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14 BRAVA MAGAZINE | JUNE 2014 CONNECT ENGAGING COMMUNITY /BRAVAmagazine @bravamagazine @bravamagazine RANTS+RAVES I received your May magazine and while perusing it, came across the article, "The Positive Power of Grief," (DELVE IN, May 2014). The article itself is good, but the title is off the mark. No one in grief wants to hear about how it may be positive or that they could use the pain to help others. I've been writing for and editing a grief newsletter for over 20 years and would never use those titles. It is something that you can work up to believing and can be hinted at, but not starkly stated. I did really like the writer's comments on how they turned this sadness into something meaningful. Doing so, though doesn't take away your grief, it just diffuses it. –Barb Seth, McFarland Thanks again for the opportunity to appear in last month's issue (FASHIONISTA, May 2014). Ali and I are honored to be included and have gotten such wonderful calls and messages from people who saw it! –Debbie Garten, Just the Two of Us jewelry, Waunakee Loved the focus on travel. I hope you continue highlighting Wisconsin destinations in future issues. You can even include destinations near Wisconsin for those of us who appreciate the beauty of the Upper Midwest. There's a lot to discover close to home. –Sara Green, Madison MAY 2014 $3.95 BRAVAMAGAZINE.COM women + style + substance > PLAY IN THE WOODS Brenda DeVita's new leading role at APT > TRUE BLUES Denim for every body + SPRING BOUNTY Handmade jewelry, garden tips, foraged foods Get Away! 60+ travel ideas—where to dine, lodge and explore statewide this summer BRAVA-SPONSORED EVENTS June 5 | United Way of Dane County Women's Leadership Council Breakfast Celebrate the power of women! Join us to honor Londa Dewey, this year's Woman of the Year in Philanthropy. Nakoma Country Club, Madison. 7:30 a.m. unitedwaydanecounty.org. See CATALYST p. 76 for more on Dewey. June 8 | Turville Bay MRI & Radiation Oncology Center 4th Annual Cancer Survivor Day Ice Cream Social Celebrate cancer survivors, their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers. Enjoy Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, live music, prizes and tours. Free and open to the public. 1-3 p.m. 1104 John Nolen Dr., Madison. turvillebay.com. June 21 | TEAMSurvivor Madison & The Capitol Lakes DragonFest Cheer on 780 paddlers on 39 teams in 40-foot Dragon boats, including women cancer survivors. Opening ceremony, 8:30 a.m.; race starts, 9 a.m. Vilas Park, Madison. capitallakesdragonfest.com. June 24 | Domestic Abuse Intervention Services 7th Annual Celebrate Independence! Luncheon Dr. Jill Murray, the leading expert on teen dating violence, discusses the epidemic rate of abusive dating relationships and their far-reaching implications. 11:30 a.m. Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison. abuseintervention.org. June 26 | Gilda's Club Backyard BBQ Enjoy a casual evening filled with food, beverages, live music and awesome auction items—all in Gilda's beautiful backyard! 6-9 p.m. 7907 UW Health Court, Middleton. gildasclubmadison.org. June 26 | BRAVA Night Out with Paddleboard Specialists Try the hot water sport, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), with BRAVA and locally owned Paddleboard Specialists. Learn SUP, SUP yoga and equipment selection. 6-8 p.m. Outdoor Rentals, located lakeside at the Memorial Union, Madison. paddleboardspecialists.com. OUT + ABOUT JOIN US DON'T JUST LIKE US—FAVORITE US! Never miss a fabulous BRAVA giveaway or exclusive event invitation again! If you've already liked us on Facebook, take two more easy steps: Hover over the 'Liked' button and click 'Get notifications' from the options, and add us to one of your interest lists. Voila! Now you'll be the first to know about all things BRAVA!