Social & Garden Clubs

Social Events

The Social Committee thought you might be interested in knowing about a few April activities and events you, your family and friends might be interesting in going to.  If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Debi Guida @ dagcdg@aol.com . Please type “Social Committee” in the subject line.

Off-Site Activity Suggestions

APRIL 2025

  1. Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Sketching Light: Chagall's Windows for Union Church
    Free. Reservations must be made online.
    On view until May 17th
    https://www.rbf.org/pocantico/events/sketching-light-chagalls-windows-union-churchSuggested: Tour the Union Church of Pocantico before the event. Even if you’ve been before, you’ll want the church, windows and their history fresh on your mind. Tour price is $10 pp. Recommend reservations be made online. However, payment is available on site. https://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/union-church-of-pocantico-hills/ 
  1. Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn, Mamaroneck Public Library
    Wednesday, April 9th  5:30pm
    Free
    Reservations should be made online
    https://www.mamaronecklibrary.org/events/deni-bonet-chris-flynn/
    Fabulous performers with great credentials! Wonderfully entertaining. Both are singers. She plays violin; he plays the guitar. They have performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, and with Cyndi Lauper and Sarah McLachlan.
    https://denibonet.com/home 
  1. Take Great Photos with your Smartphone! Mt Pleasant Public Library, Community Room
    Saturday, April 12th
    1pm-4pm   Free
    Reservations must be made online.
    https://mountpleasant.librarycalendar.com/event/photography-class-take-great-photos-your-smartphone-4850 
  1. Mercy University International Film Festival
    Tuesday, April 22nd – Friday, 25th - Free Admission
    Screenings begin at 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall on the Westchester campus, followed by a post-film discussion. 

    There will be popcorn and coffee, tea, cookies after each screening.
    Films include: IO Capitano Tues April 22nd, The Perfect Candidate Wed April 23rd, La Suprema Thurs April 24th, and Monster Fri April 25th
    https://www.mercy.edu/academics/school-liberal-arts/international-film-festival 

  1. The White Garden, Garden Conservancy, Open Day – 50 acre estate garden
    Sunday, April 27th   Fee $10 pp
    Open to all during the Garden Conservancy Open Day.  No membership necessary.  Online registration required.  Capacity is limited. Sorry, no walk-ins allowed. Location information is provided after you register for the event.
    https://www.gardenconservancy.org/garden-directory/open-days/the-white-garden
  1. The Capa Space – Yorktown Heights
    Gallery Hours – Thursday - Sunday 1pm - 5pm
    https://thecapaspace.org/contact-copyvisit
    Subscribe to their newsletter for news and updates.Exhibit - ‘Witness: Gerda Taro’s Spanish Civil War’
    Movie – Out of Exile: The Photography of Fred Stein  Sunday, April 27th at 4pm
    This film chronicles the remarkable journey of a photographer thrust into exile by the Nazi regime, moving from 1930s Paris through war-torn French countryside to 1940s
    RSVP to attend.

MAY 2025

  1. Tree Peony Garden - These spectacular flowers bloom every spring in late April through early May  - Free
    Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pleasantville
    https://parks.ny.gov/parks/rockefeller/details.aspxThe tree peonies were gifted by a town in Southern Japan. They’re extraordinary to see when in bloom.
  • Be sure to stop by and view the gardens which are in front of and next to the visitor center.
  • After viewing the peonies, stop by the preserve’s galley (opposite the visitor center) where rotating exhibits are featured and take a lovely walk on the easy loop trail around Swan Lake.
  • Reminder: NY residents 62 or older can park free Monday - Friday (except holidays) at the Rockefeller Preserve by scanning their NY State Driver License at the park’s parking lot pay stations. 
  1. Westchester County's “Salute to Seniors ” - Thursday, May 8th - Admission and parking are free
    Westchester County Center, White Plains    9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    https://seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com/news-and-events/salute-to-seniors
  • Educational workshops/demonstrations with over 90 vendors. Free health screenings, new services and products, live entertainment, and more.
  • Boxed lunches are available.  Reservations are required.  Lunch includes turkey with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato on whole wheat wrap, apple, chocolate cookie and juice. Suggested $4.00 contribution. To reserve a lunch, call: (914) 813-6449 or (914) 813-6426 Lunch reservations must be made by Friday April 25th. 
  1. Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Tours - May 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (10a.m., 11am, 12am)  Free
    Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarrytown-lighthouse-in-sleepy-hollow-tours-tickets-1291791385809?aff=eivtefrnd&utm_share_source=listing_android

    A 45-minute curator-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse.
    Parking fees may apply: https://www.sleepyhollowny.gov/277/Recreation-Parks.

    The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located at Kingsland Point Park off Palmer Avenue. Parking with nearby restrooms is available. The lighthouse is accessed by a 10 minute stroll south along the Riverwalk path. The five story structure includes four stairways. 

  1. Sleepy Cat Farm - Saturday, May 17th - 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Fee $10 pp.  NonrefundableA 14 acre privately owned estate garden in Greenwich, CT
    https://www.gardenconservancy.org/garden-directory/open-days/sleepy-cat-farm-6233b403-7e5c-44ed-821c-d924bba858c5

    Open to all during the Garden Conservancy Open Day.  No membership necessary.  Online registration required.  Capacity is limited. Sorry, no walk-ins allowed. Location information is provided after you register for the event.

  1. Sing Sing Walking Tour - Saturday -Monday, May 24th-26th  Fee $15 pp/adult
    Louis Engel Waterfront Park, Ossining
    https://www.singsingprisonmuseum.org/calendar.html“Learn about the building of the 1825 original cell block, quarrying of the Sing Sing marble, origin of the US penal philosophy and design, labor used, products developed there, innovative examples of reform and rehabilitation.”   Tours take place rain or shine.
  1. New York Botanical Garden -Bronx
  • Van Gogh’s Flowers
    Members-Only Preview:  May 23rd 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
    May 24th–October 26th  Adults-$39, Seniors $35 

    https://www.nybg.org/event/van-goghs-flowers/
    Botanical displays and large-scale art, with monumental sunflowers, masterpieces made of living flowers

  • Van Gogh’s Starry Nights  May 23rd - September 13th   m. to 10 p.m.    Members – $39   Non-Members – $49
    https://www.nybg.org/event/van-goghs-flowers/starry-nights/On select Friday and Saturday evenings, a Starry Nights drone show along with live music and performances
    Drone show at 9:30 p.m., conditions permitting

 

2025 Garden Club Meeting Schedule

The Foxwood Garden Club meetings will be held the 4th Wednesday of each month between May and September at 7:00 PM in the Foxwood office.

New members are welcome - Bring your shovels and gloves and get ready to dig!

May 28
June 25
July 23
August 27
September 24

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Photo by Chad David Kraus Photography