Saturday, March 4
Social Skills for Success
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Doors open at 11 am
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Tonja Prudhomme
Description: Teen girls, get ready to brush up on all the etiquette basics and become a master socializer.
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, refreshments provided
Wednesday, March 8
Planning For Your Future
Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA, 850-B Olive Street
Facilitators: Attorneys Heidi Martin of Nickelson Law and Marie Vanderlick of Bradley Murchison
Description: Come learn a few quick tips to a successful estate plan. Your heirs and executor will thank you for being prepared!
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, lunch provided
Thursday, March 9
Healthy Snacking
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Ms. Abigail McAlister, Home Economist, LSU AG Center
Description: Come learn about the importance of healthy snacking and how to make a healthy snack.
Register: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, healthy snacks
Saturday, March 11
You are God’s Masterpiece Art Exhibit
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Description: An art exhibit featuring the art of Juanita Mayo based on Ephesians 2:10, Reception and refreshments
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free
Tuesday, March 14
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Time: 12:00pm - 1 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Erica Thomas, MBA
Description: Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage our emotions, behaviors, and impulses, as well as apply this knowledge to the world around us. Through effective and authentic communication, emotional intelligence will create positive relationships within any organization.
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, light lunch provided
Wednesday, March 15
Five Essentials to Women’s Wellness
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Dr. Richa Dhawan, MD
Description: What are the 5 essentials to wellness? Come and learn more!
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, refreshments provided
Friday, March 17
The High Cost to a Low Credit Score
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Tia White, Community Manger, Chase Bank
Description: Improving your credit score with the right steps.
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, lunch provided
Monday, March 20
Trauma Care
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Janice Horton, LPC
Description: Come learn how to discover, support and implement new perspectives to break traumatic cycles that hinder growth and fulfillment.
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, lunch provided
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Thursday, March 23
YWCA Women Who Care, Share Luncheon
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00pm
Location: East Ridge Country Club
1000 Stewart Dr., Shreveport
Description: Panel of women leaders discussing “Empowered Women Empowering Women”
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: $75 per person
Tuesday, March 28
Birthing Justice
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitators: LaRhonda Coleman, Dawn Collins and Jessica Latin
Description: A documentary that discusses the issues fueling the maternal health crisis within the African American community and advocates for best practices to enhance birthing equity for all women, especially Black women.
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free, lunch provided
Wednesday, March 29
Professional Resume Writing Clinic
Time: 10:00 am– 12:00 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Dr. Sonja Lester, YWCA Restart Coordinator
Description: An interactive resume-building event offering resume-writing tips and recommendations for a professional resume. Participants can bring resumes for personalized assistance.
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: Free
Friday, March 31
Let’s Chat & Chew: “Glass Ceiling vs Concrete Ceiling”
Time: 11:30am – 1:00 pm
Location: YWCA NWLA,
850-B Olive St., Shreveport
Facilitator: Dr. LaTienda Pierre, YWCA Racial Justice Coordinator
Description: A discussion on the differences in promotion and advancement of BIPOC women vs white women in the workforce.
Register at: Eventbrite.com
Cost: $8, lunch provided
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