INVITE NEW RESIDENTS TO DINNER

Kendal is known for its hospitality. It has a long history of working especially hard to welcome and integrate new residents. The coronavirus has made the task more difficult.

In March, because of the pandemic, Kendal’s Dining Room (FDR) was closed, and the wine and cheese receptions in the Residents Lounge were discontinued.  They had provided a wonderful opportunity to Meet and Greet new residents.

With the reopening of the Dining Room on September 9, it has become easier to entertain residents who moved in just before the close-down and those who arrived recently.  A dinner invitation is an excellent way to get to know our new neighbors and help them feel welcome and comfortable.

Anyone who would like to reach out may get a list of names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of new residents from Mary Lou Wells.

The Welcoming Committee hopes that many will enjoy getting to know our newer residents by inviting them to dinner.

The Great Tours continued...

THE GREAT TOURS program continues at Kendal. The next installment of “Experiencing Medieval Europe”, Weekend 4, will appear on our own TV Channel 1970, 3 pm to 4 pm.

Saturday, September 26

Lecture 13:  Barcelona – The Gothic Quarter

There are memories to be found of a rich medieval past in Barcelona, particularly in its Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter), among the best-preserved medieval centers in Europe.

Lecture 14:  Barcelona – Imagination and Inspiration

We’ll look at the Royal Palace, explore Barcelona’s former Jewish Quarter as well as El Raval, its sometime redlight district, closing with the Church of the Holy Family and Parc Guell, both designed by Gaudi.

Sunday, September 27

Lecture 15:  Dubrovnik – Pearl of the Adriatic

Very “Venetian,” beautiful Dubrovnik (or Ragusa) is known for its preserved medieval city walls, elegant public buildings, palaces, churches and glorious harbor.

 Lecture 16:  Dubrovnik – City of Seven Flags

Ragusa-Dubrovnik was ruled by its own merchant elite, a nobility celebrated for its diplomacy, education and culture.  The city lived by trade and commerce and lasted longer than many other mercantile republics – until the time of Napoleon.

Zoom Lecture Sept. 21

On Monday, Sept. 21, 7:30 pm, the Education Committee will present a Zoom lecture by Dr. William J. Connell who will talk on “Niccolò Machiavelli: The Real Story”

“Machiavelli” is a name heard frequently, often with unsavory connotations.  In this talk, Dr. William J. Connell – who has devoted many years of research in the Florentine archives to gain a deeper understanding of the Italian Renaissance – will give an account of Machiavelli in his life and times that shows what a sympathetic person he was, while also explaining how Machiavelli transformed the way the Western world thinks about politics and its goals.

An Andrew Carnegie Fellow, Dr. Connell holds the Joseph M. and Geraldine C. LaMotta Endowed Chair in Italian History at Seton Hall University in Orange, NJ.  His books include the Routledge History of Italian Americans, Sacrilege and Redemption in Renaissance Florence and a translation of Machiavelli’s The Prince.  He has been a Fulbright Scholar, a Harvard/Villa I Tatti Fellow, and a member of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton.

The lecture is open to all residents. Questions about linking to Zoom should be addressed to Jeff O’Donnell.

Dealing with COVID- Induced Problems

Through the good offices of our Health Services Administrator Lisa J. Wacht, “A Conversation with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Barbara Meehan” has been arranged.

Feelings of isolation, uncertainty, grief, and sadness are all too common during these unprecedented times. Sharing experiences and discussing healthy coping strategies help manage stress when faced with adversity.

Residents can join their neighbors and Dr. Meehan for a conversation about coping during COVID. Kendal collaborates with CHE Behavioral Health for psychology services throughout Kendal on Hudson. Dr. Meehan is the Regional Director who oversees our professional relationship. She will be facilitating these conversations directly via Zoom.

To participate, residents must reserve their spot by calling the Resident Care Center. Space is limited. Residents will be required to share their email address. The Zoom invitation will come directly from CHE Behavioral Health. There will be two sessions: Wednesday, September 16, 10-11 am and Friday, September 18, 2-3 pm.

Kendal Book Groups

Many Kendal folks are more “book types” than “sit-in-front-of-the-TV types”. A testament to that is the number of active book groups. They include:

Wednesday Evening Book Group

Time: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 pm. Place: Gathering Room
Type of reading: Fiction and non-fiction Membership: 12-14 (open to new members) Contact: Penny Brome.

First Thursday Book Group

Time: 1st Thursday of the month, 1:00 pm. Place: ZOOM
Type of reading: Non-fiction (preferably books also available on audio)
Membership: open to new members
Contact: Ed Hanin

A Book Club (ABC Book Club)

Time: Last Thursday of the month, 3:30 pm. Place: ZOOM
Type of Reading: Fiction and non-fiction. Membership: 8-10 (open to new members) Contact: Margery Heitbrink.

Interesting Book Group (IBG)

Time: Adaptable.
Place: Gathering Room
Type of reading: Fiction and non-fiction. Membership: 8
Contact: Harriet Barnett.

Great Tours Program continues - September 19-20

The Great Tours Program - Experiencing Medieval Europe - continues on Kendal Channel 1970, 3 pm to 4 pm on the following dates:

Saturday, September 19

Lecture 9: Avignon - The Babylonian Captivity. A feudal holding of the Angevins of Naples, Avignon became the seat of the popes between 1309 and 1377. This was the period of the Babylonian Captivity in which Avignon became the center of medieval Christendom.

Lecture 10: Avignon - Papal Splendor. We’ll walk through the Palais des Papes, then visit the second Jewish quarter, an area that bears witness to the rich but complex story of the Jews in this papal city.

Sunday, September 20

Lecture 11: Carcassonne - Fortress of the Languedoc. Carcassonne, an exquisite, romantic medieval walled city, looks the way it does because of one of the most terrible moments in the history of medieval Europe: The Albigensian Crusade.

Lecture 12: Carcassonne - Cathars and Crusaders. We will discuss the origins of the Cathars and learn how their fate became the fate of Carcassonne. We will then tour the Inquisition Tower and explore the Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire, ending with a walk through LaBastide.

September Vitality Schedule for Virtual Programs at Phelps, plus Helpful Tips about Falls

Click here to see the schedule.

Click here for “Simple Tips to Prevent Falls”.

Click here for “How to Get Up from a Fall— Safely”.

Click here for what to do “After a Fall”.

Resident Muriel Fox Speaking at AAUW Zoom Meeting September 16 on the Birth of the Women's Movement

Click here to see information on it.

Art Committee Invites Submissions for the Next Rue des Artistes Art Exhibition

Riverwalk Wall by the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse. Photo by Arthur Brady.

AWAKENING

October 20, 2020 to April 16, 2021

The curators ask for submission of artworks (not seen before on the Rue des Artistes) made by residents and staff.  Paintings, photographs, collages, assemblages, wearable art, fiber arts, and whatever can hang on a wall or fit in the case.  

Please take your work to the art room on Wednesday, September 23, between 10:00 am and noon, or between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.  Maximum:  3 submissions per artist.  The works will be curated, and we will let you know which of your works have been chosen.  Your work(s) should be picked up Friday, September 25, between 10:00 am and noon, or between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

Please remember to put your name, the title of the work, the medium (oil, collage, etc.), your phone number, and your apartment number on the back of the work.  Your artwork does not have to be framed at this time.

We look forward to seeing your artwork and showing others the many talents here at Kendal.  It will be a fascinating show.  Thank you.

Curators: Lynn Brady
Ann Holloway
Judy Baker

Normalcy Returning to Dining and Fitness

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Kendal, under the guidance of Executive Director Pamela Klapproth and Health Services Administrator Lisa Wacht, has closely adhered to the rules and regulations set down by the NY State Department of Health. Our good health is in large part a result of their efforts and those of the entire Kendal staff. We were recently advised that we are on a slow and studied path toward normalcy. Will it be the old or the new?

On September 9, the Bistro will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The details have been shared with all residents in an informational memo by Dining Services Director Fred Coppola and can be seen on the Menus and Dining Page. For additional information you can watch Fred’s Zoom presentation on Channel 1970, September 7 - 9 at 3 pm.

On September 9, the Kendal Fitness Center will once again be open for residents’ use. There are, of course, social distance and masking requirements, but use of the exercise machines under the guidance of Cathy DiSomma and her staff will be most welcome.

While we are still precluded from having outside visitors in our buildings, there is talk now of a more liberal policy starting in October.

It should be noted that all changes will be carefully watched to see that safety precautions are being observed and there are no troubling effects.