January 12
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Search Workshop
Learn to write a great resume and get prepared for a successful job search. Experienced job coach, Cathy Liska, CEO and Training Director, Center for Coaching Certification

• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
• Interview preparation and professional appearance
• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition

January 13
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

How I Started My Business
Hear from two successful entrepreneurs how they got started.

Suzanne Allen, Wall Candy
Design and production of custom wall finishes with a King St. showroom
Colleen Troy, Touchpoint Communications
Marketing Communications firm specializing in earned media, crisis communications, copy writing, sponsorship activation, and media training.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

January 15
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Empowerment Workshop

Discover and unleash your personal best

Work-Life Balance
When personal and professional aspects of our lives are out of balance, stress can take hold. Restoring balance and reducing stress starts with understanding what life balance means for you and identifying personal strategies for taking action to reclaim balance in your life. This workshop is for women ready to begin restoring balance and harmony in their lives.

Leize Gaillard, LPC-I, NCC, Licensed Counselor

January 19
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Help and Networking
A new opportunity to drop by the Center for Women and have one of volunteer job coaches critique your resume or answer any questions you may have about job hunting. Get great professional advice and meet other job-seeking women.

Facilitated by Stephanie McDonald, Recruiter for RightNow Technologies and Certified Professional Coach

January 20
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Wi$e Up and Get Savvy About Your Finances
Your busy days are filled with many decisions related to money - what to buy, how to save, what to put on credit, how to save for a rainy day. Participants will learn (or revisit) the basics on managing your hard earned money.  Workshop will discuss fastest way to reduce consumer debt, strategies for saving money, and what type of retirement accounts are best for you.  Ideal for people in early to mid career stage of life.

Diane H. Blackwelder, CFP, Charleston Financial Advisors and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, CFP, Merrill Lynch

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

January 25Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series
For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

FULL. Please no walk-ins.

Women and Power: What Does It Mean in 2011

Why don’t more women embrace power? Do women view power differently than men? What does power mean to you? Women traditionally have had a conflicted relationship with power. We are happy to fight for the rights of others as a worthy endeavor. Fighting for our selves isn’t often viewed as being equally worthy. Learn how to define power as a personal value and how to use it to serve your community, influence decisions and accomplish much more personally and professionally.

Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women. A May 2010 participant in the annual Harvard “Women and Power” seminar, Ms. Alterman will share her experiences and the current research surrounding this topic.

Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

January 27Thursday
6-8 p.m.

Location: Knit, 87 Wentworth Street (near the intersection of St. Phillips) 

You Can Do It Series

Knitting for Beginners
Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Have you ever thought about creating a beautiful sweater in your favorite colors? Join us for a two hour beginners class. You will learn how to cast on (put yarn on the needles) and the basic knit stitch. After taking the class, you’ll be able to start your first scarf or other knitting project. A starter kit with knitting needles and yarn will be provided that you can take home. Learn to knit and you’ll never be bored again! Instructor: Faye Slater

February 1

Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series
For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

FULL. Please no walk-ins.

Women and Power: What Does It Mean in 2011

Why don’t more women embrace power? Do women view power differently than men? What does power mean to you? Women traditionally have had a conflicted relationship with power. We are happy to fight for the rights of others as a worthy endeavor. Fighting for our selves isn’t often viewed as being equally worthy. Learn how to define power as a personal value and how to use it to serve your community, influence decisions and accomplish much more personally and professionally.

Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women. A May 2010 participant in the annual Harvard “Women and Power” seminar, Ms. Alterman will share her experiences and the current research surrounding this topic.

Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

February 5
Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Summerville Family YMCA – Downtown facility, 208 W. Doty St, Summerville

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Search Workshop Summerville
Learn to write a great resume and get prepared for a successful job search. Experienced job coach, Jacqueline Cooney, Human Resources Director, Mead Westvaco

• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
• Interview preparation and professional appearance
• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition

February 5Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Snacks provided by Costco Wholesale

Women Writers Forum

Creative Fun for the Writer in You

In this fun, engaging workshop, participants will learn how simple journaling and creative writing activities can empower the writer in you-- whether you are an occasional scribbler or a lifetime writer.  You will have the opportunity to try exercises that help reduce stress, balance brain activity, and induce feelings of peace and power.  In this nurturing and supportive workshop, you will be given easy ways to overcome your fears about writing and creativity so you can engage more deeply with yourself and others. Please bring your journals if you have one.

Cassie Premo Steele, Ph.D.Pushcart Prize nominated poet and author of 7 books teaches how to use writing and creativity to find better balance, flow and productivity in your work and personal life.

February 9
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Resume Workshop
Your resume is your first impression opportunity with potential employers.  Are you making a good one? Think of your resume as a marketing piece with you as the product.  If you’re sending out resume after resume and aren’t getting scheduled into interviews, your resume probably needs a makeover.  Join us for “Power Resume,” an intensive, interactive three-hour workshop in which you'll create the first draft of your resume.  You’ll leave the session armed with the tools and knowledge to make your resume makeover a reality.

Jane Perdue, CEO, Braithwaite Innovation Group.

February 10
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Snacks provided by Costco Wholesale

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

How to Communicate With Men
It is a basic need and desire to connect, but for women and men it poses a great challenge.  The dance of the pursuer and distancer begins as old roles are played out and often ends with needs unmet. Disappointment, frustration and hurt are the results of these interactions. Why is intimacy so difficult to experience within our relationships? How can we create meaningful dialogue with each other? Women and men must discover the “we” in the relationship to find common ground for authentic connection. We will explore how boundaries, communication styles, gender differences, and even the words that we choose support us in creating this connection.

Lyn Harrison is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families in private, community and academic settings.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

February 10
Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Sweet 185,
476 King St

You Can Do It Series

Basic Massage Techniques
Learn simple and basic massage techniques you can do at home from a licensed massage therapist. Organic body products and samples provided. Class size is limited, so register early.

Christina Robertson, Owner. Sweet 185 is Charleston’s premier Sugaring Studio, wellness spa and boutique. Sweet 185 offers the ancient art of sugaring for hair removal as well as holistic massage to rebalance your body.  

February 16
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Help and Networking
A new opportunity to drop by the Center for Women and have volunteer job coaches critique your resume or answer any questions you may have about job hunting. Get great professional advice and meet other job-seeking women. Stephanie McDonald, Recruiter for RightNow Technologies and Certified Professional Coach and Pat Eardley, HR Advisor

February 18
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd

6th Annual Women in Business Conference

The Center for Women and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce will team up once again to present the 6th annual premier business event of the spring. Like its predecessors, this collaborative conference will assist hundreds of local business women—like you—advance professionally by providing networking opportunities and timely topics. You'll leave inspired with tools to take your business to the next level during this economically challenging time.

Title Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

February 19
Saturday
8:00 p.m.

The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412

Special Fundraiser

The 2nd Annual Southeastern Beard & Moustache Championships brought to you by the Holy City Beard & Moustache Society

Join us as facial hair aficionados from all over the Southeast come out to try and capture the title of best beard(s).

The categories include; sideburns, goatee, moustache, college beard, corporate beard, gnarliest beard, freestyle, ladies artificial, gray beard & full beard. Bluegrass music will be provided by Charleston's own Flatt City & Guilt Ridden Troubador & this is a charity event for Lowcountry Women with Wings. Costumes are not required, but are encouraged, come on out & HAVE FUN!

February 18-20

Partnered Event

Seventh Annual Women's Escape Weekend
Join us February 18-20for rediscovery and relaxation. The holiday chaos is over, and it is time to rejuvenate. In order to achieve this goal, the solution is to get away by yourself or grab a few other close family members or friends. The Women’s Escape is a refreshing way to take a break and enjoy meeting others as well as exploring The Sanctuary and Kiawah Island. Learn from experienced speakers on a variety of topics, and have time to indulge in our Five Star Spa. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Center for Women. Please visit www.kiawahresortevents.com for more details.

February 22Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series

For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

Polarity and Power: Can you think and act in Pairs?
Want to find the magic bullet for leadership success? Recently released studies by McKinsey & Company have linked nine Leadership Behaviors to increased organization performance. Discover what men do that women need to do and what women bring to the table where men fall short. We will take these nine findings, enrich them using a polarity perspective, then accelerate your ability to achieve success. The competition of the 21st century demands a capacity to manage complexity and ambiguity. Learn to think in pairs... Polarities are interdependent pairs of Values, often competing, that need each other over time to gain and maintain performance.

Margaret Seidler, Polarity Management Master, and, author of Power Surge: A Conduit for Enlightened Leadership. Ms. Seidler is also A South Carolina delegate to Vision 2020, a National Congress of women, chartered to bring about gender equality in this decade.

Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

February 24
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Is Adoption Right for You?
Kira Perdue and Caroline Ilderton will share their family’s experiences with adoption. Both have adopted successfully and will discuss:

• Domestic vs. international adoption
• Trans-racial Adoption
• Adoption Myths and Truths
• Cost of Adoption
• Relationships with birth parents

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

March 3
Thursday
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FREE

On exhibit 3/1 - 3/31

MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Dr

Women's History Month Event

Our History is Our Strength Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Join us to celebrate women’s history month and view beautiful artwork by local women artists. Food and drink refreshments will be provided. Artists include:

Sandra Brett, Joyce Coakley, Anna Cox, Laura Fontaine, Merideth Garrigan, Rebecca Hawkins, Amy Hovatter Hardee, Hilarie Lambert, Diana Lauderdale, Julia Lynn, Michelle Meek, Laurie Meyer, Diane Odachowski, Jennifer Henriques Phillips, Jennifer Rone, Kristi Ryba, and Leigh Webber.

Co-sponsored by MUSC’s Office of Student Diversity, Women’s Scholars, Women’s Club, and The Center for Women.

March 9
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Search Workshop

Learn to write a great resume and get prepared for a successful job search. Professional job coach Dorothy P. Moore, Ph.D. will cover:

• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
• Interview preparation and professional appearance
• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition

March 10
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Story Club

"Luann felt her heart thump faster and louder.  With trepidation, she threw caution to the wind and went in for that first big kiss with X."  

Want to know who X is?  Join us for StoryClub!  We'll be playing the fresh, new girlfriend game that gets women connecting, creating, and laughing their head off. Touted as the NEW book club because instead of reading someone else's stories, we'll be writing our own together. A great lunchtime hour that will have you leaving stress-free and smiling the rest of the afternoon. Nothing to bring or prepare, just come ready for major giggles.

Marcie Jacobs, Story Club Creator , A 20+ year advertising pro, Jacobs new passion is entrepreneur game developer.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

March 12
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

Write Book - Get Paid Bootcamp

A 2-hour bootcamp that teaches you how to sell your book, become an author and get paid. You will learn the ins and outs of the publishing business, understand why some writers get published, and others watch from the sidelines. Participants must bring their story idea summarized into 1 paragraph. A free 30 minute private consultation with the presenter will also be offered.

Maryann Reid, MFA & Author, is one of the rising stars in the literary world, and has established her own niche as a relationship expert and purveyor of socially relevant issues that are impacting young African-American women and popular culture. She is a regular guest and relationship advisor on nationally syndicated radio shows like NPR’s Fresh Air, The Michael Baisden Show and The Wendy Williams Experience. She has written for Glamour Magazine, Black Enterprise and other major publications. She has also appeared in profiles in The New Yorker, Essence, CNN, NBC Nightly News and ABC NEWS 20/20. Reid has authored five books since 2002, and her third book, Marry Your Baby Daddy, (St. Martins Press, Sept. 2005), which was optioned by Holly Robinson-Peete and became a landmark event catapulted her to national prominence.

March 15
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up, 1498-A Hwy 17 N, (between Polly’s and Ye Olde Fashioned Ice Cream across from old Walmart), Mt. Pleasant

You Can Do It Series

Basic Car Maintenance

Here’s your chance to learn the basics of routine car maintenance from a woman-owned business. And, you’ll get to ask all those car questions you’ve been wanting to ask a mechanic for years! We will demonstrate an oil change, topping off fluid levels, changing  windshield wipers, checking tire pressures and changing tires. We’ll tell you what makes each task tricky and you can decide if you want to attempt it on your own! Bonnie Havrda, Franchise Owner

March 16
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Help and Networking

A new opportunity to drop by the Center for Women and have volunteer job coaches Pat Eardley & Stephanie McDonald critique your resume or answer any questions you may have about job hunting. Get great professional advice and meet other job-seeking women.

March 16Wednesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series

For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

The Power of Resilience

What is resilience? What do we know about it? Why do some people seem to be more resilient than others? Can you learn to become more resilient? What are the habits of resilient people? Join the conversation to be inspired by stories of resilience and a conversation with women searching for answers to these and other questions. We'll listen together for patterns, insights and deeper questions. You will walk away with new understanding, tools, and practices to support the journey to personal resilience.

Katharine Nathan, MA, MSOD, PMP is an experienced facilitator and consultant to global Organizational Change Management initiatives. For over 20 years she has been helping business leaders and groups realize the benefits of change and transition to a "new normal".

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

March 17
Thursday
11:00 am - 12:30 pm    

New Webinar Series

The Center for Women is excited to present a new webinar series designed to enhance your personal power and leadership ability.  Many Charleston women say, “The Center for Women has such great programs, but I just never can find the time!” With our new webinar series, you will be able to take advantage of great Center for Women programming while at home or on the job. Our webinar leaders are local women who are Center for Women program presenters and knowledgeable about the Charleston scene. Some webinar presenters have been authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to offer CEUs – Continuing Education credit.

Handling Conflict in the Workplace
  
In this live, interactive webinar, you will learn to identify the reasons behind workplace conflict and how to discuss problems while maintaining respect for each other and individual opinions. Learn to develop real solutions to the problem by following a simple process. You will be able to interact with the leader and webinar attendees through online chat capabilities or telephone. Cathy Liska, CEO and Training Director, Effect Services/Center for Coaching Certification

Effect Services has been authorized by IACET to offer .15 CEUs for this live, interactive webinar.

March 19
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Empowerment Workshop

Discover and unleash your personal best

Powering Up Your Life (from the Inside Out)

Just like a rocket needs fuel to launch itself into the heavens, so do we when it comes to living the life of our dreams.  This is an experiential workshop designed to teach you some of the tools necessary for empowering  you to go for your heart's deepest desires - for living the life that you know you were born to live. 
Based on information from her new book, Your Possible Life, Dr. Kathy Murphy, licensed professional counselor and personal life coach, will take you on a journey of self re-discovery and help you envision your most possible life.  You will leave with some next steps on your life's path as well as some powerful tools for moving forward. Watch this inspiring video to see Kathy in action.

March 22
Tuesday
6:00 p.m.

Tickets: $50

Marion Square

Special Event

Calling All Ladies! Come celebrate and support The Center for Women Night during the 5th Year Anniversary Night of Charleston Fashion Week March 22nd-25th. So buy your ticket now, support emerging regional designers, witness the latest looks in stores for Spring 2011, and be part of all the excitement of C4W Night under the tents In Marion Square!

C4W has 20 tickets for Tuesday nigh, March 22nd with reserved seating and one drink ticket per entry.  All of the C4W seats will be roped off, together, in a section with one drink ticket. Your ticket also includes a complimentary Charleston Magazine and Charleston Fashion Week guide. (value of VIP is $75: guaranteed special front row seating plus one drink ticket). 

March 24
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

De-stress & Refresh

A unique one hour experience for de-stressing and refreshing developed from over 15 years of experience in yoga therapy, massage, reiki and ayurveda. There will be breathe techniques, subtle movements and stretches... all done in a seated position. This interactive session will give you the opportunity to understand what we are as a mind~body system and how to function more intelligently using the energy force that is ever present as an unlimited source. Atmah Ja, Gallery Director, The Art of Core Consciousness

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

March 24
Thursday
6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10.

Terrace Theatre

Proceeds will go toward the construction of a girls school in Afghanistan.

For more info go here.

Women's History Month Event

ONCE in  AFGHANISTAN  - American Women Making History
The C4W is hosting a special event to commemorate Women’s History Month by telling the story of a group of women Peace Corps Volunteers who were instrumental in eradicating smallpox in Afghanistan.

Producer Jill Vickers and 6 of the women Peace Corps Volunteers will be attending and will conduct a question and answer period after the film has been shown. In 1969 the World Health Organization made the eradication of smallpox its top priority. In Afghanistan young women trained to give vaccinations by the Peace Corps joined teams of male vaccinators to help meet this challenge. They were responsible primarily for reaching the women and girls as Afghanistan’s traditional Muslim culture discouraged contact between them and men outside the family.  To do this, they traveled to remote areas and worked house by house. The Afghan women’s resistance to being vaccinated was one challenge. Another was the harsh climate and terrain. Also, the Americans, most of whom had no health training, were sometimes expected to help the sickest person in the village.

“ONCE in AFGHANISTAN” is their story. The film explores the women’s often humorous recollections of adjusting to life in Afghanistan and the profound impact being there has had on their lives.

March 26
Saturday
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Charleston School of Law, Chase Building,
414 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403

Partnered Event

Are You Ready To Run?

Considering a run for office? Or working in a campaign? This one-day session is designed to put all the elements in order so you can make the decision wisely. Cost for the training is $45.

For more details and to register click here.

March 30
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Resume Workshop

Your resume is your first impression opportunity with potential employers.  Are you making a good one? Think of your resume as a marketing piece with you as the product.  If you’re sending out resume after resume and aren’t getting scheduled into interviews, your resume probably needs a makeover.  Join us for “Power Resume,” an intensive, interactive three-hour workshop in which you'll create the first draft of your resume.  You’ll leave the session armed with the tools and knowledge to make your resume makeover a reality. Jane Perdue, CEO, Braithwaite Innovation Group.

April 5
Tuesday
11:00 am - 12:30 pm    

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

New Webinar Series

The Center for Women is excited to present a new webinar series designed to enhance your personal power and leadership ability.  Many Charleston women say, “The Center for Women has such great programs, but I just never can find the time!” With our new webinar series, you will be able to take advantage of great Center for Women programming while at home or on the job. Our webinar leaders are local women who are Center for Women program presenters and knowledgeable about the Charleston scene. Some webinar presenters have been authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to offer CEUs – Continuing Education credit.

Negotiating for Better Pay and other Workplace Opportunities

In this live, interactive webinar, you will learn to recognize negotiation barriers; how to strategize and prepare for negotiation; and how to feel empowered, confident and capable of handling the discussion.  You will be able interact with the leader and webinar attendees through online chat capabilities or telephone. Cathy Liska, CEO and Training Director, Effect Services/Center for Coaching Certification

Effect Services has been authorized by IACET to offer .15 CEUs for this live, interactive webinar.

April 6
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Help and Networking

A new opportunity to drop by the Center for Women and have volunteer job coach, Barbara S. Poole, M.S., MCC, Success Builders, Inc, critique your resume or answer any questions you may have about job hunting. Get great professional advice and meet other job-seeking women.

April 7
Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $65 C4W Members/$75 Non Members

C4W and Family Circle Cup

Family Circle Cup Sky Suite Luncheon

Join C4W staff for a great day of tennis plus a fabulous luncheon buffet catered by Events by Duvall. You’ll watch world class tennis action from the comfort of the Family Circle Cup Sky Suite. Price includes: access to Family Circle Cup Sky Suite, admission to all day tennis matches, luncheon buffet, special appearance by a tennis celebrity, and giveaway items. Treat yourself and a friend to this very special day. You can’t buy it anywhere else!

April 12
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series

For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

Powerful Presentations

Although women are often stereotyped as chatterboxes, in public meetings, men talk much more than we do—in both frequency and duration!  In this session, you will learn a formula for designing effective messages.  Whether you need to give a lengthy speech, air your concerns at a business meeting, or advocate for your favorite cause, this formula will help you contribute effectively.  We will also discuss tips for increasing the power of your words by avoiding communication behaviors that deflate the impact of  your contributions and replace them with behaviors that give your message strength!

Deborah Socha McGee, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and directs the Public Speaking Lab at the College of Charleston.  She has over 20 years of experience teaching and consulting in the areas of public speaking, health communication, building supportive communication climates, and conflict management.

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

April 12
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Search Workshop

Learn to write a great resume and get prepared for a successful job search. Hillary Hutchinson, M.A., M.Ed., is a certified career coach specialized in helping faculty, administrators and graduate students, and will cover:

• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
• Interview preparation and professional appearance
• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition

April 16
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: SC Thrift & Resale, 1670 Hwy 17 N, Mt Pleasant, SC  29466

You Can Do It Series

The Essential Tool Kit for Women and Basic Home Repairs

Get ready to get your hands dirty!!  This session will teach you what tools every women should have and how to fix some of those pesky problems around the house.  You will learn some quick fix tool tips, how to repair a leaky toilet and how to re-caulk and grout your tile.  And of course, there will be a question and answer session.  This “You Can Do It” session will leaving you craving to put that tool belt on! Laura Kelley, Licensed contractor, DBL Design. 

April 21
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Dealing with Medical Billing

Do you ask more questions before you pay your car repair bill than you do before you pay a medical bill? Do you know what questions to ask your doctor’s office or hospital? More than 80 percent of medical bills contain mistakes; criminals can make more money committing Medicare fraud than selling drugs; and healthcare reform may be just what the "spin doctors" ordered. We'll talk about what it all means and what you can do to become an empowered patient and make the healthcare system work for you, your family and your business.

Robin Giangrande is the Director of RG Advocates - medical bill solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in health care administration and as a litigation paralegal, Robin advocates for individuals and business and provides innovative solutions for controlling healthcare costs.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

April 27
Wednesday
11:00 am - 12:30 pm    

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

New Webinar Series

Power Up Your Resume 

How much is a bad resume costing you? You get one chance and 30 seconds to make a good impression. If your resume isn’t making a good first impression with potential employers, you’re paying a big price in lost opportunity. Join us for a live 90-minute interactive webinar focused on current resume preparation best practices. You’ll learn:

• the five essential elements your resume must contain
• how to frame your accomplishments to showcase your ability to do the job
• dealing with employment gaps and age issues
• how to structure your knowledge, skills and experience if you hope to get into a new field of work
• using keywords to capture attention and for tackling those automated resume readers

Jane Perdue, CEO, Braithwaite Innovation Group

April 30
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

That Which Needs to be Remembered: Workshop for Women Veterans and Women Serving in the Armed Services

Often thoughts, images, and even dreams about particular experiences approach us, turn away, and then dive into some hidden place.  This exciting three hour creative writing workshop offers women veterans and women members of the Armed Services a venue to recreate, in a communal space, their service related experiences.  The gathering is open to non-experienced and experienced writers. The workshop will focus on writing prompts that will allow the participant to engage with the rhythmical energies of poetry that is an integral part of every female’s inner self. Participants will share their journey as honored members of our country’s Armed Services; they will read poems written by poets who have documented their experiences as service men and women throughout peaceful and war-ridden times.  Women participating in this seminar will write individually, collaboratively, and learn how to make wider leaps—and take larger imaginative risks—in the writing of narrative poems. 

Charlene Monahan Spearen holds an MFA degree in Creative Writing and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition. Her work has appeared in The Southern Poetry Anthology: South Carolina, Yemmessee, Writers at Carolina, Aspects, and Promise Magazine.

May 5
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Creative Party Planning

Come learn the secrets behind professional event planning. Whether you’re organizing a small affair (such as birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, showers) or a big wedding, learn how professionals approach the project. Topics will include choosing the right location and things to consider when booking a venue; how to select and successfully coordinate themes, colors, food, flowers, music, etc.; and cost considerations. We’ll allow plenty of time for your questions and a light lunch will be served following the program courtesy of Cynthia Washington Williams.

Cynthia Washington Williams, Occasions & Events by Cynthia  and Julie Ann Oldham, Lowcountry Park Venues

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

May 7
Saturday
8:00 am

Registration required
$25 adults/
$10 children 12 and under (includes t-shirt)

Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island

Partnered Event

On Mother’s Day weekend, honor moms everywhere by supporting a cause that helps women and their families suffering from postpartum depression in the Lowcountry and beyond. The Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation is hosting the eighth annual 5K Moms’ Run/Walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island.

Participants are invited to stick around for post-race festivities: food and refreshments from Daniel Island restaurants, live entertainment and family-friendly vendors. Strollers are welcome.

Click here to register for the run, make a donation or learn more about the cause.

May 13
Friday
6-8:30 p.m.

Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at the door Includes wine & fabulous food.

City Gallery at Waterfront Park,
34 Prioleau St

10th Annual 'It's In The Bag' Purse Auction

TICKETS CAN NO LONGER BE PURCHASED ONLINE!
They can be purchased at the door for $30.

If you like fun, great food, sterling company and a truly good time, this event is for you. A wide variety of artists and other talented women (and even men) that create unique purse designs are the focus of this popular fundraising and networking event.

Title Sponsor: First Federal

May 17
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series

For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

Unleash Your Potential:  How to Leverage Who You Are to Get What You Want

Work is not just what you do.  It's an expression of who you are.  And, when you align who you are with what you do, anything is possible. Whether you are looking for work, working for someone else or in your own business, you can learn HOW to leverage your strengths and align work with who you are, for greater impact and increased personal fulfillment.  Listen to stories about women who have done this successfully.  In this program, you will be given tools to help you:

• Uncover latent talents and hidden potential
• Go beyond traditional skill-sets in order to leverage strengths
• Focus on your unique value
• Break out of traditional parameters and see new possibilities for yourself

Leslie Evans Thorne, Reinvention Coach to Unleash Potential, Leverage Talent...and Create Work

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

May 21
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

From Blog to Book

Heather Solos is a blogger turned author and founder of Home-Ec101.com, a site dedicated to teaching regular people the lifeskills they may have missed on the road to adulthood. In March of 2011 Home-Ec 101: Skills for Everyday Living was released by Betterway Home a division of F+W Media. The program Blog to Book will cover the pros and cons of using an agent, crafting your pitch, capitalizing on your social media reach, writing a book proposal, and signing the contract. The program will also discuss the different routes bloggers have taken to become published, including starting with self-publishing. Blog to Book will also touch on deciding whether or not e-publishing is right for your site and goals. This session will focus on the non-fiction side of publishing, but many of the suggestions can be transferred to the fictional side of the industry.

May 25
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Job Counseling

Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Help and Networking

A new opportunity to drop by the Center for Women and have volunteer job coaches Pat Eardley & Stephanie McDonald critique your resume or answer any questions you may have about job hunting. Get great professional advice and meet other job-seeking women.

May 26
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Time Management for Busy Women

Are there never enough hours in your day?  Do you sacrifice doing the things you enjoy to accomplish task after task at home and work? We will look at a few practical examples and realistic approaches to understanding your priorities and daily tasks. Guests will leave with simple ideas for ways to implement changes in both their home and work life and will be provided with the tools to understand their own needs for personal, realistic scheduling.  Better organization in all aspects of your life will not only free up more time for you, but can reduce underlying stresses and bring balance into your life.

Sarah Hays, YuDu Concierge Services and Jennifer Truesdale, STR8N UP Professional Organizing Services.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

June 9
Thursday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm    

New Webinar Series

Power Up Your Resume 

How much is a bad resume costing you? You get one chance and 30 seconds to make a good impression. If your resume isn’t making a good first impression with potential employers, you’re paying a big price in lost opportunity. Join us for a live 90-minute interactive webinar focused on current resume preparation best practices. You’ll learn:

• the five essential elements your resume must contain
• how to frame your accomplishments to showcase your ability to do the job
• dealing with employment gaps and age issues
• how to structure your knowledge, skills and experience if you hope to get into a new field of work
• using keywords to capture attention and for tackling those automated resume readers

Jane Perdue, CEO, Braithwaite Innovation Group

June 11
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Empowerment Workshop
Discover and unleash your personal best

Angels 101

The Angels are eager to play with us and offer daily guidance.  Are you ready to invite them in?  Your heart and spirit will guide you in creating special angel art that you will use to connect with the angelic realm. Come and play the Angels' way.  All materials provided. Performing since 1980 and a firm believer that fun and play is the Angels' way.

Becky Becker, Becky's Box of Puppets

June 14
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series
For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

Back by popular demand!

Women and Power: What Does It Mean in 2011

Why don’t more women embrace power? Do women view power differently than men? What does power mean to you? Women traditionally have had a conflicted relationship with power. We are happy to fight for the rights of others as a worthy endeavor. Fighting for our selves isn’t often viewed as being equally worthy. Learn how to define power as a personal value and how to use it to serve your community, influence decisions and accomplish much more personally and professionally.

Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women. A May 2010 participant in the annual Harvard “Women and Power” seminar, Ms. Alterman will share her experiences and the current research surrounding this topic.

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

June 16
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Summertime Hair and Skincare

Get ready for those long hot steamy summer days! Learn all about the things you should be doing for your skin and hair during the summer months. Megan Epting, Fix Salon Studios and Marguerite A. Germain, M.D., F.A.A.D.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

June 21
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Women in Business

New Marketing Methods - Social Media as Marketing Tool

Social Media IS the future. It’s where we get our news.  It’s how we meet and stay in touch with people. It’s how we influence and get influenced. It’s how you position yourself as an expert in ANY field. And it’s how you can grow a huge following of raving fans and build a massive business on the internet. Ellen Stebbins, Co-Founder, The Lowcountry Business Network

& What’s This New Bar Code & How Do I Use It for Marketing

Have you been seeing what looks like a new kind of bar code in print ads? Learn how to use TAG to take customers directly from print to your website! Jennifer Frye, Connection Queen & Media Consultant

June 23
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Show Your True Colors

Get primed for some professional interior design advice on color.  Does your home reflect your personality and your taste?  Stir things up a bit with simple guidelines and suggested formulas for color success.  Be more confident as you select, develop, and implement an inspired palette that will make your life more colorful. Ali Frick, Innovative Interiors and Carolyn Stevenson, Ethan Allen

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

June 25
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Self Publishing Your Book!
An expert will discuss: The pros and cons of Self-publishing and traditional publishing models; Ways to distribute your book on Amazon and to Bookstores without all the headaches; How to get your book written faster and publish books that build your business or brand; Catering your content for Kindle, Ipad and Mobile phones; and Your book is being published, now what? Content marketing strategies that generate results.

John S. Rizzo, CEO and founder of Globe On-Demand, LLC, a consulting firm working with entrepreneurs on increasing their internet visibility. Services offered include search engine optimization (SEO), website development, video marketing campaigns, and content marketing with books, ebooks, blogs, articles and information products. Before taking the entrepreneurial leap, Rizzo consulted over 500 experts, authors, and speakers on their book publishing and web marketing plans in his position as a senior publishing consultant for Amazon.com’s self-publishing group.

June 28
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Job Counseling

Personal Branding for job seekers or client sales

What's the Message You Leave Behind? Brand It or They’ll Forget It!

Have you ever applied for a job that you knew you were perfect for only to learn that they had selected someone else for the role? Have you ever met with a client that you thought would strongly benefit from your products/services only to hear that they were not interested? Whether you are attracting and retaining clients or landing the job you’ve been targeting, the most essential step you can take now is to create your brand! Decision-makers are inundated with offers and people every day, which means if you want to be remembered by the end of that day you have to clearly distinguish yourself from the crowd. Join us to learn how to identify and develop your brand, so that when decisions are made you will be the resounding memory for the client or the hiring manager!

Natalie Gregg is the President and Founder of TAG Resources, LLC, an HR consulting business that specializes in strengthening organizations through customized, strategic HR solutions.

June 30
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

FREE

SC Thrift & Resale, 1670 Hwy 17 N, Mt Pleasant

SC Thrift & Resale Open House

Swing by SC Thrift & Resale to enjoy a complimentary cup of gourmet coffee by Gourmet Giving and a delicious pastry, compliments of Saffron Bakery and Costco!

We’re delighted to partner with Gourmet Giving by having a barista machine in SC Thrift & Resale all the time for just $2 a cup! 40 cents from EACH cup goes back to C4W! This is fresh, gourmet coffee…at HALF the price of national chains and tastes just as good, if not better, and NO LINES to wait in!

Stop by the shop to say hello to C4W staff and enjoy a FREE cup of gourmet coffee and a pastry. We look forward to seeing you then!

July 12
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

French Quarter Inn, 166 Church Street ~ FREE valet parking

Women and Power Series
For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

A Conversation with Anita Zucker, CEO, The Intertech Group

An interview with one of the world’s top 50 business women on power and how to use it for the greater good.

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

July 14
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

How to Use and Not Use Technology Tools During a Divorce

This presentation on divorce issues includes the following topics: laws about hacking into your spouses e-mail accounts and/or social networking sites, GPS units and how to use them, useful private investigative techniques, and how not to use your computer/cell phone during a divorce. Catherine Brennan, Digital Forensics Group, Private Investigators

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

July 21
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Working Through a Divorce: Playing Well Together

Going through a legal separation or a divorce can be one of the most difficult times in a woman’s life. Marie-Louise Ramsdale and Charlie Segars-Andrews, both lawyers whose practices concentrate in the area of family law, will share their perspectives on how to move through a divorce in a way that leaves you stronger and with a firm plan for the rest of your life, not destroyed and in a state of inertia. They will base their presentation upon their experience with numerous family law cases and, as to Ms. Segars-Andrews’, upon her 16 plus years as a Family Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, State of South Carolina. Participants will leave with practice-tested ideas and solutions that will have immediate real-life application.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

July 23
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

Can You Judge a Book By Its Website?

Maybe not, but you can judge if it's selling successfully!
Kendra Haskins and Shari Stauch work specifically with authors and aspiring authors through Shark Marketing Co. to help you identify what you need to let readers discover you easily, to get your words seen and sold in a highly competitive market. We'll demonstrate how to make valuable connections with your own potential readers, how to get started with a custom website (without the custom price) and how easy it is today to manage your own website and social media. Shari Stauch, Author and CEO, Shark Marketing Co. and Kendra Haskins, Owner, Kendra Haskins Design

July 30
Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Greater Summerville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
402 N Main St
Summerville

Job Counseling

Job Search Workshop in Summerville

A powerful workshop to help you land a great job! Experienced job coach, Jacqueline Cooney, MWV HR Director, will cover:

• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Interview preparation and professional appearance

August 6
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

Critiquing “Slush Fest”

Join us for a craft-centered writer’s program. Send in one or two pages of your writing and your writing sample will be anonymously critiqued in the session. Following registration, you will be given an email address to send your writing samples to.

Signe L. Pike, Author/Editorial Consultant, Author of Faery Tale: One Woman's Search for Enchantment in a Modern World

August 9
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Women in Business

Growing Your Business in The New Economy

Are you familiar with the term The New Economy? How is it impacting your organization? Prior to 2008 business came easily and consistently. Today, many professionals are admitting they are used for free information, being shopped and even commoditized. Although they have worked hard to achieve expertise and experience in their industry, business owners now have to find new business and differentiate themselves from the pack.

Sonya Giffin is Vice President of Sandler Training South Carolina, a South Carolina-based professional services firm that specializes in leadership and sales force development.

August 13
Saturday
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

ALL-INCLUSIVE (dinner, beverage, gratuity + tax): Tickets: $75

Special Fundraiser

L.I.M.E. Dinner to Benefit the C4W!

LIME: Local. Impromptu. Moveable. Evening. Charleston's newest underground experience created by Trini born Chef Renata Dos Santos.Their emphasis will be on Slow Foods, Local, Sustainability, Community and Family.

Featuring Chef Ulfet Ralph of U R The Cook & Mixologist Laura Appleton of Speakeasy

Including a BeBa Luxe Fashion Show!

August 16
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Women and Power Series
For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

Pollyanna Power Principles

Have you ever wanted to shed the "culture of can't" and stop "shoulding" your way through life?  Well, bring on the rose-colored glasses and rubber tree plants, because you already have the power to do so you just need to tap it.  In this session, Laura Deaton from Full Glass Consulting will share the six "Pollyanna Power Principles" designed especially for women who want to be catalysts and change agents in all they do!

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

August 24
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Job Counseling
Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Help and Networking Drop In

A new opportunity to drop by the Center for Women and have volunteer job coaches critique your resume or answer any questions you may have about job hunting. Get great professional advice and meet other job-seeking women. Facilitated by Stephanie McDonald, Recruiter for RightNow Technologies and Certified Professional Coach and Pat Eardley, HR Advisor

August 25
Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Davies Auditorium, Ashley Hall Campus, 172 Rutledge Avenue
(Parking is available in Ashley Hall lots at Smith and Ogiers Streets)

The Center for Women Presents...

A Conversation with Governor Nikki Haley
You are cordially invited to attend a very special event in recognition of Women’s Equality Day.* Nikki Haley, the first woman governor of South Carolina, will be speaking and then interviewed about her rise to prominence by Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director of the Center for Women. Time permitting Gov. Haley will be taking questions as well from the audience. Join us for this personal, first-hand account of a woman’s journey into political leadership and history making ascent to the top spot in S.C. state government.

This event is being conducted in partnership with Ashley Hall and the League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area.

Proceeds from the event support the Center for Women’s job search workshops and job counseling program.

* Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote on August 26, 1920.

September 8
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Digital Cameras 101

Ever wonder what all those buttons on your digital camera are for?  In this one hour lecture, Amelia Phillips Hale of amelia + dan photography will give you a quick lesson on how to make your digital camera function at its best for you.  We will review some basic photography concepts, and camera settings to help you create better digital photos.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

September 10
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

Successful Self Published Authors Offer Inspiration!

Authors Jacqueline Maduneme, Lynne Marie and Pattie Welek Hall will discuss how self-publishing three very different books (Ada's Daughter, The Seahawk's Sanctuary and Believe) uncovered their self-realizations in the process of inspiring others. Learn how your own story can have a ripple effect in the lives of other women, and how to open new doors for yourselves and your writing careers.

September 15
Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

On Exhibit August 8 – October 1

Special Event

“Connected by a Thread – Photographs & Tapestries from the Maseru Tapestries Coop in Lesotho” Opening Reception

The Palmetto Fiber Arts Guild and the Center for Women will co-sponsor an exhibit of photographs and woven tapestries entitled “Connected by a Thread” on display August 8 – October 1 at the Center of Women. The exhibit celebrates the three-year collaboration between the local fiber arts guild and the Maseru Tapestries Cooperative which is a sustainable weaving operation in Lesotho, a small nation located in southern Africa. In 2009, the Palmetto Fiber Arts Guild raised money to train four women in Maseru as tapestry weavers, and the students responded by sending the guild a tapestry entitled "Women’s Meeting," which will remain on display at the Center for Women through December 2011. The exhibit also includes several other rugs and wallhangings woven by members of the Masaru Tapestries Cooperative along with a series of photographs taken in of the weavers, their looms and tools, and their coop studio.

September 18
Sunday
2- 5 p.m.

Tickets
Advance tickets are available for $10! The first 100 get a FREE copy of the Julie Dash novel Daughter’s of the Dust. $10 at the door

The Citadel Holliday Alumni House, 69 Hagood Ave | Map

Special Event

Annual Lowcountry Women Authors Book Signing

Dorothea Benton Frank, Mary Alice Monroe, Holly Herrick, Nathalie Dupree, Carolyn Evans, Marjory Wentworth, Amy McCandless, Terry Ward Tucker, Mary Edna Fraser, and over 60 other local authors at one location! Come meet your favorite local writers and get your purchases personally signed! Readings will be conducted by a variety of authors during the afternoon.

Click here to see a full list of participating authors.

FREE Parking and gift wrapping!

September 20
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Job Counseling

Job Search Workshop

A powerful workshop to help you land a great job! Experienced job coach, Cathy Liska, Effect Services - Training, Coaching & Conflict Mediation, will cover:

• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Interview preparation and professional appearance

September 22
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Using Dreams to Manage and Create Change

Did you know that everyone dreams every night? People in all cultures, throughout human history, have used dreams for personal and community guidance.  Betsy will provide a context for dream work in these times of rapid change and give suggestions for beginning your own practical and profound dream work.

Betsy Grund, M.Ed., C.D.T. is an Associate of the Institute for Dream Studies.  She has been working with her own and others' dreams since 1987.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

September 24
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Empowerment Workshop
Discover and unleash your personal best

Choosing to be vibrant in a beautiful life

• Money - It's the elephant in the room. Friend or Foe? Do you run for the covers when you have to deal w/ money, bills and debt. Or do you know how to make money work for you without stress? Take power of your money!
• The power of thought - live with positive words when it comes to your finances. What you think is what you become. The thought of money itself, can sometimes be overwhelming and spiral out of control if not mindfully controlled.
• Image - Bills, debt or fear of money can impact the way you present yourself. Continue to feel good about the way you look without spending like you used to. Psychologically, if we aren't in the right state of mind and take power of our finances, it can impact our appearance for the worst. This doesn't have to be the case. Maintain and feel beautiful without racking up debt. 

Shauna Heathman, Mackenzie Image Consulting; Kristin Bostic, Financial Management Group, Inc; Fredda Culbreth, The Life Coach

September 27
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

French Quarter Inn, 166 Church Street ~ FREE valet parking

Women and Power Series
For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

Mary Thornley, President, Trident Technical College

Dr. Mary Thornley has served as the President of Trident Technical College since 1991. Under her leadership Trident Tech has grown into the largest most comprehensive technical college in the state. Dr. Thornley is an influential leader in the community and a powerful advocate of the power of education.

Dr. Thornley will be interviewed by Center for Women Executive Director Jennet Robinson Alterman.

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

October 1
Saturday
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Charleston School of Law, Chase Building, 414 King Street, Charleston

Women's Campaign Training School - Charleston

This one-day seminar provides an overview of the five key facets of every campaign and is useful for prospective candidates, new candidates, advancing candidates, campaign workers and political advocates of all kinds. A portion of this training will focus on running in a primary election where only a relatively small segment of all voters participate, offering women a clear and identified target audience. The topics will include: Campaign Management, Fundraising, Grass Roots Organization, The Internet and Social Media, Creating and Managing Your Message. For more information and registration go to: http://www.scelectswomen.com/events/seiwip-events/2011/10/01/chas1001/

Co Sponsored by the Center for Women

October 6
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Working From Home

Join us for a stimulating look into how to work from home! Our two panelists will share their tips and insights gained from their years of working from home. Amanda Albertson, Founding Partner of  DesignTechWeb, and Cheryl Smithem, Founder and CEO of Charleston PR & Design, LLC both have experienced the ups and downs of coping with setting up their enterprises from home. Get the low-down on the to-dos and the to-avoids. Cheryl will share her tips for keeping focused, and not being distracted by household tasks as well as her many timesaving apps that mimic a virtual assistant. Amanda will share her experiences of juggling a full time home based business, dedicated parenting and home management while trying to stay sane - and the decisions we need to face in making wise work decisions.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

October 8
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Empowerment Workshop

Transforming Your Relationship with The Forty Beads Method

Tired of just going through the motions in your relationship? Looking for an easy, fun way to reinvigorate your sex life and reconnect emotionally with your partner? Carolyn Evans, M.S.W. shoots from the hip and straight from the heart as she acknowledges the everyday obstacles to maintaining a healthy sex life in today’s fast-paced culture and introduces her simple, yet profoundly effective Forty Beads Method. A complete paradigm shift involving sex within the modern marriage, The Forty Beads Method closes the gap between conflicting libidos and energizes a couple’s natural desire toward sustained intimacy. And just so you know, Forty Beads Workshops are all about getting you to the sheets, not what you do once you get there. Connie Evans, LCSW, joins Carolyn to discuss the connection between sexuality and spirituality and it's importance in creating meaning in both the individual and in a relationship. An intergenerational conversation follows. 

October 12
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE

Job Counseling
Get prepared for today's tough job market

Job Help and Networking Drop In

A new opportunity to drop by the Center for Women and have volunteer job coaches critique your resume or answer any questions you may have about job hunting. Get great professional advice and meet other job-seeking women. Facilitated by Stephanie McDonald, Recruiter for RightNow Technologies and Certified Professional Coach and Pat Eardley, HR Advisor

October 12
Wednesday
5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 Donation

Square Onion Too!, 411 Coleman Blvd, Mt. Pleasant

Special Fundraiser

Pour It Forward

They say its better to give than receive, so to keep the giving spirit alive in the Lowcountry. The Square Onion Too and Earthly Artifacts will host a Monthly Wine Tasting Fundraiser! This is a great way for the community to come together, have a good time but still make a difference in the lives of local non-profits. A $10 donation is requested and with your donation you will enjoy...a sampling of wine & light appetizers. All money raised will go to the Center for Women!

October 13
Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration required
$20 in advance
$25 at the door

Holiday Inn Express, 120 Holiday Drive, Summerville – exit 199 off I26

Light supper provided by Dish & Design Catering

Special Guest Rep. Jenny Horne

Summerville Networking Event

Join us for a great evening to hear Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director for the Center for Women, speak on Women and Power: What Does It Mean in 2011? Ms. Alterman, a May 2010 participant in the annual Harvard University “Women and Power” seminar, will share her experiences and the current research surrounding the topic of women and power. She will address issues such as: Why don’t more women embrace power? Do women view power differently than men? What does power mean to you? Learn to define power as a personal value and how to use it to serve your community, influence decisions and accomplish more personally and professionally.

You will then get to participate in 3 fun rounds of speed networking. At each round table of 10 women, you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself, your business or interests to everyone at the table. There will be three 15 minute rounds and you will get to meet about 30 new women. Make great connections and tap into new resources!

Whether you’re a manager, business owner or simply interested in making more contacts in the community, plan to attend this once a year event for Dorchester County women. Don't forget to bring your business cards!

Sponsors:


Holiday Inn Express and
Summerville Journal Scene

October 14
Friday
4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

October 15
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Charleston Area Senior Center, 259 Meeting Street

The Hand and Heart Project

The second annual Hand and Heart Project is an art show and sale. Enjoy music, refreshments and a silent auction. More than a dozen women artists will contribute one of a kind items including jewelry, pottery, paintings, toys, wearable art, handbags and more. On Saturday, October 15 free workshops/demonstrations will be offered.

Sponsored by the Center for Women

October 18
Tuesday
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Webinars that enhance your personal power and leadership ability

Take advantage of great Center for Women programming while at home or on the job. Our webinar leaders are local women who are Center for Women program presenters and knowledgeable about the Charleston scene. Some webinar presenters have been authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to offer CEUs – Continuing Education credit.

Handling Conflict in the Workplace
  
In this live, interactive webinar, you will learn to identify the reasons behind workplace conflict and how to discuss problems while maintaining respect for each other and individual opinions. Learn to develop real solutions to the problem by following a simple process. You will be able to interact with the leader and webinar attendees through online chat capabilities or telephone. Cathy Liska, CEO and Training Director, Effect Services/Center for Coaching Certification
Effect Services has been authorized by IACET to offer .15 CEUs for this live, interactive webinar.
Effect Services is an approved provider for continuing education by the SC Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider #467.

October 20
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Couponing 101

Want to cut down on your grocery and drug store spending? Let us show you how to shop more wisely, spend less and be a confident couponer! We’ll break the lingo down for you, give you easy tasks to walk away with and show you how to make simple edits to your household shopping trips. Leigh Ann S. Garrett, Founder, Lowcountry Couponers

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

October 22
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Empowerment Workshop
Discover and unleash your personal best

The Next Chapter Revised: A Workshop for Women 50 & Older

Growing old is a choice which you can face with complacency, depression and a sense of loss or see it as a new stage and opportunity for growth. We all possess a unique set of skills that can be applied in new and diverse ways if we take the time to recognize this. This workshop  is intended for women fifty years and above who seek to rediscover their true sense of self, redefine their goals for the future and consciously change direction. Searching uncharted paths, examining new roles and finding alternative sources of personal satisfaction, participants will feel empowered to move forward with promise, excitement and confidence. The workshop will explore ways to abandon old fears, insecurities and negative thinking. It will bring greater awareness of self-defeating actions and obstacles to change and open the door to new directions. If you wonder what life will be like in the next ten years, join us as we ask the questions, share our stories and discover the answers. Sharon Becker, L.I.S.W., A.C.S.W.

October 25
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

French Quarter Inn, 166 Church Street ~ FREE valet parking

Women and Power Series
For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed

Be a Woman of Power: Take Care and Take Charge

Women in business face a cocktail of cultural, organizational and personal impediments which hinder their progress up the career ladder. Yet there’s both hope and a way to overcome those obstacles! Just like the sports team that goes from worst to first by banding together and relentlessly pursuing a common goal, women can do the same by stepping up and into their personal and professional power. Based on research involving Betsy Magness Leadership Institutes graduates and work done by Stanford University, Jane Perdue of Braithwaite Innovation Group will address three key areas for women in business to take care, take charge and then step up and into power positions.

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

October 27
Thursday
11:30 a.m.-o 1:30 p.m.

Marriott Charleston, 170 Lockwood Blvd

Influential Women in Business Awards Luncheon

Celebrate the region's most influential women in business! The Charleston Regional Business Journal will recognize local women who have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in their careers and community service. Luncheon speaker will be Carolyn Hunter, President, C & A Unlimited Inc. Purchase your tickets today! This event will sell out!

Sponsored by:

Also sponsored by:
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, ExtraRed Enterprises, First Citizens Bank, Germain Dermatology, Red Triangle, Rhett Women's Center, Trident Technical College, Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A., and Webster Rogers

October 29
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Women Writers Forum

How to Get (And Work With) a Literary Agent?

An extraordinary round-table of authors and experts will discuss finding an agent, submitting materials, what role an agent plays in an author's success and how agents can even work with self published authors to further their goals.

Allison Gregory, budding author whose brilliant query letter had an 80% return on author interest!
Mary Johnston, Freelance editor and owner of Wordworks
Stephanie Rehmann, Author of The Cracked Slipper
Nicole Seitz, Acclaimed author and artist
Moderated by: Shari Stauch, Author, consultant and co-director of programming for Words & Music

November 2
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$20 for Gibbes + C4W members | $30 for non members /
Series of 3 lectures: $50 for Gibbes + C4W members | $80 for non members

Gibbes Museum
135 Meeting St
Charleston

Mary Whyte

Renowned Charleston watercolorist Mary Whyte will share her insights on her upcoming Main Gallery exhibition Mary Whyte: Working South. This lecture kicks off the CFADA Charleston Fine Art Annual Weekend. Following the lecture, enjoy a wine and cheese reception provided by Duvall Catering and Event Design and a book signing.

The Women in Art Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum.

November 9
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$20 for Gibbes + C4W members | $30 for non members /
Series of 3 lectures: $50 for Gibbes + C4W members | $80 for non members

Gibbes Museum
135 Meeting St
Charleston

Erica Hirshler

Erica Hirshler, Curator of American Paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will discuss John Singer Sargent’s compelling masterpiece The Daughters of Edward D. Boit. Following the lecture, enjoy a wine and cheese reception provided by Duvall Catering and Event Design and a book signing.The Women in Art Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum.

November 10
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Preparing for Turning 65 & Medicare

Every day 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 -  one every 8 seconds! Aside from the milestone birthday, turning 65 means qualifying for Medicare and trying to make sense of a dizzying array of options and deadlines. This program will sort out the “alphabet soup” of the Medicare program -  Part A,  B,  C and Part D – the Prescription Drug program.  In addition, if you are working, this program will help you determine how your current coverage applies and whether you need a Medicare Supplement – or “Medigap” coverage. Changes that took place in the Medicare program in 2011 will be highlighted along with what we can expect from Medicare in the future. Barbara Franklin,  Franklin & Associates, Inc.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

November 10
Thursday
7:00 – 8:30pm

Webinars that enhance your personal power and leadership ability

Take advantage of great Center for Women programming while at home or on the job. Our webinar leaders are local women who are Center for Women program presenters and knowledgeable about the Charleston scene. Some webinar presenters have been authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to offer CEUs – Continuing Education credit.

Handling Vital Career Conversations

Turn what you think will be a difficult and risky conversation involving negotiation into one you confidently manage. In this live, interactive webinar, you will learn to recognize negotiation barriers, strategize and prepare for negotiation, and how to feel empowered, confident and capable of handling discussions.  You will be able interact with the leader and webinar attendees through online chat capabilities or telephone. Cathy Liska, CEO and Training Director, Effect Services/Center for Coaching Certification
Effect Services has been authorized by IACET to offer .15 CEUs for this live, interactive webinar.
Effect Services is an approved provider for continuing education by the SC Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider #467.

November 12
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Empowerment Workshop

Discover and unleash your personal best

Powering Up Your Life (from the Inside Out)

Just like a rocket needs fuel to launch itself into the heavens, so do we when it comes to living the life of our dreams.  This is an experiential workshop designed to teach you some of the tools necessary for empowering  you to go for your heart's deepest desires - for living the life that you know you were born to live. Based on information from her new book, Your Possible Life, Dr. Kathy Murphy, licensed professional counselor and personal life coach, will take you on a journey of self re-discovery and help you envision your most possible life. You will leave with some next steps on your life's path as well as some powerful tools for moving forward. Watch this inspiring video to see Kathy in action.

November 13
Sunday
6:00 p.m.

Tickets:$75 per person (includes
tax and gratuity). Exclusive chef’s table kitchen seating will be first-come, first served.

Café Fork, 2408 Ashley River
Road, West Ashley

Proceeds benefit the Center for Women.

Special Fundraiser POSTPONED

Benefit Dinner for Center for Women in Celebration of Successful Charleston Women

Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events is proud to present an intimate, private dinner for 50 guests to benefit Charleston’s own Center for Women in honor of Successful Charleston Women. Your evening unfolds with a welcome specialty cocktail and passed hors d’oeuvres, and continues on with an innovative five-course dinner with inventive twists on Southern favorites by Executive Chef Wendall Edwards. So if you love great food and delight in being surprised, then don’t miss this one-of-a-kind dinner. Specialty cocktail and wine pairings provided by ICE BOX Innovative Bartending Services. Rentals courtesy of Event DRS. Treat your mother or other favorite Southern woman to this exclusive private event. Learn about some of the fabulous women who have made history in Charleston over the years.

Registration required: $15 C4W/ W@W/ ECEW Members
$20 Non Members
$25 at the door

Citadel Holliday Alumni House, 69 Hagood Ave.

FREE parking & light refreshments served

“The Networking events that the Center for Women have been organizing are truly phenomenal.”  Shauna Heathman, Mackenzie Image Consulting

10th Annual Networking Event
for women creating, managing & building business.

* ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED! WALK INS WELCOME - $25 AT THE DOOR *

Including Speed POWER Networking!
Whether you’re a business owner, self employed, an entrepreneurial “wannabe” or simply interested in making more contacts in our business community, you will enjoy the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Woman Series Special Year-End Event. We'll start with an expert panel discussion on networking with Virginia Mandell, Regions Bank, Jane Perdue, Braithwaite Innovation Group, and Doretha Walker, Art Institute of Charleston.

This event has been a sell-out in the past with over 150 local business women in attendance. With our ‘power networking’ concept, you will meet 30 women quickly and effectively as you move from table to table. Each woman will have the opportunity to introduce herself, her business and her interests to everyone at each table. There will be three 10-15 minute rounds. Make great connections and tap into new resources! Light refreshments provided. Don't forget to bring your business cards!

Title Sponsor:

Business Sponsor:

Exhibitors:
Ashley Hall, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Regional Business Journal, Darla Moore School of Business, ExtraRed Enterprises, Germain Dermatology, Lowcountry Women Specialists, Red Triangle, Rhett Women's Center, SC Blue Store, Trident Technical College, Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A., and Webster Rogers

November 16
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

$20 for Gibbes + C4W members | $30 for non members

Gibbes Museum
135 Meeting St
Charleston

Mario Buatta

New York-based interior designer to the stars, Mario Buatta will share his thoughts on home décor and style.

Following the lecture, enjoy a wine and cheese reception provided by Duvall Catering and Event Design.The Women in Art Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum..

November 17
Thursday at Noon
FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Share The Care:  Achieving Worklife Balance

Women who are dutiful daughters are the default family caregivers for their aging loved ones. How to handle adding eldercare challenges to your already full plate.

Mary Peters, founder, president and Certified Care Manager and Sheryl O’Neal, Eldercare Advisor at Care For Life, the only geriatric care management and homecare provider in the lowcountry.

Title Sponsor: Mary Helen Condon Moore, CFM and Lynn Anne Gillen, CIMA, Merrill Lynch
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

November 19
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Job Counseling
Get prepared for today's tough job market

Resume Workshop

Your resume is your first impression opportunity with potential employers. Are you making a good one? Think of your resume as a marketing piece with you as the product.  If you’re sending out resume after resume and aren’t getting scheduled into interviews, your resume probably needs a makeover. Join us for an intensive, interactive three-hour workshop in which you'll create the first draft of your resume. You’ll leave the session armed with the tools and knowledge to make your resume makeover a reality.

Hillary Hutchinson, Hillary Hutchinson & Associates, LLC.

December 3
Saturday
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Job Counseling

Job Search Workshop in Summerville

A powerful workshop to help you land a great job! Experienced job coach, Jacqueline Cooney, MWV HR Director, will cover:

• Dealing with the emotion of change and transition
• Developing your job hunting strategy
• How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
• Creating a great resume and cover letter
• Interview preparation and professional appearance

December 3
Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TD Arena, Meeting Street

CofC basketball games dedicated to Ovarian Cancer Awareness and honoring the memory of Kimberlee Shonk

Kimberlee was a College of Charleston student, biology major with a 3.7 GPA and with plans to attend medical school.  Last January, Kimberlee Shonk, age 20, died as a result of ovarian cancer.  Kimberlee was an intelligent, articulate, beautiful young woman with a great sense of humor who wanted her story to be told to help other women. Join us to learn about Ovarian Cancer and cheer on the College of Charleston Cougars (for tickets go here).

If you would like to volunteer to provide Ovarian Cancer Awareness information contact May Wahab. Passes will be provided for volunteers.

December 6
Tuesday
6-8 p.m.

Elizabeth Stuart Design,
422 Savannah Hwy - Just over the bridge in West Ashley

Women and Power Series
POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 26!

An Interview with Muffie Faith

Elizabeth Stuart Faith, called Muffie, is the energy and talent behind Elizabeth Stuart Design. She is a woman of passion as diverse as her style. She is a mother, wife, friend and tireless traveler. A self-professed flea market junkie, her style spans from bohemian to the refined. Muffie's creative inspiration comes from the small, real moments of an on-the-go life. With an eye for design she pays close attention to detail while honing in on objects and fabrics rich in color and story. Her sophisticated eye and bold, smart aesthetic were nurtured from the beginning as a child growing up surrounded by her father's art collection and her mother's garden menagerie. "I was the one in my family constantly changing around my room. I always went for what was a little off the edge," says Muffie.

For over a decade, Muffie's well-trained eye has selected a treasured array of home furnishings, fabrics, accessories, artwork, and jewelry to create her thriving retail and interior design boutiques: Elizabeth Stuart Design (ESD). Today, ESD represents a culmination of her creative momentum. ESD is recognized as one of the Southeast's premier design emporiums, heralded by Southern Accents, Southern Living, HGTV, and Charleston HOME.

Title Sponsor: Tristan
Business Sponsors: Care for Life and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

December 9
Friday
6-8 p.m.

Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door

Charleston Place Hotel, 205 Meeting St., Charleston

Special Fundraiser

3rd Annual King Street Shop Walk

Join Mackenzie Image Consulting and the Charleston Place Hotel for the 3rd Annual King Street Shop Walk. Purchase your official King Street Shop Walk passport to indulge in discounts, sweets and treats, champagne, wine, entertainment, makeovers, and much more at 60+ participating King Street retailers the night of the event. Collect raffle tickets as you shop for your chance to win more than 20 door prizes, some valued at more than $500. Check out www.KingStreetShopWalk.com for details and to purchase your passport. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Proceeds benefit Center for Women.

December 13
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration required
$25 per family

Women in Business

POSTPONED

Family Matters - When Families Work Together

Ever wondered what it would be like to work with your spouse or children? Come hear how two families have successfully navigated this territory. Each will give a brief talk on the challenges and hidden benefits that working together brings. 

Maria H. Wynn and son Chris Wynn, Wynn Insurance;
Wendall and Margaret Edwards, husband and wife, owners, Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Cafe Fork

December 15
Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Registration required
$25 C4W Members
$35 Non Members

Snacks provided by Costco Wholesale

Women Writers Forum

POSTPONED

Is Your Work Ready for Publication?

First 5 Pages: A Special Event Slushfest with Literary Agent Berta Treitl of Grosvenor Literary Agency