Rosanna Scotto
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Rosanna Scotto
www.liwomanonline.com January 2011 FREE exclusive interview with Rosanna Scotto Women’s Health Update Carol Silva’s Catching Up with Carol January Calendar of Events plus an extensive listing of Support Groups know you need an annual mammogram You deserve : You •personal attention •compassion •doctors who care Complete Women’s Imaging at South Nassau takes a patient-centered approach to heath care, paying specific attention to the individualized needs of each patient, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed environment. Each patient has the opportunity to receive and discuss her results, with her physician, on the same day of service. It’s no wonder our patient satisfaction exceeds 99%! Complete Women’s Imaging, PC Breast Imaging Specialists Abraham Port, M.D., FACR, Medical Director George Autz, M.D., Medical Director Michael V. Golia, M.D. Dana Rausch, M.D. 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside, NY 11572 For more information call 516-255-8220 or visit www.southnassau.org 2 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] A Happier New Year Starts With A Happy New You stephen T. Greenberg, M.D. C O S M E T I C ZeronaTM Portrait 3DTM Breast Imaging Breast Augmentation Breast Lift Breast Reduction “Best PlaVoted stic Surg on Long Island” fi eon ve years in a row. (The P L A S T I C SmartLipo MPXTM Tummy Tuck Rhinoplast Facelift VelaShapeTM Cellulite Reduction S U R G E R Y Botox® Cosmetic Mole Removal Restylane®/Juvéderm® Thigh Lift/Arm Lift Liquid Facelift Laser Hair Removal ReFirmeTM Eyelid Surgery Earlobe Repair Spider Veins • Featured on ABC, CBS, Fox News, The New York Times, US Weekly and Inside Edition • Visit our MED SPA at The Spa at East Wind • Listen to Dr. Greenberg’s cosmetic surgery talk show on KJOY 98.3 FM on Saturdays at 10pm. Long Island Press) Call for a Complimentary Consultation Woodbury, LI: 516.364.4200 / Park Avenue: 212.319.4999 www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com Read Dr. Greenberg’s fascinating and informative book, “A Little Nip, A Little Tuck.” www.ALittleNipALittleTuck.com. Experience his ultimate anti-aging skin care line, Cosmetic Surgeon in a Jar.TM www.CosmeticSurgeonInAJar.com. Good Advice Get a Hot Body with the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery by Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D. Winter is the best time to have that cosmetic surgery procedure an exact three dimensional replica of her body on screen. This allows women to you have been dreaming of. Breast augmentation, breast lift or actually see the expected result in advance of any surgical procedure. The photobreast reduction with the most beautiful and natural-looking realistic result can be viewed from all angles, and implant size can be adjusted to results, can be combined with liposuction, tummy tuck or other meet a patient’s needs as closely as possible. For the first time, women can select non-surgical procedures to create a whole new you. Body implant size, shape, and position and view the expected outcome on their own body. contouring can also be the answer to reshaping those undesirable If you decide that this isn’t the time for cosmetic surgery, but would like to look areas of your body. Take advantage of the latest technology in younger, the combination of the latest injectables and highly advanced laser options can freshen up your face and give you a youthful appearance. both surgical and non-surgical procedures “Trinity” is a three-in-one non-invasive laser skin rejuvenation and unveil a beautiful new body as the weather gets warmer. There is no better time than system that will reverse sun damage, remove wrinkles and tighten There are several new and amazing technologies that are sure now to consider that cosmetic skin. Combining the laser treatment with a “Liquid Facelift” to deliver excellent results to anyone looking to enhance their surgery procedure that will (Restylane®, Botox®Cosmetic or Juvéderm® injections), replaces appearance. ZeronaTM is the latest revolutionary technology that reduces fat and eliminates inches from your body without allow you to show off a younger lost volume and erases wrinkles creating the perfect skin surgery. Unlike invasive weight loss surgery, ZeronaTM is applied and more vibrant looking you rejuvenation program. I remain committed to working with my patients on the externally, and using laser technology, the fat just seems to melt this Spring! importance of overall health, diet, exercise and maintaining a away. It is actually a low-level laser that results in inches being positive state of mind. A comprehensive assessment of each reduced from the waist, hips, thighs and other areas of your body that will allow you to see a measurable and noticeable reduction in fat. Overall, person’s needs provides for a positive and realistic result as well as a natural and the ZeronaTM laser offers great results for anyone who wants to get rid of a few younger look. Whichever procedure, or combination of procedures that you choose, pounds and improve their figure. The procedure is performed in my office without you can enhance your appearance and feel confident that you will see the results that you desire. There is no better time than now to consider that cosmetic surgery side effects or any downtime. In addition to the exciting ZeronaTM technology, the introduction of the Portrait 3DTM procedure that will allow you to show off a younger and more vibrant looking you Imaging for those patients considering breast augmentation, is breakthrough this Spring! technology that enables women to see what they will look like after breast augmentation surgery. As more and more women are considering breast I offer complimentary consultations at my Woodbury and Park Avenue offices. augmentation, there is a great value and benefit to this latest technology. The Portrait To schedule an appointment, you can call 516-364-4200 or email [email protected]. 3DTM system photographs a patient’s body before her breast procedure by creating Visit my website at www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com. advertisement To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] LONG ISLAND WOMAN • January 2011 • 3 Good Advice advice columns from LONG ISLAND WOMAN advertisers Contents January 2011 Volume 10 • Number 8 Get a Hot Body with the Latest Advances in Cosmetic Surgery by Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D. There is no better time than now to consider that cosmetic surgery procedure that will allow you to show off a younger and more vibrant looking you this Spring! more on page 3 Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuction by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS, P.C. Many of my patients come seeking help with the changes that can occur after childbirth; a woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortable proportions or just the opposite can happen. more on page 5 JADE: Non-Invasive Facial & Body Rejuvenation by Kristina DeMarco The Jade Technique is the only choice for non-surgical facial and full body rejuvenation for both men and women. more on page 7 Solutions for Breast Restoration After Cancer Treatment by Stephen U. Harris M.D., FACS Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or that has been deformed by treatment of cancer is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today. more on page 9 The Use of Personal Care Agreements by Marc Alhonte, Esq. Mont-Tremblant • 16 fyi 6 Catching Up with Carol 22 Book Corner 10 The Phone Call Vanishing Mother Health & Wellness Guide 24 Health 12 Women’s Health Update Happenings 27 Travel 16 A “Personal Care Agreement” can be an effective method of fairly benefiting loved ones and preserving eligibility for Medicaid benefits. more on page 13 Mont-Tremblant Make This the Year You Plan For Your Future Rosanna Scotto Classes, Entertainment, Events, Exhibits Feature 18 Support Groups 32 by Francesca M. Banci and Anna Tringle You probably already work with a variety of professionals, but maybe you haven’t considered using their assistance in putting together a financial plan that will help you see the big picture. more on page 13 Considering Divorce? by Ann Block, Esq. After litigating hundreds of divorces, I have discovered that choosing the best approach for a particular couple is a crucial first step. more on page 13 PO Box 176, Malverne, NY 11565 • 516-505-0555 [email protected] • www.liwomanonline.com SUBSCRIPTIONS: One year (12 issues) – $30 visit: www.liwomanonline.com/subscriptions.html ©Copyright 2011 by LONG ISLAND WOMAN. All rights reserved. No portion of LONG ISLAND WOMAN may be reproduced without permission. LONG ISLAND WOMAN is published monthly by MARAJ, INC. Why a Travel Agent Should be on your Friends List! Alternative Treatments for PMS by Elizabeth Henn by Jordan Barber M.S., L.Ac. Today the availability of travel information is only a few clicks away on the internet, but having a relationship with a travel agent is still your best resource to save you money... more on page 13 Did you know that 40% of women suffer impairment of daily activity due to PMS? Did you know that Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and herbs, has a robust history in treating woman's issues? more on page 25 New Year - New You - With the Power of Laser Help With Weight Loss and Diabetes by Dr. James C. Marotta by Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D., LAC Thanks to modern technology and medical advances, you can look years younger without surgery, with very little downtime, and at an affordable cost. more on page 17 I recently developed a healthy, successful way of losing weight with acupuncture, which can actually change your metabolism. There are several unique characteristics with this therapy. more on page 25 Laser Hair Removal with State-of-the-Art Technology The Benefits of a CT Scan by Sarit Narkis It is important that you know you’re going to be treated by a certified laser technician who is using the most up-to-date laser equipment that is able to effectively treat all skin types. more on page 21 by Robert Day The CT FLASH has the fastest scanning speed and requires only a fraction of the radiation dose that systems previously required. more on page 25 Making the Most of Your Elective Surgery, Part 2 Breast Reduction Using The Lollipop Scar Technique by Tracy M. Pfeifer, M.D., M.S. by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS, P.C. The vast majority of patients who have breast surgery are happy with their results. These tips will help insure that you are one of them. more on page 23 The weight of large breasts can cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large breasts get in the way of physical activities, such as running. more on page 25 4 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] A Woman Knows… Cosmetic Surgery performed by a female surgeon committed to the quality care of women SURGERY OF THE BREAST Breast Augmentation • Breast Uplift Breast Reduction (Lollipop Scar) SKIN CARE Microdermabrasion • Chemical Peels Restylane/Juvederm • Botox/Dysport COSMETIC SURGERY Face/Neck Lift • Eyelid Surgery • Liposuction Tummy Tuck • Repair of Torn Earlobes complimentary consultation Winter Specials CHARLOTTE ANN RHEE, M.D. Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon 257 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station for Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Breast Augmentation • Liposuction Call for Details 631.424.6707 www.liplasticsurgery.com Good d Advice Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuction by Charlotte Rhee, MD, F.A.C.S., P.C. Many of my patients come to me seeking help with the changes that ing breast reduction. Both groups of women want to have breasts that are proportional to their can occur after childbirth. Following childbirth, a woman’s breast can body size with the most natural result possible. In certain situations, a breast lift is also needgrow to uncomfortable proportions or just the opposite can happen. A ed to tighten lax skin. The laxity can be the result of pregnancy or weight loss. When a breast woman’s breast can actually lose volume and shrink, resulting in the lift is needed, I utilize the lollipop scar technique. A breast lift procedure is very similar to a breast appearing “deflated”. breast reduction. The only difference is that with a breast reduction, breast tissue is removed. Additionally, a large number of women come to me seeking help with Combined Breast/Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Procedures. the post partum changes of their abdomen. During pregnancy the skin Many of my patients who have breast surgery also have other procedures performed at the and abdominal wall muscles are stretched. Following childbirth, the abdomen can protrude same time. This allows for one surgery and one recovery. The most common combined proand the skin can be loose or sag. In some cases, the abdominal muscles can cedures performed by Dr. Rhee are breast surgery, whether it is a breast Many of my patients reduction or augmentation, combined with tummy tuck, also known as be so weakened that the individual may look like she is still pregnant. Despite daily workouts including sit ups and crunches, a tummy tuck may be needed abdominoplasty. For those patients who desire breast augmentation togethwho have breast to restore these muscles. er with a tummy tuck, I am able to place the breast implants through the surgery also have other tummy tuck incision, leaving the breasts without any scars. Breast Reduction Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time. Despite diet and Women with very large pendulous breasts may experience varied medical procedures performed at exercise, certain areas of the body are prone to carry excess fat. For these problems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts can the same time. This areas, liposuction can help. The most common areas for liposuction are the cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large allows for one surgery love handles (upper hip area) and thighs. breasts get in the way of physical activities such as running, making exercise Patients who have combined procedures do surprisingly well. In addition to and weight loss very difficult if not impossible. Breast reduction (reduction and one recovery having the benefit of just one recovery process, there can also be a significant mammaplasty), is a surgical procedure which makes breasts smaller. savings in price. There are many different breast reduction techniques. The more traditional method (inverted TTo learn more, please call our Huntington office to schedule a complimentary consultation scar) leaves the breasts with a vertical, long horizontal scar (along the breast crease). “I utilize the with Dr. Rhee at (631) 424-6707. Located at 257 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station. Lejour technique, which leaves the breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar) and, in my www.liplasticsurgery.com. opinion, with a rounder more natural appearing breast and a better cosmetic result.” Breast reductions are performed as an outpatient procedure and are covered by insurance. Dr. Charlotte Rhee is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast surgery. She is an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Montefiore Medical Breast Augmentation Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Women who come to me seeking breast enlargement have very similar goals to those seekadvertisement To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] LONG ISLAND WOMAN • January 2011 • 5 fyi Calling All Fashionistas The holiday shopping season may be over, but there are still plenty of bargains to be had. Long Islander Sharyne Wolfe will help you get the most bang for your fashion buck with her guide, The Fashionista’s Shopping Guide to the Galaxy of Discount New York Fashion. The book is chockfull of shopping tips, consignment and thrift shops, websites, and even restaurants that are nearby the many stores she recommends. Sharyn knows her fashion: she graduated from FIT, and for the last 20 years, has been a professor of fashion design at Nassau Community College. The guide is only $15 (a bargain!) and can be purchased at fashionistasshoppingguidetodiscountfashion.com. by Debbi Honorof Meet This Long Island Woman DANIELLE ASHER Lead Organizer/Statewide Campaign Coordinator, Early Childhood Education, The Long Island Progressive Coalition Maureen McGovern and Jimmy Webb Saturday, January 29th at 8pm offers a rare opportunity to see two great artists on the same stage in an intimate venue. Maureen McGovern opens the show with her “Long and Winding Road” salute to the music of the 60's and 70's. Then she and the legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb perform Webb's classic hits together. The intimate theater has just 425 seats, so there’s not a bad seat in the house! Tickets are $30-$40 and can be ordered online at landmarkonmainstreet.org or by calling the box office at 516-767-6444. Night of January 16 When Hofstra Entertainment Executive Producer/Director Bob Spiotto was searching for a play from 1935 (as part of Hofstra’s 75th Anniversary Celebration), he came across a littleknown play called “Night of January 16th.” It was written by Ayn Rand, is very rarely performed, and has an interesting twist: members of the audience play an integral role in the outcome. The play deals with issues of a man's ability to regard himself as important and exist in a socie6 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN How long have you lived on Long Island? I have lived on Long Island for 34 years. I grew up in Greenlawn and recently returned there. What do you like most about living here? I like having so many of my favorite things accessible. One day you can be at the beach, the next hiking at Caumsett State Park, and then you can spend the weekend in Manhattan. I also like the diversity of Long Island – the people, the neighborhoods, the activities. Tell me about your job. January will mark four years that I have been working at the Long Island Progressive Coalition. I am the lead organizer, as well as the Statewide Campaign Coordinator for our Early Childhood Education Campaign. I have always believed in helping those most in need and teaching disenfranchised people to advocate for themselves, so working for an organization that focuses on social, racial, and economic justice is the most rewarding career I could ever have imagined. My main focus is working on legislation and policies that will ensure every child is ready for kindergarten and college. We accomplish this by working in coalition with other organizations and by bringing together parents and community members to fight for education reform. And you still find time to do volunteer work. I volunteer on Tuesday nights in Huntington Station with Food Not Bombs, one of the largest, fastest growing and effective food distribution programs on Long Island. On Sundays, I volunteer my time singing at the youth mass and co-running the youth ministry program at St. Francis Church in Greenlawn. I would not want to spend my free time any other way! ty where moral decay is ever prevalent, as well as issues of love, loyalty and betrayal. The entire play takes place in a courtroom and is centered on a murder trial. For each performance, members of the audience are picked to take on the role of jury members. Depending on whether the "jury" finds the defendant guilty or not guilty, the play will have different endings. Another unique feature of the play is that it does not state what the true events were on the night of January 16th, which forces the actors to decide how much of their character's testimony is actually true. Since several witnesses contradict each other, it is almost certain that some of them are lying. Legal commentary/discussion by attorneys and a judge from the Nassau County Bar Association will follow each performance. Performances take place at Hofstra’s Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus on Friday, January 14 and 21 at 8 p.m., Saturday, January 15 and 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, January 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. at the. Tickets are $25 ($22 over 65). To order, call the box office at (516) 463-6644 or visit hofstra.edu/hofstraentertainment. Home-Grown Skin Care Twenty five years ago, a farmer’s daughter named Lily Morgan founded Lily Organics, a skin care company that is the only one of its kind: they grow all their own ingredients on their USDA certified organic farm in Colorado, and make their products fresh every week. Lily’s family has been farming since before the American Revolution! The company offers products for all skin types, with trial sizes available for purchase. Lily has also written a book, Beauty, Health, and Happiness: A Way of Life. To purchase the book and skin care products, visit lilyorganics.com. 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Available at book stores and Amazon.com. ▲ If you have a suggestion for FYI, please email it to [email protected]. 8 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] H A R R I S P L A S T IC S U R G E RY cosmetic & reconstructive Plastic surgery “Creating Beautiful Natural Results” Stephen n U.. Harris,, M.D.,, FACS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Breast Augmentation • Breast Reduction Breast Lift • Breast Reconstruction Specialist Body Contouring • Liposuction • Tummy Tuck Facial Aesthetic Surgery • Eyelid Surgery • Rhinoplasty Botox • Juvederm • Restylane • Fat Grafting ASK ABOUT OUR VIP BOTOX PROGRAM UP TO 25% OFF Call To Schedule A Complimentary Cosmetic Consultation 500 Montauk Highway • Suite H • West Islip 631•422•9100 Member www.harrisplasticsurgery.com AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS Good d Advice Comprehensive Solutions for Breast Restoration after Cancer Treatment by Dr. Stephen U. Harris M.D., FACS Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or the soften contours or to enlarge the breast mound. State and Federal law mandate that reconstructive breast surgery for correction of deformity or risk of cancer, or that has been deformed by treatment of a previous breast cancer (such as lumpectomy and radiation) is one of the most asymmetry after breast cancer surgery be covered by health insurance plans. With the introduction of genetic testing for mutations in the BRCA gene, many women with rewarding surgical procedures available today. New surgical techniques and devices have made it possible to create a breast that can come close strong family history of breast cancer or women who have developed breast cancer at a relatively young age, can be tested to determine if a known genetic mutation may explain the in form and appearance to matching a natural breast. Along with the most common indication, the reconstruction of a breast clinical situation. Since the lifetime risk of developing breast cancer in women with BRCA immediately after mastectomy, surgical techniques are available to correct a deformity related mutations is much higher than the average woman, risk-reducing surgery to remove the breasts prophylactically (to prevent cancer) is often performed. Primary conto breast conservation therapy or postoperative radiation, improve the results New surgical sultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in breast reconof an unsatisfactory breast reconstruction, salvage a failed breast reconstruction, or create a breast in a delayed fashion months or years after mastectomy. techniques can create a structive techniques is important to allow women to understand the level of Some women choose either immediate or delayed breast reconstruction folbreast that can come cosmetic outcomes achievable in each case. Comprehensive multidisciplinary care (including discussion with a gynecologist regarding management of the lowing mastectomy. Sometimes the result is less than expected, with asymmeclose in form and ovaries) allows women with a BRCA mutation to make informed decisions try, poor breast shape, implant firmness or contracture, implant deformity, poor appearance to a regarding her options. nipple projection, or poor areola definition. Rarely, the chosen reconstructive The right reconstructive choice is based on the individual patients’ anatotechniques fail completely. While the patients’ anatomy often limits the degree natural breast. my, the individual patients’ expectations, and a customized evaluation of the of symmetry, women need to be aware that additional surgery may significantly improve the result, providing a significant boost of self-esteem. Evaluation and treatment to risks and benefits of each procedure. At Harris Plastic Surgery, our staff strives to provide expert and compassionate care to women considering the many options for reconstruction improve results can be done months or even years after the primary reconstructive surgery. One of the newer advances in reconstructive surgery after breast cancer treatment involves after mastectomy, patients who have had breast reconstruction in the past with unsatisfacfat grafting. In this procedure, fat is removed from donor areas of the body, such as the tory results, or women with BRCA mutations who are considering risk reduction prophylacabdomen, flanks, hips, or thighs, and grafted into the breast. The most common indication tic bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. I invite you to read my blog, Building Breasts, at for this procedure is to soften the interface between an implant used for breast reconstruction www.buildingbreasts.blogspot.com. Contact Dr. Harris at Harris Plastic Surgery at 631-422-9100. www.harrisplasticsurgery.com. and the surrounding soft tissues. Fat can also be added to a tissue-based reconstruction to advertisement To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] LONG ISLAND WOMAN • January 2011 • 9 Book Corner by Debbi Honorof Vanishing Mother Long Island Author Pens Haunting Debut Novel Up from the Blue by Susan Henderson 320 pages. HarperCollins. $13.99. Long Island writer Susan Henderson grew up outside Washington, DC. Her father was a high-ranking official in the Department of Defense. As director of DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), Susan’s father worked on the Star Wars and other missile defense programs, as well as ARPANET, the forerunner of the Internet. The father in Susan Henderson’s stunning debut novel is also a high-ranking Pentagon official. Up From the Blue is a haunting, heart-wrenching story about Tillie Harris, who was eight years old in 1975 when her family moved to a suburb of Washington, D.C. Tillie was sent to stay with a woman who worked for her father while the rest of her family made the long road trip to their new home. When Tillie was reunited with her family, she made a startling discovery: her mother had vanished. In their new suburban neighborhood, where neighbors kept to themselves, and secrets stayed behind closed doors, Tillie and her older brother were left to fend for themselves. Questions about her mother’s whereabouts remained unanswered. As Tillie thought about her mother, she remembered, not the crippling depression that Mara suffered from, but her colorful clothing, her impulsivity, and the joyful times they shared dressing up, dancing, and laughing. The 1970s was a pivotal time, where traditional female roles were rapidly changing, and the author portrays this brilliantly in the character development of Tillie’s parents. “Tillie’s father wants to do the right thing but doesn’t know how,” says Susan Henderson. “So he puts everything in a context that he is familiar with, namely the military. When he gives an order, he expects everyone to listen. Tillie’s mother, on the other hand, provides emotion and color that he doesn’t have. It’s like in The Wizard of Oz. Tillie’s dad is in black and white, while her mother is over-colorized and weird.” Like so many women of that era, Mara tries to break out of her mold, but with her manic personality, everything is done to excess. “She’s like a balloon that will fly away unless someone holds the string,” says Susan. “If she had had help, she could have been a really interesting person. Something in her died after she A beautifully written, compelling tale that is not to be missed. 10 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN married into a military family. Her passion wasn’t being spoken to anymore.” Tillie misses Mara more than ever as Christmas approaches: I had not seen my mother through summer or fall, and when winter came, filling our swimming pool with snow and dead branches, it seemed unbearable that we’d spend Christmas without her. Christmas had been Momma’s specialty—a time when she decorated every room of the house with a now globe or a tiny Christmas tree or a tea towel with Santa Claus on it. All of our ornaments were handmade. She cut the patterns from felt, then sewed detailed faces with shiny embroidery thread. “I started writing the book six years ago,” says Susan. “I had written about this recurring character who became Tillie in several short stories. But then I started to put together the stories to see if there was a larger story. I’m more comfortable writing short stories but the story could not be contained in short stories, so I ripped apart the stories and started from scratch several times.” “Writing a novel was deeply satisfying in a way I was not expecting,” shares the author. “There’s a wonderful freedom to take side trips to explore minor characters that you didn’t have space to write about in a short story.” After a year and a half of rejection letters from publishers, the book finally sold in July 2009. As an avid blogger, Susan Henderson shares her literary experiences online with other writers. “Writing can be a lonely profession,” she says. “And you can feel like the biggest failure in the world if you think you’re the only one with a drawer full of rejection letters or the only one who’s worked and worked on a story only to discover it wasn’t salvageable. This long road toward creating a book you think could be published is just easier to walk when you’re in the company of others who understand.” That was the impetus behind her blog, LitPark. She wanted to create a place where writers could hang out with others who understood the joys and frustrations and obsessions that come with trying to create and sell a piece of writing. She is also a frequent blogger at The Nervous Breakdown, where she documented the ups and downs of writing, editing, and selling her novel. “The series is really just meant to give company to those in the thick of the process, which can be so frustrating and dispiriting. 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When South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford was caught red-handed returning from a tryst with his mistress last June, he told the Associated Press that he had met his “soul mate.” His choice of words seemed to suggest that having a deep emotional and spiritual connection with another woman somehow made his sexual infidelity to his wife less tawdry. What he didn’t understand is that most women view emotional infidelity as worse, not better, than sexual betrayal. Research has documented that most men become much more jealous about sexual infidelity than they do about emotional infidelity. Women are the opposite, and this is true all over the world. The prevailing theory is that the difference has evolutionary origins: Men learned over eons to be hyper-vigilant about sex because they can never be absolutely certain they are the father of a child, while women are much more concerned about having a partner who is committed to raising a family. New research now suggests an alternative explanation. Pennsylvania State University psychological scientists doubted the prevailing evolutionary explanation because there is a conspicuous subset of men who, like most women, find emotional betrayal more distressing than sexual infidelity. Why would this be? The researchers suspected that it might have to do with trust and emotional attachment. Some people — men and women alike — are more secure in their attachments to others, while others tend to be more dismissive of the need for close attachment relationships. Psychologists see this compulsive self-reliance as a defensive strategy — protection against deep-seated feelings of vulnerability. The researchers hypothesized that these individuals would tend to be concerned with the sexual aspects of relationships rather than emotional intimacy. Similar to earlier studies examining sex differences in jealousy, the researchers asked men and women which they would find more distressing, sexual infidelity or emotional infidelity. Participants also completed additional assessments including a standard and well- validated measure of attachment style in romantic relationships. Findings confirmed the scientists’ hypotheses. As the researchers report in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, those with a dismissing attachment style — those who prize their autonomy in relationships over commitment — were much more upset about sexual infidelity than they were about emotional infidelity. And conversely, those securely attached in relationships — including securely attached men — were much more likely to find emotional betrayal more upsetting. Whether someone is mildly obese or morbidly obese, the risk for getting kidney stones is the same. Spots, Wrinkles and Skin Tags, Oh My! Over time, skin suffers from wear and tear, and wrinkles, spots and growths begin to appear. While we may not be thrilled about these changes, it is reassuring to know that most of them aren’t anything to worry about. The Mayo Clinic Health Letter explains some of these normal changes 12 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN and possible treatment options. Harmless growths include: • Age or liver spots. These flat, brown areas, also called solar lentigos, typically occur on the hands, back and face. Using a topical retinoid cream — often in conjunction with bleaching cream and a mild topical steroid — may gradually fade an age spot. • Skin tags. These flesh-colored growths protrude from the skin, often on a stalk. They’re often found on the neck or in the armpits. A doctor can remove them with surgical scissors, an electrical device or liquid nitrogen. • Cherry angiomas. These small, smooth, cherry-red spots are commonly found on the torso. They range from pinhead size to 1/4 inch across. They can be removed with a laser, liquid nitrogen or an electrical device. • Seborrheic keratoses. These brown, black or pale growths look waxy, as if they were dripped on the skin by a candle. They usually appear on the face, chest, shoulders and back, often in multiples. Their size ranges from 1/4 inch to 1 inch across. They can be removed with a simple surgical procedure or with liquid nitrogen. The cost of removing any of these harmless spots — considered cosmetic procedures — may not be covered by insurance. Not all skin spots are harmless, of course. Skin cancer can look similar to a harmless spot or growth. Any spots that bleed and don’t heal should be examined by a doctor. Other symptoms to share with your doctor include itchiness, pain or a changing outline, color or appearance. Obesity — Mild or Severe — Raises Kidney-Stone Risk Obesity, in general, nearly doubles a person’s risk of developing kidney stones. But the degree of obesity doesn’t appear to increase or decrease the risk one way or the other, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University that was published recently in the Journal of Urology. “The common thinking was that as weight rises, kidney-stone risk rises as well, but our study refutes that,” says study leader Brian R. Matlaga, M.D., assistant professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “Whether someone is mildly obese or morbidly obese, the risk for getting kidney stones is the same.” Over the past decade, several studies have shown a strong connection between obesity and kidney-stone disease. However, as obesity continues to increase worldwide, Matlaga and his colleagues wondered whether different subcategories of obesity, ranging from mildly to morbidly obese, presented different risks. To answer the question, researchers used a national insurance-claims database to identify 95,598 people who had completed a health-risk-assessment form with information about their body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat calculated by dividing weight by height, and a general indicator of underweight, healthy weight or overweight. The database, which spanned a five-year period from 2002 to 2006, also included information indicating whether these individuals had been diagnosed with kidney stones. Using a definition of obesity as having a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 (which, in English measurements, corresponds to a 5-foot-tall person weighing 153 pounds, or a 6-foot-tall person weighing 221 pounds), the researchers calculated the incidence of kidney stones in people who were non-obese and in those who were obese. Among the non-obese individuTo advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Good d Advice Good d Advice The Use of Personal Care Agreements Make This the Year You Plan For Your Future by Marc Alhonte, Esq. by Francesca M. Banci, CFP®, MBA, ChFC, CLU and Anna Tringle, CRPC®, ChFC®, CLU® You probably already work with a variety of professionals, but maybe you haven’t considered using their assistance in putting together a financial plan that will help you see the big picture. Seek the help of a financial planner, accountant, and estate planning attorney to help you: • Develop a picture of your current financial situation • Establish and prioritize financial goals Implement strategies to address your current weaknesses • Savings and investing for retirement • Providing for your family in the event of your death • Minimizing income or estate taxes It’s a new year, put together a new plan! For more information contact: Francesca M. 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When the investigators arranged those in the obese group by their BMIs, they found that the increased risk remained constant, regardless of how heavy the individuals were. Matlaga says he and his colleagues aren’t sure why obese people are more at risk for kidney stones, though metabolic or endocrine factors unique to obesity are likely reasons, along with dietary factors such as a high-salt diet. They plan to look at these potential risk factors in future studies. receive it if their surgeons were highly involved in the decision process. We need to do a better job of educating both patients and physicians regarding the benefits of radiation after mastectomy in certain circumstances, and we need to encourage physicians to help their patients as they make these important decisions,” Jagsi says. In patients with strong indications for radiation after mastectomy, their risk of the cancer coming back in the chest wall or surrounding areas can exceed 30 percent. This is reduced by two-thirds if the patient undergoes radiation treatments, and overall survival is improved according to Jagsi. Radiation After Mastectomy Is Underused Cardiovascular Risks of Early Menopause While radiation therapy is common after breast-conserving surgery, it’s much less frequent after mastectomy, even among women for whom it would have a clear life-saving benefit, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Results appear online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The researchers surveyed 2,260 women in the Los Angeles and Detroit metropolitan areas who had been diagnosed with breast cancer between 2005 and 2007. Women were identified through the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results registry. Participants were asked about their breast-cancer diagnosis and treatment, including whether they received radiation therapy. Women who have particularly large tumors or cancer in four or more of their nearby lymph nodes are recommended to have radiation after mastectomy, they note. The study found that among patients who should receive radiation therapy according to medical guidelines, 95 percent of those who had a lumpectomy went on to receive radiation, but only 78 percent of those who had a mastectomy received radiation. Among women for whom radiation is less clearly beneficial, 80 percent of the lumpectomy patients had radiation while only 46 percent of the mastectomy patients did. “A substantial number of breast-cancer patients are being under-treated. One in five women with strong indications for radiation after mastectomy failed to receive it. Radiation can be a life-saving treatment,” says study author Reshma Jagsi, M.D., assistant professor of radiation oncology at the U-M Medical School. The fact that 95 percent of patients who had lumpectomy received radiation in the two metropolitan areas studied indicates that “we can do better than we are currently doing for the selected mastectomy patients who also need radiation. More attention needs to be paid to radiation after mastectomy,” Jagsi says. The study also found that doctor participation strongly influenced which women received radiation treatment. Patients who reported their surgeon was involved in the decision to receive radiation were more likely to receive it than were patients whose doctors were less involved. “Even patients who wanted to avoid radiation therapy were very likely to Women who go through early menopause appear to have more than twice the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular- disease event later in life than do women who do not experience early menopause, a new study indicates. Early menopause was defined as going through menopause before age 46, either naturally or surgically through removal of both ovaries. “It is important for women to know that early menopause is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease — the number one killer of American women. They can then work harder to improve their modifiable risk factors, such as high cholesterol and blood pressure, by exercising and following a healthy diet,” says the study’s principal author, Melissa Wellons, M.D., a fellow at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Previous research found a link between early menopause and cardiovascular disease in mostly white and European populations, according to Wellons, but the new study had a multiethnic representation of women. Of the more than 2,500 participants, about 40 percent were white, 25 percent were African-American, 22 percent were Hispanic and 13 percent were Chinese-American. At the beginning of the study in July 2000, the women participants were ages 45 to 84. Nearly 28 percent of the women reported that they had experienced early menopause; 446 women had natural menopause and 247 had surgical menopause. Women not yet past menopause were included in the group that did not have early menopause. Follow-up tracked whether participants had a cardiovascular-disease event, which included a heart attack, non-fatal cardiac arrest (a suddenly stopped heart), angina (chest pain due to narrowed or blocked arteries), probable angina followed by angioplasty or bypass surgery, a stroke or death due to stroke, heart attack or other cardiovascular disease. No one had any such event before age 55. After that, women who had early menopause were more likely to have had a cardiovascular- disease event than women who had not gone through menopause before age 46. Even when the researchers’ statistical analysis controlled for current or previous use of hormone-replacement therapy or for major cardiovascular risk factors, it did not change the results. Early menopause remained a risk factor on its own, although it is unclear why, Wellons says. “Our study is observational. Therefore, we cannot conclude that early menopause somehow causes future cardiovascular disease,” Wellons says. “However, our findings do support the possible use of age at menopause as a marker of future heart and vascular disease risk.” If you’ve gone through early menopause, this study might be something “It is important for women to know that early menopause is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.” 14 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Health Women’s Health Update to discuss with your doctor so that you can be better aware of your cardiovascular risk factors and can take appropriate preventive measures. Your Physical Health and the Health of Your Relationships People who feel insecure about their attachments to others might be at higher risk for cardiovascular problems than those who feel secure in their relationships, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. “This is the first study to examine adult attachment and a range of specific health conditions,” says lead author Lachlan A. McWilliams, Ph.D., of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. He and a colleague examined data on 5,645 people ages 18 to 60 and found that people who felt insecure in relationships or who avoided getting close to others might be at a higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. “Much of the health research regarding attachment has focused on pain conditions, so we were initially surprised that some of our strongest findings involved conditions related to the cardiovascular system,” says McWilliams. Participants rated themselves on three attachment styles – secure, avoidant and anxious. Secure attachment refers to feeling able to get close to others and being willing to have others depend on you. Avoidant attachment refers to difficulty getting close to others and trusting others. Anxious attachment refers to the tendency to worry about rejection, feel needy and find others are reluctant to get close to you. The participants answered a questionnaire about their histories of arthritis, chronic back or neck problems, frequent or severe headaches, other forms of chronic pain, seasonal allergies, stroke and heart attack. They also disclosed whether a doctor had told them they had heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes or high blood sugar, ulcers, epilepsy, seizures or cancer. They were questioned regarding their history of psychological disorders as well. After adjusting for other variables that could account for these health conditions, the authors found that avoidant attachment was associated with conditions defined primarily by pain, such as frequent or severe headaches. Anxious attachment was positively associated with a wider range of health conditions, including some defined primarily by pain and several involving the cardiovascular system, such as stroke, heart attack or high blood pressure. Could improving our relationships — and feeling more secure in them — affect our health in concrete ways? These findings seem to point in that direction. It seems the more we learn about the mind-body connection, the more important connections we find. ◆ People who felt insecure in relationships or who avoided getting close to others might be at a higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. 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The Brooklyn native and Southampton resident feels she is finally coming into her own, professionally and personally. “I have to say, I really feel that it’s finally, now, coming together,” quips the Catholic University grad. “When you are going through it, there are ups and downs, so many valleys and so many peaks. You try to be even tempered. You try to be professional and you don’t bring your problems to work. I really feel now, at this stage, I hope I’m not jinxing it, but everything is coming together – finally.” The three time Emmy winner did not see herself becoming a television veteran or successful New York restaurateur as a young girl in Dyker Heights. “Growing up I wanted to be a mom; I wanted to be a good wife. I am still working on those things,” muses the mother of two. “But I have a wonderful career and a family business. I am so grateful to have all of that in my life and have a family that is happy and healthy. And you realize as you get older how fortunate you are to be able to do something that you really love.” What she never expected to love, was being a part of her family’s restaurant Fresco by Scotto. The unexpected brainchild of her mother, Marion, started as a ploy to lure Scotto’s two brother’s back to New York after they had already begun working at a restaurant in Los Angeles. 17 years later, the 52nd street Manhattan eatery has been dubbed the “NBC Commissary” due to the volume of TV personalities from the network that frequent the Italian gastronomic sensation. Even the late, legendary New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was a regular. “The minute we opened up, he was one of our best customers. He always came in, especially during playoff season. He felt like we were a good luck charm for him. He would come in with his management team and sign a lot of the top players there. Everybody from Derek Jeter to Jorge Posada,” remembers Scotto. “We would tease him because they were always in deep conversation at the table. We said ‘One day we want to do a plaque by this table. You always sit at this table, there is always goings on here. What can we say on the plaque?’ He said ‘The planning starts here’. A few years ago, when he was well, we put up the plaque and he was really excited, but also a little humbled. He didn’t want the attention, but he knew this was coming out of love. He was a nice man. Despite the success of the eatery, the famous roster of patrons and heavy traffic brought about by loyal customers and foodies alike, the Scotto family runs Fresco like a Mom and Pop shop. Scotto matriarch, Marion Scotto welcomes diners, who are also likely to run into the rest of the Scotto clan, while dining on family recipes like spaghetti alla chitarra and pizza Margherita. Even Rosanna herself, whose title at the restaurant is “President of Schmoozing” manages to hold court there several times a week, socializing with guests and entertaining the crowd. “I love having a good time. I just like to laugh I like being around people. I always have. At the restaurant I had to come up with some sort of function there. I didn’t want to work too hard, since I had a day or a night job, so, I had to find my own little niche. And I found schmoozing and it works,” affirms the 52 year-old. “I go around and I talk to people if there is a line to get into the restaurant. I’m making every one laugh on the line so they forget how long they’re waiting. It’s a lot of fun.” Finding time for fun is tough, especially with Scotto’s schedule as morning news anchor. Her weekday schedule involves arriving at the station, promptly at 5:15 in the morning, when most of us are still in deep REM sleep. After a quick editorial meeting and a few moments reviewing the daily newspapers, she hits the air at 7 o’clock for three hours of live television. The hectic schedule works well with Scotto’s lifestyle and allows her to wrap up her work day early enough to head home to her two children, Jenna and L.J., with her husband of 25 years, Louis. “Actually, eating dinner with my family was something I took for granted growing up and I didn’t realize how important it was until I had my own children. We struggle to somehow make that dinner hour traditional. For many years I worked nights, so what I would do was come home have dinner and do a little bit of homework with the kids and run back to work,” recalls Scotto. Life on “the morning shift” as Scotto likes to call it, helped make those family dinners a household tradition a few nights a week. “I realize that being there and sitting down talking with your kids, a lot happens around that dinner table. Even in the preparation of getting that dinner time meal together you find out a lot about them. It’s like driving in a car when people start talking about things that, maybe, they didn’t want to talk about. It’s the same thing when you are preparing food, they’re kind of off their guard and you learn a lot more about their day and their friends, their teachers - it’s a very important time,” according to the Grand Marshall of the 2009 Howard Beach Columbus Day Parade. “I’m not saying we do it 7 days a week, but we do get together and make meals together and have dinner together, several times a week. Listen, these are tough times. Sometimes both parents are working. You have to somehow make it work. It’s not traditional, it’s not conventional, it’s not the way I was brought up, but its 2010 and you have to somehow make it work.” It is her “make it work” attitude that has enabled her to stay on top in the competitive world of television news. Her position as the lead female anchor at Fox 5’s Good Day New York since 1990 demonstrates not only her ability to endure and evolve in an ever changing medium, but also shows how the New York area audience has committed to tuning into her every day for more than 20 years. “She represents the audiences. They embrace her and trust her. That is a huge part of being an anchor, people trust and believe in you,” confirms Gemma Puglisi, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication at American University in Washington D.C. “She is a representative of the community. She represents that New York audience who has grown up with her. She has gone through various generations and it says a great deal about her in a day and age when anchors come and go. People can relate to her, because she is one of New York’s own. She is a New York girl and the audience embraces her and it has helped her longevity.” Starting out at WTBS in Atlanta, Scotto remembers how difficult it was to find her on-air identity. “I remember I was given advice to be yourself. Being yourself is actually something that is very difficult thing to do. Because when you’re young, you’re still trying to figure out who you are,” explains Scotto. “So starting off, I would just be willing to do anything. This business requires a certain degree of unexplained insanity. We work nights; we work weekends and we work holidays. You have to be willing in the beginning to give up a lot. You give up a lot of your personal time. But if this is what you love, then it will pay off in the end.” The payoff for Scotto is evident in her ability to get the often ungettable interview before the competition. She scored the first interview with Diana Bianchi, the woman accused of coming between supermodel Christie Brinkley and her now, ex-husband. Many credit Scotto’s in-depth interview as tantamount in helping Marty Tankleff get a new trial after being falsely convicted of murdering his parents. Career highlights such as these, have kept up Scotto’s reputation as a consummate professional and ace journalist, but it is her role as a mentor to fellow journalists that has endeared her to an entire industry. “From broadcasting stand point, Rosanna taught me how to relax and have fun on the air and also how to deal with some of the sensitive, stories that come up time to Rosanna Scotto Restore the Youthful Contours of Your Face & Body • Facelift • Liquid Facelift • Minilift • Breast Augmentation • Liposuction • Rhinoplasty Experience Immediate and Long Lasting Improvements with no Downtime Permanent Fillers t Botox t Perlane t Restylane Dysport t Juvederm t Chemical Peels 2 Areas of Botox/Dysport for $495 with Dr. Kim (with this ad • may not combine offers • Expires 1/31/11) time,” explains FOX 5 Sports Anchor, Duke Castiglione. “She truly cares about the people she works with. She knows the name of every person that works at the station, and probably something about their family or their lives. She really goes out of her way. She is a leader in the newsroom and studio.” Learning how to relax and have fun is something that seems to be an effortless part of Scotto’s style. Perhaps it is because of her “be true to yourself motto” that she applies to her personal and professional life. “The first order of business is taking care of you. If you don’t take care of yourself you’re not going to be happy and you can’t help anybody else,” stresses Scotto. “I think women are just kind of ingrained and bred to always be helping other people, whether it’s our husbands, our children or our friends. At some point you have to take care of you. 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Dr. Marotta is Yale University trained & among 2007-2010’s “America’s Top Doctors.” •Dr. William Romero: 103 Majestic Drive, Dix Hills. 631-858-0500. romeroclinic.com. Dr. Romero performs the most Botox® and Radiesse® procedures on Long Island. He only uses fresh, genuine and pure Botox® and charges only $199 per area of 20 units ($10/unit). He was recently appointed as a Botox instructor to other doctors and is a top physician for Juvederm®. Call or visit website for specials. PLASTIC SURGERY •Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., FACS: 195 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury. 516-3644200. greenbergcosmeticsurgery.com. 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Call today.• The listings in this guide have been provided by our advertisers, who are responsible for their accuracy, and are not necessarily the editorial views of LONG ISLAND WOMAN. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1# or [email protected] Happenings January C L AS S E S 4 •How to Meditate: 7:30pm. Smithtown. 631-724-9733. lightawakeingsmeditationandbeyond.com. 5 week course to reduce stress and improve your life with Judith S. Giannotti, R.Hy. 8 •Your Dependent with Special Needs: 10:30am. Long Beach Public Library, 111 W Park Ave., Long Beach. 516432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. Joseph Parisi leads the workshop addressing critical issues about how to best prepare for your Dependent with special needs’s future. 11 •Meditation Group: 7:30pm. Smithtown. 631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com. Reduce stress, enjoy inner peace and love. $16. 18 •How to Meditate: Start of new 5 week course. See Jan 4. 19 •Creative Writing Workshop: 7pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. Barbara Novack invites writers of all levels to stretch their creativity. 20 •Jewelry Workshop: 7pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. design an Asian-inspired necklace and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in style. $10. Registration required. 25 •Meditation Group: See Jan 11. Ongoing •Breast Cancer Exercise Program: Noon-1pm, Saturdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516374-3190. 1in9.org. For breast cancer patients who are finished with treatment. Provided by personal trainers certified in teaching exercise & wellness to breast cancer survivors. •Cardio Ballroom: 11am, Sundays. Sky Athletic Club, 310 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-678-9400. skyathletic.com. Dance like the stars and lose weight. •Crochet Class: noon-1:30pm, Thursdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-3743190. 1in9.org. The group is designed to help cancer patients draw strength from each other and enjoy togetherness in this circle of friendship. •Decoupage Art Class: 12:30-2:30pm., Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-3743190. 1in9.org. The art of decoupage under glass is in reformatting paper images to create something else. •Fitness for Older Adults: 9:05am, Fridays. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-4327201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. •Italian Language Class: 10am-noon, Saturday. Stony Brook Univ., Stony Brook, 7:30- 9:30pm., Tuesdays. John Glenn HS., Elwood Rd., Elwood. 631632-7444. italianstudies.org. 50 hours of instruction through May 3rd. For levels 1-4. $200. •Koga: 10:30am, Fridays. Sky Athletic Club, 310 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-678-9400. skyathletic.com. All levels are welcome. •Mah Jongg for Beginners: 6:308:30pm., Mondays. Huntington Library. 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-4275165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration Required. Fee for playing cards. •Music Appreciation: 11am-noon, Mondays. Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-8223535 x335. miyjcc.org. Listen to operas, operettas and Broadway musicals. $110. •Pilates: 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays. Huntington Library. 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $12 for the series. •Pots of Hope: Thursdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. An innovative art class for cancer patients, using terra cotta flowerpots. •Reiki Clinic: Wednesdays by appointment. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-3743190. 1in9.org. Learn about and experience this simple healing technique. For all cancer-related illness. •Sherlock Holmes: 12:30-1:30pm, Tuesdays. Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-8223535 x335. miyjcc.org. Discussion group. $15. •Writers Round Table: 11am-noon, Wednesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-3743190. 1in9.org. Freelance writer and author Lyna Caruso facilitates this creative writing workshop for those affected by cancer. Eight-week program. Registration required. Free. •Yoga for Beginners with Linda Cadle Hinton: 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Huntington Library Station, 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $24 for the series. •Yoga for Beginners with Augusta Berner: 10-11am, Thursdays. Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $12 for the series. •Yoga Intermediate: 9:15-10:15am. , Saturdays. Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $15 for the series. •Yoga/Stress Reduction: 11am-noon, Wednesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-3743190. 1in9.org. Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm. 6-week program. For all cancerrelated illness. •Zumba Classes: 9:30-10:30am. Tuesdays from Jan 18 to Feb 15. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulapublic.org. Designed for mature participants. Registration required. E NTE RTAI N M E NT 2 •Jeff Dunham Identity Crisis Tour: 5pm. Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale 1-800745-3000. nassaucoliseum.com. •Paul Joseph Trio Concert: 2pm. Long Beach Public Library, 111 W Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. The trio will perform the music of Jerome Kern. 6 •Brother, Can You Spare a Dollar: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington. 1-800-838-3006. CinemaArtsCentre.org. Long Island filmmaker Thom Hoffman presents his latest film and lead a discussion on the Great Depression and how the rise in our collective expectations may have left us ill-equipped to confront another economic disaster. $13. 7 •Rockapella: Boutlon Center, 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-459-2035. boultoncenter.org. 8 •Justin Townes Earle: Boutlon Center, 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-4592035. boultoncenter.org. 9 •You Can Sing To: 2pm. Long Beach Public Library, 111 W Park Ave., Long SPOTLIGHT Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Live in Concert Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp became good friends after co-starring in Jonathan Larsen's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent. These two popular stars of Broadway and film join forces in a concert that features their individual works in addition to the songs you love from Rent. Also upcoming: Diane Birch January 22; Maureen McGovern & Jimmy Webb January 29; Buckwheat Zydeco February 5; Shawn Colvin February 12; Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance February 13. When: Saturday, January 15 at 7pm. Where: Landmark on Main Street 232 Main Street, Port Washington For tickets and information: www.landmarkonmainstreet.org or call the box office at 516-767-6444. advertisement Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/ longbeach. Turnpike Joe and the Traffic Jam performs their show featuring renditions of 60’s and 70’s soft rock favorites. 10 •Evening Primrose: 10am & 1pm. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulapublic.org. Teleplay starring Anthony Perkins and Charmain Carr. Music by Stephen Sondheim. LONG ISLAND WOMAN • January 2011• 27 Happenings January SPOTLIGHT Cirque Éloize at Staller Center for the Arts The stunningly creative Cirque Éloize combines new circus arts of uncanny physical feats with break dancing, hiphop and theatre in their hit show, iD, a ground-breaking urban-flavored work. “ID” stands for “identification,” referring to the players’ quest to find their place in a futuristic city. Fourteen artists of many circus disciplines create a playful world of extreme sport, all against the throbbing backdrop of electronic rock keyboard music and videos. Sponsored by Holiday Inn ExpressStony Brook and Gold Coast Bank. When: Saturday, February 12, 8pm and Sunday, February 13,4 pm Where: Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University For tickets and information: stallercenter.com or call the box office at 631-632-ARTS advertisement 12 •Night Train to Terror: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington. 1-800-838-3006. CinemaArtsCentre.org. $10. 15 •Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp: 7pm. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-7676444. landmarkonmainstreet.org. Rent co-stars perform broadway and rock music. 28 • January 2011• LONG ISLAND WOMAN 16 •Martin Luther King Birthday Tribute: call for time. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington 1-800-838-3006. CinemaArtsCentre.org. Connie Field’s 7-part film takes us on a journey from the start of Apartheid to the overthrow of South Africa ’s racist system. $16 includes bagel/croissant brunch. •Jack Hanna Into the Wild Live!: 1pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury 1-800-7453000. livenation.com. •Capitol Heights Lyric Opera: 2:30pm. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulapublic.org. Love duets, arias, Broadway and Yiddish songs. 3000. livenation.com. •Elvis Show: Boutlon Center, 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-459-2035. boultoncenter.org. Proceeds donated to Rock Can Roll- bring canned food. •Maureen McGovern & Jimmy Web: call for time. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516767-6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org. McGovern opens with music of the 60s & 70s and both artists will perform Webb’s classic songs together. •The Yellowjackets: 8pm. Staller Center for the Arts at Stonybrook Univ., Stonybrook. 631-632-2787. stallercenter.com. A modern jazz quartet dedicated to improvisational jazz from a vast range of musical sources. 17 30 •Martin Luther King Birthday Tribute: see Jan. 16. 21 •FELA!: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington 1-800-8383006. CinemaArtsCentre.org. Recorded live from the National Theatre, London. The controversial life of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. •Gary Puckett & The Union Gap: Boutlon Center, 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-459-2035. boultoncenter.org. 22 •Movin’ Out Band: Boutlon Center, 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-459-2035. boultoncenter.org. •Diane Birch: 8pm. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-6444. landmarkonmaistreet.org. 23 •Music and Dance from China: 2pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. Chinese Theatre Works performs the best of Chinese folk & classical music. Call to reserve your tickets. 26 •Live Music in the Sky Room Café: 8pm. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington 1-800-838-3006. CinemaArtsCentre.org. Jay Scott & Rorie Kelly. Free. 27 •Orson Welles’ F for Fake: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. Huntington 1-800-838-3006. CinemaArtsCentre.org. A documentary about fraud and fakery. $13. 29 •Edgar Winter/Rick Derringer: 8pm. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury 1-800-745- •Selected Shorts: Funny Fiction: 3pm. Concert Hall at Adelphi Performing Arts Center, Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. Public Radio program featuring readings of spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers. •Star Trek Live: 4pm. Staller Center for the Arts at Stonybrook Univ., Stonybrook. 631-632-2787. stallercenter.com. An interactive, educational science show with special on-screen appearances from Captain Kirk and Spock. Ongoing •Night Sky Observing Sessions: 7pmmidnight, Saturdays. Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Rd., Southold. 631-765-2626. CusterObservatory.org. Guided tours of the night sky through powerful telescopes. Weather permitting. Suggested donation $5. E VE NTS sulapublic.org. Thomas Germano, Professor of Art History, speaks about two German degenerate artists: George Grosz & Max Beckman.30 •Plastic Surgery Seminar: Minimally Invasive Facial Plastic Surgery Seminar: 5-6pm. 516-773-4646. Reservation required. With Dr. Andrew A. Jacono, MD, FACS. •Winter Run: 11am. Jones Beach State Park. See Jan 9th. 15 •Birding and Breakfast: 8am-11am. Connetquot State Park Preserve, Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale. 631-581-1072. Discover the birds of Connetquot with the volunteer nature guides supplied by the Audubon Society. $4 plus parking fee. 16 •Winter Run: 11am. Caumsett State Historic Park. See Jan 9th. 18 •Millennium Trilogy Book Discussion Series: 7pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-7662360. oceansidelibrary.com. Fran Cohen leads the discussion on the bestselling novel The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson. •The Musical Instrument in Painting and Sculpture: 2pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. Art lecturer, Thomas Germano, explores the history of visual art inspired by the “blind sound” of music from ancient times to today. •Taste Testing at Lola’s: 5:30pm. Lola’s, 180 W Park Ave., Long Beach. 516432-4226. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. The samples will be of Chef David Livingston’s hors d’oeuvres. $20. Reservations required by Jan 4. 19 9 •Winter Run: 11am. Heckscher State Park. 631-321-3510. nysparks.com. Run series taking place at four different Long Island state parks. $15. registration required. 11 •Gary Jensen’s Holy Ghosts: 7pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. Author, Gary Jensen, tells the story of his family’s confrontation with the spirit world in their home.30 12 •Illustrated Art Lecture: 1pm. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. penin- •Current Issues: 1:30-3pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. 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Movie about a middleaged married doctor and a suburban housewife’s forbidden love affair. 25 •Tax Forum: 1-2:30pm. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. Hempstead Town Reciever of Taxes, Don Clavin, discusses property exemptions, assessment challenges, and the proposed E-Tax Bill legislation. 27 •Book Talk: 1pm. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-2393262. peninsulapublic.org. Mira Rosenfeld Sennet facilitates discussion about Alan Dershowitz’s book, The Trials of Zion, about tensions in the Middle East. 28 •Alice Hoffman: call for time. Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com. 30 •Winter Run: 11am. Jones Beach State Park. See Jan 9th. •SLI Concussion Clinic: 1pm. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800. syjcc.org. WWE wrestler, Chris Nowinski, will present a multimedia that will explain how to protect yourself from concussions in sports. $40. Reservations required by Jan 24. 31 •The Last Station: 10am & 1pm. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulapublic.org. Movie about a Russian author Leo Tolstoy who struggles to balance wealth and his commitment to a life without material things. Ongoing •Adult Connections: 7 or 7:30pm (time varies), Thursdays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x111. friedbergjcc.org. $10 dues per month. Additional fees apply occasionally for theme dinners, etc. •Adult Happenings: 7:45-9:15pm, Tuesdays. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-8223535 x328. miyjcc.org .Meetings feature guest speaker or entertainer. Ages 40 and up. •Baby Boomers Club: 7:30-9:30pm, Wednesdays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-634-4170. friedbergjcc.org. For those between 1946 and 1964. $10. •Book Lovers Bonanza: 1:30-5pm, on the first Wednesday of each month. Extended hours until 8pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Merrick Library Wing, 2369 Merrick Ave., Merrick. 516-379-6434. Books are 50 cents to $1 and proceeds go toward library programming. Fill a tote bag to the brim for $8. •Connections: 6:30-7:45pm, second and fourth Tuesdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-4629800 x139. syjcc.org. Widow and widowers group for ages 50 and up. $9 or 516-465-2520. •Friendship Circle: 7:30-10pm, MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $6. •Give Back Sundays: 8am-noon, Sundays. Call for upcoming dates. 631930-9460. ZPgivebacksundays.org. Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology provides uninsured Long Islanders with free radiologic services (MRI, x-ray, ultrasound etc.) at either its Massapequa or Smithtown offices. •Insurance Enrollment Sessions: 58pm, first and third Thursday of each month. Franklin Hospital, Admitting Dept., 900 Franklin Ave., Valley Stream. 516-256-6397 or 866-381-1931. healthcareaccess.edu. Family & Child Health Plus free or low-cost health insurance available for NYS residents. •Japanese Classical Dance: 4:30-6pm & 6:30-8pm Tuesdays. Long Island Japanese Culture Center. 12 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights. 917-226-1195. [email protected]. Learn to wear kimono and dance with a fan in the elegant Soke Fujima style. Beginners of all ages. For free trial lesson, contact the instructor. •Monday Mingle: 11am-1pm, Mondays, Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders-Long Island (SAGELI), 34 Park Ave., Bay Shore. (516) 484-9338, sageli.org. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people 50+. coffee and cake is provided. •RADISH (Reserve a Day for Interesting Social Happenings): 11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesdays, MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $6. •R.A.P. (Retirees Activity Program): 24:15pm, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 55 and up. $6. •R.E.A.C.H. (Recreational, Educational, Artistic, Cultural Happenings): 10:30am-noon, Tuesdays. Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills. 516-4841545 x134. sjjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $10. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] •SAGE (Senior Adult Group Enthusiasts): 10:30am, second Thursdays. Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 S. Woods Rd., Woodbury. 516-496-9100. •Seal Walks: call for dates and times. Montauk State Park, 631-6685000.nysparks.com. A series of walks on weekends through April to see wintering seals. $5 •Seal Walks: call for dates and times. Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. 516679-7254. nysparks.com. A series of walks on weekends through March to see wintering seals. $4 •Seal Walks: call for times and dates. CRESLI at Cupsogue Beach, Cupsogue Beach County Park. 631-244-3352. cresli.org. Seal walks will be taking place on weekends through May. $5 suggested donation. •Singles Chat & Chew: 7:45-9:30pm, Wednesdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-4629800 x139. syjcc.org. Group for all singles facilitated by a certified social worker. Refreshments served. $9. •Sociable Singles: 3-5pm, first and third Thursdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-4629800 x121. syjcc.org. Group for active, single seniors ages 60 and up. $4. Registration required. •Sophisticated Singles: 7:30-9:30pm, Mondays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x133. friedbergjcc.org. Singles ages 40 and up meet weekly; facilitated by Irwin Pfeffer. $8. •Wednesday Club: 10:30am-1:30pm, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 70 and up. $6. E XH I BITS 5 •Members’ Choice New Works for the New Year: 7:30pm. Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. Professor Thomas Germano will talk about the artist, Edward Hopper. Ongoing •2D/3D: Thru Jan. 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. Paintings by Keith Mayerson, Sculpture by Kent Henrickson. •Family Sunday at the Museum: 1pm, Sundays. One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. 1 pm. Docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries. Museum admission required. •For Us The Living – The Civil War in Paintings: 11am-4:45pm. Through Jan. 9. One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. Mort Kunstler portrays the sights, feelings and drama of the Civil War. The exhibition consists of approximately 50 paintings accompanied by a selection of documentary objects. •Fredrick Douglass From Slavery To Freedom: Jan 31 through Feb 28. Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., Oceanside. 516-766-2360. oceansidelibrary.com. The traveling exhibition explores the early life of the civil rights leader. •Juried Still Life Exhibit: Thru Jan. 10. Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org. Artist: Diana De Santis. •Milton Avery and the End of Modernism: Jan 22 through May 11. Nassau Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. Art exhibition examining the contributions of Milton Avery, as a significant figurative painter from the 1920s-60s. $10. •NCMA’s Sculpture Park: Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. More than 50 works by renowned artists set amidst the 145-acre property. •NCMA’s Walking Trails and Gardens: Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods. 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Church Widows Group ...............................516-822-3535 x331 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Bereavement....................................516-766-4341 x131 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org Widows and Widowers to Age 45 ...........................................................631-462-9800 x139 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org Alcoholics Anonymous ..........................................516-292-3040/631-669-1124 nassauny-aa.org; suffolkny-aa.org Bay Shore – 516-435-2863, Freeport– 516-223-9590 Care Center -- Children of Alcoholics Group ......................................................................516-378-2992 Families Anonymous ...631-474-9659/631-924-9357 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org Food Addicts Anonymous ................... 631-338-9059 Lake Grove Gamblers Anonymous .........................................877-533-4395/877-442-4248 Overeaters Anonymous..........................631-473-1320 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org Sexual Addictions Anonymous S-ANON, SA, Couples ......................................................347-531-5977 St. Gregory Church, Seaford Women for Sobriety ...............................215-536-8026 womenforsobriety.org Alzheimer’s Adult Children of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Groups .............................516-767-6856/866-789-LIAF Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. liaf.org Alzheimer’s Association ..........................................631-580-5100/800-272-3900 Ronkonkoma. alz.org/longisland Alzheimer’s Groups ......516-767-6856/866-789-LIAF Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. liaf.org Alzheimer’s Caregivers ..............631-585-2020, x260 Community Programs Center of L.I., Ronkonkoma Alzheimer’s Caregivers Group ..............516-432-0570 Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, Long Beach Bereavement ............................................631-465-6262 Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement.............................................631-928-2377 Hope House Ministries Bereavement..................................516-822-3535, x328 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Bereavement ...................................516-484-1545 x196 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org Bereavement...................................631-581-4266 x100 St. Mary’s Church, 20 Harrison Ave., E. Islip maryseastislip.org Bereavement Group (suicide)............ 631-687-2960 Brookhaven Hospice Bereavement .................................631-462-9800, x139 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack .suffolkyjcc.org Bereavement..............................................516-374-3190 Hewlett House, Hewlett. 1in9.org Bereavement Groups for Children and Families ......................................................................516-626-1971 North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center Death of a Child Support Group....... 631-738-0809 St. Sylvester’s Church, Medford Grief Share.................................................516-731-6736 Plainedge Baptist Church, Bethpage Grief Share Support Group....................516-561-5160 Bethlehem Assembly of God Church, Valley Stream H.E.A.L.(Help Ease A Loss) ..........................................631-265-4520/631-265-2810 St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Smithtown Holocaust Survivors and Friends ...........................................................631-462-9800 x121 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org Friendship Circle.......................................516-484-1545 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org Loss of a Baby..........................................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Let’s Do Lunch (Young Onset).............516-484-1545 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org Loss of a Child ...............................516-822-3535 x328 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Shabbat Respite Program...........516-822-3535, x326 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. myjcc.org Loss of a Sibling ............................516-822-3535 x328 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Loss of Spouse..........................................516-634-4190 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org Breast and Other Cancers American Cancer Society .....................................516-921-6016 or 800-ACS-2345 cancer.org Breast Cancer.............................................516-877-4314 Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City Breast Cancer Hotline........................... 800-877-8077 Breast and Ovarian Cancer Group ...........................................................631-462-9800 x129 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org Breast Cancer ...........................................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Breast Health Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Breast Cancer Family and Friends.......631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center Breast Health Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Spanish-Speaking Women with Breast Cancer ......................................................................516-877-4314 Spouses and Partners of Those with Breast Cancer ......................................................................516-877-4314 Support for People With Oral and Head and Neck Cancer.............................516-759-5333/800-377-0928 Syosset & Stony Brook. spohnc.org Thyroid Cancer Survivors Hotline.......877-588-7904 Working Women with Breast Cancer ..516-374-3190 Hewlett House, Hewlett. 1in9.org Young Women with Breast Cancer ......516-877-4314 Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City Breast Cancer Hotline ............................800-877-8077 Cancer Groups .........................................516-465-2500 North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (various locations). northshorelij.edu Caregivers Group ...........................516-496-7550 x217 F.E.G.S., Syosset . fegs.org Cancer Survivors ......................................631-473-1320 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org Family Support ..........................................516-374-3190 Hewlett House, Hewlett. 1in9.org Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition ......................................................................631-547-1518 hbcac.org Lean On Me...............................................516-374-3190 Hewlett House, Hewlett. 1in9.org Live, Love & Laugh Again (breast cancer) ......................................................................631-476-2776 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org Widows and Widowers 50+.......631-462-9800 x139 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org Mid-Island Skin Cancer .........................516-352-4227 ccmac.org Animal Bereavement Group..................516-785-6416 Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, Plainview Widow/Widower.............................516-766-4341 x131 JCC of West Hempstead, W. Hempstead FEGS Partners in Caring/Friedberg JCC Bereavement.............................................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Widow/Widower ............................516-484-1545 x196 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) .....................................................................631-672-2027 Long Island Chapter, Huntington Station. ovarian.org Bereavement.............................................516-465-2500 Widow/Widower (ages 40 and up......516-395-8303 Parkway Community Church, Hicksville 32 • January 2011 • LONG ISLAND WOMAN South Fork Breast Health Coalition ....631-726-8606 southforkbreast.com Adult Children Caregivers......................516-742-2050 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview JASA Nassau County Caregiver Resource Center miyjcc.org Metastatic Breast Cancer.........................516-877-4314 Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City Bereavement Close Knit Group (knit and talk group for women with breast cancer)) .................................516-877-4314 Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City Cancer Patient and Survivor Group ...631-675-9003 Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center, Bay Shore. breastcancerhelpinc.org Recently Bereaved Group.....................866-789-5423 Sunrise of N. Lynbrook, N. Lynbrook Arthritis Support Groups...................... 631-427-8272 Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter, Melville arthritis.org Post-Treatment for Breast Cancer .........516-877-4314 Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City Caregiver Support Recent Widow/Widower...............516-766-4341 x131 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org Arthritis Newly-Diagnosed Breast Cancer .....................................631-476-2776 or 631-689-1854 Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson. matherhospital.org Cancer Group...........516-256-6025 or 516-256-6478 Franklin Hospital, Valley Stream Look Good, Feel Better..........................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center Breast Health Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Spouses of Alzheimer’s/Dementia Patients .....................................................................631-264-0222 Broadlawn Manor, Amityville Hewlett House, Hewlett. 1in9.org Newly-Diagnosed Breast Cancer ..........516-877-4314 Adelphi Univ. School of Social Work, Garden City Newly-Diagnosed Breast Cancer ..........516-374-3190 Caregivers Group...........................516-822-3535 x328 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Caregivers Group.....................................516-742-2050 Temple Emanuel, Long Beach JASA Nassau County Caregiver Resource Center Caregivers Groups ..................................631-585-2020 dayhaven.org Caregivers Group ........................ 516-484-1545 x196 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org Caregivers Group.....................................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Caregivers Group..........................631-462-9800 x220 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org Caring For Your Spouse .........................516-742-2050 JCC of W. Hempstead, W. Hempstead JASA Nassau County Caregiver Resource Center Let’s Do Dinner (spouses of Young Onset Alzheimer’s patients)...............................516-484-1545 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org Let’s Do Pizza (kids with parents with Young Onset Alzheimer’s) ..............................................516-484-1545 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org Sandwich Generation..............................516-742-2050 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org JASA Nassau County Caregiver Resource Center Spouses & Siblings...................................516-742-2050 Temple Chaverim, Plainview JASA Nassau County Caregiver Resource Center To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Support Groups Spouses, Children & Siblings.................516-742-2050 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org JASA Nassau County Caregiver Resource Center Well Spouses or Partners of the Chronically Ill and Disabled .....................................................516-829-8740 St. Charles Rehab Center, Albertson [email protected] Divorce & Separation Divorce Care..............................................516-731-6736 Life Center of Bethpage, Divorce Support Group..........................516-992-2873 Alliance to Restore Integrity in Divorce (ARID) Divorced & Separated ...................516-822-3535 x331 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Divorced and Separated 12-Step Group .....................................................................718-468-2654 Community Church of East Williston Divorced and Separated Group .516-484-1545 x196 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills. sjjcc.org Divorced & Separated Groups ........... 631-462-9800 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org Divorced and Separated Group ..........631-724-9462 Reflections Associates, Smithtown Child Abuse .............................................631-439-0480 Child Abuse & Maltreatment Referrals .....................................................................800-342-3720 Elder Abuse...............................................516-542-0404 Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Hempstead Family Violence and Child Abuse.........516-485-5710 F.E.G.S.. fegs.org Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence 24-hr. hotline............................................516-542-0404 cadvnc.org Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia ..........631-548-8237 Myasthenia Gravis ....................................516-567-1978 Massapequa Public Library, Massapequa Park Diabetes/Heart Club................516-674-7833 or 7936 Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove Diabetes Group........................................516-596-4357 Hewlett House, Hewlett Myasthenia Gravis....................................631-765-2186 Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, Setauket National Federation of the Blind..........516-868-8718 Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline (Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence) 516-222-2293 Epilepsy.......................................................631-474-6797 St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson Self-Esteem in Relationships ................631-667-4188 Ascension Lutheran Church, Deer Park Face Pain and Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group .....................................................................516-442-3527 Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island lmni.org Neck and Back Pain Support Group...516-442-3527 Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island lmni.org Sexual Abuse Survivors ...............516-678-5800 x573 Diocese of Rockville Centre, Rockville Centre Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence ...........................................631-666-7181/631-666-8833 sccadv.org Victims Information Bureau (VIBS) of Suffolk County .......................................................631-360-3606 Separation/Divorce.........................516-766-4341 x131 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside friedbergjcc.org Alopecia ..........................631-680-0148; 415-472-3780 naaf.org Singles..............................................631-462-9800 x139 Suffolk Y JCC, Commack. suffolkyjcc.org Autoimmune .............................................516-674-7833 Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove Singles Group ...........................................516-822-3535 Mid Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Behcet’s Disease..................................... 631-956-1660 Health-Related/Miscellaneous Brain Aneurysm .......................................516-562-3815 The Brain Aneurysm Center at North Shore Univ. Hospital, Manhasset. [email protected] Brain AVM and Aneurysm Support Group .....................................................................516-442-3527 Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island mni.org Domestic Violence, Rape & Sexual Abuse Brain Tumor Support Group.................516-442-3527 Leslie Munzer Neurological Institute of Long Island lmni.org Brighter Tomorrows .................................631-395-3116 brightertomorrowsinc.org Brain Tumor Patients and Their Families ..........................................516-679-5075/516-946-0649 Jen Wear Plus Women’s Sizes 14 & Up Elegant Mother of the Bride/Groom Dresses Including Beautiful Evening Wear, Printed Silk Tops & Dresses Naturally Gentle, Safe and Effective Products for the Entire Family and Home Fibromyalgia .......................................... 631-427-8272 Island Trees Library, Levittown. arthritis.org Hearing Impaired and Cochlear Implant Patients ......................................................................718-470-8631 North Shore LIJ Health System Hearing and Speech Center, New Hyde Park Self Help For Hard of Hearing People .....................................................................631-549-3901 Harborfields Public Library, Greenlawn South Shore Women’s Heart ..............631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Hepatitis C Support Group (American Liver Foundation) ..............................................631-754-4795 HIV/AIDS....................................................516-496-7550 F.E.G.S., Syosset. fegs.org www.JenWearPlus.com To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Just North of Rte 347 Open Daily Credit Cards Accepted Scleroderma ..............631-667-2655 or 631-968-3314 Southside Hospital, Bay Shore. scleroderma.org Sleep Apnea .............631-376-4299 or 631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Sleep Disorders ........................................631-476-2721 Mather Hospital, Port Jefferso. matherhospital.org Stroke Support ...........................................516-719-2411 North Shore Univ. Hospital, Manhasset Stroke Survivors & Caregivers...............516-562-4947 Plainview Hospital, Plainview Lupus...........................................................516-783-3370 Lupus Foundation of LI. Bellmore Emotions Anonymous ...........................631-584-5604 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org Lymphedema.............................................516-374-3190 Hewlett House, Hewlett 1in9.org Sex Therapy Individual • Couple • Group 631-828-8772 Parkinson Disease Support Groups ...631-862-3560 Counseling.................................................516-364-0794 F.E.G.S.. fegs.org Must Bring Ad • Expires 1/31/2011 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Parkinson’s Support Group...................631-265-6621 Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center, Smithtown Methodist Church, Smithtown Lesbian Group......................................... 631-748-4193 Sayville Congregational Church Not valid with other offers or prior purchases 650 Route 112 Port Jefferson Station Pain Management Support Group......631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Mental Health 25% Off All Evening Wear Ostomy Association of Long Island/Nassau .................................................................... 516-759-0734 Irritable Bowel Syndrome .....................516-371-0660 South Nassau Communities Hospital Counseling Center, Baldwin Arousal Difficulties Erectile Dysfunction Low Libido Orgasm Difficulties Premature Ejaculation Infidelity ALSO PLENTY OF SPORTSWEAR INCLUDING GREAT FITTING PANTS, SWEATERS, VELOUR SETS & BLOUSES •Custom Skincare Systems •Spa Grade Bodycare •Home Fragrance Oils For a FREE sample or to learn about our rewarding business opportunity Contact: Crystal Melton 516-445-7505 www.mysensaria.com/spasentials Multiple Sclerosis.....................................631-864-8337 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org National Multiple Sclerosis Society, ..........................................631-864-8337/516-740-7227 Melville Separated/Divorced Counseling Group ......................................................................516-599-1181 Peninsula Counseling Center, Lynbrook Women Separating and Divorcing......631-525-3646 Crohn’s & Colitis Group .........................516-222-5530 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org Eating Disorders.......................................516-637-0965 Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders, Baldwin roaed.org The Retreat (hotline for Domestic Violence) .....................................................................631-329-2200 Singles Support and Discussion Group .....................................................................516-395-8303 Parkway Community Church, Hicksville Melanoma (Patients & Caregivers)......516-352-4227 [email protected] Protection of Children and Young People ...........................................................516-678-5800 x573 Diocese of Rockville Centre, Rockville Centre Marriage Alive Support Group.............631-525-3646 Singles Group 55+...................................516-766-4341 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org North Bellmore Public Library, N. Bellmore guardianbrain.org Linda Rose, LCSW (516) 671-7786 Williston Park/Glen Head Locations Mental Illness Family Support .............516-504-HELP Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Hempstead TAROT PSYCHIC-MEDIUM READINGS IN PERSON - BY PHONE AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES: PRIVATE • BUSINESS • CORPORATE USUI/KARUNA REIKI MASTER TEACHER & PRACTITIONER PRIVATE & DISTANCE SESSIONS CLASSES OFFERED PATRICIA BONO 516-922-7574 [email protected] www.patriciabono.com LONG ISLAND WOMAN • January 2011 • 33 Support Groups Mental Health Association in Suffolk County .....................................................................631-226-3900 Lindenhurst. mhasuffolk.org New Mothers’ Group..............................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org Postpartum Depression .........................631-422-2255 Postpartum Resource Center of New York postpartumNY.org. Mood Disorder Group............................516-546-1370 South Nassau Communities Hospital Outpatient Clinic, Baldwin Parenting (Special Needs)...........516-484-1545 x200 Sid Jacobson JCC, East Hills sjjcc.org Pregnancy and Infant Loss ..................516-562-8422 North Shore Univ. Hospital, Manhasset National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) .........................................516-694-7327/800-950-6264 NAMI Long Island Regional Council, Old Bethpage nami.org Parenting Young Children......................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip good-samaritan-hospital.org NAMI Huntigton ...........631-424-4528/631-271-2935 Postpartum Depression .........................631-422-2255 Postpartum Resource Center of New York postpartumNY.org. Suicide Prevention Hotline.....................800-SUICIDE Parenting & Family Issues Adoption Hotline......................................516-799-7445 JCCA Developmental Disabilities Institute...631-360-4600 Smithtown (family support services) ddiinfo.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren .516-569-6600 Peninsula Counseling Center, Woodmere Homebirth Group ...................................631-834-5586 [email protected] Parents of Adult Children With a Developmental Disability.....................................................516-822-0028 Bethpageacld.org Parents of Children Diagnosed with Psychological Disorders ...................................................631-271-2999 Western Suffolk Psychological Services, Huntington Parents of Children With Autism ...........................................................516-822-3535 x332 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org Parents of Lesbian and Gay Children .....................................................................516-569-6600 Peninsula Counseling Center, Lynbrook Parents of Special Needs Children ............................................................516-766-4341 x160 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. friedbergjcc.org Pregnancy After Loss .............................917-405-3200 North Shore Univ. Hospital, Manhasset Pregnancy Information and Referral ..631-853-3033 Prison Families Anonymous .................516-496-7550 F.E.G.S., Syosset. fegs.org RESOLVE: National Infertility Association .....................................................................800-765-2810 northeast.resolve.org Post-Bariatric Support Group ...............516-62MERCY Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre Overeaters Anonymous..........................631-473-1320 Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson. matherhospital.org Women’s Issues WINGS (Women In Network Giving Support) .....................................................................516-334-8985 609 Dartmouth St., Westbury Women’s Self-Awareness, Self-Care and SelfRealization..................................................516-794-7328 EDA Counseling Center, Westbury WomenHeart ...........................................631-271-3766 The Huntington Heart Center, Huntington Single Parent Support Group .....516-822-3535 x328 Mid-Island Y JCC, Plainview. miyjcc.org L.I. Women’s Coalition .........................631-666-8833 Smoking Cessation All listings for SUPPORT GROUP consideration must be submitted by the first of the month by email ([email protected]). No information will be accepted by telephone. Listings are published on a space available basis. SUPPORT GROUPS deadline is the 1st of the month previous to the month of the issue. If you have a support group listed in this guide that no longer exists or has updated information, please email us at [email protected]. American Cancer Society .................... 800-ACS-2345 516-921-6016 or 631-436-7070. cancer.org Green Seminars.......................................800-342-1303 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson matherhospital.org Nicotine Anonymous...631-665-0527/415-750-0328 nicotine-anonymous.org Weight Loss Long Island Infant Developmental Program .....................................................................516-546-2333 Parents of Young Children, Birth to Five ............................................................516-766-4341 x162 Friedberg JCC, Oceanside. ParentingResourceNetwork.org Bariatric Support Group.........................631-376-4444 Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, W. Islip To advertise a for-profit support group call 516-505-0555 x1. National Infertility Network Exchange (NINE) ......................................................................516-794-5772 Perinatal Group..............................631-581-4266 x100 St. Mary’s Church, E. Islip. stmaryseastislip.org Green Seminars.......................................800-342-1303 John T. 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