First Annual Women’s Event on Aging Gracefully draws women of all ages

Over 200 women attended the first annual women’s community event on the subject of aging gracefully on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Presenters of the free event, Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc., Absolute Physical Therapy and D-Signed Nutrition, spoke on the theme “3 Keys to Living Longer and Maintaining Optimum Health and Wealth” which focused on food, fitness and finances for women.

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Dee Harris, RD, LDN, CDE of D-Signed Nutrition, LLC; Gaynell Anderson, PT, CSCS of Absolute Physical Therapy of Southwest Florida; and Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® of Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc., were the featured speakers. ABC-7 news anchor, Courtney Robinson, emceed the event and led the panel discussion after the speakers had completed their related topic presentations.

The morning began with a continental breakfast and the opportunity to network with other women in the community. Sponsors for the event had display tables surrounding the St. John the Evangelist Ballroom where attendees could interact and obtain vital information about services and products. Participating sponsors of the event were: A. Jaron Fine Jewelry, Absolute Physical Therapy, Beyond Motion, Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc, Clementi Travel Services, D-Signed Nutrition,  Dr. Andrea Frostino, e’Bella, Eyes Wide Open, Fashionista Life-Image and Wardrobe Consulting, Health Solutions, Integrative Mindfulness, Integrity Biofeedback Inc. and Academy, Liquid Biocell Life Blend, McKenney Home Care, Naples Yoga Center, Pretty Woman Ladies Fashions, Purely You Spa, Relax The Back, Sage Events, Senior Moving Simplified, The Paper Tamer, and Whole Foods.

“The event was a huge success,” says Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, Vice President of Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc. “Everyone seemed to learn something new — whether about nutrition, health or finances, the information seemed to ring true for so many women. We have already had an overwhelming amount of positive feedback and inquiries about next year’s event.”

According to Ciccarelli, the community event was created for women with the goal to educate and inspire attendees to continue their quest for optimum health and wealth, plus, have fun at the same time.