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STARTING IN SEPTEMBER Literature Circle Series Memoir Writing and Sharing Let’s talk books with our knowledgeable and well-read facilitator, Lauren Szwiec. Get your family history down on paper with facilitator Laura Lyman. This group will continue into its second decade! For fans of offbeat mysteries, Fowler’s Imagine all their written stories. long-running series continues to offer Returning Group, Mondays: 3:30 to 5 pm $50 some of the best reading; this entry Begins: September 14, 2020 features an array of eccentric characters, a killer conclusion in a library setting, quirky humor, witty Power Hour: Let’s Be Productive Together! writing, interesting side trips and expositions, and a well- Join this productive Zoom group with Dale Davison, M.Ed., ordered, intricate plot. Join us to explore these questions PCC, BCC, Credentialed Executive Functioning Coach for a quick and more. introduction of how Power Hour will be hosted. Then, each Sept 18: Wild Chamber (Bryant and May Peculiar Crimes participant can state to the group (if you choose) something Unit) by Christopher Fowler briefly about the project you want to work on for the next 55 minutes. You will stay online in the meeting, but you can turn Oct 16: Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner off your audio and video to walk away to work on your project. A poignant reminder of both the strides women have made Checking in with the Dale is an option, as needed. Then at the since the 1950s and barriers that still hold them back. end of the 55 minutes, rejoin the group to joyfully share what Nov 13: Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey by Kathleen Rooney you did or learned. Everyone accomplishes something they A heroic tale of the cross-species relationship between have been wanting to do. pigeon and man during the Great War. It’s great for getting started, which is half the battle. You’ll Dec 11: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich amaze yourself at how much you actually do get done. The The struggles of generations of Native people to retain accountability of meeting with the group at the end of the their cultural identity and their connection to the land.” hour is motivating and encouraging. Tuesdays: Begins Sept 15, 10 to 11 am $10 each 4 Fridays: 10 am to 11:30 am $20 each A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the event. A Zoom link for each specific book will be sent the morning of the discussion. Election 2020: An Astrological View Personal Leadership Series In 2016, Sue Baugh joined us to present the presidential Personal Leadership (PL) is a highly candidates by looking at their strengths effective tool for engaging with and challenges as expressed in their different viewpoints. Join facilitator, astrological charts. Sue will do the Sharon Kristjanson when she teaches same by Zoom for the 2020 candidates. by Zoom how it reduces internal stress This objective, cosmic view offers from perceived discord — at work and an impersonal way to evaluate the at home — and it expands the possibilities of collaborative candidates for President and Vice teamwork. When consistently practiced, the outcomes are President in the upcoming 2020 election. consistently positive. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: Being polite and respectful is not enough. We have Participants will acquire a deeper, more objective understanding different viewpoints because we all have different of the candidates’ strengths and challenges and what they bring experiences that shape our frame of reference, and those to the offices they are running for in 2020. experiences also shape our emotions. ) For meaningful engagement, expanded understanding, and creative Participants will gain an overview of how well each presidential problem-solving, we have to know how to engage with and vice-presidential pair are likely to interact with one another. difference effectively. PL teaches us how. Participants will gain a more objective perspective about how ANTICIPATED OUTCOME: each candidate’s strengths and challenges are likely to match People who make the effort to practice and integrate this up with the needs of the country. method into their lives have found it to be completely Sue Baugh combines life experience with studies in , transformative. It reduces interpersonal conflict and science, history, and human evolution. She has been studying, discomfort, and it improves the outcomes of collaborative practicing, and teaching for over 30 years. efforts — with colleagues, friends, and family. It reduces Friday, September 18, 4 to 5:30 pm. $20 stress from open conflict or bottled-up aggravation. A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the event. The course is divided into 3 modules, and each module consists of 4 one-hour sessions. Completing all Modules Amherst Style Writing Circle — will promote deeper skills of Personal Leadership. Let’s write! By Zoom until further notice, begin with a Module 1 (Prerequisite): Learning the Skills of Personal facilitated warm-up activity offered by Kim Leadership (4 sessions) Grahl, followed by a writing prompt, with Module 2: Applying the Skills to Different Situations time to write in silence for 30 to 40 minutes. Afterward, share (4 sessions) individual writings (if you choose) with a specific set of rules for Module 3: Integrating the Skills into Daily Life feedback. Beginners are always welcomed. It is truly the safest (4 sessions) place to write with only inspired feedback. Thursdays from 11 am to 12 pm Central Time (U.S.) 7 Alternating Tuesdays, September 22 to December 15, September 17 - December 10 (No class on Thanksgiving) 3 to 5 pm $175 Cost is $100 per module or $250 for three modules. Short Stories Reading Circle A FREE INTRODUCTION to learn more about this will be held Great literature has the power to take us worlds away, and during on Zoom for 45 minutes. Register before September 8th. this trying time, reading is a very welcome distraction. So, this Thursday, September 10 at Noon $250 fall, let’s explore some fine imaginative short stories by North A Zoom Link will be sent the morning of the event. American women. We will be using the anthology titled More Stories We Tell – The Best Contemporary Short Stories by North American Women, edited by Wendy Martin, copyright 2004. Circle of One FALL 2020 Ready to continue renewing, reviewing Sept 25 The Burning House Ann Beattie and integrating life-changing principles Oct 9 Big Bertha Stories Bobbie Ann Mason of mystical truth that are the foundation Oct 23 Beg, Sl Tog, Inc, Cont, Rep Amy Hempel of Unified , the Circle Nov 6 Light Can Be Both Wave and Particle Ellen Gilchrist of One? Join us again with Therese Nov 20 Able, Baker, Charlie, Dog Stephanie Vaughn Evans, for this discussion/ Dec 4 Hairball Margaret Atwood workshop offering previous attendees Dec 18 Silver Water Amy Bloom an opportunity to set aside the cares of the day to connect with the Divine Presence within. This class hosted on Zoom is Coordinated by Connie Garner. Book discussion leaders rotate at near capacity with returning participants. among willing participants. 5 Wednesdays: September 16, October 7, 21, November 11 and 7 Alternating Fridays, September 25 to December 18, 10 to 11:30 December 9, 3 to 4:30 pm $125 am $98 or $15 per session 2 JOIN THE EMAIL LIST FOR UPDATES TO THE WE CALENDAR: www.womens-exchange.org Exploring Our Inner Expressive Workshop Big Talk has expanded to include an Amazon exclusives card This expressive workshop weather permitting will be hosted in game, diverse educational programs, and events around the an outdoor location. If not, by Zoom. world from Australia to Singapore to Uzbekistan. Big Talk has appeared in the Huffington Post, USA Today, Forbes, NBC, Michelle Wirth Fellman and Mignon Dupepe will provide Business Insider, The Washington Post, and more. writing and art tools to help participants find their inner peace Friday, October 2, 4 to 5 pm $20 during these uncertain times. They will begin the session with a poem prompt and meditation to set the tone. Michelle, Project Linus WE facilitator for “Journal to Self,” will then lead the group in Stitching Group a journaling exercise using the senses to focus on an image Join the fun and help that brings inner peace. Mignon will continue the sensory hospitalized children. All exploration of inner peace through the use of watercolor you need is the ability to paints, pastels, pen, and collage art processes. No previous stitch two squares of cloth art skill is required, only an openness and curiosity to try art together by hand. Sewn materials for creative self-discovery and expression. strips of colorful cloth are later turned into finished quilts that Friday, September 25, 1 to 3 pm $30 are donated to Project Linus. Meets monthly. A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the event. Will return Spring 2021, noon to 2 pm FREE Date: October 5, 2020 STARTING IN OCTOBER Inspired Action Group Coaching Mindful Monday: Sneak Preview of Experience the Inspired Action Group Coaching which has Superpowers of the Subconscious Mind a masterminding structure with a coaching approach. Every Join us by Zoom for A Morning to Calm. Inspire. member in the group gets to discuss their most pressing business Educate. Moderated by Nancy Creely, Teacher, challenge with other savvy women business owners and receive Energy Specialist, Hypnotherapist, Intuitive & Spiritual Coach. implementable ideas. Adrienne McGill and Sue Opeka will, as Each “Mindful Monday” begins with a meditation followed by your coaches, lead the group and also actively participate in the an expression of and inspirational reading. discussion. Experience this unique group support! Jean Bailey and Nancy Creely Sneak Preview of Superpowers TWO 60-MINUTE ZOOM SESSIONS, 2 Thursdays: of the Subconscious Mind. This fast-paced ½-hour session is a October 8 and 22, 10 to 11 am $99 Limit 6 crash course on channeling the power of your subconscious by Zoom mind to improve, change and better understand yourself Book Talk Join Glencoe Public Library librarian, Michelle Litchman, for an and your life. Explore how our subconscious influences our informative book talk about new and interesting reads. She’ll judgement, feelings, choices, and behavior--mostly without us meet you on Zoom to highlight some great adult and children’s even realizing it. Monday, September 28, 10 to 10:30 am $15 titles (for the kids and grandkids) to light your literary fire! A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the event. Come find your next great read! Friday, October 9, Noon - 12:45 pm $15 Discover the Superpower Mindful Monday: An Ounce of of Your Subconscious Mind Prevention Goes A Long Way.... Join Nancy Creely and Jean Bailey Join us by Zoom for A Morning to Calm. Inspire. by Zoom to get to know that quiet Educate. Moderated by Nancy Creely, Teacher, force that covertly controls most of Energy Specialist, Hypnotherapist, Intuitive & Spiritual Coach. your life. Learn more about the inner working, motivation and driving forces of your subconscious mind and how to put it to Each “Mindful Monday” begins with a meditation followed by work to achieve your goals and desires. an expression of gratitude and inspirational reading. Thursday, October 1, 10 to 11 am $20 Today, join Nancy and Lilian Holm, PT, DPT to learn more about: An Ounce of Prevention...A Self-Screening Tool to help Big Talk! you identify musculoskeletal risk factors to prevent pain and Skip the small talk and make more injuries down the road. meaningful connections! Lilian Holm, PT, DPT is an Evanston-based physical therapist In this event, you will learn from Kalina with over a quarter century of experience in patient care. She Silverman the creator and CEO of Big received her degree in physical therapy in Sweden, and her Talk, a global movement about skipping clinical doctorate in physical therapy in the US. Her practice is small talk to make more meaningful life connections. In this focused on musculoskeletal disorders, and in addition to this Zoom conversation you will learn about how Big Talk grew into she also specializes in hyper-mobility disorders. a global movement and have the opportunity to participate Monday, October 14, 10 am to 10:30 am $15 in activities where you will answer deep questions with A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion. participants and yourself.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES ONLINE www.womens-exchange.org 3 Foot Health with Lori Smith Mindful Monday: , Join us for this two-part workshop by Serendipity and the Universe’s Zoom with Lori Smith MS, BSN, RN, CSN- Sense of Humor IL, Health Educator/Public Health Nurse, Join us by Zoom for A Morning to Calm. Inspire. Specializing in Natural Foot Health. Educate. Moderated by Nancy Creely, Teacher, Energy Session 1 is getting to know your feet, Specialist, Hypnotherapist, Intuitive & Spiritual Coach. how they relate to the rest of your body (knees, hips, back, Each “Mindful Monday” begins with a meditation followed by neck) and how our shoes have helped or challenged them. an expression of gratitude and inspirational reading. Also, participants will learn how to give yourself a foot self- massage and end learning how to choose shoes that your feet Jean Bailey and Nancy Creely will share: Sneak Preview of will appreciate. Synchronicity, Serendipity and the Universe’s Sense of Humor. Synchronicity is often referred to as a coincidence with meaning. Session 2 will continue the lessons of first session moving into Its appearance in life has been interpreted as serendipity and a learning how to improve foot strength and flexibility with simple sign that your inner world of thoughts, feelings and emotions exercises and tools that will maximize natural foot function. This is aligning with your outer world of physical . Learn how class also offers an optional 30-minute individual consultation to be aware of synchronicity and how to interpret synchronicity (also by Zoom) for an opportunity to sort out your symptoms when it pops up and surprises you. and diagnoses and customize the information for your particular Monday, October 26, 10 to 10:30 am $15 situation. This special time, one-on-one with Lori, is truly a gift to A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion. yourself. She has discounted her fee for this workshop. 2 Thursdays: October 15 and 29, 4 to 5 pm $40 Walking the Path of Grief Optional Personal 30-minute consultation scheduled individually using Zoom $20 Through the ease and accessibility of Zoom, facilitator Lisa Klare Lit Circle: lovingly guides and supports Mrs. Everything participants through the personal, by Jennifer Weiner and often upending, aftermath of Let’s talk books with our knowledgeable and well- loss and grief. read facilitator, Lauren Szwiec. Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner is a poignant reminder of both This gentle but deep dive utilizes guided , heart- the strides women have made since the 1950s centered conversations and experiential exercises to embark and barriers that still hold them back. upon an inner exploration of the gifts of acceptance and Friday, October 16, 10 am to 11:30 am $20 , honoring our lost loved ones, releasing stuck A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion. energy, and finding greater meaning from loss. This program also offers an opportunity to embrace grief in a more expansive Book Discussion with Holly manner, thus initiating a new chapter of personal evolution Marihugh: The Water Dancer and inner peace in every now moment. by Ta-Nehisi Coates Everyone grieving the recent or past loss of a loved one, Join book discussion moderator and author, Holly whether human or four-legged, is welcome. Marihugh for an engaging book discussion about 4 Wednesdays: October 28 to November 18, 1 to 2 pm $80 The Water Dancer. Young Hiram Walker was born A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion. into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all memory of her—but was gifted with a mysterious power. Years later, when Hiram almost drowns in STARTING IN NOVEMBER a river, that same power saves his life. This brush with death Synchronicity, births an urgency in Hiram and a daring scheme: to escape Serendipity and the from the only home he’s ever known. So begins an unexpected Universe’s Sense journey that takes Hiram from Virginia’s plantations to desperate of Humor guerrilla cells in the wilderness, from the Deep South to Synchronicity is often referred to as a coincidence with dangerously idealistic movements in the North. meaning. Its appearance in life has been interpreted as Ta-Nehisi Coates is an American author and journalist. serendipity and a sign that your inner world of thoughts, Coates gained a wide readership during his time as national feeling and emotions is aligning with your outer world of correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, physical reality. Join Nancy Creely and Jean Bailey for this social, and political issues, particularly regarding African two-part class by Zoom that will include theories and ways Americans and white supremacy. In addition to The Water to invite it into your life in the first session and interactions Dancer, Coates has authored other notable books including The and sharing of experiences in the second session. Both are Beautiful Struggle, Between the World and Me, and We Were 60 minutes each. Eight Years in Power. Limited to 10 participants. 2 Thursdays: November 5 and 12, 10 to 11 am $40 Wednesday, October 21, 10 to 11:30 am $20 A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion.

4 JOIN THE EMAIL LIST FOR UPDATES TO THE WE CALENDAR: www.womens-exchange.org The Neuroscience and of Lit Circle: Cher Ami and Major Self- Retreat Whittlesey by Kathleen Rooney Before the holidays begin, treat Let’s talk books with our knowledgeable and yourself and join author, Anne well-read facilitator, Lauren Szwiec. Cher Ami Kertz Kernion for our online and Major Whittlesey by Kathleen Rooney is Zoom retreat that will draw a heroic tale of the cross-species relationship upon recent findings in neuro- between pigeon and man during the Great War. science and psychology, Friday, November 13, 10 am to 11:30 am $20 illuminating self-care and spiritual practices that nurture A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion. gentleness, and towards ourselves. These practices help us manage the grief and uncertainty we are Mindful Monday: “Discover and feeling during this pandemic. Far from being self-centered or Develop Your Intuitive Genius” selfish, we can generate deeper care for ourselves, thereby Each “Mindful Monday” begins with a meditation enhancing our relationships and our ability to attend to others. followed by an expression of gratitude and Helpful tips and exercises on how to practice self-compassion inspirational reading. Nancy Creely Teacher, Energy Specialist, will be included throughout the day. You’ll also discover that Hypnotherapist, Intuitive & Spiritual Coach will share how being compassionate towards ourselves helps reduce stress and to: “Discover and Develop your Intuitive Genius”. Every person inflammation while slowing aging in our cells and our brains. is hard-wired with intuitive ability to guide your life. The class Saturday, November 7, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. CT (includes focuses on your unique intuitive guidance system, so you learn a lunch break) $45 to trust the messages. Participants leave this class knowing if A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the retreat. they are clairsentient, clairvoyant, claircognitive or clairaudient, plus tips to develop your abilities further. Author, Susan Branch Returns! Monday, November 23, 10 to 10:30 am $15 Join us when beloved author, Susan A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion. Branch returns, this time by Zoom, for a virtual Sunday Afternoon Tea. During STARTING IN DECEMBER this time, Susan will share her holiday memories and her newest book, “Home Lit Circle: The Night Watchman for Christmas”. As many know, Susan’s by Louise Erdrich warmth and stories will captivate every Let’s talk books with our knowledgeable attendee. Space is limited. and well-read facilitator, Lauren Szwiec. The Books will be available at The Book Stall in Winnetka Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich is about Sunday, November 8, 3 to 5 pm, Central Time $20 the struggles of generations of Native people A Zoom link will sent the day of the event. to retain their cultural identity and their connection to the land.” Mindful Monday: Low Carb after Dark Friday December 11, 10 am to 11:30 am $20 Karen Raden, Nutritionist, speaking on her new A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion. book, “Low Carb after Dark.” Each “Mindful Monday” begins with a meditation by Nancy Mindful Monday: Colleen Griffen, Creely followed by an expression of gratitude and inspirational Producer of the film, reading. Low Carb After Dark came from hearing thousands An Acceptable Loss of clients saying the same thing “I crave sugar and sweets Colleen Griffen, producer of the film “An Acceptable Loss”, all afternoon and into the night”. This book is the solution who, together with her writer/director husband Joe Chappelle to having your treats and feeling good too. Also explained are the founders of Corrado MoonCoin Productions. It was will be the science of why lower carbohydrate eating can Colleen’s idea to take roles originally written for men (a vice be supportive for you in maintaining weight, immunity and president who becomes president and her national security prevent many health conditions. Recipes are delicious, grain adviser) and cast women instead. Colleen talks about women free, gluten free and sugar free with natural sweeteners and in film more broadly, as well as about her own career and no guilt. Karen Raden MS, RD, CCN is a functional medicine journey. nutritionist and culinary educator who has been helping clients Monday, December 14, 10 am to 10:30 am $15 over the past twenty years to find true health. Currently, she A Zoom link will be sent on Monday morning. is a sought-after public speaker and is consulting with families, individuals and corporations across the globe. Monday, November 9, 10 to 10:30 am $15 A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the discussion.

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