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WOMEN'S WORKSHOPS

Enrich and enhance your life at these one-session seminars that address a wide range of compelling issues.

All workshops are $7 per session. Registration is required. As a benefit of membership, workshops are free to NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women), Essex County Section members if they register in advance.

Unless otherwise noted, workshops are held in the NCJW Conference Room, 513 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Livingston.

The Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW Center for Women is a non-sectarian project of the NCJW, Essex County Section. Additional funding is provided by the State of New Jersey, Division on Women. Workshops are open to all women in the community.

For more information, call the Center at 973-994-4994. E-mail: centerforwomen@ncjwessex.org.

WOMEN'S WORKSHOPS

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Finding Your Way Around the Internet

    Wednesday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m.
    Judith Israel, an experienced Information Services Professional, will provide tips and techniques to help you find what you want on the World Wide Web. Handouts will be provided.
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Handling Finances Before, During and After Divorce

    Wednesday, June 17 at 7:15 p.m.
    Led by Stephanie Barbuto and Associates from New England Financial, this workshop will focus on addressing financial concerns of anyone contemplating or in the process of separation or divorce. Topics will include estate, retirement, insurance and college savings issues. Individual concerns will be addressed.
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Divorce: Mediation or Litigation

    Wednesday, June 24 at 7:15 p.m.
    Joanna Brick, Esq., will examine the fdifferences between mediation and litigation and present the pros and cons of each.
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Abuse of Power in Relationships

    Wednesday, July 15 at 7:15 p.m.
    Learn about the impact of fairness versus use and abuse of power in close and intimate relationships. Ken Dolan-Delveccio, a leading author on relationships, will provide insight and understanding of your closest relationship issues.
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NJ Collaborative Divorce

    Wednesday, July 29 at 7:15 p.m.
    Caryl Leightman, Esq., will discuss collaborative divorce, a process that is a no-court alternative. This method works in favor of privacy and allows one the ability to be creative and fair while compromising in favor of all members of the family.
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Creating Balance & Relieving Anxiety in Your Life

    Wednesday, August 19 at 7:15 p.m.
    Diane Lang, M.A., therapist, career counselor and life coach, will use her expertise in multiple mental health and life style needs to help you learn to live a happier, more balanced lifestyle using tips and techniques based on positive psychology.
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Using a Digital Camera

    Wednesday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m.
    Carl Mink, of Millburn and Livingston Camera, will simplify the mysteries behind the digital camera and answer questions. Bring your digital camera to the session. Please make sure your camera is charged before the workshop. Limited enrollment.
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Returning to the Workplace in Middle Age

    Wednesday, September 30 at 7:15 p.m.
    Explore the dynamics of returning to the workplace in mid-life with Kelly Mitchell, an experienced corporate career and human resources professional. Bring your questions and issues. All workshops are $7 per session. Registration is required
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Raising Financially Responsible Children

    Wednesday, October 7 at 7:15 p.m.
    Financial advisor Michele S. Babakian will discuss how to teach children ages 4 to 24 how to be SMART about money. The seminar will focus on how adults can develop behavior in children which motivates them to earn money, spend it wisely, be philantrhopic, and invest for the future.
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How to Start Your Own Small Business

    Wednesday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m.
    Led by small business and finance professional Arnie Winkler, this workshop will cover how to start your own small business, financing, home-based businesses, mortgages, loans, business plans and more. Individual questions will be answered.
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Targeting the Right Job for You

    Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m.
    Lynne Robbins, M.A., Jewish Vocational Service Career Counselor, will help participants focus on choosing the right career path.
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Job Search Strategies

    Thursday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m.
    Join Lynne Robbins, M.A., Jewish Vocational Service Career Counselor, will help you participants discover effective ways to find positions in today's job market.
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