On Sunday, January 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. the Irvington Historical Society will be presenting “The Old Croton Aqueduct in Westchester County,” a Zoom presentation by Tom Tarnowsky. If you have not done so already, you can register for this talk at: https://forms.gle/DMfnD5whkW5VJHZ67
An Incredible Talent
Click here to see some unbelievable body art from France. Thanks to Sally Kellock for sending it.
Summary Findings of the Age Well Study of Persons in Life Plan Communities
Click here to read their summary of findings. Some residents of Kendal were among the many persons they surveyed.
Sheila Benedis Has Created a New Artist Book
Photo by Sheila Benedis
Art by Hart
Art and Photo by Jane Hart
In the pandemic (which was decades after the fact) the name Milt Margolies was still a flashpoint for the Sandler sisters.
Here's Jimmy Kimmel's Reaction to January 20, 2021
Click here to see the video. You’ll get a good chuckle. Thanks to a good friend for sending it.
Art by Hart: Surprisingly, Vinnie's aquatic daycare was one of the few midtown businesses still going strong in the pandemic
Art and Photo by Jane Hart
Mandolin Player for the Puzzlers
Photo by Joe Bruno
COVID Humor. Really?
Jokes from
The HUMOR Project's
Laughing Matters E-mail Newsletter
Thanks to Joel Goodman, Founder & Director, The HUMOR Project, Inc.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 (and its mutations) are still with us. We need our sense of humor to stick with us. Here are 19 invitations to laugh in the face of COVID-19. Thanks to Jenny Mirling, Taffy Colker, Nancy Fairbanks, and Linda Nyquist for getting us started.
Why do they call it the novel coronavirus? It's a long story...
2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people.
Due to the quarantine, I'll only be telling inside jokes.
The World Health Organization has announced that dogs cannot contract Covid-19. Dogs previously held in quarantine can now be released. To be clear, WHO let the dogs out.
I don't think anyone expected that when we last changed the clocks that we'd go from Standard Time to the Twilight Zone.
I'm not buying a 2021 calendar until I see a trailer.
Do you ever go out and while you're out, you think, "This is exactly why I don't go out!"
I can't believe I forgot to go to the gym today. That's seven years in a row now.
OK, if we're going to have one-way grocery aisles, then I'm going to need a passing lane.
Question: If 2020 was a drink, what would it be? Answer: colonoscopy prep.
During the coronavirus daze, I'd like to thank whomever told my mother that WTF means, "Wow, That's Fantastic!" Her texts are so much more fun now.
Being stuck at home, as I watch the dog chasing his tail, I thought dogs are easily amused. Then I realized I was watching the dog chase his tail.
The world has turned upside down. Old folks are sneaking out of the house and their kids are yelling at them to stay indoors.
Every few days, try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.
I need to practice social distancing from the refrigerator.
Never in a million years could I have imagined I would go up to a bank teller wearing a mask and ask for money.
On average a panda feeds for approximately 12 hours per day. This is the same as an adult at home under quarantine, which is why we call it a "Pandemic."
The amount of jokes about coronavirus has reached worrying numbers. Scientists claim we are in the middle of a pundemic.
Snow White is down to 6 Dwarfs. Sneezy has been placed in quarantine.
Thanks to Maria Harris for sending these.
Art Brady Photos of People New Year's Eve at KoH 2021
Want to See Theater on Streaming?
Click here to see the Mint Theater’s offerings of plays. According to Roberta Poupon who recommended this resource, they have clear instructions (even how to add Closed Captions), it’s a good theater company, and they have Interesting plays. Thanks for suggesting it, Roberta.
Art by Hart: "In quarantine, just watching neighbors walk by was as exciting as a circus”
Art and photo by Jane Hart
Ideas from the Health and Wellness Committee
INFORMED DELIVERY
Sneak a Peek at Your Mailbox
Avoid unnecessary trips to Main Street by clicking here for a new app from the Post Office.
Informed Delivery® gives eligible residential consumers the ability to digitally preview their mail and manage packages scheduled to arrive soon. Users can see images of the exterior address side of incoming letter-size mail and package tracking information on Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, and other trackable parcels via email notification, online dashboard, or mobile app. Images are only provided for letter-sized mailpieces that are processed through USPS' automated equipment.
While Informed Delivery is available for Kendal, it is not available for all. Some consumers may not be eligible to receive images of their mail pieces and may only be able to track packages with Informed Delivery. Your ability to sign up for Informed Delivery is dependent on living at an eligible residential address and the ability to verify your identity.
Farewell 2020, Greetings 2021!
Photo by Margo Berger
Artist Book and Poem by Sheila Benedis
A December 31 Letter from Ellen Woods at Phelps Hospital about COVID Vaccine Availability
Some of you have been asking about your eligibility to receive the coronavirus vaccine. I just received clarification on the distribution in NYS.
Each state can make their own determination as to whom and when the vaccines are distributed, hence why Florida is currently vaccinating seniors while NYS is not.
The state has designated locations for distribution of the vaccine. Phelps has been assigned to handle vaccines for its employees and EMS workers. The state has not indicated whether we will be involved in mass distribution.
The distribution of the vaccines are solely being handled by the state. They will notify the public about their eligibility and designated locations. If selected, Phelps’ role will be to give injections only and not be involved in the logistics of the process.
At this time, there is a reasonable expectation that seniors will be eligible in late January/early February.
I will continue to update you as information is released. As of today, the state has not advised Phelps of any additional information.
Have a Happy new Year.
Ellen Woods, Program Director Vitality and Caregiver Program Phelps Hospital
701 North Broadway
Residence Building
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
914-366-3937
ewoods3@northwell.edu
EDITOR’S NOTE: Her letter deals with vaccine availability for seniors in NY State in general. We do not know at this time whether residents of Kendal will be considered differently because they reside in a senior living facility.
Two Views of the Colorful Mario Cuomo Bridge
Photos by Arthur Brady
Near Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter
Photo by Arthur Brady
Taken December 27, several days after the closest conjunction. It was too cloudy earlier.
New Year's Dinner at Kendal on Hudson
Beef Tenderloin
Chilean Sea Bass
Lobster Bisque, Hors d’Oeuvres of Shrimp Cocktail, Warm Brie in Phyllo with Fig Jam, Caviar Canape with Cream Cheese, and Sparkling Wine, plus Flourless Chocolate Cake
Photos by Caroline Persell
Two Takes on The Christmas Sky
Photo by Hanan Watson
Photo by Joe Bruno