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12 Hudson Valley Parent n March 2020 ME TIME ! Just For Women Recharge at a retreat In addition to women's roles as caregivers, they are often simultaneously balancing work, running a business, maintaining their personal relationships, and running their households. A women's only wellness retreat, like the one hosted at Frost Valley YMCA every year, gives women the space and time to focus solely on their wellbeing, including physi- cal, mental, and spiritual health. Often, retreat classes not only get a woman's heart pumping through exercise classes, but also offer massage or acupuncture sessions. Mindfulness can come through activities like hiking, focused breathing, yoga, or meditation. Activities for self-expression may include writing, painting, and sculpting. Moms should consider taking part in a wellness retreat once a year or more as time away allows women to recon- nect with who they are as individuals outside of the needs of others. It's also a great way for women to bond with others. Look for a retreat that supplies meals and provides whatever a woman needs to recharge, whether that's a heart-pumping adventure, the calm serenity of nature, or the laughter and camaraderie of other women. Frost Valley YMCA, Women's Wellness Retreat, frostvalley.org. Bonding with other women through activities like a zipline adventure, is one of the benefits of participating in a women's retreat Photo credit: Frost Valley. Dedrick's Pharmacy & Gift Shop 190 Main St. New Paltz, NY 12561 845-255-0310; dedrickspharmacy.com Our pharmacy has everything you would ex- pect plus the love and attention you deserve. The gift shop o ers a unique selection plus a great line for kids. Visit our new website: dedrickspharmacy.com Hampton Family Denistry Of Middletown 400 Midway Park Dr. Middletown, NY 10940 845-344-4336; hamptonfamilydentistry.com Our team of dental specialists provide the most advanced and comprehensive oral health care available. We care for patients of all ages from infants to seniors.