Census 2020

You are receiving, or will shortly receive, a letter from the Census Bureau. It asks you to go online and answer a few questions, and complete this by April 1.

If the Bureau does not receive your answers online, it will send you a paper questionnaire in a few weeks. It is vitally important that we all respond because the number of congressional representatives we will be allocated, and the money New York State gets from the federal government depend on how many of us are counted as living in New York State.

So please, fill out your questionnaire as soon as possible before April 1. You don’t use a computer? Call Annette Leyden . We have a group of people who will help you and will answer your questions.

The Kendal Library is Open

With the coronavirus out there, we at Kendal have little choice but to hunker down and stay at home. This makes reading more important than ever. We want you to know that as long as it is safe, the library will continue to be available 24/7, staffed with volunteers at the regular hours.

Westchester County has discontinued its inter-library loan program until further notice, but Warner will still lend its own books to Kendal residents as long as our drivers can go and pick them up. Thank them when you get a chance.

Our very active Library Committee hopes to see you at the library! Drop by, say hello and find something interesting to read.

The Met Opera Will Stream Operas for Free during CV-19 Closure

Click here to get to their website.

The Art Show, “Awakening," IS POSTPONED until the fall

CORRECTED: First Pace IT Intern to Start Monday March 16 + CORRECT PHONE NUMBER

Anthony Bradford, the first Pace University IT intern to serve at Kendal on Hudson, will be available to residents on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 5 pm starting Monday, March 16. It is expected that he will, by appointment, meet with residents about their hand-held devices in the Residents Computer Room or to help with desk top computers, TVs, or phone in their individual apartments. The Residents Computer Room is located on the first floor of Mary Powell near the Residents Lounge, opposite the Activities Alcove. Please note, he will be away March 18-24, but back here on Thursday, March 26.

Residents are expected to call Anthony to make an appointment to see him. His cell phone number when he’s here is 914-236-8553. For further information, contact Caroline Persell via email or Peter Bermas by phone or email.

Sleepy Hollow Elections Are Postponed Until April 28

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POSTPONED

St. Patrick's Sing Along

If you’re interested in a Singalong of Irish Songs, Kendal’s the right place  

Bring your voice to the Residents Lounge on Tuesday, March 17, at 5 pm. Deb Wood will be there with her guitar and song sheets with words.

This would be one way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but you would need to bring your own beer!

Obviously, wear something green to show your interest in the Old Sod.

CANCELLED

Great Decisions Discussion

On Monday, March 16, Kendal will hold its next discussion in the Great Decisions 2020 program. The topic will be “Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.”

The program will run from 10 am to 12 noon in the Gathering Room.  The facilitator will be Harry Phillips. 

CANCELLED

All Phelps Vitality Events through May 7 are Cancelled as a Health Precaution

Watch this space for further updates.

New Kendal Executive Director Named

After a lengthy and intensive search, the Board of Directors of Kendal have made a decision regarding the new Executive Director. The decision was announced in a letter from Howard Smith, Board Chair. A copy of the letter follows.

TO: Kendal Residents and Staff:

I want to share with you the minutes from Wednesday evening's special Board meeting: the Kendal on Hudson Board in its called meeting of March 4, 2020 received the final process report from the Search Committee. Board members heard and discussed the Committee’s consensus to recommend Pamela Klapproth to the position of CEO/ED of Kendal on Hudson.

The recommendation came with full confidence that Pamela possesses all the requisite background experiences and skills, with recognition that she stood out for the depth and breadth of her professionalism and authenticity in leadership, and with anticipation that she will be an excellent fit with the Kendal community-- its values, its culture, and its future. A period of questions and answers followed at the conclusion of which the Board approved the Search Committee’s recommendation, thanked those who were involved in the search, and asked Howard Smith to proceed with the necessary next steps including notification of the full community at the appropriate time. Pamela’s background and experience, which include strategic planning, have clearly positioned her to be an excellent fit with regard to the operational aspects of the CEO role. Regarding the values and relationship building skill components, the term “servant leader” came up in a number of references. She is known for her collaborative style and for being a good listener. Her depth of character and the sense of mission that led her to this work sustain her every day as she devotes a great deal of positive energy and many long hours in service to her community. Pamela enthusiastically accepted our offer of employment as our next CEO and we anticipate a starting date of April 1.

We will move forward with rolling out all of the necessary communications and developing a transition and on-boarding plan.

Howard Smith, Board Chair