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Even the geese are waiting for spring. These geese were spotted next to a pond tucked away in Hampton Manor in East Greenbush. This pond is not only a quiet place to take a break from a busy day but it’s great to walk around for a daily exercise routine. There are so many places like this throughout the county...places we drive by everyday and sometimes take for granted.

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The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Love your bodyBe kind to it,nourish it,tender it,it is the pure instrument of

expression that allows you to experience life on this plane-------------RAMTHA

Massage Therapy has been known for centuries to reduce tension and ease sore muscles. Therapeutic Massage is an age-old remedy and health practice. Many healing systems including this culture, use hands-on-therapy to soothe aches and pains and facilitate the body’s own healing powers.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. However,when we do not successfully Stress is an inevitable part of life. However,when we do not successfully recognize, divert or process the stressors that affect us,our body’s reac-tion becomes negative and goes into a phase called the “Flight or Fight Response”. When massage is experienced,the body creates ”The Re-laxation Response”. This response reverses the damaging physiological effects of distress, resulting in slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and better circulation to internal organs. Massage breaks the accumulation of stress-related symptoms.

BENEFITS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE*Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation.*Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness.*Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces sprain and swelling, reduces formation of excessive scar tissue.*Reduces muscle spasms.*Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion to the joints.*Enhances athletic performance.*Promotes deeper and easier breathing.*Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids.*Reduces blood pressure.*Helps relieve tension-related headaches and the effects of eye strain.*Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin (which is our largest *Enhances the health and nourishment of the skin (which is our largest organ)*Improves body posture and body awareness.

Certaintly Massage can be utilized on infants –which promotes many things, including better sleep patterns and relieves colic. Infant Mas-sage can also help to improve sociability.

Geriatric Massage which helps to make life more enjoyable by helping this population maintain their health and often regain physical capabili-ties that seemed lost.

Healing comes from within,using forces not always seen and a founda-tion of healing based upon spiritual laws,as we are spiritual beings.

Sybil R.Schwartzbach, LMT

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HVCC Events Calendar Listings for April

Arn Chorn PondThurs, April 15, Noon, Maureen Stapleton Theatre, Siek Campus CenterArn Chorn Pond, human rightsArn Chorn Pond, human rightsactivist and musician, shares hismessage of survival, hope, healing and peace.

Habitat for Humanity andService Learning: Its Impacton Teaching, Learning and the Community. Tues, Aprilthe Community. Tues, April20, 1pm, Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium

“ICYIZERE: hope”Thurs, April 22, Noon, Maureen Stapleton Theatre, Siek Campus CenterSiek Campus CenterFilmmaker Patrick Mureithi will screen “ICYIZERE: hope”

Year-End Student ExhibitionsApril 23-May 8Reception and Department Awards: Fri, April 23, 5-7pm,Teaching Gallery, Teaching Gallery, Administration Building

“Henry V”Fri & Sat, April 23, 24, 30, May 1, 8pm. Sun, April 25, May 2, 2pm. Thurs, April 29, 7:30pm.Maureen Stapleton TheatreMaureen Stapleton Theatre$5 (Free for HVCC students)The Hudson Valley Community College Theatre Club presents Shakespeare’s classic chronicle of Henry’s 1415 campaign.

Mary Surratt: An Accomplice to John Wilkes Boothto John Wilkes BoothTues, April 27, 1pm, BulmerTelecommunications CenterAuditorium. Kate Clifford Larson, PhD, historian and author, speaks about her book, “The Assassin’s Accomplice: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln.”

Taina Asili with Gaetano VaccaroThurs, April 29, Noon, Maureen Stapleton Theatre, Siek CampusCenter.For more information, visit www.hvcc.edu/culture. www.hvcc.edu/culture. www.hvcc.edu/teachinggallery. or call (518)629-8071. or call (518)629-8071.

I'm sure it goes without saying how wonderful it was to have the early arrival of beautiful weather for that week in March. It's amazing how when the sun is shining, we feel happy and excited to make some changes to our homes. With daily new arrivals and so many new and different decorating ideas the possibilities are endless.

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We have been busy making beautiful Spring wreaths, decorating our mantels and even the bathroom is getting decorating our mantels and even the bathroom is getting ready for the beautiful colors of spring/summer. Soon our country garden will be in full bloom with many new designs and country accents. Mark your calanders for our 5th Annual Tent Sale to be held on JUNE 4, 5 and 6th. You truly won't want to miss this one....Many dates are still available for having a home show. Stop by for more details, I'd love to share them with you. We are truly details, I'd love to share them with you. We are truly looking forward to a wonderful season of SPRING with sun shiney days and happieness that goes a long way. Happy decorating and as always I hope you'll stop by and see me real soon cause the best is yet to come!!! Have a wonderful April....


I'm sure it goes without saying how wonderful it was to have the early arrival of beautiful weather for that week in March. It's amazing how when the sun is shining, we feel happy and excited to make some changes to our homes. With daily new arrivals and so many new and different decorating ideas the possibilities are endless.

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Store Hours:Wed-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4 Sun 11-3 Closed Mon

We have been busy making beautiful Spring wreaths, decorating our mantels and even the bathroom is getting decorating our mantels and even the bathroom is getting ready for the beautiful colors of spring/summer. Soon our country garden will be in full bloom with many new designs and country accents. Mark your calanders for our 5th Annual Tent Sale to be held on JUNE 4, 5 and 6th. You truly won't want to miss this one....Many dates are still available for having a home show. Stop by for more details, I'd love to share them with you. We are truly details, I'd love to share them with you. We are truly looking forward to a wonderful season of SPRING with sun shiney days and happieness that goes a long way. Happy decorating and as always I hope you'll stop by and see me real soon cause the best is yet to come!!! Have a wonderful April....

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TUES, APRIL 13 Networking Plus2 BreakfastNetworking is the number one reason why Networking is the number one reason why businesses join the Chamber. At this fast-paced breakfast, get connected, develop leads and build relationships! Located at The Loudon Room. Cocca's The Loudon Room, 831 Rt. 9, Latham, New York 12110. Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager [email protected]

THURS, APRIL 15The Leadership Institute GraduationJoin members of the regional business com-munity as we recognize the accomplish-ments of The Leadership Institute Class of 2010.Location: The Franklin Terrace, 126 Camp-bell Avenue, Troy

TUES APRIL 20GBN Event: Legal Issues in Inter-national BusinessLegal Issues in Internation Business Tues-day, April 20 7:30am Check-in & Networking; 8am - 9:30am Program Southern Saratoga Offices, 15 Park Ave, Suite 7 in Clifton Park. 7:30 Check-in & Networking; 8am - 9:30am Program Southern Saratoga Chamber Of-fices, 15 Park Ave, Suite 7, Clifton Park.

THURS, APRIL 22Women Leaders: Styles, Strategies & StoriesJoin us for an informal and inspirational look Join us for an informal and inspirational look at "Women Leaders: Styles, Strategies & Stories." We will welcome a panel of profes-sional women from diverse industries -- and diverse generations -- as they discuss the unique ways in which they have achieved leadership positions. 7:30am Check-in & Breakfast; 8am - 9:30am Program. Hilton Breakfast; 8am - 9:30am Program. Hilton Garden Inn, Hoosick Street in Troy. Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Man-ager 518.274.7474 [email protected]

TUES, APRIL 27The Leadership Institute: Open House #2The Leadership Institute, the ChamThe Leadership Institute, the Cham-ber's skills based professional de-velopment program will host two Open House and informational re-ceptions for the Class of 2011 at the Chamber offices on Tuesday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for the Open House, but reservations are requested.*CHAMBER OFFICES, 255 River Street, Troy. Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager518.274.7474 [email protected]

THURS, APRIL 29Member Benefits BreakfastGreat for new members, new emGreat for new members, new em-ployees or for those who want a re-fresher on how to make the most of their membership, these informal breakfasts present an overview of your membership. From health in-surance to networking opportunities, we cover everything you need to know about the value of your membership! 7:30am Check-in & Breakfast; 8am - 9am Program The Country Club of Troy, 100 Troy Country Club Road Kate Ollier, Programs & Communi-cations Manager 518.274.7474 [email protected]

Applications Available for the 2011 Leadership Institute

T he Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of T he Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Leadership Institute Class of 2011. This award win-ning, skills-based professional development pro-gram begins in September 2010 and is hosted once a month through March 2011.

Participants will join an exciting and diverse group of motivated professionals who will benefit from the program’s “learning from leaders” approach. The In-stitute attracts the region’s most accomplished cor-porate, higher education and non-profit presidents and CEOs, forming an impressive “faculty” of more than 120 senior level business executives who bring real-life expertise to the program. Applications and brochures are available online at www.renscochamber.com or by calling the Cham-ber at 518.274.7020. The deadline for all applica-tions is Wednesday, May 19, at 5:00 pm, at the Chamber office.

Also, be sure to stop to the second Leadership In-stitute Open House on Tuesday, April 27, beginning at 4:30 pm, hosted at the Chamber office at 255 River Street in downtown Troy. Attendees will learn more about the program, meet with alumni and guest speakers, and pick up application forms. This is an excellent forum for learning about the Chamber’s highly sought-after program, which has Chamber’s highly sought-after program, which has advanced regional professionals in diverse indus-tries for the past six years. The Leadership Institute is a proven training resource for business, govern-ment, and not-for-profit sectors, delivering tangible and successful results.

There is no charge for the Open House and Recep-tion, however reservations are required. Contact Kate Ollier, Chamber Programs & Communications Manager, at 518.274.7474 or by email at [email protected] to RSVP. The Leader-ship Institute is sponsored by KeyBank, with media sponsorship by The Business Review.


TUES, APRIL 13 Networking Plus2 BreakfastNetworking is the number one reason why Networking is the number one reason why businesses join the Chamber. At this fast-paced breakfast, get connected, develop leads and build relationships! Located at The Loudon Room. Cocca's The Loudon Room, 831 Rt. 9, Latham, New York 12110. Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager [email protected]

THURS, APRIL 15The Leadership Institute GraduationJoin members of the regional business com-munity as we recognize the accomplish-ments of The Leadership Institute Class of 2010.Location: The Franklin Terrace, 126 Camp-bell Avenue, Troy

TUES APRIL 20GBN Event: Legal Issues in Inter-national BusinessLegal Issues in Internation Business Tues-day, April 20 7:30am Check-in & Networking; 8am - 9:30am Program Southern Saratoga Offices, 15 Park Ave, Suite 7 in Clifton Park. 7:30 Check-in & Networking; 8am - 9:30am Program Southern Saratoga Chamber Of-fices, 15 Park Ave, Suite 7, Clifton Park.

THURS, APRIL 22Women Leaders: Styles, Strategies & StoriesJoin us for an informal and inspirational look Join us for an informal and inspirational look at "Women Leaders: Styles, Strategies & Stories." We will welcome a panel of profes-sional women from diverse industries -- and diverse generations -- as they discuss the unique ways in which they have achieved leadership positions. 7:30am Check-in & Breakfast; 8am - 9:30am Program. Hilton Breakfast; 8am - 9:30am Program. Hilton Garden Inn, Hoosick Street in Troy. Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Man-ager 518.274.7474 [email protected]

TUES, APRIL 27The Leadership Institute: Open House #2The Leadership Institute, the ChamThe Leadership Institute, the Cham-ber's skills based professional de-velopment program will host two Open House and informational re-ceptions for the Class of 2011 at the Chamber offices on Tuesday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for the Open House, but reservations are requested.*CHAMBER OFFICES, 255 River Street, Troy. Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager518.274.7474 [email protected]

THURS, APRIL 29Member Benefits BreakfastGreat for new members, new emGreat for new members, new em-ployees or for those who want a re-fresher on how to make the most of their membership, these informal breakfasts present an overview of your membership. From health in-surance to networking opportunities, we cover everything you need to know about the value of your membership! 7:30am Check-in & Breakfast; 8am - 9am Program The Country Club of Troy, 100 Troy Country Club Road Kate Ollier, Programs & Communi-cations Manager 518.274.7474 [email protected]

Applications Available for the 2011 Leadership Institute

T he Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of T he Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Leadership Institute Class of 2011. This award win-ning, skills-based professional development pro-gram begins in September 2010 and is hosted once a month through March 2011.

Participants will join an exciting and diverse group of motivated professionals who will benefit from the program’s “learning from leaders” approach. The In-stitute attracts the region’s most accomplished cor-porate, higher education and non-profit presidents and CEOs, forming an impressive “faculty” of more than 120 senior level business executives who bring real-life expertise to the program. Applications and brochures are available online at www.renscochamber.com or by calling the Cham-ber at 518.274.7020. The deadline for all applica-tions is Wednesday, May 19, at 5:00 pm, at the Chamber office.

Also, be sure to stop to the second Leadership In-stitute Open House on Tuesday, April 27, beginning at 4:30 pm, hosted at the Chamber office at 255 River Street in downtown Troy. Attendees will learn more about the program, meet with alumni and guest speakers, and pick up application forms. This is an excellent forum for learning about the Chamber’s highly sought-after program, which has Chamber’s highly sought-after program, which has advanced regional professionals in diverse indus-tries for the past six years. The Leadership Institute is a proven training resource for business, govern-ment, and not-for-profit sectors, delivering tangible and successful results.

There is no charge for the Open House and Recep-tion, however reservations are required. Contact Kate Ollier, Chamber Programs & Communications Manager, at 518.274.7474 or by email at [email protected] to RSVP. The Leader-ship Institute is sponsored by KeyBank, with media sponsorship by The Business Review.

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This Month’s Book Review

Sponsored By Good Buy Books New and Gently Read Books330 Columbia Tpke. 518.479.BOOK (2665)

AprilCalendar of Events

Thursday, April 1stHa, Ha, Made you Read Day!

Monday, April 5th 7pmGarden TeaMaster Tea Blender, Linda Smith Master Tea Blender, Linda Smith will share some of her newest teas in her line. $6 Admission. Reserva-tions required.

Saturday, April 10thEmpire State Book FestivalStop by to visit our booth.

Sunday, May 2nd 1:15-2:45pmVictorian Tea Party$6 Admission. Reservations Re-quired.

Lynne CatelottiGood Buy Books330 Columbia TurnpikeRensselaer, NY 12144518-479-BOOK (2665)

Saturday, April 17th 9:30-11amCommunity Pride DayHelp to clean up Columbia Turnpike. Call for details.

Monday, April 19th 7pmI NEVER WOULD HAVE READ THAT I NEVER WOULD HAVE READ THAT BOOK CLUB. Group discussion of The Zookeeper’s Wife Free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 24th 9:30-11amCommunity Pride Day 2. See Above.

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We (Michael Cristo & Ann Taylor) have created a blog devoted to YOU-East

Greenbush residentsGreenbush residents! Please visit us at eastgreenbushblog.blogspot.com. Make comments; you can remain anonymous and still weigh in on the

town’s events and issues. It truly is the “Good, the Bad and the Ugly” of East Greenbush! Read

what your neighbors are saying and learn what con-cerns them about East Greenbush. So pull up the

East Greenbush blog and talk to us. We look East Greenbush blog and talk to us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ann Taylor & Michael P. Cristo, Jr.

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