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The IWAY Spring Fashion Show is a highlight

Upcoming Events in 2008

June - August - no organized activities

September Program - Asian Pacific Genetics by University of Washington genetic counselor

"Why Family History is imporrtant to your health"

September 18th

by Mercy Y. Laurino, M.S., C.G.C.
Genetic Counselor, Adult Medical Genetics
Pediatric Neurogenetics Clinic Coordinator

Mercy Laurino joined the medical genetics team in 2003. She provides genetic counseling to patients referred for consultation in the Neurogenetics, Connective Tissue, Dermatologic, Cancer genetics, and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program clinics. She is currently the clinic coordinator of the interdisciplinary Pediatric Neurogenetics Clinic established in 2005 at the University of Washington Center of Human Development and Disability Center. Her current research interest involves enrolling participants in the Metabolic Spectroscopy as a Biomarker for Huntington Disease Research study.

Mercy Laurino obtained her genetic counseling training from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2003 with a Masters degree in Biophysics and Genetics. She obtained her Bachelor degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington in 1998.

October Program (tentative) - City of Yakima's Historic Preservation Commission - the Preservation group will talk about their work in the city of Yakima to continue the preservation of old buildings.

More details will be posted as the events are planned.

Previous IWAY Programs and Events

May 2008 Garden Party / Fashion Show / Afternoon Gathering at Pat Deatley's more info
April 2008 "Costa Rica Perfecto" by Silvia Coto more info
March 2008 "Costume Safari by Sally Fitch" at the Capitol Theater
February 2008 "Celebrate February in the 70s" at the Capitol Theatre
December 2007 "Holiday Potluck Social" at the Capitol Theater
October 2007 "German Environment Oktoberfest" at the Capitol Theater
September 2007 "From Asia to America: A Radio Announcer's Tales of Transition" Gillian Coldsnow
June 2007 "Fanciful, Freestyle, Fun Hats Tea Party" at Kristi Russi's home
April 2007 "Here & There - Cultural Differences" at the Capitol Theater
March 2007 "Spend One Night in Brazil" by Maria Toop & Ivone Petzinger at the Capitol Theater
February 2007 "Valentine Friendship Open House" at Essencia
December 2006 "Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theaer
November 2006 "Reaching Latinos Through the Power of Literature" by Jane Schwab at Daniel DeSiga's
October 2006 "Germany Today" by Linda Olson at the Capitol Theater
September 2006 "Outdoor Gathering, Wine Tasting & Potluck" at Piety Flats Winery
June 2006 "Afternoon Gathering & Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's
May 2006 "Celebration of Mother's Day in Mexico" by Aurora Pena-Torres at the Capitol Theater
March 2006 "Cultural Trip to Southern Africa" by Helge Mercker at the Capitol Theater
February 2006 "Coming to America" at Capitol Theatre
December 2005 "Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
November 2005 "Access to Health Care" at the Capitol Theater
October 2005 "Saudi Arabia" by Debbie Douglas at the Capitol Theater
September 2005 "Outdoor Gathering, Wine Tasting & Potluck" at Piety Flats Winery
May 2005 "Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's home
April 2005 "Israel the Holy Land" by Adi Braeman at the Capitol Theater
March 2005 "Namaste to India" by Sonian Sharma at the Capitol Theater
February 2005 "Courtship & Wedding Traditions Around the World Luncheon" at the Capitol Theater
December 2004 "Holiday Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
November 2004 "Colombia, Gateway to South America" by Gladys Ovesen, Maria Teresa Sonen, Gloria Gomez & Patricia De La Cuadra at Capitol Theatre more info
October 2004 "Argentine Night" with Laura Trivisonno at the Capitol Theater
September 2004 "Wine Tasting & Potluck" with Kristi Russi at Piety Flats Winery
May 2004 "Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's home
April 2004 "Indonesian Women & their Textiles" by Danielle Surkatty at the Capitol Theater more info
March 2004 "Welcome to Lebanon" by Diana Aboulhosn at the Capitol Theater
February 2004 "Valentine's Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
December 2003 "Holiday Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
November 2003 "A Brief Review of Racism Theories & Practices in the Philippines Context" by Jane Schwab
October 2003 "Yakima's Sister City in Mexico" by Mary Skinner-lunch at the Capitol Theater
May 2003 "Mother/Daughter Tea and Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's home
April 2003 "What I Learned from the Women of Haiti" by Linda Markee at Tennis Club
January 2003 "Salad Luncheon-Life in Pakistan Today" at Allied Arts
December 2002 "International Potluck" at Arboretum
October 2002 "Buzz" at Country Club
September 2002 "Celebration of America" at Arboretum
May 2002 First Meeting at DeAtley's home