Andrus on Hudson To Host Concert Festival Saturday

Many Rivertown residents wonder about the property high up on the hill, smack in the middle of Broadway in Hastings-on-Hudson. On Saturday, April 27^th they will have the opportunity to learn all about Andrus on Hudson, a Senior Care Community, explore its 26 acres of beautiful gardens and trails overlooking the mighty Hudson River, and celebrate spring with live entertainment.

From 1:00 to 4:00 on April 27 Andrus on Hudson, 185 Old Broadway in Hastings-on-Hudson, will host Spring Fest at Andrus for the residents and staff of Andrus, their families and neighbors from the surrounding Rivertowns.    

The local community will have the opportunity to celebrate spring, tour the Andrus facility, explore the walking trails and get to know some of the residents and staff.

Wanting to welcome neighbors to Andrus, Bestsy Biddle, Executive Director, recalled the fun time parents and students had, years ago, when her son participated in a maypole dance and spring celebration at school.  And so, the idea for this event was conceived.

Live entertainment will be provided along with children’s activities, crafts, delicious food, vendors selling Mother’s Day gifts and more.   Entertainment includes the following: 

-        Ring ‘O Bells, the oldest all female Morris Dance Team, will lead a traditional maypole dance.

-        Matt Turk, a professional recording artist, multi instrumentalist, eternal idealist and peace loving realist will be performing with his mandolin and guitar.

-       The Blues Mothers, a soulful band who has been performing for 8 years and is releasing their first CD this summer.

-        Primate House, a rising indie rock band who just won Battle of the Bands 2013 at The Purple Crayon in Hastings-on-Hudson.

-       The Vibes, a fresh rock band who began their career at Take Me to the River 2012 in Hastings-on-Hudson.

A $5 donation is suggested admission to the event.  The rain date is Saturday, May 4^th. 

Andrus on Hudson is Westchester’s only Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation resource offering all private rooms with bath.  Betsy Biddle, Executive Director, is particularly proud of this because “it means more privacy and choice, less chance for infections, more sleep and the opportunity to decorate the room to personal tastes.”

Andrus specializes in skilled nursing, palliative care, hospice and short-term rehabilitation.  Here individuals can experience the security of a high quality life with a range of exceptional support from a trained staff where one can recuperate, recondition, or age gracefully in an ideal setting.  

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