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  • The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times.

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    •  September 12, 2023 - September 21, 2023
       1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    We are very sorry to cancel our previously announced class based on John O’Donohue’s Anam Cara with Ramaa Krishnan
    Now, Ramaa will offer a study group based on Pema Chodron’s book: The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times. The book shares wisdom teachings from Buddhism, giving us tools to deal with our difficulties in ways that help soften us and make us kinder.

    8 Tuesdays by Zoom: September 12 to November 7, 1 to 2:30 pm. CT
    $320. Each session recorded. No Class 10/17.

  • Third Thursdays

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    •  November 16, 2023
       4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    THIRD THURSDAY – November 16

    Drop-in, sit-back and join the facilitated conversation for the day!

                            ONE thing or lesson you learned this year?   
    AND, what is one thing you want or need in the next 30 days.
    November 16

    4:30 to 6 pm @ Women’s Exchange

    No Charge.

  • Trivia Night

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    •  October 12, 2023
       5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join the fun to mix, mingle and win. Trivia 60093 returns when Connie Garner, Candace Tesler and Vicky Young lead us with Trivia questions covering four decades of life (not about Women’s Exchange) rather all life events beginning in the 80’s!   All are welcome over 21!

    Teams of four will be randomly arranged or purchase a table of four.  Hosted at Women’s Exchange.

    Food, Fun (prizes) and Trivia!

    Thursday, October 12th, 5:30 pm to 8 pm,  $60

                    Thank you to Board Members: Cathy Shaw and Renee Richart and Lauren Szwiec                             for your help to pull together this fun(d) raising event!

  • Taking in the Good

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    •  October 12, 2023
       10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Join art therapist/art enthusiast, Mignon Dupepe as we use a variety of art processes, our creativity, and our memories to explore the art of memory keeping and the concept of “taking in the good” for designing our own memory journal. No prior artistic skill necessary, just an interest in using creativity and art making towards learning and self -discovery.

     Materials will be provided, however, please bring any personal magazine cutouts, pictures, poems, affirmations, mementoes, special items to include in your journal

    Thursday October 12, 2023 10-11:30 am. Mignon’s Art Studio in Winnetka. $35/$30

     

  • Author, Lisa See

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    •  November 8, 2023
       1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

                       Author Lisa See will join us by Zoom for an engaging book discussion.                        Please read the book.

       “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”

    “Fascinating and provocative historical fiction of a remarkable woman of 15th century China. Lady Tan, guided by grandparents in the medical mysteries and treatments of the time, forges her own path despite strict protocol for a highborn woman’s behavior and responsibilities.” “This novel is exceptional!

    Wednesday, November 8, 1 pm to 2 pm CT. Zoom. Recorded. $25/$20

  • Author, Gail Lukasik

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    •  October 15, 2023
       11:30 am - 1:00 pm

    Author, Gail Lukasik, who loves mystery, will join us for a ‘Lunch and Learn’,

    She will discuss her newest release, “The Darkness Surrounds Us”

    When the frozen body of the prior nurse is unearthed, Nellie suspects the nurse’s death and her family’s history are connected to a mysterious group that disappeared from the island twenty-four years earlier.

    Rescheduled until Spring 2024

  • Author, Kathleen Rooney

    Event Phone: 8474413406

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    •  September 21, 2023
       11:30 am - 1:00 pm

    Author, Kathleen Rooney who is so delightful & engaging,

    returns for a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn,

    Thursday, September 21st, 11:30 am.   In-person.

    She will discuss her newest release, “From Dust to Stardust”

    From the bestselling author of Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk comes a novel about Hollywood, the cost of stardom, and selfless second acts, inspired by an extraordinary true story.

    Registration includes bring your lunch or not, while enjoying a great discussion. $15

    A limited # of books will be available for purchase.

  • Power Hour

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    •  September 14, 2023
       10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Join in by Zoom, set your timer, get work done for 60 minutes.

    Be amazed what you can accomplish by yourself within a group!

    Thursdays, 10 am to 11 am.  Please sign in 10 minutes early to state your intention, begin and then at the hour’s end, celebrate your accomplishments with the group!

  • Navigating Life’s Biggest Changes

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    •  October 9, 2023
       10:00 am - 11:15 am

    Deb Guy brings the work of Linda Rossetti’s newest book, Dancing with Disruption, to Women’s Exchange. This workshop promises conversations about the emotions involved with major disruptions and displacements in our adult lives, or the lives of our loved ones. Learn about new ways we can respond at these junctures and discover new opportunities for you in the process. Author, Linda Rossetti will join in during our first class.

    5 Mondays: October  9, 23, 30 and November 6 and 20, 10 am to 11:15 am, in-person.  $60

  • Looking At The Circle of Life and Death

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    •  October 9, 2023
       1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Paula Epstein has been a hospice volunteer for over 25 years is a Certified End of Life Doula. She would like to help us get more comfortable talking about death and dying. In this talk, she will explain her various roles and experiences as a hospice volunteer and an End-of-life Doula. She will explore how these services can offer deep support to patients and their loved ones during this very difficult time in their lives.

    Monday, October 9, 1 pm to 2:30 pm CT, in-person and zoom. Also recorded. $30/$27

  • Walking Groups

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    •  September 2, 2023 - December 29, 2023
       8:15 am - 9:15 am

    Walking Group, currently the group walks on Monday and Friday morning, 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Harms Woods in Glenview.  No charge and new walkers always welcomed. Contact deb@womens-exchange.org for more details about locations.

  • Circle of One

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    •  October 4, 2023
       11:00 am - 12:15 pm

    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 like-minded women in a Circle of One. This discussion/ meditation healing adventure offers an opportunity to open your heart and connect with the Divine Presence within.

         4 Wednesday: 10/4, 10/18, 11/1 and 11/15, 11 am to 12:15 pm, $120/$108

  • WE66

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    •  October 9, 2023 - October 12, 2023
       10:00 am - 6:00 am

    Give yourself a (pre)-holiday season gift by joining WE66.

    Why WE66?
    66 days, has been scientifically tested and shown that a healthy habit
    can be formed when done 66 times, and now we can do it together at Women’s Exchange!

    The route we will follow is meeting 3 times as a group (kick-off to set your goal, mid-point discussion and closing celebration), as well as each participant will check-in weekly one:one with Stephanie Pearce, an integrative health coach to share their progress towards the healthy goal they have chosen to focus on. The habit you select can range from healthier eating, increased movement, optimizing sleep to something and anything that will make you feel more like your better self. You will receive both group support and individualized coaching via e-mail or text, to help you stay both accountable and motivated. It’s a gift to yourself. Sessions recorded. Zoom.  Three Group Sessions Recorded.

     3 Mondays for Group: October 16, November 13, December 18. 10 am to 11:30, Zoom. $200

  • Book Discussion: “Gift of Years” by Joan Chittister

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    •  May 10, 2024
       10:00 am - 11:15 am

    Judy Bowman invites you to attend five facilitated sessions when we will concentrate on one of the pre-selected topics in Chittister’s book.  For  the First gathering on May 10th,  please read, “Mystery” for discussion.  New participants encouraged to join in.

    5  Fridays:  May 10, 31 and June 14, 28 and July 19,  10 am to 11:15 am. $75/$68

  • Women Who Run With The Wolves

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    •  April 25, 2024 - April 27, 2024
       1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Women Who Run with the Wolves group continues ‘digging deeper’ with three sessions devoted to further exploring three key topics raised in prior classes. Pre-requisite required.

    No text required for this Spring season.  

    3 Thursdays: April 25, May 9 and 23  1:30 to 3:30 pm.

    Pre-Requisite: attendance Winter 2024.  $120/$108.     In-person.

  • “Whole Brain Living”

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    •  September 12, 2023
       1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    “Whole Brain Living:  the Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life”  by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D

    Each hemisphere in our brain has an emotional brain and a thinking brain.  With facilitator, Harriet Porter, LCSW, Jill introduces us to the four characters in our brain and shows us how each display particular skills, feel specific emotions or think distinctive thoughts.  The more we become familiar with each of the characters in ourselves and others, the more power we gain over our thoughts, our feelings, our relationships and our lives. We discover that we have the power to choose who and how we want to be in every moment.  When our four characters work together and balance one another, as a whole brain, we gain a radical new road map to deep inner peace.

    10 Tuesdays: September 12 – November 14, 1-2:30pm. In-person. $300/$270.    

  • Amherst Writing Circle

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    •  September 12, 2023
       3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Let’s write the Amherst way! We start with a warm-up activity offered by facilitator Kim Grahl, followed by a writing prompt, with time to write for 30 to 40 minutes. Afterward, share individual writings (if you choose) with specific encouraging rules for feedback. Confidentiality within the group.  Beginner always welcome! In-person.

    6 Tuesdays: Sept. 12 and 26, October 10 and 24 and November 7 and 21.  $240/$216. 

  • Project Linus Stitching Circle

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    •  September 9, 2024
       12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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 and December.

     First Monday, September 9.    Drop in between, Noon to 2 pm. No charge.   

            

  • Short Story Circle

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    •  September 8, 2023
       10:00 am - 11:30 am

    This fall we have an interesting assortment of stories to read and explore.  This is the perfect time to join the group.  We are making our way through 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories edited by Lorrie Moore and Heidi Pitlor, copyright 2015 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.  Our friendly group always welcomes new participants.

    COMPLETE SHORT STORY SCHEDULE – sent upon registration.

    8 Fridays: 9/ 8, 22 – 10/ 6, 20 – 11/ 3, 17  – 12/ 1, 15.  10 am to 11:30 am.  In-person. $120/$108.