As society progresses, our language evolves. New terms emerge and some words no longer have the same meaning. We live in a world where children, teens and adults identify as a range of genders and sexualities. We no longer can have the narrow view that “girls are girls and men are men”. Join us for […]

The Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians will be playing music written for chamber ensembles such as our woodwind quintet. They will also be performing music that has been arranged from larger works such as operas and hopefully the audience will recognize these familiar melodies. They will present to the audience a mix of styles and musical […]

FREE - Welcome Back Bagels and Schmooze with CEO Adam Weiss and Carly Jacobs, Director of Adult Programs   Stop by for bagels and coffee and learn about upcoming Renard lectures as well as new and expanded programs for active older adults this fall. Have an idea for a workshop, class, or outing?  Let us […]

At age 67, Robin Dellabough was surprised to learn through 23andMe that her biological father was not the man who raised her and that she's 50% Ashkenazi Jewish. Her new book of poetry, Double Helix, explores the fallout from that discovery and the process of reconciliation with her mother and both fathers, all of whom are deceased. Books […]

Baseball has been embedded in the American culture since the end of the Civil War. There have been poems, songs, comedy routines, movies, TV shows, books with baseball themes. Baseball cards also were a big part of the culture. Casey At the Bat was required reading for elementary school students at one point. Abbott and […]