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Heart and Soul at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (ChappPAC)

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Founded in 2017, the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center (ChappPAC) was established to provide diverse arts and cultural programming for residents of New Castle and communities throughout the region. Located in the heart of Chappaqua at Chappaqua Crossing (the former Reader’s Digest campus), this amazing 425-seat venue was saved from demolition and brought back to life through a unique consortium of municipal and private support.

ChappPAC’s programming presents a diverse, imaginative and exceptionally entertaining mix of arts and cultural opportunities such as art exhibits, theater, comedy, author talks and perennial favorites such as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and an interactive “Elf” experience. Artists such as Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets have had children dancing in the aisles, while the sweet sounds of Vanessa Williams and the rocking music of the Allman Brothers have delighted adults. ChappPAC also is the home of the Chappaqua Orchestra, and has hosted master acting classes with current Broadway stars. ChappPAC offers a full slate of children’s and senior programming and also aims to provide programs and opportunities for under-served communities and people with special needs.

The Town’s Arts and Culture Committee oversees the facility and is the liaison between the Town and the needs of ChappPAC. The Friends of ChappPAC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is the entity sanctioned to work with the Town to provide financial support to ChappPAC for capital projects and programming at the theater. For information about ChappPAC and future programming, visit chappaquapac.org. For information about the Friends of ChappPAC, contact friendsofchapppac@gmail.com.

Courtesy of the Town of New Castle Arts and Culture Committee 

 

Life Time Chappaqua: ‘Highly Personalized, Ultra-Luxury’ Approach

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Combining modern architecture and design with a nod to local history, the resort-like Life Time Chappaqua at Chappaqua Crossing provides a highly-personalized, ultra-luxury approach to health and wellness with a host of exquisite amenities on two floors. The Team Members at Life Time are honored to serve the community and members with a broad array of health, wellness, nutrition, relaxation and entertainment services and programs.

Highlights of the Diamond Premier-level club include:

  • Dedicated studios for exclusive group fitness, cycle, yoga and Pilates programming; one-on-one and small group GTX and Alpha Training
  • More than 200 pieces of best-in-class cardiovascular and resistance training equipment
  • Metabolic assessments and nutrition coaching
  • Kids Academy, for children from three months to 11 years, with special programming and classes from yoga and martial arts to art, homework help and Spanish Immersion
  • LifeCafe, nutrition-focused fast-casual restaurant featuring a full menu, Meals to Go and grab and go assortments, along with Peet’s coffee, proprietary nutritional supplements and more
  • LifeSpa, full-service salon and spa for hair, body and nails
  • Luxurious dressing rooms with whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and complimentary towels and lockers

Life Time Chappaqua is open to its members Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. A limited quantity of membership options is available for individuals, couples and families. For more information, please call 914-296-6000 or visit my.lifetime.life/clubs/ny/chappaqua.

 

Courtesy of Life Time Chappaqua, Discover New Castle Sponsor

Learn about Mountainside Chappaqua

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For Westchester County residents, the drug epidemic hits close to home. In 2018 alone, there were 213 overdoses throughout the county. To combat this growing problem, Mountainside, a dually accredited drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, offers treatment services to those struggling with substance use disorders. With its expansion to Chappaqua, NY, Mountainside delivers outpatient addiction treatment that empowers clients to maintain their sobriety while living within their own community.

Because addiction takes a severe toll on overall well-being, Mountainside Chappaqua provides recovery education and resources designed to help individuals heal in mind, body, and spirit. Outpatient services include individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, medication-assisted treatment, and health and wellness education. Wellness Workshops will feature holistic practices–such as yoga, meditation, and personal empowerment–to complement clinical therapies.

Understanding that addiction can also strain interpersonal relationships, Mountainside provides critical support to those who have been impacted by another person’s substance misuse. Family counseling sessions and free Family Support Groups offer loved ones the guidance and coping strategies they need to embark on their parallel journey to recovery.  Teens who are struggling with alcoholism or drug abuse can also receive the counseling and guidance they need.

Mountainside Chappaqua is one of four outpatient centers in Mountainside’s behavioral health network. Featuring flexible day and evening hours, the outpatient center helps clients maintain daily commitments without sacrificing their health. Mountainside Chappaqua’s dedicated team of clinicians, wellness experts, and medical professionals are committed to meeting people where they are in their recovery and guiding them toward meaningful change. Through evidence-based treatment and care, clients acquire the skills they need to overcome everyday challenges to sobriety.

 

Courtesy of Mountainside Chappaqua

Empowering Westchester Residents to Better Health at the Innovative Center for Healthy Living

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Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) believes that health care is about getting involved in health rather than just sickness. The hospital is supporting, coaching, and empowering Westchester residents to become partners in their care. From physical therapy to weight management to the new and innovative Center for Healthy Living, the NWH services offered at Chappaqua Crossing are designed to keep the people of Westchester healthy and out of the hospital, enjoying the activities they love.

Through the Center for Healthy Living, NWH offers the community free Healthcare Navigation services. A Healthcare Navigator can work with you to understand your health and wellness needs and can connect you with experts and services that can support you best. Some people are seeking physician referrals, others are looking for specific counseling or support, and others are in search of wellness classes. The Healthcare Navigator is available to help you in these situations and many more. To learn more, contact Lauren Selsky, Healthcare Navigator at 914-666-1955 or lselsky@northwell.edu.

Rehab services at NWH’s Chappaqua Crossing site span several specialties from physical, occupational and speech therapy to cardiac and pulmonary rehab. The goal: to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with impairments, disabilities or those recovering from an accident, illness or surgery. NWH also offers a concussion management program at Chappaqua Crossing that uses a multidisciplinary approach to effectively treat adolescents and adults who have sustained concussions. Whether the goal is to speed recovery, decrease pain or return to activities –or a combination of these goals–NWH rehab services provide patients with the education, support and motivation that they need to succeed. For more information, visit nwhrehab.org

Just next door is home to NWH’s innovative new Center for Weight Management which takes a clinical, evidence-based approach to weight management and helps you identify the core reasons you’re struggling with weight loss. The Center will help you overcome these obstacles and empower you to adopt lifelong healthy behaviors.

Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Services can also be found at NWH’s Chappaqua Crossing Campus, offering the community access to top-notch specialty surgery including, surgical weight loss, plastic surgery and Medi-Spa services, and Vein Center.

NWH’s clinical excellence, comprehensive services and compassionate care has earned the trust of patients, their families and referring physicians. To learn more about these services and many more, visit nwhc.net.

News courtesy of Northern Westchester Hospital

Child Care Support in New Castle

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This area offers places and people who bring peace of mind to busy working parents who may not have their own sitter, or who may need additional care for their child or children. Here are a few affordable options that many in the community rely on and value enormously.

Chappaqua Children’s Workshop (CCW)

CCW provides an exciting educational experience for children before and after school in the Chappaqua School District. The educational programming is geared to helping each child gain confidence, independence, and a positive self-image. CCW serves children from elementary schools: Grafflin, Roaring Brook and Westorchard (additional separate programs available for middle school students). ccwkids.org

Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC)

Established in 1971, MKCCC provides high quality, affordable care and early education to a diverse group of children in a safe and healthy environment. MKCCC, a non-profit organization, cares daily for 145 children, ages three months to 11 years in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. An 8-week, full-day summer camp is offered for school-aged children in Kindergarten–5th Grade. MKCCC’s award winning curriculum includes a Feed Me Fresh garden-to-table nutritional program and intergenerational programming with My Second Home. With over 20,000 square feet of living space, the Center features growth and learning opportunities in a cozy setting with the warmth and security of home. In addition, 7,500 square feet of outdoor play space is perfect for everything from picnics to gardening. mkccc.org.

Oak Lane Child Care Center

Year-round, full-day program founded in 1972 by a group of working parents from the Pleasantville Cottage School. The organization began as a community of families and staff working together to create the best environment for the children, and officially opened in Chappaqua in 1982. Oak Lane offers four classes in its Center. The Toddler classroom accommodates children who range in age from 18 months to 3 years. In three Pre-K classrooms–two for children between the ages of three and four, and one for children four-turning-five. Nutritious meal plan provided by our on-site chef. oaklaneccc.org

A Note about PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN

Many move to Chappaqua with their youngest in tow, or soon to be in tow, seeking excellent preschool options too. Prior to elementary school, the district offers full day kindergarten. Fortunately, quality preschool choices abound too from the many programs found in area houses of worship to private and not for profit options. Be sure to schedule visits and meet with the preschool director and take a tour to find the best fit for your child and for your family.

Descriptions above courtesy of respective organizations mentioned.