The Assistance League of Bellingham is an all volunteer organization that creates programs to raise money for local needs.  All funds they raise stay in our communities to help people in need achieve a better quality of life.  The Assistance League celebrates the power of the volunteer to evoke positive change in the world.

Come here what the Assistance League is doing in our community.  The have 5 wonderful community programs,  including Operation School Bell, and a Thrift and Gift store in Downtown Bellingham.

When: Thursday, May 2, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Assistance League of Bellingham

Organized people lead less complicated and more satisfying lives. Through personal consultation, classes, informational speaking, and hands-on organizing, Organized at Last can help create simple solutions which can lead to positive changes in all realms of life.

Come here Julie Clark inspire us all to do some spring cleaning and organizing.  It can be a fun and manageable experience!

When: Thursday, April 25, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Julie Clark, Organized at Last

Ever wonder how to navigate the social media world to your advantage?  Come hear Patti Rowlson explain how social media can help grow your business.

Patti Rowlson Consulting does all things marketing – publicity, branding, copy-writing, and social media.  She’ll be talking with us about social media marketing – some of the basics for small business and how she & her team can help.  Patti loves working with small business and loves giving the info you need so please bring your social media questions.

When: Thursday February 28, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting at On Rice – Fairhaven
Presenter: Patti Rowlson, Patti Rowlson Consulting

When: Thursday February 21, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting at On Rice – Fairhaven
Presenter: Diane Padys, Diane Padys Photography

I am going to review some of the most asked questions about Medicare changes in 2013.  This is a deep and wide subject and I am only touching of a few of the most common issues.  While we do know Medicare from a financial standpoint is in trouble today (heading for toward a $37 trillion dollar deficit ), we still want and need this social system.  And while there will be increases (as with everything in our society presently), there are also some very positive changes and savings that should be discussed.

The ONE standard that stays the same in my business, year –to-year is, DO NOT TAKE AWAY MY MEDICARE.  It does not matter what side of the political debate a person is on, MEDICARE is taking care of hundreds of thousands Americans that could not survive without it.  And EVERY year, the benefit options for coverage have increased, due to government and private insurance mandates.  CHANGE IS INEVITABLE AND IT IS A GOOD THING.

When: Thursday February 14, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting at On Rice – Fairhaven
Presenter: Teresa Nansen, Medicare Compare USA

>We are all familiar with legal wills in which we bequeath to others our worldly possessions – our valuables. An Ethical Will is for bequeathing the “intangibles” in our lives – our values. An Ethical Will or Legacy Letter is a powerful way to share your core beliefs, life lessons learned, hopes, dreams, and personal reflections with the people you care about most. More valuable than a diamond bracelet or ruby slipper, your loved ones will find your Ethical Will/Legacy Letter “priceless.” Learn about the benefits of Ethical Wills and Legacy Letters – both those who write them and to those who receive them.

Sara Geballe assists people in preserving the stories of their lives in book form. Through a series of relaxing and enjoyable conversations, she can help craft your life story in your own voice. The result is a beautifully written and bound heirloom-quality book written in your own words, and illustrated with the photographs you cherish.

She also write legacy letters, ethical wills, memorials, tributes, mini-memoirs, and one-page biosheets. Let her capture the words of your lifetime!

When: Thursday January 10, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting at On Rice – Fairhaven
Presenter: Sara Geballe, Memoir Crafters

When: Thursday January 3, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting at On Rice – Fairhaven
Presenter: Cindy Sherwin, Long Term Care Solutions