Glenwood Springs Women’s Connection invites all women to a brunch from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the AmericInn. A special guest will lead us through the fundamentals of tea “English style.” Speaker Carole Phillips of Claremont, Calif., will tell her fascinating story of “How a Closed Door Became Open.” Cost is $10 for brunch and program or $5 for a first-time guest. Reservations can be made by e-mail to jean at pinkynjm@rof.net or by calling Connie at 876-0581.

The Carbondale Rotary Club presents Mark Hoog speaking on “Living Life Without Limits,” from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Church at Carbondale.Hoog is a motivational speaker and best-selling author. He is founder and president of Growing Field International, and executive director of The Children’s Leadership.His Carbondale talk will be geared toward teachers, parents and children age 10 and up.Tickets are $10 for adults ($15 couples). Ages 10-17 will be admitted free of charge. Tickets are available in advance from any Carbondale Rotarian, or at the door.The Church at Carbondale is located at 110 Snowmass Drive. For more information, call 379-4766.

A Women’s Self Defense Class will be held on Sept. 11 and 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Hotel Colorado in the basement in Glenwood Springs. Cost is $15 per person. The instructor is Pamela Whittington; she is with Brian Mable Karate. For reservations call (970) 379-1881.