Gainesville Area Women's Network upcoming events

September Monthly Meeting - Networking Event (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Sweetwater Branch Inn for our monthly meeting.

Networking Event

Come Curious. Leave Connected

Forget the usual networking small talk. This luncheon is designed to spark conversations that go beyond job titles and elevator pitches—creating space for genuine curiosity, unexpected common ground, and meaningful professional connections.

Through thoughtfully guided conversation, you'll have the opportunity to meet women you might not otherwise meet, discover the stories behind the business cards, and make connections that feel a little more human.

Your mission? Leave knowing something about someone you never could have learned from LinkedIn.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

FYI - Parking Changes at Sweetwater Branch Inn! See details.

PLEASE NOTE: Credit cards are not accepted at the door. Pay here on the website in advance to take advantage of credit card payment options.

Take advantage of special member pricing - join here if you haven't already!

Meeting Registration and Cancellation Policy: To be eligible for a meeting refund, cancellations must be submitted online or emailed to the Registrar by 11:59pm on the Thursday the week before the meeting.

Evening Social - Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Evening Social @ Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina

Please join GAWN on Thursday, September 24th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina. GAWN has a private room reserved, so come on back and enjoy some informal networking amongst GAWN members and friends.

Chips & Salsa provided! You are responsible for any beverages or other foods that are ordered.

We hope to see you there!

Note: Event is limited to 30 attendees, so please register in advance.

This is a free event for members and guests.

Book Club Social - October - The Girl in the Green Dress (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Our next monthly book club meets on Sunday, October 11th, at 4pm!

This month, we will be reading The Girl in the Green Dress by Mariah Fredericks. One of our members, will be hosting and we will be emailing the address a few days before the event (to avoid having her address public on the internet!). If you have any questions ahead of time, please email Denise at dweber1026@gmail.com

There is no cost for this member's only event. You can find the book at the Library, Thriftbooks, or order it new. You're welcome to bring a snack to share. To become a member, click here. We'd love to have you join us!

October Monthly Meeting - ReVision You! See Different. Be Different. (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Please join us on Wednesday, October 21st from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Sweetwater Branch Inn for our monthly meeting.

ReVision You! See Different. Be Different.

What if some of the beliefs shaping who you are today began as stories you learned—or meanings you made—from experiences long ago?

In this engaging and interactive presentation, Dr. Sue Carter Collins explores how the invisible stories we carry can become part of our identity, influencing how we see ourselves, the choices we make, and what we believe is possible. Through personal storytelling, practical insights, and guided reflection, participants will have an opportunity to examine some of the meanings they have attached to their own experiences and consider whether those meanings still serve the person they are becoming.

Built around the powerful premise that you can't outperform your identity, ReVision You! invites women to look at themselves through a different lens and explore four deceptively simple questions: Where are you now? Where have you been? Where are you going? And how will you get there?

Participants will leave with a practical tool for continued self-reflection—and an invitation to see themselves and what's possible differently.

Dr. Sue Carter Collins, JD, PhD, BMsc, is an attorney, keynote speaker, Emeritus Associate Professor, neuro-transformational mentor-coach, and Amazon bestselling author. Known as The Mind Mastery Architect™, Dr. Sue integrates neuroscience, human behavior, and identity transformation to help high-achieving professionals break internal limitations and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

FYI - Parking Changes at Sweetwater Branch Inn! See details.

PLEASE NOTE: Credit cards are not accepted at the door. Pay here on the website in advance to take advantage of credit card payment options.

Take advantage of special member pricing - join here if you haven't already!

Special GAWN Gather & Graze Workshop at Sweetwater Branch Inn (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Overview: Join us for a fun, hands-on grazing board workshop — learn to create tasty, beautiful bites perfect for any get-together. Great for beginners and anyone looking to up their entertaining game. Julianne Raymond Flinchum of JayMay Grazing will be there to assist you in making your best board ever!

Details: the event will be Halloween themed. Food will be provided so you can build your own board exactly how you like it from a selection of meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies and more. There will also be a separate shared board everyone can enjoy from alongside their two glasses of wine. Snacking while creating is encouraged! And if you'd like, you're welcome to wrap up your own board and take it home, food and all.

Tickets: $47.86 per person ($40 + Eventbrite fees) — includes grazing board workshop supplies (yes, the edibles), two glasses of wine, and a board to take home.

Event Link: Click here to register. Advanced registration is required to assure adequate supplies for all participants.

Note: Registration is unavailable on GAWN's website because registration must be done through Eventbrite. Simply click the link above to sign up for this event.

This is a paid event for members and guests. We hope to see you there!

Book Club Social - November - Educated: A Memoir (Sunday, November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Our next monthly book club meets on Sunday, November 8th, at 4pm!

This month, we will be reading Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. One of our members, will be hosting and we will be emailing the address a few days before the event (to avoid having her address public on the internet!). If you have any questions ahead of time, please email Denise at dweber1026@gmail.com