Soroptimist presents March program meeting with CIRCLES speaker Denise Hecht-Mack

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/16/2023 - 7:08am
Event Date: 
March 22, 2023 - 5:30pm
Did Chaney, Soroptimist President

Soroptimist International of Carson City invites the public to join our 5:30pm, March 23 program meeting to learn about C.I.R.C.L.E.S.

Our guest speaker, Denise Hecht-Mack, will describe the initiative which facilitates change, and challenges self-limiting beliefs by connecting individuals to resources that change lives and enable success.

They envision a community working together to empower individuals moving towards a life of sustainability and abundance. The CIRCLES program is designed for any individual or family willing to take responsibility for improving their lives.

The program meeting will be held at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City.

Please RSVP to Diana Fuzere at dfuzere@gmail.com or call (408) 310-2167.The cost will be determined according to your order and individual checks will be presented by the servers.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is a volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve social and economic empowerment.

For more information about programs, donations, membership or further information, please call (775) 297-4883, or email us at sicarsoncity@gmail.com or visit us at our website www.sicarsoncity.org.

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