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Refer a Friend!
NABBW Teleseminars
Boomer Book Reviews
Associate's Columns
Member News
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Media Buzz
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Testimonials
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Boomer Women Speak Forums
BWS Forums
I continue to witness women encouraging others in our Virtual Village at Boomer Women Speak Forums. Won't you join us? Here's a peek at some things we're chatting about:

Boots?
At what point does wisdom kick in?
What would you do?
Greetings!
December 15, 2008

""Nothing would be done at all if [we] waited until [we] could do it so well that no one could find fault with it." by John Henry Newman, 19th century English Cardinal

The above quote reminds me that one of the beauties of midlife is the knowledge that we don't have to be perfect. Let this be a gentle reminder as we continue to prepare for, and celebrate the holidays.

It's that time of year when I begin reflecting about the past year and planning for the next. I'm taking my mental, physical and spiritual health into consideration and trying to figure out the best way for this boomer babe to stay healthy. Sound familiar?

I'm also wondering how I can be a good wife to my midlife man, parent children who no longer live at home, spend more time with Dad who is slowing down, and stay connected to other family members and friends.

Then of course, there's work. How can I grow the association and offer superb educational opportunities to help all of you be your best selves? I hope to cut your learning curve a bit by creating an educational schedule that will benefit all areas of your lives. Here's a look at what's to come in 2009. Teleseminar topics will include the following: finances, retirement, personal development, maintaining relationships with grown children, going green, fashion, living alone at midlife, starting over at midlife, health, care giving, making the most of every day, and living with our children's poor choices. If these topics are of interest to you, why not join us to learn more.

By the grace of God, there are many of you who have helped and will continue to help us with our mission. Upon reflection, I have much to be thankful for. And looking at the goals for the NABBW, all of us have much to look forward to.

May you take some time this month to reflect, give thanks, plan, and look forward to 2009 with anticipation and excitement. Have a blessed Christmas season, and if you don't celebrate Christmas, may you enjoy celebrating life!

Blessings,
Dotsie Bregel
www.boomerwomenspeak.com
www.nabbw.com
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Then....REFER A FRIEND!

For every person you refer to the NABBW who joins at the $75.00 rate, you'll receive a $25.00 check. No limits on the number of referrals, and it's open to the public! Anyone can refer new members!!! When they fill out the application to join, have them list YOUR NAME in the "referred by" section. Click HERE to have them join!

*The person joining must be a NEW member and not a returning or "renewing" one.
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PASS IT ON:  We all know her. She's at midlife. She wants to take care of herself but can't always squeeze it in because she's so busy caring for any of the following: her husband, mother, father, children, grandchildren, in-laws, neighbors, friends, colleagues, etc. Won't you please help her out by sharing this newsletter and the NABBW with her?

Thank you for connecting, encouraging and supporting boomer women. May we all be enlightened, educated and empowered!
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NABBW Monthly Teleseminars
Coming in 2009!
NABBW JANUARY Teleseminar - Open to the public!

GET SMART ABOUT DIGESTIVE HEALTH!
For More Detail, click HERE!
Big Green Purse
Carolyn O'Neil, MSRD
Author of The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous!
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
3:00 PM (EST)


The "call-in" information for the teleseminar is:
Telephone Number: 1 (712) 580-7706
Conference Code: 4825560

Don't forget to record this information for the call!
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NABBW February Teleseminar - Members Only!
Love in 90 Days: Finding Your Own True Love for Boomers

Dr.Diana Kirschner
February 10, 2009
3:00 pm EST
Click HERE for more details!
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NABBW DECEMBER 2008 TELESEMINAR - I'm Dreaming of a GREEN Christmas - Shopping, Decorating, and Entertaining---To LISTEN click HERE! To READ (PDF) click HERE!
Boomer Reviews
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Associate's Columns
Member News
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
www.HowToDoItFrugally.com
Come join Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Yvonne Perry on January 13 for "Conversation with Editors" at 5 pm Pacific time, 7 pm Central. Carolyn is an editor and author of The Frugal Editor, and Yvonne has a full service editing business. You do want to know how to impress agents and publishers with your query letters don't you!? Yvonne even has a neat service. You sign on and she'll remind you when to come join us!

Theresa Maria Napa, CPCC
Leadership & Anything Is Possible Coach/Speaker
www.RightTrackCoaching.com
Is offering a free 40-minute teleseminar Dec 17, 2008, 12:00noon EST. Learn how to use the winter season to access your powerful innate wisdom to plant seeds in the spring that bloom closer to your natural leadership landscape, rather than following a path that doesn't nourish your spirit. Come away with three to five valuable action steps to delve deeper into your leadership potential. You are meant to lead. Winter has great energy for awakening to new leadership and success possibilities. Click here to register and for leadership tips.

Karen Stephen, Mental Health Advisor for NABBW, alias Doctor Flamingo
www.doctorflamingo-online.com
Is finding herself in the same dilemma as other women in these financial times...having to rethink her retirement plans. Having reached official senior status with her 65th birthday in October, she has cut down her hours at the HMO where she practices as a psychologist, but will continue on for a few years rather than retire completely. She has published the first draft of her new novel on her website for those who want a preview and even a say-so on how it turns out.

Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant
www.accidentalcomic.com
Menopause can either send you into a tailspin or remind you that the best way to cope with life's little surprises is by laughing at them. Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant, author of the new book Not Guilty by Reason of Menopause, has started a new blog (that's 'blog,' not 'blob,' for those of you not wearing your reading glasses) to help add a few giggles to your life every week. Read it here!

Anita Mahaffey
www.cool-jams.com
Anita Mahaffey, President and Founder of Cool-jams moisture wicking sleepwear is offering Free Shipping to all NABBW members. Go HERE and type in " holiday " in the coupon box at checkout. Shipping charges will automatically be deducted from the total. This offer is good through Dec. 24, 2008. Happy Holidays and blessings in the New Year from Cool-jams.

Chloe JonPaul
Author of "What Happens Next: a Family Guide to Nursing Home Visits," and other numerous articles, Chloe Jon Paul has lectured across the country to professional and family caregiver groups, and she holds the title of Ms. Maryland Senior America 2003. After having networked with more than 25 leading women's organizations across the nation, all look forward to reading Chloe's new book, "Entering the Age of Elegance: a Rite of Passage & Practical Guide for the Maturing Modern Woman."

Rosie Lumetta
www.myretirementadventures.blogspot.com
This blog covers current topics, retirement issues and Retired Rosie's adventures. It's her dream to help Boomers create a fun-filled, healthy and rewarding retirement! This Blog is dedicated to helping retirees make your retirement the best chapter in the "Story of Your Life" by concentrating on important aspects of retirement life, such as the emotional, mental, physical, financial, medical and family issues that you too might face.

me*Magazine
www.memagazine4u.com
Protect the environment while you help rebuild America! Made from recycled products, our $5.00 eco-friendly totes are convenient and useful bags for shopping or carrying daily essentials. When the bag wears out, it too can be recycled! Click HERE!

Meredith Laskow
www.meredithbead.com
Meredith Laskow is looking for new web customers!  Between now and the end of 2008, if you refer someone to any of my sites -- jewelry, supplies, books and including gift certificates -- whatever their merchandise total is, you'll get 10% of that in credit which can be used in any of my sites. (Of course, they/you have to tell me you referred them, or I won't know!) You can accumulate credit from several friends to be used at once, or for several purchases, and shipping to NABBW members is always free.  Click here for Holiday jewelry, and my six other websites are linked from that page.

Val Sharp
www.sharpredesigns.com
Founder and past president of the Canadian Redesigners Association (CRDA), and an approved instructor with Interior Redesign Industry Specialists (IRIS) in the US, Val instructs people in starting their own interior redesign and home staging business. If you want to become a redesigner or home stager, or you want more information about Val and her book, "The Art of Redesign - 5 Simple Steps to No-Cost Redecorating," visit HERE!