A graceful, confident posture can make an enormous change in your entire appearance and can make you stand out in a crowd. In addition, the ability to maintain your poise and equanimity in any situation is a gift that keeps on giving throughout life. Poise is not an inherited trait; a sense of composure and calm can be learned and practiced like any other skill until it becomes intuitive and ingrained. This session will make a difference in your demeanor that can stay with you the rest of your life.

• Coordinate every part of your body to move smoothly.
• Sit, stand, walk, and get out of a car with grace.
• Enter any room with sophistication and confidence.
• Keep your sense of poise wherever you go.

Basic etiquette encompasses the courteous behaviors and manners that are universally expected in social and professional interactions. These guidelines help maintain respect and civility in various situations. From saying "please" and "thank you" to practicing proper table manners and respecting personal space, mastering basic etiquette ensures smoother, more pleasant communications and helps make a good impression in both personal and professional settings.

• Respect and Civility: Upholding respectful interactions and maintaining civility across all social and professional encounters.                                    
• Common Courtesies: Consistently using polite expressions like "please" and "thank you" to foster positive communications.                                                        

• Manners Matter: Practicing proper table manners and respecting personal boundaries to enhance social interactions.

In this session, you will learn sound principles of caring for your face and skin. All girls and women can benefit from an introduction – or review – of the essentials for maintaining the quality of our skin in a dry climate. In this informative session, Joann will demonstrate good skin care and proper application techniques of make-up for women. 

Please bring your own skin care products, including cleanser, toner, moisturizer, sunblock, and eye cream. For makeup, feel free to bring your preferred products. Joann will assess them and provide personalized recommendations.

Dining has long been associated with gracious hospitality. The ability to be a delightful dinner guest and outstanding host is a quality that friends, family, and co-workers value beyond measure – and is a way of life that you will enjoy always. Everyone has experienced awkward moments at a mealtime, developing proper dining skills frees one from worrying about mistakes.

• Proper placement and use of flatware, glassware, and plates.
• Classic table manners and protocols with different foods.
• Key essentials of service and customs.
• The importance of engaging conversation and including others.