South Bay Women's Network

September Tea Party

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Join us on Sunday, September 7th, 3pm to 5 pm at The Savory Palette in Morro Bay. Come dressed in your fancy hats and Sunday best to sip tea and sample savory delights. Be part of an afternoon filled with friends, fun, and a most stylish hat contest!  

  • High Tea Menu – featuring finger sandwiches, salad, and desserts
  • Assorted Teas
  • Tea Party Themed Games
  • Fancy Hat Contest
  • Prizes
  • Wine & Beer Available for Purchase

Help support our scholarship program during the event by “Filling Our Teapot”

Tickets are $60 and will be available for purchase in August

First Aid Fridays

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MEd Training & Consulting and The Savory Palette present First Aid Fridays, 6 – 7 pm

August 1st ~ Infant Choking & Drowning
August 8th ~ Anaphylaxis & Epi Pens
August 15th ~ Opioid Overdose & Narca
September 12th ~ Stroke & Seizures
September 26th ~ Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Cost: $20.00 per session, payable at the event
25% of all proceeds benefit the South Bay Women’s Network scholarship fund!

Pre-registration required: Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Please text
MEd Training & Consulting at (805) 305-5165 or email to mmullen821@gmail.com
Note: Training will start promptly at 6pm; please arrive early to secure a seat.

Trainer’s bio:
Marcy Mullen, MSEd, MPH, PhDc is a former professor of Clinical Pathophysiology, Medical Genetics, Biomedical Ethics, and Immunology for SUNY Polytechnic Institute and the Sage Colleges in Upstate NY. Locally, she has taught nursing, public health, and kinesiology courses at Cuesta College, Allan Hancock, and Cal Poly. Previously, Marcy served as a clinical director of a LASIK surgery center, worked for nearly a decade as a medical technologist and EMT, conducted paternity determinations for Medicaid, and was the regional manager for newborn hearing screening services at Sierra Vista, Twin Cities, Marian Regional, and Cottage Health in Santa Barbara. In addition, she has been an instructor for the American College of Surgeons, American Heart Association, and the American Red Cross for more than 25 years. She is the sole-proprietor of MEd Training & Consulting Services in Morro Bay.

August Evening Meeting & Mixer

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Join us on Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 pm for a presentation given by Hannah Held, Vice President, and Leticia Pérez Gomez, Outreach Coordinator from the Community Foundation of Estero Bay. CFEB is a volunteer-led 501(c)3 nonprofit that ensures children can participate in athletic, recreation, and enrichment programs in the Estero Bay communities of Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Cambria regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Meeting will be held at The Savory Palette, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

Food provided by The Savory Palette is included in meeting fee. Wine, Beer and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. We hope to see you there for a fun evening of networking and education!

$25 Members/$30 Guests

MEMBERS RSVP

GUESTS RSVP

If you wish to pay at the door, email us your RSVP at info@sbwn.org

2024 Scholarship Presentation & Recipients

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South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) hosted its Scholarship Presentation at The Benedict in Morro Bay this year. Members, guests, and scholarship recipients came together to celebrate six Cuesta College female re-entry students, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

The scholarship recipients represent a diverse range of backgrounds and academic pursuits. Each woman has demonstrated exceptional drive, resilience, and dedication to her educational goals. The scholarships will provide vital financial support, helping them overcome educational barriers and navigate the challenges associated with pursuing higher education.

The funds for these scholarships came from this year’s Garden Party Scholarship Benefit and the Clue the Movie fundraiser at the Bay Theater. We also received generous support from the SLO Women’s Network, SBWN members, and other supporters. This important effort shows SBWN’s strong dedication to empowering women in the South Bay community and helping them succeed in their education.

Thank you to our Scholarship Interview Committee – Valerie Parillo and Denise Lowe.

CLICK HERE FOR RECIPIENT VIDEOS

Scholarship recipients with SBWN Scholarship Chair Valerie Parillo
Alexis Aquia – Information Technology
Emily Jauregui – History with a special interest in Chicano/Indigenous Studies
Indira Ochoa – Psychiatric Technician
Samantha Morris – RN
Jamie Rose Annelle Villanueva – Addiction Treatment Studies
President Denise Lowe 

Not pictured: Tina Riley – RN

2024 Scholarship Recipients Videos

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Congratulations to our six winners: Alexis Aquia – Information Technology; Emily Jauregui – History with a special interest in Chicano/Indigenous Studies; Jamie Rose Annelle Villanueva – Addiction Treatment Studies; Samantha Morris – RN; Indira Ochoa – Psychiatric Technician; Tina Riley – RN

More photos and information

Tina Riley
Jamie Rose Annelle Villanueva
Samantha Morris

Spring Fling High Tea Fundraiser

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Stylish hats and elegant attire were plentiful at the Spring Fling High Tea Fundraiser, which took place on Sunday, April 21st. Attendees, including both members and guests, enjoyed a delightful high tea menu featuring finger sandwiches, soup, salad, tea party desserts, sparkling wine, and an assortment of teas. A special thank you goes to The Savory Palette for providing a wonderful meal. This was our first fundraiser of 2024, with the goal of raising funds for the SBWN Cuesta College Female Reentry Student Scholarship Program. The event successfully raised enough money for potentially two scholarships. Many thanks to all the wonderful women – and men – who joined us at the Spring Fling, as well as those who generously contributed their funds, gifts, and time to ensure the event’s success.

Thank you to Brittany Stewart from Limitless Skies: Custom Photobooth Services who kindly volunteered her time and photo booth for our event. Our guests had fun posing for their close-up shots. Brittany is our new social media intern.