Upcoming Happenings at Life by Design... Join Us!

Coffee & Conversation/Networking Nights Last Wednesday of the Month 6:30pm – 8:30pm Portland Community College – CPWTC 1626 SE Water Ave (Across from OMSI)

Monthly get-together for mid-career professionals and anyone in transition who is interested in meaningful (paid and unpaid) work to discuss a topical theme, brainstorm ideas, network with peers and share resources. Upcoming Guests:

February 2/25: Dorothy Moran Blueprint for Successful Personal Change

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PCC Community Education Courses:

Evening seminars at Portland Community College: Central & Metro Portland Workforce Training Center

Resume Writing to Connect with You Dream Work – Are you a Boomer with experience working in the private sector? Learn how to hone your resume and transfer the skills that will help you get a job in the public/nonprofit sector. Monday, February 23 6:30-8:30pm CPWTC 304 CRN# 16695

Networking as an Extreme Sport – How do you improve your networking skills efficiently with a genuine smile on your face? Learn techniques that help you seek out the best networking events for your purposes and gain some surprising insight about those not-so-obvious. Monday, March 2 6:30-8:30pm CPWTC 304 CRN# 16696

How to Choose a Financial Planner That Fits – Financial planning is tricky business and finding a professional you trust can prove even more nerve wracking. Learn what kinds of questions to ask and what answers to listen for when finding your financial guide. Monday, March 2 6:30-8:30pm CPWTC 304 CRN# 16697

To Register for these PCC non-credit courses: Go to http://www.pcc.edu/registration/non-credit-registration.html. Create and Register for a MyPCC account. Login to MyPCC Go to Quick Links in the left hand column Select Registration Services Select Add or Drop Classes Select Sprin 2009 Term Enter the CRN # for the class you want to take Select Add Class.

For a paper registration form, please contact Meredith at mlugiai@lifebydesignnw.org or call: 503-731-6650 for more information.

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Join Our Community Courses Discover, Engage & Design Your Future (Spring)

Hands on Greater Portland and Multnomah County Library: Boomer Initiative Books to Action Discussion Group: Bowling Alone: The Collapse & Revival of American Community – Tuesday, February 24, 2009

OASIS: Education Fair for 50+ - Friday, February 27, 2009

Hands on Greater Portland and Hollywood Library: Boomer Initiative Books to Action Discussion Group: Bowling Alone: The Collapse & Revival of American Community ¬– Sunday, March 1, 2009