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Pulling together a May issue in the
midst of 10th year party planning and
festivities was no small feat…but of
course, I’m sure glad I did. I’m thrilled
to be prominently featuring one of my
best friends in Chappaqua…Jodi Levine,
owner of Jodi’s Gym… After 30 years
of bringing gymnastics into the lives of
families in the city, northern Westchester
and beyond, she is a good friend to
many, and beyond that, an incredible
business woman and mentor. Happy
Mother’s Day, Jodi!
A past IC cover girl, Chappaqua’s
famous “good enough mother,” Rene
Syler, is featured again…with all that
she’s up to, sorry, but “good enough”
just doesn’t begin to describe her!
And there’s also a spotlight on Dawn
Greenberg. If you haven’t heard about
all the various initiatives Dawn seems
to singlehandedly take on–including the
spearheading of the October 5 Chappaqua
Children’s Book Festival, you’re
either not on social media or you’re not
shopping local nearly enough!
J U S T B E T W E E N U S
After the Party
Toward that end, we’ve produced a
first time ever pull out “Mother’s Day
Must Have/Must Do” guide highlighting
our sponsors best suggestions.
Carine Feist and her son Mike went all
out especially in spotlighting Mother’s
Day dining delights, in words and in
so many pics, so very grateful for their
efforts. We also used the guide as a
vehicle to support the Neighbor’s Link
Festival de Primavera on May 11. Check
its back cover for details!
Here’s hoping you find this issue filled
with at least half as much love that I felt
at my party at Crabtree’s Kittle House
on March 14. While I churn out these
issues year after year, it can sometimes
be hard to tell how Inside Chappaqua is
received. So now, well after the party,
let’s just say I can happily embark on
a second decade of publishing with
renewed confidence that this little
magazine is still appreciated, internet
options and all. Have a very happy
Mother’s Day.
For highlights from IC’s 10th, turn to
page 34.
The Jewish Daily Forward just named
our Rabbi Mark Sameth one of the
“36 most inspiring rabbis in America.”
The Jewish Daily Forward just named our
Rabbi Mark Sameth one of the
“36 most inspiring rabbis in America.”
CREDITS: Gold dress by Pesavento Couture
at Elephant’s Trunk in Mount Kisco (thank you
Susan Ward, Robert and Rafael!); earrings by Jolie
B. Ray at ROCKS in Armonk; at Aura Salon, kudos
to Lu Camarena
Meshulam for
makeup and
to hairdresser
Dawn Hiller for
the cascading
curls–and to Ana
for nails. Special
thanks to ICD
Contemporary
Jewelry for a
gorgeous bracelet
and to March
Boutique for a
stunning black
and gold cover
up. Whispering
Pines sent
over a fabulous
bouquet with the
10th anniversary
issue of IC
cleverly tucked
inside the vase.
Chappaqua’s
Joy’s Balloons
decorated the
tables. Beascakes
Bakery in Armonk
created the “CQ,” multiple layer strawberry
shortcake. Finally, The Flower Pot in Larchmont
supplied the single stem roses for all. I so appreciate
everyone’s TLC on this special day.
Photo by Amy Kerwin
The Jewish Daily Forward just named
our Rabbi Mark Sameth one of the
“36 most inspiring rabbis in America.”
10 Inside Chappaqua May 2013
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