BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Focus on Concerns for Women - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hfcw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Focus on Concerns for Women REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20241219T192044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T203322Z UID:10000126-1746011700-1746018000@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Revealed: The Mysterious Ins and Outs of Houston Recycling  DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\n \n \n \n \n \n Everyone knows Houstonians can recycle paper\, plastics\, and glass using the big green recycling bins. But what about mattresses? \n\nCan you recycle pizza boxes?\nWhat about envelopes?\nDo you need to crush the plastic water bottles so they take up less space?\nMust you remove the staples from documents?\n\nOur speaker will divulge the inside information on food cans: How clean do they really need to be? \nAfter a peek into the guidelines from the City of Houston Department of Solid Waste\, you’ll walk away with a handout and an app to help you recycle things properly. This is useful\, practical information you can use every day. \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Lizama is the Deputy Director of Administration for the City of Houston\, where she manages the Capital Projects\, Communications\, Customer Service\, Community Outreach\, Safety & Training\, Auditing\, and Recycling divisions after being promoted from Chief of Staff of the Solid Waste Management Department. Prior to that\, she worked as Staff Analyst and Senior Financial Analyst for the City of Houston\, where she developed the capital improvement plan and budget monitoring for city facilities. She also worked as Chief of Staff & Agenda Director for Council Member Peter Brown and Office Manager for Civic Design Associates\, LLC. Veronica studied business management at Park University and served as Senior Project Manager at Lone Star College. URL:https://hfcw.org/event/recycling/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20241219T191635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T161102Z UID:10000124-1742987700-1742994000@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, Happy 25th Anniversary\, and Bon Voyage! DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\n \n \n \n \n \n Come and learn about a continental relocation of a long-time member and special woman: Rosemary Behrens. \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Be prepared to share your favorite travel and/or relocation advice at our Celebratory Send-Off. URL:https://hfcw.org/event/happy-voyage/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20241219T190739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T165209Z UID:10000123-1740568500-1740574800@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Lafayette's Nations Guest Tour DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DETAILS\n \n \n \n \n \n You will discover what is happening on the amazing tour recreating Lafayette’s “Guest of the Nation” Tour. This program describes the original 1824-25 celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Lafayette triumphantly returned to bid the country he loved\, “Farewell.” At the time\, he was 67 and the last surviving major general of the American Revolution. Both Congress and President James Monroe invited Lafayette hoping his visit might reignite patriotic fervor in a politically divided America. From August 15\, 1824 to September 9\, 1825\, Lafayette journeyed more than 6\,000 miles by carriage\, stagecoach\, canal barge\, and steamboat\, traveling to all of the then existing 24 states as well as “Washington City.” Everywhere he went\, Lafayette was met with adoration and accolades as an American hero. \nThis program mentions a few of the different locations that Lafayette visited with its primary focus on New Orleans. There is an audience participation section where we will get to select short stories related to Lafayette’s tour. \nOur Speaker Denise Bennett is serving as Co-Chair of the American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial planning committee for New Orleans which will occur on April 9-13\, 2025. She has been involved in planning every aspect of the five- day long commemoration. \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Denise Bennett enjoys doing historical first-person interpretations. She invests months of research into every component of the historical person she portrays. Currently\, Denise takes on eight persona’s\, one for the each of the four centuries of American history. She had the honor of performing Adrienne de Lafayette at the NSDAR Continental Congress and at the Michigan State DAR Conference. \nDenise Bennet is a second and third generation American\, who despite her especially recent immigrants\, can trace her lineage in America back to the American Revolution and to the third ship that arrived in Plymouth\, Massachusetts in 1623. \nAfter extensive research for each of their complex applications\, she has qualified for her membership in ten lineage societies. She actually had one of the most international applications. In her first three generations she had proof documents which required translations from German\, Spanish\, and old Persian. \nDenise currently serves as the President of the Daughters of the War of 1812 chapter\, President of the New England Women Colony\, and Second Vice Regent for the Lady Washington chapter\, NSDAR. \nShe is deeply involved in of the Louisiana Bicentennial Committee of the American Friends of Lafayette. Denise is co-chair of the commemoration of General Lafayette’s Farewell tour which took place in 1824-1825. She is working on every aspect of the five-day New Orleans and Baton Rouge celebration in April 2025. URL:https://hfcw.org/event/lafayettes-nations-guest-tour/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20241219T184809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T231715Z UID:10000122-1738149300-1738155600@hfcw.org SUMMARY:You Are Never Too Old to Grow DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nRice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies provides fertile ground for career changers\, game-changers\, lifelong learners\, everyone in between\, and you. Each spring and fall the school offers more than 40 courses; plus free webinars\, art exhibits\, and a community of kindred spirits who love to learn. Harvest knowledge and fresh insights from outstanding Rice University faculty and other community experts. Dig into the arts\, humanities\, sciences\, social sciences\, creative writing\, photography\, studio art\, and many other fascinating subjects. These are short\, non-credit courses and programs for the public. Courses are conveniently offered during the day and evening. Most have no prerequisites and are open to all adults. Come embrace Rice University’s “unconventional wisdom” within a welcoming community of adult learners from ages 18 to 100 and beyond. Never stop learning. \nJoin Korin Brody to explore lifelong learning driven by your fascinations. The Glasscock School’s Center for Community Learning and Engagement programs feature many new opportunities each semester\, highlighting some of the most intriguing topics being explored on campus\, in our city\, and around the world. Korin will provide an overview of the Glasscock School and this spring’s course offerings open to the public. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKorin Brody\, M.Ed.\, associate director\, Center for Community Learning and Engagement (CLE\,) helps create\, manage\, and execute short\, non-credit courses for the community. At Rice since 2017\, she is focuses on course planning\, program development\, and various special projects. Korin works closely with the CLE Assistant Dean to foster strong connections with faculty\, community experts\, and co-sponsoring organizations to extend the depth and breadth of CLE’s creative programming. Korin plays an instrumental role in cultivating relationships with local and national retirement communities and leading efforts to complement their educational programming. For more than 30 years\, Korin has worked in adult learning and professional development in both corporate and academic settings. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Lawrence University\, a Certificate in Human Resources Management from University of Southern Maine\, and a Certificate of Organizational Development from University of North Carolina – Charlotte. A lifelong learner herself\, she recently earned her M.Ed. in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education from Penn State University. Korin is also a registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) and formerly ran her own business teaching yoga classes and training yoga teachers.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/you-are-never-too-old-to-grow/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241204T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231227T000932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T224916Z UID:10000120-1733310900-1733317200@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Old Gold Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Show and Tell Activity \nMark your calendars for the first Wednesday in December. We will gather at Sorrento on December 4 for a glittering Show and Tell. Please bring something shiny\, whether it is old or gold or both. Let us know why it’s special to you.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/old-gold-party/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration Gathering,Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231227T000439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T224507Z UID:10000118-1730286900-1730293200@hfcw.org SUMMARY:A Transfomative Life: From Medicine to Sculptor DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nFrom missionary through medicine to multimedia artist\, learn how Carrie transformed herself. Overcoming obstacles early in life and during her education\, she persevered and became a physician’s assistant. To maintain her contact with the medical field while raising her children she worked from home as a medical transcriptionist. All the while her interest in art expanded. She took classes and taught herself many techniques. Today Carrie continues to expand her skills\, use different materials\, and explore new ways to express her artistic vision. You will view some examples of her work. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCarrie Olsen is a multi-media artist but primarily a sculptor. Working in ceramic\, metal\, cement\, wood\, and found materials\, as well as 2D materials. She has taken classes in the US and France. Olsen also studied forensic facial reconstruction. She explains\, “It really is an extension of the way I create portraits\, but the skull is already there for you. So half the work is already done.” \nHer medical training provided a knowledge of anatomy that lends itself to figurative work. These pieces can be found in collections in the US\, Middle East\, and Japan. This work includes portraits of Sir Walter Lindal of Lindal Cedar Homes\, Joe Bob Briggs of television notoriety\, and Kaoru Iwamoto\, the renowned Japanese Go master\, among others. Olsen often uses a technique of her own creation that fuses molten aluminum to clay figures\, an unpredictable process\, yielding unique texture and form. \nTo see more of Olsen’s work visit CkOlsenSculptor.com.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/sculptor/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T235825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T161918Z UID:10000117-1727262900-1727269200@hfcw.org SUMMARY:When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Will? Or Should You? DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nBoard-certified in Estate Planning and Probate\, a long-time Houston attorney will answer your questions. Should you update your will? In many cases the answer is yes\, says Houston probate and estate-planning attorney Sally Andrews. “Life changes\,” says Sally\, “and you will want your will to accurately reflect your wishes.” The birth or adoption of a child or grandchild is an example. Others include a marriage or remarriage\, or a change in assets or estates. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSally Andrews has been Board-Certified in Estate Planning and Probate since 1992\, and has been recertified every five years (as recently as 2023) by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. \nSally is a member of all Texas and Houston attorney organizations dealing with Wills\, Probate\, Guardianship. She also focuses on the tax and litigation related to those organizations. She has been board-certified by the Texas State Bar in Estate and Probate since 1992\, and has recertified every five years\, most recently in 2022. \nThe UT School of Public Health hired her from Duke University on a three-year project. Next\, she attended UT Law School in Austin\, and later worked in firms in Houston. Sally second -chaired the first foreign corrupt practices lawsuit. She tried to leave the law practice because of the hours and stress. That did not work out so she moved from litigation into estate and probate and that solved the problem. This gave her the opportunity to tap her background and her master’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina. \nShe has one son who has three children\, and one of those is the first grandchild. None of Sally’s family went into law. However\, she did write her son and daughter-in-law’s Will\, and the most important (under recent law) Durable Power of Attorney\, plus a combination document for all medical decisions.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/updated_will/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240828T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T235616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T161246Z UID:10000116-1724843700-1724850000@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Cruising Through Tight Spaces DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nThe Creation of the Panama Canal 1870-1914 \nTake a trip through the 40 years it took to conceive of and build the Panama Canal. Most countries wanted this highway of water to be built in Central America\, but Panama was not the first choice. To oversee the project even the United States was not the first choice. \nThis program will reveal the immense challenges faced in the jungle during the building stage. These trials came with considerable human sacrifice. \nYou will be amazed at the story of the engineering phenomenon we call the Panama Canal. You will also learn the ins and outs of taking a full trip cruising through the entire 51 miles of the canal from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Also you’ll have an inside look as you view photos taken from the cruise ship balcony. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCarolyn Tucker Myers is originally from Memphis\, Tennessee. Her family moved to a suburb of Detroit\, Michigan where her father worked with General Motors. After five years of snow and ice\, he moved the family to Houston. In 1951\, her parents opened a hardware store in Pasadena. \nCarolyn graduated from Pasadena High School in 1955 and the University of Texas\, Austin\, in 1959\, and married shortly thereafter. The couple were stationed in Morocco where her husband spent two years in the Air Force. They returned to Coleman in central West Texas where she taught elementary school for six years. \nIn 1977\, she moved back to Pasadena and joined the family business where she \nworked for 34 years. After 60 years in business\, Tucker Hardware was closed in 2011. \nA previous member and international secretary of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority\, Carolyn also served as president of Soroptimist International of Pasadena\, a service organization. She was recognized as a Woman of Excellence at the 2000 Federation of Houston Professional Women Gala. She feels honored to be recently accepted into the DAR\, Daughters of the American Revolution\, Lady Washington Houston chapter. \nCarolyn became interested in presidential libraries when she attended the annual hardware market in Atlanta\, Georgia with her mother. They toured the library of President James E. “Jimmy” Carter. Thus began her mother’s collection of presidential plates\, which Carolyn now proudly possesses. The other presidential libraries she has visited include: John F. Kennedy\, Lyndon B. Johnson\, George H.W. Bush\, and George W. Bush and found each different and intriguing.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/cruising-through-tight-spaces/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T235320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T232132Z UID:10000115-1722424500-1722430800@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Be the Unicorn in Your World DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nFor decades\, apparel was a bit player in the promotional products marketplace. That changed starting in the 70s. An article written in 1978 stated\, “Americans Can’t Get Enough T-Shirts.” A confluence of factors—from the casualization of fashion to the advent of modern screen-printing technology—helped shift the humble tee from underwear to a closet staple and promotional hero. \n“Americans seem to have an insatiable desire to identify themselves with the slogans and photos on the T-shirts they wear\,” according to an article in the April 1978 issue of Counselor. Indeed\, Editor Paul A. Camp stated “Today everyone from dictators to ex-presidents’ wives\, for “head” shops to such staid giants as the New York Life Insurance Company use T-shirts to promote their images and hype their products. A Texas woman realized 1979 was the perfect time to start designing and printing T-shirts in her garage. \nWatching the men’s and women’s Sweet 16 Basketball tournaments\, she recognized how talented the women players are. Looking at businesses owned and managed by women\, you see how talented women are. A woman running a company can go as far and as quickly as a man. \nYou will learn how quickly Trademarks Promotional Products was ranked by Houston Business Journal in the top 25 women-owned business in Houston. Authentic leaders are self-aware\, honest\, and open in their dealings with others. They have a high emphasis on honesty and integrity. Be the Unicorn by William Vanderbloemen is a book that stresses the habits that separate the best leaders from the rest. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAudrey Devenport is the last of a generation who grew up living on a farm in Illinois and attending a one-room country school with 16 other students and one teacher. She remembers doing homework by the light of a kerosene lantern until their house got electricity when she was ten. She learned to entertain the other students by drawing chalk pictures for them to color on the large black boards that covered the front of the school room. She went on to be chosen as one of the top ten seniors in her Southern Illinois University graduation class. \nShe taught high school\, and then joined the Red Cross Clubmobile Unit and was assigned to Korea. The first day she arrived\, she met a handsome young soldier who had also grown up on a farm. They married after their tours in Korea were over\, but then Mike went back as an Artillery Forward Observer to Vietnam for a year. After his tour\, they moved to Houston where Mike worked for Arthur Anderson Accounting firm. Audrey taught school and then became a sales rep for an educational company. \nIn 1970\, after their daughter\, Renelle\, was born\, Audrey opened a small business designing and selling T-shirts\, especially to schools. Renelle loved to help her Mom put designs on shirts. Renelle earned a degree in communications from the University of Texas\, and is now the vice president of Trademarks Promotional Products handling a multitude of jobs from sales to computers. Mike joined the company in the mid 80s. With his accounting and business background\, Audrey’s sales experience\, and Renelle’s overall expertise\, the company has grown to what it is today. Trademarks has 125 employees\, ten multi-color automatic screen presses\, 180 embroidery heads\, owns its own 52\,000 square foot tilt-wall building in Houston\, and has $12\,000\,000 in annual sales. \n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/be-the-unicorn/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240626T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T234947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T173014Z UID:10000114-1719400500-1719406800@hfcw.org SUMMARY:The Eyes Have It! DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nIt’s such a common procedure today that one may never think about how our predecessors handled this vision problem in the past. Cataracts! After recently having both eyes surgically corrected for cataracts\, our speaker describes how easy the procedure was. \nBut what was this surgery like for our forerunners? You’ll discover the earliest recorded history of cataract surgery and the differing results that occurred in these early times. Today\, cataract surgery is such an easy process that most people take it for granted. \nCataract surgery has a long history in Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. It’s now one of the most common and successful surgical procedures in the world. This is thanks to improvements in the technique in removal of the cataract. Keep your eyes open and follow the trail on this visual journey. \n  \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn 2010\, after almost 35 years as a dental hygienist\, Linda Percell left private practice to become a full-time educator. As a Clinical Director\, she was instrumental in forming that portion of the Dental Hygiene Program at Houston Community College (HCC)\, Coleman Campus\, which included both didactic and clinical studies. While teaching full-time at HCC\, she also challenged herself to complete her master’s degree in health sciences concentrating on Education. After achieving this accomplishment in 2012\, she decided to take a less stressful role and joined the Department of Dental Hygiene at Lone Star College in Kingwood as adjunct faculty until retirement. \nAfter retiring in 2016\, she now devotes time to her art which focuses on nature. She works with two disparate mediums: graphite and clay. Her studies with clay feature animals and the colors of nature. Her favored use of clay is in hand building and sculpting a myriad of animals in traditional form.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/the-eyes-have-it/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240529T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T234739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T174549Z UID:10000113-1716981300-1716987600@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Feelings: Where Do Mine Hide? DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nYears ago\, our speaker heard someone say that no more than three emotions were allowed in her family. Her parents acknowledged only happy\, sad\, and angry. In this family\, anger was not tolerated and sadness was ignored. So\, for her life\, she decided she might as well be happy. \nWe know that happy\, sad\, and angry don’t begin to label all the feelings out there. This program will explore the variety of emotions that we feel on a regular basis. You will learn where in our bodies we store some of those feelings. Also insights into how we can explore our feelings will be revealed. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nHelping others has been Rosemary Behrens’ mantra for as long as she can remember. In working with counseling issues\, she enjoys helping others to learn coping skills\, move past relationship issues\, and see their full potential. She received her Master of Arts in Counseling in 2008 and her license as a professional counselor from the state of Texas in 2011. In 2018\, she received her doctoral degree (PhD) in Counselor Education. She is currently a part-time professor at Kairos University. Rosemary enjoys working with individuals\, couples\, children\, and adolescents. She utilizes Existential theories\, Cognitive-Behavioral\, Mindfulness\, Internal Family Systems\, Narrative\, and she believes in addressing the whole person encompassing body\, mind\, and spirit. As a licensed professional counselor-supervisor\, Rosemary also assists counseling associates\, student interns\, and practicum students in accomplishing their goal of becoming counselors.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/feelings/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T234503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T010307Z UID:10000112-1713957300-1713963600@hfcw.org SUMMARY:The College Community Career's Success with Students DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nHow the College Community Career Builds Four-Year Success \nThe College Community Career (CCC) fosters a college-going culture in low-income\, first-generation high school students and their families. Its goal is to create and build equity in education. CCC not only prepares students for admission to college\, it guides students toward graduation from a four-year university. The heart of the program is based on four pillars: College Success\, Leadership Development\, Civic Engagement\, and Career Discovery. Working with students\, CCC helps develop a diverse workforce by breaking down traditional barriers that keep students from achieving a college education. CCC strives to help all students reach their potential. When CCC opened in August 2012\, one high school had only 22 sophomores in an afterschool program who had the dream of going to college. Today CCC has expanded to serve more than 400 students a year in 12 Houston area high schools. \n  \n\n\nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nKathy Rose is the Executive Director of College Community Career. She has a Bachelor of Science in math and Spanish education from Texas A&M University\, a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas\, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in college counseling from UCLA Extension. Kathy began her career as a mathematics teacher at Spring Branch High School and went on to become a computer programmer and later a trainer with Chevron. Next\, she served as a development officer with the University of Houston Sugar Land\, she then became a major gifts officer with UH. Kathy was the founding Houston director of College Forward and successfully launched that program in four high schools in east Harris County. \nKathy founded College Community Career in 2012 to focus on low-income\, first-generation students on the west side Houston. She envisioned the organization expanding to reach the burgeoning underserved populations in public high schools. She is a former board member of the Fort Bend Education Foundation\, board of trustees member for the International School of Aberdeen (Scotland)\, and board of directors member of the American International School in Lagos\, Nigeria\, and St. Agnes Academy in Houston. Kathy is a proud recipient of a Jefferson Award. URL:https://hfcw.org/event/the-college-community-careers-success-with-students/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240327T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T233806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T223122Z UID:10000110-1711538100-1711544400@hfcw.org SUMMARY:How Simple It Is to Prepare What We Leave Behind DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \n \nYou’ll discover an easy and lasting process for collecting and preserving your personal thoughts\, history\, family photos…and more. \nThe saying goes: “The first generation KNOWS. The second generation REMEMBERS. And the third generation FORGETS.” You can control whatever you wish your family to remember. \nLearn Insights into deciding what to leave behind for whomever might say\, “If only she had…” Perhaps you will even uncover some surprising family discoveries along the way. Memories are good\, but written memories are treasures. When you save something as simple as grandmother’s cheese and spaghetti recipe\, your family will thank you and remember grandma. \n  \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nChris Rogers is a Texas novelist whose stories cover an array of genres\, including mystery\, suspense\, paranormal and science fiction. As a ghostwriter\, she has co-authored nonfiction\, has published books ChrisRogersBooks.com on writing\, such as Goosing the Write Brain: A Storyteller’s Toolkit\, and speaks often at writing seminars. Her work has been included in Writer’s Digest Magazine\, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine\, A Taste of Murder\, various anthologies and\, most recently\, a Writer’s Digest book – Crafting Dynamic Dialogue.Also an artist of abstract-expressionist paintings\, Chris’s work can be found at various Texas galleries and online.  She conducts abstract painting workshops that attract participants from beginner to professional. Her work can be seen at chrisrogers.com. \nBefore moving to the countryside\, Chris was president of the National Association of Women Business Owners – Houston Chapter\, Mystery Writers of America – Houston Chapter and Houston Focus on Concerns for Women. She also served on the board of the Greater Houston Speakers Association\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/whatweleavebehind/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240228T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20231226T233454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T002907Z UID:10000109-1709118900-1709125200@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Banish Procrastination and Supercharge Your Productivity DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nProcrastination is the habit of putting off or ignoring tasks. To be a functioning human being\, you can’t put off forever what you don’t like to do. \nAttend on February 28 and discover the tools you can use to beat the three obstacles that cause procrastination. You can then diagnose yourself to find out which type of procrastinator you are: Perfect Preparer\, Straightener\, Happy Helper\, Traveler\, or Drifter as tools are revealed to combat their power to derail you. Is “I’ll do it later” part of your self-talk? Think about how much those simple little words are robbing you of accomplishing your plans. \nYou’ll be amazed at the various types of to-do lists that can propel you past task avoidance. This program even connects you to valuable little pockets of time you never thought of using. \nSpending your time responding to the pressing needs of the moment avoids doing the things that relate to your true priorities\, goals\, and purpose. \nDiscover the magic of the “oasis method.” Being organized sets the stage for accomplishing all sorts of things in every area of your life. You will come away with your productivity supercharged. Plus\, you’ll receive a hand-out complete with wise words to keep you motivated. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nLeigh Owen is a connector. She is passionate about matching people with other people\, organizations\, and resources. She is a past president of the Federation of Houston Professional Women\, Houston Focus on Concerns for Women\, and the FHPW Educational Foundation. She served 20 years on the UH Friends of Women’s Studies board. Leigh is honored to be a member of the UH Libraries Dean’s Cabinet and is a zealous supporter the UH Rare Books Collections. \nLeigh is a member of the Houston Book Arts Guild\, Houston Calligraphy Guild\, and the Houston Visual Journalers. She is a lifetime member of Women in the Visual and Literary Arts and chaired their advisory board. She loves collage\, journals daily\, and writes personal essays and haiku. \nShe is a member of the Lady Washington chapter\, the largest DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) chapter in the world. Her genealogy studies revealed that her great\, great\, great uncle William E. Summers fought and died at the Alamo. \nA graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University\, her first real job was in book publishing and it became her lifelong career. Leigh has three decades of book publishing and marketing experience. She began by designing books and handling their production and printing for Gulf Publishing Company then focused on marketing books and educational training for Vickie Milazzo Institute. \nLeigh and Tim\, both native Texans\, live in a brick bungalow in the Houston Heights. Avid birders\, they love traveling Texas back roads. Their marriage has been celebrated together at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio for 42 years in an unbroken line. \nLeigh is often told\, “You know things!”\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/banish-procrastination-and-supercharge-your-productivity/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20221101T041607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T001718Z UID:10000107-1706699700-1706706000@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Dine and Discover What You Never Knew About the White House China DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nThis is a remarkable story spanning the 18th to the 21st centuries. It features a fascinating show and tell. You will see White House salad plates from our speaker’s collection. \nWe have a First Lady to thank for the reason the china of previous Presidents still exists today. Caroline Scott Harrison\, wife of our 23rd President\, Benjamin Harrison\, was blessed with considerable artistic talent and especially enjoyed painting on china. This led her to become engrossed in the history of the White House and its china. She was the First Lady to see that the china used by the leaders of our country was preserved. The popular Caroline\, also lent her prestige as First Lady to the founding of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). She served as the first President General. \nThe program will pay special attention to the Abraham Lincoln china and its three surviving sets\, and will conclude with a First Ladies Presidential sweet treat. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolyn Tucker Myers is originally from Memphis\, Tennessee. Her family moved to a suburb of Detroit\, Michigan where her father worked with General Motors. After five years of snow and ice\, he moved the family to Houston. In 1951\, her parents opened a hardware store in Pasadena\, where they both worked \nCarolyn graduated from Pasadena High School in 1955 and the University of Texas\, Austin\, in 1959\, and married shortly thereafter. The couple were stationed in Morocco where her husband spent two years in the Air Force. They returned to Coleman in central West Texas where she taught elementary school for six years. \nIn 1977\, she moved back to Pasadena with her only child\, a son. She joined the family business where she worked for 34 years. After the death of her parents and 60 years later\, Tucker Hardware was closed in 2011. \nA previous member and international secretary of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority\, Carolyn also served as president of Soroptimist International of Pasadena\, a service organization. She was recognized as a Woman of Excellence at the 2000 Federation of Houston Professional Women Gala. She feels honored to be recently accepted into the DAR\, Daughters of the American Revolution\, Lady Washington Houston chapter. \nCarolyn became interested in presidential libraries when she attended the annual hardware market in Atlanta\, Georgia with her mother. They toured the library of President James E. “Jimmy” Carter. Thus began her mother’s collection of presidential plates\, which Carolyn now proudly possesses. The other presidential libraries she has visited include: John F. Kennedy\, Lyndon B. Johnson\, George H.W. Bush\, and George W. Bush and found each different and intriguing.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/whitehousechina/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231227T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20221101T040217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T230718Z UID:10000104-1703675700-1703682000@hfcw.org SUMMARY:These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nOur members-only holiday luncheon will include a show-and-tell. Plan to bring a favorite item from your home. It could be anything from your grandmother’s serving dish to a piece of artwork created by your child at age six. Perhaps you wish to reveal something that you either purchased on a trip or it was a cherished gift from a friend. \nBe prepared to share what makes this piece so special to you or holds wonderful memories. It will allow all of us to make personal connections with our fellow members. \nWe’ll draw names and listen and learn as each person takes their turn telling about their unique-to-them object. \nAfter everyone has shared their stories\, we may have time for a second round. So bring two items if you wish. \nCOORDINATORS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJeanne Perdue grew up in LeRoy\, NY\, where Jell-O was invented. She is now a technical writer at Occidental Petroleum\, preparing field development plans\, maintenance and operations procedures\, technical papers\, and concession proposals for the Middle East Support Team. \nMary Abshier is a retired interior designer.   She also manages and curates Made in the Family\, featuring vintage collectibles and hand-crafted items made by Mary\, her husband\, and her cousin . The booth is located in Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace. \nLeigh Owen is a connector. She is passionate about matching people with other people\, organizations\, and resources. Leigh is often told\, “You know things!”\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/favorite-things/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration Gathering,Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20221101T041138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T204409Z UID:10000106-1701256500-1701262800@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Uncorking the Journey of a Female Sommelier DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nStep into the world of wine with us and join sommelier Macy Vance as we delve into her remarkable journey\, navigating the challenges and triumphs of becoming a sommelier in the traditionally male-dominated domain. A conversation not to be missed\, as Macy takes us on a exploration of breaking barriers\, redefining norms\, and savoring the sweet taste of victory in the world of wine. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nMacy Vance is a full-time wine educator and wine writer based in Houston. Her undergraduate degree in International Studies was a valuable asset in the beginning of her wine education. She is certified as a Specialist in Wine and has earned her WSET III and her French Wine Scholar. Winemaking with its web of culture\, history\, and worldwide traditions fuels Macy’s passion to be a lifelong student of wine. Her appreciation for the level of labor and love that goes into each incredible glass of wine can be felt in her enthusiasm whether it’s in person or on the page.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/female_sommelier/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231025T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20221101T040907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T234306Z UID:10000105-1698232500-1698238800@hfcw.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with One of the World’s Last Remaining Rare Map and Antique Print Sellers DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nYou will be amazed to learn the history of a unique Houston gallery: The Antiquarium. \nBe in the loop on the current state of the map trade. Be sure to prepare for some surprises\, including this sampling of the fun stuff: \n\nThe only known image of the first oil well in Texas.\nHistorical documents by George Washington\, David Crockett\, Thomas Jefferson\, and more.\nThe $25\,000 garage find that went from the dumpster\, to the garage\, to the curb\, to The Antiquarium.\nThe story of framing the most important map in American political history\n\nYou’ll come away delighted with the insights and new knowledge shared about this unusual specialty gallery \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEd Grusnis graduated with a degree in finance from Grand Valley State University and a Masters in Human Resources from Michigan State University. He joined PepsiCo in 1999 as a Human Resources generalist\, and rose to become a Vice President (HR)\, with roles spanning manufacturing\, distribution\, sales\, and finally a global role supporting the IT function. \nAfter a wonderful career with PepsiCo\, Ed chose to pursue his lifelong passions; history\, the decorative arts\, and “all things made by hand.” \nLeveraging an exquisite antique print and fine map gallery\, The Antiquarium in Houston\, Ed and his team are passionate about helping ladies and gentlemen build meaningful collections and decorate with taste and style while preserving important cultural material and family history. \nEd also currently co-owns RJ Raven\, a custom architectural door and window company in Grand Rapids Michigan\, along with his brother and business partner Matthew. To see examples of the exquisite work their craftsmen produce\, please visit RJRaven.com. \nEd lives in Houston and enjoys human-powered sporting activities such as mountain biking\, hiking\, snow skiing\, and scuba diving.  He and his wife Marianne have two adult children\, Ian and Graham.  Both have chosen to join the family business and work full time for The Antiquarium.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/rare-maps-prints/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230927T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20221101T035723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T200019Z UID:10000103-1695813300-1695819600@hfcw.org SUMMARY:The Little-Known New World of Drugstore Cosmetics DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nYou don’t have to pay $30 for a tube of lipstick\, or $150 for a jar of wrinkle cream. A beauty industry pro with experience in all things cosmetics will reveal the inside scoop. Attendees won’t hear from a cosmetics sales person with Neiman’s\, Macy’s\, or Nordstrom\, but one from Walgreens Drug Stores. \nWhen shopping Walgreens\, know that their sales force is trained on how to make customers feel and look good. They are there to help. They provide valuable assistance in selecting the right cosmetics. This avoids paying many times more when purchasing cosmetics in the rarefied atmosphere of a plush department store. You will hear from a Walgreens beauty consultant. Plus surprises are in store for meeting attendees. \n  \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElisa Grice is a state-licensed esthetician. She began her work with Walgreens when the pandemic began. Elisa’s place of business is one of Walgreens’s higher-end stores in Northwest Houston between I-10 and Hwy 290. The store sells a lot of cosmetics. Elisa loves her work and is devoted to studying dermatology reference material.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/drugstore-cosmetics/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20230710T185155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T174812Z UID:10000108-1693394100-1693400400@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Experience Hand-Woven Rugs from Traditional Designs to Contemporary Art (You’ll also enjoy a catered Persian lunch at Pride of Persia Rug Company) DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nIn this hands-on program you will explore the fascinating state of today’s rug market. The world of hand-woven rugs has undergone a remarkable transformation. The classic red and blue Persian rug is now joined by an incredible array of contemporary styles. From Nepal and other weaving centers\, innovative rug styles have arisen from the influence of diverse cultures. You will learn about the impacts of dramatic shifts in technology\, production techniques\, design\, economics\, and politics. The importance of the changing role of women in the rug industry will be revealed. At the beautiful Pride of Persia Rug Company and Postmodern Traditions Showroom\, you are invited to see and handle a wide range of rugs. Whether you are a world traveler\, a designer\, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and intrigue of rugs\, you will experience an inside look at today’s exotic expanse of hand-woven rugs. Attendees will enjoy a catered Persian lunch and easy street level parking. \nThis field trip meeting is only open to current members and their invited guests. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nMehdi Abedi moved to Houston in 1981 to complete his Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology at Rice University. He also returned to his rug roots. Mehdi says\, “One of the first sounds I ever heard was the sound of weaving.” All four of his sisters were accomplished weavers in Yazd\, Iran. His daily route to school took him past the boiling dye pots and brightly colored wool hung to dry in the alleys. \nBeginning with just 10 small Hamadans in 1981\, he built an extensive rug collection and a loyal clientele. \nA few years later\, he began teaching other enthusiasts about Persian rugs through continuing education courses. \nLisa Slappey joined Mehdi as a partner in selling Persian rugs by private appointment. They acquired exhibit space in Carolyn Thompson’s Antique Center of Texas in 1996 and Pride of Persia Rug Company was born. They later expanded to feature about 4\,000 rugs in an 8\,000 sq ft showroom. In 2009\, Pride of Persia grew again by opening a beautiful new showroom in the Houston Design Center. \nTo meet the growing demand for Tibetan-style rugs\, Abedi and Slappey opened Postmodern Traditions Custom & Contemporary Rug Gallery in 2011. \nNext came their current home: a 9\,500 sq ft showroom in the Westport complex facing Old Katy Rd. This showroom features an extensive collection of antique and unusual Persian rugs from the cities\, tribes\, and villages of Iran along with select lines of hand-woven custom\, contemporary\, and decorative rugs from around the world. \nIncluded in this field trip meeting event is a wonderful complimentary Persian luncheon prepared by our speaker and amazing chef: Mehdi.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/rug-field-trip/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting,Monthly Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230726T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20221101T034221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T170628Z UID:10000101-1690370100-1690376400@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Discover the Houston Grand Opera and Its Amazing Outreach DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nDid you know that Houston Grand Opera is one of the few opera companies that creates a brand-new opera for world debut each year? This keeps the art form modern and alive. Did you know that HGO runs a summer camp and produces Storybook Operas and Opera-to-Go! for children? HGO’s Seeking the Human Spirit series celebrates our city’s diversity with in-depth workshops\, conversations\, residencies\, and concerts focused on contemporary issues. One example is Giving Voice\, a celebration of Black opera singers singing arias\, gospel\, and spirituals at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Houston Grand Opera has one of the best opera apprentice programs in the world\, HGO Studio\, which just received a $22 million endowment – a grand investment in the future of opera. Find out more about how Houston Grand Opera is connecting with the Houston community. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Bowman joined Houston Grand Opera (HGO) in July 2022 as Director of Community and Learning. She leads HGO’s strategy and development of initiatives such as the creation of new operas and programming\, as well as performances and events for students\, families\, and educators in our community. \nFormally with the Kennedy Center’s Director of Music Education\, Bowman developed performance programming and educational initiatives in collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO)\, Washington National Opera (WNO)\, and the Center’s hip-hop\, jazz\, and chamber music programs. She served as the Center’s lead representative for the Washington Musical Pathways Initiative for young Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists wishing to pursue advanced study in music. She spearheaded WNO’s 18-month community engagement project in support of Blue\, an opera about a Harlem family’s experience with police brutality. She also revamped the Center’s training programs for young musicians\, commissioned new works that reflected the population of the region\, and introduced youth and family audiences to diverse artists. \nThe Houston native’s career began at the Kennedy Center\, where she coordinated professional development programs for more than 600 arts and cultural organizations in the US and abroad. She also spent six seasons managing The Folger Consort\, the early music ensemble at the Folger Shakespeare Library. In 2020\, she co-led Music Academy of the West’s transition to an online summer festival in response to the pandemic. Bowman is an alum of the Sphinx LEAD (Leaders in Excellence\, Arts and Diversity) program\, and serves on the board of the Soul Defined Percussive Dance Ensemble and National Instrumentalists Mentorship and Advancement Network. \nBowman graduated from Dartmouth College and the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/monthly-meeting-6/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20220518T230742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T192757Z UID:10000029-1687950900-1687957200@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Mysteries of Mud: A Short History of Clay DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nTravel back in time to man’s earliest uses of clay\, which like many discoveries\, happened by accident. This trail leads to significant dates and places in man’s history. You will be introduced to sculpting and how clay is formulated and fired today. The focus is on pieces that are thrown on a wheel\, hand-built\, or sculpted. \nAfter an insightful description of the history of clay and its use\, you will discover the different methods of throwing and sculpting. This includes creating the piece\, the kiln bisque\, glazing\, as well as the different ways to fire the final piece. You’ll gain insights into some of the major changes in the use and development of sculpture. Come discover the art of sculpting. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2010\, after almost 35 years as a dental hygienist\, Linda Percell left private practice to become a full-time educator.  As Clinical Director\, she was instrumental in forming that portion of the Dental Hygiene Program at Houston Community College (HCC)\, Coleman Campus\, which included both didactic and clinical studies. While teaching full-time at HCC\, she also challenged herself to complete her master’s degree in Health Sciences concentrating on Education. After achieving this accomplishment in 2012\, she decided to take a less stressful role and joined the Department of Dental Hygiene at Lone Star College in Kingwood as adjunct faculty. \nAfter working and teaching in the field of dental hygiene and retiring in 2016\, Linda has devoted her time to her art. She realized after working so precisely with her hands for more 40 years\, that her talent would certainly crossover to clay. Her studies with clay feature animals and the colors of nature. She favors hand building and sculpting a myriad of animals in traditional form. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/mysteries-of-mud/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230531T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20220518T231429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T191611Z UID:10000030-1685531700-1685538000@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Discover the Miracle of Journaling DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nPerhaps you have tried journaling in the past or you already journal every day. Carolyn Gray will explain what more the powerful tool of journaling can deliver. You may even have a blank book already on your shelf\, or one where you’ve made a false start. This is the information you’ve been waiting for in your life.Come for motivation and learn how inspirational quotes can trigger your writing. You’ll find help on how to\, and why you\, should develop the habit of journaling. The benefits are tremendous.Carolyn will also share her personal path on how she found the positive side of grief and sadness through the miracle of journaling. \nYou’ll be introduced to a 365-day journey of journaling that can do so much to unpack emotional pain\, find gratitude\, and reveal more about your inner self. \n\nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolyn Gray is a personal development strategist and accountability coach. She is a former human resources manager with more than 30 years’ experience in human resources\, leadership\, management\, employee relations\, personal development\, and training. Her expertise is in building personal and professional relationships. In 2006\, Carolyn established Zircon Consulting\, a boutique consulting and training firm in Spring\, TX. \nShe is a Certified Professional Coach\, Certified Personality Trainer\, Etiquette Consultant\, and Distinguished Toastmaster. She has a bachelor’s degree in human resources. \nCarolyn is a board member of The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce; former Diversity and Inclusion Council Team Leader\, The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce; and VP Human Resources\, Women on a Mission to Earn Commission (WOAMTEC). She also serves as The Woodlands and Advisory board member; and is a member of Services Cooperative Association’s Women’s Business Center\, Houston. \nCarolyn has been recognized as a Montgomery County Women’s Council of Organizations Women of Distinction by Montgomery County Association of Business Women (MCABW) (2016)\, Breast Cancer Charities of America (2017)\, and Women Inspiring Supporting Entrepreneurs (WISE) (2019). \nShe is the author of Network Etiquette: Dazzle Don’t Frazzle and is internationally recognized for her books: All About ME* (*Manners and Etiquette) and 365 Days of Gratitude: There Is Always Something to Be Grateful For. \nCarolyn enjoys golfing\, reading\, volunteering\, and traveling. She is married and has one son\, a daughter and son-in-love\, and two grandsons. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/journaling/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20220518T230131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T192513Z UID:10000028-1682507700-1682514000@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Downsizing: Be Careful What You Keep DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nOver time\, a person’s life can become a wonderful wastebasket of ideas and gifts and appropriations. Chris Rogers’ life\, never a straight route from point to point\, has been reinvented many times\, each with its own baggage. In 1962\, an unexplained fire took her home and possessions. In 1982\, lightning caused a fire that gutted her studio/office. Cramming everything she could save into storage\, Rogers retained one art table to continue her business\, then after a year\, opened that storage unit to realize nothing inside was worth saving. \nIn more recent years\, Rogers – now an established author and painter – elected to downsize her life again. She sold her home to enjoy spending time with her oldest daughter and son-in-law. To accommodate that change\, she happily reduced life and its many possessions to a bedroom with attached bath… plus a recently reinvented storage unit. \nIn this program\, Rogers will guide you toward a plan for how to keep what you must and how to choose what to lose. \n\n\nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Rogers\, the Story Painter\, is author of nine novels\, about 40 or so short stories\, and various magazine or newspaper articles. She has been published in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine and Writers Digest Magazine\, among others. Her books can often be found in libraries or bookstores and always on Amazon. Rogers also paints both abstract and representational art. Early in her painting career\, she began to include in selected artwork a few words or sentences from her stories. Her art is displayed at Withrow Furniture in Teague\, Texas and often in Texas galleries. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/downsizing-careful-what-you-keep/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T193614 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230418T193614 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20221101T034520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T193614Z UID:10000102-1681846574-1681846574@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Experience Handwoven Rugs from Traditional Designs to Contemporary Art DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nProgram and Persian lunch at Pride of Persia Rug Company \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMehdi Abedi \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/handwoven-rugs-2/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting,Monthly Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230329T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20220509T164803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T041806Z UID:10000027-1680088500-1680094800@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Do You Know What You Have? DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nLiving in the greater Houston area means living with hurricanes\, floods and other destructive weather events. Like people everywhere we also face possible losses from fire\, burglary\, broken water pipes\, etc. \nMany Houstonians have adequate insurance to cover the financial cost of such events; however\, they are often not prepared for the overwhelming task of filing a major claim\, especially during what can be an emotionally challenging time.   The crucial question becomes “Do you know what you have?” \nBeth Szescila will reveal a number of things you should do now to be better prepared for the aftermath of a catastrophic event…should you ever have to face one. This program will help you sleep better knowing you have the necessary tools to confidently deal with a major loss. \n\n\nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrior to retiring\, Beth Szescila was a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers\, holding certifications in the appraisal of Fine Arts\, as well as of Antiques and Residential Contents.   For 18 years Beth was a member of the appraiser panel on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. \nIn her profession\, she frequently helped clients deal with complicated insurance-related matters. She assisted them in a number of ways such as appraising items for insurance scheduling and determining the value of lost\, stolen\, or destroyed property.  Beth’s years of experience taught her the importance of preparation and organization before a loss.\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/knowwhatyouhave/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20220509T164600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T041446Z UID:10000026-1677064500-1677070800@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Settle the Differences in the Family Living Inside DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nYou know that we each have a family around us. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a counseling theory that examines the family inside us. You know when “a part of me wants to do this and another part of me wants to do that.” The family inside us is essentially all those “parts”—the oftentimes-conflicted sub-personalities that reside within us.These sub-personalities sometimes contain wounded parts and painful emotions such as anger or shame. Other parts try to control and protect you from the pain of those wounded parts. \nIFS examines the parts that make up the family inside. This provides a better understanding of the parts that can hold us back. Then we can work with those parts to become a whole and healthy internal family system. Come along as we explore how our inner child\, inner critic\, and the people-pleasing adult within us can get along much better. \n\n\nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping others has been Rosemary Behrens\, PhD.\, LPC-S’s mantra for as long as she can remember. In working with counseling issues\, she enjoys helping others to learn coping skills\, move past relationship issues\, and see their full potential. She sees significant value in assisting clients coping with grief as they remember a loved one and work to move to a place of peace with their loss. Rosemary enjoys working with individuals\, couples\, children and adolescents. She uses Cognitive-Behavioral\, Adlerian\, Family Systems\, and Existential theories\, and she believes in addressing the whole person encompassing body\, mind\, and spirit. As a licensed professional counselor-supervisor\, Rosemary assists counseling associates in accomplishing their goal of becoming fully licensed counselors. Inner Peace Counselors PLLC\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/family/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20220509T164432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221218T161816Z UID:10000025-1674645300-1674651600@hfcw.org SUMMARY:First Ladies of the United States of America and Their Cookies DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM \nCaroline Scott Harrison \nFirst Lady Caroline Scott Harrison\, was the wife of our 23rd President\, Benjamin Harrison. His administration began 1889\, ending in 1893. \nIn 1890\, Caroline\, lent her prestige as First Lady to the founding of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). She served as the first President General. \nNicknamed “Carrie\,” she was the daughter of Mary Potts Neal and the Reverend Dr. John W. Scott\, a Presbyterian Minister. She gave active service to the First Presbyterian Church and to an orphan’s  home. \nCaroline was blessed with considerable artistic talent and especially enjoyed painting. She was also an accomplished pianist. She took special interest in the history of the White House and established a collection of china from previous first ladies. She often painted on china herself. \nWith other ladies of progressive views\, she helped raise funds for Johns Hopkins University medical school on the condition that they admit women. \nOur gracious lady\, Caroline died of tuberculosis\, October 1892 at the age of 60 with services in the East Room of the White House. \nOur program will conclude with a tasting of Caroline’s Two Way Cookies. \n\n\nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolyn’s road to Pasadena\, Texas from Memphis\, Tennessee was long and circuitous. The family found its way in 1951 and became Texans.  Her father opened a hardware store in Pasadena where both parents worked. \nCarolyn graduated from Pasadena High School 1955 and The University of Texas in Austin in 1959. She moved to the Central West Texas town of Coleman where she taught elementary school. \nIn 1977\, she returned with her only child\, a son\, and joined the family hardware business. After the deaths of her parents and 60 years later\, Tucker Hardware was closed in 2011. \nShe served as International Secretary of Epsilon Alpha Sorority as well as the Delta Iota chapter President and Texas State Recording Secretary. She also served as President of Soroptimist International of Pasadena and was honored as a Woman of Excellence at the 2000 Federation of Houston Professional Women Gala. \nCarolyn’s deep interest in Presidential Libraries began when she and her mother attended the hardware market in Atlanta\, Georgia. While there\, they toured the Library of President James E. “Jimmy” Carter and her mother started a collection of Presidential Plates\, which Carolyn now proudly possesses. The other libraries she visited are: John F. Kennedy\, Lyndon B. Johnson\, George H. W. Bush\, and George W. Bush.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/first-ladies-cookies/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221228T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20210823T124924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T164145Z UID:10000024-1672226100-1672232400@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Discovering Your Touchstones for a Fulfilling 2023 DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\n\n\nLuncheon\, socializing and group activity.\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 2022 comes to a close\, attendees will select a word to serve as a guiding star for their New Year. This will be your Word of the Year or WOTY. Each person will receive a handout with more than 150 suggested words to choose from. You are certainly not limited to the list and you may find different words that speak to you.\n\n\n  \nThe focus of your WOTY will provide a touchstone as you then choose a word for each month of 2023. You will receive an 8.5″ x 11″ calendar sheet showing the 12 months with space to write. Your personal Word of the Year and 12 Words of the Month will serve as direction for a happy and fulfilling upcoming year. \n\n\nACTIVITY LEADERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeanne Perdue \nLeigh Owen \nMary Abshier\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/touchstones/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration Gathering,Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T144316 CREATED:20210823T124750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T032648Z UID:10000023-1669806900-1669813200@hfcw.org SUMMARY:Federation of Houston Professional Women and What It Brings You DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM\nCome discover what the Federation of Houston Professional Women (FHPW) offers you. You’ll hear from its incoming FHPW President Mary Faris and FHPW Education Foundation Vice President of Scholarships Jeanne Perdue.As diverse as Houston\, this entity\, founded in 1981\, unites various member organizations from across the area. For 41 years\, the women of the Federation continually enrich their relationships and expand their leadership\, partnership\, and educational opportunities for themselves and others. \nHouston Focus on Concerns for Women (formerly Houston Financial Council for Women) has been a member organization of the Federation since 1986. That membership bestows automatic FHPW membership on all HFCW members. \nEight members of HFCW have led the Federation as President: Frances Corso\, Leigh Owen\, Ginny Mampre\, Mary Abshier\, Myrleen Knott\, Sheri Parrack\, Chris Noble\, and Mary Ann Chambers. \nFHPW is an extension of its current member organizations. It opens a broad and ever changing networking experience across the city. The Federation annually provides an opportunity to recognize a Woman of Excellence at a gala where FHPW EF scholarships are presented to deserving female students \n\n\nSPEAKERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeanne Perdue is a Technical Writer at Occidental Petroleum. After earning a BS in Chemistry at SUNY at Albany\, she worked in the Texaco research labs as a chemist for 9 years and a librarian for 4 years. She then became an oilfield journalist for Hart’s E&P magazine and later launched the award-winning Upstream Technology magazine. \nA Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers\, Jeanne served of the Board of the SPE Gulf Coast Section in many roles\, culminating in Section Chair in 2015. She now chairs the Business & Leadership Committee for SPE and helps select SPE Distinguished Lecturers. \nAfter being elected to the Alief ISD school board and serving as President of the Alief Education Foundation\, she now serves on the Houston Community College Foundation Board and the Univ. of Houston Petroleum Engineering Advisory Board. A Woman of Excellence honoree in 2004\, Jeanne is currently serving as VP of Scholarships for the Federation of Houston Professional Women Educational Foundation. She now president of Houston Focus on Concerns for Women. \nHuandong Mary Faris is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Grocery Services\, Inc.\, a private company that provides food to individuals who qualify for benefits under Texas’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women\, Infants and Children. \nPrior to joining Grocery Services\, Mary served as Senior Financial Accountant at Houston Methodist Corporate Finance department\, and before that\, she served as CFO for Hearing Aid Express. Before coming to the US\, Mary worked at an international shipping corporation in China. \nMary has an MBA in Management\, a BBA in Accounting\, and an Associate Degree in International Business. \nMary and is the President-Elect for the Federation of Houston Professional Women and was a recipient of the Women of Excellence Award in 2018. She has been a member of TXCPA Houston since 2008 and an active member of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) since 2004 and currently serves as its CPE director. She is also the Chair of the University of Houston Alumni Association Fort Bend Chapter Scholarship Committee. \nMary loves traveling\, cooking\, and reading\, and she does Zumba dance and yoga to relax\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://hfcw.org/event/holiday-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sorrento Italian Restaurant 415 Westheimer Road Suite 106 Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106:geo:-95.3868489,29.7442261 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR