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Tom Hauser

T & D Dog Training

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Address: Long Island,, NY,

So your best friend needs training? Don't feel bad, so do many other dogs, and that is why so many great dogs end up in shelters year after year. Just think if their owners would have given them a fair chance! In addition to the family dog, we have also handled and trained many problem shelter dogs waiting for adoptions into new homes. At T & D Dog Training we are committed to keep your best friend in your home.

Spring has Sprung in the Three Villages

The tern colony opposite Sand Street Beach springs to life!

Spring has Sprung in the Three Villages

Robins on Stony Brook Village Green pulling worms!

New Year, New Growth, New Challenges!

Hello all!

Well it seems that the snow is almost over and soon I will be out again with my camera spring taking photos to be included in our mailings. I never knew that brown grass could look so good!

We are always working hard to grow and improve the site and appreciate your contribution to our growth. We are now posting our calendars and newsletter on our blog so why don't you book mark it so that it is handy when ever you need it, or better still, become a follower.

Thanks so much for being part of our online networking community. It is all of YOU that make it so special.

For those of you who are still working on your New Years resolutions, or for those of you who are losing motivation towards your personal goals, whether they involve finances, personal growth, health or home we hope that this issue is an inspiration to you!

Wishing you success,
Wendy Martin

Seasonal tips from members of ThreeVillagePeople...

1. Celebrate Sing with your Child Month!
Marie Kaminski
631-208-4003
lyricalchildren@optonline.net
www.LyricalChildren.com


2. Though Life May Seem Dark & Cloudy
- Remember -
One Day the Sun Will Shine Again!
Carol Carter
phone: 6314763099
shine1@optonline.net
www.sunshinepreventionctr.org


3. When working out is to remember to breath. Sometimes you focus on a particular move so hard that you forget to breath, and breathing is important.
Noah Lam
runwithnoah@yahoo.com


4. Increase your chance of losing weight by working out with a partner or club
Noah Lam
runwithnoah@yahoo.com

5. SAT testing dates are around the corner. Call TODAY to schedule your private prep sessions.

Melanie Rasmussen, President
Reach for the Stars Tutoring, Inc. 631.642.7876
reachforthestar@optonline.net

6. OUR TIP FOR A NEW SPRING IN A NEW YEAR...........GET OUT IN YOUR GARDEN! PLANT A NEW ONE, IMPROVE AN EXISTING ONE,SPREAD BEAUTY ALL AROUND AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!

THEN,ON THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER, JUNE 21, 2011, MAKE SURE YOU GET YOURSELF TO THE SETAUKET NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE TO KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH A \'MIDSUMMER MAGIC\' FLOWER SHOW. NOT ONLY WILL THERE BE ABUNDANT HORTICULTURE EXHIBITS AND CREATIVE FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, BUT ALSO AN ART EXHIBIT, PLANT SALE, RAFFLES, MID AFTERNOON LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, AND AN EVENING BOX SUPPER TO BE ENJOYED WITH MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.

THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED BY THE THREE VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB AND WILL BE OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 2PM TO 8:30PM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21ST.

THE THREE VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN US AS WE WELCOME THE 'MAGIC' OF SUMMER.

THREE VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB,INC
phone: 631-689-3570
email: JOYELL@OPTONLINE.NET
CLUB WEBSITE: threevillagegardenclub.org


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Spring Ahead with Omega Planning Associates by KATHY PAGARTANIS, Director of Marketing, Omega Planning Associates

It's been a long, cold winter but if you take a close look you will see the days are staying lighter a little longer every day. Thus, imparting newness and change. The economy is continually showing signs of growth. The consumer index rose to its highest point in 8 months indicating Americans are increasingly confident that better days are upon us. After two years of frugality, Americans are spending again! Credit cards and auto loans are up. Banks are reporting an increase in willingness to make consumer installment loans. The NY Stock Exchange released data showing margin credit(money that investors borrow to buy shares) increased from 233 billion to 276 billion in December, reflecting a sharply higher stock market but also an appetite for borrowing.

General Motors workers will see performance bonuses of 4% to 16% of their base salaries with a small group seeing payments equal to as much as 50%. Disney posted a 54% jump in earnings in the last quarter and McDonald's sales rose 5.3% in January. Dow Chemical reported sharply higher 4th quarter profit this week. AOL earnings rose and GE equipment orders rose 20%. Labor markets are finally healing and unemployment is slowly declining.

It is also time to look at your investment, is it reflecting enough of a positive change? If you don't have a portfolio, this is the time to start one. We are proud to say that our business is continually growing in this challenging economy. Omega Planning Associates is here to provide you with excellent services with Mutual Funds, Annuities, College Funding/Financial Aid, Business Planning, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Estate Planning, 403b, Retirement Planning and Will and Trust Analysis. We invite you to come and grow with us as we are experiencing wonderful results for our investment clients. To contact Omega Planning Associates, call:631-689-5900 or visit our website: www.omegaplanning.com

Kathy Pagartanis
phone: 631-689-5900
email: kpagartanis@omegaplanning.com
www.omegaplanning.com

Celebrate Sing with your Child! by Marie Kaminski

March is Sing with your Child Month! This is
a special time to commemorate singing, dancing and making music within families.

So find some favorite songs to sing, put on at tune to get up and dance to or find an instrument to play and s
hare some music with your family.

Did you know that singing actually lowers your cortisol level!! So the added benefit is less stress for you and
your child. If you want to get some new music making ideas you can schedule a visit to one of our area Music Together classes too!

Marie Kaminski
phone: 631-208-4003
email:
lyricalchildren@optonline.net
www.LyricalChildren.com

You Can Create Positive Growth In 2011 by Cynthia Lindner, MS, Advanced Hypnotherapy

Growth usually equals Positive Change. Traditionally, as we approach the end of one year and the beginning of a new year we find ourselves reflecting on our goals and accomplishments, We also look at what areas we can improve upon, and make plans to do just that. We often resolve to change, make more of our future, and give up old habits. We promise to construct some changes to make things better for ourselves. Though, any time old patterns become uncomfortable can become the time we decide to create a positive change, and growth. The focus may be on personal health issues such as weight control and stopping smoking, or other ways of making life better, like having the family together for dinner more than just a couple of nights a week, to not get so stressed out while driving, or to finally save some money just to be used for an emergency a beginning to fiscal well-being. Unfortunately, by publishing time of this article many people have already given up, but it doesn't have to be that way.

These familiar resolutions are really transitions. And, transitioning into a new lifestyle or behavior successfully requires some planning and self-reflection. When we choose to make such a transition, we need to give up our old definitions of the world, our old ways of doing things, and we find ourselves challenged by the process of 'letting go'. Endings are difficult for most people, even when we are unhappy with the way things used to be because we are more comfortable with what is familiar. The unknown can cause uneasy feelings. Once we let go, however, we enter a period of feeling disconnected from the past but not yet connected to the present this has been called the neutral zone. This is when we can benefit from much self-reflection, and assess what we really want out of life. It is also a time when we can reorient ourselves toward the future and really embrace the new personal growth and having a qualified professional guiding and helping you through the process can help you to achieve the personal growth that you desire. Please feel free to call and have a private discussion about your situation.

Cynthia Lindner, MS
phone: 631 473-0405
email: info@clinicalhypnotism.com
http://clinicalhypnotism.com

Creating Your 2011 New Year's Resolution Recipe for Success by Lee Cirillo Fitness Together Port Jefferson

It's that time of year again when many of us make New Year's resolutions to improve our health and well-being. Unfortunately, we often have a tough time sticking to our goals, and by the time Valentine's Day rolls around, our best-laid plans may have gone by the wayside. That's why now is the time to create your recipe for New Year's resolution success.

According to the dictionary, a 'resolution' means both a firm decision and a firmness of purpose, or determination. The decision part of the resolution equation should be planned out carefully. Here are five tried and true tips for New Year's resolution success that incorporate both decision and determination:

1. Set attainable goals. The biggest mistake people usually make in outlining their New Year's resolutions is to set unattainable goals. Try to set achievable goals so that you're ensured of success. It's important to understand that big changes come from a combination of many small changes over time. Instead of making a New Year's resolution to lose 30 pounds (and you haven't been at that goal weight since high school), why not set a goal to lose 5 pounds by Valentine's Day?

2. Get support from a personal trainer. Change is always easier to accomplish when another person is cheering you on. Two heads are better than one when it comes to making decisions and the determination to complete your goals. Share your resolution verbally with someone you trust. Talk about your plans with another person and review them often, together. A verbal commitment can help people cement a firm decision in their mind.

3. Plan ahead and outline a schedule for getting you to your goal. Tracking your progress is extremely helpful for keeping you on target. It also allows your support person or trainer to help you more efficiently. And don't forget to reward yourself with small gifts for succeeding with your weekly 'mini-goals.'

4. Never strive for perfection. Everyone has a temporary blip where they fall off the horse occasionally, especially under times of duress. Lapses are an important part of the process of making successful permanent changes. Share these temporary setbacks with your trainer and it will ultimately help you to strengthen your resolve.

5. Visualize yourself after you've attained your goals. Visualization can be a strong motivational tool for many people, particularly when they 'see' the positive rewards of making those behavioral changes.

You can achieve your goals with the help of Fitness Together. Fitness Together offers one-on-one sessions with experienced personal trainers who will develop a program tailored to your needs and goals. An important part of their program is Nutrition Together, which provides nutritional counseling to complement your workouts. Let Fitness and Nutrition Together help you create this year's New Year's Resolution Recipe for success.
Here's to your health and happiness in 2011!

Lee Cirillo

phone: 631-473-8200
leecirillo@fitnesstogetherportjeff.com
email: https://www.fitnesstogetherportjeff.com

Creating Your Happy New Year by Frank Lindner, MS, LMHC, Counseling Services

Positive Psychology is of of the the most popular courses at Harvard University, with the goal of teaching how to put positive emotion to work in your life.

Numerous scientific studies, support the notion that positive emotions have been linked with better health, longer life, and greater well being On the other hand, chronic anger, worry, and hostility increase the risk of developing heart disease, as the human body naturally responds to these feelings with raised blood pressure and stiffening blood vessels. A Harvard School of Public Health study found that people who are generally hopeful were less likely to develop hypertension, diabetes, or respiratory tract infection than those who were less hopeful.

Tips for Creating Happiness:

First give yourself permission to be human. Accepting emotions such as fear, sadness, or anxiety as natural, Helps us to be more likely to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, wether positive or negative, can lead to feelings of frustration and unhappiness.

Become involved in activities that are both personally significant and enjoyable. When this is not practical, make sure you have happiness boosters, such as moments throughout the week that provide you with both pleasure and meaning.

Keep in mind that happiness is mostly dependent on our state of mind, not on our status or the state of our bank account. Barring extreme circumstances, our level of well being is determined by what we choose to focus on (the full or the empty part of the glass) and by our interpretation of external events. For example, do we view failure as catastrophic, or do we see it as a learning opportunity?

K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) Simplify your life! We have become a culture that is too busy, by trying to squeeze in more and more activities into less and less available time. Quantity influences quality, and we compromise on our happiness by doing too much.

Remember the mind-body connection. What we do (or don't do) with our bodies influences our mind.

Get regular exercise, restorative sleep, and be mindful about eating healthfully.

Using healthy relaxation such as guided imagery or meditation lead to both physical and mental health.

Finally express gratitude, whenever possible. We too often take our lives and experiences for granted. Learn to appreciate and savor the wonderful things in life, from people to food, from nature to a smile.
name: Frank Lindner, MS, LMHC
phone: (631) 473-0405
email: frank@clinicalhypnotism.com
http://portjeffcounseling.com

Walk... Don't Run Towards Simplicity by Eileen Koff, To The Next Level . Excerpts by Brook Noel

I am not a simple person. The old wives tale says that we are born 'simple' with basic needs of food, love, shelter--but I don't know if I believe that. I think I was born complicated. When I was eight, I wanted my mother to explain to me what the purpose of life was. I came into this world complicated - and I have remained complicated - until recently.

When the simplicity movement burst on the scene a decades or so ago, I'll be honest--I laughed. I thought simplicity was for people who 'couldn't keep up with life. or those that REALLY loved Birkenstock shoes. I didn't realize then, as I do now, that simplicity was for people who wanted a better way to live. I, like many of us, had bought in to the hype that the more I had, the more I did, the more I squeezed into a day - the richer my life would be. When I read about the simplicity movement, the thought of 'giving something up' made my stomach churn. I had worked so hard to amass and acquire - why would I want to give it up? It wasn't until recently that I learned that happiness and true joy aren't discovered in the fast lane. You might find exhilaration and excitement that propels you forward - but you won't find the joy, happiness, contentment and peace we all so desperately crave.

'The problem with the rat race is
that even if you win... you're still a rat.'
Lily Tomlin

The idea of scaling back and letting go scared me. What if I missed something? I liked being at the 'head of the pack' because I believed I had the best view. What I learned was that I could see in front of me - I could see what was coming, but I couldn't see or enjoy what was happening in the moment.

As I looked deeper and confronted my own fears about the simple life, I realized simplicity didn\'t require living in a tee pee, getting rid of electricity and eating food I had grown and cultivated by hand (although for some people simplicity might involve those things)... simplicity meant deciding that I would run my life, getting off the treadmill, living consciously and deliberately-- making decisions that brought joy. Simplicity means trading in 'busyness' for meaning, trading in confusion for clarity, trading in the 'rat costume' for personal peace. Simplicity is about spending less time chasing and more time enjoying. It is about spending less time acquiring and more time experiencing. Simplicity is about spending less time managing life and more time living it. Getting off the treadmill isn't easy. We have to combat the many messages we see and hear every day and learn to believe and trust ourselves. Instead of 'buying-in' to our commercial culture, we 'opt-out' and forge our own path. The reward for those who accept the challenge is great. Instead of living a life on autopilot, you live a life designed by clear decisions that align with what brings you and those important to you, true joy.

Eileen Koff CPO
Certified professional organizer
631-553-0068
Excerpts by Brook Noel
name: Eileen Koff
phone: 631-553-0068
email: eileen@tothenextlevel.net
www.tothenextlevel.net

"Thinking Your Way To Wellness" North Island Physical Therapy Lecture Series Begins Mind-Body Wellness Series Starts March 29

Remember what it was like to walk, dance, hike or run - without feeling that pain of movement that slows you down and makes you stop?

The good news is that chronic pain can be addressed by a combination of mental and physical exercise - and that\'s the theme of the spring lecture series offered at no charge here in Stony Brook.

On March 29, North Island Physical Therapy begins its Spring Lecture Series, 'Thinking Your Way to Wellness,' with a talk and demonstration by Mark Marino called Focus! Decrease Your Pain by Using Your Brain. The program begins 7:30. Further programs in the series will offer additional ways of developing the mind's ability to alleviate physical pain.


The program is free at the clinic, located at 2500 Nesconset Hwy, 22B in The Stony Brook Medical Park.

Mr. Marino, a Certified Functional Manual Therapist with a master's degree in physical therapy, will offer strategies, both physical and mental, for coping with acute and chronic pain after an injury.

You can improve your emotional state by changing your focus from negative aspects of your life, perhaps those associated with a physical condition, to positive ones, said Mr. Marino, founder of North Island Physical Therapy, and one of only about 150 Certified Functional Manual Therapists in the country. "It's about mental focus. You can make feeling good and being well the norm, not the exception."

He added. "With chronic pain, our mind focuses on pain and we see ourselves as connected with that pain," Mr. Marino said. "Feeling pain becomes normal. The good news is we can reverse this process. We can raise our level of awareness and focus on what we choose."

The mind-body approach reflects Mr. Marino's personal philosophy, following a severe car accident 15 years ago that left him in chronic pain. Recovering from a lumbar spine fracture, a serious head wound and multiple fractures, he supplemented the physical therapy he was receiving with a series of unique mental and physical exercises of his own devising.
" 'Thinking Your Way to Wellness' reflects the mind-body connection that has allowed me to live a pain-free life," Mr. Marino said. "Others can too. The fact is, many people tolerate a level of chronic pain unnecessarily."

Other lectures in the series include 'Time Concepts & Wellness' ,Thursday, April 28; and 'Leverage for Life, Tuesday, May 24.

All events are free and held at the clinic, beginning 7:30. Seating is limited, advance registration is recommended. Call or email

More information is available on the Web at .
Mark Marino
phone: 631 751 7988
email: northislandpt@yahoo.com
northislandpt.com

Words to Live By for everyone! by Carol Carter, Sunshine Prevention Center

Make me a channel of thy peace
That where there is hatred, I may bring love
That where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness
That where they is error, I may bring truth
That where they is doubt, I may bring faith
That where there is despair I may bring hope
That where there is sadness, I may bring joy
That were there are shadows, I may bring light

phone: 6314763099
email: shine1@optonline.net
www.sunshinepreventionctr.org

"Focus on Fixed Income" George Smith

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

Edward Jones, which ranked No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2011, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.


George Ellsworth Smith
Edward Jones
1067a Route 25a
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 444-0179
www.edwardjones.com