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Workshop programs are designed to provide information on contemporary issues and concerns facing women, to promote self-awareness and self empowerment, and to enlighten women about available resources. This year, workshops will range from health, to politics, to money, to careers, to families, to computers, and beyond!

Session 1 (10:00 a.m.) | Session II (2 p.m.) | Session II (3:45 p.m.)


Session I
10:00 to 11:30 am

1.1 Finding Balance - Andrea Richards Scott and Doris Coe   Learn how to find personal and professional balance in our fast-paced society.

1.2 Senior Care Options 101 - Alisa Scheiner  Learn about everything from how to know if you should be concerned, to what community resources exist.

1.3 Human Technology for Holistic Health -Caroline Grabner  Learn about Health Technology, have your questions answered and have the opportunity to practice exercises.
1.4 Single Mom Survival Workshop - Janette Patterson Explore ways to empowered parenting for women who struggle with the emotional and social challenges of single parenting.
1.5 Negotiating is a Contact Sport - Ellen M. Zavian Understand how the language of sports can get you through a negotiating session as a winner.
1.6 Building Bridges to New Careers - Abby Locke  Maximize personal branding, volunteer work and career successes to develop distinctive "career-changer" resumes.

1.7 Making the Most of your Wardrobe - Yasmin Anderson-Smith  Find solutions for your closet woes with this fun, interactive learning experience.

1.8 Understanding a Buyer's Market! - Matene Richards  Hear a discussion of strategies to help buyers and sellers navigate in a buyer's real estate market.
1.9 The Entrepreneurial Boomer Woman - Jennifer Kalita Jumpstart your dream venture with the top ten secrets to business success for boomer women!
1.10 Financial Issues Facing Women Today: Retirement and Education Planning – Anna Ibrahim   Bring your questions about retirement and education planning vehicles.

Session II
2:00 to 3:30 pm

2.1 To Be Or Not To Be Stressed - Jewell Elizabeth Golden  Explore stress in discussion, guided imagery, and emotional freedom techniques.

2.2 Planning for Long Term Care: What Women Need to Know - Michelle Hughes  Learn about planning for long term care needs in order to protect your retirement assets.

2.3 Women and Exercise: How Much, What Kind, How to Find the Time - Beth Lewis  Learn about types of exercise, frequency and duration.
2.4 Challenges of Parenting - Peg Colby and Brena Gibson  Learn techniques for raising responsible, cooperative children. Appropriate for parents of children 5-17 years old.
2.5 How to Create a Successful Personal Brand - Yasmin Anderson-Smith  Hear about strategies for creating a successful personal brand for you or your company.
2.6 Secrets to Predicting Career Success that Only You Know - Patricia A. Crew  Identify and utilize your core strengths to develop a "career roadmap" to success.
2.7 Developing Your Imagination, Passion Power and Team Synergy - Mark Gorkin Expand an imaginative mindset and turn aggression into "Passion Power" and team synergy.
2.8 The Road to Buying a Home Barbara Michulak  Become better prepared to achieve your dream of home ownership.
2.9 Your Power Years: A Preview of Tomorrow's Possibilities™ - Christine Marie Parker Learn how you can achieve personal fulfillment and financial freedom.
2.10 The Fundamentals of Feminist Fundraising - Duchy Trachtenberg Learn how to develop a financial action plan for you and your organization.

Session III
3:45 to 5:15 pm

3.1 The Healing Power of Forgiveness - Susan Gilardi Let the healing power of forgiveness help you lead a life of peace and happiness.

3.2 Financial Legacies: What Will You Leave Behind? - Lois Fishman How to manage your personal finances and teach the next generation.

3.3 Mastering the Art of Healthy Living - Terri Holley End your struggle to stay fit and healthy with this revolutionary workshop.

3.4 When Kids With Reading Problems Have Working Mothers Claire D. Nissenbaum How working mothers can avoid heartbreak and failure trying to help children struggling to learn.

3.5 Presentation Tips for Successful WOMEN - Carolyn M Bruna Highlighted in this interactive session are the strengths that women bring to their presentations.
3.6 Success Language: Professionalism and Work Ethics Rule! - Sylvia Henderson Reinforce behaviors for your business and career success.
3.7 Belly Dance For EveryBODY - Amara and El Naan Belly Dance offers an outlet for creative self-expression and a deeper body awareness and acceptance.
3.8 Raising Our Girls: Wise, Outstanding, Marvelous, Extraordinary - Lynn M. Grasso Hear research results and strategies for raising strong, confident, assertive girls, preparing them for healthy relationships.
3.9 Organizing Your Office, Your Time...Your Life!! - Rena Roseman  Become organized! Learn clutter control, office tips, what to keep/where to keep it.
3.10 What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security Benefits - Diana W. Varela Explore the impact of social security benefits on women's finances.

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