PIQUA — Dr. Doreen Larson, president of Edison State Community College, is the featured speaker for the YWCA Connections on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The group will be meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Upper Valley Career Center Cornerstone Café this month.

Larson will share her personal story and the steps she took to move her life forward. “Change means reinvention. Each time a major shift happens in our lives: leaving a job or a relationship, moving, or losing a loved one, we have to choose who we want to become or risk never reaching our full potential,” said Larson. “My motto is TRY—take Time to Reinvent Yourself.”

Cost for the program and lunch is $9 for YWCA members and $10 for non-members. Payment is due at the door and reservations not paid will be invoiced. Reservations are due by Thursday, Oct. 10, by calling the YWCA Piqua at 937-773-6626.

The mission of Connections is to provide an opportunity for women of diverse backgrounds and experiences a time to meet monthly to connect and network; enabling them to become more empowered and inspired to make a difference in their life and the lives of others. The group traditionally meets the third Tuesday of each month at the YWCA, 418 N. Wayne St., but the October meeting will be held at the Upper Valley Career Center Cornerstone Café.