Blog Events Join Us Grants & Programs Latest Posts2020 Spotlight on WomenJanuary 14, 2020Celebrating Women's Voices: Winning the Vote Leading up to the 100th anniversary in August 2020 of women's right to vote, FRWRC is planning a year-long celebration honoring women who have used their voices to make our community and country more equal for all. We are asking for help wth learning about stories of women who were in the early group to vote in Federal elections after the 19th amendment was added to the Constitution, especially if they lived in Front Royal or Virginia. Do you have a story passed down from a mother, grandmother, aunt, or friend who participated in the local suffragette movement or who shared what it was like to vote for the very first time? We want to hear your stories. Please contact our office at 540-636-7007 or wrc@frwrc.org... Read more...Women’s Wellness Forum – February 1, 2020January 13, 2020Saturday, February 1 Women's Wellness Forum (Click here for flyer) FREE EVENT Presented by The Laurel Center & Front Royal Women's Resource Center Guest Speaker: Amber Valentine - Scale The Limit Topics & Presenters to follow... Saturday, February 1 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM New Hope Bible Church (80 North Lake Ave), Front Royal Snow Date February 8th Event is Free; Seating is Limited; Please RSVP by January 24th to attend - Contact - Leslie Hardesty - (540) 667-6160; l.hardesty@thelaurelcenter.org or request a vendor table by January 24th - Contact FRWRC - (540) 636-7007; wrc@frwrc.org 2020 Women's Wellness Forum: FINDING YOUR BALANCE Keynote Speaker Amber Valentine of Scale the Limit Live Out Loud and Your S.H.O.E. Personality - Amber Valentine is an expert in helping women lead themselves and others. As a chief Visionary Officer and founder of Scale the Limit LLC, she helps women transform internally, and externally through her mindful weight loss program. Break-out Sessions: Women’s Self-defense with Facilitator: Sgt. Jason Winner- Front Royal Police Department- Criminal Investigations Division This two-hour self-defense class will focus on situational awareness, hands-on techniques, and simulated attacks (This is popular, RSVP early to ensure your spot). Spiritual Health – Building a Caring Community: A path to health, vitality and spiritual enrichment –with Pastor Carrie Evans of Front Royal Presbyterian Church Community caring is vital to not only our own health but also to our children and families. Join me as we discuss ways in which looking outwards towards others and reaching beyond oneself can be a spiritually enriching experience as well as building a better community for each and every one of us. Financial Wellness – Taking Control of your Finances: A Money Talk for Women -Tanya Rosenberry, Manager of Sona Bank, Front Royal This workshop created by the Virginia Cooperative Extension, will cover basic spending and saving, how to create and use a budget effectively, what you need to know about credit and protecting your assets and the big “R” Retirement. A comprehensive look at things easily overlooked. Stepping into Exquisite Self-Care with Patty Maples and Carol C. Robinson Join Patty Maples and Carol Robinson in an interactive and engaging session where you will be reminded of the importance of self-care and learn ways to create daily habits that nurture you and provide you with the ability to face life creatively and joyfully. You will identify certain areas of your life that you can improve upon without feeling guilty or self-indulgent. You will learn that the time you devote to caring for your physical, emotional, and spiritual areas of your life will rejuvenate you and help you create a more joyful and meaningful life. Break-out Sessions: Vision Boarding with The Laurel Center Come and create your own personal vision board – which is a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus or express wishes or specific life goals. A vision board is any sort of board on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, do or have in your life. A collage of images and words to represent or express your wishes, goals to serve as inspiration and motivation. Gentle Yoga with Michelle Hamer Owner of Wildfire Yoga Gentle Yoga- Enjoy a relaxing yoga sequence focused on flexibility, breath and meditation. All levels welcome, mats will be provided (adaptation of chair yoga if needed) Wellness Starts Within - How to live your best in 2020 with Dr. Neema Tillery Moore Using dance, meditation, creative expressions using coloring, and a number of other fun and light-hearted techniques we will find the way to relieve stress, find and use ways to create inner peace and relaxation. Women’s Health -Why Gender Matters: How to Be a Healthier Woman with Vicki Davies How are woman’s health concerns are different from men? What every woman needs to know, along with ways to boost woman’s health with tips on being a healthier woman. Calling all…. COMMUNITY PARTNERS: COMMUNITY TABLING OPPORTUNITY Women’s Wellness Forum – Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 The Laurel Center in partnership with the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center will be hosting a Women’s Wellness Forum. Title: “Finding Your Balance” on Saturday Feb. 1st, 2010 (snow date: Sat., Feb. 8th) Location: New Hope Bible Church- 80 N. Lake Ave., Front Royal, VA Time: 10am-3:30pm -setup and breakdown times below Details: No charge for tabling and tables will be provided. The event will focus on a variety of breakout sessions to include, self-defense, Women’s Health, Financial Wellness, Life Transitions, Yoga, Vision Boards, and more! We will have a keynote speaker and lunch will be provided for all. The best part- The event is free to the public! On behalf of The Laurel Center and FRWRC, we thought this would be a great opportunity to reach out to our local community allies and offer them an opportunity to table at this event! Set-up will begin at 9am, Breakdown at 3:30pm You can feel free to come and go with what times work best for your organization, just let us know the times. Please register to table with the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center - 540-636-7007 or wrc@frwrc.org We look forward to partnering with you all and look forward to such an empowering opportunity for our community! Sincerely, The Laurel Center and Front Royal Women’s Resource Center... Read more...Women In Networking – Jan 22January 9, 2020Free Event Please join us and other women looking to be inspired! “More than just another networking group”. FRWRC WIN is open to all the women in our community. It was founded on the concept of women lifting each other up, through meaningful connections, opportunities to learn from one another and shared interests. We hope you will join us. Bring your lunch and business cards to share and a door prize if you like. Guest Speaker: Michelle Smeltzer Topic: Front Royal Thermal Shelter Wednesday, January 22 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 213 E Main Street (Open House-Meet in the Middle) Michelle Smeltzer was born and raised in San Diego, California. She has spent much of her career in Executive Management positions primarily in Direct Sales and Marketing for companies that specialize in Nutritional Products. Currently, Michelle is employed with the Warren County Department of Social Services and serves as the Community Liaison. Michelle is very active in the community. She serves on several boards including the House of Hope, the Thermal Shelter of Front Royal, and the Concern Hotline. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Warren County as well as the Front Royal Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.... Read more...Wine Tasting UncorkedJanuary 8, 2020Save the Date! Free Event January 16 | 213 E Main St | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Join us for a Membership Drive party, bring friends! The tasting is free - hosted by Joanne Mulherin & Chateau O'Brien Wines. Wines will be available for purchase at event. Learn more about FRWRC supporting local women. Membership Levels of Support - You decide Individual Membership* - $35 - $50 - $100 - $500+ Business Partner* - $100 - $200 - $500 - $1000+ Special Note: There are no mandatory meetings with membership. *Individual Membership – Calendar year cycle (January to December); Business Partner Membership Categories – 12 month yearly cycle... Read more...
