Special History Lecture - Saturday Afternoon, February 2

Special History Lecture - Saturday Afternoon, February 2

Though Washington Irving, the three honest militiamen, and Major John Andre often steal the historical spotlight, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow have been home to many lesser known but equally fascinating individuals.

Residents are invited to attend a special lecture from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, February 2, given by Sara Mascia, Executive Director of our local Historical Society, and her colleague, Char Weigel. Both Sara and Char have spoken here before on topics of local interest.

This talk, "A Different Take on Local History--The Good, The Bad, and The Unusual,"  will introduce you to local personalities including "Hulda the Witch," the Leatherman, Minna Irving, and others.  A little scandal, a little heart tug, and lots of lighthearted history.

While there is no charge for the lecture, a good-will contribution to the Historical Society, Inc. will be appreciated.  Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2.

BEGINNINGS AT KENDAL: A SPECIAL WORKSHOP ON TRANSITION

The Welcoming Team at Kendal offers all new residents the opportunity to participate in a special workshop, the purpose of which is to think about and discuss the transition to Kendal.  

The group leader will encourage members to review prior transitions and changes for their relevance as they begin a new chapter at Kendal.

In this workshop, you will be speaking for “I” as well as actively sharing the experiences of others — an ideal opportunity for personal growth

Details of Workshop

DATES and TIME:  Saturdays, January 19 and 26, 10:30 am — 12:30 pm

Attendance at both sessions is required — Total 4 hours

GROUP SIZE:    Limited to 8 people

PLACE: ACR meeting room (next to Ellen Ottstadt’s office on C Level)

TO ENROLL: Contact Myron Gordon directly

Wanna know...

The Residents Association Website tells you what is going on at Kendal on Hudson. If you want to know more about it you are invited to the Website Committee’s Soirée on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Gathering Room with the big screen. You will be able to see it all in blazing technicolor and ask your questions about it.

There’s more than most people know. You will learn how to use it. For instance, you can see the week’s menus on your phone, tablet, or computer.  Also photos of Kendal activities. Maybe you’re in one of the pictures. You will also learn how to put a request into WorxHub.  There’s lots more as well.

This is the 21st century. Get with it and learn how to use “your” website.

P.S. The event will take place on a “Wine & Cheese” night. Get your wine and join us in the Gathering Room.

Tarrytown Family Y

On Monday evening, January 7 at 7:30 pm, Barbara Turk, Vice President of Marketing and Community Development of the Family Y at Tarrytown, will present an overview of the Y’s many contributions to our community.

A non-profit, the Y focuses its efforts on improving the health and wellness of everyone in the community, regardless of their ability to pay. 

Through its Strong Kids Community Impact Fund, financial aid totaling more than $400,000 each year is offered for daycare, swim and dance lessons, theater opportunities, after-school care, and fitness memberships.  Disabled children and adults in our area have aquatic therapy, physical education and recreation programs. Senior citizens have opportunities to participate in supervised physical fitness programs. Forty-eight men might still be homeless without the Y’s intervention and residential program. 

The Y’s charitable efforts and its many services provided to the under-served in our community are unmatched. 

Be sure to come January 7 to learn more about this important community resource.

Digital Device Help

If you need digital device help, you can sign up for a Free Workshop which will take place on Saturday, January 12 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Help will be available in your apartment or in the Residents Association Office (RAO).

Sign-up sheets are in the Activities Alcove.

Questions? Get in touch with Peter Bermas or Caroline Persell

Trip News

After a hiatus of one week, the Trips Committee has arranged for a new trip, this one a visit to the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center, Bedford.

The trip will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Participants will see antique cars collected by the philanthropist (1929-2013), who owned six foreign car dealerships in Greenwich and after retiring used his collection to inspire youths and teach them how to succeed in life. Highlights of the 35-car collection are a 1909 Ford Model T, the car that put the world on wheels; a 1934 Packard Twelve Dual Cowl Phaeton, from the Great Gatsby era, a reminder beautiful cars were made during the Depression; and a 1946 Chrysler Town and Country, with the war over, suburbs sprawling and families growing, a car for America with lots of chrome (Town) and handmade, steam-bent. wood-framed door panes (Country). Admission is free.

 In addition there is one space available for the Wednesday Jan. 16 trip to the Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah: Docent tour of “Outrageous Ornament: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century,” 50 bold and innovative works by internationally renowned artists that reimagine the traditional boundaries of body adornment; curated by Jane Adlin, former curator of modern and contemporary design at the Met, the objects were created by traditional jewelers and also by individuals in art, architecture, fashion and design.

As usual, sign-up is in the Trips Book located in the Activities Alcove.

Happy New Year

The staff of the Kendal on Hudson Residents Website wishes you a very happy and healthy New Year.

We are delighted that you are utilizing this service of the KoH Residents Association.

Please continue to drop by to check on all the KoH activities. We’ve enjoyed providing you with some insight to what goes on at the wonderful place in which we live. We hope to continue, and even improve, our service in 2019.

Want To Go Somewhere?

The Trips Committee made the following announcements:

There is space available for the trip on Wed., Jan. 16, to the Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah with a Docent tour of "Outrageous Ornament: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century," 50 bold and innovative works by internationally renowned artists that re-­ imagine the traditional boundaries of body adornment; curated by Jane Adlin, former curator of modern and contemporary design at the Met. The objects were created both by traditional jewelers and individuals in art, architecture, fashion and design from a variety of materials.

There is a short wait list for the excursion on Wed, Jan. 23, to The Guggenheim, New York: featuring "Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future." An unknown Swedish artist and woman (1862-1944), who was the first European to make completely abstract paintings years before male artists normally credited with inventing modernism; her bold and colorful paintings were rarely seen during her lifetime. The catalog of this "extraordinary exhibition" was listed on the Dec. 14 front page of the New York Times Weekend Arts II as a Times critics' pick for the best art books in 2018.

Reservations must be made in the Trips Book located in the Activities Alcove.

2019 Concert Series Begins

The 2019 Kendal Concert Series is about to begin.

On Sunday, January 6, at 3 pm our first concert of the 2019 season will take place. Lori Horowitz, violinist and daughter of Sue and Harold Adel, brings her talented friends to entertain us with works by Korngold, Debussy, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak.

Performing with Lori will be Jeff Chasnow, viola; Claire Detko, violin; Carmen Forte, cello; Seth Jacobs, cello; and Alan Murray, piano.

Don't miss it!

A Wealth of New Phelps Senior Health Programs in 2019

Click here for the January 2019 Vitality Calendar.

Click here for 2019 Program Dates for the Breakfast Club for Seniors.

Click here for the January 2019 Breakfast Club Program on Strokes.

Click here for the 2019 Mind Games Schedule.

Click here for a memo describing more about the Mind Games Programs.

Click here for the 2019 Osteoporosis Education and Support Program Schedule.

Click here for the schedule of programs on Functional Medicine: an Individualized Approach to Health by Dr. Stephen Thorp.

Click here for a memo describing the new Functional Medicine Program at Phelps.

Click here for a schedule of the various screenings offered in the 2019 Senior Steps Program.

Click here for information on the January 9 session on Spirituality.

Click here for Meeting Dates of the Alztheimer’s Caregivers Support Group in 2019.