Thursday, November 7, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn to prioritize yourself through simple daily habits from experts in the nutrition, art, and wellness fields.
5:30 Zero-Proof Happy Hour & Hearty Appetizers
6:00 Elevate Your Life: The Power of Simple, Healthy Eating with Georgia Saler, RDN
6:30 Recharge and Thrive: Self-Care Strategies with Laurie Egrie
7:00 Healing Through Art: The Benefits of Bilateral Drawing with Atlantic City Artist Michelle Franzoni
8:00 Program Concludes
Program Details and Instructor Credentials
6:00 Elevate Your Life: The Power of Simple, Healthy Eating with Georgia Saler, RDN. Join us for an engaging talk and food demonstration that will show you how simple, healthy eating can transform your life. Discover how nourishing your body with the right foods can elevate your energy, boost your mood, and bring more joy and fulfillment to your everyday moments. Empower yourself to make small changes that lead to big improvements in your overall well-being!
6:30 Recharge and Thrive: Self-Care Strategies with Laurie Egrie. This session will offer self-care techniques that will teach you to be mindful and build your resilience. The easy-to-integrate practices will be calming, grounding and recharging so you learn to take care of your mind, body and soul.
7:00 Healing Through Art: The Benefits of Bilateral Drawing with Atlantic City Artist Michelle Franzoni. Join us for a transformative workshop on bilateral drawing, a unique form of art therapy that engages both sides of the brain to promote healing and emotional regulation. Also called bilateral doodling, this simple and fun technique will help you tap into gross and fine motor skills, reducing stress, improving brain function, and fostering creativity. This technique has been shown to help process trauma, enhance mood, and unlock new pathways for creative thinking. Whether you're seeking emotional balance, a boost in creativity, or a fun activity to fit in a short break in the day, this workshop will provide tools to enrich your well-being.
Menu (gluten-free and dairy-free):
- **Fire-Grilled Pesto Chicken Skewers – Juicy, marinated chicken and fresh tomatoes coated in vibrant dairy-free pesto
- **Zesty Lime Avocado Shrimp Salad – Succulent shrimp tossed with creamy avocado, crisp greens, and a zingy lime dressing
- **Mediterranean Hummus Trio – A selection of house-made hummus flavors, served with colorful veggie dippers and gluten-free crackers
- **Rainbow Chopped Veggie Salad – A medley of fresh, crunchy vegetables drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze
- **Refreshing Herbal Iced Tea – Cool down with a blend of handpicked herbs, lightly sweetened and perfectly chilled
- **Wild Blueberry Crumble – A warm, gluten-free treat bursting with juicy blueberries, topped with a golden almond-oat crumble
- **Decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake – Rich, velvety chocolate in every bite, with a hint of espresso to satisfy your sweet tooth
Our Experts:
Georgia Saler, Registered Dietician Nutritionist, is a highly experienced Registered Dietitian and Functional Nutritionist with a lifelong commitment to the field of nutrition. As the founder of Vitality Nutrition and Wellness Center in Linwood, NJ, she believes that health involves the entire being and starts with the food we choose. Her mission is to help others develop a positive relationship with food by incorporating a variety of whole foods and mindfulness techniques into daily life. Specializing in microbiome restoration, Georgia helps clients address and heal digestive issues. She describes her nutrition counseling as an intuitive approach informed by evidence-based practices.
Laurie Egrie is an educator, wellness advocate and yoga teacher. As an educator she is invested in bringing mindfulness and social emotional learning to children and adults in Atlantic City. As creator of Elevate You Yoga and Wellness, she offers classes and workshops that teach others to take care of themselves. She believes in the science and energetics behind yoga and has experienced the healing benefits physically, mentally and emotionally.
Michelle Franzoni began her artistic journey as a way to navigate life's challenges and transitions, seeking peace and self-expression through her work. She quickly gained recognition as a prolific artist, showcasing her talent in numerous art exhibitions and selling over 40 paintings in a short span of time. Michelle's contributions include notable works featured in the 2021 and 2022 Arteriors Exhibits, organized by the Atlantic City Arts Foundation. Her 2022 piece, "Everyone is an Artist," reflects her passion for teaching and sharing the transformative power of art. Committed to giving back to her community, Michelle volunteers her time teaching art to Atlantic City youth.
