INDULGING IN THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE FOR A DEEP APPRECIATION OF HUMANITY AND NATURE

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Nov. 29th, 2017 at LaGuardia Community College

Orpheus Luxury Collection/Georgia Nomikos is committed to the “Pursuit of Excellence” through Hellenic Education by developing after school programs titled:

"ΝΟΥΣ ΥΓΙΗΣ ΕΝ ΣΩΜΑΤΙ ΥΓΙΕΙ" 
 (“healthy mind in a healthy body”….Thales of Miletus… 624 –546 BCE)
Hellenic Education for Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies

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** Hellenic Symposium at LaGuardia Community College ** A small taste of Hellenic Culture in thought, sights, tastes and sounds!

On Wed. Nov. 29th, 2017 we were honored and very proud once again to present our program:

"ΝΟΥΣ ΥΓΙΗΣ ΕΝ ΣΩΜΑΤΙ ΥΓΙΕΙ"
Hellenic Education for Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
to students and faculty at La Guardia Community College in collaboration with:
**** Hellenic Education & Language Program (H.E.L.P.) ****
www.helleniceducation.com
A big thank you to Professors Cindy Seidman and Nicolle Fernandes, PhD, RD Director, Food and Nutrition Programs-Health Sciences Department, at La Guardia Community College for the invitation to present on Hellenic Education.

Our team of educators and presenters gave amazing lectures and performances which mesmerized everyone!

• Ms. Mariana Kokkinaki, Lecturer and Teacher
  at Hellenic Education & Language Program (H.E.L.P.) of Astoria, NY
  Presented: Hellenic Thought and Ideals: Food and Culture from Ancient to Modern Hellas (Greece)
  
• Mr. Christos Alexandrou, Lecturer, Recording Artist, Songwriter,
  Vocal Coach and Artistic Director of the non-profit Ethos Performing Arts
  Presented: The Divine Muses - Music and the Arts from Antiquity to Present
  
• Ms. Maria Manousaki, Violinist, Composer, Recording Artist
  Performed: “Crete” a musical piece with ancient Minoan roots in a modern rendition​
  

*Informal discussion led by Ariane Nomikos, Ph.D. Candidate in Philosophy at the University at Buffalo

The afternoon was filled with excitement and great appreciation from all attendees--enjoying the lectures, performances, gastronomic delights and gift bags consisting of Hellenic products and educational material: Plato’s Symposium, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pure Hellenic Honey, Pasteli (sesame seed & honey) Energy Bar

"ΑΙΕΝ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ"
and Healthy Minds in Healthy Bodies to all our students!
** ΕΡΡΩΣΘΕ ΚΑΙ ΕΥΔΑΙΜΟΝΕIΤΕ **

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