Joan Karff's Women On The Way Up

Dear Class of 2024:

As you stand on the threshold of your college journey, let the achievements of today be the stepping stones to your future successes.

Each of you has demonstrated incredible resilience, intelligence, and passion, setting a shining example for those who will follow in your footsteps.

As you venture forth, may you continue to embrace every challenge with grace and determination, knowing that you have the strength to overcome any obstacle.

Congratulations, seniors, on your accomplishments thus far.

The world awaits your brilliance and your boundless potential.

Here's to the bright future ahead for the Women On The Way Up!

JKWOWU Alumni Newsletter (Spring 2024 edition) -

JKWOWU Alumni Newsletter (Spring 2024 edition) JKWOWU has been in existence for over 20 years. WOW! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? The time and years have truly flown by. In an effort to know the impact that Mrs. Joan Karff had on our pathway to womanhood, we need your help to gather information. Please honor her legacy by completing this information surve...

📣Calling all alumnae!🎉Embrace wellness and reconnect with your inner strength. Your journey to self-care starts now!🧘🏻‍♀️🙏🏼

❣️FREE OUTDOOR YOGA
Since these classes are outdoors, checking, following on social media, Instagram instructor venue in case of cancellations.

Discovery Green (combo of some covered and shade from trees)
https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/fitness-in-the-park/

Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Saturdays (varies) 9 am
Levy Park (covered)

Wednesdays 7 pm, Fridays 8 am

Menil Park (1400 Richmond Avenue; some shade from trees)

2nd Saturday 8:30 am

Bagby Park (partially covered)
https://midtownhouston.com/events/list/page/3/
2nd & 4th Saturdays 10:30 am

Hermann Park (some shady areas)

3rd Saturday 9 am

M-K-T Lawn (partially shaded)
https://www.unionstudio.yoga/
Saturdays 10 am

Space Cowboy (covered)

Sundays 2 pm

Menil (corner of Mulberry & Sul Ross, shade from trees)

1st Sunday of the month 9 am

MFA Houston - Cullen Sculpture Garden (shade from trees)
https://www.mfah.org/calendar/series/mfah-on-the-move
4th Sunday of the month 11 am

The POST (rooftop - indoor if it is too hot / sunny)

1st Saturday 11 am

Reset Rooftop Yoga (partially shaded - indoors if needed)yp

Sundays 11:15 am (limited space, register in advance)
Please share others you have tried and liked :)

JKWOWU is celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day!❤️ Whether you have a partner or not, today is a day to celebrate love! In our class, we practiced kindness and felt how meaningful a small compliment can make someone’s day! A special thank you to LocalFoods for sponsoring this week’s lunch!

Ending the month learning about what it means to be a mechanical or civil engineer! Thank you Jessica Cohen for not only sharing how fascinating your job is but also inspiring these women with your words.

Joan Karff’s legacy continues by uniting these altruistic people to support young women

We were fortunate to hear from Mitra Miller, an angel investor who created a nonprofit program to educate students from under-represented communities on finance, business, investing, and entrepreneurship. Think Shark Tank! Check out the Eagle Investors Program. Ms. Miller inspired them to work hard, take risks, and aim high.

This group is supported by amazing board members. Board member, Lauren Blachman, joined last week’s session to discuss her personal career path and provide us with the importance of how to build a network!

Later that night, I met with alumna and Board Member, Ilneisha Davis, to discuss ideas on to reach our 220 alumnae out there!

WOWU is growing and so are our ideas! Thank you to all that continue support us!

Huge shout out to our board member, Shunney Nair, for taking time to share her knowledge of The Clay Family Eastern. It was a fun way to get our steps in while reconnecting with other fabulous Women! She’s so sweet, she even created treats for the group. Thank you Shunney!

Beautiful weather to meet at the park with our Alumnae this Saturday!

Register here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FBFNS3

📍Clay Eastern Glades Walk @ Memorial Park

⏰Saturday, October 21, 2023
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

📌Meet Up Location: Corner of Arnot St. & E. Memorial Loop

See you soon ladies!

This time last week, we enjoyed our first field trip! Started off at Cafe Ginger to try some new dishes and even learned (or practiced) our chopstick skills. We ended our day with a matinee to see the VERY high energy performance of POTUS at Stages Theater!

Hello ladies!!!! Only 10 days left!!!

🥳🤩
LET'S MEET UP AND TOUR THE PARK! 🌳

📍Clay Eastern Glades Walk @ Memorial Park

⏰Saturday, October 21, 2023
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

📌Meet Up Location: Corner of Arnot St. & E. Memorial Loop

Click on the link to let us know you will be there:
👉🏼 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FBFNS3

We were so lucky to have the very talented and extraordinary Chloe Dao come share her insights with us today! She’s a beacon of light and inspiration to all. She inspired the girls with her words and reminded them that with hard work, anything is possible. We were so honored! Thank you Dao Chloe Dao for all that you do being the beautiful human that you are!

Omg, time is going by so fast!
💜Can’t wait to see you 💜
Take this survey and let us know you will be there!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FBFNS3

🤩ALUMNAE ANNUAL MEET-UP EVENT
LET'S MEET UP AND TOUR THE PARK! 🌳

📍Clay Eastern Glades Walk @ Memorial Park

⏰Saturday, October 21, 2023
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

📌Meet Up Location: Corner of Arnot St. & E. Memorial Loop

Click on the link to let us know you will be there:
👉🏼 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8FBFNS3

3rd week with these smart ladies! I think I’m getting the hang of capturing our hour together? Thanks to alumna Ilneisha Davis for sharing tips on college scholarship and financial aid apps! Check out our committee student who joined from her dr appointment!!! Love the dedication!

Happy Grandparents Day! Near or far, these folks are a big reason we are who we are! Share a pic of your grandparent(s) and a favorite memory right here!

A good night's sleep is one of the key factors of good health. Experts suggest adults get at least 7 hours or more, school-age children should get at least 9. ❤️

Today is first day of school for HISD! Wishing everyone a fabulous year. A special shout-out to this year’s seniors, especially the 10 in this group!

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Happy Monday!