If you’re new to the region and are finding it difficult to settle in, then you may like to try out Gwen’s Workshops.
Set up in February by former speech therapist, Gwen Delforge, Gwen’s Workshops have been designed to help you find your way more easily in this French-speaking corner of the world, and provide you with a range of services including personalized French lessons and relocation coaching.
Gwen told knowitall.ch, "I created Gwen's workshops primarily for spouses and children of expats, who often find themselves alone after the first rush of a big move is over. I felt it would be nice for them to find a friendly, homely place where they can get help with their first steps in French, and receive information on basic needs such as how to deal with administration, how to communicate with schools and where to find sports lessons for children.
“After witnessing the experiences of local expats, I came to the conclusion that coaching lessons covering family harmony, “self-settling”, and self-confidence would also help them on their journey towards settling in, as would the opportunity to meet other women who have also just arrived in the Geneva area. Since English-speaking parents often have a difficult time helping their children with homework, I decided "Gwen's workshops" should also be there to provide first steps in French and help with homework. These workshops can also give children a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and share their experiences about their new life."
ESCA, the English-speaking cancer association for Geneva, Vaud and neighboring France, is looking for people to join its dynamic volunteer team in supporting—emotionally and practically—those who have cancer. They also need people who can help in planning special events, fundraising and outreach.
At the heart of the volunteering team is Kate Marx, Vice President for volunteers. A regular visitor at ESCA’s Drop-In Center in Grand Saconnex, she lights up the place with a hug here, a laugh there, and a smile for everyone!
But Kate’s first encounter with ESCA ten years ago was not so joyful, when her husband was diagnosed with cancer and needed the ease of his mother tongue to discuss the attendant emotional issues. Through a friend they were introduced to ESCA and its services, both professional and volunteer. Not long after his death Kate learned she had breast cancer herself. Once again she leaned on ESCA for support.
A new 10 week workshop on Stress and Hormones for Women will also start on Tuesday, 24 April at 10h00 at the same venue. Click here for more details on this website.
"Stress is involved in every common health complaint," says Jennie, who has studied chronic stress related disorders for the last 5 years. "Stress affects the adrenal glands which affect your hormones," and, according to Jennie, women are often frustrated by the lack of clear medical answers.
Common symptoms such as low energy, foggy thinking, sleeplessness, weak muscles, weight gain, depression, mood swings, blood sugar issues, skin and hair problems, osteoporosis, PMS, premature aging, loss of libido and hot flushes can all be attributed to chronic stress, adrenal malfunction and hormone imbalance. Yet, often only the symptoms are treated.
Transforming Lives, a local organization dedicated to guiding people through their life journeys, will open a new center in Nyon on 24 March.
Starting at 12 noon with a welcome introduction by founder, Kamy Lavanchy, the Grand Opening will feature a series of events including talks on Lithotherapy (using crystals), the Law of Attraction, and Love. In between the talks there will be free group healings in the crystal grid room.
Any knowitall.ch clients attending the event will receive a certificate worth Fr. 25.- to be used on any services provided at the center. Just remember to bring along a copy of this article when you arrive on the opening day.
Since Transforming Lives was first set up in 2011, Kamy has helped numerous people in their quest for “love, peace and happiness”. Kamy explained to knowitall.ch what her work entails,
“What most people don’t realize is that, in order to achieve love, peace and happiness, we must make some changes within ourselves. At Transforming Lives we are dedicated to guiding you through your life’s journey to ensure that you achieve this goal. We believe that change is a mind-body-spirit evolution, which can begin with any one of these areas. What’s wonderful is that Transforming Lives covers them all!
After a very successful first year with their own companies, Maureen Redard, owner of Kalosia Créations, and Victoria Chappuis, owner of Infinite Weddings & Events (announced on knowitall.ch last year), have now combined forces to create one new company called Kalosia Weddings & Events.
By combining their individual strengths, they have created a new company, which better serves the diverse needs of future married couples – and others requiring help in the planning of their own special occasions such as anniversary events for companies or schools.
Whilst both ladies have considerable experience in the planning of weddings, Maureen will be able to combine her unique decorating skills with Victoria’s event planning skills to expand their business beyond just weddings.
Between them, they will be able to provide everything you need for your special event - from the invitations through to the decoration of the event and finally the thank you cards!
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