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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210630T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210630T130000
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SUMMARY:Add Time to Your Day with Focused Relaxation
DESCRIPTION:In our frenzied world\, we are constantly bombarded by interruptions and outside demands. And yet we still pile on the activities. Without effective time management\, and maintaining good boundaries\, time (our most priceless possession)\, shrinks away. Focused relaxation can help. \nPlopping on the couch may seem like the answer\, but your path to relaxation must be focused to truly ease the mind and empty stresses from your body. Rosemary will provide you with an understanding of what a system of relaxation techniques can accomplish. She will even lead the group in practicing several relaxation exercises. You’ll come away with skills and methods for easing stress\, finding true relaxation\, and recapturing some of that elusive time you crave. \n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping others has been Rosemary Behren’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 chronic pain as they increase their understanding of the difference between acute pain and chronic pain. Rosemary enjoys working with individuals\, couples\, children and adolescents. She utilizes 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 interns in accomplishing their goal of becoming counselors.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/june-2021-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,ZOOM Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210602T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210602T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
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SUMMARY:Patio Dining - Special Event
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday after our regular May monthly meeting\, we will hold an extra event. You are invited to gather on the patio at Tony Mandola’s for a Dutch treat lunch. No agenda other than safely visiting with each other face to face. This is an in-person opportunity for those who feel comfortable dining outside. We want everyone to feel reconnected to our group\, but if only three or four attend\, that’s okay. \nNOTE: This patio luncheon does not take the place of our June 30 meeting\, which will be held via Zoom.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/patio-dining-special-event/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Special Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210526T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20200317T033505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T183632Z
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SUMMARY:Realizing the Impact of 50 Years of Support for the Most Diverse Community College in the Nation
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Community College Foundation empowers student success through philanthropic support\, aligned with HCC institutional initiatives. HCCF supports high-quality educational experiences for HCC students of all backgrounds to help them improve the trajectory of their lives. HCC will soon be celebrating 50 years of educating Houstonians. Karen Schmidt will describe HCC’s 15 Centers of Excellence and the major projects that are planned for preparing the future workforce of our fair city. \n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren L. Schmidt\, MBA\, CFRE\, is the Executive Director and President of the Houston Community College Foundation. Karen earned her BS and MBA in Business Administration and Management from Colorado State University. She spent a year as EVP of Markets for LandAmerica in Richmond\, VA\, before becoming CEO/Principal at KLS Group in Chicago. She spent five years as EVP and Chief Development and Marketing Officer for the Presbyterian Mission Agency in Louisville\, KY\, then served as Executive Director and CEO of the College of Lake County Foundation in Illinois before coming to Houston to lead the HCC Foundation.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/may-2021-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,ZOOM Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210519T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20210503T185147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T180431Z
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SUMMARY:Patio Dining - Special Event / RESCHEDULED Due to Weather
DESCRIPTION:On May 19\, the Wednesday before our regular monthly meeting\, we will hold an extra event. You are invited to gather on the patio at Tony Mandola’s for a Dutch treat lunch. No agenda other than safely visiting with each other face to face. This is an in-person opportunity for those who feel comfortable dining outside. We want everyone to feel reconnected to our group\, but if only three or four attend\, that’s okay. \nNOTE: This patio luncheon does not take the place of our May 26 meeting\, which will be held via Zoom.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/patio-dining/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Special Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20200317T033417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T220340Z
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SUMMARY:Take Photos with That Ooh\, Ahh Factor
DESCRIPTION:Discover inside tips for great photos from a true artist photographer. June Russell will take you through her proven process. You’ll learn how to identify your subject\, consider technical and artistic issues\, and take photographs that will make you proud. You will come away with the info you need to “see” like a photographer. June will critique for you the images she will share as examples. \nRecognize the elements of great photos: color\, line\, texture\, contrast\, selective focus\, and shadow…that ooh\, ahh factor. Whether using your smartphone camera or a digital SLR\, you’ll gain techniques on how to frame your image\, use natural materials\, and capture perspective shots that keep your eyes going. Plus terrific tips such as carrying a black cloth so you can see your phone screen. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune Russell has been a fine art photographer for more than 25 years and has had five solo exhibitions. She also exhibits in numerous group shows. June has delivered presentations to art groups in Texas and Colorado and her work is included in collections across the country. The majority of her work is inspired by nature and she often focuses on making abstract images from extremely close-up photography. June is also creating a totally different body of work titled “Visible Frequencies\,” which is based on light patterns. She is currently serving on the board of directors for Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WIVLA) for the fifth time. \nLearn more about June by visiting:  www.junerussellphotography.com
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/april-2021-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,ZOOM Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210331T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20200317T031233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T183058Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Not Your Grandmother’s DAR
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the largest volunteer community service organization in the world\, owned and run by women. \nWith more than 120 years of tradition\, over 930\,000 members admitted since its founding\, a vast array of service work\, a historic National Headquarters building with extraordinary collections\, and countless activities taking place locally\, nationally\, and globally\, there is much to discover about the Daughters of the American Revolution. Founded in 1890 with the simple mission of promoting historic preservation\, education\, and patriotism\, these timeless\, overarching principles keep the DAR strong and vitally relevant in this ever-changing world. \nA nonprofit\, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization\, DAR promotes patriotism\, preserves American history\, and secures America’s future through better education. You’ll learn what more than 185\,000 members in 3\,000 chapters across the world know about today’s DAR: https://www.dar.org/. \n  \n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary ‘Anthony’ Long Startz\, a native of Pensacola\, Florida\, has lived in Houston for more than thirty-five years. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Randolph Macon Woman’s College\, now Randolph College in Lynchburg\, Virginia. Her business career was in human resources working in retail and manufacturing with her last position as director of human resources for Lamons Gasket Company. Currently in semi-retirement she has a human resources consulting firm and spends her free time conducting research in Spanish documents\, writing\, and volunteering. She holds both GPHR and SHRM-SPC certifications. \nA thirty-year member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)\, she is currently Regent of Houston’s Lady Washington Chapter and serves as National Vice-Chair lineage research – Spanish Task Force. She is also the Texas State Chair for the Spanish Task Force—a Vice-Chair of the State Lineage Research team. In these roles\, she educates DAR membership and the public about Spain’s support during the American Revolution and how to join DAR on a Spanish Patriot. Her book The Papers of Joaquin Ortega is the go-to resource for all Joaquin Ortega descendants wanting to join DAR. She has published articles in numerous in journals and genealogical publications. She Privately published Our Boys in Khaki WWI letters of Private Fred Richman 1918–1919. \nAnthony is a member of the Order of Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez working to promote the history of Spain’s role in the American Revolution. As a board member of this organization\, she serves as National Secretary and Deputy Governor of the Houston chapter. \nAnthony is a member of the Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston\, Daughters of the American Colonists\, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War\, Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars\, and National Society United Daughters of 1812. \nAnthony has two children who descend from eleven Galvez soldiers or civil servants. Her daughter Marion\, is a member of the Kinninick Chapter in Colorado Springs. Her son William\, a member of the Alexander Hodge SAR Chapter\, and wife Elizabeth\, a Chicago Chapter DAR member\, live in Chicago.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/march-2021-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,ZOOM Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20200317T032025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T211709Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes of a Renowned Artist-Owned Gallery: Can Artists Operate a Gallery? For 43 Years?
DESCRIPTION:Discover a dynamic artist-owned and artist-managed gallery that has been in business since 1976. Learn how Archway Gallery got its name and see how it holds a part of the thriving Houston art community. Currently\, the gallery has 32 artists who represent an array of styles and media. In true Houston fashion\, these artists come from around the globe and share their diverse backgrounds. \nArchway Gallery finds it important to give back to our community. Besides a monthly opening reception\, the gallery frequently hosts musical and dance performances\, literary readings\, and figure-drawing sessions. Generally free\, these distinctive events are open to the public. To include area artists in a high-profile exhibition\, Archway provides the rare opportunity of a juried exhibition to show their works. During this annual exhibition\, Archway partners with and promotes a charity. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in 1953 and raised in Pasadena\, Texas\, Liz Conces Spencer studied art at the University of St. Thomas in Houston\, graduating with a BA/ART in 1975.  She has shown her work extensively since 1976 in galleries\, festivals\, competitive exhibitions and alternative spaces.  An active member of the cooperative Archway Gallery in Houston\, she has worked at Mother Dog Studios since the mid-1990’s. \nPast commissions include works for the Houston Arts Alliance\, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center\, Talento Bilingue of Houston\, Cool Globes\, Silver Eagle Distributing\, The City of Houston\, Camp Aranzazu\, the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism\, Weingarten Art Group\, Lamar Towers\, and the Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston.  She works solo or collaboratively\, frequently with glass artist Gene Hester. \nA teaching artist for Young Audiences of Houston\, she works with children\, teens and adults and writes professional development content for teachers and teaching artists. \nA full resume is available at www.lizconces.com.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/february-2021-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,ZOOM Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210127T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210127T121000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T034612Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Forward
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year! As we all continue to chart new pathways during the pandemic\, our group is exploring new ways to maintain our connections. We plan on arranging speakers for some of our 2021 Zoom meetings. A Zoom meeting invitation will be sent to those who RSVP. In others we will share responses to prompts for discussion. \nLast month we shared stories of our first cars. The tales and reminiscences were so enjoyed\, our discussion about names of cars\, and their genders continued between us via email. Think about the question below to jot down some notes\, or write an essay as Leigh did about her car Yellow Bug. Our discussion question for January 27 will be: \nWhich three words would you use to describe yourself\, and would others agree? \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/january-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,ZOOM Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201230T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201230T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T033129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200209T215942Z
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SUMMARY:December 2020 - NO MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for January 27\, 2021.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/holiday-gathering/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T032923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T210548Z
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SUMMARY:November 2020 In Person Holiday Gathering CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION: Due to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines necessary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our November in-person holiday gathering at Sorrento Ristorante\, is cancelled. \n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date at 11:30 a.m.  Meeting details and Zoom log-in codes will be will be emailed to members.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/november-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201028T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T032749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T210457Z
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SUMMARY:October 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines necessary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our October in-person meeting at Sorrento Ristorante\, is cancelled. \n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date at 11:30 a.m.  Meeting details and Zoom log-in codes will be will be emailed to members.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/better-than-a-board-game/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200930T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T032620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T210428Z
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SUMMARY:September 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED – We’ll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines necessary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our September in-person meeting at Sorrento Ristorante\, is cancelled. \n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date at 11:30 a.m.  Meeting details and Zoom log-in codes will be will be emailed to members.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/how-to-find-yourself-in-maps-of-the-imagination/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T032444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T043858Z
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SUMMARY:August 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines neccesary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our August in-person meeting at Sorrento Ristorante\, is cancelled. \n\n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date at 11:30 a.m.  Meeting details and Zoom log-in codes will be will be emailed to members.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/august-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T032444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T032444Z
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SUMMARY:August 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19 precautionary guidelines neccesary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our August in-person meeting at Sorrento Ristorante\, is cancelled. \n\n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date at 11:30 a.m.  Meeting details and Zoom log-in codes will be will be emailed to members.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/august-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200729T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T220753Z
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SUMMARY:July 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due COVID-19 precautionary guidelines neccesary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our July in-person meeting at Sorrento Ristorante\, is cancelled. Chris Rogers is rescheduled to speak to us September 30\, 2020. \n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date at 11:30 a.m.  Meeting details and Zoom log-in codes will be will be emailed to members.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/discover-how-you-can-use-color-to-silently-impact-your-world/
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200729T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T031815Z
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SUMMARY:July 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due COVID-19 precautionary guidelines neccesary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our July in-person meeting at Sorrento Ristorante\, is cancelled. Chris Rogers is rescheduled to speak to us September 30\, 2020. \n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date at 11:30 a.m.  Meeting details and Zoom log-in codes will be will be emailed to members.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/discover-how-you-can-use-color-to-silently-impact-your-world-2/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200624T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031648Z
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SUMMARY:June 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due COVID-19 precautionary guidelines neccesary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our June  meeting is cancelled. Rosemary Behrens is scheduled to speak to us June 30\, 2021.\n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date and time.  Details will be emailed to members.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/monthly-meeting-2-2/
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200624T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T223230Z
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SUMMARY:June 2020 In Person Meeting CANCELLED - We'll ZOOM instead
DESCRIPTION:Due COVID-19 precautionary guidelines neccesary for our members’ health and the health of their partners and family members\, our June  meeting is cancelled. Rosemary Behrens is scheduled to speak to us June 30\, 2021.\n\nWe’ll be using Zoom to have a different kind of face-to-face meeting for our members on our regular date and time.  Details will be emailed to members.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/monthly-meeting-2/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200527T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T233137Z
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SUMMARY:May 2020 Meeting - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extended COVID-19 guidelines and precautions for our members’ health\, our May meeting is cancelled. Karen L. Schmidt is tentatively scheduled to speak to us in May 2021.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/realizing-the-impact-of-50-years-of-support-for-the-most-diverse-community-college-in-the-nation/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200527T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T031503Z
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SUMMARY:May 2020 Meeting - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extended COVID-19 guidelines and precautions for our members’ health\, our May meeting is cancelled. Karen L. Schmidt is tentatively scheduled to speak to us in May 2021.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/realizing-the-impact-of-50-years-of-support-for-the-most-diverse-community-college-in-the-nation-2/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200429T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T035218Z
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SUMMARY:April 2020 Meeting - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extended COVID-19 “stay home – work safe” order\, our April meeting is cancelled. Mary ‘Anthony’ Long Startz  is rescheduled to speak to us in April 2021. \n  \n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/monthly-meeting/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200429T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T031325Z
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SUMMARY:April 2020 Meeting - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extended COVID-19 “stay home – work safe” order\, our April meeting is cancelled. Mary ‘Anthony’ Long Startz  is rescheduled to speak to us in April 2021. \n  \n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/monthly-meeting-3/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T031155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T185621Z
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SUMMARY:March 2020 Meeting - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the COVID-19 precautions being taken\, our March meeting is cancelled. Donna Perkins is rescheduled to speak to us in February 2021.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/behind-the-scenes-of-a-renowned-artist-owned-gallery-can-artists-operate-a-gallery-for-43-years/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200226T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T030848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T043147Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges and Successes of a Woman in Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Find out the inside workings of the Harris County’s Precinct One Constable’s Office and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office through the eyes of a female law enforcement officer. You’ll learn about the workings of our county\, the largest county by population in Texas. From its K-9 operations to the Harris County Toll Road\, Captain Hennessy shares what it’s like to be a woman in law enforcement. \n  \n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaptain Nancy Hennessy joined the Precinct One Constable’s Office in 2013 after serving over 28 years with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office attaining the rank of Captain assigned to various divisions including Patrol\, Patrol Support\, and Communications. Currently\, her primary duties at Precinct One involve the planning\, assignment and supervision of the activities of patrol personnel who are assigned to community contracts and district patrol duties. Captain Hennessy is responsible for coordinating special initiatives and operations throughout the precinct as needed to address high crime areas using the Tactical Patrol Unit. Captain Hennessy oversees K-9 Operations. She also maintains oversight of the Animal Cruelty Unit\, which works closely with the Houston SPCA and their investigators responsible for responding to and investigating animal abuse/neglect cases in Harris and surrounding counties. She manages the Precinct One Toll Road Operations working with the Harris County Toll Road Authority. Captain Hennessy is responsible for the overall direction\, coordination and evaluation of the personnel under these divisions. Her additional responsibilities also include interviewing and recommending candidates for hire. Captain Hennessy works closely with the Division Chief in day-to-day operations.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/challenges-and-successes-of-a-woman-in-law-enforcement/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200129T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20191219T025912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T030532Z
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SUMMARY:First Ladies of the United States of America and Their Cookies: Abigail Quincy Smith Adams
DESCRIPTION:As we continue our review of the First Ladies of the United States and Their Cookies\, we will study the life of Abigail Adams. You will be introduced to the wife of our second President\, John Adams. \nMeet Abigail Adams\, an emotionally strong and intelligent woman who was the first to move into a partially finished President’s House\, now known as the White House. She was devoted to John and wrote letters to him daily. She was keenly interested in politics and included her views in these letters as well as personal messages. \nPreviously\, we have had a glimpse into the lives of Martha Washington\, Mary Lincoln\, and Elizabeth “Bess” Truman\, plus more in depth studies of Eleanor Roosevelt\, Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson\, Jacqueline Kennedy\, Rosalyn Carter\, and Dolley Madison. \nOur program will conclude with a tasting of Abigail’s Brandy Snaps. \n  \n\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 south. Texas was chosen because of an uncle in Dallas and friends in 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 newlyweds 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\, and joined the family business. After the death of her parents and 60 years later\, Tucker Hardware was closed in 2011 and thus\, closed a chapter in the family’s history. \nA previous member and international secretary of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority\, Carolyn also served as president of Soroptimist International of Pasadena\, a service organization. Soropitmist International honored her as Woman of Excellence at the 2000 Federation of Houston Professional Women Gala. \nShe 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. Busy\, and George W. Bush and found each different and intriguing.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/first-ladies-of-the-united-states-of-america-and-their-cookies-abigail-quincy-smith-adams/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
GEO:29.7442261;-95.3868489
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191219
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20180924T172348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T013651Z
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SUMMARY:December 2019  -- NO MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for January 30\, 2020.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/december-2019-meeting/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191120T112000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20180924T171858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T012846Z
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SUMMARY:Sparkle Swap - Go Shopping Without Spending a Dime
DESCRIPTION:Our dazzling holiday party will be a time when our accessories come out to shimmer and find new homes.  \nBring costume jewelry\, twinkling pins\, handbags\, fuzzy neck scarves\, evening clutches\, pashminas\, shawls\, and headscarves that you no longer wear. You’ll have fun traveling back through your jewelry and accessories to select unbroken\, clean pieces for their different lives with someone else. \nWith a twinkle in our eyes we’ll draw names and watch as each person selects one article in lucky order. If there is a story to tell about the item selected\, the person who donated it may choose to briefly share the story. \nAfter everyone has made their first glittering choice\, the remaining goodies are there for your one-for-one trades (bring three items\, select one to three items; bring ten items\, select one to ten items). Sets (necklaces with matching earrings or bracelets) count as one piece.  \nWhen all sparkle swapping is complete\, but some items remain\, they are then available to anyone who wants them. \nBe sure to bring a good-sized gift bag to tote your new shiny sparkles home. At the end of our party\, any remaining items will be donated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/november-2019-meeting/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191030T112000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20180924T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T234658Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Poetry: Originals and Favorites
DESCRIPTION:Budding poet and professional technical writer Jeanne Perdue will share some of her original poems. Attendees will be treated to her poetry ranging  from children’s poems to artistic ones to those featuring Jeanne’s special brand of humor. We will also hear two of her favorite poems that evoke autumn memories. One of these was included along with Jeanne’s commentary in the anthology Houston’s Favorite Poems. \n\n\nSPEAKER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeanne M. Perdue has been a Technical Writer at Occidental Petroleum for the past 8 years. She posts a writing tip of the day on the company’s Yammer website and teaches an Oil Patch Writing class to Oxy colleagues in Houston and the Middle East. \nAfter earning a BS in Chemistry at SUNY at Albany\, she worked in the Texaco research labs for 14 years before becoming an oilfield journalist for Hart’s E&P and Upstream Technology magazines. \nA Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers\, Jeanne served as 2014-15 Chair of the SPE Gulf Coast Section. After being elected to the Alief ISD school board and serving 10 years 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.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/october-2018-meeting-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190925T112000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20180924T181700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T023716Z
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SUMMARY:Change Happens
DESCRIPTION:Change goes on all around us every day\, and throughout our lifetime. Sometimes change happens in ways we were not anticipating—losing a job\, losing a loved one\, friends moving away. Other times change happens as we purposefully decide to make a change—starting a positive habit\, ending a negative habit. Some change happens quickly—a major appliance breaks down and must be replaced\, adjusting to a new job. Sneaking up on us is another quality of change—where did the time go? Whatever the change\, it can often have a big impact on our overall mental health. Come learn how can we better cope with change. \n  \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRosemary Behrens\, PhD.\, LPC-S \nHelping others has been Rosemary Behrens’ mantra for as long as she can remember. With Inner Peace Counselors (http://www.innerpeacesounselors.com) Rosemary enjoys guiding others to learn coping skills\, move past relationship issues\, and see their full potential. She received her Masters 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 also currently teaching as an adjunct professor at Houston Graduate School of Theology.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/september-2019-meeting/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190828T112000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T201636
CREATED:20180924T190959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T181805Z
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SUMMARY:Wildcatting in the Arts!
DESCRIPTION:When one thinks of classical music\, one usually thinks white\, dead\, and male. Alecia Lawyer brings us into the ROCOsphere where she will introduce you to diverse\, dynamic\, and sometimes exotic cultures in the new classical world. \nYou will see how creating community-specific and economically viable arts groups with dynamic and engaging people will deepen our experiences. ROCO (http://www.roco.org) has been called a trailblazer and arts disrupter and is leading the sector in innovation. \nSPEAKER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAlecia Lawyer was named by Musical America as one of classical music’s Top 30 Influencers for 2015. A Texas native\, Alecia\, is the Founder\, Artistic Director\, and Principal Oboist of ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra)\, a professional music ensemble that flexes from 1 to 40 musicians from around the US and Canada\, including guest conductors from around the world. Expanding the repertoire\, ROCO has commissioned and world premiered over 75 works from living composers. The group performs dozens of concerts annually in multiple venues throughout Houston\, many of which are broadcast nationally and live streamed to the world. Known as “The Most Fun You Can Have with Serious Music!” \nCalling her business model “Wildcatting in the Arts\,” Alecia was named a finalist for Texas Musician of the Year (along with Willie Nelson) and was listed as one of Houston’s Top 50 Most Influential Women. She is a proud member of the Diversity Composer’s Database Executive Council and has received numerous awards\, including the Gutsy Gal Award from Houston Woman Magazine and Sigma Alpha Iota Musician of the Year.  She regularly presents her entrepreneurial model and dynamic ideas to conservatories\, universities\, and music festivals around the US\, such as Juilliard\, Yale\, SMU\, Round Top\, and the Texas Music Festival\, using ROCO as a case study for community-specific orchestra building. Business and social groups in the Greater Houston Area engage her to speak on numerous topics related to the creation\, innovation\, marketing\, and development of the arts. \nAfter receiving her Masters from Juilliard and Bachelors from SMU\, both in oboe\, Alecia’s career has ranged from recording for John Cage and soloing with Rostropovich\, to a contemporary chamber music recital at Carnegie Hall\, live radio broadcasts in New York\, and disc jockeying for KRTS-92.1FM\, Houston\, TX. Enjoying a year residency in France\, she recorded with the Sorbonne Orchestra\, performed recitals in Paris\, and concertized with various orchestras and chamber groups in France and Germany. Alecia and her husband Larry have two fantastic sons\, Jacob\, 19 and Zachary\, 16.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/august-2019-meeting/
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
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