The Orange Senior Center, at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, offers the following:
For more information, call Dennis Marsh at 203-891-4784
Senior Center Check-in Center
Orange Community Services installed a computer kiosk to check in for events and activities. Be sure to come by office and for a key tag to use to swipe in. You will use the key card to sign in for classes, activities and volunteering and other activities.
Health and Safety Fair
Join us September 23 for the 19th Annual Health and Safety Fair at High Plains Community Center. From 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meet local vendors, enjoy the raffle, and receive a free boxed lunch for the first 150 people.
Hiking Group
Marianne and Judy will lead us in a 2 mile-ish, 1 hour walk every Thursday at 9am in Sept or 10am from Oct-Dec.
Meet at the location of the hike.
Sept 1: Ewen Farm Preserve, 648 St. John Dr., Orange
Sept. 8: Fitzgerald Tract, 112-126 Beecher Rd, Woodbridge
Sept. 15: Shelton Lakes Rec. Path,125 Shelton Ave. (Rt. 108), Shelton. Pine Lake Parking Area
Sept. 22: Turkey Hill Preserve, 700 Derby Milford Rd, Orange
Sept. 29: Solomon Woods, 810 West River St, Milford
American Music Cities Presentation
Join us September 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for a trip presentation on Collette’s trip “Music Cities.” The trip departs October 7, 2023. We have 10 people signed up.
Arts and Crafts with Suzanne
Join us for a fun-filled class project with Suzanne as she leads Arts and Crafts on Monday September 19 at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 203-891-4784 to sign up.
Book Club
The book club meets the last Friday of the month at 2:00pm. The next meeting will be in the senior lounge on September 30. September’s book is Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.
Movie of the Month
September 9, 1:00 p.m., Ondine. An Irish fisherman discovers a woman in his fishing net whom his precocious daughter believes to be a selkie. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Call 203-891-4784 to register.
Lunch and Fun – American Heroines
Join us on September 12 when Patty Caver returns with “American Heroines.” American Heroines is a one-woman tour de force musical presentation where four noted women of American History are portrayed. Conceived of and written by Patty Carver. Call to reserve a seat. Coffee and dessert at 12:30pm, Patty from 1-2:00 p.m.
Stories of the Rich and Famous
Join us on October 17 at 2:30 when former Limousine driver, Rob Palermo tells us his experiences while driving the rich and famous. Call to reserve a seat 203-891-4784.
Introduction to Computers
Join us for Introduction to Computers on Wednesdays at 5:00pm in the computer room with Josh starting October 5. $20 for a 4-week class. Stop by the office to sign up.
Beginner Pickleball with Mary
Join us for Beginner Pickleball with Mary on Fridays, in the HPCC Tennis Courts from 8:00 a.m. Bring a chair as there are no benches.
Hot Lunch Program
Lunch is offered Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 12:00pm. No meals on Saturday, or Sunday. A $3.00 donation is accepted for persons 60+. Call Ellen at (203) 891-4765 to register.
Legal Clinic
The Law office of Floman DePaola has merged with Wiley, Etter, & Doyon, but they are still available the first Wednesday of each month for a free legal clinic. Some things they will be able to help you with, while others may require an office visit and fee. To schedule an appointment, call 203-891-4784.
Griffin Hospital/Parish Nurses Blood Pressure Check
Maggie from Griffin Hospital will be here the last Friday of the month from 10:30-12:00 p.m. to take your blood pressure. Be sure to stop by for this free clinic.
TRIPS
September 21: BIG E: CT Day. Leaving CT around 9:30am and be there until 6:00pm. Tickets will be distributed on the bus for you to explore the Big E and enjoy your day. Cost is $81 pp with transportation. (extensive walking).
October 2: HUDSON VALLEY “GARLIC FESTIVAL and HUDSON RIVER FOLIAGE CRUISE”. Located between the picturesque Catskill Mountains and the mighty Hudson River in historic Saugerties New York. Enjoy everything garlic! Cost is $139pp with
transportation. (some walking).
October 13: OKTOBERFEST @ KRUCKER’S. Enjoy a full day of entertainment, food, fun, music, and dancing. This lovely resort features the genuine spirit of an Oktoberfest. Welcome reception of coffee, tea, buttermilk scones, pancakes & apple cider. Lunch: barley soup, applesauce, choice of sauerbraten with red cabbage or sliced pork loin with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, apple strudel & vanilla ice cream. At 4:00 p.m., enjoy a bratwurst sandwich and cucumber salad. Cost is $126pp with transportation. (some walking).