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 YWCA of O'ahu Newsletter                                                                 December 2008

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our vision

Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in pursuit of a common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

 

programs

locations

    Fernhurst
    Kokokahi
    Laniākea
    Venue Rental 

 

services

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Membership at the YWCA of O'ahu connects you to a network of people committed to growth, leadership and power.  Explore your leadership potential, your social network, and be part of a network for good works as a member of the YWCA. 
 
It only takes 5 minutes online.  Join today!

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are you hungry for?
... a real bake sale?

bake sale_100Come to Laniākea for our YWCA Bake Sale featuring homemade (yes, homemade!) cookies, brownies, breads and rum balls - the kind your grandmother used to make. Share with your friends, families, workmates... guilt-free... all proceeds will support Aloha United Way!

This Wednesday and Thursday at Laniākea on Richards Street.
December 10-11, 2008 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bake Sale Flyer
... a new place to eat downtown?

STSC Gift with BowHelp us Set the Table so we can open the YWCA's new member Dining Room at Laniākea in 2009!  Visit our online Gift Registry and give the gift of a plate, a glass or a table setting.  Your gift to the YWCA's campaign will ensure there is always a place for women at "the table" from board room to dining room.  We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Commit to changing society one person, one "plate" at a time!
... a power lunch?
Wahine in Hawaii Business (WHB) at Laniākea

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Join the Wahine in Hawaii Business Network at Laniākea for lunch and engaging conversation on the issues women face as leaders in Hawaii. Meet women from Hawaii Business' Black Book including Gail Lerch from Hawaii Pacific Health, Deborah Rosenblum from Wimberly Allison Tong Goo, and Patti Bates from Child and Family Services. Connect to a new source of inspiration and education every month starting this Wednesday!

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 11:30am -1:00pm
WHB at Laniakea "Power Lunch"
... a new holiday outfit?

dfs_100Shop for new or gently used clothing at our monthly YWCA Benefit Sale. Not only do you benefit from a great outfit at super prices, women in our Dress for Success program will receive a free interview outfit for their next interview. Now you can feel even better about spending money on yourself!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to buy new and gently used merchandise, much of it donated by partners like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic, at super low prices!
 
December 10, 11, 12 & 13
YWCA Benefit Clothing Sale 
what's happening
Dec 2
YWCA of O'ahu Annual Meeting, Fuller Hall at Laniākea , 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Dec 3
Women Leading Change Alumni Breakfast, Pacific Club, 7:30am - 9:30am

Dec 4
DollarWise Seminar, "There's Life After Debt," Fernhurst, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dec 10
WHB at Laniākea Event "Leadership: Women of Hawaii Business' Black Book", Fuller Hall, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Dec 10-11
YWCA's AUW Bake Sale, Laniākea Lobby, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Dec 10-13
Benefit Clothing Sale, Laniākea Lobby, Weds-Fri, 11:00am - 2:00pm, Sat, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Dec 18
DollarWise Seminar, "There's Life After Debt," Fernhurst, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dec 21
Holiday Session Ends

Dec 24
YWCA Holiday, Christmas Eve Day, Building Closes at 11:00am

Dec 25
YWCA Holiday, Christmas Day, Building Closed

Dec 31
YWCA Holiday, New Year's Eve Day, Building Closes at 11:00am

Jan 1
YWCA Holiday, New Year's Day, Building Closed