background: 45th Reunion Next Chapters Programming, June 2022
In Cambridge, Next Chapters reunion programming offerred in-person sessions to continue and deepen these conversations. They reflected topics identified through both the Longitudinal Survey and our January Reunion Interest Survey. Other reunion activities provided a wealth of opportunities, formal and informal, to connect with classmates – to understand and appreciate what classmates are doing, thinking, creating, and feeling. Also, look for other Next Chapters programming — like Stories 4.5, with other programs to be announced.
Saturday, June 4th Programming
9:00–10:30 a.m.
2:30–5:30 p.m.
2:30 - 3:50pm Strengthening Democracy
Promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
4:10 - 5:30pm Addressing Climate Change
We look forward to connecting with you.
The Next Chapters team
