Page 14 - Priorities #22 2003-April

Maas Family Commons Is Almost Complete
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Planning Begins for a More Spacious Chapel
Despite the rainy late winter weather, construction on the seven units of housing in the Maas Family Commons stayed on schedule. Families should be able to move in mid-June. The lovely view of the hillside behind the campus is just outside their front doors. And the old barns are nicer to look at with their newfaçade.
Peter Kasenchak and Jane Yates, both longtime friends of the Priory campus and Chapel communities, are heading up an effort to bring more space to the Priory’s best-loved building.
Possible enhancements to the Chapel include addition of a 340-square-foot Receiving Chapel, panels of stained glass, and a new vestibule, possibly with an exterior double bell tower.
It would be most efficient to have construction and funding support going on simultaneously, because it is desirable for construction to take place over the summer (when classes are not in session), said Headmaster Tim Molak. Peter and Jane will begin meeting in late spring with Chapel friends and others who may be interested in supporting this project, Peter said.
A double bell tower could be among the additions to the Chapel (computer generated illustration).
Winter Semester Activity:
• The Maas Family Commons housing should be ready for families in mid-June.
• Donor activities, architects’ preliminary work and meetings with Portola Valley town officials are on target for the Performing Arts Center. • More than half of the $7 million for the PAC is pledged.
Next Target:
• Total $7 million for the PAC by year-end 2003
• Portola Valley approval of the Priory master plan by summer 2003 • Additions to the Priory Chapel by fall 2003
Monthly photo updates at: www.woodsidepriory.com/ campaignSee Maas Family Commons construction and a one- minute Flash presentation of the Performing Arts Center.