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Inside Chappaqua
Winter 2010/2011
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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
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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.
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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.
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42 Preventing Eating Disorders
Signs, risk factors and prevention. A public service message by
Chappaqua’s Rachel Levy Lombara, Ph.D.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergy, a
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someone can die if they eat one of
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As a result, three Chappaqua
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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
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“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.”
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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?”
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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.
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At Bet Torah Nursery School in
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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.
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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
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funky shapes and patterns and la
loop; eye catching eye glass holders seen on Heidi Klum.
At the dermatological practice of
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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
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of a prearranged
procedure
that one
has longed
for. Dr.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
When comparing the prices charged
on Madison Avenue to those of
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Leslie’s Latest Triumph All Ages • All Levels • All Dance
By Michall Jeffers
explains that she’s actually
bought an Electric Hybrid
Mobile Food Truck.
“I have to plug it in at
night,” she explains. “It’s
great, even though it only
goes 25 miles an hour; it
leaves half the carbon footprint. 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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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celebration starts at 4:30 p.m.
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An impromptu party brought together at Ciro’s Halloween night,
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One day, when I
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my owner, we saw
our single neighbor
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from Kennebunkport, Maine. 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
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this trip she had
stayed at the petfriendly Hounds
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experience had
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their pets,” he said,
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roamed around a
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perhaps I would go
there if I ever wanted
a vacation from my
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“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
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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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