Westchester Happenings: Tuesday, Nov. 29
Anything but Champagne: Presented by Aries Fine Wine and Spirits. From 7-9 p.m. at Good life Gourmet, 13 Spencer Place in Scarsdale. You will explore the world of sparkling wines, using at least one true French Champagne for a basis of comparison. You will leave with a good feeling, especially if you find some recession friendly alternatives for the Holidays.
Cost is $25 plus a $15 sampling fee. To reserve a spot call (914)946-3382 or (914)582-7021 or e-mail towine@aol.com.
Tuesdays at Dorry’s: Linda Appleman Shapiro – White Plains resident Linda Appleman Shapiro is a psychotherapist, addictions counselor and oral historian. Her memoir, “FOUR ROOMS, UPSTAIRS: A Psychotherapist’s Journey Into and Beyond Her Mother’s Mental Illness” was named finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Dorry’s Diner, 468 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605; 914-682-0005.
Checkmate: A chess program is held every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Ave. It is held in the second floor conference room. Info: 914-941-2416 Ext. 336.
Jewish Center Programs: The Yorktown Jewish Center, 2966 Crompond Rd., is holding a series of programs. Maimonidean Thought (Topics in Mishneh Torah) is held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Understanding Hebrew Prayer is held from Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. (through May 31). Also on Mondays, Conversational Hebrew is held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. (through May 31). Talmud and the Law is held on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (through May 31). Lunch ‘N Learn (about topics of Jewish interest) is held on Saturdays from, after Sabbath services, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (through June 30). Religious services are held on Fridays from 6:15 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. To sign up for programs or for more information, call 914-245-2324.
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