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A Message from Vanessa Williams

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vanessaWe want you to know how much your friendship and support has meant to us this year. There’s no better illustration of what our community can achieve together than the amazing work happening in MHA’s seven mental health clinics.

Employment specialists in each clinic to assist clients in finding work, a step so important to recovery.
Launch of OPEN ACCESS in our two largest clinics. Meaning people in crisis can walk-in and speak to a clinician-no appointment needed.
Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) now available specifically for children and adolescents. CBT is considered the most effective behavioral tool there is.
More community members served: We have seen over 1,825 children, adolescents and adults in our clinics so far this year.

This recent note from one of our clients powerfully demonstrates the transformative possibilities of our clinic services:

“I have made an incredible breakthrough due to the help, concern and diligence of my MHA peer counselor. I cannot express the feeling of accomplishment and confidence she has given me. Until recently, I could not stay in a crowded room for longer than a few minutes. For those who don’t suffer debilitating fear and shame due to terrifying feelings, they will never know what stigma can do to a person. This morning I awoke exhilarated. My counselor ‘gets me’. I respect her and feel conviction and optimism that continued work with her will open up avenues and a new life long closed to me.”

Thank you for helping to bring the very best mental health services to the community through your support at MHA.

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The Mental Health Association of Westcheste
580 White Plains Road | Tarrytown, NY 10591
www.mhawestchester.org

Steffi Nossen’s Free Week of Dance Series

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sn-pink-dancersThe Steffi Nossen School of Dance (SNSD) invites the Westchester community to participate in all dance classes free of charge during its Week of Dance Open House January 13 – 18, 2014.

With classes at two locations in Westchester; White Plains (at the Music Conservatory of Westchester across from County Center) and in Chappaqua, SNSD offers classes that appeal to dance students of all levels. The school’s Core Curriculum of modern dance classes are designed for children, preschool through third grade. Accompanied by live music, classes are designed to teach dance technique and encourage creative expression. Modern/Jazz (fourth and fifth grade) and Jazz (sixth grade and up) introduce and explore the rhythm, styles and music of the Jazz idiom. SNSD technique programs include modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and a Young Children’s Ballet program beginning with Classical Story Ballet at age 3, with classes through Teen Ballet. The Steffi Nossen curriculum develops both technique and creativity while emphasizing movement and dance vocabulary.  “We develop the whole child – body, mind, and spirit. , their self-confidence, creativity as well as physical ability,” said Kathy Fitzgerald, School Director, SNSD.

“Our faculty collaboratively designs a sequential, developmental and age-appropriate curriculum that exposes students to a variety of dance styles and provides them, with varied performance opportunities. All faculty members are highly skilled performing professionals and graduates of prestigious college dance programs.” Try as many age and level appropriate classes as you wish Jan 13 – 18! Don’t miss this chance to try a new class free of obligation. The class schedule is available at www.steffinossen.org.

Contact us at info@steffinossen.org or 914-328-1900 for more information and to let us know which days you will attend.

Steffi Nossen School of Dance is located at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, 216 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Chappaqua classes are held at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin on S. Greeley Avenue between Bell School and the Library. To learn more about Steffi Nossen School of Dance, please visit www.steffinossen.org.

About Steffi Nossen School of Dance:

Founded in 1937 by dance legend Steffi Nossen, the Steffi Nossen School of Dance offers a strong community-minded and leadership-focused educational model with developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. With locations in White Plains, NY and Chappaqua, NY, Steffi Nossen encompasses a range of dance forms including modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and world dance forms with special offerings in yoga, pilates and composition. Live musical accompaniment for a majority of classes is offered. The school is owned and operated by the Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation, formerly the Dance in Education Fund, a not-for-profit dance advocacy and community outreach organization, which seeks to foster the arts in Westchester County. Through the support of the Foundation, the school enables all students, including those with special needs, the opportunity to participate in their extensive programs and classes in a non-competitive environment. A generous financial aid and scholarship program supports those with significant economic challenges. With a sterling reputation in the industry and a rich 75-year history, Steffi Nossen is a leader among dance schools, focusing on the growth of students’ mind, body, spirit, and character.

 

Fun-Tastic Activities at Jody’s Gym during December Break!

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jodysgymJoin us this holiday season and help make a child’s wish come true!
5% of revenue donated to Make a Wish

Jodi’s Gym Camp (3-7 yrs):
Join us for a morning of non-stop fun! Your child will run, jump, tumble, balance, stretch, sing, create, move & groove all under the supervision of our well trained & certified staff. Come experience the joys of gymnastics, music & art. It’s a mix that your child is sure to love! Children must be 3 yrs old by 11/1/13, have previously been in a separation program, and potty trained.
Members: $55/day, Non-members: $65/day

December Break Classes:
Mighty Muscle Movers (15-35 mos): Join us for 45 minutes of non-stop action. Our enthusiastic teachers will lead you (or a caregiver) and your child through an exciting class filled with running, jumping, tumbling, climbing, swinging and stretching. Just the right size for tiny tumblers! Adult participation. Members: $20, Non-members: $30
Jingle Jam Holiday Concert (1-5 yrs): Sing, dance, move, & groove to rhythm and song. You and your child will jam for 45 min while exploring musical instruments and props. The perfect blend of old favorites, classics & new tunes. A great class for siblings to enjoy together! Two great concerts: Bobby Doowah on 12/26 and Miss Rhea on 12/30! Adult participation. First child $20, each additional sibling: $15
Fantastic Inflatable Fun (3-7 yrs): Everyone needs time to bounce around! Drop the kids off with us for 1 hour of bouncing and climbing in our air castle, super-duper 9 ft inflatable slide, trampoline & an obstacle course that will leave them smiling from ear to ear! Members: $20, Non-members: $30
New York! New York! (3-7 yrs): Celebrate our city Jodi’s Gym style! We’ll take an imaginary adventure through the city while doing fantastic gymnastics, create a super cool taxi cab craft, read our favorite NYC book & top it off with a delicious Big Apple snack. Members: $20, Non-members: $30
Crazy for Cartwheels (6-10 yrs): Join us for 1 hour of cartwheeling fun. We guarantee your child will leave with a stronger, straighter & happier cartwheel! Members: $20, Non-members: $30
50 skills With the Fitness Wheel (6-10 yrs): 1 ½ hours of fabulous fun with our 8 ft wide, 3 ft tall inflatable fitness wheel! Every child LOVES the fitness wheel (we’re pretty psyched about it too!) Members: $20, Non-members: $30
Totally Tumbling (6-10 yrs): A 90 minute class for kids who can’t get enough tumbling! Class time will be spent learning cartwheels, handstands, rolls, walkovers, round offs & much more! Members: $30, Non-members: $40
Ready, Set, Vault! (6-10 yrs): If running & jumping is up your child’s ally, then bring them in for 60 minutes of vaulting fun. Class time will be spent doing fantastic gymnastics with spring boards, trampolines & LOTS of sprinting. Yup… they’ll be tired when they are done! Members: $20, Non-members: $30
Handsprings Galore (Accelerated/Advanced class students): 2 hours dedicated to practicing only front & back handsprings! Exclusively for our Accelerated & Advanced gymnastics students, your gymnast will literally “flip” over this class. (Must be registered in our Accelerated or Advanced classes.) Members: $40
Wacky Walkovers (Accelerated/Advanced class students): It’s much more fun to be upside down than right side up (at least that is what we believe)! Bring your gymnast in for 2 hours of front & back walkover fun. Better (and safer) in our gym than in your living room! (Must be registered in our Accelerated or Advanced classes.) Members: $40

Click here for a calendar PDF

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
Camp: 10% for 4-6 days (per family)
15% for 7+ days (per family)
Classes: 10% for 3+ classes (per family)

WeeZee World of “Yes I Can!” Presents ‘Snow Ball!’

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An Enchanting Night of Holiday Fun for Kids and Families

Friday, December 13, 6-8pm

WHAT:  WeeZee World of “Yes I Can!” is opening its 18,000 square foot gym to holiday revelers of all ages for its Snow Ball holiday party! There will be a kid-friendly dinner buffet, cookie decorating, edible dreidels, pictures with Santa, raffles and lots of prizes!

Party guests will have access to WeeZee’s one-of-a-kind facility complete with rides, games and activities.

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Proceeds to benefit Sensory Bullets, a nonprofit dedicated to researching and developing equipment and techniques for sensory play, stimulating the lives of families affected by Sensory Integration Disorders.

**RSVP to Ye

sICan@WeeZeeWorld.com or 914-752-2100

**$25 per family (with one child) + $10 each additional child

WHEN:

Friday, December 13,  6-8pm

WHERE:      

WeeZee World of “Yes I Can!”

480 N. Bedford Road (Chappaqua Crossing)

Chappaqua, NY 10514

TO REGISTER:  

Call 914-752-2100; or email, YesICan@WeeZeeWorld.com

PRESS:  Dawn Dankner-Rosen DDR Public Relations

914-747-2500