| PRESENT & UPCOMING EVENTS |
SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH - "STEPS TO HEALTHIER GIRLS" - Girl Scouts-Lone Star Council
Fitness Fair
Excellent event that encouraged young ladies and their mothers to stay physically active. Monique
taught her Merengue-Salsa Aerobics and her daughter Sonalie (one wearing orange shorts & top)
participated.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD 9:00AM-2:00PM - 2nd Annual Latina Health Conference - Organized
and supported by Univision, Telefutura, City of Austin, and the AHA Hispanic Task Force to raise
awareness of health and fitness relating to Latina women. Monique & her students performed a 45
minutes session of Merengue-Salsa Aerobics. These Latinas showed their commitment to living a
healthier lifestyle.....they did a great performance!!!! Thanks to all the dancers, Univision & the City
of Austin Disease Prevention Unit for their continued support!
and supported by Univision, Telefutura, City of Austin, and the AHA Hispanic Task Force to raise
awareness of health and fitness relating to Latina women. Monique & her students performed a 45
minutes session of Merengue-Salsa Aerobics. These Latinas showed their commitment to living a
healthier lifestyle.....they did a great performance!!!! Thanks to all the dancers, Univision & the City
of Austin Disease Prevention Unit for their continued support!
THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST @ 7:00PM - "Corazon a Corazon" training @ Iglesia El Shaddai
It was a great pleasure to meet this group of Christian women and their little ones
It was a great pleasure to meet this group of Christian women and their little ones
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| PAST EVENTS 2006...what a year!!! Caribbean Fitness was able to promote healthy living during many events: |
SUNDAY, MAY 28TH @ 7:30pm - Monique appeared life on "Noches Latinas", Cable Channel 16,
promoted healthy lifestyle to the hispanic community and performed one song of her Merengue-Salsa
Aerobics. Thanks to Mr. Garza and his wife for the invitation!!!
SUNDAY, MAY 28TH @ 2:00PM - "Corazon a Corazon" training @ Sacred Heart Catholic Church
SATURDAY, MAY 20TH - "Search Your Heart" training @ Grand Amex Workshop Church - Great
turn out- Caribbean Fitness had the opportunity to teach exercise movements to people of all ages
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Saturday, Jan 7th,2006
At NHI during a Merengue-Salsa Class
These ladies could really dance and shake it
At NHI during a Merengue-Salsa Class
These ladies could really dance and shake it
SUNDAY, JULY 9TH FROM 4:00- 8:00PM
DANCERS & CLIENTS GET-TOGETHER AT
CARIBBEAN FITNESS
We shared delicious recipes after taking their
measurements & weights.....lots of "Girl Talk"
Nos lo pasamos de maravillas!!!
DANCERS & CLIENTS GET-TOGETHER AT
CARIBBEAN FITNESS
We shared delicious recipes after taking their
measurements & weights.....lots of "Girl Talk"
Nos lo pasamos de maravillas!!!
MONDAY, JULY 17 & TUESDAY, JULY 18 - 2006 TEXAS LDZ (NHI EVENT OF 200
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)
Walzel Court At Southwestern University in Georgetown - Monique taught this young men & ladies her
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics
@ 6:00am..........very well disciplined youth!!!
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)
Walzel Court At Southwestern University in Georgetown - Monique taught this young men & ladies her
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics
@ 6:00am..........very well disciplined youth!!!
FRIDAY, JULY 28TH - American Cancer Society "Active for Life Challenge" -
Monique taught an hour of her Merengue-Salsa Aerobics to demonstrate that exercising can be FUN!!!
Monique taught an hour of her Merengue-Salsa Aerobics to demonstrate that exercising can be FUN!!!
SUNDAY, SEPT 17 FROM 12 - 6:00PM- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -
"FESTIVAL HISPANO DE LA SALUD"
Free event for the whole family to enjoy...around 45000 people showed up....tremendo exito!!!
Monique & her students demonstrated at 2:20pm how to stay fit having fun dancing to its Merengue-Salsa
Aerobics
"FESTIVAL HISPANO DE LA SALUD"
Free event for the whole family to enjoy...around 45000 people showed up....tremendo exito!!!
Monique & her students demonstrated at 2:20pm how to stay fit having fun dancing to its Merengue-Salsa
Aerobics
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST @ 9:00AM - AMERICAN HEART ASSN "HEART WALK"
Great family event to raise awareness of heart diseases No.1 killer.....come join us and walk for your heart
Monique did the warm up before the walk and a performance of her Merengue-Salsa aerobics afterwards
Great family event to raise awareness of heart diseases No.1 killer.....come join us and walk for your heart
Monique did the warm up before the walk and a performance of her Merengue-Salsa aerobics afterwards
From Jan - Feb 2006 - Shape Up for Kids at Dove Springs Recreation Center - Sessions ended in
February
"Shape It Up" an after-school program designed for children 5-11 years old during which they exercised with
dancing/Kick-boxing and learned about healthy food. It encouraged them to participate with fun music, game
playing, and prizes.
February
"Shape It Up" an after-school program designed for children 5-11 years old during which they exercised with
dancing/Kick-boxing and learned about healthy food. It encouraged them to participate with fun music, game
playing, and prizes.
January 28th 2006 at 9:00am- Monique at Univision, Cable Channel 13 -
"Desde Austin" program with Mariana Pineda.
Monique promoted a healthy lifestyle to the Hispanic Community and demonstrated exercises that everyone
could do out of their own home. Thanks to Mariana and Univision for the invitation!!!
"Desde Austin" program with Mariana Pineda.
Monique promoted a healthy lifestyle to the Hispanic Community and demonstrated exercises that everyone
could do out of their own home. Thanks to Mariana and Univision for the invitation!!!
Thursday, March 30, 2006 - "De Corazon a Corazon" Luncheon -
Caribbean Fitness has signed a contract with American Heart Association to provide fitness sessions to all
the Faith-Based organizations that will participate in their "De Corazon a Corazon" challenge. The "De
Corazon a Corazon" Challenge is a Healthy competition between faith-based organizations to encourage their
members to live healthier lives through physical activity, nutrition, and health education.
As Michael Price, Step-to-a-Healthier-Austin said,
"Body, Soul, and Spirit can't be split from one another but are, in fact,
intricately and inextricably bound up in one another"
Caribbean Fitness has signed a contract with American Heart Association to provide fitness sessions to all
the Faith-Based organizations that will participate in their "De Corazon a Corazon" challenge. The "De
Corazon a Corazon" Challenge is a Healthy competition between faith-based organizations to encourage their
members to live healthier lives through physical activity, nutrition, and health education.
As Michael Price, Step-to-a-Healthier-Austin said,
"Body, Soul, and Spirit can't be split from one another but are, in fact,
intricately and inextricably bound up in one another"
Saturday, April 29th....what a Blessed Day!
9:00 - 12:30pm - HWNT Mother's Day Celebration at the Omni Hotel
2:00 - 3:00pm - De Corazon a Corazon "Train the Trainer" at American Heart Association
3:30pm - 4:30pm- Iglesia de Cristo Roca Eterna Health Fair
Thursday, April 27th - Austin Foam & Plastic Health Fair invited by American Cancer Society
Friday, April 18th at 11:30 Minority Cancer Awareness Luncheon sponsored by the American Cancer
Society
Friday, April 7 - Holistic Education and Health Fair @ The George Washington Carver Museums & Library
Tuesday, April 4th at 7:00pm - "Search Your Heart" training at Gates of Dominion Church
9:00 - 12:30pm - HWNT Mother's Day Celebration at the Omni Hotel
2:00 - 3:00pm - De Corazon a Corazon "Train the Trainer" at American Heart Association
3:30pm - 4:30pm- Iglesia de Cristo Roca Eterna Health Fair
Thursday, April 27th - Austin Foam & Plastic Health Fair invited by American Cancer Society
Friday, April 18th at 11:30 Minority Cancer Awareness Luncheon sponsored by the American Cancer
Society
Friday, April 7 - Holistic Education and Health Fair @ The George Washington Carver Museums & Library
Tuesday, April 4th at 7:00pm - "Search Your Heart" training at Gates of Dominion Church
OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 14, 2006 - CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO - Binational Health
Mexicans to live a healthier lifestyle!!!
SI SE PUEDE..... Call the Consulate for more information: (512) 478-8008.
Mexicans to live a healthier lifestyle!!!
SI SE PUEDE..... Call the Consulate for more information: (512) 478-8008.
OCTOBER 17-19TH - WOMAN'S DAY MAGAZINE, NEW YORK
Monique was invited to a photo shooting and interview on heart diseases prevention and to promote
American Heart Association "GoRedforWomen" campaign.
Monique was invited to a photo shooting and interview on heart diseases prevention and to promote
American Heart Association "GoRedforWomen" campaign.
Sunday, December 17th from 5:00pm-??? Dancers-Clients Get-together at Caribbean Fitness
one another.....lots of "girls talk"...........Gracias a todas por el precioso regalo de Navidad y mas que nada
por su carino!!! Ustedes tambien han cambiado mi vida para lo mejor...
one another.....lots of "girls talk"...........Gracias a todas por el precioso regalo de Navidad y mas que nada
por su carino!!! Ustedes tambien han cambiado mi vida para lo mejor...
Saturday, Jan 6th, 2007 @ 9:am - Monique with Mariana Pineda in "Desde Austin", Univision channel 13
to promote healthy habits to the Hispanic community.
to promote healthy habits to the Hispanic community.
Thursday, February 1st, 2007 - American Heart Association "Conozca Su Corazon" challenge
kick-off Luncheon
Once again Caribbean Fitness has been contracted by AHA to provide fitness services to all
participants throughout the challenge.
kick-off Luncheon
Once again Caribbean Fitness has been contracted by AHA to provide fitness services to all
participants throughout the challenge.
Friday, February 2nd, 2007 - American Heart Association "Go Red For Women" kick-off....don't
forget to wear red to raise awareness that heart disease is our No.1 killer!!!
forget to wear red to raise awareness that heart disease is our No.1 killer!!!
Thursday, February 8th- "Search Your Heart" challenge kick-off Luncheon - Once again,
Caribbean Fitness has been contracted by AHA to provide fitness services to all participants throughout
the challenge.
Caribbean Fitness has been contracted by AHA to provide fitness services to all participants throughout
the challenge.
Tuesday, October 21st - MAYOR'S FITNESS COUNCIL LUNCHEON @ The Radisson on Town Lake
Mayor Will Wynn is ready for Austin to become the healthier & fittest city in the U.S....let your business
take this challenge! Caribbean Fitness is honored to be part of this effort!
Mayor Will Wynn is ready for Austin to become the healthier & fittest city in the U.S....let your business
take this challenge! Caribbean Fitness is honored to be part of this effort!
Friday, Jan 19 Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics class on KVUE-News Fit-Friday...on
air during the morning news!!!
air during the morning news!!!
January 10th, 2007 - KVUE recorded our
Merengue-Salsa aerobics class
Participants with Jarrod Wise, KVUE
Photojournalist....Thanks to Jarrod & Olga
Campos (nuestra comadre)
Merengue-Salsa aerobics class
Participants with Jarrod Wise, KVUE
Photojournalist....Thanks to Jarrod & Olga
Campos (nuestra comadre)
Doing the warm-up before the
walk....very important to increase
circulation to the muscles &
lubricate the joints
walk....very important to increase
circulation to the muscles &
lubricate the joints
At Dove Springs Recreation
after Merengue-Salsa Aerobics
after Merengue-Salsa Aerobics
CARIBBEAN FITNESS NEWSLETTERS
* Lose weight this summer!
* How to achieve your Ideal Body Weight
* Techniques to win at weight loss
* Why women need to exercise & eat a healthy diet
* Summer tips for Health & Fitness
* Caribbean Fitness Ultimate Smoothie
To read these Newsletters click below:
Health&FitnessNewsletters
| Monique's coverage in Woman's Day Special Red Issue February 13, 2007 |
LADIES IN RED BEFORE
MAKE-OVER
MAKE-OVER
LADIES IN RED AFTER
MAKE-OVER
MAKE-OVER
WITH WOMAN'S DAY CREW
Saturday, January 20th, 2007 -Health Fair at Dove Springs - Monique & her students demonstrated
Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics and proved to the crowd that exercising can actually be fun!!!
Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics and proved to the crowd that exercising can actually be fun!!!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH - GO RED FOR WOMEN AT ROSEWOOD-ZARAGOSA
NEIGHBOHOOD CTR
Monique was invited to demonstrate Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics & to speak about the
importance of aerobics & weight training exercises.
NEIGHBOHOOD CTR
Monique was invited to demonstrate Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics & to speak about the
importance of aerobics & weight training exercises.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH - AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Monique was invited to speak to these ladies about health & fitness
Monique was invited to speak to these ladies about health & fitness
FEBRUARY 28TH - ST JOHN'S COMMUNITY CENTER - Caribbean Fitness demonstrated its
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...they felt the magic of exercising with music!
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...they felt the magic of exercising with music!
SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH FROM 9:00AM - 2:00PM
UNIVISION-3RD LATINA HEALTH CONFERENCE @ DELCO CENTER
During this FREE conference we were able to raise awareness of health & fitness concerns relating to Latina women.
As part of the AHA's GoRedforWomen campaign Monique performed a Salsa dance with Professional Dancer &
Instructor Lorenzo Brizeno...thanks Lorenzo for your contribution! Right after, Monique & a group of her students
demonstrated Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...thanks to all my beautiful ladies!
Learn more about Lorenzo: www.salsawithstyle.com
UNIVISION-3RD LATINA HEALTH CONFERENCE @ DELCO CENTER
During this FREE conference we were able to raise awareness of health & fitness concerns relating to Latina women.
As part of the AHA's GoRedforWomen campaign Monique performed a Salsa dance with Professional Dancer &
Instructor Lorenzo Brizeno...thanks Lorenzo for your contribution! Right after, Monique & a group of her students
demonstrated Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...thanks to all my beautiful ladies!
Learn more about Lorenzo: www.salsawithstyle.com
DURING CARIBBEAN FITNESS MERENGUE-SALSA DEMONSTRATION
These ladies were fabulous....Que preciosas se vieron!
Mil Gracias por su apoyo y su linda amistad
These ladies were fabulous....Que preciosas se vieron!
Mil Gracias por su apoyo y su linda amistad
"GOREDFORWOMEN" SALSA PERFORMANCE
MONIQUE WITH PROFESSIONAL SALSA DANCER &
INSTRUCTOR LORENZO BRIZENO
THANKS LORENZO FOR GIVING US YOUR SUPPORT!!!
MONIQUE WITH PROFESSIONAL SALSA DANCER &
INSTRUCTOR LORENZO BRIZENO
THANKS LORENZO FOR GIVING US YOUR SUPPORT!!!
THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH - COMADRAZO @ CARIBBEAN FITNESS
Many Comadres came to embrace being Latinas & to give support to each other...this is what we do during
a Comadrazo: we connect with each other, eat delicious food and be happy!!! To learn more about The
Comadres Organization, please click: LASCOMADRES.ORG
Many Comadres came to embrace being Latinas & to give support to each other...this is what we do during
a Comadrazo: we connect with each other, eat delicious food and be happy!!! To learn more about The
Comadres Organization, please click: LASCOMADRES.ORG
FRIDAY, MARCH 30 AT 12:00PM - ST EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY CESAR CHAVEZ
CELEBRATION -This event honored Cesar Chavez by educating students about Chavez and by
presenting several performances: St Edward's Dance Group, St Edward's Mariachi and Caribbean
Fitness. Thanks to Laura Cortez & Sylvia Torres for demonstrating Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa
Aerobics with Monique.
CELEBRATION -This event honored Cesar Chavez by educating students about Chavez and by
presenting several performances: St Edward's Dance Group, St Edward's Mariachi and Caribbean
Fitness. Thanks to Laura Cortez & Sylvia Torres for demonstrating Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa
Aerobics with Monique.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST AT 11:00AM - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
"GOREDFORWOMEN" AT CENTRAL MARKET - Monique demonstrated Caribbean Fitness
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics & talked about healthy eating...HEB's manager turned out to be a great dancer!
"GOREDFORWOMEN" AT CENTRAL MARKET - Monique demonstrated Caribbean Fitness
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics & talked about healthy eating...HEB's manager turned out to be a great dancer!
Monique with Las Comadres Board
members: Annabelle Ortega,
Nora Comstock, Bibi Lobo & Gerri Wilson
members: Annabelle Ortega,
Nora Comstock, Bibi Lobo & Gerri Wilson
TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD - 9:30AM - 1:15PM HEART SAVVY SUMMIT "GO RED IN STYLE"
AT THE RENAISSANCE HOTEL
Monique has been invited by The American Heart Association to participate in this summit to continue
raising awareness about Women's No. 1 killer: heart disease.
AT THE RENAISSANCE HOTEL
Monique has been invited by The American Heart Association to participate in this summit to continue
raising awareness about Women's No. 1 killer: heart disease.
APRIL 20TH - SAT 21ST - NATIONAL COMADRAZO @ EL BUEN SAMARITANO
Comadres from many cities came to Austin to exhibit their products & services, meet other Comadres &
embrace each other culture. Monique taught Comadres Salsa & Merengue basic steps on Friday;
Comadres from many cities came to Austin to exhibit their products & services, meet other Comadres &
embrace each other culture. Monique taught Comadres Salsa & Merengue basic steps on Friday;
FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH - AHA "SEARCH YOUR HEART" EXERCISE EXPLOSION @
THE ALAMO RECREATION CENTER- Caribbean Fitness aerobics @ 11:00am
THE ALAMO RECREATION CENTER- Caribbean Fitness aerobics @ 11:00am
THURSDAY, MAY 3RD -POWER TO END STROKE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
@ DOUBLE TREE HOTEL - MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE MONTH!
Caribbean Fitness was invited by the American Heart Association to participate in its Power to End
Stroke Campaign.
@ DOUBLE TREE HOTEL - MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE MONTH!
Caribbean Fitness was invited by the American Heart Association to participate in its Power to End
Stroke Campaign.
FRIDAY, MAY 18TH @ 11:00AM- AHA "SEARCH YOUR HEART" Weight Training Session @
The Alamo Recreation Center.
SUNDAY, MAY 20TH @ 12:00PM - AHA "CONOZCA SU CORAZON" - Iglesia Vida Nueva
The Alamo Recreation Center.
SUNDAY, MAY 20TH @ 12:00PM - AHA "CONOZCA SU CORAZON" - Iglesia Vida Nueva
JUNE 4TH - 8 WEEKS SESSION @ ST EDWARD'S ENDED
Monique had the opportunity to teach Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics to faculty & staff
members from April 2nd - June 4th....what a wonderful experience...thanks St. Edward's University!
Monique had the opportunity to teach Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics to faculty & staff
members from April 2nd - June 4th....what a wonderful experience...thanks St. Edward's University!
THURSDAY, JUNE 14 @ THE EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL- 'Las Comadres Dove Inner Beauty"
Around 175 Comadres got together to learn about our real beauty: "inner beauty"
Comadre Martha Ramos, Clinical Psycholist, did an incredible speech...Thanks Martha for sharing your
knowledge with us.
Around 175 Comadres got together to learn about our real beauty: "inner beauty"
Comadre Martha Ramos, Clinical Psycholist, did an incredible speech...Thanks Martha for sharing your
knowledge with us.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22ND @ 10:30AM- HERITAGE DUVAL ASSISTED-LIVING
Caribbean Fitness dancers did a great performance of its Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...thanks ladies for
bringing so much happiness to our beautiful seniors...mi Mamita was impressed!
Caribbean Fitness dancers did a great performance of its Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...thanks ladies for
bringing so much happiness to our beautiful seniors...mi Mamita was impressed!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7TH @ 6:45PM - Dance/Aerobics @ St. Edward's University
"National night out"
Monique & Caribbean Fitness aerobics dancers did an excellent performance of Merenge-Salsa Aerobics.
"National night out"
Monique & Caribbean Fitness aerobics dancers did an excellent performance of Merenge-Salsa Aerobics.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION "FESTIVAL HISPANO DE LA SALUD"
Geat Festival...Caribbean Fitness was able to raise awareness of heart disease
to the RAZA...felicidades Mexicanos y gracias a las bailarinas aerobicas de Caribbean Fitness!
Approximadamente 50,000 personas asistieron...exito total!
Geat Festival...Caribbean Fitness was able to raise awareness of heart disease
to the RAZA...felicidades Mexicanos y gracias a las bailarinas aerobicas de Caribbean Fitness!
Approximadamente 50,000 personas asistieron...exito total!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH - CARIBBEAN FITNESS 4TH ANNIVERSARY!!!
Raising awareness of health & fitness it's just beginning!
Thanks to all my friends, family & clients who celebrated with me...what a great time we had!!!
We ate nutritional food Dominican's style, danced and learned about the importance of
exercising and eating a nutritional diet & how to heat things up with Pure Romance by Elena;
but, most importantly, we were able to have real quality time with each other...thanks ladies!!!
Raising awareness of health & fitness it's just beginning!
Thanks to all my friends, family & clients who celebrated with me...what a great time we had!!!
We ate nutritional food Dominican's style, danced and learned about the importance of
exercising and eating a nutritional diet & how to heat things up with Pure Romance by Elena;
but, most importantly, we were able to have real quality time with each other...thanks ladies!!!
Esta es mi mamita linda, preciosa!
| 2007 EVENTS |
SATURDAY, JULY 28TH - Joell Elaine Torres - Sweet Sixteen Celebration
Caribbean Fitness is very proud to have had the honor to choreograph this beautiful event!
Caribbean Fitness is very proud to have had the honor to choreograph this beautiful event!
THURSDAY, JULY 26TH @ CROWN ROYAL HOTEL - AHA South/Central Texas Conference
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH @ 8:00AM - AMERICAN HEART ASSN HEART WALK
To promote physical activity & heart-healthy living in a fun family environment!
Thanks to Caribbean Fitness dancers & the members of the American Heart Assn Hispanic Task Force
for participating...what a beautiful way to combine efforts to promote heart disease awareness!
To promote physical activity & heart-healthy living in a fun family environment!
Thanks to Caribbean Fitness dancers & the members of the American Heart Assn Hispanic Task Force
for participating...what a beautiful way to combine efforts to promote heart disease awareness!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - AHA SEARCH YOUR HEART CHALLENGE
and educate them about the importance of exercising and eating a nutritionally balanced diet.
and educate them about the importance of exercising and eating a nutritionally balanced diet.
Aerobics Dancers prior to the
performance...listas para sudar!
performance...listas para sudar!
Hispanic Task Force & Caribbean
Fitness ready to walk!
Fitness ready to walk!
Caribbean Fitness dancers with
Austin Firefighters...an extra
bonus during the walk!
Austin Firefighters...an extra
bonus during the walk!
During the walk...exercising and
"cotorreando"!
"cotorreando"!
Offered to Las Comadres & HWNT's members
These ladies learned the basics of weight trainings and how to target all muscle groups. They also
practiced a bit of Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics.
These ladies learned the basics of weight trainings and how to target all muscle groups. They also
practiced a bit of Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics.
THURSDAY, NOV 8- 14th - AHORA SI! Spanish Newspaper - Article about Monique and two
others Latinas/Comadres entrepreneurs!
others Latinas/Comadres entrepreneurs!
SATURDAY, JAN 26TH - DOVE SPRINGS HEALTHY FAMILIES WINTER FESTIVAL-
From 11:00am - 2:00pm At Dove Springs Recreation Center - 5801 Ainez Drive
Free Flu Shots, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Screening, Fitness Information, Music & Entertainment
Thanks Caribbean Fitness dancers for a great performance
Begin 2008 exercising & eating a nutritional balanced diet!!!
From 11:00am - 2:00pm At Dove Springs Recreation Center - 5801 Ainez Drive
Free Flu Shots, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Screening, Fitness Information, Music & Entertainment
Thanks Caribbean Fitness dancers for a great performance
Begin 2008 exercising & eating a nutritional balanced diet!!!
Monique, Marion Sanchez &
Sylvia Acevedo
Sylvia Acevedo
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST- WEAR RED DAY EVENT AT HEB CENTRAL MARKET - 40TH & LAMAR
Thanks to the American Heart Association for inviting us to raise awareness of heart disease. Special
thanks to Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa students...these ladies did a wonderful performance...they
Thanks to Leslie Montoya and Univision for covering this event. Their coverage greatly contributes to
Caribbean Fitness Mission: to promote healthy lifestyle to the Hispanic community.
Our performance was shown during the 5:00pm Univision News...Thanks!
Begin to dance and feel the magic of exercising your heart with music & dancing!
Thanks to the American Heart Association for inviting us to raise awareness of heart disease. Special
thanks to Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa students...these ladies did a wonderful performance...they
Thanks to Leslie Montoya and Univision for covering this event. Their coverage greatly contributes to
Caribbean Fitness Mission: to promote healthy lifestyle to the Hispanic community.
Our performance was shown during the 5:00pm Univision News...Thanks!
Begin to dance and feel the magic of exercising your heart with music & dancing!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH - CONOZCA SU CORAZON KICK-OFF LUNCHEON
@ GREEN PASTURES FROM 11:30AM TO 1:00PM
Monique kicked off the event with a Merengue and she has been contracted by AHA to provide fitness
training to all the organizations involved.
@ GREEN PASTURES FROM 11:30AM TO 1:00PM
Monique kicked off the event with a Merengue and she has been contracted by AHA to provide fitness
training to all the organizations involved.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH - AUSTIN AREA GIRL SCOUT WOMEN'S HEALTH RALLY
@ FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH IN SOUTH AUSTIN
Monique was invited to be the speaker to ladies and young girls on how to prevent health problems and to
talk about the consequences of not leaving a healthy lifestyle, and of course, we did some dance aerobics!
@ FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH IN SOUTH AUSTIN
Monique was invited to be the speaker to ladies and young girls on how to prevent health problems and to
talk about the consequences of not leaving a healthy lifestyle, and of course, we did some dance aerobics!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, FROM 6:30 - AUSTIN HEART BALL @ RENAISSANCE HOTEL
Elegance, Glamour, romance...The annual Heart Ball, one of the premier charity galas in Austin,
raises money for the American Heart Association...where everyone is a star and the red carpet is rolled
out to fight heart disease. WHAT A WONDERFUL EVENTS...THANKS AHA!
Elegance, Glamour, romance...The annual Heart Ball, one of the premier charity galas in Austin,
raises money for the American Heart Association...where everyone is a star and the red carpet is rolled
out to fight heart disease. WHAT A WONDERFUL EVENTS...THANKS AHA!
WESDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH @ ST JOHN'S CENTER - GORED/VESTIDO ROJO EVENT
Raising awareness of heart disease. The bad new is that heart disease is our No. 1 killer, but the good new is
that in most cases it's preventable by exercising and eating a nutritional balanced diet!
Monique had the pleasure to see participants of all ages dancing to Caribbean Fitness aerobics
including a 92 years old lady...isn't that wonderful?
Raising awareness of heart disease. The bad new is that heart disease is our No. 1 killer, but the good new is
that in most cases it's preventable by exercising and eating a nutritional balanced diet!
Monique had the pleasure to see participants of all ages dancing to Caribbean Fitness aerobics
including a 92 years old lady...isn't that wonderful?
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST - SEARCH YOUR HEART LUNCHEON @ THE MILLENNIUM
to provide fitness training to all the organizations involved.
to provide fitness training to all the organizations involved.
| 2008 A VERY BLESSED YEAR!!! |
JANUARY 2008 - Caribbean Fitness and El Mundo have teamed up to bring healthy
information & exercise movements demonstrations to the Hispanic Community for FREE!
Monique will write an article about nutrition and exercise every other week. In addition, she will
provide pictures demonstrating and explaining a particular exercise movement that can be done from
home.
Read these articles in Spanish: ElMundoArticles
information & exercise movements demonstrations to the Hispanic Community for FREE!
Monique will write an article about nutrition and exercise every other week. In addition, she will
provide pictures demonstrating and explaining a particular exercise movement that can be done from
home.
Read these articles in Spanish: ElMundoArticles
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH @ 10:00 - MONIQUE IN "DESPIERTA AUSTIN"
WITH LESLIE MONTOYA - UNIVISION, CABLE CHANNEL 13
Monique talked about health, nutrition and fitness to the Hispanic community and showed some of her
Merengue's steps and exercise movements that anyone could do from home.
WITH LESLIE MONTOYA - UNIVISION, CABLE CHANNEL 13
Monique talked about health, nutrition and fitness to the Hispanic community and showed some of her
Merengue's steps and exercise movements that anyone could do from home.
2007 Conozca Su Corazon challenge winners
Alvarado
2nd place- East Austin Neighborhood Center- Tassy
Penn
1st place- St. John’s Neighborhood Center- Connie
Gonzales
MARCH 9TH - LADIES GOT-TOGETHER AT CARIBBEAN FITNESS FROM 4:00 - 7:00PM
What a wonderful time...thanks ladies for coming! Special thanks to Dr. Martha Duffer, a wellness
consultant/clinical psychologist and dear friend who spoke to us about braking barriers to health and
self-love. I loved to listen to each of you talk about your own life stories...you're all very incredible
women and I am so blessed to have your friendship...LIFE IS DEFINITELY BEAUTIFUL...ESPECIALLY
WHEN WE ARE BLESSED WITH LOVE, HEALTH AND FRIENDSHIP!
What a wonderful time...thanks ladies for coming! Special thanks to Dr. Martha Duffer, a wellness
consultant/clinical psychologist and dear friend who spoke to us about braking barriers to health and
self-love. I loved to listen to each of you talk about your own life stories...you're all very incredible
women and I am so blessed to have your friendship...LIFE IS DEFINITELY BEAUTIFUL...ESPECIALLY
WHEN WE ARE BLESSED WITH LOVE, HEALTH AND FRIENDSHIP!
FROM APRIL 1ST - MAY 8TH - BIKINI BODY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE I-
Ladies and teenagers signed up to learn about proper nutrition and exercises and take the opportunity to
win $$$cash. OUR BIGGEST LOSER WAS: ROSI RODRIGUEZ
In six weeks Rosi Lost 18lbs and 10 1/2"
To learn more about click bikinibodyweightlosschallengeI
Ladies and teenagers signed up to learn about proper nutrition and exercises and take the opportunity to
win $$$cash. OUR BIGGEST LOSER WAS: ROSI RODRIGUEZ
In six weeks Rosi Lost 18lbs and 10 1/2"
To learn more about click bikinibodyweightlosschallengeI
APRIL 19TH - UNIVISION 4TH ANNUAL LATINA HEALTH FAIR AT TONEY BURGER CENTER
FROM 10 - 3:00PM - Free healthy event for the whole family!
Thanks Univision for caring about raising awareness about the health problems affecting our Hispanic
community and special thanks to my students/dancers/friends for always been willing to help Caribbean
Fitness in its mission: to motivate and inspire others into living a healthy lifestyle!!!
FROM 10 - 3:00PM - Free healthy event for the whole family!
Thanks Univision for caring about raising awareness about the health problems affecting our Hispanic
community and special thanks to my students/dancers/friends for always been willing to help Caribbean
Fitness in its mission: to motivate and inspire others into living a healthy lifestyle!!!
| LIVE A HAPPIER LIFE BY COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS... NOT YOUR PROBLEMS!!! |
SATURDAY, MAY 17 - 10:00AM - 4:00PM - YOUTH INTERACTIVE PRESENTS
Free fun filled event to teach about fitness & healthy eating habits
Caribbean Fitness will demonstrate its Merengue-Salsa Aerobics @ 12:30pm...let's show our youth that
exercising can be fun and that it's the best way to stay healthy!
Free fun filled event to teach about fitness & healthy eating habits
Caribbean Fitness will demonstrate its Merengue-Salsa Aerobics @ 12:30pm...let's show our youth that
exercising can be fun and that it's the best way to stay healthy!
THURSDAY, MAY 22ND - FROM 11:30AM - 1:00PM AT THE AUSTIN MARRIOT SOUTH
THE GREATER AUSTIN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1st Annual Health Awareness Luncheon
Monique was invited to be a speaker together with Dr. Rodolfo Alamia of Sweet Vida Medical Center and
Dr. Alejandro Moreno of UTMB.
THE GREATER AUSTIN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1st Annual Health Awareness Luncheon
Monique was invited to be a speaker together with Dr. Rodolfo Alamia of Sweet Vida Medical Center and
Dr. Alejandro Moreno of UTMB.
This is my baby girl: Sonalie!
April 1st, 2008 - At the beginning of the Challenge
Ready for the first exercise session!
Ready for the first exercise session!
May 8 - Last Day of the Challenge
Accomplishments...Que Guapas!!!
MAY 10 - JULY 17 - BIKINI BODY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE II - Ladies challenged their
bodies to get on their best shape possible and took the opportunity to win Cash$$$. Learn more about it:
bikinibodywlcII
bodies to get on their best shape possible and took the opportunity to win Cash$$$. Learn more about it:
bikinibodywlcII
SEPTEMBER 28th - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEALTH FESTIVAL -
Free event for the whole family during which we were able to raise awareness of heart disease. Over
40,000 people attended. AHA was able to perform 400 free screenings.
Caribbean Fitness demonstrated its Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...thanks to all the dancers who participated!
Free event for the whole family during which we were able to raise awareness of heart disease. Over
40,000 people attended. AHA was able to perform 400 free screenings.
Caribbean Fitness demonstrated its Merengue-Salsa Aerobics...thanks to all the dancers who participated!
Thank you ladies for helping Caribbean Fitness on its mission
to raise awareness about the importance of exercising to live a
healthy life! From the left: Leny Ayala, Elva Hernandez,
Monique, Rosi Rodriguez and Juanita Miyasaki
to raise awareness about the importance of exercising to live a
healthy life! From the left: Leny Ayala, Elva Hernandez,
Monique, Rosi Rodriguez and Juanita Miyasaki
Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics
was so contagious that many people from the
audience participated as well!
was so contagious that many people from the
audience participated as well!
Exercising hard during the challenge!
SEPTEMBER 25TH @ SHERATON HOTEL FROM 11:30 - 1:00PM
HISPANIC CHAMBER COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS - YOUR HEALTH MATTERS!
Great event during which Dr. Eduardo Sanchez gave a very motivational and informative speech.
Dr. Sanchez is definetely "un orgullo Dominicano"!
HISPANIC CHAMBER COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS - YOUR HEALTH MATTERS!
Great event during which Dr. Eduardo Sanchez gave a very motivational and informative speech.
Dr. Sanchez is definetely "un orgullo Dominicano"!
OCTOBER 2ND@ TEXAS CAPITOL, ROOM E2.002A - FROM 6:30 - 8:00PM
American Heart Association celebrated our Hispanic Heritage by remembering our past and celebrating
our future. AHA honored those individuals and organizations that have joined the effort against the
service
American Heart Association celebrated our Hispanic Heritage by remembering our past and celebrating
our future. AHA honored those individuals and organizations that have joined the effort against the
service
Friday, October 24th - 11:00am -GREATER AUSTIN HISPANIC CHAMBER
2nd ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
At Falconhead Golf Club - 15201 Falconhead Blvd., Austin, TX 78738
Monique will join them for dinner at 5:45pm to talk about the Health & Wellness Committee Mision
2nd ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
At Falconhead Golf Club - 15201 Falconhead Blvd., Austin, TX 78738
Monique will join them for dinner at 5:45pm to talk about the Health & Wellness Committee Mision
OCTOBER 9 - NOVEMBER 20TH "GetReadyForTheHolidays" Six Weeks Weight Loss Challenge
Our 1st Place Winner: Brenda DeLeon, lost 9 lbs and 5"; 2nd Place Winner: Susan Torres, lost 7lbs & 4.5"
GetReadyForTheHolidays
Our 1st Place Winner: Brenda DeLeon, lost 9 lbs and 5"; 2nd Place Winner: Susan Torres, lost 7lbs & 4.5"
GetReadyForTheHolidays
Saturday, Nov 15th @ 9:00am at Fiesta Gardens- American Diabetes Assn "Step Out Walk"
The 40 degree weather didn't stop us...we walked against the wind and we felt great!!! Thanks to all
Caribbean Fitness ladies who help me raise awareness about this terrible disease. Thanks to all our
volunteers, especially thanks to my daughter Sonalie and her friends who were there by 6:30am and thanks
how much we care...SI SE PUEDE!
The 40 degree weather didn't stop us...we walked against the wind and we felt great!!! Thanks to all
Caribbean Fitness ladies who help me raise awareness about this terrible disease. Thanks to all our
volunteers, especially thanks to my daughter Sonalie and her friends who were there by 6:30am and thanks
how much we care...SI SE PUEDE!
Sunday, November 2nd - KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE-More than 20,000 walkers and runners made
their way up Congress Avenue to support this great cause. My daughter Sonalie and some of her friends
were some of the volunteers that made this event possible...thanks to all our youth who truly care!
their way up Congress Avenue to support this great cause. My daughter Sonalie and some of her friends
were some of the volunteers that made this event possible...thanks to all our youth who truly care!
Saturday, Nov 22nd @ 4:00pm - Caribbean Fitness 5th Anniversary
and had a great time: learned so much from Dr. Martha Ramos-Duffer, were pampered by learned
how to LIVE FIT FOR LIFE, but most of all enjoyed each other company.
THANKS TO ALL THESE WONDERFUL LADIES FOR CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF
PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING...I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU ALL IN MY LIFE!!!
and had a great time: learned so much from Dr. Martha Ramos-Duffer, were pampered by learned
how to LIVE FIT FOR LIFE, but most of all enjoyed each other company.
THANKS TO ALL THESE WONDERFUL LADIES FOR CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF
PROMOTING HEALTHY LIVING...I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU ALL IN MY LIFE!!!
Caribbean Fitness Aerobics Participants:
Maria, Carmen, Peggyann, Elva, Delia, Monique, Emilia &
Rosina (picture). Late arrivals: Susan & Alma
Maria, Carmen, Peggyann, Elva, Delia, Monique, Emilia &
Rosina (picture). Late arrivals: Susan & Alma
My Precious volunteers:
Ryan. my daughter Sonalie,
Laila & Ashlee
Ryan. my daughter Sonalie,
Laila & Ashlee
Monique getting
everyone warm up!
everyone warm up!
Thursday, December 4th:
7:30 - 9:00am - GAHCC -Networking Breakfast; 6:30 - 8:30pm GAHCC Holiday Party at Crowne Plaza
7:30 - 9:00am - GAHCC -Networking Breakfast; 6:30 - 8:30pm GAHCC Holiday Party at Crowne Plaza
Friday, December 5th - AHA Hispanic Outreach Task Force Holiday Celebration
AHA invited all it's Task Force members to celebrate at Malaga from 6:00 - 8:00pm
AHA invited all it's Task Force members to celebrate at Malaga from 6:00 - 8:00pm
HERE WE ARE DURING THE PARTY
State Representative Lloyd Doggett,
Monique & Andy Martinez, GAHCC President
Monique & Andy Martinez, GAHCC President
"LOSE HOLIDAYS EXTRA POUNDS" SIX WEEK WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
From January 20 to March 3, 2009
After six weeks of hard work, here are the results:
First Place: Marile Gutierrez - Lost 11Lbs & 6.75"
Second Place: Elena Martinez - Lost 7Lbs & & 6"
Third Place: Margo Gutierrez - Lost 8Lbs & 6"
From January 20 to March 3, 2009
After six weeks of hard work, here are the results:
First Place: Marile Gutierrez - Lost 11Lbs & 6.75"
Second Place: Elena Martinez - Lost 7Lbs & & 6"
Third Place: Margo Gutierrez - Lost 8Lbs & 6"
TUESDAY, JAN 13 2009 - MAYOR'S FITNESS COUNCIL: ACTIVE TEXAS SUMMIT
Helping Austin become the fittest city by 2010! at Palmer Events Center - 900 Center Springs Rd
Learn more about it: ActiveTexasSummit
Helping Austin become the fittest city by 2010! at Palmer Events Center - 900 Center Springs Rd
Learn more about it: ActiveTexasSummit
JAN 16 TO APRL 24, 2009 - MER-SALSA AEROBICS AT OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
-For OAG and other State agencies employees only-
24 Sessions program that covers measurements & weigh in at the beginning and ending and individualized
nutritional guidance. A coverage of this class was on Fox News - Thursday, April 23!
-For OAG and other State agencies employees only-
24 Sessions program that covers measurements & weigh in at the beginning and ending and individualized
nutritional guidance. A coverage of this class was on Fox News - Thursday, April 23!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - CONOZCA SU CORAZON LUNCHEON AT GREEN PASTURE REST
From 11:30am to 1:00pm...2009 Challenge kick-off
Great event sponsored by American Heart Association. Dr. Orosco, cardiologist from Spain, was our
keynote speaker. Monique kicked off the event with stretches and a short merengue. We all learned
how to prevent heart disease: Our No. 1 killer
Learn more about heart disease: ConozcaAustin@Heart.org
From 11:30am to 1:00pm...2009 Challenge kick-off
Great event sponsored by American Heart Association. Dr. Orosco, cardiologist from Spain, was our
keynote speaker. Monique kicked off the event with stretches and a short merengue. We all learned
how to prevent heart disease: Our No. 1 killer
Learn more about heart disease: ConozcaAustin@Heart.org
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH - GAHCC 36TH ANNUAL AWARDS & INSTALLATION BANQUET
From 6:30pm - 9:00pm at Hilton Austin Hotel
Monique received the "2009 Businesswoman of the Year Award"
Insert from GAHCC March 2009 Noticias:
At its 36th Annual Awards Banquet, the Greater Austin
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) named
Monique Peña as its 2009 Businesswoman of the Year.
Moments before stepping on stage and moved by emotion
Pena stated, “I feel blessed, honored, excited and a little
nervous. I want to thank God, the Chamber and my family
for their support.”
Owner of Caribbean Fitness and Peña Accounting and
Tax Services, Ms. Peña has been an active member of
the GAHCC since 2006. Currently serving as Chair of
the Health and Wellness Committee, Peña’s professional
leadership and passion makes her the ideal recipient of
the distinguished Businesswoman of the Year award.
Learn more about our Hispanic Chamber:
HispanicChamberofCommerce
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST - CONOZCA SU CORAZON "TRAIN THE TRAINER" AT
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FROM 9:00AM - 12:00PM
All organizations that have signed up for Conozca Su Corazon have to take this training...don't miss it!
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 FROM 8:00AM - 2:30PM @ THE MACC - 600 RIVER ST, AUSTIN, TX
CONGRESO PARA EL BIENESTAR DE LA FAMILIA: FREE HEALTH FESTIVAL!
All day event featuring workshops about prevention, treatment and coping with heart disease and
diabetes. Brought to us by Univision, American Heart & American Diabetes Associations
Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics @ 10:00am...thanks to all participants!
CONGRESO PARA EL BIENESTAR DE LA FAMILIA: FREE HEALTH FESTIVAL!
All day event featuring workshops about prevention, treatment and coping with heart disease and
diabetes. Brought to us by Univision, American Heart & American Diabetes Associations
Caribbean Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics @ 10:00am...thanks to all participants!
APRIL 28TH FROM 6:30 - 8:30PM - HISPANIC QUALITY OF LIFE: HEALTH SESSION
The City wants to know what health issues concern us - don't miss this great opportunity to be heard!
-save the date...more information to come later-
The City wants to know what health issues concern us - don't miss this great opportunity to be heard!
-save the date...more information to come later-
Monique, Loriana Hernandez-Fox,
Dr. Javier Orosco & Larissa
Deluna - AHA
Dr. Javier Orosco & Larissa
Deluna - AHA
The crowd dancing to Merengue!
Nothing like exercising to lift up
everyone's spirit!!!
Nothing like exercising to lift up
everyone's spirit!!!
Larissa DeLuna with 1st price
winner Lulu from El Shaddai
winner Lulu from El Shaddai
With Larissa DeLuna - AHA
DURING THE EVENTS:
Monique's family with our friend
Art Acevedo, Chief of Police
Art Acevedo, Chief of Police
With many wonderful ladies who
joined Monique to celebrate
during this incredible night!
Thank you ladies for your
support!
joined Monique to celebrate
during this incredible night!
Thank you ladies for your
support!
With my friends from Unvision:
Leslie Montoya & Regina
Leslie Montoya & Regina
With Dr. Rodolpho Alamia,
Sweet Vida Medical Clinic
Sweet Vida Medical Clinic
With Wilmia Perez, my good
friend & person who nominated
me with the GAHCC!
Thanks for your continued
friendship & support and for
beleiving in me...love you girl!
friend & person who nominated
me with the GAHCC!
Thanks for your continued
friendship & support and for
beleiving in me...love you girl!
With Andy Martinez,
GAHCC President
GAHCC President
Receiving the award with Blanca
Garcia, GAHCC Chair & Robert
Franco, Jr., Immediate Past Chair
Garcia, GAHCC Chair & Robert
Franco, Jr., Immediate Past Chair
promote exercising and a
healthy lifestyle to our
Hispanic community!
Mirtha, Juanita, Rosina, Sulma
Margo, Laura, Brenda, Carmen
& Elaine...you are awesome!!!
agradezco tanto su amistad,
que Dios las bendiga siempre!!!
healthy lifestyle to our
Hispanic community!
Mirtha, Juanita, Rosina, Sulma
Margo, Laura, Brenda, Carmen
& Elaine...you are awesome!!!
agradezco tanto su amistad,
que Dios las bendiga siempre!!!
WED, APRIL 22 FROM 2:00 - 4:30PM ST DAVID'S FOUNDATION HEALTH FAIR
The theme of the health fair is Healthy Living & Wellness. They have partnered with Sustainable Food
Center to supply 25 baskets of fresh, local produce that will be raffled throughout the event for the
students and their families to enjoy!
The theme of the health fair is Healthy Living & Wellness. They have partnered with Sustainable Food
Center to supply 25 baskets of fresh, local produce that will be raffled throughout the event for the
students and their families to enjoy!
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 FROM 9:00AM - 1:00PM - AHA GO RED FOR WOMEN SUMMIT
At the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Ctr - 1900 University Dr, Austin
At the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Ctr - 1900 University Dr, Austin
Tuesday, September 8th - December 10
Sunday, September 13 from 11:00 - 3:00pm AHA Festival de La Salud @ The Expo Center
FREE Health Festival for the whole family...thanks to all Merengue-Salsa Aerobics participants who
joined me on my effort to promote exercising and a healthy living!
Thursday, October 8 At Brackenridge Hospital from 6:00 - 8:00pm- Binational Health Week -
Wednesday, October 14 - "Embracing the Fierce Urgency of NOW"! Wellness presentation at The
Office of Veterans Affairs
Saturday, October 17 What a beautiful day: AHA Walk, Brion Oaks Weeding & The Longhorn won
against OU...Hook'mHorn!!!
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WALK "Start"!
- NO MERENGUE-SALSA AEROBICS@ DOVE SPRINGS
Mission was accomplished by raising awareness of our No.1 Killer - Heart disease! Thanks to all
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics participants who joined me and to my "other half" Ron for sharing and
supporting my passion!
AT THE WEEDING - CONGRATULATIONS TO BRION & YVONNE!!! What a beautiful ceremony!
Sunday, September 13 from 11:00 - 3:00pm AHA Festival de La Salud @ The Expo Center
FREE Health Festival for the whole family...thanks to all Merengue-Salsa Aerobics participants who
joined me on my effort to promote exercising and a healthy living!
Thursday, October 8 At Brackenridge Hospital from 6:00 - 8:00pm- Binational Health Week -
Wednesday, October 14 - "Embracing the Fierce Urgency of NOW"! Wellness presentation at The
Office of Veterans Affairs
Saturday, October 17 What a beautiful day: AHA Walk, Brion Oaks Weeding & The Longhorn won
against OU...Hook'mHorn!!!
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WALK "Start"!
- NO MERENGUE-SALSA AEROBICS@ DOVE SPRINGS
Mission was accomplished by raising awareness of our No.1 Killer - Heart disease! Thanks to all
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics participants who joined me and to my "other half" Ron for sharing and
supporting my passion!
AT THE WEEDING - CONGRATULATIONS TO BRION & YVONNE!!! What a beautiful ceremony!
| 2009 PAST EVENTS |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 - ST DAVID'S FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR @
SIMS ELEMENTARY @ 4:00pm
Great event during which we were able to teach our little ones and their parents about the importance
of living a healthy life style!
SIMS ELEMENTARY @ 4:00pm
Great event during which we were able to teach our little ones and their parents about the importance
of living a healthy life style!
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 FROM 3:00 - 7:00PM AHA SYH WOMEN OF UNITY HEALTH FAIR @
GIVENS RECREATION CENTER - A Unique Ministries Expo
Health fair that serve to unite Ministries with an opportunity to engage and embrace God!
Caribbean Fitness wellness presentation at 4:30pm
GIVENS RECREATION CENTER - A Unique Ministries Expo
Health fair that serve to unite Ministries with an opportunity to engage and embrace God!
Caribbean Fitness wellness presentation at 4:30pm
MONDAY, JUNE 22 @ 6:30PM AHA "CONOZCA SU CORAZON" CHALLENGE AT
Monique taught a Merengue-Salsa Aerobics class as part of this wonderful challenge...continuing to
raise awareness of our No. 1 killer: heart disease!!!
Monique taught a Merengue-Salsa Aerobics class as part of this wonderful challenge...continuing to
raise awareness of our No. 1 killer: heart disease!!!
TUESDAY, JUNE 23 @ 5:30PM - MERENGUE-SALSA AEROBICS @ HEALTHRONICS
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 @ 10:00AM - AHA "CONOZCA SU CORAZON" @ PRIMERA
IGLESIA HISPANA ADVENTISTA
Although they're not allow to dance because of their religious beliefs, we did a great aerobics
workout targeting all muscle groups.
IGLESIA HISPANA ADVENTISTA
Although they're not allow to dance because of their religious beliefs, we did a great aerobics
workout targeting all muscle groups.
MONDAY, JULY 13 @ 4:30PM - MERENGUE-SALSA AEROBICS @ THE EMBASSY
SUITES
SUITES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 FROM 1:00 - 3:00PM - FIREFIGHTERS 2009 CALENDAR
TRY-OUT AT THE DRISKILL HOTEL
Monique was invited to be one of the judges...what a difficult duty!!!
TRY-OUT AT THE DRISKILL HOTEL
Monique was invited to be one of the judges...what a difficult duty!!!
MONDAY, AUG 24 - AHA "CONOZCA SU CORAZON" @ NAZARENE CHURCH
We all broke a sweat with an aerobics routine that targeted all muscle groups!
We all broke a sweat with an aerobics routine that targeted all muscle groups!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 6:00PM - 9:30PM MONIQUE'S 50TH GOING ON 30
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE OASIS
What a memorable time!!! Thanks to all my family, friends and aerobics participants for
celebrating my birthday doing one of my greatest passion: Dancing!!!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT THE OASIS
What a memorable time!!! Thanks to all my family, friends and aerobics participants for
celebrating my birthday doing one of my greatest passion: Dancing!!!
AHA HISPANIC TASK FORCE
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics Participants
Sandra, Juanita Elva, Monique, Rosina,
Sandra, Juanita Elva, Monique, Rosina,
During our performance on stage!
I am so proud of these ladies!!!
I am so proud of these ladies!!!
