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Still stuck at home? Join us for some FREE Jodi’s Gym fun today!

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Everyone is welcome to stop by to charge their phone, hop on our WiFi, and enjoy a hot cup of coffee.

All regular classes are still on!

FREE Schedule for Fri, Nov 2nd:
Jammin’ At Jodi’s with Ms. Rhea (1-5 yrs)- Adult participation
11:30-12:00

Playtime (1-4 yrs)- Adult participation
12:30-1:15
1:30-2:15
2:30-3:15

Gym Fun (4-7 yrs)- Adult must stay
2:10-2:55

Gym Fun (5-10 yrs)- Adult must stay
3:05-3:50

Crafts and Snacks (2 yrs and up)- Adult participation
11:00-1:00 2:00-4:00

Space is limited.   
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, you must call us at 914.244.8811 to reserve your spot!

www.jodisgym.com

OPEN FOR BUISINESS

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Chappaqua Wellness Center is open for business!  We would like to offer to residents 45 minutes of  massage on our comfy, heated massage tables  to escape from the stress and physical body aches from hurricane Sandy for $50 until November 15!   And feel free to bring your phones and computers to charge if you have no power!!!  914-299-9165  400 King Street, Chappaqua, NY

Chappaqua Paint and Hardware is open 7am -4pm.  They are fully stocked and ready to help out with your repair needs.

The Healthy Choice Compounding Pharmacy is open – members of the community are welcome to come to the temple to charge up gadgets – 6 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY

Music in Chappaqua will be open beginning tomorrow, Friday 11/2.  We have some power but no telephone or internet at the school. If you need to contact me I am able to pick up email and my cell phone is working some of the time. My cell number is 914-220-2924 – 225 North Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY

Squires Family Clothing & Footwear has a generator. Cash register and credit card machine operational.  They are fully stocked with cold weather clothing/footwear for those without heat – 41 South Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY

King’s Scribe has no power, but we are able to complete purchases on-line – www.kingsscribe.com and can be reached at info@kingsscribe.com

Marmalade has a generator on the way.  They hope to be open tomorrow. – 29 King Street, Chappaqua, NY

World Cup Gymnastics while there is daylight, from 10am to 3pm,  we are running gymnastics team practices but we ask that gymnasts dress warmly as there still is no power or heat. No other gymnastics or nursery school classes are being run until we get power. – 170 Hunts Lane, Chappaqua, NY

WeeZee… World of Yes I Can has power and is open from 11-6 and offering a Halloween party for the rest of the week!!  Come in costume (or not!) today thru Friday and there will be lots of candy, trick or treating, Halloween activities and crafts, games, rides and 16,000 square feet of room to run and play (with power!!!)  Parents can drop kids off and there will be plenty of staff to watch them; also parents can hang out in the adults-only Zen Den there featuring iPads and massage chairs!  Day Pass is $30 for up to three hours.  No reservations necessary, just show up!  480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua Crossing.

Center for Aligned Healing A free gift of healing post-Sandy recharge & stress reliever – Sat & Sunday 2-4p – 175 King Street, Chappaqua, NY

Prescriptions for Fitness training during daylight hours – 225 King Street, Chappaqua, NY

Rite Aid is open regular hours thanks to a generator – 50 North Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY

Drug Mart no phones – Text 913-393-9191 or Email contact@drugmarts.com – 230 Saw Mill River Road, Millwood, NY

Gail Patrick’s Café is open 8 to 4 every day with limited service. Coffee, bagels, rolls, muffins, egg sandwiches, hot soup as well as deli sandwiches – 31 South Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY

Villarina’s Deli & Catering is open – 27 South Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY

Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester is open and has power to share.  Members of the community are welcome to come to the temple to charge up gadgets and/or just get warm.  Tomorrow we will be open from 9am to 5pm, and then we will be having Shabbat services which are open to the community.   We have tot-shabbat service geared to children under 7 at 5:30pm and then a family service at 7:15pm. We also have a Shabbat dinner at 6:15pm, but people should rsvp by mid-afternoon to 238-3928; the cost is $10/person. – 220 South Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY.

Metro North Computer Consulting
Robert Brake Cell -914-417-8249

Chappaqua Wine & Spirit Co. has been open every day this week for business. We have no power, but are able to complete purchases. Phone lines are down, hence, the credit card terminal is down, but we are able to make cash and check sales. We will open Friday & Saturday from 10 AM till there is no more daylight to see to conduct business in a safe manner.  65 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514

Chappaqua Farmer’s Market will be open on Saturday – St. Mary’s Church, 191 S. Greeley Ave, Chappaqua, NY

Rob Greenstein
Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce

“A Bit of Brazil” with Edna Lima at Dance Emotions

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GLOBAL WISDOM FROM OUR SPONSORS

Edna Lima

Chappaqua families are fortunate to have the leading international champion in residence teaching adults and children of all ages, including special needs children and handicapped children.  For Ms Lima, a world reknowned Capoeira Champion, the  artful dance encompasses graceful physical movements including rhythmic power kicks. Capoeira stands for the freedom born from enslaved Africans in Brazil and Ms. Lima is one of only two female masters in the world. Call Dance Emotions at 238-8974 for her class schedules.

 

Gem Duras

Also: Argentine Tango Classes!
Tuesdays, 8 p.m.–10 p.m.
Learn the authentic way of dancing tango as it is done in Buenos Aires. Each class features the fundamentals, various strength and flexibility exercises as well as a fun step with correct styling.  Accompanied by music from the dance halls of Argentina, capture the passion and emotional essence that the Tango is famous for. Singles are welcome too!

How Small Purchases Help Fight Global Poverty

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GLOBAL WISDOM FROM OUR SPONSORS

By Dawn Greenberg

When I opened Aurora in May ’11, my hope was to bring attention to fair trade and to the impact that even small purchases can make in the fight against global poverty.  Fair trade essentially means that the producers and artists are paid a living wage in good conditions (no factories, no child labor).  For example, a wool purse bought in downtown Chappaqua, can help a woman feed her children this week in Peru.

We sell goods from over 32 countries.  In one year, we have been able to make a big impact, especially when you consider that $1500 of fair trade retail purchases translates to a woman being able to feed, clothe and shelter her children for one year.  I want our customers to enjoy their purchases and to be proud of the effect they are having.
While I want to bring global goods into Chappaqua, I want our customers–and especially their children–to understand that we are global citizens and that we should cast our minds and hearts out into the world.  We all know that Chappaqua can feel very insulated.

I think one of our biggest aims should be to make sure that we and our children learn about, explore and ultimately contribute to different areas in need, whether down the road or 3000 miles across the globe.

Chappaqua mom Dawn Greenberg is the owner of 
Aurora on lower King Street.

Yes, They CAN!

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By David Streich

WeeZee World members and friends shake their collective booties at their first ever ‘Kisco Disco Family Dance Party,” on a touch sensitive, Cyber-Action floor.

Simply put, “WeeZee…World of ‘Yes I Can’” is one of the most amazing places in all of Westchester, if not the Hudson Valley. I stumbled upon this unique health club for kids purely by accident, and it has changed my children’s lives. I am so happy that my two sons (10 and 4) are members of this gym, and they are proud to be a part of something truly magical.

One day at Chappaqua Crossing (the former Reader’s Digest building), I saw a sign that read “The World of ‘Yes, I Can!’” and was struck by this positive message in our usually cynical world. I had to find out what it was about, because I too was jaded and couldn’t believe it. Within 30 seconds of a personal tour by Ms. WeeZee herself, Louise Weadock, RN, MPH, Founder/CEO, I understood exactly what she and this World was all about. It was the Main Street USA for kids, which is missing from suburban children’s lives today. It’s a place where they can meet, laugh, play, sing, explore, learn, cook, create, do homework, keep fit and make friends in a safe environment that they can call their OWN.

WeeZee World is 16,000 square feet of adventure, with exciting equipment every direction you look. There’s a mechanical bull on one side, and a surfboard in a half-pipe on the other. In between is an indoor tree with hanging tire swings. There’s trampoline basketball, hand-eye reflex challenges, rock-climbing wall, sports simulators, punching bags, pirate ship jungle gym and even an indoor rain room.

There are areas that exercise the mind as well as the body. Brain Games is a room that is stocked with all the technology kids use in school. Kelly Harned, WeeZee’s Operations Director says, “It’s our job to send kids to school feeling on top of their game!” The ‘GalaxZee Room’ is like a mad scientists’ laboratory, with black light, fiber optics and color-changing LED ball pits. It’s like living inside a Lava Lamp. There are rooms to cook up crazy cupcakes, create a masterpiece of pottery art, and my favorite, The Groove Grove music room, with keyboards, electric guitars, drums and karaoke studio where kids can record their own MP3s.

All of these activities are supervised by youthful professional coaches who give personal attention to each child. My 4-year-old son even asked me to leave the two of them alone in the GalaxZee Room. Luckily, I had my own place to go: The parents-only Zen Den, a quiet room with massage chairs, soft music and Wi-Fi. While my kids socialized with their peers, I got to socialize with other like-minded parents.

WeeZee is always adding, changing and growing with new instruments and programs of fun. They just installed a zip line, and all of a sudden, the “villages” hallway turned into a bowling alley with oversized inflatable pins and a huge balloon ball. It’s the kind of place which makes you wonder “what will they think of next?” Liz Crecco, Executive Director of Project Development says, “We listen to our Community… and respond! Families wanted a Summer Camp, After School Zone, Birthday Parties, a place for their Bar Mitzvahs and we’ve delivered.”

The WeeZee team is always looking to reach out and connect with the Westchester community. If anyone is looking to volunteer time to work with children, whether as a Mitzvah project or group-sponsored community service, or if there are any skilled seniors who want to share their expertise and passions, this is a perfect place for you to get involved. It is a membership-based club, similar to a gym or a health club for kids from 12 months to 12 years–geared towards families.. The price is based on how many children will be members, and parents not only get to play free, they are encouraged to do so. There are several different levels of membership, ranging from a ten-pack of passes to unlimited monthly visits to the ability to drop off your children for up to three hours each day.

In this day and age, it is so valuable to have an amazing place like WeeZee for you to count on, each day from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., so you can run your own errands in peace, or have a nice evening home alone with your spouse. If you never thought you were able to have time alone again, I have news for you: “Yes, You Can!” For more information, visit www.weezeeworld.com

David Streich is a Creative Director in New York City. He is the proud father of two elementary students at Mount Kisco Elementary School. His favorite room at WeeZee World is the Galaxzee Room.