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At The Women’s Resource Center of Manatee. Returning to the workplace? Get focused, set goals and enhance your employability in Life Launch, a comprehensive 5-day program held at the Women's Resource Center of Manatee, 1926 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton. Held on June 19-23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $10. Pre-register at 747-6797.
The quarterly Women's Exchange will be on June 21, 5-7 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet other women, hear an interesting speaker and enjoy refreshments.
Speakers will be Martha Kokajko and Ellen Teeter, Acupuncture Physicians and advocates of Eastern style medicine. RSVP to 747-6797. $5 donation requested 
| • The Manasota Business Masters a two-county business referral organization, meets every Tuesday noon at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 6906 14th St., Bradenton. Prospective business members are invited as guests to their initial luncheon meeting. Reservations: 726-4562.
• Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group in Sarasota County. 351-0024.
• The Professional Network’s weekly luncheon meeting is on Tuesdays, 12:30 at Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. New members welcome. 377-6000, x 214.
• The OPEN NETWORK Group, Inc. No dues, required attendance or non-complete clause. Meets every week 11:45 -1. $10. Walk-ins welcome. 504-9525
• Open Network Bradenton: Tuesdays, Stacey's Buffet, 4848 14th St. W
• Open Network Venice:Wednesdays, Marco Polo Buffet, 549 US 41ByPass N. (Bird Bay Plaza)
• Open Network Sarasota: Thursdays at Bones, 7119 S. Tamiami Trail.
• The Power Network, a group of professional business people, meets every Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. at the Cafe Baci Restaurant, 4001 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota. $10. New members welcome. 923-4189.
• The Executive Network of Sarasota meets the first and third Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota Information: Jane: 360-8552
• The Executive Network of Manatee meets Thursday, 7:30 a.m., at Denny’s Restaurant, 5703 Manatee Ave., West. 792-2363.
• The Sunset Chapter of The American Business Women’s Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at Lido Beach Holiday Inn. Networking: 6.30 p.m; dinner 7 p.m. 755-8335.
• The Accolades Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets the 1st Tuesday at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota. Networking: 6 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. 924-8464.
• The Ringling Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets for dinner—2nd Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Dutch Heritage. 955-7102.
• Women With Connections, a referral group, meets Fridays, 7:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 5921 Fruitville Rd. Info: 302-1309.
• The All Achievers chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) meets on the 2nd Thursday at 6 p.m. at Troyer's Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Cost: $17. RSVP by noon the preceeding Monday at 321-7048.
Leads Club Meetings
• The Sarasota Co-Ed Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Wednesday, 12:30-1:45 p.m. at Villa Francesco, 1603 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota. 812-4412.
• The Sarasota Women’s leads club, a chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club, meets weekly at Café Baci 4001 S. Tamiami Trail noon to 1:15 p.m. Call: 527-0056 A buffet lunch is served at $13.35.
• The Gulf Gate Professional Women’s Club (GGPWC) of Leads is a business networking group committed to the success of fellow members. Meets Thursdays at Marion’s Restaurant on Gateway Ave. at noon. 955-2133 ext. 518.
• The Gulf Gate Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Clubs, meets Thursday 11:45 at the Sarasota Brewery Company, 6607 Gateway Dr. Call 493-1583 for details.
• The Sarasota Professionals Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Thursday at City Café, Sarasota City Center 1819 Main St., 12:15-1:30 p.m. 527-0055.
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Toastmasters
• Positively Speaking Toastmasters meets Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. at 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., at Episcopalian Church of the Nativity. Improve your speaking skills, overcome your nervousness of public speaking, have fun and meet people. Guests welcome. 685-1614.
• Sarasota Evening Toastmasters meet every Wednesday at Sarasota County Terrance Bldg., 101 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, 6-7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Contact Cindy at 351-9249.
• The Sarasota Herald-Tribune Toastmasters club invites you to visit them at the Tribune building, 1741 Main St. This is an opportunity to improve your leadership and communication skills in an enjoyable, small group setting. Meets every Wednesday at noon for one hour. 361-4000.
Club Meetings
• Sarasota Newcomers Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. Membership is open to year-around residents who have lived in the Sarasota areas less than three years. Meet new friends and enjoy lunch and other activities. 927-8971
• The Friendship Force of Sarasota, an International cultural exchange organization, meets at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Selby Library, 1331 First S., Sarasota. Info:378-2094 or 379-9954.
• The Model Investment Club meets at Selby Library, 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Open to the public to learn what an investment club is about and how to run one. Info: financialstrategies_@excite.com
• Night Needlers, has a monthly meeting the fourth Thursday of each month at the Fruitville Library, 100 Coburn St., at 6:30 p.m. Call 351-7011.
• Jewish Genealogical Society of Southwest Florida meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Flanzer JCC, 582 S. McIntosh Rd., Sarasota. Free/open to all. 921-1433.
Creative Business Connections
• Lakewood Ranch Sunrise Networkers Chapter meets 7:30 a.m. at the Daily Grind Café, 4937 SR 64 E.
• West Manatee Lunch Group meets at 11:45 a.m at Beef O’Brady’s at 6703 W. Manatee Ave.
• South Sarasota Chapter meets at 11:45 a.m. at New Dynasty Restaurant 6131 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
• The University Breakfast Chapter meets at 7:30 a.m. at Friendly's, 6315 Lockwood Ridge Road. 812-8616.
Singles Groups
• Prime Timers is a senior Jewish singles group (55+) that meet the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month. For more info contact: Annabelle at 378-1004. This is a very active and viable senior group.
• Palm Singles (over 50) dinner meeting and program Mondays, 6 p.m., Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Reservations: 924-7430.
• Funcoast Singles—comprised of singles ages 21-50 in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice. 330-2814 or funcoastsingles@yahoo.
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Deadline: June 6 |
Seminars
• Women are invited to a seminar where they can learn “Taking Control Investing in Your Health and Wealth” on June 10, 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Creekside Room, 3205 South Gate Circle, Sarasota. Presenters include Dr. Susan Messer, Chiropractic Physician, First Choice Chiropractic, Kelli Dougan, Massage Therapist and Arlene Moore, MBA, CFP Life Transition Planner with Moore Financial Strategies who will discuss “The Myths About You and Your Money.”
The seminar is free, but seating is limited. Dr. Messer will be offering bone density testing for a minimal charge. Door prizes and continental breakfast. Call 362-3607 to reserve your seat.
• The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is offering "Who Packs Your Presenter's Parachute?" presented by Celia Szelwach, DBA (ABD), Creative Collaborations Consulting, on June 6, 9 a.m. to noon at the Manatee Chamber's Downtown Office, 222 10th Street West, Bradenton. This seminar will help you build your salesmanship skills, speak confidently in front of groups, make a bigger impact during interviews.
Cost: $50 for Manatee Chamber members; $100 for non-members. Seating is limited; reservations are required. Call 748-4842 ext. 123
Networking
• The Exchange Club of Manasota East, a two-county business leads and referral organization, meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the River Club, 6600 River Club Dr. All prospective business members will be guests of the club for their initial meeting. For category information and reservations, call 726-4562.
• The Bradenton Open Network—no dues, required attendance or non-compete clause meets every Tuesday 11:45 a.m-1 p.m. at Stacey's Buffet, 4848 14th St. W. 504-9525. $10. Walk-ins welcome.
• The Lakewood Ranch Professional Women’s Networking Group meets every Wednesday at noon at the River Club Country Club, Par Four the Course Restaurant, 6600 River Club Blvd. Bradenton. Women interested in business and social networking are invited. Lunch: $10. Reservations required: 929-1888.
• Suncoast B2B Connection East meets at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and at 7:30 a.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Community Room at the Manatee Herald-Tribune East, 8339 Market St., Bradenton. 752-3585.
• The All Achievers Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets for dinner the second Thursday, 6 p.m., at Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. RSVP the preceding Monday: 371-8440. |
