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Hypnosis Certification Course
A
new Hypnosis Certification Course, sponsored by the National Guild of Hypnotists
and LifeSuccess Global, will be held at the latter’s corporate offices in Bonita
Springs, starting August 9, and running three consecutive weekends. Jasse Matasse,
a certified hypnotherapist, will teach the course. Matasse is an advanced instructor
for the National Guild of Hypnotists and an experienced LifeSuccess coach.
Classes are open to beginners. Students can expect to learn hypnosis techniques
to help with weight loss, self-image and self-confidence, smoking cessation, exercise
motivation and tension and stress release.
Classes are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the LifeSuccess at 10961 Bonita Beach Rd. in Bonita
Springs. For additional information, call Jasse Matasse at 239-333-2330 or visit Boni-
taHypnosis.com. See ad page 10.
Happehatchee
Center on the Web
Guide to Success Workshop
H
appehatchee Center, a nonprofit
eco-spirituality center in Estero, re-
“A
Businesswoman’s Guide to Success,” a two-part
cently launched its new website and blog.
workshop series, will be presented in August by
Site subscribers will receive free weekly
sales coach and consultant Deborah Shane, of Train
e-letter reminders of the rich range of
with Shane, and financial adviser Jennifer Myers, of
inspired activities the center sponsors
eWomen Network.
and hosts.
“The Balance of Challenge,” on August 1, discusses
Currently, various groups meet at
time management tools; keynote speaker is Roxy Ham-
Happehatchee for meditation, healing
bleton, CPO of Positively Organized. “Back to Success
and instructional sessions, workshops,
Basics,” on August 15, teaches prospecting, self-promo-
seminars and nature-focused activities
tion and networking techniques. Both workshops run
for children. Upcoming events are posted
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., including a healthy continental
on the website. Articles and informa-
breakfast and light lunch, a half-hour phone coaching
tion about eco-spiritual endeavors in
session with Deborah Shane and a seat at an upcoming
Southwest Florida and around the world
eWomenNetwork Strategic Business Introduction.
populate the blog.
Visitors who join the site’s online
Series price is $99; individual workshops are $65. The workshops will be held at the
community can create a personal homep-
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, 25071 Chamber of Commerce Dr. in
age, post events on Happehatchee’s
Bonita Springs. For information and registration, call Deborah Shane at 239-939-1848
community calendar, upload photos and
or Jennifer Myers at 239-850-2879, or visit WomensEmpowermentSeries.com.
documents, post links, and communicate
with other members via email. Happe-
hatchee founder Ellen Peterson says the
response has been gratifying. “We’re
Rare Fruit Exchange
hoping that many will use the blog; our
Light Pages, too, are a wonderful way to
L
ocal farmers and neighbors will bring their
communicate.” Renee Bledsoe, of Wea-
fresh tropical fruits, vegetables and other
veTheWeb.com, created the site.
edibles, including flowers, cheese, honey and
Peterson notes that in the more quiet
herbs, to the Riverside Community Center, 3061
summer season, yoga classes are continu-
Riverside Drive, in Ft. Myers, on August 9 from
ing, along with the Happe Drum Circle.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will enjoy a free tasting
“The labyrinth the FGCU students built is
table, plus delectables made by local chefs.
wonderful,” she says. Summer volunteers
The University of Florida/Institute of Food
are welcome. Peterson chuckles, “With
and Agricultural Sciences Lee County Extension
all these rains, the potato vine is going to
and the Caloosa Rare Fruit Exchange are sponsor-
completely cover us.”
ing the day. Come taste and buy what’s growing
in Southwest Florida.
For more information, call 239-206-4393
or visit http://HappehatcheeCenter.org.
For information and directions call 239-533-7514.
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