Discussions focus on a variety of non-fiction readings, which are distributed at least a week in advance. Discussions are led by the group member who selects the reading and is responsible for having copies made.

Leadership of the discussion rotates weekly and, while encouraged, leading a session is not essential for participating in the group. Selected readings of a piece of non-fiction prose should be 1) interesting to discuss, 2) thought-provoking, and 3) not too long (typically under 15 pages). Anyone is welcome to join this group on an occasional or regular basis.

The titles of the readings are listed in the weekly E-bulletin, and copies are available to members online (whenever possible) and in a folder by the front desk a week prior to their being discussed.

Readings recently discussed covered a wide range of topics--cabbage strudel, American exceptionalism, burkinis, healthcare, the history of prohibition, coffee, and much more--humorous, serious, and informative.

Email HH if interested.

Join instructor Alicia Elwin for beginner Spanish. She plans to use the book (Amazon or ABE books): SPANISH MADE SIMPLE, Revised and Updated, by Judith Nemethy, (February 10, 2004).ISBN: 9780767915410. If interested in E-Book version, ISBN: 9780307434593.

Please register by emailing Hamilton House.

Designed for the absolute beginner. We are actively looking for a new teacher. Email Hamilton House if you are interested: hamiltonhouse276@gmail.com

Join Jodie from Body+Soul for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.

Join Lisa from Body-Soul for Chair Yoga. Lisa has requested students bring water to class as well as a yoga block and yoga strap if you have them.

Painting for All Levels with Ida Schmulowitz - Fridays at 10 am - May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25

May and June painting classes will be part zoom and part on location in the landscape. Whenever the weather permits, we will be painting outside at various locations, with social distance and mask wearing required. Other days the class will take place on zoom, with students setting up still lives according to a specific assignment that will be given. All levels are welcome. Beginners can opt to gain some experience by focusing on drawing instead of painting. Join us in the tradition of plein air painting or drawing. Experimentation and expression are encouraged!

Students must bring their own supplies. Email Ida for a list of paints or drawing supplies. (idahs@cox.net) When outdoors, students are also responsible for bringing a portable chair, and easel or table to work on, as well as a tray for their supplies. Ida Schmulowitz has been a professional artist  for over 45  years and holds a BFA in painting from RISD. Her work has been exhibited locally and nationally and is in corporate and private collections including the RISD Museum and Newport Art Museum. Her website is idaschmulowitz.com. Fee: $48 per month – Payable directly to Ida Schmulowitz.  Register by emailing Hamilton House.

Join Mary Nyman and HH member's for weekly conversation.

Beginning Watercolor 

Have you always felt that watercolors were too hard? Tried them before, but felt frustrated? 

Leave those worries behind! This beginner watercolor class is designed for everyone. It is fun and relaxing, and doesn't take much time to get a painting you'll love. We will start by getting comfortable with the materials, and start learning different techniques, including washes, wet on wet, dry brush, etc. We will also touch on the basics of painting, including color, value, and composition. Each class will focus on a project as we build up our skills. I will show you how to correct mistakes, or use them to your advantage! 

I will cover: 

• Best practices for getting watercolors to do what you want them to do

• The importance of composition and making a value study

• How to effectively use reference images, and work on our observation skills

• How to fix or incorporate mistakes to make your painting better

Pour yourself a cup of tea, grab your watercolor materials, and let's get painting!

Anne P. Wert is an artist, illustrator, and educator. After a career as an elementary school teacher, Anne spent many years living and painting overseas in Europe and Asia before eventually moving with her family to Rhode Island. 

Her fine art work focuses on landscapes, most recently of scenes inspired by living in New England. Her background is in oils, but she is also captivated by the immediacy and unpredictability of watercolors. She mostly works from her home studio, but still enjoys plein air painting when possible. 

In addition to being an Elected Artist member at the Providence Art Club, Anne is an Artist member of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and the Art League of Rhode Island. She is also a member of the New England Watercolor Society, the American Watercolor Society, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her paintings and illustrations have been shown and juried into galleries around New England and her paintings are in private collections around the world.

The Korean Peninsula: by Scott Snyder

The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump to repair the rift between North and South have lost any momentum as Pyongyang continues to test long-range missiles for its nuclear weapons program. As the rift between the U.S. and China grows further, South Korea may end up in the middle of the two superpowers. What does the future hold for the U.S. relationship with the ROK?

email John Lord if interested

​
​Introduction to Yang Snake Style Tai Chi
Tuesdays at 10:30am

The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, balance, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind, and martial skill.

Snake style tai chi uses core body strength to initiate movement. Through discussion and practice, students will learn the principles of snake style movement, learning stretching exercises to help create the strength and flexibility needed to create this movement, and be introduced to the tai chi form. For in depth instruction, beginners arrive at 9:30. At 10:30 all levels practice stretching exercises and the tai chi form together. Please wear loose clothing and flat shoes.

Ida Schmulowitz has been practicing Yang Style Tai Chi since 1984. She has been studying Yang Snake Style since 2005 with Bao Tak Fai (Master Robert Boyd of Burlington,Vt. ) and is a certified Snake Style instructor.

Class fee: $5.00 members; $10 non-members per class; payable directly to Ida.

Join Jodie, from BodySoul, for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.

Discussions focus on a variety of non-fiction readings, which are distributed at least a week in advance. Discussions are led by the group member who selects the reading and is responsible for having copies made.

Leadership of the discussion rotates weekly and, while encouraged, leading a session is not essential for participating in the group. Selected readings of a piece of non-fiction prose should be 1) interesting to discuss, 2) thought-provoking, and 3) not too long (typically under 15 pages). Anyone is welcome to join this group on an occasional or regular basis.

The titles of the readings are listed in the weekly E-bulletin, and copies are available to members online (whenever possible) and in a folder by the front desk a week prior to their being discussed.

Readings recently discussed covered a wide range of topics--cabbage strudel, American exceptionalism, burkinis, healthcare, the history of prohibition, coffee, and much more--humorous, serious, and informative.

Email HH if interested.

Join instructor Alicia Elwin for beginner Spanish. She plans to use the book (Amazon or ABE books): SPANISH MADE SIMPLE, Revised and Updated, by Judith Nemethy, (February 10, 2004).ISBN: 9780767915410. If interested in E-Book version, ISBN: 9780307434593.

Please register by emailing Hamilton House.

Designed for the absolute beginner. We are actively looking for a new teacher. Email Hamilton House if you are interested: hamiltonhouse276@gmail.com

Join Jodie from Body+Soul for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.

Join Lisa from Body-Soul for Chair Yoga. Lisa has requested students bring water to class as well as a yoga block and yoga strap if you have them.

Painting for All Levels with Ida Schmulowitz - Fridays at 10 am - May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25

May and June painting classes will be part zoom and part on location in the landscape. Whenever the weather permits, we will be painting outside at various locations, with social distance and mask wearing required. Other days the class will take place on zoom, with students setting up still lives according to a specific assignment that will be given. All levels are welcome. Beginners can opt to gain some experience by focusing on drawing instead of painting. Join us in the tradition of plein air painting or drawing. Experimentation and expression are encouraged!

Students must bring their own supplies. Email Ida for a list of paints or drawing supplies. (idahs@cox.net) When outdoors, students are also responsible for bringing a portable chair, and easel or table to work on, as well as a tray for their supplies. Ida Schmulowitz has been a professional artist  for over 45  years and holds a BFA in painting from RISD. Her work has been exhibited locally and nationally and is in corporate and private collections including the RISD Museum and Newport Art Museum. Her website is idaschmulowitz.com. Fee: $48 per month – Payable directly to Ida Schmulowitz.  Register by emailing Hamilton House.

Join Mary Nyman and HH member's for weekly conversation.

email John Lord if interested

​
​Introduction to Yang Snake Style Tai Chi
Tuesdays at 10:30am

The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, balance, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind, and martial skill.

Snake style tai chi uses core body strength to initiate movement. Through discussion and practice, students will learn the principles of snake style movement, learning stretching exercises to help create the strength and flexibility needed to create this movement, and be introduced to the tai chi form. For in depth instruction, beginners arrive at 9:30. At 10:30 all levels practice stretching exercises and the tai chi form together. Please wear loose clothing and flat shoes.

Ida Schmulowitz has been practicing Yang Style Tai Chi since 1984. She has been studying Yang Snake Style since 2005 with Bao Tak Fai (Master Robert Boyd of Burlington,Vt. ) and is a certified Snake Style instructor.

Class fee: $5.00 members; $10 non-members per class; payable directly to Ida.

Join Jodie, from BodySoul, for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.

Discussions focus on a variety of non-fiction readings, which are distributed at least a week in advance. Discussions are led by the group member who selects the reading and is responsible for having copies made.

Leadership of the discussion rotates weekly and, while encouraged, leading a session is not essential for participating in the group. Selected readings of a piece of non-fiction prose should be 1) interesting to discuss, 2) thought-provoking, and 3) not too long (typically under 15 pages). Anyone is welcome to join this group on an occasional or regular basis.

The titles of the readings are listed in the weekly E-bulletin, and copies are available to members online (whenever possible) and in a folder by the front desk a week prior to their being discussed.

Readings recently discussed covered a wide range of topics--cabbage strudel, American exceptionalism, burkinis, healthcare, the history of prohibition, coffee, and much more--humorous, serious, and informative.

Email HH if interested.

A group for aging adults who want to define and address their own experiences and needs in aging.

Join instructor Alicia Elwin for beginner Spanish. She plans to use the book (Amazon or ABE books): SPANISH MADE SIMPLE, Revised and Updated, by Judith Nemethy, (February 10, 2004).ISBN: 9780767915410. If interested in E-Book version, ISBN: 9780307434593.

Please register by emailing Hamilton House.

Designed for the absolute beginner. We are actively looking for a new teacher. Email Hamilton House if you are interested: hamiltonhouse276@gmail.com

Join Jodie from Body+Soul for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.

Join Lisa from Body-Soul for Chair Yoga. Lisa has requested students bring water to class as well as a yoga block and yoga strap if you have them.

Painting for All Levels with Ida Schmulowitz - Fridays at 10 am - May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25

May and June painting classes will be part zoom and part on location in the landscape. Whenever the weather permits, we will be painting outside at various locations, with social distance and mask wearing required. Other days the class will take place on zoom, with students setting up still lives according to a specific assignment that will be given. All levels are welcome. Beginners can opt to gain some experience by focusing on drawing instead of painting. Join us in the tradition of plein air painting or drawing. Experimentation and expression are encouraged!

Students must bring their own supplies. Email Ida for a list of paints or drawing supplies. (idahs@cox.net) When outdoors, students are also responsible for bringing a portable chair, and easel or table to work on, as well as a tray for their supplies. Ida Schmulowitz has been a professional artist  for over 45  years and holds a BFA in painting from RISD. Her work has been exhibited locally and nationally and is in corporate and private collections including the RISD Museum and Newport Art Museum. Her website is idaschmulowitz.com. Fee: $48 per month – Payable directly to Ida Schmulowitz.  Register by emailing Hamilton House.

Join Mary Nyman and HH member's for weekly conversation.

email John Lord if interested

​
​Introduction to Yang Snake Style Tai Chi
Tuesdays at 10:30am

The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, balance, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind, and martial skill.

Snake style tai chi uses core body strength to initiate movement. Through discussion and practice, students will learn the principles of snake style movement, learning stretching exercises to help create the strength and flexibility needed to create this movement, and be introduced to the tai chi form. For in depth instruction, beginners arrive at 9:30. At 10:30 all levels practice stretching exercises and the tai chi form together. Please wear loose clothing and flat shoes.

Ida Schmulowitz has been practicing Yang Style Tai Chi since 1984. She has been studying Yang Snake Style since 2005 with Bao Tak Fai (Master Robert Boyd of Burlington,Vt. ) and is a certified Snake Style instructor.

Class fee: $5.00 members; $10 non-members per class; payable directly to Ida.

Join Jodie, from BodySoul, for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.

Discussions focus on a variety of non-fiction readings, which are distributed at least a week in advance. Discussions are led by the group member who selects the reading and is responsible for having copies made.

Leadership of the discussion rotates weekly and, while encouraged, leading a session is not essential for participating in the group. Selected readings of a piece of non-fiction prose should be 1) interesting to discuss, 2) thought-provoking, and 3) not too long (typically under 15 pages). Anyone is welcome to join this group on an occasional or regular basis.

The titles of the readings are listed in the weekly E-bulletin, and copies are available to members online (whenever possible) and in a folder by the front desk a week prior to their being discussed.

Readings recently discussed covered a wide range of topics--cabbage strudel, American exceptionalism, burkinis, healthcare, the history of prohibition, coffee, and much more--humorous, serious, and informative.

Email HH if interested.

Join instructor Alicia Elwin for beginner Spanish. She plans to use the book (Amazon or ABE books): SPANISH MADE SIMPLE, Revised and Updated, by Judith Nemethy, (February 10, 2004).ISBN: 9780767915410. If interested in E-Book version, ISBN: 9780307434593.

Please register by emailing Hamilton House.

Designed for the absolute beginner. We are actively looking for a new teacher. Email Hamilton House if you are interested: hamiltonhouse276@gmail.com

Join Jodie from Body+Soul for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.

Join Lisa from Body-Soul for Chair Yoga. Lisa has requested students bring water to class as well as a yoga block and yoga strap if you have them.

Painting for All Levels with Ida Schmulowitz - Fridays at 10 am - May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25

May and June painting classes will be part zoom and part on location in the landscape. Whenever the weather permits, we will be painting outside at various locations, with social distance and mask wearing required. Other days the class will take place on zoom, with students setting up still lives according to a specific assignment that will be given. All levels are welcome. Beginners can opt to gain some experience by focusing on drawing instead of painting. Join us in the tradition of plein air painting or drawing. Experimentation and expression are encouraged!

Students must bring their own supplies. Email Ida for a list of paints or drawing supplies. (idahs@cox.net) When outdoors, students are also responsible for bringing a portable chair, and easel or table to work on, as well as a tray for their supplies. Ida Schmulowitz has been a professional artist  for over 45  years and holds a BFA in painting from RISD. Her work has been exhibited locally and nationally and is in corporate and private collections including the RISD Museum and Newport Art Museum. Her website is idaschmulowitz.com. Fee: $48 per month – Payable directly to Ida Schmulowitz.  Register by emailing Hamilton House.

Join Mary Nyman and HH member's for weekly conversation.

email John Lord if interested

​
​Introduction to Yang Snake Style Tai Chi
Tuesdays at 10:30am

The Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, balance, flexibility, vitality, peace of mind, and martial skill.

Snake style tai chi uses core body strength to initiate movement. Through discussion and practice, students will learn the principles of snake style movement, learning stretching exercises to help create the strength and flexibility needed to create this movement, and be introduced to the tai chi form. For in depth instruction, beginners arrive at 9:30. At 10:30 all levels practice stretching exercises and the tai chi form together. Please wear loose clothing and flat shoes.

Ida Schmulowitz has been practicing Yang Style Tai Chi since 1984. She has been studying Yang Snake Style since 2005 with Bao Tak Fai (Master Robert Boyd of Burlington,Vt. ) and is a certified Snake Style instructor.

Class fee: $5.00 members; $10 non-members per class; payable directly to Ida.

Join Jodie, from BodySoul, for an upbeat workout!

A low impact class for active older adults. The class consists of a combination of upper and lower body exercises which help seniors with balance and strength. This class can also help preserve bone density, vitality, and independence with age. Achy joints can actually benefit from exercise classes for older adults.