In this month‘s newsletter, you will find interesting information about our network, including a feature on our newly appointed Vice President, Jacqui Monacell. Please continue reading to learn what we have in store for you in October and beyond!
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In case you missed it, this month we had a very special event with Dr. Delia Ribas, where she answered all our questions about Perimenopause and Menopause.
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When: October 19, 2024
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Tin Jo Restaurant
*Note: This is a WOMEN-ONLY event
Are you ready to take control of your personal safety and boost your confidence? Join us for a dynamic and comprehensive Self-Defense Workshop that goes beyond the basics and dives deep into holistic self-protection.
Learn to identify both the strong and vulnerable areas of your body, and understand how to leverage this knowledge to enhance your self-defense skills.
Assertiveness is a powerful tool in preventing and de-escalating potential threats. Gain practical communication skills that help you express yourself confidently and clearly in any situation.
Stay calm and composed under pressure with techniques designed to help you manage stress and maintain focus, ensuring you’re prepared for any challenge.
Our hands-on training will cover basic but crucial self-defense moves that empower you to protect yourself effectively.
Develop techniques for maintaining full attention and situational awareness, a key component in preventing and responding to threats.
This event combines physical techniques with mental and emotional strategies for a well-rounded approach to personal safety.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your skills, boost your confidence, and ensure your safety. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards mastering the art of holistic self-defense!
Silvia: Holistic self-defense instructor trained by Mujeres Fuertes Costa Rica, teacher of aerial fabric dance, Pilates, dance, and expression for older adults. Graduate in Special Education and dancer.
Adriana: Instructor trained by the Mujeres Fuertes Costa Rica Organization. Meditator and member of the Vipassana Costa Rica Association. Professional in the tourism sector, and lover of nature and outdoor walks.
8,000 colones for members
11,000 colones for non-members
5,000 for Premium Members
Exact change or SINPE Móvil is appreciated! Also, for non-members, you can become a member at this event!
If you are driving, you can park at the Parqueo Musical – they have good rates and if you eat at Tin Jo you will also get a discount. This Waze point will take you right to the Parqueo Musical!
After the event, you will have the option to stay for lunch at Tin Jo Asian Restaurant – a great networking opportunity with other members and friends of the PWNCR! We will take lunch orders during the event. Click here for Tin Jo’s STANDARD MENU, VEGETARIAN MENU AND GLUTEN-FREE MENU.
Jacqueline Monacell, cofounder and president of *Your Costa Rica Contact*, has been living in Costa Rica since the early 1990s, driven by a lifelong passion for Latin American cultures. Growing up in Pittsford, NY, her journey began with an exchange program in Spain, followed by a BA in International Affairs and Spanish from the University of New Hampshire. After graduating in 1992, Jacqueline moved to Costa Rica to pursue her dream of living in Latin America, where she built a career in international business. By 1995, she became Central American regional manager for Mitchell International and later expanded her expertise in the automotive and insurance sectors across Central America.
In 2005, Jacqueline founded *Your Costa Rica Contact*, a relocation and consulting company catering to people moving to Costa Rica. Combining her background in the automotive industry with Car Doc’s repair expertise, she created a unique service focused on vehicle transactions for expatriates. Her company has since grown, offering a wide range of relocation services, with a commitment to delivering trustworthy and transparent assistance. Jacqueline, who is bilingual and holds dual citizenship, enjoys tennis, mountain biking, baking, and spending time with her husband and dogs in her free time.
To find out more about Jacqui’s business, visit https://
We are pleased to announce this year’s Fundraising Project for the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation. As you are probably aware, our own member Gail Nystrrom is involved with several voluntary activities, and has been successful in funding some of them. Her most recent endeavor, “Mi libro es mi amigo” (My book is my friend), has a specific goal: to motivate children to read, write, study, and create their own art by using the book provided, thus becoming less dependent on the Internet via their cellular phones. Such program is now a reality in several schools.
Gail’s new project, which we hope to be able to sponsor with the help and generosity of our members, involves a “book/diary/storyteller” for abused women, young and old. In this particular case, the gifted book has the format of a diary, with blank pages for the women to write their own stories or whatever they feel about the abuse experiences they suffer, be it in recent days or as a constant in their lives. The book also has some artwork designed by a local artist and is included in a package with several handmade crafts, provided by local women.
Gail is asking for financial help to pay for the paper and the bounding of the diaries. An estimated $500 will provide enough to produce 50 books. According to Gail, “the rest of the contents of the kit -an angel doll, some postcards, a bookmark, the envelope to put it all in, as well as the instruction manual, are already complete and The Foundation paid the women of La Carpio to prepare these items”.
So, let’s be proactive and donate as much as we can for another round of applause for our Organization and for the completion of this important tool for abused women.
Learn more at CRHF and donate here: https://www.crhf.org/. Please mention PWNCR when you place your donation and email a copy of your transaction to: info@pwncr.org so we may keep track of our donations.
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PWNCR can also fuel your personal and professional development by providing:
Be sure to mark your calendar for our other upcoming events:
You can read more about new and past events on our website.
What’s in it for you? What we know you’ll gain from becoming a member:
Membership is only ¢20.000 per year or ¢50.000 for a 3-year membership. Under this scheme, you pay an additional fee of ¢3,000 for each event you attend.
A Premium Membership is now available for ¢30.000 per year. Under this scheme, you may attend all events for FREE.
Join us, won’t you?
Payment information: Please connect with Rommy for bank transfer information.
The Professional Women’s Network of Costa Rica is dedicated to guiding and empowering women through educating, networking, mentoring, and friendship – to love the life they live and create a life they love!
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