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Empowering women to self-sufficiency through education, housing and employment.
Fall 2013
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Learn today for a better tomorrow!
Sign up for our
Fall Workshops
to inspire your thinking
and improve your future.
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Have you tried our workshops yet?
Here's what other workshop
participants have said:
"The instructors are flexible and patient."
"I learned a lot and feel more confident."
"Fun...interesting...exciting!"
"I can't wait to be at the next workshop."
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See what's new for you this fall.
Sign up now, don't miss out!
Suggested donation
$3 per workshop
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Fridays, Sept 20 and October 25
11:00am -12:00am
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Free your mind, and the rest will follow! If you're feeling mentally locked or emotionally stressed, you can learn to do simple yet effective relaxation and meditation techniques to shake out the cobwebs, clear your thinking, and focus on your goals to discover your potential. Presented by Life Coach Laurine Pisarri, BA, CPCC.
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You've heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Well, here's a new day
in the Holiday Season-
a day to give back!
 Celebrate giving with us and help empower womenthrough this national call to action!
Details to follow about our
Wine & Chocolate...
Women & Giving
Holiday Event Tuesday, December 3rd
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Monday, September 23
10:00am- 1:00pm
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If you're thinking about starting your own business, come to this workshop to learn what it takes to be your own boss.
Find out about the the importance of having a business plan, the availability of grants and loans, marketing vs. public relations, home-based vs. non-home based businesses, and so much more. This popular seminar is sponsored by the Women's Center for Entrepreneurship Corp. and presented by Louise DiSclafani, of Success Strategists.biz
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Tuesday, September 24
10:00am - 1:00pm
|  Discover the power of LinkedIn for making business and career connections. In this workshop you'll gain a better understanding of how to use LinkedIn for every part of your life from connecting with business contacts, engaging customers or landing a job. Whether you're new to LinkedIn or are already a user, you're sure to learn a few ways to kick your LinkedIn presence up a notch to advance professionally. Presented by Linda Trignano of Trignano Consulting LLC and sponsored by the Women's Center for Entrepreneurship Corp.
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Fridays, September 27-October 18
12:00noon - 1:00pm
|  Try Life Coaching to help you reach your goals and turn your dreams into actions for your life! Every day we make choices to do or not do many things. Life coaching helps you learn how to make choices that create an effective, balanced and fulfilling life. These group life coaching sessions will guide you in addressing your choices related to values, self-talk, perspective and projection as a means for improving your future self, Presented by Laurine Pisarri, BA, CPPC.
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Tuesdays, Oct 1 - 22 (Part 1) and Oct 22-Nov 19 (Part 2)
10:00am- 12:00noon
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How would your life be different if, instead of repeating all the reasons why you can't have what you want, you asked "How can I?" What if rejection and failure are clues that clarify what we nee d and how to get it? This workshop series helps you build your confidence and empowers you to articulate and define your personal wants, needs and desires based on your true interests, talents, and values. You'll learn tools and life skills such as: Discovering the Self, Listening Within, Getting to Yes, Filling the Well, and much more. Presented by Sharon Birke, women's empowerment workshop leader and entrepreneur.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 8, 10, 15, and 17
12:30 - 2:00 pm
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This in-depth seminar for new entrepreneurs addresses legal, marketing, accounting, and financial issues of starting your own business. Materials provided at this class include a step-by-step business plan workbook and the IRS form "Starting a New Business and Keeping Records". Information covered in this seminar includes: Developing Financial Statements, Operations & Suppliers, Buying a Business, Marketing Plan, Competition Analysis, Loan Requests and Cash-Flow Statements. After finishing this seminar, you will have completed your first draft of a business plan. Presneted by Louise DiSclafani, of SuccessStrategists.biz and sponsored by the Women's Center for Entrepreneurship Corp.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 8, 10, 15, and 17
12:30 - 2:00 pm
|  Do you need more experience with the basics of Windows & Microsoft Office? If you want to learn how to navigate the Internet, file letters and photos, send emails, improve your mouse and keyboarding skills and more, this is a great class for you. Taught by Mary Vander Porten, retired systems analyst.
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Friday, October 11
5:30pm
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Brownies from Tr oop 5496 of Englewood Cliffs have a special day planned for new WRIC moms!! On October 11, they will be decorating the center like a baby shower and giving away "Baby Bundles" gift baskets filled with baby care items which they purchased and put together from their earnings from this year's cookie sales. "This is the best project ever," 7-year-old Brownie Camdyn Meirowitz said. "I joined the Girl Scouts to help people and it is really special knowing that we are helping babies." Contact your counselor for an invitation to this special day.
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New session begins October 21
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Re-enter the workforce with skills and confidence!
Are you a single parent/displaced homemaker, or on unemployment, or receiving TANF/GA/SNAP assistance?
Do you need training or certification to get a job?
You may qualify for free funded training!!
To inquire email info@womensrights.org
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Wednesday, October 23
12:00noon - 1:00pm
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You do n't have to be expert in landlord-tenant law to protect yourself. Just brush up on your rights! Come to this workshop to learn what to do if you have questions or concerns about your lease, your landlord, your rental space or any other housing issues. Remember, you can't assert your rights unless you know them!
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 Women's Rights Information Center
108 W. Palisade Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631
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