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<table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p><img alt="pexels-photo-60125 (1).jpeg" src="https://vr2-assets.verticalresponse.com/vr_img/84add5b/4/41a6e/41a6ef44c8/42a6088241/embedded-image-ffbc34ee91.png"></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><p></p></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Monthly Featured Speaker Program</strong></td></tr><tr><td><p></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p></p></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p></p></td></tr><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p><img src="https://vr2-assets.verticalresponse.com/vr_img/84add5b/4/41a6e/41a6ef44c8/42a6088241/embedded-image-9bac84f059.png"></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Go on a Foray</strong><br>June 8, 2026<br><br>Joe Brandt, President<br>&nbsp;Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association<br>6:15&nbsp;PM in-person gathering;<br>6:45 PM Zoom check-in;<br>7:00 PM program<br>Click <em><a href="https://cts.vrmailer1.com/click?sk=acIcB2JgmjBK14WdSANkF5Ln0ohuKlwSoi5RrF9Gq2UY=/aHR0cHM6Ly9iaXQubHkvRm9yYWdpbmdBZHZlbnR1cmVz/-3YUmaSDtGInE3tnGOBy9Q==&amp;merge_field_type=(?x-mi:(?%3C=href=)%5B%5Cs%5D*%5B%27%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%27%22#%5D.+?)%5B'%22%5D)&amp;link_id=41781441952946&amp;source_id=41781447123496&amp;source_type=Contact" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a></em> to register.<br><em>Address provided upon registration.</em></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td>Come take a walk on the wild side and join a foray!&nbsp;Foraging is a way to connect to nature and&nbsp;learn about the local ecology.&nbsp;There are two aspects to a foray:&nbsp; First, the scientific:&nbsp;identifying plants and fungi; and second, the culinary&nbsp;search for edible mushrooms, berries, nuts, and plants. Joe Brandt, President of Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association, will be our guide into the world of foraging and sustainable harvesting. Wild chestnut trees can be found in the Groton area and mulberry trees in Stamford; mushrooms are everywhere, but which ones are edible?<br><br><strong>Online:</strong> A&nbsp;ZOOM link will be sent upon registration; log in at 6:45 PM. <strong>In person:</strong>&nbsp;Join us beforehand&nbsp;from 6:15&nbsp;PM to 7:00 PM for gourmet pizza and salad to socialize and meet Joe.&nbsp;Program begins at 7:00 PM on ZOOM and in person.<br><br>This program is offered by HFFC free to members and the public&nbsp;to fulfill our mission to encourage critical thinking, advance reason, foster friendly discussion, introduce novel thinking and approaches, promote science, and heighten our understanding of&nbsp;myriad subjects.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Jay Heritage Center

<p>Nothing says spring better than our popular <b>Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! </b>We’re honored to feature <strong>Genevieve Wheeler-Brown</strong>, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>“Beyond Blue and White.”</strong></a></p>
<p>Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;<strong>Barbara Rotteveel</strong>&nbsp;to <strong>Gilded Age</strong> collectors like&nbsp;<strong>Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan</strong>. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. </p>
<p>Location: The award-winning <b>Jay Estate Gardens</b> designed by <b>Nelson Byrd Woltz</b>. <b>Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin</b> and<b> Suzanne Clary.</b></p>
<p>Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by <b>Scarborough Fair Catering.</b></p>
<p>Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! </p>
<p>Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500</p>
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<p><b>All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.</b></p>
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<p><strong>GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN</strong></p>
<p>Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.</p>
<p>Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.</p>
<p>While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.</p>
<p>A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.</p>
<p>Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.</p><p><strong>About The Jay Heritage Center</strong></p>
<p>The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the <strong>Boston Post Road Historic District</strong>, Westchester County's <strong><u>only</u></strong> <strong>National Historic Landmark District</strong>,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.</p>
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Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

<p>Former Syracuse University Division I basketball player Christopher Gatty is offering private basketball training and student-athlete mentorship for middle school and high school athletes in the Westchester/NYC area this summer.</p>
<p>Christopher is a Masters School graduate, Riverside Hawks alum, and former Syracuse University men&rsquo;s basketball player who helps young athletes develop:<br>&bull; Basketball skills &amp; IQ<br>&bull; Confidence &amp; leadership<br>&bull; Tryout preparation<br>&bull; Discipline &amp; work ethic<br>&bull; Academic-athletic balance</p>
<p>Last summer, Christopher worked with several student athletes who improved confidence, made teams, and became more productive players on and off the court.</p>
<p>Private and small group sessions available in Katonah and surrounding areas. Discounted rates available for groups of 2&ndash;4 athletes.</p>
<p>Summer 2026 availability is now open.</p>
<p>Contact:<br>Christopher Gatty<br>(914) 486-7630<br><a href="mailto:christopher.gatty02@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">christopher.gatty02@gmail.com</a></p>

Christopher Gatty Summer Basketball Training &...

Former Syracuse University Division I basketball player Christopher Gatty is offering private basketball training and student-athlete mentorship...

Christopher Gatty Summer Basketball Training & Mentorship

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