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Potomac, Maryland
A the home of Maureen Reim; address will be sent to attendees.

Please join us for this festive seminar as we prepare for the Christmas holiday season. We will begin our evening with a talk on the importance of maintaining friendships, and the necessity of opening our homes to others. Following our talk, we are honored to have Dorrie Gleason share her culinary expertise with us. Dorrie will demonstrate how to create simple and elegant hors d'oeuvres, along with a special signature cocktail!

Schedule
7:00 Arrival and check-in
7:15 The importance of friendships, and entertaining in our homes
7:30 Demonstration by Dorrie Gleason
9:00 Drinks and sampling of our created specialities
9:30 Depart

For more information, contact: 
Maureen Reim
301-502-8645
msreim87@gmail.com

Same-day registrations are welcome! Online registration will be closed at 12:00 pm on the day prior to the event. If you plan to register on-site, please bring a debit or credit card as cash will not be accepted, and email the hostess to let her know that you will be registering on-site.

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Bethesda, Maryland
At the home of Kim Herman (address will be sent to participants)

Come and learn from an expert how to make beautiful outdoor flower arrangements for your patio or front porch! Every registrant is asked to bring a one 10-12 inch pot filled with dirt. Flowers will be provided.

Schedule:
7:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Art of Living for Women
7:15 Container plant gardening
8:30 Wine and cheese. Bright and Cheerful home discussion

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Potomac, Maryland
Home of Maureen Reim, address will be sent to attendees

This engaging workshop is the second in two part series on looking your best. Join us, as fashion and style industry specialist Mary Anne Wahle, walks us through the art of looking your best! In this interactive workshop you will enjoy discovering your personal style recipe and gain insight into why you gravitate toward particular clothing items; you will learn plenty of tips and tricks on how to flatter your figure type, as well as acquire a deeper understanding of color and how much it can do for you! Come with all your burning fashion questions!

Schedule:
7:00 pm: Arrival; wine and cheese
7:15 pm: Interactive presentation by Mary Anne Wahle begins
9:30 pm: Announcement of next meeting dates. End of program for the evening.

For more information, please contact:
Maureen Reim
msreim87@gmail.com
301-502-8645

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Bethesda, Maryland
Home of Kim Herman, address will be sent after registration

We will enjoy an evening of inspiration as we put the final touches on our holiday decorations! Come join us as we create beautiful Christmas centerpieces for our holiday meal. Space is limited, so please register early!

Schedule:
7:00 Arrival
7:15 Introduction and talk
7:30 Making Christmas Centerpieces
9:00 Refreshments

For more information, contact:
Kim Herman
herman.kimberly@gmail.com

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Bethesda, Maryland
At the home of Kim Herman; address will be supplied upon registration

The pace of life and the demands of a growing family leave today's young mothers with less than ample time to devote to taking care of themselves. Yet self-care is essential personally, and as a wife, a mother, and a friend to many.

This engaging workshop is the first in a two-part series on looking your best. Our first session will focus on the application of make-up: how to apply it, what works best with your personal features, and important tips from a professional on how to always look your best!

Schedule:
7:00 Arrival
7:15 Wine and Cheese served
7:30 First Talk on the importance of presenting our best selves each day
7:40 Make-up demonstration from a professional make-up artist, giving hints and product suggestions to present our best selves
9:30 Announcement of next meeting dates. End of program for the evening.

For further information, please contact:
Maureen Reim
msreim87@gmail.com

To download promotional invitation (5 x 7), click here. To download a page with four invitation cards, click here.

Potomac, Maryland
At the Home of Maureen Reim. Address will be sent out to attendees.

Cultivating friendships may have been difficult in the past few years. Refreshed from this hiatus, we are determined to place friendship on the top of our to-do list! What a better way to nourish friendships than by sharpening our skills in the art of entertaining, and gathering friends and family together with a simple stress-free appetizer and wine get-together!

Join us as we explore all things wine! Explore the different types of wine, from table wines to sparkling wines, to dessert wines. Learn about the different shapes of wine glasses, along with how to hold your glass. Finally, hear some tips about matching wine with food; ensuring that your next night of entertaining will be the first of many more to come!

Schedule:
7:30 Arrival
7:45 Welcome and Introduction to The Art of Living for Women
8:00 A detailed discussion of the different types of wine and the matching of wine with food
8:45 Discussion and Brainstorming for future events
9:00 Dismissal

For more information, please contact:
Maureen Reim
msreim87@gmail.com
301-502-8645

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Potomac, Maryland
At the Home of Patricia White, address will be sent to attendees.

The Art of Living for Women in Potomac Maryland presents a seminar on how to organize our family meals, while taking the stress out of last minute menu planning. We will also demonstrate how to throw a successful cocktail party so you too can enjoy the fun!

Session 1
Menu Planning for Daily Meals
Join us as Nella Hennessey demonstrates how to take the stress out of making our family dinners, with practical menu planning guidance, a list of essential pantry staples, along with many plan-ahead tips to ease the panic of last minute surprise guests!

Session 2
Planning for Entertaining
Entertaining can be stressful, but not for Lourdes Arguello! Join us as our entertaining expert demonstrates how to plan for a successful cocktail party, and plan a dinner with the elegance of a professional!

Schedule:
8:30 Arrival
8:30-9:15 Coffee, fruit and pastries
9:15-10:00 Session 1
10:00-10:45 Session 2
10:45-11:00 Questions and closing remarks
11:00 Departure

We are limited to 20 participants.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

For more information, contact:
Maureen Reim
msreim87@gmail.com

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Potomac, Maryland
At the home of Patricia White

The holidays often mean lots of company, and lots of entertaining! Join us as we discuss the importance of welcoming family and friends into our homes with grace and lots of holiday cheer! Learn how to decorate our homes for Christmas, with all those little touches that say "I am so glad you are here!”

Schedule:

8:30
Arrival, coffee and refreshments
9:00
Talk 1: The joy of entertaining in our homes and the importance of creating holiday traditions
9:30
Talk 2: Decorating your guest room for overnight guests, along with decorating tips for your home to celebrate the holidays in style!

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

For more information, contact:
Maureen Reim
msreim87@gmail.com

To download promotional brochure, click here. To download 5 x 7 invitation, click here. To download 4 x 6 card, click here.

Kensington, Maryland
The Kuzma Residence
Address will be sent to attendees

The Art of Living in Maryland will explore the importance of Books and Technology in our children’s lives and how we as parents can promote a healthy and educational balance of both.

Class #1: Reading Matters at all Ages; A List of Recommended Books
The importance of good reading cannot be overestimated. As Mark Twain tellingly remarked, “A man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over a man who can’t read”. Good books entertain, they inspire, and they educate. During this session the presenter explores the myriad benefits of selective reading for children and adults, particularly very young children. Cultural literacy, language development, reading readiness and vocabulary are all enhanced by reading. Attendees are given the booklet “A Mother’s List of Books” written by our presenter Theresa Fagan. Weaving in examples throughout her talk, Theresa will show us how we can help ‘create’ readers at all ages. The role of imagination, criteria for assessing books, and parental example are also emphasized. Allowing time for questions and comments will follow the presentation.

Class #2: Managing the Technology in our Homes
Our second class will focus on technology and its effects on our family and our home life. From smart phone and smart homes, from lap tops to Alexa, we find our children and our families are continually being influenced every day. But what is this influence? Technology is changing the way we relate to each other, changing the way we do things, and changing the way we raise our families. Our expert speaker will explain that technology can have both a positive and a negative influence on our families. Our speaker will review these influences and demonstrate that we must take an active role on controlling the relationship we have with our technology. Our oversight and purposeful choices now in the role of technology in our family life will make an impact on how our children use technology when they are ready to make their own choices. Questions will be addressed after the presentation. 

Lunch will be provided.

$25.00

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

For more information, contact:
Carolina Schindler
carolinaschindler@verizon.net

To download the promotional brochure, click here.

Kensington, Maryland
The Kuzma Residence
Address will be sent to attendees.

The Art of Living for Women in Maryland will explore why the smallest things can have a large and lasting influence on our families and in our homes. Join us as we demonstrate how even the smallest decorative details can have a big impact on our homes. 

Overview
Why Little things, often unremarkable in themselves, often convey something greater. Join us as we consider the ordinary details, the routine tasks and common-place conversations make up our everyday lives, and how we can transform them into impactful moments. See how a word of encouragement, a birthday card, all small things, can have a lasting impact on others. 

Know Your Space: Start Small 
See how you can transform your home by understanding the size and scale of your rooms. This hands on demonstration by an interior designer will show us the importance of knowing the size and appropriate layout of your rooms. How furniture choice and placement have a direct impact on the welcoming nature of your home. Learn how to choose the right paint color and select complimentary fabrics for your room. You will also be given suggestions of places to shop and websites to explore. 

Decorative Details: Small Scale, Big Impact
Once your more prominent decorating decisions have been made, the smaller finishing touches are more of a challenge. The fireplace mantel, the end tables and coffee tables, the dining room table all offer opportunities to enhance a rooms appeal. Join us as our expert interior designer demonstrates how to make the most of small decorative details.

Our session on Why Little Things Matter hopes to instill the importance of doing little things well, and how this attention to detail can help transform our houses to bright and cheerful homes.

Lunch will be provided.

$25.00

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

For more information, contact:
Carolina Schindler
carolinaschindler@verizon.net

To download the promotional brochure, click here.

Potomac, Maryland
Location is at a private home. Address will be sent to attendees by email.

Lunch will be served.

$25.00

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Contact information:
Maureen Reim
301-502-8645
msreim87@gmail.com