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Chaos at home and abroad can feel like an assault on our bodies, emotions, and spirits. But it’s also the signal of profound changes rippling through the human race. In this course, Sue Baugh offers a way to stay grounded and centered through a major transition time.

Session 1: Oct 28. How to maintain the health of the body through movement, breath-work, diet, and energy work.

Session 2: Nov 4. How to go from stress to serenity, managing your emotions and thoughts to center yourself in harmony.

Session 3: Nov 11. How to access your True Self to awaken your spiritual gifts and use them for yourself and others.

3 Wednesdays: October 28, November 4 and 11, 1:30 pm to 3 pm. $95/$90

The New Longevity: A Physician’s Guide to Optimizing Women’s Health

What does it truly mean to age well? In this interactive workshop with Marina Kovacevic, MD, we will explore evidence-based strategies to help women optimize energy, longevity, and over-all well-being. Topics will include: hormonal changes, metabolic health, sleep, stress. Join in to gain some practical tools.

Wednesday, September 30, 3 pm to 4:30 pm. $35/$30

Project Linus Stitching Circle

Join in to help hospitalized children. All you need is the ability to stitch two squares of cloth together by hand. Sewn strips of colorful cloth are later turned into finished quilts that are donated to Project Linus. Meets monthly except July & August.

First Mondays, beginning September 14. Drop in between, noon to 2 pm. No charge.  

18 Part Level 6 – Continuation

Join Sue Baugh for further deep dive into the 5-Element Theory and 6 Healing Sounds.  Prerequisite: Summer 2026 workshop.

3 Wednesdays: September 2, 9 and 16, 1:30 pm to 3 pm. $95/$90

Circle of One

As our world appears increasingly divided and chaotic, are you feeling the need for supportive spiritual community? You are invited to join Therese Evans and other women in a Circle of One. This discussion group offers an opportunity to open your heart and connect with The Divine Within.

5 Wednesdays: September 9 and 23, October 7 and 21 and November 4, 11 am to 12:30 pm. $200/$190

Join in to build and plant your own Container Herb Garden when Donna Dowdle, avid gardener from Women’s Exchange supplies everything in her backyard setting in Northfield, needed for a fun herb potting experience. Get ready to dig in!   Rain or Shine Limit 10.   Supplies included

Bring your apron and little shovel.

Thursday, June 4, 2 pm to 4 pm. $45

Beginning Mah Jong

Learn to play this fun, fast paced game.

Friday Afternoon Group begins: April 17, April 24, May 1 and May 8, 1 to 3 pm.

Sylvia will bring everything to get players started including practice tiles & “practice cards”.

When committed, each player can then purchase the 2026 Card – $15.oo.

$135.00 for four consecutive lessons, each lesson is 2 hours.

Minimum 4 players up to 8 players

Join Kim Kabot, Touchpoint Travel for a seminar when she will talk about travel ideas for solo travelers, couples, friends, family and inter-generations!  Learn why having creative, knowledgeable assistance to design your trips can make them easier with ways to spend wisely.

Thursday, April 23, 1 pm to 2 pm. $25

Circle of One

As our world appears increasingly divided and chaotic, are you feeling the need for supportive spiritual community? You are invited to join Therese Evans and other women in a Circle of One. This discussion group offers an opportunity to open your heart and connect with the Divine Presence within.

                           April  22, May 6, 27 and June 10, 11 am to 12:30 pm. $200/$190

Join Sue Baugh again for this four-week continuation course into level 5 which focuses on the refinements and body mechanics of this therapeutic form. It also goes deeper into the 5-Element Theory and 6 Healing Sounds.  Must have attended levels 1 to 4 to register.

                     4 Wednesdays: April ,8, 15, 22 and 29,  3:15 pm to to 4:45 pm. $130/$120

A DAY OF SERVICE!   

Join us for a joyful day of service where WE women come together to make a meaningful difference—one small project at a time. Small teams of helping hands will form to tackle simple, doable tasks that can truly lighten someone’s load. Examples include: organizing books, offering tech support, planning a flowerbed, freshening up a closet, or even making a cheerful home visit. One supportive visit can accomplish so much! Whether you’d like to host a project that would make your life easier or volunteer to be part of a helping team, there’s a place for you. We’ll wrap up by celebrating and swapping stories of what we accomplished – together.

Happenings will be arranged to happen the week of April 13, 2026 

Sign up to host a PROJECT or to help SOMEONE that week.  

18-PART QIGONG FORM: PART 4

Join Sue Baugh for this four-week continuation course into level 4 which focuses on the refinements and body mechanics of this therapeutic form. It also goes deeper into the 5-Element Theory and 6 Healing Sounds.  Completion of parts 1 to 3 or individual consult.

                     Wednesdays: January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 1 to 2 pm. $130/$120

“SHIFTING THE WAY, WE THINK ABOUT FOOD, HEALTH, AND OUR BODIES.”

Join us when Karen Raden MS RD, CCN Integrative Nutrition, Registered Dietitian is with us to talk about… It is not only what we eat, but how we relate to nourishment and wellness on a deeper level. A perfect way to begin the new year with intention.

Watch for new dates and this offering by Zoom.

HEARING AND COGNITIVE HEALTH

Discover the powerful connection between your ears and your brain. Dr. Lori Halvorson will explain the latest research on hearing and cognition, what changes to look for, and the steps you can take now to support long-term brain health. Hybrid.

Wednesday, February 18, 1 pm to 2:30 pm. $35/$30. Hybrid.

Simply Sensing Joy

Stephanie Pearce joins us again by Zoom to inspire participants to find simple everyday joys by being more conscious about tapping into one’s senses. In this workshop we will explore ways to hear, see, small and touch the joys around us. Participants will have opportunities to share, learn and spread joy with and amongst the other attendees.

Friday, February 6, 1 pm to 2 pm CT by Zoom.  $20

In The Company of Women: Friendship Is Essential to Our Well-being

This workshop in-person is a conversation about the seasons of friendships throughout our lives with Letitia Suk, author and retreat leader. “Tish” brings us a presentation, interaction and the opportunity for personal reflection on the women that have joined our journey along the way.

Thursday, February 5, 1 to 2:30 pm.  $35/$30

 Food Hacks

 In this workshop, Stephanie Pearce will Zoom in from Colorado to highlight some (healthy) food hacks. Stephanie will focus on ways to ‘add’ to items we have prepared or bought. Think toppers, mix-ins, spreads and sips that add protein, fiber, fat (the good kind) and a bit of novelty.

Friday, January 23, 1 to 2 pm CT by Zoom.   $25.    Recorded.

Women’s Exchange is honored to host Dr. Frances Baxley,  Harvard Medical School graduate, when she joins us for an introduction to Functional Medicine, which is a paradigm for using a systems approach to complex health issues and for investigating the root causes of disease. She will explain the distinction between Integrative Medicine and Functional Medicine, and how each of these holistic healing systems can complement conventional care. There will be a 40 minute presentation with Q & A to follow.

Thursday, January 22, 10 am to 11:15 am. $40

Transition Is Your Project:  “The Blueprint to Your Optimal New Home”

Every move is a “project” and your move is no different.  Projects consist of phases, processes, plans, budgets, teams and deadlines.  This program will provide an overview of the typical stages you and your “move project” will move through.  The presenter from Dwelling Spaces, Drina Nikola, Senior Move Management will share the knowledge and expertise of 10+ years of helping to guide seniors and family members through the challenging, emotionally difficult and time-consuming project process of transitioning from one home environment to another.

                                                         Friday, January 16, 2 pm to 3 pm.    $25

Circle of One

As our world appears increasingly divided and chaotic, are you feeling the need for supportive spiritual community? You are invited to join Therese Evans and other women in a Circle of One. This discussion group offers an opportunity to open your heart and connect with the Divine Presence within.

5 Wednesdays: January 7 & 28, February 11 & 25, March 11,  11 am to 12:30 pm.  $200/$190

This class, is continuing practice with Sue Baugh, deepens participants’ knowledge of the qi gong classic 18-part form. Pre-requisite attendance during Fall 2025

 Wednesday, December 3, 1:30 pm to 3 pm. In-person. $30/$35

Please Note: This particular class will continue to be offered into the Winter for current participants to deepen their study.   Sue is currently designing one or two more workshops open to all to learn, grow and study with her. Stay tuned for the Winter Class listing and additional new course offerings.