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 ...

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!

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, May 20th, at 7:30 pm

Artifacts and the Stories They Tell -
Uncovering World War II History through Family Collections
Speaker: Mike Fink

In this Scholars evening, local resident Mike Fink, author of the new book, Intrepid’s Fighting Squadron 18: Flying High with Harris’ Hellcats, reveals the personalities of the men and the binding friendships they built. He will showcase the powerful impact of war on those who fight it and of those men on the war itself...
Read more about it here

Concert Gild

LIVE IN-PERSON SHOWS!

NEXT UP...

Thursday, May 22nd, 8:00 pm
Steve Poltz
Tickets $31.73
He co-wrote “You Were Meant for Me” with Jewel, which became a massive hit in the mid-1990s and is one of his most widely recognized contributions to mainstream music. Steve Poltz is celebrated for his charismatic stage presence and spontaneous, interactive concerts. He is known for sharing quirky anecdotes between songs, often involving humorous insights from his life experiences. 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

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, May 28th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Lower Gild Hall
For the Arts & Crafts Gild’s next offering, on Wednesday, May 28th, from 7-9 PM in the Lower Gild Hall, we will be doing watercolor veil painting! It will take place on our now designated calendar spot of 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-9 PM in the Lower Gild Hall
Click here to learn more about how you can join in the fun!

Call for Cooks!

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…

Gardeners Gild

Saturday, May 3rd, 11:00 AM

Join us Saturday, May 3rd at 11 am for a group tour of the Delaware Botanic Garden at Pepper Creek in Dagboro, DE.
On this tour, our group will see the world-renowned Piet Oudolf 2-acre meadow with an estimated 170,000 spring-flowering bulbs, perennials, and grasses.
Check out our Gardener's page for details

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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