 Monday, October 19, 2009 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. WORKSHOP, LED WITH MICHAEL BURGOS How to Empower Your Professional Goals AND Personal Life California Association of Senior Service Centers (CASSC) State Conference "Thriving in Tight Economic Times" Asilomar Conference Center Pacific Grove, CA Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. $25 WORKSHOP How to Stop Self-Numbing & Start Self-Nurturing for More Balalnce, Health & Joy! Creative Chakra Spa 3401 Pacific Avenue, 2A & 2B Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 RSVP: (310) 823-9378 Sunday, September 20, 2009 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. $15 WORKSHOP The James Bond Theory of Faith and How to Use It in Even the Most Dangerous Situations Camarillo Center for spiritual Living 30 Mobil Avenue Camarillo, CA 93010 RSVP: Patricia @PatriciaAlexander.com or (805) 479-7778 Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Noon to 1:30 p.m. SPEECH How to Stay Sane and Centered During Tough Times Kiwanis Los Osos Sea Pines Lodge 1945 Solano Street Los Osos, CA Thursday, August 6, 2009 5:15 to 8:00 p.m. $40 in advance/$50 at the door Central Coast Women’s Network Fatal Mistakes of the Workaholic Woman: The Secret Successful Women Often Forget Location in Atascadero, CA TBA www.ccwnetwork.com Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2009 5-DAY WORKSHOP, WITH MICHAEL BURGOS Only $90! (Cost does not include your choice of accommodations at this beautiful retreat center.) Amazing Power of Self-Comforting Far Horizons in the Sierra Mountains http://farhorizons.org/programs/alexander09.html Friday, July 17, 2009 Noon – 1:30 p.m. How to Stay Sane and Centered in Even the Toughest Times Rotary: Cambria Chapter Cambria Pines Lodge 2905 Burton Drive, Cambria, CA Rotary Contact: (805) 927-0491 Monday, May 18, 2009 $25 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER How to Stay Sane and Centered During Tough Times Coastal Women's Power Gathering Indigo Moon Restaurant 1980 Main Street Cambria, CA 93428 Email Nancy McKarney for more information and reservations: nmckarney@mckarney.com Saturday, May 16, 2009 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Embracing the Power of Self-Care with Techniques That Bring Real Comfort Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Retreat Atascadero, CA Call the Alzheimer's Association at (805) 547-3830 for details and reservations. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 $25 11:45 a.m to 2 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: How to Maintain Your Sanity AND Your Authenticity in the Office Quota International of San Luis Obispo: 18th Annual Salute to Staff & Employee of the Year Award Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Contact Flo for tickets: (805) 544-1361 Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. GUEST SPEAKER: My James Bond Theory of Faith & How to Make It Work For You in Even the Most Dangerous Situations! Center of the Heart, United Centers for Spiritual Living 487 No. Turnpike Road Santa Barbara, CA 805.964.4861 Friday, April 10, 2009 7:00 a.m. $8 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: How to Stay Sane and Centered During Tough Times Kiwaniis Club of Templeton McPhees Restaurant Main Street Templeton, CA Sunday, March 22, 2009 10-11:30 a.m. GUEST SPEAKER: My James Bond Theory of Faith & How to Make It Work For You in Even the Most Dangerous Situations! Awakening Way Science of Mind Church The Lavendar Rose Wellness Center 9965 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA Tuesday, January 6, 2009 12-1:30 p.m. $20 Use the Art of “Reasonable Hedonism” to Empower Your Mind, Body and Spirit: How Seeking Little Moments of Extreme Pleasure Will Free and Empower You to Become a More Effective Human Being! Templeton Women in Business (TWIB) Penny’s at the Manse 311 6th Street Templeton, CA 93465 Contact: Carrie Van Beurden at cavb@vanbeurden.com Saturday, December 6, 2008 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. HEALTHY LIVING FORUM with Patricia Alexander: Comforting Techniques to Empower Caregivers Dr. Sharon Norling - Mind, Body, Spirit Center Dr. Lorne Label - Brain Longevity Center Presented by Help Unlimited/Marilyn Berman Moorpark Civic Center Saturday, November 6, 2008 7-8:00 p.m. How to Survive Family Dynamics While Caring For Your Loved Ones Cypress Place Ventura, CA Co-sponsored by Help Unlimited Saturday, October 11, 2008 2-4:00 p.m. Three Windows to the Self: Seeking Balance, Health and Empowerment by Learning How to Soothe Your Mind, Body & Spirit $10 + $5 Materials Fee Bank of Books\Busy Women Seminar 748 E. Main Street Ventura, CA Contact: Lena Moran (805) 643-3154 to register Thursday, October 2, 2008 Free – Panel Discussion/Q&A For Caretakers of Alzheimer’s or Dementia Victims Alzheimer’s Association Townhall Paso Robles, CA More details TBA Contact: Sara Bartlett (805) 547-3830 Monday, September. 8, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m. Stop Self-Numbing… & Start Self-Nurturing For Better Balance, Health & Joy! $25 (includes a copy of The Book of Comforts) Limited Space! Reservation Required! Divine Touch Massage 5811 Traffic Way Atascadero, CA 93422 Contact: (805) 460-0510 Saturday, April 26, 2008 Patricia Alexander & Michael Burgos, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Simple, Powerful Ways to Comfort Your Mind, Body & Spirit Refreshments will be served. $12 regular – $10 for Seniors and Students The Ojai Retreat 160 Besant Road Ojai, CA 93023 Contact: (805) 646-0075 www.ojairetreat.com Tuesday, April 15, 2008  11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. You and Your Work: Healthy Self-Comforting Techniques to Empower Your Goals and Life's Mission Focus on Seniors Luncheon (for professionals in the senior care field) Cypress Place Senior Living 1200/1220 Cypress Point Lane Ventura, CA 93003 Contact: Melanie Farber (805) 389-0997 Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:15-10:15 a.m. Embracing the Power of Self-Care with Techniques That Bring Real Comfort Alzheimer’s Association Spring Conference: Caring For You The Caregiver CamarilloCommunity Center 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA Free Half Day Conference/Registration Required by 3/22/08 Limited Space! Call: (805) 485-5597 Carol or go to www.alz.org/cacentralcoast/ for form Tuesday, February 12, 2008 SPEAKER 6-9:00 p.m. Enjoy Oodles of Pleasure with No Repercussions by Embracing the Power of Meeting Your Own Comfort Quotient Executive Women International (EWI), San Fernando Valley Chapter Smokehouse Restaurant 4420 Lakeside Drive, Burbank, CA Contact: (805) 520-3545 or email: vwalluck@qnet.com Saturday, December 1, 2007 Book Signing, 1-3:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble 829 State Street Santa Barbara, CA Thursday, November 15, 2007 SPEAKER 6:00 p.m. Releasing Your Creative Spirit: The Comfort of Becoming Your True Self National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Ventura County Chapter Renaissance Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Contact: Corinne Berenson, www.corinneberenson.com Thursday, November 8, 2007 SPEAKER 5:30 p.m. The Power of Gratitude as a Holiday Stress-buster: Super Self-Comforting Techniques to Take You from Stressed to Blessed Ventura County Professional Womens Network (VCPWN) Wedgewood Banquet Center, 5880 Olivas Park Drive,Ventura, CA 93003 Contact: 866-275-4134 Thursday, September 20, 2007 Personal Mastery with Tina Carey Cable Access TV Show, going to Malibu/Monrovia/Pasadena To Air in October/November Monday, September 17, 2007 HOST: Online 1-Hour Chat WeightLossBuddies.com 7 p.m. Pacific / 10 p.m. Eastern 
Saturday, September 8, 2007Local Author’s Panel and Book Signing 1-3:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble Books 4820 Telephone Road Ventura, CA (805) 339-0990   Sunday, August 5, 2007 WORKSHOP Stop Self-Numbing and Start Self-Nurturing For More Empowerment, Balance and Joy! Coalsece: A Bookstore and More 845 Main Street Morro Bay, CA (805) 772-2880 Limited Seating! RSVP by 8/1/07 to 805 772-2880  Friday, August 3, 2007 7:30 p.m. Michael and Patricia Read From The Book of Comforts Bart's Books  302 W. Matilija Street Ojai, CA (805) 646-3755 Sunday, July 8, 2007 Guest Speaker: 10:30AM Service Empower Your Mind, Body & Spirit With the Art of Reasonable Hedonism! Center for Spiritual Living: A Religious Science Church 340 Mobil Avenue Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 484-1137 www.SpiritualLivingCenter.org Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:45-9:30PM WORKSHOP How to Stop Self-Numbing and Start Self-Nurturing for Personal Growth The Learning Annex  Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:30 a.m. Service GUEST SPEAKER: How to Survive Unconditional Fatherly Love When It’sConditional Center for Spiritual Living: A Religious Science Church Camarillo, CA 93010 www.SpiritualLivingCenter.org Wednesday, June 6, 2007 SPEAKER National Charity League Board Retreat Leading From Passion: The Comfort and Power of Honoring Your Authenticity Oxnard, CA 
Thursday, May 31, 2007Publishers' Marketing Association, Benjamin Franklin Award Dinner/Ceremony Honored as Silver Finalist Winner of the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Award for Best NewAge / Spiritual / Metaphysical Book Park Central Hotel, New York City, NY  Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:30-8:30PM WORKSHOP Three Windows to the Self: Seeking Balance, Health and Empowerment by Learning How to Soothe Your Mind, Body & Spirit Lighthouse Healing Center Ventura, CA 93001  Monday,
October 16, 2006The P.E.O. Sisterhood of Westchester hosts author Patricia Alexander and The Book of Comforts' artist/designer Dean Andrews as they speak on "Real Comfort vs. Toxic Comfort: The Book of Comforts (and Its Creation!)" www.peointernational.org. Patricia presented Joanne Baker with a handsome check for The P.E.O. Sisterhood for 20% of the book sales from the event. Saturday, September 30, 2006 7th Annual Santa Barbara Book and Author Festival Patricia and Michael sign at their booth in front of the Santa Barbara Public Library. Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Coffee Break Adelphia Cable Television - Air date TBA Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA Thursday, September 14, 2006 Lassens Natural Food & Vitamins Ventura, CA Patricia and Michael address "Self-Nurturing vs. Self Numbing: How to Really Comfort Your Spirit, Body & Soul" with a book-signing afterwards. Monday, September 11, 2006 Focus on the Family Air date TBA Syndicated/Taped Interview posted on www.citizenlink.org and available on 1,400 stations. Saturday, September 9, 2006 7th Annual Central Coast Book and Author Festival Patricia, Michael and Dean sign books at their booth at the San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza.  Wednesday, September 6, 2006 AM Show with Paul Stern Cable Radio Network live, CRN-1 Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura,San Bernardino and Santa Barbara counties, CA Tuesday, August 15, 2006 Tron in the Morning KCMN-AM Live Colorado Springs, CO Friday, August 4, 2006 Innervision with Michael Benner Live KPFK Radio in studio Los Angeles, CA Hear this terrific interview anytime on your computer at www.podcastdirectory.com/podcasts/16792 (You may have to do a free download to hear it, but it works!) Check out Michael Benner’s Web site: www.theagelesswisdom.com 
Thursday, August 3, 2006Straight from the Heart with Sheri Meyers Gantman, Psy.D. This 30 minute Time Warner Cable interview aired August 31st on Adelphia and Comcast in Los Angeles markets. To see rerun dates and Patricia and Michael's guest page, check out www.straightfromtheheart.com. Monday, July 31, 2006 The Open Grove Holistic Internet radio site and newsletter. Monday, July 31, 2006 AM Ocala WOCA-AM Radio 11:05-11:30am ET Ocala/Gainesville, FL Monday, July 31, 2006 Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC) Panel discussion which includes Patricia Alexander on the pain and the pleasure of collaboration. Friday, July 28, 2006 The Pete Braley Morning Show, WBSM-AM (Fairhaven, MA) Live radio show.  Tuesday, July 25, 2006The Friendship Connection of Ventura hosts buffet luncheon. Motivational speaker, author and humorist Patricia Alexander addresses "Oodles of Comfort; No Repercussions! Getting Wiser, Not Older." Her speech is followed by a book signing. Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Camarillo Kiwaniis This local service organization welcomes author Patricia Alexander speaking on “Healthy Self-Comforting Strategies to Empower Your Goals” – 20% of books sales go to The Jesse Cause, a non profit organization supported by the Kiwaniis to prevent Group B strep illness and death in babies. Sunday, July 9, 2006  Borders Books IWOSC Reads Their Own Westwood, CA 7-9 pm IWOSC (Independent Writers of Southern California) member Patricia Alexander reads highlights from The Book of Comforts. (www. iwosc.org)   Thursday,
June 22, 2006Girari Contemporary Gallery presents an Art Exhibition of Strata paintings by Dean Andrews from The Book of Comforts with a champagne reception and book signing.  Sunday, June 11, 2006 Peaceful Pathways Sanctuary in Copperopolis, CA. Author Cheryl Canfield (Profound Healing) features Michael and Patricia on the closing afternoon of a retreat weekend, speaking on “Healthy Self-Comforting Techniques to Empower Your Life’s Mission.”   Thursday,
June 8, 2006Television Interview on Joan Quinn Profiles Los Angeles/Beverly Hills cable interview show, one segment with Patricia, one with Michael. 
Saturday/Sunday April 29/30, 2006UCLA Festival of Books Book Signing. Patricia and Michael (and Randolph the Bear – see page 65) in the Small Publishers and Writers Network (SPAWN) booth.    Saturday,
March 11, 2006Ventura Book Fair. Patricia and Michael signing at the Book Publicists of Southern California table.  Saturday, March 4, 2006 Book Signing at Richard’s Shanghai Restaurant Camarillo, CA.  Wednesday,
March 1, 2006Book Signing at Bento-Ya Japanese Restaurant Ventura, CA.  
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