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I Dreamed a Dream

I Dreamed a Dream

Susan Boyle thought she could.  You remember Susan, the woman from a village in the UK who put on her finest dress and heels and made her way to the auditions for Britain’s Got Talent 2009.  Before stepping on stage she stated, “I’ve always wanted to perform before a large audience.”  Susan then walked to center stage and had this conversation with host and judge Simon Cowell: Simon:  Susan how old are you? Susan: 47

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About International Women’s Day

About International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) first emerged from the activities of labor movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.  It was at an International Women’s Conference in Copenhagen in 1910 that 100 women from 17 countries agreed that the marking of an IWD was a promising strategy to promote equal rights, including the right to vote.  One year later, in 1911, IWD was celebrated

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Moving Through Grief… by Joyce Urzada

Moving Through Grief… by Joyce Urzada

ON a sunny day in August, 2000 my world tilted on its axis.  My gentle, newly-married, 23-year-old son had been killed.  Murdered.  His body, recovered from the burnt shell of his wife’s car, could only be identified by dental records.  Six years later I was awakened by a call with the news that my only sister had been killed.  She wanted a divorce, her husband didn’t, and rather than lose

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Mindful Movement at We Move Forward

Mindful Movement at We Move Forward

Yoga, pilates, meditation, dance, light body breaks, a brisk walk on the seawall or a leisurely stroll on the beach…all of these movement options are offered to We Move Forward participants.  The skillful and internationally acclaimed Kim Kraushar, will once again be leading the mindful movement team.  She has planned sessions geared toward all fitness and age levels, and will be bringing a blend of enjoyable body breaks into the

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Women Move Forward ~ In Body, Mind, Emotion & Spirit

Women Move Forward ~ In Body, Mind, Emotion & Spirit

Are you a woman who rarely takes time out for yourself?  A woman who could use a special experience to connect with yourself and other like-minded women – women who value living a life of passion and purpose?  We Move Forward was created with you in mind.  This 4-day conference is a true synthesis of body, mind, emotion and spirit.  Women from all walks of life gather on magical Isla

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