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Courtyard lecture series
inspires health, hope

PRESS RELEASE DATE: JAN. 14, 2010

The Courtyard Women’s Lifestyle Lecture Series to benefit House of Hope premieres on Jan. 20 with a look at "Opening Gateways to Vibrant Health, Naturally."

This “party with a purpose” will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Courtyard Grill, 11970 SE Dixie Hwy., Hobe Sound.

The series is being presented by the Courtyard Grill and Cottage Caché located in historic Hobe Sound, with proceeds going to House of Hope, a nonprofit agency that provides food, clothing, case management and emergency financial assistance to Martin County people in need

Ticket price is $35, and reservations can be made by calling Janie Waggener at (561) 371-9035. Seating is limited.

The Courtyard Women’s Lifestyle Lecture Series will run on the third Wednesday of each month January through April. Each two-hour session will feature an educational and inspirational presentation by a respected local woman in her field of expertise.

The guest speaker of the Jan. 20 luncheon is Dr. Joan Barice, whose topic will be "Opening Gateways to Vibrant Health, Naturally."

Dr. Barice is a board-certified physician in internal and preventive medicine and public health. She is ASAM-certified in addiction medicine, with emphasis on prevention and integrative medicine. She has a special interest in nutrition, acupuncture and therapeutic essential oils. Her goal is to inform and empower people to take good care of their health.

For more information about House of Hope, call (772) 286-4673 or visit www.hohmartin.org.