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.

Arden Fair Countdown!

Learn more about the Arden Fair here!

Coming Up ...

Concert Gild

LIVE IN-PERSON SHOWS!

NEXT UP...

Friday, September 19th
Mary Halvorson: Amaryllis
8:00 PM in the Gild Hall
Mary Halvorson still marvels as she recalls the initial rehearsal of the sextet that anchored her acclaimed 2022 Amaryllis, and the new Cloudward. She’d written music for an unusual new-to-her lineup—trumpet, trombone, vibraphone, guitar, bass, drums—as a post-pandemic “reset” experiment...

Read more and 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

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

Gardeners Gild

Arden Fair
Plant Booth Donations!

It's time to start preparing for the annual Gardeners Gild Plant Booth at the Arden Fair, to be held this year on Saturday, August 30, 2025. We are seeking contributions of potted plants, shrubs, small trees, bulbs, house plants, herbs, and any good condition garden or yard related items

Check out our Gardener's page for details

Arts & Crafts Gild

August 27th, 7 - 9 pm
Arden Gild Hall
Learn all about Face Painting
Curious about face painting? Come find out more. It is easier than you think! Or get some practice in before volunteering to face paint at the fair. Sign up today!

September 24th, 7 - 9 pm
Arden Gild Hall
Rock Painting Workshop
Painting rocks is blending art with nature. Watercolor and rock artist Cookie Ohlson will lead you in various types of design... Read more here!

Call for Cooks!

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, June 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Community Science for Biodiversity Conservation
Speaker: Matt Sarver

Community-generated biodiversity data, via platforms like eBird and iNaturalist, are becoming more and more important in informing ecological restoration and species conservation efforts in Delaware and across the region. Anyone can now play a vital role in conservation by uploading photos and observations to these and other platforms through the simple click of a smartphone. Read more about it here

Ardensingers

The Emerald Isle (Sir Arthur Sullivan’s last work)
Fri. May 2 & 9, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Sat. May 3 & 10, 2025 at 2 pm
Sun. May 4 & 11, 2025 at 2 pm
At the Arden Gild Hall

This comedic romp set in the Irish countryside with redcoats, rebels, star-crossed lovers, charlatans, and the mysterious fairy Cleena, will be performed for the first time EVER in the United States!
The Emerald Isle contains some of Sullivan’s most beautiful music as well as gorgeous contributions from Edward German (who completed the score following Sullivan’s death), with a libretto by Basil Hood.

Click here to learn more about this historic performance and get tickets!

Call for Cooks!

Library Gild

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

The Arden Library Invites Our Young Readers To Spend This Summer With... Caldecott And Newbery!

Our New Hours:
Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Thursday afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Fridays from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
(Closed Monday and Tuesday)
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…

Dinner Gild

The Arden Dinner Gild Spring season has come to a close. Come back in Fall for a preview of another season of great community-led dinners by all the Gilds and other fabulous chefs. Thank you to everyone who cooked, our tremendous kitchen helpers, and everyone who joined us for great meals.

Call for Cooks!

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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Stay tuned for exciting updates!

Support the Arden Club

Become a member of the Arden Club and enjoy discounts on concerts, dinner, dances, performances, and special events... and more!
Click here to Join the Club.

Join the Club Online!

Already a Member?

Coming Soon - A full online membership portal where you can renew your membership, get reminders, update your information.
Stay tuned!

Stay tuned for exciting updates!

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