“Don’t get mad, get even.”

This may be a common phrase in our culture, but it doesn’t lead to mutually respectful, trusting, joyful, rich and fulfilling relationships.  So, what can women do with anger?

Join Virginia Malmquist, M.Ed, Counselor/Therapist, for an exploration of the paradox of women and anger: although there are cultural triggers for anger for women, there are no sanctions.  Learn what anger is, how to deal with it, and even better how to set boundaries & advocate for your own needs to prevent anger before is takes hold.

Virginia Malmquist, , M.Ed, Counselor/Therapist, helps individuals, couples and families create healthier, happier lives.  Sessions take place in a quiet cabin on 20 wooded acres complete with a large pond and great blue herons. A sliding scale ensures services are affordable for all. Contact Virginia for a free phone consultation.

Support Assistance League of Bellingham, WWN member and local philanthropic superstar, as they join downtown merchants in the annual Downtown Bellingham Sidewalk Sale.  Assistance League is an all-volunteer non-profit, which means every penny you spend on their incredible Sidewalk Sale deals go directly to local charitable giving programs.

Celebrate life, survivors, and loved ones lost while raising funds for the American Cancer Society.  Relay for Life begins Friday, July 8th, 2011 in downtown Bellingham.   Cancer never sleeps and so the Relay runs 24 hours.  These will be 24 unforgettable, life-changing hours.  Over 90 teams, 1,000 participants, and $144,000 raised so far.

Spice up your week with some world class Jazz at the 10th Annual Blaine Jazz Festival.  Pearl Django, Nick Biello, Martin Kuuskmann, and many more (including the next generation of jazz in the making).  Six exciting days of rehearsals, combos, improv, composition, and other great classes for teens with an internationally recognized faculty culminating in a jazz concert featuring student big bands, combos and vocal groups PLUS multiple performances by visiting jazz artists.  July 10-16, 2011.

Take a quick “Quiz on Medicare” and learn the basics about Medicare and You.

Whether you are turning 65 or have been part of Medicare for years, having a helping hand to understand the world of Medicare can be invaluable.  Teresa Nansen of VibrantUSA is just that helping hand. As an independent agent, Teresa’s service is free to you. She assists you in navigating more than 30 regional and national insurance companies with over 50 plan variations.

“At VibrantUSA, our mission is to help our clients find the insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget. We are unbiased in our presentation, always making certain that a client’s doctors will contract with the plans we present for comparison.”  –Teresa Nansen, VibrantUSA