Upcoming events

Easy Entertaining with Charcuterie Board and Sangria
Feb
27

Easy Entertaining with Charcuterie Board and Sangria

New York City
Alderton House
117 E 70th St, New York

Learn how to make a charcuterie board and sangria drink. Share a moment of fellowship while we eat the results of our work! We will provide a list of ideas for charcuterie shopping that will make your next party simple and a great success.

Classes
1) Entertaining for friends and colleagues. What is gracious hosting?
2) Learn the joy of making things tasty and beautiful when preparing for a party: what is charcuterie and what is sangria? How to make them?

Schedule
6:30 pm - Welcome
7:00 pm - Talk: Entertaining friends and colleagues. What is gracious hosting?
7:30 pm - Demo: How to make charcuterie board and sangria?
8:15 pm - Light refreshments and socials

$25.00

For more information, contact:
Mytch Palma
michvpalma@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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Family Dinner Matters
Feb
28

Family Dinner Matters

Gilbert, Arizona
Home of Ainhoa Madariaga; address will be sent to attendees

Rather than lecture and nag, cook dinner and get them around the table!

Schedule: 
5:00- Arrive
5:15 - Introduction
5:30 - Seminar 1: Theory
6:15 - Seminar 2: Hands-on
7:15 - Wine and Cheese
8:00 - Depart

$30.00

For more information, contact:
Ainhoa Madariaga
480-206-2784

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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Resourcefulness, Ingenuity and Creativity in the Home
Mar
1

Resourcefulness, Ingenuity and Creativity in the Home

Houston, Texas
The Home of Chrissy and John Keller
Clear Lake area

Class 1: A Time to Think Outside the Box
Has the new year got you itching to make changes in your home? Think prioritize, organize, deep cleaning, optimize the budget. If yes, then this is the event for you! Erin Diaz returns to share her insights about the skills of creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness and how you can implement them in the care of your own home.

Class 2: Discover the Artist Within
Join Monica Sattler's beginner watercolor class and embrace the joy of painting! Learn easy techniques to create stunning, hand-painted greeting cards for any occasion. No experience needed —just bring your creativity!

Schedule
3:00 Registration and Refreshments
3:20 A Time to Think Outside the Box
3:50 Breakout session
4:20 Discover the Artist Within
5:20 Evaluation

$35.00

For more information, please contact:
Kathi Dunne
(281) 507-1672
jmjdunnefamily@sbcglobal.net

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 Kathi Dunne to let her know that you will be registering on-site.

To download printable cards (four to a page), click here. To download a display card (8.5 x 11), click here.

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Instant Entertaining for the Unexpected Guest
Mar
22

Instant Entertaining for the Unexpected Guest

San Juan Capistrano, California
Home of Anne Meyer

Schedule
9:30  Meet and greet
9:45 Talk: Why we entertain and how to be prepared for the unexpected guest 
10:15 Practical activity
11:15  Q&A and discussion

$25.00

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.

For more information, contact:
Heather Lachenauer
heatherannlachenauer@gmail.com

To download small cards (4 per page), click here. To download an invitation (5 x 7) click here.

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Fun Family Living on a Budget
Apr
5

Fun Family Living on a Budget

Park Ridge, Illinois
Home in Park Ridge, address will be sent to attendees

For this session, we are pleased to feature Heide Kenny, who manages both a family and a business budget. Come learn planning, budgeting, and spending basics as well as practical tips! After Heide's budget instruction, we will learn about capsule wardrobes, well-stocked pantries, and creative family fun. Enjoy refreshments and share ideas in a lively conversation!

Schedule
9:30 Welcome
9:40 Introduction
9:55 Practical Budgeting for a Busy Family
10:45 Capsule Wardrobe and Stocking a Pantry on a Budget
11:00 Refreshments and conversation
11:30 Goodbye till next time!

$20.00

For more information, contact:
Mary Pat Fahy
847.951.6058

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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Happy Homes, Happy Families
Jan
24

Happy Homes, Happy Families

Yorkville, Illinois
St. Patrick’s Parish Center

Join us for an evening of relaxation and enrichment as we learn about what it means to create a happy home. Let us journey with you through motherhood, welcoming mothers of all stages! Whether you are newly expecting, a grandmother, or somewhere in between. There will be appetizers and refreshments with social time to follow.

Schedule: 
Introduction
Mother's Ministry (Mothering with Grace)
Happy Homes, Happy Families
About Home Unlimited
Survey

$15.00

For more information, contact: 
Vanessa Rouse
MotheringWithGrace@stpatrickyorkville.org

Same-day registrations are welcome! 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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Good and Simple: Life's Basics
Jan
23

Good and Simple: Life's Basics

New York, New York
Alderton House
117 E 70th St, New York

Join us for an evening of relaxation and enrichment as we learn about what it means to create a bright and cheerful home and learn good and simple life's basics.

Bread Making 101: Learning How to Make Homemade Bread/Dinner Rolls

The art of making bread at home does not have to be as mystifying as it seems. With the growing interest in eating healthier foods for the family, many novice and seasoned homemakers want to try their hand at bread making. This class will allow the participants to see firsthand each step of the process. Our presenter will answer all the questions about the ingredients, the process, and the techniques as they demonstrate making bread/dinner rolls at the kitchen.

Soup Making: Preparing Soup Basics

The presenters will teach another gratifying skill in the kitchen: the art of making soup. Beginning with learning how to make soup stock from scratch, the participants will watch how easy it is to make homemade stock (the base of many soup recipes), but will learn that in a pinch there are delicious and nutritious alternatives that can be store bought. The presenters will emphasize that, with the knowledge of how to make a basic stock, you prepare an endless variety of soups using whatever you have on hand.

Participants will have the chance to try the homemade bread/dinner rolls and the soup!

There will be refreshments and socials.

Schedule: 
6:30 pm - Welcome
6:45 pm - Introduction to the philosophy of homemaking
7:00 pm - Demonstration for bread and rolls and soup making
8:00 pm - Refreshments and socials

$25.00

For more information, contact: 
Mytch Palma
michvpalma@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.

To download an invitation for emailing or printing (5 x 7), click here.

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Holiday Entertaining
Dec
12

Holiday Entertaining

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

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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Planning: Prepared for anything, Italian style!
Dec
12

Planning: Prepared for anything, Italian style!

Addison, Illinois
Nona's House (address will be sent to attendees)

Given the often-packed schedules of today’s families, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill for every homemaker, especially if she is also the family chauffeur! With menu planning in advance, she can avoid the pitfalls of frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry. Using European foods and schedules, this session provides the attendees with a personal menu planner, a list of pantry essentials, and several quick, easy and delicious recipes to try at home. Our experienced presenters will also share tips on the use of left-overs from Sunday’s roast, on cooking double batches (freezing one for later use), and on the use of European products, garden items, and ethically sourced meat/fish for nutritious, healthy, and convenient meals.

Schedule:
7:00 Arrive and apertivo
7:10 Introduction
7:25 Talk
8:05 Hands-on activity
8:25 Dinner and conversation
9:00 Goodbye till next time!

$100.00

Fee: $100, FREE for under 18 years old (if you are under 18, use code ILLINOIS18 upon purchase)

For more information, contact: 
Theresa
‪(630) 936-0089‬

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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Garnishing & Decorating Food Platters
Dec
9

Garnishing & Decorating Food Platters

Boston, Virginia
Longlea Conference Center

This event will feature our chef’s carving skills in the art of garnishing and decorating cheese and meat platters for your family and guests to enjoy at holiday parties. Learn to make platters that are beautifully presented and destined to impress!

Schedule
11:00 Arrival
11:20 Class: Carving & Garnishing
12:15 Hands-on carving
1:30 Refreshments
2:00 Goodbye

$35.00

(Not Including: Carving knifes will be available for purchase $15.00)

For more information, contact: 
Adriana Fregoso
afregoso@longlea.org

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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The Joy of Advent
Nov
30

The Joy of Advent

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POST-PONED. Stay tuned for a future date.

San Clemente, California
Home of Heather Lachenauer (address will be emailed to attendees)

Please join us as we prepare our hearts and homes for Advent!

Schedule
10:00 Welcome and greetings
10:15 Talk: The joy of Advent
10:45 Coffee and Scones
11:15 Making Advent wreaths

For more information, contact: 
Heather Lachenauer
703.969.1493
heatherannlachenauer@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.

To download invitation for emailing or printing (5 x 7), click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Three
Nov
21

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Three

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class Three

Introduction: Simple etiquette and good manners.

Class One: Table Talk. Sample of conversation starters, manners, and good behavior. 

Class Two: Something for everyone. Kitchen skills by age. How your children can be involved not only in setting the table but also in making the dinner.

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Three
Nov
20

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Three

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class Three

Introduction: Simple etiquette and good manners.

Class One: Table Talk. Sample of conversation starters, manners, and good behavior. 

Class Two: Something for everyone. Kitchen skills by age. How your children can be involved not only in setting the table but also in making the dinner.

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Three
Nov
19

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Three

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class Three

Introduction: Simple etiquette and good manners.

Class One: Table Talk. Sample of conversation starters, manners, and good behavior. 

Class Two: Something for everyone. Kitchen skills by age. How your children can be involved not only in setting the table but also in making the dinner.

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Beautiful By Design
Nov
16

Beautiful By Design

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home of Lucy Paschos (of Alderton Center)

Join us as we discuss the importance of skin care, give a basic understanding of skin cancers and how to care for them.

Schedule
9:30 Arrival & Breakfast, Introduction to the Art of Living for Women
10:00 Presentation
10:45 Q&A

$20.00

For more information:
Rose Marie McCabe
215-837-5349
rmtmccabe@gmail.com

Registration closes at 12:00 pm on the day prior to the event.  To inquire about possible openings, email the hostess directly.

To download an invitation (5 x 7), click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Two
Nov
14

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Two

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class Two

Introduction: Reasons for planning ahead. Brain power, budget, nutrition. 

Class One: Basics of Nutrition. How can you improve? 

Class Two: Cooking Ahead. Freezer cooking—what does it mean? what do you need? Crockpot cooking—sizes, amounts, recipes.

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Two
Nov
13

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Two

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class Two

Introduction: Reasons for planning ahead. Brain power, budget, nutrition. 

Class One: Basics of Nutrition. How can you improve? 

Class Two: Cooking Ahead. Freezer cooking—what does it mean? what do you need? Crockpot cooking—sizes, amounts, recipes.

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Two
Nov
12

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week Two

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class Two

Introduction: Reasons for planning ahead. Brain power, budget, nutrition. 

Class One: Basics of Nutrition. How can you improve? 

Class Two: Cooking Ahead. Freezer cooking—what does it mean? what do you need? Crockpot cooking—sizes, amounts, recipes.

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Home for The Holidays
Nov
9

Home for The Holidays

Center Moriches, New York
At the home of Glee Hoonhout

Please join us for this festive seminar as we help you prepare for the holiday season!

We will first have a talk on the importance of family traditions and the reason for the season! This will bring inspiration and a deeper focus on the beauty of why we celebrate. Next up a mini workshop on creating a beautiful advent centerpiece—easily decorated from Thanksgiving to Christmas, with focus on the Advent “wreath”! Lastly, a quick demonstration for packing for the holidays—packing list for all ages, and how to efficiently use packing cubes!

Schedule: 
9:45 Arrive
10:15-10:45 Talk
11:00-11:30 Mini workshop
11:45 Packing demonstration
12:00 Depart

$25.00

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.

For more information, contact:
Glee Hoonhout
631-902-8730

To download invitation (5 x 7), click here. To download promotional cards (4 to a page), click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week One
Nov
7

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week One

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class One

Introduction: Family Dinner Matters! Why? 

Class One: Taught by the Table. How to teach your children to set the table; what a set table teaches without words. 

Class Two: Planning a Meal. Teams of four people will be given a handout to fill in, sharing favorite recipes of entrées (meats/poultry/fish/etc.) and making a weekly menu.  

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week One
Nov
6

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week One

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class One

Introduction: Family Dinner Matters! Why? 

Class One: Taught by the Table. How to teach your children to set the table; what a set table teaches without words. 

Class Two: Planning a Meal. Teams of four people will be given a handout to fill in, sharing favorite recipes of entrées (meats/poultry/fish/etc.) and making a weekly menu.  

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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Ready, Set, Dinner: Week One
Nov
5

Ready, Set, Dinner: Week One

Chicago, Illinois
Metro Achievement Center

A three week Home Unlimited series for parents of Metro Achievement Center

Family meals are part of healthy family life and their benefits are huge and far reaching. Making dinner is work that is worth it! Given the often packed schedules of families today, planning dinners ahead of time is an essential skill. With meal planning in advance, pitfalls can be avoided such as frequent less-than-nutritious take-out meals and/or the stress of putting together a meal at the last minute when everyone in the family is tired and hungry.

Class One

Introduction: Family Dinner Matters! Why? 

Class One: Taught by the Table. How to teach your children to set the table; what a set table teaches without words. 

Class Two: Planning a Meal. Teams of four people will be given a handout to fill in, sharing favorite recipes of entrées (meats/poultry/fish/etc.) and making a weekly menu.  

 This event is free.

 Please register through Metro Achievement Center

To download flyer for all three events, click here. To download flyer for this event only, click here.

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The Welcoming Home: Entertaining
Nov
2

The Welcoming Home: Entertaining

Houston, Texas
At the home of Tori and Jesse Farrell

Class 1: The Art of Entertaining
Entertaining guests for any holiday or event can be an “occasion” for stress and anxiety, but they don’t have to be! Join us as we rediscover joy in the details of serving others through our hospitality. Susie Saenz will share her insights into opening our homes in a warm, friendly and generous way.

Class 2: Creative Table Settings
From simple tea times, to celebrations, to Christmas dinner, having a few special accents or linens on the table can take any meal to new heights. Just in time for the holiday season, Ana de Lange will share her practical tips on how to light the spark of creativity in our table settings.

Schedule: 
3:00 Registration and Refreshments
3:20 The Art of Entertaining
3:50 Break out session
4:20 Creative Table Settings
5:20 Evaluations

$35.00

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.

For more information, contact:
Lauren Marchetti
laurenemarchetti@gmail.com
(714) 449-2956

To download display card, click here. To download small cards (4 per page), click here.

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Good Family Living on a Limited Budget
Oct
17

Good Family Living on a Limited Budget

Downers Grove, Illinois
The Grove Cultural Center

Come and learn planning, budgeting, and spending basics as well as practical tips! For this session, we are pleased to feature Heide Kenny, who manages both a family and a business budget. A hands-on activity followed by wine (or a cup of tea), cheese, sweet and savory hors d'oeuvres accompanied by lively discussion are included. Perfect for those on a tight budget or those who just want to live more frugally.

Schedule: 
7:00 Arrive and Welcome
7:10 Introduction
7:25 Practical Budgeting for a Busy Family (talk)
8:05 Hands-on activity
8:25 Hors d’oerves and conversation
9:00 Goodbye till next time!

$20.00

Registration closes at 12:00 pm on the day prior to the event. To inquire about possible openings, email the hostess directly:
Kristin Kocan
kristin@kocan.org

To download promotional card (5 x 7), click here.

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Family Dinner Matters
Oct
10

Family Dinner Matters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Grandevue Study Center

Learn how to plan ahead and set an attractive table.

Schedule: 
6:30 Welcome
6:45 Workshop
7:30 Hands on demonstration
8:15 Refreshments: mingle and discuss

$25 for one seminar, or $160 for the 8 seminars of 2024-2025. To view all eight sessions, click here.

Pennsylvania: October 2024
$25.00
Pennsylvania: 2024-2025 8 Sessions
$160.00

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.

For more information, contact:
Deanna Lober
dlober.grandevue@gmail.com
713-319-4482

To download promotional cards, click here.

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Home Unlimited Training Session
Sep
21

Home Unlimited Training Session

Trabuco Canyon, California
Home of Maureen McCarthy

For women who live with a sense of mission and want to join the community of Home Unlimited with full access to programming of Art of Living for Women and Girls. Have you ever thought about what a cheerful and well run home can do to change the world?

Join our conversation and meet Pilar Racca, Founder and Board Director of Home Unlimited and the Art of Living for Women.

Schedule: 
11:00 Arrival
11:15 Introduction: Vision and Goals
11:30 Talk: Happy Homes, Happy Families
12:00 Q & A: Why a website and why members? 
1:00 Refreshments

For more information, contact:
Maureen McCarthy
mdmccarthy4@gmail.com

On-site registration is possible.

To download invitation (5 x 7), click here. To download card (4 to a page), click here.

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Why Little Things Matter: Especially When You Are “Empty-Nesters”
Sep
18

Why Little Things Matter: Especially When You Are “Empty-Nesters”

Green Lake, WI
Summer Lake House
Address will be sent to attendees.

Class 1: “Other-oriented” Home Order
Create a sense of peace, order and freedom as you look to downsize and/or de-clutter. Learn from Gladys Davis, mother of 6 and grandmother of many, her secret strategy to de-clutter while keeping the focus on the ones you love. The secret ingredient is cheerfulness!

Class 2: Food Enhancing Health as We Age
Discover how a “Brain Healthy” diet can slow the rate of cognitive aging. Heide Kenny will share research on the MIND diet, designed to sharpen your memory. Score your weekly menu using brain-healthy foods and try some star recipes with healthy ingredients.

Schedule:
3:00 Registration and Refreshments
3:20 Class 1: “Other-oriented” Home Order
3:45 Q & A
4:00 Class 2: Food Enhancing Health as We Age
4:20 Prepare Healthy Appetizers
4:45 Happy Hour

$25.00
Registration is complete.

To download promotional invitation, click here.

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Super-Natural Health
Sep
14

Super-Natural Health

Home in Park Ridge, address will be sent to attendees

Come discover how to address the health of the whole person, with an emphasis on the importance and beauty of physical health. Try our delicious and nutritious recipes!

Schedule:
9:30 Welcome & Introductory Talk
10:00 Super Natural Health by Dr. Amelia Kurkowski, DC, ND
10:45 Q & A
11:00 Enjoy Refreshments and Conversation

$20.00

Registration closes at 12:00 pm on the day prior to the event. To inquire about possible openings, email the hostess directly.

For more information, please contact:
Mary Pat Fahy
847.951.6058
marypatfahy@gmail.com

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A Welcoming Home
Sep
12

A Welcoming Home

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Grandevue Study Center

Join us as we discuss how to create a bright and welcoming home. Learn how to make a charcuterie board for when you entertain at home.

Schedule: 
6:30 Welcome
6:45 Intro to Home Unlimited and how to host guests in your home
7:30 Hands on demonstration of charcuterie boards
8:15 Refreshments: mingle and discuss

$25 for one seminar, or $160 for the 8 seminars of 2024-2025. To view all eight sessions, click here.

Pennsylvania: September 2024
$25.00
Pennsylvania: 2024-2025 8 Sessions
$160.00

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.

For more information, contact:
Deanna Lober
dlober.grandevue@gmail.com
713-319-4482

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The Heart of the Home: Maintaining and Creating in It
Sep
7

The Heart of the Home: Maintaining and Creating in It

Houston, Texas
Home of Luz and David Ayre

Class 1: A Well-Organized Kitchen
Feel proud of your space and embrace a more peaceful lifestyle by maintaining a clean kitchen. Come discover the benefits of having an efficient workspace. Giulia Guissani returns to share her valuable experiences creating an organized kitchen that has helped her spend more meaningful moments with family.

Class 2: Baking 101
Unwrap the secrets of a tender crumb and a more perfect rise in your baked goods. Join our own Chef Lauren Marchetti as she shares some secrets of baking quick bread, rolls and more.

Schedule: 
3:00 Registration and Refreshments
3:20 A Well-Organized Kitchen
3:45 Break-out Session
4:00 Baking 101
5:20 Evaluations

$35.00

Registration closes at 12:00 pm on the day prior to the event. To inquire about possible openings, email the hostess directly.

For more information, please contact:
Lauren Marchetti
laurenemarchetti@gmail.com

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Meal Planning
Jul
14

Meal Planning

Boston, Virginia
Longlea Conference Center

Learn stress-free meal planning and how to make enjoyable meals with our loved ones. Feel Free to bring your favorite family recipes to share with others. 

1:00  Arrival & Introduction
1:20  Class: Meal Planning
3:00 Questions & Refreshments
4:00 Good-bye

$20.00

Same-day registrations are welcome! Online registration will be closed on Friday, July 12th at 5:00 pm. 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.

For more information, please contact:
Adriana Fregoso
afregoso@longlea.org

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The Well Stocked & Well Organized Kitchen: Session 1
Jun
17

The Well Stocked & Well Organized Kitchen: Session 1

Westmont, Illinois
Home of Colleen Billing; address will be emailed to attendees

A well-stocked, well-organized kitchen is no accident! This walk-and-talk demonstration in the kitchen includes not only a talk on key points in creating and maintaining such a kitchen, but also a demonstration/tour of the kitchen itself: its organization, and its functionality. For this session, we are pleased to feature Colleen Billing, nationally known professional organizer and decorator.

Schedule
7:00 Arrive and Welcome
7:10 Introduction
7:30 Well Stocked and Well Organized Kitchen Talk and Tour
8:30 Dessert and conversation
9:00 Goodbye till next time!

$35.00

Same-day registrations are welcome! Online registration will be closed on Sunday, June 16th at 12:00 pm. 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.

For more information, contact:
Kristin Kocan
kristin@kocan.org

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Bring Spring Happiness to Your Home
May
16

Bring Spring Happiness to Your Home

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

$35.00

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Family Dinners Matter
Apr
20

Family Dinners Matter

Center Moriches, New York
Address will be sent to attendees

In the busyness of work and the demands of everyday life, taking time to plan, cook and enjoy a meal with those we love has become more of a rare commodity—but family dinners matter! This seminar invites participants to see the value of serving meals for their families and offers resources of menu ideas that will inspire them to set aside time in their schedules to gather for a meal. Our demonstration will be given by a certified nutritionist who will share menu hacks and great ways of saving time, without sacrificing the quality and love that goes into preparing!

Schedule: 
9:45 Arrival
10:00 Welcome and Introduction
10:15 Talk
11:00 Break
11:10 Talk and demonstration
12:00 Depart

$20.00

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Journey of Friendship
Apr
6

Journey of Friendship

Houston, Texas
Home of Blake and Karen Villermin; address will be sent to attendees

Class 1: Rich and Fertile Friendships
Just as a great wine needs rich and fertile soil, so too our friendships must be nourished in order to flourish. Wendy O'Bar will share her experience so we too can become the friend we've always wanted to be.

Class 2: Wine Pairing
"Can you smell the honeysuckle?" "I taste smokiness."
Come join Kim Sattler as she guides us on a short journey about wines and what to pair with them.

Schedule: 
3:00 Registration and refreshments
3:20 Rich and Fertile Friendships
3:50 Break out session
4:20 Wine Pairing
5:20 Evaluations

$35.00

For more information, contact:
Kathi Dunne
jmjdunnefamily@sbcglobal.net
281-507-1672

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