Members read The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and then toured the Morgan Library in New York City. Our tour guide was excellent. It was trip to remember and recommend!
Visit to The Morgan Library
Category: Arts
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens Trip
Members celebrated May with a trip to Montclair to view the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. Since 1927, these gardens have celebrated the blooming of Irises of every hue in memory of Frank H. Presby of Montclair who was a leading horticulturist and a founder of the American Iris Society. The gardens were spectacular, and we enjoyed lunch together at Samba, a Brazilian restaurant in Montclair.
A Theater Night Out
Old Stone Church Tour
We had a very informative and insightful tour of the Old Stone Church last Saturday thanks to Elder Peter Freeman, Vice President of the Consistory. Prior to the church’s construction, the church’s first ministers traveled on horseback to minister at members’ homes. The church’s front entrance and the first and oldest tombstones are made from local sandstone from the Saddle River. The non-denominational cemetery contains tombstones dating back to the early 1700s.
Fun Fact: The original bell from the church now resides between Bogert and Reynolds school!
Klimt Exhibit and German Lunch
Members enjoyed a trip into New York City to the see Gold in Motion–the immersive digital experience of Gustav Klimt’s art at the Hall Des Lumieres. A delicious German lunch followed at the lauded Heidelberg Restaurant.
Grounds For Sculpture Trip
On October 20th, members spent a wonderful Fall day exploring Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton Township, NJ and enjoyed lunch at the famous Claude-Monet-styled Rats’s Restaurant. Many thanks to Kristen who organized the day.
Orchid Show
Members rounded out the busy month of April with a trip to the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, followed by a delicous lunch at Arthur Avenue’s Zero Otto Nove. We couldn’t leave without shopping for Italian bread, ravioli and pastries!
Olive R Twist Evening
A the end of March, members enjoyed an evening learning about olive oils, tasting different varieties, and enjoying delicious snacks at Olive R Twist in Ridgewood.
Storm King Art Center
Last week members took a tour of Storm King Art Center in New Windsor, New York. It was a lovely fall day and the art and landscape architecture of the Center were awe-inspiring! Many thanks to Kristin Farlese who organized the day.
Board and Brush Evening
On November 30th, members enjoyed an evening at Board and Brush in Ramsey. Nibbling on appetizers and sipping wine, they created wonderful pieces for their homes and for holiday gifts. Thanks to Arts Chairs, Christine and Kristen, for arranging this great evening!
THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF UPPER SADDLE RIVER 