Mayan Riviera
November 8-11, 2007

 

2007 Guest Speakers


Keynote Speaker
Patricia Miller
“Power of the Quilt”

Pat Miller and co-founder Barbara Baekgaard founded Vera Bradley Designs in 1982, which quickly grew into an internationally recognized brand. Vera Bradley designs and manufactures cotton quilted handbags, travel bags and accessories. The Vera Bradley brand has recently expanded to include eyewear, tableware, rolling luggage, home furnishings, stationery and men's ties.

Pat took a leave of absence from the company in 2005 to serve as Indiana's first Secretary of Commerce for the State of Indiana and CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. She returned to Vera Bradley in early 2006. Currently Patricia is serving as a board member of the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer and for the Northeast Indiana Corporate Council. In the past she has served as a member of more than 15 boards.

Pat will speak about women becoming entrepreneurs.



International Speaker
Jacquetta Adams
"Protocol at the American Embassy in London"

Jacquetta Adams has been Head of Protocol at the US Embassy in London since 1994, when Ambassador Crowe was the US Ambassador, She has subsequently worked throughout the tenures of Ambassadors Lador, Farish, and currently Ambassador Tuttle.

Prior to this, she spent five years with Lord Carrington, as Chairman of Christies International plc - and also accompanied him on missions to Yugoslavia during his Chairmanship of the EC Peace Conference. She also spent three years in the City with merchant bankers, Kleinwort Benson; a year setting up the British Museum Development Trust; and twelve years at Buckingham Palace working in The Queen's Private Secretary's Office. She has traveled extensively on royal tours and has also worked in Hong Kong and with NATO in Germany.

As Head of Protocol, she advises the Ambassador and other senior Embassy personnel on all protocol, precedence and accepted social customs in the UK. Together with her staff of two Protocol Assistants, she coordinates social and official events hosted by the Ambassador from planning through to implementation in addition to many other activities.
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Women's Health Speaker
Sheila M. Gamache, M.D.
“The Heart of the Matter”

Dr. Gamache has been in practice in the Indiana area since 1993. She graduated from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, with a B.S. in microbiology. She received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis. She served her internship and residency in Internal Medicine, and her fellowship in Cardiology at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. She was Intern of the Year in 1987 and served as President of the House Staff Council in 1989. She is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and practices cardiology and internal medicine at The Indiana Heart Hospital.



Inspirational Speaker
Lori Borgman
“Life Everlaughter: the Humorous Side of Stress”

Lori Borgman earned a bachelor of journalism degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism where the motto was "succeed or die trying." It was a close call several times, but she made it. She worked as a photojournalist in North Dakota and as a reporter, news editor and photojournalist in Oregon. She also worked as a contract photographer for Getty images.

When Lori and her husband started their family, she traded in her camera bag for a diaper bag and ventured into the mysterious world of mothering where women work with pre-verbal creatures that have a habit of exploding at semi-regular intervals. (So, really, it wasn't all that different from covering the explosion of Mt. St. Helen's.) When her youngest child started school all day, Lori turned to the computer keyboard and began writing.

Lori approached the Indianapolis Star with an idea for a family humor column. They struck a handshake deal and a couple of years later McClatchey-Tribune News Service picked up the column and began distributing it to 325 newspapers in the U.S. and 25 in Canada. Lori's newspaper column led to the publication of several books including, I Was a Better Mother Before I Had Kids (Pocket Books), Pass the Faith Please: Nourishing your child's soul during the everyday moments of life (Waterbrook), and All Stressed Up and No Place To Go (Emmis).

2007 Activities

FREE Risk Factor Screening
Community Health Network
Prior to the retreat, participants may take advantage of a free “risk factor screening”, including a blood cholesterol profile, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index at the Indiana Heart Hospital. Guests may also choose to schedule a Cardioscore coronary artery calcium scoring CT scan that will provide even more information about the risk for adverse coronary events…courtesy of Community Health Network.

The results of the testing will be given in private consultations during the retreat.

Hair Today – Hair Tomorrow
Brandy Woods
Expert at pampering her clients, Brandy Woods is a hair stylist and colorist from DL Lowry. Brandy will offer retreat guests a trendy new look or freshen up a current coif. Make your appointment early!

A Massage Especially for you
Jo Cabe
Guests may also make an appointment with professional masseuse, Jo Cabe, from DL Lowry for a relaxing massage. Jo will offer several kinds of massage to soothe and relax you.

Body Mass Screening
Deeya D. Brooks, M.D. (St. Vincent North Hospital)
Dr. Brooks serves all ages through general family practice, bariatric surgery consultations, and personalized weight loss programs. Dr. Brooks will offer retreat guests an opportunity to screen their body mass through bioelectrical impedance analysis.
The results of this analysis can be used as an excellent benchmark on the path to a better understanding of their body’s needs.

Acupuncture
Evelyn White, M.D. (Clarian North)
Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. White is also formally trained in the alternative medicine of acupuncture. Acupuncture has been in continuous evolution for over 2,500 with origins in ancient China. Dr. White will offer acupuncture treatments to retreat participants and focus on finding their abnormal areas of energy flow. Special acupuncture needles will stimulate any areas of low energy or energy blockage and restore natural flow and well-being.
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Jewelrysmith
Jill Willey
Jill Duzan-Willey’s passion for design and unique jewelry led her on a journey to create her own style of jewelry. On her travels abroad, she was mesmerized by all the beautiful natural stones, rock formations, pearls and shells. Each piece is hand crafted and designed to be unique. Quality semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls are individually selected. Jill will donate 10% of her sales during the retreat to the selected charities. www.jillduzan.com


Belly Dancing Lessons
Judy Hanna
Learn the art of belly dancing taught by dance professional Judy Hanna, the only authentic belly dancer in the state of Indiana. Judy has been teaching dance for 25 years and will show you how belly dancing can be a dance of seduction or a joyous dance for the entire family. Performed by people of all ages and both sexes for festive occasions, it is a cultural art form from the Middle East and an excellent way to exercise and to strengthen those tummy muscles!


Stretch on the Beach
Candace Briggs
“Stretching & Light Beach Workouts”
Start your morning with a “stretch on the beach” with Candace. Her background is dancing with the St. Louis Civic Ballet Company and she is certified in Pilates Reformer and Mat Pilates. Candace believes that we should all celebrate each other, and feeling good about our bodies makes it easier to celebrate ourselves! Please join Candace each morning at 7:30 am for “stretching on the beach”!


Knitting & Crocheting 101
Nancy George
Nancy has owns The Knit Shop, her own knitting shop and has designed many of her own patterns. Currently, she is publishing those patterns nationally and has found that knitting is no longer a past time for grandmothers. It is now one of today’s hottest crazes!

 

Complete Package

Secrets Capri Resort and Spa
Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Nov. 8-11, 2007

Double $1,300 per person
Single $1,600 per person

Includes $100 donation to this year's charities.

For Reservations:
$150 deposit is required

Space is limited!

Please contact:
317-843-9494
or
Email: nancysretreat1@aol.com

Package includes:

  • All transportation, hotel and tips
  • Private concierge check-in welcome with champaigne
  • Private concierge on each floor
  • All meals and snacks
  • Four gourmet restaurants
  • Unlimited natural juices, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • 24 hour room service
  • Sailing, Windsurfing, Sea Kayak, Snorkeling
  • Tennis clinics
  • Yoga on the Beach
  • Pilates classes
  • Pool and piano bar
  • Music Club

Reservations are limited, so make your plans today!

 

 
 

 
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