The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) is continuing the “Let’s Talk Life” Master Class series on November 18th at 1pm over Zoom with “More than Music: The Human Spirit of Jazz and the Art of Living Joyfully with Tom Manuel, DMA”. There is no cost to attend this program, but registration is required.
Dr. Manuel will lead the meeting in an exploration of Jazz and its role not only in the American songbook, but in healing and invigorating the human spirit. A discussion of the art of living joyfully will follow, including the importance of embracing spontaneity in everyday life.
Dr. Manuel is the founder and President of the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook Village, as well as a Jazz historian, music educator and trumpet player and the recipient of an endowed Artist in Residence chair within the Jazz department at Stony Brook University. He also holds a faculty position with the Stony Brook University Young Artist Program directing their jazz program in residence at the Jazz Loft.
To learn more about the monthly Master Class “Let’s Talk Life” series and to register for individual master classes or a yearly Master Class subscription, call the Ward Melville Heritage Organization office at 631-751-2244.
The New Beginnings Auction is as easy as eBay and will feature items starting at $50 to items that have a priceless value. Included in the auction are a six-hour, private six-person fishing charter, dinner for four at Duryea’s Orient Point, rare liquor, pizza every month for a year, an exclusive champagne toast and drinks for six at the Explorer’s Club with President Richard Wiese (pictured to right), and a variety of other items and experiences.
Ron Gonzalez CEO of RJG Consulting Group says that his group, “is an information technology company located in Stony Brook Village committed to giving back to the community. RJG Group believes that the mission of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization is critical to the local community and Long Island. WMHO provides educational and cultural programming, they also preserve our local historical sites and wetlands. These sites are part of our identity as a community. Preserving them as well as providing culturally diverse events and education are the pillars of our company’s core values at RJG Group. As a reflection of our shared vision, RJG Group is providing various Resort Accommodation Certificates in approximate total value of $24,250 to the WMHO. As CEO, Ronald Gonzales is proud to support community organizations, especially during this difficult time”. 
Over 45 scarecrows of all shapes and sizes have been erected throughout Stony Brook Village Center for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 30th Annual Scarecrow Competition. Winning scarecrows will win cash prizes based on the number of votes they receive from the public.
ncing the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 30th Annual Scarecrow Competition! This October, scarecrows will once again line the sidewalks of Stony Brook Village Center!
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Jab Band; August 5, Sound Chaser Band, August 12, The Steel Silk Band and August 19 with Tom Manuel & The Jazz Loft Big Band. Tom Manuel, President and Founder of The Jazz Loft says, “I am thrilled to be performing once again with The Jazz Loft Big Band at the closing performance. Part of our Annual Harbor Jazz Festival it will include a repertoire from luminaries such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman! WMHO has served as the cornerstone of our community for decades and it’s an honor to partner with them throughout the year on a variety of projects.” 
Learn the importance and fragility of an ecosystem along with the beauty of a salt marsh moraine and much more during one of WMHO’s special Photography Cruises offered by Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions (CCTS) aboard the “Discovery” Wetlands Cruise.
uralist is on board to guide passengers through this exceptional experience viewing waterfowl, birds and more, embracing ecology, geology and history. The cruise also includes information on how Native Americans first settled here so there is much to choose from for the photography enthusiast.
programming focused on the vitality, wisdom and life experiences shared by the 55-plus generation – “The Third Age.” Through various events such as virtual travel, cyber security workshops or master classes with special guests, participants are invited to come, listen and share their own inspirational stories.
