Contributed By: Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

The challenges of leadership are many: motivating and inspiring others, resolving conflicts, leading groups, making effective decisions, maintaining high ethical standards, developing the leadership skills of others. And, finally, knowing when to step down.

These are among the topics discussed in “The Intentional Leader – 2009 Supplement” by Skaneateles resident Kenneth A. “Buzz” Shaw, Chancellor Emeritus and University Professor at Syracuse University. The book was published Dec. 1 by Syracuse University Press.

“The Intentional Leader,” first published by SU Press in 2005, has sold more than 2,200 copies and is widely used as a college text. Rather than publishing a second edition, Shaw decided to take a more novel approach—playing off the original.

Contributed By: Teresa Vitale / Tav-Designs Studio

Fantastic News. Take a look at the link below. Skaneateles Artisans is listed on the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor’s Site. WOW!!! as a place to visit and experience. How wonderful. Yes, I am grateful and extremely excited because the networking and collaboration will make Upstate New York a wonderful place to visit but even better to live in.
Thank you Hannah Blake, you have no idea how much I / We appreciate this. On behalf of all of us. Thank you!
http://www.eriecanalway.org/explore_things-to-do_art.htm

Ciao,
Teresa
PS; I think we should all add this link on each of our websites.

Contributed by: Lea Whaley / Skaneateles United Methodist Church

Just a short stroll from the Dickens festivities, stop in for a warm homemade lunch and do a little holiday shopping in our general store. Full of quality crafts and homemade goodies you’re sure to find a gift for someone on your list.

Event: Old Fashioned Luncheon & General Store
When: Saturday December 13, 10 AM -5 PM
Where: Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan Street (next to Joe’s Pasta Garage)
Serving: Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, side compliments, pies, cakes, and cookies.
General Store- Various crafters, delicious baked goods, ornaments, Christmas greens and candle table arrangements (a great hostess gift).
Silent Auction: for a handmade (fully jointed) Steiff teddy bear
Door Prize- No purchase necessary

From the Bijou Salon website:

“Today I had the Honor, and I do mean Honor with a capital H, to meet Helen. She is a local Skaneateles resident who is turning 100!

Thanks to the Internet, her Granddaughter Leslie contacted me a few weeks ago asking if we could come to her beloved Grandmothers house who was turning 100 years old for a manicure, something she wasn’t sure if her grandma had ever had!! How could I ever refuse! I knew I would have a lovely time and it was something that I looked forward to from the moment I booked the appointment for her!”

Read the full article here!

Contributed by Laura Ponticello / Laura’s List: Books for Women

Stella Maris Victorian Open House and Laura’s List with gifts that keep on giving will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7th, from 12:00 until 4:00pm. The Victorian Open House is held at Stella Maris Retreat Center, 130 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. There will be Musical Entertainment by Skaneateles HS Select Choir, Skaneateles Seniors and others, Special Guest Appearance by local authors Jill Little and Val Cook, Cookies and Punch, Gingerbread Lane, Holiday Shoppes and Wonderful Ambiance – Free of Charge.

For more info: 315-730-3472
Also “Tea with the Queen,” Family Photos, and “Gingerbread House Construction and Contest” events are available to participate in with Reservation and Advance Payment.

Laura’s List is donating 10% of sales to Stella Maris.

Grab a Friend and come enjoy!

By Christine Briel / Skaneateles Design
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 10:21AM EST

This last holiday season I came across 2 or 3 parts of Bob Comenole’s wonderful holiday tale “Watchman, Tell Me of the Night”. He offered it as a “gift” to Skaneateles Journal readers. Unfortunately, later when I searched the Internet to try and read the story in its entirety from beginning to end I had trouble locating all of the parts to the story. The stories original appearance was found in 3 separate newspapers:

The Reno Gazette-Journal, December 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 25th, 2007
The Auburn Citizen, Sunday, December 2nd, 9th, 17th, 24th, 2007
Skaneateles Journal, December 4, 11, 18, 26, 2007
Below is Skaneateles resident and author Bob Comenole’s holiday tale called, “Watchman, Tell Me of the Night” in its entirety, including an epilogue. If you haven’t yet read it from beginning to end, I urge you to go ahead and do so. It’s a wonderful tale that begins in Chicago and ends in Skaneateles at the Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center

Contributed by Bob Comenole

This workshop will take place on the following Saturdays: December 6th, 13th & 20th at Creekside Bookstore. Please call Creekside at 685-0379 to register.

You¹ve always wanted to write a holiday tale for your children or your grandchildren, your spouse or a long lost friend! What better gift could you give than to present a loved one with an original Christmas work- whether a poem, fable, fantasy, play, reminiscence or a real-life story – written by you!

Our workshop will show you how to craft a piece of writing that you will proudly give as a unique Christmas gift to someone you love. (Who knows: you may also become the next Clement Moore, or Charles Dickens!)

In this workshop you will learn how to:

Contributed by Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

While Dickens Christmas draws thousands of tourists and out-of-town visitors to Skaneateles each year, local residents get an added benefit—they can partake in special holiday events geared to their interests.

Skaneateles Sings (formerly known as Locals Night), Ladies Night and Gents Night all are events that provide an opportunity for community members to celebrate the season and enjoy the beauty of the village’s Victorian Christmas.

Skaneateles Sings was held the evening of Dec. 5. Festivities began at the library at 6 p.m., with Father Christmas and Mother Goose greeting children, reading stories and posing for photos. At 6:30 p.m., the crèche was dedicated by the Rev. Craig Lindsey in a candlelit ceremony. Skaneateles Sings is sponsored by KeyBank and organized by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce, the Skaneateles Merchants Association and the Skaneateles Garden Club.
If you missed Skaneateles Sings you still have a chance to join in the celebrations during Ladies Night or Gents Night.

During Ladies Night on Dec. 11, women are encouraged to get together with friends, browse the village

Contributed by Rita Trenti / Sherwood Inn

THE TRADITIONAL “BREAKFAST WITH SANTA” AT THE
SHERWOOD INN WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, DECMEBER 6TH

Skaneateles, New York – Santa Claus will be making his annual visit to the Sherwood Inn in the village of Skaneateles on Saturday, December 6th. Santa will host children and their families for a buffet breakfast at the Sherwood Inn between 8:30 am and 10:30 am. Bring your cameras for photo opportunities with Santa by the beautiful Victorian Christmas Tree in the lobby! Santa will be happy to list to Christmas Wish Lists and families can enjoy a delicious buffet which includes Holiday Scrambled Eggs & Bacon, Mini Waffles & Sausage, Winter Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruits & Yogurt and Mrs. Claus’ Sweet Table.

Please call for reservations: 315-685-3405 or 800-374-3796.
Tickets: $13.50 for Adults and $9 for Youth (Ages 3-12)