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A clean sweep for the clutter-challenged

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 14, 2006


Decluttering expert Michelle Passoff, author of Lighten Up! Free Yourself from Clutter, offers a winter schedule of decluttering and organizing classes.

- At the Interbay-Glover Family YMCA, 4411 S Himes Ave., Tampa, a one-day class, "Lighten Up! Free Yourself from Clutter," will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Cost: $45.

- At the same location, a three-session series, "Create Your Legacy, Not a Mess," dealing with downsizing, bequeathing and getting an estate in order, meets from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 and 9. Cost: $65.

To register for either class, visit the Y or call (813) 839-0210.

- At the University of South Florida, Tampa campus, Passoff will offer "Clean Clutter Now," from 7 to 9 p.m. March 7, 14 and 21. Cost: $125 (late fee of $25 charged starting March 2).

- Also at USF, "Organize Your Legacy," 7 to 9 p.m. March 30, April 6 and April 20. Charge: $125 (late fee charged starting March 25).

For USF classes, a $6 parking fee is charged. Exact building and room will be announced. Register online at www.outreach.usf.edu and click on "Professional and Workforce Development," then on "Course List" and "Personal Organizing Techniques."

Information: Michelle Passoff at (813) 805-9712.

[Last modified January 13, 2006, 08:17:05]


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