Meet Makeover My Heart Featured Designer, Elizabeth Cissi

Makeover My Heart is pleased to announce this year’s Featured Designer -Elizabeth Cissi, from Embellishments Hand Knitting.   We asked Elizabeth to design a beautiful scarf that incorporates all the colors of Makeover My Heart – wonderful shades of rose pink, grays and a touch of sparkle.    We can’t wait for you to see it.   This beautiful hand made scarf will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe, allowing you to be stylish, yet toasty warm.   Scarves are $30 each with proceeds going towards the event.  You can purchase yours at the 3rd Annual Makeover My Heart on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel – Utica Centre. 

More about Elizabeth.  Elizabeth Cissi is a lifelong knitter.  Her love of fiber began at the age of five, when her mother taught her to knit.  Since then she has designed and created an array of garments and accessories, drawing inspiration from many different knitting traditions.  Elizabeth particularly enjoys experimenting with color and texture.  Her work has been displayed in area gift shops and fine arts and craft shows.  Elizabeth teaches English at New Hartford Senior High School where she serves as English department chairperson.  She resides in Utica with her husband, David Shove, and her daughters, Katharine and Julia.

If you don’t already have your ticket to the 3rd Annual Makeover My Heart, now is the time to get yours.  Tickets are on sale now for $20 per person and can be purchased on-line at www.makeovermyheart.org.  Or, in person at Slocum Dickson Medical Group’s 1st floor Registration Desk.  If you would like more information, or to receive a brochure, please call 624-1974.

Get ready for your chance to win a Makeover My Heart Challenge !!

Makeover My Heart is pleased to announce that Paragon Athletic Club is returning for the 3rd Annual Makeover My Heart with a 2nd  Makeover My Heart Challenge.   Could you be ready for a change?   Ready to take a step towards better heart health?  The New Year is right around the corner and many of you are thinking about how to get into shape, or making a fresh start.  Well, Paragon Athletic Club is ready to help.

Paragon Athletic Club is once again offering a Makeover My Heart Challenge one lucky winner at the 3rd Annual Makeover My Heart on Saturday, February 5, 2011.   This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to make a healthy lifestyle change.  The prize package includes a full 1 year membership to Paragon Athletic Club, including use of all facilities, classes, etc.  (By the way, they have some great classes – Zumba, Spin, Boot Camp, etc..)  In addition, the winner will undergo a physical and nutritional assessment that will be used to develop a personalized fitness and eating plan just for you.  All of this will be monitored by your own Personal Trainer.   This prize package has a retail value of well over $3500. 

Last years winner, Linda Mierek, has worked incredibly hard all year and has made tremendous strides – literally !!!  We are so proud of her !!  You could be next, so plan to attend the 3rd Annual Makeover My Heart on Saturday, February 5, 2011 for your chance to win.   You must be present at the time of the drawing and 1 entry per person.

To purchase your tickets for the 3rd Annual Makeover My Heart, go to  www.makeovermyheart.org.  Or, they can be purchased at Slocum Dickson Medical Group.  Registration is required and Tickets are $20 per person.

Meet Dr Ken Murphy

One of our most anticipated workshops at Makeover My Heart is our                         “Taste of Wine Series” sponsored by Bremer’s Wine and Liquor.  This years featured speaker is  Dr Ken Murphy, Interventional Radiologist at Faxton St. Lukes Healthcare.                                                                                                                            His talk  – “A Heart Related Condition that has “Legs” will focus on the relationship between poor circulation and heart disease (PAD/peripheral artery disease)

Dr. Murphy earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Union College in Schenectady in 1982 and then attended The State University of New York Upstate Medical University at Syracuse where he earned his medical degree.  He is currently a practicing physician with Radiology Asociates of New Hartford.

Makeover My Heart Welcomes New Sponsors

Makeover My Heart is pleased to announce the addition of 2 new Sponsors -
Slocum Dickson Foundation and Chobani Yogurt.
Sponsors play a critical role in producing our annual event. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of ALL of our Sponsors, without whose support Makeover My Heart would not be possible.
Major Sponsors currently include:
Founding Sponsor - Slocum Dickson Medical Group
Slocum Dickson Foundation
Excellus
Faxton St. Lukes Healthcare
NBT Bank
Medtronic
St Jude Medical
Boston Scientific
Take Shape for Life
If you would like information about how your corporation can participate, please visit our website at:
www.makeovermyheart.org
Click on the About Us tab and scroll down to the Sponsor/Vendor section.
Or, email us at lisa@makeovermyheart.org

Makeover My Heart Pampered Chef Fundraiser

Join all of your Makeover My Heart friends at our 1st fundraiser to benefit next years program.
Representative Kasey Dingman will host a Pampered Chef party on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Roselawn Banquet House
Main Street – NY Mills, NY
Please join us for a fun evening of good food, great conversation, as well as lots of tips and recipes for heart healthy meals you and your family will enjoy.
20% of all sales will be donated to Makeover My Heart.
Call a friend and make an evening of it!
Lisa