Harvesting Life's Transitions Circle (In-Person)

The Harvesting Life’s Transitions Circle is a welcoming space for those navigating the meaningful — and often complex — shift from mid-life into the next stage of life. Rooted in The Circle Way and guided by Margaret Wheatley’s vision of conversation that integrates both heart and mind, this circle invites participants to slow down, reflect, and explore what this season of life is asking of them. Many who join may still be raising children, supporting aging parents, working full-time or entering retirement, yet also feeling the pull toward deeper purpose, renewal, and clarity. Through shared stories, attentive listening, and community connection, we explore themes of identity, caregiving, resilience, meaning, and the new possibilities that can emerge in this life transition. This circle offers a supportive place to gather insight, strengthen connection, and cultivate a grounded approach to the years ahead.

Dina McMearn - holds a BBA in Marketing/Management from the University of Texas at Austin and recently retired after 35 years in the high-tech industry. Dina is passionate about inclusion, connection, and honest conversation using social and community engagement. As an emerging elder, she’s exploring the joy and meaning of this stage of life and sharing what she learns along the way. She sees her work with the committee as an opportunity to serve with purpose and learn how to be the best version of herself. Talk to her about travel, living in Ireland, good books, and creative ways of documenting life.

Beth Quill - Beth brings her experience as a nurse practitioner, public health and non-profit administrator, educator, author, advocate, coach and consultant, to the work of Conscious Aging. She is focused on learning and sharing the aging process and exploring pathways to health and social justice. Her special interest is Emerging Elders. “One way or the other, we have to find what best fosters the flowering of our humanity in this contemporary life and dedicate ourselves to that.” - Joseph Campbell.

This program is being offered IN-PERSON only, and will NOT be recorded.

All times are CT. Please contact onlinelearning@junghouston.org with any questions.

Please register early. Programs with four or fewer participants are subject to cancellation, 48 hours prior to their start.

The maximum capacity is 10 participants. When capacity is reached, registration will close.