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 Kathy Horowitz facilitates a monthly women’s writer’s group at the Life Center in Huntington. Her work has appeared in The Long Islander, Long Island Woman, Calyx, Blue Unicorn, and is forthcoming in Seventh Quarry. She recently self-published a collection of poems and completed the 50,000-word novel-writing challenge during November’s NaNoWriMo. Kathy offers freelance writing, editing, and proofreading services (kahorowitz@gmail.com) www.kathyhorowitz.com. |
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We all need time to relax and meditate so that we can rejuvenate for the New Year. Here is a list for those who prefer the indoors (day spas) and/or for those who prefer to take matters outdoors (hiking): Long Island Day Spas (www.yelp.com): 1. Hands on HealthCare Massage and Wellness Day Spa, 208 Commack Rd, Commack. Best rated & reviewed local medical massage & day spa. Offering many spa services, couples massage, medical massage, spa dates as well as spa on the go options. Open 7 days a week. 2. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, 6020 Jericho Turnpike Commack. Visit this gender-neutral spa for their many spa services and enhancements. Massage choices include Swedish, deep tissue, pre-natal, sports and their signature hot stone massage. Open 7 days a week. 3. Wellspring of Life Acupuncture, 2171 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. This practice is dedicated to assisting in the healing process of one’s health. Acupuncture is a holistic treatment for the whole body. The natural way to improve your family’s health. Hiking the Great Outdoor (offmetro.com/ny): 1. Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island. Known as the “Jewel of the Peconic,” Mashomack stretches across nearly one-third of Shelter Island. Hike past 10 miles of coastline, salt marshes, foot bridges, and wildlife. 2. Caumsett State Park, Lloyd Harbor. Boasting Marshall Field III “Winter Cottage,” this park is situated on 1,750 acres. Hike or bike along the paved trails or venture off toward Long Island Sound and other wooded trails. 3. West Hills County Park, Melville. The birthplace of poet Walt Whitman, hike the Loop up to Jayne’s Hill, Long Island’s highest peak where you can see the ocean at this time of year. 4. Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge, Sag Harbor. Bring a bag of birdseed (especially sunflower) to feed the chickadee, tufted nuthatch, and titmouse. Walk the trail down to Little Peconic Bays where you may encounter deer or wild turkey. 5. Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, Commack (www.smithtown/gov/facilities). Hike the Nature trails, which include two ponds and an apple orchard. Visit the Nature Museum or meditate on the benches along the trails. Great for bird watchers too! Whether you do your best meditating indoors, outdoors, or both, relax and enjoy the New Year. What better way to treat yourself to a great start! |
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20 lucky winners will win $500 each in prizes totaling $10,000. 