Book Club
2025-07-15 07:00 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Book Club
Tuesdays: 7am VIA ZOOM
Dates – June 24th – July 15th, 2025

Are you attending networking events and feel like you’re not connecting? We have the answer! Join our little miracles book network training that can lead you to financial freedom and deeper relationships.
Investment – Need to have the book, Little Miracles – A Journey to Financial Freedom By Melvin Kaufmann

To Register: Email info@cbwcfresno.com

SOLD OUT CBWC Luncheon - with Mike Manzie
2025-07-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Guest Speaker – Mike Manzie
Topic: “Personal Protection Class ?How to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from harm “

Mike combines his unique background in law enforcement and behavioral sciences to offer practical self-protection training. His talk will help you, how to safeguard yourselves from various threats, including imminent auto collisions and potential bodily harm.
Join us to learn, how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from harm.

Mike Manzie Bio
With a unique background in law enforcement and in the behavioral sciences, Mike brings a very practical approach to teaching people how to personally protect themselves and those they love. From how to avoid an imminent automobile collision to protecting themselves from great bodily injury, Mike?s programs have saved numerous lives over the years. Mike has had the privilege to present at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford Medical School and was a consultant at N.A.S.A where he was involved astronaut training, neural engineering research and assessment criteria for astronaut selection.

This very special luncheon is open to Men and Women
Location – Pardini’s Catering & Banquets (Shaw@Van Ness)
Time: Doors Open 11:30
Program: 11:45am – 1pm
Raffle: $50 Gift Card
NOTE Price -Tickets: $30 (includes a service processing fee)
Register by July 13, 2025

Coffee Connect
2025-07-22 16:30 - 17:30 | La Boulangerie French Bakery & Caf?, 730 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93704, United States
Sanctuary Coffee House 5415 N West Ave STE C, Fresno
Location: La Boulangerie French Bakery and Caf?
No Cost
No Registration
Just show up?that?s half the battle
Program 4:30 pm ? 5:30 pm

Gather, Equip and Grow? that?s what we?re all about. Join us for your favorite brew at the Sanctuary Coffee House and leave inspired to know that God has the final say, every time!

Real Talk, about Real Estate in Real Time
2025-08-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Description: Join us for Real Talk, about Real Estate in Real Time,—an authentic, conversation exploring today’s real estate landscape in real time. Our panel brings together top experts—Realtors, Loan Officer, Title Company Expert—to deliver candid insights on what’s happening right now, right here.
Who can attend: Women Only
$30 per person (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Table of 8 $240 (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Door Prize: 2 Tickets to the Next Month’s Luncheon
Raffle: $50 Gift Card
Business Spotlight:
Gamino Family Therapy Group and Aslanian Foundation
Rose Gamino, LMFT, IFECMH, RPFII
gaminotherapygroup.com

Women Networking and Luncheon Event
2025-09-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Speaker: Networking and Tips
Description: Networking Luncheon
Who can attend: Women Only

$30 per person (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Table of 8 $240 (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)

Door Prize: 2 Tickets to the Next Month’s Luncheon
Raffle: $50 Gift Card

Business Spotlight:
True Reflections Ministry
Living Your Spiritual Legacy
truereflectionsministry.org

Whether you are a business owner, employee, or retired – you have a place at CBWC! Our focus at CBWC is to connect – disciple – and equip.
At our networking luncheons, you will connect with others in our community in business, faith and fellowship. You will hear about our discipleship opportunities and ways to grow in your faith walk. You will feel more equipped to face the world.
Join the fun and meet new people, find places to volunteer or just be in the know about some of the happenings in our community.

Coffee Connect
2025-09-23 16:30 - 17:30 | La Boulangerie French Bakery & Caf?, 730 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93704, United States
Description: Coffee Connect
Gather, Equip and Grow… that’s what we’re all about. Join us for your favorite brew at the La Boulangerie French Bakery and Café and leave inspired to know that God has the final say, every time!
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
La Boulangerie French Bakery and Café
730 W Shaw Ave (Fig Garden Village)
Program 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
No Cost
No Registration

Just show up…that’s half the battle.

Join Our Fall Hebrews Bible Study - October 2nd – November 13th
2025-10-02 07:00 - 20:00
Starting Thursday, October 2nd – November 13th, we will gather each week to study the Book of Hebrews together. The study will be held via Zoom. This will be a 7-week journey of encouragement, learning, and prayer.
■ Time: Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 AM
■ Focus: The Book of Hebrews
Study Format:
– Week 1: Meet & Greet + Chapter 1
– Weeks 2–7: Covering two chapters per week
– Each week, 3 study questions will be provided to guide our conversation through an inductive approach:
1. What does it say?
2. What does it mean?
3. What does it mean to me? (application)
We will also set aside time each week to pray for one another.
■ Why Hebrews?
The Book of Hebrews reminds us that Jesus is greater than angels, Moses, and the old covenant priests—He is the ultimate High Priest who gave Himself as the perfect sacrifice once for all. It calls us to hold fast to hope, trust God by faith, and confidently draw near to Him because of Christ’s finished work on the cross.
We’d love for you to join us in this 7-week study as we grow in understanding and in faith together.

October 2025-CBWC Luncheon
2025-10-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Title: Forgiving Forward
We Are Most Like Jesus When We Forgive Like Jesus
Speaker: Carole Blomgren, Forgiving Forward Coach
Bio: At seven, Carole Blomgren accepted Jesus, beginning a lifelong faith journey. Despite childhood struggles, her desire to know Christ deepened. In 2000, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson’s teachings, the film Amazing Grace, and scriptures like Isaiah 61 inspired her toward healing and purpose. Married 30 years with three children, she felt unfulfilled. In April 2011, she attended a Pregnancy Care Center banquet where Dr. Wilkinson was speaking, hoping to share her burden. Despite a large crowd, she got a moment with him. His words “you have unforgiveness” changed her life. He connected her with Dr. Bruce and Toni Hebel, who became mentors and friends, inviting her to serve as a national Forgiveness Coach and prayer team member.
Who can attend: Women Only
$30 per person (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Table of 8 $240 (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Door Prize: 2 Tickets to the next month’s Luncheon
Raffle: $50 Gift Card
Please email with any dietary restrictions.

October 28, 2025- Coffee Connect
2025-10-28 08:30 - 09:30 | Sanctuary Coffee House, 5415 N West Ave STE C, Fresno, 93711, United States
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Sanctuary Coffee House, 5415 N West Ave STE C, Fresno.
On the Campus of Northwest Church
Program 8:30 am – 9:30 am

No Cost
No Registration
Just show up…that’s half the battle.

Description: Coffee Connect
Gather, Equip and Grow… that’s what we’re all about. Join us for your favorite brew at the Sanctuary Coffee House and leave inspired to know that God has the final say, every time!

November 2025-CBWC Luncheon
2025-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Title: CBWC Connections
Redeemed and Restored – Women Rising in Christ
Speaker: Three Person Panel

Vikki Luna, Lighthouse Recovery Program Founder
Lana Foote, Breaking Free Revival Center Pastor
Gerry Brenneman, Evangel Home Interim Executive Director

DESCRIPTION: You know, we all need a helping hand sometimes. And Scripture reminds us why:
“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”— Galatians 5:14
Sometimes our neighbors just need to be reminded that with Jesus, there’s always hope. We’re so blessed in our community to have ministries that live out that truth—offering prayer, encouragement, and a loving hand to those walking through difficult seasons.
We get to hear from Pastor Lana Foote, Gerre Brenneman, and Vikki Luna, who lead Breaking Free Revival Center, Evangel Home, and Lighthouse Recovery Center. Each of these women and their ministries are doing incredible work to bring healing, freedom, and new life through Christ. We have been honored to have these three ministries represented at our luncheons for the last 12months. This had been possible due to generous sponsors in our community. Come listen and learn how your organization could qualify to receive a scholarship, or consider sponsoring someone yourself.
Who can attend: Women Only
$30 per person (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Table of 8 $240 (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Door Prize: 2 Tickets to the next month’s Luncheon
Raffle: $50 Gift Card
Please email with any dietary restrictions.

CBWC Luncheon Christmas with The Word and Song
2025-12-16 11:45 - 13:00 | Pardini’s Catering, 2257 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA, 93711, United States
Celebrating Christmas with The Word and Song
Who can attend: Women and Men
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Doors Open: 11:30am
Program: 11:45am – 1:00pm
Location: Pardini’s Catering & Banquets – Shaw @Van Ness

Description
Come join us for a special gathering of song and scripture. Worship leaders Brian and Pat Waller will guide us in music, and Nancy Altschuler will share a reading from scripture. It’s certain to be a meaningful time as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

$30 per person (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)
Table of 8 $240 (Includes $2.00 convenience fee per ticket)

Door Prize: 2 Tickets to the next month’s Luncheon
Raffle: $50 Gift Card

Please email with any dietary restrictions.

Christmas Program Featuring
Brian and Patricia Waller – Worship Leaders
Nancy Altschuler – Founder of Horizon Refuge

Linda Duncan is our 2025 CBWC Woman of the Year and will be recognized at the December 16th Luncheon. We selected Linda for her lifelong commitment to service in faith as a wife, business owner, mother, daughter, and sister in Christ. Everywhere Linda has gone, she has expanded the Kingdom of God.

Brian and Patricia Waller have been partners in life and ministry since their marriage in 1985. For four decades, they have faithfully served the body of Christ through music, leading congregations in worship and devotion. They spent over 20 years at Jubilee Christian Center in San Jose, California, ministering alongside renowned worship leader Ron Kenoly, and they now continue their calling at Breaking Free Revival Center in Fresno, California.
As they sing, Brian and Patricia believe in the transformative power of God to lift hearts, heal lives, and draw people closer to His presence. Together, they’ve raised two young adult children — Joel, who lives in Los Angeles, and Brianne, who resides in New York. Beyond ministry, they love to travel and explore new places. Most evenings, you’ll find them sharing laughter and friendly competition over a lively game of Rummikub — their favorite way to wind down and reconnect.

Nancy was initially inspired to put segments of Scripture to memory after hearing Karen Heimbuch recite the Book of Revelations from memory at a women’s retreat. After coming home and joining a small women’s group dedicated to memorization, she started working on the book of 1 John – she was shocked when it only took about 6 weeks for her to memorize the entire book! Since that time, Nancy has committed to memory several passages (including the books James, John, and 1 Corinthians, Ps. 119, and a smattering of other chapters throughout the Bible; sharing them in a variety of formats with audiences, churches, and many small groups.
Nancy enjoys her continued support and participation in groups such as CBWC; she is passionate about supporting and building relationships. Professionally she continues to enjoy her work as a Realtor, serving her clients especially in the 55+ age bracket (‘Aging in America’), and is founder of a non-profit foundation, Horizon Refuge. She and her kind husband, Steve, have been married 47 years; and enjoy the blessings of their children and 6 grandchildren.

Linda Duncan: Born in Los Angeles County in 1945, raised in West Covina, graduated West Covina High 1963. Moved to Fresno in 1968 with husband and son. Worked at Duncan Ceramics 1970, then co-owned “SECRETS” retail store 1982–1992 with Carole Sorensen. Longtime active member of Northwest Church (since 1977), serving on Women’s Ministry and Hospitality teams. Involved with Bulldog Foundations, Resiliency Center (RISE coach), CBMC Women’s Connection, and Bible Study Fellowship. Inspired by my late husband Bob Duncan’s example, I’ve always believed in giving back. For the last 2½ years I cared for my mother at home until she passed this October at 99½—precious time I’ll always treasure. Now eager to travel, see family, quilt again, read to first-graders, and stay involved in the community. I’ve had an incredibly blessed life. Through every joy and trial, God has been my rock. Everything is His. “My soul finds rest in God… He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” (Psalm 62:1-2)

Coffee Connect
2025-12-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Sanctuary Coffee House, 5415 N West Ave STE C, Fresno, 93711, United States
December 18, 2025- Coffee Connect

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
Sanctuary Coffee House, 5415 N West Ave STE C, Fresno.
On the Campus of Northwest Church
Program 8:30 am – 9:30 am
No Cost
No Registration
Just show up…that’s half the battle.

Coffee Connect
Gather, Equip and Grow… that’s what we’re all about. Join us for your favorite brew at the Sanctuary Coffee House and leave inspired to know that God has the final say, every time!
