NICE ARTICLE IN BUSINESS FIRST
One of our new docent trainees, Rob Brennan, was good enough to forward this recent article about Wright in Buffalo. We got a couple of decent photos as well as reference in the text. It is worth checking out if you missed it. Thanks for the heads up , Rob. Check it out if you missed it Don't forget to click on the picture of the house and our director to enlarge it! That one is display on the mantle quality! Just teasing, Reine!
.http://t.co/oEKZeklx4H
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Graycliff Update!
Dear All:
The season goes into full flower this coming weekend, with Memorial Day. If you are a docent, we could REALLY use your help, particularly for the 4 pm tour on Saturday (that tour always fills up rapidly) or tours on Sunday and Monday. We had a terrific weekend this past week....full tours....and we expect the same this coming weekend. Please do lend a hand!
We're happy to report that once again, Graycliff has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence, for 2015. Kudos to Docents, Green Team members, Housekeeping and Gift Shop volunteers---this award is based on the number of positive reviews we received from visitors. It's because of your efforts at leading interesting tours, keeping the house tidy and cared-for, and the grounds looking lovely that we have elicited such positive comments. Thank you!
A further update on the fence by the cliff....we will be addressing this issue soon, but it's highly dangerous to visitors 9and volunteers alike) for two reasons: a 60 foot drop to the beach below, if you happen to lean on the fence (or an overeager visitor is trying to snap a photo) AND because that area is filled with....drum roll please.....POISON IVY! So please stay far away from that area, and make sure that visitors do as well!
The season goes into full flower this coming weekend, with Memorial Day. If you are a docent, we could REALLY use your help, particularly for the 4 pm tour on Saturday (that tour always fills up rapidly) or tours on Sunday and Monday. We had a terrific weekend this past week....full tours....and we expect the same this coming weekend. Please do lend a hand!
We're happy to report that once again, Graycliff has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence, for 2015. Kudos to Docents, Green Team members, Housekeeping and Gift Shop volunteers---this award is based on the number of positive reviews we received from visitors. It's because of your efforts at leading interesting tours, keeping the house tidy and cared-for, and the grounds looking lovely that we have elicited such positive comments. Thank you!
A further update on the fence by the cliff....we will be addressing this issue soon, but it's highly dangerous to visitors 9and volunteers alike) for two reasons: a 60 foot drop to the beach below, if you happen to lean on the fence (or an overeager visitor is trying to snap a photo) AND because that area is filled with....drum roll please.....POISON IVY! So please stay far away from that area, and make sure that visitors do as well!
Thank you for all you do for Graycliff!
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Spring Clean Up---Thank You to Everyone!
A big thank you to the many Graycliffians who participated in Spring Clean Up last week! The weather that day started off cold and gray at breakfast time, but then turned to sunshine...brought on by the volunteers' warm smiles, no doubt!
Crews focused on cutting up the large fallen tree from winter storms, washing every last window in the house, cleaning floors and closets, and even a thorough dusting of the Visitor Pavilion.
This was followed by a pizza lunch at nearby Pasquales. Special thanks to Cheryl St. George for coordinating the day's food and cleaning supplies!
Crews focused on cutting up the large fallen tree from winter storms, washing every last window in the house, cleaning floors and closets, and even a thorough dusting of the Visitor Pavilion.
This was followed by a pizza lunch at nearby Pasquales. Special thanks to Cheryl St. George for coordinating the day's food and cleaning supplies!
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| Valerie Meldrin |
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| Tom Browne |
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Brian Godfrey, Tim Mahaney and John Carboaugh with Dan Vucic |
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| Tree Crew! |
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| Our Own Cheryl St. George |
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| Jackie Simon |
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| Anita Mitchell |
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| Action! |
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| George Struebel, Co-Chair of Docent Training |
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| Karen Young |
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| Earle Newman |
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| Board member and CPA Extraordiinaire Mary Young |
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| Our fearless Board President Diane Schrenk |
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| June Crawford and Wendy Duigan |
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| Windows! |
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| Gary Tornquist |
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| Priscilla O'Brien |
Monday, March 30, 2015
Graycliff Spring Clean Up!
It's that time of year again....time for
Graycliff Spring Clean Up!
Spring Clean Up will take place on Saturday, April 11th...that's one week from this coming Saturday....from 9:30 am to about 1 pm, including lunch.
We're having lunch at Pasquale's in Derby, this year, where we usually order our pizzas...and we promise to have the official Graycliff Pizza, with green olives...as well as other kinds!
Do plan to join us! Please RSVP for Spring Clean Up or give us a call at 947-9217.
Looking forward to seeing you then, and in the meantime, best wishes for a very Happy Easter and a Happy Passover, too!
And thank you to the docents who are leading tours over this coming holiday weekend.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Graycliff is Going National--on TV This Friday!
The Travel Channel is featuring Graycliff in a segment of
Mysteries of the Castle….on Wright in Japan.
THE
FLOATING HOTEL (Graycliff Estate, Derby, New York)An earth-shattering problem, an architectural genius, and a
life saving innovation come together at the remarkable Graycliff Estate in
Derby, New York.
MYSTERIES AT THE CASTLE Premieres Friday, March 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
on the Travel Channel
Monday, March 16, 2015
Sad News...
Long time Graycliff volunteer and friend Alfreda Nadel has died. Here is her obituary from the Buffalo News:
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=alfreda-m-nadel-podlesinska&pid=174405787&fhid=5209#sthash.0q7B0B5B.dpuf
Alfreda M. (Podlesinska) NADEL | |
Notice
 NADEL - Alfreda M. (nee Podlesinska) March 14, 2015, left this earth to join her beloved husband, the late Raymond Nadel; survived by her loving and devoted sister, Rita (Salvatore) Schillaci; predeceased by sisters, Helen (late Frank) Janas, Cecelia (late Edward) Serwicki; brothers, Matthew (late Frances), Hodala and Casimer Podlesinska; also survived by cherished nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 2070 Eggert Rd., Amherst. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9:30 AM from Christ the King Church on Main St. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alfreda's name may be made to Corpus Christi Church, 199 Clark St., Buffalo, NY 14212. Online condolences at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com | |
NEW DOCENT TRAINING
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE NEW DOCENT TRAINING. THE CLASS BEGINS 4/18 AT 11 AM AT GRAYCLIFF AND WILL RUN EVERY SATURDAY MORNING FROM THEN UNTIL 5/23. IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DOCENT OR IF YOU YOURSELF ARE SO INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT DOCENT CO-TRAINER GEORGE STRUEBEL AT GDS2146@HOTMAIL.COM OR BY PHONE AT 631-8717.
ALSO, IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A DOCENT, BE AWARE THAT AFTER 4/18 YOU MAY HAVE NEW TRAINEES ASKING TO SHADOW A TOUR THAT YOU MAY BE DOING AS WE WILL BE PUTTING EMPHASIS THIS YEAR ON THE LEARNING THROUGH WATCHING ASPECT OF TRAINING.
A REMINDER THAT CLEAN UP DAY IS APRIL 11 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE SEASON AND SEEING YOU ALL AT THE HOUSE!
WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE NEW DOCENT TRAINING. THE CLASS BEGINS 4/18 AT 11 AM AT GRAYCLIFF AND WILL RUN EVERY SATURDAY MORNING FROM THEN UNTIL 5/23. IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DOCENT OR IF YOU YOURSELF ARE SO INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT DOCENT CO-TRAINER GEORGE STRUEBEL AT GDS2146@HOTMAIL.COM OR BY PHONE AT 631-8717.
ALSO, IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY A DOCENT, BE AWARE THAT AFTER 4/18 YOU MAY HAVE NEW TRAINEES ASKING TO SHADOW A TOUR THAT YOU MAY BE DOING AS WE WILL BE PUTTING EMPHASIS THIS YEAR ON THE LEARNING THROUGH WATCHING ASPECT OF TRAINING.
A REMINDER THAT CLEAN UP DAY IS APRIL 11 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER PRODUCTIVE SEASON AND SEEING YOU ALL AT THE HOUSE!
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