newsbriefs Wise Women Gallery and Gifts Opens in Lake Zurich
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ise Women Gallery and Gifts, a place for local artists to display and sell their work and a gathering spot for classes, special events and shopping, will celebrate a grand opening at its Lake Zurich location from 6 to 8 p.m., October 8 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 9. Friday’s festivities include a meet-and-greet with the artists, and special celebration surprises are planned throughout the day on Saturday. Wise Women features the work of painters, potters, jewelry artists, fabric artists and writers, and is open Tuesday through Saturday. The shop will also offer special events such as demos by local artists, classes and book signings. Location: Lakeview Plaza, 91 South Rand Road, Lake Zurich. For more info, email Artists@WiseWomenGalleryAndGifts.com or visit WiseWomenGalleryAndGifts.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.
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Alternative Health Associates Celebrates Grand Opening
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njoy organic and healthy refreshments, giveaways, complimentary chair massages and free prize drawings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 2, at the grand opening of Alternative Health Associates’ new location in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Alternative Health Associates is comprised of a team of integrated health practitioners, including Naturopathic Doctor and founder Gail Kopin, who provide alternative, natural and medical health education and advice. They offer multiple health plans and provide in-office visits with naturopathic doctors, online consultations, email visits and prevention screenings that can be ordered online to do at home or at the clinic. “ Th e k e y principle at Alternative Health Associates is education versus medication,” says Kopin. “Whether it is through individualized family practice or a corporate wellness program, we strongly believe that education and prevention Gail Kopin are the keys to wellness. Using this philosophy, we determine the root cause of disease, rather than focusing on specific symptoms, and we treat the whole person, using natural substances to build health and optimize the body’s ability to heal and maintain health.” Location: 105 Townline Road (across from The Cheese Box), Lake Geneva, WI. For more information, call 847-955-0800 or visit AlternativeHealthAssoc.com.
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