The annual Hanukkah Sing-A-Long will take place on Monday, December 3 at 4:30 pm in the Main Lobby (near the front desk).
The Sing-A-Long is a an inclusive event where all residents are invited to join in. It will be a joyous occasion as the first Hanukkah candle is lit.
New Course on "These Truths"
Kendal will offer a new course in January. It will be based on Jill Lepore’s new book, These Truths.
It is an old-fashioned textbook but one livelier than we remember them to be. The course will reach from the 16th century to our Civil War, but with prime attention to the founding of the republic. There will be a lot to cover in 4 meetings, but with Kendal’s own former Pulitzer Prize winner Bill McFeely leading it, it should be fascinating
The course will be offered on four Fridays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 in the Residents Office.
It will be limited to 15 members who are expected to read the book in advance. A Sign-up sheet will be available in the Activities Alcove Thursday, December 6.
Hint: Sign up ASAP. Bill’s courses fill up very quickly.
Library Books For Sale
The Library Committee wants to remind residents that they have an ongoing sale of great books available at the bargain price of $1.00 each
They further remind us not to overlook the sale shelves in the Library this holiday season! New titles have recently been added.
In addition the Library Committee has added a few new Large Print books to the permanent collection (not for sale). You should check the New To Us shelves for recent acquisitions published this year.
The Kendal Library is one of the great “pluses” we as Kendal residents have at our disposal.
Lecture: "Westchester County: A History"
On Monday, December 3, Kendal will be fortunate to have Field Horne, author of Westchester County: A History, as a guest lecturer
Lively and unexpected tales from Westchester County’s past will be the topic of his talk on his book which has been published by the Westchester County Historical Society.
The 257-page book, with over 225 illustrations, 110 in full color, is the first truly comprehensive history of the county in a series of publications dating back to 1848.
If you want to know more about the history of the county in which we all live, you’ll show up at the Gathering Room at 7:30 pm on Monday to hear Field Horne.
Art Committee Card Sale
The Art Committee’s one-of-a-kind all- occasion card sale will take place outside the Bistro on Thursday, December 6 and Friday December 7 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
These special works of art sell for $4 each (3 for $10).
Get there early. They will go fast.
Christmas Toys at Kendal
TIME FOR CHRISTMAS TOYS!
Kendal can help some children in our neighborhood have a joyous holiday, instead of a slim one, by putting a toy or book in the Christmas box on top of the piano in the Residents Lounge anytime in the next two weeks.
The Kendal Local Charities Committee empties the box every night and takes all the gifts to the RHSM Lifecenter and Open Door who make the distributions. A stuffed animal, a game, a doll, a toy truck can be a very special treat for some small person in Sleepy Hollow this Christmas. Thank you for helping.
Questions? Call Penny Brome
U.S. Post Office Hacked
Click here to see an article about it from ABC News.
Phelps Vitality Events for December 2018
Click here for the December Vitality calendar.
Click here for information on their holiday event Thurs. Dec. 20, 12-2.
Click here for information on “The Road Ahead” and program for older drivers.
ART WORKSHOP THURSDAY, NOV. 29 10 AM TO 12 NOON HERE COMES PAM!!!
One of Pam’s prior workshops at Kendal Photo by Caroline Persell
Pam Deitrich returns to the art room for another fun workshop with ink drawing. No special experience is necessary. Just come and enjoy the freedom of creating.
This time we will be experimenting with honey locust pods (from a tree outside Pam’s door) dipped in walnut ink to recreate the leaves of Autumn. Other implements will be available too.
Pam will provide all supplies
Limited to 12 people
Fee $15
Cash or check to – KoH Residents Assn.
Please write “Art Workshop” on memo line.
Put in Bix Smethurst’s cubby
Questions? Call Bix
Lecture: Nov. 26 7:30pm
Roger Lowenstein, (son of resident Helen Lowenstein), a prominent financial writer and journalist, is the author of seven books, including three New York Times bestsellers: Buffett, When Genius Failed, and The End of Wall Street. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fortune, and many other publications. Mr. Lowenstein will give a lecture at Kendal.
The topic of his November 26 talk is: “Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist.” The event will take place in the Gathering Room at 7:30 pm.
A graduate of Cornell University, Mr. Lowenstein was on the staff of The Wall Street Journal from 1979 to 1997. His most recent book is: America’s Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve. He currently is writing a book on Lincoln's economics during the Civil War.