Week of September 5th, 2016

Tuesday, September 6th: Amor Towles Book Signing
Novelist Amor Towles discussed his latest book with a standing room only crowd at Barnes and Noble. The Gentleman from Moscow, tells the story of a young Russian aristocrat held under house arrest in a hotel in Moscow, where he meets a varied cast of characters. His first novel, The Rules of Civility, remains one of my favorite books.

Saturday, September 10th: Swing Remix featuring Ron Sunshine and his Orchestra
Friends old and new gathered to enjoy the always fabulous orchestrations of Ron Sunshine and his Orchestra.   We had great balcony seats for the dance performances, where we indulged in chocolate mousse cake and prosecco... A well-deserved break from dancing our feet off.

Week of August 29th, 2016

Wednesday, August 31st: Wet Wednesday
Wet Wednesday returned at The Princeton Club. Our group expanded as we met lots of lovely new people.

Thursday, September 1st: Cocktails aboard the Languedoc
A few LFNY alumni met up aboard the French frigate, Languedoc, docked in Brooklyn. The view of the Manhattan skyline was fabulous and the food wasn't bad either.

Saturday, September 3rd: Lunch on City Island
We drove up to City Island and met friends for a decadent lunch at Sea Shore. Then we walked off the extra calories during a scenic walk the length of this hidden NY gem.

Week of July 18th, 2016

Wednesday, July 201th: Wet Wednesdays - Columbia hosts cocktails at The Princeton Club
A lively group convened by Druce met for cocktails and conversation on the terrace of The Princeton Club. Thanks to Tamara for the photos.

Week of July 11th, 2016

Wednesday, July 14th: Bastille Ball
LFNY Alumni and friends were out in full force to celebrate France's Independence Day.

Week of July 4th, 2016

Midsummer Night Swing 2016
According to tradition, The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra closed out everyone's favorite summertime Swing series. Taking place in Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park, dancers from all over the NYC area reunite every year at this fabulous dance.

photo credit: M. Batiuchok

Week of June 27th, 2016

Thursday, June 30th: Hemingway's Paris
The NY Arts & Sciences Salon presented a lovely evening devoted to Hemingway's experiences in Paris.  Speaker, Liz Kemble of Travellati tours painted a very complete picture of the man and his city. For more info, visit the NYASS website here.

Week of May 30th, 2016

Saturday, June 4th: Great British Scavenger Hunt
Our resourceful group met members of the St. George Society in Central Park to participate in the Great British Scavenger Hunt. Clues led us all over Manhattan to various landmarks highlighting the longstanding friendship between the US and Great Britain. Our group came in 3rd, a very respectable showing! We celebrated our victory at a British Pub.

Our team bedraggled but victorious.

More of Druce's photos here.
Slideshow here.
Cute wrap-up video here.