July 2026 RISE Newsletter
Posted: July 14, 2026
Thank you for supporting Women Walking West! Check out what is happening.
End of summer POOL PARTY, August 1, 2026! 1-4pm
Our third Annual Picnic and Potluck Pool Party is Saturday Aug. 1, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This is a super fun day filled with amazing food from our community. Please come and join us with some good food and good pool waves. Sign up here
W3 TSHIRTS are here! Wear the Shirt!
Purchase a W3 T-Shirt to support Our Mission! Cost is $15 ea. or 3 for $40. Use Promo code BUNDLE3 if ordering 3.Order here from now until 7/31/26, and you will be able to pick up the shirt at our Annual Pool Party and Potluck on Saturday August 1, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We will sell leftover shirts at our pool party. If you are unable to attend the pool party, we are happy to make arrangements for you to pick up at our Sinclair office on or after 8/3/26.
7th Annual RISE Gala is November 5, 2026 from 5:30pm – 9:00pm
At The Manor House in Mason Ohio. The theme this year is Women of the World. We will be showcasing our own Women of the World, including a Fashion Show of cultural apparel from our community members native country. A must see! Our Keynote speaker will be Ivy Banks, M.Ed., J.D., Vice President, Legal Affairs, Xavier University. Order RISE Gala tickets here
Call out for Silent Auction Items
If unable to attend our Gala, may we kindly ask for a Silent Auction donation? Click here for more details and ideas for a Silent Auction gift . We are collecting these until September 30, 2026.
Limited Spots, sign up ASAP!
Are you looking to sharpen your leadership skills? Women Walking West invites you to take part in an exciting day camp designed to inspire growth, develop leadership, and cultivate connection. Led by experienced facilitators. The day will offer hands-on experience to enhance leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. There will be outdoor activities like rope courses, climbing, and lunch will be included. Sign up here.
Additional features in the attached newsletter:
P1: Message from Board Chair
P2: Welcome New W3 Board Member – Dr. Bi Awosika; Review of W3 Happenings in the first half of 2026
P3: Caring Community Partner – John Dovich; Good News announcing our Grants received in the first half of 2026P4: Featured Board Member – Judy Lightner-Noll; Remembering Liz Bonis
P4: Featured Board Member – Judy Lightner-Noll; Remembering Liz Bonis
Check out all of our events on our website: www.womenwalkingwest.org
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January 2026 RISE Newsletter
Our Newsletter is now called RISE. Matching our Gala acronym: Reach, Include, Support, Educate; We are rebranding our twice annually newsletter and are pleased to share the January 2026 issue.