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A place where Baby Boomers network and discuss the future and the trends that are emerging. Please invite your Baby Boomer friends to join.

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  • Gill Mudditt
  • Garry Ewen Mackay
  • Shirley Smith
  • Pete Laburn
  • John Mitio
  • Dianne Johnston
  • Nikki Viljoen
  • Mike Longley
  • Gavin Cumming
  • Ingrid Ovenstone
  • Renee Everett
  • Nadine Wright
  • Richard Durrant
  • Ridwaan Maharaj
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  • Noel Fitz-Gibbon
  • Thea Grobler van der Nest
  • Marian Fitz-Gibbon
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Jan Beeton

INTRODUCING YOU TO A MULTI MEDIA MENTORING KIT FOR MENTORS AND MENTEES

QED Development Consulting and Clutterbuck Associates SA

MENTORING : LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR YOU, YOUR CAREER AND YOUR
BUSINESS


A first in South Africa and the world! A comprehensive resource based on real-life experiences – hear from mentors and mentees about what it’s really like in a mentoring relationship and how to make it work.

The multi-media toolkit contains:

•Short guide books (separate books for mentors and mentees) covering topics such as how to become a… Continue

Posted by Jan Beeton on November 18, 2009 at 2:00pm

Lynda Smith

I met two amazing ladies on Friday who manage an organisation called Equip. Here are their details: …

I met two amazing ladies on Friday who manage an organisation called Equip.
Here are their details:
Angela Robinson
CEO
EQUIP
Tel: 011 791 1030
Cell: 082 330 7740
Fax: 011 791 4250
www.equipskills.org
facebook Group : Equip skills for Living

This is what they need right now:


In terms of areas where we could use your service :
1- At our Diepsloot project we are looking for people to use the centre to start sewing projects . We currently have one designe… Continue

Posted by Lynda Smith on November 16, 2009 at 6:06pm

Val Mitchell

Successful People are Readers!

The Internet Library is a "one-stop" resource centre to enhance your business and leisure time …. a place you can find good information on all sorts of topics?
You will have easy-access to hundreds of Ebooks & reports on topics ranging from lifestyle to business matters! Want to know how to build an Online Business? Want to know about Advertising, Cooking, Hobbies, Health – just to name a few! Great Christian books too.
You can even download to your Kindle or BeBook.

To succeed in life, you… Continue

Posted by Val Mitchell on November 16, 2009 at 3:17pm

Val Mitchell

Successful People are Readers!

The Internet Library is a "one-stop" resource centre to enhance your business and leisure time …. a place you can find good information on all sorts of topics?
You will have easy-access to hundreds of Ebooks & reports on topics ranging from lifestyle to business matters! Want to know how to build an Online Business? Want to know about Advertising, Cooking, Hobbies, Health – just to name a few! Great Christian books too.
You can even download to your Kindle or BeBook.

To succeed in life, you… Continue

Posted by Val Mitchell on November 16, 2009 at 3:17pm

Maree Clarkson

Having an open mind



There is a common misconception that taking risks is … well, risky. Bu… Continue

Posted by Maree Clarkson on November 16, 2009 at 3:14pm — 2 Comments

Lynda Smith

Keep life simple and care about people

How little it takes to make a difference . How many children in this nation have no Mother or Father figure. My challenge with this article is to ask you to be that just to one child and make a difference. That is how simple change can be.


CAlled "MAKING A DIFFERENCE" by Elizabeth Silance Ballard

Many years ago, an elementary teacher, Mrs Thompson , stood in front of her Grade 5 class on their very first day of school, and told the children a lie.

She looked at her students and said that she… Continue

Posted by Lynda Smith on November 10, 2009 at 6:14pm — 3 Comments

Lynda Smith

Call to Africa




You may live here in Africa or if elsewhere on the planet a piece of your heart still belongs to Africa.
You are a Baby Boomer heading towards retirement and not sure what you will do with your time.
Have you ever considered a travel trip with a difference?
If these statements have you nodding your head you ma… Continue

Posted by Lynda Smith on November 9, 2009 at 9:48am

Maree Clarkson

What we share



Sharing is a difficult concept to understand. Does it mean sharing your money? Does it… Continue

Posted by Maree Clarkson on November 5, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Lynda Smith

The Seed Parable

The Seed,

A successful business man was growing old and
knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.

Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his
children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company
together.

He said, "It is time for me to step down
and choose the next CEO.
I have decided to choose one of you. "The young executives were Shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a SEED today - one v… Continue

Posted by Lynda Smith on October 28, 2009 at 8:56pm — 2 Comments

Lynda Smith

If you live in Braynston area this may interest you.

I received this request via my website today. If you live in the area and have time and skills please be in touch with email address below. Please pass on to others that may not be on this network.

Thanks

Lynda

Hello, We are a start-up NGO located in Bryanstan. We have 2 full time employees and too much to do. We would love to have the assistance of knowledgeable volunteers assist us with IT issues and with our bookkeeping.
Our website is currently being redone, but basically we set up self-s… Continue

Posted by Lynda Smith on October 27, 2009 at 10:23am

Maree Clarkson

Hi-tech vs Pen and Paper



We seem to be getting more and more entrenched in a digital world and I love it, but how many gadgets can one have? From PC's to Laptops to PDA's to Cell phones to whatever the latest technological craze might be, and all of them ringing and alarming at the same time! Certainly some may argue that all you… Continue

Posted by Maree Clarkson on October 25, 2009 at 12:30pm

Marilyn Jones

Do you want a safe secure global investment that is better than investing in local property?

If you have funds to invest – go global!!
Why global investments?
1) They spread your investment risk around the world and are not dependent on the local economy.

2) They are very liquid and can be converted into cash in 3 days at low cost.

3) Once the investment has been set up you can expect cash returns with capital growth and no
management stress.

4) If you are set on property as an investment buy international commercial real estate shares with hard currency “rents” and capital appreciat… Continue

Posted by Marilyn Jones on October 21, 2009 at 10:26pm

Lynda Smith

Calling all WESTERN GAUTENG Baby Boomers

Please can you let me know if you live on the Western Side of Gauteng in any of the following areas?
Ruimsig, Lanseria, Featherbrook, Muldersdrift,Krugersdorp,Tarlton.
I am starting a new pilot program in this area and want to see how many of the members are in that area.
I will start a GROUP called Muldersdrift Valley. If this is close to you, Please join the group. In the next 2 weeks I will send out more information about my plan of action.

Thanks

Lynda

Posted by Lynda Smith on October 21, 2009 at 5:47pm — 3 Comments

Maree Clarkson

Free Xmas Card!


Xmas Card - "7 Little Birds" - Maree

I've started on my Christmas Card colleContinue

Posted by Maree Clarkson on October 19, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Jan Beeton

LOOKING FOR A STIMULATING SMALL BUSINESS DOING SOMETHING REALLY WORTHWHILE THAT YOU LOVE?

<<b>b>LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION/READING/LIFE SKILLS FRANCHISE AVAILABLE FOR ONLY R6 500

Includes:

* 8 day READUCATE course: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm : 14 - 22 December (including public holiday and Saturday)
* Licence to establish Readucate Centre to teach children and adults the Readucate language/communication/reading/life skills course
* Readucate and John Kehoe Material
* Distance education
* Final qualifying Readucator examination
* Refresher Courses


READUCATE is run by Mrs Edna Frei… Continue

Posted by Jan Beeton on October 17, 2009 at 12:28pm

Maree Clarkson

Road to Hartebeespoort Dam


"Road to Hartebeespoort Dam" in Moleskine Watercolour NotebookContinue

Posted by Maree Clarkson on October 16, 2009 at 3:02pm — 2 Comments

Lynda Smith

Life Long Learning



A picture of my graduation at GIBS last night. Mrs Mbeki was the speaker. I completed a year long course doing Social Entrepreneurship and loved the journey. We are never to old to keep learning.

Posted by Lynda Smith on October 12, 2009 at 9:58pm — 7 Comments

Lynda Smith

A good laugh for the day

Yesterday, I was at my local Wal-Mart buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Biscuit the Wonder Dog, and was in the checkout line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. What did she think I had, an elephant? So, since I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn't, because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an i… Continue

Posted by Lynda Smith on September 30, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Gizelle Teresa Laval

Community support for Cheshire Homes

Hi Everyone,

Please support the CHARITY SHOP at Ann Harding Cheshire Home!

The saying goes: ''If you haven't used it for more than 6 months you don't really need it."

When last did you clean out your garage, kitchen or cupboard of old unwanted things?
We can surely help you get rid of all the clutter & all those unwanted goods that are just taking up space!

You may drop off your donations at Plot 40, Fourth Road, Northwold, 2155 (please send an email for further directions) or if you nee… Continue

Posted by Gizelle Teresa Laval on September 20, 2009 at 4:38pm — 1 Comment

 
 

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QED Development Consulting and Clutterbuck Associates SA MENTORING : LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR YOU, YOUR CAREER AND YOUR BUSINESS A first in South Africa and the world! A comprehensive resource based on real-life experiences – hear from ment...
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I met two amazing ladies on Friday who manage an organisation called Equip. Here are their details: Angela Robinson CEO EQUIP Tel: 011 791 1030 Cell: 082 330 7740 Fax: 011 791 4250 www.equipskills.org facebook Group : Equip skills for Living This...
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"I have learnt that luck is the crossroads of an open mind and the ability to step into risk." How true Lynda - I've also been told "Yes, but you're lucky that.......(whatever)" Luck doesn't have much to do with it. Case in point : In 1992, after...
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This is a disease that so many suffer from. Does anyone have any advice as to how we can help people to cross the bridge of risk(oppoertunity) more easily. Someone once told me I was so lucky because I see so much opportunity. I have learnt that l...
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There is a common misconception that taking risks is … well, risky. But the truth is that, taking risks is no more risky than playing it safe, or maintaining the status quo. In fact, often by failing to innovate, make changes and move forward in...
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Thank you Lynda! I have sold 10 packs so far. If anybody would like to see images of what is is available for the Nature Range Christmas cards, they can go to my Facebook photos http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=121463&id=619387982.
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Maree I could not agree more. We are all so busy these days but I think one of the most valuable things we can share would be our ears. Just to take time to listen to what somebody else’s got to say. Going out to the squatter camps, old age homes,...
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Great way to use your talent and share some of the proceeds with something close to your heart. Well done Maree.
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How little it takes to make a difference . How many children in this nation have no Mother or Father figure. My challenge with this article is to ask you to be that just to one child and make a difference. That is how simple change can be. CAlle...
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