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June 2015
SHAKESPEARE GILD
King Lear Comes To Arden
June 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 PM • June 14 at 5 PM
Frank Stephens Memorial Theater, Arden Delaware
One of Shakespeare’s great tragedies, King Lear has been performed for more than 400
years. It is a play about politics and family, but mostly about family. King Lear and his three
daughters make up one family; the Earl of Gloucester and his two sons, the other. Their
challenges and the decisions they make propel this riveting story, one that moves swiftly from the first
moments. Foolish and fatal choices are made, loyalty is tested, and chaos ensues.
Wilmington actor Greg Tigani takes on the role of Lear, a venerable king, whose mental and physical faculties
are taxed to the point of breaking. His world is full of steadfast friends and implacable foes; he rules a people
who look to the stars to define their destiny. Arden veteran Dan Tucker plays the Earl of Gloucester, whose tale
is ultimately horrifying and tragic. Wilmington brothers Rob and George Tietze play Gloucester’s sons Edgar
and Edmund, and Kerry Kristine McElrone, Emma Orr, and Lily Ozer appear as Lear’s daughters. The story is
timeless, the characters are unforgettable, and the outdoor stage with boulders and trees is perfect for a summer
evening’s Shakespeare encounter.
Performances are June 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7:30 PM., and June 14 at 5 PM. Tickets for nonmembers are $12; for members, seniors and students, tickets are $10; for children under 12, $5. Reservations
can be secured two ways this year.
1.) Call 302-475-3126 and follow the prompts to mailbox #4 for show reservations, giving your name,
phone number, date you want to see the show, and whether you are a member, non-member, senior,
student or child. Calls WILL NOT BE RETURNED to confirm your reservation UNLESS THE SHOW
IS SOLD OUT!
2.) E-mail Ardenshakespearetix@gmail.com and tell our reservationist your name, date of show, member,
non-member, senior/student, or child. With this reservation, the reservationist WILL E-MAIL YOU
BACK TO CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION and ask if any information is missing.
No money will be collected until the date of the show. Tickets are held at the reservation tent only until 7:15 on
the night of the show. CASH OR CHECK ONLY
BRIDGE GILD
Enjoy summer with the Bridge Gild!
We look forward to playing bridge with you on June 4 and June 18, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Bratten Room
of the Lower Gild Hall. The cost is $1 for members and $3 for non-members.
See you there!
CONCERT GILD
IN THE LIGHT presents Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here and Animals
Friday, September 18, 2015, 8 PM
Tickets $20 online www.ardenconcerts.com or at Between Books (Claymont) and
Jupiter Records. Members $17 only by contacting concerts@ardenclub.org.
After tackling material by Led Zeppelin, Queen, and The Who, Delaware's
premier tribute band IN THE LIGHT returns to Gild Hall with its sights on two
classic albums by Pink Floyd. Commemorating the 40th anniversary, the first
half of the show will consist of Floyd's 1975 release ‘Wish You Were Here,’
which includes favorites "Have A Cigar" and the album's title track. The second
half will be the 1977 pre-Wall turning-point album 'Animals,' which includes
"Sheep" as well as the 17-minute epic "Dogs." The show will conclude with an
encore set of Floyd favorites. IN THE LIGHT is Joe Trainor (vocals, keys), Scott
Lawing (lead guitar), Andy Faver (rhythm guitar), Steve Kuzminski (keyboards,
guitar), Christian Salcedo (bass guitar) and Matt Urban (drums).
Alvin Youngblood Hart Band and Damon Fowler Band
Saturday, November 7, 201, 8 PM
Tickets $23 or Members $18 - On Sale Now!
Alvin Youngblood Hart, described as the “cosmic love child of Howlin’ Wolf and
Link Wray,” is a master of the blues and beyond. He is a Grammy Award
winner, a WC Handy Blues Winner, and a two-time Living Blues award winner.
He has even won the Downbeat Critics' Award for Best Blues album. He
performs so much more than traditional blues, however, and with his scorching
trio, 'Muscle Theory,' he'll take you on a transformative musical journey that you
can dance to.
Whether with his own band, or as a member of Southern Hospitality, Damon
Fowler is a swamp blues-rock master. The contrast between his laid-back vocals
and his intensity on guitar has made him one of the most in-demand performers
on the blues circuit. Armed with an outstanding new album produced by Tab
Benoit, Damon brings his party-ready band to Arden. Dancing is suggested. We'll
provide the dance floor.
Shady Grove Music Fest
Save the date!
Saturday July 18, 2015 Noon to 9 PM
Eight Bands, Lineup to be announced soon!
Visit www.shadygrovemusicfest.com for more information.
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SWIM GILD
Come on out and enjoy the cool cool pool on all those hot, humid, sticky summer days!
Join now! It's never too late! Be a member of the Arden Swim Club.
Please visit our website at www.ardenswimclub.com for membership information and forms
or stop by the pool and see our manager, Chris.
Our summer hours are:
Sat., Sun., Mon., May 23, 24, 25 (Memorial Day Weekend) 12-8 PM
Tues., May 26 through Fri., June 5
3-6 PM
Sat., June 6 through Fri., July 31
12-9 PM
Sat., August 1 through Sun., August 30
12-8 PM
Mon., August 31 through Thurs., Sept. 3
3-7 PM
Fri., Sept. 4 through Mon., Sept. 7 (Labor Day) 12-8 PM
* Raft night every Wednesday 6 pm to closing: don't forget to BRING YOUR RAFT!!!
The Arden Sharks are swimming fast and furiously!
Sign up your children for swim team; your children will love to be a part of the team!
Practice times: Ages 10 and under: M-F 8:30 AM-9:30 AM; 18 and under to 12 and under: M-F 9:30 AM 10:30 AM.
Evening practice times will be at 6:00 PM until school ends on June 5. Evening practices after that TBA.
The Arden Shark's Swim Team Schedule:
Tues., June 23 (friendly meet) vs. Green Acres
Thurs., June 25
vs. River Road
Tues., June 30
vs. Windybush
Thurs., July 2
vs. JCC
Tues., July 7
vs. Darley
Thurs., July 9
vs. Highpoint
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Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends: help us out at the meets! It's fun!
Come to the SWIM TEAM PARENT MEETING at the pool on Tues., May 26 at 6:00 PM to register your
swimmers and sign up to help out.
On the evenings of home meets, the pool will close at 4 PM. On those evenings, our swimmers are invited,
free of charge, to swim at the opposing team's pool.
Stop by the concession stand for an inexpensive snack or a meal.
Please check in with our website, Facebook, next month's Calendar/Page for details about upcoming fun
events at the pool such as our July 4th Celebration and our Hawaiian Luau!!!
Movie Night at the Pool TBA!
POETRY GILD
The Poetry Gild meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the Library at Gild
Hall. Bring your own spoken word poem or any writing of your choosing to share.
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SCHOLARS GILD
The History of Etiquette: Why we do what we do when it comes to the social graces
Tuesday, June 16, Bratten Room in Lower Gild Hall, 7:30 PM
Please join the Scholars Gild at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 16, where we will be joined by
Ms. Lisa Strong Chase. Lisa will take us on a journey from the early customs of etiquette in
the time of Erasmus, through King Louis XIV’s court, where the word etiquette actually
originates. A bit of time will be spent on our first President, George Washington, considered
by many to be the father of etiquette and social graces in this country, as he wrote “Rules of Civility and
Decent Behavior,” when he was a teenager. She will also speak on how the social graces have changed over
time.
Although many people believe the social graces are passé and outdated, Lisa will use our journey to remind us
that a daily practice of good intentions, kindness, opening doors for other people, and showing signs of respect
for others is the basis of a good and decent society; otherwise, we would be hurtling faster into complete
societal upheaval and chaos. Through interactive exercises with the audience, Lisa will open the group to the
experience and provide an opportunity for discussion of social graces for today.
Ms. Chase is a native of Tennessee, who grew up in Virginia, where she graduated from Hollins University,
magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. After graduation, she moved to North Carolina, where she was a public
relations professional and free-lance writer. She earned her MBA from the University of North Carolina –
Greensboro. Ms. Chase spent 15 years working in North Carolina and in Virginia as a development and public
relations professional prior to moving to Delaware in 2002.
Building on a curriculum she developed of the importance of etiquette, Lisa became a licensed Junior Cotillion
Director through the National League of Junior Cotillions in 2005, and spent the next 8 years teaching more
than 800 elementary and middle school-aged children manners and the social graces, along with ballroom
dance (strictly for middle schoolers). In this capacity, Lisa became an award-winning director through NLJC.
Today, Lisa is the youth coordinator and educator for the Presbyterian Church of Dover; and she works with
non-profits in the areas of capacity building, grant writing, and public relations. In her free time, Lisa enjoys
being with her family and friends, cooking, gardening, ballroom dancing, Reiki practice, and meditation.
Drummer’s Circle
The Arden Drummer’s Circle, sponsored by the Concert Gild, meets every third Sunday of each month at
1 PM (generally running about 2 hours or so). Beginners and professionals alike are invited to join with
us. We often play some common rhythms and then we improvise. Bring a drum or two, and/or percussion
instruments. In fair weather, we meet outdoors of the Gild Hall, but in cold or rainy weather we move
into the Lower Gild Hall. We also sometimes have one or two evening events during the year that often
take the place of the monthly event.
To join the e-mail list, send an e-mail to Allan Kleban, amkleban@yahoo.com. People on this list will be
notified by e-mail if times or dates change, or if another performance in the Upper Gild Hall prevents us
from playing. Also see our Facebook site, Arden Drum Circle, for more
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LIBRARY GILD
Three exciting new reads in the library…
The Precious One / Marisa de los Santos.
Booklist starred February 1, 2015 (Vol. 111, No. 11)
Taisy Cleary has spent the majority of her adult life estranged from her father, Wilson, a difficult, demanding college professor. Now
in her late thirties, Taisy is shocked when her father calls and asks her to visit. Is he trying to mend their relationship from his
deathbed, or does he have ulterior motives? Despite her twin brother Marcus’ misgivings, Taisy agrees to visit Wilson, his second
wife, Caroline, and their only child, 16-year-old Willow. Willow doesn’t know what to make of Taisy’s sudden appearance, which
coincides with her move from home school to high school, and she fears that Taisy will replace her in her father’s eyes. Meanwhile,
Taisy has fences to mend with her first love, Ben. De los Santos alternates between Taisy’s and Willow’s points of view, slowly
revealing a variety of family secrets. Tenderhearted, brilliant Willow has her own hidden concerns as a close friendship with a
teacher develops into a full-fledged romance that she is too naive to handle. Emotionally potent, painfully honest, and, at times,
delightfully funny, de los Santos’ (Falling Together, 2011) latest is a must for fans of intelligent, thoughtful women’s fiction.
The Alphabet House: A Novel / Jussi Adler-Olsen; translated by Steve Schein.
Publishers Weekly November 24, 2014
First published in Denmark in 1997, Adler-Olsen's debut is a very different sort of thriller from his Department Q series (The Marco
Effect, etc.): it recounts the harrowing odyssey of two British airmen shot down behind enemy lines during WWII and subsequently
held captive, under assumed German identities, in a hellish mental hospital for SS officers. Only one of the two can actually speak
German, and their struggle to survive electroshock therapy, experimental drugs, and brutal treatment from staff and fellow inmates
makes the first half of the book punishing reading. A long-deferred day of reckoning arrives for several characters some 30 years
later during the ill-fated 1972 Munich Olympics. Although the daring (if far-fetched) plot, sustained suspense, and caustic view of
society all hint at the author's later work, this meticulously researched historical journey won't be to every taste. (Feb.)
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania / Erik Larson.
Library Journal February 1, 2015
Starred Review. When veteran captain William Thomas Turner accepted the pinnacle position within Cunard Steamship Company,
commander of the RMS Lusitania, he never imagined the danger that lay ahead. Bestselling author Larson (In the Garden of Beasts;
The Devil in the White City) traces the liner's final voyage by intertwining narratives of Turner with those of notable passengers such
as Boston bookseller Charles Lauriat, trailblazing architect Theodate Pope, and suffragette Margaret Mackworth. Hardest to shake
are descriptions of impulsive Captain Schwieger and his disheveled German crewmates torpedoing vessels, reveling in the shrill of
explosions; and imposing British spymaster Blinker Hall stealthily monitoring Schwieger's U-20 as it discreetly, or so it thought,
hunted targets. Rounding out the primary cast is a trio of political players: an ambitious Kaiser Wilhelm, a disciplined Winston
Churchill, and an infatuated (and ergo distracted) Woodrow Wilson. Using archives on both sides of the Atlantic, Larson describes
the Lusitania's ominous delayed departure and its distressing reduced speed. He vividly illustrates how these foreboding factors led to
terror, tragedy, and ultimately the Great War. VERDICT Once again, Larson transforms a complex event into a thrilling human
interest story. This suspenseful account will entice readers of military and maritime history along with lovers of popular history.
Also new are Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbo and Bittersweet by Susan Wittig Albert.
So stop in Sunday from 2:30 to 4, Tuesday from 5:30 to 7, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 9.
Regarding the upcoming Arden Fair, we ask that you hold ALL donations for the book sale until July and
August. With the extensive work going on in the Lower Hall we will not have access to our usual storage.
Thank you for your forbearance.
GARDENERS GILD
It's time to start preparing for the annual Gardeners Gild Plant Sale at the Arden Fair, held this year
on Saturday, September 5, 2015. The Gardeners Gild seeks contributions of potted plants, bulbs, etc.
Donations should be dropped off on Friday, September 4 by 7:00 PM at the Gild Hall. Kindly
provide an identification label stating what kind of plant you have donated, how big it will grow, and
what its care requirements are. If you are willing to volunteer at the booth on Fair day, or to help
with set up on Friday, September 4, contact Barbara Conway, 302-529-9464.
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ARDENSINGERS GILD
Fall 2015 – The Panto of the Opera
We will be holding auditions for leads and new chorus members for this panto
written by Stuart Ardern on Sunday, June 14 from 6:30-9 PM and Tuesday, June 16
from 7-10 PM. This British comedy is definitely NOT a silent pantomime! The story
of “The Panto of the Opera” revolves around Madame Zola, the new owner of the Paris Opera house, who
discovers that her premises are threatened with closure by a villainous English Lord, that she is under perpetual
scrutiny from a Health and Safety inspector, and that the Opera House is haunted by the mysterious Phantom,
who seems to be giving singing lessons to Christine, a newcomer. So make your plans now to come join in the
general absurdity of this delightful panto version of “Phantom of the Opera.”
Anyone wishing to schedule an audition should contact Nicole Servais by e-mail (preferred) at
nicoleservais@gmail.com or phone at (302)750-4687. Additional information, including descriptions of the
main roles, and links to audition music and dialog, are available at www.ardensingers.org
Rehearsals will be held Tuesday evenings from 7:30-10:00 and Sunday afternoons from 2:00-4:30, starting in
mid-September. Performances will be November 14, 20 & 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM and November 15 & 21 at 2:00
PM. Stage direction by Ken Mammarella and music direction by Helene Furlong.
Singing at the Blue Rocks
The Ardensingers will be singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ baseball game on
Friday, July 17 at 7 PM. All past, current and prospective Ardensinger members are welcome to join us. We
will be scheduling rehearsals shortly and ask that all performers attend at least one rehearsal. To indicate
interest in participating, please contact John Trexler by email at Ardensingers@gmail.com or phone at (484)
319-2350.
Ardensingers Annual General Meeting
Our Ardensingers annual general meeting, usually held in June, is being moved to September to coincide with
the kickoff of our fall show. Keep an eye out for more details on date, time, agenda, etc., to come soon…
FOLK DANCE GILD
June 3: Isr aeli dancing led by Shar on Kleban, $4, $5, 7:30-9:30 PM.
June 7: Tempest with calling by Mar k Hillegonds; Tim Ball (fiddle), Chuck Abel
(Guitar), and Eric Metzgar (drums). Tempest brings a progressive, jazzy sound to the
stage, providing a tantalizing blend of New England, Celtic, Old Time, and FrenchCanadian infused with elements of pop, funk, and world music. Dance lesson 1:30; Dance 2
-5 PM, $10.00, $9.00 Arden Club members, $5 students. Pool and pizza party ($9 for both)
after the dance.
June 10: Bob Witt & Fr iends Folk and Squar e dancing, $4, $5, 7:30-9:30 PM.
June 17: J enny Br own leading Folk Dancing, $4, $5, 7:30-9:30 PM.
June 24: Isr aeli dancing led by Shar on Kleban, $4, $5, 7:30-9:30 PM.
Join the Arden Folk Dance Gild on Facebook for the latest schedule information.
For more info call: 302-478-7257 or 610-277-0844, or see website: www.ardenclub.org.
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Save the Date! You won’t want to miss Arden Night in
White on Satur day, 7/11/15 fr om 7-10 PM, for a “popup” all-white picnic at a secret location in Arden. The
event benefits the Gild Hall Kitchen Renovation
Fund. All guests are to dress completely in white and
bring their own picnic dinner (including serving ware,
table décor, etc.). Tables, chairs, and basic white table
covering are provided. BYOB, no hard spirits please.
Prizes will be awarded for best-decorated table and bestdressed guests. $25 per person/$150 table of 8,
suggested donation. Seats are limited. For more
information: www.A rdenClub.org/NightInW hite or
Arden Night in White on Facebook.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Time to Renew?
Regular and Pathway Memberships
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 5291510, 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 Toman at
302 475-7508.
Adult: 18-64, $20
Senior: 65 and over, $15
Junior, 3–17, $7
Household (all at one address): Maximum = $50.
Name(s) ____________________________________
*Clubhouse Path level: 1 membership, $75
___________________________________________
*Rocky Walk level: 1 or multiple memberships, $150
Address ____________________________________
*The Glen level: 1 or multiple memberships, $300
City _______________________________________
State _________________ Zip __________________
Phone(s) ___________________________________
Email ______________________________________
To learn about the benefits of “Clubhouse” and higher
levels of Pathways memberships, visit the Membership
page of our website: www.ArdenClub.org.
*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
I am enclosing $___________________
Date of Application _________________
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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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The Gild Hall Needs Your Help!
You have all received the latest fundraising letter for our largest and last major renovations project. Because
of the complexity of the project, it took a while to find out how much it all costs. We now have contracts
totaling $235,000 and the cost is rising because of the need to replace rotted floor joists. We have raised
$122,000 and still have a long way to go and not much time left. Construction began on May 13 and will be
done in August.
Please help by making a contribution today!
The Gild Hall needs a new foundation on the lower level as well as new flooring and a renovated kitchen. We
have come a long way in recent years in renovating the Gild Hall so that it is structurally sound, energy
efficient, much more functional as well as being more attractive. I hope that you are as pleased with the
results to-date as I am.
Once we finish the job in 2015, every single room and system in the Gild Hall will have been improved,
rebuilt, or replaced since the year 2000. Many structural issues have been discovered and fixed properly with
some expected to last for 100 years or more.
This renovation is only possible if we can raise the money. The Gild Hall is critical to the programs you enjoy
as an Arden Club member. Thanks in advance for your support.
Steve Cohen, Arden Club President
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