CalendarFor past events, please see the Archives page. Throughout the calendar, take note of the colored stars next to the event listings. Blue stars mark events that are reserved for AAW participants only. Red stars indicate events joined with other groups that consist of co-ed participants.
Carpooling will be available for some events. We encourage you to call early to reserve your place. All we ask is that you contribute for gas. If you are willing to carpool, please let us know. We appreciate the help!
Other than that, get ready to have some awesome fun and adventure!
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February 2012 Events Systema Russian Self Defense for Women
- Friday, February 17th, 2012
- Pennsylvania Institure of Massage Therapy, 93 West End Blvd,Quakertown, PA
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- $22 Members, $27 Non-Members
 Can you imagine being able to RELAX and survive in a crisis moment? It is possible.
Join us for a unique way of learning self defense without striking, using strict forms or preprogrammed responses like many other martial arts styles.
"Systema" is based on a system including four tenets: breathing, relaxation, proper body positions and movements.
Our instructor Dave Reeman who is a Level 2 Shiatsu Instructor and teaching Systema for 2 years will show you how to use natural body movements and intuitive responses to not only survive, but how you can apply these techniques to every aspects of your life. Russian Self defense is the most humane self defense program out there.
Get ready to roll, duck, fall and just move your body while having fun. It is easy to learn and anyone can become proficient. No previous martial arts experience is necessary.
- Bring: Bring water and wear comfy clothing. Recommend long hair to be tied back.
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 16th, 2012
This event has a discount for regular members. If you are a member, click here to login.
Home Repairs 911 For Women by Women
- Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
- Lomax Flooring, 772 Bethlehem Pike (Rt 309), Montgomerville, PA
- 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
- $22 Members, $27 Non-Members
 Ladies, STOP paying the handyman and save your money for Awesome Adventures.
HIP Chicks will teach you how to save money, prevent costly repairs and have fun being empowered homeowners. Yes, there are plenty of DIY (do it yourself) tasks for apartment and condo dwellers to know too. We gals will have fun tackling loose towel bars, carpet stains, jammed garbage disposals, doors that won't latch, nail pops and more. I myself can certainly use some of these lessons. I'm sure you have towel a bar or TP bar hanging loose, if not, needed someone to look at your garbage disposal!
HIP Chicks builds smart,capable and confident women, one project at time! Beth Allen, founder of HIP Chicks has been featured on Saving with 6abc, NBC 10! Show and NBC Consumer reports.
You will be inspired by her awesome skills and great personality. Join us for a fun yet, very informative and interactive evening. Check out Beth's website at www.diyhipchicks.com for a lot of great information.
These are popular workshops, so don't wait til the last minute to register.
No refunds, but may be applied toward a future AAW event.
- Bring: Beth will be providing water for us. And lessons so us WOMEN can get the job done!
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
This event has a discount for regular members. If you are a member, click here to login.
 SAVE THE DATE: Winter Extravaganza!
- Saturday, February 25th, 2012
- The Inn at Pocono Manor
- 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- $135 Members, $150 Non-Members
 Start learning about the 24 Eskimo dogs, their lives and how they LOVE what they do. We will rotate through three events. Meet, greet and take photos with the dogs. Mush a pack of 6-8 beautiful husky's, as well as experience what it is like being in the basket of the sled. You can cross country ski and try snowshoeing in this wintery wonderland. Afterward, join us at the "Inn at the Pocono Manor" just up the road for a wonderful lunch buffet, included in price, except soda. Bring your bathing suit and/or workout clothes and try out the Inn's amenities. You can change into dry, warm clothes there as well.
If that's not enough, there is also ice skating and shopping at the nearby Crossings Premuim Outlets at own cost and time.
Consider staying over night for a discounted rate of $119.00 plus tax. Regulary $159.00. If you are, please make own reservations and let them know it is for the Awesome Adventure Women group per Carolyn.- Bring: All equipment provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Don't forget your camera and a change of dry clothes.
- Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
This event has a discount for regular members. If you are a member, click here to login.
Jack Frost Fifth Annual
- Saturday, February 25th, 2012
- Jack Frost, 1 Jack Frost Mountain Rd, Blakeslee,PA
- 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- FREE for Members, FREE for Non-Members
 February is Jack Frost Breast Cancer Awareness month. This event benefits Susan G Komen For The Cure, Northeastern PA. 75% net proceeds stay local to help provide health care to underserved and uninsured women and men in Northern, PA. And as in the past, Jack Frost will also donate a percentage of lift ticket sales sold at this event.
Events of the day:
- JFBB "Pink Olympic" timed race gates ($5.00 donation)
- "Dedication Run" for everyone who wants to ski or tube for the cure in memory of those who lost their battle to breast cancer, those in treatment and for breast cancer survivors.
- Photo time for all participants
- Medal Ceremony for racers
- Games
- Raffle Prizes galore to be given away from equipment to getaways and activities
- A Trail Sponsoship Campaign available
- Pledge Ski-A-Thon (ski or tubing
Contact Bernie Oldroyd, Chairperson (photo at top, back row, 4th from left & survivor herself) at 570-646-7774 or e-mail her at bernie.oldroyd@att.net for cost and registration and tell her Michelle with Awesome Adventure Women sent you.
Donations can be made payable to Komen for the Cure and mailed to JFBB Ski for the Cure, P.O. Box 1539, Blakeslee, PA 18610
In the meantime click on the following links for more information and details:
Ski for the Cure flier
Ski for the Cure Itinerary
Ski for the Cure Raffle Prizes
Ski for the Cure Pledge Sheet
So get your family, friends, organization, ski groups, work place, and whoever else you can think of who would be interested in supporting those in our community and ski and tube for the day. Together we can make a difference. Don't forget to wear PINK
- Bring: WEAR PINK, WEAR PINK, WEAR PINK, men too!!!!
- Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24th, 2012
March 2012 EventsSpring into our "Meet and Greet"
- Friday, March 9th, 2012
- Saxby's Coffee House
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- FREE for Members, FREE for Non-Members
- Join us for a fun filled pack evening of event information, goody bags and doors prizes. AAW is looking forward to presenting you with an array of activities and events for the upcoming Spring and Summer seasons. Also meet my dynamic assistant Susan Grady, who will be partnering with A.A.W. as the Cultural Connoisseur, inspiring artistic type events designed to expand your world and open new window of adventures.
So get yourself in gear and start stepping into Spring. It's just around the corner you know?
- Bring: Your eagerness to find out more about AAW and win some prizes.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, March 9th, 2012
April 2012 EventsWe're going International, Baja Island
- Monday, April 16th, 2012
- Baja Island, Sea of Cortez
- TBD - TBD
- $2150 Members, $2150 Non-Members
 This spring, get out of the snow and cold and join us on our 3rd annual women’s adventure to the Sea of Cortez in southern Baja.
This adventure is 8-sun-filled days and 7-starry nights of action-packed outdoor experiences. Learn to snorkel with marine life including a colony of 400 wild sea lions and among fish-filled coral reefs. Paddle a kayak through natural rock formations at sunset. Trek the pristine desert, see and learn about plants several hundred years old. Unwind on the beach as you share stories and laughter with new friends over with chef-prepared meals under billions of stars.
To register, contact me personally at michelle@aawonline.com or (215) 313-4495 so we can discuss questions you may have about the trip and the best payment method for you, including options to save you money by eliminating credit card processing fees.
Click on the following links for itinerary, details, photos and more...
http://www.aawonline.com/files/bajaflier.pdf
http://www.aawonline.com/files/bajapowerpoint.pdf
http://youtu.be/KycHg9Fvim8
A $200.00 deposit due upon sign-up. The deposit will be applied towards the cost of your trip. You may pay the whole balance up front, but please note: A second payment of $200.00 is due February 1, 2012, a 3rd payment of $875.00 is due March 1, 2012 and a fourth and final payment of $875.00 is due on April 1, 2012. You will receive an electronic confirmation letter indicating your amount paid, balance due, and payment schedule 3-5 business days after your registration. These amounts are non-refundable, but MAY be transferable for the same value and program date to a another participant by April 1, 2012. Some restrictions apply.
Participants are highly encouraged to purchase travel insurance to cover their investment.
- Bring: Once you register, I will send you a packing list.
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 1st, 2012
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