Homework Help at Nyack Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 4 - 6 p.m. For children in grades K-5. Volunteers will be here from 4 - 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays when school is in session to work with kids on a first come, first served basis. Two of our volunteers speak Creole and two speak Spanish.
59 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960, # 845-358-3370
www.nyacklibrary.org
SUPPORT AND EMPOWERENT GROUPS FOR ABUSED WOMEN
The Rockland Family Shelter (RFS) offers free evening women's support and empowerment groups for survivors of physical and/or emotional abuse. Groups meet weekly and are ongoing. Women may enter the group at any time.
Groups meet Monday and Wednesday evenings. Monday evenings a Spanish speaking group meets in Haverstraw at 7 p.m.
Wednesday evenings a group meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at 9 Johnsons Lane in New City.
A group for Orthodox Jewish women meets Wednesday evenings.
Call 845-634-3344 for locations and further information. Child care and transportation arrangements may be available if made in advance. Attendance is confidential.
RFS’s non-residential walk-in office in New City at 9 Johnsons Lane is open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the office opens at 9 a.m. and is open evenings after 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. by appointment only.
Friday the office is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. RFS also offers services at satellite offices in Spring Valley and in Haverstraw.
Call 845-634-3391 for satellite office hours and locations. Multi-lingual services are available in Spanish, French, Creole, Yiddish and some Asian languages. Services are culturally sensitive and are all LGBTQ Friendly.
The Sexual Trauma Division of RFS offers multilingual and culturally sensitive services for survivors of rape, sexual assault, incest or childhood sexual abuse. For information on sexual abuse support and services, call 845 634 3344.
Domestic abuse affects one in four families. The Rockland Family Shelter offers victims a safe place where they can get information and support. Services are free and confidential. For a complete list of programs, office hours and locations, or any additional information or to make a donation, call the 24 hour hotline at 845 634 3344 or log onto our website www.rocklandfamilyshelter.org
If you are being abused, there is help. The RFS support group is a safe place to share and get help. If you feel alone; if you’re living in fear, call 845 634 3344, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Confidential services are available at no cost.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The RTC Institute is offering several after school foreign language (FLES) programs: beginning Italian for students in grades 1 and 2, and for students in grades 3 and 4; beginning Spanish for students in grades 1 and 2, and for students in grades 3 and 4; and also beginning Chinese for students in grades 1 and 2, and for students in grades 3 and 4. They are also offering beginning Spanish 2. These seven programs run from February 29 through April 4, from 3:50 - 4:35 pm, at Thiells Elementary School.
The six beginning courses will expose students to the basics of the language by focusing on specific vocabulary, cultural topics, and basic communication skills. Beginning Spanish 2 will continue to expose students to the basics of Spanish. The curriculum is communications-based and will engage the student in active lessons through song, games, rhymes, crafts, group activities, and authentic materials from foreign countries.For more information and to register online, go to www.rockteach.org, or call Joleen at 845-942-7603.
FASHIONPREP ACADEMY FOR TEENS
RTC Institute FashionPrep Design Academy for Teens- one day academy with model drawing, Monday, February 20, from 9 am - 2 pm., at RTC Institute. Spend a day exploring and conquering the world of fashion design and the processes that drive it: fashion, style, and history. Become your own designer. Build drawing and conceptual skills through live model drawing and design sketching Discuss fashion history, fashion designers, the emergence of trends and the contemporary youth culture. Explore the world of textiles and fabric characteristics. Learn what a fashion designer does every day. Start a professional portfolio of your dream collection from inspiration and research, to processes and implementation. For more information contact Debbie at 845-942-7614 or dstudnitzer@optonline.net
SAT REVIEW CLASSES IN MATH ONLY
Prepare now for the math section of the SAT. Classes run from February 11 through April 14 , from 9 am to 12 pm, at North Rockland High School, or from February 12 - April 15, from 9 am - 12 pm at the Outdoor Education Center in Nanuet. To register go to: www.rockteach.org or call Joleen Murray at 845-942-7603.
This SAT Review course provides 12 hours of math preparation, plus test taking tips. Plus $30 materials fee (due in cash at first session). You must register in advance. Course may be cancelled if less than 10 participants. No refunds will be issued after start date of class. Test dates are May 5 and June 2, 2012.
SAT REVIEW CLASSES IN CRITICAL READING AND WRITING ONLY
Prepare now for the critical reading and writing sections of the SAT. Classes run from February 4 through April 21 , from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at North Rockland High School, or from February 5 through April 22, from 9:00 am - 12:00 at the Outdoor Education Center in Nanuet. To register go to: www.rockteach.org or call Joleen Murray at 845-942-7603.
This SAT Review course provides 15 hours of critical reading, and writing preparation, plus strategies, scoring, timing, and 2 practice tests. Plus $30 materials fee (due in cash at first session). You must register in advance. Under Categories select SAT/PSAT REVIEW. Course may be cancelled if less than 10 participants. No refunds will be issued after start date of class. Test dates are May 5 and June 2, 2012.
SAT REVIEW CLASSES THROUGH RTC INSTITUTE
Prepare now for the SAT exam math, critical reading and writing sections. Classes run from February 4 through April 21 , from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at North Rockland High School, or from February 5 through April 22, from 9:00 am - 12:00 at the Outdoor Education Center in Nanuet. To register go to: www.rockteach.org or call Joleen Murray at 845-942-7603.
This SAT Review course provides 27 hours of math, critical reading, and writing preparation, plus strategies, scoring, timing, and 2 practice tests. Plus $30 materials fee (due in cash at first session). You must register in advance. Under Categories select SAT/PSAT REVIEW. Course may be canceled if less than 10 participants. No refunds will be issued after start date of class. Test dates are May 5 and June 2, 2012.
RTC INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE
The RTC Institute is holding an Open House on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Visit us anytime from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. at 14 Vanderlip Circle, Thiells, NY. All program information will be available. There is still time to join our current Master’s program in TESOL though College of Mount St. Vincent. Also available, ESL certification. Contact Joleen at 845-942-7603, or jmurray@rockteach.org for more information.
MASONS HELP HOSPICE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Each December United Hospice of Rockland sponsors a unique and meaningful fund raising effort affording the public an opportunity to make a donation and place a star on a Christmas Tree in memory or in honor of a loved one(s). The Hospice TREE OF LIFE is a veritable mini-forest of illuminated Christmas trees "growing" in a prominent location in the busy Palisades Center shopping mall in West Nyack, NY.
The Masons of Athelstane Lodge of Pearl River, NY years ago "adopted" United Hospice of Rockland as one of their favorite local community charities deserving their financial and "hands on" support.
This year 19 members of the Athelstane Lodge family "team" contributed more than 77 hours over a pre-holiday weekend (December 17), in what certainly couldhave been leisure time, to staff the UHR TREE OF LIFE fund raising booth and they successfully raised more than $4,400 to benefit the vital community based work of Hospice. This was significantly more than the $3,700 the Athelstane Lodge team riased in 2010 and the $3,200 collected in 2009.
Among the local Masons and Athelstane :Lodge "team" members who volunteered were Dotty and Mal Blotner, New City; Ron Pomerance, Montebello; Phil Nelson, Spring Valley; Seth Lee, New City; Mark Burke, Warwick; Al Oster, Wanaque; Susan Helfgott, Pomona; Sandra Joy, New City; John and Stephanie
Gebbia, Pearl River; Chandra Tidwell, Pearl River; Doug Ward, New City; Mel Birnbaum, Bardonia; DeMolay youth group members Simon Kramer and Raymond Cannarozzi, Oradell; and the Master of Athelstane Lodge, Howard Whitman, New City.
The combined efforts of the Masons on this one day resulted in a total $4,418.95 collected for United Hospice of Rockland. This was in addition to more than $1,000 previously donated to Hospice for their Pediatric "HEALING HEARTS’ program According to The Master of Athelstane Lodge, Howard Whitman, this holiday effort demonstrates one of the significant contributions local Masons make each year to further important deserving community based charitable organizations.
THE IMAX PALISADES
DIRECTOR'S CLUB CARD
The IMAX Palisades Director's Club Card will have exclusive benefits only available at the IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center thus rewarding those who appreciate a truly BIG movie experience.
The IMAX Palisades Director's Club Card will have the following Theatre benefits:
- $2 discount on every ticket purchased within a 12 month period (up to 6 tickets per visit)
- 20% discount on every concession stand purchase for a 12 month period
- Free movie ticket on the card holder's birthday
- Plus on-going local partner discounts throughout the year
The initial cost of the card is $25, but for those already on the IMAX Theatre email list, the initial cost will be $20 through the end of 2011.
To join the email list, visit www.imax.com/palisades and enter contact information in the newsletter box. It is estimated that the value of the card will well exceed $300 over the course of 12 months just with the IMAX promotions.
The card can be purchased at the Theatre on the 4th Floor of the Palisades Center Mall at the IMAX Theatre Box Office or on line at www.imax.com/palisades where updates to the card's benefits will be posted.
FALL
SUFFERN
Registration is now open
for the popular three-credit course, “Contemporary Jewish Issues,” at
Rockland Community College, offered for the Fall 2011 semester. For the
first time, the course will be available either one evening per week or
during a twice weekly daytime section. The course is taught by Rabbi
Dov Oliver, Director of the Center for Jewish Life/Hillel. The daytime
option for the course is Tuesday and Thursday, 3 - 4:15 pm and the
evening option is offered Wednesday, from 6 - 8:40 pm. “Contemporary
Jewish Issues” examines a variety of philosophical, ethical, social,
and political issues, including medical-ethical dilemmas,
anti-Semitism, lifecycle events, Jewish identity, relationships and
marriage, and more. The course, RLS 252, is under the Humanities
division, Religious Studies discipline. In-person registration is
available at the Registrar in the Technology Center. Currently enrolled
RCC students can also register on the web. The course is open to
full-time RCC students as well as to members of the community and
senior adult audits. The Fall semester begins Thursday, September 1.
The first Wednesday evening class will meet September 7. Tuition is
$158 per credit for in-state residents. For further information,
contact Rabbi Oliver at 845-574-4422, doliver@sunyrockland.edu or the
College’s website at www.sunyrockland.edu.
WEST NYACK
The Adult Learning Center of Rockland (formerly SeniorNet of Rockland), a computer learning center for adults, is accepting applications for the September session of computer classes. Most classes will be held for two hours once a week for four weeks, starting the week of September 7th and running through October 6th. More advanced classes run for eight weeks. Each class has eight students with one instructor and two coaches. The Fall session features classes in Basic Skills, Introduction to Computers, Basic and Advanced Word Processing, Exploring the Internet, E-Mail, Picasa (organizing and editing digital photos) and Genealogy - Tracing your Family Tree. New 2-hour courses cover Computer Maintenance, How to Use Your Digital Camera, How to use EBay Safely and Using Facebook. Course fees run $20 - $40 for the four-week session. One day classes cost $15. Eight week sessions cost $64. Volunteers who can give two hours a week are needed to instruct or coach. For further information contact The Adult Learning Center at 121 West Nyack Rd., Nanuet, NY 10954 or call 845-623-5467.
ORANGETOWN
It is this time of year when there are a lot of parties going on- please put the number for the Orangetown Substance Abuse Hotline into your phone in case of an emergency. This number can be called or texted to. The number is 845-8226- 4026.
NYACK
Mitchell Kayden announces a new beginners Tai Chi class at the Birchwood Center. The classes are taught in a creative and fun style in the Yang Style Short Form as taught by the late, great T’ai Chi Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing.
Class is Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. at Birchwood Center, 85 South Broadway, Nyack Fee: $15 per class. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Call Mitch at 845-709-5607 or email at mkayden@verizon.net
stice Day Award include husband and wife, Drs. Edmond and Susan Gordon, founders of the CEJJES Institute in Pomona, a cultural, educational and research foundation dedicated to improving educational and social conditions for all disenfranchised people. Other honorees are the Honorable Ellen Jaffee, 95th District Assemblywoman in Rockland County; and Mr. James F. Kralik, retiring Rockland County Sheriff.
NYACK LIBRARY
TUESDAY & THURSDAYS
Homework Help at Nyack Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 4 - 6 p.m. For children in grades K-5. Volunteers will be here from 4 - 6 on Tuesdays and Thursdays when school is in session to work with kids on a first come, first served basis. Two of our volunteers speak Creole and two speak Spanish.
59 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960,
# 845-358-3370
www.nyacklibrary.org
TAX DEDUCTION
Donate your unwanted car by December 31 to Cars4Charities and you will get a year-end tax deduction of at least $500 on your itemized federal taxes. You’ll also help one of hundreds of respected charities at the same time. Cars4Charities will handle the entire donation process, from start to finish. They’ll turn your unwanted vehicle into cash and send the entire net proceeds to the charity you select from their impressive list. The process is effortless. You can even donate your car online at www.cars4charities.org.
Your vehicle does not have to run or be in good condition and it will be picked up in a matter of days, free of charge. Cars4Charities will provide you with all the paperwork you’ll need. To claim your 2011 deduction, your title must be signed and postmarked by Dec. 31, 2011. For details, visit www.cars4charities.org or call 1-866-448-3487 (GIVE-4-US)
FOOD DRIVE FOR NYACK HOMELESS
Michelle Solomon from Massage Therapeutics in Nyack is taking it one step further. Stop by Massage Therapeutics on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of December and Saturdays during the month of January from 11a.m. - 5 p.m. and donate a non-perishable food item to support Nyack Homeless Project and you will enjoy a free chair massage, healthy treats and inspirational music. You can also enter a raffle to win wellness services including massage, nutritional counseling, personal training and other bodywork and connect with the community.
Location: Massage Therapeutics, 150 S. Broadway, Nyack, NY.
For information call Michele at 845-270-3889 or visit http://www.michellesolomonlmt.com
HOPPER HOUSE
Gallery hours: Thursday-Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. or by appointment.
Admission = $5 adults, $3 seniors. Free for members, students and children.
Two On The Aisle
Plays will be selected by a panel of performing arts professionals. Selected play(s) will be given a workshop style showcase of two performances at the Edward Hopper House Art Center. All submitted plays will receive notes/ an analysis from the jurors. Plays can address any topic or theme but must meet the criteria and follow instructions listed in the guidelines. We are looking for playwrights at all stages of development, both professionals and pre-professionals. Deadline for submissions is Monday, March 12, 2012. Visit our website at www.edwardhopperhouse.org
Drawing Board to Broadway - A Talk with Set Designer: Jim Youmans on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 7 p.m.
His designs have been seen in numerous Broadway productions including West Side Story and Gypsy, he has served as art director for several HBO productions and numerous other television shows. Space is limited. Please reserve a seat in advance.
EXHIBITIONS
Edward Hopper At Home: Selections from the Arthayer R. Hopper Collection Trust
Through January 2012
Contact Rachael Solomon at info@hopperhouse.org or 845-358-0774.
villagetheatre.com 94 Main St. Nyack, NY 10960
FEBRUARY 10
Nyack Village Theatre and the Woodstock Fringe Festival present Ric Siler's Old Hickory The Gothic Hillbilly Tale of a Man, his Knife, his Ex-Wife and These Crazy Thoughts in his Head! Directed by Wallace Norman . NY Theatre Wire called it 'a must see show'. Friday February 10th at 8:00pm I Saturday February 11th at 8:00pm I Sunday February 12th at 3:00pm and a Special Valentine's Night performance at 9 p.m.. Tickets $15.00 online @ www.nyackvillagetheatre.com. 94 Main St. Nyack, NY 10960
FEBRUARY 11
NYACK CENTER
Nyack Center's. Annual Black History Month Celebration-Saturday evening, February 11, 7PM. Free and Open to the community. Nyack Center's Annual Black History Month Celebration and Second Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest-We will honor those who have contributed to the lives of African Americans. An evening of song, rhythm, stories and joy. Top finalists of oratory contest will perform at the event. Scholarships will be awarded. For more information about the oratory contest for college bound students call Earl Miller at (845) 675-4791. Sponsored by O & R, Nyack College, Dominican College, and St Thomas Aquinas College. Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY- Corner of Broadway and Depew
Nyack Center's Black History Month Committee invites the community to attend a living expression of the roots of African American history in our community. The celebration begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 at Nyack Center and is free to all. The program will feature performances celebrating the stories of African Americans through song, dance and the spoken word.
Join Nyack Center in honoring four leaders who have contributed to the lives of African Americans in our community; Lynne Gilles-Teacher at Nyack High School, Assistant Director Camp Nyack, Softball Coach and VCI Team Mom.
Ethan Smith-Teacher at Nyack Middle School, Director Camp Nyack, Nyack Varsity Basketball Coach. Willy Trotman- President of Spring Valley NAACP, author, member of Human Rights Commission, Community Activist, Co-founder of Kids Corner Day Care Center. Rev. Sanders-Pastor of St Charles AME Zion Church, Community Activist, serves on numerous local and national boards, and served our nation as Lieutenant Colonel the United States Air Force..
FEBRUARY 3, 5, 25
Coming in February: In celebration of Black History Month Richard Quinn & Sam Waymon present A Celebration of Black Poetry. Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. & Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. Feb. 25 at 8 p.m., Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets $15 online at www.nyackvillagetheatre.com .94 Main St. Nyack, NY 10960
FEBRUARY 11,12
MATH
Math section of the SAT, with 12 hours of instruction, beginning Feb. 11, from 9 - noon, at North Rockland High School, or February 12, from 9 - noon at the Outdoor Education Center in Nanuet.
$30 materials fee (due in cash at first session). You must register in advance. Course may be cancel ed if less than 10 participants register. No refunds will be issued after the start date of class. Test dates are May 5 and June 2, 2012. To register go to: www.rockteach.org or call Joleen Murray at 845-942-7603.
FEB. 20
KALMAN, AUTHOR
Presidents Day, Monday, February 20, 2012. at 1 p.m. Award winning artist and author, Maira Kalman, reads from the historical gem Looking at Lincoln. From his boyhood in a log cabin to his famous presidency and untimely death, Kalman shares Lincolns remarkable life with young readers. Her charming text and bold artwork make history come alive in a fresh and exciting way. 170 Central Park West, New York, NY Call 212-873-3400 or www.nyhistory.org
FEB. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25, 26 NYC MUSEUM
DiMenna Children’s History Museum Scavenger Hunt on Saturdays and Sundays in February at 1 p.m. Families team up and head out with a list of clues that take them on a trip around the children’s museum. 170 Central Park West, New York, NY. Phone 212-873-3400 or www.nyhistory.org
The DiMenna Children’s History Museum is the first museum dedicated to bringing American history to life through the eyes of children. Kids of all ages can become History Detectives and deliver a presidential address at the First President kiosk. Use the Historical Viewfinder display to see how sites in New York City have changed over time. A series of biography-based pavilions and interactive elements are a major component of the Children’s History Museum. These stories of young New Yorkers from different historical periods offer a way for todays children to make a compelling connection to the past and develop an understanding of the history of New York City and the nation. Call 212-873-3400 or ww.nyhistory.org
FEBRUARY 20
RTC INSTITUTE
Fashion Prep Academy for Teens. RTC Institute Fashion Prep Design Academy for Teens- one day academy with model drawing, Monday, February 20, from 9 am - 2 p.m. at RTC Institute.
Spend a day exploring and conquering the world of fashion design and the processes that drive it: fashion, style, and history. Become your own designer. Build drawing and conceptual skills through live model drawing and design sketching Discuss fashion history, fashion designers, the emergence of trends and the contemporary youth culture. Explore the world of textiles and fabric characteristics. Learn what a fashion designer does every day. Start a professional portfolio of your dream collection from inspiration and research, to processes and implementation.
For information, contact Debbie at 845-942-7614 or dstudnitzer@optonline.net
FEBRUARY 24
WINE & FOOD
The Friends of the Piermont Library are pleased to announce that their 2012 Midwinter Night’s Dream Evening of International Wine and Food will be held in a brand new location – ANTHONY D’s, in Sparkill. Come enjoy an array of international wines that will tantalize your palate and bring your appetite for a wonderful dining experience.
Friday, February, 24 from 7 – 10 p.m. at 500 Route 340, Sparkill. # 845 – 398 - 1100
Price: $50 per person.
As space is limited, tickets must be purchased in advance and we recommend purchasing your tickets early. Send checks, payable to "The Friends of the Piermont Library" to: Friends, 103 Gair Street, Piermont, New York 10968. Any questions, call 845-365-0499.
SKI WORKSHOPS
This winter, Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, New York and Helen Hayes Hospital will be hosting a series of Adaptive Skiing Workshops. The events, which are open to individuals with disabilities, are being held in conjunction with Helen Hayes Hospital’s Adapted Sports and Recreation Program and are free of charge.
Adaptive Skiing Workshops are scheduled on Sundays on the following dates: January 8 & 29 and February 12 & 26. Two sessions on each day: from 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructors specializing in adaptive skiing will offer beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons. First time students will receive an overview of the equipment and fittings prior to getting out on the snow. Adaptive equipment will be available for skiers with disabilities. Participants should come attired in appropriate in winter/snow clothing.
Helen Hayes Hospital, the region’s leader in specialty physical rehabilitation services, is committed to enabling individuals of all abilities to pursue competitive and recreational sports and activities. These activities speed the recovery process, improve and maintain health and conditioning and foster socialization and camaraderie. The Adapted Sports & Recreation Program makes activities such as kayaking, yoga, sailing, softball, basketball and gardening available to individuals of all abilities.
The workshops are free of charge but pre-registration is required. For additional information on the Adapted Sports & Recreation Program or the downhill skiing programs at Belleayre Mountain, or to register for one or more of the workshops, contact: Matthew Castelluccio, Adapted Sports Coordinator, 845-786-4950 or castellucciom@helenhayeshosp.org
YOGA
HELEN HAYES
Helen Hayes Hospital is hosting a series of Basic Adapted Yoga programs designed specifically for people of varying abilities. Classes will meet on Wednesdays, between January and December, for six week sessions. All classes meet from noon - 12:50 p.m. in the Auditorium at the physical rehabilitation hospital in West Haverstraw.
Yoga improves circulation, range of motion, flexibility and endurance. It also helps to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. The instructor, Ronda Lam, is experienced in adapting yoga to all levels of abilities. The classes offer an excellent opportunity for people with disabilities, including individuals with stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other physically limiting conditions, to try yoga.
Pre-registration for the Basic Adapted Yoga classes is required. The fee is $48 for six classes. To register and get class schedule, call Matthew Castelluccio, Adapted Sports Coordinator at Helen Hayes Hospital at 845-786-4950.
MARCH 3
NYACK CENTER
"PULL WITH PURPOSE" ROW-A-THON
Nyack Center 58 Depew Ave, Nyack NY. This two hour relay race is open to teams of 5 (or fewer) people if competing for most meters rowed. Registration opens at 8 am. Race is from 9 am to 11 am. Registration fee is $75 per person, minimum $375 per team. All net proceeds go to Nyack Center.
MARCH 12
PLAY COMPETITION
Two On The Aisle, A One-Act Play Competition. Plays will be selected by a panel of performing arts professionals. Selected play(s) will be given a workshop style showcase of two performances at the Edward Hopper House Art Center. All submitted plays will receive notes/ an analysis from the jurors. Plays can address any topic or theme but must meet the criteria and follow instructions listed in the guidelines. We are looking for playwrights at all stages of development, both professionals and pre-professionals.
Deadline for submissions is Monday, March 12, 2012. We are also offering a workshop geared towards writing a one for the competition called A Play In A Day. Visit our website for more information, guidelines and to submit www.edwardhopperhouse.org
ONGOING
Edward Hopper At Home: Selections from the Arthayer R. Hopper Collection Trust. Edward Hopper (1882-1967) was born and raised in this house and it remained his primary residence until he rented his first studio in New York City at the age of 28. Growing up in this house and absorbing the distinct features of the surrounding area provided a rich source of inspiration for the young Hopper. This intimate display of art and memorabilia reveals some of those early sources of inspiration that would remain central to his art throughout his career.
MARCH 24
NYACK CENTER
Women of Leadership and Vision Brunch. Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. Nyack Center 58 Depew Ave, Nyack.
Tickets are $50 per person. As part of Women's History Month, the Nyack Center is hosting its seventh annual brunch on Saturday at Nyack Center. The program, "Women of Leadership and Vision," honors community minded achievers for their vision, innovation and leadership towards improving the quality of life for others. A catered brunch, entertainment and inspirational words are part of this special event.
MARCH 24
BRUNCH
Women’s Celebration Brunch, during Women’s History Month, Nyack Center hosts a special celebration brunch. Nyack Center’s Board of Directors honor women who have shown leadership and vision in Rockland County. March 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. - noon.
NEW CITY LIBRARY
Quilts and bobbin lace abound in the exhibit areas at the New City Library. In the Meeting Room, there are hanging quilts that range from traditional patterns to very current designs. The colors are bright and bold. In years past, castles had huge tapestries adorning the walls as a way to reduce drafts and the cold temperatures. Though not drafty, the library is able to accommodate quilts that are 10 feet in length. One special quilt created by Carol Higgins is a tribute to the late Dr. McGuffie, physician and advocate for better health in Africa. The exhibit was organized by Mary Jane Sexton and all quilts are on loan from county residents.
The second exhibit is in the four cases and features the very old craft of bobbin lace. The sample pieces are from the Manhattan Chapter of the International Old Lacers. Bobbin lace is created from very fine thread that is wound on small finger bobbins. Using a pattern, the bobbins are moved within following the design pattern.
SENIOR CENTER
NORTHVALE NJ
The McGuire Senior Center, 116 Paris Ave., Northvale, NJ 07647, 201-767-6299 is offering the following programs for all residents of Northvale and NY & NJ towns nearby. No matter where you live you can join and attend this active and friendly senior center.
MONDAY EVENINGS
NORTHVALE
Every Monday at 10 a.m. The McGuire Crochet Club meets to make various items for people in local nursing homes and hospitals. Anyone wishing to learn how to crochet please join us for free lessons! New members/friends are always welcome.
