Check the Trips Book in the Activities Alcove to see if there’s space available for the round trip to New York City with drop-off at the Met Museum planned for Wednesday, October 17; priority is given to residents who have never or not recently taken this trip.
“Puerto Rico: Hope in the Dark,” A Documentary
Three Pace University students will present their documentary on Monday, October 15 at 7:30 pm; it was filmed six months after Hurricane Maria, the most powerful storm to strike Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, ravaged the Island. Puerto Rico: Hope in the Dark, is a moving portrait of the strength, spirit and resilience of the Puerto Rican people.
Gene DuBow Travels to Berlin
Gene DuBow with Chancellor Merkel
Gene is in Berlin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) Berlin office, one of his many accomplishments for the AJC. Hence, the NEWS has a different voice this week.
Residents Council Meeting
The Residents Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 8th at 2:00 pm in the Gathering Room. All residents are invited as are their questions and comments.
The meeting will be chaired by the Council’s new Chairperson, Jeff O’Donnell.
A report from Kendal on Hudson Executive Director, Jim Antonucci will be featured as will a report from Amelia Augustus on the proposed Saturday Club.
Please plan to attend.
Upcoming Midterm Election Nov. 6th
An extremely important midterm election will take place on November 6.
PLEASE change your registration if you are not yet REGISTERED or RE-REGISTERED to VOTE in this district. The closing date for registration is October 17.
If you will not be at Kendal on November 6 or feel for any reason that you may not be able to get to the polls, ask for an ABSENTEE BALLOT.
You can get the necessary forms for registering or for an absentee ballot from either Annette Leyden or Martin Smolin.
Annual Exterior Window Washing Program
When you look out does it always look cloudy and dingy? It may be that that the windows in your apartment need cleaning. Well, Kendal is about to start its annual Exterior Window Washing Program.
The program will begin on Monday, October 22. The window washer will require access to the higher-floor apartments and will be accompanied by a Kendal staff member. The work will be done between 8 am and 5 pm, but entry into apartments will not begin before 9:30 am.
Questions? Get in touch with Gower Lane or his Assistant.
Flu Shots Available
We welcome many visitors at Kendal but influenza is not one of them. We suggest that every resident get a flu shot.
FLU VACCINATIONS 2018-19 SEASON
The flu vaccination clinics will be held in the Resident Care Center for all residents as follows:
Tuesday, October 9 8:00 -10:30 am
Tuesday, October 16 8:00 -10:30 am
Tuesday, October 23 8:00 -10:30 am
Tuesday, November 6 8:00 -10:30 am
Medicare will be billed directly for the administration of the flu vaccine.
Please sign up in the red book at the front desk in Mary Powell for one of the clinics to be vaccinated.
Please note, during designated flu clinic times the Resident Care Center will be open only to those scheduled for vaccination. It will reopen for other clinical needs when the sessions are completed. Should you have a medical emergency during the clinics, please press your PET or pull the pull cord in your apartment.
If you have any questions regarding this year’s flu clinics, please call the Resident Care Center.
Art Show Opening at Kendal
If you want to look at real talent, keep reading…
The Art Committee’s new show KENDAL ART will open on Tuesday, Oct. 9 on the Rue des Artistes (C level, Mary Powell Building) with a reception from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.
All residents and staff are invited to attend. The entire Kendal community thanks Mariet Van der Heide and Lynn Brady for their curating the show.
Wine and snacks will be available plus discussion with the artists.
Great Lecture - Fascinating Story
Kendal has a fascinating lecture scheduled for Monday, October 8 at 7:30 pm in the Gathering Room. The subject is….
Refuge in Hell: Finding God in Sing Sing
This is the story of an unusual parish – drawn from the inmates of Sing Sing Prison — as told by their chaplain of 16 years, Rev. Ronald D. Lemmert. (Father Lemmert has been offering weekly Mass for Kendal residents for several years.)
Unsparing in his treatment of the brutalities of prison life, Father Lemmert chronicles the stories of the prisoners he served, revealing their humanity, and showing that there is no place so dark that God’s love cannot be found.
His ministry began with the project of rebuilding the long-neglected prison chapel. By enlisting the prisoners’ help, they were also gradually transformed. Refuge in Hell describes how a caring community can emerge, as the practice of faith leads to deeper lessons in forgiveness, reconciliation, and liberation.
Copies of his book will be available for purchase at $22 each.
New Residents Council Board Members and Officers
The Residents Association election was held on Sept. 19 and 20.
The newly elected board members are Arthur Brady, Jacky Cummings, Eugene DuBow, Margaret Gilroy, Robert M. Sanders, Lois Seulowitz, Norma P. Siegel and Pat Taylor.
The new officers for the coming year are Jeff O’Donnell, Chair; Lois Seulowitz, Vice Chair; Margaret Gilroy, Secretary; Robert M. Sanders, Treasurer.
The new slate will take office on Oct. 8 at the first Council meeting of the new term.