Bluebelle Concierge Shows Local Seniors Easy Ways to Be Healthy

Feb. 3, 2011 - PRLog -- Burlingame, CA—February 3, 2011—Bluebelle Concierge, a personal lifestyle concierge service that works with baby boomers, older adults, and busy professionals across the Peninsula, recently launched a healthy living series in Burlingame that has gotten an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response. The concept is simple: bring local seniors together around good company and gourmet food. This creative series is called “Healthy Eating with Ease” and the pilot event was hosted at the Burlingame Recreation Center. 50 local seniors came together to watch a live cooking demonstration featuring Personal Chef Helen Gruener of Your Gourmet Girlfriend followed by a gourmet 3-course lunch (not to mention that the event didn’t break the bank for the seniors—it was free to all who attended!).

The success of this event was due to the collaboration of the following well-respected organizations: Bluebelle Concierge, Matched Caregivers, Mills Estate Villa, and Heritage Residential Care. Earthbeam Natural Foods in Burlingame donated the organic produce and natural ingredients showing seniors the nutritional and lifestyle benefits of eating well. Guests left the January 25th event stuffed and smiling knowing that they had gotten their daily-recommended fruits, veggies, calcium, protein, and grains! During Helen’s 20-minute preparation of Italian Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Florentine served with brown rice, and an Easy Peach Crisp served up with low-fat frozen yogurt, the seniors were educated on easy alternatives and tips to encourage creativity and healthy choices in the kitchen.

Laura Kahn, Owner and Manager, says, “We had no hesitation when we were asked to be part of this team of sponsors.  Advocating for healthy living for the seniors in our community is something we are very committed to.” The idea for this event came a year ago when Bonnie Silverman of Matched Caregivers and Katie Eiseman of Mills Estate Villa (a Cimino Care facility) saw the unhealthy eating habits of seniors that include the over-consumption of processed foods that are high in sugar and sodium and loaded with saturated and trans fat. Rachel Shamash, Owner and Manager, adds, “We were thrilled to see that other organizations working with older adults had the same concerns and goals that we did. With community education as one of the pillars of our business philosophy, this could not have been a better opportunity for collaboration.”

The great news is that the “Healthy Eating with Ease” series will be expanding across the Peninsula as a result of the widespread interest from other senior centers looking to creatively educate their local senior communities. The next “Healthy Eating with Ease” event will be held at Burlingame Recreation Center on Tuesday, February 22nd from 11am-12pm followed by a June 6th event at the Belmont Senior Center.  To learn more about the event and the quarterly series please visit, http://bluebelleconcierge.com/news/.

About Bluebelle Concierge:
Bluebelle Concierge, established in 2010, is a personal lifestyle concierge that works with busy professionals, baby boomers and older adults on the Peninsula. Bluebelle Concierge is bonded and insured and committed to being socially and environmentally responsible in its business practices. The company adheres to a strong code of ethics and is a member of the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce, American Society on Aging, National Association of Women Business Owners, and the International Concierge and Lifestyle Management Association.