February 2012

Love Your Heart
Learn and Live!

American Heart Month

Featured
Woman of Gloucester County

Helena Devereux
Celebrating 100th Anniversary of The Devereux Foundation
Quite an extraordinary woman and way ahead of her time. Miss Devereux began using an individual approach to the teaching of the developmentally disabled whose methods were groundbreaking. The Devereux Foundation now serves tens of thousands of individuals each year in 11 states. 

Just to Whet Your Whistles

The Book Club

The Language of Flowers
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
As Reviewed by Joan Kirschner 
The heroine of this tale is Victoria Jones, who is eighteen years old and just emancipated (the legal term mentioned repeatedly and significantly) from a childhood of foster and group homes. She trusts no one, and has no friends or attachments, but she does have one characteristic: an extraordinary love of and gift for working with flowers and plants. [more]

Women and Money
Moving From the Moment to the Future
2/5/2012 - Shifting the focus from the short term to the long term. How many short-term financial decisions do you make each week? You probably make more than a few. They may feel routine. They may demand your attention, day in and day out. Yet in managing these day-to-day issues, you may be drawn away from making the long-term money decisions that could prove vital to your financial well-being. [more]

February the Month of Roses
Choosing a Rose Bush for Your Garden
2/1/2012 - Writing a Home and Garden article for the month of February for me was, well, a "no brainer." February, the month of lovers, cupid and of course roses! Roses are red, Violets are blue, do you love me, as much as I love you? [more]

GFWC-Wash Twp Volunteer Women's Org
Looking For Community Involvement?
2/3/2012 - If you are looking for community involvement, an opportunity to meet new people, the chance to develop new skills and to enjoy yourself at the same time, we're the organization for you! If you would like information about our Ladies Day Out or how to become a member of our Club please call Marcie at 856-217-8193. [more]

Time to Refocus
Not Run Away
2/1/2012 - Joanna Papadaniil, our resident Realtor, recommends that we stay the course during these difficult economic times. She includes several bulleted tips that may help ease the crunch. [more]