WIBC’s Nikki Reed to emcee Spirit of Women ‘Day of Dance’ Feb. 27

BEECH GROVE, Ind. – Central Indiana women, their families and friends are invited to attend the 7th annual Spirit of Women Day of Dance 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center.

The event, sponsored by St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, promotes exercise, balanced nutrition and other healthy living lifestyles as ways to lower the risk of heart disease and other maladies.

Nikki Reed of WIBC-93.1 FM, will serve as mistress of ceremonies for this year’s program. Reed is traffic reporter and regularly appears on the station’s “Steve Simpson” talk show, Monday through Friday.

Participants will have a full day of music and dance instruction from professionals, learning the steps to salsa, Zumba, hip hop and other dance styles. Snacks and beverages also will be offered.

Parking is available at St. Francis Hospital-Beech Grove at 1600 Albany St. Shuttle buses will take them a short distance to the Benedict Inn at 1402 Southern Ave. Shuttle riders also will be eligible to win a Wii Fit Plus game system.

Admission to Day of Dance is free, but advanced registration is strongly encouraged. To register, call 317-782-4422, or go to www.stfrancishospitals.org/women.

"St. Francis Hospital is a proud member of Spirit of Women, a national network of hospitals dedicated to the overall health and well-being of women and their families,” said Michele Wood, R.N., manager of Women’s Health Services manager and Spirit of Women.