Daytime Classes   

Tai Chi and Qigong are movement systems based on ancient Chinese medicine and martial arts. They combine slow, fluid movements with breathing and gentle stretching to improve balance and flexibility, increase energy, and improve overall sense of peace and wellbeing. Set outdoors at the beautiful Bronxville Lake, each session invites you to breathe deeply, move slowly, and cultivate inner calm while surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Whether you're new to these ancient practices or returning to deepen your experience, this class offers a peaceful space for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care. All levels welcome. Dress comfortably for outdoor movement.

Explore Glenview, an 1877 home on the National Register of Historic Places, designed by esteemed architect Charles W. Clinton. On a guided tour, discover the six fully restored period rooms, showcasing fine woodwork, furnishings, artwork, and architectural features that make it one of the most significant early Gilded Age residences open to the public. Glenview appears in HBO’s Emmy Award-winning series The Gilded Age as the home of socialite Mrs. Astor.

Do you have bits and pieces of stories or ideas written on napkins, sticky notes, index cards, and journals--or even a book in the works? This class will help you put all of your ideas together and shape them into a well-written piece. In a writing workshop style, we will gather each week, share stories, and find ways to improve and move them along. So bring in your work(s) and let's start to shape and bring to life the story you have been envisioning.

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll design your very own unique silk art scarf. Using vibrant Colorhue Instant Set Dyes, you’ll explore a variety of dyeing techniques, including the timeless art of shibori (folding and binding to create stunning patterns). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers something for everyone. You’ll learn how to mix colors, experiment with dynamic patterns, and dive into the fascinating world of silk dyeing. By the end of the session, you’ll have your own beautifully crafted scarf to take home – a perfect gift for yourself or someone special. Join us for a fun, creative experience and leave with new skills, inspiration, and a handmade scarf that’s as unique as you are.

Join us for our annual stroll around Bronxville Lake, hoping to spot up to twenty species of birds in just two hours. May is nesting season and the birds are in their colorful breeding plumage. Baltimore Orioles, Red-winged Blackbirds, Yellow Warblers, and Tree Swallows will delight the eye. Learn to identify a variety of birds by sight and song.

Building on their knowledge of the game, students will review the Mah Jongg basics and the current card of hands. We will learn more defensive, strategic steps towards winning the game and/or playing against challenging players, as well as quicker decision-making in ways of choosing hands (which is the most challenging and difficult for most players) and betting options.

All materials are provided by the instructor.

One of the country's first theme parks, the former home of actresses Lillian and Dorothy Gish, a grand hotel, a view of a former army base and storied islands - these are some of the fascinating sites and sights in New Rochelle's Lower Harbor area. This 90-minute walking tour with Barbara Davis, Executive Director of the Westchester County Historical Society and New Rochelle's City Historian, will reveal the amazing history located along the shores of the Queen City of the Sound.

Inspired by the Japanese method of metal forge modeling, this class will adapt similar techniques to transform polymer clay into a mokume gane design. Students will learn the step-by-step approach and then create jewelry pieces and/or a trinket bowl out of the clay designs. Finished pieces will be baked and sealed before class ends.

Watch a short video introducing mokume gane here.

Take a look at some pictures from Carlise Azmitia's past classes here.

Join Ginny Poleman for a captivating walk along Manhattan's iconic Fifth Avenue as she unveils the stories behind the grand homes of influential New Yorkers like Henry Clay Frick, Joseph Pulitzer, and other wealthy figures who spared no expense in building these opulent residences.

Discover the Beaux-Arts architectural style that defined the era and shaped the aesthetic of New York during the City Beautiful Movement. Learn about the visionary architects—Stanford White, CPH Gilbert, and the renowned firm Carrère & Hastings—who designed these masterpieces. This tour offers an exclusive look into the luxurious lives and enduring legacies of the city's Gilded Age elite, along one of its most prestigious avenues. 

Perfect for people who have learned bridge/taken a beginner course but need a refresher. In this course we will go over the basics of opening and responding in suits and notrump. It will include example hands and beginner materials to review. We will cover material in a slightly faster time frame then in beginners because we assume you are somewhat familiar with the material.

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a creative exploration of mixed media. In this class, you'll draw a simple still life featuring June botanicals, then bring it to life by layering it with patterns, painting techniques, and collage. Artists of all levels are welcome.

Take a look at some pictures from Annette Meglino's past classes here.

This tour will stop at many of the most iconic places in Harlem including the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Apollo Theater, the Harlem Walk of Fame, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and Strivers Row. As we walk, we will enjoy the beautiful brownstone architecture and wide boulevards of Harlem, and we will note the many ways in which great African Americans are honored there.

Optional, non-included lunch afterward: Harlem Shake, 100 West 124th Street, at Malcolm X Blvd. and Lenox Ave. Everyone orders and pays individually at the counter. Burgers and salads are available, along with the best milkshakes in NYC!

Embark on a captivating journey through Manhattan’s "Lower" Upper West Side with this history walking tour with Leigh Hallingby. The adventure begins at Lincoln Center, where you'll explore its remarkable transformation during the early ’60s, evolving from a former residential area into one of the world’s premier performing arts centers. Then visit and learn about two nearby monuments dedicated to the American Civil Rights Movement, reflecting on the movement that shaped the country’s social landscape. The tour then heads to Riverside South, to unravel the intricate tale of its development from the historic NY Central freight railroad yards into a sprawling complex of apartment buildings and an extension of picturesque Riverside Park.

Along the way, you will encounter charming relics of vintage New York City, including a quaint horse trough, a rare Dutch-style church, and a 19th-century firehouse, each offering glimpses into the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Finally, we will learn more about two great Upper West Side museums: the American Museum of Natural History and the New-York Historical Society.

Join us for this tour and fascinating journey through time and culture, revealing the stories and transformations that have shaped this iconic neighborhood into a cultural epicenter.

In this workshop, you will create a dynamic scene step by step—starting with a loose sketch from reference photos, followed by pen and ink for structure. Then, you'll bring your scene to life with watercolor, refine it by adding tonal values, and finish with expressive ink details and textures.

Take a look at some pictures from Annette Meglino's past classes here.

What do the Night Before Christmas, Oreos, and cowboys in New York City have in common? Learn that and much more as you take this two-hour walk through the history of Chelsea, including a look at the former National Biscuit Company building—now Chelsea Market, the funky Hotel Chelsea, and the General Theological Seminary (the world’s oldest Episcopal seminary.)

Join Ginny Poleman, as she shares the stories of this revitalized area of restaurants, high-end shops, art galleries and mid-19th century brownstones.