Soroptimist International of Dover is seeking applicants for the 2010 Scholarship awards, the Women’s Opportunity Award and the Violet Richardson Award. The Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award is a cash award that is granted to a woman who is a head of household and striving to overcome adversity through continuing her education.

The Harmonettes are always looking for women of all ages, from 13 to 99, who love to sing. The chorus sings four-part barbershop harmony and enjoys singing at a variety of venues in Kent and Sussex Counties. Rehearsals are held from 6:45 to 9:00 PM at 101 S. Walnut Street, Milford, Delaware, 19963 in the First Presbyterian Church. Please contact either Margaret at 302-645-8769 or Ann at 302-335-3052. For more information about the Harmonettes, go to www.firststateharmonettes.com.

What Oxford House gives a former homeless person or prison inmate is an address and the chance to get started at a job, even if the resident is making minimum wage. The required amount for rent and household expenses is usually $100 per week. The housemates also help support each other in the struggle to stay sober, and are charged with the responsibility to evict a resident who is caught using alcohol or drugs again.

Our journey as women requires much inner courage. In fact, life has a way of being one of our greatest teachers in this regard. As they say: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained!” Yet, it is so very true. In order for us to KNOW how powerful we are, we must venture past what our mind thinks is probable to realize what our heart knows is possible.

Friendship enriches our lives on many levels – it helps us become better people, parents, leaders, family members, and neighbors. My women friends and I often talk about how fortunate we feel to have one another.

Women are natural givers. We give so freely of ourselves – as daughters, sisters, mothers, life partners, friends, and leaders. This is a tremendous gift to the world and makes a huge difference in our families and communities.