Affair of the Heart Exclusive Shopping Event at Sherway Gardens November 1, 2009

Who said shopping wasn’t good for the heart? Spend a fashionable evening at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) for the exclusive shopping event Affair of the Heart on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 6:30pm-10:00pm and support women’s heart health. Enjoy exclusive shopping discounts, live entertainment and many exciting prizes. Tickets are only $75 each, but quantity is limited. Please enter through Door 4. Proceeds from the evening will be used to purchase critical cardiac assessment equipment for the Cardiology Department at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Visit www.affairoftheheart.ca or www.sherwaygardens.ca for more details.

“Join us for the inaugural Affair of the Heart community event, providing more than 1,500 guests with a special chance to gain after-hours shopping access to Sherway Gardens,” states Elena Price, Senior Marketing Manager, Sherway Gardens. “Enjoy a glass of wine, taste some sensational heart-healthy appetizers created by Rose Reisman, and get a jump start on your holiday shopping by taking advantage of exclusive retailer discounts, ranging from 15-40% off !”

Sherway Gardens will open its doors at 6:30pm for exclusive ticket holders only, giving them a VIP shopping experience, exclusive fund-raising events and a chance to win exciting prizes. Retailers will remain open throughout the evening offering exclusive discounts and/or gift with purchase for shoppers in attendance. Shop to win a $2,500 shopping spree at Sherway Gardens with a personal shopper. Every three receipts from your evening purchases will give you one ballot to win this grand prize. Ballots also available for purchase that evening and on-line at www.affairoftheheart.ca.

Visit the Affair of the Heart themed zones and relax, indulge & enjoy throughout your evening’s shopping! Features stations include:

• The Ladies Lounge will feature comfy couches, pampering services, entertainment and specialty cocktails.
• The Style Stations will offer free fashion and hair consultation by Sherway’s Personal Shoppers and Master Stylists from Soho Salon & Spa.
• The Centre Square will feature international professional dancers from Toronto’s Arthur Murray Dance Studio. Enjoy professional demonstrations and free dance lessons and you too can learn to dance like the stars!,
• The Man Zone is a safe haven designed for men to relax while watching the game on big screen TV's, or playing billiards, bubble hockey and games of chance. A beer station, refreshments and snacks will also be served.
• For the wine connoisseur, a silent wine auction will offer a chance to add to your private collection or purchase a special collector’s item for someone special.

Guests will be offered gourmet heart-healthy appetizers, light refreshments, wine and cheese sampling, and a decadent sweet table.

Generous event sponsors include the Pickle Barrel Grand / Rose Reisman catering, Arthur Murray Toronto Dance Studio and Timothy’s World Coffee.

Official Website: http://www.sherwaygardens.ca