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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (2/8 – 2/12/17)

Did you get to chill out this weekend?  Did you go on the Bird and Nature Walk at Wolfe’s Pond Park or watch Chuck, the Groundhog, look for his shadow or join the Adult Coloring Group at the Great Kills Library?  Did you check out Pastry Lover’s Choice and reserve a spot at their My Kid and Me Valentine’s Day Cookies Workshop or the Adult Cake Decorating with Fondant Workshop on 2/26?  Check out the pictures below from the Cookies Workshop.

Whatever you did, I hope it was peaceful.  Everyone needs some down time from work. 

I did a bit of soulful thinking this week after having a spill and injuring my leg.  I suspended my workout at the gym so walked slowly around different venues with a cane just to get out of the house. Everywhere I…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (1/25 – 1/29/17)

As I promised myself politics would not be included in my blog this week, I will only say this: Donald J. Trump is now President of the United States.  Say a prayer, take a deep breath and let us start on the road to first uniting our friends and family instead of badmouthing and unfriending on Facebook those who do not agree with our opinions. These people are close to you! Charity, compassion, understanding and love begin at home! 

As I write this blog tonight, we are in the throes of a Nor’easter!  The South has been hit hard as well as the Eastern coastline.  I am keeping my eye on the huge trees in the neighboring properties surrounding my home and garage and wonder which one, if any will fall.

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (11/30 – 12/4/16)

How many of you ate a vegetarian, pasta or any other kind of food instead of turkey on Thanksgiving this year?  If you have photos showing alternative food choices, I will post them.  I can honestly say I enjoy turkey but love those crispy pieces of skin as a side dish.  Yummy!  Here are photos from my family's Thanksgiving featuring turkey, mashed potatoes, creamed white onions, lots of veggies, a large healthy vegetable salad, homemade pumpkin, cherry, mince, apple pies, moonshine cake and rum cake.

Did you prepare yourself for the holiday by Line Dancing at Christ Methodist Church on Wednesday or Yoga on Thanksgiving morning with 5 Boro Power Yoga or Family Hike with the JCC or the …

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (11/23 - 11/27/16)

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving Day.  I hope you, my gentle readers, will find the time to give thanks for your life, your family, friends and neighbors.  As good or bad as you think life is at times, there are others who have nothing or much less than anything you can ever imagine.  Please remember those in your lives who are in need of companionship; maybe a phone call or a visit would make their day.  Holidays can be lonely.  If you can, invite someone to your home or volunteer to serve food at a community food kitchen. 

Did you take a walk through one of our many parks on Staten Island or join Staten Island OutLOUD for one of their events or attend one of the many Christmas/holiday Fairs all across the Island?

See…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (11/16 - 11/20/16)

Did you begin to visit Holiday/Christmas Fairs around Staten Island? See the list of Fairs for this weekend  below--there are always many to choose from.  I visited the fair at the Olivet Presbyterian Church on Saturday and filled bags with gifts, handmade crafts and of course, baked goods. Below are photos from the Fair.

Saturday afternoon, I took a Walk through Goodhue with Clay Wollney, Staten Island Protectors of Pine Oak Woods and a group consisting of ages from infants on their parents' backs to oldsters like me.  The Protectors are committed to increasing the stewardship of Staten Island’s existing parkland, blue belt corridors and nature preserves to continue the effort to preserve Staten Island’s natural areas.  If you have never been on a…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (11/9 - 11/13/16)

The 1920’s Themed Murder Mystery Dinner at the Second Annual Heart Fundraiser in memory of Robert Cognetta last Thursday was a success!  Did you get to walk the Red Carpet?  Did you figure out "WHODUNNIT"?  All proceeds go toward the SIUH Northwell Health Heart tower, specifically to the construction of the cardiac hybrid operating room for special procedures.  If you would like to make a donation to the Robert Cognetta SIUH Heart Fund, please visit http://www.robertcognettasiuhheartfund.com/ Below are some pictures from the event. 

An exhibit of Paper Tapestries by Sage Reynolds begins Wednesday, 11/9 during center hours at the J Gallery at Joan and Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center, 1466 Manor Rd. An Artist's Reception will take place on…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (9/28– 10/2/16)

I am still not ready to run outside in the morning wearing more than a t-shirt and shorts.  By the afternoon, it becomes warm again and by evening, it is great sleeping with open windows.  I am beginning to miss summer, though.  How did you spend the weekend?  Did you visit the many art exhibits and galleries on Staten Island? Did you meet someone special at the St. Francis Catholic Singles Wine & Cheese Social, take a Belly Dancing class with Rachel or go on a hike or walk through the Island’s many parks?  A great time was had by all at the Westerleigh Folk Festival 2016 on Saturday.  The rain was a downer in the morning but soon cleared up to a perfectly mild sunny day.  Continuous musical acts entertained the visitors as well as free pony rides and…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (6/29 – 7/4/16)

The 8th Annual Polish Festival was a success, and the Gillani Homes family enjoyed meeting so many customers, clients, new friends and many of my gentle readers.  I want to thank all of you who stopped by our booth.  Below are photos from the Festival.

Boardwalk Days-Give Back Wednesdays begins today, Wednesday, 6/29 at 5 at the South Beach Dolphin Fountain at Fr. Capodanno Blvd and Sand Ln.  Give­-Back Wednesdays is a program where representatives of local non­-profit organizations are invited to set up a table and share information about their services with the many visitors to South Beach each week. Some…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (5/4 – 5/8/16)

As I continue to think about the quote, “The best things in life are not THINGS!”, I wonder how many of you agree.  If you would care to share your opinion, I am all ears!  My cousin told me he loves the security of money and what it can buy, especially his tools!  He is the type of guy who is happy in a t-shirt and jeans and not known for amassing lots of “stuff”--other than tools.  I agree with him that money gives you a sense of security, but as I de-clutter and give away things I have no use for and especially clothes that I have not worn in a long time, I question how and why I bought these “things” in the first place.  Should more thought be taken to help those who can’t help themselves, enjoy life in the present, be humble and kind?  I think I will…

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WEEKEND EVENTS ON STATEN ISLAND (4/21 – 4/24/16)

It looks as if my favorite time of year has arrived—Spring!  I strolled through the garden in the back and front yards with my grandchildren admiring the various flowers, herbs and veggies that we have planted or which have reappeared from last year.  We also planted our starter vegetables that we had begun from seed inside.  My son and grandson set up a Topsy-Turvy strawberry planter in the front yard.  Hopefully, it will grow and we will have yummy fruit to eat.  We also have water recycling barrels attached to our drain pipes to recapture water to use in the garden.  

Friday, 4/22, is Earth Day!  What will you do to save the environment?  Do you recycle each week?  Do you use a travel coffee mug instead of disposable foam cups each day? Will you…

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