Woman's Life

By Janie Ingels

Woman's Life Chapter 701
Connection Community Cause

Monday March 15
11 AM- 1 PM
Olive Garden
12870 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers
$14
Choice of lunch
RSVP: 574-4501

We are a local chapter of a nationwide organization dedicated to bringing women together and give back to the community. We are a motivated group of positive women joining forces for a common purpose: to enjoy each others company, inspire each other into greatness and to make a difference in the lives of others. This group provides the perfect venue for you to meet other women that like you are interested in giving back to the community and making a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate.

Our main goal is to organize, promote and hold fundraising events throughout the year that will help raise money to support local non-profit organizations. All of the funds raised will be matched (subject to rules and requirements) by the Women's Life National Organization. If you have ever had the desire to pay it forward or if you feel you want to add meaning and purpose to your life - this is the perfect group for you!

2010 business Trade Show

Tues March 30Th 3-7 PM
Three Oaks Banquet Center
Three Oaks Parkway
By Empowered Network Inc.
Free Admission

More info call 239-233-4114

Local Retailers
Local Small Businesses
Non-Profits
Local Networking Organizations

What's Up SWFL will be there, stop by and enter our drawing and we will be having special rates to advertise on our website.

Powerful You

Come join us, meet new friends and share in the news about our upcoming Regional Event in May with Vendor Tables and Sponsorship available as well as the details for our 1st Annual National Conference entitled ~ Women Living Consciously.

At all meetings and events we provide a Resource Table to provide space at no cost to display your brochures, business cards, sample products and flyers, etc. Contact us before if you require table space. We also have Vendor Tables available if you want to spotlight your business or charity!

Powerful You! is about making connections, creating powerful relationships and "Networking With a Heart"! If you plan on living your best life, join us and become part of our Powerful You! Family. Come have some fun, make new friends and create new opportunities at our events. Being part of our family assists you in becoming empowered with positive energy, inspiration, motivation
and enlightenment!

Remember to bring lots of business cards, brochures, samples, etc. to represent you, your business, charity or special event! Please take a moment to RSVP so that we can plan for the appropriate room and food service!

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

Eluise Gambino & Rosalynn Berardesca
(239) 541-8878 or (347) 996-6392
Facilitators for Cape Coral and Ft. Myers Chapters of Powerful You!
Networking with a Heart ~ Connecting Women in Business and in Life

http://powerfulyou.com/NetworkMeetings.htm#FL

Date:	Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time:	5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:	The Royal Palm Yacht Club
Street:	2360 West First Street
City/Town:	Fort Myers, FL

Bead Show

The Stone Age Emporium will be sponsoring their monthly Bead Show on Saturday, March 13 from 9-4, at the Cape Coral Arts Studio located at 4533 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral. Admission is free & open to the public. We have a huge variety of gemstsone, glass, porcelain, ceramic & bone beads in all shapes & sizes for all the jewelry makers out there as well as pendants, tool & supplies. Contact information is (239) 267-6496 or visit our website at: www.stoneageemporium.com

The Bridge Networking March Events

By Michele Andre

The Bridge Networking has 3 meetings this month. The only fees are for your food, no membership fees, no rules...Great Networking.

Cape Coral - A Night in the Cape
Weds March 3rd 5-7 PM
$8.00
Vendor Tables
Salad and Pizza Buffet 5:30-6:30
Wine and Roses
1404 Cape Coral Parkway

Fort Myers - Networking Lunch
Friday March 12 11:30-1:30
$20 prepay, $25 at the door
Olive Garden
1287 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers
Speaker: Stephanie Borden Founder of Pink Intelligence
"Learn how NOT to hire or date a Criminal"
Choice of lunch.

North Ft. Myers - Networking Lunch
Thursday March 25 11:15 - 1:15
$20 Prepay, $25 at the door
Bianca's
US 41 and Littleton Rd
16251 N. Cleveland Ave
Special Auction for Destiny Diaper Bank presented
by Women's Life
Chinese and Silent Auction
Choice of lunch

For more information or to prepay visit the The Bridge Networking.

Young Artists Awards Gala

By Director of the Young Artists Awards

Support the performing arts at the Young Artists Awards Gala Sunday, March 14 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

The Young Artists Awards auditions were held January 23rd and January 30th at the Alliance for the Arts. Students performed in five categories: dance, drama, instrumental music, classical voice, and contemporary voice/music theatre before panels of 51 adjudicators.

The Gala

Sunday, March 14 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Performances by the 22 individual finalists

Tickets: $40 and available at the Broadway Palm Box Office or by calling 239-278-4422.

Dinner and a silent auction begin at 6 PM; show starts at 7:30 PM.

The event is hosted by Lois Thome of WINK-TV.

The Young Artists Awards program is a not for profit performing arts education, audition, performance and scholarship program for area students ages 8-21. They work with the pediatric oncology/hematology program at the Children's Hospital,donating art supplies for the children to use all year long and matting, framing, and exhibiting their artwork at the following venues:

Arts for ACT Gallery Exhibit and Sale (Now through the end of February)
Alliance for the Arts Exhibit (April 2010 and January 2011)
Southwest Florida International Airport Exhibit (Now through December 2010)

Please visit the Young Artists Awards website for more information.
Young Artists Awards, Inc.
www.youngartistsawards.org
director@youngartistsawards.org
239-574-9321

Chocolate Tasting Party, Shopping and Networking

By Jen Bauer

Saturday March 20th 3-5 PM

Jiffy Clippers

4750 Bayline Dr

North Fort Myers

543-9320

Please join us for an afternoon of

INDULGENCE, SHOPPING and NETWORKING

DOVE® Chocolate Discoveries™ - Jen Bauer " 656-2697 "Try a taste of DOVE chocolate & enjoy an afternoon of Indulgence"

Silver and Gold Exchange - Ann Manookian 229-9932 - "The Silver and Gold Exchange will test and weigh your old unwanted & broken jewlery even silver and you get cash"

Go Green with WOW Green - Mary Ann Sloan Greiner-810-0524 "Freeing the world of toxic chemicals one person & one household at a time Wow Green"

Airbonne International - Kim Routee - 220-8200 Arbonne "Pure Swiss Skin Care"

Partylite - Kim Routee 220-8200 "Decorate your home celebrate your life"

AVON - 634-2645 " Katie the AVON lady.She's not your mothers AVON

but she'd like to be"

Tupperware - Melody Battle 878-1319

"Tupperware is for your H.O.M.E health, organize,money & enviorment"

Tastefully Simple - Chris Caroll 699-1374 "Take dinner from good to gourmet with the flick of your wrist with Tastefully Simple"

Naples Bag Co - Jeffery Penning - 404-1707

Jewels By Park Lane - Tiffany Rozell - 340-1195

Please RSVP to Jen at 239-656-2697

http://www.dove-chocolate-discoveries.com/jenbauer

Project Help Inc 14th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

By Eileen Streight

14^th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

March 20th

6 PM

von Liebig Art Center

585 Park St

Downtown Naples

$75

Advanced Reservations Preferred

Contact Project Help 649-1404

On March 20, 2010 Project Help Inc. will be holding their 14^th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza fundraiser to raise money and awareness for the victims of sexual assault, victims of violent crimes, domestic violence and families who have suffered a loss due to sudden death or suicide.

Money raised enables us to provide services such as a 24- hour crisis line, crisis counseling, court advocacy, death notification, grief counseling and support groups as well as prevention presentations and prevention programs in area schools and colleges.

We are excited that Arthrex, Wink 96.9, The Diamond District among other sponsors have come together for a night filled with fun, food, drinks, both a live and silent auction for chocolate and great prize packages. We are also holding a silent auction for other prize packages. We also will have a raffle for a $250.00 gift certificate from The Diamond District. Ticket price of $75 also includes admission to the Princess Diana Exhibit.

Taste Tunes and More 2010

Make a Smilebox free photo slideshow

Wellness Wednesday

By Marci Gower

Wellness Wednesday is always a highly anticipated networking event,

held at various venues throughout Lee County each month,

showcasing local health & wellness professionals.

Although primarily a business event,

Wellness Wednesday has evolved into much more.

The general public is invited and encouraged to attend to meet and learn

more about local available services, practitioners and opportunities

Wednesday Feb 24th 5-7PM

Nirvana Restaurant

9101 College Parkway

Fort Myers, Florida

Plenty of parking

Meet us in the function room

Complimentary Massage Provided by
Faithfully Yours Day Spa

Light Refreshments Served
Heartini Drink Specials in the Martini Bar

Do you stay home rather than sabotage your diet by going out to eat with friends?

Not sure what to order in restaurants when you're on a diet

or if you have special dietary restrictions or health concerns?

Jamie Gates, MS, RD, LD and Registered Dietitian

with Dr. Wayne M Burr, MD, PL in Fort Myers,

has prepared a handout for all Wellness Wednesday attendees discussing
Eating at Restaurants and On the Run Without Ruining Your Health.

So, worry no more!

Learn how you CAN enjoy yourself with just a few adjustments,

and how to spot the healthy alternatives on most menus and favorites you already enjoy!

Saving a Life is as easy as A-E-D

In the time it takes you to read this information, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) will have claimed another victim. Statistics show that over 300,000 Americans die of SCA every year. Up to 50,000 of these deaths could have been prevented if someone on scene had initiated the Cardiac Chain of Survival and an automated external defibrillator (AED) had been available for immediate use at the time of the emergency.

The American Red Cross has a vision of one person in every household being trained in First Aid and CPR lifesaving skills, and all Americans being within four minutes of an AED with someone trained to use it in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

My brother's life was recently saved with an AED device in New York when he went into Sudden Cardiac Arrest at a country club. I was surprised to find out that the State of Florida currently has no mandate on having these life saving devices in malls, health clubs, golf courses, stadiums, large venues or other public places where large crowds gather.

AEDs save lives. Period. The American Red Cross will be at Wellness Wednesday on February 24th to share more information on the importance of First Aid, CPR & AED Training, not just for you, but for your employees, co-workers, family members & friends.


Wellness Wednesday has a reputation of having quality give-aways from our generous vendors every month. Why? Because our vendors CARE about the community so much they sincerely want to have their Health & Wellness products sampled by local attendees. Plus, you don't have to buy tickets to win. What could be better? That's right... No Purchase is necessary to win prizes at
Wellness Wednesday. Just attend & participate!

Events at Chick Fil A of Coconut Point

by Krista Yurchak

February 27th from 5:00-9:00 pm Chick Fil A of Coconut Point (21900 S. Tamiami Tr)

will hold a

Sweetheart Night of Elegance.

Fine dining the Chick fil A way with linen tablecloths, candlelight and table service.

Free dessert will also be served.

Sit back and enjoy the great taste of Chick fil A and piano music while our staff serves you and your guests. Reservations are suggested but not required.

Call 239-498-8700 for more information or to make a reservation.

March 6th 11:00 am until 2:00 pm help Chick fil A of Coconut Point (21900 S. Tamiami Tr)

celebrate their first birthday.

Bounce House and clown on site for the children, giveaways for the adults.

Lots of family fun as Chick fil A celebrates their first year in Estero.

One Mind for Hati

Your help and participation is needed in sending healing energy to our brothers and sisters in Haiti. This will lift their energy and help to heal their body, mind and spirit.

Yes, we know that money and supplies are also needed. However, in this instance all we are asking and need is your energy and time. We've all seen the pictures of devastation and misery. Let's use our energy to uplift the energy and the spirits of our brothers and sisters to help bring them peace in the middle of their storm.

This event is scheduled for February 28, 2010 at 2 PM EST for three minutes. You can focus your energy repeating love and gratitude to be placed in the water or redeemed in the earth of Haiti or use your own method if you prefer.

There is no cost to you for participating in this Global event for just three minutes. Imagine the healing and peace we can cause just by focusing for three minutes 2:00 PM EST.

Go to http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com to coordinate your time with 2:00 PM EST.

In gratitude for your help in raising the consciousness and well being of our Haitian brothers and sisters.

Go to http://onemindforhaiti.eventbrite.com to register.

Foundation for Quality Child Care

Valentine's Book Fair

Join us February 13th 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM for arts and crafts for preschool, elementary and middle school age children at:

Barnes and Noble
13751 Tamiami Trail
Ft. Myers, FL 33912

Featuring Curious George in person, Corduroy's Valentine's Day, Clifford's Valentine's Day, Do Pirates Take Baths, Curious George and Happy Valentine's Day Mouse!

Garage Sale Extravaganza II

Come and shop Friday, February 19th at 7:00am. Located at:

Terrace Hall
1313 SE 47th Ter.
Cape Coral, FL 33904

Bridge Networking - Fort Myers

Open Networking,
Speaker Christine Sherlock of Image Matters,
The Power of Image
Choice of Lunch Only $20pp/$17 If In Bridge Directory
RSVP Thebridgenetworking.com or 225-5019.
Fun, Food, Friendly People.
Bring lots of Business Info and Cards.
Thirty Second Commercials to!

Date:	Friday, February 12, 2010
Time:	11:30am - 1:30pm
Location:	Olive Garden Ft Myers
Street:	12870 Cleveland Avenue

To Contact Christine at Image Matters call 239-896-4005

www.yourimagematters.info.

Powerful You

Come join us, meet new friends and share in the news about our upcoming Regional Event in May with Vendor Tables and Sponsorship available as well as the details for our 1st Annual National Conference entitled ~ Women Living Consciously.

At all meetings and events we provide a Resource Table to provide space at no cost to display your brochures, business cards, sample products and flyers, etc. Contact us before if you require table space. We also have Vendor Tables available if you want to spotlight your business or charity!

Powerful You! is about making connections, creating powerful relationships and "Networking With a Heart"! If you plan on living your best life, join us and become part of our Powerful You! Family. Come have some fun, make new friends and create new opportunities at our events. Being part of our family assists you in becoming empowered with positive energy, inspiration, motivation
and enlightenment!

Remember to bring lots of business cards, brochures, samples, etc. to represent you, your business, charity or special event! Please take a moment to RSVP so that we can plan for the appropriate room and food service!

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

Eluise Gambino & Rosalynn Berardesca
(239) 541-8878 or (347) 996-6392
Facilitators for Cape Coral and Ft. Myers Chapters of Powerful You!
Networking with a Heart ~ Connecting Women in Business and in Life

http://powerfulyou.com/NetworkMeetings.htm#FL

Date:	Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010
Time:	5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:	The Royal Palm Yacht Club
Street:	2360 West First Street
City/Town:	Fort Myers, FL

Bead Show

The Stone Age Emporium will be sponsoring their monthly Bead Show on Saturday, February 13 from 9-4, at the Cape Coral Arts Studio located at 4533 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral. Admission is free & open to the public. We have a huge variety of gemstsone, glass, porcelain, ceramic & bone beads in all shapes & sizes for all the jewelry makers out there as well as pendants, tool & supplies. Contact information is (239) 267-6496 or visit our website at: www.stoneageemporium.com

Classic Car Show

By Inke Baker 

On Sunday, February 21, 2010, Majestic Golf Club will host a Classic Car Show

 featuring antique automobiles, muscle cars, street rods, trucks and motorcycles.  

Sponsored by the Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce, the event will take place come rain or shine.  

Judging for Best in Show in all classes will take place at 11:00 a.m. with awards presented at 3:00 p.m.  

Anyone wishing to enter a vehicle the day of the show can do so between 9:00 a.m. and noon for a $25.00 entry fee.  

There is no charge to the public to view these classic beauties.  

Majestic Golf and Country Club is located at 350 Homestead Road, S. in Lehigh.    

Taste Tunes and More

By Carlos Navedo

Taste, Tunes & More is a public event that will be put on in cooperation with the city of Cape Coral, Tarpon Pointe, Carrabbas & Animal Refuge Center and hosted by Amy Wegmann from Fox 4 & Ms. Tina Dame from ABC's hit reality show "The Ex-Wives Club". It will take place on February 20, 2009 from 12pm-6pm; it will be a wonderful chance for an outing with the family and an all around great time. There will be live music from Limpin' Jimmy Band from New York, Headcount and groups from around the area and beyond. The music will set amongst the Cape's waterside, one of nature's finest settings. The mix of music and ambiance will be something to be relished. It will take place at Cape Coral's finest venues, Tarpon Point Marina, a hidden gem within the city. The event is expected to draw over 1,000 people from all over Southwest Florida due to Local Media Coverage.

Along with the great music and beautiful setting there will be catered food from Carrabbas, which will feature a menu of its famous pasta's and Hooters & more. There will also be soft drinks, beer, and wine offered at the event. The event will also be a chance for local vendor to showcase their products and services to the area's residents, but the main focus will be to raise money for ARC and provide an event that will benefit the community. It will be the perfect chance to give back and enjoy yourself while you are at it.
There will also be chances for the kids to enjoy themselves as well with face painting, and other opportunities for the little ones to enjoy the afternoon as well. Cali Motorsports will also be showcasing their collection of Classic Cars and Motorcycles and Galati beautiful yachts. The mix of ambiance, music, great food, Hooters Girls and charity will bring about a sense of class and magic that will definitely make this a day one that is not worth missing!

Tickets will be $10 per person and food & beverage tickets will be sold for $1 apiece with all proceeds benefitting Animal Refuge Center.

Incorporated in 1988, Animal Refuge Center is a not-for-profit animal welfare society, dedicated to caring for all homeless animals brought to its care at its 22 ½ -acre sanctuary in North Fort Myers. The sanctuary houses thirty canine lodges, a Canine Training Center, a Cat Adoption Center, twelve feline facilities, and is home to more than 440 cats and 60 dogs. Once we accept an animal for adoption, IT WILL NOT BE DESTROYED TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER
For more information visit www.AnimalRefuge.com

Dragon Boat Festival

By Juergen Hartwich

The European Business Council along with Grosse Point Development and The Resort at Marina Village are proud to host the first annual Dragon Boat Festival in SW Florida.

Mission:

Dragon Boat Races is the fastest growing water sport in the world.

We hope that from this race a local Dragon Boat Club will be formed.

The Festival is a two day event:

Friday, February 26th
Opening Ceremoney 6pm
Team Party to follow

Saturday, February 27th
Races Begin 8am
Award Ceremony 6pm
Celebration Party for everyone to follow

For more information go to

http://www.DragonBoatFestivalCapeCoral.com

Our Unitarian Universalist Story

By Donald Routh

A six part series on Thursday nights

February 18 –March 25, 2010
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
UUCFM Conference Room

Our Unitarian Universalist Story, is a six week journey exploring the history and dynamics of our changing Unitarian Universalist Faith. Participants will explore UU identity within the context of the history and heritage of Unitarianism and Universalism.


C0-led by Reverend Elena Rigg and Donald Routh, PHD

To Understand Unitarian Universalism today and where it may be heading tomorrow, it is helpful to know and understand our religious past. This program uses readings, group discussions and activities to focus on the history and heritage of Unitarian Universalism, personal spiritual values, individual experience and current theological trends and issues.

Goals for Participants:

To understand the issues, disputes, and principles in the historical evolution of Unitarian Universalism;
To appreciate the struggles and sacrifices of historical figures in the movement;
To explore how their own faith journeys compare to those of UU forebears;
To feel pride in UU history.

Double Hearted Fashion Event

By Claudette Willis

Petunias of Naples and Bella U Salon

Present a Double Hearted Fashion Event

February 25th:4-7pm at Bella U Salon

Trunk Show 10% off clothing fromPetunias & will match it & give 10% to American heartAssociation.

10% off all retail products at Bella U salon & willmatch it & give 10% to American heart Association.

8-10pm... at Piola in Mercato

Fashion Show

Models will walk the walk & show off
their hair & makeup done by BellaU Salon & thier clothing from
Petunias Of Naples.

Enter the raffle with a $5 donation & receive a
free drink all proceeds will go to American Heart Association &
have a chance at wining great prizes

from local businesses.

Resonate your Essence

By Inez Bracy

Resonate Your Essence

Presented by Inez Bracy

Saturday Feb 6, 2010

1:00 - 2:30 PM

$20

The Labyrinth

12995 South Cleveland Ave

Fort Myers Fl

239-939-2769

* Practical tips on letting your essence shine

*Reframe your thinking to unveil your essence

* Discover how your essence affects your decisions

*Cutting edge strategies on aligning with your essence

* Rejuvenate and redefine your life.

*Learn how to live the life you dream about

At end of session you will walk away with tips and and one week action plan designed by you to begin your journey on going from flat to fizzle to snap and sizzle.

Inez Bracy, Lifestyle Transition Coach

Fox 4 Morning Blend Expert

Founder of the Bracy Group