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By opening this email, you are answering our invitation to engage and show your commitment to the Helping Our Women community and mission. So, simply reading our newsletter is one way to lead with love because the care and curiosity that motivated you to click through are the very qualities that sustain our HOW community.
Join me on May 11 when I present more reflections on "Leading with Love" and HOW's mission at the Nauset Fellowship, Chapel In The Pines in Eastham.
Last month, we shared a photo of the HOW team holding blooms in anticipation of spring. Today, it feels as though spring has arrived in full force, so I am sharing it again so you can get to know the faces and names of the people who you sustain when you engage with us by reading newsletters, attending programs, or finding other ways to connect with Helping Our Women.
With love,
Gwynne
| | L to R-Top Row: Maddie Kahle, Monica, Monica Montoya-Quintero, Cathy McDonough. Middle Row: Gwynne Guzzeau, Pam Mahoney, Mary Berry, Lisa Phillips. Front: Julia Bateman | | | | |
Community Gathering Event
Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 pm
at the Ann Maguire Women’s Wellness
Center at HOW in Eastham
Socialize with new & old friends before the busy summer season kicks off. Enjoy yummy bites & delicious sips - free for all in the community!
Our gathering will have a time to honor & celebrate:
- Catherine D'Amato, 2025 Betty Villari Community Service Award recipient
- Julie Britt, HOW's 2025 Volunteer of the Year
- HOW's first cohort of Peer Wellness Coaches will receive their certificates for successful completion of the 20-hour training program- these women will start offering free coaching sessions for the HOW community in Summer 2025.
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Meet HOW Client Member - Erna | |
“It’s quite an experience to get into your 90s,” our artist friend Erna from Provincetown shared with HOW Client Services Manager Cathy McDonough.
In the 1970s, Erna participated in consciousness-raising groups to amplify the voices of women living on the tip of Cape Cod. Decades later, the artist turned to HOW for help meeting her health and wellness needs and told Cathy that knowing HOW is there for her gives her peace of mind.
“I have no family here. I have wonderful friends, and I get by, but if anything were to happen, just knowing HOW is there, it is a good feeling. People get more lonely as you age because in your 90's your friends pass away, so for me, HOW is a way to stay connected. The difference HOW is making - it goes out into the world to make an impact.”
Erna is grateful that HOW is here to support her and others on the Outer Cape. Her journey with HOW is a testament to the power of our community, of which you are an invaluable member!
To help support women like Erna, please consider donating to HOW in the next 30 days - a $20,000 match fund will double your generosity!
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Interested in Supporting HOW Clients as a Volunteer?
You can make a difference by providing social support to clients, working with staff, or by providing transportation to healthcare appointments on the Cape. Some volunteers work every week and some work on specific events or on periodic projects. A few positions require special background or training but most only require time and compassion.
Email Pam at pam@helpingourwomen.org for more information on how to volunteer.
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Upcoming Health & Wellness Programs & Talks | |
Balancing Change & Managing Life Transitions Workshop
Thursday, May 1, 5:00-6:30 pm
at The Commons, 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown
Join HOW’s Executive Director, Gwynne Guzzeau, for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn some tools to manage the changes in your life so they don’t manage you. Whether your transition is personal or professional, you're welcome to attend. We'll be serving food to fuel your engagement.
Registration required.
or call 508-487-4357 for more info.
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Leading with Love - It's Not Just a
Mother's Job
Sunday, May 11, 10:00-11:00 am
Coffee & conversation after the service
at The Chapel in The Pines, 220 Samoset, Eastham
Called to leadership by the examples of the women in her family, Gwynne shares reflections on the power and purpose of leading with love in our personal and professional lives, as well as the story of Helping Our Women’s work serving women on the Outer Cape.
Free to attend.
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Let's Talk Women's Health - a Talk with Dr. Sarah Todd, MD, MPH
Tuesday, May 13, 12:00-1:00 pm
at the Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center
at HOW, 3 Main Street, Eastham
Join HOW & Dr. Sarah Todd for a free 'Lunch and Learn' Talk as she shares personal and professional experiences with the healthcare system. Dr. Todd is a local ER doctor and cancer survivor, and was a family caregiver for her husband for 7 years.
This open discussion will educate and help patients and family caregivers navigate the current healthcare landscape. Lunch Provided.
Registration required.
or call 508-487-4357 for more info.
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Save the Date for The Pelvis Party - A Presentation featuring Surprising, Amusing, Life-Changing Facts About the Pelvises of Women, Men and You!
Tuesday, June 24, 6:00-7:30 pm
at the Commons, 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown
Thursday, July 17, 6:00-7:30 pm
at the Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center at HOW, 3 Main Street, Eastham
Presentation by Jaymie Adachi, FNP of Cape Gynecology. More info to follow.
Registration required.
or call 508-487-4357 for more info.
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A Selection of Ongoing Offerings:
Check out our May calendar for all our upcoming programs
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Cancer Support Group
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, now meeting at the Truro Library
This ongoing group is always open to new members. Transportation is available for HOW registered client members.
Please call Ginny at 508-648-1639 for more information on registration and meeting time.
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Acupuncture & Meditation for Women
The 1st Wednesday of each month
Next sessions: May 7 & June 4
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center,
3 Main Street, Eastham
Thanks to our new community partner, Recovery Without Walls, this life-changing treatment is open to all women on the Outer Cape at no cost to participants.
- Promotes Mental Wellness
- Data proven & Evidence-based
- The practitioner is Outer Cape resident Heather Louks
- Offered in a community, group environment
The style of acupuncture offered is Acudetox - a specialized outer ear method recognized to aid individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, or PTSD and for those recovering from alcohol and drugs. This treatment offers an immediate calming effect, fostering a sense of peace and stability.
Registration required & do so ASAP to ensure your spot.
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Women's Money Matters
Session Start Dates:
Mondays starting May 5, 6:30-8:00 pm
Thursdays starting May 15, 12:00-1:30 pm
Thursdays starting May 29, 6:30-8:00 pm
Saturdays starting May 31, 9:30-11:00 am
A 12-week, online financial wellness program that empowers women living on low incomes with the skills and knowledge they need to achieve their financial goals. Free registration is through HOW, and access to technology for the course is available if needed. You can expect to see results such as higher credit scores, decreased debts, and new or more savings. You'll be introduced to a supportive community and get access to resources.
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Driver Needed
HOW is seeking a minivan driver to transport client members to medical appointments. Approximately 15 hours per week. Please help spread the word about this fulfilling, paid position!
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Thank You Business Supporters | | |
Your Donations Help Us Continue to Support Amazing
Women in Our Community.
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Transportation to programs are available for all HOW Client Members & HOW has an open-door policy for all community members for referrals. |
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