Women of Seven Lakes is off to a great start this year. The opening meeting is Thursday, Sept. 3, 2 p.m., at The Chapel in the Pines in West End.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Karen Sullivan. Sullivan is an award-winning board certified neuropsychologist, Moore County’s Community Foundation Woman of the Year recipient, author of “I Care For Your Brain: Interactive Stroke Recovery Guide” and the founder of the non-profit organization Still Us.
Sullivan will present about symptoms of brain changes and how to support families, friends, and health caregivers surrounding the patient.
Guests, including men, are welcome at this meeting. There is a $5 fee for guests.
New members may join by signing up at the meeting and paying the $15 dues. Women of Seven Lakes will also be holding a collection for school supplies for West End Elementary School. Members are asked to bring items listed on the group’s website at womenofsevenlakes.com
The October meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 1, also at 2 p.m. at The Chapel in the Pines. The program presenter will be Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue Department Chief David Alston, who will be speaking about emergency preparedness.
Alston has been with the department since 2002 when he started as a firefighter and eventually rose to the position of deputy chief. He served in that role for seven years. In 2023 he was elected by the board to serve as the new fire chief. Prior to joining the department Alston was in the U.S. Marine Corps.
A raffle will be held at the meeting for several fire safety items such as smoke detectors, fire blankets and fire extinguishers.
Light refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting. Please plan on attending the meeting as members and guests learn ways to prepare for emergencies.
Make your plans to attend the Nov. 5 meeting topic on the topic of food insecurity. Ciara Sheerin of 7 Sparrows will inform members and guests on the topic and suggest ways to help those in need.
For additional information about the organization or if you would like to join prior to the meeting, email: Wof7lakes@gmail.com or visit the website at: womenofsevenlakes.com
