July-Aug. 2016 Highlites

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Prospect Senior Center
6 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-5300
(203) 758-3837 Fax
July-Aug. 2016
Highlites
Lorraine Maglaris
Lori Anderson
Lucy Smegielski
Director - Editor
Municipal Agent - Town of
Prospect
STAFF
Susan DaSilva
Debbie Waldman
Lirene
Lorensen
From the Director
In Memory of the victims of the Orlando shooting…
Senseless slaughter of the innocent in the land of life and liberty.
A country of brotherly love, a melting pot of diversity and acceptance.
Murder wreaks havoc in the land of plenty where innocent lives are taken.
Eyes that were once looking forward to achieving the American Dream,
No longer here with us, sacrificed, again by senseless violence.
Dear God, make it stop!
Cry the daughters and mothers, the fathers and sons.
Their sons, their daughters, their brothers, their sisters
Lay dying at their feet as violence keeps on winning.
Men, women, boys and girls losing their lives, cheated by death.
Cry the mothers, the fathers,
“Not my baby!” “Not my child!” “Not mine, not mine!”
Our hearts bleed tears of sorrow as we hear the latest news
Of more slayings of the innocent, sacrificed as violence lives on.
Please say a prayer for all the innocent victims of this tragedy and their families.
Until next month…
Lucy
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Day-by-Day Schedule
July 1st. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
9:30am. Pinochle with Terri Charette
9:30am. Bible Study with Georgia Smolkis
NO Scrapbooking
11:30am. Chef’s Salad Lunch-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO
4:30pm. “Celebrate America” @ Talcott Music Mountain-SOLD OUT
July 2nd. (SATURDAY)
NO Computer Class
July 4th. (MONDAY)
Center CLOSED
July 5th. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. Senior Fitness Class with Susy Pettas-$2
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:30am. Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
NO Art Class for the summer
9:30am. Florence Griswold Museum-SOLD OUT
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Menu: Fish Sticks-$3 (ENL)
12noon Bocce League with Terri Charette & Gene Bowman
12:30pm. Setback (downstairs)
1:00pm. Card Bingo with Betty Lukeski-$2
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm. Quilting Group
1:00pm. Smile-A-While show group practice
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Marini (apts. necessary)
July 6th. (WEDNESDAY)
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #1 with Barb Santasiero-$25/8-week class
NO Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Writer’s Workshop with Judy Boynton
10:30am. Thimble Island Day Trip-$39
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Knitting/Crocheting Class with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing with Lois Marticello-$2
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-“Satisfaction”
July 7th. (THURSDAY)
8:30am. Mohegan Sun Casino Day Trip
NO Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:30am. Hickory Stick Book Store-FULL
10:00am. Reiki Therapy Sessions with Madelena-$20
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #3 with Carla Koch
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
NO Calligraphy with Jann Lamb
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu:Hamburgers (ENL)
12:30pm. Origami with Ah Moi Yip-$5 CANCELLED
1:00pm. Mah Jong with Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Wii Golf with Don Ensero
1:00pm. Stonewall Apiary Presentation-$4
1:00pm. Neurological Disorders Support Group with Jean Beard
July 8th. (FRIDAY)
10:00am. to 3:00pm. Scrapbooking with Edwina & Cindy
11:30am. Lori’s Pork Roast-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
4:30pm. “Starlets-Women of Song” @ Talcott Mountain-$45
July 9th. (SATURDAY)
8:00am. Historic Harbor Tours of Mystic-SOLD OUT
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #1 with Lori Anderson (No
Charge)
July-August, 2016 Issue
July 10th. (SUNDAY)
8:00am. Elephant Trunk Flea Market-$2
1:00pm. Billy Elliot The Musical @ Thomaston Opera House-$22
July 11th. (MONDAY)
9:30am. “Songbirds” choir rehearsal @ Senior Center
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
10:30am. Spa Treatments @ Sage Spa
11:00am. Lunch @ Juniper’s-$13
NO Center lunch today
1:00pm. Dance Social with the Boogie Boys-$9
NO Cribbage for the summer
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #4 with Andrea Sutton
July 12th. (TUESDAY)
9:30am. Christmas Tree Store & Cracker Barrel
10:00am. Cataracts/Macular Degeneration Presented by Dr. Johar
10:30am. “Celebrate Italia” @ Aqua Turf-SOLD OUT
11:30am. Lunch @ BARC
No Center Lunch
12:30pm. Bocce League with Terri Charette & Gene Bowman
1:00pm. Quilting Class with Debbie Steeves
1:00pm. Smile-A-While Show Group practice
1:00pm. Lori’s Jewelry Class-$12
9:00am. Stitch in Time Day Trip-SOLD OUT
9:30am. HuKeLau Day Trip-SOLD OUT
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #2 with Barb Santasiero
10:00am. Asset Protection with Attorney Amy Orlando
NO Writer’s Workshop
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood pressure screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Wii Bowling with Mary Henao
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class with Lois Marticello-$2
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-Vinnie Ingala
8:30am. Port Jefferson Day Trip-SOLD OUT
NO grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
NO Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb for the summer
10:30am. Texas Hold’em Poker Games-morning session with Josh
Lidsky-$5
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu:Pot Roast (ENL)
1:00pm. Texas Hold’em Poker Games afternoon session with Josh
Lidsky-$5
July 15th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with Don & Betty Ensero
NO Scrapbooking with Edwina & Cindy
11:30am. Center Lunch-Grinder Lunch-$7 (Italian Combination/Ham/
Turkey) (SCL)
1:00pm. Pizza BINGO-$1
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Day-by-Day Schedule
8:00am. Historic Harbor Tours of Mystic-$20 (Second Trip)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #2 with Lori Anderson
4:00pm. CGMC Bingomania-$20
July 17th. (SUNDAY)
2:00pm. “Cover of Life” @ Phoenix Stage Company-$16
July 18th. (MONDAY)
9”00am. Reflexology with Kim Stewart-apts. necessary (see pricing)
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Southmayad Home
9:30am. Prospect Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. State Capitol Tours-$20 (Second Trip)
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Dance Social with Vinnie Carr-$9
July19th. (TUESDAY)
6:30am. Lobster Bake @ Foster’s-Maine-$102
9:00am. And How Hearing-FREE Screenings
9:30am. to 12:30pm. Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
NO Art Class in the summer
11:30am. Lunch @ Painted Pony-$2 (tip)
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Smile-A-While Show Group rehearsal
2:00pm. Sydney Sheldon-Paranormal Investigator-$5
8:00am. Wii Bowling tournament in Torrington
10:00am.Tai Chi Class #3 with Barb Santasiero
10:30am. “Chicago” @ Ivoryton Playhouse-$35
No Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Writer’s Workshop
NO Center Lunch today
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Free Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing with Lois Marticello
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-Rock Solid Alibi
July 21st. (THURSDAY)
6:45am. Block Island Day Trip-SOLD OUT
10:00am. Water coloring Class #5 with Carla Koch-$25 (6-week
session)
10:30am. Texas Hold em’ Poker Games-morning session with Josh
Lidsky-$5
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Sausage & Pasta-$3 (ENL)
12:30am. Origami with Ah Moi Yip-$5 CANCELLED
1:00pm. CRL with Mary Henao-$1
1:00pm. Texas Hold em’ Poker Games-afternoon session with Josh
Lidsky-$5
July 22nd. (FRIDAY)
9:30am.Bible study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Center Lunch-Stuffed Chicken Breast-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
July 23rd. (SATURDAY)
July 25th. (MONDAY)
9:00am. Lifeline Screening (apts. necessary)
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing Mulberry Gardens-NO practice beforehand
NO Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin
NO Center Lunch
NO WHIST
1:30pm. Senior Chair Yoga Class #6 with Andrea Sutton
July 26th. (TUESDAY)
8:30am. Sunflowers for Wishes Day Trip-$5
9:30am. to 12:30pm. Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Spinach Grandioli-$3 (ENL)
1:00pm. Lori’s Cooking Class-$5
8:30am. Prime Outlets @ Lee-$5
9:00am. Toplands DD Living History Farm Tour-$6
No Writer’s Workshop
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. FREE Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-Tirebiter
8:30am. Hardy Day Lily Gardens-No Charge
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu:Turkey (ENL)
12:30pm. Dime Bingo with Linda Peterit-$1
1:00pm. Mahjong with Barb Duigan
July 29th. (FRIDAY)
11:30am. Center Lunch-Cheeseburgers-$7-(SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1-sponsored by Grand Companions
3:00pm. Josh Groban @ Mohegan Sun Casino-SOLD OUT
5:30pm. Red Hats to St. Anne’s Church
July 31st. (SUNDAY)
11:30am. “Zorba” @ Clay & Wattles Theater @ the Abbey-$28
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Day-by-Day Schedule
August 1st. (MONDAY)
9:15am. Senior Exercise Program
9:30am. “Songbirds” choir practice @ Senior Center
10:00am. Commission on Aging Meeting
10:30am. Spa Treatments @ Sage Spa
11:30am .Lunch @ Juniper’s Restaurant-$13
No Center Lunch
1:00pm. Dance Social with the Boogie Boys-$9
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #1 with Andrea Sutton-$15/6-week session
August 2nd. (TUESDAY)
9:45am. Mark Twain Living History Tour-$19
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Menu:TBA-$3 (ENL)
12noon Bocce League with Terri Charette & Gene Bowman
1:00pm. Card Bingo with Betty Lukeski-$2
1:00pm. Smile-A-While show group practice @ Prospect Library
August 3rd. (WEDNESDAY)
9:00am. Danbury Railway Museum-$10
10:00am. Writer’s Workshop with Judy Boynton
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm.Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-“What It Is”
August 4th. (THURSDAY)
9:30am. New Haven Museum-$5
10:00am. Book Club with Marie Delage
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #1 with Carla Koch-$25/6-wk. session
10:00am. Reiki with Madalena (apts. necessary-see pricing)
10:30am. Texas Hold em’ with Josh Lidsky morning session-$5
10:30am. “Bye, Bye Birdie” @ Goodspeed-Deadline Passed
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu:TBA (ENL)
12:30pm. Origami with Ah Moi Yip-$5
1:00pm. Texas Hold em’ with Josh Lidsky afternoon session-$5
1:00pm. Handwriting Analysis Class #1 with David Dewitt-$25/4-week session
1:00pm. Neurological Disorders Support Group
August 5th. (FRIDAY)
11:30am. Spare Ribs Lunch-$10 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
August 6th. (SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #5 with Lori Anderson (No
Charge)
August 8th. (MONDAY)
8:30am. AARP Driver Safety Course-$15/$20 Pre-registration Required
NO Senior Exercise Class
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Abbott Terrace
11:30am. Lunch @ BARC
NO Center lunch
August 9th. (TUESDAY)
9:30am. HuKeLau Day Trip-SOLD OUT
1:00pm. Quilting Class with Debbie Steeves
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Marini (apts. Necessary)
August 10th. (WEDNESDAY)
9:30am. U.S. Military Museum-SOLD OUT
10:00am. Karen’s Jewelry Class-$9-Blue Sapphire Neck. & Earring Set
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood pressure screening with VNA nurse
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class with Lois Marticello-$2
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-The Cartell’s
8:30am. Mohegan Sun Casino Day Trip-No Charge
NO grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
10:30am. Texas Hold’em Poker Games-morning session-$5
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Texas Hold’em Poker Games afternoon session-$5
1:00pm. Handwriting Analysis Class #2 with David DeWitt
11:30am. Center Lunch-Stuffed Peppers-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Meridian Manor
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Dance Social with Vinnie Carr-$9
9:30am. to 12:30pm. Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:30am. Grand Ole Opry @ Aqua Turf-$40
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Day-by-Day Schedule
11:30am. Red Hats to Golbi Grill
11:30am. Lunch @ Painted Pony-$2 (tip only)
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Smile-A-While Show Group rehearsal
10:00am. Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum-$5
NO Center Lunch today
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Free Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:30pm. Line Dancing with Lois Marticello
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-E2
10:00am. Water coloring Class #3 with Carla Koch
10:00am. Hartford Denim Company Tour & Lunch-$24
10:30am. Texas Hold em’ Poker Games-morning session-$5
11:30am. Free Lunch & Learn with Regal Care of Prospect
12:30am. Origami with Ah Moi Yip-$5
12:30am. Dime Bingo with Linda Peterit-$1
1:00pm. Texas Hold em’ Poker Games-afternoon session-$5
9:30am.Bible study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Center Lunch-Pulled Pork Sandwiches-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. Pizza BINGO-$1
4:00pm. CGMC Bingomania-$20
August 22nd. (MONDAY)
9:00am. Reflexology with Kim Stewart (apts. necessary-see pricing)
9:00am. Senior Outing @ Holiday Hill-$32
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Beacon Brook
1:00pm. CRL with Mary Henao-$1
1:30pm. Senior Chair Yoga Class #3 with Andrea Sutton
August 23rd. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. FREE Hearing Screenings with And How Hearing
9:30am. to 12:30pm. Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:30am. Cross Sound Ferry Light House Tour & Lunch-$60
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Menu:TBA-$3 (ENL)
1:00pm. Lori’s Cooking Class-$5
10:30am. “Rent” @ Ivoryton Playhouse-$35
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. FREE Blood Pressure Screening
11:30am. EFT Tapping Therapy - $2
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
7:00pm. Prospect Concert on the Green-Future Heavies
8:30am. Mashantucket Pequot Museum-$18
12noon “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”-$5
1:00pm. Mahjong with Barb Duigan
5:00am. Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival-FULL
11:30am. Center Lunch-Stuffed Zucchini-$7-(SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1-sponsored by Grand Companions
6:30pm. Eagles tribute $27
9:00am. Sergio Franchi Concert-$35
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Cheshire Rehabilitation
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu:TBA
NO Cribbage for the summer1:00pm.
1:00pm. WHIST with Tom Petrillo, Dolly Martin & Betty Lukeski-$3
NO Senior Fitness Class with Susy Pettas
11:30am. End-of-the-Summer Lobster Fest @ Senior Center$15/$20
NO Bocce League with Terri Charette and Gene Bowman
NO Setback (upstairs) today
NO Quilting
August 31st. (WEDNESDAY)
9:30am. Christmas Tree Store/Cracker Barrel
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #1 with Barb Santasiero-$25/8-wk. session
NO Wii Bowling League morning session with Mary Henao
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood Pressure Screening with VNA Nurse
NO Wii Bowling League afternoon session with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting/Crocheting with Aline Waldmann
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BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to All
From The Senior Center Staff and Members
We Wish You Many More
JULY
Robert Petereit
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Bellamkonda sv Raghu 1
Marie Delage
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Peg Valencis
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Mary Ruszczyk
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Marilyn R. Zera
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Gail H. Sweet
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Jeanne Remiszewski 2
Eleanor Gillette
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Shirley Nolan
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Dom Proto
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Philip DeSena
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Sandra Fede
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Marge Biercevicz
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Dorothy Santoro
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Patricia Ann Dyer
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Noella Mott
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Leo Sokolnicki
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Eileen Lampron
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Linda Gardner
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Jane Walsh
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Theresa Campbell
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Betty Sturges
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Phyllis Egan
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Tina Snow
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Kathleen Pepe-Hoyt
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Hilda Kelly
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Katherine Esposito
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Burt Carpentier
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Janice Jackson
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Jacqueline Hoffman
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Rina Nardelli
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Cynthia Kwasinskas
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Jim Paulella
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Linda Petereit
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Patricia Nastri
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Joyce Herrmann
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Mary Dapkins
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Gale Iannicelli
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Nadine M White Eagle 10
Pauline Demers
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Eleanor Vescera
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George R. Leu
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Stephani Vorio
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Diana Barnes
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Nora Shea
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Judith LaMadeline 12
Linda Lane
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Karen Galpin
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Richard Tirpak
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Ellen Bergin
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Sandra Trusiewicz
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Richard Diaferio Sr
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Helen Diorio
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Sophie K. Morton
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Vera Giattino
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Lucia Sillery
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Terry Meisel
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Connie Bunce
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Doug Merriman
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Carmel Durso
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Ann Feero
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Carmella Gerardi
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Barbara Jo Larrivee
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Joan Altmann
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Denise Gilbert
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Beverly Middendorf`
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Robert Lance
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Susan Dunn
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Nancy Perry
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Norma McGrath
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Eugene Bowman
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Irving R. Boyle Jr.
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Eve Smith
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Jean Zemaitis
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Kathy Hartnett
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Ann P Egan
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Gemma Petrucci
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Barbara Yarington
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Dave Santoro
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Anne C. Provera
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Linda Gordon
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Marlene Piersall
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Shirley Migliorisi
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AnnMarie Delevieleuse 24
Renate Ritter
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Fred Quiles
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Ana Ascione
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Charles Kathan
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Lenora Gerardi
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Charles Candiotti
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Donna Leonard
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Manuel Silva
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Donna Mangini
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Frederick W. Lohnau 27
Norma Kennedy
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Bernadette Mole
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Marcia Schultz
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Eileen Kieffer
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Pat Martini
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Kathleen Conlea
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Earl Affhauser
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Marilyn Marino
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Jennette Gaudette
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Beryl Ashford
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Carol Nelson
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Maria DiGennaro
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Larry Hoyt
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George Hughes
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Judy Puma
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Joan Labutis
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Ellen Glick
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AUGUST
Marie V. Viarengo
Joanne Tropasso
Jill Baldwin
Pam Becker
Jean Hamilton
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Linda Sinkler
Ron Mastrorocco
Arlene Clement
Fran Carasone
Aline Waldmann
John Gomulinski
Bruce Monahan
Frederick Kingston
Melody Thompson
Cheryl Geise
Barry Bavelaar
Anastasia Timpko
Karen Anderson
Judy Sandblom
David Paton
Fran Hallas
Arlene Martucci
Janice Caporale
Beverly R Becker
Mary Ann Barone
Hamet Myftari
Barbara Pickett
Dawn Horgan
Earl Lovell
Diane Giroux
Lucille Roth
Joseph Lynch
Dorothy Lines
Kathleen Bequary
Cynthia Lawson
Camille Giampietro
Arleen Beckwith
Nancy LaMadeleine
Babette Strumpf
Elaine Capanna
Ann Politi
Dixie Finn
Lorraine Cote
Christy E. Hinesley
Walter Woods
Jeanne Gronan
Helen Anderson Linda Durbin
Laraine S. Hogan
Dan Testa
Bill Rek
John Strang
Rita Rozum
Thomas Hunihan
Delyse Fernandez
Gail A. Hill
Carol Grinvalski
Theodore Dumonski
Joseph Cortellino
Marcia Rogers
Edward Wedge
Patti Moreno
Bill Rinckel
John Guerreiro
Edward J. Hines
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Julie Stefanelli
Jim Devine
Marge Margison
Elaine Broderick
William Pfeffer
Bernadette Stemm
Lois Nemet
Helen Myjak
David Cronin
Peggy Angelicola
Annamarie Anyzeski
Rod Dapkins
Shirley Aitchison
Phyllis Lynch
Donna L. McDermott
Mayor Bob Chatfield
Marge Maisto
Nancy J. Quiles
Shelley Sheridan
Palma DeBiase
Mary Prazi-Norton
Rita Stauffer
Alfred Strumpf
Elizabeth Helm
Bertha Gilchrist
Carol Terni
Mary Henao
Elaine Dugan
Dorothy Curtiss
Anne Crotti
Tom McGrath
Joann Pisacreta
Mary Pavone
Dolores DaSilva
Ann Colasanto
Elaine Pizzuto
Susie Cooper
Winnie Acker
William Spencer
Victoria Lanouette
Jack Sopko
Anne Kane
James Dighello
John Altmann
Maria Mirabilio
John Altmann
Dennis Szejman
Marcia Panzo
Ann Marie Pettinicchi
Kathleen Midolo
Marie Curran
Joseph Gomez
Judi Hartland
Walter Semrow
Jann Lamb
Irene Parenteau
Arlene Walden
John Murphy Jr.
Albert Varga
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SUNSHINE LIST
GET WELL SOON!!!
Geri Nolan
1595 Highland Avenue
Waterbury, Ct. 06708
Bea Garbarino
235 Park Avenue
Naugatuck, Ct. 06770
Nick Cappiello
92 Sycamore Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Eve Smith
18 Rozum Circle
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Karen Anderson
3 Gay Ridge Road
Apt. 101
Marie Colangelo
210 Forestridge Road
Ted Goumy
67 Downes Street
Ken Lawton
1 Abraham Boulevard
Room 240-2 South
West Hartford, Ct. 06107
Jean Emmons
281 King Street
Bristol, Ct. 06010
Carmella & Lenore Gerardi
52 Gail Drive
Kathy Harris
62 Jan Wood
Rita Fried
29 Chandler Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Hazel Mercier
155 Mountain View Manor
Torrington, Ct. 06790
Germaine Ayotte
39 Clark Hill Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Ray Somma
62 Mountain View Drive
Pat Martini
24 Meadow Lane
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Earl Lovell
109 Sunburst Road
Phyllis Lynch
28 Sherwood Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Bill Luschenat
16 Merriman Lane
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Terry Kiesel
52 Union City Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Dave Sletner
192 Quinn Street
Jean Meehan
21 Williams Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Janet Rinaldi
154 Summit Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Don & Barb Santasiero
165 Windy Drive
Eleanor Giusto
196 Joseph Street
Patty Smegielski
49 Kenilworth Street
Dorothy Cappella
139 Summit Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Al Normand
172 Frost Road
Claire Verrastro
107 West Ridge Drive
Maryanne Geremia
401 Clintonville Road
Apt. 203
North Haven, Ct. 06473
Dee Fusco
154 Scott Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Grace Didonato
10 Blue Trail Drive
EVENTS THAT ARE SOLD OUT OR
EVENTS WHERE DEADLINES HAVE
PASSED
July 7th. Hickory Stick Book Store-FULL
July 9th. Mystic Harbor Tour-SOLD OUT
(Second trip added-July 16th.)
July 12th. Celebrate Italia! @ Aqua Turf-SOLD
OUT
July 13th. HuKeLau & Doo Wop Show-SOLD OUT
July 13th. Stitch in Time-FULL
July 14th. Port Jefferson Day Trip-SOLD OUT
July 21st. Block Island Day Trip-SOLD OUT
July 29th. Josh Groban @ Mohegan Sun CasinoSOLD OUT
August 4th. Bye, Bye, Birdie @ GoodspeedDeadline Passed
August 9th. HuKeLau & Polynesian Show-SOLD
OUT
August 10th. Military Museum-SOLD OUT
August 26th. Plainville Hot Air Balloon FestivalFULL
October 8th. Connecticut Garlic Festival-SOLD
OUT
NEW MEMBERS
JIM MIELE
DIANE DEFAZIO
DIANA THOMAS
LESLIE BEAN
WALTER SEMROW
C. LENE SEMROW
LISA CAIVANO
LORRAINE WALLS
BILL MURPHY
CASSIE MURPHY
MARYANN BELLINO
SHIRLEY AITCHISON
JOYCE K. ALEGI
E. JANE BOWER
JOANNE CAROSELLA
FRED CAROSELLA
DEBRA G. HOXIE
CLIFFORD W. HOXIE
MARGE BIERCEVICZ
WALT BIERCEVICZ
JOHN A. MARINARO JR.
BARBRA MARINARO
PAUL DELLANO
LINDA DELLANO
BEAVEN WOODWARD
LAURIE WOODWARD
EILEEN MURPHY
ELVERA CORCORAN
STANLEY REMISZEWSKI
SHERRI SMITH
MICHAEL A. LOHNE
SALLY W. LOHNE
MANDY RAGOZZINE
PEGGY MARTIN
LUCIA SILLERY
GEORGEINA MARLOW
ELAINE DUNN
BETTY MINUCCI
MARILYN STAVENGER
RUTH GORMAN
DONNA CURTISS
KAREN SOUTHARD
WILLIAM T. MEO, SR.
ANNE LINSKEY
TIPPY CARMODY
Welcome to the Prospect Senior Center
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Special Activities Index
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July 1
July 5 July 5
July 6 July 6
July 7
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July 8
EVENT
Talcott Mountain Music Festival “Celebrate America”
Florence Griswold Museum Exhibit
Free Massages with Anthony Marini
Thimble Islands Cruise & Lunch @ U.S.S. Chowder Pot II
2016 Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series on the Prospect Town Green
Stonewall Apiary Bee-Keeping Presentation
Reiki Therapy Sessions
Talcott Mountain Music Festival “Starlets - The Women of Song”
July 10
Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market
July 11
“Spa Day” @ Sage Spa Wolcott, Ct.
July 11
Juniper’s Restaurant Lunch
July 12
Cataract & Macular Degeneration Health Presentation With Dr. Archna P. Johar
July 13
Asset Protection, Title 19 and Long Term Care Strategies
July 13
July 16
The Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus Presents… “BINGOMANIA”
July 16
Historic Harbor Tours of Mystic Aboard The Mystic Express
July 18
Connecticut State Capitol Tour & Lunch @ Vito’s by the Park
July 19
July 19 Sydney Sheldon Author, Medium, Paranormal Investigator
July 19 “Authentic Downeast Lobster Bake” @ Foster’s in Maine
July 20
July 25 Plot Your Route To Prevention & Wellness - Prospect Senior Center July 25 A Proactive Way to Stay Healthy & Active - Prospect Senior Center July 26
“Sunflowers for Wishes” To benefit “Make-A-Wish” Foundation
July 27
July 27 Toplands DD Living History Farm Tour
July 27
Prime Outlets at Lee
July 30
Hardy Daylily Garden
August 1
“Spa Day” @ Sage Spa Wolcott, Ct.
August 2 Mark Twain Living History Tours - Hartford, Ct.
August 3
August 3
Danbury Railway Museum
August 4
August 4
Handwriting Analysis Course with David DeWitt
August 4
The New Haven Museum & Historical Society
August 9
August 10
August 17
August 17 Luddy/Taylor Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum, Northwest Park, Windsor, Ct. August 18
Hartford Denim Company Tour
August 18
FREE Lunch & Learn with Regal Care of Prospect
August 20
The Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus Presents… “BINGOMANIA”
August 22 Statewide Senior Outing @ Holiday Hill in Prospect
August 23
Cross Sound 8-Lighthouse Tour on the “Seajet” Catamaran August 23
August 24
EFT Tapping Therapy Presentation Presented by Stacey Altomari
August 24
August 25
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
August 25
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
August 27
22nd Annual Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert @ The Franchi Estate
August 30
End-of-the-Summer Lobster Festival @ the Senior Center
September 1 Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens Yankee Candle Company September 3 New Haven Wooster Square Food Tour
September 6 The Promenade Shops @ Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, Ct.
September 8 Assistive Technology Presentation Sponsored by the WCAAA
September 8 “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion” Exhibit @ Connecticut Science Center
September 10 Granby Open Farm Day
September 10 Stormville Airport (Yard Sale)
Septrmber 13 SUGAR TIPS - A Four-Week Series of Recognition & Prevention of Diabetes
September 14 Norman Rockwell Museum Stockbridge, Massachusetts
September 15 Connecticut Museum of Mining & Mineral Science Kent, Ct.
September 17 Architectural Tour of St. Patrick’s Church 50 Charles Street, Waterbury, Ct.
September 18 Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair
September 19 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the Prospect Senior Center
September 19 Newport Playhouse Spectacular Lobsterfest Matinee!
September 20 SUGAR TIPS - A Four-Week Series of Recognition & Prevention of Diabetes
September 20 Hill & Bill @ Yale Walking Tour
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November 30
December 8
Connecticut Day @ The “Big E” The Eastern States Exposition
Prospect Senior Center 3rd Annual 9-11 Memorial Golf Tournament, Highland Greens
The Human Touch: Selections From The RBC Wealth Management Art Collection SUGAR TIPS - A Four-Week Series of Recognition & Prevention of Diabetes
Laugh Out Loud Wellness Presentation Presented by Carolyn Finch
FREE Lunch & Learn with Regal Care of Prospect
SUGAR TIPS - A Four-Week Series of Recognition & Prevention of Diabetes
Autumn Tour of Madava Farms & Crown Maple Syrup Dover Plains, NY.
Stormville Airport (Flea Market)
“Fresians of Majesty” Horse Farm Townsend, Vermont Flu & Pneumonia Shot Clinic @ the Prospect Senior Center “Witches in Connecticut” Presentation Presented by The CT Historical Society
“Little Italy in the Bronx” Arthur Avenue Shopping Trip
Stormville Airport (Christmas in November Flea Market)
St. Paul’s Boys Choir @ Sacred Heart Church Springfield, MA Lunch @ Log Cabin
WICKED-The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz @ Toyota/Oakdale Xfinity Theater
Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show @ The Aqua Turf
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Please Take Note…
NEW CLIPBOARD RULES
The clipboard with all of our sign-up sheets for all the
activities that we advertise in the newsletter, will now
remain ONLY IN THE OFFICE. It will not be allowed out
of the office. We have had problems of late, with sheets
going missing and other discrepancies. We ask that you
make out a list of what you would like to sign up for, and
come to the office window with your list. We will then
sign you up for what you are interested in taking part in.
Or, you may also call in by phone for what you would
like to be signed up for. Just don’t forget when you sign
up by phone, your place will not be held until we receive
your payment, if there is a charge for what you are
signing up for. This actually makes things harder on the
office staff but because of the problems we have been
experiencing lately, we have no choice but to change our
policy in regards to this matter.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Per Chesprocott Health District Codes....
We are not allowed to have anyone in the kitchen,
other than employees and volunteer kitchen help. PLEASE, refrain from going in to the kitchen when
you are here. We love your company and we enjoy
talking to everyone, but just not in the kitchen. We
appreciate your cooperation. We do not want to have
our kitchen shut down because of any violations to this
health code.
Thank you!
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RECIPES
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RECIPES
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REGULAR
BONUS MONTHLY BINGO!
Sponsored by
Grand Care Companions Naugatuck
The last Friday of each month,
Roberta (Bobbi) Kulas, the Care
Coordinator for Grand Care Companions of Naugatuck, will be at
the Senior Center to donate some
prizes for our regular Friday Bingo
games. She will be donating four,
$5 gift cards from area businesses,
for Bingo prizes that day. She will
be coming the last Friday of each
month to do this for us. As usual
you will still be charged the regular
$1 charge for your coffee and dessert.
Please remember that you do
have to call the Senior Center
ahead of time to register.
July 29th and August 26th
Lori’s
Jewelry
Class
Tuesday, July 12th
1:00pm.
3-Piece Sand Dollar
Necklace, Bracelet &
Earring Set
$12
(no class inAugust)
Cooking
Demonstrations with
Chef Lori - $5
Watch as
Chef Lori demonstrates how
to make these
delicious recipes. Then, stay
and sample the
end result!
Registration and PAYMENT
required beforehand.
Tuesday, July 26th
Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday, August 23rd
Eggplant Rollatini
Texas Hold’em
$5 Poker Tournament $5
Hosted by Josh Lidsy
Thursday, July 14, 2016
First Session
10:30am to 12:30pm
Second Session
1:00pm to 3:00pm
First Session
10:30am to 12:30pm
Second Session
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday, August 4, 2016
First Session
10:30am to 12:30pm
Second Session
1:00pm to 3:00pm
First Session
10:30am to 12:30pm
Second Session
1:00pm to 3:00pm
You must pre-register and PAY
for these games. There is a
limit of nine people playing on
the table.
FIRST NINE PEOPLE TO REGISTER AND PAY, GET TO PLAY.
The Happy
Hookers
A knitting &
Crocheting
Group
Led by Aline Waldman
Every Wednesday
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Everyone is Welcome
Prospect Lions Club
Collecting
Eyeglasses & Hearing Aides
The Prospect Lions Club has
set up a purple and yellow mailbox
outside the Senior Center where
you may drop off all unwanted
eyeglasses and hearing aides. The
box is located right outside our front
entrance. The items are collected,
recycled, refurbished and used for
people in need.
If you have any of these items
and are no longer using them,
please don’t throw them out. Drop
them off in the “mailbox” at any time.
The Center does not have to be
open for you to drop them off. Thank
you for helping those that are less
fortunate.
ACTIVITIES
Senior Dance
Social
at the
Monday, July 11th &
August 1st
Featuring
Boogie Boys
Monday, July 18th &
August 15th
Featuring
Vinnie Carr
1:00pm to 3:00pm
COST: $9
Limited to 80 people
Registration required
(203-758-5300)
If you register but cannot
attend, please call ASAP
so that others who are
on the waiting list
CAN attend.
PSC “HIGHLITES”
NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE
The latest issue of our newsletter
is now available on-line at the town
of Prospect’s website.
To access it on your computer or
smartphone, go to the town’s website: www.townofprospect.org
Once you are there: click on
“Town Services”; then click on
“Senior Center”; then click on
“Programs”; and finally, click on
“Click here to download a copy of
this month’s activities.”
The newsletter is readable using
any Adobe Acrabat reader and can
be printed out at home if you have a
printer.
Each new “Highlites” will be
available on this website just as
soon as it is being printed out at
the Senior Center. If you have computer access, you can get your copy
without making a special trip to the
Center saving you time and reducing the need for the Center to run off
as many copies as it now does.
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REGULAR
Senior Exercise
Classes
Every Monday
& Thursday
9:15 AM
Senior Weight
Strengthening
Classes
Every Friday
9:30 AM
Wii Golf
Every
Thursday at
1:00 pm
“Pizza Party”
BINGO
Friday, July 15th &
Friday, August 19th
CARD
BINGO
On Tuesday
July 5th & August 2nd
@ 1:00 pm Cost: $2.00
Origami Class
Thursday
at 12:30 pm
July 7th & 21st &
August 4th & 18th
WHIST
CARD GAME
Monday, August 29th
No Whist in July
Game Starts at
12:30pm
Price:
$3
ACTIVITIES
PINOCHLE GROUP
Every Friday
9:30am. to 11:30am.
Call Terri Charette
for details
@ 203-758-3447
Call Don Ensero at
203-575-1511
if you are interested
Wii Bowling
Every Monday
at 10:00 am,
Wednesday at
10:00 am or
Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Call Mary Henao at
203-757-9190
if you are interested
AARP
Driver Safety
Course
Prospect Senior
Center
2016 schedule:
August 8th
October 3rd
December 22nd
All classes are held on
Mondays and run from 8:30am
to 1:30pm at the Senior Center.
Cost is $15 for AARP
members and $20 for nonAARP members. You must pay
ahead of time for the class and
provide us with your AARP
number if you are a member.
The Senior Center provides
a complimentary lunch for all
participants. Class size is
limited. Register early. Please
make checks out to AARP.
SETBACK CARD PLAYER’S
GROUPS EVERY TUESDAY
DOWNSTAIR’S GROUP 12:30pm
UPSTAIR’S GROUP 1:00pm
COME JOIN IN THE FUN
Lunch at the
Painted Pony
in Bethlehem
Tuesday, July 19th &
Tuesday, August 16th
11:30 am
Senior Lunch Menu $8-9
plus $2 tip(collected in
advance)
Regristration required
Check Your
Blood Pressure
Every Wednesday
11:30am to 1:30pm
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REGULAR
Tuesday, July 12th &
Wednesday, August 31st
Leave 9:30am
Arrive Prospect 3:30pm
Orange, CT
Shop approximately
2 hours
Sign up required
# persons limited
Lunch @
Cracker Barrell
to follow shopping
Acrylic Art
Class with
Judy Jaworski
Every Tuesday 10:00am
Next session begins:
September 13th
No classes July & August
Chair Yoga
New 6 Week Monday
Session Starts
Starts August 1st
@1:30pm
$15
Writer’s
Workshop
with Judy
Boynton
Workshop 10:00 am
No classes in July
Aug. 3rd, 17th & 31st
Senior
Fitness
Program
WithLo
Quilter’s Group
Every Tuesday
1:00pm
Chinese
& American
Mah Jong
Every level welcome!
Every Thursday at 1:00pm.
Senior Balance
Class
with Brenda Martin
Every Monday
10:00am. to
11:00am.
$2.00
ACTIVITIES
Tai Chi
Session
with Barbara
Santasiero
8 week sessions
start on July 6th
& August 31st
$25
GOLD
Now at
Senior
Center
Every Thursday
10:00 am
$3 per class
taught by Lara Fordavi
LCR
Dice
Game
Every Tuesday
@ 9:00am
Hosted by Mary Henao
Monday, July 21st &
August 22nd at 1:00 pm
Price: $1
Cost: $2 per class
No Sign-up necessary
Just drop in
Poker Club
with Allen Thibodeau
Free
Computer
Lessons
with
Loni Anderson
6 Week Course
Next classes begin
July 9th & August 20th
Saturdays 10am - noon
Every Tuesday
9:30am. to 12:30pm
15
REGULAR
Cribbage Card
Game
Every Monday
@ 1:00 pm
Call Don Ensero
203-575-1511
for further
information
No cribbage in
July & August
Starts up again
September 12th
Classes with Jann
Lamb
Thursdays
@ 10:30 AM
No class first
Thursday
of each month
NO CHARGE
Some supplies
provided by
Jann Lamb
No classes in July &
August
Classes restart
September 8th
Bible Study
With
Georgia Smolkis
Every Friday at 9:30am
No sign ups necessary
Just drop in
Billiards
Monday
thru Friday
9:00am to
4:00pm
Ladies are welcome and
encouraged to join in the fun!
ACTIVITIES
Lunch
@ BARC Cafe
(Bristol Adult
Resource
Center)
AND
Quick Stop
Shopping
@ the Dollar
Tree Store in
Bristol
Tuesday July 12th &
Monday, August 8th
11:30 am
Sign-ups are necessary
Phone: 203-758-5300
Line Dancing
Classes
with Lois
Marticello
Every Wednesday
@1:30pm
Cost $20 for 10 classes
The classes are geared
specifically toward
seniors. The classes
are fun and they’re
great exercise too!
Blood
Pressure,
Glucose
Testing
& Hand
Massages
Sponsored by
Cheshire House
Rehabilitation Center
Next session:
Friday, September 16th
10:30 - 11:30 am
No appointments
necessary.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Day Trip
to the
Mohegan Sun
Casino
Thursday, July 7th &
Thursday, August 11th
FREE
Monthly
Lunch
with
Chef
Craig
“DIME BINGO”
with Linda Petereit
Thursday, July 28th &
August 18th
12:30pm to 3:00pm
$1
You get two Bingo cards
for ten cents. You can play as
many cards as you would like.
For each two cards that you
are playing you have to contribute ten cents for each Bingo
game that is played. The prize
for each game will be the dimes
that are collected.
There will be a $1 charge
to help in covering the cost of
a coffee and dessert break at
2:00pm.
If you are interested in joining in on the fun, please call the
Senior Center to register.
Highland Rehabilitation
Center in Cheshire
No lunches in either
July or August
Karen’s
Jewelry Class
Wed., August 10th
10:00am - $9
Project:
Blue Sapphire Silver
Necklace & Earrings
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Professional Services
ELDERLY HOME SERVICE
We Travel To Your Home
Mens Haircut------$18.00
Ladies Haircuts-----$18.00
Wash, Set & Blow dry-----$20.00
Wash, Cut, Set & Blow dry-----$25.00
OTHER SERVICES
Finger & Toenail Cuts-----$30.00
Please note: We do not cut fungal,
inrgown or diabetic nails
Shave-----$5.00
Beards-----$10.00
Call Jo-Ann 203-758-6300
Santoro’s Plumbing
& Well Service
Commercial - Residential
New Installations
Renovations & Repairs
Quality Service at Quality Prices
David C. Santoro 203-758-3066
5 Porter Hill Rd, Prospect, CT
#203186 Plumbing #308370 Heating
#f11087 Fire Protection
Fully Insured
Hair & Now
2152 E. Main St., Watebury
Specializing in all phases of
hairstyling. 10% Senior Citizen
discounts on Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
Rosemary Hill Owner/Hairstylist
(203)753-7356
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY SUPPORT US!
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The “Bookwormers”
Book Club
Book Club Coordinator
Marie Delage
July & August Meetings:
9:30am &
10:00am
For our July meeting, we will be taking a field trip to the
Hickory Stick Book Shop in Washington, Ct. The book
store has been in existence for over 60-years. It offers a
wonderful selection of quality books. You will have about
1.5 hours to browse and shop through the store.
After leaving the book store we will be stopping for
lunch at The White Horse Pub. It isn’t too far from the
book store. We have lunched here before and have enjoyed it very much. While there, we will be discussing our
monthly read for July, “Bossy Pants” by Tina Fey.
For this trip we will be meeting and leaving from the
Senior Center at 9:30am. The Senior Center bus is already filled to capacity. If you are interested in going on this
trip and were not able to get on the bus you can still drive
yourself and follow the bus up. But, you must contact the
Senior Center and let them know that you will be doing so.
They still have to make the correct number of reservations
for lunch. There is no charge for this trip other than
the cost of your lunch which is your responsibility.
Our book selection for August will be “The Storied Life
of A.J. Fekry” by Gabrielle Nevins. For our September
book selection we have chosen The Magic Strings of
Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. Our October book selection will be The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. In November we will be reading and discussing the book Mrs.
Poe by Lynn Cullen. Our December book selection will be
Fannie Flagg’s Red Bird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.
I would like to mention that on Tuesday, July 19, 2016
author, medium and paranormal investigator Sydney Sheldon, will be at the Senior Center to discuss the books she
has written on the paranormal. This presentation which
is sponsored by the Senior Center is further advertised
in this month’s newsletter. Sign-ups are necessary and
the presentation is open to all Senior Center members. It
will be held at 2:00pm. There is a minimal cost of $5.00
per person to help in defraying the cost that the author
charges for her presentation. I think that many of our Book
Club members would find this presentation fascinating.
We encourage everyone who is a Senior Center member to come join the Book Club at the Senior Center. This
is a very interesting and welcoming bunch. New members
are always welcome. The meetings are always interesting with some very lively discussions. And, we also do
some very interesting field trips and host some interesting
presentations. Stop in and see for yourself what this group
is all about. Remember, reading keeps our aging minds
active and alert.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the group
you may contact Marie Delage at 203-758-5685.
Marie Delage
LADIES
IN RED
LADIES IN RED HIGHLIGHTS
JULY - AUGUST 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 The Ladies in Red enjoyed their
visit to Tea with Tracy. We go there every year. We had
our choice of a fresh baked scone, choice of tea sandwich
(Chicken salad, Cucumber Mint, Egg salad, Cranberry
& Brie, or Baked Ham with Gouda.) Choice of dessert
and a two cup tea pot with our choice of tea. We enjoyed
each other’s company and spent a wonderful afternoon
together.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 We attended Red Hat Day at
Newport Playhouse in Newport, R.I. when The Newport
Playhouse hosts Red Hatters from throughout the Northeast! We feasted on the all you can eat buffet, enjoyed
and laughed through the comedy play and cabaret show.
(By popular demand, Queen Jeannette got up on stage
and recited her two Red Hat poems.) We also enjoyed a
free glass of wine with our meal. Red Hat Day at Newport
Playhouse is one of the highlights of our year and we
attend every year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, July 29, 2016 Open mic at St. Ann’s Church in
Bristol where you can get up and play a musical instrument, tell jokes or sing, if you’re so inclined. Our very own
Bonnie Miclette will be among the entertainers and will
sing for us. Snacks provided. $5.00 donation to be paid at
the door. Bus leaves Prospect Senior Center at 5:30 p.m.
Ends around 9:30 p.m. Sign up sheet is at The Prospect
Senior Center.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Gobi Mongolian Grill for lunch.
Create your own unique dishes with fresh ingredients
and a variety of sauces. Bring your creations to the chefs
to grill. Enjoy! Price $9.45, plus tax & gratuity. Pay for
lunch yourself at the restaurant.
One hour for shopping after lunch. Plaza contains Dollar
Tree, Hallmark, etc. Bus leaves The Prospect Senior
Center at 11:30 a.m. Sign up sheet at Prospect Senior
Center.
Saturday, September 17, 2016 Hidden Valley Mini Golf
& Kizl’s Family Restaurant. Pay yourself at the mini golf &
Kizl’s. Bus leaves Prospect Senior Center at 10:30 a.m.
Sign up by September 1st at Prospect Senior Center.
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Private Reflexology Sessions
with Kim Stewart, NSCR
Monday, July 18th starting @ 9:00am
Monday, Aug. 22nd starting @ 9:00am
(Appointments are necessary)
Amy E. Orlando
Attorney at Law
515 Highland Avenue
Cheshire, CT 06410
Tel: (203) 439-9293
Fax: (800) 539-0662
[email protected]
Kim Stewart will be at the Senior Center to give private
reflexoogy therapy sessions to our seniors. The cost will
be $15 for a 15 minute session and $30 for a 30 minute
session. Appointments are necessary and begin at
9 am. Please call the senior Center to schedule an
appointment.
REFLEXOLOGY
A scientific art based on the principle
that there are reflex areas in the feet
and the hands which correspond to all
parts of the body including organs and
glands.The physical act of applying
pressure to these areas can result in
stress reduction which causes a physiological change in the body.
BENEFITS
Reduces stress and brings about relaxation
Improves blood supply bringing balance to the body
Delivers oxygen and neutrients to the cells
Detoxifies and cleanses the body and increases energy
Sustains and enhances all body functions
CONDITIONS WHERE IT MIGHT BE HELPFUL
High blood pressure - Diabetes - Migraine headaches
Arthritis - Backache - Sciatica - Constipation - Insomnia
Scott Fennelly
33 Union City Rd.
Suite 2B
Prospect, CT 06712
[email protected]
Toll Free: 1.866.NoLeak.5
Local: 203.758.4227
Fax: 203.758.4181
Full Service Restoration Specialists
www.weathertitesystems.com
FREE HEARING TEST
at the
Tuesday, July 19th and
August 23rd at 9am
conducted by
“And-How-Hearing”
678 Chase Parkway
(203)754-2200
Waterbury, CT
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All About the House
Home Improvement & Power Washing
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Connecticut Home Care Program
for Elders
The State of Connecticut wants to give you an
opportunity to stay home instead of going to a nursing
home. That is the purpose of a home care program
for persons 65-years of age and older. The program is
called the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders.
To see if you qualify for any of the services from this
program, please call the Western Connecticut Area
Agency on Aging at 203-757-5449 for further information.
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Available Monday-Thursday after 2:30pm.
Also, Saturday & Sunday mornings.
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Sports Page
Wii
Golf
News
It was another close season of Wii Golf League competition at the Prospect Senior Center. The Winter session
ended on the same note as the last Fall Session ended
on. Once again there was a tie for First Place! Don Ensero states that the players are getting better all the time.
The competition between players gets more competitive
and more fun with each season.
Results for this past Winter session in winning order:
Team of Carol Conant/Betty Lukeski
Team of Helen Gizzi/Gale Iannicelli
Both teams had 27 Wins & 15 Losses (TIE)
Team of Lydia Kiermont/Elda Garafola
26.5 Wins & 15.5 Losses
Team of Dolly Amadeo/Ed Kearney
22 Wins & 20 Losses
Team of Burt Carpentier/Terri Charette
Team of Dot Nichols/Don Ensero
Team of Betty Ensero/Gloria Lesieur
Team of Ann Eagan/Sally Calabro
13 Wins & 29 Losses
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON:
>Ed Kearney tied his record low of 19 and shot
3 EAGLES
>Don Ensero shot a 22 with one EAGLE
>Betty Ensero & Burt Carpentier each shot a 22
> Helen Gizzi, Ann Eagan, Terri Charette, Gale Iannicelli and Sally Calabro each shot an EAGLE
News From
The Pool
Room
Pool Tournament Results
Prospect In-House Tournament
April 2016
First Place: Team of George Fraser & Guy Rossi
Second Place: Team of John Strang & Carmen Romano
Third Place: Team of Terri Charette & Dick Cipriano
May 2016
First Place: Team of George Fraser & Hubie Larrivee
Second Place: Team of John Strang & Dom Carasone
Third Place: Team of Jack Sopko & Don Telesca
Prospect vs. Glastonbury
@ Prospect Senior Center
May 18, 2016
Prospect-28/Glastonbury-21
Team of John Strang & Guy Rossi had 9-wins!
Prospect vs. Wallingford
@ Wallingford Senior Center
May 11, 2016
Wallingford-29/Prospect-22
June 8, 2016
First Place: George Fraser
Second Place: John Strang
Third Place: Dick Cipriano
Prospect vs. Wallingford
June 15, 2016
Prospect-28/Wallingford-19
What a busy and successful schedule our pool
players have been enjoying!
As you can see by the scores and the results, this past
Winter session was a very competitive one for everyone
that was involved. Since the end of the Winter session,
many have continued playing weekly on a non-competitive basis. They are hoping to better their skills for the
Fall session that will be starting up shortly. They are all
looking forward to the next session of play.
Many thanks to Don Ensero who organizes and coordinates the league. He is doing a tremendous job running
the league for us. Thank you Don for all the time and effort you put into the program. It isn’t an easy job but one
that everyone who participates in, truly appreciates. Many
thanks for a job very well done!
The Spring season is ending July 5th (unless it rains)
followed by our banquet soon after.
Wii Golf Fall League to Start Up…
Bocce League to Resume in September
The competitive Wii Golf Fall League will be starting up
again on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 1:00pm. All
players who have played in the past, will be notified what
team they will be on and at what time they will be playing.
There is still a need for substitute players for the league.
If you would like to give it a try, please call Don Ensero
at 203-575-1511 or you can speak to him at the Senior
Center with any questions you may have.
News From
The Bocce
Court
CHARGE: $10 (per season to be used for endof-the-season prizes)
Pre-registration is required.
Call the Senior Center in August to sign up.
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More Sports
Wii
Bowling
News
On May 11, 2016 the Prospect Wii bowling league
took part in the final Connecticut Senior Wii Bowling League Championship tournament. The event was held at
the Bristol Senior Center. There were 13 teams with over
136 Senior bowlers from throughout the state that participated and competed in this league.
Under the direction of Captain Mary Henao, the
Prospect bowlers did extremely well. They placed second
overall for the second year in a row. The Prospect team
bowled a great score of 5,546. In first place was the Bristol Senior Center bowlers who also bowled a great score
of 5,815. It was a very competitive and fun afternoon for
everyone.
Prospect’s top bowlers for the day were Lydia Kiermont
with a 300 (perfect score!), Sharon Chouinard with a 289,
Mary Henao with a 268 and Ed Kearney with a 258. Also
participating in the tournament for Prospect were Dolly
Amadeo, Elsa Colina, Joan Sparano and John Raven.
Congratulations to all of our bowlers on a job well done!
On June 8, 2016 our bowlers hosted the Canton
Senior Center Wii bowlers at our Senior Center. Prospect came out victorious with a total pin fall of 5,353 to
Canton’s total pin fall of 4,419. Prospect’s top bowlers
that day were Dolly Amadeo with a 300 (perfect score!),
Sharon Chouinard with a 276, Mary Henao with a 266 and
Elsa Colina with a 255.
WORTH NOTING: Not only did Lydia Kiermont bowl
a PERFECT 300-game, but she was the only one out
of the 136 bowlers that competed that day, that did
so! Way to go Lydia!!
Congratulations to all of our bowlers on a job well done
and to Captain Mary Henao for having her team so well
prepared for all of these exciting and fun-filled tournaments.
This league has brought so much enjoyment to so
many Seniors here at our Senior Center. It has fostered
some great friendships within our members and with
members from other Senior Centers. Many thanks to
Mary Henao for the hard work and dedication she has
put into this program. Her Wii bowlers appreciate all her
efforts.
2016 UCONN Women’s Basketball
Game Packages For XL Center
& Gampel Pavilion Going on Sale Soon!
The NCAA Women’s Basketball 2016-2017 game
schedule has not been released yet. The schedule usually
gets publicized at the end of September. But, as in previous years, the packages for the games will first go on
sale to all previous season ticket holders in August. Since
the Senior Center has been season ticket holders for
many years now, we will be notified sometime in August
of the pre-season sale.
At this time I will have to buy and pay upfront for the
packages that we will need for the season. This year I
will only be buying game packages for those who have registered beforehand. As of now, I cannot tell you the price
of the packages since they have not been announced.
Since the schedule will not be going out until the end of
September, I also cannot tell you what games you will
be seeing either at the XL Center or at Gampel Pavilion,
which ever you chose to buy tickets for.
Just as an example, last year we paid $140 for 7
games at the XL Center in Hartford. We paid $160 for
8 games at Gampel Pavilion. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT
THE PRICES WILL BE THIS YEAR. They may be the
same or they may be more. I highly doubt that they will be
less than last year’s prices, however. But, I will not know
definitely until they notify me at the end of August.
If you think that you may be interested in joining us this
year for the games, please call the Senior Center to register. Once I am notified in August of the sale of the game
packages and the price for them, I will call only those that
registered and expressed interest in buying packages to
the games. At this time I will be able to tell you what the
charge for the packages are but I still will not be able to
tell you what games you will be seeing since, like I said
before, the schedule does not come out until the end of
September.
In August at the time that I call those who registered, it
will be time then to decide whether or not you want to buy
a game package. I will need an answer and the money
for the packages ASAP. Like I said before, I have to order
the packages right away and pay for them upfront. I will
not order extra packages. I will only order for those who
registered and PAID for their game packages beforehand.
Just a note of caution that these game packages are
always quick sellers here at the Senior Center and we
can only take the 28 people with us that our mini buses
can accommodate. The UCONN Women have a huge
following here. If you are interested in joining us, please
register your name with us. As soon as I get notified that
the pre-season ticket sales have started, I will let you
know and you can decide then whether or not you want to
buy a package. The first 28 people to get their money in
for the packages will be the ones that will be coming with
us. Sorry, but that is the fairest way we can do this. No
exceptions!
We will be going to the games in our Senior Center
mini bus. Once the schedules come out in September for
the games at the two venues, we will notify those people
who bought packages to the games. At this time we will
also let you know the departure times from the Senior
Center for each of the games.
I can’t stress enough how fast these tickets go. If you
think you may be interested in attending either the XL
Center games or the Gampel Pavilion games, register
your interest with us. Please specify when signing up
which package you are interested in-the XL Center games, the Gampel Pavilion games or both packages. We
will not be selling individual tickets to games, only
the entire packages.
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2016 Stormville Airport Flea Market
& Yard Sale Dates
Saturday, September 10, 2016 (Yard Sale)
Saturday, October 8, 2016 (Flea Market)
Saturday, November 5, 2016 (Christmas in November
Flea Market)
Leaving from the Senior Center @ 7:30am.
Cost: $5
Depart from Stormville @ 1:00pm.
Arrive back in Prospect approximately @ 2:30pm.
A Proactive Way to Stay
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Carotid Artery/Plaque Screening
Ultrasound scan of the carotid arteries that screens for plaque buildup.
Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation)
Screens for irregular heart beat.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Screens for an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta, which could rupture.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower
extremities.
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
Ultrasound screen the heel bone to determine
abnormal bone mass density.
American Mahjong Group
Looking for New Players
Every Thursday @ 1:00pm.
Mahjong is a game that originated in China. It is commonly played by four players. The game is widely played
throughout Eastern and South Eastern Asia. It has also
developed a following in Western countries. Similar to
the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of
skill, strategy and calculation and involves a degree of
chance.
Barb Duigan who coordinates the American Mahjong group here at the Senior Center is looking for more
people who may be interested in learning the game and
joining the group. If you are interested, please call Barb
at 203-758-4546.
Re-cycling
New Partnership with NEAT Center
The WCAAA and the NEAT Center are now
partnering on re-cycling of gently used durable medical
equipment.
Consumers can:
•Donate gently used durable medical equipment
(walkers, wheelchairs, bath chairs, etc.)
•Purchase quality refurbished equipment for less
than half of new!
NEAT will pick-up larger items at your home, like
hospital beds,powerchairs, etc. for free. Please call
Charlene at 203-757-5449 to make an appointment
and for information.
No items will be accepted without an appointment.
NO WALK-INS, PLEASE!
Scrap Material Wanted…
Where: Prospect - Prospect Senior Center
When: Monday, July 25, 2016
Our quilting ladies are looking for any leftover scrap
material that you may have hanging around from any
past sewing projects. If the material is in good condition
and you would like to see it go to good use, please consider donating it to the Senior Center. Carole Butler
makes us several quilting projects each time we have a
holiday party. She would use any of your donations for
these projects which benefit the Senior Center and its
members. The material would also be used for projects
that our quilting group works on.
If you have any material you would like to get rid of,
please bring it to the Senior Center. We would certainly
appreciate it!
Asset Protection, Title 19 and
Long Term Care Strategies
Presented by Attorney Amy Orlando
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
10:00am.
Attorney Amy Orlando from Cheshire will be at the Senior Center on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 10:00am. to
speak on Asset Protection, Title 19 and Long Term Care
Strategies.
If you or a loved one needs long term care, will you
lose your house and all your assets to the nursing home
or State? You don’t have to! Learn the current Medicaid rules and asset protection strategies so you can
plan ahead and preserve your assets. Strategies will be
presented for both single and married individuals, of both
modest and significant means.
This is a free presentation that will be held at the
Senior Center. If you are interested in attending this very
informative and important presentation, please call the
The “Songbirds” NEED YOU!
The Prospect Senior Center “Songbirds” are a group
of very enthusiastic and talented Senior Citizens. The
group has been in existence for about fifteen years. They
work under the musical direction of Joan Bowyer. Under
Joan’s tutelage, they meet weekly to either practice at the
Senior Center or to perform at area facilities.
The group is made up of 12 members who love to sing
and perform. They spread their talent and cheer throughout the area by performing at nursing and rehabilitation
centers in the area. Their love of music is only exceeded
by their love of bringing smiles and joy to those who enjoy
their performances.
The group is looking for new people to replace those
members who have passed away recently or who can no
longer participate because of health issues. If you are
interested in joining the group, you can call Joan at 203577-6528.
We are coming to your neighborhood.
To register for your screening and to receive a $10
discount, Please call 888-653-6450 or visit
www.LifeLineScreening.com/community-partners.
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Featured Artist of the MonthPeggy Angelicola
Peggy Angelicola is a member of the Prospect Senior
Center. She lives in Oxford with her husband, Michael
(Dave) Angelicola. She has a son, Mike, who lives in
New Hampshire.
Peggy graduated from Central Connecticut State
College. She taught school in Waterbury and Oxford for
37 years. She retired three years ago. Since retiring she
has enjoyed traveling and attending activities at both the
Prospect and Oxford Senior Centers. She also takes
classes and travels with OLLI at the downtown Waterbury
UCONN branch.
Peggy began painting after she retired. She took
acrylic classes with Judy Jaworski at OLLI and water
coloring classes with Carla Koch at the Prospect Senior
Center. She not only enjoys the painting but also enjoys
the great people and friends she has made in the class.
They are all very supportive of each other. They all have
great stories to share with each other and they have
some great laughs during the class.
When painting with water colors, Peggy likes to experiment with different materials. She has used a variety of
materials in her paintings such as salt, alcohol, razor blades, saran wrap, tape and a spray water bottle. Besides
using a brush, she also paints using sticks, pine needles,
Q-Tips, straws and even her fingers. She says that she
sometimes feels like she spends just as much time taking
paint off as she does putting it on!
Peggy enjoys painting portraits of places that she has
seen or visited. One of the paintings she is displaying
this month is of Buttonwood Sunflower Farm in Griswold,
Ct. She visited there last July with our Senior Center for
their annual “Make-a-Wish” sunflower maze fund raiser.
Peggy was mesmerized by the beauty of the 10-acres
of sunflowers that were on display during her visit there.
She took pictures and from the photos created an amazing still life portrait that captures the beauty and tranquility of the sunflower fields and an adjoining barn.
She also has on display a portrait of an abandoned
factory building and some adjoining buildings. She came
upon this intriguing scene when she was passing through
Main Street in Ansonia, Ct.
Carla Koch, her water coloring teacher here at the Senior Center, speaks very highly of her student. What she
finds and likes most about Peggy is her inquisitive nature
when it comes to painting. Carla states that Peggy likes
to experiment with different tools and different concepts
when painting. She has a very exciting and open mind
when it comes to her painting methods. She is always
looking for inspiration and new ideas for her paintings
on the internet. She has brought some new thoughts,
methods and ideas to the class through her online research. Carla is very enthusiastic about Peggy’s talents
and abilities. She sees Peggy’s skills advancing with
every class and has high expectations for her talented
student.
Please stop by the Senior Center during the months of
July and August and see for yourself the wonderful talent
that this woman possesses.
Stop & Shop Weekly Circular…
Would you like to receive the Stop & Shop weekly
circular in the mail for free? Simply call the Stop & Shop
headquarters at 1-800-767-7772 (ext. 3) then press1.
They will take down your information and send it to you in
the mail, free of charge.
Florence Griswold Museum:
“The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism
and the Garden Movement” Exhibit
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:30am $12
The Florence Griswold Museum is the home of
American Impressionism and the site of the Old Lyme Art
Colony. This 1817 Georgian Mansion was the home of
the remarkable Florence Griswold (1850-1937) who in the
late 1890’s opened her home to a group of talented painters and formed the art colony.
Florence Griswold used her home as a boarding house
where American Impressionist artists lived and paintedoften directly on the walls and doors of the house. The
museum features their work in a fitting setting. Leading
artists of the Lyme Art Colony who stayed at the boarding
house were Henry Ward Ranger, Edward Charles Volkert, Childe Hassam and Willard Metcalf. U.S. President
Woodrow Wilson and his family dined with “Miss. Florence” and the artists in the house. And, you don’t have
to stay indoors. The house is surrounded by lovingly
restored gardens that lead down to a picturesque site on
the Lieutenant River.
In 2001, the Museum acquired the corporate collection
of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance
Company, once the world’s largest insurer against equipment breakdown. The collection included 157 oil paintings, 31 works on paper and two works of sculpture, all
Connecticut-related.
This summer the Museum will be exhibiting “The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden
Movement”. The Artist’s Garden was organized by the
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and tells the story
of American Impressionism and the growing popularity
of gardening as a leisure pursuit at the turn of the 20th.
century.
The historic gardens and landscapes of the Museum
are the perfect accompaniment to this inspiring exhibition,
which includes works by Childe Hassam, John H. Twachtman, J. Alden Weir, Cecilia Beaux, Robert Vonnoh, Violet
Oakley, Jane Peterson, and Maurice B. Predergast.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:30am. We should be at our destination by 10:30am.
Once there we will be getting a one-hour docent guided
tour of the current exhibitions, the Griswold House and
the gardens and grounds. After the tour you will have an
additional hour to re-explore the museum on your own. At
12:30pm. we will meet and board our bus to go to lunch at
Hideaway Restaurant which is only about half a mile from
the museum. The restaurant is situated on the Lieutenant
River and has lovely water views. The food is not fancy
but very good and the prices are reasonable. The cost
of your meal is your responsibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. We are limited to the number of people we
can bring with us.
St. Anthony’s Church Offers
Communion Services to the Homebound
If you would like to receive the sacrament of Communion and are unable to attend Mass due to illness or being
homebound, Communion can be brought to you by a Eucharistic Minister from St. Anthony’s Church in Prospect. Please contact the Parish Center at 203-758-4056 and
visitation can be arranged.
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Stonewall Apiary Bee-Keeping Presentation
@ the Prospect Senior Center
$4
1:00pm.
Join us at the Prospect Senior Center for a fascinating
introduction to the world of beekeeping. Learn all about
the different kinds of honeybees and their life cycles. You
will learn about the work that takes place yearly at an
apiary, including pollination and a description of a typical
honey harvest. You will see the tools and protective clothing of a beekeeper and sample different kinds of honey.
Stuart Woronecki from Stonewall Apiary in Hanover,
Ct. will be the presenter for this program. He will be
bringing a two-frame observation hive with him. This
hive contains eggs, workers, drones and a queen, as well
as stored honey, pollen and propolis. Depending on the
timing, you might even be able to observe the queen bee
laying her eggs or new bees emerging from their cells.
The observation hive is made of wood and plexiglas and
is sealed at the apiary.
We will conclude our presentation with a real “honey”
of a dessert! If you are interested in joining in on this
very interesting presentation, please sign up and PAY as
soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat for this event
without payment.
Thimble Islands Cruise &
Lunch @ U.S.S. Chowder Pot II
10:30am
$39.00 (all-inclusive)
Join us for a fun day at the Branford shoreline as we
take a narrated cruise by the Thimble Islands. These are
a group of small islands in Long Island Sound. They are
located in and around the harbor of Stony Creek in the
southeast corner of Branford, Connecticut. The islands
are all privately owned. About 85 homes, mostly from
the Victorian era, complete with gingerbread trimmings,
widow walks and tasteful gazebos decorate the tiny islets.
On the 45-minute boat ride you will hear many stories,
legends and history about the islands.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect
Senior Center at 10:30am. We should be at our destination by 11:30am. We will begin boarding for the cruise at
11:45am. Our 45-minute cruise departs at 12noon and
returns by 12:45am.
After the cruise we will continue on to the U.S.S.
Chowder Pot II Restaurant which is also in Branford. Our
lunch reservations are for 1:15pm. We will be lunching on
a pre-selected menu. Please make your choice of lunch
entrée when signing up. You will have a choice of Baked
Stuffed Shrimp, North Atlantic Salmon or Baked Stuffed
Breast of Chicken. The total cost of your lunch, including
tax & tip, is included in the cost of this trip.
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Juniper’s Restaurant
Monday, July 11th
11:00am
$13
Join us as we head to Juniper’s Restaurant in Middlebury for a $13.00 lunch special that they offer for Seniors.
Everything, including tax & tip is included in this price.
You can’t beat that price! We have lunched here before
and everyone has really enjoyed it.
at 11:00am. If you are interested in joining us, please
sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold
your seat without payment and we are limited to the number of people we can bring with us.
Talcott Mountain Music Festival
“Celebrate America”
Friday, July 1st Departing @ 4:30pm
$45
Pack your picnic and relax under the stars and celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at Talcott Music Mountain.
Introducing the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s new assistant conductor Adam Boyles and featuring the Asylum
Hill Congregational Church Choir, this program will feature
such patriotic favorites as “The Star Spangled Banner,”
“Armed Forces Salute,” Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture” and
Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Plus, your fingers
will be snapping and toes tapping with some swinging jazz
favorites, and more. Following the concert we will be staying for their Fourth of July fireworks display.
“Starlets-The Women of Song””
Friday, July 8th
Departing @ 4:30pm $45
Get ready for a concert of hits from the most popular
divas over the past five decades! “Starlets” features top
female vocalists performing favorites from Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey,
Celine Dion, Adele, and more in one jam-packed evening.
“Starlets-The Women of Song” celebrates the legendary female singers of the last 50-years in a powerful and
inspiring evening of music that will have you on your feet!
For the ultimate picnic experience-and an up close
view-we will have reserved tables directly in front of the
stage offering seating for up to eight people at each table,
for each of these concerts. Gates open at 6:00pm. for
picnicking. The concerts begin at 7:30pm. Bring your
own picnic fare to share with everyone. It will be a smorgasbord of wonderful food if everyone brings something to
share!
We attended concerts here in past summers and all
who attended loved it. We couldn’t get over some of
the elaborate picnic fare other tables brought with them.
Table cloths, dinnerware, candles, and wine were only a
few things we were surprised to see. These people really
went out of their way to make their evening picnic special.
Let’s do the same this year and make our group picnic
the envy of all the concert-goers. It will make for a really
entertaining evening under the stars.
If you are interested in joining us for any of these two
fun events, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Congratulations to
Bonnie Jones & Ruth Yachts…
On Friday mornings from 9:30am. to 11:30am. our
Pinochle Group meets here at the Senior Center. In a
game of Double Pinochle played on May 20, 2016, the
team of Bonnie Jones and Ruth Yachts achieved what
is called in the game, a “Boston” where a “Smudge” was
attained by taking all tricks and all cards. From what
we understand, this is a very hard fete to achieve in the
game of Pinochle. The ladies opponents that day were
Jerry Williams and Mike Jones.
Congratulations, ladies on a job well done!
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Plot Your Route To
Prevention & Wellness
An Annual Wellness Visit Helps You Build A Plan
For Better Health
./ Get your Personalized Prevention Plan the Same day
./ Convenient one-on-one assessment with a Licensed Nurse Practitioner
./ Develop a Personalized Prevention and Wellness Plan designed to keep you independent and active
./ An AWV may seem similar to an annual physical, but it’s different in many ways. An AWV provides a plan for better health, enabling you and your doctor to plan your preventive screenings and immunizations for the next 5-10 years
Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit Today by
calling 1-866-579-5069 (Please have your Medicare
card ready when you call)
Where: Prospect - Prospect Senior Center
When: Monday, July 25, 2016
Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market
490 Danbury Road, New Milford, Ct.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Departing @ 8:00am
$2 (Admission)
When the Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market opened in 1979, a handful of sellers set out goods to sell in a
front yard. More than three decades later, the Sunday flea
market fills a 55-acre field and calls itself New England’s
largest weekly flea market.
The flea market is the setting for the TV show “Flea
Market Flip”. It is hosted by Lara Spencer, one of Good
Morning America’s anchorwomen.
today at 8:00am. for our trip to the flea market. Once at
the flea market you will be free to wander, browse and
shop on your own until 12noon. At that time we will meet
again for our return trip back to Prospect. We should be
back in Prospect by about 1:00pm.
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
“Spa Day” @ Sage Spa
Wolcott, Ct.
Monday, July 11th
Departing @ 10:30am.
Monday, August 1st
Departing @ 9:30am.
We will be traveling as a group to Sage Spa in Wolcott, Ct. for “Spa Treatments” with Miranda Bokon. She
will be offering our Seniors the following drastically reduced spa treatments for your enjoyment.
Classic Facial-$30 (regularly $70)
Galvanic Facial-$50 (regularly $95)
High Frequency Facial-$50 (regularly $95)
Ultrasonic Facial-$50 (regularly $95)
Skin Tightening-$30 (includes hands, neck decollate and face)
Make-up applications-$30
If you are interested in attending these monthly “spa”
visits with us, please sign up as soon as possible. Bring
a book with you or something else to keep you entertained while waiting for your treatment. We will go as
a group and leave there as a group after everyone has
received their desired treatments. This is a great opportunity to treat yourself to some services that would usually
cost you a great deal more.
Sydney Sheldon
Author, Medium, Paranormal Investigator
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
2:00pm
$5
From childhood, Sydney Sheldon, has had an awareness of the energies around her and around all of us.
Yes, Sydney sees dead people.
“I have never been alone. From as far back as I can
remember I have had the ability to interact with people
(peeps) that others could not see. For me it is not scary;
it is a natural part of my everyday life.”
“Yes, I am a Medium, even though I hate labeling what
I do. I get my information from your “peeps”…your ghosts,
spirits, entities - pick your favorite. That’s it…spirits make
themselves available.”
As her sensitivity has grown over the years, she has
been able to guide others to open themselves to their own
spirits - to make those energies a part of their lives.
Sydney is a very down-to-earth skeptic. She knows that
many people have already experienced something that is
beyond normal scientific understanding. Acceptance is
not always an easy process. Sydney asks us to consider
“Is it easier to believe what the mind tells you is true…
Or is it easier to see the truth and convince your mind
otherwise?” She hopes that each of us can determine
the reality of the afterlife and the paranormal on our own
terms and stop pushing away our “peeps”.
Sydney’s mission is to promote greater understanding
and to demystify the field. The frauds, manipulators and
those who prey on our honest curiosity are doubly harmful, victimizing individuals and discrediting the field.
Sydney’s goal and that of the books she has written is to
give clarity-a better understanding of the afterlife, of the
spirits around you and what is in store for all of us.
Sydney will be here on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at
2:00pm to discuss her second book, “Understanding
Your Senses-Learning to Connect with the Afterlife”. In
this book she explains how having keen senses is key to
learning how to feel the energy and the spiritual interaction of the loved ones around you. Some people easily connect when they use suggestions in her book, but
many need to reawaken their sensitivities or need more
guidance. In her book you will learn to recognize the
signs all around you every day. You will learn to sharpen
your senses to listen, feel, smell and see the clues that
your loved ones are offering you.
If you are interested in attending this fascinating presentation, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
We cannot hold your seat without payment.
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“Sunflowers for Wishes”
To benefit “Make-A-Wish” Foundation
8:30am
$5.00
Since 2004 Buttonwood Farm in Griswold, Ct. has held
a fundraiser, “Sunflowers for Wishes” to benefit the “MakeA-Wish” Foundation. The foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to making wishes possible for children with
life-threatening medical conditions. The farm plants over
10-acres of sunflowers for your viewing pleasure. The farm
gives 100% of their profits from the sale of t-shirts, sunflower bouquets, and hayrides to the foundation.
We will enjoy three-quarters of a mile hay ride that
travels through cow pastures and 4-acres of blooming sunflower fields. You can also enjoy their special ice cream
flavor of the season, Sunflower Ice Cream. This delicious
ice cream is made with the farm’s own creamy rich caramel
ice cream, with honey, sunflower seeds and almonds.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at 8:30am. We should be at our destination by about
10:00am. Our first stop will be at the farm where you can
enjoy the sunflower display and the hayride. Your $5.00
donation covers the cost of the hayride.
We will continue on after the hayride to a popular local
eatery, Preston Village Pizza for lunch. We have dined
here before when we went on this same trip in previous
years and have gotten very favorable comments about the
establishment and the food. The cost of your lunch is your
responsibility
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment and we are limited to the number of people
we can bring with us.
2016 RayLin Travel Group Trips
September 11th 5 Nights Las Vegas Trip
Flamingo Hotel-Southwest Airlines-Non Stop
Package Includes:
Round trip transfer from Wolcott to Bradley Airport
Non-stop air fare from Hartford to Las Vegas via Southwest Airlines
Round trip shuttle transfers in Las Vegas
5-nights hotel accommodations at the Flamingo
Air & Hotel tax
Not included:
Mandatory Resort Fee-currently $29 & 12% tax ($32.48/room/night) paid at the hotel upon arrival
(includes in room WiFi for up to two devices, local calls and use of fitness room)
Pricing:
Flamingo Package (Fab Room)
$735.00pp/dbl occ $814.00pp/sgl occ
Final payment due by July 14, 2016
October 8th Royal Caribbean “Oasis of the Seas”
(7-night Western Caribbean)
All trips are escorted.
Call Linda at Raylin Travel @ 203-591-1407
These trips are being sponsored by the RayLin Travel
Group. We advertise them here for our member’s convenience. Do not call the Senior Center for information
on these trips. Please call Linda at 203-591-1407 if you
have any questions.
Toplands DD Living History Farm Tour
Wednesday, July 27th
$6
9:00am.
Toplands Farm is located on 650-acres in Roxbury,
Connecticut. Historically a dairy farm, the farm transitioned largely into hay production in the mid-90’s while
also raising beef, pork, and eggs for friends and family. In
addition to their expanded beef herd, the farm is home to
farm “pets” including donkeys, cows, goats and chickens.
At the farm, they have been raising hormone-free beef
on the farm’s pastures for family and friends for over 30years. The cattle graze the pristine pastures with access
to all healthy grasses that the property offers. Pastureraising allows the cattle to gain weight naturally throughout the year. They supplement the rich grasses with
the farm’s hay and a small quantity of protein-rich grain,
resulting in a final product that is healthy, tender and great
tasting.
Their beef is slaughtered and butchered in USDAinspected facilities in Connecticut, dry-aged for 7 to 12
days, packaged in vacuum cryovac, labeled for cut and
weight, and frozen. By utilizing local facilities they can
have the beef to your table in less than two weeks after it
has left the pasture.
The farm also raises Berkshire pigs. This English heritage breed is renowned for its richness, texture, marbling,
juiciness, tenderness and overall depth of flavor. The
Berkshires are fed vegetables from the farm’s gardens,
hay from their fields and protein rich grains. The farm has
also partnered with a local dairy in order to provide milkfed veal.
The farm sells their beef, pork and veal to the public.
All their meats will be available for purchase on the day of
our tour, if you are interested.
Toplands DD Living History Farm also has the largest
collection of restored antique tractors and farm equipment
in the Northeast. Their barns house over 200 tractors,
gas engines, antique trucks, and country life artifacts.
The farm is dedicated to the preservation of early farming
techniques and lifestyles through display, demonstration
and education.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior
Center at 9:00am. Our two-hour tour is scheduled for
10:00am. The tour will start with the farm itself and then
move on to one of their more popular tractor and farm
artifact barns. After the tour we will give you time to shop
for any of the farm’s meats, if you are interested.
At 12:30 we will once again board our bus and continue on to Mamie’s Restaurant which is also in Roxbury.
The restaurant has wonderful reviews from many sources
including Connecticut Magazine. They are reasonably
priced and serve delicious homemade food. The cost of
your meal is your responsibility.
We should be back in Prospect by about 3:30pm. If
you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your reservation
without payment. The $6 charge is for the farm tour only.
Apple IPAD Training Session
with Aline Waldmann
NO Classes in July, August or September.
Stay tuned…
Classes will resume in October.
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2016 Wednesday Night
Summer Concert Series
on the Prospect Town Green
The Connecticut Gay Men’s
Chorus Presents…
“BINGOMANIA”
Saturday, July 16, 2016
$20
Saturday, August 20, 2016
$20
The Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus hosts a monthly
BINGOMANIA! at the Annex Club at 554 Woodward Avenue in New Haven, just off I-95. Doors open at 6:00pm.
and games begin at 7:00pm. Cash prizes are now up to
$2,500! Admission is $20 and includes all of your game
cards for the twelve regular games of Bingo. Each regular game has a cash prize of $100 and the final regular
game of the night has a cash prize of $200. They also
offer three optional special games. You can play a special
game for just $1 per sheet and each special game pays a
50/50 cash prize of up to $400. You have a chance to win
up to $2,500 in Bingo cash prizes at these BINGOMANIA!
games.
Soft drinks, cocktails, wine and beer are available
beginning at 6:00pm. The games begin at 7:00pm. Per
Connecticut State Law, no beverages of any kind are to
be brought into the Annex Club for BINGOMANIA! You
can bring whatever food in with you that you would like
but you cannot bring in any beverages of any kind. Not
even water is allowed. So, bring whatever “munchies”
you would like to enjoy during the games and plan on
buying your beverage there.
at 4:00pm. We are leaving early because seating for this
event is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, we must wait in line ahead of time to ensure that
we are able to get in. So, be prepared to wait in line until
the doors open at 6:00pm.
This always turns out to be a hilariously unique evening of entertainment and fun. If you are interested in
joining us, please sign up and PAY your $20 as soon as
possible. We are limited to the number of people we can
bring with us. Sign up early to ensure your spot on the
bus.
July 6th July 13th July 20th July 27th August 3rd August 10th August 17th August 24th 60’s Satisfaction
The music you love of the 60’s
Vincent Ingala
Great jazz performance and more!
Rock Solid Alibi
Music from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s
Tirebiter
Classic Rock Band
What It Is
A funk, soul, jazz, rock n’ roll band
The Cartells
Jazz, Swing, Motown, Rock n’ Roll
E2
Eagles tribute, great music of the
Eagles
The Future Heavies
Sounds of the 80’s
Second Trip Added Due to Popular Demand…
Connecticut State Capitol Tour
& Lunch @ Vito’s by the Park
Monday, July 18th
10:00am $20
Join us as we tour the beautiful, Connecticut State
Capitol building. During this 1-hour free tour, you will view
items important to Connecticut’s history. These include
statues of Connecticut State Hero, Nathan Hale and Civil
War Governor William Buckingham, and the “Genius of
Connecticut”. You will visit the Hall of Flags, where flags
carried into battle by Connecticut soldiers are displayed.
You will learn about the Legislative process while viewing
the legislative chambers. You will observe the proceedings of the General Assembly from the public galleries
when the House and Senate are in session. You will also
tour the modern legislative office building, where public
hearings and legislative committee meetings are held.
at 10:00am. Our guided tour is scheduled for 11:15am.
After the tour we will continue on to Vito’s by the Park for
lunch. It is just a few minutes away from the Capitol. For
a $20 charge they offer you a very nice pre-fixe lunch
that is all-inclusive of your tax and tip.
PAY for your lunch as soon as possible. We cannot hold
your seat without payment. We are limited to the number
of people we can bring with us.
30 min. appointments start at 10:00am. ($20)
What is Reiki? It’s a simple, non-invasive energy
medicine practice that originated in Japan. The practitioner places her hands on or near the person receiving
treatment, with the intent to transmit “ki” which is believed
to be life-force energy. Reiki’s primary benefit is stress
reduction and relaxation, which triggers the body’s natural
healing abilities, and improves and maintains health.
Thirty minutes of Reiki can calm and relax the recipient.
In this relaxed state the body’s natural healing takes
place, improving memory and relationships.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment,
please call the Senior Center to register. Payment must
be made beforehand.
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SECOND TRIP DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND…
Historic Harbor Tours of Mystic
Aboard The Mystic Express
Saturday, July 16, 2016
$20
Departing @ 8:00am.
All aboard the Mystic Express, a U.S. Coast Guard
inspected sight-seeing boat for this 40-minute guided and
narrated tour of historic Mystic, Connecticut.
You will see and hear all about historic Mystic, including Captain’s Row, the Tall Ships of Mystic, the famous
Bascule drawbridge and tour through the Mystic Seaport
Museum by water.
Center at 8:00am. Our reservation for the boat tour is for
10:00am. After our tour, we will continue on to Ancient
Mariner Restaurant for lunch. It is just a short walk from
where we pick up our tour boat. It has been recommended to us by the Captain of the Mystic Express as having
a nice menu and being affordable. The cost of your
lunch is your responsibility.
After lunch we will give you an additional 1.5 hours to
shop and browse through the quaint shops of downtown
Mystic. At 2:00pm. we will once again board our Senior
Center mini bus and head back to Prospect. We should
be back in Prospect by about 4:00pm. This all depends
on traffic, of course.
without payment.
Welcome to 2016 - here is the summary
of our civilization at the end of 2015
• Our Phones - Wireless
• Cooking - Fireless
• Cars - Keyless
• Food - Fatless
• Tires -Tubeless
• Youth - Jobless
• Leaders - Shameless
• Relatonships - Meaningless
• Attitudes - Careless
• Babies - Fatherless
• Feelings - Heartless
• Children - Mannerless
We are SPEECHLESS,
Government is CLUELESS,
And our Politicians are WORTHLESS!
And I’m scared – Sh-tless!
FREE Access Wireless Lifeline Program
Access Wireless provides mobile phone service to
income-eligible residents as part of the governmentfunded Lifeline Assistance program. Lifeline is intended
to help individuals experiencing financial hardship to stay
connected to family members, schools and child care providers, as well as be reachable to potential employers and
have a means of communicating in case of emergency.
The valuable service that Lifeline provides is designed to
be a bridge for those striving for self-sufficiency.
Access Wireless provides customers with a free mobile phone and a free monthly allotment of minutes/text
messages each month. This airtime can be used to make
and receive voice calls or send text messages. Customers that require additional airtime can add money to their
account by purchasing airtime with a debit or credit card
online, over the phone or on their Access Wireless phone.
You can apply for Access Wireless service in one of
the following ways:
>Call 1-888-900-5899 to begin the enrollment process
over the phone with the help of a Customer Care representative.
>You can download the Access Wireless Lifeline application for the state in which you live and return a completed
application via US mail or via fax along with copies of
your supporting documentation.
“Authentic Downeast Lobster Bake”
@ Foster’s in Maine
Tuesday, July 19th $102 Departing @ 6:30am
Join us on this delightful day trip to Maine where we
will be visiting the scenic Nubble Lighthouse and York
Village. There you will have plenty of time to browse
through the many boutiques in this lovely historic downtown area. The village provides visitors and locals with
charming shops and cafes for your shopping pleasure.
You will also find that many of the homes and buildings in
York Village are privately owned and are beautifully preserved, including Coventry Hall. This is the most notable
surviving early Federal style residence in all of southern
Maine.
After our time in the Village, we will continue on to
Foster’s. Be ready to feast on plenty of delicious food!
The menu includes: New England Clam Chowder, Cultivated Mussels & Maine Clams, Fresh Lobster or BBQ
chicken, Sweet Corn-on-the-Cob, Roasted Red Potatoes
and Onions and Blueberry Crumb Cake. Your feast is
steamed over a roaring wood fire-The Downeast Way!
Foster’s also provides live musical entertainment during
your luncheon stay and a gift shop is available also, if you
are interested.
After departing from Foster’s, we will be visiting the
Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine. This establishment is
the creator of high-quality, specialty food products. Their
product line ranges from jams and jellies to grill sauces
and mustards. It is a very interesting place to browse and
shop.
at 6:30am. We will be traveling on a coach bus to our
destination. We should be back in Prospect by about
8:00pm.
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. When signing up, please note whether
you will be having the lobster or the BBQ chicken that
day for lunch.
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Next Two Months:
Tuesday, July 5th & Tuesday, July 19th
(appointments start @ 2:00pm.)
Tuesday, August 9th & Tuesday, August 23rd
(appointments start @ 2:00pm.)
Do you experience stress, pain anxiety, and/or worries? Anthony Marini is a Connecticut licensed professional therapist that has recently retired from his profession. He is focused on providing high quality care to our
Senior members. He has offered us his services, free of
charge, on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
You may choose from a chair massage or a full bed
massage. Anthony is specially trained in healing touch
therapy for the elderly.
People live everyday with back pain, chronic headaches, muscle tightness, etc. and they don’t have to. With
various massage therapy techniques, Anthony will try to
help you find relief from the discomfort you may be dealing with. Massage therapy is not just about pampering
yourself. It’s about maintaining your body and managing
the pain that you experience from what our day to day
lives bring.
Anthony has graciously offered free massages here at
the Senior Center to our members. If you are interested
in trying out his services, please call the Senior Center to
set up an appointment. Each appointment will be for half
an hour at a time. This is a very generous opportunity that
Anthony is offering our members. Usually these services
come at a very hefty price. He does not charge but if you
are satisfied with the service he provides, you can leave
a small donation if you would like. That is entirely up to
you. Anthony says that since he retired, he is more than
happy to give back as much as possible to the Senior
community.
We will be limiting everyone to one massage per
month so as to give everyone a chance to get a massage.
You can put your name down on a waiting list for the other
massage that month. If there are openings for the second
massage date and no one else has signed up, we will
then call you to see if you would like to fill that spot. We
feel this is the only fair way to give everyone a chance to
experience and enjoy this great service Anthony is providing us.
Cataract & Macular Degeneration
Health Presentation
With Dr. Archna P. Johar
The Greater Waterbury Laser Eye Physicians
Pond View Medical Center, 166 Waterbury
Road, Prospect, Ct.
10:00am.
Dr. Archna P. Johar of The Greater Waterbury Laser
Eye Physicians of Prospect will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 10:00am. She
will be speaking on cataracts and macular degeneration.
These are very common problems that the Senior population deals with.
She specializes in this area of eye care. She is experienced in treating a wide variety of retinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular
occlusions, macular holes and puckers, retinal tears and
detachments, eye floaters, macular edema, complications
of cataract surgery, uveitis and no-needle custom cataract
surgery.
Simply put, a cataract is a clouding of the lens inside
your eye. It is a natural part of aging. If you are over
55, there is a good chance you may have some form of
cataracts already. Cataracts are one of the leading causes
of vision impairment in the United States. However,
because cataracts form slowly and over a long period of
time, many people suffer from this condition without ever
realizing it.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition that damages the macula, the part of
the retina responsible for central vision. When the macula
is damaged changes in your central vision may occur
including blurriness, distortion of images and potential
loss of central vision. In some cases, AMD advances so
slowly that people notice little change in their vision. In
others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a
loss of vision in both eyes.
If you are interested in joining in on this very important
and informative presentation by Dr. Johar, please call the
Hardy Daylily Garden
10 Sugar Hill Road, Falls Village, Ct.
Thursday, July 30th Departing @ 8:30am.
The Hardy Daylily Garden is run by the Hardy Family
in Falls Village, Connecticut. The garden is located near
the Appalachian Trail a bit out in the country. The drive to
the gardens is beautiful. The garden gets many visitors
each year from Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.
The garden opened 29-years ago. As professional
artists, members of the Hardy Family were growing various perennials and fell in love with the daylilies. Visitors
became interested in the plants that were grown at the
gardens and soon a hobby became a business. The
family kept adding more and more plants. Twenty nine
years later the garden now boasts over 2-acres of daylilies with more than 1,000 varieties. There are also over
30-varieties of Hostas grown here, but daylilies are their
passion and focus in the garden.
They take great pride in growing a variety of plants
that they feel will grow well in Connecticut, New York
and Massachusetts. The daylilies are grown in a home
garden setting. The main daylily garden is behind the
house, and the daylily field is in front of the house. They
dig up the plants, on the spot, for customers who wish to
purchase their plants. The daylilies come with soil still on
their roots.
this morning at 8:30am. Once at the gardens we will
enjoy a garden tour of the facility. After the tour you will
be free to wander through the gardens on your own and
purchase any plants, if you are interested.
At 12noon we will continue on for a nice lunch stop at
Mountainside Café. This establishment has been recommended to us by the owners of the gardens. The Café
is has a new farm-to-table menu. It features delicious,
healthy food prepared with pride using locally sourced
ingredients. The menu features a fresh approach to café
favorites, twists on American classics, an assortment of
vegetarian options, and even some exotic tastes from
around the world. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up as
soon as possible. We are limited to the number of people
we can bring with us. We should be back in Prospect by
about 4:00pm.
Assistance & Referrals…
Trained CHOICES representative, Jim Dunn from the
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging ,is available
to assist you with Medicare, Supplemental Insurance,
Medicare Part D and state assistance programs either at
the Senior Center or at their Waterbury office. Appointments are required by calling 203-757-5449
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Prime Outlets at Lee
Departing @ 8:30am.
$5.00
Join us as we head for a day of shopping at the Prime
Outlets in Lee, Massachusetts. The outlets feature
women, men’s and children’s apparel stores. They also
have shoe stores, house wares, specialty and accessories stores. There are roughly 60 stores in this outlet mall.
at 8:30am. We should arrive at our destination by about
10:00am. Once there, you will be free to wander on
your own through the many stores located there for your
shopping enjoyment. At 1:00pm. we will meet in a designated location and board our bus once again. Our next
stop will be at Sullivan Station Restaurant which is only a
few minutes away. There we will enjoy lunch before our
return trip back home. The cost of your lunch is your
responsibility.
We should arrive back in Prospect by about 4:30pm.
The $5.00 cost that you pay is to help defray the cost of
gas for this day trip. If you are interested in joining us,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We are
limited to the number of people we can bring with us. We
cannot hold your reservation without payment.
Scrapbooking & Cardmaking 101
with Cindy & Edwina
Every Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm
A scrapbook is simply a decorated photo album that
also preserves the stories behind the pictures (called journaling). Scrapbooking can also hold memorabilia (tickets, certificates, letters, etc.). You might want to make a
family scrapbook album as well as smaller theme albums
for vacations, home improvements or a baby’s first year.
Some scrapbooks are created for each individual family
member.
By using acid-free and lignin-free papers and adhesives, photos can be preserved beautifully and safely.
The papers and accessories that are available now to
scrap bookers give lots of creative options for doing more
than just filing photos in an album. Scrapbooking is a
creative hobby!
It’s really all about getting those photos out of their
shoeboxes and down from the attic and into albums
where they can be seen and shared with others. Best of
all, no experience or expertise is required-it’s as simple as
cutting and gluing and having the proper people to guide
you through the process.
Are you looking at those big boxes filled with
photos,wondering how you will ever get around to all of
them?
Where do you start?
If scrapbooking seems like a monumental task for
you, don’t worry. It really isn’t when you have the proper
guidance. Join Cindy Powell and Edwina Tracy at the
Senior Center onFriday, March 11, 2016 from 10:00am. to
3:00pm. Bring some of your old photos with you. These
two lovely ladies have volunteered to hold scrapbooking
classes here for our Senior members. They have been
scrapbooking themselves for many, many years and are
quite good at it. They would like to share their craft with
others and will be holding these classes a few times a
month-every month, free of charge, for our members!
To start, all you have to do is bring in your photos. Cindy and Edwina have very generously offered to bring in a
lot of their huge inventory of supplies to share with you as
you get started. Grab your photos, sign up ahead of time
and give these classes a try! The girls will also be guiding
you in scrapbooking techniques to make cards also.
Since the classes run for several hours, you can bring
a bag lunch with you or, if there is a lunch at the Center that day, you can register with Lori to stay for lunch.
Lunches are at 11:30am and are usually $3. You can go
back to your class right after you finish your lunch.
I would like to thank both Cindy and Edwina for being
so generous of their time, expertise and supplies. This
is a very nice gesture on their part to offer these classes
to our members free of charge. We appreciate their very
generous offer.
If you are interested in participating in the class, please
call the Senior Center to register. Join in on all the fun and
create something that will be appreciated for a long time!
Painted Pony Restaurant
No Longer Participating in the
Senior Dine Program…
The Painted Pony Restaurant in Bethlehem, Ct. has
just informed the Senior Nutrition Program that it will no
longer be participating in the Senior Dine Program. This
program allowed us to bring a group of Seniors to the
restaurant each month where they could enjoy a nice
lunch for the price of $3.50 plus the additional $2 that we
would collect for a tip for the server. Additional money for
each meal sold was provided to the restaurant through
federal grants administered through the Senior Nutrition
Program in Waterbury.
Effective July 18, 2016 the restaurant will no longer be
participating in this program. The owners have indicated
that due to the recent increase in minimum wage rulings
and increasing food costs, they can no longer make a
profit and meet the meal requirements that are mandated
by this federally funded program.
The owners will instead offer Senior Lunch Specials
that will be priced from $8 to $9 per meal. These meals
are not connected to the Senior Nutrition Program. It
is something that the restaurant owners are offering on
their own for the convenience and enjoyment of their
Senior customers.
What does this mean for you? We usually take a
group up for lunch to the Painted Pony once a month.
The cost has always been $5.50. Of this charge, $3.50
went to the Senior Nutrition Program to help in covering
the cost of the meal along with the additional monies provided by the federally funded program that we previously
spoke of. The additional $2 went for the tip that we collected, as a group, for your server at the restaurant.
For the months of July and August we will continue
to take a group there for lunch. We will collect the $2 tip
money ahead of time. Once there you can select your
meal choice from their Senior Lunch Menu for the $8 to
$9 price that they are offering. Yes, this is more than the
$5.50 you have become accustomed to paying. But, it
still is a nice lunch that you will be getting for a reasonable price.
Depending on the interest shown in July and August,
we will then make a decision as to whether or not to
continue these monthly outings to the Painted Pony for
lunch for September and on. Stay tuned for more details.
For now, if you are interested in lunching there in July
or August, you must sign up and PAY your $2 tip money
beforehand. We will not hold your seat without this $2
payment. We will be lunching there on Tuesday, July 19,
2016 and on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.
The Senior Nutrition Program Director in Waterbury
has informed us that they are now in the process of trying
to find another restaurant to take the place of Painted
Pony. This may be a difficult task however because
of the financial feasibility of the cost of these meals.
However, if they are able to locate a venue in the near
future, we will let everyone know and perhaps try out that
establishment for a monthly lunch outing. Stay tuned for
further details as they become available to us.
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Statewide Senior Outing
@ Holiday Hill in Prospect
Monday, August 22, 2016
9:00am. to 4:00pm.-$32
Includes:
Entertainment by Vinnie Carr
Great Raffle Prizes
Bocci, Shuffleboard, Horseshoes, 9-Hole Mini Golf, Heated Pools
Bingo games with prizes ALL DAY LONG!
Budweiser beer on tap,
Ice cream treats from the Ice Cream Truck
Event Menu:
9:00am. to 12noon (Unlimited Buffet)
Donuts, Danish, Muffins, Bagels, Fresh Fruit
12noon to 2:00pm. (Unlimited Buffet)
NE Clam Chowder, Cheese & Crackers, Veggies & Dip
12noon to 3:00pm.
Cherrystone Clams on the Half Shell
11:30am. to 3:30pm. (Unlimited Buffet)
Chilled Relish Trays, Breads, Hotdogs,
Hamburgers, Chicken Breast, Baked Chicken,
Italian Sausage & Peppers, Mashed Potatoes,
Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Summer Squash, Green Salad, Baked Penne, Corn on the Cob,
Watermelon, Cake, Apple Pie
Available All Day:
Soda, Gatorade, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Punch, Coffee, Tea, Milk, Water, Potato Chips, Crackers, Pretzels
If you are interested in attending, please sign and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment. This event usually sells out. Purchase your
tickets early if you are interested in attending. We will be
providing a bus from the Senior Center to the event. You
may also drive up yourself if you would prefer. Please let
us know what you will be doing when you are signing
up.
End-of-the-Summer Lobster Festival
@ the Senior Center
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
11:30am
$20 (Lobster) or $15 (Chicken)
Come join us as we celebrate the end-of-summer with
a lobster festival at the Senior Center. You will enjoy your
own steamed lobster, clam chowder, corn on the cob,
some fresh summer salads and dessert. For those of you
who are not too keen on lobster, you can substitute half a
roasted chicken instead. The price for a lobster dinner is
$20. The cost for a chicken dinner is $15.
After lunch from 1:00pm. to 3:00pm, we will be entertained by singer, Ashly Cruz. She has entertained here
before and has been very well received. Many have
been asking to have her back again.
This event fills up quickly. If you are interested in
joining us, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
Please remember to specify what your dinner choice is
(lobster or chicken) when you are signing up. Also for
those who are having lobster, we ask that you bring your
own nutcrackers. We simply do not have enough to go
around for everyone.
Cross Sound 8-Lighthouse Tour
on the “Seajet” Catamaran
& Lunch @ Latitude 41 Restaurant
2 Ferry Street, New London, Ct.
Departing @10:30am
$60
Join us on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 as we board the
Seajet, a high-speed catamaran out of New London for
a wonderful 8-Lighthouse Tour. The cruise departs at
12:30pm. on this comfortable smooth-sailing, wave-piercing catamaran capable of cruising at speeds in excess of
30 knots (35 mph.). The Seajet is equipped with modern
airline-style seating on two enclosed air-conditioned passenger decks with a spacious outdoor deck for viewing
the scenery as you listen to an expert narrator. Snacks
and beverages are available on board.
You will see the New London Harbor Light, the oldest
lighthouse in Connecticut. It helped to guide colonial
privateers who sought shelter up the Thames River during
the American Revolution. You will also see the New London Ledge Lighthouse which is supposedly haunted by
an early keeper. We will pass Avery Point Lighthouse. It
was the last lighthouse in the state built as an official navigational aid. It wasn’t lit until over a year after its 1943
completion due to concerns about possible Nazi attack
during WWII. Also on the lighthouse tour will be North
Dumpling, Race Rock, Little Gull Island, Orient Point and
Plum Island Lighthouses.
You will also see two historically important forts-Fort
Trumbull and Fort Griswold. We will go by General
Dynamics’ Electric Boat Division, where the first nuclear
powered submarine was built. You may see a sub under
repair, under construction, or even underway.
at 10:30am. The cruise departs from New London at
12:30pm. It is about two hours long. We should be back
on land by about 2:30pm. After our cruise we will be
stopping at Latitude 41 Restaurant in Mystic, Ct. for a bite
to eat. It is about 15 minutes away. The cost of your
lunch, including tax & tip, is included in the cost for
this trip. You have a choice of either Pan Seared Atlantic
Salmon or Sliced Flank Steak for an entrée. Please make
your selection when signing up. The meal also includes
coffee, tea, soft drinks and dessert. We should be back in
Prospect by about 7:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us on this delightful day,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your seat without payment.
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
12noon
$5
Join us as we bring the TV game show-“Who Wants
to be a Millionaire”-to the Senior Center! Mr. Music Man,
Josh Lidsky, will be our host that day. He brings with him
a screen, projector and a sound system that promises to
recreate the game show as seen on television. Prizes will
be provided to the winners by the Senior Center.
We have previously hosted similar games such as
“Wheel of Fortune” and “Family Feud”. They were both a
great success. Everyone had a great time. Don’t miss out
on this fun event!
If you are interested in joining us, sign up and PAY as
soon as possible before the event fills up. We cannot
hold your spot without payment.
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Danbury Railway Museum
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
$10
Departing @ 9:00am.
The Danbury Railway Museum is a non-profit organization staffed solely by volunteers. The Museum, which
is located in the historic station and rail yard in downtown
Danbury, Connecticut, offers railroad history, tours, train
rides, a collection of original and restored rolling stock,
and opportunities for hands-on railroad work at “12 inches
to the foot” scale.
The Museum is housed in the former Union Station on
the east end of downtown Danbury, Connecticut. It was
established in the mid-1990’s following the closure of the
station by Metro-North Railroad. The museum primarily
focuses on the history of railroading in southern New England and neighboring New York. In addition to the former
building, the museum has a collection of heritage railcars
in neighboring New York. In addition to the former station
building, the museum has a collection of heritage railcars
in the neighboring rail yard it shares with Metro-North.
The building is architecturally distinctive. Alfred Hitchcock filmed station scenes for “Strangers on a Train” on
the station’s distinctive curved platform. In 1986, prior
to the museum’s use of the building, it was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. It was joined on the
Register in 2005 by the former turntable, the only intact
one in the state. The turntable is essentially a swing
bridge, and is located several hundred yards east of the
station.
at 9:00am. Once at the museum, we will spend about two
hours there. You will enjoy a guided tour of the museum,
a 30-35 minute train ride and additional time to browse
on your own through the museum and gift shop. The
train ride will take you by the turn table and the recently
restored Danbury fairground’s pump house.
At 12noon we will continue on to lunch at Two Steps
Downtown Grille which isn’t too far from the museum.
The restaurant has been recommended to us by the staff
of the museum. The cost of your lunch will be your
responsibility.
FREE Lunch & Learn with
Regal Care of Prospect
11:30am.
August topic:
“Facts & Information on Medicare”
Tiffany from Salute Home Care will be sharing Medicare information with you in regards to long term care plans,
what Medicare benefits cover and explain the bundle
program to you.
Thursday, September 29th
11:30am.
September Topic:
“Fall Prevention in the Home”
Sylvia from Embracing Change Homecare will be
speaking on Fall Prevention in the Home.
A FREE lunch will be provided for all participants in the
presentation, courtesy of Regal Care of Prospect
The New Haven Museum & Historical Society
114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Ct.
$5
Departing @ 9:30pm.
The New Haven Museum was founded in 1862 in New
Haven, Ct. for the purposes of preserving and presenting
the region’s history. The museum has a collection containing art, photography, furniture and other artifacts from
throughout New Haven’s history and regularly presents
programs and special exhibits. The museum inspires a
rich appreciation of the City’s past.
The Museum features exhibitions on New Haven, La
Amistad, local art and decorative arts, with collections
associated with Eli Whitney, Winchester, Yale, East Rock,
Noah Webster, Benedict Arnold as well as changing exhibitions. The Whitney Research library which is a part of
the museum, contains manuscripts and archival holdings
relevant to the New Haven area from the time of the first
settlement to the present.
The museum is currently housed in a Colonial revival
style building that was built in 1929. The building includes a number of artifacts from demolished New Haven
houses including a mantelpiece and urns from the Nathan
Smith house and a mantelpiece from the Benedict Arnold
house. The Ingersoll Room in the museum is decorated
with furniture and portraits from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries documenting the home and life of New
Haven’s Ingersoll family.
at 9:30am. Our guided tour is scheduled for 10:00am. It
should last about one hour. After the tour you will have
an additional 30-minutes to revisit any of the museum’s
exhibits that you might be interested in. After this, we will
then continue on for a lunch stop at J. Roos Restaurant
also located in New Haven. The cost of your lunch is
your responsibility.
without payment.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research
Center
110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, Ct.
8:30am
$18
Today we will be day tripping to the Mashantucket
Pequot Museum. Here you can experience what life was
like on an Indian reservation. You can walk through an
entire Indian village that surrounds you with the sights,
sounds and sensations of Native American life. You can
descend into a glacier as you experience the chilly depths
of an Ice Age crevasse. You can see how food was
prepared in a 16th. century Native American village. You
can feel the thrill of a long ago caribou hunt. The past will
come to life in a way you never dreamed possible at the
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center.
at 8:30am. We should arrive at the museum by about
10:15am. We have a guided tour scheduled for 10:30am.
The tour should last about one hour. After the guided tour
you will have additional time to browse and explore the
Museum on your own, visit their gift shop and have lunch
at the Pequot Café which is right on the premises. The
cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
At 1:30pm. we will board our bus for our trip back to
Prospect. We should be back at the Senior Center by
about 3:30pm. This all depends on traffic that day, however. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
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Luddy/Taylor
Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum
Northwest Park, 145 Lang Road, Windsor, Ct.
$5
The Connecticut Valley Tobacco Historical Society operates a museum to preserve the history of cigar-tobacco
agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley. The Society
was formed in 1987 to help preserve historical evidence
of the cigar tobacco agriculture, educate the present and
future generations, operate a museum and serve as the
museum’s governing body.
This society was the beneficiary of a trust fund set
up by John E. Luddy who earned his money from selling
shade cloth and other items needed by growers. The
Connecticut Valley Tobacco Historical Society in turn
made a grant to the Town of Windsor to be used for a
tobacco museum at Northwest Park.
The resulting Luddy/Taylor Connecticut Valley Tobacco
Museum consists of two structures. First, an existing
tobacco curing barn was remodeled to accommodate
exhibits of early and modern equipment used to grow
the crop. Second, a new, year-round facility was built to
serve as an archive exhibit of photographs, writings and
other documents about the crop.
In the Connecticut Valley, farmers have grown tobacco
for the two outside layers of cigars-the binder and the
wrapper-since the early 1800’s. From that beginning to
the present, shade grown leaf from the Connecticut Valley
has been recognized as the finest cigar wrapper in the
world.
at 10:00am. Once at the museum you will enjoy a very interesting, one-hour guided tour of the premises. After our
tour we will continue on for a lunch stop at Tunxis Grille.
The restaurant is just a short distance from the museum.
The cost of your meal is your responsibility.
If you are interested in joining us on this trip, please
sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold
your seat without payment.
22nd Annual Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert
@ The Franchi Estate
Saturday, August 27th
$35
9:00am.
The 22nd. Annual Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert will
take place on Saturday, August 27, 2016. The grounds
of the Franchi Estate located on Sergio Franchi Drive will
open at 11:00am. Sergio’s collection of antique cars will
also be on display that day. The home and chapel will be
open for touring. The concert itself runs from 2:00pm. to
5:00pm. Franchi, the Italian-American tenor who passed
away in 1990, will be honored once again this year at this
annual memorial concert.
Be a part of this magnificent concert hosted by Eva
Franchi in memory of her dear Sergio Franchi. The show
will be complete with a full sized orchestra. The performance is created to celebrate Franchi and his musical
legacy and to support the Sergio Franchi Music Scholarship Foundation. This is an outdoor event on the estate
grounds.
Over the years, thanks to the proceeds raised by the
concert, Eva Franchi has given away more than one
million dollars in scholarships to young singers and put
away an additional one million dollars to endow a Sergio
Franchi music prize at the Metropolitan Opera in New
York City.
It’s a picnic. It’s a concert. It’s a party. It’s a celebration of life and music. Eva Franchi works tirelessly to
organize, promote, and host these concerts each year.
Beverages and desserts will be available to purchase, but
Mrs. Franchi encourages you to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are also permitted.
She very graciously provides chairs for everyone. We will
be bringing a few folding tables with us for our group.
I spoke to Mrs. Franchi and was very impressed with
her hospitality and willingness to work with and accommodate our group. She is setting aside a special section
for our group and is discounting our tickets to $35 each.
Regular price is $55.
on our two mini buses at 9:00am. We should be at the
estate by about 10:30am. This should be a wonderful and
memorable event for our group. Franchi’s music is very
familiar and loved by our Senior population. If you are
interested in attending, please sign up and PAY as soon
as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
EFT Tapping Therapy Presentation
Presented by Stacey Altomari
EFT Practitioner/Coach
Wednesday, August 24th
11:30am $2
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT-also known
as “Tapping Therapy”) was created by Gary Craig and
works like emotional acupressure to quickly, gently and
easily release the negative emotions and beliefs that are
at the root of many of our problems and pain.
EFT is a combination of Ancient Chinese Acupressure
and Modern Psychology. It is often referred to as a form
of acupuncture without the needles. It is also a wonderful
way for beginners to learn meditation.
EFT is a simple act of tapping on meridian points
on your body. It is something that you can learn to do
yourself and use at will whenever you feel it is necessary.
EFT opens the meridians to allow more efficient healing
of the body while removing the emotions attached to it. It
has been around for thousands of years and anyone can
do this technique, anywhere. It has been found that when
people remove the negative emotions attached to illness,
pain, anxiety, etc. they feel better and in many cases that
which was bothering them is but a distant memory.
Stacey Altomari is an EFT Practitioner/Coach. She will
be here at the Senior Center to teach us this technique
so that you can use it on your own whenever you feel the
need. Stacey has been demonstrating EFT at many local
Senior Centers including Woodbury, Wolcott, Middlebury
and Waterbury. She has gotten a great response from
the Senior Community because she feels this age group
is looking for alternative ways to feel better. This is a
very easy technique to learn and do since it can be done
in front of the TV or even in your car. Stacey’s husband
has even done EFT on an airplane to help with his fear of
flying.
If you are interested in learning more about this technique, please sign up and PAY for the presentation. We
cannot hold your seat without payment. This should be a
fascinating talk!
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Hartford Denim Company Tour
30 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, Ct.
$24
Hartford Denim Company (HARDENCO) is a high-end
work wear manufacturer dedicated to building the highest
quality products for hard workers. Since their founding
in 2010, they have matured, their product has grown,
but their operations have remained very small, agile
and focused, with only five full-time employees. All their
products are made by hand on antique sewing machines
in Hartford, Connecticut, a city with a prominent place in
America’s rich manufacturing history. The thread, hardware and most of their denim is made in America, though
they also use Japanese denim now and then.
What they make is work wear. All of their products
come with a lifetime of free repairs. That means you can
send it back to them and they will fix it, free of charge.
They realize that if you are using the HARDENCO product the way it was designed and built to be used, it will
need a repair or two somewhere down the line.
If your jeans mean something to you, they will repair
them regardless of who made them. There is a charge
however, on non-HARDENCO products.
We will be touring the HARDENCO facility in Hartford,
Ct. on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Our tour is scheduled
for 11:00am. It should last about one hour. After the tour
we will continue on to Vito’s by the Park for a nice family
style lunch. The cost of the transportation, tour and
lunch including tax & gratuity is all included in the
cost of this trip.
at 10:00am. If you are interested in joining us for this very
interesting tour, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Mark Twain Living History Tours - Hartford, Ct.
$19
Departing @ 9:45am.
Step back in time at the new Living History Tours at the
Mark Twain House in Hartford, Ct. You will get an entirely
different perspective of the author as you join a costumed
member of the staff for a behind-the-scenes look at his
life. The tour includes opportunities not available on a
regular house tour.
Our tour will be given by Katy Leary, the Lady’s Maid
of the house. She will lead visitors on a room-by-room
adventure through Mark Twain’s house. She leads the
tour costumed in period dress. She will treat visitors on
an intimate, nostalgic tour of Mark Twain’s Hartford years,
and the years that followed. Katy served Mark Twain’s
family for thirty years and was, in his words, “A potent
influence, all over the premises.”
at 9:45am. Our 1.5 hour tour is scheduled for 11:00am.
After the tour we will board our bus again and make a
stop at The Polish Home for lunch. The restaurant is
close by. We have had lunch here before and have really
enjoyed it. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. We should be back in Prospect by about
3:30pm.
If you are caring for an elderly or disabled loved one and
need help managing your many responsibilities, OR, if
you are an adult who needs greater access to health care
and social services, companionship, fun activities, transportation (to and from the center and to medical appointments), hot meals and snacks ...
Senior Care of Middlebury can help!
Our adult day health center also provides Outpatient
Rehabilitation, Pharmacy Services, Podiatry, Consultation with a Dietician, Laboratory Services and Optician
Services. ** Financial assistance is available. **
For More Information, Please Call (203) 598-7642
News From The Crib…
More Cribbage Players Needed!
At this time our Cribbage card playing group meets every Monday from 1:00pm. to 3:00pm. The players in the
group would like to start a league in the very near future.
In order to form the league, they need four additional
players and two additional subs.
If anyone is interested in joining in on the league and
all the fun, please contact Don Ensero at 203-575-1511
or just sign up at the Senior Center. This is a very easy
game to learn and one that the players are more than
happy to teach you, if you are interested in joining the
league.
The group that meets now on Monday’s is a very fun,
compatible group that has a great time playing together.
Join in on all the fun they are having each week. Join the
group!
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Connecticut Day @ The “Big E”
The Eastern States Exposition
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Departing @ 8:00am
$16
The “Big E”, also known as The Eastern
States Exposition, is billed as “New England’s
Great State Fair”. The “Big E” serves as the state fair for
all six of the New England states: Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Vermont. Each of the New England states is prominently
represented at the fair. The “Big E” is the sixth largest
agricultural fair in the country and the largest in New
England.
There are a huge number of attractions at the fair including livestock, animals, food, exhibits, vendors, crafts,
concerts, entertainment, amusement park rides, demonstrations, Avenue of the States, hobby shows, camping
& outdoor shows, sportsman shows, horse shows, and
much, much more.
at 8:00am. We are departing earlier this year because
on one of the days that we went last year, we ran in to a
tremendous amount of traffic in getting there.
In order to keep prices down, we are using our two
mini buses for transportation. We should be at the fair
by about 9:30am. Once there, you will be free to wander and explore the fairgrounds on your own and at your
own pace. After the parade at 5:00pm. we will meet at a
designated area, board our bus and head back to Prospect. We should be back in Prospect by about 7:30pm.
(depending on traffic, of course).
Assistive Technology Presentation
Sponsored by the
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
Thursday, September 8, 2016
1:00pm.
Today we will be hosting an Assistive Technology
Presentation sponsored by the Western Connecticut Area
Agency on Aging (WCAAA). This presentation is dedicated to increasing access and awareness of assistive
devices available to people of all ages and disabilities to
reduce or remove barriers and increase independence in
performing tasks of daily living.
A representative from WCAAA will be here to give us
a free personalized demonstration on devices such as
magnifiers, phone amplifiers, vibrating alarm clock, talking
watch and kitchen utensils and smart pen, just to name a
few. This demonstration will enable an individual to make
an informed decision as to which device will work best for
their needs. The items demonstrated may help you or
someone you know to live, work, or play more independently and with more freedom.
The Senior Center has hosted this program before and
all the participants have raved about the many assistive
devices that are available to them that they did not know
about. Since their last presentation here, many new devices have been added to their presentation. Come see
what they have to offer that could make your day-to-day
lives so much easier.
If you are interested in attending this very informative
presentation, please call the Senior Center to register.
You never know when you might be in need of one of
these helpful assistive devices. Get informed about them
now.
3rd Annual 9-11 Memorial
Golf Tournament
Highland Greens Golf Course
Cook Road - Prospect
Thursday, September 22nd 9:00am.
If you want to have a fun day with friends and have
lots of laughs, you will want to make sure you attend this
event. Best of all, you don’t have to be a pro golfer to
participate. There will be prizes awarded but this event is
mainly to have a good time with your Senior friends, raise
some money for a good cause and remember those who
lost their lives in this horrific event 14-years ago.
In order to participate, however, you do have to be a
member of the Prospect Senior Center. The tournament
is open to both men and women. The Modified Callaway
Handicap System will be used.
Tournament play begins at 9:00am. After play ends,
you will be returning to the Senior Center at around noon
time for a nice lunch of BBQ spare ribs. An award ceremony will follow lunch. Prizes will be solicited from local
businesses. I would like to thank Carmine Midolo who
will be soliciting these local businesses for donations of
prizes.
There will be signup sheets available at the Senior
Center for those who are interested in participating.
When signing up, please indicate whether you will require
a riding cart that day. Pull carts will also be available if
necessary.
There will be a $20 charge to participate in the tournament. This includes green fees and lunch. There will be
no fees charged for the pull carts. If you need a riding
cart, there is an additional $3.00 charge per person riding in the cart. There are only a limited number of carts
available to us. Sign up early if you need a riding cart.
Payment is necessary when signing up. If you have any
questions you may call either Carmine Midolo @ (203758-6423).
A portion of your entry fee will go to The World Trade
Center Memorial Scholarship Fund. This Fund provides
financial aid to children, spouses or financial dependents
of deceased/disabled persons who died, or who have become severely and permanently disabled, and survivors
who were severely and permanently disabled during the
September 11th. attacks or rescue and recovery operations.
SUGAR TIPSA Four-Week Series of Recognition
& Prevention of Diabetes
Presented by Sandra Micalizzi, APRN, CDE of
Heart Center of Greater Waterbury
Beginning Tuesday, September 13th 10:00am
Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease.
Sandra Micalizzi, APRN, CDE from the Heart Center of
Greater Waterbury, will be at the Prospect Senior Center
to present a four-week series on diabetes. She will make
suggestions for lifestyle modifications to prevent diabetes
with an emphasis on diet and exercise. All sessions are
free of charge. They start at 10:00am. and are about onehour long. You must call the Senior Center at 203-7585300 to register beforehand.
Topics for the sessions are as follows:
Tuesday, September 13, 2016-What is Diabetes?
Tuesday, September 20, 2016-Healthy Eating & Diabetes
Tuesday, September 27, 2016-Carbohydrate Counting
Tuesday, October 4, 2016-Complications of Diabetes
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Connecticut Museum of Mining
& Mineral Science
31 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, Ct.
$5
Departing @ 9:15am
Few people know that Connecticut’s rich natural
resources were not limited to our lakes, rivers, forests
and shorelines. Connecticut’s complex geologic past
provided our forefathers with a substantial mineral legacy.
Significant iron ore deposits, copper ore, garnets, marble,
limestone, basalt and brownstone all provide or have
provided for profitable mining operations in our state at
one time or another. While the state’s iron and copper
industry was long ago eclipsed by the discovery of much
larger deposits as young America expanded westward,
significant limestone/marble and basaltic trap rock operations continue in the state to this day.
The Museum of Mining is actually located in the midst
of a former iron making operation. Just south of the Mining Museum, the remnants of a great iron furnace (Kent
Furnace) have been preserved by the State as part of the
Eric Sloane Museum. Just north of the Mining Museum,
the early marble quarry that provided the furnace with the
necessary flux to smelt iron ore can still be seen.
In addition to the collection of artifacts relating to the
iron mining industry, the Mining Museum has collections
of noteworthy minerals from throughout the state. Exceptional examples of locally collected amorphous, semicrystalline, and crystalline minerals provide the viewer
with a good idea of what the state has to offer. Displays
also inform the viewer about the state’s resources of
decorative stone such as brownstone and marble.
While visiting the Museum you will be able to spend
time exploring the many facets of geology, mineralogy
and archaeology as they relate to our State.
at 9:15am. Our 1.5 hour tour is scheduled for 10:30am.
After the tour we will be stopping for lunch at The Villager,
also in Kent. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility. We should be back in Prospect by about 3:30am.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
at the Prospect Senior Center
Monday, September 19th 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Do you need a little extra help to buy food every month
and you are not sure if you qualify for the State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? SNAP
helps low-income individuals and families afford the cost
of food at grocery stores and farmer’s markets. With
recent changes to eligibility standards, you may qualify for
this program.
You can get information and apply for the program on
Monday, June 27, 2016 from 1:00pm. to 3:00pm. at the
Prospect Senior Center. An outreach worker from Stay
Well Health Center will be here to give you an overview
of the program and its’ eligibility requirements. She will be
offering one-on-one screenings and application assistance.
Those who are interested in applying should bring the
following with them: identification (driver’s license, etc.),
DOB, SSN and proof of your income and assets. You
MUST call the Senior Center at 203-758-5300 to make an
appointment for the application process.
Newport Playhouse Spectacular
Lobsterfest Matinee!
Monday, September 19, 2016
$105
Departing @ 8:00am.
Lunch, Fabulous Comedy Show & Great Cabaret!
Tour Highlights:
RT Motorcoach Transportation
Fabulous Comedy Show
After Theater Cabaret
Magnificent Lobsterfest Buffet
Sample Menu:
1 ¼ boiled lobster, peel & eat shrimp, mussels in
wine & herbs, corn on the cob, roasted chicken, roasted
potatoes, tomato salad, tuna salad, BBQ chicken, glazed
sweet potatoes, ham, baked beans, watermelon, strawberry shortcake, pudding, jello, coffee & tea.
“We always have an abundance of food because we
cook more than we need so our customers will always
have a plentiful buffet.” - Newport Playhouse
at 8:00am. We should return at approximately 7:00pm. If
payment.
Belvidere Victorian Days
&
Sands Casino & Outlets
Bethlehem,Pa
September 10 - 11, 2016
Belvidere Victorian Days is a celebration of our town’s Victorian heritage. With
over 200 historical sites, spend the day
realizing the ambiance of yesteryear.
Come join the festivities which include live entertainment,
antique, craft and food vendors, antique/vintage car
show, Victorian era demonstrations and much more. You
will delight in strolling through a quaint town that evokes
memories of a bygone era. Included is a ticket to tour the
historic homes in Belvidere.
Overnight at the Hyatt Place in downtown Bethlehem.
Included with your stay “The Kitchen Skillet” always has
plenty to choose from with hot breakfast items, fresh fruit
more.
Enjoy Bethlehem’s beautiful and picturesque Main
Street, you can do so in a horse-drawn carriage ride and
enjoy the many family-owned shops and pubs in the area
rolling along cobblestone streets. While in center city,
you’ll see that many of the nineteenth century brownstones are still in use
In the morning we will leave to go to the Sands
Casino & Shopping Outlets. Just steps away from the
casino the Outlets feature all your favorite stores, The casino will give you $30.00 in free slot play & a $5.00 food
voucher to use at 10 different dining choices. Our stay at
the casino will be for 4 hours. Heading home with dinner
stop (on your own).
Price PP Based on Double : $225.00 Single: $325.00
Included in your price: R/T Luxury Motorcoach
Call RayLin Travel : 203-591-1407 for more info
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Handwriting Analysis Course
with David DeWitt
@ The Prospect Senior Center
August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th $25 1:00pm
David DeWitt is a professional Graphologist and a
certified Graphoanalyst, who shows how you can get a
grasp of the fundamental rules of handwriting analysis
and find out about yourself and others. Since his early
years in the U.S. Army, he has been lecturing publicly on
handwriting analysis to organizations, clubs, schools and
colleges.
He has written a book on the subject titled, “Handwriting Analysis: Discover Your Own Vocational/Career Potential”. It offers a new perspective not found in conventional books on Graphology. It is a basic and easy book
to understand and read. It links handwriting analysis with
professional satisfaction and instructs you in the analysis
of your own handwriting.
Every day you interact with people around you, your
class mates, friends, your co-workers, teachers, etc.
Wouldn’t you like to know what people around you are
really like by learning a new tool called handwriting analysis?
Your handwriting is a mirror of yourself and is a product of your mental capacity. Like a photograph, at a
specific moment, your handwriting will reveal more about
you than you may think. No matter how you are taught
to write at school, your handwriting will eventually take on
your own personal style and become a unique guide to
your personality and character.
David will be at the Prospect Senior Center on August
4th., 11th., 18th., and the 25th. at 1:00pm. He will teach
you the art of handwriting analysis. The cost of this
4-week class covers a manual that you will be keeping
entitled “Introduction to Handwriting Analysis”. Each class
is about 1.5 hours long.
If you are interested participating in these classes,
hold your place in the class without payment.
Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair
10 Memorial Street, Deerfield, Massachusetts
& Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
Sunday, September 18, 2016
$10
Departing @ 8:30am.
The Village of Old Deerfield, Massachusetts is the
home site of “New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fair!”
With New England in its autumnal splendor at this time,
the village setting for the Fall Craft Fair couldn’t be more
picturesque.
As a juried craft fair, the Old Deerfield Fall Craft Fair
selects its exhibitors for their quality. The wonderful
variety of crafts includes quilts, baskets, wood carvings,
pottery, dolls, dried flower arrangements, teddy bears,
decoys, tin, theorem, stenciling, jewelry and more! There
are also food vendors at the fair.
The Old Deerfield Craft Fairs have been among the highest ranked shows in Massachusetts and New England
by Sunshine Artist Magazine, for 25-years. The magazine
is a major publication of the arts and crafts movement in
the United States. The Deerfield Fall and Summer Craft
Fairs and the Christmas Sampler Craft Fair have been
recognized in the “Best Show” rankings of the Traditional
Craft Fairs in New England. Yankee Magazine has also
recognized the craft fair as one of the top 20 events in
New England and as the top 3 in Massachusetts!
With admission to the craft fair you can also tour, free of
charge, Memorial Hall which is also on the fair’s premises.
This is one of New England’s oldest museums. The museum’s extraordinary collection of furnishings, paintings,
textiles, and Indian artifacts is the “finest collection of local
antiquities in New England” and is one of America’s oldest
museums.
Center at 8:30am. We should be at our destination by
about 10:00am. Once at the fair you will be free to shop,
browse and eat on your own until 1:00pm. At this time we
will again board our bus and head for Richardson’s Candy
Kitchen. It is only a short distance away.
Richardson’s Candy Kitchen features high-quality chocolates and specialty candies. Using many of the kitchen’s
original recipes, the owners carry on a 50-year tradition of
custom candy making. Each morning they prepare their
white, milk, and dark chocolate for the day’s creation of
handmade chocolates and confections.
At the Candy Kitchen you will be able to experience
the chocolate making process through a viewing window.
Afterwards, we will give you some time to shop for some
delicious chocolate delicacies.
We should be back in Prospect from this day trip at
about 4:30pm. This all depends on the traffic however. If
payment.
The Promenade Shops @ Evergreen Walk
South Windsor, Ct. - Tuesday, September 6th
Departing @ 9:30am.
The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk is Connecticut’s premier, outdoor Lifestyle Center. It offers an outstanding collection of the most coveted national specialty
retailers and restaurants in South Windsor and the surrounding market. It provides a pedestrian friendly environment and resembles a traditional New England Village
with spacious walkways or a “promenade”, cascading
waterfalls, a fire pit and ample seating areas for relaxing
during you shopping experience. Whether shopping, dining or simply strolling down the main street, The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk is sure to please.
Store Directory:
Ann Taylor, Anthropolgie, Baby Gap, Banana Republic, Beautiful Things Lifestyle Boutique, Brooks Brothers,
Charming Charlie’s, Chico’s, Christopher & Banks, Eddie
Bauer, Gap, J. Crew, J. Jill, L.L. Bean, LOFT, Old Navy,
Soft Surroundings, Soma Intimates, Talbots, The Limited, White House/Black Market, Carter’s, Charlie Girl,
Justice, Brighton Collectibles, Clarks, New Balance, Ten
Thousand Villages, Sephora, Connecticut Mattress, Pier
1 Imports, Pottery Barn, Stonewall Kitchen, Williams-Sonoma, Apple Store, Hallmark, Leaps & Bones, Bonefish
Grill, Burton’s Grill, Johnny Rockets, Moe’s Southwest
Grill, Sakura Gardens, Ted’s Montana Grill, Emerald City
Smoothie, Munson’s Chocolates, O’Live A Little, Omaha
Steaks
at 9:30am. We should be at our destination by 10:30am.
Once there you will be free to wander on your own through the shops. You will also be free to have some lunch at
any one of their dining establishments. At 2:00pm. we will
meet again for our return trip back to Prospect. If you are
interested in joining us, please sign up as soon as possible. We are limited to the number of people we can bring
with us.
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Laugh Out Loud Wellness Presentation
Presented by Carolyn Finch
1:00pm
No Charge
“You don’t stop laughing because you grow old.
You grow old because you stop laughing.” - Michael
Prichard
Carolyn Finch, a Communication Life Style Expert who
has been working with Seniors for decades, will be at
the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, September 29,
2016 at 1:00pm. She will be presenting a program entitled-Laugh Out Loud Wellness. The program combines
Laughter, Yoga, Kinesiology, Reflexology and Carolyn’s
valuable insight.
It helps to reduce stress, improve breathing and
release toxins. The program incorporates stretching and
unique movements that are great for the heart. The movements Carolyn uses in her program are done in a chair
or by walking around the room. No mats, special cloths
or floor work are necessary.
The program simulates and stimulates laughter. Clapping and rhythm are combined with practical tips on aging
that leave attendees with good color in their faces, energy
within and a great feeling of wellness.
If you are interested in attending this free presentation,
please call the Senior Center at 203-758-5300, to register.
Architectural Tour of St. Patrick’s Church
50 Charles Street, Waterbury, Ct.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Departing @ 10:00am
$12
Today we will be taking a tour of St. Patrick’s Church in
Waterbury, Ct. The tour will be led by Registered Architect, Dom Narducci of Southbury, Ct. He has taught and
lectured extensively at the college level for many years.
Dom is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. He
has studied architectural treasures throughout Europe.
His travels and research in Italy have led to a focused
interest in church architecture and urban planning. His
writings have been published in regional and national
journals.
St. Patrick’s may be Waterbury’s best kept architectural
secret. The modest granite exterior of this Gothic Revival
church belies the splendor that awaits within. While bold,
the interior is both an intimate and exciting space. Well
detailed and proportioned, it may make your head spin!
Why does the splendor of this interior differ so much from
its simple exterior? Join the tour with us today to find out.
The tour which typically lasts about 75-85 minutes,
begins across the street from the church. Dom, our tour
guide, will discuss the design features of the façade and
the mystery of the functional bell tower. Inside, the early
Christian church design principles that influenced the design are presented. The nave’s vaulted ceiling, statuary,
stained glass and other interior design elements that
make up this splendid interior space are explored.
You will learn that this is really a modern building
cloaked in a Gothic skin. But you will be amazed at how
this revelation amplifies your appreciation of the design.
Learn the connection between women and the choir loft.
Climb up to the pulpit. You can even take a peek behind
the high altar and a trip up to the choir loft. The tour of the
choir loft does involve some stair climbing. You will have
the option, however, of not partaking in this section of the
tour.
Center at 10:00am. Our tour is scheduled for 10:30am.
At 12noon we will board our bus once again and head to
Osteria Restaurant in Cheshire for a nice lunch stop. The
cost of your lunch is your responsibility. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
New Haven Wooster Square Food Tour
Saturday, September 3rd 11:00am to 2:30pm
$65
Departing @ 10:15am
Celebrate New Haven’s Italian American history and
food through the Wooster Square Tour. This tour brings
guests to a variety of food venues while walking through
one of the city’s best preserved neighborhoods. The tour
starts at the famous Frank Pepe Pizzeria for apizza and
beer, then heads to La Bella Vita for a wine tasting, the
City Seed Farmer’s Market to sample local produce, walk
through the city’s first historic district at Wooster Square
Park, head to G Café for a bread and pastry tasting, try
some fresh Indian food at Tikkaway Grill, browse and
sample local produce at Elm City Market, then head back
to Little Italy to Abate for some pasta, salad and wine and
finally the tour ends at Libby’s for Italian Ice. If it sounds
indulgent, that’s because it is!
This guided tour is chock full of local history, architecture, culture, sights, sounds and of course great food!
The entire distance you will be walking throughout the
tour is about 1.25 miles. The distances from restaurant
to restaurant are not very long, however. You will be able
to eat, rest and recuperate at each food stop before going
on to the next food stop. The tour runs from 11:00am.
to 2:30pm. The $65 charge for the tour is all inclusive of
your food, beer, wine tasting, non-alcoholic beverages,
tour guide fee and tax and gratuity at all the food stops.
at 10:15am. If you would like to join us on this fun event,
hold your place without payment. We have done several
of these New Haven food tours before and everyone has
always enjoyed them tremendously.
Granby Open Farm Day
$5
Departing @ 9:00am.
Granby Open Farm Day on September 10, 2016
offers a glimpse behind the scenes at about a dozen
farms in Granby, Connecticut. See the fields where your
food grows and the facilities where milk turns into cheese.
Watch a horse-training clinic and a sheep shearing demonstration. Take a wagon ride, taste a new wine or the
first apples of the season, try spinning some wool, or take
your photo on a tractor.
Experience the variety of agriculture in Granby, with
stops that showcase veggie farms, horse farms, orchards,
a landscape nursery, a garlic farm, a vineyard, plus a
cattle farm and a dairy.
There are 18-farms that are participating this year
in the Open Farm Day. We will be visiting about six of
these farms. We will be meeting and leaving from the
Senior Center at 9:00am. We will visit three farms in the
morning. Then we will take a break and stop for lunch at
Clark Farms, also in Granby. The cost of your lunch will
be your responsibility. After lunch we will visit an additional three farms in the afternoon.
PAY as soon as possible. The $5 charge is to help in defraying the cost of gas that day. We cannot hold your seat
without payment. We should be back in Prospect from
this trip at about 5:00pm.
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“Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion”
Exhibit
@ Connecticut Science Center, Hartford, Ct.
$20
Departing @ 9:00am.
Leonardo da Vinci was much more than the painter of
the famed Mona Lisa. He was the original Renaissance
man, considered the father of invention, innovation, and
creativity. He has inspired generations of engineers,
architects, artists, and others in pursuit of excellence in
design. Today, his legacy of creative thought is studied in
the machines, drawings, and designs that he has left for
us to decode, construct, and to set in motion.
The internationally heralded traveling exhibit-Leonardo
da Vinci: Machines in Motion-is enjoying a year-long stay
at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, Ct. In this
fascinating exhibit you can experience his creativity and
designs first-hand. You will see forty of da Vinci’s aheadof-their-time inventions brought to life in full-scale working
models, built using materials and methods the master
himself would have used. You can even touch these machines and set them into motion.
at 9:00am. for this day trip to the Connecticut Science
Center. We have an hour long, guided tour scheduled at
10:00am. The tour will highlight the da Vinci exhibit and
touch briefly on the other aspects of the Science Center. After the tour you will be free to wander through the
Science Center on your own.
At 12noon we will meet at the Riverfront Plaza of the
Science Center for a picnic lunch. We have this spot
reserved for our group for this time slot. Please bring your
own bag lunch from home with you to enjoy on the Plaza.
There is also a Subway sandwich shop at the Science
Center, if you would rather buy your lunch there. In case
of inclement weather, there are communal tables inside
the Science Center where we can have our lunches. Hopefully, this will not be the case since the Riverfront Plaza
offers some very nice views of the city.
After your lunch you will be free again to wander through the Science Center until 2:00pm. There is so much to
explore there! At this time we will once again board our
bus for our return trip back to Prospect.
If you are interested in joining us on this delightful day
trip, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. The
cost of this trip pays for your admission into the Science
Center and the guided tour of the da Vinci exhibit. Just a
reminder that we cannot hold your seat for this trip without
payment.
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Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
$24
Departing @ 8:00am.
The Norman Rockwell Museum is an art museum in
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to the art of Norman Rockwell. It is home to the world’s largest collection
of original Rockwell art, including beloved works for The
Saturday Evening Post; the iconic Four Freedoms; and
his inspiring later work, which explored social issues of
the day.
The museum was founded in 1969 in Stockbridge,
Massachusetts, where Rockwell lived the last 25-years
of his life. The museum has been at its current location
since 1993. It is located on 36-scenic acres in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Rockwell’s original
Stockbridge studio has been moved to the property, and
is open to visitors. Lively climbing sculptures, created by
Rockwell’s youngest son, Peter, decorate the picturesque
campus.
at 8:00am. The trip to the Museum takes about 1.5 hours.
We have a guided site and gallery tour scheduled for
10:00am. The tour is about 1-hour long. Half of the tour
will be a site walk of the grounds that will include Rockwell’s Studio, Peter Rockwell’s sculpture walk, and the
exterior of the Linwood Mansion. The tour guide will give
you an overview of the site and share its rich and colorful
history with you. This is a short, non-strenuous walking
tour.
The next half hour will include a guided tour of the
gallery. With the help of the tour guide, you will investigate artworks on view in the Norman Rockwell permanent
collection galleries and the changing exhibition galleries.
After our 1-hour site and gallery tour, we will have
lunch at the Terrace Café which is located right on the
Museum’s grounds. The tented Terrace overlooks the
Museum’s beautiful grounds. They offer a selection of
prepackaged sandwiches, salads, fruit, snacks, desserts,
soft drinks, and hot beverages prepared and made fresh
daily by the renowned Red Lion Inn. There is a nice
variety of sandwiches and salads that they offer. A copy
of their sandwich/salad menu with prices, will be made
available to you the day of the trip. The cost of your
After lunch, we will give you an additional hour to
further visit the museum’s galleries. At 1:00pm. we will
board our bus for our return trip back to Prospect. We
should be back at the Senior Center by about 3:00pm.
This all depends on traffic, however.
PAY as soon as possible. The cost of this trip covers
admission into the Museum and the guided tour. We
cannot hold your seat without payment.
“Smile-A-While” Show Group
Looking for Participants
Our “Smile-A-While” show group has resumed their
performances and practices. Joy Koch, their musical
director, is now raring to get started with her enthusiastic
group.
The group performs musical numbers, comedy
sketches and dance routines in their variety show. They
perform free of charge at various rehabilitation facilities
and assisted living complexes in the area. The group has
received rave reviews wherever they have performed. If
you are interested in joining the group, please call Barb
Morine at 203-729-7872. The only thing required is a fun
loving personality and a desire to bring smiles to those
less fortunate. You do, however, have to be a member of
the Prospect Senior Center to participate. This is a great
group of guys and gals that have a terrific time performing
together. Consider joining the group!
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Hill & Bill @ Yale Walking Tour
Tuesday, September 20th
$15
Departing @ 9:30am.
Will Hilary Rodham Clinton become our next President? Learn how Hillary Rodham and Bill Clinton chose
Yale, were shaped by Yale, and have influenced their
alma mater. Discover how they met, courted, worked together, and became a couple. Explore how they transformed their youthful idealism into practical politics.
The tour is about 1.5 hours long. The total distance
walked is less than one mile. The walk is covered in a leisurely pace so that you can enjoy the full Hillary Rodham
and Bill Clinton story at Yale University in New Haven. It
is suggested that you wear comfortable shoes and bring
along water.
at 9:30am. Our tour is scheduled for 10:00am. It should
be over by 11:30am. After our tour we will be having
lunch at Mory’s Temple Bar.
Mory’s is a private club adjacent to the Yale University
campus. This establishment is open to members only
or by special invitation from a member. The club was
established in 1849 and housed a clubhouse that was
originally a private home built some time before 1817.
Originally, it was a restaurant, especially hospitable to
Yale undergraduates because it extended them credit. It
is located at the corner of Temple and Center Streets. In
1912, when the building was to be demolished, the owner
sold it to a group of Yale alumni who moved the bar to
306 York Street and turned it in to a membership only
club. The club’s membership consists primarily of those
who have an affiliation with Yale. Originally the club was
only open to males. This was gradually expanded to the
entire Yale community, both male and female. But, this
only happened after much public wrangling. The building
is now listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic
Places.
The charge for this trip covers only the cost of the
walking tour. Your lunch at Mory’s is your responsibility. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment. We should be back in Prospect from this
trip at about 3:00pm.
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory
& Gardens
Yankee Candle Company
& Chandler’s Restaurant
Thursday, September 1st
$40
8:30am
Join us as we head to Deerfield, Massachusetts for
an exciting day at the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & gardens, the Yankee Candle Company and lunch
at Chandler’s Restaurant. Our day begins at the Senior
Center where we will head out at 8:30am. Our first stop
will be at the butterfly conservatory. We should be there
by about 10:00am. Once there you will have a 1-hour
guided tour of the facility. Afterwards, from 11:00am. to
12noon, you will be able to explore the conservatory filled
with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation on your own
and also visit their gift shop. This is a day for enjoying and
experiencing hundred’s of butterflies fluttering around you.
You will hear the sounds of the waterfall, peaceful music
and see butterflies flying freely through the air creating a
tranquil and serene atmosphere.
At 12noon we will board our bus and go back down
the street for lunch at Chandler’s Restaurant. It is located
next door to the Yankee Candle Village. The restaurant
offers traditional New England lunch fare. The restaurant
features an award-winning menu. The cost of your lunch
is all inclusive and included in the cost of this trip. The
lunch consists of a field greens salad, your choice of baked Atlantic cod, grilled vegetable lasagna, fresh roasted
turkey or sliced roasted sirloin of beef. Dessert will be
apple crisp. Coffee and tea are also included. Please
make your lunch selection when signing up. Tax & gratuity
is also included in the total cost of this trip.
After lunch you will be free to go through the Yankee
Candle Village. This is one of New England’s most popular destinations. It offers a unique shopping and entertainment experience. You will enjoy fabulous candles, home
décor and holiday shopping. You can even savor freshlymade fudge and other sweet treats in the fudge shop.
At 3:00pm. we will board our bus for our trip back to
Prospect. Traffic permitting, we should be back in Prospect by about 5:00pm. If you are interested in joining us,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We are
limited to the number of people we can bring with us. We
The Human Touch: Selections From The RBC
Wealth Management Art Collection
@ The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main Street, Hartford, Ct.
$30
Departing @ 9:30am.
The Human Touch: Selections From the RBC Wealth
Management Art Collection is a beautiful and thoughtprovoking celebration of people and diversity. Featuring
national and international artists such as John Baldessari,
Daywoud Bey, Iona Rozeal Brown, Chuck Close, Robert
Longo, Kerry James Marshall, and Carrie May Weems,
these renowned artists depict, through portraiture and
the human figure, themes that are common to the human
condition.
at 9:30am. Our guided tour of the exhibit is scheduled
for 10:30am. The tour should last about one hour. After
the tour we will allow you an additional hour to revisit the
exhibit or any other exhibit in the museum. At 12:30pm.
we will again board our bus and continue on for a lunch
stop at Vito’s by the Park. There we will dine on a prefixe, family style meal that has never disappointed us any
of the times that we have visited there.
The cost of your trip includes your transportation,
admission to the museum, your guided tour and
lunch at Vito’s by the Park (including tax & tip). If
payment.
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“Witches in Connecticut” Presentation
Presented by The CT Historical Society
Thursday, October 20, 2016-1:00pm.-$5
The harrowing story of the hanging of witches in
Colonial New England continues to haunt our presentday imagination. The trials and executions of witches in
Connecticut predated the more famous Salem witch panic
by over 40-years. Hear the stories of some of the women
and men accused, tried and executed as witches and
learn how Connecticut successfully controlled the spread
of witch accusations long before Salem erupted in panic
and violence.
This program will be presented at the Senior Center by
the Connecticut Historical Society staff or volunteers. The
program is based on the Society’s nationally-renowned
collection.
The program begins at 1:00pm. and should last for
about an hour. Coffee and dessert will be served after the
program.
If you are interested in attending this very interesting
presentation, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
Autumn Tour of Madava Farms
& Crown Maple Syrup
Dover Plains, NY.
Thursday, October 6th
9:0am
$38
Madava Farms in Dover Plains, NY. is an 800-acre
piece of land which was farmland during the Civil War.
Afterwards, farming on the property came to a halt, and
an unusually high concentration of maples sprung up.
The area was left untouched until 2007, when the property
was bought by Robb Turner, a former Wall Street banker,
and his wife, Lydia. The couple decided to use the land to
found a maple syrup company. The company was called
“Crown Maple”, and the farm was named Madava Farms,
after the Turner’s daughters, Ava and Maddie. The Turners tapped their first trees in 2011 and opened the farm
to the public in 2012. The property has at least 20,000
maple trees and a 27,000-square-foot sugarhouse.
Many places in the Hudson Valley make maple syrup.
But just one has been written up in a feature article in the
New York Times. That would be Madava Farms. Crown
Maple syrup delivers a gourmet maple experience like
no other. Since the brand’s launch, the distinctive taste
and versatility has won over discerning professionals and
connoisseurs alike, elevating Crown Maple beyond a
sweetener and into a defining ingredient.
All of their products are certified-organic, pairing the
best nature has to offer with artisan craftsmanship and
state-of-the-art production technology. From bark to
bottle, Crown Maple is sustainably made on 800-acres of
pristine land at Madava Farms in Duchess County, New
York, and truly sets the standard of excellence in maple
production and flavor.
at 9:00am. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to our destination. Once there you will enjoy a one hour tour and
maple syrup tasting. Afterwards, we will enjoy a family
style lunch on their outdoor patio (weather permitting)
made by the culinary chefs on the farm. The menu for our
lunch will be at the chef’s discretion. We have never been
disappointed by their food choices for us.
The cost of this trip includes transportation, tour,
tasting and lunch including tax and tip. We should
be leaving the farm about 2:00pm. and be back in Prospect by about 4:00pm. If you are interested in joining us,
hold your seat without payment. This is always a very popular trip so do not wait to sign up for it, if you are interested in participating.
“Fresians of Majesty” Horse Farm
Townsend, Vermont Tuesday, October 11th
$104
Departing @ 9:00am.
Join us as we visit the “Fresians of Majesty” Horse
Farm in Townsend, Vermont. The farm is located in the
heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains on a 650-acre fullservice breeding and training facility. The farm is the largest Friesian breeding farm in the United States dedicated
to the promotion and development of the Friesian and
Friesian crosses as modern sport horses.
Today you will experience a unique tour like no
other. You will be able to interact with these beautiful,
majestic horses in a guided tour of the farm’s European
style barns. We will meet the farm’s spectacular awardwinning stallions, Othello and Mathijs. You will be able to
interact with their babies in the mare/foal barn. You will
watch a captivating show as dressage freestyle is exhibited, driving is demonstrated, and a beautiful Friesian with
her baby runs at liberty, all to inspiring music. Questions
during the 2.5 hour tour are encouraged. Photo opportunities abound with these beautiful and unique horses.
on a coach bus at 9:00am. Our first stop will be for a
delicious lunch at the fabulous New England Inn. The
luncheon features a full course lunch with a choice of entrees, including vegetables, dessert and beverage. After
lunch we will continue on to the horse farm for our tour
and visit.
If you are interested in joining us on this daytrip,
hold your seat without payment. We should be back in
Prospect by about 7:00pm.
Flu & Pneumonia Shot Clinic
Sponsored by Rite-Aide Pharmacy
Wednesday, October 12th 10:00am to 2:00pm
Influenza and pneumonia kills over forty thousand
people each year. It is recommended that everyone be
vaccinated for the seasonal influenza and every 5 to 10
years for pneumonia. The Center for Disease Control
especially encourages people who are over 50-years of
age and people with chronic medical conditions, such as
diabetes, lung problems, cancer and cardiac patients to
get the vaccinations. Children are encouraged to see
their pediatrician for the flu vaccine.
Complications from influenza and pneumonia can
be life threatening. The vaccine for each one of these
illnesses decreases hospitalizations and loss of work and
school. People with elderly or medically compromised
family members, should be vaccinated to protect their
loved ones.
Please call the Senior Center ahead of time to register
if you plan on receiving your flu or pneumonia shot at the
Senior Center. We need to get an idea ahead of time of
how many people will be coming. Please specify which
shots you will be coming for. Also, please bring your
Medicare Part B cards with you to the clinic. Persons
with private insurance will be charged and may submit, on
their own, for reimbursement from their insurance company.
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“Little Italy in the Bronx”
Arthur Avenue Shopping Trip
Wednesday, October 25, 2016
$38
Departing @ 8:00am.
Arthur Avenue, the “Little Italy of New York” is the best
place for bread, pasta, meat, pastries, espresso machines, Italian sausage and so much more! The neighborhood beats its other rivals in the sheer number of establishments offering fine Italian-American foods, dining,
house wares and other goods. The quality and values are
tops. A recent ranking confirmed once again by critics like
the Zagat Survey whose readers repeatedly give “Best
Buy” status to more Arthur Avenue shops than any other
neighborhood in New York City.
Generations of Italian families have given the area a
special small-town character unique to an urban setting,
at the same time establishing traditions that permeate
the neighborhood like the sweet smell of sausage and
peppers.
Most of all, Arthur Street is probably best known for
the dining experience that it provides for all of its’ many
visitors. Where else can you find such a wealth and
breadth of fine Italian cuisine within a short walk through a
neighborhood?
Today we will be meeting and leaving from the Senior
Center at 8:00am. on a coach bus. We should reach our
destination by about 10:00am. Once there, you will be
free to wander on your own through the neighborhood to
shop and dine at your leisure. At 3:00pm. we will all meet
again in a designated area to pick up our bus for our trip
back to Prospect. We should be back in Prospect by
about 5:00pm. However, that all depends on the traffic
situation that day.
The cost of this trip is based on having a minimum of
25 people. The cost only covers your transportation
to Arthur Avenue. All other expenses incurred while
there are your responsibility including your lunch.
without payment.
WICKEDThe Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
@ Toyota/Oakdale Xfinity Theater, Wallingford
Wednesday, November 30th
$75 7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with
emerald skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The
other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these
two grow up to become the Wicked Witch of the West
and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete, and
completely satisfying, musical in a long time.”
On Broadway and around the world, WICKED has
worked its magic on critics and audiences alike. Winner
of over 50 major awards, including a Grammy and three
Tony Awards, WICKED is “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster”.
at 6:30pm. The show starts at 7:30pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Travel Group Sponsored Events 2016 Schedule
St. Paul’s Boys Choir @ Sacred Heart Church
Springfield, MA
Lunch @ Log Cabin Meeting House
Monday, November 14, 2016 10:00am $55
Package Includes:
>Full course luncheon at the Log Cabin Meeting House served @ 12noon
>Roundtrip transportation to and from the event on our mini bus
>Afternoon Boy’s Choir Concert @ Sacred Heart Church (about 15-minutes away from the Log Cabin)
>Meal Taxes & Gratuities
Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show @ The Aqua Turf
Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:30am $57
Package Includes:
>Transportation to and from the event on our mini bus
>Family Style Lunch @ the Aqua Turf
Menu: Salad/Penne & Sauce/Turkey w Stuffing/
Baked Scrod/Vegetable/Potato/Dessert
>Matinee Show with Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra
>The Four Aces (Special Guests)
>The Polka Today Dancers
>The Jimmy Sturr Singers
>Meal Taxes & Gratuities
If you are interested in joining us for any of these
events, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We
cannot hold your seat without payment. Many of these
events we have done in the past and they have sold out
because they are so popular. Just a word of warning!
Join Us for a Special Two-Day Trip to see
“Winter Wonderland”
at the American Music Theatre
&
Rockvale Outlets
Lancaster, PA.
December 6 – 7, 2016
FIRST DAY: Depart @ 8:00am and enjoy a comfortable
ride. Lunch stop At Miller’s Smorgasbord. The group
then heads to American Music Theatre. There we will see
“Winter Wonderland”, The 2016 Christmas Show: Winter
Wonderland will be a , feel-good holiday event filled with
yuletide whimsy and winter wonder that celebrates both
the magic and the meaning of Christmas. Witness a
beautiful Christmas town, an enchanting trip to the North
Pole, powerhouse vocals, dazzling scenery, and lots
more. You’ll want to wrap yourself up in this warm and
wonderful seasonal show that promises to be one of your
family’s favorite holiday habits!
We then check into the Comfort Inn Lancaster – Rockvale Outlets. Located within walking distance to the more
than 90 factory direct stores and 8 delicious restaurants.
Dinner on your own tonight at your leisure.
DAY 2: Breakfast buffet at the Inn followed by a day of
shopping we will board the bus @ 2:00pm and stop
at the Hershey Farms Inn for a great family style meal
before our drive home. Check out time at the Comfort Inn
is at 12:00 noon
$245.00pp Double
$295.00.00pp Single
Deposit : $150.00pp Due one week after sign up
Balance Due by October 30, 2016
Call RayLin Travel 203-591-1407
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July-August, 2016
THEATER
REMEMBER:
SIGN UP AND PAY ASAP
NO SEATS HELD W/O PAYMENT
The Clay and Wattles Theater
@ The Abbey of Regina Laudis in
Bethlehem
“Chicago”
$35
2:00pm (show time) Departing @ 10:30am
Winner of six 1997 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, “Chicago” has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that
jazz; one show-stopping song after another and the most
astonishing dancing you have ever seen.
“Rent”
$35
Loosely based on Puccini’s La Boheme, “Rent” is an
inspiring musical with songs that rock and stories that
resonate. Set in the East Village of New York City, “Rent”
is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for
today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and
the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Rent” has become a pop
cultural phenomenon-exuberant, passionate and joyous.
“Man of La Mancha”
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 $35
One of the world’s most popular musicals, “Man of La
Mancha”, the “Impossible Dream” musical, is based on
Cervantes’ masterpiece “Don Quixote,” and tells of the adventures of a delusional Spanish knight who sallies forth
on a quest to restore chivalry to the world and to claim his
lady love. This is the winner of 5 Tony Awards, including
Best Musical and starring David Pittsinger.
“Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story”
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
$35
America’s favorite girl singer comes to life on stage in
this exhilarating and inspiring musical biography. “Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical” is not a typical
“juke-box musical”. It offers a fresh, remarkably personal,
and poignant picture of the woman whose unparalleled
talent and unbridled personality made her a legend. With
her signature songs woven in and out, we learn both the
story of her successes on film, radio, and TV, as well as
her struggles in her personal life.
For all of these shows we will be meeting and leaving
from the Prospect Senior Center at 10:30am. Our first
stop will be for lunch at the Blue Hound Restaurant. It
is located right next door to the Playhouse. The cost of
your lunch is your responsibility. After lunch we will
continue on to the Playhouse for the shows. All of the
shows start at 2:00pm. We should be back in Prospect by
about 5:30pm.
“Zorba”
$28
2:30pm. (show time) Departing @ 11:30am.
“Zorba”, a musical written by the incredibly successful team of Kander and Ebb (“Chicago” & “Cabaret”) and
book by Joseph Stein (“Fiddler on the Roof”), is a musical based on the novel by Nikos Kazanzakis, “Zorba the
Greek,” which also engendered the popular film by that
name starring the irresistible Anthony Quinn as Zorba
and Alan Bates as the teacher Nikos. Filled with hauntingly beautiful music, song and dance, “Zorba” is not to be
missed.
“Fantasticks”
$28
“The Fantasticks” is a Harvey Schmidt, Tom Jones
musical. It is the world’s longest-running musical (42years and 17,162 performances at the Sullivan Street
Playhouse in NYC). It is the recipient of the Tony Honors
for Excellence in Theater Award. This is a fun, magical and moving production with songs such as “Try to
Remember,” “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” “I Can See It” and
“They Were You”. The “Fantasticks” will transport you to
another world!
at 11:30am. Our first stop will be at the Painted Pony
Restaurant for a nice lunch. The cost of your lunch is
your responsibility. After lunch we will continue on to
the Abbey of Regina Laudis for the shows. Please note
that if you participate in the Elderly Nutrition discounted
Dine-in cards, you cannot use them at these lunches.
We should be back in Prospect by about 6:00pm. for
all of these shows.
“Dirty Dancing”
Friday, October 7, 2016
$63
8:00pm. (show time) Departing @ 7:00pm.
“Kinky Boots”
Saturday, December 10, 2016
$67
“Cinderella”
Sunday, February 26, 2017
$63
“The Sound of Music”
Thursday, March 9, 2017
$65
“Once”
Friday, April 7, 2017-$63-8:00pm. (show time)
Departing @ 7:00pm.
If you are interested in attending any of these shows
with us, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We
cannot hold your seat without payment. For all of these
shows, we will be seated in the orchestra section of the
theater.
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July-August, 2016
THEATER
“Swan Lake”
Presented by the Russian Grand Ballet
Wednesday, September 21st
$48 7:30pm
Departing @ 6:00pm.
This full-length classic production of the world’s most
famous ballet-Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”-featuring
Russia’s brightest ballet stars, is a story about love and
deception and pure romanticism.
Russian Grand Ballet was founded by and incorporated graduates from the Great Russian choreographic
schools of Moscow, St. Pertersburg and Kiev. The principal dancers of the company came from the upper ranks
of the great ballet companies and academies. Today, the
Russian Grand Ballet Theatre is its own institution, with
over 50 brilliant dancers.
This full-length ballet will be danced in three acts with
two intermissions. Running time for the show, including
the intermissions, is 2 ½ hours. We will have orchestra
seating for the performance. We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at 6:00pm.
“Disenchanted” The Musical
Saturday, October 1st
$58 8:00pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ‘em?
Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm.
Forget the princesses you think you know-the original storybook heroines have come back to life to set the record
straight.
This show has had multiple sold-out runs nationwide
and internationally. You will enjoy watching these royal
renegades toss off their tiaras and bring their hilariously
subversive, not-for-the-kiddies musical to you. This is a
sassy, funny, slightly wicked, sidesplitting adult parody
that will make you blush and feel nostalgic all at once!
We will have orchestra seating for this performance. We
will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at
6:30pm.
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Saturday, October 29th
2:00pm $80
Departing @ 12:30pm.
This show was the winner of the 2014 Tony Award for
Best Musical. Monty, heir to a family fortune, sets out to
jump the line of succession by-you guessed it-eliminating
the eight relatives (all played by one fearless man) who
stand in his way. All the while, Monty has to juggle his
mistress, his fiancée and the constant threat of landing
behind bars.
We will have orchestra seating for this performance.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at
12:30pm.
An American in Paris
Sunday, November 20th 1:00pm $91
An American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an
indomitable European city, are each yearning a new beginning in the aftermath of the war. This is a Tony Award
winning musical. Acclaimed director/choreographer and
2015 Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon brings
the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with
unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the
show that earned more awards than any other musical in
the 2014-2015 season.
We have orchestra seating for this performance. We
will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at
11:30am.
shows, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We
REMEMBER:
@ Clockwork Repertory Theater
133 Main Street, Oakville, Ct.
The Cover of Life (Drama/Comedy)
$16
3:00pm. (show eime)
A Man of No Importance (Musical)
$16
8:00pm. (show time)
The Mystery of Irma Vep (Comedy)
Sunday, October 9, 2016
$16
3:00pm. (show time)
Loose Ends (Comedy/Drama)
Sunday, November 6, 2016
$16
3:00pm. (show time)
Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge
(Comedy)
Sunday, December 4, 2016
$16
3:00pm. (show time)
one hour before the start of each show. Please check
show times for each show. If you are interested in joining
us, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Pop Rock & Doo Wopp!
Saturday, October 22nd
$60
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:00pm.
This Doo Wopp show stars four of the biggest names
of the 1960’s-Jay & The Americans, The Buckingham’s
original lead singer Dennis Tufano, The Brooklyn Bridge
and Jay Siegel’s Tokens. All of the acts feature original
members.
at 6:00pm. for this show. If you are interested in joining
us, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
An Evening of Motown
Saturday, December 17th
$50 7:30pm
Departing @ 6:00pm.
The music and the magic of Motown is coming to the
Warner Theater! The Motortown All-Stars feature an allstar line-up of vocalists and musicians assembled from
the ranks of the Capitols and the Miracles and former
members of the Temptations. They come together to
deliver the biggest Motown hits, complete with impeccable
harmonies, dazzling choreography, flashy outfits and a
12-piece orchestra of live strings and brass, adding yet
another level of excitement to those instantly recognizable
grooves-“My Girl”, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “Ooh Baby,
Baby”, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” and so many more.
at 6:00pm. for this show. If you are interested in joining
us, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
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July-August, 2016
THEATER
REMEMBER:
THOMASTON
OPERA HOUSE
Landmark
Community Theater
Billy Elliot The Musical
Sunday, July 10, 2016 2:00pm. $22
(departing @ 1:00pm.)
Set in a northern mining town, during the 1984/85 miner’s strike, the story follows Billy’s journey as he stumbles
out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he
discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and
whole community and changes his life forever. Featuring
a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a
powerful story that is both funny and uplifting, a spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
Ring of Fire
Sunday, September 4, 2016 2:00pm. $22
(Departing @ 1:00pm.)
A unique musical that features more than two dozen
classic Johnny Cash hits-including “I Walk the Line,” “A
Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Ring of
Fire”. A foot-stoppin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to an American legend, Johnny Cash’s remarkable life story is told
through his music, climaxing in a concert that will move
and exhilarate.
Dream Girls
Sunday, October 23, 2016 2:00pm. $22
(Departing @ 1::00pm.)
A young female singing trio gets their big break at an
amateur competition as 1960’s Motown music becomes
popular with both white and black audiences. But things
begin to spin out of control when their opportunistic show
business promoter demotes the over-weight lead singer in
favor of one of the more glamorous backup singers.
The Happy Elf
Saturday, November 26, 2016 2:00pm. $22
(Departing @ 1:00pm.)
A new musical comedy by Harry Connick, Jr. that tells
the tale of Eubie the Elf, a loveable fellow who wants to
spread Christmas joy throughout the town of Bluesville,
where not a single person has been nice! Can he turn a
whole town of naughty children nice in just one day? This
is a festive tale of overcoming adversity, friendship, the
power of positivity and believing in yourself.
Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry!
Tuesday, August 16th
$40
11:30am. (showtime) Departing @ 10:30am.
Featuring Dave Colucci
Menu: Fresh Fruit/Pasta/Chicken Katherine/Baked Meatloaf/
Brocoli/Potato/Peach Cake
Strawberry Fields: The Beatles Tribute Show!
Tuesday, September 13th
$42
Menu: Salad/Pasta/Baked Ham/Chicken Francais/Buttered
Peas/Rice Pilaf/Ice Cream
Impressionists & Comedians!
Monday, October 17th
$40
Back by popular demand:
Holly Farris and Mark Verselli
(This is a show event. There will be no dancing)
Menu: Salad/Pasta/Sliced Roast Beef/Roast Turkey/Buttered
Carrots/Potato/Pastries
Salute to American Veterans!
Monday, November 14 th
$40
Dance to the sound of Deborah Wang &
Full Sound Band
Menu: Salad/Pasta/Chicken Marsala/Roast Pork Loin/Green
Beans/Potato/Apple Crumb Cake
Jimmy Mazz Holiday Show!
Tuesday, December 13th
$40
Menu: Salad/Pasta/Sliced Roast Beef/Baked Scrod/Bean
Medley/Potato/Ice Cream
For all of these events we will be meeting and leaving from the
Senior Center at 10:30am. Transportation to and from the event
will be on our mini bus. If you are interested in joining us, please
sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seats
without payment. Many of these events sell out well in advance.
If you are interested in attending do not hesitate to sign up and
PAY before they do.
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July-August, 2016
THEATER
Nelson Hall at Elim Park Place
That Wonder Boy
Friday, November 18, 2016
$27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
Winner of 3 out of 5 major awards at the 2015 United
Solo Theater Festival, this poignant and humorous oneman play will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.
Bob Stromberg, co-author/star of the hit comedy “Triple
Espresso-A Highly Caffeinated Comedy”, performs with
the stumbling, self deprecating manner of Bob Newhart.
He puts the audience at ease, and draws us in with his
wacky, witty, heartwarming storytelling.
Tony Kenny’s Christmastime in Ireland
Saturday, December 17, 2016
$27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
Tony Kenny, Ireland’s Premier Entertainer, brings his
all-star cast to Nelson Hall at Elim Park so you can experience “Christmastime in Ireland”-featuring vocalist Trish
O’Brien, The Dublin Trinity Band, the Dublin City Dancers,
and Ireland’s King of Blarney, comedian George Casey.
You will be singing, clapping and laughing from beginning
to end!
Music of Chicago: CT Transit Authority
Saturday, February 11, 2017 $27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
Connecticut Transit Authority faithfully recreates
the music of one of the greatest American bands ever,
Chicago, with focus on the early years of Chicago, better
known as the “Terry Kath Era”, when the band was raw
with emotion, heart and soul. The band’s set list contains
hits like “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is”,
“Make Me Smile”, “Beginnings”, “Just You ‘n Me”, “Dialogue”, “Old Days” and many more!
Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway:
Songs of the Great White Way
Saturday, April 8, 2017
$27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
Franc D’Ambrosio is best known for his role as the
“Phantom” (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the
Opera). With over 2,300 performances, he held the title
“World’s Longest Running Phantom” for a decade. Franc
is also known for his role as “Anthony Corleone” in the
Academy Award nominated film, The Godfather III.
Let’s Hang On!
Friday, April 21, 2017
$27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
The nation’s premier Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons Tribute Show! Not just a concert, this is a full
blown stage production complete with that Four Season’s
sound, crisp choreography, and a 7-piece live band. You
will see four great guys and two beautiful girls sing and
dance their way through some of the best songs of all
time!
Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook
Thursday, April 27, 2017
$27
2:00pm
Departing @ 1:00pm.
Suzanne O. Davis recreates the sound and vibe of
a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her
legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back
to the iconic image of her multi-million selling album of
REMEMBER:
1971. Impeccable attention to detail is taken in recreating
a respectful and accurate musical presentation of piano
and vocals, just as they were. This show will “make the
earth move under your feet!”.
Donny Most Sings and Swings
Saturday, May 6, 2017
$27
2:00pm
Departing @ 1:00pm.
Donny Most is best known for his role as Ralph in the
long running television series “Happy Days”, and recently
in a recurring role on the hit TV show “Glee”. But, did you
know, Donny Most Sings…and Swings? Donny truly has
vocal chops and he has a wonderful way of delivering
each standard in a way that no one else can. Donny will
be performing the hits of Sinatra, Dino, Darin and more
with a live orchestra.
Two on Tap: A Tribute to Song and Dance
Friday, May 19, 2017
$27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
Broadway’s Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano take
the audience back to the era when acts like Fred & Ginger
and Mickey & Judy filled the screen with undeniable
chemistry, effortless harmony and precision tap-dancing.
Gorgeous vocals, exciting choreography, and unique
musical arrangements take center stage in this two-act
show that has entertained tens of thousands of people
worldwide.
Simon, Garfunkel, Taylor
Friday, June 2, 2017
$27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
It has been nearly 45 years since Simon & Garfunkel
first split at the height of their fame in 1970. Mike Smith
and Dave Fazio are motivated to pursue their passion by
paying tribute to this incredible duo. The two bring over
25-years of singing two-part harmonies and excellent
musicianship to the stage. Lead-singing drummer Bill DeSanty is the featured vocalist in the James Taylor tribute
set. (Band: Good Acoustics)
The Music of John Denver
Thursday, June 22, 2017
$27
2:00pm
Departing @ 1:00pm.
The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend,
outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Tribute
artist Jim Curry, whose voice was heard in the CBSTV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has
performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout
the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of
Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. Featuring Jim
Curry and his live band.
7 Bridges Road - Eagles Tribute Band
$27
7:30pm
Departing @ 6:30pm.
7 Bridges Road presents an all-acoustic show, utilizing
acoustic guitars, piano, and a mix of hand drums and percussion. The soft atmosphere of acoustic music allows
the band to perform a less formal, more intimate show,
enhancing vocal harmonies. This six-piece acoustic show
is perfect for audiences to listen to a quieter yet full performance of the Eagles’ music.
shows, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
We cannot hold your seat without payment. Tickets
are limited.
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THEATER
July-August, 2016
GOODSPEED
OPERA HOUSE
“Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz”
Thursday, November 17
$64
An awkward girl with a golden voice blossoms into
Judy Garland in the inspirational new musical about the
bumpy road to “Oz”. The future superstar’s complicated
childhood comes alive with heartbreak, hope and the music that made her famous. “I Can’t Give You Anything But
Love,” “You Made Me Love You” and “Over the Rainbow”
sweeten the story of Judy striving to hold onto her family. This is a love letter to gifted underdogs who reach
high-and how the dreams that you dare to dream really do
come true.
All of these shows are matinees that start at 2:00pm. Unless noted, they will be at the Goodspeed Opera House in
Haddam, Ct. One of the shows will be at the Norma Terris
Theater in Chester, Ct. This is their smaller sister theater
that is not too far from the Haddam location. We will be
meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at 10:30am.
Our first stop will be at La Vita Gustosa Italian Restaurant
for lunch. The restaurant is located directly across the
street from the Goodspeed Opera House. There, you will
enjoy a nice lunch before the show. The cost of your
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. We are limited to the number of people we
can bring with us.
OBITUARY
Edmund J. Blinstrubas
Worked in metals industry
PROSPECT — Mr. Edmund
J. Blinstrubas, age 89, of Prospect, passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in the
VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital,
surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of
Joyce (Knapp) Blinstrubas.
Mr. Blinstrubas was born in Waterbury on November
15, 1926, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Chepulis) Blinstrubas. He was retired from Noranda Metal Works
after working as a Quality Control Inspector for many
years, also worked at Chase Brass and Copper, and was
a communicant of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in
Prospect.
He was a Girls Softball Coach and Little League
Coach for many years, enjoyed golfing and fishing, loved
animals, and was a member of the St. Joseph Bowling
League.
Mr. Blinstrubas proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. He earned expert marksmen and served in the Pacific Theatre.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Blinstrubas is survived by
two daughters, Sandra Schumann and her husband,
Chuck, of Anchorage, Alaska, and Alaine Caterino and
her husband, Mark, of Prospect; a son, Peter Blinstrubas
and his wife, Katherine, of Prospect; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Samuel, Thomas and James Blinstrubas,
Alexander Schumann, and Andria and Aliza Caterino; and
several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
four brothers, Pete, Joe, Johnny and Walter Blinstrubas.
A funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, June 25,
2016, 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church,
4 Union City Road, Prospect. Burial with full military
honors was in Prospect Cemetery. The Prospect Memorial Funeral Home, 72 Waterbury Road, Prospect, was in
charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue Foundation of Connecticut, 366 Main St.,
Terryville, CT 06786.
To place online condolences, please log on to www.
prospectmemorial.com.
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July-August, 2016
OBITUARIES
Robert M. Delage Loving
husband, father and Pepere
WOLCOTT - Robert Marcel Delage,
75, of Wolcott, formerly of Waterbury,
passed away peacefully on Friday,
May 13th at his home surrounded
by his loving family after his 3 month
battle with cancer. He was the beloved
husband and best friend of Lucille A.
(Guiditta) Delage. They had a friendship and love for one another for
almost 60 years and were married for
52 of those years.
Robert was born on December
24,1940 in Waterbury, son of the late
Alphirie and Jeannette (Boucher)
Delage. He attended St. Anne’s Grammar School, Leavenworth and Wilby High Schools. He proudly served his
country as a member of the United States Army stationed
in Germany. Bob was a tool setter for Scovill Manufacturing and worked as a warehouse manager for Bozzutto’s
IGA Inc. and Joyce Beverage Inc. He retired from Shop
Rite of Norwalk. During his early retirement he worked at
Precious Moments where he became known as “Pepere”
to dozens of children and their families. He also worked
as a funeral assistant at the DellaVecchia funeral home in
Wolcott.
Bob was a man of incredibly strong faith and was a
devoted and lifelong parishioner at the Shrine of St. Anne.
He was dedicated to serving the Lord through his works
as altar server and Eucharistic minister for over 10 years.
Throughout his years at St. Anne’s, he was a member of
the Holy Name Society, Parish Council, church choir, Parish Life Committee, Knights of Columbus, Fr. McGivney
Council, bingo worker and usher.
Bob had a zest for life and was quite the comedian.
You were sure to share a smile, a kiss hello and have a
laugh anytime you were in his presence. He loved being
around people. He enjoyed the Comet Club, bowling, set
back tournaments at St. Leo’s, making new friends at
the Prospect Senior Center and day trips to the casino.
He thoroughly enjoyed Wednesday ”Hold’em nights” with
his family and was an avid Yankees’ fan.
Bob’s love for his wife, daughters and their spouses
was unconditional. However, above all things, his role
as “Pepere” meant the world to him. The love, honor,
respect and devotion that he showed all of his grandchildren was immeasurable. He recently became a
“Grandpepere,” which filled his heart with joy, excitement and gratitude to God for sending him such a blessing.
Besides his wife Lucille, Bob is survived by his daughters, Roberta Raspo and her husband, Robert, of Wolcott
and Danielle Maringola and her husband, AI, of Wolcott;
his grandchildren, Kaitlin and Robert Raspo and Victoria
and Ali Maringola; his great-grandson, Christian Robert
Raspo; his godchildren, Denise Pellegrini, Michael Guiditta and Michelle Gonzalez; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves several sisters and brothers-in-Iaws,
Marie Delage of Prospect, Dottie Delage of Waterbury,
Peter and Judith Perugini of Killingworth, Nicholas and
Karen Guiditta of Wolcott, Dennis and Chris Guiditta of
Wolcott, and Brianand Lorraine Guiditta of Oakville.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Juliette Delage,
Raymond Delage, Doris Miclette, Shirley Juliano, Roger
Delage and Marcel Delage; his brother-in-law Gary
Guiditta; and godson Lewis Boyce.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Shrine of St. .
Anne, 515 S. Main St. in Waterbury on Tuesday, May 17,
2016 at 10 a.m. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery. Visit
www.dellavecchiafh.com for online tributes.
REST IN PEACE
Albert P. Fried Avid golfer;
worked at Uniroyal
PROSPECT - Albert P. Fried, age 85,
of Prospect, the loving husband of
Rita (McDonald) Fried, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Saint Mary’s
Hospital in Waterbury after a long
battle with cancer.
He was born July 25,1930, in
Wilkes-Barre,PA, son of the late Francis and Blanche (Myers) Fried. He
served in the Air Force from 1951-55,
stationed in England, achieving the
rank of staff sergeant. He moved to
New York in 1955, where he met his future bride in 1958
when they worked at the headquarters of U.S. Rubber
(later Uniroyal). They were married February 20, 1960, in
Brooklyn, and lived there until 1965.
He and his family moved to Prospect in 1965. He was
a longtime member of the Elks Lodge 967 in Naugatuck, a
member of the Prospect Senior Center, an avid golfer into
his early 80s who played in the Uniroyal Twilight League
at Hop Brook Golf Course in Naugatuck, and was a huge
fan of UConn women’s basketball and the New York Yankees.
In addition to his wife of 56 years, he is survived by a
daughter, Fran, of Prospect; son Jim and his wife, Sharon,
ofTerryville; son Ken and his wife, Cher of Naugatuck; two
granddaughters, Megan and Britney Fried, both of Naugatuck; sisters Elner and Theresa (Blanche), both of
Wilkes-Barre, and Mary Olshan of Tunkhannock, PA;
and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by brothers William (Gene), Gilbert and Francis
Fried, and a sister, Shirley Fried.
The family would like to thank his oncologist, Dr. Joseph Bowen and his staff; his family physician, Dr. Edmund Caporaso and his staff; the Saint Mary’s Hospital
Emergency Room and Critical Care Unit staffs; Carla
Larocque of VNA Health at Home Inc., of Watertown; and
the staff of Cheshire House of Waterbury for all their care,
kindness and support throughout his illness.
The funeral was held Monday, May 23rd, at 10 a.m. at
St. Anthony’s Church, Routes 68 and 69, Prospect. Burial
followed immediately at Prospect Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, AI asked that donations be made in
his name to St. Anthony’s Church or the Prospect Senior
Center.
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July-August, 2016
OBITUARIES
Gladys Cole Devoted wife and
mother
WATERBURY — Mrs. Gladys Cole,
97, died peacefully on June 7, 2016
at VITAS Healthcare at St. Mary’s
Hospital surrounded by her loving
family.
Born in Thomaston on Feb. 26,
1919 to the late James and Martha
(Bell) Benson, she was a lifelong
member of the United Methodist
Church of Waterbury and the
Wesleyan Fellowship. Gladys took great pride in caring
for her family and helping her husband create a successful automobile business. She also enjoyed working as a
teacher’s aide in Thomaston and Bethlehem and enjoyed
countless trips and cruises that brought her great
pleasure. Gladys really lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Banik and son
Jeffrey Cole, both of Waterbury; her son, Thomas Cole
and his wife, Marie, of Spring Hill, Fla.; and numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,
Francis Cole; son Gerald Cole; sister Arline Duley; and
brother James Benson.
Arrangements- Her funeral began Monday, June 13,
2016 at 10:15 a.m. from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home
of Waterbury, 9 Holmes Ave., and proceeded to the United
Methodist Church, 250 Country Club Road, Waterbury for
a service at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Hillside Cemetery,
158 Main St., Thomaston. Donations in Gladys’ name may
be made to the United Methodist Church of Waterbury or
to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To view these arrangements online,
share a condolence or an online photo, please visit
www.fordfh.com
Robert H. Behlman Sr.
Career as skilled draftsman
spanned 38 years
NAUGATUCK — Robert (Bob) Harris
Behlman Sr., 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June
13, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Linnea Edith (Ostrom)
Behlman.
Mr. Behlman was born April 1,
1930, in Naugatuck, the son of the late
Franklin Sr. and Anna (Quinn) Behlman.
Mr. Behlman is survived by his son, Robert «Bud»
Behlman Jr. and his wife, JoAnn, of Woodbury; his daughters, Cindy Russo and her husband, Tom, of Cheshire,
Jessica, Sara, Elizabeth, Laura, and Megan Seeger and
her husband, Greg. He is also loved and is survived by his
grandchildren, John Russo and his wife, Deanna, Tiffany,
Lindsey, Caleb, Emily, Joshua, Ahdem, Ava, Camden and
Austin; and great-grandchildren Anabelle, Angelo and
Leonzio Russo; his sisters, Joanne Cipriano and Patricia Bisson; a sister-in-law, Phoebe Drown; many nieces,
nephews and lifelong friends.
He was a skilled draftsman whose career spanned
38 years in the Bristol Company in Waterbury. He also
worked for the Credit Union and G&L Construction. As a
young man he umpired for Little League in Naugatuck,
coached for the Beacon Valley Grange softball team, and
managed the Naugy Knights football team.
REST IN PEACE
A lifelong Naugatuck resident, he was an active member of the United Methodist Church, serving as Treasurer
for several decades. He also served on the New York
District Finance Committee. He was Treasurer and Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury. He
was active in the community as a member of the Prospect
Song Birds and Beacon Valley Grange for more than 70
years. He was the treasurer of the Naugatuck Council of
Churches, as well as the Naugatuck Refugee Resettlement Committee and Naugatuck Valley Project.
Robert (Bob) Behlman is remembered as a man with
a positive spirit. He had strong faith, loved his family and
was dedicated to helping others.
Arrangements: A Memorial service was held on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 11 a.m. at the Naugatuck United
Methodist Church of Naugatuck, 208 Meadow Street.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family, and
there were no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United
Methodist Church of Naugatuck, or the Rhode Island
Infantile Paralysis Foundation. The Alderson-Ford Funeral
Home of Naugatuck is assisting with arrangements. For
online condolences, to share a story or a photo, please
visit www.fordfh.com.
Bernadette M. Garrity Loving
mother and grandmother
PROSPECT — Mrs. Bernadette M.
Garrity, age 82, of Prospect, passed
away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14,
2016, at Waterbury Hospital. She was
the wife for 36 years of the late John
J. Garrity.
Mrs. Garrity was born December
31, 1933, in Naugatuck, a daughter of
the late George and Mary (Mihalcik)
Poulin. She was retired as the office
manager for John J. Garrity C.P.A. in
Prospect, and was a communicant of St. Anthony Roman
Catholic Church in Prospect. She was a former member
of the St. Anthony’s Ladies Guild, the Prospect Senior
Center, the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks #967 and the Prospect Womens Club.
Bernadette’s family would like to thank the Doctors and
Nurses in the Medical ICU Unit at Waterbury Hospital for
their loving care and support.
Mrs. Garrity was the loving Mother of David Garrity of
Prospect and the late Jay Garrity, devoted Grandmother
of John Garrity, sister of Elaine Pizzuto of Prospect and
the late George Poulin, aunt to several nieces and nephews, and dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed
by all.
Mrs. Garrity’s funeral was held on Friday, June 17,
2016, at 10:30 a.m. from the Prospect Memorial Funeral
Home, 72 Waterbury Road, Prospect, to St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, 4 Union City Road, Prospect, for a
Mass at 11 a.m. Burial was in New Pine Grove Cemetery
in Waterbury.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105; or to the John Garrity Endowment Scholarship
Fund, c/o Liberty Bank, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury,
CT 06708.
To place online condolences, please log on to www.
prospectmemorial. com.
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Helpful Hints
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Helpful Hints
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PUZZLES
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PUZZLES
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PUZZLES
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES
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THE NEW AGE
For those of my generation who do not or cannot comprehend why Facebook exists: Iam trying to make friends
outside of Facebook while applying the same principles.
Therefore, every day I walk down the street and tell
passersby what I have eaten, how I feel at the moment,
what I have done the night before, what I will do later, and
with whom.
I give them pictures of my family, my dog, and of me
gardening, taking things apart in the garage, watering the
lawn, standing in front of landmarks, driving around town,
having lunch, and doing what anybody and everybody
does every day.
I also listen to their conversations, give them the
«thumbs up» and tell them I like them.
And it works just like Facebook: I already have four
people following me: two police officers, a private investigator, and a psychiatrist.
Penny Trick
After tucking their three-year-old child Sammy in for
bed one night, his parents heard sobbing coming from his
room.
Rushing back in, they found him crying hysterically. He
managed to tell them that he had swallowed a penny and
he was sure he was going to die. No amount of talking
was helping.
His father, in an attempt to calm him down, palmed
a penny from his pocket and pretended to pull it from
Sammy’s ear. Sammy was delighted.
In a flash, he snatched it from his father’s hand, swallowed, and then cheerfully demanded, “Do it again, Dad!”
The Toy Goes To ...
Tom had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which one should have the present.
“Who is the most obedient?” he asked.
“Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?”
Five small voices answered in unison. “Okay, dad, you
get the toy.”
Mother’s Advice to Daughter:
Cook a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
But teach a man to fish and you get rid of him for the
whole weekend!
When you are dissatisfied
and would like to go back to youth,
think of Algebra.
------------------------------One of the many things
no one tells you about aging
is that it is such a nice change
from being young.
~~~~~~~~~~~
First you forget names,
then you forget faces.
Then you forget to pull up
your zipper... it’s worse when
you forget to pull it down.
Funnies
New admittance policy
It was getting a little crowded in Heaven, so God decided to change the admittance policy. The new law was
that in order to get into Heaven, you had to have a really
bad day on the day that you died. The policy would go into
effect at noon the next day.
So, the next day at 12:01 the first person came to the
gates of Heaven. The Angel at the gate, remembering the
new policy, promptly asked the man, ‘Before I let you in,
I need you to tell me how your day was going when you
died.’
‘No problem,’ the man said. ‘I came home to my 25thfloor apartment on my lunch hour and caught my wife
having an affair. But her lover was nowhere in sight.. I
immediately began searching for him. My wife was half
naked and yelling at me as I searched the entire apartment.
Just as I was about to give up, I happened to glance
out onto the balcony and noticed that there was a man
hanging off the edge by his fingertips!
The nerve of that guy! Well, I ran out onto the balcony
and stomped on his fingers until he fell to the ground. But
wouldn’t you know it, he landed in some trees and bushes
that broke his fall and he didn’t die. This ticked me off
even more.
In a rage, I went back inside to get the first heavy
thing I could get my hands on to throw at him. Oddly
enough, the first thing I thought of was the refrigerator. I
unplugged it, pushed it out onto the balcony, and tipped it
over the side. It plummeted 25 stories and crushed him!
The excitement of the moment was so great that I had
a heart attack and died almost instantly.’
The Angel sat back and thought a moment. Technically, the guy did have a bad day. It was a crime of passion. So, the Angel announced, ‘OK, sir. Welcome to the
Kingdom of Heaven,’ and let him in .
A few seconds later the next guy came up. To the Angel’s surprise, it was Donald Trump. ‘Mr. Trump, before I
can let you in, I need to hear about what your day was like
when you died.’ Trump said, ‘No problem. But you’re not
going to believe this.
I was on the balcony of my 26th floor apartment doing
my daily exercises. I had been under a lot of pressure so I
was really pushing hard to relieve my stress. I guess I got
a little carried away, slipped, and accidentally fell over the
side!
Luckily, I was able to catch myself by the fingertips
on the balcony below mine. But all of a sudden this crazy
man comes running out of his apartment, starts cussing,
and stomps on my fingers. Well, of course I fell. I hit some
trees and bushes at the bottom, which broke my fall, so I
didn’t die right away.
As I’m laying there face up on the ground, unable to
move and in excruciating pain, I see this guy push his refrigerator of all things off the balcony. It falls the 25 floors
and lands on top of me, killing me.’
The Angel is quietly laughing to himself as Trump
finishes his story. ‘I could get used to this new policy,’ he
thinks to himself. ‘Very well,’ the Angel announces. ‘Welcome to the Kingdom of Heaven,’ and he lets Trump enter.
A few seconds later, Bill Clinton comes up to the gate.
The Angel is almost too shocked to speak. Thoughts of
assassination and war pour through the Angel’s head.
Finally he says, ‘Mr. President, please tell me what it was
like the day you died.’
Clinton says, ‘OK, picture this. I’m naked, inside a
refrigerator......’
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Fathers then & now
Today is one of the first Father’s Days of our new millennium. Fathers of 1900 didn’t have it nearly as good as
fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages:
In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn
English.
Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.
In 1900, a father’s horsepower meant his horses. Today, it’s the size of his minivan.
In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family’s head,
he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and
4-car garage. And that’s just the vacation home.
In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when
the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock,
know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video
camera.
In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn’t touch Dad’s clothes if they were sliding
naked down an icicle.
In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the
family business. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon
come home from college long enough to teach them how
to work the computer and set the VCR.
In 1900, fathers pined for old country Romania, Italy, or
Russia. Today, fathers pine for old country Hank Williams.
In 1900, a father smoked a pipe. If he tries that today,
he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer.
In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, “Wake up, it’s time for school.” Today, kids shake
their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: “Wake up, it’s
time for hockey practice.”
In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife
and children at the supper table. Today, a father comes
home to a note: “Jimmy’s at baseball, Cindy’s at gymnastics, I’m at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge.”
In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart
conversations while fishing in a stream. Today, fathers
pluck the headphones off their sons’ ears and shout,
“WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE..”
In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and
the kid was all smiles. Today, a father spends $800 at
Toys ‘R’ Us, and the kid screams: “I wanted Sega!”
In 1900, if a father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs
and bacon and ham and potatoes. Today, it’s Special K,
soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol.
In 1900, a Father’s Day gift would be a hand tool. Today, he’ll get a digital organizer.
In 1900, fathers said, “A man’s home is his castle.”
Today, they say, “Welcome to the money pit.”
In 1900, “a good day at the market” meant Father
brought home feed for the horses. Today, “a good day at
the market” means Dad got in early on an IPO.
In 1900, a happy meal was when Father shared funny
stories around the table. Today, a happy meal is what Dad
buys at McDonald’s.
In 1900, a father was involved if he spanked the kid
now and then. Today, a father’s involved only if he coaches Little League and organizes Boy Scouts and car pools.
In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often
rose to attention. Today, kids glance up and grunt, “Dad,
you’re invading my space.”
In 1900, fathers threatened their daughters suiters with
shotguns if the girl came home late. Today, fathers break
the ice by saying, “So...how long have you had that earring?”
In 1900, fathers pined for the old school, which meant
a one-room, red-brick building. Today, fathers pine for the
old school, which means Dr J and Mickey Mantle.
In 1900, fathers were never truly appreciated. In 2001,
fathers were never truly appreciated.
Funnies
Tommy’s Mommy
For weeks a six-year old lad kept telling his first-grade
teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house.
One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he
stopped telling his teacher about the impending event.
The teacher finally sat the boy on her lap and said,
“Tommy, whatever has become of that baby brother or
sister you were expecting at home?”
Tommy burst into tears and confessed, “I think Mommy
ate it!”
SENIOR VIEWPOINTS...
Of course I talk to myself, sometimes I need expert
advice!!!
I don’t have gray hair. I have “wisdom highlights”. I’m
just very wise.
I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop
pissing me off!
My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance for idiots
that needs work.
Even duct tape can’t fix stupid ... but it can muffle the
sound!
I’m going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure
what I’ll do that second week.
The kids text me “plz” which is shorter than please. I
text back “no” which is shorter than “yes”.
Oops! Did I roll my eyes out loud?
I don’t trip over things, I do random gravity checks!
The biggest lie I tell myself is ...”I don’t need to write
that down, I’ll remember it.”
Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators.
We haven’t met yet!
Old age is coming at a really bad time!
Grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot
change, the courage to change the things I can
and the friends to post my bail when I finally snap!
Teach your daughter how to shoot, because a restraining order is just a piece of paper.
When did it change from “We the people” to “Screw the
people”?
Why do I have to press one for English when
you’re just gonna transfer me to someone I can’t
understand anyway?
At my age “Getting lucky” means walking into a room
and remembering what I came in there for.
Two Brothers Organizing Funeral
The first one is trying to arrange everything himself,
because he knows that the other one is pretty dim and
sure to mess something up in some way.
The dim brother insists that he won’t. Finally the first
brother relents and gives him a small task: “Just make
sure dad looks nice for the service.”
The day of the service arrives and everything goes off
without a hitch. The first brother congratulates the dim one
on a job well done.
A month after the service, the first brother receives a
bill for $200 from the funeral home. He assumes it was a
missed cost and sends the money.
Another month goes by, and again he receives a bill
for $200. Thinking something must be wrong, he calls the
funeral home and asks why he’s being charged another
$200.
The funeral home director replies, “Well, your brother
was insistent on your father looking nice for the funeral, so
he rented him a tux!”

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