COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
R4 Style comes to life when we gather, share our experiences, and listen to one another.
Here you’ll find upcoming presentations, author talks, book conversations, and community gatherings—opportunities to reflect on life’s crossings and learn from one another.
Wherever we meet, the invitation is the same:
We Talk. We Share. We Learn.
Where We’ll Meet Next
Every gathering is another chance to connect. I hope our paths cross soon.
2027
BOOK READING COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
Thursday, January 28, 2027 · 6:00–7:30 PM
Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
35 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136
I’ll share selected passages from my first book, On the Other Side of the Street, and invite a community conversation about the crossings in our own lives. Through stories of illness, recovery, loss, and beginning again, we’ll explore what it means to find a way forward when life changes.
For adults. Registration required.
For More Information Call 617-361-2524
or Visit Boston Public Library Events
2026
HESSCO AGE WELL CONFERENCE
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 9:00AM –2:30 PM
Lake Pearl Luciano’s
299 Creek Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
Where Are You In the Crossing?
Join me for an R4 Style conversational presentation about navigating change, finding support, and taking one honest next step. Together, we’ll use the image of a street crossing to reflect on life’s disruptions and the ways we keep moving forward.
Age Well is a day of relaxation and resources for caregivers, older adults, family members, and everyone interested in learning more about Aging Well.
Admission $25.00 – Includes: Speakers Shirley Riga and Rob Quinn, Exhibitor Fair, Wellness Room (Relaxation and Wellness Activities), Door Prizes and Giveaways, Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Networking, and more.
Join Me at HESSCO's Age Well
I’m honored to present “Where Are You in the Crossing?”—an interactive R4 Style workshop exploring change, support, and the next honest step.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Lake Pearl Luciano’s
Wrentham, Massachusetts
Admission: $25
Includes: Registration, Networking, Speakers, Exhibitor Fair, Relaxation and Wellness Room, Continental Breakfast and Lunch, Door Prizes, Giveaways, and more,