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Serving all women for nearly five years, as the
Peninsula's only nonprofit women's community center
located in downtown Palo Alto. 
Dear Friends,
     Hope your New Year is off to a wonderful start.
     You've heard of the great book called "What Color is Your Parachute?" by Richard N. Bolles - the best-selling career book of all time. This newsletter invites you to ponder - "What Color is Your Support?" We go through so many things in our lives, so many changes, that often we might say "HUH?" and wonder what to do, or what our next steps should be... 
     There is no reason to go it alone. Deborah's Palm is here to journey with you, and how better to do it, than in the company of safe, wonderful folks, who are often traveling a similar path, or have made the journey before themselves. 
     See our offerings below, and travel together and with great guides that are here waiting to lead you into a better place, with greater understanding, patience and love. Are you up for it?
     Sending you love and peace, Katie
Educational Seminar: Saturday, January 31, 10-2 PM
Beauty from the Inside Out: Strategies for a Happier, Healthier & More Positive You! 
Come and join us; we only have about 10 spots left, for this free, uplifting gathering, to cover such topics as Inner Beauty, Sexy at Any Size, Healthy Eating, The Body in Motion and Looking Good Makes You Feel Good. RSVP today, if you'd like to join us! 650/473-0664. 
Special Evening Presentation: Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8:30 PM
Loving Dr. Jekyll/Leaving Mr. Hyde: Tricks and Tactics of the Affluent Abuser & Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself 
Join us for this helpful and revealing seminar, presented by our area's finest experts in the field: Ruth Patrick, (founder and director of a nonprofit domestic violence program, now working as a DV Specialist at Family & Children Services) and Phoenix Podell, legal advocate from the YWCA. Please RSVP to save your spot: 650/473-0664.
What Color is your Support?
 
Please consider these resources for the different transitions you are experiencing.

For more information, please give us a call (650/473-0664), check our website: www.deborahspalm.org or contact the teacher/leader directly
CAREER SUPPORT
- CareerGenerations has two great workshops coming up:
Job Search Strategy Group, starts Wednesday, January 28, 7-8:30 PM. This is supportive and energizing group to help you land the job you want much faster! 6 weeks. One-time Free Workshop: Phone Interview Prep: Wednesday, February 18, 5:30-7:00 PM.  To register for these workshops, please email: info@careergenerations.com 
- Uncover Your Calling, with Marcia Davis-Cannon. This 12-week exploration of yourself, your passion, all geared to finding that new job or encore career! Two offerings on Tuesdays: 12:30-2 PM or 7-9 PM. For more information, please contact uncoveryourcalling@gmail.com 
- Business Tool Kit, with retired attorney & facilitator, Dorit Perry. Monthly meetings: February 4, March 18, April 8 & May 6, 6:30-9 PM. Will learn essential tools and navigate your business to achieve greater success. Will cover topics such as Conflict Management, Global/Cultural Competency, Workplace Communication and Change Management. To register, please contact Dorit:  pomodorit@gmail.com
- Goal Setting Workshop, with Barbara Tyler. Enjoy her popular, interactive and motivational workshop to jump-start your intentions for the New Year! Saturday, February 28, 8:30-3 PM. Contact Barbara to register: barbara@dreamsngoals.com 

SUPPORT OF ALL KINDS!
- Art Journaling: Expressing the Real You, with Judy Nightingale Person, MFT. Come and enjoy the process of integrating art and self-exploration as you build your own beautiful, unique and soulful art journal that will express the authentic you! Starts Monday nights, February 2-March 2, 7-9 PM. Please contact Just for more information and to register: judy@kairosassociates.com 
- Anger Management Workshop and Assertive Woman Workshop, both facilitated by Philippa Perkin. Both classes start on Monday, February 2. The Anger Management is held during the day, from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. The Assertive Woman Workshop, will be held in the evening, 7-8:30 p.m. Please contact Philippa for more information and to register: philippa.perkin@gmail.com 
- Empty Nest Support Group, with Melanie Light. Meets monthly, and will meet on February 24, 10 AM to 12 Noon. This is a participant-driven exploration of this special time in your life; get clear about who you are now and where you want to go next... For more info, please contact Melanie: melanielight23@gmail.com 
Coming in March:
- Women 50+ in Transition, with Donna Scheifler. New Group will start on March 5, for 6 weeks. After being everything else for everyone else, what do you want? Come and join a warm & safe group to explore for yourself! For questions, please contact Donna: donna@yourtimetoblossom.com 
- Hungry for Change: Weight Loss Support, facilitated by Susan Adele. Join this group and explore causes of obesity, new fads/diets, and share our journies together. Starts March 9 for 8 weeks. Questions? Please contact Susan: pascalrascalcat@yahoo.com 
- Women's Support Group, Thursday evenings. Current group ends 2/12, but a new group will start on Thursday, March 5, for 6 weeks. Questions? Please contact Annette Glass, MFTI: annetteglassmfti@gmail.com 
- We also offer free mentoring and an affordable sliding scale counseling program at Deborah's Palm. If you are intersted, please give us a call: 650/473-0664, and we will tell you more...

RELOCATION SUPPORT
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Are you new to the Bay Area? Looking for a place to connect with others, and learn about the area? The Newcomer's Group at Deborah's Palm is a great way to build connections, find resources and discover ways to adjust to life on the Peninsula!
- Our Next Welcome Coffee will be held on Thursday, February 19, from 11 AM to 12 Noon. Please RSVP if you can come! 650/473-0664
- We also offer a support group called "Grow New Roots and Blossom" for women who have moved here, who are re-nesting with their families. Ildiko Ran, MFT, facilitates the group, that will meet twice a month, on Tuesday evenings, starting on March 10 (March 24, April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19), 7-9 PM. For more information and to register, please contact Ildiko: ildikoran@gmail.com 
Classes, Groups & Activities...
For all the latest classes, times, updates and news, please visit our website:  www.deborahspalm.org 
Highlights coming up:
- Book Club: Fridays, January 30 & February 27, 7-9. Questions? Susan Adele: pascalrascalcat@yahoo.com 
- Poetry Lover's Group, Friday, February 13, 1-3 PM 
- Japanese Cooking Classes; for the month of February, Motoko will be teaching how to make MISO. Offered two times: Saturday, February 7 and Saturday, February 21, 1-3 PM. For more info & to register, please contact Motoko: myagi3@gmail.com 
GREAT NEWS! Deborah's Palm is partnering with Gunn High School, and their business club called Gunn Brand for You (GB4U), to learn about nonprofit management. They will be taking on various projects in the areas of finance, marketing and operations. They also will be putting on a fundraising Gala for us, that is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at the newly renovated Mitchell Park Community Center. SAVE the DATE now, for this fun & festive event that will benefit Deborah's Palm!! Thanks to all the advisors and students for making this possible!

Deborah's Palm will be closed on Monday, February 16, for President's Day. Hope you have a fab, long week-end!