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Sister To Sister Group Holds Heart Event

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 21, 2009

WEST SHORE - The second "Sister to Sister" kickoff luncheon offered about 100 women a chance to be screened for factors contributing to heart disease and to hear about plans for similar screenings elsewhere.

The invitation-only event was Jan. 13 at Fleming's Steakhouse and was organized by the local committee for Sister to Sister, a national organization, founded in 2000, dedicated to bringing free heart screenings and heart-health information to women.

Tampa is one of 13 cities in the country to have the 2009 National Women's Health Heart Campaign. Mayor Pam Iorio serves as honorary chairwoman with her public affairs director, Liana Lopez, as chairwoman.

Iorio touted the local weather as a health benefit, telling luncheon guests, "Here we have such an ability to get out there and exercise our hearts."

She said, "Take time for your busy schedule to take care of yourself so you can take care of everyone else."

The campaign will include a free health fair from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20 at the Tampa Convention Center. There will be health screenings for cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass (the same screenings offered at the luncheon); healthy cooking demonstrations; fitness information; and exhibits.

Pat Shannon, the organization's national director of communications, said since the program's founding in 2000, it has screened more than 70,000 people nationally and had more than 175,000 people participate in similar fairs.

"This was successful in Tampa last year because I see powerful women who were here last year and who are here again," Shannon said.

Margaret Norquist, a senior account executive at ChappellRoberts, was among those attending a second time. She gave the closing remarks saying last year her blood pressure was 190/80, the highest of anyone attending last year's kickoff luncheon.

That persuaded her to visit her physician and to improve her health through exercise, diet and other lifestyle changes.

"I really have felt the effects of this," Norquist said.

The local committee includes Paola Abesada, Stephanie Amberg, Angela Ardolino, Mary Jane Badillo, Shannon Black, Christine Burdick, Jill Cappadoro, Barbara Casey, Colleen Chappell, Melinda Chavez, Fay Culp, Margo Eure, Joyce Fisk, Julia Freeman, Brenda Geoghagan, Joette Giovinco, Kari Goetz, Irene Guy, Lori Hudson, Dianne Jacob, Joan McCarthy, Julie Milas, Christina Meloche, Cyndy Miller, Gwen Miller, Nicole Morgan, Sandra Murman, Ronda Parag, Janet Rivera, Laura Schmalhorst, Mindy Snyder, Elizabeth Vocke and Linda Zipkin.

Safety Concerns Topic Of Meeting

SOUTH TAMPA - Maj. Sophia Teague of the Tampa Police Department will answer questions about safety concerns at the Bayside West Neighborhood Association meeting tonight.

The 7 p.m. meeting will be at Regency Cove, 4581 W Gandy Blvd. For information, call Jerry Frankhouser, the association's president, at (813) 507-9664.

Krewes Prepare For Gasparilla, Super Bowl

The Krewe of Alegria, will host an all-krewe social from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at the new Green Iguana Bar & Grill at the Westshore Hotel, 1200 N. Westshore Blvd.

The event is a Gasparilla kickoff event, said Dyann "Rocky" Valdez, president of the krewe.

"Also, if any ladies are interested in joining our Krewe, it's not too late," Valdez said. "We can expedite their applications and get them in a costume before Gasparilla."

For information, call (813) 876-5567 or (813) 453-4983.

The Krewe of Pair O'Dice will host an All-Krewe Super Bowl XLIII Pre-Tailgate Social at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at The Press Box, 222 S. Dale Mabry Highway.

The event will include a Super Prize for the best Super Fan. The event is organized by Erika Subero, Lynda Coyle and Aminta Owen, entertainment co-chairwomen.

Event Benefits NFL YET Centers

HYDE PARK - Hyde Park Village will sponsor a Live Music Series program featuring musician Jason Young and benefiting the NFL Youth Education Town (YET) Centers.

The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 28. Admission is free and beverage sales will assist the centers that are in Jackson Heights and North Tampa.

Ponds, Water Topic For Meeting

PARKLAND ESTATES - Michael Jones will present a program on Pond and Water Elements when the Parkland Garden Club meets Monday.

The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mary Gordan. Hostesses are Janice Williams and Allison Shamblin. For information, call Jenifer Owens at (813) 872-7113.

Send news of community interest to Lenora Lake at 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 102, Tampa FL 33647; fax to (813) 975-9488; e-mail to llake@ tampatrib.com; or call her at (813) 865-4851.

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