Woman Opens enLiven Studio In Saratoga Springs, Offering Affordable Yoga Classes

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Carrie Winograd Kaufman conducts a yoga class at her enLiven studio in Saratoga Springs.
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By Christine Graf

Saratoga Spring’s newest yoga studio, enLiven, is now offering a full schedule of yoga and movement classes.

The studio, located at 120 South Broadway, had a Memorial Day soft opening. Since that time, owner Carrie Winograd Kaufman has been busy hiring teachers and planning class offerings.

Regular classes at enLiven will be taught by one of the studio’s five teachers. Guest teachers will also be conducting special classes and workshops.

Kaufman has been teaching yoga locally for more than 12 years. Five years ago, she quit her job to found enLiven Retreats. After working exclusively on her business for several years, she resumed her career as an internet executive. She continues to operate enLiven Retreats in addition to operating her new studio.

Kaufman’s retreat business has evolved over time to meet the demands of her customers. Part of that evolution included opening a Saratoga Springs studio.

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Individualized Fitness And Nutrition Made Available At Saratoga Health & Fitness

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Michael Lapolla, left, and Nicholas Galuardi, are owners of Saratoga Health & Fitness.
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By Andrea Palmer

Michael Lapolla and Nicholas Galuardi are celebrating 10 years in business with Saratoga Health & Wellness at 538 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

“Nick and I previously worked for a cardiology group in town, and they went through some changes and challenges. At that point, we ended up going off on our own. We officially opened in November 2009,” said Lapolla.

The center provides a variety of fitness programs, including some specialized for golfers.

Good nutrition is also important.

Rebecca Mahoney, a certified and registered dietitian, provides nutrition services to all members.  She specializes in behavioral nutrition and can provide very specific advice regarding various medical problems, including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and eating disorders. 

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Fitness And Training Programs Are Custom Designed At Capital District Sport & Fitness

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By Christine Graf

Capital District Sport & Fitness (CDSF), located at 21 Wood Road in Round Lake, celebrated its first year in business in June. Owners Mike Sirani and Dan Jones are Capital Region natives who met while on the baseball team at Springfield College.

After receiving a B.S. in applied exercise science, Sirani moved to Boston and worked as a trainer for professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Jones stayed on at Springfield College after graduating with a B.S. in sports biology. He served as a graduate assistant coach for the college’s baseball team while working on his M.S. in exercise science with a concentration in exercise and sport psychology. After earning his M.S. he returned to the Capital Region to begin his training career.

Sirani relocated to the area after he and Jones decided to open a training facility together. Although they specialize in small group, semi-private training, they also offer group fitness classes.

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GlobalFoundries-Malta Foundation Accepting Applications For Its Annual Grant Program

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The GlobalFoundries-Town of Malta Foundation is accepting grant applications for its next round of funding to support local community organizations. 

Applications for grant funding can be submitted electronically or may be downloaded and mailed to the foundation by Oct. 31.

The foundation plans to award approximately $160,000 in grants to selected organizations by the end of this year.

Instructions and links for the application can be found at the foundation’s website, sites.google.com/site/gfmaltafoundationorg/home. 

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The Wesley Foundation Grandparent Day Event To Benefit Health Center Renovations

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The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community, will host its third annual Saratoga Grandparents Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

The annual event honors grandparents and great grandparents by providing an opportunity for families of all ages to spend time together on National Grandparents Day. The morning will include activities for all ages, including carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, balloon art, a magician, and photo opportunities, amongst other activities.

The first 100 grandparents to enter the event will receive a special giveaway bag. Admission is free. Donations will also be accepted to support the mission of The Wesley Community.

“We are thrilled to host a unique Grandparents Day celebration in Saratoga Springs for a third consecutive year,” said Foundation President Don Braim. “We look forward to seeing families of all ages spend time together honoring their grandparents on this important national holiday that celebrates the members of our family who do so much for us.”

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Saratoga Food Fanatic, Network Saratoga To Host Sixth Annual International Flavorfeast

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People wait for food samples during last year’s Saratoga International Flavorfeast.
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Area restaurants will offer samples of ethnic cuisine on the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs at the sixth annual International Flavorfeast.

The event, hosted by the Saratoga Food Fanatic and Network Saratoga, will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.

That morning, people can pick up your Flavorfeast “passport-map” of participating restaurants/businesses in front of Fingerpaint Marketing on the corner of Broadway and Division Street.

This map is intended to help people plan the day’s itinerary of travel to a variety of restaurant destinations for $1 food samples from countries all around the world.

A partial list of participating restaurants includes Alaturco, Ben & Jerry’s, Boca Bistro, Burger Fi, Cantina, Dizzy Chicken Rotisserie, Falafel Den, Gaffney’s, Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar, Mexican Connection, Palette Café, Peabody’s, Phila Fusion Noodle Bar, Pig N’ Whistle on Broadway, Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, Ravenous, Saratoga Stadium, Spa Café on Broadway, Sushi Thai Garden, The Mercantile, The Parting Glass, Three Vines Bistro & Bar, Urban Roots, The Wesley Community, and Wheatfield’s Restaurant & Bar.

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GlobalFoundries Eyes Growth, More Hiring At 10th Anniversary In Saratoga County

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Employees of GlobalFoundries formed the number ‘10’ in the plant parking lot in Malta at an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the chip plant in Saratoga County.
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GlobalFoundries Executive Director Tom Caulfield said this is the first year its plant in Malta has stabalized its business model.
He said GlobalFoundries has hired 517 employees at its Malta manufacturing complex this year and the company is searching for another 200 engineers, technicians and support staff.

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‘Queen Of Saratoga,’ Marylou Whitney Is Honored By NYRA, City For Philanthropy

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The crowd at the Fasig-Tipton building in Saratoga Springs gives a standing ovation during the induction ceremony for Marylou Whitney on Aug. 2. Her husband, John Hendrickson, is seated.
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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) are honoring the legacy of esteemed thoroughbred owner and breeder, celebrated philanthropist and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee Marylou Whitney, who died at the age of 93 on July 19.
In tribute to Mrs. Whitney’s passion, commitment and dedication to both racing and the community, the Clubhouse entrance at Saratoga Race Course, which serves as the gateway to the Spa from Saratoga Springs, was officially to be named the “Marylou Whitney Entrance.”

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Longtime Bicycler Opens His Own Shop In Schuylerville To Sell And Repair Bicycles

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John Ceceri has opened Adirondack Ultra Cycling in downtown Schuylerville.
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By Jennifer Farnsworth
Adirondack Ultra Cycling now has a storefront in downtown Schuylerville.
Owner and operator John Ceceri said after being in the bicycle business for over 30 years, he decided it was time to have an actual physical location.
Ceceri opened up the 160 Broad St. location in late June. He said business has been what he expected.

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Economic Index: Warehouse And Logistics Industry Has Big Impact On Area Counties

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Tim Feemster of Foremost Quality Logistics speaks at the warehousing/logistics session.

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, a Saratoga County-based economic development organization, unveiled in July the inaugural Saratoga County Warehouse and Logistics Index, which it says portrays a thriving industry that employs nearly 2,000 people and generates an annual economic impact of $166 million in the county.
Officials said with nearly 100 transportation and warehousing operations, employment in Saratoga County rose from 1,470 jobs in 2001 to 1,772 in 2017, an increase of 21 percent. Meanwhile, the average annual wage grew from $36,221 in 2007 to $46,755 in 2018, a 29 percent increase that eclipses the Capital Region, New York state, and national averages.

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