Women’s Forum 2012
March 24, 2012 • 8:00am - 3:30 pm

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Session 1:   10:00 – 10:50

1. Knit One, Purl One: Knitting-how to get started. Sharon Adinolfi
2. You Can Fix It: Learn to use tools to make small repairs at home. Sundra Adinolfi
3. disAblity Resource Center: For you, your family, the community. Kimberly Lett, DRC
4. Dress to Get Hired: Do's and Don'ts of dressing for successful job interview. Susan Boyd, Image Consultant
5. Divorce: A Financial Survival Kit: Walter Bouchard, Financial Planner
6. Discovering Sign Language: Survival guide to communicating with the deaf and their culture. Robin Carpenter
7. Perennial Gardening: Choosing plants and maintaining the garden. Judy Deffenbaugh
8. Mortgages 101: Mortgage process from start to finish. Jolayne Craig, C&F Mortgage Corp.
9. Scrapbooking-Christmas Page: Bring Christmas photos-take home a page. Lee Lynn Crowell
10. What's Hot and What's Not in Antiques: Arch diPeppe, Appraiser
11. Volunteer Hospice vs. Medical Hospice: What's the difference. Mary Beth Gass
12. Should You Burn Your Bra? How to care for your breasts. Dr. Victoria Grady-Crumpton
13. Are You Related to a President? Trace Your Ancestors. Debbie DeHart
14. Meal Planning for Diabetics: Lana King
15. I Wanna Be a Real Estate Agent When I Grow Up: General overview of being an agent. Judy Laxague
16. Introduction to Mediation: Settle disputes without a judge. Gayle Lea, MBA, CM
17. Scandals, Secrets and Surprises: Digging up local history at your library. Nancy Moore
18. Posture and Pain: How to sit, stand and move more effortlessly. Carol Orrell
19. Creating Serenity in Outdoor Spaces: Design with Feng Shui. Margaret Pavela, Certified Landscape Designer
20. Clear Your Clutter to Improve Your Life: Sheryl Shotwell, Feng Shui Designer.
21. Tansania Safari: Visit Africa without boarding a plane. See Serengeti & Ngorongoro. Paula Van Alstine
22. Event Planning Tips: Highlights from a professional for hosting an event. Linda Vaughan, Event Planner
23. Thai Yoga Massage: Watch and get a massage sample. (Bring workout clothes/mat). Siggi Tarini
24. Learn the Appropriate Way to Apply Makeup: Learn to wear color cosmetics. Donna Green

Session 2: 11:00 -11:50

25. Prepping and Painting: Use color to freshen up your house. Sundra Adinolfi
26. Is Your Closet Making You Look OLD? Tips to not look matronly or silly. Susan Boyd, Image Consultant
27. From Hearth to Battlefields: Roles of Women in Civil War. Diane Buser, GWW Foundation
28. Power of Professional Presence: Rules of proper business protocol. Pamela Coopwood, Event Consultant
29. Mortgages 101: Mortgage process from start to finish. Jolayne Craig, C&F Mortgage Corp.
30. Gardening in Small Spaces. Planning and executing vegetable/flower garden in small space. Judy Deffenbaugh
31. Scrapbook Your Beach Vacation: Bring several photos you can use. Lee Lynn Crowell
32. Are You Related to a President? Trace your ancestors. Debbie DeHart
33. What You Need to Know About the Differences Between Businessmen and Businesswome: Rev. Terry Diebold
34. Protecting Our Children from Abuse: Pamela Garrett. Exec. Dir., Safe Harbor
35. How Do You Get Through the Day and Keep Your Sanity? How to handle stress. Dr. Judy Jacobs
36. Enriching Your Inner Health: Tips on insomnia, fatigue and your body clock. Marie Johnson, CBP
37. Family Mediation: Discussing court issues involving separation of parents. Gayle Lea, MBA, CM
38. Foot Reflexology: The healing capacities of our feet. Maartje Mass-Potterton
39. Empowerment for Social Change: Ending the cycle of violence against women. Rose Nevins.
40. Healing Touch: Self help techniques to get your energy flowing. Carol Orrell
41. Creating Serenity in Outdoor Spaces: Design with Feng Shui. Margaret Pavela, Certified Landscape Designer
42. Arthritis Foundation Exercise: Standing and/or Sitting. (Bring workout clothes/shoes). Diana Perrusel
43. The RED BOOK Files: An outline for getting your affairs together before the final curtain call. Jackie Richards, author
44. Essential Feng Shui Tips: Tips to improve your life. Cheryl Shotwell, Feng Shui Designer
45. Mind Body Yoga: (Bring workout clothes/mat). Paula Van Alstine
46. Couponing 101: Making cents out of saving money. Jessica Velez
47. Thai Yoga Massage: Watch and get a massage sample. (Bring workout clothes/mat). Siggi Tarini
48. Using Your History to Bring Out the Story-Teller in You: Explore techniques. Wanda Major Vinson
49. Sewing Tips and Finishes: Evelyn White

Session 3: 1:15 – 2:00

50. Is Gluten Causing Your Health Issues? A look at gluten illness. Shirley Braden, Celiac Group
51. Women, Money and Empowerment: Walter Bouchard, Financial Planner
52. Vegetarian 101-A Beginner's Guide: Is vegetarianism the right choice? Christine Carlson
53. Emotional, Attitude and Dietary Causes of Physical Illness: Joanna Cassiday-Ferrell, Master Herbalist
54. The Power of Professional Presence: Rules of proper business protocol. Pamela Coopwood, Event Consultant
55. Attracting Butterflies and Pollinators to Your Garden: Laura Collinsworth, Master Gardener
56. All That Glitters: What is the value of gold and silver? Arch diPeppe
57. Historic Sites in Spotsylvania County: J. Terry Dougherty, Curator, Spotsylvania County Museum
58. Introduction to eBook Readers: Chuck Gray and Christie Hoerneman, CRRL
59. Johnny Has Two Homes: The anxiety of living with separated parents. Dr. Judy Jacobs, Counselor
60. Hawaiian Crochet Lei Making: Bring medium crochet hook and leftover yarn. Susan Bickell
61. Yoga for Every Body at Any Age: (Bring workout clothes/shoes/mat). Suzanne Ludlam, RYT, Trinity Yoga
62. Creative Design with Greens, Flowers & Recycled Objects: Use fresh greens & flowers. Marty Monts
63. Backyard Composting 101: Julie May, Regional Waste Manager
64. Creating Serenity in Outdoor Spaces: Design with Feng Shui. Margaret Pavela, Certified Landscape Designer
65. You Are Never Too Old To Become a Writer: From idea to conclusion. Jackie Richards, author
66. Genealogy and DNA 101: How DNA can help genealogy research. Paula D. Royster, CEO, CAAGRI
67. How to Choose and Maintain Your Next Car: Save money, choose wisely. Dan Ritchie, Express Auto
68. Meditation for Healthy Living: How it helps improve mental and spiritual health. Karin Silverman
69. Couponing 101: Making cents out of saving money. Jessica Velez
70. Gift Baskets: Create for any Occasion. Evelyn White, Arts and Flowers
71. Planning for Retirement While Working: Aliya Wong, US Chamber of Commerce
72. Art of Effective Communication: Active listening and speaking. Melanie Yost, LCSW
73. Why Stubborn Self Esteem Issues Won't Go Away: The missing piece. Rev. Terry Diebold

Session 4: 2:15 – 3:00

74. How to Live Gluten Free: Delicious cooking. Shirley Braden, Celiac Group
75. Days of Darkness/Days of Freedom: Civilians in Fredericksburg during Civil War. Diane Buser, GWW Foundation
76. Your Resume. Develop a resume to get hired: Elma Coleman
77. Vegetarian Cooking Beyond Tofu: Christine Carlson
78. Whole Body Herbal Health: Achieve health with herb and good nutrition. Joanna Cassiday-Farrell, Master Herbalist
79. The Girl I Left Behind Me: Fashion, families, hardship in Civil War Spotsylvania. J. Terry Dougherty, Curator Spotsylvania County Museum
80. Joy of Knitting: (Bring knitting needles and leftover yarn). Margaret Filler
81. Johnny Has Two Homes: The anxiety of living with separated parents. Dr. Judy Jacobs, Counselor
82. Friendship Tea: No fuss, no muss carefree tea for friends. Connie Knowles, Amber House Tea Room
83. Yoga for Every Body at Any Age: (Bring workout clothes/shoes/mat). Suzanne Ludlam, RYT, Trinity Yoga
84. Genealogy and DNA 101: How DNA can help genealogy research. Paula D. Royster, CEO, CAAGRI
85. How to Choose and Maintain Your Next Car: Save money, choose wisely. Dan Ritchie, Express Auto
86. Meditation for Healthy Living: How it helps improve mental and spiritual health. Karin Silverman
87. Creative Design with Greens, Flowers & Recycled Objects: Use fresh greens & flowers. Marty Monts
88. Planning for Retirement While Working: Aliya Wong, US Chamber of Commerce
89. How to Charge What You are Worth and Get it: Melanie Yost
90. Managing Your ADHD: Five Strategies for Success. India List, ADHD Counselor
91. Can't Visit the Library? Use talking books and books by mail. Beth Solka, CRRL
92. Hospice 101/Grief 101: Helpful information for coping. Emily Sperlazza, RN
93. Chic Unique: Dress well on a budget. Janice Lancaster, Image Consultant

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