Allie and Carolyn Reiss enjoyed Jane Hart’s portrait of Allie (though Allie seems less impressed).
Photo by Jane Hart
For Your Funny Bone . . .
Art and Poetry, by Sheila Benedis
power of a tree
just look just listen
my footsteps move slowly
like dancing shadows
my faint melodies go unnoticed
but they tell a story
echoes of dreams
like the trail
a snail leaves behind
if only I could become a tree
peace and hope would be
possible in the world
a tree could turn on a light
Power of a Tree Collage
Art by Hart
As the elephant in the room, Scott almost always felt invisible
Milton never managed to penetrate the In Crowd
The new pedestrian mall was an instant success
The start of peach-hunting season left Patti few places to hide
Willard's trick riding earned him a small but devoted fan club
Art and photos by Jane Hart
In and Around Kendal
March 17: ’Tis a Day for the Wearin’ o’ the Green
The Roggemann Clan—begorrah!
Photo by Gerry Mahoney
Photo by Maria Harris
Photo by Maria Harris
In Like a Lion (a Sea Lion, Maybe?)
Photo by Marilyn Bottjer
Out — or, Anyway, Midway — Like a Lamb
“ . . . a host of golden daffodils . . .”
Photo by Edward Kasinec
Sofia and the Pussy Willows
Photo by Naomi Gross
A Philosophical Viewpoint
A reflection on reflection: a view from the bridge
Photo by Art Brady
March Birthdays
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
Daphne’s Tragic Demise
Once upon a time, a nymph of a tree named Daphne lived in Rockwood Park. Some children called her “the lady tree.” She bore certain characteristics of a woman endowed.
Daphne at the height of her powers
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
Alas, one day, the winds rose up against Daphne. They blew and blew, assailing her from every side. The force of their blows were more than the old girl could take. The result was devastating to behold.
Photo by Gerry Mahoney
Photo by Mimi Abramovitz
Photo by Mimi Abramovitz
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
Just when she thought the worst had passed, the buzz saws arrived. While she admired the clean cuts, she knew the very end was near.
Photo by Mimi Abramovitz
Photo by Edward Kasinec
Photo by Harry Bloomfeld
Hikers and walkers will miss the old girl.
Sustainable Art at KoH
A work of repurposed art now hangs in the Craft Room. Quilt patches were created by Kendal quilters Florence Walker, Alice Clague, Susan Yao, Sally Costa, Marianne Bloomfeld, Meera Srinivasan, Carolyn Klinger, created the work, with a hooked background by Marilyn Bottjer. Materials used are recycled tee shirts donated by Jody Spellun, Mike Kornfield, Marion Loemker, Florence Walker, and Marilyn Bottjer.
Photo by Marilyn Bottjer
Out and About
On March 13, Kendalites traveled to New Haven, CT, to enjoy the Yale University Art Gallery’s extensive and varied collections.
Tuesday, March 19: Local Elections in the PDR
The election of 3 members of the Sleepy Hollow Village Board of Trustees will take place on Tuesday, March 19. Residents may vote all day in our own polling place in the Private Dining Room, 6 am to 9 pm.
This year, 6 candidates representing 3 parties are running for 3 openings. Click below the list of names to see their bios.
Transparent Accountable Government (TAG): Lauren Connell, Patrick Sheeran (both are incumbents)
Unite Sleepy Hollow: Jim Husselbee, Jim McGovern, Matt Presseau
We The People: Charles Zekus
Important Note: On the reverse of the ballot is Proposal One, Village Proposition One: Shall the month of the annual general village election of the Village of Sleepy Hollow be changed to November? (If approved, the change would begin in 2025 to coincide with Election Day nationwide.)
Further Info on the Candidates
The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns held a Candidates Night for Sleepy Hollow candidates on March 11. A recording of the Zoom event is available on YouTube.com. Click below for the recorded event.
The Hudson Independent covered the LWV Candidates Night and published a lengthy article the following day. Click below to read the paper’s coverage.
And finally: Consider voting in the morning, afternoon, or early evening hours. You’ll want to be in your seat in the Gathering Room at 7:30 pm for Hams on the Hudson!
Coming This Week
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Fire Drill
What: Bob Michaels will be holding a MOCK fire drill for all independent-living residents
When: Fridays, March 22, 2:30 pm.
Where: the Formal Dining Room (aka the FDR)
This is important stuff, well worth attending!
Playing with Words
When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
A cross-eyed teacher couldn’t control his pupils.
She had a photographic memory but never developed it.
Is it ignorance or apathy that’s destroying the world today? I don’t know and don’t really care.
I wasn’t originally going to get a brain transplant, but then I changed my mind.
Which country’s capital has the fastest-growing population? Ireland. Every day it’s Dublin.
My ex-wife still misses me. But her aim is starting to improve.
To Be Continued . . .
Contributed by Bob Abramovitz
The Kendal Residents Consultation Committee: What Is It? How Do I Use It?
Dear Fellow Residents,
The Residents Council understands that Kendal residents may need a place to present their concerns and suggestions privately, rather than discussing them at an open meeting. The Residents Consultation Committee was established for that purpose when the community was founded. Whether issues involve a fellow resident, a Kendal committee, the KoH Administration, or the wider community, the Residents Consultation Committee will listen respectfully and work with you to help reach a considered and confidential response or resolution.
The process of reaching that response may include speaking with other residents and, with your permission, referring the concern or suggestion to the Executive Committee on behalf of the Residents Council. For issues relating to the Administration, we can guide the resident to the appropriate administrator, assisting as needed, and if the problem is unresolved and you give permission, on to the Residents Council.
We will make sure that there is follow-through, and you will hear back from us in a timely fashion. If possible, we would appreciate receiving your comments and requests in writing, sent by email or left in the cubby of any Consultation Committee member. If you choose to phone, it is best to call during the day and before dinner. If we are not available, please leave a message and we will call you back.
Listed below are the current Consultation Committee members, their cubby numbers, email addresses, and KoH phone numbers.
With many thanks,
The KoH Residents Consultation Committee
The Kendal Consultation Committee Members
For Your Funny Bone . . .
Art by Hart
Ethan was still struggling with Daylight Savings Time
Pruitt spent his weekends kissing women . . . just in case
Too cute to eat, the little tree crab became Baby Mattiso’s first buddy
Art and photos by Jane Hart
Danielle was born to drive the Toddler Taxi
For the Octopus Movie sequel, “O” got to pick his own romantic co-star
Art and photos by Jane Hart
Poetry and Art, by Sheila Benedis
my most prized possession
just a piece of wood
found on a hike in the woods
rescued from becoming trash
my found object
created mainly by nature
gives voice to my most prized possession
an unexpected gift
a reflection of my life
my treasure
swirling patterns go round and round
create an organic shape
a lustrous reddish brown color
nature’s texture is perfect
not necessary to give physical form
to an original idea
as nature and art meld
my treasure appears
a fully formed creative expression
like a reverie
ignites a sparkling feeling
food for my soul
a way to connect
to my art work
to sentient trees
share with the outer world
gives me freedom
to navigate life
My Prized Possession, Sculpture
In and Around Kendal
Art from the Earth
Florence Walker’s pottery classes feature the art of clay.
Photos by Carolyn Reiss
Meanwhile, Across the Hall in Fiber Arts . . .
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
And St. Patrick’s Day Came Early This Year
Photo by Gerry Mahoney
Vistas of Early Spring Come to Rockwood Park
Photos by Carolyn Reiss
And Sightings Closer In . . .
Life from a Stone, by Edward Kasinec
Snow Drops, by Gerry Mahoney
A Promise of Rebirth, by Edward Kasinec
Spring Shadows on Our Walkways
Photo by Carolyn Reiss
Evening Comes to Kendal
Photos by Mimi Abramovitz
Election Time in Sleepy Hollow
It’s election season in Sleepy Hollow. Local elections can’t be shrugged off as trivial! Important things happen at the local level.
This month, 6 candidates are running for 3 open trustee positions on the Sleepy Hollow Village Board.
Incumbents Lauren Connell and Patrick Sheeran are running on the Transparent Accountable Government line.
James McGovern, James Husselbee and Matthew Presseau are running on the Unite Sleepy Hollow line.
Charles Zekus is running on the We the People line.
Candidate bios have been put in all the cubbies.
This is your opportunity to come and meet the candidates!
When: Thursday, March 14, 7:30 pm
Where: Gathering Room
Tuesday, March 19: Voting takes place all day in the Private Dining Room.
Note: It’s not just candidates on the ballot. The ballot will also include a referendum asking voters whether our village elections should be changed from March to November, beginning in 2025, to coincide with Election Day nationwide.
Fire Drills
What: Bob Michaels will be holding a MOCK fire drill for all independent-living residents
When: Fridays, March 15 and March 22, 2:30 pm.
Where: the Formal Dining Room (aka the FDR)
This is important stuff, well worth attending!
New to the Kendal Lobby
CAFA — the Common Area Furnishings and Art Committee — along with the Art Committee are pleased to bring your attention to a new painting in our KoH Lobby.
Peter Sibley has loaned his oil painting of the “Delacorte Theater from The Turtle Pond in Central Park, NYC.” His detailed rendition complements his portrayal of West Point, exhibited on our Main Street.
Peter, a skilled and seasoned artist, recently worked with Birgitta Hockstader curating our Winter Dreams art show. He is also dedicated to encouraging both budding and experienced resident artists at Saturday morning sessions in the Art Studiio.
Don’t miss this new addition gracing the Lobby staircase.
Low Vision? The Low-Vision Committee Can Help!
Need help due to low vision? The Low-Vision Help Committee can help!
How? Here’s how. They can:
1) Place enlarged printed copies of Kendal lunch and dinner menus in your cubby every Wednesday.
Contact: Amelia (x1747) or email: wertwomen@aol.com
2) Provide hearing and/or vision help with Zoom broadcasts. Contact KOH Zoom master, Stan Amberg (x1844) or email: stan.amberg@amberglaw.com
2) Provide large-print Spotlights
Contact Ellen x1080 or email: eottstadt@kohud.kendal.org
And the Library Committee Helps Out, Too!
The Library Committee is pleased to offer a new service for low-vision readers.
An Acrobat HD Ultra Enhanced Vision machine has been donated to the Kendal library. It is located on the shelf across from the desk next to the public computer. Its basic function (magnifying documents onto a screen) is very simple, and desk volunteers can show residents how to use it.
Playing with Words . . .
How do you make holy water? You take some regular water and boil the hell out of it.
Will glass coffins be a success? Remains to be seen.
What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One is really heavy and the other is a little lighter.
Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu. You get what you deserve.
I went to buy some camouflage trousers yesterday but couldn't find any.
What do you call a bee that can’t make up its mind? A maybe.
I tried to sue the airline for losing my luggage. I lost my case.
To be continued . . .
Contributed by Bob Abramovitz
Lost & Found
Who knew? Kendal has a Lost & Found closet behind the Front Desk.
Lost something? Found something? The Kendal Lost & Found is accessible daily between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm when a staff member is present.
Had something missing for a while? Don’t give up! Many Items have been stored in Lost & Found for a long time! If you’ve lost something, check with the Front Desk. If you find something, bring it there.