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Winter 2010/2011 ance BAL How Bal Agrawal Achieves it With Style Computer Wizards at the Chappaqua Library Chappaqua Singers Bring Holiday Cheer Are You Single? • Groups that Care • Empty Nest Syndrome Coping Strategies • Deborah Nelson’s Solo Eating Tips Great Deals for the Holidays! See Valuable “Gifts we Treasure” Coupons Inside! $3.95 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 1 Elegance II By Babette insidechappaqua.com Winter 2010/2011 in Chappaqua High End Consignment The Largest Selection of Handbags ng i t a r b Cele ars! 12 Ye FEATURES 22 Special Holiday We Asked Our Advertisers “Gifts We Treasure!” Think local again this year for great value, good deeds and gorgeous gift items. Sarah Ellen Berman was definitely the face of IC this issue meeting with over 25 merchants–gathering terrific gift giving suggestions and ideas. And Don’t Forget to Clip: Valuable Coupons on pages 23, 25 and 27 from many of the sponsors! 18 38 A Good Chap: Bal Agrawal Get to know this ubiquitous fellow and business owner around town… and his all important formula for getting everything done–while also saving time for you. By Jean Sheff We Carry Chanel , Hermes, Vitton, Bottega, Gucci, Prada, Etc. Elegance II is by all means elegance. From Paris to Chappaqua, You will travel the world. Bring your pearls! Owner Babette has almost nothing to learn about Haute Couture But will bring it to your future. The standards have escalated, As the New York Times have rated! The Boutique is on Fire! Say the buyers! You admire Coco, Let’s go loco! The best selection of handbags— You will have your must-haves. Chanel is at the top, Come here to shop. The Boutique is offering your wildest dreams, And with our team Let’s have fun, With your hubby’s funds! 75 S. Greeley Avenue • Chappaqua, NY (914) 238-3341 www.elegance2.com Tues-Sat 11am-4pm Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 2 42 Preventing Eating Disorders Signs, risk factors and prevention. A public service message by Chappaqua’s Rachel Levy Lombara, Ph.D. 8 4 Just Between Us DEPARTMENTS Gift of Life In and Around Town 8 Computer Coaches Greeley students Aaron Gold and Michael Martinez share their tech know how in free workshops at the Chappaqua Library. 10 Dance and Be Fit 16 Rich Monetti paid a visit to Dance Emotions and discovered a great alternative in town for getting into shape and having fun. 12 Tackling Food Allergies 10 Five Chappaqua families formed “Chappakids4acure” and participated in Westchester’s first annual walk for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. By Pamela Brown 14 Helping your Child Find his Inner Athlete Kombine trainers outline steps that help transform your sports–challenged child into a competitor. By Rich Monetti 16 Tour de Pink! ON THE COVER Bal Agrawal at Home in Chappaqua Photo by Marianne Campolongo A nine year survivor of breast cancer, Dr. Corinne Menn decided it was time to give back to the Young Survival Coalition, an organization dedicated to the needs of women under 40 diagnosed with breast cancer. By Michael Kohn Plus: A Holiday Boutique sponsored by Houlihan Lawrence. 32 Bonjour Babette! Meet Chappaqua’s bubbly and delightful proprietor of (deeply discounted!) high end designer wear and accessories. By Sarah Ellen Berman 34 Catching Up with Leslie Lampert. There’s never any stopping this dynamic restaurant owner whose latest venture is at the Tavern on the Mariannecampolongophotography.com Green. By Michall Jeffers 17 Worth a Thousand Words Nature’s Wonders and more on exhibit at Le Jardin du Roi. by Joanna Cirasella Are You Single? 18 Nourishment for Solo Souls... or for Anyone! Deborah Nelson, a certified holistic health counselor, writes how eating the right food is good for you– body and soul. Put down that candy bar and try Deborah’s Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup. 20 Refeathering the Empty Nest By Susan Piperato 29 Sweet Ways to Meet Mike Lauterborn takes you on a virtual tour of some websites devoted to singles who are looking for more than just a dating site. 36 Gotta Have Arts Where the Chappaqua Singers plan to bring holiday cheer this year. By Michael Kohn 40 Special Events/Happenings Greeley House Open House, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation fundraiser, and HHREC benefit. 44 Maggie Mae Pup Reporter Skip the kennel. Your pet can make a great travel companion. For out of town visitors, Maggie Mae found the perfect place to unwind. By Maggie Mae with Ronni Diamondstein 46 Rick’s Last Licks The Better Half by Rick Reynolds 47 Advertisers at a Glance Become a fan of Inside Chappaqua on Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 3 NCPT Ad 2.10 rd1_Layout 1 2/25/10 5:51 AM Page 1 575 Main Street Armonk, NY 10504 273-7337 eye designs OF ARMONK New Castle Physical Therapy and Personal Training is dedicated to providing quality healthcare in a professional and compassionate manner. We schedule one client per hour to ensure superior service and optimal results. The clinic has a welcoming atmosphere with state of the art equipment. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff is committed to helping you achieve your rehabilitation and fitness goals. www.newcastlept.net Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 4 Adam Pliskow, MSPT Matthew Marucci MSPT, OCS, CSCS M. Carmela de Luna DPT, ATC 16 Schuman Road Millwood, NY 10546 914.488.5440 Member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network Happy Holidays! Enjoy Surprise Savings for the month of December at ICD. Holiday Trunk Shows: Alex Sepkus: November 26th & 27th Penny Preville: December 18th Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 5 Open Sundays JUST BETWEEN US Gift of Life Gosh, this issue has been fun. But before I say a thing…get out your scissors! ‘Cause this is a first for this magazine. Go right to pages 23, 25 and 27 and clip a valuable coupon or coupons that appeal to you! Even if you decide not to use the coupon, remind the merchant that you saw it and considered it in Inside Chappaqua! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! And Happy Holidays! Now, a word about Bal Agrawal and “BALance”… I figured a story about a highly successful and colorful Chappaqua resident and businessman who seems to float so effortlessly between spiritual and commercial worlds would strike a nice balance in this “gifts we treasure” edition. Bal speaks eloquently in Jean Sheff’s interview about the importance of incorporating peace and tranquility in our busy lives and seems to have genuinely mastered the art of doing so! Hats off to you, Bal, for being such a great sport in striking that nifty yoga pose–and to his staff too for indulging IC’s quest for a decidedly different kind of Holiday cover. Thank you, Marianne Campolongo, for a great shoot. To further “balance” this issue, I included Michael Kohn’s Gotta Have Arts story about the sweet and talented Chappaqua Singers, Michall Jeffers’ tale about two Greeley kids who coach folks on computer and internet literacy in free workshops at the Chappaqua Library, and serene, nature images by Joanna Cirasella in Worth a Thousand Words. Included too: An Are You Single? package! Michael Lauterborn reports on popular groups for singles; Deborah Nelson offers tips for healthy cooking and a soothing Winter soup recipe; and Susan Piperato writes about “empty nest syndrome” from the perspective of a single mom. As many of you may remember, I launched Single&smart magazine in the summer so those were articles slated for a second print edition. I’m proud to publish them in IC for now. A final note: Don’t miss the stories and spotlights about fundraisers around town on behalf of hugely important causes such as battling breast cancer, food allergies and juvenile diabetes. There’s also an article and public service message all about eating disorders by Chappaqua’s Dr. Rachel Levy Lombara that I’m proud to co-sponsor. The gift of life is the ultimate one, of course. Very recently, I met a wonderful woman in town, who is from out of town. She has a great sense of humor, a shimmering light, but she has been, sadly, struggling with cancer and receiving treatments nearby. I am very grateful for her presence in my life–and not just for proper perspective. Making an unexpected new friend at my age is a precious gift too. P.S.: I’m convinced no one appreciates life more than my Dad. He recently published a book called MIRF, and is one of this issue’s many wonderful sponsors. Thank you, Dad. Credits Many thanks to the following sponsors for their gracious support of the new picture on this page. Here’s the skinny: • Magaschoni Cashmere Sweater from Family Britches • Marco Bicego Designs from ICD Contemporary Jewelry • Hair by Station Place and Nails (Pleasantville) • Makeup by Cosmetic Boutique And Photo by Alex Fedorov, www.fedorovfoto.com Letter to the Editor I really enjoyed (& related to) Kris Ruby’s article in September on how social media is helping to jump-start new businesses. I started my business last year introducing Arbonne to the community at large and one of the first things I did was set up a Twitter account. I’ve also found Facebook to be a great resource for personal branding by helping to build buzz about my products as well as the business opportunity associated with them for people looking to create an additional residual stream of income. Jill Kay, Chappaqua Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 6 www.insidechappaqua.com Winter 2010/2011 Volume 8, Number 2 Publisher and Editor Grace Bennett Associate to the Publisher Design Carine Feist Dina Spalvieri Contributors Daniel Baitch, Sarah Ellen Berman, Pamela Brown, Marianne Campolongo, Joanna Cirasella, Ronni Diamondstein Michall Jeffers, Michael Kohn, Mike Lauterborn Rich Monetti, Deborah Nelson, Susan Piperato Rick Reynolds, Jean Sheff Web Consultant Palmer Louise General Counsel Brian Hand Inside Chappaqua™ is published 6 times a year, and is owned and operated by The Inside Press, Inc. Mailing address: PO Box 643, Millwood, NY 10546. Phone Number: 914-238-2600. Copyright © 2010. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Reproduction of any portion is prohibited without permission from the publisher. Party! By Monique Event and Party Planning From the Heart Making Each and Every Moment of Your Celebration a Truly Special Experience Monique Ross Banks 914-714-2527 [email protected] Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Cocktail & Dinner Parties Birthdays • Weddings • Corporate Events Inside Chappaqua may not necessarily agree with any one editorial viewpoint or necessarily endorse a particular product or service advertised. Editorial submissions should be mailed to the above address (please enclose an SASE) or sent to [email protected]. For more information, rates and advertising calendar, go to www.insidechappaqua.com. Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 7 HoulihanLawrence.com Computer Wizards! By Michall Jeffers Both Michael Martinez and Aaron Gold have lived in Chappaqua nearly their whole lives. They’ve taken advantage of our wonderful school system, and benefitted from our excellent library. Now, both of these extraordinary young men have chosen to give back to the community. They’re the tutors this year for the library’s free Individual Internet and Computer Help program, and boy, are they terrific. helped me to learn how to operate a laptop, and to navigate Windows 7. I’d heard, before we had our first session, that he was an extremely intelligent individual; but ever since, I’ve been knocked out by his patience and his intuitive knowledge of what I need to understand. “Everyone has a differPhoto by Paul Keck ent learning process,” Aaron Gold and Michael Martinez tutor at the library. Martinez explains. “This I’m a smart person who’s feeble is very interactive. I like rything will be computerized. I’m minded when it comes to comput- having the chance to help people. not great in math, so I can relate ers. Working with Michael, a 17 It’s rare that students our age get to people who are struggling to year old Senior at Greeley, has a chance to teach; it’s great to be learn. I really enjoy getting to see able to pass on people open up as they to others what begin to comprehend. They we know. teach us, too.” The people Both young men agree that it’s taking the good for their students to bring lessons know in specific questions to their 45 so much more minute sessions. Both understand about most • MATHEMATICS • CHEMISTRY • PHYSICS the value of good communication. things than we They are serious, sensitive to the do! Aaron and Grades 6 to 12 needs of others, and very hard I have been working. And they’re enthusiastic SAT/PSAT/ACT Prep exposed to computers since about what they teach. Multi Subject Sessions first grade, so Extensive Glowing References we’ve had years “Try something new,” proclaims Gold. “Computers are cool!” of experience. Martinez nods in agreement, then The skills come smilingly greets his next student, with time,” he ready for the work to begin. assures me. Historic Haight Farm on Owl Lake Exceptional home circa 1810 lovingly restored. Bluestone courtyard to colonnade. Original period detailing throughout. Master suite with his and her baths and fireplace. Three levels of living space. Set on over four magnificent acres with tennis court. WEB# CQ574292 CHAPPAQUA ..........$4,200,000 ACADEMIC TUTORING 914 - 962 - 3043 www.allanschneidertutoring.com [email protected] Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 8 Gold,16, and a Junior, is equally dedicated. “Sometimes people are afraid of technology, but the truth is, in 20 years eve- Visit or call the Chappaqua Library, 238-4779, ext.2, to schedule a session. Michall Jeffers is a well respected Cultural Journalist. She and her husband, John Warner, are longtime Chappaqua residents. Meadow Hill New construction with stunning Old World detailing throughout. 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WEB# CQ569093 CHAPPAQUA ..........$950,000 Classic Colonial offers new kitchen and baths. Gleaming hardwood floors. Freshly painted. Sought-after location, convenient to village shops, train and school. WEB# CQ572957 CHAPPAQUA......................$899,999 Trust. Integrity. For Over 120 Years. The #1 Selling Brokerage in Chappaqua. Chappaqua Brokerage 914.238.4766 * Source: WPMLS, 1/1/2010 - 10/15/2010, Single Family Homes Sold, Chappaqua School District Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 9 DanceByand Be Fit! Rich Monetti No doubt, many of you will once again resolve this January 1st to become more active and get into shape. We welcome designer Alex Sepkus to ICD! Dance Emotions in Chappaqua is not just for children. As a fun alter- They also cater to adults who dance for exercise, fun and native, consid- the pure joy of it. It’s part of a large trend of women turner taking some ing to dance for health benefits. Everyone can benefit from classes with dance–regardless of age, weight, or fitness level. Carol Mamara of Dance Emonot become a dance superstar, tions in Chappaqua. Not only will making progress and acquiring you elevate your heart rate, but ac- poise is great for you–body and cording to Mamara, a dance class soul. If you are a self-conscious is an entertaining option which beginner and even have anxiety can hold your interest and keep about learning in a studio setting, you focused on a fitness regimen find a strategy which makes you “whether you think you can dance feel the most relaxed. Come in or not.” individually, with a partner or a small group of friends, she says, Offering adult dance classes at make yourself comfortable and let 75 South Greeley Avenue, Dance your feet loose. Emotions transforms the quest for physical fitness into an enjoyable Whether you choose to come in by activity which will bring you back yourself or with others, seasoned for more. With “Jazz up the Bar”, professionals will focus on each “Fun with Tap” or Ballroom Danc- pair of feet and help you dismiss ing, Mamara maintains that you your remaining inhibitions. “You’ll will develop an interest in making just feel comfortable,” Mamara progress because you are doing says. Now, there’s no longer an something that is beautiful. excuse to only sit and “dance with the stars.” Letting loose on the dance floor with Zumba not only burns the Whatever your motive, the Dance fun into your feet but burns caloEmotions Studio provides classes ries as well. That sensation defifor the recreational dancer and even nitely doesn’t have to stop at Mathose interested in pursuing dance mara’s front door. Now, when you professionally. go out to dance, your improved moves and greater self-confidence Everyone receives individual attenwill make you into a better dance tion to make them feel like part of the partner, she says. You will show off family. The goal is always to make the a new found poise when you enter experience happy and rewarding. a room. It may even translate into increased popularity! Rich Monetti lives in Somers and is known to dance if the circumstances Even if you think you were born call for it. You can find more of his with two left feet, “you can learn,” work at www.richmonetti.com Mamara says. Although you may Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 10 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 11 Advertisement First Annual Walk Sheds Light on Food Allergy Approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergy, a potentially life-threatening medical condition, and five Chappaqua families have embarked on a mission to educate and enlighten the public. “People might not realize having a food allergy means someone can die if they eat one of the allergens and aren’t treated in time,” said Stacey Saiontz, whose son, Jared, 3, suffers from food allergies to dairy, egg, wheat, and several other foods. “Fortunately, few people ever witness the severity of a food allergic reaction and often we don’t know how any given person will react to foods they’re allergic to. The result is few people understand how much is at stake for the kids who are By Pamela Brown A Chappaqua family attending the FANN Walk in October food allergic. My hope is one day Jared won’t have to worry about what he puts in his mouth and can eat and Ivana Denniston Aesthetics touch anything he wants,” said 400 King Street Saiontz. Suite 4 Chappaqua, NY 10514 To shed light on food allergy, Saointz and the 914-330-2993 Stein, Brown, [email protected] Singer, and Paley families Brows created ChapSkin pakids4acure, Makeup and on OctoElectrolysis ber 2nd participated in Dedicated to the art of eyebrow shaping that Westchester’s contours and highlights the best characteristics first “Walk to Find a Cure for of a person’s face, facials to deliver a sensation Food Allergies” of absolute well-being and make up for any sponsored by special occasions. The Food AlHOURS: Closed Sunday and Monday lergy & AnaTuesday and Wednesday 8:45 am - 6:15pm phylaxis NetThursday 10:30 am to 8:00 pm work (FAAN). Friday 8:45 am - 6:15 pm “We wanted to Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm come together Please book your appointment on our website at to make a difwww.vagaro.com/IvanaDennistonAesthetics ference and Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 12 raise awareness. It was amazing! 200 friends and family members from Chappaqua came out to support Jared, Ryder Stein, Spencer Brown, Zach Paley, and Jordana and Kayla Singer. It was such a special team because it was all our food allergic children’s friends who support them on a day-today basis,” said Saiontz. Chappakids4acure had the largest team, raising $24,000 for FAAN, a nonprofit organization that raises public awareness through education, advocacy, and research. “It was a great opportunity for us to join together for a special day for our kids and raise much-needed funds to find a cure for these life-threatening allergies.” As a result, three Chappaqua elementary schools and parents of food allergic children have formed a food allergy support group. “From the principal and working it’s way down, everyone is aware of our son Ryder and his needs and is beyond committed to assuring his safety while at school,” said Julie Stein. “Children are our future and their sense of togetherness, tolerance for difference, protecting each other–that’s something we all should learn from.” Stein stresses the need for continued awareness. “The numbers of children affected is on the rise. That’s why opportunities for fundraisers are crucial as we work toward a cure,” she said Stein. “These children have been dealt a challenging hand and our job as a community is to support, nourish, and keep them safe.” For more information on Food Allergy, visit FAAN at www.foodallergy.org A new way of Increasing Blood Circulation Has Now Been Published! MIRF is a health enhancing method which is efficient and easy to implement. Its advantages make it ideal, especially for young adults. It can prevent THE RISK OF autism and HIV and can lower high blood pressure forever. Instead of checking blood pressure to see how sick you are, check and monitor your blood speed to see how fast you are healing. In this book, pioneering author, 87 year old Holocaust survivor Jacob Breitstein, gives a comprehensive discussion on how this new method can help people in so many ways. Physical therapists, chiropractors, and physicians can enhance their services by embracing MIRF too! To purchase a copy of MIRF: Sensational Breakthrough, go to www.mirfing.com and follow the instructions Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 13 Finding Your Kid’s Inner Athlete On every playground, soccer field or baseball diamond, we see children who lag well behind in the key physical skills required to become a good athlete. Derek Jeter was probably never one of those kids, but the distinct skills which separate him from his peers, are part of several building blocks that a proper sports trainer can utilize to assist children compete on the playground. In alluding to the all-star shortstop’s sport’s IQ, Nick Serio of Kombine Sports in Mt. Kisco says, “Derek Jeter is in the right place at the right time–all the time." As Kombine’s director of Sports Performance and Youth Devel- By Rich Monetti opment, Serio understands the elements needed to improve every child’s ability. So by providing baseball “smarts” to place your sports-challenged athlete in the right spot for a game-saving backup, confidence rises and the rest of her game progresses. According to Serio, whereas ongoing conversations about game situations may provide a kick-start for one child, increasing strength and endurance may be the catalyst for another. “Becoming strong enough to hit the cutoff player or being able to always get back on defense,” he says, “builds a foundation for future success.” Of course, there is no ceiling for instilling confidence. Tapping into and honing existing strengths lets children maximize their game-day ability. 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Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY 914-238-4511 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 14 “We’ll practice sports-like actions,” he says, like reading the nuances of a pitcher to know when to steal a base or learning how to slide. Encompassed within all these x-factors, a trainer should also be attentive to improving coordination, which to some may seem like an impediment which cannot be overcome. “There’s no such thing as a kid who cannot be an athlete,” Serio says. Proprioception, which gives a sense of relative position of neighboring body parts, is a key component to coordination and can be improved through balance and stability work. In turn, as the physical hurdles fall, a trainer can bring hand-eye coordination and other factors to align into one working system. Still, finding a sport that best suits the abilities of a particular child can take time–especially if it is one not within the confines of “traditional” games. “Allow them to explore other sports,” he says, “and once they become comfortable with something,” he adds, “encourage them through and through.” HOLIDAY SAVINGS CERTIFICATE Good for $ 50 toward a new suit or sport coat at Family Britches when you bring in your old suit or sport coat. We’ll donate your garment to Twigs Thrift Shop, which benefits Northern Westchester Hospital. Happy Holidays BRITCHES F A M I L Y 70 King St., Chappaqua, NY 914 238 - 8017 39 Elm St., New Canaan, CT 203 966 - 0518 www.familybritches.com Limit one certificate per household. Chappaqua Inside Single&smart The Magazine for New Castle and Beyond AD PROOF Todayʼs Date www.insidechappaqua.com Phone 914.238.2600 Phone 914.238.2600 Fax Fax914.238-2611 914.238.0097 In the long, medium and short term,” Mr. Serio says, “have the child set realistic goals.” It sounds like a winning prescription for success. Rich Monetti lives in Somers and works in the after school program at Mt. Kisco Childcare. Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 15 WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Tour de Pink: Through Joanna’s Lens Riding to fight Breast Cancer By Michael Kohn When I was first approached broadcast. As part of her to write a story about the Pink Panther Team, Corinne Young Survival Coalition’s and Catherine raised close (YSC) Tour de Pink, a bike to $10,000.00. Corinne dedride organized to raise money icated her ride to her friend, for breast cancer research Nicole Lemieux, whom she and awareness, I wondered met at YSC but who lost why the publisher would ask her own battle with breast a man to cover a women’s iscancer just shy of her 36th sue. Soon after receiving the birthday. assignment, I learned that a former colleague and dear Catherine Good (left) and Corrine Menn at the Tour de Pink this fall. As for the Tour de Pink, friend, who had moved Corinne said, “We loved with Stage 2 breast cancer at the away, lost her own batevery minute of the ride age of 29. Devastated, newly mar- and will definitely be back next tle with breast cancer. The news ried and hoping to start a family, brought home the harsh year. It was a life affirming expeCorinne felt fortunate to quickly reality that breast cancer is not rience for me.” For more inforfind YSC, which was dedicated just a women’s issue, but one mation about YSC, visit: www. to addressing the needs of the which affects everyone. youngsurvival.org. younger breast cancer patient. YSC was founded in 1998 by three According to Corinne, “YSC By the way, my friend’s name was provided the lifeline I needed,” by Lynn. She was 45. She left behind young breast cancer survivors who made it their mission to raise providing her with support from a husband and two children. other young women who were in awareness and provide support, treatment or had survived breast education and advocacy services Michael Kohn is a contributing edifor women diagnosed with breast cancer and were able to move on tor and writer to Inside Chappaqua. with their lives. cancer under the age of 40. All three were discouraged by the lack of information and resources After multiple surgeries and Houlihan Lawrence Hosts chemotherapy, she is now a available to young women for a nine year survivor and has disease which was traditionally “Our Boutique for a Cause” a family and an OB/GYN thought to strike older women. practice. This year, she felt it was time to give back to YSC. YSC, now an international organization and based in New York Along with her friend and felCity with 27 affiliates throughout low Chappaqua mom, Catherine Good, she decided to the United States, has filled that participate in the YSC Tour de gap. The unique issues for young Pink, a four day, 230 mile bike women include the side effects of ride to raise money for YSC. chemo such as hair loss, fertility loss, body image after mastecThe ride, with nearly 200 tomy, early menopause, career Houlihan Lawrence raised over $5,500 thanks riders, started in Hershey, issues and dating issues. to the efforts of the Chappaqua Brokerage, our Pennsylvania, and ended on local businesses who donated gift certificates and October 4th with a celebratory prizes for raffles, and community members who Corinne Menn, M.D., of Chapcame out to support this fabulous event. In town ride in Manhattan ending at paqua, was in the second year of that day, there were pink balloons everywhere Fox News “Fox and Friends,” her obstetrics and gynecology you looked! residency when she was diagnosed which featured them on their Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 16 Joanna Cirasella’s photographs are on display at Le Jardin du Roi on King Street through the winter. States Joanna, who is also a nurse and massage therapist at the Chappaqua Wellness Center: “Just as my hands are my instrument of touch in my daily work, my camera–and deep passion for photography–is an extension of that touch, opening me up to the wonders of the world.” You and Improved! Address summer’s toll on skin: sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles. Fraxel dual treatment is now exclusively available in the Chappaqua area: Fall in love with what’s in. Lydia Evans, M.D. & Alyson Levine, M.D. It’s the perfect time of year to give yourself and Board your Certified Dermatologists 129 King Street, Chappaqua skin a treat. Your best look starts with great skin.By appointment only: 914-238-1500 Insurance does not cover aesthetic procedures. Fraxel® new dual laser treatment addresses summer’s toll on skin – brown spots, uneven skin tone and fine lines – all at the same time. 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Now available exclusively in the Chappaqua area 229 King Street, Chappaqua By appointment only: 914-238-1500 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 17 Fraxel Are You Single? Yes, Food Impacts Your Mood! By Deborah Nelson So often we succumb to our cravings. We have a bad day, feel lonely, sad or mad, or a combination of all. One common solution is to “treat” ourselves to “comfort” food, such as cookies, ice cream or fast food. Most of the time, however, that comfort is short-lived, but we have succeeded in putting junk into our bodies. Then, we feel even worse, beating ourselves up with guilt for not sticking to a more healthy diet. It is an awful cycle– does it sound familiar? Food can be a real tool to help manage how we feel. Proper nutrients are absolutely needed to fuel our bodies, but healthy foods can actually pick you up and make you feel better. Once you recognize this additional benefit, it becomes easier to not allow an upsetting event ruin your entire day and/or night. Knowing that the highs and lows of junk food can make you feel worse is the first step in limiting their role in your diet. Being single is definitely one factor which tests us nutritionally. Often, it feels like it is hardly worth “cooking for one.” However, it is extremely important to fuel your body properly, especially as a single person who wants to feel and look their best! Remember, what you eat goes into your body and then is carried around your system to feed every single cell in you. And food feeds your emotions too. Did you know that? It also impacts your sex drive! New Winter Menu Featuring Grilled Pizza, Spaghetti with Meatballs & More Serving our Bistro menu all day Sunday - Thursday Thin-Crust Pizzas, Panninis and Burgers Now Offering LUNEDI E PER LE DONNE Any Martini $5 for Ladies No Corkage Fee Sun, Mon, Tues Lunch: Monday – Saturday 11:30 to 2:30 Dinner: Monday – Thursday 5:00 to 10:00 Friday & Saturday 5:00 to 11:00 Sunday 12:30 - 9:00 76 King Street • Chappaqua, NY 10514 914-238-5950 grappololocanda.com Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 18 Sugar and fast food cause havoc inside us and can make you miserable as your blood sugar rises and falls. Worse, your bodies are trained over time to expect more “easy to metabolize” junk calories, and when you do not get them, the cravings for them can be maddening. I could go on and on about this topic, but for today, let’s start you on a healthy path with an easy and wonderful soup recipe that can be made as spicy or mild as you like and which adds a powerful nutritional punch. Enjoy! Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup (serves 4-6) Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 32 oz veggie broth 1 can chopped tomatoes or salsa (I use medium heat salsa) 1 can black beans 8 oz frozen corn juice of 3 limes 1/2 avocado 1/2 small bunch of cilantro 1 tablespoon of chipotle sauce (not required if you use salsa) 1/4 cup of shredded Mexican cheese handful of tortilla chips Directions: Sauté onion and garlic until lightly brown. Add broth, tomatoes, black beans and cook until warmed through about 8 minutes. Add frozen corn, lime juice and chipotle and cook for a few more minutes. Add cilantro and avocado and cook until the avocado is warm. Spoon into bowls and add a few tortilla chips into the bowl before serving. Holiday Wine Tastings Saturdays: Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, 2-6pm Featuring Great Gifts and Wines for all Your Celebrations! Deborah Nelson, who lived in Chappaqua for several years, is the author of the “From Rainy Days to Sexy Nights Cookbook.” A certified Holistic Health Counselor, Deborah has counseled thousands of women and men on how to make significant changes in their lives. Visit www.saucywellness.com and get your free report, “From Sugar to Sex–10 simple, saucy secrets that will transform your life now!” Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 19 share Are You Single? Refeathering the Empty Nest By Susan Piperato The empty nest is “part of the natural progression of growth and development in children and families,” says Healthy Workplaces, LLC founder Mallary Tytel, but can be especially trying for single parents. This was certainly borne out by two single moms I know, whose nests emptied the year my older son left home. Beth, a lawyer and widow, went on such a shopping spree when her son moved down South that she has put their house up for sale to cover her debts. And Pamela, a dance instructor who divorced while her daughter was in her teens, visited her daughter’s college in Manhattan so often, offering lunch, pedicures, or gallery trips, that finally her daughter tearfully refused her. “The poor kid,” Pamela told me, “I Kids leaving home can be as mind-blowing as their arrival, says Tina B. Tessina, Southern California psychotherapist and blogger “Dr. Romance”–“the reverse of ‘baby shock’–the reaction that happens when a baby changes your life overnight.” Recognizing that when your kids are gone, you’re on your own is sound thinking, says Ed Moran, licensed clinical social worker at Family Centers in Fairfield County, Connecticut. “I don’t think single parents are more susceptible to experiencing it, but I think perhaps the way it can be experienced is different for single parents,” he says. “Although fathers can go through it, it’s traditionally the mother we associate with the empty nest–and a woman who’s been a mother and a wife has somebody right there to lean on and help them through it. But for single parents, it can be extremely devastating. “ Mt. Kisco family therapist Sharon Giles O’Neill believes single parents “fall at two ends of a normal bell curve/continuum.” Some have developed such close relationships with their kids that they consider them best friends and confidantes, she says, while others, “due to job/career needs, did not spend a lot of one-on-one time with their child–in these kinds of cases, the parent may feel more relief from guilt, but less attachment emotions.” So, what’s a single parent to do? Start preparing a year ahead, says Tytel. Teach your child to live independently–including how to do laundry, cook, and balance a check- Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 20 Sunday and Monday 9am to 5pm • Tuesday thru Saturday 9am to 8pm A full nest during one holiday season...the author and her two sons. book. Senior year is a time of “tug of war between independence and interdependence,” she warns, and for “looking forward and being open to the unknown” and “open communication.” Talking about everything from “fears, feelings of being alone,” to “what the parent will do with the extra time and space” will help the transition. While some experts advise embarking on extreme makeovers immediately upon a child’s departure–including redecorating, meeting new people, dating, volunteering, and changing careers– Giles O’Neill cautions against taking on too much too fast. “Give thought to what hobbies, etc., you might suddenly have time for and possibly enter into, maybe one, in a small way to have a little experience before you’re alone,” she says. After all, when the nest empties, parents need to practice spreading wings before they fly– just like their children. Susan Piperato is a freelance writer and editor based in the Mid-Hudson Valley. She is currently working on a children's book. Come in and try our newest treatment “The Non-Surgical Facelift” Microcurrent and LED light therapy. Firm and tone the muscles of your face and neck, while reducing fine lines and wrinkles Gift Certificates Available REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES & PARTIES! Non-Competitive Gymnastics for kids 3-12 yrs, Teeny Tumblers (9 mos-walkers), Mighty Muscle Movers (gym 12-35 mos), Rockin' Rollers (gym+music 12-35 mos), Tumbling Tots (gym 3-5 yrs), Fun-Tastic Gymnastics (K-7th gr), Totally Tumbling (1-4th gr), Playgroups, Super Soccer Stars, Open Play Time, Jodi's To Go, Summer Camps, Holiday Camps, Broadway Babies, Motion Evolution. . . our new comprehensive fitness program, Great New Perks For Members and the Best Birthday Parties Ever! 25 Hubbels Dr. MT. KISCO • 914.244.8811 • www.jodisgym.com fitness classes . swim lessons . massage . tennis . membership . personal training . cafe . racquetball . yoga . sports programs Instead of watching a movie as planned, I spent the evening sitting on the couch, pondering how my life will change next year when my younger son leaves for college. I’d been secretly dreading this since his older brother, now 20, left two years ago; now I realized there was only one year left until my nest fully emptied–and when it did, unless I made changes, my life could remain as stagnant as it suddenly looked from the couch. So I did what I do in any crisis: lots of research. thought if we just got together for an hour or so, I wouldn’t get in her way. What was I thinking?” great fitness give the gift of a gift card personal training . cafe . racquetball . yoga . sports programs . fitness classes . swim lessons . massage . tennis . membership I’ve been a full-time single parent for 13 years, so I’ve never take time away from my two beloved sons for granted. When I dropped off my younger son, 17, at Newark Airport to visit his older brother in Chicago last summer, I drove home happy to have two weeks alone. But when I got back, something seemed amiss. Maybe it was the lone sneaker standing in the entryway, or the Frisbee on the antique chest in the living room. Whatever the reason, I suddenly felt as empty as my house. www.clubfit.com Briarcliff . North State Rd . (914) 2 5 0 - 2 7 7 2 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 21 We Asked Our Advertisers• Special Holiday Feature! FREE TRIAL MOMMY & ME CLASS Call 666-7595 Ext. 110 to reserve your space. • Expires 1/31/2011 Gifts we Treasure Bet Torah Nursery School • 60 Smith Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 • 914-666-7595 By Sarah Ellen Berman 60 Smith Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Give the Gift of Dance cles for the reading pleasure of over 6,000 area households. –Grace At Bet Torah Nursery School in Mount Kisco, Mindy Citera suggests gift certificates to “give the gift of fun.” Grandparents may wish to give a mommy and me or mom’s day out class. Contributing toward tuition is another gratifying option. For the quintessential New Year’s resolution. Maria Briones, M.D., has the answer. Her patients can attest to the efficacy of her weight loss program. Briones offers the support and guidance which are vital to success. Through a carefully planned diet and exercise program, she insures that the weight loss is permanent. A Not-for-Profit Corporation Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 22 Ellen Koelsch of Club Fit recommends a gift card. She noted that the card contains, “The nice message that you care about their health.” Cards may be used toward anything at the club including massage, clothing, personal training, or a meal at the cafe. A gift card or customized basket from Emmary Day Spa affords your friend the gift of indulgence. Hydrafacials are their most popular treatment. Emmary is the only spa in Westchester to offer this type of facial which is designed for sensitive skin. Massage, soy candles, teas, cleansers, and moisturizers are also available. At Eye Designs, optician Jamie Herman noted that prescription sunglasses by Oliver Peoples and Tom Ford are popular gifts for the holidays. He also recommends digital progressive lenses. The advantage of these multifocal lenses is that they are easy to adapt to. Eye Designs also features optical fashion accessories. They carry eye-bobs (ready made readers) in funky shapes and patterns and la loop; eye catching eye glass holders seen on Heidi Klum. At the dermatological practice of Lydia Evans, M.D., treats for a friend or loved one are copious. Dr. Evans suggests a gift certificate for a microdermabrasion or glycolic acid peel, facial, personalized skin care routine or the surprise of a prearranged procedure that one has longed for. Dr. Evans loves what she does and it continued on page 27 side HILLTOP WINES AND SPIRITS THE MAGAZINE FOR NEW CASTLE AND BEYOND Today’s Date_______________________ CHAPPAQUA In Editor’s Note: Sarah tells IC she “thoroughly enjoyed” meeting so many members of the diverse group of advertisers featured in this Winter edition. Her mission was clear cut: to find out what gifts might fall into “the kind you can really treasure” category, whether it’s something that brings joy and meaning to your own life or to that of any loved one. We hope there are any number of ideas in these next few pages that will encourage you to shop local and engage with our great area merchants! And from this publisher: Thank you time and again for support for the pages of Inside Chappaqua, a publication delivered each time free and chock full of arti- 914/666-7595 AD PROOF Phone 914.238.2600 on Any 6 Mixed Bottles of Wine Expires 1/31/2011 60 Smith Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 HILLTOP WINES AND SPIRITS 5 OFF $ Proof Approved _________________________ (please sign) Please make indicated changes side 914/666-7595 THE MAGAZINE FOR NEW CASTLE AND BEYOND CHAPPAQUA 423 King Street •Chappaqua, NY 10514 • 914-238-8422 Fax 914.238.0097 UPON RECEIPT: AFTERTHE OFFICIAL CLOSE DATE FORTHIS ISSUE, PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY WITHIN 48 HOURS WITH APPROVAL AND/OR ANY CHANGESTOTHIS AD. IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU,THIS AD WILL CONTINUETO MOVE AS SHOWN INTO PRODUCTION AND CHANGES CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED.THANK YOU. Please review carefully checking all copy for errors including addresses and phone numbers. Inside Chappaqua is not responsible for typographical errors. ■ ■ 15% DISCOUNT • Small class size • Secular and Jewish curriculum • Mom’s Day Out Classes for toddlers 18 mos. • Mommy & Me Classes • Extended Day Enrichment Program In • Small class size • Secular and Jewish curriculum • Mom’s Day Out Classes for toddlers 18 mos. • Mommy & Me Classes • Extended Day Enrichment Program AD Today’s Date____________________ PROOF Phone 914.238.2600 Fax 914.238.0097 UPON RECEIPT: AFTERTHE OFFICIAL CLOSE DATE FORTHIS ISSUE, PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY WITHIN 48 HOURS WITH APPROVAL AND/OR ANY CHANGESTOTHIS AD. IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU,THIS AD WILL CONTINUETO MOVE AS SHOWN INTO PRODUCTION AN CHANGES CAN NO LONGER BE GUARANTEED.THANK YOU. Please review carefully checking all copy for errors including addresses and phone numbers. Inside Chappaqua is not responsible for typographical errors. ■ ■ Proof Approved _________________________ (please sign) Please make indicated changes Any Purchase of $50 or More Expires 1/31/2011 Gail Patrick’s Cafe • 31 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua • 238-0690 20% OFF FACIAL TREATMENT Expires 1/31/2011 Ivana Denniston Aesthetics 400 King Street • Suite 4 • Chappaqua, NY 10514 • 914-330-2993 www.vagaro.com/IvanaDennistonAesthetics 10% OFF ONE-DAY DESTINATION Expires 1/31/2011 O2 Living • Holistic Wellness Center O2 Living • Holistic Wellness Center 02 Living * Holistic Wellness Center • 6 Yellow Monkey Village (792 Route 25) • Cross River , NY 10518 • 914.763.6320 Live Food Cafe • One Day Destination • Juice Cleansing • Yoga • Spa Customize a day with friends or simply treat yourself! Squires 10% OFF FREE BRUSH KIT Customize a day with friends or simply treat yourself! Which includes a chemically treated spot lift eraser with purchase of Ugg Classic Short/Tall Boots (Min. $115.00) Not to be combined with any other offer. Coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. Expires 1/31/2011 Family Clothing & Footwear ONE-DAY DESTINATION Mens-Boys Live Food Cafe • One Day Destination • Juice Cleansing • Yoga • Spa Offer valid now through January 31, 2011. Girls-Women Squires 10% OFF ONE-DAY DESTINATION Family Clothing & Footwear This Relaxing Day of Wellness Includes: Mens-Boys Offer valid now through January 31, 2011. Girls-Women 41 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua • 238-4511 • 193 Katonah Ave., Katonah • 232-0212 This Relaxing Day of Wellness Includes: 75-minute Yoga Practice • 60-minute Massage • 60-Minute Facial O2 Spa Lunch • Signature Greens Drink Personalized Consultation with Whole & Living Foods Chef & Educator Accommodations Available • Chauffeur Service 75-minute Yoga Practice • 60-minute Massage • 60-Minute Facial O2 Spa Lunch • Signature Greens Drink Personalized Consultation with Whole & Living Foods Chef & Educator Accommodations Available • Chauffeur Service 6 Yellow Monkey Village (792 Route 35) I Cross River, NY 10518 914.763.6320 I www.o2living.com 6 Yellow Monkey Village (792 Route 35) I Cross River, NY 10518 914.763.6320 I www.o2living.com 10% OFF ALL HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Christmas Trees • Poinsettias • Wreaths • Etc. Expires 1/31/2011 Millwood Garden Center • 83 Millwood Rd. • Millwood, NY• 914-762-5552 20% OFF ALL GYMWEAR Offer Expires 12/31/10 REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES & PARTIES! Non-Competitive Gymnastics for kids 3-12 yrs, Teeny Tumblers (9 mos-walkers), Mighty Muscle Movers (gym 12-35 mos), Rockin' Rollers (gym+music 12-35 mos), Tumbling Tots (gym 3-5 yrs), Fun-Tastic Gymnastics (K-7th gr), Totally Tumbling (1-4th gr), Playgroups, Super Soccer Stars, Open Play Time, Jodi's To Go, Summer Camps, Holiday Camps, Broadway Babies, Motion Evolution. . . our new comprehensive fitness program, Great New Perks For Members and the Best Birthday Parties Ever! 25 Hubbels Dr. MT. KISCO • 914.244.8811 • www.jodisgym.com 25 Hubbels Dr. • Mt. Kisco • 914-244-8811 • www.jodisgym.com REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES & PARTIES! Non-Competitive Gymnastics for kids 3-12 yrs, Teeny Tumblers (9 mos-walkers), Mighty Muscle Movers (gym 12-35 mos), Rockin' Rollers (gym+music 12-35 mos), Tumbling Tots (gym 3-5 yrs), Fun-Tastic Gymnastics (K-7th gr), Totally Tumbling (1-4th gr), Playgroups, Super Soccer Stars, Open Play Time, Jodi's To Go, Summer Camps, Holiday Camps, Broadway Babies, Motion Evolution. . . our new comprehensive fitness program, Great New Perks For Members and the Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 23 Best Birthday Parties Ever! 25 Hubbels Dr. MT. KISCO • 914.244.8811 • www.jodisgym.com (1) 30 Min. FREE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION ~Happy Holidays~ New Clients Only • Expires 1/31/2011 Kombine Sports • 27 Radio Circle • Mt. Kisco, NY • 914-244-0956 ~Happy Holidays~ EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF DANCE FREE TRIAL CLASS OF YOUR CHOICE Expires 1/31/2011 Steffi Dance • A Non For Profit Corporation • (914) 238-1900 • For information: www.steffinossen.org fitness classes . swim lessons . massage . tennis . membership . personal training . cafe . racquetball . yoga . sports programs give the gift of a gift card 20% OFF share 76 King Street, NY 10514 • 238-5950 • grappololoconda.com great fitness On All Gift Certificates and FREE GLASS OF HOUSE WINE if You are visiting us for Dinner Expires 1/31/11 MASSAGE GIFT SPECIAL Valid November 22 - December 31. 3 Pack Traditional Massage, $190 member rate, $250 non member rate. Free Gift while supplies last. Beautifully packaged and ready to go! Call Denise Harrington at 914-762-3444 x 2246 www.clubfit.com Briarcliff . North State Rd . (914) 2 5 0 - 2 7 7 2 Club Fit • 584 N. State Rd, Briarcliff Manor • 600 Bank Rd., Jefferson Valley 20% DISCOUNT On One Weeks Price of Prepared Food For New Patients or for Those Resuming the Program • Offer Expires 12/31/10 give the gift of a gift card personal training . cafe . racquetball . yoga . sports programs . fitness classes . swim lessons . massage . tennis . membership ~Happy Holidays~ great fitness personal training . cafe . racquetball . yoga . sports programs . fitness classes . swim lessons . massage . tennis . membership ~Happy Holidays~ share fitness classes . swim lessons . massage . tennis . membership . personal training . cafe . racquetball . yoga . sports programs ~Happy Holidays~ www.clubfit.com Briarcliff . North State Rd . (914) 2 5 0 - 2 7 7 2 Maria Briones, M.D. • 344 Main St. Suite #103• Mount Kisco, NY 10549 • 914-241-6249 75 OFF YOUR FIRST FRAXEL TREATMENT ~Happy Holidays~ $ Expires 1/31/2011 Lydia Evans, M.D. • Board Certified Dermatologist •229 King Street •Chappaqua • 914-238-1500 ~Happy Holidays~ lexarF .selknirw dna senil enif ,egamad nus :niks no llot s’remmus sserddA :aera auqappahC eht ni elbaliava ylevisulcxe won si tnemtaert laud .D.M ,eniveL nosylA & .D.M ,snavE aidyL stsigolotamreD deifitreC draoB auqappahC ,teertS gniK 921 0051-832-419 :ylno tnemtnioppa yB .serudecorp citehtsea revoc ton seod ecnarusnI FREE TRIAL CLASS Romperee for Mom and Me • Preschool Classes • Girls Recreational Classes Boys Recreational Classes • Expires 1/31/2011 Address summer’s toll on skin: sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles. Fr dual treatment is now exclusively available in the Chappaqua area: Lydia Evans, M.D. & Alyson Levine, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologists 129 King Street, Chappaqua By appointment only: 914-238-1500 Insurance does not cover aesthetic procedures. 170 Hunts Lane • Chappaqua, NY 10514 • 914 - 238 - 4967 • www.worldcupschools.com ~Happy Holidays~ Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 24 15% OFF Any Gift Card or Product Purchase at our Spa using this Coupon. Offer Expires 12/31/10 50 Livingston Ave., 10522, Saw Mill River Pkwy Exit 16 • Above NYSC & Starbucks • 914-409-1900 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 25 25% OFF ENTIRE PURCHASE ~Happy Holidays~ Excludes Food and Grooming Expires 1/31/2011 392 King Street • Chappaqua, NY 10514 • 914-238-0244 ~Happy Holidays~ eye designs OF ARMONK 100 o ff on PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES $ eye designs OF ARMONK Expires 1/31/2011 575 Main Street • Armonk, NY 10504 •273-7337 ~Happy Holidays~ 10% OFF ANY SERVICE With this Coupon • Expires 1/31/2011 Emmary Day Spa • 24 South Greeley Avenue • Chappaqua, New York 10514 • 914-238-8830 ~Happy Holidays~ 20% OFF All Purchases Expires 12/24/2010 Le Jardin du Roi 75 So. Greeley Ave. • Chappaqua, NY • 914-238-3646 • ICDjewelry.com French Bistro ~Happy Holidays~ 3 Cours Prix Fixe n-Thursday $19.95 Mo to go! and BBQme Dinners Ho Great for Parties! or ~Happy Holidays~ ~Happy Holidays~ Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 26 For a party of 2 or more •Expires 1/31/2011 Le Jardin du Roi French Bistro • 95 King Street • Chappaqua, NY 10514 •914 - 238 - 1368 95 King Street Chappaqua, NY 10514 continued from ~Happy Holidays~ COMPLIMENTARY DESSERT with Dinner ! p.m. NEW e Menu 4-6 page 22 Tel: 914-238-1368 Fax: 914-238-4864 Hours: 8am to Midnight shows. For those who are interested in cosmetic services, she eschews doling out recommendations, verbatim. When a client comes in to inquire, she listens intently to discern, “What it is they’re looking for,” and plans “what’s best for them.” by Nicole Kidman and Barton Perreira sported by Brad Pitt. Styles by Chanel and Oliver Peoples are also on hand. While looking good, your loved one will be protecting the health of their eyes year round from omnipresent ultra violet rays. This year, put a gift certificate from Eye Gallery on your list. They showcase, “The most important accessory you can own,” according to co-owner Michael Rosen. When greeting someone, “Sunglasses are the first thing people see,” he noted. A fashionable look is not complete until the latest in eyewear is added. Eye Gallery carries Robert Marc worn At Family Britches, altruism reigns supreme. Co-owners Barry Mishkin and Rick Buggee are soliciting donations of suits and sport coats. These garments will be donated to Twigs Thriftree Thrift Shop which benefits Northern Westchester Hospital. “What shouldn’t get lost in the holidays is the spirit of giving,” Mishkin noted. This idea may provide the impetus for a husband or partner to give away clothing that is no longer cherished. In return, customers will receive a discount of $50 off toward the purchase of a new suit or sport coat. Gail Patrick’s Cafe has gift baskets, “full of epicurean delights,” according to co-owner Gail Filacchione. Gift certificates are great for teachers and middle schoolers (who just can’t get enough of those dumplings.) Highlights from their extensive Chanukah menu are: latkes, matzoh ball soup, brisket, and rugelach. The Christmas and New Year’s menu includes: Italian Wedding soup, Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 27 Are You Single? ~Happy Holidays~ Some Sweet Ways to Meet ~Happy Holidays~ ~Happy Holidays~ ~Happy Holidays~ ~Happy Holidays~ roast rib eye of beef, whipped sweet potatoes with brown sugar, and cookies galore. friends – a great way to enjoy a sumptuous and scrumptious meal while learning how it’s done! At Grappolo Locando we love the holiday season! We can help you plan an exciting and festive intimate at-home wine tasting dinner with family and friends. Chef/Owner Thomas Cuomo will personally go to your home with his sommelier. (Think Prosecco with a wild mushroom bruschetta, luscious braised short ribs and creamy mascarpone polenta with a hearty Moltepulciano and biscotti with Vin Santo!) Another idea might be to book an at-home cooking class for you and your At Hilltop Wines and Spirits, describe the type of wine you’re looking for and owner Peter Costello will find the ideal match or assemble a customized gift basket. Additionally, Costello recommends offering a membership in his Wine Club. Members receive a case of wines selected by certified sommelier Costello, delivered to their home each month. On Saturdays from 2-6, he hosts wine tastings from different regions and producers. Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 28 All featured wines are on special during the tastings. Costello’s top picks for this holiday season are the: 2009 Bordeaux, vintage ports, single malt scotch, champagne, and prosecco. For timeless gifts, visit ICD Jewelry. The staff is truly passionate about jewelry and provides invaluable assistance in the selection continued on page 30 What do you do if you are single or newly single? Sure, you could join a dating site, but then what? Where do you go and what do you do on your date? Maybe you don’t think a site devoted strictly to dating is for you. Fortunately, the Internet has some great resources including social networking groups which offer lots of ideas for activities you can enjoy in Westchester and the New York Metro area. Below is a small sampling… Meet Up! Meetup promotes itself as “the world’s largest network of local groups.” The online service makes it very simple for anyone to organize a local group around his or her personal interest/s or to join one of the thousands of groups already meeting. According to the site, more than 2,000 groups get together in local communities each day. It’s a great way for single and newly single people to narrow their search for a mate to those with common interests, while widening one’s social circle at the same time. The service boasts 7.2 million members and claims 250,000 monthly meetups. For info, go to: www.meetup.com By Mike Lauterborn Wine & Dine! Local Wine Events is a free online service which notifies subscribers of local food and wine events which are great opportunities to meet friends and potential love interests with a discerning palate and a passion for good taste. It was founded and developed by Eric V. Orange who has distinguished himself in the wine industry for the past 20 years. Site users can plug in their specific region of interest by name or zip code and see a list of wine events by date, with event details, cost and location included. For info, visit www.localwineevents.com Get Going! “Singles On The Go” is a tremendous online resource that allows singles to find groups and activities by state, city or even territory. Links are provided to a very broad range of “to-do’s” including speed dating, mixers, social networking, dining groups, wine tasting, dance groups, religious groups, volunteer teams, civic organizations and clubs–all dedicated to singles. For more information, go to: www. singlesonthego.com Make A Date! Single America is billed as “the most complete and up-to-date American singles and dating guide” online. Featured on its site are complete listings of singles’ parties, events, clubs and speed dat- ing. There’s more: reviews of online dating sites, dating tips, advice, safe dating, gay and lesbian dating, religious and ethnic dating and more. This resource is essentially a portal to meeting new people, making friends and finding that certain special someone. Go to: www.Single-America.com Be A Gourmand! The Single Gourmet is one of the most established singles groups, known for its integrity and elegance. It was founded 25+ years ago and has chapters nationwide. It offers sophisticated single men and women a relaxed, easy way to meet other successful singles. The group hosts fine culinary events in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Fairfield Counties, as well as NYC and Long Island. To learn more and see lists of events, photos and travel plans, go to: www. singlegourmet-metrony.com Now that you know where to go online, you’ll know where to go! Mike Lauterborn is a freelance writer, author, marketing consultant and entrepreneur that loves to travel, experience new things and meet people. Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 29 continued from page 28 of the perfect piece. Designs by Varda feature 22K gold medallions with 2nd to 4th century ancient coins, geodes, and many other gemstones. Matching earrings are also available. Marco Bicego’s semiprecious 18K gold creations are adorned with amethyst, peridot, and blue topaz. Penny Preville’s line sparkles with diamonds. Israeli designer Marika’s artisanal works include a delicately crafted cuff. For children looking to shower their friends and relatives with jewelry, there is a full array of moderately priced items. Gift certificates are also available. At Ivana Denniston Aesthetics, gift certificates and gift boxes contain the keys to beauty. Ivana is renowned for her skill in brow shaping. She focuses on the natural shape and insures a “perfect, glamourous look.” Ivana also offers makeovers, the Decleor skin care line, and makeup. Holiday camp will be offered at Jodi’s Gym during the December vacation. Here kids will learn the basics of gymnastics on balance beams, bars, rings, vault, tumble track, and the space bouncer. The fun never ends during camp. Music, art, story time, games and lunch are on the menu! Gift certificates at Le Jardin du Roi are welcomed by teachers, friends, and family. The cozy ambiance at this bistro is particularly appreciated during the wintry, holiday season. The menu at Le Jardin du Roi is replete with favorites and new additions. Send those on your list here for hearty soups, cassoulet, coq au vin, mixed berry crumble, and tarte tatin. Rosemary Devlin at the serene O2 Living Holistic Wellness Center in Cross River suggests a gift certificate “for a holistic wellbeing and healthier 2011.” Along with tantalizing spa treatments and award winning yoga classes, O2 carries the Dr. Haushka line of skin care products, juices and delicious smoothies. Visit Loungerie for intimate wear apparel and for special picks perfect for the season, such as the b.tempt’d by Wacoal fashion line made popular by the beautiful up and coming recording star Esmee Denters. Also check out the store’s special holiday time promotion: Purchase any two items of the same style, different designers, and buy a third item for half the price. At New Castle Physical Therapy, co-owner Adam Pliskow recommends the gift of health. He is offering an orthopedic or fitness Consider a gift card for a Nutriassessment for $50 from now tional Consultation with one of until the end of March. He sees Westchester’s best nutritionists, many people who relate that their Dina Khader in Mount Kisco. spouses suffer from back or neck Her individualized plans help indi- pain but are not inclined to seek viduals with various weight loss treatment. A gift of an assessment and medical conditions–whether will facilitate the road to recovery. it’s eliminating pain or getting Assessments “can lead to either cholesterol under control or losphysical therapy or personal training 75 pounds via state of the art ing,” Pliskow observed. His location testing to streamline nutritional offers a pristine, relaxing environrequirements. During a visit, you ment. Everyone receives individual can also create an individualized attention and only one person is gift basket of skin care or food booked per hour. items, all organic, including Dina’s signature box of 16 dark chocoOasis Day Spa is an award winlate truffles, extra virgin olive oil, ning spa recently named favored healthy jams and snacks. day spa in the country by AmeriWinter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 30 can Spa Magazine.Their array of services includes facials, massage, manicures, yoga, yoga wear by Lululemon, and personal training. Co-owner Bruce Schoenberg related that anyone who comes in for a service will walk out “six inches taller.” “What you’re giving is not just the gift of wellness, we’re bringing out the inner you,” he added. This oasis of tranquility has special offers on the first 25 days of December. Each day a different product or service is discounted. When it’s time to celebrate, call the party planner par excellence. Monique Ross Banks is now the event planner and coordinator of Party! By Monique. She recommends giving the gift of a celebration this holiday season. “I’ve always loved gifts that you wouldn’t necessarily go out and get yourself,” she said. When there’s a reason to fete a friend or relative, Monique is the go to gal. Ever since Monique planned bar and bat mitzvahs for her three children, she has been receiving compliments and requests for advice from friends and family. Today she plans a myriad of events including bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, and corporate events. From cocktail and dinner parties to lavish affairs, Monique does it all, with inimitable flair. When planning a bar or bat mitzvah she related that her goal is, “to make this event the most memorable event of a family’s life.” Rosenthal JCC also offers gift certificates for programs such as mommy and me classes, drop-in childcare, or nursery school. At Squires, one will find a trove of Hunter boots in a wide array of colors as well as coordinating, “welly” socks, for added warmth. Owner Michael Kushner is restricting sales of this hot item to local residents who come into the store. No orders are being shipped. Other attractive gifts include the ever popular, cashmere sweaters in v-neck and shawl collar cardigan models. He also has trendy, Volcom sweatshirts which are sure to please even the most discerning teenager. At Steffi Nossen School of Dance, Judy Ross recommends a gift certificate for “grandparents, aunts, and uncles to support their dancing child.” Additionally, she advocates coming in for free dance week from January 10-15. Dancers may try as many classes as they would like, sans obligation. At The Perennial Chef in Bedford Hills, presents abound. The gift of having food appear on the table effortlessly is sure to please during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Turkey, ham, filet mignon, brisket, salmon, latkes, chestnut stuffing, and cheese platters are on the holiday menu. The real creme de la creme are the desserts created by chef Michael. French macarons –not to be confused with coconut macaroons–are his delectable pastries which begin with a crunch and end with cream. Cookies are fashioned in the shape of Santas and dreidels. Proprietor Francoise Jarry has selected herb mills, (for grinding herbs) hors d’oeuvres sets, truffles, plates, and stemware. Her gift certificates and baskets will bring holiday cheer to the foodie in your life. Wags and Whiskers has presents for the family dog as well as their owners. They are touting truly durable toys including balls; made of recycled seat belts in the shape of a spider and bear and rabbit shaped toys (sans stuffing). “We have pet beds with the most gorgeous fabrics,” owner Christine Meyer noted. Marble topped pet dishes are designed to compliment the kitchen. And of course, Fido may be treated to a luxurious shampoo and cut. At World Cup Gymnastics and Nursery School, gift certificates are available for giving holiday cheer. The kids’ night out program provides fun for kids and fun for parents. Kids are entertained for four hours while parents are free to catch a movie and have dinner. Grandparents may also be interested in purchasing a session of nursery school, enrichment, gymnastics, or a junior scientist class for the light of their life. Jeannine Johansen of World Cup is a huge proponent of gymnastics. “When you leave gymnastics, you always feel like you’ve accomplished something,” she said. The Rosenthal JCC is promoting their Chanukah Gift Factory & Shalom Sesame Launch Party on December 5th. This is a family friendly event where children create gifts such as keychains, picture frames and menorahs to give to family and friends. The program “Can Grover find the missing menorah” will be screened. Children can also make and eat dreidels made out of marshmallows, Hershey kisses, and pretzels. Latkes will be sizzling for hungry artists and their families. The Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 31 The Fashionista’s Friend By Sarah Ellen Berman Babette, elegance personified, reigns at her boutique. When crossing the threshold of Elegance II, one is instantly surrounded by beauty and its infinite possibilities. Whether the motivation is a quest for a new accessory or the desire for a radically different look, the recognition that this is the perfect place is felt immediately. What is it that keeps customers coming back in droves season after season? Babette’s sense of style is certainly an integral part of the draw. She honed her fashion sense at an early age while accompanying her mother–a stylist to the elite in France–on buying expeditions. Babette returns to the city of light twice a year to stay in tune with the A Longer, Happier, Healthier Life Through Personalized Nutrition latest in fashion trends. Stop by any day and check out what she’s wearing for the answer to what is chic. O2 Living • Holistic Wellness Center Weight Loss * Chronic Pain Digestive Issues * Anti-Aging Hormone Issues * Inflammation Cancer Support * General Health Babette’s friendly demeanor and effervescent personality contribute greatly to the attractiveness of her shop. An inquiry about a pair of Manolos or a Louis Vuitton purse brings a smile to her face and a twinkle to her eye. The advice she offers and the style she imparts are welcomed by all. Glance at the window display when entering the store. Here are Babette’s treasures: Chanel bags. This is the showcase for the latest model from Paris as well as the classics. “If you start wearing Chanel, you’ll never wear anything else,” Babette affirmed. ENROLLING NOW FOR 2011 A warm and nurturing pre-school environment for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. • Small class size • Secular and Jewish curriculum • Mom’s Day Out Classes for toddlers 18 mos. • Mommy & Me Classes • Extended Day Enrichment Program 60 Smith Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 32 914/666-7595 Her collection of distinctive dresses contains gems from the world of haute couture. From Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, and Chanel to Dolce and Gabbana, Babette has it all. For those seeking the ultimate in luxurious coats, she has an extensive array of mink coats. For casual dressing, try on a pair of Theory jeans with a cardigan by Three Dots. Live Food Cafe • One Day Destination • Juice Cleansing • Yoga • Spa Customize a day with friends or simply treat yourself! 10% OFF ONE-DAY DESTINATION Offer valid now through January 31, 2011. Photo by Daniel Baitch Babette attributes part of her success to the rise in popularity of consignment venues. In the past, many people harbored the misconception that the quality of the products was not of paramount importance. When Hollywood stars including Demi Moore were sighted at shops, consignment’s reputation soared. Whether it’s a gift certificate or an outfit, a present from Elegance II is destined to delight the fashionista in your life. Babette’s exquisite taste pervades her collection. For those who think that the present of an Hermes scarf is too extravagant in this parlous economic climate, a trip to Elegance II will be pleasantly enlightening in every way except on the wallet. Recent finds included a violet dress by Alexander McQueen and a multi-colored coat by Jean Paul Gauthier. The clientele are unanimous in their affinity for Elegance II. Eileen Josefs, a very frequent shopper, enjoys each and every visit. “It’s fun. It’s an adventure,” she said. 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I’m passionate about the environment.” Leslie Lampert is a dynamo. It’s impossible to spend any time with this lovely, soft spoken woman, and not be impressed by all she accomplishes. Tavern on the Green Featuring Ladle of Love is her newest achievement. Beginning in October, four mobile upscale restaurants are set up daily at the site of the legendary former eatery. They operate seven days a week, all year round. Lampert , a longtime Chappaqua resident now living in White Plains, worked hard to be selected, and took very seriously the proposal she had to write and present. She managed to put the whole thing together in eight weeks, and get a Her cognac colored eyes sparkle at the idea that “the cups, dishes, cutlery, everything we’re using is completely compostable. It can all go back into the soil.” Lampert also believe in giving back to the community. She donates a portion of her profits each month to local charities and efforts to improve the quality of living. With her spectacularly successful French-American restaurant Café Of Love; the go-to spot for luscious soups, Ladle of Love; and her innovative new delivery service Love on the Run, how does Lampert manage to maintain the high quality food and service her customers expect? • KOMBINE Boot Camp • Youth Fitness • Personal & Group Training • Sports-Specific & Team Clinics Photo by John Warner Leslie Lampert at Café of Love liquor license. She’s excited about expanding her restaurant empire, even though “dealing with the City means mountains of paperwork.” When Ladle of Love closes for the day in Mount Kisco, cooks who’ve been specially selected by Lampert start to work on the food for Manhattan. The products are picked up at 7 a.m. and trucked into New York. Lampert has long been ahead of the curve when it comes to caring about the environment. Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 34 She buys and uses the freshest food possible in her establishments, and is dedicated to patronizing local farmers. She calls her new venture “farm to truck” cooking, and She’s quick to credit the first class team she’s assembled over the years. “I do expect the very best, and I have that in the people around me.” Michael Cutney is the Executive Chef at Café Of Love, and Mena Popolis is the manager; KC Playford is the manager at Ladle in Mount Kisco; Alexander Kirk manages the New York location. They’re all just phenomenal.” Michall Jeffers is a well-respected cultural journalist, and an unrepentant Foodie. She and her husband, John Warner, are longtime Chappaqua residents. 27 RADIO CIRCLE, MT. KISCO, NY 10549 www.danceemotionsny.com 914-244-0956 [email protected] Rosenthal JCC Going Beyond in Early Childhood Education Chappaqua Inside Single&smart The Magazine for New Castle and Beyond AD PROOF Todayʼs Date www.insidechappaqua.com Phone 914.238.2600 Phone 914.238.2600 Fax Fax914.238-2611 914.238.0097 The Pre-School That’s Right for You! JCC Pre-School for 2s, 3s and 4s • Age-appropriate learning • Caring, nurturing and experienced staff • Separate classes for younger and older twos • Spacious classrooms, 3 outdoor playgrounds, indoor gym • Flexible scheduling to extend the day to 12:45, 1:30, 3:30, 5:00 or 6:30 p.m. • Jewish cultural activities (914) 741-0333 www.rosenthaljcc.org Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 35 GOTTA HAVE ARTS “Holiday Spectacular” and More Planned by the Chappaqua Singers By Michael Kohn For over 30 years, the Chappaqua Singers have been delighting audiences with their upbeat repertoires, choreography and stage attire. A northern Westchester County performing arts treasure, the group was founded by musical director Marie Terotta Roche, a critically-acclaimed singer dancer, actor and radio personality. Photo by Susan Dumont-Bengston Accompanied by BroadThe Chappaqua Singers in Holiday Attire way pianist Sue Ander son, the 15 women have performed as far away as RomaAccording to Marie Terotta Roche, nia while primarily sharing their “our holiday program has sometalents locally. thing for everyone–from sacred church music to the Currently, they are in rehearsal classics, including “Have Yourself for their “holiday spectacular” a Merry Little Christmas,” “Sleigh which will be performed at variRide,” a beautiful medley of Hanuous venues throughout the area, kah songs, all the way to “Santa culminating in a performance at Baby” and “Jingle Bell the Met Life Building, adjacent Rock.” The professional-caliber to Grand Central Station in New York City on Thursday, December entertainers seamlessly mix their music and choreography into 16, from 5 to 6 pm. a wonderful show which includes soloists and four-part harmonies. Member MarNative Speaker vel Griepp is esSpanish Teacher, Tutor, & Translator pecially excited about the show Classes for All Ages at the Met Life building where (914) 238-6856 busy commutChappaqua, NY ers stop on [email protected] their way to work to soak up Diana B. Walker Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 36 some holiday cheer. She loves the workday rush contributing to a “wonderful ebb and flow.” Once, Broadway sensation Audra McDonald graced the group with her presence. In addition to their holiday shows, the Chappaqua Singers have performed each year at the city-wide 9/11 observance. This past year, they performed in the high-traffic lobby of an office building at 40 Worth Street in New York City. Said Roche, “the program wove a rich musical tapestry that paid tribute to those who perished in the events of September 11. I lost a son-in-law that day, so being able to lift the spirits of people who work in New York has deep significance to me personally and to my singers.” You can catch the Chappaqua Singers at the following places and times: Saturday, December 4 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the New Castle Community Sing followed by a tree lighting; the Robert E. Bell School, 50 Senter St., Chappaqua on Friday, December 10, 1:302:30 p.m.; Chappaqua Seniors, Community Center, Senter St., Chappaqua on Thursday, December 16, from 5-6 p.m.. For further information, email Griepp at [email protected]. And, they are always interested in new members. Michael Kohn is a contributing editor and writer to Inside Chappaqua. Maria Briones M.D.P.C. 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Coqor au Vin 95 King Street Chappaqua, NY 10514 Tel: 914-238-1368 Fax: 914-238-4864 Hours: 8am to Midnight 62-64 Cox Avenue Armonk, NY 10504 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 37 How Bal Agrawal’s Life “Worx” & How He Can Add Peace and Calm to Yours Near the intersection of Routes 117 and 120, just opposite the New Castle Firehouse, sits a stately brick building. Perched above the fray, those inside can watch as daily life whizzes by in Chappaqua. By Jean Sheff • Photos by Marianne Campolongo The building is occupied by LifeWorx, a firm established six years ago by Bal Agrawal, a former Fortune 500 executive who has come to realize the sanctity of “home.” The offices are clean and sleek. Only a half wall separates employees, who appear to enjoy the transparency of the layout. The space is a perfect mix of business meets life. There’s a wellappointed kitchen, a white couch and white side-chairs, life-size white boards for meetings and walls lined with modern portraits by Venture Photography. Touches of black and brown ground the 1,000-square-foot space and healthy granola bars fill a silver serving-dish. The atmosphere is calm and organized. What Came Before Bal, 60, who was born in India, has spent more than half his life in the States. Meeting him, one is set immediately at ease. It would be hard to imagine his life as anything but streamlined and orderly. Yet this erudite gentleman, who has a Ph.D. (from M.I.T.) in material science, has seen his share of upheaval. Bal says he was “somewhat naïve” when he fell in love with a young woman in India, who presented what he calls a “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” situation. Bal was raised in a traditional Hindu family and Candida was a Catholic Portuguese girl. The only way he could see the relationship working was to come to America. So, he applied to an American col- class, maybe a massage, a good lunch, and then I am back to new.” Although he doesn’t claim to be religious, if pushed, he does admit to being somewhat spiritual. Those who work with him are more forthcoming. Brian Martin, director of client relations for LifeWorx, readily uses the word spiritual to describe his boss. lege and left India when he was accepted. They set up home in Michigan, which wound up to be a poor choice, and crisscrossed the country studying, living or working before finally settling with their young son Neel, in Briarcliff. Bal was enjoying his work at Praxair, Inc. when his wife took ill. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and after fighting for two years she succumbed to the illness at age 42. Bal remembers coming home from one of their first medical appointments. “It was autumn. There was a beautiful moon out and I could see the leaves falling slowly to the ground just as our tears fell like raindrops down our face,” he says. Not everyone can express their feelings as poetically and naturally as Bal. Even a cynic would find it difficult to take him to task. After only a few minutes it becomes clear that his expressiveness is a large part of his being. That’s not to say he is always serious. He has a lively smile and a hearty laugh. He enjoys his fun as much as he enjoys his work. “At the end of a stressful week, I look forward to my Saturday workout, a yoga Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 38 Other Challenges Losing a beloved spouse is one thing. Picking up the pieces is quite another, especially when a child is involved. Neel was 11 when his mother was first diagnosed. He lived with her illness through his tweens and entered his teenage years without her. Bal makes it clear that Candida was a caring woman who not only worked as an administrator for Ossining’s Open Door, but also established a home that was a haven to her husband and son. Bal clearly appreciates the value women bring both to the home and to the workforce. He shared his passionate views on the subject recently when he gave a talk at the Women’s Empowerment Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich. In many ways, the seeds of LifeWorx were planted as Bal tried to deal with his shattered life after his wife’s death. “My son was in bed depressed, the roof was leaking, my household help had just stolen the silverware and left,” he says. He knew he needed help, but didn’t know where to turn. Eventually he found a wonderful new household assistant but the thought that there wasn’t a centralized organization which could disseminate this information quickly and professionally would stay with him. Neel, who is now 30, eventually moved west to attend the University of Southern California. While there, he became increasingly ill and required several hospitalizations. “It’s something I wasn’t comfortable talking about before, but now I can say that my son suffers from mental illness,” says Bal. It was at this time that Bal says he hit bottom. “It was like a one-two punch,” he says. Yet, it was also the time when Bal, who doesn’t belabor the point, says he felt “the presence of God and faith.” detailed personal interview,” she says. LifeWorx seeks to know everything about an expert’s skills. Can they swim? Do they know CPR? So, should you want a housekeeping expert who can clean limestone, decant wine and tend an herb garden, they can supply you with the right person. When Chappaqua resident Sherry Blockinger needed childcare for her daughter, she turned to LifeWorx to help her find just the right person. “They made it Westport) have expanded to provide nannies, childcare, eldercare, easy for me by taking a lot of the personal assistants and housekeep- background work out of the equaing experts. “We see ourselves as tion, which gave me great peace of a solution provider rather than a mind. They understood my needs, staff provider,” he says. At any given offered support and provided the time, they have about 100 “experts” help when I needed it,” she says. who can be assigned to a client’s Rebuilding Bal brought Neel home, moved to Chappaqua and began the task of remodeling his new home and rebuilding his life. “It was the first time I had done any work like this,” says Bal, who became a regu- need within 24 to 48 hours. Yet, lar Home Depot shopper. It’s clear Lifeworx does more than assign that the work of creating a home they make matches. appealed to him. It was also the time to make a bold move. “I had a wonderful job, but I had always wanted to develop my own business,” he says. He took about six months to develop his thoughts and then committed himself to the challenge of building LifeWorx. He opened the doors in 2004, and when a positive article in The New York Times ran in January of 2005, the phone started ringing and hasn’t stopped. At first, the firm focused primarily on pet care together with chef and organizing services. In dealing with clients, Bal found that once he got to the core of their issue, there were other services they really needed. Streamlining lifestyles by incorporating the right assistance in the home developed into a focus. Bal says he’s pleased that so many of his clients say, “You get it! You understand my issues and the challenges.” Bal and his team (he has four employees in the Chappaqua location and two in a new location in Quality Martin, who has been in the hospitality and service industry since his teens, says Bal runs a “top notch organization.” There are “reports, accountability and weekly meetings,” he says. LifeWorx takes what’s best from the corporate world, adds high-end customer service and superior experts to solve the daily challenges many households face. Martin says that while the staff is extremely professional, they are also down to earth. “We are not robots; we are people and encourage clients to just talk to us so we can understand their needs and help solve them,” Martin says. LifeWorx has an extensive interview process. Barbara Bogart of Harrison is a LifeWorx eldercare expert. She’s worked with the company for four years and respects their procedures. “All experts are screened, go through a full background check and a LifeWorx sets their standards very high. “We never send someone out there with our fingers crossed,” Martin says. Their due diligence is a huge part of their success. “Our success rate is huge,” says Martin. Serenity Bal says his home can run on autopilot and that gives him a sense of ease and calm. It also gives him the time and energy to do what he needs and wants to do. He cooks about four hours a week and works to live a balanced lifestyle. “Health is such a gift,” he says. He’s been a devoted yoga student for the past five years. He brings his personal quest for a peaceful home to work with him everyday. “Life can be stressful, helping people create a functioning home that can be their respite is very rewarding,” he says. As for his own respite, Bal hopes to walk across America with his son and his girlfriend within the next five years. Jean Sheff is a Chappaqua resident who would love to have a peaceful, organized home. Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 39 Cafe of Love SPECIAL EVENTS / HAPPENINGS New Castle Historical Society Museum Open House The New Castle Historical Society will be hosting a Museum Open House on Saturday, December 4, beginning at 1 p.m. with tours of the Horace Greeley House, the Society’s headquarters and museum. Children of all ages are invited to come and create a Victorian craft as a special gift for the holidays. They will also have an opportunity to make oldfashioned holiday ornaments to hang on the tree from 1 p.m.– 4 p.m. The Holiday Tree Lighting celebration starts at 4:30 p.m. and marks the beginning of the holiday season. Halloween Fun Aids Juvenile Diabetes Foundation An impromptu party brought together at Ciro’s Halloween night, just in time to jumpstart November’s National Diabetes Awareness Month, helped raise much needed funds toward the Foundation. Margaret Walsh, proprietor of Station Place Hair and Nails in Pleasantville, brought the party to IC’s attention. Working with other volunteers and with the JDRF, Miss Walsh rounded up local vendors for auction items and a raffle for a fun evening of song and dance.To keep up with the Foundation’s efforts, particularly in the area of educating about the artificial pancreas, become a friend on Facebook or go to www.jdrf.org. Farmhouse French-American Feel the love...award-winning, French-American Bistro where guests enjoy Provencal-style, farm-to-table experience. Raclette, mussels, bouillabaisse, steak & frites, dayboat halibut, organic roasted chicken, foie gras, and the best burger in Westchester. Enjoy the Trestle Table offerings: house-made pickled radishes and fennel, white bean dip-on the house! Take a vacation for the night and leave your passport at home. 38 E. Main Street, Mt. 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In her car were her two Shih Tzus, Abby and Sam. When my owner asked her why she had the dogs with her she said, “They are great company! I travel with my dogs a couple of times a year.” On this trip she had stayed at the petfriendly Hounds Tooth Inn, and the experience had been wonderful. their pets,” he said, “and we’ve always had good experiences when they have been guests here.” I roamed around a lovely garden with him, thinking that perhaps I would go there if I ever wanted a vacation from my owner. I felt right at home! We could certainly recommend the charming, old world style inn with modern conveniences and delicious food to our out-of-town guests. Stephanie gave my owner lots of great advice about traveling and planMaggie Mae enjoys the ambiance of Amy’s Garden with John Crabtree at The Kittle ning a trip with a pet House Restaurant & Inn. “What a good from making enough idea!” I thought pit stops along the regularly stopped us to meet me and I looked up at my owner who way to the many websites where and chat with my owner. I had a I hoped was thinking the same great time and I think she did too. you can find pet-friendly lodging thing. One of her favorite places like, www.bringfido.com, www. Even when I didn’t accompany to visit is The Red Lion Inn in dogfriendly.com. The best advice her, I helped her meet people. Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and One evening as she dined alone at of all: “Choose destinations that sure enough, when she checked you all can enjoy,” says Stephanie. the Inn, people at the next table their website she found that it “Make sure you plan a trip that is struck up a conversation asking was a pet-friendly lodging. So at where “Mags” was! They had over- fun for your pets too!” I wagged the age of ten months, I spent two heard her talking to me earlier my tail at that and hoped we could days in the Berkshires to see how and calling me by one of my many go on another trip soon, even one both of us would fare. right in our own backyard like nicknames. Crabtree’s Kittle House! My owner had always gotten a It occurred to me that Westchester warm welcome at The Red Lion Inn, must have pet-friendly lodgings and I did as well. I was greeted with and sure enough it does with a Bed Contact Maggie Mae Pup Reporter at a treat and was happy to find my [email protected] and Breakfast right in Chappaqua, own crate in our room which was Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant conveniently located near an exit Maggie Mae lives in Chappaqua & Inn. I asked my owner if I could for easy access. When I couldn’t go check it out, just in case we had pet with her adoring owner Ronni out with my owner, I rested comguests coming to town who couldn’t Diamondstein, who, when she isn’t fortably and felt safe in her crate. walking Maggie is a freelance writer, stay with us. I toured the very comfortable guest rooms with John PR consultant, award-winning I felt like a celebrity. With my out- Crabtree, the gracious innkeeper photographer and a School Library going and friendly personality and who said they welcome four-legged Media Specialist and teacher who very unusual markings, people has worked in the US and abroad. friends at the Inn. “People know Get Warm and Cozy with Your Favorite Furry Friend this Holiday Season Gifts To Cherish Galore: Squishy Beds • Soft Fuzzy Sweaters, Comfort Food, Etc. 392 King Street Chappaqua, NY 10514 914-238-0244 OSCAR DE LA RENTA • LE MYSTERE • HANES • HANKY PANKY Chappaqua Inside Single&smart The Magazine for New Castle and Beyond AD PROOF Todayʼs Date www.insidechappaqua.com Phone 914.238.2600 Phone 914.238.2600 Fax Fax914.238-2611 914.238.0097 238 Saw Mill River Road Millwood, NY 10546 914-941-0977 CHANTELLE • WACOAL • CAROLE HOCHMAN • SPANX Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 44 Winter 2010/2011 Inside Chappaqua 45 The Magazine for New Castle and Beyond Todayʼs Winter 2010/2011 Advertisers at a Glance The Better Half By Rick Reynolds Anyway, during that time and within these pages I’ve written about such dark and sordid subjects as puppies, parenthood, holidays, sharing, gardening, knitting, and cookies, to name just a few. And I hope I’ve made not merely a few lives a little more tolerable in the process. I’m here to tell you, all the above are survivable! It’s not that I’m overly critical. I just have little patience for the “glass-half-full” people–or their “glass-half-empty” counterparts. Call me literal, but I just see the half glass. (Not literally, of course: not a half glass filled to the gunwales, but a whole glass half full.) So, in a world of “halfs” and “half nots,” I’m a “half,” deadlocked precisely midway between unvarnished reality and gauzy optimism. And what’s wrong with a half a glass anyway? It whets your whistle, and it’s enough to get your pills down. Moreover, with our latest market meltdown, I’d like to think “half” is the new “black.” Half is better than none and more sustainable than “all.” And promoting “half” avoids platitudes. For instance, for those who say, “When one door closes, another one opens,” I was the one who wanted to pick the lock on the closed one–seeing the new door as a trap. As a Bell School student, I dreamt of becoming either a theoretical physicist or a bank robber. Having little talent for either, I re-imagined myself a theoretical bank robber with a hankering for art. Thankfully, Stanley Tucci, the renown art teacher at Greeley (and father of the famous actor by the same name), fanned the embers of my artistic half, wisely telling me I could always become a bank robber later on if I really wanted it badly enough. What a difference one teacher can make in your life! homes–knock on wood. The patient is still alive! Customers want to buy, especially locally, if they can find you. With Mr. Tucci’s encouragement, I went on to study fine art, minoring in communication design as a lifeline. This armed me with the skills to try and make the unsightly half of the world half attractive. After college I moved back to Chappaqua and ran a marketing communications/ corporate events firm for 25 years out of NYC and Armonk. Sure, the good publisher and editor had scratched her head at some of my submissions, wondering if one can make half sense, or half nonsense, and still have any validity whatsoever–and I credit her with hanging in there. I certainly hope that, with this “economy of half” in which we find ourselves, advertisers will see that a small town print magazine is worth much more than the paper it’s printed on. It’s imprinted on our fabric. It’s community. When we lose that, we’ve lost half the battle–the only half worth writing about. And then with, yes, a new door opening–one I picked–I took a position as a marketing director at a thriving national timber frame homebuilding firm. Bucking the downward trend in new home construction, I’ve used print advertising to great effect, and while many of our competitors have hunkered down and gone under, our shops are busy turning out beautiful, energy efficient, heirloom quality But I’m digressing. Where was I? Oh yes. Writing for Inside Chappaqua. Chappaqua alumnus and 35-year resident of Chappaqua, humorist Rick Reynolds resides in southern New Hampshire with his wife, daughter, and 2 dogs. 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