Past Monthly Meetings

Date: Thursday May 10, 2012
Speaker: Laura Wright
Topic: Laura Wright is the editor of backpack magazine and blogs as The ODD Mom about the challenges of raising a child with a mental illness. When her son was first diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, and anxiety, she set out to learn as much as she could so she could help him. In the process, she’s become a crusader for children’s mental health. Laura’s talk, entitled “I’m Not a Bad Mother: Moving past the blame and shame of children’s mental illness,” is a frank look at the way parents of children with mental illnesses are judged.

Date: Thursday April 12, 2012
Speaker: Betsy Elliott & Thom Brown (Co-Founders of Paradigm Paranormal Investigative Society)
Topic: Paranormal

"It's all about the Energy!" Thank you again to Betsy Elliot, Thom Brown, and Jeff McMullen for their talk on the Paranormal. Members and guests were given insight into the "tools of the trade," often common household items found in anyone's home, and valid vs invalid ways of researching the paranormal. We also learned that validity means disproving all other possibilities before recording a happening; the "happening" must be witnessed by at least two people, Children and animals tend to be more sensitive to the energy because their senses are more acute. They welcome your feedback. They can be reached at info.paradigmpara@gmail.com.

(photos from April meeting)

Date: Thursday March 8, 2012
Speaker: Nora Spinks
International Woman's Day Meeting:
WOW ladies! What a wonderful way to celebrate International Women's Day! Nora Spinks was an amazing speaker. The event brought new people from Gananoque and Ottawa; some who will perhaps join the BWN. Nora's presentation was both inspiring and thought-prevoking; (more)

Jessica's "Daily Affirmation" Youtube video

photos from the meeting

Date: Thursday February 9, 2012
Speaker: Danielle Murphy

Date: Thursday January 12, 2012
Speaker: Laurie Lewis (cancelled due to weather conditions)

Date: Thursday Dec. 8, 2011
Agenda: Christmas Auction

Date: Thursday November 10, 2011
Speaker: Deborah Dunleavy

Date: Thursday October 13, 2011
Speaker: Leona Deter
Topic: Hats and Much More

Date: Thursday September 8, 2011
Speaker: Susan Sly