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YOUR STORY We’re very excited about the launch of our new
bi-monthly supplement, Milieu, written exclusively for the women opinion leaders of Long Island.
Women are no longer considered a niche market or a minority, we are an economic force with economic power and on top of that, we are very savvy decision makers. Milieu is written for the educated, community minded women who is interested in real issues….wrinkles and sagging skin might not be #1 on our list (but it’s on there!). I don’t mean to imply that appearance isn’t important (I confess to being a product junkie), but I’d really like to address the issues the vast majority of us face. Frankly, through interviewing and then writing my weekly Fortune 52 column in the Long Island Press, I am amazed at what Long Island women can accomplish in spite of everything else going on in their lives. Every issue of Milieu will feature fresh, relevant editorial that speaks to you, the Long Island woman. This issue’s cover story, written by Alex Karcev of Massapequa, is compelling and oh-so-true. And, the cover image? Well, I believe every woman who sees it will relate to it in some way. We’d like to know how YOU manage what’s thrown you way and what images are flying around in your head. Enjoy the read, Our next issue will be published on Thursday, Beverly Fortune bfortune@longislandpress.com May 10th. We’d love to know your story.
Contents The Shopping List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ p6 The hottest, coolest clothing, accessories and more. Express Checkout ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� p8 Trends? Social media tips? Apps? New stores? Yeah, we’ve got you covered. Cover Story: How Does She Do it? ���������������������������������������������������� p10 How Long Island women manage to do it all (and then some).
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Health ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� p16 Quick tips for getting in shape and staying there. Family ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� p18 Things to do with the kids...and the folks...and the hubby... COMING SOON! 2012 PANDORA SPRING COLLECTION. See our store for details.
A Date With Devaro �������������������������������������������������������������������������� p21 Can a “cheet-a” change his spots? Here, There and Everywhere ������������������������������������������������������������ p22 Where to volunteer, donate and have some fun! Horoscopes �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� p26 New job? New relationship? What do the stars have in store? Beauty Counter �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� p28
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The Shopping List Splurge for spring
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The Christian Louboutin Colorblock Heels captivate with vibrant colors and chunky heel. ($1,095; saksfifthavenue.com)
get the tribal MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton North South Tote and make a statement. ($348; michaelkors. com)
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a floral accessory like the Amrita Singh Floral Necklace ($90; Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Tanger Outlets At The Arches; tangeroutlet.com/ deerpark)
Marni for H&M bold print pants which make a popping addition to a spring wardrobe! ($79.95; hm.com)
The Other Side of Life on Madison Avenue in the ’60s and Beyond Trendy piece
Peplum Top from the limited edition Jason Wu for Target collection it couldn’t be more in style. ($178, target.com)
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the Olmetto S.P.A silk scarf comes as a collaboration with Manolo Blahnik featuring recreated illustrations from the Spring/ Summer 2012 collection. ($280; lanecrawford. com)
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Keds for Madewell Sneakers, a collaboration resulting in a series of affordable sneakers with fun prints. ($50; madewell.com)
by Jane Maas The book comes as a tell-all account of Jane’s life in the New York advertising world during the Mad Men era. Maas, a copywriter at advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather who rose the ranks in a male-dominated business, puts some rumors to rest and reveals truth to others. The book contains everything from what her daily work life was like to how she balanced being a rare working mother and the big issues at the time, like sexism.
The Scattered Limelight Dress in Mint, the color of the season. ($148; anthropologie. com)
If I win the lottery this week I’ll buy I want this wacky accessory
Liberty Winky, a limited-edition bag that debuted in January sporting Lady Liberty’s crown. ($52.95; Hidi-hi.com)
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Two weeks ago, the name Joseph Kony was largely unknown in the US. Since its March 5 release, nearly 100 million people have viewed the powerful documentary Kony 2012 online, and now know the man for who he is: a war criminal whose Lord’s Resistance Army has tortured and terrorized Uganda for years. That marks a victory for charity Invisible Children, Inc., who produced the film to raise awareness about Kony’s violent actions. In that regard, they have succeeded: In less than two weeks it’s been endorsed by everyone from Rihanna to Bill Gates to Kim Kardashian, and its viewership continues to skyrocket.
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The Kony Bracelet Show your commitment to the KONY 2012 campaign to bring down Ugandan guerilla group and LRA leader, Joseph Kony. (invisiblechildrenstore.myshopify.com)
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TRENDS Learn to Salsa
You can thank Victor Cruz of the NY Giants for bringing back the Cuban-born dance. Not only has it sparked a new interest in taking lessons to learn the sexy dance but people have also been incorporating Salsa moves into exercise. Dance With Me in Glen Head (dancewithmeusa.com), owned by “Dancing With The Stars” pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, does both, with lessons like Zumba that incorporate the sexy dance moves into a fitness workout.
Sample Club
We all know scouting new beauty products can be a pain in the @** and expensive. That’s why we love snagging samples. Lucky for us, 2012 is the year of sample clubs. One great choice is Birchbox (birchbox.com). Members get boxes of four to five high-end product samples delivered monthly. Memberships are annual ($110) or monthly ($10) and have gift options that are perfect for bridesmaids or Mother’s Day. Locally, the Beauty Bar in Manhasset has a monthly program called Sample Society ($15 monthly; beautybar.com/SampleSociety) that offers five to six samples.
Dining in the Dark Dans Le Noir (French for in the dark) recently opened in Times Square. Guests are served by a visually impaired or blind staff and must use three of their five senses to enjoy a meal in a pitchdark dining setting. Patrons can enjoy tournedos of crocodile and surprise wine and cocktails (newyork.danslenoir.com). Even better, you’ll get to know your partner for his/her personality since the place is devoid of vanity (prices range from $43-$57).
The Happiness Diet
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The Happiness Diet (drewramseymd.com) Connect your fork to your feelings! Dr. Drew Ramsey and Tyler Graham’s diet reveals the overabundance of mood-destroying food in the MAD (Modern American Diet) and how to eat to boost the brain. “Overall, the HD is a plant- based diet with carefully selected meat, fish and eggs to maximize essential brain nutrients and minimize toxins and other compounds that are bad for the brain,” says Ramsey. “The book is full of tips on how to buy and prepare food and encourages people to get more food from local farms.”
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Ann Marie De Gregoria
How Does She Do It?
By Alex Karcev
For Long Island women, life can seem like a juggling act. But sometimes having it all means knowing what you don’t need.
Ann Marie De Gregoria, 35, manages to squeeze in an errand whenever she has a free moment. Since being laid off from a highpaying corporate job, she has gone back to school and is juggling schoolwork, household chores, a husband and a social life while also raising her 2-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son. Her climb up the career ladder has come to a pause, and her priorities have shifted. Will they shift again once she graduates? Linda Williams, 46, is excited to begin building her pictureperfect Long Island dream home in a few weeks. The envy of all her friends, she is a successful corporate marketing executive, throws dinner parties that rival Martha Stewart’s, participates in charitable causes and regularly enjoys social events with her husband. At times she used to find herself wondering if her decision to forgo having children was the right one. Is she really content and fulfilled? Karen Perry, 52, is generally eager to get home after putting in long days as the owner of a business on Long Island. Most nights, a late dinner with her husband is on the agenda, but with her mother’s health deteriorating, her evenings now include regular conference calls with her siblings. Karen credits her parents for the inner strength that guided her through her divorce, helped her put her daughter through college and kept her focused through the growing pains of her now-successful business. Would she continue to have the strength to make it all work?
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Women are bombarded every day with images of celebrity moms effortlessly able to be, do and have it all— own mega-brand businesses, win awards, have babies…and be able to pop right back into a sample-size dress for the red carpet. In her best-selling book Bossypants, Tina Fey conveys the image of a woman who seems to have it all, but she also states that the rudest question you can ask a woman is, “How do you juggle it all?” Yet while it may be rude, it’s a question worth asking—but a better question might be: Can you juggle it all? Can you manage a career, home, finances, relationships, kids, elderly parents and passions? Do you struggle with the tug-of-war that is the “work-life balance”? Do you have an organizational system in place that helps you to achieve more in a day? How do you measure success? We wanted to know. So we asked. We spoke to three Long Island women, each with her own set of strengths and struggles, to showcase the many stories of how women on LI are coping with their unique challenges.
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Minka Brzezinski advises in her book, All Things at Once, to not hold off on having a family while you pursue a career. “If you intend to have a family, then don’t forget to have kids.” For Ann Marie De Gregoria, kids were always part of her life plan. “In college, I didn’t know what I wanted to do in terms of a career, but I always knew that I wanted to be a mom,” Ann Marie recalls. Feeling pressure to achieve a high-profile career, Ann Marie began climbing the corporate ladder to an executive position at Hewlett Packard—a job that demanded 50+ hour weeks. In her off hours, Ann Marie kept a meticulous home, enjoyed jaunts to the city and frequently went out to dinner with her husband. Then in 2008, she became pregnant with her first child just when the global financial crisis hit. Shortly after returning from maternity leave, her job was eliminated due to company layoffs. Ann Marie was upset, she says, “for about 12 hours.” She decided that this was an opportunity for her to follow her passions, spend time with her children and to go back to school to become a certified nutritionist. A few questioned her choice but she says, “I didn’t love my prior path. I’m not sure that I could do so well working the long hours and not being home. Emotionally I want to be there for my family—that’s No. 1 on my list.” As a real housewife living in Merrick, Ann Marie sometimes feels the pressure to be perfect and have all the requisite symbols of status. The key to her life now is balance. When she finds herself obsessing over her home being perfect, she reminds herself that not everything can be and shifts her focus to more important things such as finishing her schoolwork. She finds shortcuts such as using email and Facebook to stay in touch with friends, running errands whenever she is out, and doing almost all of her holiday shopping online. She also credits her husband with helping to make it easy for her to get through the day’s tasks. At times, Ann Marie and her husband have discussed leaving Long Island because of the high taxes and cost of living. However, her family will remain here because, she says, “there is an energy here, a personal
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Now it’s our turn to honor YOU! Congratulations on the launch of “Say as you think and speak it from your soul. --Shakespeare If you do, I know Milieu will be a grand success! Congratulations, Beverly.” Tricia McDermott,
“Congratulations to Milieu and Beverly Fortune!” Maggie Hoffman,
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“Wishing you continued success, Bev! You Rock!” Aimée Holtzman, founder of rock CAN roll
“You personify the African Philosophy Ubuntu. We are all who we are, because of who you are. Thank you for all that you do to support women in Long Island and make sure our stories are told. Congratulations, Beverly.” Carla Alpert and Diane Prefontaine, founders of PROUDgirls
founder and artistic director, Airmid Theatre Company
“Beverly, thank you for inspiring US as we strive to inspire others!” Anjelica, Ariel, Chelsea, Haley, Jessica, Kayla, Samantha and Sammi,
“Best Wishes and Many Blessings!” Lea Keating,
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founder of Sensory Street Kids
“With appreciation for the recognition of Long Island Women!” Jean Lahage Cohen
“Thank you for being such a strong supporter of women and their businesses on Long Island!” Amy Platt,
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“Beverly, you have a remarkable commitment to empowering Long Island women. Congratulations on the launch of Milieu..” Jennifer Ross
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“Beverly, thank you for sharing our stories. Congratulations on Milieu.” Sue Auriemma,
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history here and family here.” In a few months, Ann Marie graduates and will become part of the workforce again, which will bring on a new set of issues. Whatever the case, her strong focus and love for her family will help her carve out a path to success. “I believe in the traditional woman and I believe in the modern woman. The beauty today is that you can create your own life’s identity.”
Linda Williams refers to herself as a DINKWAD (Dual Income No Kids With A Dog) and for the most part, has no regrets. Instead of having a family early on in her life, her career was her priority. Linda says, “Career was the place I got to be me and where I became the person that I wanted to be. Babies were not on my mind—I wanted to find the right person first.” When the right person did come along, Linda was 35, and she and her second husband soon attempted to conceive. After suffering two 12
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Taking charge of her career, Linda started her own business, but then life took another turn. As with many middle-aged adults, Linda took on the role of caregiver when her beloved father became very ill. According to the Society of Human Research Management, there is significant growth in the number of workers today with eldercare responsibilities. She closed her business and took a job where she would have the flexibility to go back and forth to Quogue, where her father was living, until his death in 2008. Shifting gears once again, Linda pursued a high-level career and currently is the North American Regional Director of Consumer Marketing for Ottobock. Linda enjoys a very full life and explains to her friends that she can do everything that she does, “because I don’t have children.” She and her husband are early adopters to the latest technology and credit this with making their lives more efficient. She uses FaceTime on her iPhone when she travels, birthdayalarm.com as a reminder for birthdays, catalogchoice.com to eliminate mail clutter and all forms of online shopping keeps her routine streamlined and organized. She also makes the most of every day—getting up early to go to the gym at 6 a.m., cooking extra meals at one time and she knows not to over-commit herself to anything. In addition, she and her husband share responsibilities as a team, 50-50. They are currently working on building their dream home in Babylon, and for them, being on Long Island is a choice. “On Long Island, there is lots of competition on who has it better—it’s hard not to get caught up in it all. I was offered to go to Minneapolis for my job, but we would like to stay here. Long Island has a lot here, including access to Manhattan and the Hamptons.” Typically, when Linda and her husband spend time with their friends who have kids, she says “I don’t know how they do it—I have so much admiration and respect for them.” Rather than being haunted by what they don’t have, Linda and her husband accept the choice they made to not have kids and do not feel that they are lacking in any way. She explains, “This is my story—there is no one perfect plan. The flexibility of my jobs, and my March 2012
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attitude, allowed me to go after what I wanted and manage the course of my life.”
More Magazine recently published a survey stating that 43 percent of professional women aged 35 to 60 said that they are less ambitious today than they were 10 years ago. In addition, 40 percent said that they would take a decrease in pay for more flexibility at work. Karen Perry, founder and president of Event Journal, Inc., credits flexibility for her steady success in her life. When she was raising her daughter as a single parent, taking a commissionbased job in sales suited her needs. “Being in sales was very liberating. I was always able to close sales and produce results so I could go to pick my daughter up at school. It wouldn’t have worked with a structured job,” she says. For Karen, having a child was one of the things that she wanted to do in her life, but not all. “My life needs to be about more than just a family, more than just a job, more than just me: I do want it all.” Following her goals of having a multifaceted life, she met her first husband in college, married and had her daughter while she was in graduate school. However, Karen soon did what many married women do, “I hooked my star to someone else— I bought into the myth that a woman should count on a man and I lost my power for a while.” When her husband was faced with a huge career setback and could no longer provide for the family emotionally, monetarily or physically, Karen had to take charge and find a way to pay the mortgage
“For a long time I believed in perfection, especially in my 20s. It puts a lot of pressure on a person. In my 40s I let that go and I am much happier.” and raise their daughter. While she juggled her sales job at a TV station with childcare responsibilities, she soon began to craft a concept for a business. Emboldened by her husband’s lack of support of her idea, she knew she deserved better. She got a divorce and sought out the support of a group of women friends to help ease her doubts and pushed her to get started. Ten years later, Event Journal is a success and continues to grow each year. Karen’s life seems perfect from the outside. “For a long time I believed in perfection, especially in my 20s. It puts a lot of pressure on a person. In my 40s I let that go and I am much happier.” She is a continual multi-tasker and has no set schedule. Anything that is important to her, she makes time for, including finally finding the right guy in husband number two. She fits in errands on the way to and from appointments milieuli.com
with clients. Other tasks are done online, such as her shopping, banking and scheduling trips. An avid reader, Karen uses goodreads.com to find out what her friends are reading and what books she should download to her Kindle. Currently a “weekend warrior,” the one thing Karen wishes she had more time for is the gym, which would mean getting up earlier during the week to fit it in. Karen feels that to be a successful woman on Long Island can be a challenge. “I was divorced and had to pay the mortgage by myself. To afford a middle-class lifestyle on Long Island you need to make a six-figure income.” Karen believes that to do it yourself, women need to stay in their careers. “To take the time out from working and to stay at home with your kids, you sacrifice your earnings ability. The bar is high here, the cost of living is so high, and it is very competitive. That’s the tradeoff to be here on Long Island. Always work—it’s a smart move. Then you can always fall back on yourself. If not, you give up your economic independence and that leaves you vulnerable.” Throughout it all, Karen’s fundamental belief in herself hasn’t changed. “People constantly tell me that I am ‘lucky,’” she says, “and maybe there’s an element of luck to it, but we make our own way. I always had a positive attitude that I would figure it out. There is no direct life path— it’s a leap of faith. It’s believing in possibilities.” Although they have different stories, all the women here share commonalities – the search for flexibility, the ability to adapt to life’s challenges, a strong support system, the belief in education and a deep inner strength. Like women everywhere, they are utilizing the technological innovations that are now at our fingertips, to help them get through the day. They also all call Long Island their home and agree that living on Long Island costs a lot, but it also affords a lot.
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Honorees Kathleen Gallina
Founder, Break the Chain Program LI Owner, Zen Dog
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Katie Stockhammer Director of Development for the Arts, Stony Brook University
1 Special Guest former NY State Governor David Paterson addresses attendees. 2 Honoree Cheryl Echevarria and Paterson. 3 Past honorees Terri Magro and Virginia Dittko. 4 Paterson and honoree Kathleen Gallina. 5 Jeffrey Reynolds with past honoree Kathy Liguori. 6 Sponsor John Bayer, President and Owner of Men on the Move presenting a “Moment of Good Fortune� to honorees. 7 John Bayer with Ellen Thalhamer. 8 Honoree Lori Ames (r).
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2 Above 386 Beverly with former Gov. David Paterson. Below 405 Jed Morey with honoree Eileen Minogue of PALS
1 Supporters of the Fortune 52 program. 2 Honorees with former NY State Gov. Paterson. 3 209 Past honoree Bryanna Copeland and guest. 4 Past honoree Nancy Mazzola with Lois Riccabono and sponsor Adam Schwam. 5 Honoree Eileen Minogue and supporters. 6 Honoree Maria Fiore with family and supporters.
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Get fit on the Pole Take on the latest exercise craze..... pole dancing with a best friend or family member! Pole dance for fitness classes incorporate dance, acrobatics, strength training and aerobic activity on a vertical pole! Long Island Dance Fitness in Hauppauge (LIdancefitness.com) offers Pole Dance Fit, a program that’s perfect for those of varying abilities. “It’s a nice kind of thing to share— take your mom, take your sister, take someone who’s on a totally different fitness level than you are,” says Lauren Levine of LIDF. CatWalkFitness (catwalkfitness.com) offers the “Best Friends” workshop, which combines specially designed moves with intense cardio in a workout built for two.
Walk This WaY...
Grab your iPod and head to the Muttontown Preserve (25A west of Jericho and Oyster Bay Rd in East Norwich). “It offers an exciting trail that starts out on Route 106 in Muttontown and is shared between runners and horseback riders. The winding trails will give you a great 3.3-mile run that you can finish in around 45 minutes, during which you’ll weave past ponds, fallen trees and ruins of a mansion (once owned by King Zog of Albania),” says runner and Woodbury resident, June Avelar.
Local Treat < 100 Calories!
If you’re always searching for something delicious that will satisfy your sweet tooth for 100 calories or less...Bingo! While at Iavarone Brothers surfing the snack aisle, we found “it”, something new and delicious! Chocolate-dipped grain cakes by Kim’s Chocolate Deli Pop. These are big on taste and at only 50 calories each, are covered in a generous layer of dark chocolate. They’re the perfect indulgence! You can find them at any of the Iavarone Brothers locations (ibfoods.com).
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FAMILY
Make It With
MOM Cool Tissue Box
Here’s a quick and fun after school activity that even small children can make! 1. Remove the cardboard roll from the toilet paper tube by pulling it up. 2. Pull the toilet tissue from the inside of the roll and voila, you’ve got yourself a working tissue dispenser! 3. Make it chic and pop it into a creative container, the possibilities are endless!
Sat 5.12
Mother & Daughter Yoga
Mother & Daughter Yoga by the Sea @ Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. $12 Adult/Child Pair; Members $10 Pair. Add’l kids $5. cshwhalingmuseum.org for more information. Share this cool experience just in time for Mother’s Day: Learn yoga poses inspired by the sea like the Fish Pose in a beautiful setting, right by the harbor. All you have to bring is a mat or towel.
Family Fun Trip
According to the Children in Nature website, Kids nowadays can identify up to 1,000 corporate logos, but fewer than 10 plants or animals native to their own backyards! Time to take a trip outside!
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NASCAR fans! You can hit the “slots” right here on Long Island! Slot cars are powerful miniature automobiles modeled after real cars and are guided by a slot attached to the track. Kids (and parents) can use a hand-held control to race their cars around tracks that look like the real thing. Check it out at Port Jefferson Raceway in Farmingville, Family Raceway and Hobby in Lindenhurst, Willis Hobbies in Mineola and Slots A Lot in Franklin Square.
CharmStrandz by Long Island’s Chrissy DeChiaro is a cool new way for girls to express themselves that is fun, positive and fashionable! Select your style from more than 500 charms ($1.50-$3.50) and attach your favorites to everything from a zipper pull to a barrette or headband ($4-$8). Try a CharmStrandz party-in-a-box! (www. CharmStrandz. com)
Lorax-lovers
In celebration of the new movie, Converse has released a new line of sneakers featuring a favorite Dr. Seuss character. This kid’s Chuck Taylor Dr. Seuss sneaker boasts whimsical designs from the movie and super-stretchy laces. ($45; converse.com)
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Lose yourself for a summer... Find yourself for a lifetime. Usdan: America’s Premier Arts Day Camp Artistic exploration, collaboration, and fun on Usdan’s 200-acre, woodland campus. Usdan’s professional faculty offers programs for students ages 6-18 in over 40 classes including: Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Video Arts, Musical Theater, Chess, and Organic Gardening. (For a complete listing, please visit www.usdan.com.) Weekdays: 4 weeks or 7 weeks. A/C buses from most Long Island neighborhoods. Tuition: $2,925 - $3,825 plus transportation and fees.
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Is he cheating? There are hidden camera shows, morning radio show segments and websites dedicated to finding out if your significant other has been unfaithful. But these outlets offer little support once you’ve found out that your suspicions were correct and you have to decide whether to try and repair the damage or just walk away. The first question almost every cheatee finds herself asking is: Can a cheet-a change its spots, or will staying in the relationship just open yourself up to living a vicious cycle of heartache? Infidelity is complex, and there is no standard answer relationship counselors can give the other party when the truth comes out. Even what is considered cheating is questionable. Some may consider kissing to be cheating, while others say cheating is only when you have sex outside of your relationship. For many, an ongoing emotional relationship is even more devastating than a physical onenight stand. “There are so many variables that make that question almost impossible to answer,” says Diane, of Merrick, a 50-year-old remarried woman who was cheated on during her first marriage. “No case of infidelity is the same, and the individual in the relationship has to really do some soul searching before they can decide whether to call it quits. How long have you two been together? Who else will be affected by your decision? If you have children, what message does staying and/or leaving send them? Did you discover the infidelity or did your partner confess? What was the
extent of the relationship? The biggest question you have to answer yourself, however, is whether the trust you once had can ever be repaired, or if it is shattered for good. That last question is sometimes all you need to answer when deciding what to do next.” Finding out that a partner has cheated in a past relationship is also a cause for concern. If he or she left their ex for you, does that mean they will do the same to you? “Nobody is a cheater by default.
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Certain people have less moral resistance, which can be amplified by a relationship that doesn’t fulfill their needs. While the proper thing to do might be to disengage from that relationship, cheating often is an easy and acceptable distraction. That being said, I know for a fact that cheating does not have to be a permanent characteristic,” says Dan, from Setauket, a 40-year-old remarried male who cheated and was cheated on during his first marriage but not in his current marriage. Cheating often shines a spotlight on the issues weighing on a relationship. Whether or not the spotlight shows a person’s true colors or helps a couple face their problems depends on a variety on factors and on the offending party’s willingness to change their ways. adevaro@longislandpress.com milieuli.com
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Volunteer
help. Drivers are also being sought to transport patients to their appointments.
HAUPPAUGE Long Island Cares 10 Davids Dr. 631-582-FOOD. SMITHTOWN Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind 371 E. Main St. 631-930-9000. www.guidedog.org
Puppy walkers needed. The GDF trains and provides guide dogs to the visually impaired free of charge and veterinary services and training to volunteers who raise the puppies in their homes.
SMITHTOWN Sweetbriar Nature Center 62 Eckernkamp Dr. Eric Young: 631979-6344, ext. 102. Volunteers
needed to provide nature education to visitors and wildlife rehabilitation. Open volunteer positions include: animal care, gardening, teaching, camp assisting, butterfly house and
reception. Volunteer ages can range from 16 to retirees!
HEMPSTEAD Mental Health Association of Nassau County 16 Main St. 516489-2322, ext. 1257. Volunteers
needed to help individuals with mental illnesses in their recovery through their friendships and connections within the community.
HEMPSTEAD Hempstead Boys and Girls Club 40 Washington St. 516-292-3447. jcanas@hbgclub. com
Volunteer drama teachers, tutors and coaches needed, plus volunteers for special activities and events not held on a regular basis.
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ROSLYN Child Abuse Prevention Services 1579 Northern Blvd. 516621-0552. Betty Gross: bcg18@aol. com. Local schools
need volunteers with strong presentation/ teaching skills to present classroom workshops on bullying, child abuse, date rape and sexual harassment.
SYOSSET American Cancer Society Leslie Pierno: 516921-6016, ext. 3017.
Volunteers needed for programs including prevention cancer control (breast cancer, prostate/colorectal, nutrition, comprehensive school health education, skin, tobacco), media relations, fund raising, and office
Volunteers needed to sort food, organize food drives and other special events and much more to help battle hunger on Long Island. To apply online visit www. licares.org.
GREAT NECK Katz Institute for Women’s Health 125 Community Dr. 516-465-2552 Volunteers needed to help aid patients throughout their visit, providing directions and warm greetings.
WANTAGH MOMMAS House 1857 Wantagh Ave. 516-781-8637. Volunteers needed for childcare, clerical work, tutoring, handy work, mentoring and much more.
MIDDLE ISLAND STAR Foundation 631-736-8207. www.savethe-
animalsrescue.org.
Volunteers needed to rescue and transport animals to veterinarians and to build cages and plan fundraising events.
BETHPAGE Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence 15 Grumman Road West, Ste. 1000. 516-465-4700.
Volunteers needed as office assistants, advocates and safe home volunteers. All are required to attend orientation and commit for 18 months.
DIX HILLS Team Heroes Inc. 525 Half Hollow Rd. 631-3836780. TeamHeroesSports@live. com. Volunteers
needed to coach children with autism in a variety of sports, especially in spring/ summer to coach soccer and T-ball. No coaching experience required.
GARDEN CITY Life’s WORC 1501 Franklin Ave. www.lifesworc.org Resident volun-
teers, art and music therapists and office workers needed to aid those with disabilities.
MINEOLA Island Harvest Food Bank 199 Second St., 516-294-8528. www.islandharvest. org. Volunteer food
runners needed to pick up food from local commercial food donors and deliver it to the local Island Harvest food bank.
BELLMORE Long Island Crisis Center 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore. 516826-0244. Volun-
teer counselor assistants and counselors needed. Training sessions throughout the year. Go to www. longislandcrisiscenter.org/volunteer for more information.
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE Barkin’ Basement Thift Shop 116 E. Main St. 631-642-2275.
Barkin’ Basement, a thrift store that sells high-end and lightly
8387, or 631-9248088 or visit www. vva.org to plan your donation.
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RIVERHEAD & YAPHANK
Food
HEMPSTEAD The Mary Brennan Inn Food Drop Off 100 Madison Ave. Toni Ebron: tebron@ the-inn.org. 516486-6243. Drop off: MON–FRI, 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. The Inn needs
sandwiches and nonperishable goods such as peanut butter, rice and pasta. Volunteers also needed to help serve guests at the soup kitchen.
ISLAND-WIDE Neil’s Wheels Food Collection www.neilswheelsny. com. 973-2241132.
Collecting all nonperishable food items. Call for nearest drop off location.
HAUPPAUGE Hauppauge Public Library/LI Cares 601 Veterans Hwy. 631-979-1600, Drop off: MON-FRI, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., SAT, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., SUN 1-5 p.m. 22
Collecting non-perishable food items.
SEAFORD St. James R.C. Church PB&J Gang 80 Hicksville Rd. librarianfox@yahoo. com. Drop off: THU, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. www.stjamesrcchurch.org. The PB
& Jelly gang needs peanut butter, jelly, sandwich bags, facial tissues and more. On March 23 @ 6:30 p.m. the gang will make PB&J sandwiches to donate to St. Anne’s in Brentwood. All are welcome.
RIVERHEAD, COMMACK, BAYPORT SC Girl Scouts 100th Year Anniversary Food Drive 442 Moreland Rd., Commack; 1500 Lakeview Ave., Bayport; 854 E. Main St., Riverhead.
The Suffolk County Girl Scouts have opened their doors for a yearlong drive. Each month they will collect a different most
needed item for LI Cares. Call 631-5436622 to find out what they are collecting this month and what time you can drop it off.
ISLAND-WIDE Marshalls Department Stores/LI Cares Food Drive Drop off during store hours: www. marshalls.com. The
food drive kicks off Monday, April 26 for LI Cares.
ISLAND-WIDE Old Navy/LI Cares Food Drive Nine Old
Navy locations will be collecting food for LI Cares including Bay Shore, West Babylon, Levittown, Bohemia, Commack, Lake Grove, Hicksville, Westbury and Huntington. Drop off during regular store hours.
Toy
WYANDANCH Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center Toy Collection 1434 Straight Path. Drop off: MON-FRI, 9:30
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Help them give more by donating toys for kids across Long Island.
WOODBURY & ST. JAMES Birthday Wishes of LI 835 Middle Country Rd., St. James; 49 Colgate Lane, Woodbury.
516-680-7990. Help make a difference in a child’s life by giving them a gift. Call for drop off information.
ROOSEVELT Bethany House 102 White House Ave. Collecting new
toys for children 2-12. Call 516-868-6866 for drop off information.
FREEPORT Woodward Children’s Center 201 W. Merrick Rd.
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Veterans
BAY SHORE United Veterans Beacon House 1715 Union Blvd., Bay Shore. 631-665-1571. www.uvbh.com. MON-FRI, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. UVBH
is helping veterans find emergency housing, and is accepting donations that can help soldiers live a quality, and comfortable life. Acce[tomg bedding, food, gift cards, toiletries, household goods, or any daily necessities.
ISLAND-WIDE Vietnam Veterans of America Dedicated
to giving to the homeless, VVA will pick up items from your home including clothing, bedding, shoes, small appliances, furniture, TVs, radios, and other items. Call 1-800-775-
Suffolk County United Veterans 1380 Roanoke Ave., Suite 203, Riverhead; 32 Mill Rd., Yaphank. 631924-8088. Drop off: MON-FRI, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Collecting men’s shoes and boots, socks and underwear, all sizes plus sweat suits, towels and shower curtains.
Pets
WEST ISLIP Islip Animal Shelter Pet Food Drive @ West Islip Public Library 3 Higbie Lane. 631-6617080, www.wipublib.org. Through April 21. Drop off during library hours. WIIT Council (West Islip Involved Teens) is collecting wet and dry dog and cat food for the Town of Islip Animal Shelter. This food will be used to feed the animals at the shelter as well as establish a food bank for residents who need assistance in caring for their pets. Please donate the pet food items in the
used donated items to raise money for nokill shelter Save-APet, needs volunteers ages 18 and over to work at the store. Save-A-Pet accepts gently used furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac and home décor. Drop off location: 608 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station.
PORT JEFFERSON Jacob’s Light Foundation 116 Nadia Court. www.jacobsprogram.org. Can’t
Here, There & Everywhere To Submit listings, e-mail lavelar@longislandpress.com
leave the house? You can still volunteer! Jacob’s Light, a nonprofit organization that sends packages to troops overseas is collecting letters to soldiers from volunteers. Letters should be titled “Dear Soldier” and sent to the above address. For other volunteer opportunities email: info@jacobsprogram. org
Volunteers are needed to assist nursing and rehabilitation center staff with clerical tasks such as filing, answering phones, data entry, creating packets of materials and other tasks. Clerical volunteers are needed during business hours Monday through Friday. A commitment of at least three months is appreciated.
NEW HYDE PARK
Life Enrichment Center
271-11 76th Ave. www.parkerinstitute.org. 718-2892262.
An experienced art instructor needed to teach seniors ages 50 and up.
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care
box located near the Circulation Desk.
ISLAND-WIDE Wounded Warrior Project
www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Donations enable this organization to help the thousands of wounded warriors returning home from the current conflicts nad to provide assistance to their families. Visit website for details and drop off locations near you.
RIVERHEAD Adopt a Seal, Sea Turtle, Dolphin or Whale @ The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation 467 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631369-9849, www. riverheadfoundation.org. Support the
marine wildlife of NY and adopt one as your own. The adoption package includes photos and a biography of your animal, an animal fact sheet, a Riverhead Foundation logo sticker and a certificate of adoption. Upgrade your adoption to receive a stuffed animal and sighting card as well.
EAST NORTHPORT
OYSTER BAY
45 E. Main St. 516922-1770.
League of Animal Protection Supply Drive @ Grateful Paw Cat Shelter 104 Deposit Rd. Drop off: TUE-SUN, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 631-757-4517.
Accepting first-class postage stamps; post card postage stamps; white copy paper; pens; notepads; #10 envelopes; file folders; paper towels; paper plates; toilet paper; laundry detergent; bleach; clay litter; and canned and dry dog and cat food.
Clothing
FARMINGDALE Galleria Invitations, Favors & Tuxedos Clothing Collection 234 Route 109.
Drop off during regular hours. Donate an old prom dress that you’re never going to wear again, or a Sweet 16 dress. Call Joyce, 631-753-1264 for more information.
ISLAND-WIDE Good Will Drive 718-777-6320. www.goodwillny.org. Collecting clothing, shoes, accessories, blankets, home goods, books, sports cards, CDs, records, small working electronics, sporting goods, and automobiles less than
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MASTIC BEACH With One Brush Stroke: An Afternoon of Art @ Mastic Beach Property Owners Association 1 Neighborhood Rd. $5 minimum donation. 631399-6111. www. visitingnurseservice. org. Hosted by Visiting Nurses Service and Hospice of Suffolk, an auction and display of renowned Long Island artists works, inspired by Long Island’s beauty. Proceeds to benefit the Hospice House of East Northport.
GARDEN CITY Sjogren’s Awareness Walkabout and Autoimmune Disease Health Fair @ Roosevelt Field Mall 630 Old Country Rd. Donations Accepted. 10 a.m.– noon.
10 years old and in running condition. Call for nearest drop off location.
FARMINGVILLE Dress For Success Clothing Collection 1 Independence Hill. Drop off: MON, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 631-451-9127. DFS is a program that focuses on helping women break into the work force through coaching them and providing new and gently used professional attire.
SYOSSET Goodwill Industries Collection/ North Shore Synagogue 83 Muttontown Eastwoods Rd.
Drop off during regular hours. Accepting gently used clothing. For more information visit www.goodwill.org.
LEVITTOWN Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island 70 Acorn Lane.
Drop off during regular hours. BBBSLI collects clothing at various locations. You can donate gently used items including March 2012
301-530-4420.
Mon 3.26
MELVILLE LIAF’s 24th Annual Coping & Caring Conference and Awards Luncheon @ Hilton Long Island www.liaf.org. Call 516-767-6856 for details. The event
will honor outstanding individuals who serve the Alzheimer’s Community. The event will feature guest speaker, Dr. David Dosa, geriatrician and author of the NY Times bestseller, Making Rounds With Oscar.
Thu 3.29
WEST ISLIP Helping Hands Spring Easter Drive @ American Legion Hall 340 Union Blvd. 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. www.freewebs. com/hhinwi. Helping Hands wishes to provide 4,000 needy
children with a holiday basket or spring gift. Donations of candy and plastic bags in all sizes, especially garbage bags for distribution, are needed. Volunteers are asked to bring their own scissors, tape, ribbon and a bag of candy.
Sat 3.31
UNIONDALE ACDS Day at the NY Islanders Game @ Nassau Coliseum 1255 Hempstead Tpke. 1 p.m., $25. www.nyislanders. com/acds. The NY
Proceeds will benefit ACDS.
Sun 4.22
BOHEMIA Day of Senses @ Connetquot High School 190 7th St. 10:30 a.m. $10. Info@ foundationforsightandsound.org.
Festival and blind walking events to high-
light the challenges of those with visual and/or hearing disabilities to benefit the Foundation for Sight and Sound.
Sat 4.28
JONES BEACH Big Brothers Big Sisters Walk for Kids’ Sake/5K Fun Run @ Jones Beach Field 5 (Zach’s Bay). $25 donation per walker and $35 per runner. Registration opens at 9 a.m. www. bbbsli.org. New this
year is the the 5K Fun Run. Bigs, Littles and supporters can participate in either event as an individual or a team. Download the registration form from BBBSLI’s website. Registered participants will receive a WFKS shirt, gift and entrance to the Picnic
the event are also needed.
immediately following the event.
Sun 4.29
EAST MEADOW March for Babies East Meadow 2012 @ Eisenhower Memorial Park Merrick Avenue. Registration 8 a.m. www.marchforbabies.org.
Walking for Babies gives hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon. Proceeds supports programs in the community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten the babies.
There will be upscale vendors, homemade designer items, cooking demonstrations and music, all day and all for a good cause.
Sun 5.6
STONY BROOK March for Babies Stony Brook 2012 @ Stony Brook University, West Campus Nicolls Road. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. www. marchforbabies.org.
Tue 5.8
GLEN COVE Tolerance Benefit Dinner @ Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County 100 Crescent Beach Rd. 6:30 p.m. $100 per ticket. 516571-8040. www.
Thu 5.10
FARMINGDALE The 7th Annual Bag Ladies Benefit @ Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd. 6–10 p.m. $120. To benefit the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition. www.hbcac. org. 631-547-1518. Beautiful designer handbags and accessories being auctioned off to the highest bidder.
Tue 5.15
GREAT NECK LIAF’s Women’s Golf Outing & Spa Day @ North Shore Country Club 500 Shore Rd. 516-767-6856. www.liaf.org. For ticket info email awarmuz@liaf. org. This event is to
celebrate women, while bringing awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the way it affects women disproportionately. Alzheimer’s afflicts some 5.4 million Americans (including 38,000 in Queens and more than 50,000 in Nassau and Suffolk counties), and 3.4 million of those 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women. Through this event, we are also hoping to share information regarding LIAF programs and the support we are able to offer to families on LI dealing with this devastating disease.
Sun 5.20
WANTAGH 3rd Annual Every Woman Matters Kickoff Walk @ Jones Beach State Park Field 5, Ocean Parkway. Personal $ donation. Check-in at 8:45 a.m. www. everywomanmatterswalk.com. The route
is 3.1 miles along the boardwalk and benefits The Katz Institute for Women’s Health and Katz Women’s Hospitals of North Shore-LIJ Health System.
clothing, coats, and shoes. Visit www. bbbsli.org or call 631-234-0000 for a drop off location near you.
EAST NORTHPORT The Salvation Army Collection 110 Bellrose Ave.
Drop off during regular hours. This organization accepts clothing, coats and shoes. Go to www. satruck.org or call 631-368-1170 to arrange a pick up.
HOLTSVILLE Brookhaven Roe YMCA and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Clothing Collection @ Brookhaven Roe YMCA 155 Buckley Rd. www.bbbsli.org.
631-289-4440. Drop off during regular business hours. All net proceeds from this clothing collection will support both the Brookhaven Roe YMCA and Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island. Proceeds will be used to help fund their Scholarship and Send a Kid to Camp Programs.
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Sun 3.25
RIVERHEAD MELVILLE Forgotten Little Shelter Bingo Friends Spring Saturdays @ Little Shelter, Fair @ 110 Bingo Hall (Camelot Garden of Hall Building), 585 BroadholEve Organic low Road. Doors open at 9 a.m., Farm selling starts at 9:30 a.m., game 4558 starts at 10:30 a.m. Sound Ave. 631-368-8770 ext. 206. Free. www. There’s $4,000 in prize money forgottenand all proceeds go to Little friendsoflonShelter. Volunteers to run gisland.org.
holocaust-nassau.org. The event will include a cocktail hour and exciting silent and live auction prizes, and two Friedlander Upstander Award Educational Scholarships will be presented to Long Island youth. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Center’s education programs.
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Shakespeare's furiously paced comedy staged in a contemporary world Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 8:00 pm On the Staller Center Main Stage screen Broadcast in high-definition from the National Theatre in London, U.K. Tickets $20 general admission $18 seniors $15 students/children
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Aries
LIBRA
March 21 to April 19
September 23 to October 22
The strong influence of Uranus in your sign makes you a trailblazer who needs the freedom to explore new approaches to old problems. Try not to be too eccentric.
Time to reflect on Saturn’s influence during this period. Don’t let Karma hold you back. You may feel restless, plan something behind the scenes.
SCORPIO
TAURUS
October 23 to November 21
April 20 to May 20
Resist the temptation to spend. Love vibes urge you to develop deeper bonds with a loved one.
With Jupiter and Venus in your sign, it’s time to enjoy your creature comforts. Just don’t over-indulge.
SAGITTARIUS
GEMINI
November 22 to December 21
May 21 to June 20
During your Mars and Neptune transit, it isn’t easy to overcome resistance. No get-rich schemes, be careful who you trust.
Mars and Neptune are at work squaring your sign. You may be tempted to hold a grudge. Talk to someone who will listen.
CAPRICORN
CANCER
December 22 to January 19
LEO
January 20 to February 18
June 21 to July 22 You’re living proof that hard work pays. It’s time to learn new tricks to further your goals.
Pluto will be in your sign for quite some time, you may want to throw in the towel. Be patient. You can do it!
AQUARIUS
July 23 to August 22
Being flexible gets attention and advancement in your career. In love, a partner gains your admiration and undying love.
In your career, pay attention to details. Knowing what your competitors are up to pays dividends.
PISCES
VIRGO
February 19 to March 20
August 23 to September 22
Neptune in your sign will make you susceptible to psychic dreams. Stop sacrificing your own needs in place of others.
The strong influence of Mars in your sign will make you bottle up your frustrations. Think before you speak.
Also Consult The Horoscope For Your Rising Sign Psychicdeb has been a professional astrologer for more than 25 yrs. Psychicdeb also uses the tarot to do psychic readings channeling her spirit guide Helen. Reiki is one of her obsessions and she is a Reiki Master and loves to teach others the benefits of Reiki. Namaste. www.astro-mate.org
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March 2012
1 Tomy B Plump Brazilian Keratin Home Use System ($75; Tomyb. com) offers up a new frizz management system that promises to leave you with lustrous locks for up to 8 weeks.
2 I0 Beauty Booster ($38; shopiobeauty.com) is an innovated skincare product that can be used both topically and as a beauty ingestible to protect and rejuvenate skin.
3 Jewel Nail Colors like Nicole by OPI Texture Coat collection ($7.99; cvs.com) which includes Opal, Quartz, Amethyst and Aquamarine and gives a graffiti-style, two-texture effect.
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4 Arabian Nights by Kilian ($395 for 1.7 fl.oz spray; bykilian.com), Kilianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest scent inspired by Greek mythology. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soft, warm and sensual, built on the fusion of Amber and Oud.
* The Setting for Long Island Women
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