Wellness Forum Includes Workshops, Speakers For Women
Women can enjoy a day of renewal and discovery Saturday at the annual Women and Wellness Forum, sponsored by Pullman Memorial Hospital and auxiliary.
The full-day conference will be in Moscow’s Best Western University Inn. For Spokane residents, the drive south will be rewarded with a chance to win door prizes, make friends and participate in a variety of informative workshops and seminars.
“This year’s forum was tailor-made for participants based on last year’s feedback,” says Deena Rauch, forum coordinator. “Women can choose to get connected to their ‘inner-self,’ or learn practical tips to help manage their busy life-styles.”
Keynote speaker Beth Waddel will begin the day with “Beyond Chocolate: Developing and Nourishing Your Inner Spirit.” Her afternoon session is “When a Hershey Kiss Just Doesn’t Do It.”
Waddel is a licensed psychologist at the Counseling Center of the Palouse.
Donna Holmes, of the University of Idaho, will present the afternoon general session, “Musings of a Perimenopausal Babyboomer.”
Workshops will include “Taking Control: Secrets to an Organized Life,” “Women, Wellness and Spirituality,” “Self-Discovery through Journaling,” and “Becoming Financially Fit.”
The conference, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., includes breakfast and lunch. Cost is $30. For registration information, call (509) 336-0338.
More for women
Women can explore a variety of careers in technology at a free training course sponsored by Community Colleges of Spokane’s Life Skills/Women’s Programs.
“Paths to Technology for Women” began last week and continues Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., through Nov. 12, at the American Indian Center, 905 E. Third.
Course topics include goal setting, strategies for success in math, financing for college and nontraditional career opportunities. Professional women from several technological fields will speak.
Transportation and off-site child care assistance is available. For more information, or to register, call Suzanne Bettinger, 533-3131.
Fund-raiser
Next Sunday, a performance of the Broadway production “West Side Story” at the Opera House, will benefit the Senior Services programs of Catholic Charities.
“Best in the house” orchestra seats for the 2 p.m. matinee are available as part of the $75 fund-raising ticket, which also includes a 1 p.m. reception with Bishop William Skylstad of the Diocese of Spokane.
The Catholic Charities program helps elderly and disabled adults maintain independent living by providing hot lunches, free chore service and telephone companionship.
Show tickets may be purchased at the Catholic Charities office, 1023 W. Riverside, or by calling 358-4250.
Health notes
Identifying depression is the first step in resolving the problem - and a three-part seminar may help.
“Coping with Depression” begins Wednesday and continues weekly through Nov. 12, sponsored by Deaconess Medical Center, Holy Family Hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center and Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Facilitator Steve Ruvo of the Northwest Counseling Group, will discuss types of depression, their causes and coping strategies. The seminar will be in Classroom A at the Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission. Tuition is $35. For more information, or to register, call 744-7666.
On Thursday, cancer patients, families and health care professionals can learn the latest medical breakthroughs in treating cancer.
“Advancement in Cancer Treatment: Medical and Psychological Perspectives” will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Deaconess Health Education Center (Classroom 267).
Drs. Ryan Holbrook and Chris Howland will facilitate the presentation sponsored by Deaconess Medical Center, Holy Family Hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center and Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Although tuition is free, reservations are requested. Call 744-7666.
Community events
On Wednesday, business leaders and educators interested in forming partnerships are invited to a one-day workshop, “Partners and Patterns: Sharing What Works.”
The conference is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Boeing Co., 1514 Flint Road.
Speakers from local businesses and schools will present a variety of workshops, such as “What’s Happening in Education,” “Working Partnerships” and “How to Start a Partnership.”
Sponsoring the event is Partners of the Greater Spokane Area, an organization created to aid schools and businesses in sharing ideas, talents and resources.
Tuition of $50 includes breakfast and lunch. To register, call Doug Scott at 354-8056.
Kids’ carnival
Youngsters can enjoy games, food and fun from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, at the “Harvest Carnival,” at KinderCare Learning Center, 422 N. Mullan Road.
Activities, such as cookie decorating, cake walks and a beanbag toss, are planned for toddlers through elementary-school-aged children.
All proceeds will benefit programs and services of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Spokane.
For more information, call Kathy Tortorelli at KinderCare, 928-3184.
Kudos
Candy Hanford of Spokane has been promoted to vice president of Foundation Northwest, the Community Foundation.
With 12 years of experience at the foundation, Hanford’s extensive knowledge of the non-profit community strengthens her new job responsibilities, which include supervising the organization’s financial operations and programs.
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