Interim Community Services Director Dennis Marsh shared this list of news and events from the Orange Senior Center at the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road.
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.
Hiking Group
Marianne and Judy will lead us in a 2 mile-ish, 1 hour walk every Thursday at 10 a.m. Meet at the location of the hike.
• March 3 – Eisenhower Park, Park in upper right hand lot
• March 10 – Ewen Farm Preserve, 648 St. John’s Dr
• March 17 – Racebrook Tract, 839 Racebrook Rd. Orange
• March 24 – Alice Newton Memorial Trail, Meeting House Lane, Woodbridge. Park between the Church and Library
• March 31 – Beaver Brook, 553 West Ave. Milford
Pasta Festa – Living Treasures
Join us on May 19, 5:00—8:00 p.m. as we celebrate three Living Treasures of the Town of Orange. Those selected will be announced. This year’s celebration will take place at the
High Plains Community Center and will be catered by Lassie’s. Call the office at (203) 891-4788 for more information.
Adult Coloring
Join us as Ellen Brodell leads Adult Coloring, on April 7 at 12:30 p.m. in the cafe. Enjoy this fun and relaxing activity. All levels welcome. Ellen will have all the supplies.
Book Club
The book club meets the last Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. The next meeting will be March 25. March’s book is “The Color of Water” by James McBride.
Movie of the Month
March 11, 1:00 p.m., “Brooklyn”. An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Call 203-891-4784 to register.
Lunch and Fun: The Howard Hill Story– New Date
Join us on Monday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. when Connecticut author, Martin Herman discusses his biography on Connecticut musician Howard Hill who played with the who’s who of
American Jazz—Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, and more. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat. Coffee “and” to be served.
Irish Tales
Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, join us March 14 when Sara DeBeer returns with her Irish Stories. Sara learned these stories from her travels in Ireland. Coffee “and” to be served.
Call the office at 203-891-4784 to register for this event.
Genealogy
Join us when Orange resident, Kim Formica presents Genealogy. She will show how to research your own lineage. If you need help to do the research, she can help you! Call
the office (203) 891-4784 to register for this special presentation.
AARP Tax
AARP will be offering their tax preparation services again on Wednesdays and Fridays, starting February 2 and will run until April 15. You must bring with you last year’s tax returns, complete tax information for 2021, and Social Security card for everyone on the
return and a photo ID. Call (203) 891-4784 to schedule an appointment.
Computer classes with Josh
Intro to PC – Wednesdays, March 2-23 from 5-7pm
iPhone/iPad – Wednesdays, April 6-27 from 5-7pm
Intro to Mac – Wednesdays, May 4-25 from 5-7pm
Hot Lunch Program
Lunch is offered Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 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.
Food Bank
Community Services has an Emergency Food Bank available for Orange residents in need. Call (203) 891-4788 for assistance.
Legal Clinic
The Law office of Floman DePaola has merged with Wiley, Etter, and 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 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to take your blood pressure. Be sure to stop by for this free clinic.
Spring Cabaret
Join us on Monday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m. for our Spring Cabaret with Tina Vargas. She is sure to please the crowd with her musical talent. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat. Coffee “and” to be served.
TRIPS
April 24: NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN: ORCHID SHOW. Vaccine cards presently mandated for NY City restaurants. Cost is $107pp with transportation. (some walking).
April 26: WELCOME SPRING LUNCHEON SHOW 2 the Chowder Pot of Hartford. Cost is $94pp with transportation. (minimal walking).
May 5: 9 TO 5 AND LUNCH @ Majestic Theater. Vaccine cards presently required by the venue for this trip. Cost is $109pp with transportation. (minimal walking).
May 18: DANCING DREAM: ABBA TRIBUTE @ Aqua Turf. Cost is $106pp with transportation. (minimal walking).
June 14: I WRITE THE SONGS: the Music of Barry Manilow @ St. Clements Castle. Cost is $106pp with transportation. (some walking).