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You know you need an annual mammogramYoudeserve : personalattention compassion doctorswho careComplete Women’s Imaging at South Nassau takes a patient-centered approachto heath care, paying specific attention to the individualized needs of each patient,while maintaining a friendly and relaxed environment. Each patient has theopportunity to receive and discuss her results, with her physician, on the sameday of service. It’s no wonder our patient satisfaction exceeds 99%!Complete Women’s Imaging, PCBreast Imaging SpecialistsAbraham Port, M.D., Medical DirectorGeorge Autz, M.D., Medical DirectorMichael V. Golia, M.D.440 Merrick Road, Oceanside, NY 11572For more information call 516-255-8220 or visit www.southnassau.org2March 2012To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com

STEPHEN T. GREENBERG, M.D .COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY CALL FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION TODAY!Woodbury, LI: 516.364.4200 • Park Avenue: 212.319.4999www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com*Long Island PressRemember, you are not alone in the challenge of self improvement.We all want to look the best that we can and retain our youthful lookfor as long as possible. Do you ever look in the mirror and see a facethat has changed, doesn’t look as youthful as it once did, and a bodythat may not resemble your younger days. Take a deep breath andremember that there are many options available for achieving thatyounger look, and with that, an increase in self confidence.Whether you had children or you would like to look several yearsyounger and get rid of those lines and wrinkles – there is an answerfor you. The right combination of surgical and nonsurgicalprocedures can help you back into your ideal shape, helping youlook and feel younger. By addressing your individual needs throughcustomized packages, you will be ensured the best results possible.More often than not, patients will schedule multiple proceduresto achieve that perfect look.Facelifts are a tried and true method for eliminating those wrinkles and tighteningyour skin, and there are other surgical and non-surgical alternatives that can also help toreduce the inevitable signs of aging. Skin rejuvenation procedures including Matrix IR TMWrinkle Reduction, IPL TM Photorejuvenation, Refirme TM Skin Tightening, Microdermabrasionand Chemical Peels are all effective and can be used in combination with each other orwith a surgical procedure. Botox TM and other dermal fillers are continuing to grow inpopularity and are always a good alternative for quickly reducing the lines and wrinkleson your face. You can see an immediate difference in your appearance as you softenfacial creases or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s feet.Good AdviceThe Perfect Cosmetic Surgery PackageCan Help Create the Perfect You.by Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D.Picture yourself with the hottestsummer body possible and youwill know why now is the timeto schedule that cosmetic surgeryprocedure you deserve.There is a continued growth in the Mommy Make-Over package, a surgical packagespecifically designed to target the areas of the body most affected by pregnancy. Giventhat more and more women are having children later in life, their bodies do not alwaysbounce back the way they might have at a younger age. For those affected by divorce orlooking for a new, fresh start, the Starting Over package will give you the renewedconfidence to go back into the world looking younger and feeling better. The customizedcombination of the most effective procedures for the face and body will help you achieveyour goals. A tummy tuck can tighten the abdominal muscles andthe skin of both the lower and upper abdomen. Breast implants,breast lift or a combination of both can also make a dramaticimprovement in your look.Be sure to maintain a good diet, an exercise program and anoverall healthy lifestyle. These are all critical elements in retainingyour looks and keeping your skin healthy and young. Remember, itis often most effective to combine a surgical procedure with anon-surgical procedure to achieve the best and most significant results. It is the properanalysis of your specific needs that guarantees a successful and significant improvementin your appearance and a reduction in those signs of aging.Listen to my radio show (KJOY 98.3 FM on Saturday nights at 10 PM) when we discuss the latestand greatest cosmetic surgery related issues and solutions. Dr. Stephen Greenberg is a boardcertifiedplastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery. He is director of New York’s PremierCenter for Plastic Surgery with offices in Woodbury and Manhattan. For a complimentaryconsultation, call 516-364-4200 if you have a question for Dr. Greenberg, please e-mail him atdocstg@aol.com, or visit us on the web at www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.comadvertisementTo advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com LONG ISLAND WOMANMarch 2012 3

Picture Yourself with the Hottest Summer Bodyby Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D.Remember, you are not alone in the challenge ofself improvement. We all want to look the best thatwe can and retain our youthful look for as long aspossible. More on page 3Good AdviceAdvice columns from Long Island Woman advertisersImportant Breast Health Advice (Part 3)by Dr. Karen BarbosaWhat’s important to understand is thatmammograms are the most widely researchedand proven cancer detection method available todate. More on page 23Contents March 2012Volume 11 Number 9Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/orLiposuction by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACSMany of my patients come seeking help with thechanges that can occur after childbirth; a woman’sbreast can grow to uncomfortable proportions or justthe opposite can happen. More on page 5Solutions for Thinning Hair in Womenby James. C. Marotta, M.D.If you’re a woman experiencing hair loss, it is importantto seek out the care of a medical professional who candiagnose and treat your hair loss.More on page 7The Future Lift: A New Hybrid Facelift Techniqueby Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACSFor years, my patients have had to choose betweenbetter results or less scarring. With hybrid face lifts,they get the best of both worlds.More on page 9Insulin Potentiation Therapy for Cancerby Richard Linchitz, MDThe therapy uses insulin, and takes advantage ofthe powerful, cell-killing effects of ordinary chemotherapydrugs, used in very low doses.More on page 11IPL: Turn Back the Hands of Timeby Annette PenningtonIPL (intense pulsed light) also known as “photofacial”is a treatment breakthrough that can correcta variety of benign skin conditions.More on page 18on our new page onDistribute Free Copies ofwww.liwomanonline.com November 2011Stretch andStay FlexibleHolidayCookbooksFREEexclusive interview withMarloThomasNovemberCalendar of EventsSupport Groupsplus an extensive listing of4March 2012At Your Upcoming EventAt Your Businessor OfficeCall 516-505-0555 x2to have Long Island Womandelivered to your business(for your customers andemployees) at no charge.Breast Reduction Using The Lollipop ScarTechnique by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACSThe weight of large breasts can cause the brastraps to dig into the shoulders leaving groovemarkings. Large breasts get in the way of physicalactivities, such as running.. More on page 24Elder Law and Disability Planningby Marc Alhonte, Esq.When a family member is disabled, an estate planmust protect the disabled individual by preservingthis person’s eligibility for government benefits.More on page 25Help With Weight Loss and Diabetesby Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D., LACI recently developed a healthy, successful way oflosing weight with acupuncture, which can actuallychange your metabolism. There are several uniquecharacteristics with this therapy. More on page 25Image Wiselyby Elizabeth Maltin, M.D.Our goal is to increase awareness aboutperforming only necessary testing that usesradiation, and when doing so, using the lowestpossible radiation dose. More on page 25Getting Your Parents The Help They Needby Cynthia ShawYou want to see your folks. You feel guilty aboutnot seeing them more, and yet you have to“squeeze in” the visit. You pick up groceries andstock the fridge. More on page 25Get yourfree e-subscriptionto thepage-flip digital editionof Long Island Woman atwww.liwomanonline.com visit: www.liwomanonline.com/subscriptions.html No portion of Long Island Woman may be reproduced without permission.Long Island Woman is published monthly by Maraj, Inc.page 20Fyi/Picks 6Book Corner 10British BooksHealth 12Woman’s Health updateFeature 16exclusive interview withBebe NeuwirthTravel 20Sustainable Costa Rican ResortsCatching Up with Carol 24The Gift that Keep on GivingHappenings 26Classes, Entertainment, Events, ExhibitsSupport Groups 30next issue: April 2012exclusive interview withRita RudnerAdvertising ReservationDeadlineMarch 8thto Advertise call516-505-0555 x1or emailads@liwomanonline.comTo advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com

A Spring Awakeningat ourMarch Day of Beauty257 E. Jericho Tpke.Huntington Station, NY(Just east of the Huntington Townhouse)Day of BeautySaturday, March 10th, 10am – 1pmReceive Special Discounts on Botox/Dysport and Facial Fillers.Free Gift Bags with Discounts toward future treatmentsCall to RSVP and for more informationCharlotte Ann Rhee, MD, FACS631-424-6707www.liplasticsurgery.comGood AdviceBreast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuctionby Charlotte Rhee, MD, F.A.C.S., P.C.Many of my patients come to me seeking help with the changes that can occurafter childbirth. Following childbirth, a woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortableproportions or just the opposite can happen. A woman’s breast canactually lose volume and shrink, resulting in the breast appearing “deflated.”Additionally, a large number of women come to me seeking help with thepost partum changes of their abdomen. During pregnancy the skin and abdominalwall muscles are stretched. Following childbirth, the abdomen canprotrude and the skin can be loose or sag. In some cases, the abdominal muscles can be soweakened that the individual may look like she is still pregnant. Despite daily workouts includingsit ups and crunches, a tummy tuck may be needed to restore these muscles.Breast ReductionWomen with very large pendulous breasts may experience varied medicalproblems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts cancause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Largebreasts get in the way of physical activities such as running, making exerciseand weight loss very difficult if not impossible. Breast reduction (reductionmammaplasty), is a surgical procedure which makes breasts smaller.There are many different breast reduction techniques. The more traditionalmethod (inverted T-scar) leaves the breasts with a vertical, long horizontalscar (along the breast crease). “I utilize the Lejour technique, which leavesthe breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar) and, in my opinion,with a rounder more natural appearing breast and a better cosmetic result.” Breast reductionsare performed as an outpatient procedure and are covered by insurance.Many of my patientswho have breastsurgery also have otherprocedures performedat the same time. Thisallows for one surgeryand one recovery.advertisementBreast AugmentationWomen who come to me seeking breast enlargement have very similar goals to those seekingbreast reduction. Both groups of women want to have breasts that are proportional to theirbody size with the most natural result possible. In certain situations, a breast lift is also neededto tighten lax skin. The laxity can be the result of pregnancy or weight loss. When a breast liftis needed, I utilize the lollipop scar technique. A breast lift procedure is very similar to a breastreduction. The only difference is that with a breast reduction, breast tissue is removed.Combined Breast/Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Procedures.Many of my patients who have breast surgery also have other procedures performed at thesame time. This allows for one surgery and one recovery. The most common combined proceduresperformed by Dr. Rhee are breast surgery, whether it is a breast reduction or augmentation,combined with tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty. For those patientswho desire breast augmentation together with a tummy tuck, I am able to placethe breast implants through the tummy tuck incision, leaving the breasts withoutany scars.Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time. Despite diet andexercise, certain areas of the body are prone to carry excess fat. For these areas, liposuctioncan help. The most common areas for liposuction are the love handles(upper hip area) and thighs.Patients who have combined procedures do surprisingly well. In addition tohaving the benefit of just one recovery process, there can also be a significantsavings in price.To learn more, please call our Huntington office to schedule a complimentaryconsultation with Dr. Rhee at (631) 424-6707. Located at 257 E. Jericho Tpke., HuntingtonStation. www.liplasticsurgery.com.Dr. Charlotte Rhee is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing inbreast surgery.To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com LONG ISLAND WOMANMarch 2012 5

fyiby Debbi HonorofWOMEN’S ACTIVISM ANDEMPOWERMENT: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVEIn honor of Women’s History Month, the HolocaustMemorial and Tolerance Center is mountinga special exhibit from March to April 11. Ana ElisaFuentes, a Mexican-American Navajo photojournalist/visualartist/human rights activist, has created aunique exhibit of her photographs specifically forthe Center. The exhibit will feature women frommyriad cultures, different generations, various economicclasses, and diverse faiths. The collection includeswomen from around the world, including the2012 Nobel Peace Prize winners, the impoverishedfounders of a thriving peanut cooperative in Haiti,heroes from the 1960s American Civil Rights Movement,and courageous Tibetan Nuns who are strugglingtoday against oppression and persecution. OnSunday, March 18, 2012 at 2 p.m., Ana Elisa Fuenteswill speak at a special program. The program isfree and open to the public, but a donation of $10is suggested. To make reservations for the specialprogram or for more information about the exhibit,call 516-571-8040 or visit holocaust-nassau.org.THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!On Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m., the Port WashingtonPublic Library presents an exciting author panel.You’ll hear from three authors who write thrillers andcrime novels: two blockbuster bestselling authors—Michael Palmer and Andrew Gross—and an excitingnew star—Kira Peikoff—with a widely acclaimed debutnovel. What are the elements of a thriller thatmake your heart race and keeps you up readingall night? Learn how these master writers createcharacters, dialogue, and situations that have us onthe edge of our seats. And just how do they keepcoming up with new plots? You’ll get the answersto these questions and more as Long Island author6March 2012Meet ThisLong Island WomanSusan Katz RichmanPresident, Nassau County Bar AssociationSusan Katz Richman, Esq., Principal Court Attorney forNassau County Courts, is the 109th president of The NassauCounty Bar Association (NCBA), the largest suburban barassociation in the country. Ms. Richman is the first courtemployee to serve as president of the NCBA. A Philadelphianative, she received her J.D. from Temple University and herundergraduate degree from Boston University and resideswith her family in Merrick. Ms. Richman is also a VillageJustice in Sea Cliff and Plandome Manor—the first womanto hold these positions.Ms. Richman plans to continue the Nassau Bar’s strongtradition of leadership in responsibly and effectively servingthe needs of the public as well as the legal community.“These extremely difficult economic times breed multifacetedlegal, personal and other issues for all of us,” she said.Richman plans to ensure that the valuable free legal servicesthat Nassau County Bar Association members provideto the local community, including monthly free MortgageForeclosure Legal Consultation Clinics.Many of Ms. Richman’s community contributions arethrough projects she has championed at the Nassau CountyBar Association, including helping to establish Bridge OverLanguage Divides (BOLD), a law and citizenship initiativethat assists residents in their native languages. She alsochaired the WE CARE Fund, which has raised more than $2million for individuals in need. For 23 years, she mentoredand inspired students as volunteer coach of the Roslyn HighSchool Mock Trial team. She also served as Assistant Dean ofthe Nassau Academy of Law and was Editor-in-Chief of theNassau Lawyer, the monthly journal of the Bar Association.“The Nassau County Bar Association has the best lawpractitioners and most generous members who consistentlyprovide crucial services and assistance. I look forward tocontinuing and enhancing the important contributions theBar makes to the legal profession and to the community atlarge,” she said.and attorney Tony Iovino moderates the panel. Theevent is free and open to the public. For more information,visit pwpl.org or call 516-883-4400.COMPASSIONATE CLOTHINGIn September, Long Islander Jill Spiritus and hersister Tracey launched Compassion Couture, (compassioncoutureshop.com).The goal of their e-boutique is to make a difference in how the worldviews compassionate and ethical fashion. Beingnon-meat eaters, and with a sincere concern for thewelfare of the environment, the sisters found it difficultto find clothing made of high-quality materialsthat followed the latest fashion trends, while alsobeing 100% animal-friendly, eco-friendly, and ethical.The site carries a wide array of fashion-forwardhandbags, shoes and accessories from companiesthat make a conscious effort to reduce their carbonfootprint at the factories where their goods areproduced, and help to stimulate local economies indeveloping countries by using fair-trade practices.“All the brands we carry incorporate sustainabilityinto their practices in some way,” says Jill. “We trulybelieve in our mission to demonstrate that thereis a way to find a balance between environmentalwelfare and a feminine passion for style.”NEW TRENDS IN BREAST CANCERTREATMENTOn Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m., two breast cancermedical experts will present a program on the newesttrends in breast cancer treatment at a medicalforum hosted by the Adelphi NY Statewide BreastCancer Hotline & Support Program. The programtakes place at the Ruth S. Harley University CenterBallroom at Adelphi University in Garden City. Kathie-AnnJoseph, MD of NYU Langone Medical Centerand Steven M. Sugarman, MD of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will present informationon recent treatment advances,health care andsurvival disparities andupdates on clinical trialsand investigational treatments.For informationand to make a reservation,call 516-877-4325or visit adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer.Kathie-Ann Joseph, MDTo advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com

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“You have cancer.”These are probably the most dreaded words you will ever hear.The diagnosis of cancer brings with it a combination of fear and despair. Theweeks and months after this diagnosis bring a whirlwind of medicalrecommended as a component of treatment.There is a gentle, compassionate approach to chemotherapy-Insulin Potentiation Therapy for Cancer (IPT):a low dose, targeted chemotherapy.When IPT is combined with diet, supplements, and other I.V. therapies,These modalities can minimize the harmful effects of the treatment and helppreserve the health of the patient while attempting to eliminate the cancer.Learn more about IPT by visiting www.linchitzwellness.comLinchitz Medical Wellness PLLCGood AdviceINSULIN POTENTIATION THERAPY FOR CANCERLow dose, targeted chemotherapy: A gentle, compassionate approach to chemotherapyInsulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT) is an approach to treating cancer thatinvolves no new drug products. The therapy uses insulin, and takes advantageof the powerful, cell-killing effects of ordinary chemotherapy drugs,used in very low doses.The theory behind chemotherapy is that a toxic drug will generallyhave more toxic effects on rapidly dividing cells. Since cancer cells dividerapidly, these drugs should target these cancer cells preferentially.However, many of the body’s normal cells, including those in the gastro-intestinaltract and bone marrow, also divide rapidly. Therefore, theseare also vulnerable and damage to these and other cells create “chemotherapyside effects.” Many patients dread chemotherapy and are eitherreluctant or refuse to try it.About 40 years ago in Mexico, Dr. Perez Garcia first treated his cancerpatients with a new system he developed. He reasoned that if he gave his patientsinsulin before giving them chemotherapy, he could target the chemomore toward cancer cells using very small doses and spare normal cells. Hisexperience and those of others seemed to confirm this theory and severalsmall studies also supported it. It was shown that cancer cells have 6-15times the number of insulin receptors as normal cells.Insulin has other effects as well. In addition to insulin opening up the path (through the cellmembrane) for the glucose to enter, it also makes the cell membrane more permeable to othersubstances including chemotherapy drugs. Thus, because insulin receptors are so concentrated oncancer cells, administering insulin to the cancer patients’ body opens the cancer cell membrane.When this happens, the chemotherapeutic drugs can selectively target the cancer with relativelylittle effect on the normal cells. Higher concentrations of the chemo drugs will enter the cancerby Richard Linchitz, MDInsulin given before thechemotherapy couldcause a renewed tumorshrinkage response.advertisementcells in the presence of insulin. A study at George Washington University demonstrated a 10,000fold increase in intracellular chemotherapy concentration in the presence of insulin. This meansa far smaller quantity of chemotherapeutic drugs is needed to achieve the death of cancer cells.Further, insulin has properties that encourage the cancer cells to enter a phase of DNA synthesisand cell division, when the cell reproduction mechanism is most vulnerable to these chemotherapeuticdrugs. Thus, administering insulin provides a double whammy for the cancer. A greaterlevel of chemo drug enters the cancer cells at a time when they are most vulnerable in their lifecycle. Another study in Uruguay on breast cancer patients who had developed chemotherapyresistance, showed that insulin given before the chemotherapy could cause arenewed tumor shrinkage response.Insulin Potentiation Therapy capitalized on these principles. It is not an acceptedtherapy by conventional oncologists and therefore cannot be considereda substitute for chemotherapy. However, when a patient absolutely refuseschemotherapy but still wants a potentially powerful cancer treatment,he or she may want to consider IPT.Whether you choose traditional or alternative treatment for your cancer,the six pillars of health (diet, supplements, exercise, detoxification, stressmanagement and hormone balancing) are a key component in your fightagainst cancer. For more information on IPT, consult www.IPTforcancer.com.Richard Linchitz, M.D. is in practice in Glen Cove, NY. He was personally trained by Dr.Donato Perez Garcia Jr. and is himself a certified IPT instructor. All prospective patientsare encouraged to consult their medical professionals before embarking on or changingany medical regimen. This column is for information purposes only and not intended toreplace medical advice from your physician.For more information call 516-759-4200 or visit www.linchitzwellness.com.To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com LONG ISLAND WOMANMarch 2012 11

Healthby Joanna PompilioWoman’s Health UpdateCAN YOU AVOID “BOOMERITIS”?It is no secret that once a body enters its fifth decade, it becomes less forgivingof physical ailments. All the little aches and pains are capable of becoming seriousinjuries, when the body is pushed beyond its capacity through exercise andhobbies like tennis and cycling. Enter “Boomeritis”, a wave of exercise relatedinjuries among the baby boomer generation that is keeping orthopedic surgeonswaiting rooms packed. Typical issues include tendinitis, bursitis, stress fracturesand tendon tears.Here are simple ways to avoid becoming a causality of boomeritis:Speaking to your doctor: Consult your doctor before beginning a new sportor activity.Warm-ups: Prepare the body for activity and get the blood flowing by warmingup. Walking on a treadmill or cycling on a low setting , get the blood flowing andraise the heart rate. Cold muscles are more susceptibleto injury.Stretching: Stretching after exercise, especially if youare past 40, helps the tissues and joints remain flexibleand may help prevent injury. Performance may also beimproved, which is an added bonus.Cross training: Incorporate different types of exerciseinto your regimen, to work a variety of musclegroups. Include cardio, strength training and flexibilityexercises to give the body a total workout and to notoverstress one area.Consistency: Incorporate 30 minutes of moderateexercise into your day. Pushing exercising off until theweekend, causes the body to be more susceptible toinjury.Be aware of your own body: Your body at 50 is different than your body atPushingexercisingoff until theweekend, causesthe body to bemore susceptibleto injury.30. It is common to need a rest period or even a day of rest between workoutsto help avoid injury.THYROID CANCER ON THE RISE IN WOMENThyroid cancer has become three times more common in women, than men, whoare younger than 45 years-old, according to the National Cancer Institute. Expertsare unsure about the reasons behind the increase, but speculate the rise could bedue to advances in thyroid screening, as smaller tumors are now able to be seenon ultrasounds or scans. Obesity, radiation exposure and diets lacking in fruits andvegetables are additional possibilities that experts attribute to the rise in numbers.According to research by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, for everyfour patients that are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, three are women. The goodnews, is that if caught early, thyroid cancer is highly treatable. More than 95 percentof patients diagnosed are cured.The thyroid regulates the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature andweight. 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y David LefkowitzBebeNeuwirthAll Those CheersandAll That JazzIcy, caustic, brittle, difficult – perfect words to describe Lilith,the ex-wife of Frasier Crane on TV’s Cheers and Frasier. Woeto anyone subjected to her glare or withering sarcasm. Whileit’s a no-brainer to know better than to confuse an actresswith her character, Bebe Neuwirth’s pale features, black hair,angular figure and intensity brought to her work can make it aneasy shortcut to assume that her blood runs as cold as her temperruns hot. Certainly, news stories peppering the tabloids duringher stint in Broadway’s The Addams Family made it sound as ifbackstage relations between her and co-star Nathan Lane werealtogether ooky.In a 2010 chat with New York magazine, Neuwirth deflected thedrama by saying, “I think we both have a nice, healthy dose ofdiva. But we also do really go together.” A year later during ourconversation, Neuwirth is more clinical but no less diplomatic aboutLane. “He is who he is. He works his way and does his things. Wewent to work every day, and we were both very professional anddid our work and got along. I will say we are very different animalsas people, and we have very different ways of working, but we areboth very concerned with doing the very best work that we can.”It’s clear that whatever tensions may have simmered at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater, Neuwirth remains far more rueful and “mystified”about the press’ coverage of the musical than her experience doingit. “People would say mean and bad and frequently fictitious thingsabout our show before we even got out of the rehearsal room. Itmade it really hard for us. Not only are we having to do our job,we’re having to fight off that negative energy at the same time. It’slike kids on a playground. You just show up, and they start sayingmean things about you, and you go, `But I didn’t do anything!’”The venom must have come as a shock to Neuwirth, who hasled a relatively charmed life in a notoriously demanding business.Creating an iconic television character in a hit sitcom, earning majorsuccess on Broadway (a Featured Actress Tony for playing Velma inthe still-running Chicago revival), and getting consistent voice workand featured roles (Law & Order, Bored to Death) is not taken forgranted by Princeton-born Beatrice Neuwirth, who was training inballet from age five and discovered her life’s path at 13.“I knew I wanted to be a ballet dancer,” recalls Neuwirth, “but itwas becoming apparent to me in a very subconscious way that Iwas not going to be a professional dancer. I was performing in lotsof ballets with a regional ballet company, but I did not have thetechnique required to be a professional. It was something in theback of my mind that I really was not facing.“When I was 13,” she continues, “I saw Pippin on Broadway, andthe choreography and the experience of those performers resonatedso deeply that I thought, `All right. I’m gonna dance on Broadway,and I’m gonna do that guy’s choreography.’”“That guy” was Bob Fosse. “I didn’t even think, `Oh, wow, he’s aGod!’ when I saw Pippin. I just recognized myself on stage. It wasn’tuntil I was at least 18 or so that I was aware of who he really was.I thought, `Oh, my God, I have got to work with this guy.’”She eventually would, but Neuwirth’s parents tried to make sureeducation came first. “I told my parents, `I don’t want to go tocollege; I want to go to New York and be a dancer.’ But my parentssaid, `You have to go to college,’ so I applied to SUNY Purchaseand to Juilliard, because in 1976, these were the only two colleges

close to New York that had dance programs. I applied to both and got into both,but I chose Juilliard because it was in New York City. I went there for a year,but it was not a good fit for me. I felt like they were trying to make me into amodern-dance teacher. All of the teachers were brilliant, and I really loved theballet classes, but there was no theater dance, no tap, no singing – nothingthat would prepare me for theater dance.“So my parents did a really brilliant thing,” Neuwirth recalls. “They said, `Wehave committed ourselves to sending you to four years of college, so createyour own college in the city, your own curriculum.’ I did that, and before a yearwas up, I got my first job.”Six hundred hopefuls turned up at an open call for Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, amongthem Neuwirth. “I was 18, and I wasn’t ready for it yet,” she notes. “I didn’t getit, but I got called back, which was pretty nice. And Bob was at the open call,which was really something.” The following year, Neuwirth was appearing inthe original production of A Chorus Line, so it would be a while longer beforeshe actually got to work with her idol.“There was a revival of Little Me,” Neuwirth explains, “and Peter Gennarowas choreographing it beautifully. But they decided they wanted to reinstatethe original choreography of one of the numbers. So they called Bob Fosse,and he came with one or two of his original dancecaptains and mounted the original choreography thathe had done. He was, of course, spectacular, and I wasover the moon to be working with him. But it was apeculiar situation to be in, since I felt an allegianceand loyalty towards Peter. The way Peter handled it,his elegance – it was a great lesson in diplomacy andgentlemanliness.“Anyway, Dancin’ was playing on Broadway at thispoint, and Bob liked me and another girl in Little Me,Gail Pennington (who recently choreographed theoff-Broadway family musical, Freckleface Strawberry).He went over to Dancin’ and said, `If you need anyreplacements, see these two girls who are in Little Meright now. As fate would have it, Little Me closed abouta month after we opened, and there was an openingin Dancin’, and I got a job in that. So I didn’t workwith Bob in Dancin’, but I got to do an evening of hischoreography, which was sublime for me.”That, however, was not the last of Neuwirth’sassociation with the All That Jazz genius. “On Sweet Charity (1986) I workedwith him and (his second wife) Gwen Verdon. And, you know, Gwen mountedall that choreography. She was a genius equal to Bob. She taught us the entireshow – every single part to every single person. When someone like thatteaches you the choreography, you’re not just learning steps. There’s a wholegift and lesson as to what those steps really are. She transfers that to you. Ifyou’re open to it and if you are willing to take it on, it’s thrilling. Bob certainlyaddressed the way we danced, but the actual learning of the steps, that wasGwen. She was there for everything.”Asked for more insight into the man who created the dances for Sweet Charityand The Pajama Game, not to mention directing the films, Cabaret and Lenny,Neuwirth admits, “I’m not gonna say I’m somebody who knew him intimatelyand deeply; I can’t comment on any of that. What I knew of him was a verygentle soul, very kind. I never saw him go into a rage or anything like that. Hewas incredibly respectful of everyone and loved his performers. I thought hewas a great guy. I loved him.”By the time of Neuwirth’s next Broadway assignment, playing Lola the 1994“My professional life wasfantastic, working on agreat show (Cheers) withgreat people and greatwriters. But I have to say,my personal life was veryunhappy.”revival of Damn Yankees, she was already a known quantity from Cheers, aperiod that brought her fame and fortune but not peace. “I was not crazy aboutliving in Los Angeles at the time. I think if I had been in a happier personallife, I probably would have enjoyed the city a lot more. My professional life wasfantastic, working on a great show with great people and great writers. But Ihave to say, my personal life was very unhappy.”Asked if the breakup of her first marriage was the culprit of her misery, the52-year-old Neuwirth goes into polite but firm lock down. She refuses todiscuss her private life, be it her decision not to have children (“women willunderstand why that is far too personal to discuss”) or any health issues shemight have dealt with. As she explains, “It’s a symptom of our culture rightnow that we want to know absolutely everything about everybody. This wholeculture of knowing too much. Yes, we wanna know that Newt Gingrich left hiswife on her deathbed and married somebody else if he’s running for president,because that speaks to the person’s character. But for people who are justentertainers – and I’m not trying to be cool or cold or anything like that – butsome things are personal and should stay personal.”And yet, Neuwirth almost leaps at the opportunity to discuss her hips – bothof which have been surgically replaced. “I had my first one replaced whenI was 47 and the other one when I was 49,” shestates. “The first one was terrifying. It was somethingI couldn’t even think about. I was depressed for avery long time with this looming and terrible, terriblepain. As anyone who’s had arthritis can tell you, it’sno joke. It’s like being in prison. You can’t walk downthe street. You get to the end of the block and yougo, `okay,’ and you gather yourself up and you girdyourself to walk across the street. It’s terrible. But Iwas determined, and I had a great surgeon who hadworked on many dancers. And I was back in balletclass eight weeks later. Within a year, I was back onBroadway playing Roxie in Chicago.”Neuwirth is also quick to point out that Bob Fosse’stwisty, sinewy choreography, which has led toinjuries and chronic problems for other dancers,has never been a problem for her, nor did it leadto her surgeries. “My hip replacements would havehappened no matter what; that’s just they way I wasborn. My father had a hip replacement, and when Iwas born, I was put into casts because my legs were – I don’t know what waswrong with them, but that’s what they did in 1958-1959, if the baby’s legs hadhip dysplasia or whatever, and they were folded out or folded in too much. I’vespoken with a physical therapist, and she said many of her patients who havehad hip replacements earlier rather than later in their lives have had the samethings when they were kids. I’m just glad it happened sooner rather than laterbecause it’s easier to come back and start dancing again.“I will talk about my hips,” explains Neuwirth, “because I feel I have somethingto offer to people who are going through similar things. In fact, a couple ofyears ago I spoke with my friend, Tom Viola, who is the executive director ofBroadway Cares, and told him, `I think we should do something for dancers inthe way that Phyllis Newman has done with the Women’s Health Initiative.’And so Broadway Cares gave us the seed money for The Dancers’ Resource.The emotional trauma that a dancer suffers when they are profoundly injuredis difficult and problematic. I felt that The Actors Fund might be able to addressthose problems and challenges in a meaningful way. One of the first things wedid was provide emotional counseling for dancers who are injured but plan

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Good AdviceImportant Breast Health Advice (Part 3)by Dr. Karen BarbosaMammograms savelives. Although everyday something newcomes to light regardinga new test or areport that mammogramsare harmful, thetake home message isthat mammograms are still the gold standard.What’s important tounderstand is that mammogramsare the mostwidely researched andproven cancer detectionmethod available to date.Everything in medicine, asin life, has its negatives aswell as its positives. Onemust weigh the positives against thedrawbacks. Mammograms do expose patientsto radiation. What few people realizeis that every time we fly we also exposeourselves to radiation, but we fly anyway.The fact is that breast cancer mortalityrates have fallen, and this due in large partMammograms are themost widely researchedand proven cancerdetection methodavailable to date.advertisementto women being screened by mammogramsand finding cancers sooner.Exercise! There are multiple studiesthat support exercise as breast healthprotective. One study recommended 4hours of vigorous exercise could reduceone’s risk of developing breast cancer by30-40%. There are many people whotake medication and treatments for lessernumbers. Not only is itgreat for your breasts, buthas many other advantagesas well. Working out isa great stress reliever andwill help you sleep better,which is when the bodyrepairs itself.Dr. Karen Barbosa is anaward wining, board certified, Fellowshiptrained breast surgeon and renownlecturer. She is passionate about offeringher patients the highest level of care.Her practice, is located at 11 StewartAve., Huntington. 631-923-2477 or visitwww.drkarenbarbosa.com.You’re Right!You should be advertising inThe most cost-efficient way to deliver yourmessage to over 140,000 Long Island womenfor advertising information Voted Best FabricStore of 2012by Long Island Press©2011 Hunter Douglas® and are trademarks of Hunter Douglas57 Garfield Ave., East Islip631-581-9877(S.W. corner of Carleton Ave. and Sunrise Hwy)www.textilemillendshop.comDon’t Take ChancesThere Could Be Medical Reasons Why You HaveBeen Unable To Lose Weight & Keep It OffMedically Supervised Weight Loss ProgramBontril 20BontrilPhentermineOur program consists of several stagesin your weight loss development Lose Those Love Handles with Zerona Laser New HCG Diet AvailableWe Treat Type 2 Diabetes with Weight Loss 15 Week Accelerated Programfor only$980Top Tier Medical Breast Specialist, P.C.What Sets a Breast Program Apart?By partnering with a team of dedicated physicians whoparticipate in interdisciplinary care, Dr. Karen Barbosa is ableto provide patients with compassionate, comprehensive,state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment at her specializedbreast care practice.This is not your typical,sterile medical institution.From the moment a patiententers the office, we hope toprovide a sense of reassuranceand guidance. Each patient isviewed as part of our familyand we seek to create anenvironment that adapts to eachindividual’s needs.11 Stewart Avenue, Huntington631-923-2477karen@drkarenbarbosa.comwww.drkarenbarbosa.comKaren Barbosa D.O.Board Certified, Fellowship TrainedAward Winning Breast Surgeonregular price Initial visit only$89Didrexregular price Harvard Weight Loss Program To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com LONG ISLAND WOMANMarch 2012 23

Catching Up With Carolby Carol SilvaThe Gift that Keeps On GivingCan we talk holiday gifts? I know your menorahs orChristmas tree angels are long packed away, but whatabout the gifts? Three months later, do you remembereverything you gave? Everything you got? What you returned?Where those gifts are today?It’s no problem for Joe from Suffolk. He knows everytime he sits down at the café table on his mother’s sideporch, or when he grabs a drink out ofhis sister’s new refrigerator. No, Joe didn’tbuy all that. He couldn’t.You see, Joe and his wife moved to Florida in 2009. They werelooking for a break from the cold Long Island winters and maybefrom our challenging economy too. Florida was beautiful – thewarm weather, the beach, and their money went further. But Joefelt sort of bankrupt. There was something missing. Time. Timewith his Long Island family. He told his sister, he could have lived ina million dollar Florida mansion, but there was an emptiness money couldn’t fill.So by Thanksgiving of 2011 Joe and his wife moved back to Long Island. AsChristmas got closer, they were still readjusting, including financially. Joe waslooking for work. Then there was the pressure of giving Christmas gifts.By December 25, 2011 Joe had it figured out. He gave the gift of time. Fortyhours each, to his mother and two sisters. Joe is pretty handy, so he took someFor the Christmasof 2012, Joe gave thegift that just keepson giving – time.lumber he had and built his mother the café table she’s always wanted for herside porch. Now she sits at “Joe’s Table” and can see over the trees and intothe yard that is her sanctuary.Joe also decided to help his older sister “measure twice” and then go shoppingfor a new refrigerator for her condo. Next on her list, they moved herfurniture. Then she was inspired to buy that sleigh bed she’s always wanted.She says he doesn’t know how much his moral support and love empoweredher. She can’t help but smile because of Joe every time shecomes home.Joe also repaired some stairs in his younger sister’s home. Butmost important, Uncle Joe is building a close relationship withhis adorable three year old niece.For the Christmas of 2012, Joe gave the gift that just keepson giving – time. And so I think - if stores can put up Halloweendecorations before Labor Day and Christmas decorationsbefore the pumpkins are gone, now may be the time to talkabout your gift list for December 2012.Ask a woman on her deathbed what she’d like more than anything. Shewon’t ask for a new car or big diamond. Time - more time is the answer. Andthat’s something we can afford to give every day. Thanks Joe. News 12’s Carol Silva has been bringing Long Islanders their local news formore than 20 years weekday mornings at 5:30AM on News 12 Long Island.Good AdviceBreast Reduction – The Lollipop Scar Techniqueby Dr. Charlotte RheeWomen with verylarge pendulousbreasts may experiencea variety ofmedical problemsincluding back and neck pain. Also,the weight of large breasts can causethe bra straps to dig into the shouldersleaving groovemarkings. Large breastsget in the way of physicalactivities such asrunning and othersports which can makeexercise and weightloss very difficult if notimpossible.Breast Reduction, also known asreduction mammaplasty, is a surgicalprocedure undertaken to make thebreasts smaller. There are many differentbreast reduction techniques. Themore traditional method (inverted T-The LeJour techniqueleaves the breast witha single vertical incision(lollipop scar).advertisementscar) leaves the breasts with a verticaland a long horizontal scar (along thebreast crease). 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Zwanger-PesiriRadiology has taken agroup pledge to “ImageWisely.” The “ImageWisely” campaign is ajoint initiative undertakenby the American College of Radiology,the Radiological Society of North Americaand other radiology organizations, withthe goal of reducing theamount of radiationpatients receive from medicalimaging exams. We atZwanger-Pesiri Radiologywhole-heartedly embracethis cause as our philosophywhich has always been toprovide exceptional care toour patients, and thisincludes safe and appropriate imaging.As a part of this campaign, our goal is toincrease awareness about performingonly necessary testing that uses radiation,and when doing so, using the lowest possibleradiation dose.To show our commitment, Zwanger-PesiriGood AdviceImage Wiselyby Elizabeth Maltin, M.D.Our goal is toincrease awarenessabout performingonly necessarytesting that usesradiation.advertisementRadiology took the lead and purchased thefirst CT Flash scanner in the Northeast. TheCT Flash scanner emits the lowest radiationdose of all CTs, and is also the fastest scanneron the market today.Our commitment to dose reduction alsoextends to educating both patients andreferring physicians. We provide allpatients who receive a CT scan a “dosecard”. The dose card is a calculationof the effective doseof radiation received duringthe CT exam. The radiationdose is also provided to thereferring physician. Knowingthe actual dose received froma given study will helppatients and their doctorskeep track of how much radiationthey receive over their lifetime.Elizabeth Maltin, M.D. is a BoardCertified Neuroradiologist and Past-President of the Long Island RadiologicalSociety.For more information visit www.zprad.comor call 516-798-4242 or 631-444-5544.Help With Weight Loss and Diabetesby Dr. Dazhi Chen, PhD, LAC, IPA of N.S.-L.I.J.Recent reports show thattwo thirds of Americanadults are either overweightor obese in this country andobesity rates have grownfrom 15% in 1978-1980 to32% in 2003-04.Not only does obesity increase the risk fordeveloping major diseases, including type 2diabetes, heart diseaseand stroke, but may leadto some forms of canceras well. Many therapeuticweight loss programs maywork in the short term,however, as most Americansknow, the patientgains the weight backalmost immediately after he or she discontinuesthe program — usually underunhealthy conditions during treatment orafter the patient has stopped exercising.Weight gain can be attributed to manythings, but metabolism is a key considerationand should be looked at seriously.I recently developed a healthy, successfulway of losing weight with acupuncture,Good Advicewhich can actually change your metabolism.There are several unique characteristics withthis therapy:1. You do NOT gain back the weight you lost.2. You will see the results as early as theFIRST WEEK.3. Stop craving food.4. Health Issues such as insomnia, constipation,menopause and stress will be alleviatedsimultaneously duringthe treatment.5. It is effective for howyour whole body will function.If other weight loss programshave failed call Dr.Chen at 516-562-9221 or516-526-2058 (located at277 Northern Blvd., Suite. 306, Great Neck)for an appointment or emailaltmedny@gmail.com. Acupuncture is also aneffective treatment for menopause, pain management(neck pain, shoulder and back pain)as well depression, fatigue and infertility.Dr. Chen is a credentialed Acupuncturist atNorth Shore Hospital.Visit www.camtherapycenter.com.I recently developed ahealthy, successful way oflosing weight withacupuncture, actuallychanging your metabolism.advertisementGetting Your Parents The Help They Needby Cynthia ShawYou want to seeyour folks. You feelguilty about notseeing them more,and yet you haveto “squeeze in” thevisit. You pick up groceries and stockthe fridge. On your next visit, youhave to throw out theuntouched food. Theironce immaculate homeis dirty and in disarray.Your once meticulouslydressed parent nowwears stained clothing.The mail has piled up, unopened.Many of the medications you preparedin that handy weekly pillbox remain.You’re probably thinking, “This is me.This is what I am going through.” It iswhat you are going through. You are amember of the totally UN-exclusive clubGood AdviceElder Law and Disability Planningby Marc Alhonte, Esq.When a family memberis disabled, an estateplan must protect thedisabled individual bypreserving this person’seligibility for government benefits.You may have a disabled or “specialneeds”child or grandchild, or an agingparent facing large medical expenses ornursing home care. Iffunds are given to, orinherited by, this disabledperson they will likelylose the benefit ofMedicaid or the Supplemental SecurityIncome Program (“SSI”). Giving a disabledindividual’s share to another familymember risks the family member’sdeath, divorce, illness or creditorsimpacting the disabled person.Alternatively, transferring funds to aSupplemental Needs Trust can be used tomeet the additional needs of a disabledGood AdviceThere is no shame inlooking for assistanceoutside the family.advertisement©L I l d WA Supplemental NeedsTrust is a powerful toolfor disability planning.advertisementknown as the “Sandwich Generation”– and most of its members need help.Face it. Your loved one needs helpand you just cannot be all things to allpeople at all times. There is no shamein looking for assistance outside thefamily. The only shame would be indoing nothing.So, what do you do?Where do you turn?“Baby Boomers” areamongst the busiestpeople there are. Timeshave changed for us,and so have availableservices. Since 1996, The HelpfulCare Company, Inc., a non-medicalcompanion care agency, has beenfilling the gap between your lovedones needs and your availability.Call us at 516-599-5870 or visitwww.helpfulcare.com.person, and still keep their benefits intactunder Medicaid or SSI. In a validSupplemental Needs Trust, the Trust willprohibit the Trustee in charge of the Trustfrom using the assets in the trust in a waythat impairs government benefit eligibility.For example, the Trustee is able to usetrust assets to provide for a Medicaidrecipient’s non-medical needs, such asfood, clothing, shelter,recreational benefits (e.g.vacations), or educationalbenefits. A Trustee mayuse trust assets to providean SSI recipient with benefits not in thecategory of food, clothing or shelter.All this makes a Supplemental NeedsTrust a powerful tool for disabilityplanning.For a free consultation contact MarcAlhonte at Karol, Hausman and Sosnik,P.C. in Garden City at (516) 745-0066.www.khspc.com.To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com LONG ISLAND WOMANMarch 2012 25

HappeningsMarchSPOTLIGHTBebe Neuwirth“Stories with Piano”Staller Center for the Arts 2012 Gala features themulti-talented singer and actress Bebe Neuwirthand her show “Stories with Piano,” with songs byStephen Sondheim, Edith Piaf, Tom Waits, IrvingBerlin and Kander & Ebb. Ms. Neuwirth will bejoined by musical director Scott Cady on piano. Ms.Neuwirth premiered her show to critical acclaimat New York City’s famed nightclub, Feinstein’s atLoews Regency. Stephen Holden of The New YorkTimes called the show “brilliant.”The Gala’s proceeds support Staller Center’smission to bring the best in cultural andeducational programs to Suffolk County.When: Saturday, March 10 at 8:00 pmWhere: Staller Center Main Stage, Stony BrookUniversityTickets: 631-632-ARTS (2787)or visit www.stallercenter.com.For preferred seating with a post-concertreception, call Katie Stockhammer, Director ofDevelopment for the Arts, 631-632-4062.CLASSES2 1-2:30pm. Mid Island YJCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535x328. myjcc.org. With instructor Mary Hall.3 11am-1:30pm Beads n’Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893.beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee.6 7:30-9:30pm. Judith S. GiannottiR.Hy., Smithtown. 631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com.Achieve innerpeace and understanding.10 Call for time. Beads n’ Stitches.2330 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com.$10 fee.13 7:30-9:30pm. Judith S. Giannotti R.Hy., Smithtown. 631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com. Workshop and meditation-Root Chakra.17 11am-1:30pmBeads n’ Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $20 fee.18 12:30-3pm Beads n’ Stitches.153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com.$25 fee.20 7:30-9:30pm. See March 6th.24 11am-1:30pm Beads n’Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893.beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee.25 12:30-3pm Beads n’ Stitches.153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com.$25 fee.27 7:30-9:30pm. See March 13th.ONGOING By appointment.Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator: MarleneNatalie. For those adolescents whose lives havebeen touched by cancer-related illnesses. Noon-1pm,Saturdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. For breast cancerpatients who are finished with treatment. Providedby personal trainers certified in teaching exercise &wellness to breast cancer survivors. 1-2:30pm, Wednesdays.Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett.516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator, Geri Barish. Aninformal, ongoing chat for people whose lives havebeen touched by cancer. 11:15am-12:15pm, Tuesdays.Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett.516-374-3190. 1in9.org. For those in need of supportfor all cancer-related illnesses. Group members of differentages and with different types of cancer cometogether each week to support one another. 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 EastRockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org.Facilitator, Geri Barish. For women who have hadbilateral surgery, double mastectomy. noon-1:30pm, Thursdays. HewlettHouse, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. The group is designed to helpcancer patients draw strength from each other andenjoy togetherness in this circle of friendship. : 12:30-2:30pm. Tuesdays.Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett.516-374-3190. 1in9.org. The art of decoupage underglass is in reformatting paper images to createsomething else. By appointment,Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd.,Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator, FlorenceBrodsky. For family members of those whohave had cancer or are undergoing treatment. 9:05am, Fridays. LongBeach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave., Long Beach.516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. 5 week course, Thursdays from7:30-9:30pm. Judith S. Giannotti R.Hy., Smithtown.631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com. October 1st through April 28th.Stony Brook University. 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brookand John Glenn High School, Elwood Rd., Elwood.631-632-7444. Mondays, 5:30-8:20pm. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave.,Long Beach. 516-572-9732. ncc.edu/admissions.Three credit course offered by Nassau CommunityCollege on skills to increase communication effectiveness. 9-10am Mondays. FriedbergJCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x111.friedbergjcc.org. Yoga Instructor Sandy Pinz. 11am-noon, Mondays. MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. myjcc.org. Listen to operas, operettasand Broadway musicals. $110. 12:30-1:30pm, Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 EastRockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org.Facilitator, Jill Alper. For those recently diagnosedwith breast cancer.: 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays. HuntingtonLibrary. 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165.thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $12for the series. : Thursdays. Hewlett House, 86 EastRockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org.An innovative art class for cancer patients, usingterra cotta flowerpots. Wednesdays by appointment. HewlettHouse, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Learn about and experience thissimple healing technique. For all cancer-related illness. : 12:30-1:30pm, Tuesdays. Mid IslandY JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Discussion group. $15. 11am-noon, Wednesdays.Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett.516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Freelance writer and authorLyna Caruso facilitates this creative writingworkshop for those affected by cancer. Eight-weekprogram. Registration required. Free. 8:30am. Theodore RooseveltSanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cover Rd.,Oyster Bay. 516-922-3200. audubon.org. A sixweekseries of yoga classes for all levels. 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays. Huntington Library Station,1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registrationrequired. $24 for the series. 10-11am, Thursdays. Huntington Library, 338 Main St.,Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $12 for the series. 9:15-10:15am., Saturdays.Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registrationrequired. $15 for the series. 11am-noon, Wednesdays.Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett.516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm.6-week program. For all cancer-related illness.ENTERTAINMENT1 7pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 ParkAve., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. Sion Sono’s epic vision of a Japanese teenager’sjourney through apocalyptic religious cults, Catholicguilt, and upskirt panty photography.2 8pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury.960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. 8pm. Garden Stage at the UnitarianUniversal Congregation of Central Nassau. 223Stewart Ave., Garden City. 516-248-8891. calendar@uuccn.org. 8pm. Landmark of Main St.. 232Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org. 8pm. YMCA BoultonCenter for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St.,Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.3 8pm. YMCABoulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. MainSt., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. 7pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury.960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. 8pm. AdelphiUniversity Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave.,Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. 8pm. Landmark of Main St.. 232 MainSt., Port Washington. 516-767-6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org.7 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 ParkAve., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. Watch Jacques Tati’s nearly wordless comedyabout confusion in the age of technology.9 8pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury.960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000.livenation.com. 8pm. Tilles Center forthe Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale.516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre.423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.Starring Lenny Henry. 8pm.Madison Theatre at Molloy College. Rockville Centre.516 678-5000 x7715. madisontheatreny.org.Maria Cassi semi-autobiographical show traces herjourney from rebellion to freedom to true liberation. 7:30pm. AdelphiUniversity Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave.,Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. 8pm. YMCA Boulton Centerfor the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore.631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.26March 2012To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com

HappeningsMarchSPOTLIGHT“My Life with Men….andOther Animals” at MadisonTheatre at Molloy CollegeThis unique performance offers a rollickingcrash course in love, seduction, death…andolive oil! In this semi-autobiographical show,Maria Cassi provocatively poses the question,“By what rules do we live and who decideswhat they are?” In her own inimitable way,Cassi is a comic anarchist, reinventing the rulesof her conservative upbringing to reflect herown maverick romanticism. With an expressiveface, a gift for mimicry and a soulful voice, thecharismatic performer traces her sensual journeyfrom rebellion to freedom to true liberation.The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, a new550-seat performing arts center in RockvilleCentre, opened in November 2011.When: March 9-10 at 8 p.m..Where: The Madison Theatre at MolloyCollege in Rockville CentreTickets: visit www.madisontheatreny.org or call516-678-5000 x7715. Box office hours: Mon. –Sat. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets $35-65, but 50% offwith code: LIWOMAN.10 8pm. StallerCenter for the Arts. 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook.631-632-2787. stallercenter.com. 8pm. Tilles Center for thePerforming Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale.516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. 8pm. SeeMarch 911 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for the PerformingArts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.14 7pm. Cinema Arts Centre.423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.15 8pm. Staller Center for theArts. 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. 631-632-2787.stallercenter.com.16 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts.37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. 8pm. Landmark ofMain St.. 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org.17 8pm. Staller Center for the Arts. 100 Nicolls Rd.,Stony Brook. 631-632-2787. stallercenter.com.20 7:30pm. Cinema ArtsCentre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611.cinemaartscentre.org.21 8pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. 10am.Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341. friedbergjcc.org.23 8pm. The Paramount. 370New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. paramountny.com.24 8pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. 8pm. YMCA Boulton Centerfor the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore.631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org.25 1pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 ParkAve., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. 7pm. Staller Center for theArts. 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. 631-632-2787.stallercenter.com.30 8pm. YMCABoulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. MainSt., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. 8pm. TillesCenter for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd.,Greenvale. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. 8pm. The Paramount. 370New York Ave., Huntington. 631-673-7300. paramountny.com.31 7:30pm. AdelphiUniversity Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave.,Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for thePerforming Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. 8pm. Landmark of Main St.. 232 MainSt., Port Washington. 516-767-6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org.ONGOING Saturdays at 11amand Sundays at 10:30am. Through March 25. JohnW. Engeman Theater at Northport. 250 Main St.,Northport. 631-261-2900. engemantheater.com. Through March 25. JohnW. Engeman Theater at Northport. 250 Main St.,Northport. 631-261-2900. engemantheater.com.EVENTS1 7:30pm. CinemaArts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. In person, Peter Rosen.2 7pm. Book Revue. 313 New YorkAve., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com.Jodi Picoult will speak about and sign her newnovel, Lone Wolf. Call for time. Ursuline Sistersof Tildonk. 186 Middle Rd., Blue Point. 631-363-2422. tildonkursuline.org.3 1:30pm. ConnetquotRiver State Park and Preserve. Sunrise Hwy.,Oakdale. 631-581-1072. RSVP at rsvp@friendsofconnetquot.org.Topic: Connetquot’s Colonial PastRestored: The Preservation of the Nicoll Grist Mill.The speaker will be Kurt Hirschberg of Jan Hird PokornyAssociates, Inc.4 11am-2pm. Friedberg JCC, 15Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341. friedbergjcc.org.6 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre.423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.Watch Les Blank’s documentarywith guest speaker via Skype, David Lee Hoffman. 2pm. Long Beach Public Library,11 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. With presenter Larry Gerstman.8 7:30pm. Cinema ArtsCentre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611.cinemaartscentre.org. With artist and animator BillPlympton and filmmaker Alexia Anastasio. 7:30-9:30pm. Friedberg JCC, 15Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341. friedbergjcc.org. Marcia Haddad Ikonomopolous returns to continueher lecture on the Ten Lost Tribes. 7-10pm. CommunityCenter in Haypath Park. Haypath Rd., Old Bethpage.Personal CoachingSpecializing in the unique needs ofprofessional & family caregivers.Gain perspective and a better senseof balance & contentment.Work through Compassion FatigueCareer Planning/Career TransitionFeng ShuiHome and Work Space ConsultationsFull and Half Day Training ProgramsGift CertificatesPhyllis Quinlan, RN, PhD www.mfwconsultants.comExplore where you are now, determine where youwant to be and create a pathway to get there.Imagine the Possibilities…Wake-Up withMake-UpPERMANENTCOSMETICSby Phoebe Reines your treatment w/mention of this ad. 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HappeningsMarch516-528-0421. syossetcc.org. Judged by Joe Senzatimore.10 2pm. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave.,Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach.11 11am-6pm atAdelphi University’s University Center, Garden City.516-623-2196.12 : 7pm. General membership meetingand Dahlias 101 for new beginners. The CarriageHouse. Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Montauk Hwy.,East Islip. 631 754-1002. longislanddahlia.com. 12:30-1:30pm. Mid Island Y JCC,45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x328.myjcc.org. Different Rabbis from the community willteach a class on interesting and current topics.13 6:30pm. John T. Mather Hospital. Port Jefferson.Presented by Dr. Arif Ahmad. To register call 631-689-0220. drahmadmd.com 7-9pm. Mid Island Y JCC, 45Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x347.myjcc.org. A historic reading of seven Long IslandPoets Laureate.14 6-10pm.Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury. 12:30-2:30pm. MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x384. myjcc.org. The Mid-Island Y JCCand Selfhelp are partnering to bring special programsfor Jewish victims of Nazi persecution with aPurim Party for Holocaust Survivors.15 7am-7pm. Stony Brook University Medical CenterHospital Lobby, Stony Brook. 631-444-1454. pediatricmscenter.org. 6:30-9:30pm. MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x347. myjcc.org. 7-10pm. Community Centerin Haypath Park. Haypath Rd., Old Bethpage.516-528-0421. syossetcc.org. Presented by MartySilverstein.16 10:30-11:30am. Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd.,Plainview. 516-822-3535 x328. myjcc.org.From the producers and creators of Lombardi comesA NEW BROADWAY PLAYABOUT RIVALRY AND RESPECT.TICKETS NOW ON SALE!TELECHARGE.COM or 212-239-620019 7-9pm. Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. 999 Old country Rd., Plainview.516-931-7768. Presented by Beth Goldberg.21 6:30pm. Riverhead. For more information call 631-689-0220. drahmadmd.com22 6:30-9:30pm. MidIsland Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x347. myjcc.org. 8pm. Holy TrinityParish Hall. Brooklyn Ave. & 7th St., Valley Stream.516-825-7157. Lecture by Dave McKean. 6pm. register onlineat sunrisedaycamp.org or call Beth Fetner at 516-634-4196.24 11am-1:30pm. 516-773-4646. Garden City Hotel. Minimally invasiveplastic surgery and facial rejuvenation seminar andbenefit brunch. Call to RSVP.26 12:30-1:30pm. See March 12th.27 6:30pm. See March 13th.29 7-8:30pm at AdelphiUniversity’s University Center, Garden City. 516-877-4325.31 7pm. Chaminade HighSchool in the Darby Auditorium. Jackson Ave., Mineola.516-742-5555 ext. 563. Live organ accompanimentby Bernie Anderson.ONGOING 11am-3pm.Through April 17th. Long Beach Public Library, 11W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. Wednesdays in Marchat 2pm. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave.,Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/longbeach. With Angela Kambarian, MA. 7 or 7:30pm (time varies),Thursdays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside.516-766-4341 x111. friedbergjcc.org. $10 dues permonth. Additional fees apply occasionally for themedinners, etc. 7:45-9:15pm, Tuesdays. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x328. miyjcc.org. Ages 40 and up. Sundays 1-4pm.Suffolk Y JCC, Alan and Helene Rosenberg DiscoveryMuseum. 74 Happauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800 xt. 140. suffolkyjcc.org 7:30-9:30pm, Wednesdays.Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-634-4170. friedbergjcc.org. For those between 1946and 1964. $10. 1:30-5pm, on the firstSPOTLIGHTJefferson StarshipJefferson Starship, first soared in 1974 followingdissolution of the legendary Jefferson Airplane.Jefferson Starship 2012 features a luminaryassemblage, fronted by Grammy nominatedlead vocalist Cathy Richardson who starred onBroadway in “Love, Janis.” Joining Richardson, andoriginal members David Freiberg & Paul Kantner islongtime lead guitarist Slick Aguilar who has beenwith the band 20 years, drummer Donny Baldwinwho appeared on many of the band’s classicrecordings and keyboardist/bassist Chris Smithwho joined the band in 1998 after years with TheSupremes. The band continues to perform theiriconic repertoire including “Jane,” “Somebody ToLove,” “Miracles,” “White Rabbit,” “Volunteers,”“Count On Me” and many more.When: Friday, March 23 at 8:00 pmWhere: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave.Huntington. www.paramountny.com.Tickets: Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster.com,charge-by-phone @ 800-745-3000 andThe Paramount Box Office (open daily from noonto 6pm).Wednesday of each month. Extended hours until8pm on the first Wednesday of each month. LibraryWing on Merrick and Kirkwood Avenues. 516-379-6434. 9:05am, Fridays. Long Beach Public Library,11 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201.nassaulibrary.org/ longbeach. 6:30-7:45pm, second and fourthTuesdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack.631-462-9800 x139. syjcc.org. Widow andwidowers group for ages 50 and up. $9 or 516-465-2520. 2pm on Saturdays. TheodoreRoosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 CoveRd., Oyster Bay. 516-922-3200. audubon.org. ASanctuary naturalist will provide you with an upcloselook at one of our resident wild creatures eachweek. Free. 7:30-10pm, Mid-Island Y JCC,45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $6. Once a month Zwanger-PesiriRadiology provides free radiological exams ( MRI,CT SCAN, X-ray, Mammography, etc.) for uninsuredNassau and Suffolk County residents. For more information,upcoming dates, and phone numbers,28March 2012To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or ads@liwomanonline.com

HappeningsMarchvisit ZPgivebacksundays.org. 5-8pm, first andthird Thursday of each month. Franklin Hospital,Admitting Dept., 900 Franklin Ave., Valley Stream.516-256-6397 or 866-381-1931. healthcareaccess.edu.Family & Child Health Plus free or low-costhealth insurance available for NYS residents. : 4:30-6pm & 6:30-8pmTuesdays. Long Island Japanese Culture Center. 12 LincolnAve., Roslyn Heights. 917-226-1195. takahashi.mieko@gmail.com. Learn to wear kimono and dancewith a fan in the elegant Soke Fujima style. Beginnersof all ages. For free trial lesson, contact the instructor. 11am-1pm, Mondays, Services andAdvocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and TransgenderElders-Long Island (SAGELI), 34 Park Ave., Bay Shore.(516) 484-9338, sageli.org. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, andtransgender people 50+0. Coffee and cake is provided. 7pm-midnight,Saturdays. Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115Main Bayview Rd., Southold. 631-765-2626.CusterObservatory.org. Guided tours of the nightsky through powerful telescopes. Weather permitting.Suggested donation $5. (Reserve a Day for Interesting Social Happenings):11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesdays, Mid-Island YJCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $6. : 2-4:15pm, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 55 and up. $6. 10:30am-noon, Tuesdays.Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills. 516-484-1545 x134. sjjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $10. 10:30am,second Thursdays. Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 S.Woods Rd., Woodbury. 516-496-9100. 7:45-9:30pm, Wednesdays.Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800 x139. syjcc.org. Group for all singles facilitated bya certified social worker. Refreshments served. $9. 3-5pm, first and third Thursdays.Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800 x121. syjcc.org. Group for active, singleseniors ages 60 and up. $4. Registration required. 7:30-9:30pm, Mondays.Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x133. friedbergjcc.org. Singles ages 40 andup meet weekly; facilitated by Irwin Pfeffer. $8. 10:30am-12:30pm. 8 Saturdays through March 10th. CinemaArts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. Screenwriting seminarwith Stephen Martin Siegel. 10:30am-1:30pm, Mid-Island YJCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 70 and up. $6.EXHIBITSONGOING 1pm, Sundays.One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337.nassaumuseum.org. 1pm. Docent-led family walkthroughof the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm,supervised art activities for the whole family. Specialfamily guides of the main exhibition are available inthe galleries. Museum admission required. Through March 16th. HuntingtonArts Council. 213 Main St., Huntington.631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org. An exhibit ofpaintings and drawings by Dan Christoffel. Through March18th. Nassau County Museum of Art, One MuseumDrive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.Lego is no longer just for child’s play, plastictoy building bricks have become material for fine art. Nassau County Museumof Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. More than 50 works byrenowned artists set amidst the 145-acre property. NassauCounty Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, RoslynHarbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. Themuseum’s 145 acres include many marked naturetrails through the woods. Experience the many lushexamples of horticultural arts. Through March 18th.11am-4:45pm Tuesdays through Sundays. NassauCounty Museum of Art. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. This exhibitionshowcases approximately 125 oils on canvas andworks on paper by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Through July 2012. DowlingCollege. 150 Idle Hour Blvd., Oakdale. 631-244-3016. dowling.edu. 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