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2013 Chamber Champs

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chamberThe Chamber is planning another great event:

The 2013 Chamber Champ Awards!

This exciting new event will take place on Wed., October 9th from 6-9pm at the
Crabtree Kittle House, 11 Kittle Road, Chappaqua.

The event will be open to the public.  There will be tons of publicity as residents will be the ones voting for the 2013 Chamber Champ in 5 categories (below). Winning businesses will be announced at the event.  We have incredible honored guests lined-up.

Honored Guests:

  • David Buchwald, New York State Assemblyman
  • Robert P. Astorino, Westchester County Executive
  • Michael B. Kaplowitz, Westchester County Legislator

Categories

  • Business of The Year: To honor an outstanding business and to recognize their contributions to the local Business community.
  • Volunteer of the Year: To honor those who have distinguished themselves in unselfish and extraordinary public service to the citizens of Chappaqua & Millwood.
  • New Business of The Year: To honor an outstanding NEW business in Chappaqua or Millwood, and to recognize their contributions to the local Business community.
  • Nonprofit of the Year: To honor outstanding achievement by a nonprofit organization.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: To honor an outstanding business and to recognize their long-time contributions to the community.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

(Winners will be announced at the awards)

Everyone Welcome!
$25 for Chamber members, $35 for non-members.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

THE GYM of Armonk Celebrates National Yoga Month

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jogaladyThis September, THE GYM of Armonk has been busy celebrating National Yoga Month, a national observance designated by the Department of Health & Human Services designed to educate about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. THE GYM of Armonk is one of 2,200 yoga studios that will be participating in 2013.

In honor of this National holiday, and in addition to other exciting classes and workshops, a very special two-hour lesson with 95-year-old yoga master, Tao Porchon-Lynch, will be held on September 24th.  Tao is truly living proof of the effectiveness of a life-long yoga practice.  A yoga teacher for over 45 years, she includes in her current life’s incarnations:  French resistance fighter, model, actress, screenwriter, producer, championship ballroom dancer, wine connoisseur —the list goes on.

Tao’s workshops are interlaced with inspiring life stories from her childhood in India, and her years of study with many of India’s Yoga masters.  Her presence and words inspire deep compassion and inner peace.  Tao encourages questions and welcomes students who are interested in experiencing her wisdom and joy for all that life has to offer.

“We are really looking forward to participating in National Yoga Month!” said Lisa Gagliardi, Group Fitness Director at THE GYM. “Yoga classes are already so popular at our facility, and we know that these new classes and workshops will help inspire more members of our community to get involved, get fit and learn more about this fun and energizing sport. And what an honor to be working alongside Tao Porchon-Lynch!”

Classes and workshops added to the schedule throughout September in celebration of National Yoga Month include:

  • East West Warrior Yoga
    • Monday, September 2nd at 9:45am
    • This class incorporates weights as a way to increase muscle mass and bone density while still retaining the mental and relaxation benefits of traditional yoga.
    • Instructor: Dorothy Gulla
    • Members: Free
    • Non-Members: $30
  • Sun Salutation Class
    • Sunday, September 22nd at noon
    • Sun Salutation is as rich in symbolic and mythic overtones as it is in physical benefits.
    • Instructors: Laurie Luongo & Renee Diamond
    • $30 suggested donation for Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
  • Yoga For Athletes
    • Friday, September 27th at 5:30pm
    • This class integrates movement, strength and breath work to help athletes excel, no matter their sport or ability level
    • Instructor: Renee Diamond
    • Members: Free
    • Non-Members: $30
  • Explore The Body As Energy: Learn from a Master: Tao Porchon-Lynch
    • Tuesday, September 24th at 11:00am
    • Learn how to tap your own energy in a way that creates unity between breath, body, mind and spirit, while experiencing breathing, twists, stretches, vinyasas and meditation.
    • Instructor: Tao Porchon-Lynch
    • Members: $40
    • Non-Members: $50
  • Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
    • Weekends beginning September 27-29, 2013 through April 2014
      • Fridays from 6:00-9:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00am-5:00pm
    • This course provides training with all the body and health benefits, sequencing techniques and ailment awareness to help provide a radically transformative experience.
    • Instructors: Colleen Breeckner, Osi Mizrahi and Christopher Tompkins
    • Contact THE GYM of Armonk for pricing
  • Pre-Natal Yoga Classes
    • Starting on Thursday, September 19th
  • New Mommy and Me Yoga Classes
    • Starting on Friday, September 20th

For questions or additional information about these and other classes offered at THE GYM of Armonk, please contact Lisa G. at (914) 219.1601 or LGagliardi@GetToTheGym.com.

About THE GYM of Armonk

THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. Its unique approach integrates specialized training programs with nutrition and weight management counseling for total body conditioning and optimal fitness. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a clothing boutique, juice bar, spa, child play area and unique health & wellness partnership conveniences. The staff’s attentive service and the facility’s array of programs and accommodations provide guests with a state-of-the-art experience.

Partnership services located @ THE GYM include:

Please visit www.GetToTheGym.com/Armonk or call (914) 219-1601 for additional information.

gymTHE GYM

99 Business Park Drive
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 219-1601
www.GetToTheGym.com/Armonk

General Membership Meet & Greet

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Let’s get back to business!

The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meet and Greet

September 10, 2013, 6pm-8pm, at Le Jardin du Roi, Chappaqua!

Welcome Book

There will be a brief presentation on the 2014 Chappaqua-Millwood welcome book that the Chamber is producing this Fall – come find out what it’s all about!

Please RSVP for the meet and greet below.

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Register Now!
I can’t make it

CHAPPAQUA CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL

The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival “CCBF”) will be taking place in Chappaqua on Saturday, October 5 from 10am-4pm. Approximately 3,000 people are expected to attend. Dawn Greenberg from Auror, and her team, have been working tirelessly on this effort. Needless to say, we would like to capture this audience for our merchants in downtown Chappaqua.

This what we’re thinking, although we are open to suggestions………………….whenever somebody makes a book fair purchase they receive a little coupon book. The cover of the coupon book will be the same as CCBF poster. Each participating merchant will get 1 page inside the coupon book for an ad &/or their discount/special for their store. Each participating merchant will be entitled to a CCBF poster to hang in their store window

To make it easier for the merchants, we will create a uniform ad for everyone. We will use the same template for everyone (with a children’s story theme),. You will need to provide certain info & a graphic. Besides making it easier for everyone, it’ll keep it consistent & clean.

The cost to participate is only $50 per merchant. This cost will cover the printing costs. The more merchants who participate, the more professional looking the coupon book will be.

This is an opportunity for downtown Chappaqua – let’s take advantage of it!

Tour of Rocky Hills to Benefit The Garden Conservancy

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gardenWhat: The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program
Explore the private garden at Rocky Hills in Mt. Kisco, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine. Planting among the stone walls began some fifty years ago and includes mature specimens of black walnut and ash, complemented by recent additions of weeping beech, dawn redwood, stewartia, dogwood, and an impressive collection of magnolia and conifers. Admire fall foliage, a natural brook, and the beauty of this twelve-acre property.

When: Saturday, October 19; 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Rocky Hills, 95 Old Roaring Brook Road, Mt. Kisco, NY

Cost: $5 per person; children 12 & under free

For More Information: See www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, 1-888-842-2442.

Sparkle for the HHREC on Sept. 17

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amyteamJoin Us for a Sparkling Evening!

Come celebrate The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, a not-forprofit preventing discrimination through education, Tuesday September 17th at 6:00pm in the beautiful Amy’s Garden at Crabtree’s Kittle House, for a Sparkling Wine & Martini Menu – all for a special price and a great cause!

Crabtree’s Kittle House will be making a donation of 30% of the evenings Sparkle For A Cause proceeds (excluding tax and gratuity) to The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center.

holocausteducationctr.org

Musical guest: Steve Chizmadia

Crabtree’s Kittle House
Restaurant & Inn
11 Kittle Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514
www.kittlehouse.com 914-666-8044

Click here for more information or contact Millie Jasper, Executive Director at 914.696.0738 mjasper@hhrecny.org