Greer's OC

Take time off for yourself at a three-day wellness and fitness retreat starting Friday through Sunday with Body Design’s all inclusive Fitness Vacation at Body Design Newport Beach. The getaway is offered just once a month (Aug. 3-5, Sept. 21-23, and Oct. 5-7), and it features two nights at the Island Hotel, meals and nutrition advice at the hotel’s Palm Terrace, True Food Kitchen at Fashion Island and Zinc Café in Corona del Mar, and juice cleanse from Ritual Cleanse.

You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the best spa treatments you’ll ever have at Body Design including a full body massage, Lumi-Lift Facial, Delux Facial, or chiropractic adjustment. You can participate in any fitness classes such as TRX, Gyrotonic, Pilates, Yoga, Cardio Sculpt, Zumba, Shagong, or walks and a cardio workout at Corona del Mar beach, stretching and yoga.

The Fitness Vacation is exclusive, only eight spots are available so that each guest will receive Body Design’s renowned personalized attention while getting the most out of their weekend.

The Fitness Vacation at Body Design Newport Beach costs $2,100 per person. You can also tailor the Fitness Vacation with a three-day Ritual Cleanse or personal trainer for the weekend (fees vary).

Body Design is at 210 Newport Center Drive, Ste 3, in Newport Beach. To book your vacation, call (949)719-2600, or visit [url=http://www.bodydesignonline.com/FitnessVacation.htm]http://www.bodydesignonline.com/FitnessVacation.htm[/url]

UCI Diabetes Fundraiser

As a mom of a type 1 diabetic son, please join me at a benefit to support the UCI Diabetes Center Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at a beautiful home in Shady Canyon in Irvine. At the UCI Diabetes Center world renowned scientists, researchers and doctors are working tirelessly on finding better treatments to help diabetes patients live better lives, and working towards finding a cure.

The McMonigle Group is hosting the party at 22 Blue Heron, Shady Canyon in Irvine. You can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live music and vendors such as Ferrari, David August and Black, Starr & Frost. (Cocktail attire). Just RSVP to rsvpblueheron@gmail.com.

Living Easy at Hyatt HB

Enjoy endless summer dining experiences near the beach and pool all day at Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach. Whether you want a formal brunch, poolside bite or dinner and dancing at night, the ocean side resort will have what you are looking for. 

You can start the day off with breakfast at The Californian. The menu includes classic breakfast favorites mixed with local, sustainable options such as 
asparagus and Dungeness crab omelet with Fontina cheese and roasted tomatoes, or a Southwestern waffle with Cactus fruit compote, Greek yogurt, and agave nectar. Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. daily; breakfast buffet starts at 8 a.m. to noon daily.

Celebrate summer with poolside dining at Mankota’s Grill serving up grilled specialties, snack and cocktails, even fire pits and s’mores with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.  Live poolside musical entertainment will be happening Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Kick back and relax this summer at Pete’s Sunset Grille’s popular Blues & BBQ summer series. Every Saturday night a different blues band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. and you can enjoy BBQ favorites.

Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa  is at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. For more information, call (714)698-1234, or visit
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