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features 24 Nearby Summer Escapes: Bethel Woods, Beacon and More 28 Meet Guy Hodges, Westchester's Beekeeper 34 Frasat Chaudhry, MD, Advises on Balance Issues columns and departments 11 worth noting 12 money: why not to pay down your mortgage 14 health & wellness: heart disease in women 16 legal matters: preserving family harmony 18 nutrition: that gluten-free thing 21 susan parker: on your parents' debt 23 vital living: summer reading recommendations 36 medicaid advisor: know your rights 38 entertainment and community calendar 46 healthy kitchen: gluten-free recipes
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and more . . . 9 pilates primer 27 kim kovach on why she likes it hot (and spicy) 31 winemaking at the synagogue 33 finding relaxation through photography
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Westchester Senior Voice connects boomers and seniors to the local professionals, organizations and businesses that serve them. Within these pages, we aim to inspire, inform, engage and entertain our readers in an embracing, respectful and Inclusive way.
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publisher's note Hands down, summer is my favorite time of year. Perhaps my attitude dates back to the joys of long lazy days, impromptu neighborhood kickball games and cherished library time. But just as likely, it is the happy prospect of shedding the layers of clothing and soaking up the sun's warmth.
ing and engaging, you will want to add these books to your list if you haven't already devoured them. Winemaking and farming at Congregation Sons of Israel. What a beautiful way to reconnect with the land, uphold spiritual beliefs and help the greater community. And, of course, our arts and entertainment calendar. Music, film, festivals and craft shows, theater, learning and doing at our local libraries, and then some.
Summer simply feels so festive to me. Weddings and anniversaries - my own included. Fireworks, barbecues and nights under the stars. A slower, more leisurely pace to things. Our content for this issue feels wonderfully true to all this season has to offer, as our favorite writers deliver stories that reflect their own anticipation of and love for this time of year. Kim Kovach brightens us with her personal perspective on things Westchester. This month, it's beekeeping and spicy foods. Each piece is full of charm and newfound knowledge. Janie Rosman
takes us back to Woodstock and the summer of peace and music and love. Still unforgettable. Rosemary Black seamlessly serves up serious content about balance issues with positivity while Daryl Moss reflects on gluten-free living, something that has transformed my own life. Angela Ciminello's summer reading recommendations. I've read my way through most of her picks by now. Uplift-
Yes, an issue that delivers inspiration, learning and entertainment. A winning trifecta! As always, wishing us all love and peace,
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The Reformer - Yes, You Can Do It! If you're looking to strengthen your back and spine, improve your flexibility, mobility and posture, then Pilates may be for you. The breathing techniques it incorporates can also be therapeutic and relaxing think yoga but with a more intense core workout that's based on resistance.
may not even break a sweat - but that doesn't mean it's not doing its job.
Pilates may start with floor and mat work, but most people know it for the system of springs and pulleys incorporated into its best known piece of equipment: the Reformer. While a somewhat medieval name for the apparatus, it's nothing to be afraid of. And even if you've never exercised before, you can quickly start to improve your strength with Pilates. Because the workout is more subtle and focuses on the smaller muscles that support your frame, you
Pilates instructor Heather Hayes sustained severe back and neck injuries from an automobile accident decades ago when she was a professional dancer; she discovered Pilates, years later, to rehabilitate herself. Motivated by her
own injuries and recovery, Heather went on to receive her instructor certification from the Pilates Academy International and has been working with clients for nearly two decades. Says Heather, "Pilates is physical therapy and a form of exercise that doesn't deplete you, it replenishes you." She goes on to describe how Pilates can help you become more fluid in your everyday life, no matter your age. One client who had been unable to place her overnight bag in the airplane overhead compartment was thrilled when, on her next trip, she was able to do so. n n n
If you've had any recent injuries, check with your doctor before starting Pilates. Heather can be reached at: hayes.heather@hotmail. com or 917-613-5515.
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As part of a pilot program launched by Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester (VNSW), three members of their clinical team have been provided with safetyenhanced Subaru Imprezas. This new auto leasing program was created to provide safe and reliable transportation so clinical staff can deliver vital in home care for their patients, with maximum efficiency and consistency.
harder-to-reach areas. The true value of the program is in having our clinicians spend less time on the road, and more time providing high quality care to our patients at home,' says Timothy P. Leddy, VNSW President and CEO.
The cars are designated for both personal and business use. Typically, clinical staff use their own vehicles and are reimbursed for mileage. “We think this program has great potential. It’s a tremendous perq for our staff which will aid with retention and new staff recruitment. This leads to a more stable workforce and cost-savings for the agency that will help subsidize the cost of the car leasing program. Of course, the ultimate beneficiaries are our patients, especially those living in
The agency will be monitoring the program for long-term effectiveness to determine if it should be expanded. So far, it's been positively embraced. Kaela Mahon, an occupational therapist in the pilot, says, "I'm thrilled to have access to a leased car from the agency. The new vehicle and all of the support tools are going to save
me time and money, while helping me to provide better service to my patients."
$274,000 IN GRANTS TO BENEFIT SENIORS
Fieldhome sold its assisted living residence, adult care center, child care program and nursing home to a private for-profit organization in 2018. Proceeds from that sales went into the Field Hall Foundation for its grant giving program. Says John R. Ahearn, the Foundation's CEO, "Fieldhome's transition from a healthcare provider to a grantgiving foundation allows us to honor our 140-year-old mission by supporting and advancing programs that directly impact our seniors on a daily basis." Among other initiatives, grants issued in the inaugural grant cycle in February of this year are being used to purchase a senior bus and food counter for the Yorktown Senior Center; provide legal services for senior victims of elder abuse
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in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties; enable Meals on Wheels of New Rochelle to provide supplementary evening meals; expand Feeding Westchester's Senior Grocery, SNAP and nutrition education programs; and purchase computer equipment and software for the Senior Center's computer lab in the Town of Cortlandt.
On a recent visit, we felt the bustling vibe as residents participated in a book club session, lounged in the new pub (yes, order up that glass of wine), and exercised
Inquiries regarding grant criteria and associated dates/deadlines can be found on the Foundation's website at www. fieldhallfoundation.org
LIVING IT UP AT THE KNOLLS
Still in the midst of a $6 to $7 million renovation, The Knolls, a Bethel property in Valhalla, is one of the few CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) in Westchester: meaning that residents can be assured they can age in place there with all the services they will need. Their current residents range in age from 71 to 104.
on state of the art equipment. Too bad we weren't there on time to watch the aqua zumba class in the indoor heated pool. Many of the independent living residents here leave the campus every day for their jobs while others enjoy the benefits of telecommuting.
Matt Fetonti, marketing coordinator, says that The Knolls lifestyle is truly "affordable luxury living." In addition to the refurbishing going on or completed in all of the communal areas (the redone dining room and lighting is beautiful), resident apartments are continually undergoing improvements as well. Residency at The Knolls includes dinner six nights a week, Sunday brunch, access to the pool and fitness center, a dedicated arts/crafts room, movie showings twice daily (The Knolls also sponsors the Jacob Burns Film Center's Senior Cinema Afternoons), twice-weekly wine socials, cable and utilities. All apartments are equipped with washer/dryer. Some even boast outdoor patios. There is also 24-hour security and concierge. For more information, contact their marketing office at 914-461-4517.
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4 Reasons Not To Pay It Down YOUR MORTGAGE:
By Laura I. Rotter
Susan and Bob came to my office to discuss their financial situation. They proudly announced, “We have no debt; we even repaid our mortgage.” Like many clients, Susan and Bob had bought into the belief that no debt is good debt. However, unlike credit card debt or other consumer debt, your home mortgage is actually good debt that can be used to your advantage.
Financing your home with a mortgage, on the other hand, meets the criteria for GOOD debt. Your home is a long-living asset that will last years
In many cases, it is actually less risky to have a mortgage than to repay it. Here are four reasons not to pay off your mortgage:
1) If you put your excess cash
There are two criteria to consider when assessing whether debt is “good” or “bad”: • Will what is being financed last longer than the loan? • Will the loan enable you to earn more in the future? Credit card debt is often used to purchase short-lived items, such as evenings out, entertainment and vacations. And with interest rates in the teens and beyond, keeping a credit card balance clearly detracts rather than adds to your future earnings. It is bad debt.
longer than a 30year mortgage. Since the interest on mortgages of up to $750,000 is tax deductible, the after-tax cost of the mortgage is substantially lower. If you are in a 22% tax bracket, a 4.625% mortgage rate actually costs you less than 3.75% after taxes, while stock market returns in the coming years are predicted to be 6% or higher.
into repaying your mortgage, you will lose the chance to earn higher returns and benefit from compound growth by investing in the stock market. In our above example, investing $100 a month would net $25,000, after capital gains taxes, in 15 years: higher than the savings from paying $100 towards your mortgage over the same time period.
2) It is riskier from an asset al-
location standpoint to have a home paid off when you have few other assets. Many of my clients have home mortgages that are less than 50% of their home's value, often making the equity in their home the greatest asset they own. For those of us who lived through the housing recession of 2008, this risk of “having too many eggs in one basket” is all too real. The lack of diversification can have devastating results if real estate values were to westchesterseniorvoice.com
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drop precipitously and you have no cash cushion.
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You may compromise your liquidity. Never prioritize repaying your mortgage over having an adequate emergency fund. Most wage earners should have at least 10% of their annual income in a cash reserve; if you're self-employed or retired, you should have an even higher amount. If you were to encounter adverse circumstances, such as loss of a job or disability, you may be unable to easily tap into your home equity and may instead be forced to take out costly loans.
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A mortgage represents a buffer against inflation. When you have a fixed-rate mortgage, your mortgage actually becomes cheaper to pay over time in an inflationary environment, as the value of your money erodes but the monthly payment stays the same. In a worst case scenario - where interest rates actually drop, you can always refinance your mortgage without penalty. For many, the smartest choice for your excess cash is to build a diversified investment portfolio. Over time, you will likely benefit from higher returns, years of tax breaks, and your mortgage payments will be relatively less expensive as inflation rises. A fee-only financial professional can help you determine the right amount of mortgage debt for your particular situation. n n n
Laura I. Rotter, CFA, MBA and CFP certified, is founder of True Abundance Advisors, a fiduciary, fee-only financial planning firm. She works with clients remotely or in person to help them clarify and achieve their financial goals. Call her at 914-222-0832 or email Laura@trueabundanceadvisors.com to schedule a free initial consultation.
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Are You at Risk?
Heart Disease in Women By Kola Dushaj, MD FACP, FHM
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in four female deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! Women account for nearly half of all heart attack deaths. Did you know heart disease kills five times as many women as breast cancer? While heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, there are some key differences between genders. Being aware of symptoms and risks unique to women, as well as eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising, can help protect you. HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS FOR WOMEN While some women have no symptoms, others experience angina (dull, heavy to sharp chest pain or discomfort); pain in the neck/jaw/throat; or pain in the upper abdomen or back. These may occur during rest, physical activity, or be triggered by mental stress. Sometimes heart disease may be silent and undiagnosed until a woman experiences signs or symptoms of a heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia (chest palpitations/fluttering), or stroke. Other symptoms unrelated to chest pain, are: n Shortness of breath n Pain in one or both arms n Nausea or vomiting n Sweating
when they're asleep. Mental stress also may trigger heart attack symptoms in women.
n Certain chemotherapy drugs and
n Manage your blood sugar
radiation therapy for cancer. Some chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapies, such as those used to treat breast cancer, may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
n Get your blood pressure
n Pregnancy complications. High blood
LIFESTYLE CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE: n Don’t smoke.
under control. n Lower your cholesterol. n Know your family history. n Stay active. n Lose weight. n Eat healthy.
HEART DISEASE RISK FACTORS FOR WOMEN Although several traditional risk factors for coronary artery disease —high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity — affect women and men, other factors may play an influential role in the development of heart disease in women, such as: n Diabetes. Women with diabetes are at
greater risk of heart disease than are men with diabetes. n Mental stress and depression. Wom-
en's hearts are affected by stress and depression more than men's. n Smoking. In women, smoking is a
greater risk factor for heart disease.
n Lightheadedness or dizziness
n Inactivity. A lack of physical activity is
n Unusual fatigue
a major risk factor for heart disease, and some research has found women to be more inactive than men.
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pressure or diabetes during pregnancy can increase women's long-term risk of high blood pressure and diabetes and increase the risk of development of heart disease.
A woman's symptoms are often different from a man's, and she's much more likely than a man to die within a year of having a heart attack. Women also don't seem to fare as well as men do after taking clot-busting drugs or undergoing certain heart-related medical procedures. Research is only now beginning to uncover the biological, medical, and social bases of these and other differences. We are hopeful that new knowledge will lead to advances in tailoring prevention and treatment for women. n n n
Dr. Kola Dushaj is board certified in Internal Medicine. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical University of the America, and completed his internal medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. Dr. Dushaj practices at CareMount Medical’s Cortlandt East Main office and has privileges at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. www.caremountmedical.com
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Advance Directives Designed To
Preserve Family Harmony By Michael Giannasca and Brian Miller
Most people we work with understand the importance of estate planning and preserving assets. But many overlook their most valued asset: family harmony. Keeping that in mind, there are certain options you may consider when planning your advance directives and/or estate to foster a more harmonious administration of your estate and forestall potentially contentious situations: The power of attorney authorizes your agent to make financial decisions on your behalf. You may consider naming more than one child as your agent, or even name other children as successor agents. Sometimes knowing they have joint authority or even the potential to act as an agent in the future will make them feel valued and acknowledged. It's also possible to make the non-agent children monitors with the authority to oversee the acts of your agent. Another modification sometimes added to a POA is naming your agent to serve as your guardian, should that be required in the future. While this may not be entirely binding, it does express your wishes and may help guide the court if two or more of your children are fighting over this. The health care proxy allows your agent to make health care decisions for you if/ when you are unable to do so on your own. Unlike the POA, you can only have one agent at a time. One recommendation is to name your other children as successor agents – knowing they are next in line to act can help alleviate their feelings of being left out. Additionally, a separate living will can guide your agent on medical and/or end of life decisions. Seeing your wishes and desires written out can
lessen in-fighting among children, as they do not have to speculate as to what you would want; this is particularly important should your child ever need to make the decision to end life-sustaining care. You may also consider separate HIPAA authorizations, so each child has access to your medical records and can stay in the loop with your health care providers.
ing. Selecting one child to act as executor or trustee can cause animosity, and you may want to think about having coexecutors and/or co-trustees to serve as fiduciaries. For many, it's a good idea to put in place specific bequests with regard to personal property such as jewelry, family heirlooms, photographs, art work, collections, etc.
The family dynamic often changes sometimes drastically - after a parent passes away. Children can feel lost and may not know what you would have wanted. Questions arise. Did mom want to be buried or cremated? Did dad want a wake? An open or closed casket? And the list goes on. To help keep family harmony, consider drafting a document that appoints an agent to control the disposition of your remains. A planning technique to consider is a pre-paid burial contract, enabling you to plan your funeral ahead of time - putting less pressure on the surviving family members.
Lastly, pay attention to your jointly-owned bank and other financial accounts. It is quite common for a parent to leave their assets in equal shares to their children; however, if you have financial accounts jointly owned with a child, or have a child listed as a beneficiary of an account, this can cause a disproportionate distribution of your overall property. Joint accounts and accounts with named beneficiaries generally pass outside of the will, and thus are not included in the equal distributions via a will.
Another cause for strife is gifting made during your lifetime. What you may deem to be a gift, the non-receiving children may consider an advance of the gift receiver’s inheritance. Memorializing a gift in writing is one way of showing your intent that a gift was a gift and not an advance of one’s inheritance. Additionally, if you make a gift above the federal gift tax limit (currently $15,000 per individual per year), you are required to file IRS Form 709, which helps evidence that the gift was in fact a gift. Often, the most contentious aspect of estate planning is the will or trust which distributes your property upon your pass-
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While it's essential to have your estate planning documents in place, additional planning can be done to minimize family tensions and disagreements, and ensure that your wishes and desires are carried out. n n n
Michael Giannasca and Brian Miller are attorneys with the law firm of Giannasca & Shook, PLLC. The Elder Law & Estate Planning Group of the firm handles all aspects of Elder Law including wills & probate, trusts & estates, Medicaid planning, guardianships, estate administration and litigation, and asset protection. Locations at 1 Barker Avenue, Suite 325, White Plains, NY 10601; 914-872-6000; and at 2649 South Road/U.S. Route 9, Suite 106, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; 845-293-6300; www.mgnselderlaw.com
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The Gluten-Free Revolution By Daryl F. Moss
As with many things, the culinary world is constantly changing. Foods go in and out of style, almost like clothing. Who eats Jello and aspic anymore? Remember when kale was a decorative plant? And how about food trends? Eating three set meals a day was how things worked in my house when I was growing up. Today, I lean towards smaller, more frequent meals. The fashionable food trend now is being gluten-free. Is this simply a fad or is it here to stay? WHY DID THIS GLUTEN-FREE REVOLUTION HAPPEN? Raise your hand if you never even knew what gluten was a few years ago. In case you don’t know, gluten is a protein found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, spelt, and rye. There are a few theories as to why we've seen an explosion of people choosing to go on a gluten-free diet:
1) There is a greater awareness of
celiac disease, so more doctors are testing for it. People who have celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder, cannot eat foods containing gluten, as it will damage their small intestines.
2) Wheat, a mainstay of the standard American diet, is not the same grain that humans grew and ate for thousands of years. It has been hybridized so much in the past 50 years or
so that our bodies do not recognize it and may be reacting negatively to it.
3) Another theory is that people are not actually sensitive to gluten at all. Rather, they are reacting to the glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, an herbicide commonly sprayed on wheat crops or actually inserted into the seed.
4) Research by Dr. Alessio Fasano,
a pioneer in the field, has shown that a gluten-free diet is very important for people with autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), not just celiac disease.
AVOIDING GLUTEN Since gluten is a protein inside of a grain, it is generally not listed on packaged food labels. The safest way to avoid it is to look for a gluten-free label. Beer and ale are not gluten-free, unless marked so. Malt is not glutenfree. Brewer's yeast is not glutenfree. Neither is bulgur, faro or regular couscous. Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix is not gluten-free. Some flavored coffees contain gluten as do some deli meats. On the other hand, non-processed animal protein is all gluten-free. Fruits and vegetables are gluten-free as are nuts and seeds, unless they're coated with something that contains gluten.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE GLUTEN INTOLERANT? The symptoms of gluten intolerance are varied and run from digestive distress all the way to mental fogginess. Food intolerances, in general, can show up in wildly different ways. Anyone with autoimmune disease or a digestive disorder, especially IBS and IBD, should try a gluten-free diet for at least two months and see how they feel. Many physicians have minimal training in nutrition and are not focused on food as medicine, so don’t be surprised if your doctor has not mentioned this to you. If you think you might benefit from going on a gluten-free diet and your physician is not supportive, you might need to advocate for yourself. I did and it changed my life. A WORD OF CAUTION Going on a gluten-free diet does not mean just avoiding white and whole wheat breads. It means avoiding anything that has gluten or wheat, barley, rye or spelt in it. That means most breads, cereals, pastas, bakery items, soy sauce, and many packaged foods. People on a gluten-free diet need to read food labels, as gluten is a common hidden ingredient. And just because something is gluten-free doesn't mean it is good for you. It still could be filled with sugar, sodium, an unhealthy fat, etc. Again, reading labels is vital. LIVING GLUTEN-FREE Having been gluten-free for almost 20 years, I guess you can call me a trendsetter. Two decades years later, I
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am happy to see that this trend is only gaining in popularity. My life is so much easier today than it was all those years ago. Restaurants now often mark their gluten-free offerings and there are entire gluten-free sections at many grocery stores. More and more packaged foods have a GF (gluten-free) mark on them, so they are easy to identify. There are many convenient substitutes for common glutencontaining foods: Do you enjoy pasta? Try brown rice or quinoa pasta, spaghetti squash, or vegetable noodles. When making your favorite wrap sandwich, try a gluten-free grain tortilla or a piece of romaine lettuce to hold the sandwich together.
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Baked goods can be delicious when made with gluten-free flours, like almond, coconut and rice flours. Each one has a different consistency, so you might need to use a combination and experiment, or get a good gluten-free cookbook.
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Be creative. When I make meatloaf for my family, I substitute whole rolled oats for the bread crumbs. Something to think about is that a gluten intolerance can develop late in life; it is not something that you're necessarily born with or that becomes apparent during youth. If you are diagnosed with some sort of digestive or autoimmune disease at any age, trying a gluten-free diet may very well be a life changer.
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Westchester's Bee-Line Bus System Riding is easier than you think!
USING YOUR REDUCED FARE METROCARD: There are three ways you can use your Reduced Fare MetroCard: 1. Show it to your bus driver as your ID and pay your fare with exact change. 2. Add money to your Reduced Fare MetroCard and use it as a debit card. 3. Sign up for the EasyPay automatic refill payment option using your debit or credit card. Please have your Reduced Fare MetroCard out and ready before you board the bus.
USING COINS TO PAY YOUR FARE:
What offers safe, reliable and economical transportation in and around Westchester, and is a fully accessible bus service with senior reduced fares and free transfers? If you said the Westchester Bee-Line System, you’re correct! With over 3,300 bus stops and 60 routes, the Bee-Line bus offers passengers the freedom and independence to explore and enjoy many destinations in and around Westchester County. Yet, many older adults are not familiar with how to ride the Bee-Line and overlook the bus as a viable transportation option.
bus. Each bus is also equipped with a wheelchair lift or ramp. The driver will be happy to kneel the bus for you and make it much easier to step on board. If you cannot use stairs, the Bee-Line bus driver can easily deploy a ramp or lift to help you on board. You must ask the driver to use the lift or ramp. If you’re standing, using a wheelchair or in a scooter, the driver will tell you how to use the lift, based on your needs. For your safety, always remember to hold the handrails.
FREE TRANSFERS: Your bus fare includes one free transfer to other Bee-Line buses and to MTA subways and local buses in the Bronx. If paying with coins, ask the driver for your transfer ticket as you board. If you are using a MetroCard, your transfer will register electronically when you dip your card into the fare box.
GETTING INFORMATION:
So, here are some helpful facts you should know about the Bee-Line System:
FULLY ACCESSIBLE SERVICE: Why take a bigger step than you need to? The Bee-Line System offers fully accessible bus service, making it easier for you to board and exit the bus. Every Bee-Line bus can “kneel,” which means that the entrance can be lowered to shorten the distance you have to step to board the
Dollar bills and pennies cannot be used in the fare box. If using coins, please have exact change ready when boarding the bus, as bus drivers are unable to make change.
PAYING YOUR FARE: If you are at least 65 years old, you pay a reduced fare of $1.35 per ride. For easier travel, apply for a Reduced Fare MetroCard that is personalized with your name and photograph.
For individuals who enjoy using a computer, you can visit the Bee-Line online at www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus to accesses bus schedules, maps and general bus information. To get real-time Bee-Line information, visit GOOGLE MAPS online. For more information on accessing Google Maps visit http://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-real-time. If a phone call is more your style, a dedicated, live Information agent is a phone call away, at 914-813-7777, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. An automated phone system is also available 24 hours per day.
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Your Parents' Debt Are You Responsible? By Susan G. Parker Esq. Let’s say Mom is retired and pining for a new car. You know she can afford it. So to give her the push she needs, you - the well-meaning child, in mid-life and financially comfortable, agree to co-sign the loan. When Mom passes away, you learn that the car is worth less than the amount due on the loan. Are you legally responsible to pay off the loan? The answer is yes.
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You become personally liable for a parent’s debts only if you take the deliberate act to co-sign a loan, guarantee payment, or issue a credit card to a parent under your account. If a child has not guaranteed or co-signed a debt, there is no legal liability for the child to repay it. This is true, even if a parent dies, and all of the debt cannot be repaid.
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Top Summer Reading Picks By Angela Ciminello
There's no time like summer and its accompanying longer days to indulge in some extra reading time. Without further ado, here are a few of my favorite fictional treasures. WHO SAID THAT? Kick off the season with a book told through a most unusual narrator: music. The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, by Mitch Albom (known for Tuesdays with Morrie and The Next Person You Meet in Heaven), is an extraordinary tale of an orphan born with extraordinary musical talent, raised by a blind guitar teacher. Told through the voice of “music,” Presto’s meteoric rise to fame as a singer/guitarist takes him on a Forrest Gump type journey to exotic places and events with musical legends such as Elvis Presley. At its heart, it is a tale of love, loss and finding love again. After all, music is the sound of the heart - that is why it beats. MUST LOVE DOGS The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, is a heart-wrenching but deeply inspiring and uplifting story of family, love, loyalty and hope - as only a dog could tell it. Enzo is different from other dogs. He knows he will come back in his
next life as a man and is determined to learn all he can about humankind during his life on four legs. Educating himself by watching television, particularly race car driving (his master is a professional racer), he simultaneously laments his lack of opposable thumbs while trying to keep his family together during a contentious custody battle after his master’s wife dies. This book will surely make you look at your furry friend with new eyes. TRAVEL BACK IN TIME Caleb Carr's The Italian Secretary is a trip back in time. Queen Victoria calls upon Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson, through an encrypted telegram from Holmes’ brother, a royal advisor. The quirky duo are soon embroiled in a murder mystery. As most of Sherlock Holmes’ capers, this is just the beginning of a larger plot. Would Sir Arthur Conan Doyle be proud of Carr’s continuation of this lovable and adventurous series? Elementary, dear Watson.
her father walked out, was known as the “Marsh Girl,” a solitary, strange creature living in the deep woods of North Carolina in the late 1960s. When handsome and popular Chase Andrews is found dead, the Marsh Girl is suspected. But did she do it? Or are the townspeople just looking for a scapegoat that they don’t understand? At a time when women are realizing their full potential and using their voices, The Alice Network, by Kate Quinn, is an edgeof-your-seat thriller about two women: a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947, following World War II. These women’s stories converge in a fantastic saga of courage, sacrifice, honor and, ultimately, salvation. So kick off your sandals, put your toes in the sand, and turn these pages to start your summer reading adventure!
Delia Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing is at once a story of loss as well as redemption. Kya Clark, alone at a young age since her mother disappeared and
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Bethel Woods Go back in time to the psychedelic sights and sounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and the Museum at Bethel Woods. See, hear and feel the '60s on the 37-acre site of the original concert, whose artists helped shape some of today’s cultural and political movements.
Have your picture taken near the famous Woodstock Monument, and stroll the newly-restored one-mile Bindy Bazaar
Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Long days and warm weather lend themselves to exploring new places and pursuing small adventures. Whether your penchant is art, music, history, the outdoors or simply getting away, these destinations also have seasonal activities that may tempt you back again and again.
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Trails through wooded areas west of the festival site. Special programs and events, and extended museum hours are scheduled for the 50th anniversary weekend, August 15 to 18.
formed. And Election '68: The Whole World is Watching views the Vietnam War, Civil Rights, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, and other crucial events.
Relive history through four exhibitions. We Are Golden explores positive changes inspired by the festival. We Are Stardust examines the objects and history of the Apollo II lunar landing (July 1969). 3 Days of Peace & Music: The Performers of the Woodstock Festival features vignettes from the 32 groups that per-
Yasgur’s Farm Café is in the museum and Market Shed’s all-you-can-eat buffet is atop the Woodstock festival field. Locals recommend the pizza (and more) at nearby Benji & Jake’s, delicious TexMex at Barrio Kitchen and selections at The Local Table and Tap.
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Beacon A former Nabisco box printing factory, Dia:Beacon showcases art from the 1960s to present-day, including the unusual, permanent display by conceptual artist Walter De Maria. Glass blowing demonstrations at Hudson Beach Glass, a studio, gift shop and gallery within a restored firehouse, are guaranteed to enchant. Or enjoy the outdoors with kayaking and boating at Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, where you might see wildlife in these rehabilitated wetlands and meadows.
Recommended are The Roundhouse’s hearty American fare in a historic setting above a waterfall and rushing creek, Ella’s Bellas with gluten-free baked goodies, and Kitchen Sink Food & Drink with its endless variety of farm-to-table dishes. Nearby are Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island, once a Scotsman’s fortress, Stonecrop Gardens for horticultural enthusiasts, Motorcyclopedia Museum (Newburgh) with more than 600 bikes dating from 1897 to present and special-focus galleries, and Madam Brett Homestead, a seven-generation, 18th century home.
Colorful creations at Hudson Beach Glass in Beacon.Photo courtesy of Dutchess Tourism, Inc.
As the name suggests, Beacon Arts’ Second Saturdays occur on the second Saturday of every month. You'll find a daylong street fair of special events, gallery openings and exhibitions, food tastings and music. Then stop by Hudson Valley Brewery for tastings and Denning’s Point Distillery for live music (weekends) and artisanal spirits, distilled
from locally-sourced grains. The Beacon Farmers Market is open Sundays, through November, for fresh dairy, baked goods and produce.
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Locals recommend indie mom-andpop Split Rock Books with its carefully curated selections, and Poor George’s eclectic mix of vintage and new clothing at affordable prices. Favorite eateries are Hudson Hil's Café with its brunch and First Friday Fried Chicken din-
The Chris O'Leary Band
Kick off summer on June 7 with First Friday celebrations (also July 5 and August 2), including prix fixe menus at participating restaurants, wine tastings at the local wine shop, shopping specials, extended store hours and extra surprises. If your interests tend towards artisanal farm-totable food and drink, then mark your calendars for the August 10 and 11 Putnam County Wine & Food Fest, taking place in Mayor's Park, replete with gorgeous Hudson River views. Wander off Main Street to the West Point Foundry Preserve — a starting point for hiking trails — or walk through the Historic District, then linger the last Sunday evening of each month through September for the Cold Spring Summer Sunset Music Series. Moo Moo's Creamery, popular for its wide selection of flavors and enormous scoops of homemade ice cream, is perfect for a pre-concert snack. ner, Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill, an upscale boutique Italian restaurant, and Rincon Argentino, a yelp favorite known for its homemade empanadas. Nearby are Garrison Art Center on historic Garrison Landing; Boscobel House and Gardens Museum in Garrison - with
its wondrous sunsets as the backdrop to the June 9 to September 8 Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival; Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary, a natural habitat for the Hudson River Estuary; and The Chapel Restoration, a Greek Revival-style church.
Storm King Art Center Now through November, this New Windsor sculpture park features Mark Dion: Follies, uniting the artist’s signature folly works into a major survey. Dion investigates intersections between culture and nature, using various visual materials. Visitors will see the artist’s process in creating these indoor and outdoor installations in altered form.
explore its 500 acres of rolling hills, woodlands, and fields of native grasses and wildflowers, and more than 100 specifically placed sculptures. Storm King’s 2019 season runs through December 8, 2019. Nearby are The Shops at Jones Farm, one of the few remaining family farms in the Hudson Valley, and The Frederic V. Malek West Point Visitors Center, the first stop for those visiting the U.S. Military Academy.
Enjoy a Highlights Tour departing from the Museum Building daily at 1 p.m. or Photo: Mark Dion Exhibition
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Some Like It Hot By Kim Kovach
I LOVE SPICY FOOD. Especially in the summer time. Spicy ingredients used in cuisines around the world tantalize our taste buds and actually provide health benefits. It may sound counterintuitive but eating spicy food on a hot day can actually lower your body temperature and keep you feeling cooler!
Capsaicin is the chemical compound in chili peppers that causes eyes to tear, lips to burn and noses to run. Most chefs recommend wearing plastic gloves when slicing and removing the seeds from hot chili peppers to prevent skin and eye irritation. Eating hot peppers adds vitamins A and C to our diet. Capsaicin may also help reduce joint and muscle pain.
A friend and I had hiked the trails of a local park on a sweltering summer day. We decided to reward ourselves with a good dinner. As we pulled into the parking lot, I eagerly anticipated the spicy delights awaiting us at the Indian restaurant. The entire meal was a feast for our senses. We enjoyed delicious mouthfuls of food that made her eyes tear and my nose run. We were sniffling and smiling and enjoying flavors that danced on our tongues.
Americans have incorporated condiments like salsa, fiery hot pepper sauces, wasabi, and spicy mustard into breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites enjoyed by foodies and regular folks every day of the week. You can celebrate that every August 19 on National Hot and Spicy Food Day.
This was the perfect repast after a long hot summer day of hiking. When you eat spicy foods, your body generates heat. The body’s natural response is to sweat, which lowers the overall body temperature. Why is spicy food so popular? Spicy food is enjoyed around the world. From the jalapeño, serrano and chili peppers of Mexico to Hungarian paprika and the scorching Scotch bonnet peppers of the Caribbean, people have been eating hot and spicy foods for centuries. Westchester County has a bounty of restaurants featuring spicy global cuisines. Ingredients to prepare Indian, Mexican, Korean, Thai, Cajun, Jamaican, Malaysian, and Szechuan dishes can be purchased in most food markets, as well.
Hot and spicy ingredients have many health benefits. Capsaicin, the active component in cayenne and habanero peppers, produces serotonin in the brain to help regulate mood and reduce depression. Hot peppers (fresh, sautéed or dried) can help lower blood pressure, especially when used in lieu of salt to flavor food. Spices including cayenne, cumin, turmeric, garlic and ginger can increase metabolism, reduce inflammation, improve circulation and help clear sinus congestion. Eating spicy foods can also help curb sugar cravings.
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Now that’s HOT! The heat of spicy peppers is rated on the Scoville scale. For example, Scotch bonnet peppers native to the Caribbean and Central America rate 80,000 to 400,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units). The Ghost Pepper, a hybrid chili pepper cultivated in India rates over 1.4 million SHU. The world’s current hottest pepper is the aptly named Carolina Reaper which tops the list at more than 2 million SHU! The best way to cool your mouth after eating spicy foods is with dairy. Try a refreshing Indian yogurt drink or pair your spicy chicken wings with blue cheesefilled celery sticks or savor a square of milk chocolate at the end of the meal. n
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Meet the Bee Guy By Kim Kovach
Guy Hodges is not your typical Westchester next-door neighbor. This affable apiarist has a wealth of knowledge about bees. He enjoys sharing his passion for maintaining bee hives, processing raw honey and making beeswax candles.
Guy. “Bees can be affected by weather, predators and pesticides.” Guy explained that bees can suffer if the summer temperatures are too hot. If there is too much rain, the nectar produced by most flowering plants will be washed away and not be available for the bees to feed. Beekeepers also have to be vigilant to protect hives from invasive insects.
A skilled carpenter, cabinet maker and wood carver by trade, Guy got into beekeeping after a woman dropped off a supply of wooden boxes. “She was cleaning out her garage and thought I might want to re-purpose the wood,” recalled Guy. “But when I looked closer at the donated wooden boxes, I realized that this was beekeeping equipment.” Guy consulted books about beekeeping, including The Queen and I by Wilton, CT author Edward A.Weiss. Weiss became Guy’s mentor in starting his own bee hives. That was more than 22 years ago. Guy continues to learn about the craft of beekeeping and honey production through beekeeper associations and training with the Eastern Apicultural Society. “The beekeepers I’ve met are friendly and outgoing,” says Guy. “They’re the nicest group of people I’ve ever dealt with.” The owner of Bee Guy Apiaries, LLC, based in South Salem, Guy sets up and maintains 140 bee hives for clients in North Salem, South Salem, Pound Ridge, Bedford, Greenwich, Darien, Stamford and Norwalk. Guy maintains 10 of his own bee hives at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River. The prime season for honey bee activity is March through November. At the begin-
ning of each season, Guy re-supplies hives with new bees. Each three-pound package contains 13,000 honey bees and a marked queen bee. In peak season, a bee hive can support 40,000 to 60,000 bees. Over the spring, summer and fall, Guy checks each hive, harvests and processes the raw wildflower honey, and then delivers the honey to his clients in one and two pound glass jars. According to Guy, the size of a resident’s property is not as important as the amount of pollen and nectar producing flowers surrounding the property. Wildflowers, clover and dandelions are also important for honey bees. Bees typically travel in a three-mile radius to forage for nectar and pollen. Honey bees are not the same as bumble bees. Honey bees are slender with almost translucent wings. Bumble bees are larger, round and fuzzy with distinctive yellow and black coloring. Honey bees make the only honey that humans can digest. “Beekeepers are like farmers,” says
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Bee Guy Apiaries produces Kitchawan Gold raw honey. Guy proudly sells his wildflower honey at locations in Westchester and Fairfield counties, including Gossett Brothers Nursery in South Salem and Nature’s Temptations in Ridgefield, CT. Guy sells honey, hand-dipped and molded beeswax candles, and beekeeping supplies at Copia Home and Garden Center on Route 123 in South Salem. Raw wildflower honey is a delicious ingredient for cooking and baking. “My wife makes a honey-glazed chicken to die for,” says Guy. “I also like to eat honey straight off the spoon!” Guy Hodges is a married father of three and grandfather of five. He is a Vietnam Veteran, carpenter, craftsman, life-long learner and an enthusiastic resource on the business of bees. You can reach The Bee Guy at 914-763-3211. n
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Help your grandchild pay for higher education AND save on your taxes!
As a Direct Plan account owner, you can: HELP YOUR FAMILY You can help reduce your family’s future debt by saving for your grandchild’s higher education now. KEEP CONTROL OF THE ACCOUNT A Direct Plan account allows you to control how your investments are spent, unlike some other types of accounts. You’ll also be able to manage your investments and have access to account information at any time. SAVE ON YOUR TAXES If you’re a New York taxpayer, and a Direct Plan account owner, you can deduct up to $5,000 ($10,000 if you’re married filing jointly) of your account contributions when you file your state income taxes.*
MINIMIZE YOUR ESTATE TAXES Giving your grandchild the gift of higher education may also help you reduce your estate and save on estate taxes. You can contribute up to $15,000 a year ($30,000 if married filing jointly) without incurring gift taxes. Or you can choose a special election that allows you to treat a single $75,000 contribution ($150,000 for married couples) as if it were made over a 5-year period.** OPEN AS MANY ACCOUNTS AS YOU WANT No matter how many grandchildren you have, there’s no limit on the number of accounts you can open and contribute to for different beneficiaries.
LEARN MORE AT: www.ny529collegeplan.org
**If the child’s parents invest your college savings gift in an existing 529 account, you won’t be able to take this deduction. **In the event the donor does not survive the 5-year period, a prorated amount will revert back to the donor’s taxable estate.
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LEARN MORE AT: www.ny529collegeplan.org Investment returns are not guaranteed, and you could lose money by investing in the Direct Plan. For more information about New York’s 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan, download a Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement or request one by calling 877-NYSAVES (877-697-2837). This document includes investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other information. You should read and consider them carefully before investing. Before you invest, consider whether your or the beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in that state’s 529 plan. Other state benefits may include financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors. The Comptroller of the State of New York and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation are the Program Administrators and are responsible for implementing and administering the Direct Plan. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc., serves as Program Manager and, in connection with its affiliates, provides recordkeeping and administrative support services and is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Direct Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as the Investment Manager. Vanguard Marketing Corporation markets, distributes, and underwrites the Direct Plan. No guarantee: None of the State of New York, its agencies, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), The Vanguard Group, Inc., Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc., nor any of their applicable affiliates insures accounts or guarantees the principal deposited therein or any investment returns on any account or investment portfolio.
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WINEMAKING At The Synagogue By Susie Aybar
Rabbi Steven Kane has been at his post at Congregation Sons of Israel in Briarcliff for the past 25 years, and is always looking for new ways to get congregants involved. Well, it seems that's been accomplished. Some three years ago or so, Fred Schulman, a synagogue trustee, came up with the idea of creating a farm at the temple. He grew up on a farm and understood the benefits of being connected to the land. Having cleared the designated farming area, the temple now has two acres to manage. A portion of the land, the communal area, is available for members of the synagogue, its school, and others in the community summer 2019
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to rent so they may grow their own food and herbs. The commercial acreage is used to supply organic fruits and vegetables to local restaurants while fundraising for the temple. Thirty-six grapevines cover about 20 percent of this area, with the hope of creating the temple’s own kosher wine. A dozen chickens provide organic eggs as well. Rabbi Kane liked the idea of getting back to the land since it relates to Jewish teachings and history, specifically the beginnings of Israel when one of the most important institutions was a kibbutz, a communal farm. The temple holds services in the farm area to give people an opportunity to be closer to the land.
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Aaron Stern, a member of the congregation since 1981, tends to the grapevines. While this is Stern’s first time growing his own vines, he had worked as an insurance executive for a French company that owned vineyards in the Bordeaux region.
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“I was able to spend time at their vineyards in Bordeaux and other areas around the world and learn from their head winemaker, Jean-Michel Cazes, for three harvest seasons,” says Stern, who has enjoyed winemaking as a hobby with friends for the past 20 years. Each of his granddaughters even has her own blend. At the farm, the grapes will finally be ready for winemaking this year. Stern chose a grape variety, the Marquette, developed at the University of Minnesota, that is resistant to temperatures of 35 degrees below zero. He says, “It's a complex hybrid; one of its grandparents is Pinot Noir and, while much further removed, Cabernet and Merlot are both in its lineage.” Stern explains that, “Within a few weeks of harvest in the fall, you ferment grapes and produce the alcohol content. Then it’s transferred into wooden barrels where you age them as long as you like for flavor.” Stern ages his own wines a full year but might age the temple’s wines for less time so they will be available for Passover next year. The farm products are used at the temple during religious services and produce is donated to the Ossining Food Pantry for people in need. The wine may also be sold as a kosher wine during Passover to fundraise for the temple. Rabbi Kane believes the temple farm has brought their community closer together: specifically, different generations - first building the farm and now, maintaining it. Not only do children and teens from the Hebrew school learn and work there, but also empty nesters, baby boomers and seniors from the congregation.
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Finding Rest & Relaxation Through Photography By Jerry Spette
PHOTOGRAPHY OFFERS A REWARDING, PEACEFUL PASTIME. A fun way to relax while simultaneously exploring one’s inner artistic talents, photography can be a great escape from work, housekeeping and struggling with the budget. I had used a camera before and took it along on a sojourn to Block Island one summer a few years ago. It was there that I lost myself in the vast bird sanctuary, the beaches and the majestic bluffs while photographing the intricate patterns of nature that surrounded me. I experienced a wonderful, peaceful time capturing this outdoor world. At present, I am retired and blessed with the extra time to immerse myself in this stress relieving venture. While photographing seascapes on Block Island, I found I was also fortunate enough to possess an artistic eye. In
time, by exploring photogenic locales at the seashore, the woods of upstate New York and the many wonderful Westchester County parks, I gained a further appreciation for the tranquility I was experiencing in nature. Joining a local camera club or just getting together with friends on a photographic excursion to such places as the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a walk along the Hudson River, or a visit to the Croton Dam can be fun and rewarding. Here in Westchester County, three established clubs, The Color Camera Club of Westchester (www.ColorCameraClub. com), the Westchester Photographic Society (www.wpsphoto.org) and the Ground Glass (www.thegroundglass.org) offer many benefits to photographers. All club activities are designed to improve the photographer’s technical skills,
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enhance creative visions and reward artistic abilities. I find nature photography to be a fabulous avenue for artistic expression. My love of the outdoors and photography prompts me to closely examine the intricate beauties of nature. It’s amazing what can be found beside a calm body of water or deep in a tranquil forest. Comprised of various shapes, earthen colors and intriguing patterns, nature provides a marvelous palette to be studied, appreciated and documented. Wherever one’s interests lie, photography can be a great way to venture outside, challenge artistic creativities and, most of all, experience a way to relax and explore a new world. n
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Balance
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By Rosemar
Balance is one of those things everyone takes for granted, but as we age, balance often tends to be compromised. In fact, more than 30 percent of people between the ages of 60 and 97 have problems with balance, says Frasat Chaudhry, MD, a neurologist at Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health, and the percentage climbs even higher with advancing age. Balance issues can occur for many reasons; once diagnosed, therapy is available to help people regain their balance and get back to their former lives. According to Dr. Chaudhry, one of the most common neurological conditions affecting balance is Parkinson’s disease. "This is a movement disorder and we don’t know the exact cause, but one of the things we see is a tremor or progressive difficulty with walking, which leads to problems with balance." She explains, "Parkinson’s - in and of itself - affects your balance. The lack of dopamine in the brain can lead to problems with the balance center of the brain." Alzheimer’s is another disease that can impact balance. "Alzheimer’s involves problems with memory, so as it progresses, you have problems with people forgetting to do things and one of the things is forgetting how to walk,” says Chaudhry. Neuropathy or nerve damage, potentially a result of diabetes or a vitamin B12 deficiency, is a leading cause of balance problems as people age. Chaudhry explains, "With neuropathy, you lose sensation in your feet, and you
Falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits among older adults for injury, notes Lori Ginsburg, RN, who teaches the Stepping On balance program at Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow. She is also the program director for Community Health Initiatives at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health at the Center for Equity of Care in Lake Success, NY, and warns that more than one in four adults over 65 fall each year. “In our workshops, we take a comprehensive approach,” explains Ginsburg. “We do balance and stretching exercises, and we talk about home safety, community safety, and how the medications you take and your vision can affect your risk of falling.”
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because people feel comfortable in their homes and pay less attention to the environment. But clutter at home can impede safety so clear it up. For instance, when you come in from shopping, never put grocery bags on the floor. Place them on the kitchen counter or a table. n Don't wear backless shoes like
mules or clogs. “When you walk, you have to grip with your toes and backless shoes can cause you to walk incorrectly,” says Ginsburg. “When you wear a shoe without a back, your foot slips side to side since there is nothing to hold it in place.” Additionally, she says, a backless shoe can slip off your foot without warning. Another tip: avoid long robes and nightgowns that can be a tripping hazard.
PREVENTING FALLS
The program is designed to empower people to recognize their fall risk and take steps on their own to reduce it. In addition to slowing down - don't rush to answer that phone, and exercise, here are some of her recommendations: n Improve the lighting in your home
and strategically place night lights in areas that are not well-lit.
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n Pay attention to your gait, advises
Ginsberg. “Many older people have a tendency to shuffle or plant their feet flat when they should be walking heel-toe, heel-toe.” Place your heel down first and roll onto your toe with each step, always scanning with your eyes to see what's ahead. Just don’t do this in snow and ice, warns Ginsberg. "In snow, it’s better to walk like a penguin!"
are not feeling where you are in space at a given time, and this leads to problems with balance."
TAKING BACK
YOUR BALANCE The Balance Center at Phelps Hospital serves two main functions: to diagnose and to aid rehabilitation. Puja Agarwal, PT, DPT, oversees the rehabilitation component and Cameron Budenz, MD, a neurotologist and the medical director of the Balance Center, is in charge of the diagnostic component. Referrals to the Center typically come from primary care physicians, neurologists, and otolaryngologists.
A stroke, depending upon where it occurs in the body, also may disrupt balance. "For example, if the stroke causes weakness on one side of the body and leads to one side [of the body] being stronger than the other, you will have problems with balance - since the body is meant to be symmetrical," states Dr. Chaudhry.
Some patients come to the Balance Center for age-related decline in balance, explains Agarwal. “People become more sedentary as they age, and their vision and hearing are not as sharp,” she says. “We also get patients who have Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or concussions. All are at risk for a fall and so need to work on their balance.”
When an individual is experiencing balance problems and, possibly, recurring falls, the primary care physician is usually the first medical expert seen. The patient may then be referred to a neurologist, at which time an appropriate workup is ordered. "The neurologist may do neuroimaging and then they may refer the person to an ear, nose and throat specialist," Dr. Chaudhry explains.
Dr. Frasat Chaudhry in her office at Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow
Some of the conditions an ENT physician may diagnose include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which causes a person to experience short but intense episodes of a spinning sensation; vestibular neuritis, in which the vestibular nerve becomes inflamed or infected and causes severe dizziness for up to several days; labyrinthitis, another infection or inflammation of the inner ear; and Meniere’s Disease, which has symptoms like vertigo, hearing loss, and a roaring or buzzing in the ear. Once there's a diagnosis, treatment can
be recommended. "They would then be referred for balance therapy since this is really key to improving their balance," says Chaudhry. "I refer patients to the Balance Center at Phelps. At the Center, they work with people to help them regain their equilibrium. There is a lot that can be done to help you improve your balance. And if you don’t work on it actively, you are going to decline." n
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A fall in an older person can mean the loss of function and independence, Agarwal says. Bones tend to fracture more easily as we age and that can precipitate medical admissions, surgery, and increased dependence on caregivers, she explains. At the Center, patients typically attend sessions twice weekly, although Parkinson’s patients attend more often. Positioning maneuvers to reduce the symptoms of dizziness and imbalance may be incorporated into therapy sessions, which also may include a variety of exercises for coordinating eye and head movements and stabilizing one’s gait to improve both balance and walking. The Balance Center is located on the Phelps campus in Sleepy Hollow and can be reached at 914-366-1170.
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Nursing Homes: Know Your Rights By Colin Sandler
What are your rights as a resident of a nursing home? Most people start their journey in a nursing home setting via an admission after a hospital stay for short term (sub-acute) rehab. From there, people either go home on their own, need ongoing care once they're home or, due to a significant change in care needs, decide to stay long term in a nursing home. Here are eight things you should know:
100%. For days 21 through 100, you must pay the coinsurance of $170.50 per day unless you have supplemental insurance that covers this. Medicare advantage plans also typically have copays but when they start and how much can vary. Therefore, know your supplemental or advantage plan coverage limitations up front.
3) You do not get 100 days automati-
must have a three-day hospital admission prior to transfer to short term rehab. If this criterion is not met, Medicare will not cover rehab at all. Sometimes, people spend a few days in the hospital under observation but are never admitted. It is critical to know your admission status at the hospital.
cally under Medicare. You must continue to meet the coverage requirements such as continued improvement in physical therapy. When the skilled need ends, as determined by the rehab center, you can appeal. Ultimately, your coverage can end at any point. If you do not leave by the time the coverage ends, you will have to pay the full daily rate to stay.
2) Medicare only covers 20 days at
4) Start to think about and plan for dis-
1) For Medicare purposes, a person
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charge upon admission. Your stay can end with very short notice. If you have not considered the options for necessary long-term care postrehab, you will be scurrying at the last minute.
5) If the rehab center
says you are ready for discharge, but you do not have a safe and adequate plan to return home, they cannot send you home. Nor can they force a family member to take on care if they are not willing. However, they can start to charge you privately if you do not qualify for Medicaid.
6) If you are staying
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icaid, they cannot force you to give them private pay funds pending Medicaid.
7) Most nursing homes no longer file
Medicaid applications in-house. They will connect you with a private company or an elder law attorney to help you file for it. This is almost always a fee-based service. If you cannot afford to pay, the nursing home really should help you file free of cost.
8) If you have any assets above the Medicaid limit of $15,450 when you begin to consider a long-term nursing home placement, you should be speaking with a Medicaid specialist. They can help you with strategies to protect your assets. Not all Medicaid and/or senior planning companies offer strategies beyond just filing the applications once there is a permanent placement. But there are ways to protect assets at the last minute when someone is admitted for a long term stay in a nursing home, as well as strategies on filing if the stay is extended but not permanent. So seek out a Medicaid specialist or elder law attorney who will do more than just file for Medicaid. If you have any concerns or are unsure of your rights regarding discharge planning or finances, consider reaching out to a Medicaid specialist. However, you can always connect with your facilities ombudsman (855-582-6769) or file a complaint with the New York State Department of Health (888201-4563) or obtain a complaint form online via https://apps.health.ny.gov/nursing_ homes/complaint_form/complain.actionb n n n
Colin Sandler, LCSW, CCM, is owner of Medicaid Solutions, 2127 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY. She has been providing advice on aging to seniors and their families for over 20 years. Call 914-924-2566 or email her at Colin@Medicaidsolutions.com; www. medicaidsolutions.com To find more articles by Colin on this topic, go to WestchesterSeniorVoice.com and enter "medicaid" into the search box on the right hand side of the page.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
JUNE 8-9 CRAFT NEW YORK
Shop from 160 top craftspeople at Artrider’s newest show. This fine craft show features perennial favorites as well as new artists never seen at this location and is held at the same site of the previous craft show. Find wearable art like clothing, jewelry and handbags; home decor - ceramics, glass, metal, wood and mixed media; as well as fine art painting, printmaking and photography; and more. Visit the expanded gourmet foods and specialties boutique including distillery and winery tastings. Rain or shine. Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center, 62nd St., betw Columbus & Amsterdam Aves. Manhattan; artrider.com
JUNE 15-16 CLEARWATER FESTIVAL
summer: an uproarious summertime romp, a fantastical work from the twilight of Shakespeare’s career, Sondheim’s homage to fractured fairy-tales, a reimagining of a French classic by a longtime HVSF fan favorite, and an electrifying play of political upheaval. Much Ado About Nothing, Cymbeline, Into the Woods, Cyrano and Julius Casear. At Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route NY-9D, Garrison, NY; 845-265-9575; hvshakespeare.org
JULY 12-14 HUDSON VALLEY HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
In its 28th year of hosting balloonists and vendors from all over the country. The festival's history has evolved into a Hudson Valley tradition and has grown into a full weekend of activities, drawing tens thousands of visitors from all over the world. Some of the festival favorites are the evening Majestic Hot-Air Balloon Illumination Moon Glow, tether rides, and rides in the hot-air balloons throughout the weekend! In addition to 100 balloon launches scheduled annually, helicopter rides, hayrides, games, live music, activities. Dutchess County Fairgrounds. GPS address: 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck; dcrcoc.org
JUNE 22-23 RHINEBECK CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, featuring contemporary fine craft and art from over 200 American makers. Find original fashions, accessories and jewelry; functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, wood and mixed media; and fine art painting, printmaking, drawing and photography. Gourmet foods, concessions and tastings from local distilleries and wineries. Plus, watch and participate in hands-on craft demonstrations. Dutchess County Fairgrounds; Rhinebeck, NY; artrider.com
AUGUST 10-11 PUTNAM COUNTY WINE & FOOD FEST
Now in its 9h year, this two-day event supports the region’s agri-business, features hard cider, spirts, wineries, arts and crafts, food vendors, cooking and mixologist demonstrations, children activities and live music. Its goal is to give back to the community while partnering with local charities. 61 Fair St., Cold Spring, NY; putnamcountywinefest.com
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AUGUST 20-25: 10AM-10PM DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR
Features of this fair that began in 1842 include:Livestock Hill, 2 horse show rings featuring equestrian events, a working sugar house and cider mill, museum village, arts and crafts and award winning foods, marketplace with 300 vendors, free entertainment, grandstand concert series. So much more, so visit their website. GPS: 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY; 845876-4000; dutchessfair.com
COMEDY, TALENT, SPECIAL EVENTS
JUNE 8-SEPTEMBER 29 THE LIVING ART OF ROBERTO BURLE MARX
This horticultural tribute explores the world of the Brazilian modernist and his contributions to plant discovery, conservation, and garWith free mini golf. Admission den design. Discover the fasciAUGUST 17-OCTOBER 6 and parking also free. Rain date nating life of Roberto Burle Marx NY RENAISSANCE FAIRE is June 26. Open to all Westches(1909–94), one of the most influTravel back in time to an age ter residents ages 60 and over. ential landscape architects of the of adventure! Join Her MajSaxon Woods, 1800 Mamaroneck 20th century. This first-ever largeesty, Queen Elizabeth I on a Ave., White Plains. 914-813-6400; scale horticultural tribute features grand visit to a beautiful 16th events.westchestergov.com century English village. Cheer immersive garden designs as well JULY 11: 7PM your favorite knight at the Joust as a curated gallery of his paintOUTDOOR SHAKESPEARE Tournament. Feast on savory ings, prints, drawings, and textiles. JULIUS CASEAR sweets and tempting treats. Discover the deep connections beBack for another year, the City See amazing acrobats, magical tween his art and his commitment JUNE 9-SEPTEMBER 8 of White Plains and ArtsWest- fairies, swashbuckling pirates, to environmental conservation in HUDSON VALLEY chester help bring Julius Caesar, and more! Stroll our quaint vil- his native Brazil; and experience SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL The Hudson Valley Shake- presented by the acclaimed Hud- lage as the music of the Renais- his boldly modern and vibrantly speare Festival Theater Tent is son Valley Shakespeare Festival sance surrounds you. Shop our colorful landscape designs.. NY the perfect home for the sorts to Turnure Park in White Plains. Marketplace, featuring over 100 Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY; 718Artisans offering the finest in 817-8700; nybg.org of comical-tragical hybrids this artswestchester.org The Great Hudson River Revival, usually just called The Clearwater Festival, is one of America's oldest environmental events. The non-profit both celebrates and helps the Hudson River with folk and Americana artists. Founded in 1966 by Pete Seeger, this riverfront festival also features activities like kayaking, rowboating, and rides on the tall ships. Croton Point Park, Croton on Hudson; clearwaterfestival.org
JUNE 25: 10AM-3PM SAXON WOODS POOL PARTY AND BBQ
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calendar (continued from page 38) JUNE 12 & 26; JULY 17 & 31; AUGUST 14 & 28 COMEDY NIGHT
Laugh out loud with the funniest performers from across the nation. Tickets start at just $5 for Empire Club members and come with a free beverage. Get your tickets night-of at Empire City Casino, 810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers; www.empirecitycasino.com JUNE 12: 6-8PM HISTORY MYSTERY TOUR
Learn about people at the center of controversies, scandals and mysteries including a murdered author, a psychologist whose famous experiments tested the boundaries of authority and a violinist whose escapades scandalized Europe. Guide: Patrick Rafferty, Westchester County Historical Society. Trolley tour with light refreshments on board. Free. Kensico Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Ave., Valhalla. Reservations req: 914-949-0347 ext 228. AUGUST 3 ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge CoFounder and Yonkers-Native Pat Quinn will join Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, hundreds of advocates and other special guests in attempting one of the largest simultaneous ice bucket challenges trackside at Empire City Casino in Yonkers, NY. Preregister https://www.yonkersny. gov/; event at Empire City Casino, 810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers; www.empirecitycasino.com
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER & FILM THURSDAYS: 8 & 10PM TRIBUTE BAND THURSDAYS
Brings the sounds of musical legends to the Entertainment Lounge twice a night. From Abbey Road to Hotel California to a NY State of Mind, Tribute Band Thursdays offers free, classic entertainment for guests of all ages.Empire City Casino, Yonkers; www.empirecitycasino.com MAY 30-AUGUST 4 ON YOUR FEET!
From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. From international superstardom to lifethreatening tragedy, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford; 914592-2268; broadwaytheatre.com JUNE 4: 1PM STRANGERS IN GOOD COMPANY
After their bus breaks down, seven older women become stranded in an isolated part of the Canadian wilderness. As they await rescue, they reflect on their lives, share stories, and exchange intimate thoughts, turning the crisis into a magical time of humor and spirit. A mostly ad-libbed script, the film weaves a heartwarming
tale of friendship and courage. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville; 914747-5555; burnsfilmcenter.org
get into some of the museum exhibitions for free! The festivities are happening rain or shine. museummilefestival.org
JUNE 4-22 SKELETON CREW
JUNE 13: 6-10PM JAZZ IN JUNE
Rumor has it that Detroit’s last export auto plant will soon close. Four factory workers navigate opposing agendas and shifting power dynamics in their attempt to survive. Who is looking out for themselves, and who is working for the good of the team? Skeleton Crew is the gripping final play in Motor City native Dominique Morisseau's prize-winning Detroit trilogy. Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT; 203-2274177; westportplayhouse.org JUNE 8: 8PM BALLET HISPANICO
A premier Latino dance organization, Ballet Hispánico, has been bringing individuals and communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through dance for nearly 50 years.Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck. 914-6980098; emelin.org JUNE 11: 6-9PM MUSEUM MILE
Stretches along Fifth Ave. from 82nd to 105th Sts. This year's participating institutions include: El Museo Del Barrio, Museum of the City of New York, the Jewish Museum, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, Neue Galerie New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. You can
Kool & The Gang at Empire City Casino
Award-winning R&B group, Kool & the Gang, head to Empire City on Friday, AUGUST 16 as part of the casino’s summer event series. With more than 20 hit albums and musical appearances in popular movies such as Pulp Fiction and Rocky, Kool & the Gang is the classic band guests love to dance and croon to. Trackside at Empire City Casino. For ticket information and more details, visit www.empirecitycasino.com. (Artist subject to change without notice.)
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Wartburg’s gala, Jazz in June: A Celebration of Art and Music, is proud to present Special Guest Host, Academy Award nominee, Chazz Palminteri, best known for his role as Sonny in A Bronx Tale, now on Broadway. Surf Club On The Sound, 280 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle; wartburg.org or kthomas@wartburg.org JUNE 13-30 GLADSTONE HOLLOW
Also subtitled The Farm Play by Dorothy Lyman- best known for All My Children and behind the scenes work on The Nanny, she brings this powerful play to the stage. Schoolhouse Theater, 3 Owens Rd., North Salem; 914277-8477; schoolhousetheater.org JUNE 14: 12:30-2:30PM SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN
The film is about a fisheries expert, recruited by a consultant to help realize a sheikh's vision of bringing the sport of fly fishing to the Yemen desert, initiating an upstream journey of faith to make the impossible possible. Shames JCC, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown; 914-3667898; info@ShamesJCC.org JUNE 14-15: 8PM CASA VALENTINA
A staged reading of Harvey Fierstein's first nonmusical play since 1987's concerns a group of straight men who in 1962 meet in the Catskills to dress and act like women. Harrison Players, Veterans Memorial Building, 210 Halstead Ave., Harrison; harrisonplayers.org JUNE 16 HOT JAZZ AGE FROLIC
Two of the torch bearers of hot jazz — Vince Giordano and Bria Skonberg — bring their bands to Caramoor with the classic swingin’ jazz of the 1920s and ’30s that will leave you with no choice but to get up and dance! Join us for a dance lesson between the afternoon and evening sets. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149
Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; 914232-1252; caramoor.org
for 8 Voices, the work which made her the youngest-ever recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in Music and brought her to international prominence. Caramoor, Katonah; 914232-1252; caramoor.org JUNE 29: 8PM BUIKA
JUNE 21: 8PM TRIBU BAHARÚ
Tribu Baharú’s exuberant performances of champeta music — a fusion of Colombian, African, and Afro-Caribbean styles — are driven by lively vocals, sparkling Congolese guitar, and high-energy bass and drums. With traces of soukous, zouk, calypso, soca, rap, and more, Tribu Baharú celebrates the colorful Colombian musical spectrum. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org JUNE 26: 7PM BALLET DES AMERIQUES
French-American choreographer Carole Alexis and her Ballet des Amériques dance company bring a rich and sprawling repertoire to the Music Hall in a new series called Westchester Wednesday Dance. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org JUNE 27: 8PM HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR
Sing a long to the soundtrack of the 60’s and 70’s. The Happy Together Tour returns once again with six headline artists who delivered the biggest hits of the era: The Turtles,Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV and The Cowsills.. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org JUNE 28: 8PM ROOMFUL OF TEETH
This Grammy-winning experimental vocal project explores the possibilities of the human voice by studying with masters of singing technique around the world, from Tuvan throat singing to yodeling to Hindustani music to Broadway belting. The program includes Caroline Shaw’s Partita
Grammy-nominated for Best World Music Album in 2018, and named as one of the world’s “50 Great Voices” (NPR), Spanish singer BUIKA captivates audiences from all over the world, regardless of any language barrier. Her genre-transcending music is heavily influenced by flamenco, imbuing her singing with a raw and powerfully emotive sound. Venetian Theater at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org JULY 4: 8PM POPS PATRIOTS & FIREWORKS
Celebrate Independence Day at Caramoor! The Westchester Symphonic Winds perform a selection of works that pay tribute to America’s independence. The evening includes a medley of Rodgers and Hammerstein songs performed by Caramoor Schwab Vocal Rising Star alums Madison Leonard and Shea Owens, and ends with a rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, followed by spectacular fireworks!. Venetian Theater at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah; 914-2321252; caramoor.org
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Long Term Care JULY 10: 7:30PM THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
After the passing of Bobby Hatfield in 2003, Bill Medley carries on The Righteous Brothers’ legacy with old friend Bucky Heard! With a string of #1 classics, including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.” The show features the biggest hits – “Soul & Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” “Rock and Roll Heaven,” and much, much more! Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org summer 2019
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JULY 11: 7PM RUSSIAN RENAISSANCE
World music with a Russian soul! Russian Renaissance, a genre-defying quartet, takes performance on traditional folk instruments to the next level, creating modern and vibrant interpretations. Winners of the prestigious M-Prize in 2017, the quartet explores new expressive techniques and genres.. Spanish Courtyard at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org
Celebrating its 5th year in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this is a highlight of the summer with jazz performed by phenomenal talent amid lush gardens and distinctive venues on our 90 acres of grounds. Treat yourself and stay for a whole day of music leading up to the evening headliner — tentime Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri, one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years and recognized as a true American musical icon. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org JULY 25: 7PM AMERICAN MODERN OPERA COMPANY
JULY 12 THE EDWARDS TWINS
Direct from Las Vegas, twin brothers Anthony and Eddie Edwards perform as your favorite legendary superstars. Including Cher, Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand. Dazzling costumes, live singing, no gimmicks - just plain talent. Each star sings their number one hit as well as your favorite Songs. Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford; 914-5922268; broadwaytheatre.com JULY 16-AUGUST 3 HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN
From Czarist Russia to the Lower East Side, Irving Berlin’s uplifting immigrant story epitomizes the American Dream, and his songs capture Berlin’s patriotic vision of this country. Featuring the composer’s most popular and enduring work, including “Blue Skies,” “God Bless America,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “White Christmas,” and more, Felder will make this
This recital, featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenor, Paul Appleby, tenor, Matthew Aucoin, piano marks the debut of Veils for Desire, created by members of the American Modern Opera Company, an exciting new collective of some of today’s most gifted, curious, and innovative artists and recently named one of “19 for 19 Artists to Watch” by WQXR. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah; 914-232-1252; caramoor.org JULY 29: 7PM HEART WITH SHERYL CROW & ELLE KING
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world that women can rock when their band, Heart, stormed the charts in the ‘70s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda” and so many more. Along the way, music by Ann and Nancy Wilson and their band Heart sold more than 35 million albums. In addition to such number one hits as "All I Wanna Do," "Soak Up the Sun," and "The First Cut is the Deepest," Sheryl Crow keeps bringing it. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY; 866-781-2922; bethelwoodscenter.org
AUGUST 1-10 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
This adaptation of Mel Brooks' legendarily funny film is now an electrifying stage musical. See Frederick Frankenstein inherit the family estate; hear the hilarious hunchbacked Igor sling asides; feel the electric sparks between leggy lab assistant, Inga, and Frederick as he tries to fill the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors.. Brewster Theater Co; 845-206-9013; brewstertheatercompany.org
AUGUST 17 KOOL & THE GANG
Award-winning R&B band Kool & the Gang will perform trackside at Empire City Casino as part of the entertainment destinations’ summer event series. Tickets available for purchase. Trackside at Empire City Casino, Yonkers; www.empirecitycasino. com. (Artist subject to change without notice.) WEDNESDAYS: 12 & 2PM OLDIES, BIG BAND, SWING
Take an afternoon break and head on over for the best oldies, big-band, and swing music in the area. Free in the Entertainment Lounge. Empire City Casino, Yonkers; www.empirecitycasino.com SUNDAYS: 8PM LATIN NIGHT
AUGUST 10: 8PM ART GARFUNKEL
Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of poetry and released 12 solo albums. In late 2017 he released an autobiography, What Is It All But Luminous: Notes From An Underground Man. (He is also an avid walker who has walked across Japan, the US and now Europe. Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown; 914.631.3390 ext.100; tarrytownmusichall.org
Enjoy some of the hottest Latin and Salsa bands in the metro area. Free in the main floor Entertainment Lounge. Empire City Casino, Yonkers; empirecitycasino.com
ART, MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL EVENTS THRU OCTOBER UNTERMYER GARDENS TOURS
Tours are 90 minutes, no reservations are req. Most are history oriented, but once a month there is a garden oriented tour (still with plenty of history) and once a month there is a premium President's tour. Tours are appropriate for all audiences. In June, July and August, they are at 11am, meeting behind the Community Center near the parking lot. Bring water and wear sturdy closed toe shoes. For times and dates and type of tour, visit.untermyergardens.org
AUGUST 14: 8PM JANIS IAN & LIVINGSTON TAYLOR
Grammy Award-winning folk singer Janis Ian is best known for her 60s and 70s hits “Society’s Child” and “At Seventeen.” Livingston Taylor, brother of James Taylor, is known for Top 40 hits “Boatman,” “I Will Be In Love With You” and more! Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; ridgefieldplayhouse.org
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THRU DECEMBER A CENTURY OF LUNAR PHOTOGRAPHY & BEYOND
A selection of lunar photographs from NASA, the Hastings Historical Society, the Lick Observatory
Archive, and private collections. Items range from 19th century astronomers John and Henry Draper’s earliest experiments some never before seen in museums - to massive NASA mapping surveys, to high-definition digital photography from lunar orbit. This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 914-963-4550; hrm.org OPEN THRU DECEMBER BOSCOBEL GUIDED TOURS
Built between 1804 and 1808, Boscobel was originally the dream house of Loyalists Elizabeth and States Dyckman. By the 1950s, after falling into disrepair, preservationists saved as many architectural fragments as possible and reassembled them 15 miles north in Garrison, NY. The Neoclassical mansion was restored back to and beyond its original grandeur. House tours on weekends. First tour 10am, last tour 4pm. 1601 Route 9D, Garrison; 845-265-3638; boscobel.org
TALKS, CLASSES, LEARNING & LIBRARIES JUNE 1: 9AM-2PM SENIOR LAW DAY
Free workshops, consultations with attorneys, financial planners and aging life managers. Topics include estate planning, elder law, Medicare/ Medicaid. Keynote program: How to Avoid Common Scams That Target Older Adults. Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. Contact: Allan Houston 914-337-1500. JUNE 5, JULY 3, AUG 7: 2PM MIND GAMES FOR FUN
Group games and puzzles using memory skills, visual recall, focus and speed. Board Room/ C Level at Phelps campus, 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; 914366-3937 or email ewoods3@ northwell.edu to register. JUNE 8, JULY 13 & AUGUST 10:: 1PM SECOND SATURDAY KNITTERS
Learn and perfect your knitting techniques at this group for adults. Participants must
bring their own supplies. Beginners welcome but space is limited to 15 participants, 18 years or older. White Plains Central Library, Room A, 100 Martine Ave.; 914-271-5743; whiteplainslibrary.org JUNE 10 & JULY 15: 6-7:45PM EARRING WORKSHOP WITH JOAN LLOYD
Make earrings for yourself and for a Battered Women’s Shelter. Optional: Bring any old bead jewelry that you can recycle into earrings! If you have any jewelry making tools, bring them along
too. . John C. Hart Memorial Library, Shrub Oak; 914-245-5262; yorktownlibrary.org JUNE 10, JULY 8, AUGUST 12: 6:30-8:30PM NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB
No mysteries, no love stories, no elves, no schools for magic (not that there's anything wrong with them!). Club will concentrate on history, biography, technology, astronomy, computers and science. Somers Library Conference Room, Route 139 & Reis Park; 914-232-5717; somerslibrary.org Workout programs at Burke continue to be monitored by certified fitness professionals, and every new member receives three orientation meetings with a trainer to familiarize them with their own fitness plan.
Burke's New Fitness Center With Burke's newly renovated Adult Fitness Center, members can now challenge themselves to stay healthy and fit in a bright, spacious, modern space with personalized attention and professional supervision. In addition to a host of welcome cosmetic upgrades, the Fitness Center has converted over to a full line of brand new Technogym equipment with the MyWellness fitness tracking system. Carolyn King, Director of Community Wellness at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, says, "Now that all of the equipment is located on the same floor, our trainers are always able to help members on the spot. It allows us to keep an eye on everyone to make sure they are completing their exercises safely.” summer 2019
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The Technogym equipment is very user-friendly and also allows for wheelchair accessibility. The MyWellness software enables Burke trainers to create individuallytailored exercise plans for fitness center members and provides visual demonstrations of how to complete each specific exercise and how to operate each machine. The software is accessible by phone app, key fob and the website; printed sheets are also still available. Of the new machines and workouts, member Tom Wacht says, "It's a much better workout than before; it's a more efficient workout and it's more fun. There's greater variety. There's more stretching. It works the body a lot better and it's a great feel afterward - both physically and emotionally." (Find the Burke Fitness Center offer on their ad on page 11.)
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A story of Survival, Faith and Courage in the Face Of Evil. Award winning journalist and New Rochelle native Yvette Manessis Corporon set out to find the Jewish family her Greek grandmother saved from the Nazis. After years of searching, Yvette finally finds them. But their joyful reunion is cut short when days later, two members of Yvette’s own family are murdered. Lessons learned from the survivors of the past help Yvette and her family discover new ways to understand forgiveness and the power of kindness. JCC Mid-Westchester, 999 WIlmot Rd., Scarsdale; 914-472-3300; jccmw.org JUNE 11: 6-8:30PM THIS NIGHT'S FOR YOU CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HEALTH
Join in for panel, discussion, workshops, light dinner, raffle. Sponsored by Phelps Hospital. At Pace University Kessel Student Center, Pleasantville; Call 855-850-5494 to register or visit celebratingwomenshealth. eventbrite.com JUNE 13, JULY 11, AUGUST 8: 8:30AM THE BREAKFAST CLUB
Free breakfasts with presentation by guest speaker and light exercise program. Talks include back pain, cardiology, neurology. Please call to register. Phelps Hospital, 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Cafeteria, G Level. 914-366-3937 or email ewoods3@northwell. edu to register. JUNE 13: 6-8PM GELLIPLATE PAPER QUILT WITH LAVINIA WIGGINS
Create vibrant papers with the Gelliplate. First half of class focuses on very simple stencils prints and free hand patterns. Then make a beautiful patchwork quilt design with those papers. Using an easy to follow pattern or use a pattern of your choosing. Join in on the creative fun. Please bring: scissors, ruler, glue stick, 1.5 inch circle punch is optional. Instructor will provide all items to cre-
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Monthly lectures on a holistic, patient-centered approach to preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease by identifying and understanding the root causes of the individual’s symptoms and conditions, including genetic predispositions, environmental contributors, and lifestyle factors. Each lecture followed by an exercise or intro to alternative medicine. Phelps campus, 755 N Broadway building, 4th flr; 914366-3937 or email ewoods3@ northwell.edu to register. JULY 18: 6-8PM FAMILY PHOTO COLLAGE WITH LAVINIA WIGGINS
Using a photo as the main focus, create a collage using papers and various ephemera to make a memorable keepsake; Fabric, lace, buttons, letters, postcards, etc. If you don’t want to use the original, make a copy. We’ll be working in an 8×10 format. Please bring: scissors, glue stick or glue tape. The instructor will provide all items to create the project. Embellishments will be provided, But you might like to include your own. Register online. John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 East Main St., Shrub Oak; 914245-5262; yorktownlibrary.org
JULY 19, 16, 23, 30 & AUGUST 6: 6:30-8PM CREATIVE WRITING FOR ADULTS
Ignite your imagination and banish writer's block! New and experienced writers will be inspired each week. Author and fiction writing teacher, Kim Kovach, brings fun and fresh ideas for writing fiction and creative non-fiction. Registration required. Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY (914) 7645085, poundridgelibrary.org AUGUST 1: 6-8PM PAPER DOLLS WITH LAVINIA WIGGINS
Make a unique, original, creative doll with moveable limbs that can be folded and fit into an envelope. The dolls will be made of paper and held together with grommets or fasteners. Please bring: Black ink pad – permanent ink, any rubber stamps, markers, watercolors or watercolor pencils, Embellishments – ribbons, buttons, charms, paper flowers, beads, tags etc., Small paintbrush, Glue sticks, Small, sharp pointed scissors, Sharpie – black, (Heat gun, embossing powders if you have.) Register online. John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 East Main St., Shrub Oak; 914-245-5262; yorktownlibrary.org SUNDAYS THRU NOVEMBER BAGUA WALKING MEDITATION
Walking in a circle around a tree or plant while holding fixed postures. Energy Bagua rapidly replenishes energy, strengthens health and fitness, and increas-
es vitality and longevity. This exercise opens and harmonizes the meridians of the body and promotes overall fitness. Hart's Brook Preserve, 156 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY, weather permitting. Contact Jian Yang Rong at 914-614-6938 or jianyangrong@gmail.com MONDAYS: 7PM COMPUTER HELP
Individual, one-on-one computer help on Monday evenings. Sign up at the Reference desk or call to make an appt. Or sign up for a one-hour individualized session with a library staff member. MEDITATION MONDAYS. Also at 7pm - to find the peace within. All free. Warner Library, Tarrytown; 914-631-7734; warnerlibrary.org TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS: 8-10AM MALL WALKS & TALKS
Window shop as you get and stay in shape with indoor walks. Special guest speaker first Friday each month at 9am (on Level 1 Nordstrom E-bar seating area). Adm. and parking free for members of mall walk program. Sign up at horse fountain near Crate & Barrel, Level 2, Tues and Fri mornings during program. Westchester Mall, White Plains. Info: 914-231-4645. TUESDAYS: 10-11:30AM KNITTING/CROCHETING & COLORING FOR ADULTS
Join us for a relaxing time of knitting, crocheting and adult coloring. Light refreshments served. Knitters and crocheters, please bring your own materials (yarn and needles or hooks). Coloring materials will be provided. Riverfront Branch
Library, Community Room A, Yonkers. Reg: 914-375-7966; ypl.org WEDNESDAYS: 12-1PM TECH WEDNESDAYS FOR ADULTS
A series of classes focusing on different advanced digital technologies each week. Reg. req. White Plains Central Library, Edge Media Lab, 100 Martine Ave.; 914-422-6999 or aolney@whiteplainsny.gov; whiteplainslibrary.org YEAR ROUND BALANCE TRAINING: TAI CHI, MATTER OF BALANCE
Everything from tai chi, line dancing, zumba, chair yoga, ballet for balance, pilates and private sessions. StepWise Now, 325 S Highland Ave., Suite 109, Briarcliff Manor; 914292-0602; molly@stepwisenow. com; stepwisenow.com YEAR ROUND VARIOUS LOCATIONS/TIMES DEMYSTIFYING MEDICARE COVERAGE WORKSHOPS
Topics include Part A and B coverage, Medicare Advantage, supplemental and drug plans, and cost-saving programs. These upbeat, free workshops run by the Westchester Library System in single sessions at the Ossining, Eastchester, Montrose, Pleasantville, Irvington, Yonkers, Pelham, Shrub Oak, Harrison, West Harrison, Lewisboro, Katonah and Armonk libraries, as well as Phelps and community centers in Ardsley, Mount Kisco, and Croton. See the full listing at https://www.westchesterli-
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braries.org/westchester-seniorsout-speaking/. Pre-registration requested at 914-231-3236, but walk-ins welcome. CHEF PETER X. KELLY TEACHING KITCHEN
Cooking classes held throughout the year. Recent classes included Mediterranean Meals for Heart Health and One Pan Dinners. Some feature recipes for a glutenfree diet, and are co-hosted by physicians from the NY-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley and Chef Emilie Berner. These classes are free while others cost $15. Dempsey House Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor. 914-734-3780; nyp.org/hudsonvalley
SUPPORT GROUPS FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: 2-4PM MEMORY CAFE
Meet others in a relaxed and safe environment to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, friendship and dessert - to find mutual support and info. Those with memory concerns may attend with a family member, friend or caregiver. Sponsored by The Bristal Assisted Living. At Lombardo's Pizza Bar & Restaurant, 1203 Mamaroneck
Ave., White Plains. RSVP to Riker Danzig (attorneys at law): 914-539-3360 WEDNESDAYS: 1-2:15PM MUSIC AND DANCE BASED PARKINSON'S SUPPORT
Sing and dance your way to improved health. Led by Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, Co-Founder of Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. Open to people with PD and their care partners. Monthly guest speakers. Wartburg Rehab BuildingSoundview Room, One Wartburg Place, Mt. Vernon. 914-513-5292; imnf@wartburg.org and imnf.org ONGOING CAREGIVERS' CONNECTIONS
Dorot's telephone-based support network for caregivers. Wednesdays at 7PM: Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss. Tuesdays at 7:30PM: Caring for a Parent. Tuesdays at 5PM and Thursdays at 6PM: Bereavement Support Group. $15 for each support group for 5 months of sessions. Register by telephone at 877-819-9147 or online at www.dorotusa.org JUNE 3: 7-9PM OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS GROUP
Provides support to individuals suffering from osteoporosis as well as information to those interested in learning ways to decrease their risk of their disease. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg #4/ Rosedale Room, 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914725-5229 or susanisworking@ hotmail.com; burke.org/community/community-calendar
JUNE 3, JULY 1, AUGUST 5 : 1-3PM WELL SPOUSE SUPPORT GROUP
Provides peer support and education about the challenges and unique issues facing "well" spouses. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg #4/ Room 202; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-949-4936; burke.org/community/community-calendar JUNE 12 & 26, JULY 10 & 24, AUGUST 14 & 28: 10-11:30AM ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER GROUP
Encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. In addition, they may provide a needed break from care giving responsibilities. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Billings Bldg 4/ Room 204; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Registration req.: 800-272-3900 JUNE 13, JULY 12, AUGUST 8: 10:30AM OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT
For people with osteoporosis, providing education on nutrition and diet, exercise. Doctors and other medical professionals will answer your questions. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Board Room/ C level; 914-3663937 or email ewoods3@northwell.edu to register. JUNE 14, JULY 12, AUGUST 9: 10AM ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Supporting family caregivers with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease - you don't have to go it alone. Phelps campus, N. Broadway, 755 Building, Room 545, Sleepy Hollow;
July 5 TakĂĄcs Quartet
June 16 Hot Jazz Age Frolic with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
914-366-3937 or email ewoods3@ northwell.edu to register. JUNE 18, JULY 16, AUGUST 20: 10AM SENIOR STEPS HEALTH SCREENINGS
Free Health Screenings for seniors. Call for specific programs which may include Medicare, Balance, Cognitive and Hearing Screenings, among others. Appt. required. Also check for building location. Phelps Hospital, N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; 914366-3937 or email ewoods3@ northwell.edu for more information and to register. JUNE 19, JULY 17: 4-5:30PM STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Information, speakers, supportive environment and a chance to meet others experiencing similar life changes post stroke. Participants will learn ways to help problem solve, cope, and understand more about stroke and recovery issues, including lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of stroke and promote a healthy life. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Outpatient Bldg #8/ 2nd Fl. Conference Room; 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. 914-907-7482; burke.org/community/community-calendar JUNE 30, JULY 21, AUGUST 25: 12:30-3PM SUNDAY SOCIALS
A free social program for people with dementia and their family caregivers. Lunch and live entertainment. Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Bldg 4/ Rosedale Room on second flr., 785 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains. Call Alzheimer's Association to reserve: 800-272-3900.
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Favorite Gluten-Free Dishes LEMON CHICKEN WITH CAPERS DIRECTIONS:
INGREDIENTS:
Thinly slice lemons and arrange on parchment paper. Brush on olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast for 20 minutes at 325°, then flip the slices and cook for 10 minutes more. While the lemons are cooking, rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. Pound to about 1/3” thickness. Pour about 1 cup gluten-free flour onto a plate. Preheat large sauté pan. Add a little olive oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, dip the chicken in the flour and then place in pan. (You might need to do two batches.) Salt and pepper the chicken to taste, again when chicken is flipped. Cook over medium to high heat, about 2-3 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown, then remove and place on a plate. When all the chicken has been browned, place the pieces and the juices from the plate back into the sauté pan. Add the chicken broth and wine (if using) and scrape up any pieces stuck on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil. After 4 minutes, turn chicken, add the lemon pieces, capers and chopped parsley, and cook about 3 minutes more. The dish is done when the broth has thickened and chicken is cooked through.
2 lemons
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken pieces, breasts or thighs Extra virgin olive oil 1 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine, optional 3 Tbs capers 2 Tbs chopped parsley Sea salt and pepper to taste 1 cup gluten-free flour (coconut flour works the best, but most will do)
SUMMER FRUIT CRUMBLE FILLING:
4 cups fresh organic berries 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup grape juice, 1 Tbs oat flour
TOPPING:
1/3 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup almond flour, 2 Tbs roasted walnut pieces, 3 Tbs coconut oil, 2 Tbs honey, Pinch of salt (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 400° Toast walnut pieces in a small sauté pan, stirring constantly. As soon as you smell the aroma, remove from heat. Mix filling ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Pour into a 9 X 11 baking dish. Mix crust ingredients in the same bowl. Cover fruit mixture with crust mixture (can drop in clumps). Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350° and bake for 10 more minutes. Crumble is done when fruit is bubbly and crust starts to brown. Recipes created by Daryl Moss of www.missiontowellness.com; 914-468-4604 or Daryl@missiontowellness.com westchesterseniorvoice.com
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Memory Care on Main Street, New Canaan Waveny’s Award-Winning Memory Care Community, The Village, provides a therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Just across the state line in New Canaan, Connecticut, our world-renowned indoor “Main Street” is a bustling site for meaningful interaction, fun activities and fulfilling programs for seniors. Discover more about everything we have to offer, including long-term care and short-term overnight respite stays for caregiver relief, by calling 203.594.5302, dropping by, or visiting waveny.org. Enjoy long-range peace of mind knowing that Village residents have priority access to Waveny’s entire nonprofit continuum of care, including Waveny Care Center, our 5-star Medicare and Medicaid accredited skilled nursing facility, should personal or financial needs change. A nonprofit continuum of care that’s planning ahead for you.
Retirement Living where Community Matters Most
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f a meaningful sense of connection and community matters most to you, you’ll find your home at The Inn. Our area’s most enriched retirement residence, The Inn is a cozy, all-inclusive rental community that welcomes seniors from everywhere.
All residents at The Inn enjoy a pampered lifestyle and priority access to Waveny LifeCare Network’s entire continuum of care, including personal care services through Waveny at Home, and our 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, Waveny Care Center. Call 203.594.5333 or visit us at waveny.org to discover more about life at The Inn. Schedule lunch and a tour, and come visit us today. 73 Oenoke Ridge New Canaan • Connecticut