WAR Chest Boutique is hosting the Woman’s Life Chapter 919 (WLC919) for a Ladies Escape for a Day! There is a cost to it, but all proceeds are being graciously donated back to Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l).

Event Title: Ladies Escape for a Day – Sponsored by Woman’s Life Chapter 919
When: January 17, 2026 from 8:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Women At Risk, Int’l Headquarters | 2790 44th St SW Wyoming, MI 49519

Get out and enjoy a morning escape with your girlfriends to chase those winter blues away! Bring a friend and enjoy a variety of speakers and activities to refresh your mind and body. This event is hosted by the Woman’s Life Chapter 919, and serves as a fundraiser for Women At Risk, Int’l. See the full schedule below:

8:30 – Introducing WAR, Int’l & WLC919
Speaker: Cathy VanKalker

8:45 – Work Life Balance: Mom. Kids. Work. Play. Hope
Speaker: Vickie Kochans, Business Owner, Special Needs Mom & Volunteer

9:20 – Situational Awareness
Speakers: Mandy Bernal-Hill (retired from Kent Co. Sheriff’s Office) & Deputy Marmolejos (Kent Co. Sheriff’s Office)

9:55 – It’s all Connected: Health, Exercise & Wellness
Speaker: Valarie James (Inner Fitness Counseling & Wellness & VSJ Fitness)

10:30 Glow & Glam! Makeup and Skin Care Tips
Makeup Artist: Courtney Kozak

11:05 Beginner’s Yoga: Restorative Stretching
Speaker: Kelsey Reyes RYT – 200

11:40 Lunch

12:15 Shop the WAR Chest Boutique
Shop from a treasure chest of gifts of distinction made by rescued and at-risk women from around the world. #shoptorescue

Ticket price:$59
All proceeds benefit Women At Risk, Int’l. Woman’s Life will match a portion of the proceeds. All speakers are donating their time.

Sign up for the event with Kathy from the Woman’s Life Chapter 919:
kathydryboat@gmail.com
616-318-3503

All women are welcome, but spots are limited and registration is required. Get your tickets before they run out!

We hope to see you there!

If you are unable to stop by, shop to rescue here.