Heart
Healthy Wine Tasting In Recognition of National Wear Red Day, February 7, 2014 Presented by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW 100),
Bergen/Passaic Chapter
In recognition of the 11th Annual National Wear Red Day, NCBW 100 is proud to present a heart healthy wine tasting event in partnership with Englewood Hospital & Medical
Center. This year’s program includes unlimited
wine tasting, live jazz, a presentation from the American Heart Association, refreshments
from local restaurants and door prizes for the guests. In addition to the pleasure of tasting various wines, this
program supports the mission of The American Heart Association to educate women
about the risks and statistics of heart disease. The keynote speaker will be
Dr. Icilma Fergus, of Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Educational materials
will be available for distribution. This women’s wellness initiative is a call
to action in support of heart healthy lifestyle practices.
This event
will be hosted at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Englewood, NJ 07631 on
Friday, February 7th, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Gallery Area.
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The purpose of this annual event is to encourage everyone to make healthier
lifestyle and diet choices while taking action to reduce heart disease. Guests are encouraged to ‘Wear Red’ to show their
support in the fight against heart disease in women. The donation to attend the wine tasting is $40.00. Tickets may be purchased online:
www.ncbwbergenpassaic.org or at
the door. Please bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Center for
Food Action.
For additional information please contact: Lorna Hines-Cunningham, LCSW, NCBW
Health Committee Chair at (201) 836-5979 or Dr. Menen Mathias-Fredericks at
(201) 417-9304. *Wines featured throughout the evening will be available for purchase.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Bergen/Passaic Chapter is a
501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-partisan network of women committed to sharing,
promoting, and helping others achieve success; and support various programs and projects in the areas of health, arts & culture, economic development,
public awareness, mentoring, and education. The membership includes a very diverse group of innovative, strategic, and dedicated women serving the
counties of Bergen and Passaic New Jersey.
