Rowan College Announces People In Transition Workshops for March

Deptford Twp. –The Center for People in Transition at Rowan College at Gloucester County hosts a number of empowerment, legal and financial workshops during the month of March, 2015. All workshops are free and open to the public. Must be at least 18 years or older to register. Call 856-415-2222 or email peopleintransition@rcgc.edu to register.

Bookkeeping & Introduction to QuickBooks - First learn basic bookkeeping concepts for your business, and then learn how to set up and use the basic features of this popular and user-friendly accounting program. This seminar will be presented with laptop computers, seating two persons to a computer. The seminar is sponsored by People in Transition and the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corp. To register, please visit www.wcecnj.org or call (973) 507-9700. It meets Mon., March 2, 6 – 8 pm and Mon., March 9 and 16, 6 – 9 pm.

Anthony Martinez and Michelle Diluigi

Understanding Your Investments – This one-night class will provide you with information you need to help you plan for your financial security. The class has been designed to help you better understand your investments and to learn how to make your money work for you. Topics include stocks vs. bonds, mutual funds, investing, tax-deferred investing, risk management, and estate planning techniques. It meets Tues., March 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Joseph Johnson, Owner, Main Street Financial

Feng Shui - Join us at this beginner workshop and learn the basics of Feng Shui, (pronounced Fung Shway) which can help you manage your life with prosperity, relationships, health and career. Feng Shui (translated as wind and water) is blending a balance of peace and harmony in your life by the way you place furniture and objects within your home. By placing your furniture and using different colors and objects in certain parts of your home, you can achieve tranquility and happiness and make your life a better one. If you can bring a floor plan of your house, it would be helpful. It meets Wed., March 4, 6 – 7:30 pm.

Loretta Anthony

Home and Personal Safety Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft, internet fraud, and related scams; inexpensive ways to keep your home secure with do-it-yourself items. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the McGuinness Funeral Home. It meets Fri., March 6, 1 – 2:15 p.m.

Dean Golding, Retired Woodbury Heights Police Officer

Bereavement Workshop - Grieving adults of all ages are cordially invited to join a support group, which will meet at Rowan College at Gloucester County. The death of a spouse is among the most devastating losses a person could experience. The dramatic change in lifestyle from

being part of a couple to being alone can be overwhelming. The death of other close relatives and friends is also highly traumatic. In this eight session bereavement workshop series, you will learn specific strategies for coping with feelings of loneliness, frustration, anger and grief. Information and community resources will be presented. In addition, you will have an opportunity to meet and talk with other recently bereaved individuals. You will benefit most from the workshop if you attend all sessions. New members will not be admitted after the second session. It meets Tues., March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7 – 8:30 pm.

Jennie McQuaide, Ph.D., Licensed Professional Counselor

What to Do When the Second Year Feels Harder than the First Year - The first year of a major life transition can bring emotional upheaval and chaos. The second year can bring harsh reality. Learn how to face your new reality with self-confidence and support. It meets Wed., March 11, 7 – 9 pm.

Sharon Roth-Lichtenfeld, Certified Professional Life Coach

Nuts and Bolts of Elder Law Clinic - Have you ever heard of the “everything” bagel? Elder law expands over a vast area of topics. This seminar will cover elder law topics that are most important to the attendees. So bring your lunch and check in at the “everything” Elder Law Clinic to have all your elder questions addressed. It meets Thurs., March 12, 1 – 2:30 pm.

Victoria M. Dalton, Esq., Hoffman DiMuzio and Author of “Your Legal Corner”.

Travel Again? Yes You Can! - Grief can be an isolating experience. It’s lonely and quiet and it’s easy to sink into. Reminding yourself that there is a whole world out there still turning on its axis can be vital and you can be a part of it all. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the McGuinness Funeral Home. It meets Fri., March 13, 1 – 2:15 pm.

Stacey Golding, Liberty Travel

Financial Aspects of Divorce - This one-night workshop will help you navigate the complicated process and stressful ordeal of divorce. It covers the broad range of financial issues you will face when going through divorce, help you avoid costly mistakes, clarify your expectations and begin planning for a “successful” divorce. It meets Tues., March 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Joseph Johnson, Owner, Main Street Financial

Basic Budgeting Life-Skills Workshop -This workshop will provide information on the purpose and importance of having a budget, including how to create the budget and then how to use the budget as a monthly tool to stay on track and achieve financial goals. We will talk about fixed and variable spending. We will distinguish between essential and non-essential purchases. Short-term and long-term savings needs will be explored and the use of credit in our lives will be examined. A general look at insurance to protect our income and minimize unexpected expenses will be included. This seminar is sponsored by People in Transition and Heart of Gloucester County. It meets Wed., March 18, 6 – 8 pm.

Nancy Hawn, M.S., NJAPM

Financial Strategies for Widows - Along with the emotional hardship, losing a spouse can present other challenges, including how to manage your financial future. Ninety-percent of all women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives. This workshop will cover several financial considerations for widows, determining the income you will need and important timelines to be met. You will leave the seminar with an actionable checklist to help you stay focused and move forward. It meets Thurs., March 19, 7 – 9 pm.

Monique Castillo, Financial Advisor

Advanced Computer Workshop - This 40-hour workshop will teach the intermediate level computer user advanced skills in Word, Excel, Power Point and a brief section on Access for data entry. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and Heart of Gloucester County. It meets Fri., March 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 & 22, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm (No class April 3 or May 15).

Lauri Kuder, Microsoft Office Master

Stress Strategies for Young Adults - According to a recent UCLA survey, college students are feeling more overwhelmed and stressed than fifteen years ago. Have you ever worried about: grades, debt, finding a job, figuring out what to do with the rest of your life, coping with new lifestyle and choices, loss of relationships, past trauma? This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the McGuinness Funeral Home. It meets Fri., March 20, 1 – 2:15 pm.
Cindy Cipriani

Build Your Marketing Plan - Topics covered in this course include maximizing your precious marketing dollars, timely tips to help market your business, finding the right media mix, low-cost marketing ideas, and using public relations to stand out from the crowd. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corp. To register, please visit www.wcecnj.org or call (973) 507-9700. It meets Mon., March 23, 6 – 9 pm.

Marion Chamberlain

Health Care Costs: How Do I Financially Plan for Them? - Health care is something that impacts us throughout our lifetimes. A change in job or marital status can dramatically change what options are available to you. Or are you dreaming of early retirement? This workshop aims to give you a better understanding of how health care and its costs will impact you so you can proactively prepare. We will cover what options are available to help you financially plan for them both before and after retirement. It meets Tues., March 24, 7 – 9 pm.

Monique Castillo, Financial Advisor

How to Focus on the Most Important Relationship: Relationship with Self - Many people do not realize how important it is to have a meaningful and healthy relationship with oneself. Loving yourself is the key to having a healthy relationship with others. Learn how to strengthen your relationship with yourself to have more inner happiness and gain healthier relationships. It meets Wed., March 25, 7 – 9 pm.

Sharon Roth-Lichtenfeld, Certified Professional Life Coach

How to Sell or Buy a House During Divorce - Learn how to avoid nine critical mistakes when considering selling or buying a house during a divorce! It meets Thurs, March 26, 7 – 9 pm.

Brian Ziegenfuss (Ziggy) from RE/MAX Connection

Nutrition and Fitness - Health means different things to different people. This workshop will help you take charge of your health by showing you simple ways to make healthy and nutritious meals and how to be active even for short periods of time throughout the day. Take time to define what health means to you and what you are willing to do or willing to give up doing to bring better health into your life. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the McGuinness Funeral Home. It meets Fri., March 27, 1 – 2:15 pm.

Joyce Woodrow, Retired Physical Education and Health Teacher, Woodbury School District

Raising Your Sales IQ - Some of the topics to be covered in this class are selling benefits and value, overcoming objections, closing the sale, why people need what you sell, defining a unique selling position, and identifying specific customer needs. This workshop is sponsored by People in Transition and the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corp. To register, please visit www.wcecnj.org or call (973) 507-9700. It meets Mon., March 30, 6 – 9 pm.