Concerts Galore

In the next two weeks Kendal residents are invited to three wonderful concerts.

On Wednesday, May 30, the Kendal Ringers, our handbell choir, will give a concert at 4:45 pm with special guests, 4th through 6th graders from the handbell choirs of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasantville. 

On Sunday, June 3, the Sleepy Hollow High School Jazz Combo returns to thrill us with some great toe-tapping tunes. The concert is at 3:00 pm.

On June 10 at 3:00 pm there will be a Voice Concert given by the students of Catherine Nesbit, Kendal's Chorus director. There will be selections from Broadway musicals, today's pop music and classic folk tunes. 

July Theater Course

Kendal continues its exciting series of courses for residents. On July 10, 17, 24 and 31 a new afternoon  course, In Search of the American Family Onstage, will be given by Dramaturg and teacher Kate Farrington. 

Four plays will be discussed. They are I Remember Mama, Awake & Sing, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Raisin in the Sun. 

Sign-up sheets will be available in June. 

New Trip

Summer is almost upon us. The Trips Committee has scheduled a June 21 Hudson River cruise on the "Evening Star", a former Coast Guard buoy tender converted to a 30-passenger boat. The cruise will take you through the narrow and scenic Hudson Highlands with highlights being West Point, Iona Island, Bear Mountain, and Constitution Island. 

There are more details regarding this stellar excursion in the May 28 Spotlight.

We are informed that there is space available on the June 13 "Do Your Own Thing" trip to NYC. 

In addition, there is a short wait list for the May 30 trip to Lasdon Park & Arboretum in Somers.

All sign-up are made in the Trips Book located in the Activities Alcove.
 

Friendly Neighbors Meeting

An open meeting of the Friendly Neighbors Subcommittee of the Health & Wellness Committee will be held on Tuesday, May 29 at 3:30 pm in the Private Dining Room. 

The meeting is being held to help in the planning of future events and activities. You can play a role in shaping the group's program by attending and participating. 

All residents are welcome.

The Friendly Neighbors will begin after the conclusion of the Boriskin lecture in the Gathering Room which is scheduled to end at 3:30 pm.

 

Pat Doyle

A THANK YOU NOTE FROM PAT DOYLE

I was very honored and touched by your lovely recognition at the 13th anniversary event. I will cherish the beautiful Hudson River Sunset, and it will remind me not just of the place but of the people who live and work there.

I must say, this is the first time I've ever been sung to...and it was a special delight! It has been a great privilege - and pleasure - to share these years with all of you. 

Pat Doyle

Seminar Repeat

For those who missed Bill McFeely's seminar on Weimar Germany, you'll get another chance as Bill has agreed to repeat it. 

The seminar is based on the book Weimar Germany by Eric D. Weitz.

The sessions will be held on four Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am on May 29, June 5, 12 and 19.

A course description and sign-up sheet will be placed in the Activities Alcove on May 22. Space is limited to 15 participants. 

KoH Chorus Spring Concert

The KoH Chorus Spring Concert will be Monday, May 21 at 7:30 pm in the Gathering Room. 

To avoid overcrowding, the concert will be broadcast live in the Private Dining Room and can be seen live in Adirondack, Clearwater and Sunnyside. 

One way or the other, make sure not to miss it.

Listen & Learn

The Kendal Vision Help Group  special lecture on "VISION: IMPACT OF GOOD NUTRITION" is Thursday, May 24 at 3:00 pm, in the Administrative  Conference Room on the C Level.  It will also be available by telephone for those unable to attend in person.

The talk by Cathy DiSomma, Kendal's Fitness Director, can be reached by dialing:

91-712-451-1163

When asked for an access code, dial in 274559# and you will be connected. 

Questions? Contact Amelia Augustus. 

Digital Device Help

Once again the Computer Committee and two Hackley students are offering free individual help with any and all of your digital devices. 

The help session takes place on Saturday, May 19, 2 - 4 pm in the Residents Association Office or in your apartment.

Don't forget to come if you've signed up for individual help on one of the sheets in the Activities Alcove. 

Future of Catholicism

The Faith Group announced an open meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 24 at 10:00 am in the Gathering Room. 

Father John Vigilanti, Pastor of the Church of the Magdalene in Potantico Hills, will be the guest speaker. He will talk on "Roman Catholicism in the Era of of Pope Francis". 

Father Vigilanti, an Archdiocesan Priest, was ordained 46 years ago and has a long history of being a military chaplain. 

The meeting is open to all residents.