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Discover ‘Kitah Katan’ at Bet Torah Nursery School

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Mount Kisco, NY– Registration is now open for Kitah Katan, Bet Torah Nursery School’s Toddler drop-off  separation program which begins September 6.  Children 18 months and older are eligible to attend.  Families enrolling by August 3 will also be able to attend a new musical Monday morning program from 9:30 to 10:10 in the fall at no charge for caregiver/parent and child.

Kitah Katan is a yearlong program that begins the gentle separation and learning through play on Tuesday  and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:45 am.  Each morning is filled with music, art, movement, indoor and outdoor play. Library and literacy, science and animal programs, specials with our music educator and our movement educator round out each day. Healthy snacks are provided daily.  The program begins in September with family visits and shortened sessions until all students are comfortable and ready to separate, socialize and share by month’s end.

NEW THIS YEAR: Toddlers enrolled by August 3 in our fall Kitah Katan program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings may also attend our Monday Musical Mensch program on Mondays from 9:30-10:10  as our guest this fall through December 17 with our music educator, Pam Gittleman.

For information on registration for our toddler program and our musical Monday program or to inquire about registration for 2s, 3s, and 4s and to arrange a tour of Bet Torah Nursery School, please call 914 666-7595 ext. 110.  Space is limited.

Bet Torah (www.bettorah.org) serves as a leading center for Conservative Judaism in Northern Westchester.

Save the Date for Northern Westchester Hospital 2018 Gala: November 3 Honorees Noted Here!

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Ellen and Kamran Hakim

 Ellen and Kamran Hakim were Named Community Honorees and Dr. Adina Keller and Dr. Jeffrey Keller Named Physician Honorees

Mt. Kisco, New York— Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) will honor philanthropists Ellen and Kamran Hakim, and physicians Drs. Adina and Jeffrey Keller at the hospital’s annual gala on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 333 North Bedford Road at 6:30 p.m. The event is co-chaired by Jennifer and Jon Klein, and Luba and Steve Seidman. The announcement was made by Keeva Young-Wright, President of the NWH Foundation and Vice President of External Affairs at NWH.

“We are delighted to honor the Hakims for their long-term, generous support of Northern Westchester Hospital and the Kellers for their clinical excellence and leadership roles at NWH,” she said.

“These couples exemplify the community support, commitment and dedication that enables NWH to provide high quality, patient-centered care to all members of our community.”

Mr. Hakim, a New York-based real estate investor and one of the city’s largest private landlords, immigrated to the United States from Iran in 1956 at the age of 14. Mrs. Hakim, born Ellen Manocherian, is in partnership with her sister Joan Cohen in the family’s real estate business.

Longtime supporters of NWH, the Hakims hosted two fundraising galas for the hospital at their Old Salem Farm. Their grandson Andrew was born at NWH, and Mr. Hakim, who has been a patient at NWH credits the hospital for saving his life. The couple are married for 53 years and have lived in Westchester for just as long. They have four children, 12 grandchildren, and reside in Chappaqua.

Adina Keller, M.D., FACOG

Adina Keller, MD, FACOG, is a community-based physician who has dedicated her professional life to women’s health and cancer prevention. As a board certified OB/GYN with CareMount Medical Group and associate chief of OB/GYN at NWH, Dr. Keller is a champion of cancer prevention. In addition to her practice, which includes minimally invasive robotic surgery, Dr. Keller has made it a mission to educate the community about health, wellness and cancer prevention.

She is on the Board of Trustees at NWH, and is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s (AGOG) Cervical Cancer Prevention Task Force and served as section chair of its Hudson Valley District. She also served as Medical Director of the American Cancer Society, Westchester Branch, and was on its Board of Advisors from 2007-2015. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including The American Cancer Society Leadership and Humanitarian award, US News and World Report Top Doctor; New York Magazine’s Best Doctor Award (2017); and has received Top Doctor awards from Castle Connolly (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018) and Westchester Magazine (2013, 2015 and 2017).

Jeffrey Keller, M.D., FACS, FAAP

Jeffrey Keller, MD, FACS, FAAP, is board certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist who has devoted his career to taking care of children. Dr. Keller began working at Northern Westchester Hospital in 2005 and is currently the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology for the Mount Sinai Health System at CareMount Medical. Dr. Keller practices at CareMount Medical’s Mount Kisco and Carmel offices, and has privileges at Northern Westchester Hospital, the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester and Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Keller has authored numerous chapters on Pediatric Otolaryngology, and has received many awards. He is the recipient of New York Magazine’s Best Doctor Award (2006-2008 & 2014-2016); Best Doctors in America (2013 and 2015); and top doctor awards from Castle Connolly (2013-2018), Westchester Magazine (2013-2017), Hudson Valley Magazine (2017), and Hudson Valley Parent Favorite Docs (2016 and 2017).

Dr. Adina Keller and Dr. Jeffrey Keller live in Chappaqua with their two teenage sons.

The NWH Gala begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., a program and dinner at 8 p.m., and dancing at 9:30 p.m. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit www.nwhconnect.org/2018gala.  

This news: courtesy of Northwell and Northern Westchester Hospital

Perfect weather for a run!

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Come join runners from across the region for Answer to Cancer.
All participants will receive an event t-shirt
and access to a block party at the end of the race.
 
The course starts and finishes in the heart of Downtown White Plains,
and then takes runners through the picturesque backdrop of the Bronx River trail.
The course then winds back to the center of the city for a fun finish where runners will be greeted with post-race refreshments as well as fun activities for all ages!
 
Music and food from local restaurants will be available to
runners, walkers, and spectators
for what’s sure to be a memorable morning!
 
Proceeds will benefit White Plains Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care.
 
Sunday, May 20, 2018
8:30am-1:00pm

REGISTER TODAY!

 

New Delivery and Drop off Options at Chappaqua Cleaners and Tailors

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In order to add more convenience for the community, Chappaqua Cleaners and Tailors, now offer free pickup and delivery for their dry cleaning & laundry services. Additionally, they installed a 24-hour drop chute last Wednesday in the side of the building. 

“This provides our patrons with the ability to drop-off cleaning when it works for their schedule, which may be outside of our operating hours.  In order to use the chute, clothes need to be placed in our of our tagged laundry bags,” said Toni Magnotta, proprietor. “We will provide folks with the code for the keypad lock in order to open the chute.  We are receiving positive feedback from customers about the introduction of these new services as additional options.”

 Chappaqua Cleaners and Tailors

53 King Street, Chappaqua, NY

914 238-3414

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