Connections - Rural Seniors is an outreach program for seniors living in rural Eastern Dutchess County, aimed at furnishing programs to those who may no longer drive or would have difficulty getting to the regular classes in Poughkeepsie.
The format consists of two series of Monday afternoon sessions a year in the fall and in the spring. The program for Spring 2008 is as follows:
Monday, May 5
"Folklore"
Mary B. Summerlin
Professional Story Teller
Monday, May 12
"Dutch History and Architecture"
Ruth Piwonka
Historian and Author
Monday, May 19
"Folk Music in the Valley"
Rich Bala
Professional Folk Musician
All sessions from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and there is no fee. Open to all local seniors. Membership in CLS is not required, and individuals on the CLS waiting list are encouraged to attend.
For further information, call (845) 677-8550.
