August

Aug 23-29: "From Aging to Sage-ing: The Art of Becoming One's Self" (click for flyer). Ferry Beach Conference Center, Saco ME.

Facilitated by (603-744-3527), Unitarian Universalist minister & Certified Sage-ing Leader. For registration and fees, see the Ferry Beach website.

September

Sep 10 & 24, 1:30-3:30pm: From Age-ing to Sage-ing® by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: a study group. Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek, Austin TX.

Facilitated by , 512-454-7229.

Sep 27-28: The Inner Work of a Sage: Becoming a Wisdomkeeper. Rochester NY.

Facilitated by and Peg Morris, 585-872-6657. Cost: $250.

October

Oct 10-12: Sage-ing® Circle Facilitator training (qualifies as a Certified Sage-ing Leader prerequisite Intensive; click for brochure). Memorial Leighton Center, South Bend IN

Facilitated by , 574-647-6632. Cost: $500.

Oct 15 & 29, 1:30-3:30pm: From Age-ing to Sage-ing® by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: a study group. Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek, Austin TX.

Facilitated by , 512-454-7229.

November

Nov 6-9: "Seasons of Sage-ing Retreat: Harmony of Inward & Outward Tuning" (click for brochure). Murray Grove Conference Center, Lanoka Harbor NJ 08734-0246

Facilitated by (603-744-3527), Unitarian Universalist minister & Certified Sage-ing Leader. Cost: $275.

Nov 12: The Second Annual National Positive Aging Conference. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN.

The conference focuses on "Achieving Purpose, Meaning and Vitality in the Second Half of Life". It will be broadcast online in order to promote community conversations at affiliated sites across the country.

Participants will be encouraged to respond to speaker remarks and discuss strategies to promote positive aging in their respective communities. Organizations are welcome to host an online site broadcast to engage their community in this discussion.

This year's Positive Aging conference will feature Richard Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute?; Richard Leider, author of Something to Live For and founder of The Purpose Project; Harry R. Moody, Director of Academic Affairs for AARP; and Dan Buettner, explorer, educator and author of The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who Live the Longest.

Co-sponsored by AARP, it is expected to attract about 400. In addition, the Minneapolis event will be broadcast online in order to promote community conversations at affiliated sites across the country. Participants will be encouraged to respond to speaker remarks and discuss strategies to promote positive aging in their respective communities.

Organizations are welcome to host an online site broadcast to engage their community in this discussion. For more information about attending the Positive Aging conference, hosting a site, or sponsorship opportunities, contact or visit the Positive Aging conference website.

Nov 12 & 26, 1:30-3:30pm: From Age-ing to Sage-ing® by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: a study group. Congregation Beth Israel, 3901 Shoal Creek, Austin TX.

Facilitated by , 512-454-7229.

Nov 15-16: Reaping the Harvest of a Lifetime: The Path of the Sage (click for flyer). Albuquerque NM

Facilitated by . For information, call 505-897-1850 or . Cost: $250

January 2009

Jan 17-18: "3rd annual Florida Intensive" (click for brochure). DaySpring Retreat Center, Parrish FL

Facilitated by (941-776-8024) & Ann Rinaldi. Join us in Florida in the wintertime...just right!

Recurring Meetings

Weekly: "The Sage-ing Curriculum" (click for details). Gill Jones Center, 3425 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL.

Facilitated by , 863-292-4124.

First Saturday of each month, 9-11:30am: The Elder Circle: an ongoing Sage-ing® support group (click for details). Albuquerque, NM.

Facilitated by , Ph.D., 505-897-1850.

Second Wednesday: Boston Elder Circle's Monthly Meeting on Sage-ing Concepts and Practices. Well Street Station, Watertown, MA

Facilitated by . Audience: open group.