Arden Club Calendar www.ArdenClub.org 302 475-3126 2126 The Highway, Arden, DE 19810 JUNE 2019

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SHAKESPEARE GILD

BRIDGE GILD

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous and most often referred to of Shakespeare’s works, forming the basis of any number of films, books, and at least one Broadway musical. The tragedy of the two lovers, however, is not the whole story. The play is not only about two young people who fall madly in love at first meeting, but about the strained and contentious world in which they live. Shakespeare begins the play by telling us what will happen and why. It is a warning to us all, even in our own time, of what happens when families and communities allow hatreds and “ancient grudges” to govern our actions and how young people get caught up in these arguments to the destruction of all.

Director Katie Donovan is applying her many talents and expertise to a new and expansive production of Romeo and Juliet. Katie has gathered a multi-generational cast to play the roles for which they are suited by age and character. She has also turned to more intricate production values without losing the rustic charm of the Field Theater. Come experience this new and exciting production of Shakespeare under the stars in June. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, June 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 8 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20 at 7 pm; and Sunday matinee June 16 at 6 pm, Outdoors at The Frank Stephens Memorial Theater in Arden, Delaware on the Arden Village Green. If using GPS navigation use this address for the theater: 2310 Woodland Lane, Arden, DE 19810. In case of rain, performances will be at Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. Arden DE 19810.

For tickets: ardenshakes.com. $12 general admission; $10 for Arden Club members, seniors & students; and $5 for children 12 and under. All tickets for the 6 PM Sunday performance are $7.

Capulet’s Feast On Saturday, June 15, you can enjoy a feast of food and drink at the Gild Hall’s parking area before moving on to the Field Theater to continue the evening’s entertainment with the exciting production of Romeo and Juliet. Several Food trucks will be at the Hall to offer a variety of comestibles. So make a night of it – food, drink, and a famous Shakespearean production in the beautiful setting of Arden.

We play in the Bratten Room of the Lower Gild Hall the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Bridge Gild meeting dates for June are the 6th and 20th. Our July dates are the 4th and 18th.

The cost is $1 for members and $2 for non-members.

SEE YOU THERE!

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CONCERT GILD

Kat Edmonson

On Sale Now!

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 8 PM | $30 General | $25 Members

Tickets by email via concerts@ardenclub.org for members.

Edmonson is already well established as an old soul; she'd have that reputation even without her recent contribution to Café Society, the Woody Allen rom-com set in 1930s Hollywood. Her previous three albums all exude a twinkly throwback charm, whether in jazz-cabaret or folksy indie-pop mode. She was, briefly and incongruously, a contestant on the second season of American Idol, where her vintage, soft-spoken style caused befuddlement among the judges.

Shady Grove Music Fest

Here is the official lineup and schedule for the 2019 Shady Grove Music Fest on Saturday July 13th! Tickets on sale NOW!

Gates open at 11am. Tickets: $15 in Advance, $20 at the gate (free entry for children under 12)

Hoochi Coochi - 7:30 Dentist (Band) - 6:15 Sixteen Jackies - 5:15 Chvnce - 4:15 Lazy Eye - 3:15 Tetra - 2:15 Glass Doors - 1:30 Bad Eyesight 12:45 The Wasted Arrows Band - Noon

Food Trucks, beer and wine

No Dogs or outside food and drinks. Bring blankets and chairs!

Proceeds benefit the Gild Hall Restoration Fund.

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ARDENSINGERS GILD

Christmas at the Tower

Auditions: June 23 & 25, 2019 (adult roles)

Young Actors: Group auditions in September

Shows: Fri. Dec. 6 & 13 at 8pm, Sat. Dec. 7 & 14 at 2pm

It's 16th Century London, and the town is in a festive mood! Join us for the celebrations, with traditional songs and dance, processions, folk plays, mischief, an unexpected wedding, and general merry-making, all intended to chase the dark winter away! In our mummers play, St. George will, once again, be protecting England from fearsome beasts and foreign foes, with Father Christmas, the learned doctor, the fool, and many others in attendance. (I'm told that tales of Robin Hood, a puppet show, and a children's game are also possibilities.) Actors, both young and old, will be taking part in the celebrations. Auditions for adult roles, and for new chorus members, are scheduled for Sun. June 23 and Tues. June 25 from 7 - 10pm in the Lower Hall. To schedule one or more ten minute audition slots, please contact John Newport at (610) 388-7680 or jflnewport@yahoo.com. In addition to the named roles, there will also be opportunities for soloists, ensemble singing, and bits of dialog. Character descriptions and links to audition dialog and music are available from the www.ardensingers.org website. Updated information concerning the show contents, including a plot-line summary, and links to scripts, music recordings, and videos are also on the website. Current Ardensingers chorus members are not required to audition, but are asked to contact us to confirm their intent to participate in the show.

Young actor auditions will be informal, group auditions in September, involving readings from the folk plays, and there's an expectation that all young actors will be cast. The young actor roles do not require singing (although they're certainly welcome to participate in the musical parts of the program, too). So that our directors can get a feel for how much material to plan for the young actors, we ask that you E-mail us soon at ardensingers@gmail.com, or call John Trexler at (484) 319-2350, to let us know if you have kids who may be interested in participating.

Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons from 2 - 4:30pm and Tuesday evenings from 7:30 - 10pm, starting in mid-September. (Young actor rehearsals will mostly be on Sunday afternoons. If called on Tuesday, they'd be released by 9pm.)

We're having a lot of fun planning for the celebrations, and hope you'll come out to experience the fun in December!

Gilbert & Sullivan's: Princess Ida

Auditions: Late August or early September

Shows: April 24 - May 2, 2020

Princess Ida tells the hilarious tale of a princess and prince whose marriage was arranged when they were infants. Prince Hilarion has been waiting 20 years to meet his bride, but learns instead that Princess Ida will not honor the commitment, and has gone off to start a women’s college. In an attempt to woo her, Hilarion and two companions dress up as maidens and sneak into the school. Violence between the two families looks certain, but true love prevails!

To stay informed about the show, visit our www.ardensingers.org website. To be added to one of our mailing lists, E-mail us at ardensingers@gmail.com.

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FOLK DANCERS GILD

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June 2 Sun: Contra Dance. Grip It! Rip It! Band: Rich Myers (Mandolin, Guitar), Larry Feldman (Fiddle, Mandolin), Mark Schultz (banjo), Ed Borghi (Guitar, Mandolin), Ron Greenstein (acoustic bass); (caller), Contra Lesson 2:00 PM, Contra dance 2:30-5:30 PM. Arden Club members $9, non-members $10, Students $5.

June 5 Wed: Folk and some English dancing with Jenny Brown. 7:30-9:30 PM, $4, $5.

June 11 Tue: Israeli dancing with Sharon Kleban. 7:30-9:30 PM, $4, $5.

June 19 Wed: NO DANCE due to Shakespeare rain date.

June 30 Sun: AIM 3-5 PM Arden In Motion - Stretch! Move! Explore! Get rejuvenated as you are led through stretching and informal dance/movement improvisation to live music featuring WOZ (band) and members of the Arden Drum Circle. Cost: best donation $15, minimum donation $5, seniors, and kids under 12 free with adult.

June 26 Wed: Eric Mosley leading says: Come out and join us on the dance floor for an awesome fusion of country, pop and soul, line and couples dance with 6:30 PM. Lessons ranging from beginner to intermediate. 7:00-9:30 PM $4, $5. Upper Gild Hall.

For more information, call 302-478-7257 or 610-277-0844. Find us on Facebook: Arden Folk Dance, or on our website: Ardenclub.org.

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SWIM GILD Arden Swim Club Hours for the summer season: Sat.-Sun. June 1-2: Noon-8:00 pm; Mon-Fri June 3-7: 3:00-6:00 pm followed by Swim Team practice at 6:00 pm.

Full season hours: Sat June 8 - Wed July 31: Noon-9:00 pm; Thurs Aug 1- Mon Sept 2: Noon-8:00 pm. Memberships are still available at www.ardenswimclub.com. Guest passes are available for purchase to members at $5 each. Day passes are available to the general public at $15 each; $12 for under 18.

Save the date! The Annual Fathers' Day Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Swim Gild will be Sunday Morning June 16 from 9:00 am-noon in the Lower Gild Hall! Everyone can request plain or blueberry along with sausage or veggie sausage, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice, etc. Adults: $7.00; Children: $5

Swim Team News:

The Pep Dinner will be Friday June 21st- Pizza and Pasta for all. This year we are swimming in the B league!! We need parent volunteers to assist with concessions and timing for all meets. See Coach Chris or Dela Bryan to sign up, or get the sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board at the Pool! We ask that all swimmers arrive by 5:00 pm to all meets.

2019 Swim Meet Schedule:

Thursday June 20th: Home Silverside-- Friendly Meet Tuesday June 25th: Away Shellcrest Thursday June 27th: Home Crestview Monday July 1st: Home Lane Tuesday July 9th: Away Timberlane Thursday July 11th: Away Del Vets Saturday July 13th: Classics Graylyn Crest (Arrive early and don’t forget entrance cash) Friday July 19th: Invitational 13 and older Saturday July 20th: Invitational 12 and under

(Questions see Coach Chris)

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WRITERS GILD

LIBRARY GILD

The library will be open Sunday afternoons (2:30 – 4), Wednesday evenings (7:30 – 9) and Thursday afternoons (3 – 4:30). The Saturday evening hours will resume with the new Dinner Gild season in October.

We do have a new service we hope those of you who need it you will take advantage of, “Book Pals” will deliver the book or books of your choice if you can’t get to the library on your own. Call Elizabeth (475-1098) for more information.

The Arden Writers' Gild, in conjunction with The Arden Club, gathers on the second Tuesday of every month at 7P.M. for a two hour mini-retreat. We meet in The Arden Gild Hall Library. Our casual and inclusive family is open to anyone looking to be inspired by the power of words. Our small group format encourages dialogue and sharing without criticism. We do not critique work; instead, we use our stories and poems (or stories and poems by authors we love) to launch discussions about life and our common humanity. You don't have to be a writer to join our family, just be willing to listen respectfully and to respond in positive and affirming ways to those who choose to share. Hope to see you soon! Warm cookies are provided as an added incentive.

Time to Renew?Check your mailing label on the back page. The end date of your Club membership is there. To renew, send in this form. Questions? Call Debbie Ricard, 302 529-1510, or visit the Membership page of our website, www.ArdenClub.org. To correct an address or ask about expiration dates, please call Pat and Linda To-man at 302 475-7508.

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To learn about the benefits of “Clubhouse” and higher levels of Pathways memberships, visit the Membership page of our website: www.ArdenClub.org.

Regular and Pathway Memberships

Adult: 18-64, $25

Senior: 65 and over, $20

Junior, 3–17, $10

Household (all at one address): Maximum = $60

*Clubhouse Path level: 1 membership, $75

*Rocky Walk level: 1 or multiple memberships, $150

*The Glen level: 1 or multiple memberships, $300

*Indian Circle level: 1 or multiple memberships, $500

*Milky Way Path level: 1 or multiple memberships, $1,000

*Eligible for year-end drawing of valuable prizes

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Make checks payable to “The Arden Club, Inc.” Mail this form and your check to The Arden Club, 2126 The Highway, Arden, DE 19810-4059.

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MEMBERSHIP FORM

GARDENERS GILD Our Gardeners Gild meetings are usually held on the third Monday of every month in the Lower Gild Hall, at 7:30PM. We offer meaningful, interesting, and educational programs for our Ardens gardeners, residents, and all Arden Club members, every month; and we aim to become an active, contributing resource in our community.

For more information, please contact jeana.carey@gmail.com.

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DRUM CIRCLE The Arden Drum Circle, open to all, is held the third Sunday of each month, from 1:00-3:00 PM. In cold or wet weather, we meet downstairs in the Gild

Hall. When the weather warms, we will play outside the Gild Hall, often on the Shady Grove Stage.

Bring your drums and/or percussion things and join in, or just come and enjoy the session! We are part of the Concert Gild of the Arden Club.

To be added to our email list, please send a message to ardendrumcir-cle@yahoo.com.