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Embrace fitness
through the winter

Local retailers, gyms help community stay safe and active

BY JESSICA JAFET

e impending cold weather (along with a other opportunity to get creative in the face living room,the most important thing is to keep
lot of time likely spent at home), need not be of less-than-ideal circumstances in our lives.
a hindrance to staying active over the winter. our bodies moving—both for physical and for
Like many challenges this year, it is yet an- Whether snowshoeing, skiing, walking, hik-
ing, visiting the local gym, or just dancing in the mental well-being.

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FITNESS FROM PAGE 3 Local retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods have The many ways walking
benefits your body
Ann Palmadesso, Fitness Director at Club Fit been doing their best to satisfy the needs of both
When the World Health Organization declared a
Je erson Valley, believes that exercise is medi- outdoor-workout enthusiasts and those who train COVID-19 pandemic in March, hundreds of millions
of people across the globe were forced to change
cine—and for the approaching winter months, at home by keeping up with the demand for gear.
how they go about their daily lives, including how
she stresses the importance of safely partaking in “Outdoor and at-home tness items have been they exercise.

various types of activities to maintain adequate among our most popular since the spring and we Health-conscious adults accustomed to exercising
at local gyms had to find new ways to exercise
levels of movement. anticipate those will be hot categories for holiday in the wake of the pandemic. Resilient men and

“If you choose to go outside, you want to always shoppers as people continue to place importance women soon found ways to exercise, and many of
them embraced walking.
check your surroundings to avoid slippery sur- on nding ways to spend time outdoors and be
Though walking might not provide the same level of
faces, wear appropriate footwear and clothing, hy- active in and around their home,” said Brian intensity that fitness enthusiasts are accustomed
to, the Arthritis Foundation notes the various ways
drate, and know the climate conditions,” she said. Hagerman, NY Community Marketing Manager walking benefits the body.

“Wear an appropriate number of layers depending for Dick’s Sporting Goods in Je erson Valley. Walking protects against heart disease and stroke.
Walking strengthens the heart and protects it against
on the intensity of the activity that you choose.” With so many people both working and exer- heart disease. The AF also notes that walking lowers

Even without fancy gym equipment to workout cising at home, consumers have been purchasing blood pressure. In fact, post-menopausal women
who walk just one to two miles per day can lower
at home, there are many ways to strengthen the more tness equipment, outdoor products and their blood pressure by nearly 11 points in 24 weeks,
while women who walk for 30 minutes a day can
body using items found in the house, according to athletic apparel, he explained. “Active lifestyle
reduce their risk of stroke by 20 percent.
Palmadesso. “ ere are always water bottles, soup products and athleisure have become very popular
Walking strengthens the bones. New York-based
cans, a gallon of milk, even dishtowels as gliders categories throughout the country.” Plancher Orthopedics and Sports Medicine notes

on the oor, which have become popular for lower At the moment, gyms like Club Fit remain that walking can stop the loss of bone mass
for people with osteoporosis. In addition, post-
body work,” she said. open and are taking extreme safety measures to menopausal women who incorporate 30 minutes
of walking into their daily fitness regimens can
A speci c home exercise described by the t- keep people safe: using air ltration systems, prac- reduce their risk of hip fractures by 40 percent.

ness director is one that is e ective and easy to fol- ticing thorough sanitization and sterilization of Walking can extend your life. The AF notes that one
study linked walking to longer life expectancy, finding
low. She said that it comes down to the precision equipment and maintaining protocols for social that people who exercise regularly in their fifties and
sixties were 35 percent less likely to die over the next
of a personal trainer’s task, in terms of targeting distancing of guests. e club also launched a vir-
eight years than people who never walked.
balance, strength and steadiness: tual option with a platform that allows members
Walking can improve mood. One study from
“Fill a pot with water and do a squat without to connect with instructors to see workouts on a researchers at California State University, Long
Beach, found that the more steps people take
spilling it—carefully and thoughtfully moving device at home. during the day, the better their moods were.

with control—which is really important when For Palmadesso, the bottom line when it comes Walking can lower risk for cognitive decline.
Walking also has been linked to a lower risk for age-
you do any kind of resistance training.” to staying t is to recognize that something is related cognitive decline. A study from the University
of Virginia Health System found that men between
Of course, physical activity can come in many better than nothing, and she underscored the im-
the ages of 71 and 93 who walked more than a
forms, all of which “count” in terms of exercise, mense physical and mood-amplifying bene ts of quarter of a mile per day had half the incidence
of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease compared
and despite di cult circumstances, beginning a that mindset. to men who walked less. In addition, a study from

regular habit does not have to be a daunting pros- “Be kind to yourself, choose activities that you researchers at the University of California, San
Francisco, found that age-related memory decline
pect. enjoy and remember that taking the rst step is
was lower among women ages 65 and older
“Just put on your favorite tunes, do your house critically important. Individuals should applaud who walked 2.5 miles per day than it was among
women who walked less than half a mile per week.
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vals; 10 minutes or 10 reps (based on your body’s beating themselves up for not doing enough—

internal feedback), then you can increase your and usually you feel so good after doing it, that

time and intensity,” Palmadesso added. the next steps come easily.”

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For the love of java

The Hudson Valley is home to
several artisanal coffee roasters

BY ABBY LUBY

If you ask a Westchester artisanal bean for a less bitter and more nuanced “We’ve built relation-
ships with farmers and have
co ee roaster how to make the perfect cup of co ee. As one of the rst third- visited them on their farms
in countries such as Burundi,
cup of co ee, they will tell you, without wavers in New York City and in West- Rwanda, Tanzania, and really got to “All the co ee
know them,” said Love. “ ese farm- beans are seasonal and when
skipping a beat, start with whole beans, chester, Co ee Labs owners Mike and ers have also visited Co ee Labs to see
the business and tell our customers how certain beans are not avail-
grind them up with a burr, not a metal Alicia Love came to Tarrytown in 2003 their co ee is grown. We have contracts able, I switch to a new co ee,”
with individual farmers that commit us said Dart. “Bags are 132 to 152
grinder, use hot ltered water to burst and opened their doors on Main Street to stay with them even if their crop is pounds and I buy one bag at a time so
less some years than others.” it’s super fresh.”
the avor, brew, savor the steamy rich next to the Tarrytown Music Hall. eir Big Bang Co ee sells a variety of
For most co ee roasters,Arabica beans beans and blends retail and wholesale
elixir, sip by sip. popular café is where they roast the are preferred to the lesser grade Robusta and ships co ee the day it’s roasted.
beans,which have more ca eine,are gen- Dart, active in the world of co ee for
Artisanal micro roasters are passionate beans and serve pastries along with fro- erally used to make espresso and used by the last 20 years, has operated out of
major commercial co ees. Arabica beans the Hat Factory in Peekskill since
about the multi-tiered process it takes to zen lattes or mochas. are what professional roasters use, like 2015. She orders Arabica beans from
Elina Dart, founder of Big Bang Co ee farms in Ethiopia, Sumatra, Guate-
get that perfect cup of co ee, from the “We were interested in high quality Roasters in Peekskill. Dart keeps her in- mala, the Congo, to name a few. e
ventories small and the ongoing turnover beans are from reputable organic grow-
hand-picked cherry seeds o the cof- co ee,” said Alicia Love. “We wanted to of “green” beans guarantees freshness. ers that are certi ed sustainable and

fee tree to peeling away the fruit’s skin bring co ee to another level. Co ee is a SEE COFFEE PAGE 8

and pulp for the pale at seeds which craft and we try to roast the beans to get

are roasted to perfection and become a an exact avor.”

prized co ee bean. We’ve come a long e majority of regions growing cof-

way from a ve-cent at cup of co ee of fee are 20 degrees north and south of the

the 1950s to today’s seminal Starbucks’ equator. Known as the “bean belt,” it in-

co ee culture. cludes the Americas,Africa and Southeast

Large-scale co ee production, how- Asia. Love said over the years they have

ever, gave rise to “third-wave” co ee developed many personal relationships

roasters, purists seeking that perfect with co ee farmers around the world.

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Jonathan Baratz, owner and coffee roaster The Coffee Labs Roaster in action Elina Dart, owner of Big Bang Coffee
at Bear Mountain Coffee Roasters in Mahopac. at Coffee Labs in Tarrytown. Roasters in Peekskill, roasting a fresh

PHOTOS: ABBY LUBY PHOTO COURTESY OF COFFEE LABS batch of coffee beans.

COFFEE FROM PAGE 6 recently a lobby café in Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. co ee for customers at the markets, which is infused

Grant said she’s noticed that over the years, co ee with nitrogen, has a subtle sweet avor and a froth on

organic by organizations such as Fair Trade, Rainforest trends have changed as the subtleties of specialty, small top. Next year he plans on selling a bottled version of

Alliance and UTZ. batch beans became apparent on one’s palate. Tast- cold brew.

“ ose programs help the growers, protects their ing co ee can be compared to discerning the complex Baratz has been in the business for 16 years and has

workers and ensure that a piece of the pro ts goes to scents in a wine’s bouquet or the bitter and oral avors operated out of a Mahopac warehouse for ten years,

building communities, schools, bridges and to improve in hops of craft beers.“ ere’s de nitely more interest in where he sells wholesale to grocery and gourmet stores

the quality of life for everyone who touches the co ee,” the speci city of co ee,” said Grant. “Right now, people and retails to individual consumers.

Dart explained. are looking for more African co ee, which tends to have “ e new trends wouldn’t happen for companies like

e magic is in the roasting. Transforming the green higher acidity, a more punch, vibrant avor. My dream mine if it wasn’t for Starbucks, who put di erent ori-

beans using di erent types of heat in varying degrees is to have ‘co ee cupping’ once the pandemic is over.” gins on the map like Kenya and South America,”Baratz

for a certain amount of time ultimately creates a myriad Grant envisions co ee tastings as a chance to learn and said. “It was more than the regular Maxwell House cof-

of co ee tastes and fragrances. Roasters could be run by experience the many avors in a cup of black co ee. “If fee found in the supermarkets for years, it was expand-

gas, electric or infrared, use either a drum bed or uid you take a moment, swish it in your mouth to hit all the ing small batch roasting for artisanal roasters.”

bed, stainless steel or cast iron, automatic or manually di erent surfaces of your tongue, you will taste many a- Baratz gets beans through importers, single planta-

controlled. vors,”she explained.“For instance, Ethiopian co ee has a tions and smaller farm coops. “We are certi ed organic

“I have one uid air bed roaster to do a super small tangy acidity, hints of raspberry and a piney taste.” and certi ed fair trade. We feel it’s necessary for sure.”

batch,” said Dart. “Depending on the weight of the Other subtleties emerging from Central and South Most artisanal co ee roasters seem to develop a sixth

bean, I generally roast for 12 to 18 minutes.” American darker co ees are fruity avors with hints sense about a di erent variety of bean. Baratz said when

For Zoe Grant,owner and manager of e Black Cow of rich dark chocolate while Asian-grown beans yield a roaster has small amounts of co ee beans brought in

in Croton-On-Hudson, and in Pleasantville, roasting is earthy and chocolate avors. from all over the world, she/he has to get to know each

a complicated science. “ e time for roasting varies and at more co ee drinkers are staying home because bean’s character. “It can’t be taught. e roaster needs to

is based on the character of the bean and whether it of the pandemic and ordering co ee beans online know the pro le of each bean and its ‘destination’ on the

has a higher moisture content or if it’s a denser bean,” means many small batch co ee roasters are seeing a palate. en you have to gure out how to get it there.

she said. “For instance, French Roast takes longer at a tremendous boost in sales by individual consumers and It’s not just turning the bean brown. It’s an art and takes

certain temperature.” specialty markets. Co ee varieties people are ordering a lot of time to get to know your co ee and bring out

Originally opened by Grant’s parents, the Black Cow reveal new trends. its best pro le.”

just celebrated its 25th year of opening their Croton-On- “We’ve always sold out of the infused cold brew at Elina Dart calls it her co ee sweet spot. “Some beans

Hudson café, which is where the roasting takes place and farmers’ markets,” said Jonathan Baratz, owner and have amazing character and if you roast it too long, you

where they sell co ee beans, serve co ee and food. ey roaster of Bear Mountain Co ee Roasters in Mahopac. can’t identify it. For each bean, I try to nd that place

opened a co ee shop in Pleasantville in 2012 and more Baratz prepares single cups of the popular cold brew where it tastes just right.”

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Grab a virtual front row seat
BY ABBY LUBY

With theaters closed, live music venues shuttered and tling—all the ingredients of chance performances, and Out Loud Film Series,” a special live, free webinar dis-
limited timed visits at museums, hunkering down and on-the-spot creativity. At the end of the performance
staying safe from the coronavirus may leave us feeling Lewis talks with actors and invites the audience to com- cussion is scheduled for Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. with pro-
needy for a regular art x. ankfully there are in nite ment as well.
possibilities via the internet that can transform us to a gramming Directors Bijhan Clarke and Dan Fried-
front row seat at pre-taped or live performances, tour a See the schedule of performances at theschoolhouse
museum without the crowd or hearing musicians per- theater.org. man discussing the hilarious lm “National Lampoon’s
form from places all over the world. Most virtual shows
are free; many organizations do ask for donations. e Bedford Playhouse will be featuring Tony nomi- Christmas Vacation.” e movie can be previewed before
nee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway on Dec. 11 in “Liz
e Schoolhouse eater in North Salem is stream- Callaway: Home for the Holidays.” the talk for a rental fee. Visit bedfordplayhouse.org for
ing live, holiday shows in December and January on Sat-
urdays at 3 p.m. “We will be recording this exclusive live event to be more information.
streamed via our virtual cinema network to theatergoers
“We decided on afternoon theater thinking if people across the country this holiday season,” said Courtney e Westchester Collaborative eater (WCT),
were shut in at home, we would be tapping into a market Davis Walker, Director of Marketing and Communica-
that wasn’t night time,” said Schoolhouse eater Artistic tions at the Bedford Playhouse. e cost is $20 and starts celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has produced
Director Bram Lewis about the live performances. Aptly at 7 p.m. Callaway will perform a mix of holiday favorites,
named e Pandemic Players, professional Broadway ac- Broadway showtunes, share stories about the holidays “COVID Diaries: Notes from the Frontlines,”a mix of 11
tors perform a live, cold reading via zoom. and her career and o er a preview of music from her up-
coming holiday album, Comfort and Joy. Callaway made original short plays and monologues inspired by the pan-
“For those tuning in, it would be as though you are sit- her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We
ting in the rehearsal room on day one. It’s meant to be like Roll Along,” received a Tony Award nomination for her demic. Written by WCT members and featuring WCT
the early days of live TV where anything can happen. e performance in “Baby,” and for ve years, won acclaim as
informality is part of the fun,” Lewis said. Grizabella in “Cats.” actors, these engaging short performances were origi-

e Schoolhouse eater’s live shows include actors Bedford Playhouse has been streaming movies as part nally live-streamed in June, and are dramatic, comedic,
setting up, talking to each other o camera, scripts rus- of their virtual cinema program. As part of their “Laugh
and somewhere in-between. ese are free on YouTube

and by searching for Westchester Collaborative eater’s

channel.

e Jazz Forum in Tarrytown regularly posts on Face-

book LIVE with performances by jazz musicians posted

on a weekly basis. If your computer speakers are decent,

close your eyes and imagine being in any live venue hear-

ing great music. Find the performances at facebook.com/

jazzforumclub/live.

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Clean out the clutter

BY JESSICA JAFET

After months of being homebound with the best “When you come home and have piles on the couch get rid of it. Especially those you have outgrown; if you

intentions to address those stu ed closets, attics and and on the counter or you are tripping over shoes at are two sizes away, then it is time to be done with it.

basements, perhaps the approaching wintertime sea- the front door, it becomes very stressful,” Deinstadt • Clothing: If something is more than ve years

son of re ection will nally push procrastinators to added. “Especially during the pandemic, you want to old and out of style, do not hang on to it. Maybe

tackle the clutter. do whatever you can to simplify and de-stress your life, a wedding dress, but most likely your daughter will

Organizing one’s surroundings can have a profound so you can have the kind of life that supports what is want her own. Don’t burden your children with your

e ect on mood and functionality, especially in light really important to you and what makes you more ef- memories.

of the pandemic. Jacqueline Reilly, a licensed clini- cient and productive.” • Linens: Go through your linen closet and donate

cal psychotherapist in Northern Westchester, believes Speci cally, the organizing guru recommends that to local animal shelters like the one in Putnam. If you

that putting a priority on maintaining an orderly life at members of the household rst get rid of things that have lost a pet, donate the animal goods to the shelter

home can enhance perceptions of well-being. they have no emotional attachment to, or have not used as well (dog beds, bowls, leashes).

“If we have a sense of clarity in our environment, in years. While acknowledging that it can be di cult Whether you get to work clearing and organizing

it can increase a healthy sense of mastery and control to part with items that were purchased with the best your home on your own, or decide to reach out to a

over our world,” she said. intentions, she said that there are several organizations professional, you can pat yourself on the back for do-

Professional organizer Andréa Deinstadt, whose in the area who will gladly accept donations. “Schedule ing something that will support and bene t the entire

company “Organizing Wisdom” is based in Somers, a pickup with the Veterans, drop o at Goodwill, or family, according to the psychotherapist.

has been helping locals for the past 16 years to pare bring special items to St. Luke’s rift Shop,” she said. “People aren’t used to spending 24/7 in their homes

down their stu and to remedy their messy homes. She Next, all countertops, tabletops and surfaces should and we’ve had to open up spaces for o ces, for Zoom-

likens herself to a personal trainer who will support be cleared of newspapers, magazines and other items ing, for homework, for school,” Reilly said. In turn, the

and encourage clients to deal with the necessary tasks. that can be recycled. chaos of disorganization can burden relationships in

“It’s like sit-ups,” Deinstadt said. “You know how to Other tips from Deinstadt: the home, which can increase stress.”

do them, but unless I show up, you don’t do it; you • Books: People tend to hold on to them for years, She continued, “I would highly recommend that

can pull apart a closet, but it is way more fun to have but they can be donated to the library or Goodwill, people purposefully attend to their environments—

somebody on hand to help—it goes much faster and I and can free up space in the home. there is something called the one-minute rule that has

have the tips to help you gure it out.” • Shoes: When you buy a new pair, get rid of an to do with increasing mood and happiness: just take

Making life more manageable by establishing your old one. one minute and organize something, and that might

home as a refuge during these times can be an incred- • Keys: Know exactly where your items are; set up lead to more minutes, which might lead to a practice

ibly positive thing to do, she explained, with the result a place to easily nd them when leaving the house–– of regularly attending to your environment.”

of creating happy and useful spaces for kids and par- along with phone, wallet, checkbook.

ents alike. • Jackets: If you have not worn it for years, donate or SEE ORGANIZING PAGE 11

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ORGANIZING FROM PAGE 10 ARTS FROM PAGE 9

Storage solutions for pet supplies e Bethany Arts Community in
Ossining o ers a series of Artist in
Pet owners soon learn that having a pet means carving out a portion of home real estate for all of the supplies neces- Residence Talks on Facebook LIVE
sary for keeping companion animals healthy and comfortable. From food to toys to bedding, many pets require a where artists talk about their work.
laundry list of items. Developing a storage strategy means keeping items within reach but potentially out of sight. Upcoming on Dec.17 is a talk by visu-
al artist Brice Garrett about his recent
Food storage: Many dry pet foods are sold in bulk, Medications: Store medications separately from products residency at Bethany where he used
which can be convenient for pet parents. Buying in used for children and adults in the house. Keep dozens of images of objects submit-
quantity not only reduces the number of shopping trips, ted by the community to document
medications in the original packages so labels can be people’s relationships with personal
it also can help keep per-unit costs down. referred to as needed. Place them in a sealed container objects. Bethany also o ers an Online
Course series; upcoming is a six-week
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration notes that proper so they’re not easily opened by children or pets. online course “Paul Cézanne: e
storage of pet food and treats helps maintain the prod- Father of Modern Art” taught by Jill
ucts’ nutritional value and prevents spoilage. It also can Toys in use: Many dogs and cats (or other small animals Kiefer, Ph.D. Visit bethanyarts.org for
allowed to roam the house) will want access to their favorite more information.
keep pets from getting into their food and eating too toys. An easy solution is a ground-level basket that is slipped
much. Purchase a food grade and BPA-free plastic stor- If it’s dance that you are missing,
age container that can accommodate the volume of under a side table in the living room or den. It’s easily you can subscribe to Joyce eater’s
accessible but kept out of sight. Clean-up means a quick YouTube channel for free and watch
food and has an airtight lid to maintain freshness. various dance performances and art-
sweep of toys that quickly can be tossed in the basket. ist talks by performers living here and
Small containers can be used for treats or other edible abroad. You can follow all available
items. Store all food in a cool, dry place. Bedding: Depending on the animal, bedding may JoyceStreams on their YouTube play-
mean a cozy stuffed fabric bed or a pile of shaved list. ey also o er instructions on how
Toys and more: Investing in some similarly sized clear storage to watch JoyceStream on your TV.
containers makes it easy to wrangle all of the accessories cedar. Both can be bulky. A designated spot for Find more at joyce.org/joycestream.
that come with pet ownership. Label the containers and fill storage helps keep the home organized, and dog and
cat beds can be coordinated to the color scheme of
them with the items you need, such as rubber balls, pet waste
bags, coiled leashes or collars, squeaking toys, grooming the house so they blend in.

brushes and combs, extra bird cuttlebones, fish nets, warming Pets require many different supplies that, when
stones, or whatever other supplies are needed for pets large properly stored, will not seem like they’re intruding
and small. Devote a shelf or shelves in a storage closet for
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Croton Valley Quaker Meeting
Hair Wharf 210 Meeting House Road
Mt.Kisco, NY 10549
• 20 Valley Road, Katonah • 914-232-7271 •
Meetings held every Sunday @ 11AM
Social distancing remains our #1 priority for all our clients.

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Independent Living—Peace of Mind
Please be diligent and stay safe.

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We Will Waive The First Months Rent–Call for Details!
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• Located in Historic Peekskill Landmark •Restaurant Style Dining Serving Lunch and Dinner
• Overlooking the Spectacular Hudson River •Transportation to Doctors, Shopping and Outings
• Spacious Studio, 1-2 Bedroom Apartments •Educational Courses and a Full Array of Activities
•24 Hour Security and Emergency Response System
Equipped with Full Kitchens
• Weekly House-keeping Including Linen Service

90 Ringgold Street, • Peekskill, NY 10566 914.788.8860
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