Lady's Nights
Every first Sunday of each Month 4 p.m
Every first Sunday of each Month 4 p.m
Independent Sales Director, Ruth McCrea, has been building her Mary Kay business for 15
years. She promoted herself to Director 12 years ago and has had the privilege of driving
five career cars. Ruth has been in the National Court of Sales 10 times, earning 10
beautiful diamond rings, one of them for her husband. Ruth loves enriching women's
lives with the Best Selling Skin Care Products and the incredible Mary Kay Opportunity.
years. She promoted herself to Director 12 years ago and has had the privilege of driving
five career cars. Ruth has been in the National Court of Sales 10 times, earning 10
beautiful diamond rings, one of them for her husband. Ruth loves enriching women's
lives with the Best Selling Skin Care Products and the incredible Mary Kay Opportunity.
I started making jerky for friends and family about 4 years ago. As friends came out of the
woodwork, it quickly became apparent I needed to make it on a regular basis. I believe
food should not be complicated. My jerky is made out of a handfull of ingredients, and I
make it AFTER you order, so you never have to wonder how long it's been on the shelf.
Good meat, good ingredients makes a great end product.
woodwork, it quickly became apparent I needed to make it on a regular basis. I believe
food should not be complicated. My jerky is made out of a handfull of ingredients, and I
make it AFTER you order, so you never have to wonder how long it's been on the shelf.
Good meat, good ingredients makes a great end product.
Our special quests:
Why Lady’s Night? I meet a lot of
wonderful women at the winery, all with
various interesting stories and unique
backgrounds.
I would love for all of us to get together, have
a glass of wine, and bond through activities
such as- talking about our businesses,
sharing recipes, and in general just having a
good time!
I am hosting Lady's Night every first Sunday of
each month at 4 p.m.
You are more than welcome to bring your
friends.
Please let me know if you would like to
introduce yourself and your business during
one of our Lady's Nights, it would be a great
pleasure hearing all about it.
Margarita Vartanyan
wonderful women at the winery, all with
various interesting stories and unique
backgrounds.
I would love for all of us to get together, have
a glass of wine, and bond through activities
such as- talking about our businesses,
sharing recipes, and in general just having a
good time!
I am hosting Lady's Night every first Sunday of
each month at 4 p.m.
You are more than welcome to bring your
friends.
Please let me know if you would like to
introduce yourself and your business during
one of our Lady's Nights, it would be a great
pleasure hearing all about it.
Margarita Vartanyan
My business name is Dessert Dreamscapes. My “motto” is “Dream your dessert and eat it too!”
I want to create desserts that don’t taste commercial and you would be proud to take home and
present to your family.
For the ladies night, I will be presenting a wine cheesecake that will be made with Vartanyan
Carousel wine. Carousel is a favorite in my house and lends itself to so many dishes; both cooking
and consuming!!
I want to create desserts that don’t taste commercial and you would be proud to take home and
present to your family.
For the ladies night, I will be presenting a wine cheesecake that will be made with Vartanyan
Carousel wine. Carousel is a favorite in my house and lends itself to so many dishes; both cooking
and consuming!!
October 4th. First Sunday of October 4 p.m. - .......
November 1st. First Sunday of November 4 p.m. - .....
December 6th. First Sunday of December 4 p.m. - .....
Kathy Akers
Sipping Hot Chocolate from Chocolate Necessities www.chocolatenecessities.com
Presented by Alla's Cozy Cuisines
So, what is so different about European Hot Chocolate than any other hot chocolate sold here in the
United States? The first thing you'll notice is it's thick texture which you can drink or eat with a spoon.
Also, it has a richer flavour than any other hot chocolate on market here.
Presented by Alla's Cozy Cuisines
So, what is so different about European Hot Chocolate than any other hot chocolate sold here in the
United States? The first thing you'll notice is it's thick texture which you can drink or eat with a spoon.
Also, it has a richer flavour than any other hot chocolate on market here.
6 years ago, my husband and I designed these "cute enough for the front porch" cat
houses. Our houses have earned the reputation nation wide as the best built and
most attractive cat houses available today. We build them in our shop and market
them from our web store: www.outdoorpethouses.com
Pam Kaufman
Outdoor Pet Houses
houses. Our houses have earned the reputation nation wide as the best built and
most attractive cat houses available today. We build them in our shop and market
them from our web store: www.outdoorpethouses.com
Pam Kaufman
Outdoor Pet Houses
Do YOU blend? Find out with WINE TYPES: Discover Your Inner Grape! Come on out and
meet local author, Maureen Kelly and determine if you are... A Pinot Noir.. A Champagne... A
Cabernet... or A Merlot.
Wine Types is a book that takes a unique, light-hearted look at temperament and
communication. Maureen is also the author of "Pet Types - Communing Heart To Heart", all
about pets and personality and has been a consultant in the uses of the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator®, a world-renowned personality assessment tool, for 20 years.
Join us on ladies night to learn more about yourselves and the others in your bunch and
have a few laughs, too! www.wine-types.net
meet local author, Maureen Kelly and determine if you are... A Pinot Noir.. A Champagne... A
Cabernet... or A Merlot.
Wine Types is a book that takes a unique, light-hearted look at temperament and
communication. Maureen is also the author of "Pet Types - Communing Heart To Heart", all
about pets and personality and has been a consultant in the uses of the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator®, a world-renowned personality assessment tool, for 20 years.
Join us on ladies night to learn more about yourselves and the others in your bunch and
have a few laughs, too! www.wine-types.net
Maureen Kelly
January 3rd. First Sunday of January 4 p.m. - .....
Dotti Berry is a Branch Manager with United First Financial, working with people throughout the U.S.
and Canada to pay off their mortgage and/or debts in as little as 1/3 to 1/2 the time. Her system acts as
a personal financial GPS, guiding people on how to make every penny either gain interest or cancel
interest. She'll teach you how to begin the New Year by making money a friend that works for you in
every way www.PayOffDebtBuildWealth.com
and Canada to pay off their mortgage and/or debts in as little as 1/3 to 1/2 the time. Her system acts as
a personal financial GPS, guiding people on how to make every penny either gain interest or cancel
interest. She'll teach you how to begin the New Year by making money a friend that works for you in
every way www.PayOffDebtBuildWealth.com
Robynne Sapp is committed to making weight loss, fitness and health an easy process, knowing that
women often find it more challenging as they get older. No more! She will share how she lost 30
pounds and her secrets on how you can literally "Cheat & Eat!" in the New Year! Visit her at
www.MillionaireBody.com
women often find it more challenging as they get older. No more! She will share how she lost 30
pounds and her secrets on how you can literally "Cheat & Eat!" in the New Year! Visit her at
www.MillionaireBody.com
March 7th. First Sunday of March 4 p.m. - .....
April 11th. Second Sunday of April 4 p.m. - .....
Introducing... Pet Types-Communing Heart To Heart: a interactive book about our furry companions and what we
can learn from one another.
"Pet Types" includes assessments for both humans as well as pets to determine whether you are a C.O.P, L.O.P.,
Z.O.P, or H.O.P. (the 4 personality types). After making this discovery, you can then compare notes and see how
much you have in common OR where you might need a little work... In either case, we come to realize how much
our pets can teach us about what's really important in life. - Portions of all proceeds are donated to various
animal organizations.
(For more info, visit www.pet-types.net)
can learn from one another.
"Pet Types" includes assessments for both humans as well as pets to determine whether you are a C.O.P, L.O.P.,
Z.O.P, or H.O.P. (the 4 personality types). After making this discovery, you can then compare notes and see how
much you have in common OR where you might need a little work... In either case, we come to realize how much
our pets can teach us about what's really important in life. - Portions of all proceeds are donated to various
animal organizations.
(For more info, visit www.pet-types.net)
AHS
The Alternative Humane Society (AHS) practices a no kill philosophy. Our goal is to help Whatcom County become
a community where no healthy animals are euthanized. AHS is an all volunteer, non-profit animal welfare
organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats and helping pets stay in loving homes. We work
to prevent unwanted dog and cat births through spay/neuter assistance, to cultivate respect and awareness for
the needs of animals through education, and to advocate for the humane treatment of cats and dogs in all areas
of life. With humane education at their core, our programs include Spay/Neuter Assistance, Dog Foster and
Adoption, and Community Cats Information and Referral.
Harmony Matters
Naomi Pollack is a professional organizer who grew up in Yakima, Wa. As the oldest of eight children, her
organizing experience was shaped early by the needs of a busy household. Naomi started Harmony Matters, an
organizing service business, in 2006. Harmony Matters offers creative, sustainable solutions to help people "be
clutter free" in their homes and offices. This year we are excited to offer "Be Clutter Free" coaching sesssions
in addition to in home consultations. Our passion is helping people learn how to live more clutter free lives!
The Alternative Humane Society (AHS) practices a no kill philosophy. Our goal is to help Whatcom County become
a community where no healthy animals are euthanized. AHS is an all volunteer, non-profit animal welfare
organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs and cats and helping pets stay in loving homes. We work
to prevent unwanted dog and cat births through spay/neuter assistance, to cultivate respect and awareness for
the needs of animals through education, and to advocate for the humane treatment of cats and dogs in all areas
of life. With humane education at their core, our programs include Spay/Neuter Assistance, Dog Foster and
Adoption, and Community Cats Information and Referral.
Harmony Matters
Naomi Pollack is a professional organizer who grew up in Yakima, Wa. As the oldest of eight children, her
organizing experience was shaped early by the needs of a busy household. Naomi started Harmony Matters, an
organizing service business, in 2006. Harmony Matters offers creative, sustainable solutions to help people "be
clutter free" in their homes and offices. This year we are excited to offer "Be Clutter Free" coaching sesssions
in addition to in home consultations. Our passion is helping people learn how to live more clutter free lives!
Maureen Kelly
Naomi Pollack
Ellen Shea has been inspiring people to live their lives with joy by finding what their dreams are and
going for it. Life is a journey and the path we take determines the experiences we have along the way.
In her first book "I'm All Grown Up--Now What? she talks candidly about her struggles and triumphs as
her path takes some unexpected twists and turns. She shares what works for her along with some
exercises for the reader to do to discover their dream.
I'm All Grown Up--Now What? (my book title)
A Baby-Boomer's Guide to Living Your Dream. Are you still waiting to grow up to figure out what your
purpose is, what will make your life more joyful? In this easy to read book Ellen shares what has
worked for her and how she is living the life of her dreams and how you could also. There has never
been a better time to stop and listen to your inner voice guiding you to be the best you can be.
going for it. Life is a journey and the path we take determines the experiences we have along the way.
In her first book "I'm All Grown Up--Now What? she talks candidly about her struggles and triumphs as
her path takes some unexpected twists and turns. She shares what works for her along with some
exercises for the reader to do to discover their dream.
I'm All Grown Up--Now What? (my book title)
A Baby-Boomer's Guide to Living Your Dream. Are you still waiting to grow up to figure out what your
purpose is, what will make your life more joyful? In this easy to read book Ellen shares what has
worked for her and how she is living the life of her dreams and how you could also. There has never
been a better time to stop and listen to your inner voice guiding you to be the best you can be.
Ellen Shea
Maria Risener has combined
her love of animals with her
love of art to create her artistic
pet portrait quilts. Maria will
display samples of her unique
creations and share how she
came to create quilted pieces
of art that embrace her love of
animals.
her love of animals with her
love of art to create her artistic
pet portrait quilts. Maria will
display samples of her unique
creations and share how she
came to create quilted pieces
of art that embrace her love of
animals.
May 2nd. First Sunday of May Lady's Night is cancelled due to Wine Spring Release
June 6th. First Sunday of June 4 p.m. - .....
Maria Risener
Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book? Would you like to
know about the process?
Renay Daniels combines her love of kids and bulldogs to create her 1st self
published children’s book: Ten Little Bulldogs. This easy to read and count
to ten book features actual photographs of bulldogs puppies staged in a
variety of playful scenes.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Children’s
Miracle Network.
know about the process?
Renay Daniels combines her love of kids and bulldogs to create her 1st self
published children’s book: Ten Little Bulldogs. This easy to read and count
to ten book features actual photographs of bulldogs puppies staged in a
variety of playful scenes.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Children’s
Miracle Network.
Renay Daniels
July 11th. Second Sunday of July 4 p.m. - .....
HEALTHY CHOCOLATE
For many years, Julia Crouch was living a dream - married to a handsome British man, living in a beautiful English village,
with an international job that allowed her to travel to many exotic places. When her son was born 22 years ago, she and her
husband decided to move back home to Whatcom County to be near her family. All was well for ten years. Then, suddenly
her mother died of a heart attack. A year later, her husband of cancer. The next year, two of her son's neighborhood
playmates were killed in a gas pipeline explosion and her father was found dead in the mountains during a solo camping trip.
This sudden and unexpected avalanche of grief left Julia in survival mode and just going through the motions of her life.
When her son began struggling with suicidal thoughts, she knew she had to take charge of herself and began looking for
natural ways to improve her health. She wanted to become stronger for herself and her son.
When she heard about the healthy chocolate, she thought it sounded too good to be true but was willing to give it a try. She
began letting it melt in her mouth three times a day and was amazed at the changes: her carbohydrate cravings ceased, her
mood lifted dramatically, and she slept deeply for the first time in years. Her neighbors said they watched Julia "come back
alive" and her naturopath has nicknamed her Vitamin J! Julia eventually lost nearly 20 pounds and has never looked back!
Her company, Julia's Healthy Chocolate, promotes this healthy, unprocessed, cold-pressed high antioxidant dark chocolate
with added acai berries and blueberries. It is a whole food - nutritious and delicious chocolate which is available in eight
different varieties. Visit www.juliaschocolate.com to learn more.
Interested in healthy chocolate? Well, who wouldn't be!
Check out the quick videos at www.happyhealthychocolate.com to learn more.
Never underestimate the power of chocolate!
For many years, Julia Crouch was living a dream - married to a handsome British man, living in a beautiful English village,
with an international job that allowed her to travel to many exotic places. When her son was born 22 years ago, she and her
husband decided to move back home to Whatcom County to be near her family. All was well for ten years. Then, suddenly
her mother died of a heart attack. A year later, her husband of cancer. The next year, two of her son's neighborhood
playmates were killed in a gas pipeline explosion and her father was found dead in the mountains during a solo camping trip.
This sudden and unexpected avalanche of grief left Julia in survival mode and just going through the motions of her life.
When her son began struggling with suicidal thoughts, she knew she had to take charge of herself and began looking for
natural ways to improve her health. She wanted to become stronger for herself and her son.
When she heard about the healthy chocolate, she thought it sounded too good to be true but was willing to give it a try. She
began letting it melt in her mouth three times a day and was amazed at the changes: her carbohydrate cravings ceased, her
mood lifted dramatically, and she slept deeply for the first time in years. Her neighbors said they watched Julia "come back
alive" and her naturopath has nicknamed her Vitamin J! Julia eventually lost nearly 20 pounds and has never looked back!
Her company, Julia's Healthy Chocolate, promotes this healthy, unprocessed, cold-pressed high antioxidant dark chocolate
with added acai berries and blueberries. It is a whole food - nutritious and delicious chocolate which is available in eight
different varieties. Visit www.juliaschocolate.com to learn more.
Interested in healthy chocolate? Well, who wouldn't be!
Check out the quick videos at www.happyhealthychocolate.com to learn more.
Never underestimate the power of chocolate!
Julia Crouch
Local cookbook author, newspaper columnist and cooking instructor, Mary Ellen Carter is one of Bellingham ’s best known
food enthusiasts and a strong advocate of returning to the table to enjoy good seasonal food. She is committed to
preserving food and culture based on the values of community and sustainability.
A former restaurant owner, Mary Ellen has authored 4 cookbooks including the local bestseller - At Joe’s Garden Harvest
Recipes from the Northwest. Her latest cookbook Accent on Asia - Recipes for a Culinary Adventure reflects the last 10 years
of teaching with the focus being on Asian cooking.
Recently Mary Ellen started Verde Specialty Foods, www.verdespecialtyfoods.com bringing extra virgin olive oil to the
Northwest from California . “Ending dependency of foreign oil”.
The focus being sustainability and support of the farmers in the US .
food enthusiasts and a strong advocate of returning to the table to enjoy good seasonal food. She is committed to
preserving food and culture based on the values of community and sustainability.
A former restaurant owner, Mary Ellen has authored 4 cookbooks including the local bestseller - At Joe’s Garden Harvest
Recipes from the Northwest. Her latest cookbook Accent on Asia - Recipes for a Culinary Adventure reflects the last 10 years
of teaching with the focus being on Asian cooking.
Recently Mary Ellen started Verde Specialty Foods, www.verdespecialtyfoods.com bringing extra virgin olive oil to the
Northwest from California . “Ending dependency of foreign oil”.
The focus being sustainability and support of the farmers in the US .
Mary Ellen Carter
| You know, Margarita, you have done a wonderful thing with this Ladies' night. It's inspired. I'm so glad to meet with other strong, confident women. ..we sit and talk and we find out we have much in common. And I love that about ladies' night, and about the winery. There is something very spiritual (I know you don't consider yourself a spiritual person, but believe me, many people have said to me that there is a spiritual quality to your Winery... something soothing, and calming, and peaceful) about being at the winery. And you have made that a reality. Maria Risener |
August 1st . First Sunday of August 4 p.m. - .....
It’s a well known fact that women love to network…KeyBank wants to help! Research suggests that women value networking and belonging to
organizations that promote their success. That is why KeyBank started Key4Women, an exclusive program to provide women with the tools for
financial success. Our Key4Women program was the first of its kind, differentiating Key and setting us above our competitors.
According to the Business Banking Board, Women-Owned Businesses (WOB) encounter a unique set of challenges in addition to common
business issues. Traditional biases, market longevity issues, and capital access difficulties are but a few. Key4Women assists women in
overcoming these challenges by providing access to capital, customized service, ongoing education, and networking opportunities.
In addition, KeyBank clients have access to a unique, value-added service: Our exclusive Key4Women Club. KeyBank’s experienced team of
Key4Women Relationship Managers will be sharing more about Key4Women, the Club, and their exciting resource for Women Business Owners
called Key@Work®! Whether you are a business owner or not, you will definitely benefit from the information shared! The Vartanyan Estate
Winery has partnered with KeyBank to offer ALL attendees a very special offer, but you must be present to qualify! In addition, attendees can
enter a drawing for a Vartanyan Estate Wine gift basket!
Please visit www.key.com/key4women to learn more about Key4Women! We look forward to meeting all of you!
cal cookbook author, newspaper columnist and cooking instructor, Mary Ellen Carter is one of Bellingham ’s best known food enthusiasts and a
strong advocate of returning to the table to enjoy good seasonal food. She is committed to preserving food and culture based on the values of
community and sustainability.
organizations that promote their success. That is why KeyBank started Key4Women, an exclusive program to provide women with the tools for
financial success. Our Key4Women program was the first of its kind, differentiating Key and setting us above our competitors.
According to the Business Banking Board, Women-Owned Businesses (WOB) encounter a unique set of challenges in addition to common
business issues. Traditional biases, market longevity issues, and capital access difficulties are but a few. Key4Women assists women in
overcoming these challenges by providing access to capital, customized service, ongoing education, and networking opportunities.
In addition, KeyBank clients have access to a unique, value-added service: Our exclusive Key4Women Club. KeyBank’s experienced team of
Key4Women Relationship Managers will be sharing more about Key4Women, the Club, and their exciting resource for Women Business Owners
called Key@Work®! Whether you are a business owner or not, you will definitely benefit from the information shared! The Vartanyan Estate
Winery has partnered with KeyBank to offer ALL attendees a very special offer, but you must be present to qualify! In addition, attendees can
enter a drawing for a Vartanyan Estate Wine gift basket!
Please visit www.key.com/key4women to learn more about Key4Women! We look forward to meeting all of you!
cal cookbook author, newspaper columnist and cooking instructor, Mary Ellen Carter is one of Bellingham ’s best known food enthusiasts and a
strong advocate of returning to the table to enjoy good seasonal food. She is committed to preserving food and culture based on the values of
community and sustainability.
Ellen Shea
Ellen Shea
Ellen Shea presented her book manuscript during Lady's Night in March and
now the book is published! She will bring the book!
Ellen Shea has been inspiring people to live their lives with joy by finding what their dreams are and
going for it. Life is a journey and the path we take determines the experiences we have along the way.
In her first book "I'm All Grown Up--Now What? she talks candidly about her struggles and triumphs as
her path takes some unexpected twists and turns. She shares what works for her along with some
exercises for the reader to do to discover their dream.
I'm All Grown Up--Now What? (my book title)
A Baby-Boomer's Guide to Living Your Dream. Are you still waiting to grow up to figure out what your
purpose is, what will make your life more joyful? In this easy to read book Ellen shares what has
worked for her and how she is living the life of her dreams and how you could also. There has never
been a better time to stop and listen to your inner voice guiding you to be the best you can be.
now the book is published! She will bring the book!
Ellen Shea has been inspiring people to live their lives with joy by finding what their dreams are and
going for it. Life is a journey and the path we take determines the experiences we have along the way.
In her first book "I'm All Grown Up--Now What? she talks candidly about her struggles and triumphs as
her path takes some unexpected twists and turns. She shares what works for her along with some
exercises for the reader to do to discover their dream.
I'm All Grown Up--Now What? (my book title)
A Baby-Boomer's Guide to Living Your Dream. Are you still waiting to grow up to figure out what your
purpose is, what will make your life more joyful? In this easy to read book Ellen shares what has
worked for her and how she is living the life of her dreams and how you could also. There has never
been a better time to stop and listen to your inner voice guiding you to be the best you can be.
I am a LMP. (licensed massage practioner)
I attended and graduated from Cortiva Institute of Massage in Seattle.
I am trained for modalities such as Swedish, Myofacial Release, Neuromuscular, Sports Massage,
Injury Management, Pre-Natal, and Trigger Point. ( some main names)
I was previously a Journeyman Electrican, which I still carry my License for, but as we all know, the
economy hasn't been the best for a couple years now. I decided to go back to school for another love
of mine. I have two boys and wanted to be able to give them a good life while at home. I believe that
this journey will allow me to do that. I have family in Whatcom County and am involved with the
Bellingham Highland Games every year. I am also a member of the Woman's Professional Network of
Bellingham, and the American Massage Therapy Association of Massage Therapists Worldwide. I am
happy to be back in Whatcom County and look forward to helping people with all of their massage
needs.
I attended and graduated from Cortiva Institute of Massage in Seattle.
I am trained for modalities such as Swedish, Myofacial Release, Neuromuscular, Sports Massage,
Injury Management, Pre-Natal, and Trigger Point. ( some main names)
I was previously a Journeyman Electrican, which I still carry my License for, but as we all know, the
economy hasn't been the best for a couple years now. I decided to go back to school for another love
of mine. I have two boys and wanted to be able to give them a good life while at home. I believe that
this journey will allow me to do that. I have family in Whatcom County and am involved with the
Bellingham Highland Games every year. I am also a member of the Woman's Professional Network of
Bellingham, and the American Massage Therapy Association of Massage Therapists Worldwide. I am
happy to be back in Whatcom County and look forward to helping people with all of their massage
needs.
Karlene Winchester
Company: Lifestyles
Therapeutic Massage
Center
Address: 314 E. Holly
St Suite #203
phone: 360-595-4386
Company: Lifestyles
Therapeutic Massage
Center
Address: 314 E. Holly
St Suite #203
phone: 360-595-4386