Town of Bedford Recreation and Parks Department
- When: Saturday, December 10
- For: Grades 2-6
- Location: Bedford Hills Community House
- Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
- Fee: $ 20.00
The Bedford Hills Community House was conceived in 1919 as a memorial to the men and women who served their country in World War I. It provided a central meeting place for homecoming soldiers, their families and friends. Later, the by-laws were amended to honor and perpetuate the memory of the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States in any of its wars with other countries or in the defence of the Union. Today, the Community House is still overseen by a volunteer board of directors.
Over the years, the Community House has grown and changed with the times and needs of the community. The building remains available to members of the armed forces and their families but is also available to members of the community for a variety of other activities. These include Boy and Girl Scout events and ceremonies; Bedford Hills Women’s Club meetings and luncheons; regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous; Bedford Hills Lions Club meetings, parties, annual fundraising Pancake Breakfast; and other civic organizations hold seminars, workshops and meetings.
In addition, the building is used by the Town of Bedford as a polling place, for meetings and forums, and a variety of recreational programs including senior citizen meetings, preschool programs and holiday events. Further programs and events are offered to the mentally and physically challenged population in our community.
Other local organizations use the Community House every week for a wide range of programs including ballet, jazz, modern dance, exercise and yoga classes; weaving group; piano instruction; and Irish folk dancing and instruction. There are also concerts, church services and lectures. Finally, individuals and organizations can rent the building for weddings, parties, christenings, and other events.
In summary, the Bedford Hills Community House is a center for people of all ages, interests and ideas. For more information, contact Liz Bailey at (914) 241-0436.
