when Wednesday, December 2 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm where Laniakea YWCA cost $30 - Members and Guests Includes one-hour class, pupus, networking, music and tasting Pau Hana Event Schedule 5:30 Event Begins / Networking 5:45 Kim/Wine Stop's "Simply Bubbles" Presentation  6:45 Questions & Answers 7:00 Pupus / Networking 7:55 Closing Remarks 8:00 Event Ends Get a "taste" of October's Simply Wine Event Watch videos For more information email or call Judy Allen at 695-2629.       simply bubbles!  The Unsophisticated Connoisseur: Simply Bubbles A Special Lunch Club Pau Hana Event Learn about the production and varieties of champagne and sparkling wines, food pairings and the finer points of appreciating wines from around the world. This one-hour class will increase your expertise and confidence in selecting and serving the perfect Holiday bubbly! The class will be followed by Q&A, a tasting session, pupus from our very own Laniakea dining room and in true Holiday spirit, we will spend the last hour mingling. Sommelier Kim Karalovich, co-owner of The Wine Stop, will present Champagne, California Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, and Cava.  Listen to Kim Mango Season, featuring our very own Annie Kamiya, will perform during the evening. Listen to Mango Season The menu includes flaky croissant-wrapped brie with crackers, smoked salmon spread with capers, stuffed mushrooms and fruit platters of Fuji apples, Korean pears, kiwi, and grapes.    This Lunch Club special pau hana event is open to the public. Invite your friends today! Register by November 16th  Register now! Lunch Club

our mission. our vision. YWCA of O'ahu is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. our programs Economic Advancement          Dress for Success®          Fernhurst Residence           Ways to Work  Leadership Development        Lunch Club        WHB at Laniakea Network        Women Leading Change        Childcare        Health & Wellness our locations Fernhurst Makiki Kokokahi Kaneohe Laniakea Downtown Honolulu Venue Rental Fuller Hall  holiday class schedule October 12 - December 20, 2009 Registration begins September 14th To download the Holiday Schedule of Classes click here   join our mailing list   Form 990 Mahalo to the Aloha United Way for your support.

upcoming events Nov 4 Cashflow Club, Game, Laniakea, 5:30 - 8:30pm Register today! Nov 10 WHB at Laniakea Network Event, "Looking Forward: Hawaii Business 2010", Laniakea, 11:30am - 1:00pm Register today! Nov 11 Veteran's Day - Building Open Dining Room Closed Read stories from our military families Nov 11-14 Benefit Clothing Sale Laniakea Lobby, Wed, 11-2, Members Only Thur, 11-2, Members Only Fri, 11-2, Open to Public Sat, 9-12, Open to Public Nov 14 Waikalua Loko Fishpond, Hands-On Outdoor Learning Experience for Families, Kaneohe, 8:00 - 12:00noon More info Nov 17 Book Club, Selection: "Put Out More Flags" by Evelyn Waugh, Laniakea, 12 - 1pm, Brown Bag, All members welcome Nov 18 Cashflow Club, Game, Laniakea, 5:30 - 8:30pm Register today! Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day - YWCA Holiday - Building Closed Nov 26-27 Dining Room Closed Dec 2 Lunch Club Special Pau Hana Event, "The Unsophisticated Connoisseur: Simply Bubbles", Laniakea, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Bring a Friend! Deadline to Register: Nov 16th Register today! Introduction to Taiji (Tai Chi) and Qi Gong Its concepts and principles 12 week Pau Hana workshop Thursdays, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm October 22, 2009 - January 28, 2010 3 Free Trial Classes for YWCA members! More a look forward "Looking Forward: Hawaii Business 2010" The Wahine in Hawaii Business at Laniakea network closes 2009 with a look foward. Incoming Chair for the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Shelley Wilson, will give an overview of business issues as they relate to 2010 priorities and opportunities. Wilson is also the chair of the Chamber’s Small Business Committee and previously served as chair of the Health Issues Committee. Wilson is a recognized business leader with an inspiring story of entrepreneurship. While on active duty as a medic with the Army National Guard, she was seriously injured in a car accident that left her with multiple broken bones and injuries. In recovery she began thinking about the need for homecare services in Hawaii. Wilson Homecare employs 200 and serves residences across O‘ahu. Wilson has received a number of awards for her leadership, business acumen and community service. In 2009, Wilson was recognized as the Small Business Administration’s “Business Leader of the Year” for the City & County of Honolulu. Read more about Shelley  When:    Tuesday, November 10                5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Where:   Laniakea YWCA Cost:       $60.00 - Public Schedule 5:30 Registration, Wine & Pupus, Networking 5:50 Welcome 6:55 Closing Remarks Invite your friends and associates. Register today! WHB at Laniakea Network Event