Kendal on Hudson is very involved in recycling.
Deb Wood, Chair of the Recycling Committee, reminded us (via a full-page notice in the Sept. 17 Spotlight) of the important steps all residents should take to do as much as we can to ensure an environmentally sound village, county, state, country and world.
Please refer to Deb’s notice. If there are any questions about what can and what cannot be recycled, please talk to Deb personally.
Lecture: Evolution of Metro-North
All residents who have been long-term riders of the Metro-North commuter trains remember the bad old days. Unheated and dirty cars, very seldom on time, and a non-caring attitude that permeated an unhappy trip to NYC.
Things have changed. A lot of the recent improvements were the results of the leadership of Howard Permut, the now retired President of Metro-North.
Mr. Permut will address us at Kendal on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 pm. He will talk on “The Evolution of Metro-North from worst to best passenger railroad in the world”.
His presentation should be fascinating as Metro-North affects so many of us personally.
Dates to Remember
Monday, Sept. 17, 2:00 pm - Meeting of the KOH Residents Council
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1:30 pm - Class: Alfred Hitchcock and the Mid-20th Century
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 19 and 20, 5 - 7 pm - Voting for Residents Council
Tuesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30 - Course: The Roots of Modern Globalization
Oct. 9 - Apr. 5 (2019) - Kendal Art Exhibition.
Open Mic Poetry Readings
A great evening for poetry and presentation is planned for Friday evening , Sept. 21.
Here are the details… On the evening of Sept. 21 a group of Kendal residents will eat together in the Private Dining Room and then drive to the Writers Center to read poetry they have written, sing songs, play music or just listen to others.
Rides will be available for the carless (not the careless). There is no special sign-up. If you want to be part of it, get in touch with Anne White.
Anne will also notify you of Writers Center events if you ask to be put on her list.
Tour Sleepy Hollow with the Mayor
Here’s a rare opportunity to get an inside look look at the village in which we live from they guy who knows the most about it - our Mayor.
On Wednesday, October 10 the Trips Committee will sponsor a tour of Sleepy Hollow with Mayor Ken Wray. This excursion will give participants greater familiarity with the neighborhoods, downtown, and the former G.M. site which is being transformed.
Mayor Wray will talk about the Village demography , the progress of the large developments projects and their long-range implications.
An optional luncheon with the Mayor is also planned.
Sign-up, as usual, is in the Activities Alcove.
Sleepy Hollow Comprehensive Plan
Sometimes those of us who live in Kendal forget that we also live in the Village of Sleepy Hollow and are an integral part it.
At the moment the Village is going through a long-term planning process establishing a Comprehensive Plan. If you want to know about it (and you should) you can (should) attend a meeting to discuss it on Friday, Sept. 28, from 10-11:30 am in the Private Dining Room.
Bring your best ideas on ways to make our village more livable, more economically viable, and more welcoming for all residents, visitors, business owners and employees. Limited to 24. Sign up in Activities Alcove
Questions? Contact Anne White
Primary Voting Day Sept. 13, 2018
Primary Day Transportation
Numerous inquiries have been received from eager voters about the forthcoming Primary on Thursday, September 13.
1. This is a Democratic Party Primary; the Republican Party is not holding one in our district this year.
2. Richard and Eamon, our intrepid drivers, will issue a schedule for van trips to the polling place at Philipsburg Manor. Also, a sign-up sheet for resident volunteer drivers will be at the front desk.
Please put the date on your calendar. Questions? Contact Martin Smolin.
Needed: An Upright Piano
Lila d'Adolf wants to know if anyone has an upright piano they would like to contribute to Kendal so she can continue to play for the residents in Clearwater, Kendal's Skilled Nursing Unit.
Lila plays there every other week and specializes in old-time songs which the residents respond to as they can. These sessions are so important and welcomed that even those who can no longer talk try to join in. It is heartwarming to see and hear it.
If you have a piano that is just taking up space, please contact Lila who would be happy to come and play the instrument and measure it to see if it fits.
Kendal Chorus Resumes
The Kendal Chorus is, once again, looking for those who like to sing. Even if your best arias have been delivered in the shower, you should try to lend your talents to this group.
The Chorus performs twice a year-- January and May-- and since the repertoire is varied and geared to the level of the participants, you will fit right in. There are no auditions, just a willingness to learn and a commitment to sing are required.
Two open rehearsals are planned on Thursdays Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 at 1:30 pm.
Aside from a small charge of $10 for the music, the only obligation is to show up regularly.
Try it! You'll love it!
Questions? Speak to Bob Singleton or Doris Appleby.
Fiber Arts Group
Kendal's Fiber Arts Group will resume meeting on Friday, September 14 from 2:00pm - 4:00 pm in the Craft Room.
Meetings regularly are on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. All residents who are devotees of anything related to Fiber Arts can come and join in. The group is always looking for knitters to make the infant hats which are donated to the Open Door Clinic. Instructions, yarns and needles can be provided, and the hats can be done in one's spare time if the resident can’t attend the meetings.
Questions? Speak to Marilyn Bottjer.