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Luncheon a Success A crowd of over 900 Long Islanders attended the 17th annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday, February 28th. The sea of red could be seen throughout all the rooms at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. This year’s Luncheon honored The Women of SterlingRisk, and Doug DeShutter, President, Customer
Communications, Broadridge. Charlotte Biblow, Esq., Partner, Farrell Fritz, P.C. and The Links Incorporated, Eastern Shore Chapter received Community Honoree Awards. The honorees are committed to raising support and creating awareness about heart disease and stroke especially, as it pertains to women. Teresa
In Step
Evans, Director, Human Resources Business Partner, National Retail, Freedom Mortgage was Chair of the Luncheon. Those in attendance also heard from two-time heart transplant survivor, Ginger Zimmerman, and Gary D. Foster, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Weight Watchers International, Inc. “Participating in this
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The above is one of my favorite quotes, penned by American author Lemony Snicket, creator of the famed “Series of Unfortunate Events” books and several other works. A bit tongue in cheek, with a dash of sarcasm, his words have always resonated with me on many levels. Mostly concerning the irony of life as a whole, they offer an undeniable degree of wisdom in between the cynical undertones. I have often been categorized as an unapologetic idealist; which is to say, optimism mixed with a touch of unrealism. Having taken to heart the expression that you can - quite literally - do anything you put your mind to, I see no valid reason why the seemingly
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point of setting goals at all? Sure, the outcome will always be in question; but this is what makes taking calculated risks - and yes, even the occasional blind leap of faith - necessary. It may not pan out the way you desire; but, on the other end, it just might lead to something even more wonderful in the long run. Who’s to say? If life has taught any of us a fairly universal lesson, it is that there are plenty of things beyond our control, just as many things within our grasp; and, as good or bad as a situation may seem at a particular moment, it is apt to change in the blink of an eye. This is why it’s so incredibly important to hold on to the moments of peace and prosperity, fleeting as they may be, while always driving forward to overcome the obstacles which present themselves. If you run over a few lemons in the process; well, that’s what sometimes leads to the sweetest batches of lemonade.
The signs of stress today are everywhere. One only has to travel on our roads to observe the high levels it has reached. Drivers cut you off, constantly honk their horns in a frenzy, and freely give their finger salute to all. How about our supermarkets where everyone jockeys into line at the deli counter or later at the checkout line. Sound familiar? The list could go on and on.
a guiding support for me, and I believe it can be for you. I suggest that after you read it once, reflect on it then read it again. Reflections
So how does one avoid this mayhem and still maintain a calm, controlled mindset? What I would like to share with you is a different approach to everyday life on Long Island, or anywhere else you may travel.
A man was rowing his boat upstream on a very misty morning. Suddenly, he saw another boat coming downstream, not trying to avoid him. It was coming straight at him. He shouted, “Be careful! Be careful!” but his boat was almost sunk. The man became very angry, and began to shout at the other person, to give him a piece of his mind. But when he looked closely, he saw that no one was in the other boat.
The short piece that you are about to read has been
Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace
So, what does all that mean to you? Perhaps the next time that you get angry or upset with another person or group, relax and take several deep breaths. For a moment, envision yourself in your boat going downstream and in complete control of everything important. In most cases, you will soon begin to relax and feel much better about yourself and the world in general. So…are you ready to begin your personal journey? Afterwards, you will be glad that you did. And always remember, the journey through life begins with a simple step. Best of luck in your travels.
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nationally sponsored by Macy’s and CVS Health. Northwell Health is a Presenting sponsor. For information about the 2019 Go Red For Women Luncheon, sponsorship opportunities, or other questions, call the Anne Thorsen at 516.962.0811 or visit longislandgoredluncheon. heart.org.
The Stresses of Everyday Life
When Life Gives You Lemons impossible be not, in fact, very possible with the proper balance of dedication and drive. Of course, this concept often involves multiple parties working as one, which is generally where problems come into play. Individually, we can each set our minds to particular goals and aspirations and see through the necessary steps to complete them. As a group, even a small one, it often requires a meeting of the minds, so to speak, a bit of give and take to find an acceptable middle ground. The problem with this is agreeing upon the “happy” medium. As with most favorite quotations, this particular one seems to resonate year after year, albeit applied to different circumstances; but relevant, nonetheless. As much as time marches on, just as many aspects of life remain the same. I will always feel optimism is a preferable quality to embody, farreaching as it may be. If you can’t hope for the best, then what is the
opportunities. The Luncheon featured educational breakout sessions presented by recognized and credentialed healthcare professionals, providing women with information, resources and hope to take action and live a longer, stronger life. The 2018 American Heart Association Go Red For Women Luncheon is
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with Jamie Lynn Ryan Strange as it may seem, I still hope for the best, even though the best, like an interesting piece of mail, so rarely arrives, and even when it does it can be lost so easily.
event each year is an inspiring experience.” said Teresa Evans who chaired this years’ event. Leeana Costa and Jon Daniels, K98.3 did an amazing job as event emcees. The American Heart Association’s 17th annual Go Red For Women Luncheon combined an elegant luncheon reception, incredible auction and networking