SPRYE Hosts the

Maestro's Daughter

In early February, Jamie Bernstein spoke before an enthusiastic group at the Crawford Manor in Rye Brook, New York.

The author discussed her

book Famous Father Girl,

the Oscar-nominated movie "Maestro," and

her life growing up as the daughter of the famous composer Leonard Bernstein



More than 80 people gathered to hear Ms. Bernstein recall anecdotes about her parents, music, and her father's legacy.

Below, Jamie signs a copy of her book for SPRYE Board Member Barbara Cummings.

Edgar Allen Poe Visits Rye

Edgar Allen Poe, (aka Campbell Harmon) offered up a dramatic performance of the "Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" before a rapt audience at Rye Presbyterian Church on October 30th.

Harmon's historic re-enactment kept more than 50 people in the audience spellbound.

Perhaps a return visit on Halloween this year?

Above, actor Campbell Harmon portrays the famous author and poet Edgar Allen Poe at the Rye Presbyterian Church.

Rich Malloy

Helps Explain New Technology

Rich Malloy, Adjunct Professor of Internet Technology at Norwalk Community College, helped explain Artificial Intelligence, Chat, and other emerging tools to an afternoon group at the Rye Free Reading Room in February.

SPRYE's Art 

Appreciation Group

SPRYE 's growing Art Appreciation Group visited the Canfin Gallery in Tarrytown and the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Future museum visits will be announced in

the upcoming weekly E-Newsletters.

Above, Nelson Blitz views the new installment featured at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut..

At left, Judy Greason and Tom Wynne discuss the merits of a piece at the Bruce Museum.

SPRYE member Arthur Stampleman was the docent for the first trip to the newly renovated museum, and former SPRYE administrative assistant Margie McCabe led the second group the following week.

Above, Dolores Eyler and Judy Sapione look at pieces at the Canfin Gallery in Tarrytown, New York in October.

After the tour, the group enjoyed lunch across the street at Sweet Grass Grill and discussed their favorite pieces.

SPRYE's

Movie Club

Winter is the best time to go to the movies and snack on popcorn and watch potentially award-winning films.

In the fall and winter, the Movie Club attended "Maestro," "Boys in the Boat," "Golda," and "Past Lives."

SPRYE Members Visited the

Culinary Cafe and Returned for

Seconds!

The food prepared by students attending the Westchester Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management School was so delicious

that SPRYE returned twice to the Culinary Cafe.

Above, SPRYE members Tony DiQuinzio, Johanna Tiso, and Mary Ladore toasted student John Eforo for his culinary skills.

The Briarcliff Manor Banned Book Committee

traveled to Rye in January to discuss the history

of banned books and encouraged local readers

to fight censorship.



Above, from left, Ann Hansen, Ann Barringer

Spaeth, Mary Lou Singleton, and Ruth Smith.

SPRYE Keeps Everyone in Their Hearts

Rye High School student Ollie Bisogni stopped by Paul and Barbara Hick's house in Rye to give them a Valentine's treat in February.

SPRYE's dedicated team of volunteers delivered the treats on Valentine's Day.

MTD Cakes in Pleasantville, New York, created the confectionery treats.

SPRYE Receives Funding for "Recreation For All"

Program at Rye Manor

Above, SPRYE Board of Directors President Dolores Eyler, far left, and Executive Director Marie Johnson, accept a check from Field Hall Foundation Program Manager Patti Horvath at the SPRYE office.



The funds will be used to offer engaging and interesting programs and activities for residents who reside at Rye Manor on Theall Road.

Exercise and Zumba certified instructor Maria Such leads the morning exercise group at Rye Manor.