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I love the promise of spring and the possibilies present in new life emerging from plants, trees, and nests of all sorts like my clutter of stacked papers from the past year next to my desk in Provincetown which I'm finally weeding out as we prepare for renovations.
In 2012, HOW purchased our home at 34 Conwell Street, securing our roots and a sustainable future. Thirteen years later, with a larger team and community of client members, we will be refreshing and refurnishing the Provincetown center with more areas to gather in small groups for social or work conversations. Perhaps most important is the focus on a comfortable, welcoming lounge area where any member of the HOW community can drop by for a cup of tea or coffee, conversation, and community.
To complete the renovations, our Provincetown location will be closed for a few months, so we've secured a temporary office space at 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown on the lower level of The Commons building, where HOW clients can meet in person with staff. We will remain available by phone, email, and in-person visits at our Eastham office or the temporary 46 Bradford Street office.
So with the arrival of spring, as much as there are signs of hope in the natural world, the new season signals change. Change can be challenging, but it also brings opportunities for growth, collaboration, and resilience. Our team pictured below is ready to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of this time away from our Provincetown home. We hope you will join us with patience and hope as we anticipate the renewal of HOW's home port.
Let me introduce you to the amazing team that brings our mission into action every day here at HOW;
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With warmth and gratitude,
Gwynne
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As the owner of the famous Lobster Pot in Provincetown, Joy McNulty has long been recognized as a community leader and problem-solver. Joy served on the Helping Our Women Board from 2009 to 2020. Acting as Treasurer during most of her tenure, she helped to grow the balance sheet from $189,000 in 2009 to just over $1 million in 2019, enabling HOW to purchase its center in Provincetown. Her leadership and financial guidance - along with the other Board members, volunteers, donors, and client members - helped HOW to achieve a level of sustainability that has been the foundation of our growth over the past several years.
Awarded HOW’s Betty Villari Community Service Award in 2020, Joy exemplified the spirit of kindness, generosity, and community support that the award honors in memory of its namesake, Betty Villari. Ann Maguire said of her good friend Joy, “If something happens in town, she’s like a first responder, asking what is it that we can do? And she’s trained her kids the same way.”
The HOW community is grateful to have had Joy as a part of our family and grateful to Joy’s family for supporting the creation of the Joy McNulty Memorial Fund at HOW.
Click here to read about Joy's life and legacy in the Provincetown Independent.
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Balancing Change & Managing Life Transitions Workshop
Tuesday, April 29th, 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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Women's Money Matters
Session Start Dates (12-week program):
April 2, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm
A 3-month, 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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El dinero de las mujeres importa
Próxima sesión, Marte, 8 de abril, de 6:30 a 8:00 pm
Programa gratuito de bienestar financiero en línea (3 meses) Empodera a las mujeres con habilidades y conocimientos para alcanzar metas financieras. Inscríbase gratis a través de HOW. Acceso a tecnología disponible. Aprenderá a: Mejorar puntaje de crédito, reducir deudas y ahorrar, conocer una comunidad de apoyo y obtener acceso a recursos.
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New! Peer Support Group
April 2 & April 16
The 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
10:00 - 11:30 am
Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center,
3 Main Street, Eastham
The Peer Support Group is a safe community to share what’s in your heart & mind. Share feelings on a diagnosis or reflect on changes & everyday life. A place to practice mindfulness and acceptance in a supportive atmosphere.
Registration preferred but not required.
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Acupuncture & Meditation for Women
The 1st Wednesday of each month- next sessions on April 2nd, May 7th & June 4th, 1:00 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!
- 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 & only a few spots left for April 2nd.
Register ASAP to ensure your spot for April & May.
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Grieving & Growing Groups
In-Person Group: Meets weekly on Thursdays, April 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
3:00-4:15 pm
Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center,
3 Main Street, Eastham
Virtual Group: Meets 2x/month on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm on ZOOM
April 10th & 24th
Grieving affects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It takes courage to grieve, and it can be very lonely. Together, we can help each other process our grief so that we grow.
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Join health educator and grief counselor Betsy Simmons for these free supportive group sessions. The sessions will include quiet reflection, writing, sharing, poetry, and meditation. Grieving & Growing is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.
Registration for the In-Person Group is preferred, but not required. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Registration is required for Virtual Group to receive ZOOM link prior.
or for any questions!
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Cancer Support Group
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month now meeting at the Truro Library
This on-going 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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Alzheimer's Family Support Center Meetings at HOW
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
April 9th & April 23rd
1:00 to 2:30 pm at the Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center at HOW at 3 Main Street Mercantile, Eastham
HOW is pleased to announce that we're collaborating with The Alzheimer's Family Support Center (AFSC), by providing a safe and supportive environment to host their Wednesday meetings. The meetings consist of two groups -one group for caregivers and one group for those who have cognitive loss.
Anyone interested may call the AFSC directly at
508-896-5170 or email info@capecodalz.org.
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Weekly Walking Group
Weekly, Mondays at 3:30 pm
April 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
at Beech Forest
Meet at the parking lot at 36 Race Point Road, Provincetown.
The groups adjust the pace according to the needs of the participants. No need to worry about not keeping up! We're in this together for friendship and to enjoy nature and movement with new friends.
No Registration Required
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HOW's Annual Community Gathering
Tuesday, June 10th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
at the Ann Maguire Women’s Wellness
Center at HOW in Eastham
Save the Date for the spring edition of our annual gathering that will feature yummy bites and libations! Enjoy updates on our impact over the last year and we’ll celebrate the graduation of the first cohort of the HOW Peer Wellness Coaches! Let’s get ready for the arrival of summer and enjoy the community.
More info to follow.
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The Pelvis Party - Surprising, Amusing, Life-Changing Facts About the Pelvises of Women, Men and You!
Tuesday, June 24th, 6:00-7:30 pm
at the Commons, 46 Bradford Street, Provincetown
Thursday, July 17th, 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.
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Meet HOW Volunteer Jayne! | |
Jayne Carvelli-Sheehan is the Chair of the Helping Our Women Board of Directors, and she walks the talk. Generous with both her time and her insight, Jayne is resolute in her determination to better the lives of women on the Outer Cape and to meet the needs of the greater good. We are so appreciative to have a leader who guides the HOW community with such empathy, fortitude, and wit.
When asked, "What would you tell someone interested in becoming a HOW Volunteer?"
Jayne replied, "I would tell them that they possess the "Power of One" to impact someone's life, sometimes in simple ways, sometimes in profound ways . . . and while you may never know the exact moment you do, that opportunity, that "being in the space" to impact someone in need, is both an honor and privilege, and there is no better reward in life than that."
In 2023, Jayne gave 130 hours to the HOW community for which she received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, earning the Bronze Award Level.
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Looking to give back and create new social connections?
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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Thank You Business Supporters | | |
Your Donations Help Us Continue to Support Amazing Women in Our Community. | | | | | |
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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