Womens Enrichment Day

 
Thank you for Supporting the 2008 Women's Enrichment Day
 

 
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Thank you to our 2008 Women's Enrichment Day Sponsors
 
 
What is the Huron Valley Education Foundation?
 

The Huron Valley Educational Foundation is a nonprofit community-based partnership of public education and private philanthropy. The mission of the foundation is to generate and distribute financial resources to facilitate educational enrichment and innovation for the students and teachers of Huron Valley Schools. Foundation funds, which are supported solely by charitable, tax deductable contributions, support activities that allow students and teachers to engage in creative and innovative educational programs funded by huron valley.
 
Your $5 admission for Women's Enrichment Day is donated to the HVEF

 
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Reveal the New You in 2008 with the ULTIMATE MAKEOVER
 

One lucky lady will win a chance to transform her life with a 3 month makeover process including the following goods and services donated by these local businesses:
Haircut, color & style from Hair Chase
Facial and makeup from Mary Kay Cosmetics-Wendy Loncar
Zoom Teeth Whitening from West Oakland Advanced Dental Artistry
Personal Training Sessions with TPOP Fitness
Nutritional consultations with Healthpointe
Cosmetic procedures from Fountain of Youth Skin Care Renewal Center
Glamor photos from Gracon Portrait Studio
Manicure and pedicure from Hair Chase
Clothing from Clothing Cove
Financial review from Ameriprise Financial
Jewelry from Mystique Jewelry
Health Evaluation from Dr. Sarah Firosz-Davis

Don’t miss out on your opportunity for the Ultimate Makeover. You could be the next big winner!

 In order to be considered for the drawing, a picture must be attached to the application. 
Pictures will be taken the day of the event or can be submitted by the applicant.



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Check Out our 2007 Ultimate Makeover Winner
 
Women in Business would like to congratulate Helen Shingledecker on all her hard work and the transformation she accomplished with help from the businesses listed below. When asked about her experience, she said, "It’s not just a one day makeover. It’s a life-style change." Helen continues to reap the benefits of all the services and products that she received.
 
Thank you to the 2007 Ultimate Makeover Sponsors! 
Ameriprise Financial, Joshua Mulder – Financial Review
Clothing Cove – Clothing
Fountain of Youth Skin Care Renewal Center – Cosmetic Procedures
Hair Chase– Manicure & Pedicure
Healthpoint – Nutritional Consultant
Highland-Milford Family Clinic – Health Evaluation
Houston Photography - After Picture
Mary Kay Cosmetics Wendy Loncar – Facial and Makeup
Mystique Jewelry - Kim Roemer
Salon 1099 – Haircut, Color & Style
TPOP Fitness – Personal Trainer
West Oakland Advanced Dental Artistry – Zoom teeth whitening
 
 
List of Classes offered at the 2008 WED
 
(Printable version available - See link at bottom of class list)
 
Session 1: 8:30 - 9:15 am (Select One) 

 

1. Watercolor Painting Made Easy…Provided by Huron Valley State Bank

Try your hand at a watercolor landscape.  You’ll be surprised with how easy it is.   Taught by Wendy Willinghanz of the Huron Valley Council of the Arts.

 

2. Gliding into Shape!...Tammy Popchock…TPOP Fitness

Do you want to shape your legs, butt, abs, and arms with only 1 piece of equipment and have FUN at the same time? Gliding Discs™ are a fun, inexpensive, and great exercise tool. One lucky lady will win a pair of Gliding Discs™, to glide her way into shape.

 

3. What Women need to know about Retirement … Linda Bonham… Advantage Tax & Financial Services

We have to help each other prepare for retirement so that you, your mother, daughter, sister, etc, won’t end up like so many elderly women today who are living without financial resources. Whether you have a large 401(k) already, or just need to learn how to get started, this session is for you.

 

4. Weight Loss Myths & Truths Revealed…Dr Maher Barsoum...Alternative Healing Arts Center

Learn why “diets” don’t work, why you have not been losing weight, why you should be eating fat, and what role stress and hormones actually play.  Only people who really want to improve their health and quality of life should attend this workshop!

 

5. Make it and Take it Basket…Kathy McMinn…The Basket Sampler

Weave your own basket to welcome spring! Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift. Lots of great gift ideas for Mother’s Day.

 

6. Making the Most of Your Thin Fine Hair…Dianne Weddle…Coloures Salon
Learn what your options are to enhance your look.

 

7. Learn to Make Silk Flower Candle Ring …Debbie Kloeckner & Penny Teschker…Beaty’s Florist & Greenhouse

Demonstration on how to make a beautiful silk flower candle ring.  Purchase a supply kit to make your own custom candle ring at home. Penny will also teach you about Orchid Plant care…It’s easier than you think!

 

8. Taking Great Digital Pictures…Jo Ockerman…Gracon Portrait Studios

Photographs illustrate your family’s history. Learn practical tips for taking good pictures with today’s digital cameras and when you should rely on the talent and experience of a Professional Photographer.

 

9. Style that ‘Sets’ you Apart…Kim D’Avanzo & Kathe Cameron…Jockey Person to Person
Jockey Person to Person.  Let our Comfort Specialists show you how to have "Style that 'Sets' you Apart"...in sizes that makes every body beautiful...XS to 3X.  Made to move, made to mix, Jockey's got you covered 24 hours a day!  The premier line of Jockey active wear, lounge wear, and sleep wear meets the needs of the lifestyles of today's woman.

 

Session 2: 9:45 - 10:30 am (Select One)  

 

10. Finding Calm in Today’s Volatile Stock Markets…Josh Mulder, MBA…Ameriprise Financial

Bear markets and recession fears top today’s headlines. We’ll discuss five steps you can take to navigate down markets.

 

11. What Color Cosmetics Would be Great for Your Best Look … Wendy Loncar/Dorothy Plumbley…Mary Kay Cosmetics

You have ____ eye color and _____hair color.  Learn and try a new glamour look today.  Attend this class and receive a gift bag.

 

12. How to Finance your Dream Home…Kevin Law, Huron Valley State Bank & Linda St. Denis, Coldwell Banker Callan, Realtors

Learn how to shop for and purchase your dream home in today’s buyers market.

 

13. Be your own Handyman (Woman)…Joe Cook & Lindsay Lucas…Five Star Ace Hardware

Ace, the “helpful hardware” people, will present solutions to common household repairs and projects. Learn how you can become a “Miss Fix-It” and save some money.

 

14. Your Best Hair Now…Carole Cota…Hair Chase

Get the information you need to choose your best cut, color, and style.

 

15. Read it before you Eat it…Roberta (Sam) Cook…HealthPointe

Ever wonder what you’re really eating? What are all those chemical sounding names anyway? Learn how to easily read and understand food labels. Eliminate the guesswork and you can begin to eat healthier.

 

 16. Pond and Waterfall Design…Nanette Winowiecki…Pond Place, LLC

Learn key issues associated with designing and building your own pond, stream, waterfall, or bog. Bring photos of your yard or design drawings for feedback.

 

17. Yoga can help you!...Meena Puri…Yoga School of Milford

Do you suffer from Anxiety, Back Pain, Achy Joints or Difficulty Sleeping? Come find out how Yoga can help you! You will learn breathing and meditating techniques and simple yoga movements. Open to all!

 

18. Experience Vibrant Living!…Edith Nader…Eniva Corporation

VIBE® is a comprehensive answer to the body’s need for life-giving nutrients. This “all-in-one” supplement provides a convenient, great tasting, economical and powerful way to receive balanced nutrition for vibrant living.

 

Session 3: 11:00 - 11:45 am (Select One)  

 

19. Botox Demonstration…Susan Alderson…Fountain of Youth Skin Renewal Center

Are you curious about Botox but unsure whether it’s right for you? Let us answer your questions and clear up any misconceptions you may have. Watch this quick and easy procedure being performed during our discussion.

 

20. A Women’s Journey to Financial Independence…Tracy Burt…Edward Jones Investments

We will discuss the unique challenges women face with regard to achieving their financial goals and ways to work toward overcoming them.

 

21. Logical Placement…Sponsored by Ameriprise Financial

Are you constantly misplacing items? Has paper taken over your life?  Find out how to get started on organizing your paper clutter. Taught by Betty Huotari, Professional Organizer and owner of Logical Placement, LLC.

 

22. Intro to Natural/Organic Eating…Chef Chad…Let Me Cook Personal Chef Service and Colasanti's Plants and Produce
Learn how to shop for healthy and natural/organic meats and groceries. Understand what you are buying when you see foods labeled as “natural” or “organic”. Find out what the mystery is behind "organic" and then you can decide if it is really better for you or not.

 

23. Digital Scrapbooking…Anna Broome…Creative Memories

Using StoryBook Creator 2.0 (free copy of software provided), learn how to use page templates, crop your photos, and edit to create a digital Storybook. Advanced scrapers will want to explore StoryBook Creator Plus for total flexibility & control of digital pages.

 

24. Cause and Effect of a Good Hair Day…Daniele David… Epic Hair Salon

Getting your hair to work for you and not against you.

 

25. Feldenkrais…Michele Schoel, PT, GCFP…Karr and Associates

Move Your Body, Sense Your Body, Wake Up Your Brain - Be Well.

With Feldenkrais’ Awareness through Movement, help yourself to take whatever is working and build on it.  We use movement as the vehicle to learn. Come play with us.

 

26. Needle Felting…Connie Hydel…My Time Escapes

Create and decorate a small purse that can be used as a cell tote, change purse, business card case, eyeglass case, etc.  Several sizes to choose from. All materials provided.  Project will be limited to the first 15 women registered.  *** Please note, we have already registered 15 women, so any additional registrations will be 'observers' only (not partipating in the project).

 

27. Fashion Show in a Suitcase…Linda Smith…Weekenders

Explore fashions that enhance your body type and help you achieve your own personal style. Save money by learning how to make versatile and fashionable outfits with just a few garments. Look sharp for any occasion with ease.

 

28. Where Inner and Outer Beauty Meet…Lyn Backlund…Quickstar

Always on the go? Easily add being healthy into your active lifestyle. Concerned about unsightly expression lines? Reveal fresher, younger looking skin instantly with Artistry. An uncomplicated approach to beauty with no knives!

 

Session 4: 12:15 - 1:00 pm (Select One)   

 

29. Calling all Closet Divas!...Shoreline Sound Chorus

Whether you’re a closet Diva, or already a stage sweetie, jump in and learn performance and vocal techniques from award-winning area a cappella vocalists. Get Diva’d up with the Shoreline Divas!

 

30. The Weight is Over…Rita Otto & Elise Gremaux… Arbonne International

A more beautiful and healthier you from the inside and out, the natural way…including weight loss/management, hormone balancing, having more energy, and nutrition. Come learn about Arbonne’s Figure 8 line and more.

 

31. Being Green…Marie McCollum…Freedom Work Opportunities, Inc.

Living more Earth Friendly

 

32. Learning & Exploring Together with Children…Suzanne Gabli...Building Blocks Preschool

Come and play.  Yes, play and have fun learning many hands-on activities that you can share with your Child or Grandchild.  All fun-filled and engaging activities you can do at home with children from ages 2 to 6+.

 

33. Saying What’s Real – Everyday Honesty…Anne Gross…Counseling Center for Healthy Living

It’s easier than you think.  Learn how to stay present and get real in your relationships.  Gain skills that will dramatically improve your ability to communicate with your spouse, friends, and business associates.

 

34. Home Water Quality…Karen Wood…Culligan Water Company
How to get healthy, clean water for your whole home for pennies a gallon. Culligan Water Conditioning has the solution to all your family’s water treatment needs.

 

35. Backyard Gardens…Julie Lopez & Jodie Cook, Horticulturists…Gardens To Go

Think Spring! Join our lively discussion on how to create a peaceful, yet dramatic garden in your own backyard by using eye-catching, low maintenance perennials, shrubs, and trees. Julie & Jodie, w/ 35 yrs combined experience, love to work with other gardeners.

 

36. Get the Energy to Enjoy your Life…Dr. Jody Tenjeras, DC…Lakes Area Family Chiropractic

Wake up tired? Yawning in the afternoon? Come find out how inactivity and the foods you eat cause a loss or gain of sustained, healthy energy. Personalized testing available.

 

37. Power Cooking Live…Michelle Schoff…The Pampered Chef

Learn to make 3 Meals, all in one quick trip to your own kitchen!

 

38. Mortgage Planning for your Future…Chris Warzecha, AmeriFirst Home Mortgage & Christine Shoemaker, United First Financial

Which mortgage products are best for you in today’s ever-changing mortgage and real estate market? The Money Merge Acct. will save you thousands of $$ in interest charges & accelerate the equity in your home, w/o changing your payments or spending habits.



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