Creekside Books & Coffee Co-Hosts:Nourish your Mind, Body & Spirit

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Keynote Speaker: Jeannie Ralston, Editor and author

Special Appearances: from a member of the Carol M. Baldwin Family

Yvonne Conte, National speaker and best selling author
Thursday October 23, 2008 from 5 – 11 PM

Mirbeau Inn & Spa

[Skaneateles, NY]  Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, will be co-hosting a Nourish your Mind, Body & Spirit at Mirbeau Inn and Spa along with Laura’s List: Books for Women founder Laura Ponticello, while we celebrate Survivors and remember those who passed through Inspirational Speakers, Authors, Women and Stories

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:  A portion of the night's proceeds will support the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Nourish your Mind, Body & Spirit at Mirbeau Inn and Spa!
Thursday October 23, 2008
5:00 pm            Welcome Reception
6:00-11:00pm    Programs and Dinner

Event Ticket $75 for the evening includes all below

Available at Creekside Books 315-685-0379 or Mirbeau 315-685-5006

“Cancer, without a doubt is a life altering assignment.  No one wants this designation, nor wants to watch family or friends suffer through it.  We can, however empower ourselves to stand together as activists in a cause we all want to over-throw.  And no one bands together like Breast Cancer Survivors.  No matter the depths, these women soar to enable others to the empowerment of education and sisterhood on many levels, including tears and laughter.  The events at Mirbeau are a platform to that empowerment.  I truly look forward to seeing you there.”  - - Erika Davis, Owner Creekside Books & Coffee.

This Memorable Evening Includes:
*Complimentary Spa Tote stuffed with a copy of The Unlikely Lavender Queen and other
 goodies sponsored by CNY Healing Arts.
*Special Guest Appearance by a member of the Carol M. Baldwin Family.
*Wine provided by Skaneateles' Own Award Winning Anyela's Vineyard.
*Buffet Dinner provided by Mirbeau's Award Winning Giverny Restaurant.
*Espresso Bar courtesy of Creekside Books and Coffee.
*Signature Pink Ribbon Dessert donated by Patisserie Artisan Breads and Fine Pastries.
*Mind-body wellness experts from Mirbeau Inn and Spa who will lead transforming
 exercises for women.
* Businesses supporting the event with products targeted to women's health and wellness,
such as lavender oils, soaps and other fun products.
*Jennifer Tom, founder of Positively Pink Packages and herself a breast cancer survivor,
 will help Laura lead "The Survivor's Circle" for women to share inspirational
 stories of hope. To learn more visit www.positivelypinkpackages.org

ABOUT KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jeannie Ralston, author of The Unlikely Lavender Queen
A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming has been featured on Good Morning America, in Southern Living, Ladies Home Journal and Small Business Magazine; Ralston has been writing for 23 years.  She has also, somewhat reluctantly, become an agricultural entrepreneur. For more information visit Jeanne's website:  www.jeannieralston.com

ALSO FEATURING Yvonne Conte, National speaker, motivational humorist, and best selling author who believes a good sense of humor is essential in living a healthy, well-balanced life.  Her presentations are very, very funny; however, above and beyond all the laughter, participants will hear a motivating, inspiring message.  You will laugh yourself silly while learning to look at life from a new perspective! www.yvonneconte.com

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE By a member of the Carol M. Baldwin Family.

In 1996, turning tragedy into courage, Carol with family, friends and health professionals formed The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc. to fight and ultimately win the battle against breast cancer. The Fund's primary purpose is to provide the money so desperately needed for researchers seeking the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Please visit their website to learn more: www.findacure.org/

Find yourself in a new place after this inspirational evening. Support breast cancer research while recharging your spirit.  Join us on Friday October 24, 2008 10AM at Mirbeau Inn & Spa lobby for a WELLNESS WALK through the picturesque village of Skaneateles, NY, where ALL proceeds from $10.00 event/person, will go to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.
 
From Erika Davis: “We are fortunate to have Mirbeau as a neighbor and partner for this event.  They are the recipients of the top-10 best spas in the world for Romance, Yoga and Cuisine in its fifth annual Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards: A great honor.  We are also grateful to Laura Ponticello for her immeasurable efforts in bringing Laura’s List: Books for Women to our community as well as the line-up of speakers for this event.”

Limited number of advance sale tickets available now at Creekside Books and Coffee, 35 Fennel Street, Skaneateles, NY  (315) 685-0379     OR     Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 West Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY  (315) 685-5006 or 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328)

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