Money Talk: A Financial Course for Women

Women have unique financial needs. Most will at some time be on their own financially. Some will never marry, some will see their marriages end in divorce, and others will outlive their husbands. This course will provide you with information that you need to take charge of your financial future. The course includes five classes:

July 11   Financial Basics

July 18   Insurance Basics

July 25   Investing Basics

Aug. 1   Investing for Retirement

Aug. 8   Planning for Future Life Events

All classes will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library (1015 N Quincy Street). Cost: $25 (for the accompanying textbook). To register: jabel@vt.edu; (703) 228-6417 or print off the registration form and brochure at this link: http://offices.ext.vt.edu/arlington/news/Money_Talk__2012.pdf. This is a program of Virginia Cooperative Extension and Arlington Public Libraries.

Hearty Salads for Weekday Lunches

Do you eat out most days for lunch because you don’t have time to make something to bring from home? Join Master Food Volunteer Desiree Morningstar to learn easy and healthy hearty salad recipes that you can make on Sunday and have for the whole week. Each class will feature a different recipe that you’ll get to help make and taste. We’ll feature grains like quinoa, farro, and bulgur, lots of vegetables, and tasty dressings. You’ll receive a packet of  recipes so that you can try others at home.

When:

Tuesdays, June 19, 26, and July 10; 6:30-8:30

Where:

Fairlington Community Center Kitchen

3308 S Stafford Street

Arlington, VA 22206

Cost: $10.00 for one class or $25.00 for the series

To register:

jabel@vt.edu; 703.228.6417