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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

ECAD Charity Luncheon at Greenwich Polo Club, Sunday Sept. 1, 2013

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crabtreeWe wanted to let you know about an event that we think will be fun and is for a great cause. Crabtree’s Kittle House is proud to be a continuing supporter of ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities). ECAD provides expertly trained Service Dogs to seriously wounded Veterans and to civilians with various disabilities.  These Service Dogs help their owners lead safer, more comfortable and independent lives.

This year, ECAD has been selected as the charity for the Greenwich Polo Club Match on September 1, 2013. They will be having a sit-down lunch for 200 people with beverages and entertainment, and you can watch an exciting polo match. Proceeds from the event will help raise money to provide these Service Dogs free of charge to all veterans who qualify and for a small fee for civilians.  A Service Dog requires two years of training at a cost in excess of $25,000.

rivermarketThere will be many Service Dogs at the event, and we can tell you that the work they do for their owners is priceless. Their beauty belies their importance to the life of their owners. If you wish to attend or send a donation you can do so online at  http://www.ecad1.org/polo.

Pierce House – An Important Stop on the Road to Freedom

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peircehouseIn the early 1720s, Quakers migrated from Long Island to settle in and around Pleasantville. The Pierce Family made their way to the area in 1740. Quakers owned five of the seven main farms in Pleasantville during this time period.

In 1805, Joseph Pierce inherited 125 acres of property from his father, James. The home, known as Pierce House, is believed to have been built around 1813. The original house consisted of just the front two rooms of the current structure. An ardent Quaker, Joseph Pierce became a key figure in providing a safe path for slaves escaping through Westchester. Pierce House played an important role in the Underground Railroad, offering nighttime shelter for those seeking freedom.

This finely crafted, Federalist style Colonial home has undergone a number of changes over the years. The library and interior arches were added in the late 1880’s, when the house served as the Protestant Shelter for Children. During their ownership of the house, the Payne family of Reader’s Digest fame added mahogany paneling in the living room and the library. They also expanded the living space with a brick addition designed by James Renwick Thomson.

Today, this historic house has been meticulously renovated and restored while maintaining the integrity of the original period details. The residence is now a stunning home that is perfect for modern lifestyles.

For more information, contact: Amy Singer, 914-238-0505

amy.singer@raveis.com

Majestic and Breathtaking: “Castle of New Castle”

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hamilton-twoEarly in the 20th century, the Tudor Revival style, based on English country homes of the Henry VIII and Elizabeth I period, became a popular choice for homeowners in the burgeoning suburbs and an alternative to the Colonial Revival, which was considered bland and lacking in warmth. Exterior features included half-timbered stucco walls, steep tiled or slated roofs with multiple gables, elaborate tall chimneys, and casement windows with leaded panes. Inside rooms often had exposed-beam or coffered ceilings, arched doorways, and varnished or stained wood paneling or wainscoting.

Hamilton Road was the main thoroughfare through one of the earliest suburban subdivisions in Chappaqua, developed by John Isaac Devoe Bristol and his son-in-law, Albert Turner, and called Perry Heights after Bristol’s illustrious ancestor Oliver Hazard Perry. In 1925, Irving S. and Hazel B. Fellner bought a couple of lots at the top of the hill to build their new Tudor style house with spectacular, countryside views. Completed in 1927, and largely unaltered, it is a fine example of picturesque architecture steeped in the traditions of English history.

Hamilton-oneThe current owners furnished and decorated the interior to complement its richly detailed architecture. The asymmetrical layout of their rooms and the varied levels of their floors are classic Tudor style: step down from the hall into the living room, and step up from the living room to the dining room. The living room features exposed decorative ceiling beams, a high open hearth, built-in cabinets and bookshelves, and a large bay window with leaded-glass casements. Atop the casements are stained-glass panels portraying Columbus-era caravels.

Many furnishings were acquired from the former Crown House in Chappaqua. The current owners have meticulously cultivated and restored the property’s glorious gardens, including a boxwood English herb garden, reminiscent of this bygone era.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of Chappaqua’s premier residences, notes listing agent, Jeanne Coon. To learn more about this home, go to jeannecoon.houlihanlawrence.com

New Dental Practice Opens in Chappaqua

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Cutting the ribbon flanked by New Castle town administrator Penny Paderewski, Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce director Solveig McShea and Town Councilman John Buckley.
Cutting the ribbon flanked by New Castle town administrator Penny Paderewski, Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce director Solveig McShea and Town Councilman John Buckley.

Dr. Alexandra Chan Katz, surrounded by well wishers at a ribbon cutting ceremony for her new dental practice on Highland Avenue, expressed her gratitude.

“Feelings of warmth are a commodity intrinsic to a community,” she said. She noted that her goal was to provide a “warm, comfortable and inviting” environment.  Toward that end, the practice’s waiting area and the practice area throughout is tastefully decorated with works of art and a distinctly French flair.

Bonne Chance!