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Local Events

  • 26 Tuesday

    • CSI SUMMER ACADEMY. Once Upon A Time, 6096 Jericho Tpke, Commack. 631-486-4327. www.onceuponatimeLI.com. 2 – 5 pm. Grades K – 6. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Aug. 27 – 29. The “CSI Challenge tm” are realistic mock cases, designed to provide elementary students the unique opportunity to conduct a full-scale investigation of a fictional crime. Call for more information.

  • 28 Thursday

    • FROM THE WOODS TO THE BEACH! Cornell Cooperative Extension, Gardiner County Park, West Bay Shore. 631-587-2873. 10:30 am – 12 pm, 1 – 2:30 pm. Ages 8 – 12. Fee: Free. Look for creatures as we hike to the beach through beautiful woodlands.

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Soul Sensations in Retreats

Posted in: March 2008, Mind Body & Soul
Last October, three of my friends and I headed to the East End for a weekend away. But there were no shopping sprees, fancy dinners or spa treatments. We had a different purpose: To escape from the craziness and noise of everyday life and take an inner spiritual journey.

Mar 7, 2008 - 10:13:38 AM Read more

When the Caregiver Gets Sick

Posted in: January 2008, Mind Body & Soul
As parents, quite instinctively we kick into high gear when our children get sick. We whisk them to the doctor, obtain appropriate medications and make sure they get adequate rest and nutrition so they recuperate rapidly and properly.

Jan 8, 2008 - 12:52:37 PM Read more

The Soothing Sound Of Silence

Posted in: December 2007, Mind Body & Soul
Do you ever feel like shouting, “Everyone, just shut up!” to your chattering family? Or make like a sitcom character and pull the plug on the shrilling TV set with a pair of scissors? Do you find yourself relating to the tortured person in Edvard Munch’s classic painting, The Scream?

Dec 6, 2007 - 8:11:06 AM Read more

Self-Defense for Girls And Women

Posted in: November 2007, Mind Body & Soul
Gone are the days when karate classes were saved for our sons while our daughters took the traditional ballet.

Nov 9, 2007 - 7:54:07 AM Read more

Rejuvenating the Caregiver’s Spirit

Posted in: October 2007, Mind Body & Soul
Caregiving, whether for the frail, elderly, disabled or those in recovery, can send your emotions on a virtual roller coaster ride.

Oct 5, 2007 - 7:23:41 AM Read more