Irish dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
The first Serafin Concert at 4:30 PM. Tickets go on sale March 1st. Please contact Sue regarding tickets. sknisely@stonegates.com
SERAFIN SPRING SOIRĖE
Hal Grossman and Kate Ransom, violin;
Amadi Azikiwe, viola; Guang Wang, cello
Read Gainsford, piano; Gabriel Benton, harpsichord
Violinist Hal Grossman returns for Serafin Spring Soiree at Stonegates in April.
Kentucky Derby Party
A four-hand piano show of stride piano, ragtime, boogie woogie, swing and songs from the Great American Songbook. Pioneers in the use of four-hands piano in jazz, Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi have earned widespread success with their arrangements of classics from the stride piano, ragtime, and boogie woogie traditions, as well as from the Swing Era. In recent projects, they have focused on the repertoire of the Golden Age of Broadway and Hollywood, as the songs written for the musicals of the stage and screen represent a high point of creative ferment in American popular music. To attend this event, contact Sue Knisely @ sknisely@stonegates.com
Serafin Soirée at Stonegates: Gypsy Life. This will be the second Serafin Concert which will be held at 4:30 PM in our new conservatory. Please contact Sue regarding tickets. sknisely@stonegates.com
Experience the magic of chamber music with the 2025 Serafin Summer Music Festival, running from June 10–27 across Wilmington, Lewes, and Greenville. This season, titled “A Season of Firsts,” features 12 thrilling performances by 16 world-class artists, celebrating iconic first works from legendary composers such as Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Haydn, Dvořák, Mozart, and more. From “Echoes of Old Russia” to “Masterful Firsts,” each program promises unforgettable musical storytelling.
Join us for an extraordinary lineup of strings, keyboard, woodwinds, and voice, led by violinist and artistic director Kate Ransom. Tickets go on sale March 1 at www.serafinensemble.org. Group tickets and packages available—call 302-373-0968 for details!
Great back yard bird count
Once again, we will participate in the Cornell University Great Back Yard Bird Count. Please join Al Moore, our official resident birding expert and Kathleen as we depart from the Manor House to count and identify birds on our property for one half hour. Out route will involve heading towards the Pavilion/ Meadow area of Stonegates. Please wear comfortable shoes. Binoculars will be provided.
On Thursday, February 6th we celebrated our 14th year playing Fantasy Football. There was fabulous lunch served along with and award ceremony, and a small memento of appreciation. This year we had six teams and 22 participants. The winner for the season was TEAM Shamrocks (consisting of Captain Don Sullivan and teammates, John Tepe and Bob Dorsch.) Second place went to TEAM Tigers (Captain Pat Coggins and teammate Henry Daum.) New members (who indicated they knew NOTHING about football) had a grand time and mentioned how they connected more with grandkids and family members following being involved in the league.
Chinese New Year themed dinner party. This is the year of the Snake. Please contact Sue or Kathleen if you would like to attend this event. Kbrownlee@stonegates.com or sknisely@stonegates.com
Ransom Notes (Kate and William Ransom, violin and piano) A program for the season with Beethoven’s “Spring Sonata”; Dvorak’s “Romance”; and Korngold’s Four Pieces from Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 4pm
Steinway Artist Showcase (Steinway Artist Victor Asuncion, piano; Kate Ransom, violin, Amadi Azokiwe, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello) Spotlight on the piano and works for piano and strings with a taste of Serafin Summer Music.
Thursday, May 16th 2024 at 4pm
Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 4PM
Serafin Ensemble composes timeless music in Wilmington with a nearly 300-year-old violin.
Click the link below for the Action News video by Nick Iadonisi at 6abc.com!
Click hereOur 9-hole putting green features subtle breaks on each hole, providing challenges for putting stroke improvement and fun experiences with family and friends.
Thursday, October 10th, 2024. We had the pleasure of enjoying a Serafin Autumn Soirée with acclaimed sibling duo Ransom Notes in the Terrace Room.
Veterans' Day at Stonegates
Veteran’s Day is a huge cause for celebration, and one that we look forward to each year to honor our resident Veterans. Please enjoy photos from our past celebrations and click the link below for our featured story on 6abc.com
Stonegates hosted Retired Army Major Mark Stephenson in 2023,
Every two years, Stonegates has an open house that is by invitation only. A minimum of 10 customizable homes, (both cottages and apartments) are opened for our guests to tour. The tour mirrors London’s, Hop on Hop Off tours. You decide which homes you’d like to visit. If you are interested in attending our next Trolley Tour, please contact Sue at: suek@stonegates.com. We would be delighted to have you join us.
Stonegates is 'wild' to present our guest speaker, Brint Spencer. Brint is the director of the Brandywine zoo. The zoo has just unveiled its 13 million dollar mater plan to win back visitors!
Annual Garden Tour
We're Growing!!.
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Stonegates Senior Living Facility, designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. This new addition reflects our commitment to providing a vibrant, supportive, and engaging environment for seniors.
We are delighted to invite you to experience our vibrant community firsthand. During your personalized tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore our beautiful grounds, state-of-the-art facilities, and meet our friendly staff and residents.
We'll reach out and confirm your appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
