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Cary Memorial Library Presents 'The Retirement Puzzle: Conversations for a Successful Transition'

With the potential for living a longer and healthier life, comes the challenge of possibilities which never before existed.  How do individuals and couples make decisions that will lead to satisfaction and fulfillment in the next chapter of their lives?   

On Wednesday evening, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. Cary Memorial Library will present “The Retirement Puzzle: Conversations for A Successful Transition.” This program will be facilitated by Roberta Taylor, who will bring her expertise in adult development and life planning to helping individuals and couples transform the latter half of life in new and meaningful ways.  

Roberta Taylor is an experienced psychotherapist, retirement transition coach, consultant and author.  A member of the National Speakers Association, she speaks to professional and community organizations on topics related to midlife and retirement transition.  Her new book, The Couple's Retirement Puzzle, co-authored with Dorian Mintzer, was released in April 2011.

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The program will focus on the  important conversations you  need to be having with your partner, your children, your parents and your friends in order to successfully plan for "what's next."  Calling for “careful planning, open dialogue, self-awareness and a willingness to confront change,” Roberta Taylor will provide real-life examples, as well as tips and techniques, for individuals and couples who are contemplating, approaching or already in the midst of the retirement phase of their lives.

The program is free, but space is limited. So come early to get a good seat!

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