The hills of Hook Mountain were alive with the sound of beautiful music, echoing from the lawn of Marydell Faith and Life Center, 640 North Midland Avenue in Upper Nyack. Many thanks to our performers for their time and talent: John Patrick Schutz,Rita Harvey, Robert Mattern, Sue Matsuki, Jan Lynch, Tommy Dunn,Fiona Santos, and Brian Walters.
Thank you to all the contributors for the mini taste of Rockland at Intermision - what a delicious spread of food that was! Thanks to: Avispa -Nyack, Bourbon Street - Nyack, Brady's Fox Hunt Inn-Northvale, Del Arte - Orangeburg, Fontanella -Tappan, Gino's Bagels - Orangeburg, Hudson House - Nyack Lanterna - Nyack, Mia Cucina - Blauvelt, Milano - Blauvelt, Munno's - Pearl River, Nyack Seaport - Nyack, Pasta Cucina - Stony Point, Posa Posa - Nanuet, Restaurant X - Congers, Roco's - New City, State Line - Tappan, Tarantella - Nyack, Turiello's - Nyack, Union Restaurant - Haverstraw, Valley Cottage Deli - Valley Cottage, World of Food - Nyack.
Another successful year was completed for the students, and on June 19, 2013, students and teachers gathered to celebrate. Students proudly received their certificate awards.
Teachers share about their students .... I began teaching in mid-year and quickly learned to be a utility player. Sr. Cecilia put me where she needed me. That meant I got to work with a wide range of students, from newly arrived with little English to more advanced students. What really surprised and delighted me is that all the students ... read more
One to One Learning celebrated its 16th anniversary with the Hands of Hope Gala on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Nyack Seaport. All enjoyed the ambiance, service, delicious food, music, door prizes, and silent auction
“We have been faithful to our mission during these sixteen years, providing English classes and other supportive service to immigrants, numbering about 4,500. Where will we be as we complete two decades? The future is up to us. It lies in seeds planted in the present that will slowly blossom into the future reality”, said Sister Cecilia La Pietra. She continued, referring to all present at the Gala, “All of you are part of our Hands of Hope Banner, all of you believe in our mission and are actively involved in its promotion.” Read more...
Class Schedule
2013 -2014
Evening Classes - Monday and Wednesday 8 -9:30 PM
Clases por la noche--Lunes y Miércoles a las ocho hasta nueve media PM
