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Puerto Vallarta News NetworkHealth & Beauty | September 2006 

Third Annual Nancy's Retreat
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The Dreams Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Breathtaking setting on the beach. Five restaurants, full spa facility, horseback riding, scuba diving and golf.
Nancy Irsay invites you to share her vision of philanthropic causes and empowering women. The third annual Nancy's Retreat is a unique getaway for women, offering a break from hectic lives and an opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and refresh the spirit.

This year's retreat has a special focus on making your dreams come true in your professional and personal life. Nancy's retreat will be held at the Dreams Resort and Spa in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico November 9-12, 2006.

Guests attend seminars at the resort, have plenty of time for socializing, go to the spa, or work on a personal project. Not-for-profit organizations receive a portion of the proceeds of the trip.

The 2006 trip will benefit the Suite Dreams Project and the Sharon L. Bassett Foundation.
Interactive Seminars & Classes


Nancy's retreat will be held at the Dreams Resort and Spa in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico November 9-12, 2006. Visit the website for additional information.
Makeovers - Norman Sands

Senior makeup artist, Saks Fifth Avenue
Norman will customize your makeover for a flawless look specific to your skin type. Sign up for your private session.

Hairstyle trends and new hair treatments will be discussed. DL Lowry will also introduce their exciting new spa facility. Make appointments for private makeovers.

Heather Miles - Photographer

Heather's L.A. use of digital concepts creates a unique style of art in her photography. Hether will be on the retreat to capture the memories. Available for private portraits. hethermiles.com

Jill Willey - Jewelrysmith
Custom jewelry is made of material from the earth, and from the sea. A unique piece has been specially designed for Nancy's Retreat. jillduzan.com

Yoga on the Beach - Sally Brown, Ph.D.

President of Ambassadors for Children
Sally has been a yoga instructor for years and looks forward to seeing you in class on the beach.

Dream Study Groups - Dr. Montague Ullman's Approach To Dream Study.
Here's your chance to join a fun interactive exploration of your dreams. Participation of 5-8 people per group involves dream experience, interpretation and discussion

Classes in Drawing With Color - Jessica Robinson

Artist, Herron School of Art and Design
Drawings will be done in colored pastels and charcoal. Each person attending this class will leave with a series of "work on paper". All materials required will be provided.

Knitting 101 - Cynthia Bir

Community Volunteer and Park Tudor Mother's Guild President 2006
It's no longer a past time for grandmothers. Knitting is one of today's hottest crazes.

Guest Speakers

Deeya D. Brooks, M.D.
Diet Myths Debunked

Dr. Brooks will engage and inspire you with the knowledge of what our bodies truly need. She'll put to rest the misguided belief in fad dieting.

Dr. Deeya D. Brooks, M.D. is a Family Practice & Bariatric Physician at St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel. She serves all ages through general family practice, bariatric surgery consultations and personalized weight loss programs.

Linda Malkas, M.D., Ph.D.
Getting Cancer in My Sites: Implications of Finding Cancer Sooner

Dr. Malkas is regarded as a "prizefighter" in the fight to find a cure for breast cancer. She is developing a new technology called CS-keys that may identify breast cancer before it mastasizes with a simple blood test.

Dr. Linda Malkas, Ph.D. is in Cancer Research at Indiana University Medical Center. A biochemist from Maryland, Dr. Malkas moved her lab to Indiana University four years ago, where she now serves as the Vera Bradley chairwoman on oncology.

Lynda A. Smirz, M.D., MBA
It's Hot, But You're Not. What's New in Hormone Therapy

Dr. Smirz will delight us with her unique sense of humor concerning menopause. Her humorous insight into women's symptoms and physical changes will be entertaining and educational.

Dr. Lynda A. Smirz, M.D., Gynecologist, is a Managing Partner of the Women's Health Alliance and was named the first Chief Medical Officer of Clarian North Medical Center.

Nadine Givens
Unraveling the Money Mystery

Nadine Givens asks, "Do you spend more time planning your vacation than managing your finances?" Nadine's presentation will most definitely help take the mystery out of investing. She will walk us through the ABC's of investing and managing your money. Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting up to speed, she will remove the complexity of investing. Nadine will touch upon managed accounts, asset allocations, international investing and hedge funds.

Nadine Givens in Managing Director of JPMorgan Private Client Services. She leads a team of advisors and associates serving the financial needs of high net-worth clients in Indianapolis and around the globe. The expertise of her team includes: Investment Management, Banking, Trusts, Estate Settlement and Financial Planning.

Vicki Anderson
Five Important Legal Issues Concerning Women Today

Vicki Anderson explains "five legal challenges women need to know now!" She is a partner with hackman, Hulett and Cracraft, LPP, author of a quarterly financial planning newsletter a former adjunct professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, an extensive speaker on estate planning and included in The Best Lawyers in America.



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