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Our Next Event

MONTHLY EVENT

DESIGN YOUR 2010 TREASURE MAP at
BTW's HOLIDAY DINE-A-ROUND
Sunday, December 13, 2009

Join us for a wonderful and inspirational afternoon during which Dr. Tess will guide members in the creation of a visual “treasure map” of personal goals, resolutions, wishes, and hopes for 2010.

Bring magazines to find the pictures, power words, drawings, and affirmations that will help you, or another BTW member, to bring a vision to life.

In addition to the above, please bring scissors, glue and a large board or hard paper to help you transform your goals into a treasure map. This will enable you to “SEE” what your wishes are for the future.

Our meeting will be hosted by BTW board member Carol Finch at her home in Redondo Beach. Additional information to follow.

Space is limited, so RSVP quickly to Dr. Tess at 818.598.8445 or drtess@pacbell.net. The address and directions will be sent to those who RSVP.

For those of you who are not members, this is an ideal time to join! You’ll have the opportunity to meet other Big Thinking Women and participate in a thought-provoking discussion in an intimate setting.

Read about our past events!

ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT THE FLU?

We have all been reading a great deal about the flu and BTW member Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D. has kindly provided us with a list of 10 Ways to Reduce Your Flu Risk to help us all through flu season. See her column on this page for her important advice.

Been There Wisdoms

Watch this site every other
Monday for a new wisdom quote
from one of our Honorees.

Please allow iframes to see this great quote!

Read more of this and
other Been There Wisdoms...

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Philanthropy in Action

A MEMBER AND
HER LEGACY

In 2003, Eyvette founded Urban Possibilities to provide upscale business clothing and classes to build self-esteem and empowerment in the inner city.
Urban Possibilities creates new self images that change and enhance self-perceptions.

More on Eyvette and Urban Possibilities...

10 Ways To Reduce Your Flu Risk

Dr. Cathie Lippman
Cathie Lippman, M.D.

With the fear about “swine flu” and the panic about a pandemic, people may lose sight of what they can do for themselves to reduce their flu risk. Resist your temptation to dismiss these proven methods for improving your immune system.

1. Sleep

I put this first because it is the aid
most people dismiss. When we sleep
is when we heal; when we regenerate
our batteries. We cannot make up
for lost sleep in one night. Get into
the habit of treating yourself to a
good night’s sleep (8 hours average)
every night.

2. Reduce your sugar intake

Eating sugar impairs the immune
system for hours. That means that
your white cells become “drunk” and
less able to protect you from
potentially harmful bacteria and
viruses. My suggestion during this
time of increased vulnerability is to
cut out sugar entirely (yes, the
white stuff), except for very special occasions like birthday or anniversary celebrations....

Read more...

New Member of the Month

Zina Bethune
www.bethunetheatredanse.org

Zina Bethune
Founder/Artistic Director
Bethune Theatredanse and
Infinite Dreams

Dear BTW Members,

I am delighted to join you as a
member of this very special
organization. As I attend
meetings and get to know
other members, I am amazed
at the breadth, scope and
wonderful diversity of the BTW
ladies. In addition to getting to
know terrific women, each
meeting has brought about
productive professional outcomes.
What a potent combination —
friendship and professional
collaborations.

I am extremely proud of Bethune Theatredanse, which I founded
in 1980. We were a pioneer in the production of multimedia movement theater—rooted in classical dance,
blending digital media with live performance and ability with
disability. After three decades,
Bethune Theatredanse productions
remain on the cutting edge of
technology thanks to the continued
support of the entertainment industry.

I have been an actor for much of my career and a professional ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet.

My own struggle to retain a dance
career despite the challenges of
numerous physical disabilities
inspired my creation of Infinite
Dreams, a participatory educational
and performance dance and drama program for disabled children and
youth. We were the first professional American dance theater to do so and have served over 7,000 youngsters since 1982. Our leadership in the Arts and Disability Movement continues.

A little bit about our upcoming
performance and 30th Anniversary
Gala: We are preparing our next
multi-media production and opening
night Gala to benefit the disabled
children of Infinite Dreams. We will
also be celebrating our 30th
Anniversary!!

The performances are scheduled for February 5th, 6th and 7th, 2010 at
the Glendale Community College
Theater. Inspired by and utilizing the artwork of renowned environmental
artist Wyland, the production,
“Silent Roar” is an undersea tale,
which unfolds in an exquisite but
turbulent oceanic world.

We are thrilled to be honoring Wyland with our “Marine Hero Award” during our Gala on Friday, February 5, which will also include dinner and a silent auction.

My request to you, my fellow BTW members: We too, are feeling the
effects of these difficult financial
times, and as I thought about
possible solutions, BTW and its
amazing resources - - you, the
members - - came to mind. Would
you be interested in joining the
Bethune Theatredanse Gala
Committee? It is the backbone of
our major fundraising event and
we would be honored to have
your support and expertise. I
promise, in return, a rewarding
experience.

We will be meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 7:00 pm in the Jack Webb conference room at Universal Studios, Gate 2. Refreshments will be served. If you can’t make it on that night, but would still interested in serving on the committee that would be great, too!

If you would like to join us, please
contact Jane Walsh at Bethune Theatredanse at 323-874-0481 or
email
Jane@bethunetheatredanse.org
to confirm your attendance. If you
have questions and would like to
discuss it further, please call me
directly at 323-851-0301.

Thank you for you potential interest.
I look forward to hearing from you
and to seeing you at future BTW
meetings.

Sincerely,

Zina Bethune

50 @ 50+ LA Award Event

BTW is pleased to have presented the Inaugural

50 @ 50⁺ LA Award Event

Click here to see our pictures from the
50 @ 50 LA Award Event!

Meet the Fabulous 50 @ 50 Women who were honored at the BTW Inaugural Event, November
13, 2007

This event honored the top 50+ women in our great city who
have, by example:

shifted the aging perspective
created a legacy for themselves or other women
worked to help women become a force politically socially or economically.

Click here to see some of the "Fabulous 50 " together

BTW proudly welcomes Kim Michel, General Agent Michel Financial Group/MassMutual Financial Group, as a Platinum Sponsor.

BTW proudly welcomes MullinTBG, as a Silver Sponsor

BTW proudly welcomes
Neutrogena, as a Silver Sponsor.

BTW welcomes Woodbury
University as a "Friend" to
women 50+