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  • Circle of One

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    •  January 10, 2024
       11:00 am - 12:30 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.

         5 Wednesday: 1/10 and 24, 2/ 7 and 21, March 6

                                                                    11 am to 12:30 pm, $150/$135

  • “The Gift Of Years” Book Study

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    •  January 26, 2024
       10:00 am - 11:15 am

    The Gift of Years by Joan ChittisterJudy Bowman invites you to attend  facilitated sessions when we will concentrate on one of the pre-selected topics in Chittister’s book.  For next gathering, please read the chapter, “Transformation” to discuss.

             Fridays:  January 26, February 9 and 23, March 8, April 12 and 26,                              10 am to 11:15 am.      $90/$80.     In person unless weather is a concern.

  • Short Story Group

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    •  February 2, 2024
       10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Winter is the perfect season for reading, so cozy up and enter the minds of some of the best story tellers of all time.  We will read from 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories by Lorrie Moore and then switch to a new book for March and April.

     

    New Book: March 1, March 15, April 5 and April 19

      4 Fridays, 10 am to 11:30 am, in-person, in climate weather by Zoom.  $60

     

  • A Few Kind Words

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    •  February 5, 2024
       10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Tracey Gates, author of The Power of A Few Kind Words: Create a More Meaningful Life One Letter at a Time, challenged herself to write an unexpected, handwritten letter of appreciation to a different person every day for one year.  What she found on her transformational journey was that we all want to know we matter and being interested in those around us is one of the kindest and most nourishing things we can do both for ourselves and others.

    Join Tracey in this interactive class as she guides you in the simple yet overlooked practice of writing your own unexpected letter of appreciation so you can experience for yourself the delicious gift of sharing… a few kind words. You will leave with a draft of letter that will make both your day and the day of your lucky recipient.

     This is not your typical thank you letter! Tracey encourages you NOT to use the words “thank you” in your letter but, to write specifically and sincerely what you appreciate, admire or respect about someone. 

    Do you want to:

    • Increase your joy and expand your sense of community?
    • Nourish the most important things in your life – your relationships?
    • Be part of something positive and affirming?

    Tracey will open you up to powerful possibilities by sharing:

    • Heartwarming personal stories she experienced over the course of her inspirational letter writing journey.
    • Eye opening insights gained from the hundreds of interactions her letters fostered.
    • A tangible way for you to experience a more meaningful, productive, and connected life.

                                                 Simply sharing your kind thoughts in writing,                                               the feel good feelings generated, are contagious!

                     Monday, February 5, 10 am to 11:30 am CT $30/$24   Zoom

  • Holiday Breakfast Gathering

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    •  December 7, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Join in for a festive and delicious holiday breakfast gathering

    with underwriting support from the

    Legacy Grant from the Winnetka Woman’s Club

    Thursday, December 7, 2023

                                          10 am to noon

                                              Skokie Country Club in Glencoe

    Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast spread and mingle in a warm and inviting atmosphere to enjoy this holiday time together.

    The Closing Sending Forth message will be shared by

    Therese Evans, our Facilitator for our Circle of One class at Women’s Exchange

    $40

    Reserved table for up to 8 available at Registration.

    RSVP before December 1st

  • Funerals Reimagined

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    •  November 9, 2023
       1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Funerals Reimagined: Does the idea of a traditional, one-size-fits-all funeral fall short of honoring your loved one’s life?  If so, know the traditional funeral and somber cemetery are no longer your only options for end-of-life arrangements. 
     
    We’ll hear from Alexandra Koys, the founder of Lighten, a modern memorial and celebration of life company. In this interactive session, she’ll be speaking about modern trends in end-of-life arrangements; how to plan an uplifting celebration of life that honors a loved one’s unique legacy; and options for honoring loved ones’ authentic personal, cultural, and spiritual identities.
     
    The purpose of this session is to: create a safe space for discussion of end-of-life topics; empower attendees with knowledge and options for navigating end-of-life; share resources for attendees to get started planning a personalized funeral, memorial, or life celebration for themselves or a loved one.
         Thursday, November 9, 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Women’s Exchange. $20/$18

  • Sip and Shop for Skorts and Dresses!

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    •  October 28, 2023
       10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Join us at Women’s Exchange from 10 am until Noon for a Sip ‘n Shop featuring Paula Cech’s own creations!  Short sleeve, sleeveless and now long sleeves….Dresses, Pickleball Skorts, Golf Skorts, Tennis Skorts all with pockets!  Her colorful creations are certain to spark conversations!     Kids sizes too.

    We met at the Winnetka Farmer’s Market, her line is awesome!

                  Rescheduling.

     

  • Personalizing Your Longevity Code

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    •  October 25, 2023
       6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Discover with Jill Foos, Wellness Coach about how to pivot your lifestyle in the direction that your body wants and needs to thrive. Your genes are your genes, and will never change, but your lifestyle influences how your genes are expressed. Your longevity code is the secret to living longer and healthier. We will explore:

    ●  Why longevity should matter to you in your 20, 30’s, and beyond

    ●  How do epigenetics, or your behaviors and lifestyle, affect your increased risk for

    chronic disease

    ●  How to create optimal lifestyle habits, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and

    stress management

    ●  How to reduce your toxic load in your home, office, and traveling

    ●  How to build your healthcare team and be an advocate for your health

                     Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Zoom Only. $20/$16. 

  • “Choosing Gratitude” Journal Writing Exercises

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    •  November 8, 2023
       10:00 am - 11:15 am

    Join in for a session of journaling to discover the benefits of practicing gratitude in written form. Certified journaling facilitator Michelle Wirth Fellman will provide prompts designed to help you choose a grateful mindset, which research has shown can boost mental and physical health, improve relationships, and leave lasting effects on the brain. Michelle, will use prompts from Journal to the Self, a workshop designed to show people how to use their journals as a personal growth tool. Veteran and first-time journalers are invited; no writing experience needed!

             Wednesday, November 8, 10 am to 11:15 am @ Women’s Exchange $30/$27

  • 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.