Welcome to the Arden Club

Important Notice!!
Arden Club guests will no longer be allowed to bring in their alcoholic beverages (BYOB) as a result of our new insurance policy... read more here.

Coming Up ...

Dinner Gild

March 22nd
Petra DeLuca is leading the Ardensingers for this meal. They are making Ribollita (hearty Tuscan white bean stew) with Roasted Zucchini, Green Salad with Shaved Fennel Olive Oil Lemon Dressing, and Focaccia. There will be individual apple pie cups for dessert.

Click here to look ahead to more great dinners we have planned!

Call for Cooks!

Concert Gild

LIVE IN-PERSON SHOWS!

NEXT UP...

Friday, March 28th, 7:30 pm
Boff Whalley - New Book Event with Music
Free at the Arden Gild Hall
But: Life Isn’t Like That, Is It? is the new book by Boff Whalley, musician, author, and a founding member of the anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba and Commoners Choir.

Tickets are free!!
Join the Waiting List

Saturday, April 5th, 7:30 pm
Christian Finnegan
Tickets $33.99
Finnegan first gained widespread attention as one of the original panelists on VH1's "Best Week Ever," a pop culture commentary show where he showcased his quick wit and clever takes on the latest news and trends.
Get tickets here

That's just a sampling of what's coming up, see more here!

Arden Club Members can get a link to discounted tickets at their Membership Account

For full details on the shows and to purchase tickets click on the Show, or go to https://ardenconcerts.com/

Arden Drum Circle - Come join us and feel the beat!
November News - Bang the drum to learn all about it...

Arts & Crafts Gild

Wednesday, March 19th, 7:00 pm (NOT 7:30 as originally listed!)
Lower Gild Hall
Join Us for an Informal “Stitch & Share” Session! Do you enjoy needlework—knitting, tatting, crochet, handweaving, rug work, sewing, quilting?
Bring your project and join us for a relaxed “Stitch & Share” session in the Lower Gild Hall on Wednesday, March 19
Click here to look ahead of our plans for the future!

Call for Cooks!

Gardeners Gild

Monday, April 21st, 7:30 pm

Plant Swap!
Bring some seeds, seedlings, divisions, whatever you’ve got and take home something different.
Check out our Gardener's page for more info

Scholars Gild

The Scholars Gild is on Summer Vacation

While lounging at the pool or beach, check out the ArdenClub.org website, our Facebook group and our YouTube channel at “Arden Scholars Gild” for info and recordings of last season’s evenings.
And, don’t forget that you can always get on our email list by contacting:
ScholarsGild@gmail.com for all the upcoming updates and links to Zoom.
See you in the fall on September 17th for our first of the season Scholars evening

Tuesday, April 15th, at 7:30 pm

Second Chances in the First State
Speaker: Mike Brickner

Tough-on-crime policies have caused the US to have the highest rate of incarceration in the world. Hear how many States are taking steps to help reduce some of the barriers preventing people from attaining financial stability when they return to society...
Read more about it here

Shakespeare Gild

Shakespeare Gild Auditions!
Auditions for A Winter’s Tale, directed by John Baxter will be held at the Gild Hall on March 3 and 4 at 7:30 PM. No monologues are required; there will be cold readings from the script. Learn more here.

New! Be on the lookout for Arden Improv workshops TBA for May. for children 8-up, families, and adults.

Our Summer Show is Hamlet!
Mark your calendars. Save the date. HAMLET! A “must see” in 2024. Performance dates are June 14, 15, 16 (matinee) 20, 21, 22. Evening performances are at 7:30 PM at the Field Theater in Arden, with indoor shows at the Arden Gild Hall in the event of rain.
To make reservations, please email us at ardenshakes@gmail.com with your name, the date, and the number of tickets you would like to reserve. ... More about the show here!

Library Gild

Hear ye! Hear ye! The Arden Library Community Survey has launched! For everyone, if you frequent the library, have never been or it's been a while since you visited. Brief, just six questions, but your feedback will be very helpful. Click here to take our survey.

Check out our new arrivals! What will be your new read?

Our Hours: Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2:30 to 4 p.m.,
Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 pm, and Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Fridays 11:00 am to 1:30 pm (New Summer Hours)
The Arden Library Catalog is back Online!

Folk Gild

Come Dance With Us!

The Folk Gild has a great lineup of dances.
Arden In Motion - International & Israeli dancing - English-Scottish country dancing!
Read more here…

Swim Gild

The pool will resume its normal business hours (12 pm to 8 pm) starting Monday, August 15th. The Board worked hard to do some maintenance, to make some required repairs, and clean up the area today to ensure you all return to a safe, clean, and beautiful pool. Keep on the lookout for more changes and updates as we evaluate our infrastructure and equipment.

We’re excited to welcome you all back!

And that's not all!

In addition to the Gild activities listed above, many other Gilds have something that may be of interest to you. Bridge, Writers, Ardensingers, and more... Explore all the Gilds by clicking the "Gilds" menu item at the top of the page. There's something for almost everyone!

Online Membership Is Here!

The long-awaited ability to join, renew, and manage your Arden Club membership online is now a reality!

With our new system, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free experience—no more wondering if your membership has expired, filling out forms, writing checks, or making trips to the Post Office.

Current members can easily view and update their membership records.
New members can join the Arden Club quickly and conveniently

For more details, check out our FAQ to learn about all the benefits of our online membership system.

Thank you for your patience and support!

The Arden Gild Hall in the historic Village of Arden is the perfect setting for a wedding reception or private party. If you are looking for a warm, friendly, casual, and fun place to hold your event, the Arden Gild Hall might be just the right fit!
Learn more about renting the Gild Hall

Goodbye Summer 2023

With the traditional end-of-summer Arden Fair celebration behind us now, the Arden Club is gearing up for a great lineup of activities for the Fall-Winter season. Come back here soon to see what we have in store - concerts, dances, stage performances, lectures, and many other activities will be announced very soon.

The Arden Club is dedicated to the enjoyment of and participation in the arts, learning, and other cultural pursuits, that mission is only possible with the vision, efforts, and dedication of our many, many volunteers.

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Become a member of the Arden Club and enjoy discounts on concerts, dinner, dances, performances, and special events... and more!
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Coming Soon - A full online membership portal where you can renew your membership, get reminders, update your information.
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Stay tuned for exciting updates!