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Bainbridge Island at work... together!                                                            December 20, 2012

Greetings!

  
Is the world is ending tomorrow? We prefer to believe  in the Dawning of the Age of the Oreo (is the resemblance pure coincidence? I don't THINK so). Participation and contribution continues to build for Think Week (free coworking; you are invited) with two members offering their own talents to our lineup. Izzy Sanchez is offering free 1-hr sessions for relieving the source of aches and pains, and Tim Lowell is setting up a project that will invite us all to create a mosaic mural for our space!
 
When times get tough, the tough make treats

 

Oreo truffles are your secret weapon in the holiday season. Our family discovered them a year ago and can vouch for their universal approval (just DON'T let on the secret recipe).

 

1 bag Oreo cookies

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

8 oz. dark chocolate, melted

 

PREPARATION (the digest version): Finely crush the Oreos in a blender or food processor. Set aside some of the crumbs for topping your truffles later. If using a food processor, add the cream cheese in large chunks and pulse a few times. If you don't have a food processor, stir together the softened cream cheese and crumbs until well-mixed. Place in the refrigerator to firm up for about 1 hour. Melt the chocolate (microwave OK), stirring frequently. Form 1" balls from the chilled dough and dip them in the melted chocolate (getting them more or less covered is the only challenging part of this recipe). While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with the reserved crumbs. Chill again. Serve, and enjoy the compliments. Smile secretively

 

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Main line: 206.780.2177

 

Jason: 206.856.3629

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Leslie: 206.355.9636

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"Your business and the law" for January workshops 
  
January's theme for our weekly workshops is about the contracts for setting up a business, protecting assets and continuity, and fending off threats.

 

January 8: Protecting business reputation and continuity, presented by Elizabeth M. Toglia, a life and estate planning attorney
January 15: Basic business contracts 101, presented by Caroline Fichter, of Bundy Law
January 22:  Patents, copyrights, and trademarks, presented by
Martin Garthwaite, Registered Patent Attorney
January 29: Legal requirements when people work for you, presented by Paula Willems, Sound HR Constulting.
Israel Sanchez, strength and conditioning coach and pain therapist
A gift from Coach Izzy for Think Week

 
Happy Holidays from Coach Izzy! He is offering complimentary pain therapy sessions during Think Week. A number of Xpats have been getting great results from Izzy already (I'm getting help for my "golfer's elbow" and other joint issues). Contact Izzy, if you want to know more about his practice: coach_izzy@comcast.net). There is a sign-up sheet at the front desk for the five spots (call or drop by). Please be considerate of your fellow coworkers and do not take a spot unless you are sure you'll make it.
 
From Izzy: "I cannot thank my OfficeXpats coworkers enough for all the inspiration and enrichment they have brought to my life. What a wonderful family we are. I want to show my appreciation on Wednesday December 26th during Think Week with one hour therapy sessions at the following times: 9:00/10:30/12:30/2:00/3:30.  I look forward to seeing you."

Events @OfficeXpats 

  • CLOSED Monday/Tuesday Dec 24, 25
  • Tuesdays@noon in January: Your business and the law (register)
  • Wednesday Dec 26, 11am-12:30pm: FREE COWORKING, plus Mission and Vision workshop
  • Thursday Dec 27, 11am-12:30pm: FREE COWORKING, plus  "Follow the Money" discussion (more)
  • Friday Dec 28, 12:30-2pm: FREE COWORKING, plus Ignite Bainbridge anniversary celebration and planning meeting
  • CLOSED Monday/Tuesday Dec 31, Jan 1

 

Weekly Recurring Events:

  • Mondays 9:30-10am: Coworker check-in
  • Tuesdays 9am-12pm: PC tech support for members
  • Tuesdays 11am-12: Social media mentoring with Annette
  • Tuesdays 12-1pm: Tuesday@noon business skills workshop (see topic above)
  • Wednesdays 9-10am: Creating Health (weight loss support)
  • Thursdays 4:30pm: Coworker Happy Hour
  • Fridays 7:30-9am (restarting January 4): Bainbridge Business Connection (BBC)

See our Events Calendar to save events to your calendar. Events are located at OfficeXpats and drop-ins are welcome unless otherwise noted.

 

Recent Blogs

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Follow the Money

 

Free coworking and events during Think Week 2012 

 

Looking back, looking forward financially and strategically

 

How did coworking and the sharing economy respond to Superstorm Sandy?  

 

 

Who We Are

OfficeXpats on Bainbridge Island is a community workplace also known as coworking. Our vision is to become THE place on Bainbridge Island where independent workers, small businesses, and big ideas find community and support.

 

OfficeXpats is located upstairs in the Pavilion on Madison, just a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal, through beautiful downtown Winslow. We hope to help you in your quest for 'new ways to work.'

The Pavilion
The Pavilion

 

P.S. Please help us get the word out that coworking and meeting space is available in the Pavilion.  to other independent workers and small businesses!

 

Sincerely,

 

Leslie and Jason,

 

The OfficeXpats Team