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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 15, 2016 | 22 n i s s e n i Bus Oakville ZUMBA Marathon raises funds for Global Friends Foundation By Vanessa Lupton In honour of her nine-year anniversary as the owner of Zumba® Fitness Canada, Julieta Tabares is celebrating by hosting a Zumba marathon to raise funds for children in developing countries. The marathon, on Saturday, April 30 begins at 11 a.m. at Glen Abbey United Church and will run for approximately four hours. Admission to the marathon is free, however donations will be collected for the Global Friends Foundation in lieu of an entry fee. Providing clothing, educational support in the form of scholarships, health supplies and shelter, the Global Friends Foundation strives to remove the barriers imposed by poverty in developing countries. The organization supports orphaned and vulnerable children, as well as the people who care for them. The fundraising marathon is open to members of the public and in addition to Julieta, participants will be able to work out with other highly respected and well known Zumba instructors, making the event not only a great way to help make a difference, but also a great work out with excellent instructors. As a native of Colombia, Julieta Tabares grew up with Salsa, Merengue and a variety of other dances and music for which Colombia is well known. "It's rewarding to see people getting into shape as they enjoy dancing to fantastic music," said Tabares. "Being in shape is more about what is inside, where the heart is working. Most of my clients don't even realize that they are exercising because the music and dance are so much fun." With multiple certifications, including being a certified personal trainer, a group fitness trainer, a nutrition and wellness specialist and being trained to work with kids, adults, and seniors, Julieta Tabares has the experience to incorporate a wellbalanced routine with a flair for fun. With Zumba workouts ranging from beginner to advanced, new students are encouraged to attend one of her many classes located at Glen Abbey United Church. For more information on this fitness program, or to see class dates and times, visit www.ZUMBAcan.com Owner of Zumba Fitness Canada Julieta Tabares leads a Zumba class at Glen Abbey United Church. Photos by Nikki Wesley, Metroland Media Group Creating lasting memories with Pandora Jewelry By Katelyn Dingman Specializing in world-renowned handfinished jewelry, Pandora Jewelery recently opened in Oakville Place mall. Pandora staff hosted the official soft opening on April 7, where a collection of rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and charms with handset precious gemstones were displayed for customers. Located in the heart of Oakville, clients now have access to the affordable brand, that store manager Annaliese Jelilian said gives women the opportunity to celebrate precious moments in life while creating lasting memories. "The product and the connection Pandora creates with clientele makes the brand special," Jelilian added. "Pandora creates sentimental pieces so close that they become a part of them." With Oakville Place mall currently undergoing renovations, staff at the jewelery store will be hosting the official grand opening on Saturday, April 23. City of Oakville Mayor Rob Burton will be in attendance to welcome the brand. In addition, customers can indulge in cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while entering their name into a prize giveaway for a 14k and sterling silver Pandora bracelet with three charms, valued at more than $550. Jelilian also noted that customers spending $150 or more will receive a free gift upon purchase and customers spending $550 or more will receive a higher valued free gift, giving women the opportunity to further build their Pandora collection. Although the Pandora brand is also available in small boutiques throughout the city, the Oakville Place location will carry a full selection of affordable, contemporary pieces, making one of the world's leading jewelry brands even more accessible to local shoppers. "Pandora is motivated to keep on making affordable pieces so anybody can enjoy luxury," Jelilian said of the brand. "There's a lot of different markets that Pandora is aimed to and Oakville has the clientele." For more information visit Pandora.net, call 905-829-9527 or stop by the Oakville Place Mall on Leighland Avenue just off Trafalgar Road. From left: Melissa Yazbeck, Nabaa Hirmiz, Annaliese Jelilian, store manager, Patricia Peric, assistant store manager and Patrick Yazbeck welcome customers to the new Pandora store at Oakville Place mall. Photo by Graham Paine, Metroland Media Group