Workshop Feedback
Our Boomer Power workshops have almost wrapped up, and the feedback has been excellent. Most people were surprised by the course content, which focused on personal safety and self-defense. Here’s what some participants had to say:
“You’re not offending anybody by doing what you want to do – I’ve always been afraid of hurting other peoples’ feelings, but now I’m thinking of my own!” Yvonne
“For me, just knowing these techniques has given me so much self-confidence.” Peggy
“This class has given me the feeling of more self-control. The instructors are so good. At first I wasn’t sure, but, I’m glad I changed my mind and decided to take this class.” Leroy
A huge thank-you to Marylaine, Raymond and Ean from the Kid Power team for coming and sharing their expertise with us!
Upcoming Series: STYLE
Calling all Boomers! Come out and join us for our upcoming interactive workshop focused on
STYLE. Do you want to learn how to put together a great-looking outfit on a dime? Or maybe learn how to perform simple alterations to bring a dull piece of clothing back to life?? On three Mondays , from October 18th to November 1st, at 2:00 pm, the one and only Connie Acton will be dropping in at our “Drop-In” to share her talents with us! Here’s how the series will break-down:
Start with an introduction covering the important difference between style and fashion. Beauty always has to do with what is appropriate -- one's personal style which can cost pennies versus fashion, usually is more costly. This leads naturally to:
Tailor-made approaches are what we need, is what our wardrobe must address if we want to be as gracious & attractive as possible. That means a management approach: analyze, plan, execute and re-assess.
Your body is your canvas; your life is where you hang it...or want to. You can only have personal style if you want to celebrate your personhood and life, not someone else's! Who are you? Where do you spend most of your time? What are you wearing when you feel most comfortable?
Less is more and it's usually a line that suits you best. Emphasis here is on planning: the right cut, color, and cloth add up to personal chic & the comfort we will need as we move into our more "relaxed" years. The goal is to help us find a sense of presence and self-confidence.
Ending with elegance, how to tie it all together and have fun doing it. Top to bottom -- the hair, the shoes and, of course, what's free - the biggest most genuine and open smile in the world.
This will be a practical, interactive workshop with lots of hands-on time. Interested? Call Bill at the NDGSCC to register (514 487-1311), or call Bonnie at the NDG Food Depot (514 483-4680). Don’t miss it!
