Heart to Hearts, Inc.

A Women’s Wellness Organization committed to Empowering Women Through Education

Features and Events

• Regular Events/Classes
• Special - Future Events
• Past Events

Wellness Day 2009 organizers, back row from left: Beverly Yard, Hamilton, Michelle Heide, Flemington, Tonya McCoy, Trenton. Middle row: Jean de Marco, Lawrenceville, Suzanne Methot, Titusville, Terry Tucker, Lawrenceville. Front row: Liz Hagen, Lawrenceville and Lori Kaniper, Pennington. Not shown: Sandy Furness, Joan Nevius, Annette Krier, DeDe Russo, Susan Valentine, Louise Wilson.

“Massage Therapy” at Wellness Center - Heart to Hearts is pleased to offer massage therapy sessions. Guaranteed 1 1/2 to 2 hour full body customized massage utilizing techniques such as: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Range of Motion, and Stretching will be offered by a fully certified practitioner who is also certified in the massage of cancer and hospice patients. Cost of session is $75. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Arlene Hancock, LPTA, CMT at (609) 695-3557.

Reiki Classes - Reiki is a gentle technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It helps to rebalance your system and leaves you with a sense of well-being and calm. Enjoy a Reiki session at the Wellness Center by appointment – Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Call Annette Krier, RN, Reiki Master 609-585-3072.

Yoga for the Healthy Heart - We offer a variety of yoga classes at the Wellness Center taught by Trish Lowerre, of the Soma Center, a holistic health care center. Call to register (609) 689-3131.

Laughter From The Heart (Therapeutic Laughter) - The second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 PM you can join us for some fun, laughter and exercise to prevent "hardening of the attitudes". Marie Bethke, RN, CLL.

Volunteer Meeting - Are held at the Wellness Center. If you would like to be a volunteer with Heart to Hearts, make a valuable contribution and meet some great people, come join us. For more information, contact Marie Bethke 609-585-3972.

Wellness Day Volunteer Meetings - Committee meetings are held to discuss the event and present reports. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Terry at 609-771-9048.

Programs Offered Exclusively by Heart to Hearts

Wellness Profile - Heart to Hearts, Inc. offers a unique wellness program with its comprehensive wellness evaluation. The evaluation covers personal and family medical history, eating habits, body type and metabolism. Meet with an experienced medical professional to review your individual data and assess risk for certain diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Receive a personal portfolio, which includes nutritional guidelines and fitness recommendations. Consultant: Terry Tucker, RN (609) 689-3131.

Health Portfolio Classes - Learn how to create and manage your personal medical portfolio. Class is open to both women and men at the Wellness Center. Call Terry to register (609) 771-9048.

Nutrition Support - Nutrition support group meets to discuss recipes, practical tips and healthy eating habits, food shopping and meal preparation in a small group setting. Call for information (609) 689-3131.

Weight Management - Obesity is one of the most critical health issues facing Americans today. This program focuses on the steps necessary to lose weight, keep it off and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It includes nutritional guidelines and emotional support held at the Wellness Center. If you are interested in future classes, please call Terry Tucker at 609-689-3131 for more information.

For more information or to register for programs, please call the Wellness Center (609-689-3131) or e-mail us at info@HeartToHearts.org.

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Special - Future Events

Women’s Wellness Day 2009 - see Wellness Day page

Conscious Eating Dinner - bring a dish to our potluck supper at the Wellness Center. Join the fun and fellowship and show off your special dish - bring the recipe for others to share. Contact us for the next dinner time.

Vitamins and Supplement Class – Learn how to identify natural food sources, and how the proper use of vitamins can help to fulfill your daily nutritional requirements. Contact Terry Tucker at 609-771-9048 to register. $10 fee.

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Past Events

From left to right, Susan Valentine-president Zonta,Phyllis Platt and Sandy Moran - first and second vice presidents, Terry Tucker, president Heart to Hearts, Sue Methot-vice president and treasurer, Joan Nevius-board member, Beverly Yard -secretary.

Above photo - Heart to Hearts was awarded a grant from the Zonta Club of Trenton/Mercer is support of our Healthy Lifestyles program for women and children. This program will teach participants how to improve their health, reduce their risk for illness and take better care of themselves in order to live more productive lives. It will focus on teaching skills to residents of the greater Trenton area in nutrition, fitness and stress management.

Heart to Hearts recently sponsored the World Laughter Day and Hamilton Fun Run to raise money for Alzheimers and Ryan;s Quest (research for Duchennes' Muscular dystrophy) -- it was held Sunday May 3rd in Hamilton Veteran's Park and had over 120 people.

Presentation of $1500 check for Project LifeSaver to purchase tracking bracelets for Mercer County residents with Alzheimer's or Autism. From left to right, Marlene Hutchinson, Dawn Adams, Sheriff Kevin Larkin receives check from Lois and Frank Vilco Marie Bethke and Sue Methot. Monies were raised at a run/walk held on World Laughter Day, held in Veteran's Park, Hamilton on May 4th. The Laughter Club, run by Marie Bethke, is sponsored by Hearts to Hearts and is a stress management technique that benefits body, mind and soul through the healing properties of laughter.

“Good Carbs ..Better Carbs” at Project Freedom Community Center, Lawrenceville. The program will be taught by Amy Szumel, RN, CDE, a diabetic educator and is being sponsored by Roche Pharmaceutical. Call to register 771-9048. Light refreshments provided.

Diabetes Seminar - Was held on March 14th, 2007 at Project Freedom Community Center in Lawrenceville. If you or a family member have diabetes or are at risk for this disease that is fast reaching epidemic proportions, you can benefit from this class. Dr. Robert Silverbrook of Hamilton Physicians Group will be the presenter. Call to register (609) 689-3131. Read “What Your Should Know About Diabetes.”

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