Westchester Health & Life: June 2012

the good living magazine from westchester medical center

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Contents june/july 2012

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STOPPING THE ‘SPINS’ Doctors employ a special procedure to treat an inner-ear condition that causes dizziness.

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wESTcHESTEr’S NEwEST ‘NEIGHbOrHOOd’ Hundreds of sick and injured children will receive state-of-the-art care with the expansion of a children’s hospital.

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SavEd by a clIENT Immediate action by Westchester Medical Center helps a banking executive survive a heart attack.

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a cHEErlEadEr wITH HEarT Surgery to correct two congenital defects helps to assure a young girl a bright future.

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THE GrEEN HOUSEwIvES OF wESTcHESTEr These local women inspire us with their ecominded lifestyles.

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12 SUMMEr dElIGHTS Enjoy the season with a dozen entertaining attractions ranging from farmers’ markets to festivals.

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Our radiology staff understands the subtleties of compassionate care. You will find digital imaging equipment which, for many women, means the actual imaging process takes less time. This is a new level of care, created just for you.

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DEPARTMENTS

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LOCAL BUZZ Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Westchester County

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SHOP LOCAL LEADER

Wear your zodiac sign with pride in one of these astrologically inspired pieces.

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TASTES Learn about authentic Mexican food—and where you can find it locally.

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We shine a spotlight on the antioxidant-rich lychee fruit and its long history.

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This year, blue jeans have been given a colorful makeover.

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POWER FOOD

Meet Andreas Messis and Stuart Reisch, co-founders of transFORM in New Rochelle.

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AT HOME Learn how you can make your property into a grown-upfriendly playground.

FINANCIAL BALANCE

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WESTCHESTER LIVING In these retirement homes, the senior years can be a time of fulfillment and fun.

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GATHERINGS Photos from recent charity and social events

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ESCAPES enjoy a rustic-but-refined getaway at hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine.

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investing in the future WHILE THERE ARE CERTAINLY CHALLENGES FACING THE nation’s healthcare industry, at westchester medical center we remain clear in our focus and mission to serve the region’s advanced-care needs and protect and further the critical services that we provide to the people of our region. perhaps the best example of this is our commitment to investing in our medical center, particularly in those areas most critical to our region’s well being. in april, we opened the new nine-bed neighborhood at our maria Fareri children’s hospital (see article page 18) to make more room in a facility that has operated above capacity since we opened. this project, along with efforts like the 2011 opening of a new 13,500-square-foot ronald mcdonald house that we built on our campus, epitomizes our significant commitment to progress at the medical center—with more than $130 million in capital investment planned in 2011 and 2012 alone. among the many advancements now under way are the expansion of the region’s only neuro icu and the next-generation hd 3d surgical robot and training simulator that has just been installed. (we will report more about this new development in our august/september issue). the year 2012 will also see the construction of an advanced hybrid or at westchester medical center, which will enable our expert interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and vascular surgeons to work seamlessly to provide lifesaving care in one singular environment. today, westchester medical center programs are operating near, at or above capacity. our goal continues to be to further the mission of westchester medical center and invest in its facilities for the benefit of our staff and the thousands of patients and families we serve. sincerely,

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STUART BENTLEY-HIBBERT, M.D. Director, Body MRI Imaging Talks about the diagnosis of the oftentimes taboo issue of difficult bowel movements and how Westchester Medical Center’s Advanced Imaging unit has the region’s most advanced imaging technology to determine the causes. Dr. BentleyHibbert also explains the imaging process at Advanced Imaging and all the steps the Medical Center has taken to ensure that the process of diagnostic imaging is the most comprehensive and least invasive it can be.

JULIAN SANCHEZ, M.D. Director, Breast Imaging Discusses the importance of mammography screening for women and how MRI and ultrasound-guided imaging play a significant role in clinicians’ ability to detect cancers of the breast as early as possible. Dr. Sanchez also talks about the suite of advanced technology available to women of the region at Westchester Medical Center’s Advanced Imaging and how it compares with other facilities—but more importantly, how it impacts clinicians’ ability to detect anomalies that might pose health risks.

DAVID SPIELVOGEL, M.D. Director, Heart Transplantation Describes the Aortic Aneurysm Program at Westchester Medical Center, aortic diseases, the treatment of conditions such as aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection and Marfan Syndrome. Dr. Spielvogel’s audio interview also covers the care of patients with aortic disease and an innovative follow-up program that allows Westchester Heart & Vascular clinicians to track the progression of aortic disease patients in order to accurately plan or adjust their treatment.

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W E S T C H E S T E R M EDI CAL CEN T ER would like to thank this year’s corporate sponsors, which are among the Medical Center’s most valuable assets. The funds raised with their help contribute to our success in expanding and strengthening essential programs and services, and in creating community and regional awareness of our premier institutions. Our sponsors’ investment in our organization is a partnership, a commitment that allows the Medical Center to continue to change the lives of countless children and adults. We hope our readers will take note of the articles in this magazine featuring new additions and capital improvement projects at the Medical Center— which are the result of the support from our community, friends … and corporate sponsors.

Examples include the Vascular Interventional Radiology suite featured in the April issue, our new Athletics Neighborhood described in this issue, and more improvements and investment in the Medical Center, which will be discussed in upcoming issues of the magazine. Please visit westchestermedicalcenter.com/foundation to learn more about the advanced care delivered at our Medical Center, and to learn about ways in which you can support us!

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In the spirit of aging gracefully, we’ve uncovered the facts you should know before you buy long-term care insurance (page 51), and we found three local luxury retirement communities should you or your parents be looking (page 52).

Summer officially starts this month—June 21st—so check out our list of 12 favorite places to visit right here in Westchester (page 36). They’re both affordable and fun for the entire family, young and old (chronologically speaking, that is).

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to market, to mArket Farmers’ markets do more than offer healthy food options—they also build a sense of community, benefit the earth by promoting organic farming and support local businesses and agriculturists. Pick up your bounty at the White Plains Farmers’ market (on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue), which is open every Wednesday until mid-November from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following are a few must-see vendors: kontoulis Family groves: Larchmont resident Demetra Kontoulis moved to the United States from Greece in 1969 and returns to her homeland each year to produce extravirgin olive oil that she sells at farmers’ markets in New York (including White Plains), Massachusetts and Vermont.

Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with the hudson Valley’s popular new Confectioner vegan “ice cream” and sorbet. offered in more than a dozen varieties, this dessert is made with coconut milk, soy milk and raw blue agave and is flavored with fair-trade and organic ingredients (this year’s new sorbet flavor is chocolate mint).

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Train like a pro—with a pro. Dana Cavalea, the strength and conditioning coach of the New York Yankees, has opened a fitness studio, mL Strength (914.437.8484, mlstrength. com) in White Plains, where he offers small group training sessions using the techniques he incorporates into the Yankees’ training (hence “ML” for “major league”). “The exercises are the ones we do with the players for injury prevention, overall conditioning and strength and power building,” he says. “We mix in flexibility, massage and physical therapy as well.”

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International recognition was certainly enough to pique my interest. I stopped by Eiluj to try out a facial, eyebrow overhaul and makeup application.

When I arrived, I almost forgot that I was in Katonah rather than in Europe—with its bright colors, Provincial accents and impressive selection of designer beauty lines, the quaint shop reminded me of a parfumerie you’d spot on the streets of Paris.

The owner Julie Cuomo (Eiluj is a reverse spelling of her first name) introduced me to Ileana, who took one look at my bushy brows and ushered me into the back treatment room. Ten almost completely painless minutes later, my brows were neatly shaped and slightly darker—the subtlest change that was just enough to make my eyes pop. Next she performed an advanced European facial treatment, leaving my complexion tighter, brighter and ready for cosmetics.

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STOPPING THE ‘SPINS’ A SP E C IAL TR E ATM E N T RE L I E V E S A T Y P E O F D I Z Z I NE S S C A L LE D BPPV

“IT WAS REALLY WEIRD,” SAYS Philip Maldonato, a 68-year-old custodian from Yonkers, about the feeling that came upon him out of the blue last summer. “It felt like I was drunk at a bar, and it looked as if the guy next to me had five heads.”

Those sensations were caused by a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. It results when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear, whose function is to help maintain a sense of balance and positioning in space, move out of their normal position. It’s a fairly common problem, especially in older patients starting in their 60s and 70s, says Katrina R. Stidham, M.D., Chief of Neurotology, Medical Director of the Balance Center and Director of the Cochlear Implant Program at Westchester Medical Center, who treats four to five cases a week.

“When I lay down, my eyes felt like they were spinning like a cash register,” Maldonato recalls. “A light with fi ve bulbs in it looked as if it had 15, and it was spinning around. I don’t wish that on anybody!”

Unfortunately, BPPV is not commonly recognized by most primary care physicians or even by many ear, nose and

throat specialists, says Dr. Stidham.

Often it takes a neurotologist—a doctor who specializes in inner-ear disorders that affect hearing and balance—to determine the cause of the patient’s symptoms and provide treatment.

Though episodes of BPPV don’t usually last more than a few seconds, they tend to recur at unpredictable times if the condition is left untreated. “You have problems driving and walking, and you need someone around all the time because it’s easy to fall,” Maldonato says.

Fortunately, the condition can be treated with a special head-shifting manipulation called an Epley maneuver.

Essentially, Dr. Stidham puts the patient in a reclining chair and guides him or her in a series of position adjustments in which the head is tilted 45 degrees below the horizontal on the affected side, then rotated to the opposite side. Then the patient, lying down, rolls onto the shoulder for another 30 seconds, and finally to a sitting posture for another 30 seconds. This series of positions is repeated two more times.

“In more than 90 percent of the cases, that puts the crystals back in place, and

within 24 hours the symptoms are gone for good,” says the doctor.

Usually one treatment suffi ces, but Maldonato wasn’t so lucky—after a while, his BPPV came back. “The crystals normally sit in a gelatin-like substance,” Dr. Stidham explains, “and in some people that ‘jello’ may not be as sticky as it once was.” That could be caused by aging, another inner-ear condition such as Meniere’s disease or some kind of trauma. Testing ruled out those non-age-related causes in Maldonato’s case, so he simply had the Epley procedure done again a few weeks later. Since then, he has had no problems.

And if his vertigo does come back once more, he’s happy to return for more treatment. “It takes five or 10 minutes, and when you leave, there’s no more dizziness,” he marvels.

“I don’t know how Katrina R. she does it!”

Stidham, —DAVID LEVINE

M.D.

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the walls of the spacious new “athletics” neighborhood evoke the sports activities young patients are eager to return to.

Westchester’s neWest ‘neighborhood’ For a typical business, it’s encouraging when demand is up. For a children’s hospital, not so much—it means there are more sick and injured kids who need treatment. still, it’s good news when a top-notch advanced-care facility facing heightened demand is able to expand so that more children can receive the best pediatric care available. and that’s the case now at westchester medical center’s maria Fareri children’s hospital, which has operated at or near capacity since it opened in 2004. westchester medical center has made a $6.5 million investment to expand its advanced pediatric care at maria Fareri children’s hospital and thus benefit the community. it has added a new “neighborhood”—its term for a pediatric patient unit—with nine new beds. and while nine might not sound like a lot,

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those beds will make it possible for 450 to 500 more young people to be treated there each year. the community’s good fortune began with a misfortune. when extremely cold weather triggered a series of events that caused a water pipe to burst at maria Fareri children’s hospital in 2008, the resulting damage forced the closing of the hospital’s five-bed ronald mcdonald Family room, a lodging facility for family members visiting the area with children undergoing intensive care at the hospital. westchester medical center saw an opportunity. because of the high demand for maria Fareri children’s hospital’s services, it decided to forgo the repair of the ronald mcdonald Family room and build a new inpatient unit so its advanced pediatric services could care for more of the region’s children.

First, westchester medical center invested in the community it serves by funding the construction of the ronald mcdonald house of the Greater hudson Valley, a 12-room, 13,500-square-foot freestanding facility just steps away from maria Fareri children’s hospital. this new regional resource for families opened last may. as construction for that project wound down, westchester medical center’s conversion of the old ronald mcdonald Family room space into the new neighborhood moved into high gear. construction was completed this spring and the new unit was full of pediatric patients almost immediately. “like noah after the flood, we also experienced the opportunity to create something new,” said michael Gewitz, m.d., physician in chief of maria Fareri

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“LIKE NOAH AFTER THE FLOOD, WE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE OPPORTUNIT Y TO CREATE SOMETHING NEW.” —MICHAEL GEWITZ, M.D.

Children’s Hospital, at the opening of the new pediatric unit.

Neighborhoods have themes at the hospital, and the theme of the new one is “Athletics.” (Its official name: the Arlene and Arnold Goldstein Family Foundation Athletics Neighborhood.) The walls are covered with scenes of kids playing tennis and baseball, skateboarding and jumping rope. The carpeting is a turf-like green and the upper parts of the walls and ceilings are painted to resemble blue sky and clouds.

“It has a very cheerful, open, fresh, outdoorsy feel,” says Linda Hurwitz, R.N., the hospital’s Vice President, Patient Care Services.

Although any neighborhood in the hospital can accommodate any type of patient, this new one will house mostly postoperative patients. The athletic

theme was chosen specifically to inspire those children. “We wanted them to have an environment that reminds them they will soon get back to full activity and be able to play again,” says Dr. Gewitz.

Though décor and atmosphere play a vital role in a child’s recovery, it’s really state-of-the-art care that matters most.

Each of the nine single rooms in “Athletics” is equipped to supply full physiological monitoring of postsurgical patients and is linked to a dedicated nursing station in the unit. As in the hospital’s other neighborhoods, each room has a sofa bed for parents who stay overnight and a private bath, and there is also an LCD TV in each room, as well as a family lounge and consultation room in the neighborhood.

“It really is a beautiful unit,” says Hurwitz. “It will serve our patients well and allow us to take in more kids and care for

Michael Gewitz, M.D.

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them as they deserve to be cared for.”

As a regional referral facility, Westchester Medical Center receives patients who need specialized and advanced care from community hospitals throughout the area. And Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has added new physicians with new specialties over the years. “Many of our programs are growing, especially bonemarrow transplant, hematology/oncology and surgery,” says Hurwitz. That’s the main reason the hospital is constantly full.

Indeed, the new unit was full the first night it was open, Dr. Gewitz reports. The need continues to be great, he says, and this expansion is “not the endpoint, by any means. But it’s another example of the commitment of Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital to meet the needs of the most seriously ill children and families in the region.” —D.L.

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Its bright decor a balm for young spirits, the new neighborhood is also fully equipped for postsurgical monitoring of patients.

Donors Arlene Goldstein (center left) and Wendy Berk (center right) recently cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new unit. Looking on were, from left, Brenda Fareri, Chair, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Foundation; donor Arnold Goldstein; Westchester Medical Center President and CEO Michael D. Israel; Mark Tulis, Chair, Westchester County Health Care Corporation Board of Directors; and donor Howard Berk.

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a banker discovers that having an advanced care facility nearby is like money in the bank when you’re having a heart attack Paul DeMarco, assistant Vice President of the tD Bank in thornwood, prides himself on exceptional service to his clients, one of the biggest of which is Westchester Medical center. He never expected that, one day this year, the tables would be turned and he would be the one receiving service.

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DeMarco, 54, lives in Valhalla with his girlfriend, Dale Bathe, and has a grown daughter from an earlier marriage. and oK, he admits it, he is a cigarette smoker —and that’s terrible for the heart. But otherwise he considered himself fit and healthy on saturday, March 10, when, after eating lunch, he experienced what

he thought was heartburn. “i had a couple tums and lay down, and then i felt better,” he says. He went out to dinner that night, but afterward felt the “heartburn” again. “then i walked into my closet to hang up my clothes, and as i walked out it felt as if there was a vise on my chest,” he says. “it stopped

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tD Bank’s paul DeMarco was already a friend and supporter of Westchester Medical center when, this March, he unexpectedly became a patient too.

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me in my tracks.”

DeMarco says he was “in denial” about what he might be experiencing, but Bathe, who works as an administrator in a local doctor’s office, went to get him some aspirin—a good idea for someone who might be having a heart attack. “By the time she got back I was on the bed,” he recalls. “I knew it was bad. I told her to call 911.”

The local police and EMTs responded quickly and sped him to Westchester Medical Center. “I was in a mad panic, thinking ‘This shouldn’t be happening to me,’” he says. “Then, as I arrived at the hospital, it became amazing.”

What amazed him were the speed, professionalism and compassion that marked the care he was given. “I had six people right on top of me, attending to me, taking my vitals and starting treatment,” he says. “And while doing all that, they recognized my anxiety and constantly reaffirmed that I would be fine and could relax.”

But relaxing wasn’t easy. “Mr. DeMarco, you’re having a heart attack,” one of the physicians told him.

An echocardiogram showed that one of the arteries in his heart was blocked.

He was taken immediately to one of the Medical Center’s cardiac catheterization labs for a minimally invasive procedure to open the blocked blood vessel and place a stent inside to keep it open.

There he met interventional cardiologist Hasan Ahmad, M.D. “When someone is having a heart attack, it is

extremely urgent to get him or her to the cath lab quickly,” says Dr. Ahmad. “The longer you wait, the fewer the benefits.

When you act quickly, the heart function can recover quickly, meaning little or no significant damage to the heart muscle.”

Living so close to the Medical Center certainly worked in DeMarco’s favor.

“From the time I got into the ambulance to the time the stent was in place was an hour and a half,” he says. After his treatment, he spent two days in the hospital recovering. He was told to take the week off from work, and although “after two days I was ready and I felt great,” he says, he followed orders and devoted the rest of the week to at-home recuperation.

Since the procedure, DeMarco has learned that not only was his smoking a likely factor in his heart attack, but his triglycerides levels were also too high— a serious risk factor for heart disease.

He is now on medication to control those levels and has reduced his smoking from a pack and a half to about six cigarettes a day with a goal of quitting completely.

Fortunately, all his other heart arteries are healthy, so no more problems are anticipated.

DeMarco is back to enjoying golf, playing his guitar and building furniture in his basement woodworking shop. And he’s spreading the word about how he unexpectedly became his client’s client.

“I was treated with the same legendary service I’m expected to give my customers,” he says. “And I can honestly say my customer saved my life.” —D.L.

HEART AT TACK: KNOW YOUR RISKS

Paul DeMarco, a 54-year-old banker from Valhalla, never thought he was a candidate to have a heart attack (see main article).

His blood pressure, heart rate and total cholesterol were all well below normal.

But the fact is that many of us have at least one risk factor for heart disease, says Hasan Ahmad, M.D., cardiologist at Westchester Medical Center. DeMarco, for example, was a cigarette smoker— and he also didn’t know that his triglycerides were too high.

“The vast majority of people in middle age already have at least some minor heart disease,” says Dr. Ahmad. But despite this scary revelation, he adds that “most people with minor disease can be treated medically, not surgically.” Medication to control blood pressure and cholesterol, along with proper lifestyle choices such as healthy diet, regular exercise, weight control, smoking cessation and the avoidance of alcohol, can reduce your risk.

The first step in that process is knowing your personal risk factors. And the only way to know those is through a thorough exam by your doctor. “You can’t modify genetics or family history, but you can modify other risks,” says Dr. Ahmad.

“Heart attacks can occur without warning—you may seem healthy, but a sudden event can change everything. My advice is to see a physician and manage risk factors before something happens.”

Hasan Ahmad, M.D.

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Stars, a Waldwick, N.J.-based, national champion cheerleading team, takes the floor in its next competition, 10-year-old Cassidy Manning will be right in the middle of things, jumping, tumbling, flying and cheering her heart out. Spectators won’t suspect that just two years ago Cassidy needed open-heart surgery to repair a congenital defect that left a hole in her heart.

Even more remarkable is that this was the second unusual operation Cassidy had required. She was born with an omphalocele, a birth defect in which the muscles in the abdominal wall (umbilical ring) do not close properly, allowing an infant’s intestine or other abdominal organs to project out of the belly button, covered only by a thin layer of tissue.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year about 775 babies in the United States are born with an omphalocele. Liz Manning learned from an ultrasound at 13 weeks gestation that her baby would be one of them. But she told no one, because this was only the latest in a series of heartbreaks for the family. Manning, 47, a now-retired New York City police officer, and her husband John, 53, also now retired as a city detective, live in Chester. In 2000, Manning lost twin babies: one during pregnancy, one in infancy—on September 11 of that year.

Manning became pregnant with Cassidy a few months later, but kept the birth defect secret because “I had just buried my babies, and I didn’t want anyone to worry,” she says. On September 11,

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2001, already on bed rest with Cassidy, she was joined at home by her husband, who took the anniversary of their child’s death off from work. Then the terrorist attacks occurred. “If I hadn’t been pregnant, I would have been called to work at the World Trade Center,” she says.

Her husband was called in and worked at Seven World Trade Center, leaving the building shortly before it collapsed. She believes “angels”—in the form of her lost twins and her new baby—allowed her and her husband to be spared the tragedy of that day. “Things happen for a reason,” she says.

But the couple lost friends and colleagues in the attack, and the stress and trauma helped send her into early labor, at 21 weeks. Her doctors at Westchester Medical Center were able to hold off

“WE ARE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL TO MARIA FARERI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. WHEN I GAVE THEM MY CHILD, THEY GAVE ME BACK PERFECTION.” —LIZ MANNING

delivery until 32 weeks. And when Cassidy was born, they were pleased to see that the omphalocele was smaller than they had feared. Cassidy had surgery and spent two weeks in the neonatal ICU. “The pediatric doctors at Westchester Medical Center saved her,” Manning says.

Cassidy thrived, and by age 7 she was a member of the champion cheerleading squad. But in a pre-season physical in 2008, her pediatrician heard what seemed to be a heart murmur. “I knew to go to Westchester’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital,” Manning says. There an echocardiogram discovered an atrial septal defect, or ASD—a hole between

the two upper chambers of the heart. An ASD causes blood to flow in the wrong direction, which ends up putting more blood than is normal through the rightsided chambers of the heart and into the lungs. “In the long run this greatly affects the ability of the heart to function properly and can cut life expectancy in half,” says Karen Seligman, M.D., Cassidy’s pediatric cardiologist.

Many babies born with an omphalocele also have other birth defects, such as heart irregularities, neural tube defects and chromosomal abnormalities. “ASD is the most common type of congenital heart defect, and among open-heart surgeries for kids, its repair is the simplest kind,” says Dr. Seligman.

Cassidy’s ASD surgery was performed that September by Suvro Sett, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Often such repairs are done by an interventional cardiologist in the cardiac catheterization lab, but her opening was too large for that, so Dr. Sett needed to perform an open procedure. He closed the opening with a piece of her pericardium, the tissue that surrounds the heart.

The surgery went perfectly. Cassidy was released from the hospital four days later and returned to school in just three weeks. “Her long-term prognosis is excellent,” says Dr. Sett.

“This is one of the few heart operations that really is a cure, so she can do whatever she wants,” adds Dr. Seligman, who last saw her in November 2010 and won’t need to see her again until 2013. What she wants, says her mother, is to ride bikes, play with her American Girl dolls, play clarinet and, most of all, cheer.

“We are eternally grateful to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital,” says Manning. “It was the best place for her, and we didn’t have to travel to get there.

Hope was right around the corner—they saved Cassidy twice! They really saved me, too, because my heart had been broken by our earlier losses. When I gave them my child, they gave me back perfection.” —D.L.

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the former soviet union, Grigory Rozenblit, m.d., director of Vascular and interventional Radiology at Westchester medical center, didn’t have much choice in his career path.

He and his wife, Alla, were married in medical school and became radiologists because both were offered jobs in their hometown of samara if they agreed to be trained in that field.

Fortunately, both he and Alla grew to love radiology. “it requires thinking, it’s highly technological and it evolves so fast that it keeps our interest incessantly,” says dr. Rozenblit, 65.

He, Alla and their two now-grown children emigrated to the u.s. in 1979 to escape ethnic, religious and political oppression. then came further training at st. luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital and at new York Hospital–cornell university medical center, and he joined Westchester medical center in 1992. the eastchester resident spends leisure time with his four grandchildren and enjoys photography and music. “i come from a family of professional musicians,” he says. “they tried to teach me how to play, but it didn’t work out.” He prefers classical but adds: “i also love the Beatles.”

center’s director of nuclear cardiology took a winding path to reach his current post in december 2011. First trained as a cardiologist in his native india, diwakar Jain, m.d., then spent three years in england before moving to Yale university, where he trained, practiced and taught from 1989 to 2000. that was followed by an appointment at drexel university in Philadelphia. He joined the medical center this past winter for two reasons. “it is a great center with the opportunity to do a lot of research, which i love,” he says, “and both my children are now living in the new York area, and my wife and i wanted to be close to them.” dr. Jain, 58, and his wife, Anita, a pharmaceutical researcher, are looking to buy a home with enough land for his favorite hobby, gardening.

He finds nuclear cardiology “fascinating,” he says. “Getting very complex information by way of imaging requires the integration of complex technology and an in-depth understanding of physiology, chemistry and molecular biology. it requires drawing from all these backgrounds, all for the purpose of studying heart disease.”

called fluoroscopic imaging is the key to the minimally invasive endovascular procedures performed by michael F. stiefel, m.d., Ph.d., director of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. But he is equally adept at traditional open surgery. “these days,” says dr. stiefel, “most of us don’t pigeonhole ourselves into a particular treatment modality, but look at the disease process and provide what’s best for the patient.”

Volunteer work on an ambulance service at age 18 in his hometown of Hazlet, n.J., helped spark dr. stiefel’s early interest in medicine, and after college at the state university of new York–stony Brook he earned an m.d.– Ph.d. at the medical college of Virginia in 2000. next came a residency and a neuroradiology fellowship at the university of Pennsylvania and an endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Phoenix’s Barrow neurological institute. He came to Westchester medical center in september 2010. dr. steifel and his wife, Jessica, are kept busy by their children, 2½-yearold mia and 1-year-old lucas. But in his rare spare time the doctor enjoys traveling, running and hiking. —d.l.

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Susan Rubin, D.M.D., H.H.C., at Mount Kisco Child Care Center

CHOOSING AN ECO-SMART LIFE, TWO LOCAL WOMEN SAY, IS WHEN IT TRULY GETS “REAL” WRITTEN BY JILL BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN B. TURNER PRODUCED BY JENNIFER VREELAND

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IF YOU’VE SEEN THE 2007 SHORT FILM

Two Angry Moms, you’ve seen Susan Rubin, D.M.D., H.H.C. (the latter initials stand for “holistic health counselor”). She’s one of the mothers in the documentary who take up the cause of improving the food in school cafeterias and vending machines. But “angry”? When you meet her, “concerned” and “determined” spring more quickly to mind.

Dr. Rubin, who has three daughters, became appalled at the carbo-loaded and sugar-encrusted garbage they were consuming at their hometown school in Chappaqua. As a dentist, she knew the dangers of this diet, and as a mom, she wanted something better for her kids. So she decided to look for alternatives, and that decision launched her on a new path.

“Within five years, I had quit my practice and started Better School Food, a coalition of health professionals and educators dedicated to raising awareness about the connection of food to health,” says Dr. Rubin, an earth mama who now often dresses in gardening clogs and soil-stained T-shirts. As part of her self-reinvention, Dr. Rubin went back to school with the same laser focus she’d applied to earning her dental degree and studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City as well as with Chinese herbalists and an all-star cast of A-team players in nutrition, such as Andrew Weil, M.D., Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., and nutritionist Marc David. Now she also has her own practice as an “ecogastronomically focused health healer” and says she has helped a number of people—including cancer survivors—to improve their mental and physical health.

A decade ago, Dr. Rubin also helped start the “Feed Me Fresh” program at Mount Kisco Child Care Center, which guides kids in planting and harvesting food that is later used in their school lunches. Watching her warm smile and informed teaching style with the preschoolers at the center (she is now back as a consultant), one thinks of the kindly Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter books.

“You can touch these worms—they have no teeth,” she says to a group of awestruck kids as they play, giggle and retrieve nature’s squirmy decomposers from her bucket of soil.

“Can they become pets?” asks one child. Dr. Rubin laughs and explains how worms eat rotting food like banana peels and then miraculously turn the soil into super nutrientrich fertilizer.

“Wow!” exclaims another child. Later that day, the kids are sent home with recipes for their parents to use in creating a healthy food cycle.

“It’s not so hard to improve the world,” says Dr. Rubin, who eats only natural foods and whose daughters Melanie (21), Rachel (19) and Mikey (14) are organic-food converts.

“Nature offers many elegant technologies. It’s just about teaching people to improve their food I.Q.”

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Amy Chender at ABC Carpet & Home

AMY CHENDER proves environmental responsibility can be good business

THIS DOE-EYED DYNAMIC DOER, CHIEF operating officer for ABC Carpet & Home and an Irvington resident, is the perfect answer to working moms who worry about pressing the pause button on a career to be a stay-at-home parent for a while.

Chender worked as a trader before marrying her husband, Robert, and moving to Westchester to raise her two sons, Julian, now 25, and Evan, 23. Then, for 15 years, she was the COO of their domestic life—teacher, chef, carpooler, organizer and cheerleader, as well as a community activist raising awareness of causes dear to her, including the environment.

In this volunteer capacity in 2002, Chender recruited ABC Carpet & Home owner Paulette Cole to host an event with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to protest the Indian Point nuclear power plant and they just “clicked,” as Chender recalls.

“We discussed companies’ need for a mission-driven business focusing on social responsibility,” says Chender. “The idea was to use beauty and commerce as tools for positive change.” Cole hired Chender and gave her the title of director of social responsibility. Within six years, Chender was promoted to her current role.

Admiring the “value-based” principles of cosmetic firms like Aveda, the two women decided that every aspect of production at ABC would have a “value” system. Thus, today every product, from exquisitely designed cobalt blue tumblers to colorful woven bags from Ghana, has a tag earmarking it with terms such as “fair & square,” “organic,” “handmade,” “pure,” “cruelty-free,” “goodwood” (meaning sourced from either responsibly managed forests or salvaged supplies) and “local economy.”

Frankly, the strategy wasn’t a sure thing—but it has paid off. In 2010, the company branched out to create a farm-to-table restaurant called ABC Kitchen with Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Located at the store near New York City’s Union Square, it’s become a hangout for celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruise.

As women who care about female empowerment, Chender and Cole made a commitment to help women artisans around the world own and operate their own businesses and preserve “ancient artistic techniques.” Chender recalls when Cole went to Cape Town in 2004 to visit an artisan who lived without running water. When Chender went to Africa four years later, that artisan’s child offered her a glass of milk from the family fridge—a luxury made possible largely by the handiwork the artisan had sold through ABC Carpet & Home. “Those are the moments when we feel really good about what we’re doing,” says Chender.

This business innovator is also committed to a green life on a day-to-day basis. For her, that means driving a hybrid car, having an organic vegetable garden, composting and using compact fluorescent lightbulbs, nontoxic cleaning products and an organic mattress and sheets. “Each choice we make has the potential to reduce our collective carbon footprint and shift the trend from negative consumption to positive, directed consumption,” she says.

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Shown are the Scorpio, Aries and Pisces dangles, all sterling silver. Michael Matthews Jewelers, White Plains, 914.328.4660. 5 The Etsy artist Sueanne Shirzay designs her pendants with different signs and colors, making it easy for you to get what you want. Shown is her Zodiac Blue Cluster Necklace, $55, with a stamped Leo charm, blue quartz, moonstone, jade and chalcedony. etsy.com. 6 Looking for the ultimate Father’s Day gift? This 38mm Seah Astrological Watch, $1,995, displays your appreciation for Dad’s unique personality. The stainless-steel bracelet and black sunray dial are undoubtedly masculine, and the .17ct diamonds prove you’re sweet for thinking of him. seahwatches.com. 7 The dragon symbolizes prosperity and luck. Designer John Hardy brings to life the Balinese legend of the dragon with his Naga Collection. The sterling silver and 18K gold Dragon Coil Ring, $495, is rich with detail and history. Wilson & Son Jewelers, Scarsdale, 914.723.0327. —MEGHAN BASHAW

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Want to turn your backyard into a 24/7 play space? Here’s WHat it takes to sHoot, sWing and cHip to your Heart’s content

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more muscle behind your tennis swing, develop your slam dunk or perfect your putt than with a court or green in your own backyard. Think about it: no club dues are required, you can hit the play space 24/7 and the dress code allows pJs. If you’d like to try for your own “home field advantage,” however, there are some questions to ask: Can your yard handle it? “one of the biggest obstacles is town requirements,” says neil Christensen of Multisport surfaces LLC in hillsdale, n.J. “how much impervious surface are you allowed to have on your property?” The answer can derail your dreams of a hard surface court. so get thee to thy town surveyor to find out about permits (and fees), engineering needs and other municipal must-haves.

What’s the grade? of your yard, that is. The slope will dictate if you need retaining walls and site work.

“If the topography needs correcting, it will take materials to correct,” says Michael Lehrer, owner of home Green advantage, an armonk-based firm that has installed more than 600 putting greens since 1995. is it easy to aCCess? Ideally, your contractor will transport materials to the site on a skid loader. But if a gate, fence, landscaping or neighboring property makes it impossible, that means getting them into your backyard by hand—and all that time and labor will jack up the price. In some cases, landscaping has to be removed and replanted.

Where Will your play spaCe go? Typically, you’ll want to put it in a corner so it doesn’t obstruct the view of the rest of your yard. adds Lehrer, “[with a putting green], be aware of what can go wrong when hitting shots.” Translation: you don’t want to break any windows—your own or your neighbor’s! he recommends a sunny spot where the wind blows to avoid any water buildup and consequent mold.

What’s the ground like? wetlands are not viable for putting greens, says Lehrer, while “sandy loam has to be compacted. and any grass or deep roots have to be removed entirely because if it’s left beneath the surface it will decompose.”

Who Will build it? “This isn’t cutting grass!” says Christensen. “you need people who do this—and do it often.” adds Lehrer: “Get someone who’s done it 500 times!” The pro you pick should have lots of experience, be willing to show you his work and be happy to provide references. The consensus is that top-of-the-line products, like VersaCourt, sofTrak and Flex Court tiles (which are kinder to creaky knees), will yield the best results. says Christensen: “we don’t offer a discounted putting green; we’re constantly making sure the products we use are the best.” are you up for the upkeep? The good news is that if you opt for state-of-the-art materials, your play space will likely be low-maintenance. removing leaves and other debris, an annual power-washing and perhaps a professional TLC session once a year will keep your court or field like new—and you at the top of your game. —Maria LissandreLLo

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With prepainted modular tiles, assembling a shuffleboard is as easy as playing with Legos. It’s best to place your board on a stable subsurface, such as a paved drive or a patio.

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Installation of a putting green can range from a day to a month depending on its size. Landscape architects consider the design and execution of putting greens, with their many undulations, sand traps and chipping areas, more of an art than a science, as opposed to a basketball or tennis court, which is highly mathematical.

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Today’s state-of-the-art courts are made from surfaces that offer some give and cushioning, making play easier on your joints and lower back.

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If you have 60 x 120 feet to spare in your backyard, you have ample room for your own private tennis court. Surfaces vary from modular (which allows for easy repairs) to cushioned rubber over asphalt or concrete to synthetic turf and sand (which holds firm even after heavy rain).

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WITH ALL OF THESE COOL THINGS TO DO IN WESTCHESTER, YOU’LL BE BUSY ALL SEASON BY JENNY HIGGONS

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy!

School’s out, and the sun is still shining into the early evening. Our county has scores of activities for everyone, from south in Yonkers to north in Katonah. Get in on these warm-weather pleasures now because just like fireflies and barbecues, they’ll be gone before you know it.

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Get rollin’ on the river at the BECZAK ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (Yonkers), a nonprofit institution dedicated to teaching folks about the ecology, history and culture of the historic 315-mile Hudson River. Beczak’s spacious interior offers a 300-gallon tidal tank that depicts what goes on below the river’s surface, interactive exhibits and telescopes that home in on the geographically dramatic New Jersey Palisades. Outside, go down to Beczak’s beach and tidal marsh for treasure hunting and seining. Got questions?

Ask the staffers, all of whom are pros in their fields. Beczak’s Annual Family Fun Day Summerfest on July 21 will entertain you with barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, campfire-roasted marshmallows, live music, kayaking and canoeing.

914.377.1900; beczak.org

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Expect music for everyone at CLEARWATER’S GREAT HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL (Croton-on-Hudson), the country’s oldest music and environmental festival. On June 16 and 17, hundreds of musical artists will perform folk, bluegrass, Native American, Cajun, swing, indie-rock, klezmer and blues at Croton Point Park. Just a tiny sample of the scheduled performers: Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, Dawes, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Osborne, Loudon Wainwright III and Alejandro Escovedo. The festival also has jugglers, storytellers, roving artists, puppets, artisanal food and crafters with superior handmade products. You can even take a ride on small boats and tall ships, including the sloop Clearwater and the Mystic Whaler.

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Seining the Hudson at Beczak Environmental Education Center

Peekskill Celebration fireworks

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Pirates of the Hudson: The Siege of Sleepy Hollow

At the Caramoor Center for musiC and the arts (Katonah), the International Summer Music Festival runs from June 23 to Aug. 8. With genres that include classical, American Roots and gospel, there will be something for everyone, and festival tickets start at a mere $15.

Tickets are on sale now, so don’t wait to grab yours. This year’s July Fourth Pops, Patriots and Fireworks concert is an all-Gershwin program, and the hour-long Family Concerts are designed for ages 6 and older. Kids—from toddlers to pre-teens—will go gung-ho for the Dancing at Dusk program. Nature lovers can revel in Caramoor’s magnificent grounds and gardens, which sprawl over 90 gorgeous acres and are perfect for strolling and picnicking.

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Nothing says summer better than a kitchen full of fresh food from outdoor farmers’ markets. Our county has plenty to choose from, and most are open rain or shine. Notable are the ones run by Community Markets, an Ossining-based company that believes in supporting local agriculture, strengthening local communities and making fresh produce available to neighborhoods with limited access.

Its Westchester venues are in Croton-on-Hudson, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Ossining, Pelham, Pleasantville, Rye and Tarrytown.

Most offer eggs, meat, bread, pastry, honey, pickles, plants, dairy products, spices, produce and more.

914.923.4837 or community markets.biz for locations, days, hours, merchandise and addresses

Ahoy, landlubbers! Surround yourselves with rollicking pirates, gypsy sword dancers and other amusing scallywags at Pirates of the hudson: the siege of sleePy hollow (Sleepy Hollow) on June 30 and July 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. This festival-atmosphere affair, produced by Historic Hudson Valley at Philipsburg Manor, will delight all with a huge pirate shipwreck, games and a treasure hunt. There will also be a blacksmith handcrafting tools of the pirate trade and a cooper carving custom-made peg legs. Best of all, the pirates give lessons on how to speak, act and mix it up like one of their own.

Keep memories of the event fresh by buying booty at The Thieves Market. Admission is by advance-timed ticket, and all activities are continuous throughout each afternoon.

914.631.8200; hudson valley.org

If you’ve never seen a race between boats that resemble colorful dragons, then get to the Peekskill Celebration (Peekskill) on Aug. 3 and 4. This will be the event’s 16th year of honoring the city’s maritime heritage, reinforcing a sense of community and giving everyone a whirl of fun. Besides the boat race, the celebration boasts local music talent, scores of vendors and the best fireworks display in the Hudson Valley. If you’re hungry before, during or after the festivities, head to the regentrified downtown area for a snack at the funky Peekskill Coffee house or a meal at the division street grill or the quiet man PubliC house.

914.736.2000; peekskill celebration.com

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roses in the garden at lyndhurst estate

yasti Perkins killer performs a traditional native american dance.

Who needs a private country club when Westchester’s six public 18-hole courses are at your disposal? All have locker rooms, practice greens, golf carts and restaurants, while four include driving ranges and five sport pro shops. The beautiful links—two in Yonkers and the rest in Yorktown Heights, Scarsdale, White Plains and Ossining—are open every day from 8 a.m. to dusk and present challenging designs. Greens fees for an 18-hole round run from $41 to $45. Duffers with a Westchester County Park Pass (WCPP) get discounts and can snag tee-off reservations online or via phone; the E-Z Reserve program lets WCPP holders block out a starting tee time for a series of weeks.

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The summer will technically be over—if only by a day or two—on Sept. 22 and 23, when the Redhawk Native American Arts Council holds its Native americaN heritage Festival aNd poW WoW at FDR State Park (Yorktown Heights). But don’t let the dates stop you from taking part in a family-friendly weekend of Native American history and culture. The two days will be filled with food, crafts and entertainment and a marketplace will feature handmade paintings, carvings, pottery, beadwork, jewelry and leatherwork. The highlight will be the dancing contests, during which tribe members will be judged on their outfits, their dancing ability and how well their performance tells a story.

718.686.9297; redhawk council.org

Sweeping views of the majestic Hudson and 19th-century landscape design aren’t all there is to appreciate at the 67-acre lyNdhurst estate (Tarrytown). Take in the visual and olfactory beauty of this National Trust for Historic Preservation site’s 100-variety rose garden, which peaks in June and is meticulously maintained. Tour the main home, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions, and its authentic room settings filled with original fine-crafted furniture by Herter Brothers and paintings by William-Adolphe Bouguereau and CharlesFrancois Daubigny. Check Lyndhurst’s website in late June to see if it will again be hosting a Sunset Jazz series in August.

914.631.4481; lyndhurst. wordpress.com

Not every day is a winner in the weather department. No problem! Go ball-istic at Westchester table teNNis ceNter (Pleasantville), a modern facility that’s open every day and takes the sport very seriously. There are locker rooms and showers for men and women, a lounge area, 18 playing tables and lessons for all ages.

Also check out liFe, the place (Ardsley), which has AMF mini-bowling, laser tag, 3,000 square feet of high-end arcade games and a giant soft-play area for babies and toddlers. Or take a vertical hike at The cliFFs at valhalla’s (Valhalla) 13,000 square feet of climbing terrain, with expertly planned routes for all ability levels. Drop by to go solo, or take classes given by certified instructors.

914.741.0738; westchester tabletennis.com 914.591.4400; lifetheplace tobe.com 914.328.7625; thecliffs climbing.com

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If your plans include a beauty makeover, you’ll want to know where to find the best in cosmetic enhancements and discover the sources of Manhattan style in the suburbs.

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WESTCHESTER’S CRÈME DE LE CRÈME OF BEAUTY One glance at Eiluj A Beauty Lounge, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Parisian beauty shop. Eiluj, expanded and renovated, has won Best of Westchester Magazine since 2003 for “Best Beauty Products Shop,” “Best Facials,” and “Best Eyebrow Sculpting.” Owner Julie Cuomo continually recruits the best of the best estheticians and artists for her clientele’s needs. She carries top skincare products such as Nars, Smashbox and Glo Minerals, as well as one of the most prestigious skincare lines on the market, Natura Bisse, a luxury line of skincare from Barcelona, which gives true results. Visit Eiluj on Facebook for specials and gift ideas for men and women.

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This exotic fruit may be best known for its modern-day cameo appearance in martinis and cocktails at five-star restaurants, but the lychee (or litchi) has an even more resplendent past. it has logged more than 2,000 years of recorded cultivation since it originated in China.

There the fruit was prized by emperors, who would send express horsemen on missions to retrieve it from the south and quickly deliver it to their imperial courts. Growth first spread to neighboring Southeast Asian countries with favorable tropical or subtropical climates, and over the centuries lychee found its way into Burma, india and the west indies. By the 19th century it was being grown in the greenhouses of England and France before it was introduced to the united States, where it flourished in Hawaii, Florida and California. with a spiny red exterior and sweet, fragrant white fruit inside, lychee still holds court with health benefits that span traditional and modern medicine.

The Chinese believe the seeds have analgesic properties, and the lychee has traditionally been used to treat coughing, swollen glands and neuralgic pain. it has a concentration of antioxidant polyphenols—specifically, cancer-fighting flavonoids—that help protect blood vessels and cells from damage and prevent inflammation. These same antioxidants are also extracted from the lychee for commercial purposes, packaged and sold as anti-aging nutritional supplements said to enhance the skin, boost circulation and reduce fatigue. The lychee also contains a variety of beneficial vitamins and minerals, including copper and vitamin C.

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rECiPE lyCHEE & CoriAndEr SnAPPEr Courtesy of the Australian lychee Growers Association inGrEdiEnTS: 2 Tbs. olive oil 3 Tbs. roughly chopped coriander 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground pepper 1 tsp. chopped small red chili pepper, finely chopped with seeds removed Juice of 1 lime 8 lychees, peeled, deseeded and roughly chopped Half of a Spanish onion, chopped 4 snapper fillets PrEPArATion: Place lychees, olive oil, coriander, salt, ground pepper, onion, chili pepper and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly.

Set aside. Spray hot pan with canola spray or olive oil. Cook fish for 3–4 minutes, turning once or until cooked. Place fish onto plates and spoon over with the lychee mixture.

Serve.

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The majority of lychee are consumed fresh, but the fruits can be dried and sold as “lychee nuts,” which are raisin-like.

They’re also available peeled and canned.

For optimal health benefits, it’s best to eat lychee fresh, but due to its propensity for quick deterioration, fresh lychee should be eaten within a few days—it’ll usually keep for about three days at room temperature. Choose fruit that has

a vibrant pinkish-red color and avoid rinds that appear greenish or brown—meaning they’re not ripe or overripe, respectively. A good lychee will feel tender under a pressed finger, but not overly soft. Purchasing from markets is the best option for westchester residents—even the greenest of thumbs will likely have trouble growing lychee, as it doesn’t do well with heat, frost or high winds. —kEllEy GrAnGEr

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tastes Westchester restaurants oFFerinG a taste oF MeXico Guadalajara Mexican Briarcliff Manor, 914.944.4380 little Mexican café New Rochelle, 914.636.3926 Santa fe Tarrytown, 914.332.4452 tequila SunriSe Larchmont, 914.834.6378 toMatillo Dobbs Ferry, 914.478.2300 VeGa Hartsdale, 914.723.0010

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Who isn’t a fan of Mexican food? It may surprise you, though, to learn that those hard-shell tacos, overloaded burritos, deep-fried chimichangas and nachos covered with a thick blanket of melted orange cheese would be unrecognizable to the average Mexican man, woman or child. That’s because they represent Americanized versions of traditional Mexican fare— sometimes even whole new genres, like Tex-Mex (hello, fajitas!) and Cal-Mex (hello, fish tacos!). There’s no denying that these creations can be delicious, but traditional Mexican cooking is in general lighter and healthier, employing far less meat and cheese and lots more fresh seafood and vegetables. If you look hard enough, you can get this sort of authentic, home-style Mexican fare in restaurants across the area. Typically it will be found in small, modest storefronts where families of Mexican heritage proudly dish up the signature fare of their homeland—sometimes even the specialties particular to their home state of, say, Puebla, Oaxaca or Veracruz.

In such eateries Spanish is the primary if not sole language both spoken and on the menu, corn tortillas are hand-formed, and tortilla chips aren’t put in the fryer until after you’re seated. Guacamole, often made tableside, starts with fresh, perfectly ripened avocados; taco shells come warm and soft; and white is the dominant color of cheese. Sure, service may be leisurely and cash may be the only payment option. But these places are worth seeking out in order to indulge in the delights of a varied cuisine that in 2010 was named to UNESCO’s list of the world’s intangible cultural treasures.

Mexican cuisine’s roots go back 3,000 years to the Mayans, whose staples included the all-important triumvirate of corn, beans and chili peppers,

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with tomatoes, avocadoes and squashes adding variety. Starting in the 16th century the Spanish added rice, wheat (used for flour tortillas), almonds, pigs, sheep, goats and cattle to the indigenous gifts of turkey, wild game, fish and shellfish.

Uncomplicated but benchmark dishes of marinated and grilled seafood, vegetables and meat are easily reproducible at home, as are their emblematic accompaniments of fresh salsa and pico de gallo.

They’ll feature fresh chili peppers and herbs, especially bright green cilantro.

The seafood will be pristine, the vegetables in season, the meat tender and flavorful. What we call Mexican-style rice for most native Mexicans evinces a red hue, from tomatoes, rather than the bright yellow stuff sometimes encountered around these parts. And in the home country, time-consuming dishes such as tamales and complex preparations like mole sauces are saved for special occasions and holidays. In this area, they’re on menus year-round.

The good news is that the wisest families behind our area’s most successful authentic Mexican restaurants diplomatically offer both kinds of fare, the traditional and the Americanized, side by side. Little Mexican Café in New Rochelle is one such example. It’s a labor of love for members of the Amazan family, who honor the traditions of their home state of Puebla with offerings such as tacos with spit-roasted pork, a sandwich and a tostada featuring beef tongue and guacamole made tableside. And the café’s LMC Real Deal Quesadilla features a handmade tortilla that is filled with vegetables, including mushrooms and squash, and topped with Oaxaca cheese. Meanwhile, its bar serves up Mexican beers and signature margaritas. —Pat tanner

Here the shrimp is sautéed, but a warmweather alternative is to do as they do in Oaxaca: Marinate the shrimp for about four hours in a mixture of olive oil, chili peppers, garlic, cilantro and salt and then grill on wooden skewers (soaked in cold water). If you sauté, a splash of tequila or mezcal added to the pan would not be amiss. Alternatively, the tortillas can be served alongside the shrimp or eliminated altogether. Possible accompaniments include plain or Mexican-style rice, black beans and guacamole in place of the sliced avocado. If grilling, you can throw on grapefruit segments, too, which add a sweet-sour punch to the dish. And you can also employ the grill for a true Mexican street food specialty: corn on the cob grilled then sprinkled with lime juice, chili pepper and queso fresco. New Rochelle’s Little Mexican Café applies this same mojo de ajo to red snapper. ingredienTs 6 Tbs. vegetable or olive oil, divided 1 white onion, thinly sliced 1 serrano chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1¼ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined ¹⁄³ cup cilantro, chopped salt and black pepper to taste 6 corn tortillas 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

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Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, chili pepper and a pinch of salt and sauté, stirring frequently, until onions are a pale gold color, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato and cook for 1 minute. Remove vegetables from the pan.

Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the same skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic releases its scent— 1 minute or less (do not allow to brown).

Add the shrimp and cook, turning frequently, until shrimp turn bright pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add vegetables back to the skillet. Stir until just heated through. Add cilantro and taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed.

Warm the tortillas according to package directions. While they’re still pliable, divide the shrimp mixture among them. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the filling, and with avocado slices, if using. Serves 3.

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GIUSEPPE ITALIAN RESTAURANT Southern Italian cuisine and fresh homemade pasta, 698 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.693.9699

ARMONK

MODERNE BARN Casual and sophisticated American fare with global influences, 430 Bedford Rd., 914.730.0001

BEDFORD

THE BARN AND THE fARMHOUSE AT BEDfORD POST Two restaurants in one building offering casual dining with brunch on the weekends (The Barn) and contemporar y American fare (The Farmhouse), 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800

BREWSTER

THE ARCH Fine international dining, 1292 Route 22 North, 845.279.5011

BRIARCLIFF MANOR

TERRA RUSTICA Classic Italian with salads, pastas and seafood, 550 N. State Rd., 914.923.8300

BRONXVILLE

ELIÁ TAVERNA Homemade Greek cuisine, 502 New Rochelle Rd., 914.663.4976

CHAPPAQUA

LE JARDIN DU ROI French bistro-style dining, 95 King St., 914.238.1368

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PORT CHESTER

HARPER’S New American cuisine, 92 Main St., 914.693.2306

TARRY LODGE Upscale Italian restaurant in a small, intimate setting, 18 Mill St., 914.939.3111

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TOSCANA RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine, 214 Main St., 914.361.1119

DINARDO’S Authentic Italian cuisine, 76 Westchester Ave., 914.764.4024

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ICHI RIKI Japanese cuisine and sushi, 1 E. Main St., 914.592.2220

RYE ROADHOUSE Features steak and Cajun seafood, 12 High St., 914.925.2668

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EMILIO RISTORANTE Authentic regional Italian cuisine, 1 Colonial Pl., 914.835.3100

MERITAGE New American cuisine in a chic, Manhattan-style setting, 1505 Weaver St., 914.472.8484

HARTSDALE

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VEGA Classic Mexican cuisine in a contemporary setting, 187-189 E. Hartsdale Ave., 914.723.0010

WASABI Casual Japanese restaurant featuring sushi and sashimi, 279 N. Broadway, 914.332.7788

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HARVEST ON HUDSON Mediterranean cuisine, 1 River St., 914.478.2800

LUCE Northern Italian fare with pasta, seafood, veal and chicken, 252 Route 100, 914.232.8080

IRVINGTON

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RED HAT ON THE RIVER French bistro classics and seasonal American cuisine, 1 Bridge St., 914.591.5888

LEfTERIS GYRO Casual Greek eater y, 1 N. Broadway, 914.524.9687

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GLOBE BAR & GRILL Seafood, pasta and steaks, 1879 Palmer Ave., 914.833.8600

BLUE Asian-influenced American fare, 99 Church St., 914.220.0000

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MORTON’S Outpost of the Chicago-based steak house, 9 Maple Ave., 914.683.6101

RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT Contemporar y American seasonal fare, 45 Fair St., 845.265.4778

HAIKU ASIAN BISTRO Ser ves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, 265 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.381.3200

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CROTON CREEK STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR American bistro, 4 W. Cross St., 914.276.0437

CROTON-ON-HUDSON

OCEAN HOUSE New England–style seashore fare, 49 N. Riverside Ave., 914.271.0702

YONKERS

X2O XAVIARS ON THE HUDSON Eclectic fare with a vibrant lounge, 71 Water Grant St., 914.965.1111

LEfTERIS GYRO II Casual Greek dining, 190 E. Main St., 914.242.8965

ZUPPA Innovative Italian with homemade pasta, 59 Main St., 914.376.6500

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How long should your benefit last?

Choices range from two years to forever.

Three-, four- or five-year-coverage policies are growing in popularity because they’re cheaper than lifetime options and generally encompass most long-term claims. “of course, those with a family history of a chronic illness like Alzheimer’s disease may want to choose a policy with a longer benefit period,” says Kubit.

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With many policies, you won’t start receiving your benefits on the same day you enter a facility or begin using home care. This time between the moment you claim your policy and the moment the insurance company begins reimbursing you is called the elimination period, and it’s one of the plans’ most misunderstood provisions. Most elimination periods are 30, 60 or 90 days. “policies with shorter elimination periods are more expensive,” says Kubit. “But if you pick a policy with a longer elimination period, you may have weeks of out-of-pocket expenses.”

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TodAY, peopLe Are LIvInG LonGer than ever. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the fastest-growing segment of our population is adults 85 or older. But longevity can bring illness, cognitive impairment or the loss of functionality, and help in the form of professional elder care may be required.

While Medicare provides automatic health insurance for Americans 65 or older, it mainly covers doctor visits and episodes requiring hospitalization. For help in paying for costly day-to-day support, consider long-term care insurance.

“It pays for assistance with basic daily living tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating, transferring and toileting,” says Linda Kubit, a long-term care insurance specialist with the national agency LTC resources. It also pays for care if you have dementia. Wary of burdening loved ones with such expenses, more people are choosing to purchase this coverage.

Introduced in the 1970s as nursinghome insurance, long-term care insurance now covers assisted-living facilities and adult day care centers. Be sure to work with a licensed insurance special-

ist to review a policy’s provisions when shopping, especially if you have a particular facility in mind. Some places that care for the elderly may not be covered.

Today, long-term care policies also cover full-time care at home, which is typically provided by a home healthcare aide or a geriatric care manager. Some policies also reimburse informal caregivers, such as friends or neighbors, but policies vary in terms of the type of home healthcare worker they’ll pay for.

Long-term care insurance is complicated, so before you buy, consider:

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Get coverage before major health problems arise. “Insurers look closely at your medical history and may reject applicants with chronic ailments such as diabetes,” says Kubit. “As with other insurance, you don’t know if and when you’ll need it.”

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You typically purchase a daily or monthly benefit policy, and coverage amounts can vary from $50 to $500 per day or $1,500 to $15,000 a month. Learn how much

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premiums are lower if you forgo inflation protection, but Kubit advises customers not to do so. “If you’re in your 50s when you purchase your policy, you may not need it for another 15 years or more, and you want your benefit amount to keep pace with inflation,” she says.

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Insurance companies can raise their premiums after you’ve purchased—but only if they increase premiums on all similar policies in that state. “no individual can be singled out for a rate hike,” says Kubit. one tip: Ask to review a company’s personal rate-increase history before you buy.

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Ask to eliminate all policy features that aren’t worthwhile. return of premium, for example, seems attractive at first. It states that if you never need your policy, all premiums paid over the years will be refunded to your estate or spouse. “But this is a very expensive add-on, and most people find it doesn’t make sense financially,” says Kubit. —Francesca Moisin

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winterBowl THE MusIC ConsErVATory oF WEsTCHEsTEr Grand Prix new york’s spins Bowl in Mount Kisco, February 23, musicconservatory.org this event benefited the music conservatory of westchester’s music therapy program.

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THE WEsTCHEsTEr PHILHArMonIC Purchase College Per forming Arts Center, March 13, westchesterphil.org the symphony orchestra per formed for area school children in this concert, which was the culminating event for the Philharmonic’s 2012 classroom music education program.

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ZumBathon sPCA oF WEsTCHEsTEr dance Emotions in Chappaqua, February 12, spca914.org Participants in this event paid a suggested donation to attend one of several Zumba sessions with certified instructor Peggy raiskums. all proceeds were donated to the sPca of westchester.

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breakthroughs in Chinese photography are on view at katonah art museum through september 2.

hear about the green smoothy on July 18.

JUNE 23

enjoy an evening of theater and classical music as the caramoor center for music and the arts presents composer Felix mendelssohn’s interpretation of a miDsummeR night’s DReam at the Venetian theater in Katonah, 8:30 p.m. actress Bebe neuwirth will narrate shakespeare’s comedy, which tells of athenian lovers and prankster fairies and their adven-

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tures in the woods, while musicians capture the whimsy of the story in a beautifully orchestrated presentation. tickets: $15–$85 . Visit caramoor.org for details.

JUNE 28

two renowned jazz artists will perform together as tarrytown music hall welcomes DaviD sanboRn anD bRian CulbeRtson, 8 p.m. sanborn is a six-time Grammywinning saxophonist, and culberston is a musician specializing in a blend of jazz and r&B sounds. tickets: $38– $105 . Go to tarrytownmusichall.org.

JULY 5–29

a cunning con man tries to outsmart the residents of a small Iowa town in the tony award– winning musical the musiC man, playing at the Broadway theatre in elmsford. sing along to the show’s popular songs “’til there was You” and “76 trombones” during this dinner theatre presentation by Family theatre Productions. tickets: $59–$86 . Visit broadwaytheatre.com.

JULY 18 cool off with a drink

that’s both healthy and tasty. Local nutritionist Ilia regini will present her gReen smoothy leCtuRe, during which she will offer a recipe for a smoothie and discuss the benefits of the ingredients, at the ossining Public Library, 7 p.m. Free admission. Go to ossininglibrary.org for details.

JULY 27

Grammy-winning pop vocalist and composer Rufus WainWRight will perform at the Performing arts center of the state University of new York’s Purchase college in Purchase, 8 p.m. the tenor will be promoting his newest album, Out of the Game. tickets: $47–$89 . For details, go to artscenter.org.

send event listings to: Westchester Health & Life, 110 summit avenue, montvale, nJ 07645; or reach us by e-mail at thingstodo@wain scotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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In honor of the chinese “Year of the dragon,” the Katonah art museum presents a special exhibition, Rising DRagon: ContempoRaRy Chinese photogRaphy, displaying more than 80 photos taken over the past 12 years by chinese artists. museum admission: $7 (general), $5 (students and seniors), free (tues. through Fri., 10 a.m.–noon).

In conjunction with this exhibition is the program tai Chi in the sCulptuRe gaRDen, which includes instructions on the martial art, sundays, June 3–24, 10:30 a.m. classes: $10 . Visit katonah museum.org for more information.

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THINGSTODO AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS

Go to westchestermedicalcenter.com/ events to learn more about our events for 2012.

THE EVAN LIEBERMAN WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA RUN Sunday, September 23 Westchester Medical Center Register now for this second annual run, which will benefit the Medical Center’s Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center. The adventure run spans three miles of the Valhalla campus and includes 15 challenging obstacles that participants will navigate, scramble through, balance on, climb over or slosh across. An exciting event for adventure-seekers and supporters of all kinds! Visit west chestermedicalcenter.com/traumarun to register, learn more and watch our event video. Race heat times begin at 8 a.m. For more details, contact the Westchester Medical Center Foundation at 914.493.2575.

12TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, September 24 Winged Foot Golf Club Mamaroneck This tournament brings together 200 corporate executives and community leaders, Medical Center board members and directors, foundation trustees and donors and supporters for a day of golf on two of the world’s greatest golf courses. For ticket and sponsorship details, contact the Westchester Medical Center Foundation at 914.493.2575.

LEARNING FOR LIFE

Learning for Life is Westchester Medical Center’s series of free educational seminars on topics relating to your health. To learn more or to register, please visit westchestermedi calcenter.com or call 877.WMC.DOCS. WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SEMINARS June 14 and 28, July 12 and 24,

4:30 p.m., Conference Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Bariatric surgeons explain the latest minimally invasive surgical weight-loss procedures.

SUPPORT GROUPS

HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP Meets alternate Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m., in Cedarwood Hall’s first-floor Conference Room. Call 914.493.7641.

LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS For information about the group, call the Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Department at 914.493.2621.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6–7:30 p.m. To learn more, visit westchestermedicalcenter. com/stroke or call 914.493.1573.

TRANSPLANT LIFE SUPPORT GROUP Open to all pre- and post-transplant patients. For more information, contact Mimi Greenman at 914.493.7641.

LEFT TO RIGHT: COURTESY OF WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, SHUTTERSTOCK

On September 23, Trauma Run participants will climb ropes and face a variety of obstacles.

Take to the golf course for Westchester Medical Center’s annual tournament September 24.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE EVENTS ON THIS PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERMEDICALCENTER.COM. TO SHARE THIS ITEM WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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nestled in the Maine woods lies a cottaGe-style retreat that is at once siMple and sophisticated LoVE THE woods BuT HATE To camp? Find the perfect solution at Hidden Pond, an upscale resort featuring luxurious cottages and bungalows tucked away in the woods about 10 minutes from downtown Kennebunkport, Maine. stepping into one of the 16 two-bedroom cottages is both a surprise and a delight, as each of the 1,100-square-foot buildings is uniquely decorated. The Periwinkle cottage, for example, mixes bright colors like red, yellow and, of course, periwinkle with natural materials to achieve an upbeat, whimsical feel. A cottage is a perfect choice for a family getaway, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen, plus a screened-in porch and outdoor shower. But last year, Hidden Pond added 20 two-person bungalows to the 60-acre property to attract couples, placing these bungalows in another section of the resort along with an adults-only pool. The 700-square-foot bungalows, decorated

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Also new last year was Earth, a gardeninspired restaurant helmed by star Boston chef Ken oringer. The restaurant, which overlooks the pond that inspired the resort’s name, features homegrown organic vegetables and herbs with fresh local seafood and meat.

Another welcome addition is the Tree spa. The spa’s treatment rooms are individual wooden “sheds” built 10 feet off the ground and accessed by wooden footbridges. You are perched among the birch and balsam fir trees as you enjoy your treatment, which features organic Farmaesthetics products.

The main gathering place at the resort is the Arts and Crafts–inspired Lodge, which houses the check-in desk, a lounge area with a large stone fireplace and the Back Porch Bar. outside the Lodge is a fire pit

surrounded by wooden benches, tables and chairs. Grab a seat by the nightly bonfire and enjoy a cocktail or complimentary s’mores. The staff will happily provide you with a stick perfect for roasting your marshmallows under the stars.

In the morning, a basket of freshly baked muffins and bread appears in a bag hanging outside your door along with hot coffee and a newspaper. Enjoy breakfast on your screened-in porch or snuggled on the couch in front of your stone fireplace, then try a 9 a.m. yoga or tai chi class on the lawn by the organic garden, or grab a bike from Pete’s bike shed on the property and take a one-mile ride over to the beach at Goose Rocks. Hidden Pond guests have access to the beach at The Tides Beach Club, a recently renovated 113-year-old Victorian inn, which is a sister property.

Both hotels are a short drive from the picturesque coastal village of Kennebunkport with its myriad shops, restaurants and whale-watching excursions. After a day spent as a tourist in town, it’s a treat to retire to the quiet of the woods at Hidden Pond. —Marisa sandora

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