Time Out for Women 2009
Pleasanton, CA
Friday, September 18, 2009
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2009
9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Young California Building
4501 Pleasanton Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566 US
Thank you for sharing this SWEET experience with us!
Your experiences:
Thanks for another amazing TOFW experience. Each and every presenter did an amazing job of providing us all with a "sweet assurance". The fact that they were willing to open their hearts and share personal experiences with 1,700 brand new friends was wonderful. I came away with able to say, "I know this is true ... I am loved by my Heavenly Father". Thank you.
—Laurie
I was a Team member, and this was my first TOFW. I am so happy that I volunteered and was part of this wonderful weekend of 1700 women all in one room. It was the most spiritual experience I have had in a very long time. Conference is always spiritual, but TOFW was geared to women and really feed the soul. Each speaker was wonderful and the MUSIC couldn't have been better. I know that the others that attended were also touched. Carol Edgren.
—Carol
I loved everything, Jenny Oaks Baker's violin just sang out to me. I loved the words of Wendy Nelson and Sheri Dew. these talks have to be put on video!!!! I don't want to forget the lessons I learned that evening.
—Dianna
I attended the TOFW in Pleasanton, CA. I have to say that I went with a doubtful attitude. I've always somewhat scoffed at conferences and events just for women. Not that I don't enjoy being a women, but I always felt that conferences and seminars just for women were for the women who were not happy or who were dissatisfied with their marriages, womanhood or motherhood. I've enjoyed and been blessed by all three of those things so I didn't think TOFW would have much to offer me. Boy was I surprised! From the very first speaker, Wendy Nelson, I felt the spirit uplift and take me to a higher plain. From then on I felt that my cup was being literally filled. I didn't even know it had needed filling! Not only did I enjoy the speakers and music, but the humor from all of them was refreshing and rejuvenating. Being in a room full of women who all wanted to be uplifted was enjoyable also. The theme became especially meaningful to me. I went having already received many sweet assurances about my relationship with God, his gospel truths and my mission as a woman, but came home reinvigorated and reassured that the Lord really does love me and that he values women and the critical role they now play and will continue to play in the unsettling days ahead. Thank you for planning this wonderful event that empowers women and for making the entire experience joyful.
—Nicole
I was pleased with the event! I enjoyed my weekend so much!
—Terrah
I wish there was a way I could thank each of you personally for lifting my heart and soul this past weekend. I walked away from Time Out for Women feeling so happy and energized. Most importantly I was reminded of how important my role here in this life is! I literally felt my Savior's arms around me and that hug has been with me ever since. I know you must hear this all the time from so many people around the world, but I feel like each one of you were sent to speak just to me and then I realized that you were there for my friend who had a totally different need than mine. I feel like I know you and I just want to express my love and gratitude for the incredible experience you all put together for so many sisters. I KNOW that the blessing from our Heavenly Father must be flowing your way and into your homes for all you do for others when you leave your family. Thank you so very much, I feel like I have just gained some very special new friends in my life. My Love to you all! Sister Connie Romero Stockton, CA.
—Connie
TOFW is the most uplifting and edifying weekend ever!!!
—JOLYNN
Friday
President and CEO, Deseret Book Company; former delegate to the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls at the United Nations; member, President’s Leadership Council, BYU-Hawaii; author
Concert VioliniConcert Violinist; Master of Music, Juilliard; former first violinist, National Symphony Orchestra; award-winning recording artist; albums include O Holy Night, Silver Screen Serenade, and Then Sings My Soul
You don't need an entire symphony when you're listening to the violin being played by the highly acclaimed and accomplished Jenny Oaks Baker. From the fun to the serene, Jenny's repertoire of music is an impressive musical feast.
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Saturday
Top-selling female LDS artist; singer; songwriter; multiple Pearl Award winner; albums include He Hears Me, Day of Praise, and most recent, If I Only Had Today
She's an important part of TOFW because she really is just one of us. Hilary is a wife and a mother first and foremost; being a brilliant performer is secondary. She's funny and witty but has depth and substance as she shares her testimony of Jesus Christ through her songs.
Ph.D., University of Colorado; former institute instructor; recipient, Orton Literary Award; author, House of Glory, When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered, and What the Scriptures Teach Us about Raising a Child
Though some may believe hope is a gift we either have or don’t have, Michael believes hope is something we create consciously. And he has the scripture stories to back that up. You’ll discover that hope becomes the natural emotional consequence of living key gospel principles.
B.A., Broadcast Journalism, BYU; award-winning journalist; mother of seven; author, The Time-Starved Family
Leave your sewing tools at home. This mother of seven is not talking about those kinds of patterns. Are you hoping to raise good kids? While there might be headaches and heartaches along the way, with the Lord’s patterns as our foundation, that hope can turn into reality.
Marriage and family counselor; nationally recognized speaker and trainer; author, Happily Forever After and If God Loves Me, Why This?
Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without training wheels? How did it go? Did you fall once or twice? Did you have a few bruises to show it? Every life phase has a period of "training time" before we should expect to ride without falling. God, as the ultimate parent, seems to be more patient with our "training time" than we are. Kim teaches four truths that will help you put the falls and the bruises of life in a little better perspective as you see God's love in your experiences.
B.S., Therapeutic Recreation, Brigham Young University; author, Hard Times and Holy Places
Being diagnosed with cancer and ultimately losing her sight initially left Kris Belcher in a hopeless state. But, she learned that when she walked, facing the light of the sun, the light from THE Son filled her dark world with a light only He could give.
* These listed presenters are committed to attending this event; however, Time Out for Women cannot guarantee that illness or other emergencies will not interfere with this schedule. No refunds or exchanges. We appreciate your understanding.