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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:NO MONTHLY MEETING
DESCRIPTION:No November Meeting. Please see December 4\, 2024.
URL:https://hfcw.org/event/no-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Sorrento Italian Restaurant\, 415 Westheimer Road\, Suite 106\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T130000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240529T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20231226T234739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T174549Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20231226T234503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T010307Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240327T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20231226T233806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T223122Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240228T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20231226T233454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T002907Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20230710T185155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T174812Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip Meeting,Monthly Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Abshier":MAILTO:info@hfcw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210630T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20200317T174416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T212139Z
UID:10000012-1625052600-1625058000@hfcw.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210526T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20200317T033505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T183632Z
UID:10000011-1622028600-1622034000@hfcw.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20200317T033417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T220340Z
UID:10000090-1619609400-1619614800@hfcw.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210331T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210331T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20200317T031233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T183058Z
UID:10000088-1617190200-1617195600@hfcw.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20200317T032025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T211709Z
UID:10000089-1614166200-1614171600@hfcw.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210127T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210127T121000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20191219T034612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T183319Z
UID:10000087-1611747000-1611749400@hfcw.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201230T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201230T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20191219T033129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200209T215942Z
UID:10000086-1609326900-1609333200@hfcw.org
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
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
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:20260425T123503
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200930T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20191219T032620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T210428Z
UID:10000083-1601464500-1601470800@hfcw.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
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:20260425T123503
CREATED:20191219T032444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T032444Z
UID:10000082-1598440500-1598446800@hfcw.org
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:20260425T123503
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
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:20200729T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200729T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T123503
CREATED:20191219T031815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T031815Z
UID:10000010-1596022200-1596025800@hfcw.org
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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