SPRYE

Trip to the New Bruce Museum in Greenwich and Lunch
2024-03-05 11:00 (America/New_York) | The Bruce Musuem, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830
“Tracing Lineage: Abstraction and its Aftermath”
Also, British Pop artist David Hockney
Transportation provided. $10.00 includes admission and lunch.

Women's History at the Square House
2024-03-21 13:00 | The Square House, 1 Purchase St, Rye, NY, 10580
An afternoon with the Widow Haviland at the Historical Square House in Rye.
Enjoy tea, scones and hear the Widow discuss what life and work was like in Rye during the 18th Century.
$10.00 donation
Reservations are required by calling 914-481-5706

Empowered Living: The Art of Balancing a Healthy Lifestyle
2024-04-05 13:00 | Rye Presbyterian Church, Chapel, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, 10580
Rye Presbyterian Church in Rye
SPRYE will host the educational workshop, “Empowered Living: The Art of Balancing a Healthy Lifestyle,” presented by Sinead Harrington and Tripta Velamoor, Co-Founders of Ideal Home Innovations Inc., with Carol Love, CAPS certified Interior Designer.
This free program is designed to empower participants with valuable insights and practical tools for maintaining health and well-being with a focus on safety at home.
Call SPRYE at 914-481-5706 to make reservations or for more information.
Email: ihinnovations.inc@gmail.com

Orchestra Lumos: “Around the World in 80 Minutes”
2024-04-10 19:30 | The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY, 10580
SPRYE members please join Executive Director Marie Johnson for a light dinner and then attend the Orchestra Lumos performance at the Osborn Auditorium, Theall Road, Rye.
The former members of the Stamford Symphony will delight the audience with Music from around the world in a 80-minute performance.
Free and open to the community
Reservations are required by calling 914-481-5706.

SPRYE Goes to See the Musical “Beautiful” The Carole King Musical
2024-04-24 14:00 | White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains, NY, 10601
White Plains Performing Arts Center
$30 tickets (normally $58) and lunch. Restaurant to be determined.
Limited seats are available!

Andy Warhol: Small is Beautiful Exhibit
2024-05-17 11:00 | The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr, Greenwich, CT, 06830
Tour will be led by Arthur Stampleman. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Free for SPRYE members.
Please call 914-481-5705 to make a reservation.

Catch SPRYE at the Memorial Day Parade in Rye!
2024-05-27 08:45 | NY
SPRYE Board Members will be on hand to participate in the annual parade and toss out SPRYE t-shirts!
Starting point: Station Plaza at 8:45 a.m.

A Special Trip to New Haven / Yale Art Gallery
2024-06-06 | Yale Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St, New Haven, CT, 06510
Details TBD

Trip to Katonah, New York / Rosen House
2024-07-14 13:00 | Caramoor’s Music Room, 49 Girdle Ridge Rd, Katonah, NY, 10536
Afternoon tea, scones and a tour of the historic Rosen House.
Tickets $25.00 and includes transportation.
Leaves Rye at Noon for 1:00 p.m. appointment.

Just Sixties Tribute Band
2024-07-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Lyon Park, 331 Putnam Ave, Port Chester, NY, 10573
Lyon Park, Port Chester
FREE: SPRYE invites members to join for an evening of music, wine, cheese, and dancing!
Bring lawn chairs if you have one.

2024 Ladies of Laughter Competition
2024-08-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
Emlin Theatre in Mamaroneck
SPRYE Members: $20 includes ticket and dinner at local pizza restaurant.
The search is on for the funniest women in stand-up comedy! Join in the fun and you decide who will make the cut.
Reservations are required

Health Cooking Program Series with Elisa Bremner, MS., RDN
2024-08-22 12:00 | Vienna Senior Housing, 150 North St., Rye, New York, 10580
How to prepare a delicious Mediterranean Couscous Salad and Rainbow Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing for dessert.
This program is free however reservations are required.
Call 914-481-5706

An Afternoon with Richard Rodgers
2024-09-15 17:00 | NY
SPRYE members $20.00 (Box office $32.50)
Marc Molomot, tenor, Robert Osborne, bass, Amy Justman, soprano and accompanist Alex Ruvinstein will reach into the Great American Songbook for this performance of songs written by Richard Rodgers.

Public Affairs Group
2024-09-20 12:00 | Rye Grill & Bar, 1 Station Plaza, Rye, NY, 10580
The Public Affairs Group will meet on Friday, September 20 at Rye Grill and Bar at Noon. What’s on your mind? Share with many others in a forum moderated by Vance Siler. Reservations are required

An Evening with “Cher”
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
6:00 P.M. Doors Open!
Gather with good friends and enjoy the food, dancing and SPRYE’s famous Wine Toss and Jewelry Chance!
–CASH PREFERRED for the games–
So dust off the bills and go old school.
Passed hors d’oeuvres, cheese table, wine, beer, soft drinks, dessert.
Ask DJ Anthony Radice to play your favorite 70’s or 80’s song!

7:00 P.M. “CHER” Entertains!
Join us for an unforgettable performance featuring STEVEN ANDRADEas “CHER” and Turn Back Time for all of us.
Time to break out the go-go boots and bell bottoms.
Celebrate with your grooviest outfit!
Sponsorship Opportunities Purchase Tickets

Cornhole Tournament
2024-10-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Port Chester Senior Center, 222 Grace Church St, Port Chester, NY, 10573
Lunch at 12 noon before tournament.
4 people to a team – sign up at Senior Center.
First team to 21 points wins.
The Center that wins the Cornhole Challenge will win and keep a trophy in their center.
All participants receive a medal! See you there.
Marie Johnson, Referee

The Master of Macabre: Edgar Allen Poe
2024-10-25 14:00 | Rye Presbyterian Church, Chapel, 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, 10580
Campbell Harmon returns as the “Master of the Macabre” on Friday, October 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Rye Presbyterian Church in Rye. The author and poet will relive such classics as “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”.
Please call 914-481-5706 for reservations.

Election Day - Please Vote!
2024-11-05 | NY
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5!
If you, or anyone you know needs a ride to the polls please call the office at 914-481-5706.
There is no charge for this service on Election Day

Nonsequitur - Columbia University's Premier Coed A Cappella Group
2024-11-15 14:30 | The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY, 10580
The Osborn at 2:30 p.m.
Followed by lunch at an area restaurant
Cost $10.00 per person for lunch (alcoholic beverages not included)
Reservations: 914-481-5706

Art Appreciation Group Visits the Bruce Museum
2024-12-04 11:30 | The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr, Greenwich, CT, 06830
Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination
Group to meet at 11:30 a.m. in lobby
The tour starts at Noon, lunch immediately following
Cost for museum and lunch: $20.00
Reservations are required
No later than November 22, 2024
Call 914-481-5706

Celebrate the Chinese New Year
2025-01-29 12:30 | Mister Chen, 265 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
Host: SPRYE Member Frank Woo
Restaurant: Mister Chen (Authentic Chinese Cuisine)
RSVP no later than Thursday, January 23, 2025
$20 includes tea, appetizers, and lunch

Speaking of Music: Celebrate the 5 M’s
2025-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd, Rye, NY, 10580
“Speaking of Music” Series Part 2: Celebrate the 5 M’s
Boogie music from: Motown, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Macon and Miami
Rye Arts Center and SPRYE partnership
Ticket information to come

Margot Clark Junkins Will Read From Her New Book
2025-02-13 14:00 | Wainwright House, 275 Stuyvesant Street, Rye, NY, 10580
Local author and writer Margot Clark Junkins will read from her new book
Following the Front: The Dispatches of WW ll Correspondent Sidney O. Olson

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch
2025-03-18 13:00 | NY
Lunch at a restaurant in White Plains
Members only
$5.00 contribution

New Orleans Songbook: The Spirit of Mardi Gras
2025-04-06 17:00 | The Purchase PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY, 10577
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents an evening of jazz celebrating the sounds of the Crescent City.
Sunday, April 6, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Only $10.00 for orchestra seats
SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center, Purchase NY
SPRYE Members

Fact or Fiction: Featuring the Trainor Dance Company
2025-04-25 14:30 | The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd, Rye, NY, 10580
This is a free event at the Osborn Auditorium

Cinco de Mayo Lunch - Members Only
2025-05-05 00:30 | Don Jito, 122 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
SPRYE Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Don Jito in Mamaroneck. SPRYE members only. $5.00 to be paid to SPRYE.

Staged Reading of “Girl in Blue Armchair”
2025-05-16 14:00 | Rye Brook Senior Center, 32 Garibaldi Place, Rye Brook, New York, 10573
SPRYE Sponsors a Staged Reading of “Girl in Blue Armchair”
An original play by Susan Courtney about the artist Mary Cassett
Friday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Rye brook Senior Center
32 Garibaldi Place, Rye Brook
RSVP: 914-939-7904 or SPRYE at 914-481-5706
Free and open to the public

SPRYE Hosts: Kostya Kennedy
2025-06-12 15:00 | Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY, 10580
Krysta Kennedy at the Rye Free Reading Room
Thursday, June 12 at 3:00 pm
SPRYE and the Rye Free Reading Room welcome bestselling author and journalist Kostya Kennedy for an examination of the truth and legend of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. From diaries, archives, and letters, Kennedy reveals the story behind Paul Revere’s most famous ride, and the patriots and challenges that shaped a pivotal night in April 1775.
Copies of “The Ride: Paul Revere and The Night That Saved America” will be available for purchase and signing.
This is a FREE event. Historical-era refreshments will be served.
For reservations call 914-481-5706 or register online at: ryelibrary.libcal.com/event/14607971

SPRYE’s Annual Members Picnic
2025-06-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Rye Town Park, 95 Dearborn Ave, Rye, NY, 10580
Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m.
Entertainment provided by Gary Adamson
Picnic food, refreshments, fun and friends!
Reservations are required: 914-481-5706
