It is the time of year again when women of all ages gather to enjoy an evening of pampering, wellness and reducing the stresses in their lives at the “9th Annual DeStress for Distress.” And Biz X magazine is proud to sponsor this event for the sixth year!
The Downtown Mission’s staff and volunteers host this event at the Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Road on Monday, May 30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
“DeStress for Distress” benefits the Distress Centre program of the Downtown Mission, a local registered charity working to bring increased crisis support to people in Windsor and the surrounding area. The Distress Centre phone line exists to provide free and confidential emergency crisis intervention, emotional support, and referrals to community resources. (note: the number is 519-256-5000 and anyone may call between noon and midnight any day of the week.)
Fiona Coughlin, Director of Resource Development and Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin, Director of Distress Centre Operations say, “This event is a fun way to raise essential funds and to build community awareness while reminding our guests of the importance of self-care and wellness in times of stress. ‘DeStress’ 2016 is for everyone who needs a night to be pampered and de-stress with their friends, family and co-workers!”
The ticket price includes dinner, gift bag, a door prize ticket and a complimentary mini-manicure or mini-massage. Attendees can also buy other specialty spa or wellness services during the evening for a nominal cash fee and shop to their heart’s content at over 20 tables of local on-site business vendors.
Local spas and businesses, as well as talented students from St. Clair College and from the Canadian College of Health Sciences and Technology, provide their much-talked about services to the ladies in attendance. Favourite service providers returning include: Bernadette Poirier of Windsor Tarot with Taro card/Pendulum Readings; Dr. Candice Duff and Leslie Hewson, RMT of In Touch Chiropractic and Wellness Centre with chiropractic adjustments and mini-massages; James “Jimmy G” Graham of MindPower Programs with his Mind Power Mental Health Vacation Hypnosis Sessions; Michael Barry of Michael Barry’s Hands of Reiki with Reiki; Neelam Sharma of Little India provides eyebrow threading; and Rita Green with Arbonne offers her much sought-after mini facials.