Upcoming Activities at the Orange Senior Center
Pasta Festa
Three individuals will be honored at the Living Treasure Award ceremony at the High Plains Community Center on Thursday, June 15, from 5-8 p.m. This year’s Living Treasures are Betty Hadlock, Rowland Hine, and Maureen White.
OVNA Health Chat
Join us on Tuesday, June 13 at 12 p.m., registered nurse Maria Biondi of the OVNA will speak about Diabetes. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat.
Adult Coloring
Carol Imperati will lead us on the first Monday of the Month, June 5 at 12:30 p.m. for Adult Coloring. Lots of Fun!
Arts & Crafts
Join us for a fun-filled class project on Monday, June 12 at 12 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 203-891-4784 to sign up.
The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
On Monday, June 19 at 1 p.m., the CT Alzheimer’s Association will be here to present The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Early detection matters and can improve quality of life so know the signs. Please call the Center to register at 203-891-4784 as seating is limited.
Refreshments will be served.
Drumming
Join us on Thursdays with Dennis at 11:00 a.m. for Drumming. Limit 19 participants for this fun and aerobic activity.
Movie of the Month
Join us June 9 at 1:00 p.m. for “The Fabelman’s.” Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence. Chips and soda will be served. Call to reserve a seat.
Classic Movie of the Month
Join us June 16 at 1:00 p.m. for “Moonstruck.” Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry. Chips and soda will be served. Call to reserve a seat.
Documentary & Discussion
Join us on Friday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m. for “The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel.” German war veteran Peter Ertel tells how he barely survived the Russian Front and the Battle of Normandy, became a U.S. Government agent in postwar Germany, and began a 25-year career working for a small company owned by Orthodox Jews. Chips and soda will be
served. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat.
Book Club
The book club meets typically the last Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. The next meeting will be in the senior lounge on Friday, June 30. June’s book is Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Wolf.
Hot Lunch Program
Lunch is offered Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No meals on Saturday, or Sunday. A $3.00 donation is accepted for persons 60+. Call Ellen at 203-891-4765 to register.
Maplewood Culinary Presentation
Join us on Wednesday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the cafe when Maplewoods’ Chef Walt presents a tasty dish. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat.
Legal Clinic
The Law Office of Floman DePaola has merged with Wiley, Etter, & Doyon, but they are still available on 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 a phone appointment, call 203-891-4784.
Ice Cream Social
Join us on June 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the cafe for an ice cream social. Bill Benson will perform. Call the office at 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat as we need to know how many people are coming to have enough ice cream.
Griffin Hospital/Parish Nurses Blood Pressure Check
Maggie of Griffin Hospital will be here the last Friday of the month, June 30 from 10:30-12:00 p.m. to take your blood pressure. Stop by for this free clinic.
Brain Teasers
Get ready to exercise those brain muscles! Join Stacey for a fun memory boost in room 4 on Tuesday, June 27 at 12:30 p.m.
All American Pet Day
Pets make our lives better every day. In honor of All American Pet Photo Day on Tuesday, July 11th, we’re putting together a slide show of our member and staff pets to show during lunch in the café that day. Make sure you tell us your name, your pet’s name, and what makes them so special to you! Email your favorite photo to Dennis Marsh, dmarsh@orange-ct.gov by Friday, June 23rd. Don’t forget to sign-up for lunch on this day and enjoy the show!
Hiking Group
Marianne and Judy will lead us in a 2-mile-ish. 1-hour walk every Thursday at 10 a.m. (9 a.m. from July, Aug, and Sept). Meet at the location of the hike.
June 1: Maltby Lakes, 585 Derby Ave. (Rt 34) West Haven. Gates open 9:40 to 10:00. Park at the top of the hill.
June 8: Orange Triangle (aka Wepawaug Trails), 842 Mapledale Rd. Orange
June 15: Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Ln., Ansonia
June 22: Kelly Environmental Ctr/Osborne Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave. Derby
June 29: Turkey Hill Preserve, 700 Derby Milford Rd., Orange
TRIPS
Saturday, October 7, 2023: SPOTLIGHT SANTA FE HOLIDAY Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit of Santa Fe in the Holiday Season as you take in the city’s multicultural atmosphere. (extensive walking).
October 2023: SHADES OF IRELAND 10 days, 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 Dinners.
Highlights… Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Farm Visit, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay. The cost is $3,719 p.p. for triple, $3,749 p.p. for double, $4,449 p.p. for single. Travel insurance and deposit are due at registration (extensive walking).