The purpose of this page is to provide more information about meeting speakers, topics, handouts and cited sources from prior monthly meetings.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Speaker: Br. Loughlan Sofield S.T.
Topic: Compassion and Forgiveness: Christmas Gifts to Myself

Following Christ's example, Br. Sofield suggested that we have compassion on ourselves. That simple act would be best Christmas present we could receive this holiday season..
  

Sunday, Nov. 16

Speaker: Fr. Frank Donio
Topic: From Despair to Hope -- Life New and Renewed

Fr. Frank addressed way to embrace hope and use it to enable change in our lives.
  

Sunday, Oct 19

Speaker: Dr. Jim Dasinger
Topic: Positive Psychology and What It Means to You

Dr Jim proposed that we begin to think positively and see the change that this brings to our outlook and our life.
  

Sunday, Sept. 21

Sunday, Aug. 17

Speaker: Laila O'Brien
Topic: How Money Works

Ms. O'Brien discussed a number of financial questions of interest to FOM members..
   

Sunday, July 20

Speaker: Diane L. Dixon
Topic: Enhance Your Relationships with Better Communication

Dr. Dixon lead a discussion about the importance of communications in all relationships.
   

Sunday, June 15

Speaker: Fr. Sam Lupico
Topic: From Existing to Living

Fr. Sam talked about using spirituality to recover and grow after a loss.
   

Sunday, May 18

Speakers:
Joan Allen and Dan Collins

Topic:
Looking at Renewing and Rebuilding Relationships

In a recreation of their entertaining Baltimore Examiner column, Joan Allen and Dan Collins debated a number of topics about dating and relationships, and answered questions from FOM members. Both shared their personal experiences, both humorous and poignant, which entertained and informed the audience.
  

Sunday, April 20

Speaker: Mary Cadden
Topic: What Matters Is How We Live Each Day

Mary lead us in a discussion of topics relating to how we can improve our everyday life."What can we do to help ourselves to have more great days?" "What can we do to meet life's challenges calmly and live them serenely or, at least, with less distress?"
  

Sunday, March 16

Speaker: Dr. Woody Powell, PhD.
Topic: You Are Extraordinary!!!   (Do I have to tell you why?)

Woody Powell brought his own unique and energetic presention style to FOM again, this time to discuss Franklin Covey's book "Everyday Greatness". He talked about motivating the power within us, improving our people skills and communication skills to enhance our own self-esteem
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Sunday, Feb. 17

Speaker: Carrie Hansen, LCSE-C
Topic: Building Healthy Relationships -- What it takes to get there.

Carrie Hansen came up from the Washing DC area to discuss with us what it takes to have a good relationship, She talked about the hard choices involved and what one might I have to give up in order to make a relationshipwork. We also talked about how we would be ready for another relationship.
  

Sunday, Jan. 20

Speaker: Steve Bird, Genworth Financial
Topic: Long Term Care

Steve Bird discussed an issue of interest to many Single-Again people, both for their parents and for themselves.
   

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