Here's to a new year...

Our January 30th group class of 11 youngsters was great fun! We'll try to hold another in the month of March, but this March class will be our last Introduction to Etiquette/Socialization and Character Building class for a while...it's time to move forward in our curriculum. Do stay tuned!

Please consider enrolling your youngsters with us in these group classes and if those Saturdays don't work know for your families' schedule, know we are more than happy to home visit. We come to you! Please call the office for more details.

"Kinder-Quette" classes are available for children, Ages 3-6 We need students to make these classes go and we'll come to you. If you're a Mom with a young child, speak with your fellow Mom-Friends and put a group together! Discounts afforded the Host Mom.

Are we teaching in your District or at your Private School? In not, please allow us to assist. We work valley wide and in under one hour we can Design-A-Program that will specifically meet your school's needs. We provide After-School enrichment programs, Inter-Session and Summer School programs; Mrs. Hancock's Staff does it all! Moms and Dads, let your school administrators know about us, please. Referrals are the nicest compliment you can give.

We’re pleased to let you know BASIS School in Scottsdale and the Paradise Valley Unified School District are doing pilot programs with us starting in February 2010. Great news for the Valley, we think!

Thinking about having us in for a Birthday Bash? We can put together a wonderful "Tea Party" Etiquette Lesson for your young ladies' guests. We come to you!

Scouts all over the Valley have used our services...if you're a Troop Leader, we're happy to educate you about our programs. Please call the office 602.234.1200

Speaking of Staff...

We now have 7 new Instructors and couldn't be more proud. We'd love to put our new staff photo here, but at our recent photo shoot... not one photo came out well. Not one! How does that happen? People blinked and it was really funny. So..in time you'll see their faces and in the meantime, here are their names. All professional, all loving, all wonderful, and all fun!

Mrs. Maryellen Baxter of Scottsdale
Mrs. Sharon Brown of Scottsdale
Ms. Christina Davis of Mesa
Mr. Paul Guerrero of Phoenix
Mr. William Ramsey of Phoenix
Mrs. Amanda Robles of Glendale
Mrs. Sallie Glaner-Braden of Scottsdale

Northern Arizona Women's Lawyer Association...

Mrs. Hancock will be Guest Speaking on April 15th, 2010 in Prescott, to yet another wonderful group of professional women. Interested in having us in to speak at your breakfast or luncheon meeting? Please don't hesitate to contact the office.

Fresh Start Women's Foundation...

Have you met us there yet? We were there alot last Summer! Sessions are $5.00 for women and they're always fun and they have a great and informative curriculum. Join us! http://www.wehelpwomen.com/ We'll hope to see you there in 2010. We've heard through the grapevine our Lady students love us and we were really happy to hear that!

Arizonans for Children...

Mrs. Hancock's donates time to this wonderful group of young women. Is there some way you too, can volunteer? Please check their website (time and/or donations welcome): http://www.arizonansforchildren.org/page.php?link=volunteer Thank you for caring for and about your community.

Central Phoenix Business Women...

Mrs. Hancock was the Guest Speaker at the CPW Breakfast on Monday, November 16th, 2009. It was a wonderful event. Central Phoenix Women is an organization for the established, professional woman who is also active in the community. CPW is a wonderful organization and we suggest if you're a professional woman in Phoenix you take some time to learn more about them. Networking, laughing and good food abound at the Ritz-Carlton in Central Phoenix. There are the West Valley and Women of Scottsdale groups, as well! http://www.centralphoenixwomen.org/

Wedding Planning and Consulting...

Mrs. Amy Bacon is our Division Head and we couldn't be more proud of her hard work. Brides and Grooms-to-be adore her and her calendar is booking quickly out for the next twelve months. DO NOT put off contacting her for a consultation. REMEMBER: Hiring a wedding planner/coordinator is the one main vendor that Brides always wish they'd thought to have, rather than trying to do everything themselves. At typically less than 10% of your overall budget, a planner is well worth the investment. Mrs. Bacon can help with the entire planning of your wedding day or just 'Day Of' Coordinating. 602.762.1174 Check our Wedding Planning page for more information.

Meet us at East Valley Bridal Show!

WHEN: Sunday, March 28th (03/28/10)
TIME: 10am-4pm
WHERE: Mesa Convention Center
263 N. Center
Mesa, AZ 85201
www.mesaconventioncenter.com

*FREE PARKING AT THE MESA CONVENTION CENTER*

Please visit the Mesa Convention Center website for directions.

Come celebrate your engagement with us!

Order DISCOUNTED show tickets now!

Purchase price for discounted tickets $7.00 (Day of show price is $10.00).

Hiring a Wedding Planner and Coordinator is a must; you may use us as much or as little as you'd like! We will work with you to write a contract and work on pricing. At an amount that's usually less than 10% of your overall budget, you'll be very glad you hired us. We believe a planner and coordinator saves money, stress and allows you complete freedom on your Wedding Day to enjoy yourself; we insist on it! We look forward to meeting you there!

For more information contact Mrs. Amy Bacon
Phone: (602) 762-1174
Email: weddings@mrshancocks.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WeddingswithMrsBacon

Our Web Meister...

Is a man of quality and great service. We recommend him unreservedly. Fast turn around, prompt and pleasant service;
a talented graphics designer and we just can't say enough nice things about him. If you're interested in a web designer
and/or, in updating your current look, give Mr. Jeffrey Carroll a call. You'll be glad you did. He's affordable, too! Imagine. Daystrom Creative Group, LLC. 602.476.1212 (office) 602.463.2488 (mobile) www.daystromcreative.com

Past News & Events

Phoenix Fashion Week

PHX Fashion Week was held at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. Phoenix is now THE west coast destination for Fashion Week (L.A.’s out—we’re in!). Did you have your Tickets? E-mail: info@phoenixfashionweek.com. Phoenicians are fabulous!

The Phoenix Mercury Adopt-A-Team Outreach Program

2nd Annual Etiquette Lunch-In July 14th, 2009 11am to 1pm

The 2007 WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury have a wonderful program in Adopt-A-Team. Each year Female athletes from a valley high school basketball team are chosen and this year's 2009 recipient is Carl Hayden High School. Along with valley business people, The Mercury hold various programs and events and provide mentoring and training in basketball and life skills; season Mercury Tickets and basketball equipment are also provided to the chosen Team. Helping to inspire young women to become better versions of who they already are, by being successfullly competitive yet well-rounded, well mannered citizens is of great importance to Mrs. Hancock's. We're thrilled to be a part of this good work!

This year's 2nd Annual Etiquette Lunch-In will again take place at The Radisson Hotel-Phoenix City Center, who have become partners in this endeavor. Mrs. Hancock's will provide gift bags, along with a healthy dose of self-esteem and training in the art of table etiquette, grammar/character lessons, kindness and consideration, appropriate dress and lady-like demeanor, overall.

The Urban Tea Loft/Valley of the Sun Active 20-30 and Mrs. Hancock's present:

An Afternoon Etiquette Tea and Luncheon for the selected young ladies of the Florence Crittenton Residency Program

The Valley of the Sun Active 2030 Club is a women's community service organization committed to supporting children's charities, valley wide. In conjunction with the Urban Tea Loft in Historic downtown Chandler, Mrs. Hancock's has come together with these wonderful ladies to help provide an etiquette tea, luncheon and lesson for the young female residents at the Florence Crittenton Center. Our mission for the event is to reward their good behavior by offering them life lessons through etiquette and inspiration shared by female business owners; instilling a sense of hope and reminding them they too, have and can create opportunities in their lives. Congratulations, Young Ladies for making those steps towards happiness and success!

Call us today at 602.234.1200 and ask us how we can help you, your students, your children or your employees achieve self-confidence and success. We come to you!