Professional Women’s Network of Costa Rica
Dear PWNCR Members and Friends,
We would like to thank everyone who joined us at our Open House on the 18th. Special thanks to Lisa Foulger for facilitating the ice-breaking session, and to Gail Nystrom for introducing us to the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation and the lovely girls who opened up about their experiences and got many of us in tears after helping us tap into our own histories.
A big thanks also to everyone who donated prizes:
Aromas Alur – Our member Adele donated two bottles of heavenly Doterra essential oils!- bAware Yoga Life – Our member Glenda Padilla donated a beautiful handmade candle
- The Little Creative Site Our member Niki Sims donated a lovely painting made by her and her granddaughter Evangeline
- Ingrid Fatjo Art & Fashion – Our new member Ingrid Alvarado donated a gorgeous handmade handkerchief of her own creation
- Four Hearts Arts – the teen girls who make jewelry as part of an initiative of the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation donated a beautiful necklace
Last but not least, the PWNCR Leadership would like to give a big round of applause to our President, Sarah Joy Staude, to Muni Figueres, our Vice President, to Rommy Herrera, Director of Memberships, and to Gabriela Gutierrez, our Director of Events, for putting together such an amazing event.
If you want to see photos of the Open House, check out our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/pwncr
Scroll down to read about:
- Upcoming Event: An Exploration of Dementia with Katya De Luisa
- Event Member Profile: Gail Nystrom and the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation
- Information on how to be a Speaker at one of our Events
- Other Upcoming events
- Information on becoming a Member of PWNCR
Please feel free to scroll down to what matters most to you.
PWNCR April Event:
An Exploration of Dementia
When: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Tin Jo Restaurant
Speaker: Katya De Luisa
An Exploration of Dementia
Is someone you love at risk for or already struggling with dementia?
Are you ready to learn how to best understand and support them?
As a dementia educator and caregiver coach for over 23 years, Katya De Luisa provides information and training centered on holistic approaches to eldercare. Her book, “Journey through the Infinite Mind: The Science and Spirituality of Dementia”, has been published in both English and Spanish and is a forerunner of its kind.
Katya is presently the coordinator of the volunteer Dementia Education Initiative for Rural Costa Rica for Tico families living in outlying areas of the country.
After this event you will be able to:
1. Identify causes and symptoms of dementia
2. Learn about healthy brain function and how it’s affected by dementia
3. Understand dementia behaviors
4. Value the importance of heart-based communication
5. Empathize with what the person with dementia is experiencing
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Katya De Luisa is considered to be one of Costa Rica’s early ex-pat pioneers. She’s resided here since 1980 and is a nationalized Costa Rican citizen.
She is an artist, author, and freelance writer whose articles focus on healthy aging and dementia.
We’d love to have you join us – register now (click here!) so that we can get an accurate head count!
Entrance cost:
2,000 colones for members
6,000 colones for non-members
Exact change or bank transfer is appreciated! (Also for non-members, you can become a member at this event!
Notes: If you are driving, you can park at the Parqueo Musical – they have good rates and if you eat at Tin Jo you will also get a discount. This Waze point will take you right to the Parqueo Musical!
After the event you will have the option to stay for lunch at Tin Jo Asian Restaurant – a great networking opportunity with other members and friends of the PWNCR! We will take lunch orders during the event but please feel free to peruse Tin Jo’s GENERAL MENU, VEGETARIAN MENU and GLUTEN-FREE MENU here!
The Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation
During the event you will be able to:
- Participate in an artisan fair and buy crafts made by people who are part of CRHF initiatives
- Interact with members of CRHF communities at exhibits demonstrating how goals are met
- Understand how the Spiral Model of Development is the CRHF’s guiding principle
- Enjoy three short theater presentations
- Learn from groups of children, youth, teachers and soccer players
- Receive a gift
Donations start at $250 per person (includes dinner). Payment can be made via bank transfer, SINPE Movil or PayPal payment.
For more information, please write to:
fundacionhumanitariacr@gmail.com
Go to the Foundation’s website: https://www.crhf.org/
Visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/CRHumanitarianFoundation
Want to be a Speaker at one of our next events?
Do you have something to share that would provide real value for professional women in Costa Rica? Would you like to stand before a supportive audience and test out an offer for your products or services? When you become a speaker for the PWNCR you’ll gain public speaking skills, become visible before our network, and be able to give back to other professional women just like you.
If you are interested in becoming a speaker, please click here to complete the form and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
SAVE THE DATE!
- May 20: Mental Health with Elizabeth Seaward
- June 17: Latest Marketing Trends with Anabelle Duran
- July 22: Financial Information for Women with Loriana Vargas
- August 19: Non-Violent Communication with Daniela Carvalho
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