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North West Women is very excited to begin our 11th summer season! Our programs are open to all self-identified women seeking to be in community with other women. Programs are focused on improving the lives of adult women and shaping women

of the future through adolescents and young adult participants. Please join us for a variety of programs offered this summer including women’s community programs, support programs, workshops, community action, and fundraisers.

North West Women’s Mission Statement It is our mission as an organization to serve the women- identified population of Whatcom County and the surrounding areas in physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual support. We will do this through a variety of recreation and leisure programs that include different levels of personal and community growth provided in a safe space. We as a non-profit organization are committed to giving the women we work with a sense of community and assistance in areas of their lives that they feel are lacking, in the hope of providing women with a well-rounded sense of being.

Organization Information Location of Office: 200 Holly St. Bellingham, WA 98225

Program Locations: Various sites; Includes Main Office and spaces as required

Business Hours: Monday- Saturday 8-5PM

Website: www.northwestwomen.org or find us on Facebook search: North West Women

Email: info@nww.org

Phone: 360-650-5555

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Women supporting women! At North West Women we are committed to serving the women of Bellingham and the greater Northwest.

How do you need community support? What do you want to learn? How do you want to challenge yourself? North West Women has been serving women for over 10 years are proud of our programs that encourage self-respect, community, passion and learning. Join us this summer and become a part of strong community of support!

Environmental Sustainability The North West Women’s Facility, since 2003, has been LEED® certified, uses grey water, recycles and composts all possible products. These efforts meet high green building and environmentally responsible performance measures.

Financial Aid and Scholarships Last year, community fundraisers and private donations raised over $10,000 to support financial assistance, program scholarships and more! This year we hope to raise $12,000 and have already reached an amount of $5,000 since January 1st. For more information on how to donate go to www.northwestwomen.org/giving or contact info@nww.org.

Program Scholarships and Non-Profit financial assistance sponsored by:

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Where to find information:

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Women’s Community Programs……p.4-6 Community Action Programs………..p.7 Fundraising Events……………………….p.8 Workshops…………………………………..p.8 Support Programs………………………..p.9

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WWoommeenn’’ss CCoommmmuunniittyy PPrrooggrraammss Community programs are intended to provide opportunities for women to socialize within the larger community. These programs are active and provide the opportunity for learning and leadership.

Women’s Beginning Yoga- a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 3pm-4pm Summer Season- 30$ A beginning hatha yoga class that will focus on breathing exercises, increasing flexibility and social enrichment. Learn to connect with your body and appreciate your physical capabilities. All physical abilities welcome. Open to women ages 15 and above. Season- June 1st- August 31st

Women’s Advanced Yoga- a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 4pm-5pm Summer Season- 30$ After completing a season of beginning yoga you may move in to Women’s Advanced Yoga which will focus on strength building, endurance and increasing flexibility. Instructor consultation before registration is welcomed. Open to women ages 15 and above.

Season- June 1st- August 31st

Day Hikes- a Fridays 9am Per Hike- 15$ Spend your summer Fridays exploring the northwest- mentally and physically. Open to women ages 15 and above. Lake Whatcom Trail- 6 miles round trip 2.5 hours (Easy)

June 3rd, July 22nd Bellingham Chain Lakes Loop- 8 miles round trip 4 hours (Moderate)

June 10th, July 29th Deming Pine & Cedar Lakes- 5 miles round trip 3 hours (Moderate)

June 17th, August 5th Bellingham Fragrance Lake- 5 miles round trip 3 hours (Easy)

June 24th, August 12th Bellingham Goat Mountain- 8 miles round trip 4.5 hours (Moderate)

July 1st, August 19th Deming Helitrope Ridge- 4.5 miles round trip 3 hours (Strenuous)

July 8th, August 26th Deming Stimpson Preserve- 3 miles round trip 1.5 hours (Easy)

July 15th Bellingham

*Transportation provided

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WWoommeenn’’ss CCoommmmuunniittyy PPrrooggrraammss Community programs are intended to provide opportunities for women to socialize within the larger community. These programs are active and provide the opportunity for learning and leadership.

Kayaking- .

Tuesday/Saturday 9am-1pm 25$ Explore the waters of Bellingham Bay and Larrabee State Park while meeting and connecting with inspiring women of the Whatcom Community. Ages 18+. Bellingham Bay- Larrabee State Park-

June 7th, 11th June 14th, 18th July 5th, 16th July 9th, 12th

August 2nd, 13th August 6nd, 9th

5 Day Bike Tour- San Juan Islands . Wednesday-Sunday $400 Enjoy a 5-Day guided bike tours through the San Juan Islands! Island-hop using the ferries and tour the beautiful San Juan Islands scenery, including conifer forests, countryside, and seaside views. This tour is designed to engage women with the outdoors while also focus developing a sense of confidence and empowerment within oneself and the group. Before each trip a Bicycle Clinic and Pre-Trip Meeting will take place.

Trip 1: June 15th- June 19th Trip 2: July 13th – July 17th Trip 3: August 17th – August 21st Pre-Trip Meetings and Bicycle Clinics:

The Monday previous to each trip. 8pm at the main office. *Transportation provided *Overnight Program (Requires early registration)

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WWoommeenn’’ss CCoommmmuunniittyy PPrrooggrraammss Community programs are intended to provide opportunities for women to socialize within the larger community. These programs are active and provide the opportunity for learning and leadership.

Camping- a Friday-Sunday Fri. 5pm- Sun. 4pm Weekend- 75$ Spend your summer outside enjoying the scenery Whatcom county has to offer. Camping trips offer support and empowerment for women who wish to expand their horizons outdoors and want to learn and make new connections with life. Open to Ages 21+.

Birch Bay State Park- Tent Camping June 10-12th

Larrabee State Park- Tent Camping August 12-14th

Moran State Park Orcas Island- Cabins July 15-17th

Thousand Trails La Conner - Cabins July 29-31st *Transportation provided *Overnight Program (Requires early registration)

When the Leader is You! . Friday 6pm-Thursday 2pm 270$ The leader is you! This camping trip is a women’s leadership camp for a variety of young adult ages. Each session is a week long held at Silver Lake Park. Speakers and workshops will focus on leadership styles, values and beliefs, finding your voice, public speaking, community involvement. Wait there is more! Out at the camp we will also swimming, hiking, and canoeing! You will have the opportunity to network with local businesses and organizations that are women focused.

Session One: Age 15-17

June 24th-30th Session Two: Age 18-21

July 22nd-28th Session Three: Age 21-25

August 19th- 25th

*Transportation provided *Overnight Program (Requires early registration)

Optional Pre-Trip Meeting: The Monday previous to each trip. 7pm at the main office. All program

information will be mailed two weeks prior to event.

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CCoommmmuunniittyy AAccttiioonn PPrrooggrraammss NNW is committed to serving the local Whatcom community as well as women. Community Action programs are a way for women to give back!

Whatcom Falls Clean Up . Friday 12pm-1pm No Cost Meet NWW at Whatcom Falls to assist Bellingham in keeping this beautiful resource and park clean for visitors and wildlife alike! All Ages.

June 17th July 15th August 19th

Mt. Baker Highway Clean Up . Friday 9am-11am No Cost NWW has adopted a portion of Mt. Baker Highway and once a month there will be a highway to clean up the road side. Let’s keep Whatcom County clean and beautiful! Open to women ages 15 and above.

June 24th July 22nd August 26th

*Transportation provided

Lighthouse Mission Service Night . Wednesday 6pm-8pm No Cost Once a month rotation at Lighthouse Mission Shelter, join NWW to prepare and serve a meal for the homeless of Bellingham. Lighthouse Shelter just a couple blocks away from downtown office. Open to women ages 15 and above.

June 29th July 27th August 31st

Nooksack River Tree Planting . Saturday 9am-1pm No Cost Meet at the Nooksack River for an exciting morning of planting native species to improve the ecosystem for plants, salmon and water quality. Open to women ages 15 and above.

June 11th

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FFuunnddrraaiissiinngg EEvveennttss *Open to Community* Events include the larger community and are intended to raise money and support for our non-profit organization so that NWW programs can continue Women’s outreach.

Women’s Empowerment- Benefit Concert Saturday July 16th 5pm-9pm 20$ Suggested Donation Join North West Women at Boulevard Park on July 16th for a wonderful evening of powerful women’s voices singing their hearts out! Bring food and great attitude and enjoy the sunset at the park as we sing to local Washington women’s vocal groups! This event will help to fund NWW fall programs.

Look forward to these later events: : Annual NWW Fun Run- 5K Course along the waterfront, downtown

and through Bellingham’s beautiful trails Women’s Formal Benefit Dinner Community Spaghetti Feed Feminist Art Silent Auction Community Yard Sale- Clothing and Household- items

WWoorrkksshhooppss Programs are intended to provide the instruction of hard skills in a weekly or one session class. Workshops meet on site.

Cooking Healthy on a Budget n Sundays 6pm-8pm 15$ per Session Come down to NWW for healthy cooking workshops! Local female chef Tanya Anderson will direct the workshop. You will have the opportunity to cook and consume your own healthy meal! Open to women ages 15 and above.

June 11th June 15th July 9th July 23th August 6th August 20th

Growing You Own: Gardening n Tuesdays 4-5:30PM 5$ Learn how to grow your own food! Local farmers will show you what foods to grow here in the northwest and you will leave with seed packets to help get you started! Its early enough in season to start growing! Ages 15+.

June 7th, June 14th, and June 21st

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Support Programs These programs are intended to bring women together who are experiencing similar concerns in their lives. Programs provide support and create safe spaces where ideas can be shared and women can become empowered within their personal circumstances.

Therapeutic Day Hikes . Saturdays 12pm-5pm 20$ This program is a day hike to the Oyster Dome for women who have suffered from emotional trauma, depression, etc. Visit to the Bat caves on the way up-Come realize and experience how an amazing view and hike could change your own view of the world and your outlook on life, Meet at NNW and carpool to the trail head.

June 10th and 19th, July 11th, 17th and 22nd August 5th, 13th and 21st

*Transportation provided

Sustainable Lifestyles . Dates Below 250$ Ever backpacked before? These trips are geared towards creating a safe space and community of support for women and teens recovering from eating disorders. Three different week long trips will provide different times for opportunity to explore new life and challenges after the difficult course of eating disorders. Come experience a week of the outdoors hiking through the Pasayden wilderness of Northern Washington. Gear can be shared and some may be provided by NNW. Check out the wonders of backpacking and meet a group of women who have similar experiences.

July 8th-15th 2011 (meet at 7am at NWW) July 29th –August 5th (meet at 7am at NWW) August 19th-26th (meet at 12pm at the NWW)

*Transportation provided *Overnight Program (Requires early registration)

Look forward to these later events: Weekend retreats for single mothers. A new Women’s Group will be starting in the fall. The group will

meet once a week on site to offer support to those who prefer a consistent environment without physical activity.

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Registration for programs and services is set based on 2 categories: Day Programs: Day Programs are events that take up a portion of the day and may include some form of provided transportation. Register up until the NWW Office closing time of the day before the program. If the program is on a Monday, then registration will close by the end of the day on the previous Saturday. Overnight Programs: Overnight Programs are longer than one day and involve an overnight component as well as provided transportation. Registration available up until one full week before the program starts.

Registration for summer programs opens on May 1st, 2011. For information about program availability visit: www.northwestwomen.org. You may register one of 4 ways: Walk-in Return forms to North West Women’s Center. Mail-in North West Women

200 Holly St. Bellingham, WA 98225

Mail-in registrations must be received before the registration deadline Online www.northwestwome.org/registration Call-in (Day programs only) (360)650-5555

COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORMS INCLUDE Registration Form Health History

Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement (Signed-by Parental Guardian if Minor) Financial Assistance Form (If applying for program scholarship)

Additional forms according to program provided after registration

PAPER REGISTRATION DETAILS Registration for summer programs opens on May 1st, 2011. All complete registration received on or before May 1st will be considered received on May 1st and processed on May 1st. Separate registration forms must be completed for each participant regardless of familial relations. Registration forms can be used for up to 3 programs. Registration for more than 3 programs will require an additional form. Photocopies are acceptable but must contain an original signature on each form. Participant placement will be placed at time of registration processing. If forms are incomplete space cannot be guaranteed. Please mail registration to: North West Women, 200 Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225. Registration for overnight programs closes 1 week in advance. Registration for day programs closes the day before program date.

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PARTICIPATION INFORMATION For walk-in, call, or online registration methods all of the important participation information will be provided at the time of registration. For mail-in registration, participants have the option of receiving their participation information by mail, phone, or email. All mail-in registrations received within a week prior to a program will receive an email and phone call to insure their receipt of participation information. In the cases of longer trips that include a pre-trip meeting, some information will be given at the time of registration but attendance of the pre-trip meeting is mandatory and will provide essential information in order to participate fully.

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION

Participant information and payment must be given at the time of registration. The completion of payment will secure your space in a program. For people who register by walk-in, call, or online, the confirmation of registration will be immediately at time of registration. For mail-in registrations, confirmation of payment will be made by email and by phone. These methods of confirmation of registration are the same for programs that are free of cost.

PAYMENT OF FEES The payment of fees can be done using cash, check, credit card, or debit card. If you register using mail-in or call-in your receipt will be given to you at the time of the program. If you register online your receipt will be emailed to you immediately after payment is received. If you would prefer an emailed receipt for any form of payment, please check “electronic receipt” box designation on registration. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Cancellations with full refunds will be accepted within the registration deadline for each individual program. NO refunds will be given after the cut-off date unless written communication is made with NWW of medical or family circumstances. If a participant leaves camp early due to illness, accident, behavior problems or other reasons, there will be no refunds. If we are unable to place a participant in a program of her choice, the fees paid will be refunded in full. A minimum number of participants for each program has been set in order to ensure a safe and fun program for all participants. If there are not enough participants registered for any given program, that program may be cancelled. In the case of event cancellation full refunds will be made.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INSTRUCTIONS As part of North West Women's commitment to service all women in the community, we have developed a scholarship program to assist those who cannot afford all of our programs. Need-based scholarships will be awarded to any woman who would like to participate in our programs and shows substantial financial need. The scholarships will be allotted according to a sliding income scale. As part of the application for the Need-based Scholarship is a Financial Analysis to determine where a participant may fall on the income scale and thus determine the amount of their scholarship. A discount on program costs will be allotted to the participant based on where they fall on the sliding income scale. This discount will be restricted up to a certain dollar amount. For example, a participant can use their 20% discount on a combined total of $200 worth of programming for that season. Re-application is required for each subsequent season. To receive financial assistance, completed financial assistance applications must accompany completed registration forms when sending registration by mail. Those requesting financial assistance may register online then submit the appropriate financial assistance request, together with supporting documentation, by mail. Use the Financial Assistance Form.

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ACCOMMODATIONS North West Women acknowledges the diversity and individuality of participants. Accommodations for challenges that may limit full integration into a program may be made to ensure participant opportunity and satisfaction. Particular needs such as allergen or diets are included in registration. Please consult about physical impairment or developmental disabilities so program directors can help improve program accessibility to best fit your needs. If you have questions about the suitability please contact our office in downtown Bellingham by email, phone or drop-in.

MINORS Parental guardian waivers for minors are necessary for any programs where minors are included in the age range.

NORTH WEST WOMEN PROGRAM STAFF All programs are run by certified instructors where appropriate.

CHILD CARE Child care is provided to mothers free of charge with all our day programs. Working Woman’s Daycare provides service, located in adjacent building complex.

TRANSPORTATION

Participant is expected to provide transportation to event or NWW Center unless specified by program description. When transportation is provided participants are expected to meet at NWW Center.

QUESTIONS Answers to commonly asked questions can be found at www.northwestwomen.org/faqs. Other questions can be directed to (360) 650-5555 during business hours 8am-5pm Monday-Saturday.

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