What's Happening in Seattle this Week
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<b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black">
Senior Interest:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-fa=
mily: Tahoma; color: black">
<i>The Joy of Old</i>, at the
<a href=3D"http://www.greenwoodseniorcenter.org">Greenwood Senior Ce=
nter</a>,=20
May 15 & 22nd, free. Growing old isn't for sissies. =
Learn about the=20
challenges when becoming an official old-fogey, how to stay healthy,=
and=20
how to keep growing. Live to be an annoyance to your grandkids=
=2E</span><p>
<b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: bla=
ck">
Women's Interest: </span></b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
<a href=3D"http://www.chatwithwomen.com/">Sex and the City Party</a>=
, June=20
4th, $85. </span>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Seattle</span><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma;=
color: black">'s=20
grand dames throw a soir=E9e for the most anticipated movie of the y=
ear,=20
at least by chicks. Of course, the cosmos will be flowing, alo=
ng with=20
tasty bites, =E0 la the fine food of
<a href=3D"http://www.elgaucho.com/elgaucho/_seattle/index.htm">El G=
aucho</a>. =20
This will probably be the biggest giggle-fest in Seattle this year.
</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Organizing</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: =
Tahoma; color: black">:
<a href=3D"http://biznik.com/members/darcey-howard/promotions/worksh=
op-closet-rescue-">
Closet Rescue Workshop</a>, May 31st, $75. Why is it that most=
people=20
enjoy shopping for clothes and like what they buy, but hate what the=
y=20
have in their closet? Get rid of morning frustration by first =
getting=20
your closet in order. Learn how to clear out the clutter and c=
rap,=20
categorize, flatter your color palette, and identify gaps. Don=
't buy=20
more clothes until you take this class first.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Cancer:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tah=
oma; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.fhcrc.org/patient/support/survivorship/events/=
lectures/">
Coping with Post-Cancer Fatigue</a>, May 28th, free. If you're=
=20
fortunate enough to beat cancer, you're left pretty wiped by the=20
battle. Learn how to identify causes of fatigue, and possible =
solutions=20
to restore your energy level. Get back to the life you once ha=
d. * =20
Also,
<a href=3D"http://www.providence.org/long_term_care/hospice_of_seatt=
le/e60calendar.htm">
Five Wishes: Specifying End Of Life Care</a>, May 21st, free. =
You're=20
going, and you've accepted it. Now, learn how to make your las=
t wishes=20
known and documented, for your physical, emotional, and spiritual ca=
re. =20
Take control of your destiny.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Burlesque:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: =
Tahoma; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/34743">Burlesque=
=20
Fundraiser for the Burlesque Hall of Fame</a>, May 20th, $15. =
Now=20
here's an excuse to go to a burlesque show - it's for charity! =
The=20
proceeds from the event go to the
<a href=3D"http://www.burlesquehall.com/">Burlesque Hall of Fame</a>=
=2E How=20
much money do these gals need? G-strings and pasties can't cos=
t that=20
much, can they?</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Storytelling</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family=
: Tahoma; color: black">:
<a href=3D"http://www.seattleneutrinosociety.com/home.html">Film +=
=20
Storytelling</a>, May 23rd, $5, of blending film with storytelling.&=
nbsp; Not=20
sure what this is about - the storytelling as part of a film is usua=
lly=20
called "the dialog." That's the thing with these pro=
storytellers -=20
they'll yap through anything. At this meeting, they break out =
their=20
collection of guerilla video and give it their voices.</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Family:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tah=
oma; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=3D1=
482413">
Run With Cops</a>, June 21st, $35. Instead of running from the=
m, run=20
with them. It's a 5K run/walk, with prizes for costumes. =
* Also,
<a href=3D"http://www.bellevuearts.org/calendar.htm">Crafty Saturday=
s</a>,=20
May 17th, free with admission. The kids are shown a couple of =
basic=20
crochet techniques, and then let their imaginations take over. =
Getting=20
ready for crocheted potholders?</span></p>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>IT=20
Topics:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tah=
oma; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.awcps.org/">IT Talent Crisis</a>, May 21st, $7=
0. =20
You talk to the unemployed right now, and they'll tell you how soft =
the=20
economy is, and how no one is hiring. Then, you talk to employ=
ers, and=20
they'll tell you how they can't find enough good people to fill thei=
r=20
openings. At this conference, employers learn how to grow and =
retain=20
talented IT people. * Also,
<a href=3D"http://gtldesignstudio.com/wtia/index.html">Unmasking the=
=20
Future</a>, May 28th, about Web 2.0. Web 2.0 still seems to be=
a lot of=20
hype and less substance, more than where people are actually making=
=20
money (think YouTube). At this conference, learn what Web 2.0 =
is,=20
future predictions, and how it might affect your business.</span></p=
>
<p><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Language:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: T=
ahoma; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://www.nwlanguageacademy.com/cafe.html">French Langua=
ge=20
Cafe</a>, May 24th, $98. This is basically how not to be the s=
tupid=20
American when you travel. Pick up key language patterns to get=
you=20
through the most common situations, of ordering in a restaurant,=20
shopping, directions, getting around by public transit, small talk,=
=20
cultural sensitivity, and so on. Don't crack any Jerry Lewis j=
okes=20
while you're over there.</span></p>
<b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: bla=
ck">
Organization:</span></b><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-famil=
y: Tahoma; color: black">
<a href=3D"http://membermanager.net/seattlenewcomers/">Seattle Newco=
mers</a>,=20
for women new (and old) to the Seattle scene, looking for social,=20=
recreational, and networking activities. There's that entire d=
iscussion=20
of the Seattle freeze, how it's icy to newcomers. Maybe true, =
or maybe=20
just whining. Anyway, if you're a gal and would like to make s=
ome new=20
friends, then connect with this group.</span></div> </td>
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nbsp; <b>
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</b></font><b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Society Makers<br>
</span></b>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Here's who rules Seattle's social agenda:</span></p>
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<img border=3D"0" src=3D"http://www.ecsss.org/society.jpg" width=3D"264" h=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
<a href=3D"http://jjmckayandco.com/">JJ McKay</a>: The go-to guy whe=
never=20
the <i>Seattle Times</i> Living section needs a quote, seemingly abl=
e to=20
make <a href=3D"http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/girlabouttown/=
">Girl=20
About Town</a> at will (as well as original column architect). =
Nobody=20
really knows what this guy does for a paycheck; his full time job se=
ems=20
to be making connections among people, both business and personal (h=
e=20
credits five marriages to his introductions). He has the most =
sought=20
after invite list in Seattle, whose parties invariably make press.</=
span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
<a href=3D"http://www.espyfoundation.org/html/trustees.html#DENNISRO=
SE">
Rose Dennis</a>, this city's ruling tastemaker, demonstrating what=
=20
happens when fashion, savvy, and philanthropy collide. Rose is=
a force=20
of energy to many charitable and arts boards and causes, as well as =
a=20
fashion leader to be noticed. Her marketing prowess gets notic=
ed by the=20
public, and the public in turn notices her
<a href=3D"http://www.lulyyang.com/">Luly Yang</a> couture and envia=
ble=20
shoe collection.</span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><i>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>Duell=20
Fisher</span></i><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Taho=
ma; color: black">,=20
owner of <a href=3D"http://www.teamphotogenic.com">Team Photogenic</=
a>. =20
You're not anybody in </span>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Seattle</span><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma;=
color: black">=20
until you've been photographed by Team Photogenic. Duell is th=
e=20
recorder of all things fashionable and haute in our town. He e=
ven=20
recently promoted himself to host of his own
<a href=3D"http://www.teamphotogenic.com/seen/041208_poncho_gala.asp=
">TV=20
show</a>. The wide coverage of the party pix by his company ha=
s pretty=20
much ruined the ability for </span>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Seattle</span><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma;=
color: black">=20
women to wear the same outfit twice, without getting snarked out.</s=
pan></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>And=20
the social godfather of </span>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Seattle</span><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma;=
color: black">=20
is...<a href=3D"http://secure.caresource.com/alzwa/auction/auctionee=
rs.htm">Dick=20
Friel</a>. </span>
<span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black"=
>
Seattle</span><span style=3D"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma;=
color: black">=20
society revolves around philanthropy, which revolves around galas, w=
hich=20
revolves around auctioneer Dick Friel. Mr. Friel has sto=
mped his foot=20
to the close of over $300 million in auction fundraising! If y=
ou had=20
watched the rich and elite party and spend their money for a couple =
of=20
decades, you'd be able to make some pretty astute observations and=
=20
connections, too.</span></p>
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<font face=3D"Tahoma">Cool Video:=20
<a href=3D"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DtTkDE_AkZ5Y">Perry Como singing=
</a>=20
about Seattle. This is one of those things that's so far out, it's in=
=2E</font></span></SPAN></P>
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