Peace and Justice Network of the Triad

Women’s Resource Center Workshop – Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Free Women’s Resource Center Workshop, "Treasure-mapping: Creating What You Want in Life with Visual Imaging"

• identify new lifestyles, vacations that would support well-being;
• or explore job changes;
• or define relationships;
• or design home environments reflecting personal taste;
• and more

With facilitator Ana Tampanna (www.alligatorcoach.com)

5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro

Workshop is FREE, but registration is required. To register, call Dawn McCauley at 275-6090.

Women’s Resource Center Events

Tuesday, May 22nd we will conclude our popular Spring 2007 "Is It For Me? Series" focused on the chance to learn and try stress reduction tools. Learn and try Tai Chi.

Wednesday, May 23rd we are hosting a bring-your-own-brown-bag lunch opportunity to learn from a local life coach how you can create a life you love.

Sponsored by the Women's Resource Center

Please call 275-6090 to register or further information

Guilford College's first Gender and Sexism Conference will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2007

This day-long, student-organized event is designed to raise awareness around issues of gender, sexism and sexual assault, as well as to provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to confront these issues within their own community. There will be several workshop sessions throughout the day, each offering a variety of options, including "Gender and Athletics", "Sexism in the Classroom", "Supporting a Survivor of Sexual Assault", and Confronting Male Privilege". The day will close with a communal art and networking session for everyone. Organizations involved include the NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Men Against Rape Culture, Guilford NOW, and PRIDE. For more information, or to RSVP, please email Sophie at skanter@guilford.edu.

The F-Word Salon (2 events) – February 22 & February 23, 2007

Editor Melody Berger of the F-WORD magazine (UTNE 2006 Indie Press Award nominee) and Cindy Crabb, book contributor/zinester extraordinaire will read from their essays and lead a discussion on DIY activism and the function of the indie media in our current feminist incarnation.

"Why aren't all women feminists?"
Panel discussion
Thurs, Feb 22
12:30-2 p.m.
Elliot University Center Kirkland Room, UNCG

Evening edition--Music, Poetry and Open Mic
Fri, Feb 23, 7 p.m.
The Green Bean coffee house, 341 S. Elm St.

Sponsored by Women's and Gender Studies at UNCG 334-5673

New Choices - Strategies for Success Pre-Employment Program – February 5 – 23, 2007

Sponsored by The Women's Resource Center

Mon, Feb. 5 - Friday, Feb. 23--Mon, Wed, & Fri's from 9.30am-2.30pm

Location: The Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Avenue, Greensboro

Contact: Susan Ball (336) 275-6090 ext 223

This is a pre-employment program for women who are aged 24-64 and displaced homemakers. (Women who have been dependent on the income of another but that income is no longer available due to divorce, separation, or the death of a partner).

Workshops include self esteem, career exploration, company research, resume preparation, networking skills, and interviewing techniques. Upon completion graduates qualify for educational/training stipends for classes which will quickly upgrade their marketable skills. Transportation & childcare stipends may be available to women while they attend the New Choices Program.

Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro Events – January 2007

Open to any woman over the age of 18.
Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro, 628 Summit Avenue
Registration Required: Contact Dawn McAuley, 275-6090, dawn@womenscentergso.org

Self-Esteem Series: "Explore How You Can Experience Greater Life Satisfaction" with Judy Williams. Thursdays, January 11th, 18th, 25th & February 1st From 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (a 4-part series)

Self-Esteem Series: "Explore How You Can Experience Greater Life Satisfaction" with Sheryl Bryan. When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 9th, 11th, 16th & 18th From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (a 4-part series)

Workshop: "Self-Defense for Women" (An introduction to UNCG’s RAD program) with Lt. Henry Campbell and Corporal Rose Smith-Marsh. Thursday, January 18th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (In Collaboration with UNCG’s Police Department)

Workshop: "Breaking Through the Obstacles... Breaking Through to Your Dreams" with Tammi Reitzel. Tuesday, January 23rd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Workshop: "Thyroid Health for Women", a Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch & Learn with Suzanne Chabon, FNP. Wednesday, January 24th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. **Bring a bag lunch** (In Collaboration with The Center for Gynecology & Fertility & the Moses Cone Health System)

WWW.WOMENSCENTERGSO.ORG

Auditions for The Vagina Monologues – January 9 & 11, 2007

The Department of Women's and Gender Studies announces Auditions for the second annual production of The Vagina Monologues. This benefit production of Eve Ensler's award winning play will benefit Piedmont Family Services and The Clara House.

Auditions will be held Tuesday January 9 and Thursday January 11 from 6:00-9:00 in the EUC Auditorium. Actors should be familiar with the script and come prepared to read a monologue of their choice. Reading copies will be available at the WGS office.

Matters of Separation and Divorce – Women’s Resource Center – December 7, 2006

In matters of Separation and Divorce Information is POWER!!! Let the Women's Resource Center help you gain the power you need to get you through this transition in your life.

Join us at The Women's Resource Center, 628 Summit Avenue, Greensboro for a Brown Bag Legal Lunch (Bring your own!!) with Attorney Kathryn Lindley Thursday, December 7, 2006, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.

This workshop is FREE! Call 275-6090 to Register.

Building Your Self-Esteem – October 9-18, 2006

Join Dawn McAuley for this four part series in Building Your Self-Esteem:

Monday, October 9, Wednesday, October 11
Monday, October 16, Wednesday, October 18
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The programs are free. Registration is required. Call 275-6090.

The Womens Resource Center
628 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC