Calling all “Mad Men” fans and design afficionados! On Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 ARCS returns to 11 Tallwoods Road in Armonk, NY–the home of self-proclaimed “Mod Men” Andrew Mandolene and Todd Goddard, for our second annual cocktail friendraiser. This year’s theme is “Mad for Mod” and will feature hors d’oeuvre by Myong Catering in Mount Kisco, fine wines and brews, and a specialty cocktail by mixologist Bob Brink. Wear your best “Jet-Set Casual” attire as we raise a glass to ARCS’ newest programs, our expanded young gay men’s outreach services, our new legal services program, and our housing assistance program. The party begins at 6 pm and lasts until 8 pm. Suggested donation of $20 at the door. Please RSVP as soon as possible, as space is limited. Reserve your spot on the patio overlooking a trickling waterfall today by calling 914-785-8283 or emailing jfernandes@arcs.org.
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Mad for Mod Friendraiser – June 2, 2011
Monday, May 9th, 2011Unexpressed: In and Out of Love, a Valentine's "Or Not So" Cabaret
Friday, January 14th, 2011
Updated:
ARCS would like to express our thanks to Todd Michael Thomas, musical director Jon Breitenbach and Jim and Patrick from Chill Wine Bar for pulling this event together! With over 50 guests in the audience, we raised more than $1,000 for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk. Check out a few videos from the performance on our YouTube channel if you missed it!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Chill Wine Bar, ARCS and Todd Michael Thomas invite you to an evening of love…well, some love and some not-so-full-of-love songs, and some that have nothing to do with Valentine’s Day at all (but the word ‘love’ may pop up in the lyrics). With music direction by Jon Breitenbach.
ARCS will be there at 7 pm, but Chill opens at 5 pm
Show Begins at 8PM
$20 Suggested Donation at the door
All proceeds go to benefit the 2011 Hudson Valley AIDS Walk and ARCS.
Chill is located at 173 Main Street in downtown Beacon. Look for the blue lanterns in the window!
Photos from our "Chill Out" Friendraiser
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Oh Thursday, August 19, 2010 ARCS held another installation in our series of small, casual “Friendraiser” cocktail parties at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon, NY. Over 70 guests gathered at this low-key wine and tapas spot for complimentary cheese platters and freshly-made hummus, and a wine tasting by Lauber Imports. Judith Tulloch entertained us with vocals and guitar for most of the evening, while v0lunteers sold tickets for our “chance auction” raffle. Prizes included a basket of cookies from Crumb Bakery in Beacon, massage services from Hands On Massage & Wellness, passes to Hudson Valley Renegades baseball games, a fall foliage cruise on the River Rose paddleboat, and fine wines donated by Bob Brink and Bill Cole. Mr. Cole made his donation in honor of his uncle Paul Bratton, who passed away from AIDS in 1990. We also gave away Barnes & Noble gift cards provided by Verizon and a CD of Judith Tulloch’s music. ARCS would like to thank Patrick McKenna and Jim Svetz, the owners of Chill, for hosting the event for the second year in a row; volunteers Barbara Bennet, Christopher Emerson, Trina Hiemcke, and Andi Straus; and of course all of our friends and supporters who attended.
Friends old and new gather at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon
Our friends from the Renegades and Lauber Imports
ARCS staff take over the front banquette.
ARCS volunteer Christine and her son Matt
Chill owner Patrick McKenna (right) prepares platters of food for ARCS' guests.
Musician Judith Tulloch on guitar. Judith performs again at Chill with her complete band on August 28, 2010.
A selection of raffle prizes.
ARCS volunteer Christopher Emerson assists ARCS' Director of Public Relations, J. Dewey, with handing out raffle prizes to winners.
ARCS supporter David Juhren accepts a raffle prize (donated by Bob Brink) on behalf of Christine Wynkoop.
Updated: ARCS in the News!
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Update: ARCS’ Executive Director, Jeff Kraus, was interviewed on WAMC regarding the fact that New York State is withholding payments to contracted not-for-profits. While this situation is not unique to ARCS, unfortunately, as you’ll hear in the interview, it has placed us in a precarious financial predicament.
AIDS-Related Community Services was featured in two news articles this week. Please use the links below to read each story!
Fundraisers Boost AIDS Prevention
from The Poughkeepsie Journal (which sponsored our 2009 Hudson Valley AIDS Walk)
from the New York Nonprofit Press
Chill Out: ARCS' Summer Friendraiser
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Sample fantastic new wines, indulge in some tasty tapas, and gather with new and old friends at Beacon’s always-charming Chill Wine Bar for ARCS’ summer Friendraiser cocktail party.
On Thursday, August 19th from 6 to 10 pm, Jim and Patrick of Chill (and the newly-opened Cafeteria in New Paltz) will be serving up complimentary cheese platters along with their tapas menu and a cash bar. From 6 to 7 pm, enjoy a wine tasting with Bill Cole from Lauber Imports, and if you like it you’ll be able to grab more at the bar. We’ll also be giving away door prizes and holding a small silent auction, featuring wines, liquors, sports tickets and more surprises.
At last year’s event, over 100 of you turned out for one of our most successful Friendraisers ever. Make sure to RSVP for one of August’s coolest events! Our Friendraisers are casual open-house events, so feel free to drop in whenever you like!
Chill will also be donating a portion of the evening’s sales to ARCS, so make sure to eat and drink well to benefit our services!
$20 suggested donation at the door. To RSVP, please call Jana at (914) 785-8283 or email her at jfernandes@arcs.org.
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Photos from Our "Swanky Soiree"
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010On Thursday, May 20, 2010, ARCS volunteers Andrew Mandolene and Todd Goddard threw us a “Swanky Soiree” Friendraiser cocktail party in their immaculately restored 1957 modern home in Armonk. Fifty guests–some of whom arrived in period costumes–enjoyed wines donated by Bob Brink from Arlington Wine & Liquor, and classic hors d’oeuvre from Nancy Silver Catering. We raffled off prizes from Greenwich Medical Spa, Harnik Jewelers, Bella Capelli Spa in Pleasant Valley, the Hudson Valley Renegades, Crate and Barrel, and Core Vodka. With delightful spring weather and a wonderfully warm atmosphere, several new ARCS supporters met established donors and staff and learned more about ARCS’ newest programs.
Photos by Jo Ann Kraus. To view more photos from this event, please visit our Facebook page.
The “Mod Men” home
ARCS’ Jana Fernandes sells raffle tickets to Bob Brink of Beacon.
Michael Turner of White Plains and Tammy Murphy of Hartsdale
Mrs. Richter and one of our hosts, Andrew Mandolene, with Gertrude, all from Armonk
The guests gather on the terrace to learn more about ARCS’ programs.
Jana Fernandes measures raffle tickets with Trina Hiemcke, ARCS’ Director of Education and Prevention
Robina Ramsay poses in the study.
The living room.
The dining area.
Another view of the living room.
Kevin O’Shea of Rye Brook, ARCS’ Executive Director, Jeff Kraus and Charles Ferro.
Join the Hip Crowd for a Swanky Soiree "Friendraiser" for ARCS
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Swanky Soiree at ARCS | Thursday May 20 2010 6-8
Swing and sway to a cool lounge vibe at ARCS’ cocktail party on Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the home of “Mod Men” Andrew Mandolene and Todd Goddard in Armonk.
Please join us to celebrate ARCS’ newest programs and services for those affected by HIV/AIDS in the Hudson Valley. Staff will provide a quick update for guests on our new nutrition services, our medical care access program, and HIV prevention services for substance users. The remainder of the time will be devoted to mixing, mingling and getting to know more about your fellow ARCS supporters!
Classic hors d’oeuvre provided by Nancy Silver Catering
Wines donated by Bob Brink of Arlington Wine & Liquor
50’s Retro/Rat Pack Attire Encouraged — a la Frank Sinatra & Ava Gardner
11 Tallwoods Road
Armonk, NY 10504
Please RSVP to Jana Fernandes at (914) 785-8283 or jfernandes@arcs.org by May 14, 2010
$20 suggested donation at the door
About Our Hosts:
Andrew Mandolene and Todd Goddard’s stunningly restored 1957 home in Armonk serves as the luxe location for our first Friendraiser of 2010. The home was featured in Dwell’s February issue.
Andrew Mandolene is a designer and art director. His portfolio can be viewed at www.andrewmandolene.com.
Todd Goddard is a real estate agent specializing in mid-century modern homes. Visit his current listings at www.architecturalhomesny.com.
"Chill Out" Raises More Than $1,200 for ARCS
Friday, August 14th, 2009On Thursday, August 13, 2009 ARCS held its summer Friendraiser–the latest in our series of casual cocktail parties–at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon, NY. Over 100 guests enjoyed live jazz music, complimentary cheese platters, door prizes, raffle items and lively conversation. Through donations and raffle sales, we raised more than $1,200 for ARCS’ programs for HIV-positive Hudson Valley residents in need. Raffle prizes included tickets to “Chicago” donated by Barbara Bennet, a hot stone massage from Aniceto America & Associates, a microdermabrasion treatment from American Laser Centers, a magnum of Chateau Fourcas Hosten donated by Arlington Wine & Liquor, a $50 gift certificate to Terrapin Restaurant in Rhinebeck, and a set of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignons donated by Bob Brink (Arlington’s wine buyer).
ARCS would also like to thank Jim and Patrick, the owners of Chill, for hosting the event, and for bringing in a delightful jazz duo. Special thanks to Stephan Hengst from BigGayHudsonValley.com for serving as our announcer!
Tonight! ARCS' Summer Friendraiser @ Chill Wine Bar in Beacon
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Tonight’s the night! Join over a hundred ARCS supporters at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon, NY for our Summer Friendraiser! “Chill Out” with live jazz, free cheese selections, door prizes, a chance auction, cash bar and a full tapas menu. The event runs from 6:00 to 10:00 pm so stop by before or after dinner – or choose from their delicious tapas menu while you’re there! We’ll be pulling tickets for our chance auction around 9:00 pm. Tickets are $1 each, $5 for 6, or $10 for an arm’s length (so bring someone with long arms). Prizes include a magnum of Chateas Fourcas Hosten from Arlington Wine & Liquor; a two-bottle set of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignons courtesy of Arlington’s fine wine buyer, Bob Brink; a hot stone massage donated by Aniceto America & Associates; a microdermabrasion treatment from American Laser Centers; two tickets to see “Chicago” on Broadway; and a $50 gift certificate to Terrapin restaurant in Rhinebeck. We’re also giving away a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble and a “Naked Chardonnay” t-shirt as door prizes.
Chill Wine Bar is located at 173 Main Street in Beacon. There is plenty of on-street parking nearby. For directions or more info, visit Chill’s Myspace page. We hope to see you there!
Chill Out: ARCS' Summer Friendraiser
Monday, July 6th, 2009
AIDS-Related Community Services invites you to
Chill Out
An evening of new friends, great wines and delicious tapas
Thursday, August 13, 2009
6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Open house format | Drop in any time
Free snacks | Raffle prizes | Giveaways
Please bring a friend, family member or colleague who might like to learn more about ARCS and our programs for those affected by HIV/AIDS. This event is free to attend but donations are encouraged. Raffle prizes include two tickets to Chicago on Broadway; a gift certificate to Terrapin restaurant in Rhinebeck; a magnum of 2000 CHATEAU FORCAS-HOSTEN (a fantastic Bordeaux) from Arlington Wine & Liquor in Poughkeepsie; a gift box of two Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignons from the private cellar of Arlington’s wine buyer, Bob Brink; massage gift certificates from Aniceto America & Associates; Barnes & Noble gift certificates, and more!
Graciously hosted by:
Chill Wine Bar
173 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-0885
chillwinebar@gmail.com
Please RSVP to Jana at (914) 785-8283 or by email at jfernandes@arcs.org.
Directions to Chill Wine Bar
173 Main Street | Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 765-0885
Traveling from Northern Dutchess
Take Route 9 South to Wappingers Falls. Make a right onto Route 9D South. Continue on Route 9D South for about nine miles to Beacon. Make a left onto Main Street. Go one block up Main Street; Chill will be on the right.
Traveling on the Taconic State Parkway
Take the Taconic in either direction to Route 84 West, heading towards Newburgh. Take Exit 11 for Route 9D, Beacon. Make a left at the end of the exit ramp and head south on Route 9D. Turn left at Main Street. Go one block up on Main Street; Chill will be on the right.
Traveling from Route 87/Newburgh
Follow signs for the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge/Route 84 East. While on the bridge, stay to the right for easy access to Exit 11 – Route 9D, Beacon. Bear right for Route 9D South. Make a left onto Main Street. Go one block up on Main Street; Chill will be on the right.
For more details on finding Chill Wine Bar, please call
(845) 765-0885 or visit www.myspace.com/chillwinebar