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Living with Less
A workshop for all who are living
with new economic realities
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
9:00am - 3:15pm
YWCA, 425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo
Suggested Donation: $5/person
(Scholarships available; request a scholarship when you
register)
Child Care and
Free Lunch Provided
(Attend morning, afternoon or both sessions)
Co-hosted by Iowa State University
Extension/Black Hawk County,
the
YWCA and
the Catholic Parishes in Waterloo
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What It Is
This workshop is designed for
individuals and households who have experienced a reduction in
financial resources or are choosing to "live with less."
It is designed to provide practical information about how to
maintain basic household needs with fewer financial resources.
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Workshop Schedule
Morning Schedule
8:45am Child care begins
9:00am Registration
9:30am Keynote Address: "Avoiding Pitfalls on
Living for Less"
10:15am First round of morning workshops
11:20am Second round of morning workshops
12:20am End of morning session
Free Lunch
12:30pm (Queen of Peace Church basement)
Afternoon Schedule
12:45pm Child care resumes
12:45pm Registration (for new attendees)
1:00pm First round of afternoon workshops
2:15pm Second round of afternoon workshops
3:30pm End of afternoon session.
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Workshop Topics
and Presenters
Morning Workshops (Choose
two)
1. Budget Basics (Brenda Schmitt, Iowa State University Extension)
2.
Spend Smart/Eat Smart (Jill Weber, Iowa State University
Extension)
3.
Living "Green" for Families (Bill Stigliani, UNI
Center for Energy &
Environmental
Education and Marie Stigliani)
4. How to Get a Job and Keep It (Cassandra Halls, President of 2
the Top Career
Advancement Strategies)
Afternoon Workshops
(Choose two)
1. Finding Help for Health Care (Angela Conrad, Covenant
Home Health Care)
2. Budget Basics (Brenda Schmitt, Iowa State University
Extension)
3. Remaining Positive in Stressful Times (Janet Lyons, Director
of Cedar Valley's
promise and Black Hawk County Empowerment Coordinator)
4.
Accessing the Safety Net (Barb Grant, Operation Threshold)
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Comments from
Previous Participants
"Great day! Well planned!"
"I thought it was really neat!
I learned more about what I need to do...."
"The sessions I attended were
educational and fun!"
"Thank you for opening my eyes on
what is important.... 'Things' are not being happy.
You can't buy love or happiness...."
"Thanks to you and your team....
You have really met my needs...."
"[The workshop] has alerted my
senses to be aware of looking for help...."
"I learned so much today....
The speakers were helpful and easy to understand!"
On a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high),
participants rated the 2009 Workshop 4.62.
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Registration
Contact Iowa State University Extension at 319-234-6811.
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For more information
contact:
Director of Adult Faith Formation
320 Mulberry Street, Waterloo IA 50703
Phone: 319-234-9912
Email: <DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us>
Posted: 01.14.10
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