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

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​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.

Roles of international organizations in a global pandemic: by Mara Pillinger 

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust the World Health Organization (WHO) into the limelight, for better and for worse. While some of the Trump administration’s criticism of the organization is unfair, the response to the early stages of the pandemic left many experts wanting more from the WHO. What is the WHO’s role in responding to international pandemics? What can be done to improve the WHO’s response to future global health crises?

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.