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

April 25th: Katie Donovan & Roy Ekbolt are leading the Shakespeare Gild. We are excited to have Chef Roy back. He will be preparing a Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette followed by Roasted Stuffed Pork Loin with Spinach and Gorgonzola, with Arden Fig infused Pork Demi Glace, Fingerling Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic Syrup. With Lemon Squares for Dessert. The vegetarian option is TBD.

Check out these great dinners coming up in April & May!

Call for Cooks!

Shakespeare Gild

The Shakespeare Gild is holding auditions for its new Fall production of The Lady's Not For Burning!, a lyrical romantic comedy by Christopher Fry.

Auditions will be held at the Arden Gild Hall on Monday April 27th, and Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00 PM. Callbacks on Wednesday, April 29th.

More info here...

Concert Gild

LIVE IN-PERSON SHOWS!

NEXT UP...

Saturday, May 9th, 8:00 PM at the Gild Hall
Brett Dennen - Art Is Life (An Evening With)
Music + Visual Art Together: Brett isn’t just playing songs — he’s bringing large original paintings on stage as part of the live experience. These pieces aren’t just decoration; they’re integrated in...
---- read more and 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!
January News - Bang the drum to learn all about it...

Gardeners Gild

May Happenings!

Saturday, May 16th, 1:00 PM
♦ ♦ ♦ Rescheduled GARDEN SMARTER WITH TOOL TIPS
Harold Kalmus has invited us to demonstrate sharpening at his studio!
Check out our Gardener's page for details!

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 19th, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Citizen Artist...Storytellers, Historians, Visionaries
Speakers: Margaret Winslow and Dorothy Fisher

Did you know that once upon a time, artists were paid by the government to do art? In the 1930s, artists painted, photographed, wrote, acted, and taught for New Deal programs, including the Public Works of Art Project and the Works Progress Administration....

Learn more!...

Arts & Crafts Gild

Wednesday, May 27th - Arden Gild Hall
Don't Fear Watercolor
Special Watercolor Workshop
Curious about watercolor but not sure where to start? This relaxed, beginner-friendly class is the perfect introduction. ... Read more here!

Call for Cooks!

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 about it here…

Library Gild

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

The Arden Library has something for everybody!

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!

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, 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!

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

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!

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!