The oppresive hot weather has not slowed down the Trips Committee. They keep providing Kendal residents with interesting places to visit no matter what the weather.
On Thursday, Aug. 30 the Committee is sponsoring an afternoon trip to Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. This fine Gothic Revival mansion on the Hudson (only 10 minutes from Kendal) has a special exhibition on Louis Comfort Tiffany works. Many of the details can be found in the July 30 edition of Spotlight available on this website.
In addition the trip includes a film, the Classic mansion tour, Tiffany exhibition , gift shop and a drive around the landscaped grounds.
This excursion will fill up soon. Sign up ASAP in the Activities Alcove.
The Trips Committee also announced that there is a short wait list for the August 22 trip to Boscobel in Garrison, NY.
TZ Bridge Update
Photo by Arthur Brady
On Monday, July 30 Kendal will hear an update on the progress being made on the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge (actually called the Mario Cuomo Bridge after a former governor and the father of our current governor).
Project spokesman Andrew O'Rourke will talk in the Gathering Room at 7:30 pm about progress the builders are making and, perhaps, let us know when it might be finished. It's a big project. Costing $3.09 Billion (that's billion with a B), it crosses the Hudson River 10 minutes south of Kendal.
All are invited to get the inside dope on New York's largest construction project.
Phelps Vitality Events in August
Click here for the August Vitality Calendar.
Click here for the Autumn Games Event Saturday September 15.
Residents Quarterly Meeting
The Kendal Residents Association Quarterly Meeting is Monday, July 23 at 7:30 pm in the Gathering Room.
The meeting will feature a remembrance of residents who passed away since April.
There will be brief reports and an opportunity for participants to raise questions and make comments in an open discussion period.
All residents are invited
Jazz Concert August 12
On Sunday, August 12 at 3:00 pm Kendal will welcome members of the Tarrytown based Jazz Forum Arts group.
The Jazz Forum All-Stars Trio consists of Mark Morganelli (trumpeter/flugelhornist), Nanny Assis (Percussionist/guitarist/vocalist), and Eddy Monteiro (Midi-accordionist/ vocalist).
The Gathering Room should be rocking! All residents are invited.
Memorial Services
Memorial services for two residents who recently passed away have been announced.
Stefan Kanfer - Sunday, July 22 at 3:00 pm
Rosalie Sauerhaft - Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 pm
Both services will be held in the Gathering Room
Revised Dates for 2018 Residents Council Election Process
The revised dates for the Residents Council election process are as follows:
Meet the Candidates Night - Tuesday, Sept. 11 7:30 pm in the Gathering Room.
Voting - Wednesday/Thursday Sept. 19/20 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Residents Lounge.
Election Results Announced- Sept. 21
New Art Show : Requests
A new show "Kendal Art" will be displayed on the Rue des Artistes from October 9, 2018 to
April 4, 2019.
Curators Mariet Van der Heide and Lynn Brady are requesting submissions of artwork made by residents and staff not shown on the Rue des Artistes previously.
Paintings, collages, assemblages, wearable art, fiber art and whatever else that can hang on the wall or fit in a case are now being sought.
So...get busy! Start producing and get in touch with Mariet or Lynn if you have questions.
Residents Council and Association Meetings
Please check your calendars.
The next meeting of the Residents Council is Monday, July 16 at 2:00 pm
The Quarterly Meeting of the Residents Association is Monday, July 23 at 7:30 pm.
Both meetings will take place in the Gathering Room.
New Trip
Despite the hot weather and the desire to sip iced tea and relax, Kendal's Trips Committee continues to be as busy as ever.
A new trip is planned for Wednesday, August 22. This one is to Boscobel in Garrison, NY.
Boscobel is a restored historic home and museum that overlooks the Hudson River and West Point. It is known for its Duncan Phyfe furniture and early 19th Century decorative arts, its lush 68 acre gardens and during the summer, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.
Signing up in the Activities Alcove will, as usual, be on a first-come-first-served basis. Our advice is to head down there with pen in hand ASAP.