Sometime in September, I conceived a “Live Well” theme to offer a boost to my sponsors. I regularly look for ways to do that but I also like to keep these things on the up and up with all my valued readers (that means you). Those pages are now called “Words and Wisdom from Our Sponsors.” [Read more…] about Just Between Us: Grace Bennett
A Fountain of Gratitude
Dear Chappaqua friends: I first learned the definition of the word “community” when I was studying for my English exam in China. I did not truly appreciate the real mean- ing of the word until last month, when I lost my husband, Qian Y. Xie, in the unthinkable tragedy.
Immediately after a car accident in September, the community reached out to me and my family, embracing us with kindness and generosity.We were completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of sympathy and support by neighbors, parents, students, teachers, coaches, school administrators and people we do not even know. In our first days of shock and daze, we lived on the food dropped off at our house. People came to offer help and comfort without expecting any acknowledge- ment. At school, friends, teammates, coaches and teachers offered my sons love and support. We were especially moved that both my sons’ soccer teams and wrestling team, headed by their coaches, came to attend the funeral service. The blue and orange Greeley tie was proudly worn by every varsity soccer team member.
If Qian were alive, he would be extremely pleased and comforted to know that we live in such a wonderful community. There is an old saying in Chinese that one should repay a drop of kindness with a fountain of grati- tude. We are proud to be a member of this community and we want to say thank you. We shall not forget your kindness, and we will give back to this community in whatever ways we can.
Sincerely yours, Qun Li, Bing Bing Xie and Yan Yan Xie
Westchester Community Comes Together Once Again to Raise Money for Wolf Conservation Center
In what has become a favorite holiday event, over 100 people will again join Atka, the WCC Ambassador Wolf, local restauranteurs, authors and vendors for “Wine & Wolves 2011” at the Waccabuc Country Club Carriage House. [Read more…] about Westchester Community Comes Together Once Again to Raise Money for Wolf Conservation Center
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Fashion Takes The Wheel EVENT
The JDRF Westchester County Chapter, Mary Jane Denzer and Mercedes-Benz of White Plains will host Spring for a Cure, a Fashion Show, Cocktail Reception & Food Tasting benefiting the JDRF. The event will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6:30-9pm at the Mercedes-Benz White Plains.
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