Nature provides great metaphors by which we can examine our lives, and as we head into the Winter months of things dying into order to be reborn again in the Spring, one way we see that particular cycle being demonstrated is by the multicolored leaves from these past few months withering away and eventually falling to the ground. A speaker from the recent women's conference I attended at Omega Institute last month encouraged us to take note and exclaimed, "Imagine it's like patriarchy falling away!"

Transformation is most definitely in the air - and it's ultimately the women who are going to make the real difference in how well our future turns out for generations to come. There is something bubbling up, an awakening or perhaps a calling of sorts, where now more than ever, women are coming together, connecting, collaborating, feeling the need to do good in the world, to make things right for ourselves, our families, our communities. To be the best we can be, and to work with others to make life better for us all. That should continue to be our goal, as we head into 2007; using our collective voice, our collective wisdom. We need to keep our eye on the prize, and not sell ourselves short of being anything but magnificent in every area of our lives. Change is gonna come from us ladies....can't you just feel it in your bones?! And here at TWM, we feel that after spending much time developing ourselves and who we are, we can now make things happen much quicker when we connect with others to collaborate for the good of all, so stay tuned for more of that next year and in the times to come.

But right now there's lots to talk about from these past two months as well as what we have coming up so here goes....On Saturday, September 23rd we had our semi-annual Visioning Workshop: Using Your Creativity and Intuition to Gain Clarity, Find Focus and Manifest Your Dreams! which brought together a group of ten for an intense afternoon of delving into our subconscious, to see what our essential selves want to manifest at this time in our lives. As usual, there were many revelations and surprises as to what ended up on the collage, and then what has happened since then! We hope you can join us for the next one and be sure to see the below article for more details.

Also in September, TWM participated in the first LifeMoxie! Women's Economic Power Day Conference to be held here in New York. TWM had a table where many newcomers signed up, so welcome to all of you! TWM Board Member Melanie McEvoy and I were also honored to be skillshop presenters at the conference - thanks to all who attended our sessions!

Last month we had our second TWM Members-only event - held at the beautiful Chopra Center & Spa at Dream Hotel in midtown. It was a perfect afternoon with just the right amount of information, relaxation, and connections! We started with some gentle yoga based on the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, and then learned about the ancient Indian health science known as Ayurveda, determining our doshas, or body types in that system, and particular foods to complement them, and then we settled in for a deep meditation. The only word that comes to mind of how we felt afterward is BLISSFUL! The Chopra facility is a beautiful, peaceful space that is equally matched by its welcoming and accommodating staff who truly practice the philosophy they preach! Many thanks to Holly Hattfield, Jill Carlen and all the others who made the experience for our members such a treat - so much so that we didn't want to leave! See below article for a description and photo of these and a link to other Past Events.

Other October happenings included having a table at the CUNY Job Fair - welcome to all of you new ladies to our list as well! Also, on October 2nd, some exciting news was that The Women's Mosaic was featured on GreenStone Media (the new women- owned radio network started by Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda as well as other notable women) when I was interviewed for The Rolanda Show. This is a nationally broadcast program and host Rolanda Watts couldn't have been more excited and enthusiastic about the work that TWM is doing to bring women of diverse backgrounds together to learn from and be inspired by one another in uplifting and positive ways! I was also honored to be invited on scholarship in October to attend Omega Institute's Enlightened Power Women's Conference with such amazing speakers as Yolanda King (Martin Luther King Jr.'s eldest daughter) and author/speaker Marianne Williamson - TWM made lots of connections as well as was represented at the resource table there.

As you know, also in October we had our annual Fall Membership Drive which resulted in many new members and renewals. Thank you to ALL who have joined us so far- we sincerely appreciate your support and know that you will enjoy the benefits we provide to you as well. There are many of you who have said you've been meaning to join - but haven't yet done so. We need your financial support now in order for us to continue with our work. Please join at the highest possible level, and note that a basic Mosaic Membership will be going up to $35 in 2007. With all these great benefits and exclusive opportunities, what are you waiting for? Why not become a member of TWM today !

As for December, we've decided to do a 3-events-in- one deal....part fundraiser, part ESP Conference and part holiday gathering....all combined to make one fabulous, fun evening! Our TWM End-of-Year Fundraiser Gathering: Wine Tasting, ESP and Holiday Bazaar Bonanza! will take place on Wednesday, December 13th downtown at the swank, open space at Discovery Wines in the East Village. Learn about and sample unique wines, hear from dynamic women about the services they offer or causes they believe in and shop 'til you drop with our women-only vendors selling that perfect holiday gift! We've offered two admission cost options to make it accessible for all those who want to support us. See below for more details; a separate announcement about it will be sent shortly as well with additional details for those who would like to present or be vendors at the event.

Don't forget there are several other ways you can support our mission of educating, inspiring and motivating women to express their full power and potential in the world. There are many costs associated with putting the events together with the staff needed to coordinate and run them year round. We urgently need your financial support to continue doing what we are doing and eventually grow to offer you even more. Whether you become a Member, use GoodSearch.com or spend $5 for a CHICKS ROCK button, every penny counts, so please contribute to the best of your ability! Oh, and thank you to all who purchased a Macy's pass - whose Shop for a Cause day happened in September as well!

Also, we'll be leaving our TWM 2006 Survey up until the end of the year, and publish the results in our January eNewsletter, so if you haven't yet responded, please do so now. We're also just about finished with our second edition of our printed newsletter, INSPIRER, so be sure that your snail mail address is up to date by going to the Update Email Address/Profile link at the bottom of this email. We'll of course let you know when the new PDF is up as well!

As we approach this Thanksgiving and subsequent holiday season, let us be grateful for all of our blessings past, present and those which are certain to come in the future!

Cheers!

Once again, a lovely group of ladies came out for our popular and powerful semi-annual all-day workshop for a creative, transformative afternoon to make a collage to manifest our heart's desire. Many were surprised as to what that turned out to be and we all shared insights to share with each other about what we personally experienced from the process!

It's not unusual for participants to start new businesses, relationships, families or career paths as quickly as weeks or months after the workshop. If you are looking for both answers and results to help figure out where you are right now in your life and where you want to go next, this could be thing exact thing you need to push you forward and take you there! Stay tuned for our next workshop which will be offered in the Spring!

TWM provided this free holistic, relaxing afternoon as our second Members-only event on Saturday, October 21st at the beautiful Chopra Center & Spa. After practicing some gentle yoga based on the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga we learned about the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, determined our 'dosha', and enjoyed a guided meditation that brought us a sense of peace, prosperity and well-being - and made us not want to leave! All TWM Members who attended also received a gift certificate for 2 complimentary yoga classes and a 15% discount on a spa treatment!

Some of the comments: "This was a wonderful event - not only did I get in touch with friends, but most importantly with my inner self"

"This is my first event. I feel empowered. It's nice to meet conscious women who want to embrace the goddess within us."

"TOTALLY AWESOME. You've outdone yourself with this one. Varied program, not a dull moment!"

"Thank you for putting together this event at the Chopra Center. If feel incredibly relaxed. The environment was so nurturing .....It was an amazing afternoon. Thank you! "

Discovery Wines is on Avenue A and Houston Street in the East Village. Whether you're interested in learning about a new region of the wine world, or trying to find something other than the old stand by, they can help find the wine or wines that are right for you. The high quality of their wines does not mean high prices - 60% of them are less than $20! Come in and discover the world of wine with Discovery Wines!

ESP refers to our annual Empower, Support & Promote Each Other and Ourselves event where women have a 3-5 platform to share information or services with the group - anything that empowers, supports or promotes us as women - we've had topics from Feng Shui to Freelancing in the past! This year we are combining it with the fundraiser/wine tasting/bazaar.

Holiday Bazaar support women business owners by purchasing their products as gifts or a treat for yourself! Jewelry, prints, pillows and more!

To Become a Vendor or ESP Presenter for this Event Please Email our coordinator SALLY MERCEDES at sally.mercedes@gmail.com or call her at 917-741- 8226 to confirm your spot!

In honor of our support for the campaign for National Passport Month, receive a copy of this very cool and inspiring book from Lonely Planet! See our Bulletin Board for more info or visit gotpassport.com This is a book that everyone should have - yours only for a $50 Membership Donation today!

ALSO: Join at the $100 level or more and be one of the first to own the Commander In Chief Inaugural DVD where Academy AwardŽ and Golden GlobeŽ winner Geena Davis breaks new ground as Mackenzie Allen - the first female president of the United States in Commander In Chief. Be one of the first people to own the DVD of the show Oprah Magazine calls "realistic and riveting"when you become a Member of The Women's Mosaic at the $100 level or more.

One of the best ways to show your appreciation for what we are doing is to support The Women's Mosaic by becoming a member! We want to expand and grow our organization to become a powerful voice for women, but we cannot do so without your help.

Besides providing general financial support for the organization, your membership allows us to garner funds from other sources such as foundation and corporations; and gives you benefits and perks like reduced admission to our events, discounts on various products and services, as well as other opportunities - the more members we have the more benefits we can offer. The bottom line is that if you enjoy what we are doing, please show your support!

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