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11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022
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with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner September 10 at Harbor Point, Stamford, CT GO • GATHER • GROW
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he 11th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2022 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner, will be returning to beautiful Harbor Point at the boardwalk along the waterfront on September 10, from 10 am to 6 pm, in Stamford. Parking and admission are free. This one-day-only, family-and-pet-friendly, health and wellness extravaganza will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing and selling health and wellness products and services, plus free yoga and dance and fitness classes led by the area’s top fitness instructors, including Billy Blanks, Jr. of Dance It Out, as seen on Lifetime Television and featured on Shark Tank. All levels and abilities are encouraged to join and register for classes. The eight zones of the expo will showcase pet wellness sponsored by Cornell University Veterinary Specialists; yoga and stretching; dance and fitness; healthy food trucks; healthy food, beverages, and restaurants; eco-friendly wine, spirits, and craft beers; a demo zone; and a kids zone featuring fun and educational activities. This year’s theme is: GO. GATHER. GROW. Let’s GO to the expo. Let’s GATHER by coming together with family and friends and making new connections. Let’s GROW by experiencing the many extraordinary sponsors and exhibitors showcasing cutting edge programs, products, and services to help you and your family grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in a healthy direction. Thanks to our sponsors! • Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner for the eleventh consecutive year • Grade A ShopRite, Support Sponsor for the eleventh consecutive year • Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Pet Wellness Zone Sponsor • Stamford Magazine/Moffly Media, our Premier Media Sponsor • Thanks to all Media Sponsors for the valuable support and promotion of this event: CT Kids and Family, Fairfield County Mom, Greenwich Girl, HeyStamford!, Jen Danzi, Kids Out And About, Macaroni Kid, Natural Awakenings Magazine, Natural Nutmeg Magazine, News 12 CT, Stamford Advocate/Greenwich Time/Hearst Media, Stamford Moms, Money Mailer of CT and NY, WAG Magazine and WC and FC Business Journals, and WEBE 108. And thank you to our Community Partners: City of Stamford, City Carting, and Stamford Chamber of Commerce.
The Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo is created and produced by TMK Event Marketing, based in Greenwich, CT. For more information about the HWL Expo 2022, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, please contact TMK Event Marketing at 203-531-3047 or email, tamara@tmk-eventmarketing.com. To register online visit, www.hwl-expos.com/cart For more information, visit www.HWL-Expos.com Location: 1 Harbor Point Rd, Stamford, CT. Please like us and follow us on Instagram @HWLEXPO and Facebook.com/ hwlexpo. See ad on page 7 >
A Fantasy Sundae at Divine Treasures in Manchester
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t’s a vision we all have at the height of summer: thick, creamy soft-serve ice cream with hot fudge and caramel sauce oozing down the sides, chocolate chunks and cookie crumbles sprinkled on top. Is it possible to experience this divine dream while living a health-conscious lifestyle? In your quest for the answer, we welcome you into Divine Treasures’ kitchen, where every product is vegan and glutenfree. We begin our signature soft-serve recipe with a bucket of raw cashews and almonds, which we soak in water overnight before blending into a smooth, rich cream. Using whole nuts as our base means they retain the nutritional value of their protein and healthy fats. Imagine…a dessert that’s truly satisfying and doesn’t leave your kids (or you!) craving more sugar. We focus only on real ingredients when creating our flavor varieties, like blending organic frozen strawberries for a refreshing cone, or adding peppermint essential oil and a dash of spirulina for classically green mint chip. Organic cane sugar provides the sweetness, and we continue to develop more flavors and frozen treats with low-glycemic coconut sugar as the need and desire for this option grows. And of course, no dairy necessary! Dairy is a common allergen among all ages and an inflammatory ingredient for many, so our soft-serve is a perfect way for all to enjoy going out for ice cream with family or friends—especially with our from-scratch sauces on top! Written by Samantha Skeels, marketing and design with Divine Treasures, a gluten-free, vegan artisan treat shop located in Parkade Plaza, 404 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT. Visit dtchocolates.com, email diane@ dtchocolates.com, or call 860.643.2552. See ad on page 17 >
