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A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND ALL YEAR ROUND Chappaqua | $2,275,000 | Surrounded by impeccable stone walls this custom designed home is situated on a cul-de-sac in one of Chappaqua’s most sought after locations. Resplendent with quality craftsmanship, elegance and functional design, no detail has been overlooked in this 5-bedroom, 5.1-bath Colonial with pool, patio, deck and 3 finished levels. Suited to today’s modern lifestyle, the many amenities include: a gracious 2-story entry hall, coffered ceilings, arched doorways, custom millwork and built-ins, 3 fireplaces, designer kitchen and baths, radiant heated floors in foyer and master spa-like bathroom, spectacularly landscaped pool, spa, gardens, flat play yard, outdoor poolside shower and 3-car heated garage. This very special offering is suitable for formal entertaining, intimate and casual living. New above-ground oil tanks. Web# 4645645 Chappaqua $1,199,000 Stacy Levey Chappaqua $1,949,000 Stacy Levey Traditional Colonial, custom built-ins, walk-out Sensational Colonial with elegant rooms, high lower level, 1.4 acres on quiet cul-de-sac end finishes, gourmet kitchen, very private THE MILLER-GOLDENBERG TEAM at Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Chappaqua SOLD Chappaqua SOLD 43 Empty Bowls Surprise Classic Center Hall Colonial in Immaculate Colonial located in BY KELLY LEONARD cul-de-sac neighborhood Random Farms with skyline views features spotlights 7 ‘Thank You’ Art BY ARI BENNETT 34 A Fitness Journey BY ANDREW VITELLI 45-55 9 A Vision for Downtown BY MATT SMITH Hillary’s Best 36 Holiday Cheer at Sunshine BY HEATHER SKOLNICK COVER PHOTO BY CHAD KRAUS 13 Rockin’ in Chappaqua & Armonk www.chadkraus.com BY MARIANNE CAMPOLONGO 37 Urgent Care at WPH BY ANDREW VITELLI 17 Too Much Screen Time BY MARIANNE CAMPOLONGO 38 Sweet Treats BY MATT SMITH Chappaqua SOLD Mount SOLD Mount SOLD 23 Greeley’s Youngest Publisher Beautifully renovated impeccably Kisco Stunning views abound from every room Kisco Majestic charming turn-of-the century BY BRIAN DONNELLY maintained Center Hall Colonial in this dramatic Contemporary home vintage Victorian Colonial with updates 40 Kids Couture BY DEBORAH NOTIS LOCAL 25 How Dr. Singer Heals Soldiers 13| BY STACEY PFEFFER Music 42 More Than A Gym BY MATT SMITH 26 Marian Hamilton’s Caring Touch BY DEBORAH NOTIS 26|Caring for Caregivers book excerpt 32 Students for Human Rights BY STACEY PFEFFER 20 Ms. Murphy’s Makeover

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t this juncture, I respectfully extend my congratula- A tions to our new president elect. My heart and mind, however (as is true for the vast majority of her neighbors and friends), are squarely with Hillary Clinton in apprecia- tion of her exemplary spirit and hard fought campaign and its unwavering message of ‘love trumps hate,’ and her conviction that we all indeed are ‘stronger together.’

For years now, as a small, hometown publisher, I have enthu- siastically supported the voice and vision of our two-time Senator, Secretary of State, and neighbor. Over the last year, as time and Pretoria, August 2012 resources permitted, I was so excited to citizens registered their collective voice as to the preferred follow her historical candidate, so the outcome may remain a source of sad- campaign to become ness and longing to many for some time to come. But we the nation’s first wom- also harbor hope for a better future. A very long chain of an president. Together connected hearts unequivocally know that Hillary Clinton Memorial Day 2006 with fine contributors, embodies all that a president is meant to be. She set the PHOTO BY MARIANNE CAMPOLONGO we proudly attended bar high for the next president, man or woman. primary and post primary rallies on the East and West Coast, along with the Democratic National Convention, And here, for now, I will simply echo the voices from with the goal of being actively engaged in covering an many corners–their warm and loving expressions–con- extraordinarily qualified and experienced hometown candi- veying an immense gratitude to Hillary Clinton for her role date from a local vantage point–while still offering a variety as advocate and friend. I commend those in her corner, of community features both in print and online. in our community and beyond who worked so hard on her behalf and who are continuing their work, whether By casting well over a million more votes for Hillary Clinton through wise words or newly launched grassroots efforts. than for Donald Trump, a greater number of American Our election coverage stories and photos (special kudos to Chad Kraus’ enormous generosity) followed by many heartfelt messages from the merchant community and amazing local supporters appear on pages 45-55.

I’m especially proud as well to include a couple millennial expressions of gratitude by Greeley grads and past Inside Press contributors: an essay by Cornell University Junior Lindsay Hand (page 49), and the “thank you” photo and artwork opposite this page by my son, Ari Bennett, a third year art major at Union College.

Please also enjoy the entire issue with many articles that showcase our wonderful community, its residents and various sponsors. Wishing the greater New Castle community, and beyond, a happy and healthy holiday season. Here’s to Peace in the New Year too. Before a GOTV rally and Katy Perry concert in Philly: with Dawn Evans Greenberg (to my right), Robby Mook, Hillary for America campaign manager, and Dawn Dankner Rosen

06 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 07 a fundamental change to the downtown Toward Community Renewal [area] that’s never really been seen before,” comments Brodsky, with a smile.

On the financial end, Greenstein commend- An Update on the ed his staff for “[striking] the right balance between being cost effective and selecting quality materials and finishes that are timeless and classic.” Streetscape To that point, Brodsky admits to feeling the Improvement Project pressure of the economic factors looming

BY MATT SMITH “The idea was ‘if we’re going to rip up the over him throughout the entire deliberation sidewalks [anyway], why put in concrete? process, fully aware that “we didn’t have Why not take a step back and put [in] a blank check [and] we couldn’t buy gold We’ve all heard the saying, “Good something more aesthetically pleasing?’” faucets,” so to speak. For that reason, he things come to those who wait,” but we’re explains Deputy Town Supervisor Adam too, commends himself on “striking that guessing no group believes in it more than Brodsky, who chaired the aforementioned balance”_without fully compromising the the members of the New Castle Town Streetscape Committee in charge of style of the finish_calling the feat his proud- Board. For the better part of the last three green-lighting the majority of the en- est achievement within the scope of the years, the Board-appointed Streetscape hancements. In addition to correcting the project. (Rather than have the entire area Committee been vigorously reviewing, pipeline issues, “this done completely Is Your Financial Life in Balance? revising and deliberating over various new plan will also in solid brick, the developments concerning the Chappaqua improve the layout of final product will What Makes Us Different? Infrastructure and Streetscape Improve- the sidewalk, as well be a sidewalk ment Project. as the regulation of constructed in both pedestrian and concrete with • A fee-only Wealth Management firm Now, with the late September announce- automobile traffic,” “beautiful brick offering Financial Planning & ment that final plans have been approved while adding a fresh, accents along and are officially underway, New Castle new vibrancy to the the perimeter.”) Investment Management services residents are anxious to see the outcome hamlet. In simplest since 1986 of the result. No fear, Chappaquans. Board terms, “it’s a win-win No doubt these  members attest that if there’s any truth to for everyone.” intricate details • We are bound to a FIDUCIARY the aforementioned adage, you’ll be any- will breathe new standard, putting your needs and thing but disappointed. As New Castle Town life into our little Supervisor Rob town. But it’s interests above everything else  Fueled by the urgent need to replace Greenstein outlined in New Castle’s Adam Brodsky (left) and Rob- not all about the the rapidly-failing waterlines and overall an earlier statement, ert Greenstein at an Election Watch Party at beautification. As _ • Contact us for a free consultation underground infrastructure a project that residents can look Chappaqua Tavern mentioned, the was initially attempted, then halted, with forward to enjoying a new develop- the rebuilding of the Route 120 Bridge in variety of new amenities when the project ments also–and perhaps most importantly– 2012_the idea was revisited anew in May reaches completion, from bike racks aim to improve pedestrian safety. 26 South Greeley Avenue 295 Madison Avenue 2014, when members of the Town Board to bus shelters to spacious communal Chappaqua, NY 10514 New York, NY 10017 saw the perfect opportunity to revitalize the gathering spots_the most notable to be a First, the plans will see the removal of the downtown landscape, and joined forces 3,000-square foot seating area stationed slip lane at the intersection of King Street (914) 238-8900 (212) 239-7777 with national engineering firm WSP Sells to at the corner of King Street and S. Greeley and South Greeley Avenue, to be replaced famcorporation.com make it happen. Avenue. On the whole, “It’s going to be by a stoplight, to “allow for better traffic

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All changes must be provided via email or scanned, or contact the publisher. And that beauty is more than skin Chappaqua Station deep. “We built out the space with music in mind,” says Erin Chase, installing a mixing board and speakers “perfectly Bringing Jazz equalized for jazz.” Hiroshi Yamazaki, whose Hiroshi Yamazaki Trio performed the night my husband and I discovered this charm- to Your Doorstep ing jazz venue, confirmed that their efforts have paid off, citing the excellent acoustics as one of the reasons he enjoys playing there. Yamazaki, a classically trained pianist who studied jazz in New York as well as his native Japan, has performed all over the world, as have his bandmates bassist Steve LaSpina and drummer Tony Jefferson.

There’s a $10 per person cover charge for tables (no cover at the bar, which is first come first served), with tickets available via www.eventbrite.com or at the door. Reservations are suggested.

ARTICLE & PHOTOS Upcoming talent in BY MARIANNE CAMPOLONGO December includes the Daniel Lauter Jazz Quartet who will play Looking for a cozy bistro with small at a fundraiser for romantic tables, farm fresh food and Habitat for Humanity inventive cocktails where you can hear “Homes for the Holi- jazz on a Saturday night? Then head days” on Dec. 3, 7-10 down to Chappaqua Station, opened p.m. to raise money Harvey Cavalier Camp by restaurateurs and jazz aficionados for four homes being Erin and Peter Chase last year. built in New Castle. A Summer Camp as Exceptional as Your Child! Tickets are priced be- Like me, you may be surprised to learn tween $50-500. Dec. that the place many see as the new- 10, Latin percussion- A day camp for Pre-K–Grade 9 with over 50 courses from est breakfast and coffee spot in town ists Emedin Rivera and takes on a totally different persona at Ken Kresge Quartet. fine arts, theater, ice skating, science, gymnastics, night, drawing on prime local talent as On Dec. 17, Erik sports, technology, swimming, music, and much more! well as top musicians from Harlem and Lawrence and Mala other parts of the city. Waldron Quartet. See www.chappaquasta- Wander in nearly any Saturday night at tion.com for additional Harvey’s 125 acre campus of open fields and 7 p.m. when the lights go down low, events. woods provides a perfect setting for an replaced by the warm glow of candles extraordinary summer camp experience. and tiny twinkle lights on the ceiling, Marianne A. Cam- and hear the sultry tones of the latest The Harvey School • 260 Jay Street, Katonah, NY polongo is a pro- 914-232-0581 • harveycavaliercamp.org jazz ensemble. Whether you are a en walls, benches, and ceiling gleam fessional photographer, freelance jazz lover or simply a romantic, it’s the much as they must have at the turn of writer and jazz lover who lives in perfect date night venue. the last century. The benches around Chappaqua. Early on in their life the perimeter still serve as some seat- together, she and her husband Rob Join us at our Open Houses The Chases transformed the time- ing and the former ticket office has be- used to haunt The Blue Note, The worn 1902 Chappaqua train station come a full-service bar, with light from Village Gate, and other notable jazz January 7 & February 4 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. into a beautiful eatery, restoring the the train platform streaming in behind, venues, and they are both thrilled old scarred interior so that the wood- adding to the atmosphere. to live so close to this little gem. 12 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 13 knew we’d come to the right place. ARMONK HOUSE Joining Silverman were lead singer-gui- tarists Brian Belfiglio and Lee Davis, bassist Dave Wills, and Dan Paige on keyboard.

As on other nights when there’s music, Rock and Roll while diners are still eating, they kept Is Here to Stay their ballads mellow, but then the center tables were pushed aside so the crowd had room to dance.

Cal Kramer, the drummer from Blond Ambition, another band that plays there, was at the one-year celebration with his wife. A realtor in his day job, Kramer has been a musician for 50 years as have most of the members of his group. “When I play music I feel like I go on vacation for three hours,” he said. Blond Ambition’s repertoire includes a wide range of classic rock “from Tom Petty to Fleetwood Mac and a lot of eclectic stuff,” he said. He looks forward to their next gig there scheduled for the night before Thanksgiv- ing. “I like Connie, she’s getting good ARTICLE & PHOTOS bands,” he said. BY MARIANNE CAMPOLONGO Petrovich said she If you’re looking for a place where you loves how the people of can not only listen to live music, but Armonk have embraced also get up and dance, then check out her. Armonk House. Sam Sorentino, a mu- The bar and restaurant has live music sician who has played most Friday and Saturday nights, and there and who helps DJ’s on Thursdays. Owner Connie schedule the bands, said Petrovich, a warm, friendly woman that “word got out” and who goes out of her way to make sure bands are now calling all her guests feel welcome, said she them to play. “grew up in the restaurant business” starting at age three when her parents The December lineup: bought George’s Lounge in Pelham. Dec. 1 and 15 Dance The former owner of the Parkway Grill Party Meetup group with in Yonkers, Petrovich acted as the DJ Joe, Dec. 3 Innuen- general contractor when designing the do, Dec. 9 Night Train, space and even had a hand in dis- Dec. 16 Bookends, mantling the 200-year-old barn whose Dec 17 The Little Black wood adorns some walls. Her sister Dress, Dec. 22 Duke and Terry Petrovich helped pick out the an- Damien, Dec. 23 Group tique fixtures which give the restaurant Therapy. There’s also a its eclectic charm. fundraiser for the Heav- bash in November, playing a mix of enly Production Foundation on Dec. Exit 5, described by the band’s drum- classic rock covers, pop, punk, and 18. The music generally starts at 9:30 mer Jeff Silverman as “a bunch of current indie favorites spanning the 60s and there is usually no cover charge. dads from the Bedford area playing five through today. When they started their Check the website www.armonkhouse. decades of rock,” was on tap for the set with Van Morrison’s “Brown-Eyed com for additional information and bar and restaurant’s first anniversary Girl,” our favorite, my husband and I New Year’s Eve announcements. 14 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 15 Only BOYS & GIRLS minutes AGES 3-13 Aquatics STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING away, but Arts & Crafts feels like a Baseball Basketball summer Boating Book Nook SCREEN-TIME getaway! Ceramics Cooking DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS To set up a Dance personal tour Fishing BY DONNA ABEMAYOR film relatable to most of our 18 acre Gaga Gymnastics families. facility, please Jewelry In today’s society we are consumed contact us at Mad Science with screens; whether we are participat- Bringing the doc- Music ing in work or leisure activities; children, umentary to the teenagers, and adults are often engaged Wallace theatre breezemont.com Nature with electronics. Childhood activities such created a central or 914-367-1936 Newcomb as, hopscotch, spud, building forts out viewing location for Soccer of cardboard boxes, and charades have the local community. Softball become games of the past. Interpersonal For more information Tennis communication as we once knew often about how technol- Theater ceases to exist. Simple conversation has ogy impacts child Playground been replaced by texting and emailing on development and Ropes Course our laptops, tablets, and IPhones. poses challenges for Video Production parents, visit screen- Yoga In September, the documentary Screen- agersmovie.com. ARMONK, NY agers: Growing Up in the Digital Age was Dr. Ruston reports viewed in our community at the Wallace that her two chil- alternative activities they continued to use Auditorium located at the screens. Both children were “sneaking former Reader’s Digest screens “even when they were told not to headquarters. The Chap- in their household. At this point, she began paqua Moms group on to look at different methods to curtail their Facebook brought this use. As a primary care physician, she be- dynamic documentary to gan to view it as an addiction. According to the New Castle community. Dr. Ruston, “activity on screens affects the The topic of the overuse of nucleus accebens.” screens by today’s children affects most households. This is the reward circuit of the brain. When we do anything we consider re- Julie Scott, co-administra- warding; the neurotransmitter dopamine is tor of Chappaqua Mom’s activated, and this is often what happens to Facebook page, describes addicts. When we are on screens, dopa- this growing problem as an mine is released and a feeling of enjoyment “epidemic.” She expressed and pleasure surface and motivates us to concern that “children don’t continue use. know how to unplug.” The problem of screen overuse is a prob- Delaney Ruston, Assistant lem that affects families throughout the Professor and Filmmaker in Outside the Wallace auditorium prior to a screening world. According to Lisa Tabb, co-producer Residence in the Human- of Screenagers: (L-R): Chappaqua Moms’s Julia Scott of Screenagers, the documentary has been ities, Compassionate Care, and Georgia Frasch, town board member Lisa Katz, viewed 1,000 times nationwide and in all 52 and Bioethics at Stony Rev. Martha Jacobson of the First Congregational states in the United States. The following Brook Medicine filmmaker of Church, and Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein. countries have also had viewings: Australia, Screenagers: Growing Up in Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, the Digital Age shares similar Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, views. As the filmmaker for Screenagers, dren’s use of screens was her motiva- New Zeeland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, she reports that most children are on tion for making the film. At the time that South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, screens 6.5 hour per day; excluding time she made the film, they were 12 and 14 and the United Kingdom. spent doing homework. This makes the and despite attempts to engage them in continued on next page

16 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 DWinter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 17 Stephanie O’ Leary, Pys.D, a local child psychologist with a As parents, what are some practical solutions to practice in Mount Kiso and mom of two agrees with these rec- help lessen this problem during everyday use and ommendations in terms of striking a balance and brainstorming DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU! about alternative rewarding activities. In addition to her practice, holidays, when use increases? Delany Ruston, she writes a blog and facilitates virtual parenting webinars. suggests the following: TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR GARAGE! On her website, www.stephanieoleary.com, she discusses • Calm, frequent conversations, which open up the the challenges of “parenting in the real world,” and specifically ideas of what the child gains from the screens addresses concerns about the use of screens among children. For Pennies A Day, She also adds, “to tolerate the fall-out when children are told that there may be some restrictions of time is important.” Put Your Car Back • Looking at it in as a curious; non-judgmental light In The Garage Dr. Leary reports in her practice she sees an increase of use • Parents gradually try to unplug as well, and designate during holiday seasons. She recommends a software system to Where It Belongs! app free-days in the house; instead of total non-use of monitor the content of children’s use. A parent can block inap- DON’T WAIT screens propriate content and apps, as well as restrict mature content sites and certain apps. UNTIL IT SNOWS!!! • Brainstorming what can be done when not texting; such as quality time with family members and reading She reports utilizing a product called Net Nanny, which worked SPECIAL well with her family. These monitoring systems work across your desktop, laptop, and phone. Dr. Leary agrees with not making SEASONAL • Purchasing items like an alarm clock to encourage less it a right and wrong conversation, but having open, non- judg- RATES! use of the screens and reliance on the phone for alarms mental conversations, which allow the child and parent to be thoughtful screen consumers. PART OF • Focusing more on rewards than punishment WE ARE A Donna Abemayor is a local resident and frequent contribu- “THE WESTCHESTER FREE Pick Up tor to Inside Chappaqua. SELF STORAGE GROUP” GOLD KEY® www.chappaquastorage.com Service Available FACILITY 238-3232 Open 7 Days Residential & Commercial Storage A Week

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Is something wrong? Is that why bell tolls. had made the Murphys anxious, and Fran- State Ed is coming?” Natalie bowed her head and folded her cis had been relieved when Charlotte was Natalie looked Charlotte full in the eye. hands in pretend piety, their lacquered red offered work. He’d kept his job, however, “Don’t be ridiculous. It’s a purely routine visit.” nails pointing to the ceiling. “There is a along with a big raise. Now he was after God, after all.” her to quit. And Charlotte didn’t want to. Chappaqua resident Jacqueline Grand- Charlotte closed her eyes and swallowed Natalie pressed her advantage. “You owe sire Goldstein grew up in the Fordham Register Now Chase your dreams with us. hard. “Dead? Are you sure? She was here me, sweetie. I need this.” section of the Bronx, and taught high for Charlotte made a last ditch effort. “Look.” 2017/2018 Friday, teaching across the hall.” school English there for 25 years. 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The sopho- music makes concert photography her to be a “social media influencer,” meaning more at Horace Greeley High School is the favorite subject matter. “I started by posting someone who posts social media content founding editor of Pulse Spikes, an online images from my everyday life and my trav- about a company to help it reach consum- and quarterly print magazine covering els especially.” ers that it otherwise may not reach in order travel, lifestyle and entertainment. She was to grow awareness. just 13 when she launched a music Anna’s travels blog, which she rebranded to Pulse started with Starting with a small bracelet company, Spikes a year later in 2015. visiting her father Anna has now worked with Dunkin Donuts, in China, where Walgreens and other large companies to “And the magazine is made by he lives for work. share photographs promoting their brand young people for young people, meaning that many of our contributors [writers, photographers, makeup artists] are under the age of 25, which is the age of our target SUNSHINE CHILDREN’S HOME & REHAB CENTER, 15 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562 audience,” the young entrepreneur 914-333-7000 | www.sunshinechildrenshome.org | [email protected] says with the poise of a seasoned publisher. Anna Zhang, 15, is fluent in Anna is out to show her peers that Chinese and volunteers every young people are “capable of much Sunday at a Chinese school more than what a number suggests.” as a teacher’s assistant. With recent cover stories featuring actress Lauren Elizabeth and former She, her mother, and “Dance Moms” star Chloe Lukasiak, she’s sister spend their sum- off to a hot start. mers there, even trav- Anna Zhang has spoken at three TEDx events, including eling within the country TEDxNavesink, one of the largest TEDx conferences along “She developed all her websites, designed and around Asia. the East Coast. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNA ZHANG issues, edited, managed social media. Those are only a few of the things she’s “They really encouraged me to go to new to her followers on social media. Her favor- pushed herself to learn the skills to do,” places with them and to open my eyes on ite project so far was with the tour compa- Life can be Anna’s mom, Qun Zhou, wrote in an email. certain issues that I don’t see in Chap- ny Walk About Venice. Taking care of your health But, how does a teenager start a maga- paqua or in New York,” she said, crediting zine; not to mention attract celebrity inter- her parents, who immigrated to America “I was doing a photo campaign on Ins- shouldn’t have to be. views for each of her four issues so far? not knowing anyone or even much English, tagram where I went to Italy and shared One word – Instagram. for her passion to exceed boundaries. my experiences with my audience,” she While walking said, adding that the company flew her, We are here to through a park her parents and family friends out for this help with her family in project. “I brought my [Instagram] followers Conveniently located in the heart of Armonk at 99 Business Park China one sum- through Rome and through Florence and Drive, White Plains Hospital Medical & Wellness wants to make it easy mer, Anna used through Venice. It was kind of showing my her mother’s for you and your family to get the care you need. Whether an annual point of view at each of these locations and smartphone to highlighting certain things that I found in- physical, checkup for your child or help with planning a family, our snap a picture of teresting that I thought my audience would experienced physicians are available to help. a butterfly landing find interesting.” on a flower Call 914-849-7900 or visit us online at wphospital.org/armonk. and post it to For that project, Anna used a hashtag that Instagram - her connected people with Walk About Venice. account name Anna Zhang (center), reviews photos with former “Dance “Thanks to Anna, we were able to travel off is @colorflame. WH ITE PLAINS HOSPITAL IS A MEMBER OF THE MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM Moms” star Chloe Lukasiak. the beaten path and get a local’s point of Since capturing view,” Qun said. 22 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 23 Before taking on any job, Anna said she cian on the ships that station in NY Harbor makes sure it’s something that will ring during Fleet Week as part of his two-week authentic to her young audience, “because I Plastic Surgeon & Chappaqua Native commitment on Reserve duty. don’t want to be promoting something that is not appropriate for the age group or not Dr. Elan Singer In addition to the humanitarian mission that coinciding with my own thoughts,” she said. he did with the Reserves, Dr. Singer has also gone on civilian humanitarian missions The Pulse Spikes editor, photographer Heals Soldiers and to Haiti after the earthquake to perform and writer uses the same litmus test when pro-bono plastic surgery. As a chief res- selecting bands, actors or others to feature Helps Beautify New Yorkers ident at Mount Sinai Medical Center, he in her magazine. Lukasiak’s anti-bullying flew to Southern Nigeria to work on burn message is the reason Anna chose her as reconstruction patients. “Each one of the cover story for the third issue of Pulse Spikes, released this past summer. BY STACEY PFEFFER that other specialties such “These are talents that I look up to because as orthopedics, anesthe- of what they’re able to do with their influ- Listening to Dr. Elan Singer reminisce about sia and neurosurgery are ence and how they do it for social good,” his childhood growing up in Chappaqua, it in higher demand over- Anna said. is easy to appreciate how idyllic this town seas. “In plastic surgery, is. There were soccer games, bike rides most of the work we do Her contributors - writers, photographers, into town to visit his mother’s store ICD is highly specialized and makeup artists - also appreciate the mission Contemporary Jewelry and practices with needs a lot of infrastruc- and sense of belonging it creates. the Greeley ski team. But more than any- ture so that tends to take “Sometimes we, those below 25, get thing he credits his time volunteering during place here in the United looked at differently or put in boxes,” said his teenage years with the Chappaqua States. We are dealing a Kyle Sheehan, a makeup artist in New York. Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) as lot with reconstruction so “Pulse spikes has really given young people setting him on his chosen career path as a we see the same patients repeatedly for multiple a place to work, be creative, and have a Anna Zhang uses a Nikon D810Zto take photos for her Instagram account, @ preeminent plastic surgeon with an office in surgeries.” ‘home’ in the industry.” colorflame, Pulse Spikes magazine and the forthcoming Ignite project. Manhattan and a recently opened practice at Radiance MedSpa on North Bedford Qun said her daughter’s success has both Road in Mount Kisco. Dr. Singer likes the large Dr. Elan Singer on a Humanitarian Medical Mission in surprised her and shown her how Anna complex surgeries that he Vietnam Pictured in the “N” Cap defines success. “She doesn’t focus on gaining a profit,” she Dr. Singer, a 1990 Greeley graduate joined performs on Reserve duty. But he’s equally these humanitarian medical missions “was said. “She believes success is doing what she loves and helping CVAC as part of the youth corps when he skilled at performing elective cosmetic sur- unique and very eye-opening to me as a the community.” was 16 and became an EMT when he was geries such as liposuction, skin rejuvenation young surgeon.” 17. “I carried a beeper around high school services, facelifts and body contouring The latest example of that is Ignite, a social good campaign or- and my experience at CVAC procedures on his patients in Dr. Singer’s family connection to the ganized by Pulse Spikes and Covenant House, a nonprofit orga- was integral in helping me Manhattan and Westchester. He military is quite extensive. His father was nization dedicated to helping homeless youth. A book featuring choose medicine as a career.” enjoys the diversity of surger- in the Navy as a doctor in the submarine a compilation of short stories by young talents will be released ies that he gets to perform at service in the late 1960s. His mother was on Thanksgiving and all profits will benefit Covenant House. In A medical officer in the Navy Walter Reed and in his private in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as a addition to Lukasiak, singer and fashion icon Alli Simpson will Reserves, Dr. Singer spends practice. spokeswoman for the IDF to the foreign contribute stories to the book. one weekend a month at press, providing them with details at media “Ignite delves into the most creative adolescent minds to talk Walter Reed National Military As a Reservist, Dr. Singer is briefings during the Six Day War. His about issue that aren’t normally covered by the general media,” Medical Center, which is the required to spend two weeks a grandfather was a physician in the army said Anna, who is also curating and editing the book, as well as largest American military year performing plastic surgery in France during WWII and landed six doing the photography. “So, topics such as self-love and break- hospital in the world. It treats as part of his commitment. His days after D-Day. “So I’m actually the third ing stereotypes to name a few.” all branches of the US military. generation in the US Military as a physician “My reserve unit is actually in my family.” Oak Lane is a not-for-profit childcare With all her success, Anna is still just a high school sophomore very special because we are and said she hasn’t made up her mind on what she wants to do the only unit that does surger- Dr. Singer is looking forward to building his center for children 18-months to 5 for the rest of her life. For now, she’s happy studying assistive ies at Walter Reed on the weekends there.” new practice in Mount Kisco. Although he years of age. technologies for her science research program at Horace Gree- During the month, Dr. Singer communicates currently resides in Manhattan with his wife ley, playing tennis and music - flute, guitar, piano and clarinet with the active duty surgeons at Walter and three young children, he enjoys coming - and, of course, making every issue of Pulse Spikes bigger and Our foremost goal is to nurture the Reed about cases and when he goes down up to his hometown to spend time with his better. there, Dr. Singer helps offload some of parents and his children enjoy spending whole child; to make each and every the backload of cases that the active duty time outdoors in their grandparent’s back- girl and boy feel secure, loved, and “Because it’s all volunteer I think people do the work for their plastic surgeons aren’t able to get to. “It’s yard just as he did as a young boy. passion rather than just getting a paycheck,” she said. “So, I mostly elective surgeries now, so breast re- well cared for. think that’s what sets us apart. Everyone is passionate about duction or reconstruction but in years past, PHOTOS COURTESY OF DR. SINGER their work and we’re working together to meet that one goal to we had a lot of wounded warriors.” Dr. Singer with his wife Dana and son Yonatan at Fleet Week oaklaneccc.org create that revolutionary product.” Stacey Pfeffer lives with her husband 914.238.3756 All reservists are eligible to be mobilized to last two weeks of service was on the USNS and three young children in Chap- Brian Donnelly was born and raised in Westchester. He is war-torn areas such as Iraq or Afghanistan. Mercy, a large naval ship that went on a paqua. She has written for New York a freelance reporter, videographer and social media spe- Most are mobilized for eight months. Some humanitarian mission to Asia in July where Family Magazine, Westchester Parent, cialist, whose hobbies include riding bicycles, waves and of his medical colleagues in the Reserves he performed several surgeries on Vietnam- Westchester Family Magazine, Kveller. rooftop hammocks. have been mobilized but Dr. Singer notes ese civilians. He’s also served as a physi- com and Inside Armonk. 24 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 25 a fundraising campaign, and within six model to other hospitals as well. Now over 11 hospitals have months she raised approximately $500,000 their own fully independent caregiver centers. towards this project. From White Plains Hospital in Westchester County to Mercy Solidarity In January 2006, Hamilton and three vol- Medical in Iowa, hospitals are replicating Hamilton’s model to unteers started working with families. While “provide more respite care for families.” the center was not yet built, they were able Caring f r to implement a program to help families Since its inception, the center has received seven awards, in need. Today, 10 years later, there is a including the 2006 Planetree National Spirit of Caring Award for physical center with over 30 volunteers and Best Program for Family Friends and Social Support and the two social workers employed by the Ken 2014 Caregiver Action Network: Top Caregiver award for Excel- Hamilton Caregivers Center. In the past 10 lence in Patient and Family Engagement. years, volunteers and social workers have interacted with over 50,000 families. “We This year, Hamilton was personally honored with the 2016 L’Ore- Caregivers make connections with families so that they al Women of Worth Award. Hamilton, one of 6,200 nominees, is do not feel isolated, we provide an extra set one of the top 10 honorees and earned a $10,000 grant for the of ears during meetings with the medical Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center. team, we provide information on healthcare Going forward, Hamilton hopes to continue to make a difference Bracelet available, BY DEBORAH NOTIS caregivers the help that she couldn’t find in the lives of caregivers, noting, “Caregivers are a silent popu- In sterling or vermeil $350 throughout her husband’s illness. lation in this country. Over 65 million people –29 percent of the 14k, 18k with diamond pave - population–are currently providing care to a loved one.” Price on request. In 2002, Marian Hamilton, a guidebook Hamilton understood firsthand that caregiv- “We make connec- writer, community volunteer, and mother ers need guidance and sounding boards, tions with families so That is an overwhelming number of people who would greatly of two teenage daughters, took on a new help navigating the hospital and medical benefit from a connection to the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center. role. Her husband, Ken Hamilton, was world, and need to escape the sounds and that they do not feel diagnosed with mesothe- isolated, we provide Deborah Notis is a writer and co-owner of gamechanger- lioma, a fatal form of can- now.com, a free referral service connecting Westchester cer, and she became his an extra set of ears families to highly qualified instructors. Deborah’s writing Call (914) 238-3646 or primary caregiver. Ken’s can be found in the Inside publications as well as on sub- E-mail [email protected] illness and her role as a during meetings with urbanmisfitmom.com. 75 South Greeley Avenue | Chappaqua, New York caregiver left a lasting the medical team, we impact on Hamilton, and in 2005, she founded the provide information Ken Hamilton Caregivers on healthcare proxies Center at Northern West- Looking for a synagogue chester Hospital. and living wills, we help caregivers speak to call your own? Nursery School “People do not consider Registration Opens the physical, emotion- to children about ill- December 5! al, and financial toll ness, and we provide that illness can take on the caregiver,” states family meetings to Hamilton, who gained 20 pounds, went on anti-de- help with care plans,” pressants, and wound up says Hamilton. in the hospital, herself, several times from ex- haustion and depression. Hamilton’s husband was proxies and living wills, we help caregivers TOT SHABBAT THE LEE & RICHARD LASTER PRONEG WITH VODKA & LATKES in four different hospitals speak to children about illness, and we FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 at 5:45 PM INTERFAITH SPEAKER SERIES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 at 7:00 PM provide family meetings to help with care in the New York metro- PRE-CHANUKAH DINNER & PARTY PRESENTS REUVEN FIRESTONE ADULT CHANUKAH SERVICE politan area. In addition plans,” says Hamilton. with CANDLELIGHTING to that non-stop stress, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 at 6:15 PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 through they had two teenage And this is just a handful of the services CAMP SHABBAT ProspectiveSUNDAY, Members DECEMBER Welcome! 11 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 at 8:00 PM daughters at home. that the center provides. They also offer FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 at 7:15 PM www.bethelnw.org/InterfaithSpeaker bereavement counseling, support for care- When Ken passed away givers with patients living at home, and a For membership information, service times and upcoming in 2004, Hamilton needed a change. smells of the hospital, even momentarily. “Stay in Touch Program,” designed to follow events, please contact the temple office or visit our website The author of The Best of Westchester In 2005, she approached Joel Seligman, up with caregivers after patients leave the www.bethelnw.org. and The Best Things in New York Are Free President of the Northern Westchester hospital. “We don’t want caregivers to feel at was an active community volunteer who Hospital. She made a presentation to his isolated,” stresses Hamilton. 914.238.3928 T • 914.238.4030 F • [email protected] administrative team. She said, “They saw a was serving on the Mount Kisco Child Care 220 SOUTH BEDFORD ROAD • CHAPPAQUA, NY 10514 Board and co-chairing the Armonk Outdoor need to help hospitals take care of families, Hamilton, who currently works part-time as Art Show. But she needed to do something but they were not financially equipped the overseer and as a volunteer at the Ken A vibrant, active congregation in the Reform Jewish tradition. different; she decided to find a way to give to do it.” Hamilton quickly implemented Hamilton Caregivers Center, has taken her 26 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 27 WHIPPOORWILL MANOR – This superb estate captures the TIMELESS ELEGANCE – Time honored design from the 18th HILLHOLME MANOR – Ready for occupancy. Custom-built KING’S WAY – Majestic neoclassical home is one of WHIPPOORWILL LUXURY – An oasis of elegance and PARISIAN CHIC – Indulge your senses. Parisian chic ultimate luxury lifestyle. 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K A, S S G A, T he hopes the conference will help students KATONAH, NY S CHAPPAUA, NY be “catalysts in their school buildings,” and C B D learn to be upstanders when they see injus- Sheila Arnold tice rather than passive bystanders. 32 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 33 are many potential pitfalls that can derail Spotlight one’s fitness program. Often, Goda says, For Empty Nesters, people in their 50s join a gym and do the same simple workout every time, leading to some early but unsustainable progress.

“In the third month, when things aren’t Getting Back into Shape going well, they disappear for a year,” Goda says. “What we try to do at the Saw Mill Club is we try to make sure people don’t just disappear.”

is a Worthy Challenge Goda gets the club’s clients to focus on the five major components of fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, cardio health, and body composition. BY ANDREW VITELLI the Saw Mill Club, where she had recently without going beyond what Bennett could Trainers may have their clients start by become a member. “I gave up on the idea comfortably handle. improving their range of motion, then add again that I could do this by myself,” she weight to the movement, and then throw in hen Grace Bennett, this maga- says. Still, she now admits that she wasn’t “With her we circuited between getting a twisting motion. zine’s publisher, saw the last of exactly looking forward to being pushed to her heart rate up, going to an upper body her children leave for college, her limits. “I fully expected [the trainer] to be [workout], then a lower body,” Eichorn, Communication, Goda stressed, is essen- W something of a taskmaster. I thought, ‘This a Mt. Kisco resident, explains. “As she tial so clients know what they are doing and she found herself with a bit more time to commit to getting into shape. But the is going to be really awful.’” learned these movements individually, we why they are doing it. This will not only help added time at the gym, along with weekly started putting them together.” them see quick results, but will better the walks with a friend, weren’t leading to the In her first meeting with her new trainer, chances that they continue to push forward results she envisioned. Saw Mill Club’s Sarah Eichorn, Bennett Soon, Eichorn saw great improvement. “I six months to a year in the future. realized her fears were unfounded. Eichorn noticed a big change in her cardio, with the “My regular workout wasn’t helping me pushed her to gradually up her intensity respiratory, with her heart rate,” Eichorn Goda also points out that no one is too old keep the pounds at bay,” says. The two to start training, and said that working out Bennett recalls. “I just also developed a can alleviate problems like back pain. “One thing that we stress is that what you’re wasn’t pushing myself nice rapport and going to do in your 50s,” Goda says, “that’s very much, and I definitely personal connec- “My oldest client is 92 years old,” Goda wasn’t watching what I tion. “I feel very says. “I put him in all these different move- going to determine how you feel in your late ate very well.” comfortable with ment patterns, and he is pain free.” 50s, your 60s, your 70s, and beyond.” Sarah; she is Bennett’s problem is one both low key and When Bennett began her training, her focus many empty nesters, and knowledgeable was on the number she saw when she others looking to jump about fitness and stepped on the scale. Eichorn convinced into a training program, health.” her that this approach was misguided, as encounter after only months of working out, Goda says Saw says Saw Mill Club Fitness Mill Club gets Director Billy Goda. many men and women in their “People think that they 50s, like Bennett, just need to learn the best who decide it’s ten moves, do them two- time to get back to-three times a week, into, or just into, and they’re good,” Goda shape. explains. “They’re looking for an easy solution. “One thing that There’s not an easy solu- we stress is that tion or quick fix.” “Rou- what you’re go- tine,” concludes Goda, “is ing to do in your the opposite of fitness.” 50s,” Goda says, “that’s going to losing weight and getting fit are not one and the same. Looking to step up the determine how “People are telling me that I look better,” says Bennett. “I intensity of her workouts, you feel in your feel better in general from day to day. I feel like I have a little Bennett decided to hire a late 50s, your more energy. I’m coupling it with much better eating too.” personal trainer. She had 60s, your 70s, For info on training packages, visit www.sawmillclub.com. trained a few years ago, and beyond.” but for the sake of conve- PHOTOS BY: Philip Holt/Mad Shots Photography nience and consistency, But while joining Grace Bennett, this magazine’s publisher, trains with Saw she wanted the personal a gym is a good Mill Club’s Sarah Eichorn. Andrew Vitelli is a Westchester native and the editor trainer to also be inside first step, there of Inside Armonk. 34 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 35 that capture the spirit of each. We have Spotlight come to learn that thoughtful and inclusive holiday celebrations bring comfort to all the families--embodying our view that we are Sunshine Staff Play Vital Role in a second home for them.” This perspective and approach are part of what makes Sunshine such a special place. Bringing Holiday Joy Linda also expressed much gratitude to “Thoughtful and Inclusive” our local community, its organizations and volunteers alike, as well as donors who play such a vital role in the holiday celebrations and an Interdisciplinary Effort for the children who reside there.

BY HEATHER SKOLNICK

The Sunshine Children’s Home and Rehab Center is a very special place. This local facility is recognized as one of the top facilities of its kind, earning both five stars out of five from the government, as well as ranking in the US News and World report two years in a row.

What does Sunshine Children’s Home and Rehab Center offer? Their website says “Sunshine Children’s Home is a 54-bed Spotlight White Plains Hospital licensed nursing facility that specializes in the care and treatment of medically complex Urgent Care Center children who require post-acute, rehabilita- tive care.” What does this mean to the lay person? They offer both short term and long IN ARMONK term care, depending on the needs of the child. Unique to Sunshine is that the warmth that emanates from them.Their mission is, She said, “We are joined in our efforts by children look forward to this festive time all in part, to be a “second home” to the child, the generosity of community organizations BY ANDREW VITELLI Medicine physician. We also have on-site imaging, and we year! They are celebrated several different while providing necessary medical treatment and volunteer groups who seek to bring can analyze blood work and labs in real time.” ways, and the celebratory season begins and/or other related services. They foster smiles to the children through ongoing cel- Since last fall, Armonk residents have had one of the region’s with Thanksgiving. For this kick off to an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating ebration and gift giving.” She cited Scouts top urgent care centers right outside their doors. The center is open seven days a week, from 3 to 11 p.m. the holiday season, the extended family, physical therapy, speech services, occupa- who make cards and sing to the children, on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, while inclusive of the children, their family and tional therapy etc.,as needed. as well as retired and still active members White Plains Hospital Medical and Wellness, a a full-service Diagnostic Imaging Center is open weekdays their Sunshine family all dine together on a of the Police force who help bring holi- 24,000-square-foot facility on Armonk’s Business Park Drive, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. until 9 Thanksgiving meal. Children create various For the children who reside at Sunshine, day cheer to the children. Volunteers and opened last November and has served thousands of patients p.m. For more information, the public is invited to call 914- themed crafts in celebration of the holiday. the holidays are especially important. The staff guide the children in holiday games, from northern Westchester and Connecticut. 849-7900 or visit www.wphospital.org. The center is located

baking, caroling and of course, visits with at 99 Business Park Drive in Armonk. As the holidays Santa and Mrs. Claus. “What people will find in Armonk is urgent care that goes well progress, Linda beyond basic services,” says Frances Bordoni, Senior Vice PHOTO: The team at White Plains Hospital Medical and Mosiello, the The Sunshine Children’s Home and President of Ambulatory and Physician Services and Busi- Wellness in Armonk Administrator for Rehabilitation Center fills a need in the ness Development at White Plains Hospital. “Our physicians Sunshine, said, Westchester community and excels at it by are able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. “The month of creating a home away from home for these They have access to the Hospital’s extensive clinical resourc- December is children and their families. Ms. Mosiello es, and they can support patients after an urgent care visit, 32353535 one extended, yrs. of said it best when she said, “Sunshine is a right here in the community, through referrals to and commu- Register inclusive holiday Gymnastics Fun, Friends, remarkable home for our special children nication with our extensive physician network.” now for season as we Camps & Fitness! all year round, and they are extra blessed celebrate Christ- SUMMERParties during the holiday season.” The urgent care center is geared towards patients with Ninja mas, Chanukah injuries or illnesses that require immediate medical attention CAMP!Music ﬂexible and Kwanzaa. but aren’t necessarily serious enough to merit a trip to the Heather Skolnick, her husband Neal schedulingFor Kids Each holiday emergency room. This includes sore throats, the flu, or com- Amazing and three young children have lived in 9 mos-12 yrs is rich with mon sprains. Perks for New Castle the last ten years. When Members traditions and “As one of only two hospital-operated urgent care centers Heather isn’t writing articles, she Free customs, ener- in New York State, we are able to provide a higher level of works for a footwear company as the Playtime! gizing our staff care than most urgent care centers that offer only basic labs, to prepare joyful Director of Planning. basic x-rays,” says Farrukh Jafri, M.D., Co-medical Director www.jodisgym.com • 25 Hubbels Dr. Mt. Kisco • 914.244.8811 celebrations of Urgent Care. “Here you’ll always be seen by an Emergency 36 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 37 For the last eight years, she’s been providing tasty treats and beverages Spotlight to audience members who attend the Small Town Theatre Company’s summer concerts at Wampus Brook Park. “She also offers pastries to our audience members, performers Her Sweet & Personal Touch and crew [when we perform] our theatrical plays at the Hergenhan Center,” notes Sam Morell, who runs the Armonk company, for which Reasons to Love Dickens bakes. “[She’s] always available, always helpful, and always a warm, welcoming, friendly smile to members of our community.” Julie Dickens & Beascakes Similarly, she also makes an BY MATT SMITH Naturally, they came across Beascakes, Customers concur, as they repeatedly appearance at the annual Cider then situated in the white house at 29 Main come out in droves to see what new cre- and Doughnut Festival, also held Street, and promptly took over the quaint ation Dickens has cooked up next. in Wampus Park –“I just take my little shop. They ran the bustling bakery at doughnut machine down to the ave you ever driven past Armonk that location, before moving it to current In addition to their vast array of cakes for festival and make doughnuts all day Town Center on Route 22, and location within the plaza in 2012. The rest, any occasion, the bustling bakery offers a long” –which yields her a similar found yourself lured in by the as they say, is sweet, sweet history. daily selection of cupcakes, muffins and boost in business. “People who Hseductive scent of freshly baked donuts Dickens, for one, couldn’t be happier, as didn’t even know about the bakery before it is because of generous and caring people and signature Lavazza coffee, wafting from she’s not only fulfilled a lifelong dream in are suddenly hooked because they’ve like Julie Dickens.” Matt Smith is a writer and regular a small shop comfortably positioned within acquiring the bakery itself, but also spends The dedicated baker eaten a doughnut [at the festival]. It’s great!” contributor to The Inside Press. For the plaza? If so, you’re not alone…and, if, each day actually living it out as the “head Beascakes Bakery is located within Armonk further information or inquiry, please by chance, you think your nose is deceiving honcho” at the shop. has a deep-rooted Meanwhile, regulars like Morell think the Town Center at 575 N. Main Street in Ar- visit www.mattsmiththeatre.com. you, we whole- cakestress is just as sweet as her products, monk. For more information, please visit heartedly assure belief that every cake stating: “Armonk is as warm and friendly as www.beascakesny.com. you the aroma is 100% real, should have its own and it’s as good as it gets! personal touch, and "Relieve the Stress, Have your In operation Prescriptions Filled by the Best" since 2004–first prides herself on by the bakery’s namesake, Be- crafting confections Your Neighborhood Pharmacy for 20 Years atrice Schedy, and, since that equally appeals to 2008, by its All Major prescription plans accepted! current owner the eye as much as it Julie Dickens– -Voted “Best in Westchester” does the taste buds. the full-service by Westchester Magazine readers bakery has quickly become -Voted one of the “Top 50 Independent a local Armonk coffee, in addition to doughnuts (“made institution, offer- fresh every morning,” notes Dickens) and pharmacies in the country” ing personalized what is undoubtedly their #1 bestseller: the by Drug Topics magazine. cakes, cup- chocolate chip cookie. cakes, desserts and baked “I love being involved in the customers’ goods perfect lives,” Dickens says, when asked which el- for any occasion and any time of year. “It’s a way to be creative,” she says, of ement of her job she likes the best. “Certain her attraction to her craft. “Especially with customers. I’ve done their wedding cakes, A lifelong baker originally from Ohio, Dick- cakes. I love the way I can envision a cake then their [baby] shower cakes, and then ens came to New York in 2007 to pursue before it’s even done and follow it through,” the kid’s first birthday cake Just seeing the her culinary passion full-time. She began from designing to baking to decorating to families grow up and being with them in her journey at the French Culinary Institute final delivery. The dedicated baker has a that way is very special and personal.” –where she met her now-husband, Mike deep-rooted belief that every cake should Drug Mart of Millwood Defeo–before briefly working under famed have its own personal touch, and prides Dickens also makes an effort to extend her 230 Saw Mill River Road • Millwood, N.Y. 10546 chocolatier Jacques Torres following gradu- herself on crafting confections that equally welcoming persona onto the community 914.923.9200(w) • 914.923.1111( f) ation. In late 2007, the two began browsing appeals to the eye as much as it does the at large, volunteering in a wide variety of www.drugmarts.com ads for bakeries within the New York area. taste buds. community events in and around town. 38 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 39 has lived in Chappaqua for Spotlight She transformed over 12 years, opening LOL Kids enabled her to meet LOL Kids into a many more members of the community. And she says High Fashion high-end, hand- that “the most exciting part of my day is when clients picked, unique text me pictures of their kids wearing my outfits. It really for the Kids, boutique with over warms my heart.” 35 hard-to-find Stop in and introduce yourself to Rozenfeld. Ex- children’s clothing perience the latest fashion Right Around the Corner trends for children. Whether brands for girls you’re searching for French BY DEBORAH NOTIS children’s brands like Cati- and boys. mini and Petit Bateau, niche Italian brands like Fun&Fun Yet Rozenfeld was completely serious. and Mi Mi Sol, or super-fash- She moved the store next door to a larger ionable, reasonably priced European brands like Nikolia, Rozenfeld has space with an additional floor and add- hree years ago, Julia Rozen- them. And she will make sure you can find that perfect, one-of-a-kind ed more than 30 new clothing lines. She feld found her calling. The outfit for your child. Juilliard graduate and classi- transformed LOL Kids into a high-end, hand-picked, unique boutique with over 35 cally-trained pianist turned PHOTOS COURTESY OF JULIE ROZENFELD Wall Street powerhouse took over LOL hard-to-find children’s clothing brands for Kids in Armonk. She quickly T newborn outfits, special dresses Deborah Notis is a writer and co-owner of gamechangernow. revamped the small clothing from Tutu du Monde, and this year’s com, a free referral service connecting Westchester families to store and turned it into one of favorite–giant pompom hats. She highly qualified instructors. Deborah’s writing can be found in the Westchester and Connecticut’s hopes people will come in for that Inside Press publications as well as on suburbanmisfitmom.com. premier shopping destinations special something, whether it be a for the under-14 set. small stocking stuffer or for a more elaborate gift. Rozenfeld, a Chappaqua resident, has a four-year-old “We want to sell things that will make daughter and an 11- year-old children look and feel very special,” Warm Wishes this Season son. An avid shopper at LOL says Rozenfeld. Rozenfeld, who also Kids, she told her husband added photogra- Where Every Voice is Heard that she wanted to take it pher to her list over when the previous owner of talents, has and 10% decided to move to the West her daughter off sweaters Coast. “It was the only shop Sophie test in Westchester that I liked for out many clothes for my kids,” she re- of the girls’ members. Her husband initially clothing thought she was joking. lines and girls and boys. From Stella serve as the McCartney’s children’s line, fashion model for Kenzo, Gautier, and Chloe the store. to cult labels from Austra- lia, Bulgaria, and Lithuania, “We would feel very Rozenfeld is introduc- special to be able ing Westchester’s littlest to help people fashionistas to her curated out, to meet more collection of clothing. “We people, and to offer a unique niche because With a typical class size of 10, our students share our vision and teachers build relationships that enrich everything is fashionably fine of beautiful things and hand-picked, and we with them,” says learning and change lives. try to keep the price point Rozenfeld. Her competitive.” favorite part Small School… Big Opportunities… Endless Possibilities. 260 Jay Street • Katonah, NY 10536 • 914.232.3161 www.wagschappaqua.com of owning the [email protected] • www.harveyschool.org For the holiday season, store is meet- A coeducational college preparatory school enrolling students Professional Dog Grooming in grades 6–12 for day and in grades 9–12 for five-day boarding. Rozenfeld has chosen ing so many 392 King Street several one-of-a-kind items, new people and Chappaqua, NY including unique necklaces connecting with COME VISIT US! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 9 A.M. 914-238-0244 for young girls, exquisite clients. While she 40 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 41 Spotlight DIVISION ONE: happenings ‘Empty Bowls Westchester’ “More than an Raising Funds and Awareness

Athletic Gym” BY KELLY LEONARD BY MATT SMITH The second annual Empty Bowls West- “This place is really [a gym] for or time [spent], and help but hold a special place in his heart chester fundraising event raised $87,500 everybody.” It’s with this idea achieving the absolute for the youth athletes. “I love working with in one evening on Sunday, November 13, that Karl Pfistner, owner and best possible results for youth,” he says, stressing the importance at the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk to Head Strength Coach at Divi- your body.” of instilling children with these values and support local food pantries in Northern sion One Prep, on the border ideals at an early age. “They’re hungry for Westchester including The Mount Kisco of White Plains and Armonk, To that end, while every knowledge; they just soak everything up.” Interfaith Food Pantry, The Community runs his lively fitness facility. workout covers several Center of Northern Westchester and the No matter who you are, or key focus areas–agility But, as mentioned, they’re not the only Pleasantville Interfaith Emergency Food what level of training you’re at, work, strength training, age group he sees: “I have a 45-year-old Pantry. Award-winning anchor for New 12 Pfistner assures you, “You’re core work, and static ex-college football player that wants to train Westchester and News 12 Hudson Valley, going to come in here and feel stretching–the specif- before he goes to work on Wall Street. Lisa Salvadorini, served as the evening The signed Hillary Bowl: presented as a gift to Dawn like you belong.” ics of each session, I have two middle-aged tennis pros, who fundraiser emcee. Greenberg; here, together with Jessica Reinmann 60 minutes in length, also used to play football, I have a 62-year- (left) and News 12 emcee, Lisa Salvadorini (right) A strong advocate of “effective are tailored to each old retiree who’s looking to pursue a new Hosted by Chappaqua Cares, an orga- training” over “just working out individual’s needs. “We passion and lose some weight. It really runs nization dedicated to connecting local Karl Pfshtner, owner and to work out,” Pfistner–a former push clients to their full the gamut.” residents with philanthropic opportunities Head Strength Coach at athlete at the high school, maximum potential, so for volunteering, fundraising and donating, Division One Prep collegiate and professional that they get full range And with so many people of different ages the event included a celebrity bowl silent Arena Football levels–prides of motion, and receive and abilities, and various levels of training, auction with bowls signed by Chappaqua’s himself on Division One’s unique approach full maximum burn,” says Pfistner, adding filtering in and out of the gym at any given own Hillary Clinton, Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel to training, which, in keeping with his that programs are further categorized into time, Pfistner acknowledges it’s hard to say Miranda, singer/songwriter James Taylor, beliefs, focuses just as much, if not more, “sport-specific” exercises, so they can who will retain what they’ve learned after country music star Carrie Underwood, easily be translated onto the ap- leaving the gym. New York Mets players and other notables. propriate field/court/pool, etc. Still, he’s fully aware of the role he plays in Co-founders and organizers Dawn Evans Essentially, no matter what your the lives of his clients and strongly encour- Greenberg and Jessica Stern Reinmann age, conditions or limitations, ages them–and everyone else–to follow welcomed guests as they made their way “You’re going to have a work- through. “The bottom line is it’s a small into the club. The event was attended by out that really caters to your piece in a much larger puzzle,” he explains, hundreds who came out to support the Hundreds enjoyed the Chappaqua Cares event that goals and what you’re looking in reference to his clients spending just one cause in casual dress and dined on a sim- helps food pantries fight their battle against hunger. to accomplish.” (For the record, hour (out of 23 others) at the gym. ple meal of soup and bread. Division One’s staff also includes a Nutritionist and Life Coach “My goal is to motivate my clients and The bowl signed by Hillary Clinton helped to give clients the full “mental instill in them a desire to stay healthy, so it’s raise $3,000 in the silent auction. The bowl health” experience). ringing in the back of their head throughout was presented as a gift to Greenberg who the day… It’s my job to make you want to had worked tirelessly during the election Another element Pfistner cannot come back, and to give you the right train- season on behalf of Hillary for America. emphasize enough? Structure. ing to get you excited about working out. If “That’s the biggest difference I can instill that idea in my clients, and have Why the need for an event to help end on the mental health, body control and between us and other fitness facilities or them carry that [healthy outlook] on through hunger in affluent Westchester County? overall movement aspects of the workout high school gyms,” he explains. their life, then that’s a win for me.” According to USDA’s 2014 report on hun- as the actual physical workout. “You could ger in America, Household Food Insecurity come in here and squat 400 pounds, [but] “There’s a big difference between having a Division One Fitness Prep is located in the United States, 13.5 % of New York if you can’t move on the field, that means history teacher sitting there supervising an at 4 New King Street in West Harri- residents are food insecure, meaning they absolutely nothing,” he explains. open gym, and an actual structured, laid- son. For more information, please visit lack consistent access to a nutritious out program. Especially with colleges as www.divisiononeprep.com. well-balanced diet. The Food Bank for Serving up some half dozen delicious soups. Eager to instill his clients with this same competItive as they are to get into nowa- Westchester estimates that approximately way of thinking, Pfistner creates any given days, athletes need structure. It can really Matt Smith is a writer and regular con- continues on next page PHOTOS BY GRACE BENNETT workout in the same way. “My focus is on set them apart.” Though his gym is indeed tributor to The Inside Press. For more getting you moving,” he says, straight- open to people of all ages, as a dad of information or inquiry, please visit forwardly. “It’s about quality over quantity four– who range in ages 5 to 15, he can’t www.mattsmiththeatre.com. 42 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 43 continued from page 43 200,000 Westchester County residents are hungry ‘We Will Go or at risk of hunger. More than half of them are seniors; one-third are children under the age of 18.

Empty Bowls Westchester is part of the Empty Forward Together’ Bowls project, an international grassroots effort to raise money and awareness in the fight against hunger. Empty Bowls communities work together to create hand painted bowls for guests to take home at the end of the event to serve as a reminder of all of the people in the world whose bowls are empty on a daily basis.

For more information contact Empty Bowls West- chester at [email protected] or find them on Facebook at EmptyBowlsWestchester and Twitter @chappaquacares. PHOTOS BY CHAD KRAUS

Kelly Leonard is the Founder and Principal Consultant of KLO Associates, LLC, a digital marketing boutique specializing in custom content strategy and influencer engagement for authors, publishers, local businesses and nonprofits. Previously she held senior management positions at Time Warner Book Group and Hachette Book Group. PHOTO BY BY KELLY LEONARD

Holiday Happenings at the First Congregational Church in Chappaqua

Christmas Tree Sales Sunday, Nov. 27 • 11:30 am - 3:30 pm 84 Millwood Road - Millwood, NY 10546 Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (next to old firehouse) Sundays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Wreaths and roping also available for purchase 914 923 0200

Advent Soup & Service Wednesdays, Nov. 30; Dec. 7, 14 & 21 • 7:00-8:30 pm Advent Workshop/Carol Sing/Tree Trimming Sunday, Dec. 4 • 11:30 am oncert goers came from near Join us for Christmas Eve Services C and far the night before Election 5:00 pm Family Service Day; the all-star lineup in Philadelphia 10:00 pm Candlelight Service at a GOTV Rally for Hillary Clinton may have been impossible to resist. Rock Christmas Morning Service star icons Bruce Springsteen and Jon 10:00 am Bon Jovi entertained the crowd with New Year’s Day Service their hit songs, and President Bill Clin- ton, Chelsea Clinton, President Barack 11:00 am Obama and first lady Michelle Obama All are welcome all joined Hillary Clinton in a most mem- orable, show of solidarity First Congregational Church 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua 914-238-4411 • www.fcc-chappaqua.org

44 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 45 Home Stretch oting has never been V the same in Chap- PHOTOS BY CHAD KRAUS paqua since the Clintons moved to town. On Novem- ber 8th, excitement over their stop at Grafflin reached its pinnacle with the opportunity to perhaps witness Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton cast their votes in the historic 2016 election. Residents gathered vying for a brief conversation and selfie while media from around the world scrambled to capture the moment too.

t Westchester County Airport: the Clintons scheduled 3:30 a.m. arrival time on AElection Day from a final campaign stop in Raleigh did not deter the enthusiastic supporters who had gathered patiently for hours as temperatures dipped below 40 degrees. With Katy Perry’s The Fight Song booming, a hometown crowd cheered as Hillary and Bill Clinton stepped off the Boeing 737; and per usual, the Clintons took time to greet and thank many who came before heading home to Chappaqua.

PHOTOS BY CHAD KRAUS 46 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 47 Chappaqua The Millennials’ America: Friends of Hillary The Fight Continues ELECTION A thank-you to Hillary Clinton WATCH for fighting for our future & PARTY giving us hope at Kittle House State Assemblyman David Buchwald BY LINDSAY HAND From being an instrumental part of the (left), Town Board Member Hala Ma- Children’s Defense Fund to protecting 9/11 kowska, and Michael Weinberg First Responders to her groundbreaking With hopes high for the best possible he past year has been long, statement “human rights are women’s exhausting, dispiriting, and rights, and women’s rights are human outcome: About 300 Hillary support- (ABOVE): Melissa difficult. Women and minorities rights,” Hillary has played an important part ers attended an Election Watch party at Cotto (left) with Vir- have repeatedly felt victim- in bringing crucial, necessary, and timely Crabtree’s Kittle House organized by Chap- ginia Shasha paqua Friends of Hillary. The Kittle House Tized and attacked in ways that most of issues into the national spotlight. is frequently the setting for Hillary Clinton’s us thought--at least hopedwere disap- TV interviews and where she appeared pearing from our society. But in the midst Hillary has advocated for early education, Post-Election Sign at Greeley High School at the Democratic Convention via satellite of endless insults and hatred, there was sensible gun control, affordable healthcare to accept the party’s historic presidential hope, togetherness, and an intense desire and college, fair and equal wages, com- embrace one another with acceptance, for continued progress as a nation. Those bating climate change, justice, unity, and camaraderie, and love.” We must follow nomination. “The Kittle House has been like (L-R) Angelo lights in the darkness were thanks to a progress, amongst countless other things. the example Hillary has set and continue to a second home to Bill and Hillary Clinton– Grasso, Hilary Steuer campaign run on the platform of being She believes in the rights of women and push for what we believe in. She has fought and many of their important and momen- Grasso, Kelly Leon- “Stronger Together.” Thanks to former minorities and in equality. In hope. In the tirelessly for us and for the things we care tous occasions have been celebrated here ard, Dylan O’Keefe since they first moved to Chappaqua,” said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, about, and now it is our turn to John Crabtree, owner. PHOTOS BY GRACE BENNETT there was and is hope in a take action. seemingly hopeless time. I have been “with her” for a It is now up to us, the genera- long time, and that will not tion of the future, to continue A Magical Night with Katy Perry change now. But it is not just the fights Secretary Clinton because she is a woman; I am has fought for so long. Thank still with her because she fights you, Hillary, for continuing the for the good in our country fight and inspiring so many, t a Get Out the Vote rally, and believes in the potential of myself included. Thank you November 5th, in Philadelphia, each and every one of us–even for constantly working for the Hillary supporters packed a those who do not trust her or future and for pushing our AKaty Perry concert at the Mann voted against her–to be positive nation towards progress and Center for Performing Arts where they had agents of change and progress equality. Thank you for being a a chance to show their support for Hillary and contribute productively to role model for millions of young Clinton, and sing along to Perry’s mega hits, society. I know Hillary is not per- girls and women who, because “Roar” and “Fight Song,” which along with fect; no politician or person is, of you, believe they can do Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t no matter their actions, beliefs, great things, even run for Pres- Kill You),” became the signature play list of party loyalties, or rhetoric. It is ident. Thank you for starting us Hillary’s campaign. Speakers addressing impossible to satisfy everyone, on a path to fighting for what the crowd included and it is also impossible to never we believe in. Thank you for Senator Corey Book- make mistakes. But it cannot your wisdom, grace, sincerity Hillary with Lindsay (right) and Gillan Hand er who beseeched be denied that Hillary Clinton and strength in the face of voters to keep “the has spent decades of her life dedicated to inherent goodness of all of us. Despite how endless adversity. Thank you for making dream alive.” Former bettering society and in constant devotion the election unfolded, I still believe in these history. Truly, thank you for everything. Secretary of State to public service. things, as does much of my generation. Madeleine Albright “I still believe as deeply as I ever have that if adamantly reminded Indeed, Hillary has always fought for young Hillary believes in us. She always has. Now we stand together and work together with attendees of their people and for the future. She has focused is the time to take the intelligence, class, respect for our differences, strength in our responsibility to vote. on social issues, something so many and dignity she has shown and use it to convictions and love for this nation, our Hillary Clinton told millennials are distinctly passionate about. drive our fight for what’s right and for the best days are still ahead of us.” hundreds gathered As seen from a map circulating the internet good that does exist in our country. As – Hillary Clinton that voters “are following Election Day, young people my 17-year-old sister, Gillian, posted on standing up for a aged 18-25 overwhelmingly voted “blue” Facebook: “We must look to the future Two-time Inside Chappaqua Guest Ed- hopeful inclusive because they believe in the same things and come together, strong and united. We itor Lindsay Hand is a junior Communi- vision of America.” PHOTOS BY GRACE BENNETT Hillary and the Democratic Party do. must fight for what we believe in. We must cation major at Cornell University. 48 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 49

members that when he kissed his children In fact, when asked if she’d consider mov- We don’t abandon it when the going gets would not immediately impact their lives, it good night on the eve of the election, he ing (with her husband and 8-year-old-son) tough. Instead, we work even harder might very well mean others’ lives would be also shared his wish that they would all to Canada, her response was the essence We are really lucky that we have a vote. made harder, and that they should consider wake up to a Clinton presidency. As adults, of quiet conviction, “Now is not the mo- It doesn’t always go our way, but it’s our themselves both fortunate and obligated to we know that wishes don’t always come ment to abandon your agency.” She then obligation to support our government and fight for the rights of vulnerable citizens. Teach Your true. Mitelman ended up processing the recounted a story from years past when, even more important to uphold our family’s evening’s events with deep sadness but hearing that Bush won his second election values: kindness, compassion, respect. Asked whether he’d considered the pros- also an attempt to understand the alter- and joking about moving home to Canada, It has to start with us. Acts of kindness pect of moving to Israel, Jaffe responded, nate perspective, “And then I watched, in she was brought up short by a student who start with us and get paid forward.” “We’re American Jews, committed to our slow-motion, the unraveling and potential pointed out that running away is not ok. country. I don’t glorify leaving when times Children Well undoing of everything that I hold dear. So, in the aftermath of our 2016 election, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe’s immediate thought get tough. If people do choose to make Tompkins plans to “double down” on Amer- for his Temple Beth El congregation was Aliyah, it should be for the love of Israel and BY BETH BESEN could be election-related, but, then again, it But I also have to believe that Trump ica and put herself on the line because “you to create a healing Shabbat service, one not the fear of America.” If his girls want may be something else. Baron cautions not supporters were voting from a place of their don’t get to leave because it’s bad; you’ve co-led by the 7th grade B’nei Mitzvah to become dual American Israeli citizens, to assume and remember that “if parents own pain and fear, and how they believed got to fix it. My job is to fight for my kid.” class, offering a “safe place for individu- there is time for that later. For now, life No doubt about it, the tough job of feel fairly centered, kids feel safe.” everything they held dear had already un- als of all political persuasions to gather, moves on here in Chappaqua. responsible parenting was made all the raveled. Even as I deeply, deeply disagree Moving from LA to right around the corner, connect and be present for one another.” more daunting recently as many here Dr. Stephanie O’Leary, clinical psychologist with them on nearly everything, I need to at local mom and Chappaqua Moms Face- On a more personal note, as a father, he in Hillary Clinton’s hometown grappled and recent parenting lecturer at Seven least try to understand the source of their book facilitator Georgia Frasch echoed too had to give careful consideration to Chappaqua’s Beth Besen is a writer and with the shock of an unexpected election Bridges Middle School, concurs that it’s pain. All I can think of is how the opening the same fighting spirit when she spoke the narrative he’d use to reassure his two editor, a parent and a concerned citizen outcome. Our nation voted in a way that of paramount importance to ask children chapter of Genesis matches with what sci- to her 12-year-old twins and nine year old young daughters. He carefully explained who hopes that together with our chil- surprised most political analysts, advance what they think before offering an opinion, ence teaches: the universe’s natural state daughter, “This is our home, our country. to them that though Donald Trump’s win dren, we can create a better world. polls and, certainly, the numerous loyal explaining “this will help you stick to the is towards chaos. It’s on us to create order. local supporters who gathered early on And even more importantly, it’s on us Election Day to perform an exuberant to create goodness.” flash-mob pant-suit dance at the train station. As schools were closed, many How do we “create” order and good- of these celebrants had their children ness? For many, it’s not just talking the with them as well. The weather was values and respect talk, it’s walking the Get On Your Feet! brilliant, the mood was buoyant and all walk; in other words, modeling behav- seemed lined up for voters to elect a ior for our children. Pantsuit Flash Mob Takes first female president. One out-of-state, African American Then the numbers started coming friend-of-friend (who spoke on condi- Chappaqua--And The in. People shook their heads and tion of anonymity) explained that she refreshed their browsers; what??? sat and watched the election results “Movement” Continues how??? And so it went. After a long coming in and felt heartbroken and night–following what felt like an over- distraught. BY DEBRA HAND At 1:30 p.m. on long election year–many were stunned Election Day, and deeply saddened, but they also She started thinking about what she’d When Katonah resident Maria Colaco saw the 115 pant- knew they would need to gather them- do after waking up and telling her kids Dawn Greenberg’s Chappaqua Friends suit-clad dancers PHOTO BY JEANNE MUNCHNIK selves and move on. In fact, for many who’d won, and reassuring them that of Hill & Tim Facebook post suggesting were joined by in our community and across the nation, facts and issues that are on your child’s things would continue to be ok. She won- an Election Day flash mob honoring the newcomers and the need to process and regroup was mind without introducing items that may dered how to spread love and acceptance, hometown nominee by wearing her attire children in front of Chappaqua Station for level” by teaching it via video to any group driven most by that which is primal to all not be relevant.” and decided to find ways to make a differ- of choice, she jumped at the chance to a joyful and electrifying performance that interested and repeating the event national- parents–how to talk to our children. ence by embracing marginalized groups organize and choreograph. rapidly “went viral;” within hours, the video ly on January 20 (Inauguration Day), which She reminds us that younger children (eight that are feeling even more hopeless. She appeared on people.com, all of the major she has also proposed be a national day According to Chappaqua Child Psy- and under) take things more literally than do planned that she and her children would A former professional dancer turned social U.S. networks, and many domestic and of Acts of Kindness–everything from public chologist, Dr. Sheri Baron, the first thing adults and older children, so, for example, reach out to a nonprofit emergency shelter media/digital content creator, Colaco quick- international websites. art, crafting with children and adults at parents need to do is check in with “moving to Canada” may loom larger and in her area for LGBTQ teens to see what ly created a Facebook group for anyone local hospitals, painting rocks and leaving themselves because, regardless of what more realistic than its intended metaphor; supplies were needed that they could help interested in participating, secured rehears- “We really tapped into something,” said messages of hope around neighborhoods the issue is, “a child will pick up anxiety speak carefully, explain fully. collect. The next day, they’d find another al space at Scattered Books in downtown Colaco, noting that flash mobs are usually for people to casually find, playing music from the parent.” With parents emotionally group to help. As she put it, “we can stop Chappaqua, and chose a song (Justin associated with the young. “This is an in nursing homes, to helping friends and invested in the election outcome, children Speaking of explanations, O’Leary sug- hate from winning one small act at a time. Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling”) from amazing demographic, a fantastic group of neighbors or at a food pantry. may well end up feeling worried and fear- gests we make sure children understand Love can still trump hate.” the official Hillary Clinton campaign playlist women who joined to sing and dance as ful. Some may be able to verbally express our country’s system of checks and and a hashtag: #HRCPantsuitDance. The a medium for social empowerment, social “We did something and made a difference,” their concerns, which will help parents balances and that no one person, even the Action is also of paramount importance to whole thing–from idea to execution–came change and social awareness.” Colaco said, inspired to continue this for- begin a reassuring conversation. President, is all-powerful. Los Angeles mom and Pomona College together in only 10 days. Colaco said ward motion.” Everyone was “so incredibly Gender Studies Professor Kyla Wazana it was “short, intense and passionate.” Even though the Facebook group was passionate. It’s nothing you can teach or However, others may not express their Last but not least, she reminds us to send Tompkins. Tompkins, a Canadian citizen, Approximately 115 women came to two created as a centralized organization tool, expect. It just happens.” feelings directly; young children may a clear message that we are here for our has the unique perspective of one who hour-long rehearsals, having to split into it has turned into a community for its mem- exhibit stress physically, perhaps with a children whatever their fears and concerns watched the election closely while not three groups to have enough room to learn bers in the aftermath of the disappointing stomach ache or wetting the bed, while –about this or any other matter. being able to cast a vote. She allowed that the relatively easy steps that Colaco had election, now looking ahead as to how Chappaqua resident Debra Hand older children may become defiant. The she’d been ambivalent about becoming choreographed. She recalled that even at the Election Day energy can be harnessed is a longtime writer and editor critical thing is to ask questions, and try Founding director of Sinai and Synapses, a citizen but now feels more strongly than rehearsals some participants were openly and utilized effectively. Colaco is hoping for The Inside Press. to figure out what’s upsetting your child. It rabbi and parent Geoffrey Mitelman re- ever that she must. crying “because it was such a moment.” to take the Pantsuit Flash Mob to the “next 50 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | Winter 2016/2017 Winter 2016/2017 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 51 Pride and Gratitude: Welcome Home

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BY JODI BARETZ • Acceptance: Not arguing with reality, even if we don’t like it.

After the shock, denial, • Non-judgment: Not judging yourself for anger, etc., we have to experiencing feelings that are real. Also, trying not to judge others who disagree acknowledge that this is with you. You may have experienced some happening, allow ourselves heated discourse at the Thanksgiving table, but listening to others with an open mind to feel our feelings, but can help us understand, instead of dismiss- then we also do whatever ing others viewpoints. If Hillary represents anything, it is that a life of public service and doing good is the is in our control to fight for • Present moment: Be here now. Notice cornerstone to contributing in society. Let’s what we believe. when your thoughts veer off into the future take our lead from her and channel our fearing the worst scenario. Bring yourself energies into action. We cannot be compla- I am writing this the day after the election back to the present. Our minds are often cent, but must lead with dignity and grace, and I can’t seem to shake this gnawing stuck in a negative fantasy which leads to just like Hillary. We need to go high when in the pit of my stomach; this sense of anxiety. Let’s take this day by day. As the they go low, like Michelle Obama. We need impending doom. I’m sad and afraid for so late Leonard Cohen said, “There is a crack to be stronger together and not divided. many reasons. I’m sad that our deserving in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” We need to model for our children by our neighbor didn’t break the glass ceiling and actions as well as our words. We need to become our next President, and I’m fearful • Beginner’s Mind: Look at situations look for opportunities to make a difference of a President with no experience, who ran without preconceived notions. As difficult and practice “compassion in action.” We a campaign based on anger and hate. as that may be, we do not really know how may have lost this battle, but not the war. things will turn out. We can leave room for I’m terrified by the racists and bigots he the possibility of our party becoming stron- As I share my feelings and meditate on energized and the actions they might take. ger than ever and more people becoming what actions I will take moving forward, I have followed this election campaign activists for change. I am reminded of a comment made today holding my breath, wanting it to be over to during the group session. One of the moms breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, now Consider a Taoist story of an old farmer shared with us the experience of telling that it is presumably over, all I want to do is who worked his crops for many years... her child, who is four, that Donald Trump turn back time. was the winner. She thought he’d cry or One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing be upset but he looked up at her with a This election was a big shock and disap- the news, his neighbors came to visit. smile and said, “maybe now he won’t be pointment to many, but approximately half “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. so angry.” What a way to look at the world, of those who voted chose him. We need to “We’ll see,” the farmer replied. through the optimistic eyes of a child. honor and respect the democratic process The next morning the horse returned, and face the reality of who is our next Presi- bringing with it three other wild horses. dent, but how? “How wonderful,” the neighbors exclaimed. Jodi Baretz, LCSW is a psychother- “We’ll see,” replied the old man. apist, mindfulness and health coach Mindfulness has taught me how to face The following day, his son tried to ride one at The Center for Health and Healing many stressful situations with grace and of the untamed horses, was thrown, and in Mt. Kisco. She runs a mindfulness ease. Life is difficult; it is filled with adver- broke his leg. The neighbors again came to bootcamp called “Mindful is the New sity and struggle. There are many things offer their sympathy on his misfortune. Skinny,” and specializes in stress we cannot control, but how we respond to “We’ll see,” answered the farmer. reduction for busy moms. Jodi lives in life’s challenges is within our power and can The day after, military officials came to the Millwood with her husband and two make all the difference. village to draft young men into the army. sons. Visit her website jodibaretz.com Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they In my mindfulness boot camp group today, passed him by. The neighbors congratu- everyone was shocked, distraught and dis- lated the farmer on how well things had appointed, so we explored how mindfulness turned out. can help us cope with post-election blues. “We’ll see” said the farmer.

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