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26TH ANNUAL HAWC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 1-2, 2019
![]() Learn, Laugh, Thrive A Fulfilling Life Aristeon Award Honoree Maria Pappas Cook County Treasurer The Union League Club 65 W. Jackson Chicago, Illinois 800-443-0578 To register for the Conference click here. Read press release and more. Enjoy learning and laughing while amazing panelists share their knowledge to a healthier and happier you. Network with women from throughout the USA. Share stories. Authors and entrepreneurs will showcase their books and products. Participate in a Laughter Experience Session. If you would like to participate in sponsoring the Program Book or having a table top display please email HAWCGreatLakes@gmail.com |
We are excited to let you know that Diane Kochilas, celebrity chef, cooking show hostess and author will be joining our panel of speakers for the upcoming Conference.
Diane will share lessons on food, life and longevity from the Greek Island of Ikaria. Register at tiny.cc/HAWCREG |
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HAWC Pacific Presents: Life is Short, Don't Wait to Dance
October 6, 2019
The Pacific Region Chapter of the Hellenic American Women's Council is proud to co-host, along with the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, an inspiration talk by Valorie Kondos Field, followed by a book signing and reception.
Valorie Kondos Field is the retired head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac 12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team. Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010, the four-time “National Coach of the Year” was recently named “West Region Coach” of the Year and Pac 12 “Coach of the Century” for her solid track record as a preeminent coach. For additional information email HAWCPacific@gmail.com
October 6, 2019
The Pacific Region Chapter of the Hellenic American Women's Council is proud to co-host, along with the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, an inspiration talk by Valorie Kondos Field, followed by a book signing and reception.
Valorie Kondos Field is the retired head coach of the seven-time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac 12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team. Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010, the four-time “National Coach of the Year” was recently named “West Region Coach” of the Year and Pac 12 “Coach of the Century” for her solid track record as a preeminent coach. For additional information email HAWCPacific@gmail.com

HAWC New England Presents - Irena Gut: Only a Girl
October 10, 2019
The Hellenic American Women’s Council (HAWC) invites you to the solo performance of Irena Gut: Only a Girl, created and performed by Janet Rodgers and based on the autobiography of Irena Gut Opdyke titled In My Hands.
This Epic Performance Poem tells the true story of Irena Gut, a young catholic Polish girl who saved the lives of twelve young Jewish professionals from extermination by the Nazis during WWII. Then, when Poland was taken over by the Soviets, these 12 Jewish men and women, saved her. It is a story of love, compassion, and human respect. A story of a young woman's courage and perseverance.
DATE: Thursday, October 10, 2019, 6:30 PM (Performance will start promptly at 7:00, please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start of the performance)
LOCATION: Frangiadakis Residence | 44 Hartford Street | Dover, MA 02030
RSVP: Eri Frangiadakis | erouli@yahoo.com | 617-201-8617
Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served!!!
Jennifer Djaferis - New England Regional Director
Erika Frangiadakis - National Secretary
October 10, 2019
The Hellenic American Women’s Council (HAWC) invites you to the solo performance of Irena Gut: Only a Girl, created and performed by Janet Rodgers and based on the autobiography of Irena Gut Opdyke titled In My Hands.
This Epic Performance Poem tells the true story of Irena Gut, a young catholic Polish girl who saved the lives of twelve young Jewish professionals from extermination by the Nazis during WWII. Then, when Poland was taken over by the Soviets, these 12 Jewish men and women, saved her. It is a story of love, compassion, and human respect. A story of a young woman's courage and perseverance.
DATE: Thursday, October 10, 2019, 6:30 PM (Performance will start promptly at 7:00, please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start of the performance)
LOCATION: Frangiadakis Residence | 44 Hartford Street | Dover, MA 02030
RSVP: Eri Frangiadakis | erouli@yahoo.com | 617-201-8617
Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served!!!
Jennifer Djaferis - New England Regional Director
Erika Frangiadakis - National Secretary