May-June 2016 Highlites

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Prospect Senior Center
6 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-5300
(203) 758-3837 Fax
May-June 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
Mother…
If I could give you diamonds
for each tear you cried for me,
If I could give you sapphires
for each truth you’ve helped me see,
If I could give you rubies
for the heartache that you’ve known,
If I could give you pearls
for the wisdom that you’ve shown…
Then you’ll have a treasure, Mother,
that would mount up to the skies.
A treasure that would almost match
the sparkle in your kind and loving eyes.
But, I have no pearls, nor diamonds,
as I’m sure you’re well aware.
So, I’ll give you gifts more preciousmy devotion, love and care.
-Author Unknown-
Dad…
He never looks for praises.
He’s never one to boast.
He just goes on quietly working
for those he loves the most.
His dreams are seldom spoken.
His wants are very few.
And most of the time his worries
will go unspoken too.
He’s there…a firm foundation
through all our storms of life.
A sturdy hand to hold to
in times of stress and strife.
A true friend that we can turn to
When times are good or bad.
One of our greatest blessingsthe man that we call Dad.
-Author Unknown-
Wishing all of our many Moms and Dads a very Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day!
Until next month…
Lucy
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Day-by-Day Schedule
May 1st. (SUNDAY)
11:00am. Iron Chef Elm City Competition-$35
2:00pm. “Grease” @ Holy Cross High School (SOLD OUT)
2:00pm. Sister Act @ Thomaston Opera House-$22
May 2nd. (MONDAY)
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:30am. “Songbirds” choir rehearsal @ Senior Center
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Spa treatments @ Sage Spa with Marion Bokon
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
NO Wii Bowling today
NO Center lunch today
1:00pm. Dance Social with the Boogie Boys-$9
1:00pm. Cribbage with Don Ensero
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #2 with Andrea Sutton
May 3rd. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. Senior Fitness Class with Susy Pettas-$2
9:30am. Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
NO Art Class today
11:30am. Lunch @ BARC
No Center Lunch
12:30pm. Bocce League with Terri Charette & Gene Bowman
12:30pm. Setback (downstairs)
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm. Quilting Class with Debbie Steeves
May 4th. (WEDNESDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:30am. Christmas Tree Store/Cracker Barrel
NO Tai Chi Class
10:00am. In-house Pool Tournament
10:00am Lunch @ “Taste of Kaynor” Restaurant
10:00am. Writer’s Workshop with Judy Boynton
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Center Lunch
12noon to 2:00pm. Blood pressure screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Wii Bowling with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting/Crocheting Class with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class with Lois Marticello-$2
May 5th. (THURSDAY)
NO grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
10:00am. Book Club with Marie Delage
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #1 with Carla Koch-$25 (6-wk session)
NO Zumba today
NO Calligraphy today
11:30am. Mother’s Day Luncheon-SOLD OUT
1:00pm. Mah Jong with Barb Duigan
NO Wii Golf
May 6th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with Don & Betty Ensero
9:30am. Pinochle with Terri Charette
9:30am. Bible Study with Georgia Smolkis
10:00am. to 3:00pm. Scrapbooking with Edwina & Cindy
11:30am. Center Lunch-Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
1:30pm. IPAD Training Class with Aline Waldmann-FREE
6:30pm. Corvettes Doo Wop Revue @ Elim Park-SOLD OUT
May 7th. (SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #2 with Ali Pettas
May 9th.(MONDAY)
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Meridian Manor
9:30am. Prospect Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Five Wishes Presentation with Joyce Buselli (VITAS)
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Turkey Sandwich-$3 (ENL)
1:00pm. CRL Dice Game with Mary Henao-$1
May - June, 2016 Issue
May 10th. (TUESDAY)
9:30am. to 12:30pm. Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:00am. Reverse Mortgage Workshop with Michael Savenelli
10:00am. Cosmetology services with Dolce Cosmetology School-$6
10:00am. Art Class #3 with Judy Jaworski
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Beef Stew-$3 (ENL)
12:30pm. Bocce League with Terri Charette
12:30pm. Quilting Class lunch @ Vespucci’s Restaurant
1:00pm. Red Hatters to Tea with Tracy
NO Quilting Class with Debbie Steeves
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Marini-apts. necessary
8:30am. WEBS Yarn Shop Day Trip-$5
8:30am. Wii Bowling tournament in Bristol
NO Tai Chi Class with Barb Santasiero (Due to surgery)
NO (Morning) Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
10:00am Lunch @ “Taste of Kaynor” Restaurant
NO Center Lunch today
NO (Afternoon) Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
12noon to 2:00pm. Free Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing with Lois Marticello
6:00pm. Travelers Chorale Concert @ Bushnell Theater
May 12th. (THURSDAY)
NO Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
10:00am. Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb-No Charge
10:00am. Reiki Therapy Sessions with Madelene-$20
10:00am. Water coloring Class #2 with Carla Koch
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
11:00am. Texas Hold’em Poker refresher session
11:00am. “How to Read a Food Label” with Courtney Watson-No Charge
11:30am. Wii Bowlers to Painted Pony for lunch-$5.50
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Spinach Grandioli-$3 (ENL)
12:30pm. Origami with Ah Moi Yip-$5
1:00pm. Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
1:00pm. Neurological Disorders Support Group
1:00pm. Mental Health Concerns for Seniors Presentation
1:00pm. Wii Golf with Don Ensero
5:30pm. Ringling Brothers Circus @ XL Center-SOLD OUT
May 13th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
9:30am.Bible study with Georgia Smolkis
10:30am. to 11:30am. FREE Glucose/Blood Pressure Screening
courtesy of Cheshire Rehabilitation
11:30am. Center Lunch-Sheppard’s Pie-$7-(SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
May 14th. (SATURDAY)
2:00pm. New Haven Latin Culinary Tour-SOLD OUT
7:00pm. The Dining Room @ Phoenix Theater-$16
May 15th. (SUNDAY)
10:00am. Spring on the Farm-$10
May 16th. (MONDAY)
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Glendale
NO Lori’s Center Lunch
11:30am. Lunch @ Juniper’s Restaurant-$13
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Day-by-Day Schedule
1:00pm. Dance Social with Vinnie Carr-$9
1:30pm. Senior Chair Yoga Class #4 with Andrea Sutton
May 17th. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. Reflexology with Kim Stewart - apts. necessary
9:30am. Senior Olympics Wii Bowling Tournament @ Village @ East Farms
9:30am. to 12:30pm. Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:30am. Grove Street Cemetery Tour
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Meatloaf-$3 (ENL)
1:00pm. Card Bingo with Betty Lukeski-$2
1:00pm. Quilting Group
9:30am. Senior Olympics Spelling Bee @ Village @ East Farms
NO (Morning) Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:30am. New Britain Museum of Art-$15
10:30am. Ivoryton Playhouse-SOLD OUT
NO Tai Chi with Barb Santasiero due to surgery
11:00am. FREE lunch with Chef Craig @ Cheshire Rehabilitation
(No bus available-drive on your own-register with Senior Center)
NO Center Lunch
12noon to 2:00pm. FREE Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
NO (Afternoon) Wii Bowling
1:30pm. Line Dancing with Lois Marticello-$2
May 19th. (THURSDAY)
8:30am. Mohegan Sun Casino Day Trip
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #3 with Carla Koch
10:30am.Calligraphy with Jann Lamb
11:30am. Lunch @ Painted Pony-$5.50
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Mahjong with Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Gibson Girl Presentation-$5
May 20th. (FRIDAY)
10:00am.to 3:00pm. Scrapbooking with Edwina & Cindy
11:30am. Center Lunch-Hawaiian Chicken-$7-(SCL)
1:00pm. Pizza BINGO-$1
1:30pm. IPAD Training Class with Aline Waldmann-No charge
6:00pm. An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein-$35
May 21st. (SATURDAY)
Starting @ 9:00am.-Prospect Town Wide Tag Sale
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #4 with Ali Pettas (6-wk session)
4:00pm. CGMC Bingomania-$20
6:30pm. The Hitmen @ Warner Theater-$45
May 22nd. (SUNDAY)
5:30pm. The Bucky Lewis Comedy Show & Dinner-$45
May 23rd. (MONDAY)
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Beacon Brook
10:00am. Lincoln Financial Walk/Lunch @ Vito’s
NO Center Lunch
12:30pm. WHIST with Tom Petrillo, Dolly Martin & Betty Lukeski-$3
NO Cribbage with Don Ensero
May 24th. (TUESDAY)
8:30am. Walkway Over the Hudson Day Trip-SOLD OUT
9:00am. Free Hearing Screenings with And-How-Hearing
apts. necessary
11:00am. Understanding Glutens Presentation with Courtney Watson- No Charge
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Seafood Salad Platter-$3 (ENL)
1:00pm.Quilting Group
1:00pm. Lori’s Cooking Class-Homemade Crepes-$2
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Martini-apts. necessary
May 25th. (Wednesday)
10:00am. Karen’s Jewelry Class-$12-Siver & White Beaded Drop Necklace
10:30am. Avery Beverage Company Soda Party & Lunch-$35
NO Tai Chi Class with Barbara Santasiero due to surgery
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting group with Aline Waldmann @ the Senior Center
May 26th. THURSDAY)
NO Shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Tiffany Windows @ Battell Chapel-$7
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #4
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi
10:30am.Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb
NO Center Lunch
12:30pm. Dime Bingo with Linda Peterit-$1
May 27th. ( FRIDAY)
NO Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. to 3:00pm. Scrapbooking with Cindy & Edwina
11:30am. Memorial Day Luncheon/Party-$15
NO BINGO
May 28th. (SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #5 with Ali Pettas (6-wk session)
10:00am. Farm Art Festival @ Abbey of Regina Laudis-$15
May 29th. (SUNDAY)
7:30am. Stormville Flea Market-$5
May 30th. (MONDAY)
Center CLOSED - Memorial Day
May 31st. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. Daytrip to Madava Farms-SOLD OUT
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-BBQ Chicken-$3-(ENL)
1:00pm. Setback(upstairs)
1:00pm. Lori’s Jewelry Class-Dragon Fly 3-Piece-Earring, Necklace & 4
Day-by-Day Schedule
June 1st. (WEDNESDAY)
No Tai Chi (Due to surgery)
10:00am. Silo Cooking School Tour & Lunch-$35
10:30am. Fidelco Association Guide Dog Tour-$10
NO Center Lunch
12noon to 2:00pm. Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
June 2nd. (THURSDAY)
NO Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Harney & Sons Tea Company Tour-SOLD OUT
10:00am. Reiki Therapy Sessions with Madelena-$20
10:00am. Book Club with Marie Delage
NO Calligraphy with Jann Lamb
10:30am. Anything Goes @ Goodspeed Opera House-$64
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu:TBA (ENL)
June 3rd. (FRIDAY)
11:30am. Lori’s Homemade Stuffed Shells & Meatballs-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
1:30pm. IPAD training class with Aline Waldmann
June 4th. (SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #6 with Ali Pettas (No Charge)
10:30am. Hartford Flavor Company Day Trip-$30
June 5th. (SUNDAY)
8:00am. Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market-$2
June 6th. (MONDAY)
9:30am. “Songbirds” choir rehearsal @ Senior Center
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Spa treatments @ Sage Spa with Marion Bokon
NO Center lunch today
1:00pm. Dance Social with the Boogie Boys-$9
June 7th. (TUESDAY)
Red Hatters to Newport Playhouse-Time:TBA
8:30am. “Argia” Mystic Cruise-SOLD OUT
9:30am. Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:00am. Art Class #1-$15 (4-week class)
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu:TBA
1:00pm. Card Bingo with Betty Lukeski-$2
1:00pm. Quilting Class with Debbie Steeves
1:00pm. Smile-A-While Group practice @ Prospect Library
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Martini
June 8th. (WEDNESDAY)
9:30am. Christmas Tree Store/Cracker Barrel
NO Tai Chi Class (Due to surgery)
10:30am. Tea Roses Tea Room-$28
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Wii Bowling with Mary Henao
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class with Lois Marticello-$2
6:00pm. Kinky Boots @ Shubert Theater-$95
June 9th. (THURSDAY)
8:30am. Mohegan Sun Casino Day Trip
NO grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Harney & Sons Tea Company Tour-SOLD OUT
10:00am. Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb-No charge
11:00am. Texas Hold’em Refresher session with Josh Lidsky
12noon Texas Hold’em Poker Games with Josh Lidsky
1:00pm. “Caring For a Person with Dementia/Alzheimers” Presentation
June 10th. (FRIDAY)
11:30am. Center Lunch-Pasta Primavera-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. Pizza BINGO-$1
June 12th. (SUNDAY)
2:00pm. “Belles & Berries” Handbell Choir Concert-No Charge
June 13th. (MONDAY)
8:30am. AARP Driver Safety Course-$15/$20
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ TBA
10:00am. Handwriting Analysis with David DeWitt-$3
NO Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Menu:TBA-$3 (ENL)
1:00pm. CRL Dice Game with Mary Henao-$1
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #1 with Andrea Sutton-$15 (6-week session)
1:30pm. Hidden Treasures Antique Road Show-$10
June 14th. (TUESDAY)
9:30am. to 12:30pm. Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
9:30am. Cricket Hill Peony Festival
10:00am. Cosmetology services with Dolce Cosmetology School-$6
11:30am. Lunch @ BARC
NO Center Lunch
12:30pm. Bocce League with Terri Charette
1:00pm. Smile-A-While Show Group rehearsal @ Senior Center
June 15th. (WEDNESDAY)
9:30am. Shopping @ Tanger Outlets
10:00am. “Make Your Own Granola” with Alice Nolan-$2
10:30am. “The 39 Steps” @ Ivoryton Playhouse-$35
NO Tai Chi Class with Barb Santasiero (Due to surgery)
NO Center Lunch today
11:00am. FREE Lunch with Chef Craig @ Cheshire Rehabilitation
(No bus available-Register beforehand with Senior Center)
12noon to 2:00pm. Free Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
June 16th. (THURSDAY)
10:00am. Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb-No Charge
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Day-by-Day Schedule
10:00am. Water coloring Class #1 with Carla Koch-$25 (6-wk session)
11:30am. Lunch @ Painted Pony-$5.50
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. “Italian Villas and Their Gardens: Following Edith Wharton” Presentation-$5
6:00pm. Cirque du Soleil @ XL Center-$65
June 17th. (FRIDAY)
NO Pinochle with Terri Charette
9:30am.Bible study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Father’s Day Luncheon-$15
NO BINGO
6:00pm. An Evening of Motown @ Warner Theater-$50
7:30am. Stormville Flea Market-$5
4:00pm. CGMC Bingomania-$20
June 19th. (SUNDAY)
11:30am. “Act One” @ Abbey of Regina Laudis-$23
June 20th. (MONDAY)
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Paradigm
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. Lunch @ Juniper’s Restaurant-$13
1:00pm. Dance Social with Vinnie Carr-$9
1:30pm. Senior Chair Yoga Class #2 with Andrea Sutton
June 21st. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. Reflexology with Kim Stewart-apts. necessary
9:45am. Lunch on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat-$50
10:30am. Author, Joseph Adomavicia Presentation-No charge
11:30am. FREE Lunch ONLY for those attending author presentation
1:00pm.l Smile-A-While Show Group practice @ Senior Center
June 22nd. (WEDNESDAY)
NO Tai Chi with Barb Santasiero due to surgery
10:00am. “Live Now, Live Engaged” Presentation courtesy of Village @
East Farms
10:30am. “The Roar of the Grease Paint” @ Norma Terris Theater-$44
11:00am. FREE Lunch ONLY for those attending Village @ East Farms Presentation
12noon to 2:00pm. FREE Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
June 23rd. (THURSDAY)
10:00am. Ct. State Capitol Tour/Lunch @ Vito’s-$20
10:30am.Calligraphy with Jann Lamb
12:30pm. Dime Bingo with Linda Peterit-$1
June 24th. (FRIDAY)
10:00am.to 3:00pm. Scrapbooking with Edwina & Cindy
11:30am. Center Lunch-Chicken Marsala-$7-(SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1-sponsored by Grand Companions
1:30pm. IPAD Training Class with Aline Waldmann-No charge
6:00pm. Main Street Ballet-“Giselle” @ Pomperaug High School-$20
7:00am. Newport Flower Show-$97
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #3 with Ali Pettas (6-week session)
June 27th. (MONDAY)
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ TBA
10:00am. Author, Erik LeMoullec-No Charge
12:30pm. WHIST with Tom Petrillo, Dolly Martin & Betty Lukeski-$3
1:00pm. Lori’s Cooking Class-Stuffed Zucchinni-$2
1:00pm. Benefits Overview Presentation by ION Bank Insurance
1:00pm. SNAP (Food Stamps) Applications taken
NO Cribbage with Don Ensero
June 28th. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. Free Hearing Screenings with And-How-Hearing
apts. necessary
9:30am. Grocery Shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:30am. Patches & Patchwork Quilt & Fabric Shop-No Charge
12noon Art Class Lunch & Visit to Falcone Fine Art Studio
12noon to 3:00pm. Frankie’s Hotdogs Afternoon Game Party-$12
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Smile-A-While Show Group practice @ Prospect Library
NO Quilting Group
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Martini-apts. necessary
June 29th. (Wednesday)
9:30am. Elizabeth Park Day Trip-No Charge
9:30am. Wii Bowling vs. Oxford in Prospect
NO Tai Chi Class with Barbara Santasiero due to surgery
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting group with Aline Waldmann @ the Senior Center
June 30th. THURSDAY)
NO Shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden-SOLD OUT
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #3
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi
10:30am.Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb
PLEASE NOTE:
SCL applies to lunches made at the Senior Center by the staff
ENL applies to catered meals from the Elderly Nutrition Program
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BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to All
From The Senior Center Staff and Members
We Wish You Many More
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Eleanor Giusto
Lillian Langlais
Jacqueline Lupone
Anthony J. Barzydlo
Dollyanne Martin
Bill Semeraro
Kathleen Graveline
Dorothy Rehel
Barbara Cresta
K.Elaine Rice
Florine DeCorso
Marie Wnek
Barbara Rowe
Dorothy Olsen
Helen Gerard
Peggy Taylor
Jeanne Brown
Walter Valunas
Edward Wilcox
Vic Vicenzi
Marie Rizzo
Dorothy Black
Liberta D’Antonio
Tom Petrillo
Natalie Greco
Carol Bridschge
Anita Gregorski
Katherine Briglia
Thomas Ventresca
Angela Flamer
Jo Marie Johnson
Judy Granfield
Gerri Celone
Carol Cole
Lou Kugell
Adrienne Johnson
Susan Wright
Joseph Reig
Claire Verrastro
Theresa Pagano
Frank Ieronimo
Lynn Cavanaugh`
Maria Velez
Ada Solomita
Audrey Cool
Linda Girard
Janice San Angelo
Jo Capobianco
Lee Ruey
Randy Herdman
Albert Cerelli
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Theodore Arotsky
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Tony Marciano
Harry E. LaClair
Betty Kopp
Brad Milton
Sandy Somma
Rose Forte
Joan Coviello
Eileen Reig
Frances Branco
Victor Visockis
Shirley Fuoco
Jim Phelan
Kathy Sokolnicki
Mary Jackman
Charlotte Zinko
Brenda Wilson
Betty Lou Foley
Gary Jordan
Marie Ieronimo
Gloria Vaccarelli
Russ Roberts
Donald Holley
Lauretta Swiderski
Carol Minicucci
Ann Piccirillio
Mary Mucciacciaro
Sandra Jasulavic
Carol Diana
Patricia Pascale
Jean M. Polasko
Michael Lombardi
Ray Cormier
George Fraser
Elaine Sardinskas
Jim Scampolino
Sandra Aquavia
Judy Zhitomi
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Carol Delagrange
Nita Govain
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Richard Garten
Linda Tortorelli
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Louis Zhitomi
Janet Baboo
Joan Boccuzzi
Carol McGeever
Mary Jane Vagt
Rachel Rainville
Louise Lestage
Lorraine Butler
Sandra Keller
Carol Plantier
Bill Flahive
Maria Diaz
Nancy Lass
Arlene Fraser
Rosetta H. Hines
Paul Lussier
Diane ST.Martin
Joyce Shaffer
Donna Wedge
Dorothy Gouveia
Patty Spillane
Maureen Rebner
Deborah Woods
Richard Shokite
Paul Spillane
Patricia Lawlor
Carol Bredice
Donald DeBiase
Willard Ruggles
Tanya Nikituk
Christopher Politi
Mary Texira
Gloria j. Vilardo
Theresa Zenni
Lorraine Szyndlar
Edward L. Jamele
Ginny Wurst
Dolores LaChance
Robert Hoey
Barbara B. Vensel
Alice Nolan
Stella Passaro
Judy Bridges
Robert Ruey Mary Sullivan
Renee Poet
Jean Lampron
Lorraine Bohuski
Pat McGrath
Linda Soto
Gale Murray
Patricia Chichowski
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Irnlind Strowkowski
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Daniel Spongberg
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Lois Redline
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Philip O LaBonte
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Marilyn Marshall
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Carolyn Bierce
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Alice Hanley
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Jim Lukeski
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Bernice Sullivan
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Richard Monck
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Roberta Felesina
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Linda B. Barzydlo
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Lea Maisto
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Valerie M. Stolfi
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Margaret Smith
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Fran Corey
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Ann Baker
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Fred Bonyai
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Elaine Perugini
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Antoinette Cronin
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Joseph Pavlowski
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Joan Slapikas
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Kathleen Morrissey
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Barbara Hulbert
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Victor Kowalchick
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Arlene Welch
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Raymond Chevrier
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Shirley Shaw
25
Jean Parker
25
Nancy Lou Brown
25
Grace Didonato
26
John Daley
26
Jim Orsillo
27
Pat Geary
27
Mary Jane Talerico
27
Carol Conant
28
Verna Arndt
28
Suzanne Jokubaitis
28
Kathleen Fermeglia
28
Marie Kluge
29
Michael J. Vasicko
29
Rosanne Scampolino 29
Allen Thibodeau
29
Carolyn Barrows
29
Frank Conlon
30
William McCasland
30
Chris Heavens
30
Charlie Wentworth
30
Catherine Gay
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SUNSHINE LIST
GET WELL SOON!!!
Ted Goumy
67 Downes Street
Waterbury, Ct. 06704
Jean Emmons
281 King Street
Bristol, Ct. 06010
Bob Delage
26 Gianni Drive
Wolcott, Ct. 06716
Jeannine Mallane
Cheshire House
3396 East Main Street
Kathy Harris
62 Jann Wood
Hazel Mercier
155 Mountain View Manor
Torrington, Ct. 06790
Ralph Decilla
125 Cheshire Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Ray Somma
62 Mountain View Drive
Earl Lovell
109 Sunburst Road
Naugatuck, Ct. 06770
Dave Santoro
9 Porter Hill Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Bill Luschenat
16 Merriman Lane
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Dave Sletner
192 Quinn Street
Janet Rinaldi
154 Summit Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Diane Gow
36 Morris Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Eleanor Giusto
196 Joseph Street
Cheryl Dermody
92 Joy Road
Middlebury, Ct. 06762
Dorothy Cappella
139 Summit Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Karen Stango
132 Grilleytown Road
Joy Koch
196 New Haven Ave.
Apt. 430
Derby, Ct. 06418
Maggie Smith
Village @ East Farms
180 Scott Road
Claire Verrastro
107 West Ridge Drive
Dee Fusco
154 Scott Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Bea Garbarino
235 Park Avenue
Eve Smith
18 Rozum Circle
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Bob Behlmann
32 Clark Road
Marie Colangelo
210 Forestridge Road
Ken Lawton
1 Abraham Boulevard
Room 240-2 South
West Hartford, Ct. 06107
Carmella & Lenore Gerardi
52 Gail Drive
Janet Cronn
130 Howard Ave.
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Rita Fried
29 Chandler Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Germaine Ayotte
39 Clark Hill Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Pat Martini
24 Meadow Lane
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Roberta Felesina
P.O. Box 7353
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Phyllis Lynch
28 Sherwood Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Terry Kiesel
52 Union City Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Jean Meehan
21 Williams Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Gladys Cole
Southmayad Home
250 Columbia Blvd.
Don & Barb Santasiero
165 Windy Drive
Patty Smegielski
49 Kenilworth Street
EVENTS THAT ARE SOLD OUT OR
EVENTS WHERE DEADLINES HAVE
PASSED
May 1st. Grease @ Holy Cross High School-FULL
May 5th. Mother’s Day Luncheon-SOLD OUT
May 6th. The Corvettes @ Nelson Hall-SOLD OUT
May 11th. WEBBS Yarn Shop-FULL
May 12th. Ringling Bros. Circus-SOLD OUT
May 14th. New Haven Culinary Tour-SOLD OUT
May 17th. Grove Street Cemetery Tour-FULL
May 18th. Ivoryton Playhouse-SOLD OUT
May 24th. Walkway Over The Hudson-SOLD OUT
May 31st. Springtime Tour of Madava Farms-SOLD OUT
June 2nd. Harney & Sons Tea Company-SOLD OUT
June 7th. “Argia” Mystic Cruise-SOLD OUT
June 9th. Harney & Sons Tea Company-SOLD OUT
June 30th. Hammond Museum & Japanese Garden-SOLD
OUT
July 13th. HuKeLau & Doo Wop Show-SOLD OUT
July 29th. Josh Groban @ Mohegan Sun Casino-SOLD
OUT
August 9th. HuKeLau & Polynesian Show-SOLD OUT
August 26th. Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival-FULL
NEW MEMBERS
ANASTASIA TIMPKO
JOANN ORLOWSKI
ROBERT WNEK
ROBERT T. FINN
DIXIE FINN
RENATE RITTER
ADELINO FRANCISCO
MARIE PETZOLD
LOUISE EGAN
SHELLY SHERIDAN
NANCY LIGI
MARGE FISKE
ALBERT CERELLI
DIANNE BEDARD
JEANNE REMISZEWSKI
CAROLYN RHOADES
HEDY SHOKITE
RICHARD SHOKITE
MARY CRAMER
CAROL TERNI
PATRICIA MALONEY
CAROL MORRISON
BERNADETTE MOLE
ROD DAPKINS
GEORGE W. JANOSOV
ANTE GLAVAN
RATKA GLAVAN
ARLEEN BECKWITH
KATHY BEGIN
PAUL SPILLANE
PATTY SPILLANE
VILMA LOMBARDI
MICHAEL LOMBARDI
VINCENT VARONE
CATHY GORHAM
JEANNE GRONAN
CAROLYN BARROWS
BETTY SCHEITHE
LARRY WINKLER
ALBERT VARGA
EVELYN BROTHERS
LEE DUMAS
SHARON ROTATORI
ADRIENNE STOSUY
LENA SBARDELLATI
CATHERINE GANNON
FRANCIS CARASONE
CHERYL WATT
GERALDINE PAOLILLO
MARGARET MOSER
JOSEPH P. OLIVEIRA
MARY M. OLIVEIRA
DANIEL SPONGBERG
JOANNE SPONGBERG
NANCY SOUCY
JOSEPH KAZLAUSKAS
DOROTHY OLSEN
Welcome to the Prospect Senior Center
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Special Activities Index
DATE
EVENT
May 1 May 2
May 4
May 6 May 9 May 10 May 10 May 10
May 11
May 11 May 11 May 12 May 12 May 15 May 12 May 17
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May 18 May 19 May 19 May 20 May 20
May 21
May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24
May 24 May 25
May 26 May 27 9th Annual Iron Chef Elm City Competition Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
“Spa Day” @ Sage Spa, Wolcott, Ct.
“Taste Of Kaynor” Lunch
Apple IPAD Training Session with Aline Waldmann
Five Wishes Presentation Sponsored by Joyce Buselli from VITAS Hospice
Cosmetology Services Provided by Dolce Cosmetology School 10:00am
Reverse Mortgage Workshop Sponsored by Province Mortgage of Cheshire
Free Massages with Anthony Marini
“Taste Of Kaynor” Lunch
Annual Travelers Chorale Spring Concert @ Bushnell Theater - Hartford, Ct.
“Tiffany in Boston” @ Ayer Mansion & The Church of the Covenant
“How to Read a Food Label” Presentation & FREE Lunch
Mental Health Concerns for Seniors Presentation
Spring on the Farm @ the Stamford Museum and Nature Center
Reiki Therapy Session
Senior Olympics Wii Bowling Tournament @ The Village at East Farms
Senior Olympics Spelling Bee Competition @ The Village at East Farms
Salvador Dali Exhibit: @ The New Britain Museum of American Art
NEW TO MEDICARE PRESENTATION 4:00 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m.
“The Gibson Girl: A Gilded Age Icon” Presentation by Thomas Hayes
Opera Theater of Connecticut… “An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein”
Prospect Spring Town-Wide Tag Sale
The Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus Presents…“BINGOMANIA”
The Bucky Lewis Comedy Show @ The Strand & Dinner @ Jimmie’s Place
Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk Hartford Riverfront & Lunch @ Vito’s
Understanding Glutens Health Presentation & FREE Lunch
Make Your Own Soda Party! @ Avery Beverage Lunch @ Eastside Restaurant
The Tiffany Windows @ Battell Chapel, Norfolk, Ct.
Memorial Day Party @ the Senior Center
May 29 June 1
June 1 June 2
June 3
June 4
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June 14
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June 28 June 29 July 1
Stormville Airport (Flea Market)
Tour & Lunch @ Silo Cooking School New Milford, Ct.
Fidelco Guide Dog Association Tour 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, Ct. Reiki Therapy Session
Hartford Flavor Company & Lunch @ Vito’s by the Park
Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market 490 Danbury Road, New Milford, Ct.
Tea Room Luncheon @ Tea Roses Tea Room, 322 Main Street, Cromwell, Ct.
Caring For Persons with Dementia or Alzheimers Presentation
“Bell & Berries” Annual Handbell Choir Concert @ First Church of Bethlehem
Handwriting Analysis: What Your Handwriting Reveals with David DeWitt Cricket Hill Annual Peony Festival 670 Walnut Hill Road, Thomaston, Ct.
Shopping Trip to Tanger Outlets &Lunch at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale
“Make Your Own Granola” Healthy Living Workshop with Alice Nolan
“Italian Villas and Their Gardens: Following Edith Wharton” by Thomas Hayes
Cirque Du Soleil - “OVO” @ XL Center - Hartford, Ct.
Father’s Day Luncheon @ the Senior Center
Stormville Airport (Yard Sale)
Author, Joseph R. Adomavicia Presents “A Step Into My Heart”
Lunch on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride
Live Now, Live Engaged! Presentation & FREE Lunch
Connecticut State Capitol Tour & Lunch @ Vito’s by the Park
Main Street Ballet Presents… “Giselle” Pomperaug High School
Newport Flower Show Rosecliff, Newport, RI
Author Presentation…“Remember Your Name” with Author Erik LeMoullec
Medicare Benefits Overview Presentation
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the Prospect Senior Center
Frankie’s Hotdog’s All-You-Can-Eat Card Party Patches and Patchwork Quilt & Fabric Shop 216 Main Street, Portland, Ct. Elizabeth Park Rose Garden Tour
Talcott Mountain Music Festival “Celebrate America”
May 28 Farm-Art Festival @ The Gary/The Olivia Theater
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Special Activities Index
July 2 July 5 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 7
July 8
July 9 July 13 May - June, 2016 Issue
Stormville Airport (Flea Market)
Florence Griswold Museum Exhibit
Ledge Lighthouse Tour
Thimble Islands Cruise & Lunch @ U.S.S. Chowder Pot II
Hickory Stick Bookshop Day Trip (Sponsored by the PSC Book Club) Washington, Ct. Stonewall Apiary Bee-Keeping Presentation @ the Prospect Senior Center
Talcott Mountain Music Festival “Starlets - The Women of Song”
Historic Harbor Tours of Mystic Aboard The Mystic Express
“A Stitch in Time” Shop - Bethel, Ct. Lunch @ the Putnam House
July 14
Port Jefferson Day Trip
July 19 Sydney Sheldon Author, Medium, Paranormal Investigator
July 19 “Authentic Downeast Lobster Bake” @ Foster’s in Maine
July 21
Block Island Day Trip
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 Toplands DD Living History Farm Tour
July 30 Hardy Daylily Garden 10 Sugar Hill Road, Falls Village, Ct.
August 2 Mark Twain Living History Tours - Hartford, Ct.
August 3
Danbury Railway Museum
August 10 U.S. Military Museum 125 Park Avenue, Danbury, Ct.
August 17 Luddy/Taylor Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum, Northwest Park, Windsor, Ct. August 22 Statewide Senior Outing @ Holiday Hill in Prospect
August 23
Cross Sound 8-Lighthouse Tour on the “Seajet” Catamaran Lunch @ Latitude 41 Rest.
August 25
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
August 30
End-of-the-Summer Lobster Festival @ the Senior Center
September 8 Assistive Technology Presentation Sponsored by the WCAAA
September 10 Stormville Airport (Yard Sale)
September 15 Connecticut Museum of Mining & Mineral Science Kent, Ct.
September 19 Newport Playhouse Spectacular Lobsterfest Matinee!
September 21 Connecticut Day @ The “Big E” The Eastern States Exposition
September 22 Prospect Senior Center 3rd Annual 9-11 Memorial Golf Tournament, Highland Greens
October 8 Stormville Airport (Flea Market)
October 8
12th. Annual Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival Bethlehem Fairgrounds
October 11 “Fresians of Majesty” Horse Farm Townsend, Vermont October 20
“Witches in Connecticut” Presentation Presented by The CT Historical Society
November 5 Stormville Airport (Christmas in November Flea Market)
November 14 St. Paul’s Boys Choir @ Sacred Heart Church Springfield, MA Lunch @ Log Cabin
December 8 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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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.
Texas Hold’em
Poker Tournament
Hosted by Josh Lidsy
Every Second Thursday of the
Month
May 12, 2016
1:00pm. to 3:00pm - $5
June 9, 2016
1:00pm. to 3:00pm - $5
You must pre-register for
these games. Josh will be here
at 11:00am if you need lessons
or guidance in how to play.
The Happy
Hookers
A knitting &
Crocheting
Group
Led by Aline Waldman
Every Wednesday
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Everyone is Welcome
June 24th
Lori’s
Jewelry
Class
Tuesday, May 31st
1:00pm.
3-Piece Dragon Fly
Necklace, Bracelet &
Earring Set
$12
(no class in June)
Cooking
Demonstrations with
Chef Lori
Watch as
Chef Lori demonstrates how
to make these
delicious recipes. Then, stay
and sample the
end result!
Registration and PAYMENT
required beforehand.
Tuesday, May 24th
Home made crepes
Monday, June 27th
Stuffed zucchini
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.
Karen’s
Jewelry Class
Wednesday, May 25th
10:00am
$12
Project:
Silver & White Beaded
Drop Necklace
ACTIVITIES
Senior Dance
Social
at the
Monday, May 2nd &
June 6th
Featuring
Boogie Boys
Monday, May 16th &
June 20th
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, May 20th &
Friday, June 10th
CARD
BINGO
On Tuesday
May 17th & June 7th
@ 1:00 pm Cost: $2.00
Origami Class
Thursday
at 12:30 pm
May 12th &
June 2nd & 23rd
WHIST
CARD GAME
Monday, May 23rd &
June 27th
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:
June 13th
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 GROUP
EVERY TUESDAY
1:00 PM
Two groups
are available
Come and join the fun
Lunch at the
Painted Pony
in Bethlehem
Thursday, May 19th &
Thursday, June 16th
11:30 am
Regristration required
(Cost: $5:50 prepay)
( includes tip)
Check Your
Blood Pressure
Every Wednesday
Noon to 2pm
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REGULAR
Wednesday
May 4th &
June 8th
Leave 9:30am
Arrive Prospect 3:30pm
Chair Yoga
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
$15 - 4 week session
Next session begins:
June 7th
No classes July & August
New 6 Week Monday
Session Starts
Starts June 13th
@1:30pm
$15
Writer’s
Workshop
with Judy
Boynton
Workshop 10:00 am
May 4th & 18th
June 1st, 15th & 29th
Senior
Fitness
Program
With Susy Pettas
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
Every Tuesday
@ 9:00am
Cost: $2 per class
No Sign-up necessary
Just drop in
ACTIVITIES
Tai Chi
Session
with Barbara
Santasiero
Temporarily on hold
due to Barb’s surgery.
Stay tuned for her
return date!
GOLD
Now at
Senior
Center
Every Thursday
10:00 am
$3 per class
taught by Lara Fordavi
LCR
Dice
Game
Hosted by Mary Henao
Monday, May 9th &
June 13th at 1:00 pm
Price: $1
Poker Club
with Allen Thibodeau
Free
Computer
Lessons
with
Alexandra Pettas
6 Week Course
Next class begins
June 11th
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 on
May 23rd &
June 27th
Classes with Jann
Lamb
Thursdays
@ 10:30 AM
No class first
Thursday
of each month
NO CHARGE
Some supplies
provided by
Jann Lamb
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!
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, May 13th
10:30 - 11:30 am
No appointments
necessary.
Walk-ins are welcome.
“DIME BINGO”
with Linda Petereit
June 23rd
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.
ACTIVITIES
Lunch
@ BARC Cafe
(Bristol Adult
Resource
Center)
AND
Quick Stop
Shopping
@ the Dollar
Tree Store in
Bristol
Tuesday
May 3rd & June 14th
11:30 am
Sign-ups are necessary
Phone: 203-758-5300
Day Trip
to the
Mohegan Sun
Casino
Thursday, June 9th
FREE
Monthly
Lunch
with
Chef
Craig
@ Highland
Rehabilitation Center in
Cheshire
Wednesday, May 18th
Wednesday, June 15th
No bus - you’ll have to
drive on your own but
you’ll still have to call to
register with us.
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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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The “Bookwormers”
Book Club
Book Club Coordinator
Marie Delage
May & June Meetings:
Thursday, May 5th & Thursday, June 2
10:00am.
For our April meeting we read and reviewed the book,
“In the Garden of Beasts”, by author Erik Larsens. The
book depicts the life of an ambassador and his family after
they were sent to Germany at the beginning of the Nazi
regime.
For our May meeting we will be reading and reviewing
the book “Beautiful Assassins” by Michael White. This
has been described as a beautiful World War II novel that
should be on everyone’s “must read” list.
Further on for our June meeting we will be reviewing
the book, “Me Before You”, by author Jo Jo Mays. The
film adaption of this novel is due to be released on June 6,
2016 at local theaters.
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. This trip is open to all Senior
Center members. So, I urge all Book Club members to
sign up as soon as possible, if they are interested in attending. 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.
I would just like to mention that there will be two authors coming to the Senior Center that might be of interest
to our Book Club members. On Tuesday, July 19, 2016
author, medium and paranormal investigator Sydney Sheldon, will be at the Center to discuss the books she has
written on the paranormal.
Also, on June 27, 2016 author Erik LeMoullec will be at
the Center to discuss his book “Remember Your Name”.
The book tells of his Jewish grandfather’s life from living in
the ghettos of Lodz to surviving the horrors of Auschwitz.
Both of these presentations are advertised in the May/
June newsletter. Sign-ups are necessary and both presentations are open to all Senior Center members.
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
MAY - JUNE 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016 The Ladies in Red attended
The Royal Scarlett Gadabouts, Annual Spring Gala at
Manchester Country Club. We had our choice of entrée
(Roast Sirloin, Salmon or Chicken Marsala), salad, dessert, coffee or tea. We enjoyed an entertaining afternoon
with raffles, prizes & free style dancing with D. J. Jim
Gregory. It was great socializing with other Red Hatters
from throughout Connecticut, who were also in attendance. (Queen Jeannette was a big hit with her giant red
hat. Everyone wanted to take her picture.)
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 The Ladies in Red attended
Ladies Night at Verdi Restaurant at Western Hills in
Waterbury. A free martini was included with our choice of
entrée. The service and food were excellent and all The
Ladies in Red had an enjoyable evening.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 The Ladies in Red love Tea with
Tracy and we go there every year. We have 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. $16.50 payable to
Jeannette Elsea. First 14 to sign up and pay get a seat on
the bus. Bus leaves Prospect Senior Center at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Red Hat Day at Newport Playhouse in Newport, R.I. when The Newport Playhouse
hosts Red Hatters from throughout the Northeast! Includes all you can eat buffet, comedy play and cabaret
show. (By popular demand, Queen Jeannette will be getting up on stage to recite her Red Hat poems.) Free glass
of wine. We will be carpooling. So far, we have three
cars and twelve people signed up and paid who are going.
$39.95 payable to Jeannette Elsea, plus $10 payable to
the car pool driver for gas & tolls. (Last year we paid $69
each for the motor coach trip to Newport Playhouse, so
we’re saving a lot of money driving on our own.)
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Private Reflexology Sessions
with Kim Stewart, NSCR
Monday May 17th starting @ 9:00am
Monday, June 21st 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, May 24th and
June 28th 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
Power Washing * Specials! *
Best prices around! Call for details.
SENIOR DISCOUNTS!!
10 Yale Farms Lane Prospect, CT 06712
203-808-1082
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.
Collision Experts
Bob Skrip, President
E-Mail: [email protected]
203-758-6606
Fax-203-758-0345
104 Cheshire Rd • Rt. 68
Prospect, CT 06712
www.skripsautobody.com
Making ‘em straight since ‘78
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Considerations When Taking Any Medication:
•Always follow your physician’s directions when
taking any medication.
•All medications have potential side effects.
Become aware of the potential side effects of
the medications you take. Ask questions of your
physician and/or pharmacist.
•Contact your physician if you experience any
bothersome side effects.
•Inform your pharmacist of all medications you are
taking, including over-the-counter medications.
•Although not always possible, try to use one
pharmacy for all of your prescriptions.
•Never take anyone else’s medication, and do not
share your medication with anyone.
•Although one medication may work well for one
person, it may not work for another. Finding the
correct medication, or combination of medications,
can be a trial-and-error process that will take time
and patience.
•The medications listed on this flyer are commonly
prescribed as treatments of the symptoms of ET.
Currently there is no cure for ET.
Cosmetology Services Provided by
Dolce Cosmetology School
@ the Prospect Senior Center
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
10:00am
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
10:00am
Students from the Dolce Cosmetology School will be
at the Prospect Senior Center on the second Tuesday
of each month to offer basic manicures and basic hair
cuts for both men and women. Each of the services will
cost you $6 apiece. The students will be under constant
supervision by their teachers.
If you are interested in trying out their services, please
sign up and PAY as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity for you to get these services at a fraction of their
regular prices.
Medical Alert - ESSENTIAL TREMOR
ESSENTIAL TREMOR (ET) is a real medical condition. It
can cause people’s hands, arms, legs, head and/or voice
to shake. Moments of hightened anxiety and stress.like
when being detained by a police officer, will make tremor
symptoms worse. People affected by this life-altering condition may be unable to write legibly, speak distinctly, control their head motions, or walk steadily. They may appear
overly anxious or even intoxicated when they are not.
•ET can also cause legs and trunk to shake, and some people have a feeling of internal tremor as well.
•There are more than 20 conditions that can cause tremor in a person, although ET is by far the most common.
•ET is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease, yet
according to the National Institute of Neurological Dis- orders and Stroke, eight times as many people have ET as have Parkinson’s. An estimated 10 million Americans
have ET.
•ET is not confined to the elderly. Children and middleaged people can also develop ET. In fact, newborns can
also be diagnosed with ET.
•There is evidence that ET is genetic. Each child of a parent who has ET has a 50% chance of inheriting a gene
that causes the condition. However, sometimes people
with no family history of tremor develop ET.
•Few effective prescription medications are available for
treating ET. Unfortunately, it is estimated that less than
60% of people with ET are helped by these medications.
•Researchers estimate that 4% to 5% of people age 40
to 60 have ET. The incidence rate for people age 60 and
older is estimated at 6.3% to 9%.
•People who have ET become disabled at worst and feel
frustrated or embarrassed at best.
•Quality of life is a major issue for people with ET. Daily
activities such as feeding, drinking, grooming and writing
become difficult if not impossible.
•Many people with ET are too embarrassed to go out in
public and remain isolated in their homes, which can lead
to clinical anxiety and depression.
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“Michelle” @ Your Service
Need help with light house keeping?
Running errands?
Shopping?
Call Michelle @ 203-841-9966
Reliable…
Experienced with the elderly…
Own transportation…
Available Monday-Thursday after 2:30pm.
Also, Saturday & Sunday mornings.
Lily Nails
6 New Haven
Rd, Prospect
Senior Specials
Everyday for
Prospect Senior
Members
Regular Manicures $12
French Manicures $16
203-527-9375
J WILSON CONTRACTING AND
REMODELING
LLC
Jim Wilson, owner
31 Greenwood Drive
Prospect, CT 06712
203-725-6025
Lic#HIC.0630083
Fully Insured
[email protected]
GOT JUNK?
CALL JON…
We haul away your unwanted bulky items such as:
washers, dryers, TV’s, autos, couches, chairs, etc.
Whatever junk you have, we will haul away.
Call 203-819-9355 for a quote. Leave a message.
All calls will be returned.
Mention this ad to get Senior rates.
Lawn Care Services:
Ct Lic. B-2545
Connecticut Arborist:
CT Lic. 62455
CT Supervisory: Lic. # S-1984
Home Improvent Contractor HIC.0633599
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Sports Page
Wii
Bowling
News
News From
The Pool
Room
Congratulations
to Elsa Colina
for becoming a recent inductee
into our Wii Bowling League’s
300 Club. Elsa bowled a perfect 300 game recently.
Congratulations Elsa on an
awesome game!
Wii Bowling Tournament Results
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Prospect Senior Center vs. Torrington Senior Center
Prospect - 5,531 Torrington - 5,300 (total pin fall)
Prospect Top Finishers:
Mary Henao-300
Ed Kearney-279
John Raven-278
Sharon Chouinard-267
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Prospect Senior Center vs. Avon Senior Center
Prospect - 5,576
Avon - 728 (total pin fall)
Lydia Kiermont-290 Arlene Hardacker-268
Sharon Chouinard-256
Mary Henao-249
Prospect Senior Center vs. Canton Senior Center
Prospect-5,414
Canton-3521 (total pin fall)
Mary Henao-290
Ed Kearney-278
Elsa Colins-265
Dolly Amadeo-246
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Prospect Senior Center vs. Bristol Senior Center
Prospect-5,640
Bristol-5,590 (total pin fall)
Sharon Chouinard-300 Joan Sparano-300
Ed Kearney-300
Elsa Colina-267
With this win, Prospect earns the distinction of being
the regular season division champions in the Connecticut
Senior Wii Bowling League. This is the second year in a
row that our Wii bowlers have won this honor. Congratulations, bowlers!
Congratulations, Prospect bowlers!
Everyone did well in representing our Senior Center
in all of these matches!
Congratulations to Joan Sparano for becoming
the most recent inductee into our Wii Bowling League’s
300 Club. Joan bowled a perfect 300 game recently at a
match at the Senior Center between our bowlers and bowlers
from the Bristol Senior Center.
She picked the perfect time to
bowl so well! Our team was
playing for the regular season
division championship in the
Connecticut Senior Wii Bowling
League. They were down 150
points. Joan’s 300 game certainly helped her team win the
championship that day.
Congratulations Joan on an awesome game!
Pool Tournament Results
Prospect In-House Tournament
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
First Place: Dick Cipriano
Second Place: John Moshka
Prospect vs. Glastonbury
@ Glastonbury Senior Center
Prospect-24/Glastonbury-21
Prospect vs. Plainville @ Prospect Senior Center
Prospect-33/Plainville-12
First Place Team: John Strang/Carmine Midolo-11 wins/0
losses
Second Place Team: Jack Sopko/Dom Carasone-6 wins/2
losses
Third Place Team: Dick Cipriano/Hubert Larrivee-6 wins/3
losses
Fourth Place: Don Telesco/Ray Davies-5 wins/2 losses
Pool Tournament hosted by Dr. Mullen
@ Prospect Senior Center
First Place Tie: Ray Davies & Dick Cipriano
Tie Breaker: Ray Davies won 2 of 3 games
Third Place: John Strang
Thank you, Dr. Mullen for sponsoring this tournament.
Winner, Ray Davies, won a new pool stick provided by Dr.
Mullen.
Prospect vs. Manchester Senior Center
Prospect-20/Manchester-19
Prospect vs. Wallingford
Prospect Senior Center vs. Wallingford Senior Center
Wallingford-36/Prospect-18
Connecticut Senior Billiards League Tournament @
Shooters Pool Hall
Our pool players have been competing in the Connecticut Senior Billiards League for the last two years. The
league consists of a number of teams from throughout
the State of Connecticut. The league was organized by
Jason Krueger from the Bristol Senior Center.
For the second year in a row our pool players were the
regular season champions. They did this by winning the
most tournaments that were hosted throughout the season by all of the participating Senior Centers. Each of our
pool players won individual trophies for being the regular
season champions.
They also won, for the second year in a row, the endof-the-season tournament at Shooter’s Pool Hall in Southington, Ct. The group brought home a very impressive
traveling trophy for their achievement. The trophy was
displayed in our pool room all of last year because they
won the honor last year also. It will stay with us again for
another year because we won the tournament again this
year.
Congratulations to Dom Carasone, Dick Cipriano, Ray
Davies, Hubert Larrivee, Carmen Midolo, George Fraser,
Guy Rossi, Jack Sopko, John Strang and Don Telesca.
Great job representing our Senior Center, guys!
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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!
Tax Credits for Elderly and
Totally Disabled Homeowners
The filing period for tax credits for Elderly and Totally
Disabled Homeowners for the 2015 Grand List will be
February 1,2016 through May 15,2016.
To apply, the applicant must meet age and qualifying income limits. He or she must have been 65 years
of age by December 31, 2015 or be certified totally and
permanently disabled before reaching age 65. All income
for 2015 must be documented. The maximum income for
single applicants is $35,200 and the maximum income for
married applicants is $42,900.
Applicants must show proof of all income received for
the 2015 calendar year. If you do not file a Federal Income Tax Return, just bring all of your year-end stateents,
and the 2015 Social Security Benefit Statement (Form
SSA-1099).
Totally disabled applicants must submit current written
proof of their disability and income. Proof of disability can
include Social Security, federal, state or local government
retirement or disability plan, Railroad Retirement Act, or
government-related teacher’s retirement plan.
To file an application for tax credit, the applicant, a
relative or an agent must come to the Prospect
Assessor’s Office before the filing period ends on
May 15,2016.
Scrap Material Wanted…
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!
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.
Join us for a free
NEW TO MEDICARE PRESENTATION
Thursday May 19, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7 :00 p.m.
at Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
84 Progress Lane, 2nd Floor
Waterbury, CT 06705
Are you turning 65 and new to Medicare? Or a younger person with disabilities and new to Medicare? You are
welcome to our presentation where we will provide free
and unbiased information about the basics of Medicare.
We will talk about your Medicare options, how Medicare works with other health insurances, and state
programs that could potentially help you pay for your
Medicare cost.
Free and open to the public, to reserve a space please
call 203-757-5449.
Sponsored by: WCAAA’s CHOICE Program and the
National Alliance on Mental Illness.
This publication/project was supported by the CT State
Department on Aging with financial assistance, in whole
or in part, through a grant from the Administration on
Community Living.
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Shopping Trip to…
Tanger Outlets &
Lunch at…
Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale Restaurant
June 15, 2016
9:30am.
Back by popular demand, is a day trip to the Tanger
Outlets in Westbrook, Ct. We’ve been here numerous
times before, so you know that there are tons of great
stores here for your shopping pleasure. We will meet and
leave from the Senior Center at 9:30am. Once we get
to the outlets, you will have until 1:00pm. for shopping.
At this time we will meet again and head over to one of
your favorite shoreline eateries, Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale
Restaurant.
The portions served are generous and always fresh.
The prices are reasonable and affordable. The service is
fast, friendly and efficient. And, the restaurant has been
voted “The Best Seafood Restaurant” by CT Magazine in
the past. After a delicious lunch, we will head back home.
We should be back in Prospect by about 4:00pm.
We are limited to the number of people we can bring
with us. If you are interested in attending, please sign up
as soon as possible.
THIS MONTH: May 2nd NEXT MONTH: June 6th
Departing @ 9:30am.
Today, and every first Monday of the month, 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.
Medicare Benefits Overview Presentation
Monday, June 27, 2016
1:00pm
Presented by Jennifer Young
ION Insurance Account Manager
Let Jennifer help you understand the choices you have
with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Learn about:
* The Dual Advantage Plan that you may not know you are eligible for
*Medicare Advantage Plans
*Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD)
* Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
*Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)
Please call the Senior Center to register at 203-758-5300.
Prospect Spring Town-Wide Tag Sale
Saturday, May 21, 2015
9:00am. to 4:00pm.
The annual town-wide tag sale will be taking place
on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 9:00am. to 4:00pm.
The sales throughout town will be held RAIN or SHINE.
The deadline to register your tag sale with the Prospect
Town Hall is Wednesday, May 18, 2016 by 12noon. NO
EXCEPTIONS! You may register your home tag sale by
calling the Mayor’s Office at 203-758-4461.
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.
Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk
Hartford Riverfront
& Lunch @ Vito’s by the Park
Monday, May 23, 2016
$25
Departing @ 10:00am.
Join us as we take a walk along Hartford’s riverfront
and experience the award-winning sculptures on the
Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk. Our guided tour will
take us along paths in Riverfront Park which are marked
by a variety of sculptures addressing the life of President
Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Sculpture Walk tour is designed so that participants can proceed at their own pace.
Our guide will be available to chat with us about the
sculptures, the artists and their relevance or connection to
Lincoln’s life and legacy. Your awareness of this wonderful public art will be enhanced by this experience.
The total tour is about 1.5 miles long. There are
benches along the walk where you can sit and relax if
need be. If the walk gets to be too much for you, you can
also sit on these shaded benches and wait while the rest
of the group continues on. The group will return the same
way to meet up with you again on their way back. You
are advised to bring a bottle of water with you as well as
comfortable shoes.
At about 1:00pm we will board our bus again and
continue on to Vito’s by the Park for a nice lunch there.
The cost of this trip includes your bus transportation,
a donation to the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk
Foundation and your lunch with tax and tip included.
We should be back in Prospect by about 4:30pm.
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.
Memorial Day Party @ the Senior Center
Friday, May 27th
11:30am
$15
Join us as we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday
with a wonderful picnic fare lunch at the Senior Center.
We will be feasting on summer salads and fried chicken.
It’s a lunch, prepared by the Senior Center staff that you
won’t want to miss! Following lunch we will be entertained by Encore Entertainment featuring John Kuhner
and Manny Lopes.
If you would like to attend, I would suggest that you
not hesitate since our holiday parties fill to capacity within
just a few days. If you are interested, sign up and PAY
right away. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
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Annual Travelers Chorale Spring Concert
@ Bushnell Theater - Hartford, Ct.
Wednesday, May 11th
7:30pm(show time) Departing @ 6:00pm
FREE
The Travelers Chorale was founded in 1924. It is
the oldest company-affiliated, eight-part choral group in
America. They have performed on the prestigious Bushnell Auditorium stage annually since its historic opening in
1930.
The 100 insurance professionals who compromise the
Travelers Chorale love to sing and their passion for music
has found joyful expression in the performance of more
than 175 memorable holiday and spring concerts during
their history.
During their many years of singing and entertaining,
The Travelers Chorale has performed at a World’s Fair,
the opening ceremonies of PGA Championship golf tournaments, led thousands of downtown Hartford carolers in
seasonal song at Hartford’s Festival of Lights, broadcast
Christmas carols on live commercial radio, entertained
Governor Jodi Rell and the Connecticut public at the
Governor’s Executive Residence, collected thousands
of pounds of nonperishable food and countless toys at
annual concerts in lieu of admission to benefit those less
fortunate in the Greater Hartford community and received
two official State of Connecticut Proclamations.
On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 we will be traveling
to the Bushnell Theater to see this groups free annual
Spring Concert. In lieu of admission, please bring a bag
of non-perishable food items to benefit the Greater Hartford community.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 6:00pm. 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.
Mark Twain Living History Tours - Hartford, Ct.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
$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.
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 by about
3:30pm.
The Bucky Lewis Comedy Show
@ The Strand Theater &
Dinner @ Jimmie’s Place
Sunday, May 22, 2016
$45
7:30pm(show time) Dinner @ 6:00pm
Departing @ 5:30pm
Join us as we travel to the Strand Theater in Seymour
for the Bucky Lewis Comedy Show. The Bucky Lewis
Show is a hilarious high powered interactive music and
comedy show that is a total dynamic and uplifting experience. His funny cast of characters has delighted comedy
audiences all over for years. His guitar work is exceptional, and his songs have everyone singing along with
him. A native of New Hampshire, his northern, blue collar
comedy delights every crowd especially when he brings
audience members on stage for spontaneous fun.
at 5:30pm. We will be enjoying dinner at Jimmie’s Place
before the show. The restaurant is just a walk away from
the Strand Theater. Dinner selections are: a choice of
lobster bisque or a garden salad, Prime Rib, Shrimp and
Scallops Fra Diavolo, Chicken Marsala or Stuffed Salmon
Newburg. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm.
After dinner we will continue on to the theater for the
comedy show. This event is a fundraiser for the Oxford
Senior Center.
pay as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. We are limited to the number of people we
can accommodate. Please make your dinner selection
when signing up.
Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market
490 Danbury Road, New Milford, Ct.
Sunday, June 5, 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.
2016 Stormville Airport Flea Market
& Yard Sale Dates
Sunday, May 29, 2016 (Flea Market)
Saturday, June 18, 2016 (Yard Sale)
Saturday, July 2, 2016 (Flea Market)
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.
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Make Your Own Soda Party!
@ Avery Beverage Company
Lunch @ Eastside Restaurant
520 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, Ct.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
$35
Sherman Avery began making soda in a red barn on
Corbin Avenue in New Britain in the summer of 1904.
Avery’s quickly became known for its variety of flavors,
especially the Cream, Birch Beer, Root Beer and Ginger
Ale.
Using a horse pulled wagon, Mr. Avery delivered soda to
the homes and stores in and around New Britain, Connecticut. It wasn’t until 1914 that he purchased his first
delivery truck. This 100-year tradition of old-fashioned
customer service continues today and home delivery is
still a significant part of their business.
Avery’s commitment to a quality product has earned a
loyal following in Central Connecticut, which endures to
this day. Their sodas are still handcrafted using methods
and recipes from generations ago including real cane
sugar, the finest quality ingredients and naturally pure well
water. Each flavor is carefully made in small batches and
is packaged only in glass bottles to preserve the wonderful old-fashioned flavor.
Avery is one of the oldest soda bottling companies
in New England and all of their soda is still made in the
same red barn on Corbin Avenue. Avery’s continues to
be a family run business that strives to provide the highest quality products and outstanding customer service.
During our visit we will be going behind the scenes to
see how soda was made 50-years ago. You will be able
to invent your own flavors! We will get to tour the soda
factory, including a visit to their mixing room. You will
measure syrup into each bottle, watch as the bottles are
filled and capped and hand shaken. As a bonus, you will
be able to take home three bottles of your own handmade
soda and an official soda maker’s apron!
at 10:30am. Our first stop will be for lunch at Eastside
German Restaurant in New Britain. After lunch we will
continue on to the Avery Beverage Company for our
“Make Your Own Soda Party!” Our tour and soda party is
scheduled for 1:30pm. The $35 charge covers your lunch
(tax & tip included) and the cost of the Avery Beverage
tour & Soda Making Party.
If you are interested in attending with us, please sign
up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your
seat without. This should be a very interesting trip!
Reverse Mortgage Workshop
Sponsored by Michael Savenelli
of Province Mortgage of Cheshire
Monday, May 10, 2016
10:00am.
Reverse mortgages are available to qualified Seniors
age 62-years of age and older. Reverse mortgages give
you the opportunity to access the equity from your primary residence with no monthly payment. Nationally, studies
have indicated that homeowners have 60% of their net
worth in their home and a reverse mortgage gives them
the ability to access it.
On Monday, May 10, 2016 at 10:00am. Mike Savenelli
a representative from Province Mortgage of Cheshire
will be at the Senior Center to review this program with
you and answer any questions you may have. If you are
interested in attending, please call the Senior Center to
register.
2016 RayLin Travel Group Trips
May 14th Royal Caribbean “Adventure of the Seas” (7-nights Southern Caribbean)
May 17th Two nights Sight & Sound Theatre
“Samson”
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.
AARP Fraud Watch Network Seminar
The Connecticut Masters’ Games and the AARP Fraud
Watch Network are providing a FREE seminar about how
to protect yourself and your family. Non-members and
members alike can stay up-to-date on con artists’ latest
tricks, and find out what to do if they’ve been victimized.
It’s free for everyone because AARP is committed to safeguarding Americans’ financial futures.
•Where: New Britain High School - Lecture Hall - 110 Mill St., New Britain, CT 06051
•When: Sunday, May 15, 2016 3:00 PM
•Presenters: Rich and Pat Bright, AARP Fraud Watch Network Volunteers; ◦Chris Mattei,
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Financial Fraud and Public Corruption Unit
•Cost: FREE
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Author, Joseph R. Adomavicia Presents…
“A Step Into My Heart”
10:30am
Joseph Adomavicia is a 24-year old young man from
Waterbury, Ct. Joe is a licensed CNC toolmaker working
full time. He is also going to school part time at Naugatuck Valley Community College in pursuit of his Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Joe has been writing poetry for approximately two
years and what started off as a hobby has blossomed into
a passionate part of his life. He connects to his readers
with stories of heartbreak and struggles in life, as well as,
soothing them with delightful imagery that he has created
in his poems.
What inspires him the most is having the ability to
inspire and be inspired by his fellow writers, the outdoors,
and most of all by being a part of a society of poets that
live and love life.
Recently Joe had his groundbreaking first book of poetry published. “A Step Into My Heart” contains 63-poems
written by him. The poetry that he shares in his book is
diverse and stylistically intrinsic to the subject matter. His
writings portray generosity and inspiration. Within his
words there are several glimpses of various aspects of life
varying from love in its many faces, politics, poems of motivation and inspiration to the natural beauty of the world.
Joe writes with the undying purpose of telling his times
and thoughts through his story. He writes inspiringly for
the entire world to see and to feel.
Joe will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Tuesday,
June 21, 2016 at 10:30am. He will be reading poems
from his book and discussing with us the writing process,
the inspiration and the turmoil that led to this publication
and to his second book that is nearing completion.
Joe will speak for an hour. After his presentation, he will
be available for any questions or comments you may
have. At this time, he will also have copies of his book
available to purchase for $11, if you are interested.
Those attending the presentation will be treated to a
free lunch after the presentation at 11:30am. If you are interested in attending, please sign up as soon as possible.
Lunch on the Essex Steam Train
& Riverboat Ride
$50
Departing @ 9:45am
All aboard the only steam train and riverboat connection in the country! Our 3.75 hour narrated journey begins
at the historic 1892 Essex Station. We begin boarding
the train at 11:15am. and our journey begins at 12noon.
We will be meandering through the countryside aboard
vintage rail cars pulled by an authentic steam locomotive.
Once we reach Deep River Landing, we will be escorted
onto the Becky Thatcher Riverboat for a 1.5 hour cruise
along the Connecticut River-bursting with lush scenery
and historic attractions, such as Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera House. Upon Becky’s return to Deep River
Landing, the steam train welcomes you for the return trip
back to Essex.
at 9:45am. We begin boarding at 11:15am. Once you
get on the train you will have a nice salad waiting for you
to start off your lunch. At 12noon, once everyone gets on
board, the train begins its’ journey. Your entrée will come
out shortly after the train starts moving. At Deep River
Landing, your dessert will be served after which we will
transfer on to the Riverboat for our 1.5 cruise. Once the
cruise is done we will transfer back again on to the train
and head back to the station. We should be back at the
station by about 3:05pm. and back in Prospect by about
5:30pm.
The cost of this entire trip is $50. This includes transportation to Essex, your train and riverboat ride, your
lunch and all taxes and gratuities. The only thing not
included is alcoholic beverages. Those you can purchase
on your own at their cash bar, if you are interested.
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. You have a choice of Beef Tips or Baked
Chicken for your lunch entrée. Also included in the meal
will be a green salad, vegetable, starch, roll and dessert.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR LUNCH SELECTION WHEN
SIGNING UP.
Fearing Wisely
Spring on the Farm @ the Stamford Museum
and Nature Center
Sunday, May 15, 2016
$10
Join us as we travel to the Stamford Museum and
Nature Center for a day on the farm! You will meet the
newest additions to the Heckscher Farm family. Watch
as the flock of sheep gets its annual shearing and learn
about what happens with their wooly coats. See firsthand
how to turn wool into felt or yarn, among a variety of other
hands-on demonstrations. There will be activities for all
ages including llama trekking, face painting, crafts, live
music, and a plant and herb sale. There will be hayride
tickets for purchase, and the Museum Galleries will be
open with a special exhibit open to the public-Art on a
String: Asian Kites in Flight.
Works by members of the Loft Artists Association will
also be featured and for sale. The Yama Ki Bonsai Society will be presenting a boutique exhibition of the ancient
art of bonsai with 50 unique bonsai trees and starter trees
for sale. Also, back by popular demand, there will be an
assortment of local food trucks with food for sale.
at 10:00am. We should be at our destination by about
11:00am. We will give you until 2:00pm. to wander and
browse through the grounds on your own. At 2:00pm.
we will board our bus once more for our return trip back
to Prospect. We should be back in Prospect by about
3:00pm.
I fear not the death of me,
the death of passion is what I fear.
For, it would be more painful to liveimpossible to love,
walking this earth
without it.
-Joseph AdomaviciaFather’s Day Luncheon @ the Senior Center
Friday, June 17th
11:30am
$15.00
Join us as we celebrate Father’s Day and all our great
dads here at the Senior Center. On the menu will be pork
roast and all the fixings. Entertainment by the Boogie
Boys Plus One will follow the luncheon at 1:00pm.
PAY as soon as possible. Please remember that our holiday parties fill up very fast and we cannot hold your seat
without payment.
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Opera Theater of Connecticut Presents…
“An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein”
Sponsored by the
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
Andrews Memorial Theater
54 East Main Street, Clinton
Friday, May 20, 2016 7:30pm $35
Departing @ 6:00pm.
Featuring highlights from four of the famed music
theater team’s greatest hits - The King and I, Oklahoma,
South Pacific and Carousel.
Bus will be departing from the Senior Center at 6:00pm.
If you are interested, please sign up and PAY as soon
as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Fidelco Guide Dog Association Tour
103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, Ct.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Departing @ 10:30am
$10
Every seven minutes in our country someone becomes blind or visually impaired. These people are not
statistics. They are our children, parents, friends, neighbors, co-workers and employees. For some, the cause
is genetics. For others it’s disease, accident or war. For
most, it is an irreversible change. According to a recent
study, 30-million Americans suffer from vision loss. That
number is expected to dramatically increase in the next
ten years, largely as a result of the aging Baby Boomer
generation.
The Fidelco Guide Dog Association provides the highest quality German Shepherd Guide Dogs to clients who
are blind or are visually impaired. The Fidelco dog was
created from Bavarian stock. It is an outstanding and exclusive product of selective breeding from strong working
lines and has evolved to be truly a breed within a breed.
The dogs possess characteristics of the ideal working
guide: intelligence, temperament, stamina and stability.
The dogs are responsible for their client’s safety at
all times. This formidable task requires the Association
to have an uncompromising focus on the quality of the
breed, which is a hallmark of the Fidelco breed.
It takes the Association two full years and $45,000 to train
and produce each guide dog. Fidelco gives these lifechanging canine partners to its blind clients at no cost.
Fidelco also provides 24/7 lifetime service to clients with
annual follow up visits.
Join us on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 as we travel
to the Fidelco campus in Bloomfield, Ct. You will get
a chance to see first-hand some of the cutest puppies
around. You will see everything that goes into Fidelco’s
life-changing mission of promoting increased independence for men and women who are blind by providing
them with the highest quality German Shepherd Guide
Dogs.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect Senior Center at 10:30am. Our first stop will be for lunch at
The Republic Restaurant in Bloomfield, Ct. The restaurant is only a few minutes away from the Fidelco campus.
The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
After lunch we will continue on to the Fidelco campus for
our 1-hour guided tour. The $10 charge for this trip will be
used for a donation towards the Fidelco Association. Depending on traffic that day, we should be back in Prospect
by about 3:30pm.
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. This should be a very interesting tour.
Salvador Dali Exhibit:
From the Collection of Frederick Ulbrich, Jr.
@ The New Britain Museum of American Art
Lunch @ Osteria Restaurant (Cheshire, Ct.)
Wednesday, May 18th
10:30am
$15
The New Britain Museum of American Art is thrilled
to present works from the most talented artist of all time:
Salvador Dali. The exhibit is from a collection of Frederick C. Ulbrich, Jr. This exhibition of prints highlights
his printmaking practices and the themes that persisted
throughout his career.
Ulbrich was particularly passionate about collecting
works by Dali, especially his prints. He acquired his first
Dali lithograph in 1969 and continued collecting fastidiously until 2014.
The works on exhibit from his collection were created
in the last three decades of the artist’s life. Yet, through
their imagery they presented the viewer with the cycle of
Dali’s life in print.
The prints illustrate Dali’s debt to history, inventive
nature, and introspective reflection. The artist’s life and
career are illustrated through the individual prints and
series.
at 10:30am. Our first stop will be at Viron Osteria Restaurant in Cheshire for a nice lunch. The cost of your lunch
is your responsibility.
After lunch we will continue on to the museum for a
guided tour that is scheduled to start at 1:15pm. The
tour takes about one hour. After the tour we will give you
an extra hour to visit the museum’s other exhibits. At
3:15pm. we will once again board our bus for our return
trip back to Prospect. We should be back in Prospect by
about 4:00pm.
If you are interested in joining in on this trip, please
your seat without payment. We are limited to the number
of people we can bring with us.
12th. Annual Connecticut Garlic
& Harvest Festival
Bethlehem Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 8th 9:30am
$7
The Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival will be held
at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Route 61 in Bethlehem.
There will be garlic cooking demonstrations, live band
performances and informative lectures on how to grow
garlic.
There will be many garlic dips, spreads, cheeses and oils
that will be available for purchase from the many diverse
garlic specialty food vendors-most offer FREE samples
to try before you buy! At the produce stands you can
purchase fresh garlic and a variety of other fall produce.
If you get hungry, you can venture over to the food court.
Homemade roasted garlic sausage with peppers and onions, garlic marinated steak sandwiches, garlic roast pork
sandwiches, deep fried garlic, and garlic ice cream are
some of the items you will find at the food court!
at 9:30am. Once there you will have until 1:30pm. to
wander through the festival and food court. At this time
we will board our bus to head back to Prospect. We
should be back in Prospect by about 2:30pm.
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.
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Five Wishes Presentation
@ The Prospect Senior Center
Sponsored by Joyce Buselli
from VITAS Hospice Care
Monday, May 9, 2016
10:00am
There are many things in life that are out of our hands.
The Five Wishes document which will be discussed at this
presentation, gives you a way to control something very
important - how you are treated if you get seriously ill. It
is an easy-to-complete form that lets you say exactly what
you want. Once it is filled out and properly signed it is
valid under the laws of most states.
Five Wishes is the first living will that talks about your
personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your
medical wishes. It lets you choose the person you want
to make health care decisions for you if you are not able
to make them for yourself. Five Wishes lets you say
exactly how you wish to be treated if you get seriously ill.
It was written with the help of The American Bar Association’s Commission on Law and Aging, and the nation’s
leading experts in end-of-life care. It’s also easy to use.
All you have to do is check a box, circle a direction, or
write a few sentences.
Joyce Buselli is a Home Care Liaison for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. She will be discussing this very
important document at this presentation. Long before the
end of your life, it is very important that you make your
wishes known. Joyce will help you in deciding for yourself, discussing your end-of-life wishes and documenting
these choices so that it is clear for all to see. The Five
Wishes documents will be available, free of charge, to
everyone attending that day.
If you are interested in attending this very important
and informative presentation, please call the Prospect
Senior Center at 203-758-5300.
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.
Tuesday, May 10th. & Tuesday, May 24th.
(starting @ 2:00pm.)
Tuesday, June 7th. & Tuesday, June 28th.
(starting @ 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.
JOIN A SYNNOTT
TRAVEL
ESCORTED TRIP
Viking River Cruise October 12-24, 2016 12 days
Escorted by Rick Synnott
Visit France; Luxembourg; Germany & Czech Republic Starts in Paris and ends in Prague
Air from JFK Included
Tours in every port of call included
Wine & beer included with lunches and dinner
Prices from $3,995.00 PP Double with Airfare
CALL SYNNOTT TRAVEL
@ 203-575-1010 FOR DETAILS
452 Meriden Road Waterbury, CT 06705
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The Tiffany Windows
@ Battell Chapel, Norfolk, Ct.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
$7
Departing @ 9:30am.
Battell Chapel is located in Norfolk, Ct. The Chapel
was built in 1888 and has five beautiful Tiffany windows
that were dedicated in 1928. The Chapel is part of the
Norfolk Congregational Church. The windows show five
landscapes, each depicting the four seasons. One window is of a sunrise scene with the intensity of colors so
characteristic among the Litchfield county hills.
The windows were designed under the personal supervision of Louis Tiffany. He was a personal friend of Mrs.
Carl Stoeckel who gave the windows to the local church.
The windows though different in their composition and
coloring all harmonize perfectly to form a complete and
extraordinary whole composition.
The first window is “Promise”. It portrays earliest
spring. The second window is “Realization”. It depicts
summer. The third and center window symbolizes the
rising of the “Sun of Righteousness”. The fourth window
is “Fulfillment”. It portrays autumn. The fifth window is
“Rest”. It portrays winter.
at 9:30am. Our guided tour of Battell Chapel and the Norfolk Congregational Church is to begin at 11:00am. The
tour lasts about one hour. After the tour we will continue
on to the Woodcreek Bar & Grille for lunch. It has been
recommended to us by the Chapel personnel as a very
good local restaurant that is moderately priced and has
a large selection of food to choose from. It is frequented
by many local folks, which is always a good sign! The
cost of your meal is your responsibility. The $7 that you
are paying will go towards a donation to the Church and
Chapel.
If you are interested in joining us for what promises to
be a wonderful day, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Farm-Art Festival
@ The Gary/The Olivia Theater
at the Abbey of Regina Laudis
249 Flanders Road, Bethlehem, Ct.
$15
The Farm-Art Festival-Inspired By Nature, is a celebration of local artists, small farms, artisan food producers
and the Clay & Wattles Theater Company-all inspired by
nature and contributing to the area’s vibrant cultural life.
You will be able to view cutting edge art works and taste
and purchase artisan made foods and wines and enjoy
performances by Clay & Wattles Theater Company. This
event is a fundraiser for the theater company.
at 10:00am. The festival starts at 11:00am. Once there
you will be free to wander on your own through the various vendors’ displays until 1:00pm. At this time we will
once again board our mini bus and continue on to the
Painted Pony for lunch. The restaurant is only a few
minutes away. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility. Please note that if you participate in the Elderly
Nutrition discounted Dine-in card program, you cannot use them at today’s lunch.
9th Annual Iron Chef Elm City Competition
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
155 Temple Street, New Haven, Ct.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
$35
11:45am
Food television is so popular these days. Senior
Citizens make up a good portion of the viewership, not
surprising, given that most have enjoyed cooking throughout their lives.
The 9th. Annual Iron Chef Elm City Competition will
be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 11:45am at the Omni
New Haven Hotel at Yale. Competing this year will be
three well respected chefs. Jocelyn Maminta, WTNHTV’s Emmy-Award-nominated medical reporter, will
emcee.
There is a reception for the audience beginning at
11:45am with tastings from the competing chefs and
several Connecticut food manufacturers. During the competition, guests will be able to walk around the “kitchen
stadium” and observe the different chefs as they prepare
their dishes. During the judging segment, guests will be
seated.
The event’s format is based on the Food Network’s
“Iron Chef” program and features culinary experts as
judges. Kitchen commentators will report on the chef’s
progress throughout the competition. The competition
promises to be exciting from start to finish-with four acclaimed chefs and a panel of esteemed judges.
The chefs are provided with a list of five possible
“secret” ingredients, a week before the event. At the
competition, the “secret” ingredient is unveiled and the
chefs are required to create their dishes using the ingredient - all in one hour. Past year’s “secret” ingredients were
locally made favorites including Calabro Cheese, Lyman
Orchards apples, Willoughby’s coffee, Hooker Beer, Deep
River Snacks, Holly’s Oatmeal, Kennedy’s Kettle Popped
Corn and Superseedz. What will this year’s “secret” ingredient be? Join us on May 1st and see for yourself! Let
the competition begin!
If you are interested in joining us for this fun and foodpacked afternoon, 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. So, if you are interested, don’t wait!
Senior Olympic Games
@ The Village at East Farms - Waterbury
Senior Olympics Wii Bowling Tournament
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
10:00am.
Senior Olympics Spelling Bee Competition
10:00am.
The Village at East Farms in Waterbury, Ct. is sponsoring a Senior Olympic Games event at their facility. On
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 10:00am. they will be hosting a
Wii Bowling championship. On Wednesday, May 18, 2016
also at 10:00am. they will be hosting a Senior Olympics
Spelling Bee event. If you are interested in taking part
in any one, or both of these events on “Team Prospect”,
please call the Senior Center to register. There is no
charge to participate.
For each of these days, we will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center on our mini bus at 9:30am.
There is a deadline for us to register “Team Prospect”,
so if you are interested, do not hesitate to sign up. This
should be a fun event!
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PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY
See the spectacular “Sight & Sound”
production Of “Samson”
at the Millennium Theatre!
May 17 – 18, 2016
Day One: Depart from Chase Parkway Commuter lot
@7:00am.” There will be a Prospect stop @ 7:30am “and
enjoy a comfortable ride to our first stop in Lancaster, PA.
“”A step on guide “Kathy Eshbach” will give us a tour &
then lunch at an Amish home. We will stop at the Fisher’s
farm to purchase their wonderful homemade jellies , candies, canned vegetables & crafts. The group then heads
to the Bird – in – Hand Hotel in Lancaster PA. After checkin we will stay at the Inn for a sit-down dinner followed by
the “Confession the musical before settling in for the night
at the hotel. There are two indoor pools and one outdoor
pool, along with an indoor Jacuzzi. So bring your bathing
suits.
Second Day: Breakfast at the hotel then a visit to the Millennium Theatre to see “Samson One of the most captivating stories in the Bible, SAMSON is filled with colorful
characters, extraordinary feats of strength, and amazing
special effects that your whole family will love. A message
of hope for the wayward, comfort to the weary and the incredible grace of God that enables us to truly be strong in
Him!. Dinner stop on the way home (On your own).We will
be stopping at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord for great
food & shopping in their 4,000 square foot gift shop.
Cost: $305.00pp Based on Double Occupancy
$360.00pp Single rate
*Triple rate on request
Call Linda @ RayLin Travel
203-591-1407 - home
203-768-2335 - cell
Additional Trips:
May 14, 2016 - Royal Caribbean “Adventure of the Seas”
(7-night Southern Caribbean)\
October 8, 2016 - Royal Caribbean “Oasis of the Seas”
(7-night Western Caribbean)
All trips are escorted.
Call Linda of 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.
“The Gibson Girl: A Gilded Age Icon”
Presentation by Thomas Hayes
Thursday, May 19th
1:00pm
$5
Charles Dana Gibson, the most talented and successful commercial artist between 1890 and 1920, created an
ideal American woman, so lovely that she would become
for all time the symbol of her own age-The Gibson Girl.
Tall, elegant, independent and strong, she was competent
either on a bicycle or in a ballroom. She was a national
treasure, a definition of style that taught an entire generation of women how to talk, walk, and dress.
She was also one of Gibson’s images for satirizing the
social scene of the Gilded Age, whether it was the horse
show where the real exhibit was the glamorous women
in the audience; social climbing American families who
married off their daughters to fortune-seeking dukes, earls
and princes; the nouveau riche attempting to crash the
elite “Four Hundred”; the foibles of mismatched marriages, or the aching heart in love.
The Gibson Girl was celebrated in story and song;
clothes were named for her, and her image appeared on
pillows, plates and on the perfect wallpaper for the bachelor’s apartment.
It was love at first sight when one evening in 1894 the
artist met his own Gibson Girl at New York’s fashionable
restaurant, Delmonico’s. She was the gorgeous Virginia
beauty, Irene Langhorne, one of five famously beautiful
sisters. Theirs was the marriage of “Beauty and Genius”
according to the press, and Irene would become the
model for many of her husband’s immortal Gibson Girls.
Thomas Hayes, who will be presenting this illustrated
lecture here today, is a member of the program committee
and consultant at Ventfort Hall Mansion and the Gilded
Age Museum in Lenox Massachusetts. He has lectured
extensively on this and other subjects throughout the
country.
If you are interested in attending this sure-to-be fascinating presentation, please sign up and PAY as soon
as possible. We cannot hold your spot without payment.
Refreshments will be served after the presentation.
“Tiffany in Boston”
@ Ayer Mansion & The Church of the Covenant
$105
Departing @ 8:00am.
The Ayer Mansion was built between 1899 and 1902
for businessman and art collector Frederick Ayer. The
Mansion is the only surviving residence created by American artist and designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany.
The Mansion was named a National Historic Landmark in 2005. It exemplifies what one critic of the day
called Tiffany’s ‘dumbfounding versatility”. The Mansion
has Tiffany-designed stone and glass mosaics, graceful
metalwork, Favrile glass vases, custom furniture, intricate plaster work, elaborate stained glass windows, and
unexpected architectural flourishes that all work together
to create a cohesive masterpiece.
After our Mansion tour we will be having lunch at Sonsie’s. This restaurant celebrates 21 years on Boston’s
famous Newbury Street. It serves top-notch international
cuisine from award-winning, Chef Bill Poirier.
After lunch we will visit The Church of the Covenant on
Newbury Street. During the 1890’s the Neo-Gothic sanctuary of dark walnut wood and pseudo-medieval stained
glass was completely redecorated by Tiffany Glass and
Decorating Company.
on a coach bus at 8:00am. We should be back in Prospect at approximately 7:00pm. Please park in the back
parking lot for this day trip.
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“Italian Villas and Their Gardens: Following
Edith Wharton”
Presentation by Thomas Hayes
Thursday, June 16, 2016
1:00pm. $5
Today we will go on a Grand Tour of “Classical Italian Villas and Their Gardens”. Thomas Hayes, former
president of the Edith Wharton Restoration at The Mount,
will be at the Senior Center to give this presentation at
1:00pm.
In 1902, soon after author Edith Wharton and her
husband had moved into the Mount, their Lenox, Massachusetts estate, Wharton was asked to write a series of
articles for Century Magazine on Italian villas and gardens. She would visit and research over 70 sites within
four months, for material for her articles for the magazine.
Her magazine articles proved to be so popular that they
appeared in a book titled “Italian Villas and Their Gardens”. The book was published in 1904. It was packed
with a combination of history and first-hand experience elegantly written. To this day, the book has never gone out
of print. It covers sites in Rome, Siena, Florence, Genoa,
Lombardy and the Veneto. Wharton was to become one
of America’s most prominent woman writers and the first
to receive a Pulitzer Prize.
Hayes’s presentation today is based on a tour he has
co-directed several times with Italian garden historian and
author Judith Chatfield. The lecture covers many of the
book’s gardens, as well as others that were created after
Wharton’s time.
If you are interested in attending this presentation,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your spot without payment. Refreshments will be
served after the presentation.
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).
Whether you attended 50, 60, or 10 years ago,
or somewhere in between,
you’re invited to join us for our
High School Reunion at
THE VILLAGE AT EAST FARMS
180 Scott Road, Waterbury
Bring your family, classmate or friends, and join us
as we celebrate high school throughout the decades.
Whether you wore a letterman’s jacket or cheered for the
home team, your favorite place to meet up was the malt
shop, or the drive in, whether you danced the swing or the
sock hop, come join us for a fun afternoon of reminiscing!
Enjoy the music of the ‘40s,’50s, and ‘60s performed
by the Boogey Boys, delicious refreshments, and the
chance to catch up with your classmates!
RSVP to Randi Bellemare at 203-757-7660 or
[email protected] with your favorite
song & memory of the high school days!
FREE HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR
CHARLES RIETDYKE SENIOR CENTER
211 NICHOLS ROAD, WOLCOTT 203-879-8133
SPONSORED BY
CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FRIDAY MAY 6, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm
SPEAKERS - In Back Room at appointed times:
9:30 “Living Wills”-Judge Tom Brunnock
10:00 “Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack”--
Mark Franzese, EMT from Campion
Ambulance
10:30 “Time Is Brain”! Early Recognition of Stroke Symptoms-Sandra Micalizzi, APRN CDE-
Heart Center of Greater Wtby.
11:00 “How Do I Walk This Trail Without Knee Pain”?-Dave Donnelly-Advanced Physical Therapy
TABLE VENDORS:
Wolcott Senior Center Information Table
Cheshire House
Wolcott Food Pantry
Western CT Area Agency on Aging
Wolcott View Manor
Crossroads
Chesprocott Health District
Heart Center of Greater Waterbury
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Hartford Health Care Senior Services
Diagnostic Radiology
Reflexology by Kim Stewart
Northwest Regional Mental Health Board, Inc.
Aging Better At Home
Dr. D’Varskas-Dentist
American Cancer Society
My Eye Doctor
Advanced Physical Therapy
StayWell Health Center-SNAP Program
Autumn Lake Health Care at Bucks Hill
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Connecticut to California and
Back Again.
If you appreciate the serenity of
a beachscape, the exhilaration of a
stormy coastline or the majesty of
snow covered mountains, you won’t
want to miss the paintings of local
artist, Judith A. LaMadeleine, which
will be on display in the Community
Room of the Prospect Library during
the month of May.
You are cordially invited to meet Judy LaMadeleine and view her paintings at a reception at the
Library on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 11am to 1pm.
You may also enjoy her paintings any time during
library hours.
The daughter of Carl & Helen Cocchiola, Judy grew
up here in Prospect, then married and moved to California when she was just twenty-one. She enjoyed life
in California, raised her three children in Burbank and
Glendale. Once her children were all in high school,
Judy took her first art class at the local library. Though
she had never painted before, she found painting to be
an activity that helped her relax and “keep her sanity”!
Judy spent more than 50 years in California, returning
to Prospect and Cheshire to visit relatives and friends
over the years. Last January, she made the decision to
relocate back to Prospect permanently and is enjoying
New England life despite the challenge of adjusting to
harsh winters.
Over the years, Judy has painted with many mediums,
but her favorites are watercolors and oils. She is
currently taking classes at the Prospect Senior Center
and learning to work with acrylics, which is a new
medium for her. Judy’s favorite subjects to paint are
landscapes and flowers rather than people and animals.
One of her most relaxing activities is painting watercolor greeting cards and gift cards for all occasions.
Judy’s family members and friends are always delighted
to receive her cards on their birthdays, special occasions
and holidays since they are original works of art suitable
for framing.
Judy’s paintings will be on display in the Community Room of the Library throughout the month
of May for all to enjoy. Many pieces will be available
for purchase and make wonderful gifts for birthdays,
weddings and all occasions.
Cirque Du Soleil - “OVO”
@ XL Center - Hartford, Ct.
Thursday, June 16, 2016 $65
7:30pm.(show time) Departing
@ 6:00pm.
OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese,
is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects
work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a
non-stop riot of energy and movement.
When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the
insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this
iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of
their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky
insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous
ladybug catches his eye-and the feeling is mutual.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at 6:00pm. If you are interested in joining us, please
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
A Proactive Way to Stay
Healthy & Active
Life Line Screenings go beyond regular checkups to
provide a more thorough look at your health. Be Smart:
Do More For Your Cardiovascular Health Advanced ultrasound technology looks inside your arteries for signs of
plaque buildup That’s why 9 out of 10 cardiovascular doctors support preventive screenings for those with these
key risk factors: Age 55+, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, tobacco usage, family history
of CVD or stroke.
All 5 Screenings for $149
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.
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.
Where: Prospect - Prospect Senior Center
When: Monday, July 25, 2016
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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.
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.
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.
Prospect Volunteer Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary Fundraiser…
FIREHOUSE BREAKFAST BUFFET
Prospect Firehouse, Route 69, Prospect
Sunday, May 22nd
8:00am to 11:30am
($9.00 for adults/$5.00 for children 10 and under)
During the event, a collection will be held for nonperishable food items for the Prospect Food Bank.
For more information call 203-519-8141.
Historic Harbor Tours of Mystic
Aboard The Mystic Express
Saturday, July 9, 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.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior
Center at 8:00am. Our reservation for the boat tour is
for 10:00am. After our tour, we will continue on to Red 36
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.
Apple IPAD Training Session
with Aline Waldmann
Friday, May 6th & 20th @ 1:15pm.
& Friday, June 3rd & 17th @ 1:15pm.
Many Seniors now have Apple IPAD’s and are not
quite sure how to use all the features that are available
with them. Other Seniors are considering the purchase
of an Apple IPAD. Senior member, Aline Waldmann has
had an Apple IPAD for quite a while and is very familiar
with them. She will hold four training sessions here at the
Senior Center to help Seniors learn the basic information needed to operate an Apple IPAD. She will be going
over downloads, apps., pictures, printing, Wi-Fi, updates,
email, Skype and instant messaging. PLEASE NOTE:
You must have an Apple IPAD in order for Aline to help
you. She is not familiar with other tablets. She is only
familiar with the Apple IPAD.
If you are interested in attending any one of these
four sessions, please call the Senior Center to register.
Please bring your IPAD’s with you that day.
GREEK FESTIVAL!
Thurs. through Sun.,
May 5, 6, 7 & 8
Greek Food and Pastries
Live Greek Music in the Evenings
Plants - Jewelry - Souvenirs - Raffle - Church Tours
Hours: Thurs., Fri., & Sat., - All Day
Sun., 11am - 3pm
937 Chase Parkway, Waterbury
Exit 17 or 18 off I-84
(near Naug. Valley Comm. College)
Wheelchair Accessible
www.holytrinitywaterbury.org (203) 754-5189
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Cricket Hill Annual Peony Festival
670 Walnut Hill Road, Thomaston, Ct.
9:30am.
Cricket Hill Garden is a specialty plant nursery located
in Thomaston, Ct. They grow rare and unusual peonies
as well as perennial landscape edibles. They are a small
family business dedicated to producing the highest quality
plants in an environmentally sustainable manner.
2016 will mark their 27th year of growing peonies at
their gardens. Their venture started out as just a few
plants and a few friends. The Peony Festival at the gardens now sees more than 3,000 visitors each year. Their
expanding collection of 400+ named cultivars of peonies
bloom in May to mid-June.
Tree peonies begin to bloom the third week of May
and continue on through early June. They are followed by
herbaceous peonies and the intersectional (itoh) peonies,
taking you into the third week of June.
at 9:30am. Once at the nursery we will enjoy a guided
tour by a staff member of the gardens. After the tour
we will give you an additional hour to revisit any section
of the garden that may interest you or to do some plant
shopping. At 12noon we will board our bus once more
and continue on to lunch at Rozzi’s Restaurant in Thomaston. It is only about 10-minutes away from the gardens.
The cost of your lunch is your responsibility. We
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up as
soon as possible. We are limited to the number of people
we can accommodate.
Mental Health Concerns for Seniors
Presentation
Sponsored by the Western Connecticut Area
Agency on Aging
1:00pm to 2:00pm
All Seniors should plan on attending this very important Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging presentation about Mental Health Concerns for Seniors and
learn about memory loss, depression, delirium, dementia,
and Alzheimer’s disease. You will have the opportunity to
learn and ask questions about all of these diseases.
Caring For Persons with Dementia
or Alzheimers Presentation Sponsored by the
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
with Linda Denton
from the Alzheimer’s Resource Center
You will get the opportunity to learn and ask questions
about how to maximize your loved one’s abilities.
These presentations are sponsored by the Western
Connecticut Area Agency on Aging. They are for those
people who want to take charge of their aging process by
learning more about memory loss, related diseases and
the care necessary with these diseases. They are also
beneficial for caregivers, family members and friends of
those going through these problems.
If you are interested in attending, please call the Senior Center at 203-758-5300 to register. Refreshments
will be served after each presentation.
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!
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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SECOND TRIP SCHEDULED
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND…
Tea Room Luncheon
@ Tea Roses Tea Room
322 Main Street, Cromwell, Ct.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 10:30am. $28
Imagine how great you feel after a massage. No time?
Bad day? Head instead to the Tea Roses Tea Room on
Main Street in Cromwell, Ct.
Owner Peggy Camasci is all about providing a place
that renews the spirit and can smooth the wrinkles out of
the worst of days with quiet calm, an inviting décor, pretty
things to look at and soothing teas and treats that reflect
her mantra, “sit, sip and relax.”
Walk into the establishment and you can’t help but
smile at the handcrafted art, cards and jewelry that
share front-room display space with pretty china teapots,
teacups and accessories. There is a “tea bar” and “book
nook” for those who might want a little alone time and
the rear the dining room is Victorian-inspired with vintage
tables and chairs, chintz linens, antique furniture, fresh
flowers and a fireplace. Soothing colors, two hand-painted murals and rich wood floors add to the charm.
Take a seat in the private room that we have reserved
until 1:30pm. Now, be prepared for a treat! The food and
teas hold their own and then some when it comes to a
light lunch or afternoon high tea. Peggy herself bakes
the fresh scones, shortbread, lemon tarts and chocolate
ganache pound cake herself. You will enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches, savories and a variety of delightful teas. Everthing is served on fine china to make your
dining experience extra special. And, since it is so close
to Valentine’s Day, your meal will be geared towards the
holiday.
After lunch we will give you ample time to wander
through their lovely gift shop to see what they have to
offer. The $28 charge for this meal is all-inclusive of tax
& tip. If you are interested in joining us for this lovely
afternoon, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
We cannot hold your seat without payment. We should be
back in Prospect by about 3:3g 0pm.
Main Street Ballet Presents… “Giselle”
Pomperaug High School
234 Judd Road, Southbury
Friday, June 24th Departing @ 6:00pm $20
Sibley Morosco, Artistic Director of Main Street Ballet
Company, founded the organization in 1988 in Southbury,
Ct with the intent of training dancers in the finest tradition
of the renowned American ballet masters under whom
she studied and bringing the great classic ballets to her
students and the community.
Over the past 20-years she has guided Main Street
Ballet from a one-room studio with 3 students to its present full-facility located in Woodbury, Ct. The company
now boasts a student body of over 150 young dancers
and six faculty members.
On Friday, June 24, 2016 we will be traveling to Pomperaug High School in Southbury, Ct. for their performance
of “Giselle”. This full-length ballet classic tells the story
of a peasant girl, Giselle, who protects her lover from the
vengeance of evil spirits.
at 6:00pm. The performance begins at 7:00pm. We
have reserved seats for the show. If you are interested
in attending with us, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Author Presentation…
“Remember Your Name”
with Author Erik LeMoullec
Monday, June 27, 2016
10:00am.
Erik LeMoullec was born in Rockland county New
York. He currently lives in Southbury, Connecticut with
his wife, Shannon and their two daughters, Hayden and
Reese. Aside from being a chiropractor and acupuncturist in Woodbury, Connecticut, he enjoys spending time
with his family and participating in endurance road races
and triathlons.
Growing up a first generation American in a Jewish
household in Rockland County, New York was interesting.
Erik developed a strong connection to his family’s Jewish
heritage. After listening to the horrific and heroic episodes
of his grandfather’s youth, Erik believed they were for a
greater audience to hear. Together with his grandmother,
he observed as his grandfather, Teddy, lectured audiences at middle/high schools and Holocaust museums and
libraries. Listening to him resulted in inquisitive questions
and disbelief. When taking over the reins and presenting
his grandfather’s story himself, the results continued.
Thus, “Remember Your Name” was written by the author. The book won the 2015 B.R.A.G Medallion Award.
It tells of his grandfather’s life from living in the Lodz
ghetto at age ten to surviving the hells of Auschwitz and
a death march from Gorlitz concentration camp at fifteen.
Teddy Znamirowski faced unfathomable horrors, narrowly
escaping death time and time again. Liberated at the age
of sixteen, he took on smuggling as a means to survive.
It was not until the Bricha approached him and he became a lead operative-smuggling thousands of refugees
across country borders-that he was finally able to begin
his life again.
Teddy’s story is one of survival amidst horrific circumstances. The author does not sensationalize the suffering
his grandfather and his family endured, but in this work of
narrative nonfiction, he simply recreates this remarkable
man’s early life during one of the darkest moments of human history.
Erik LeMoullec will be at the Prospect Senior Center
on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 10:00am. He will be discussing his book with us that day. He asks that those that
attend purchase and read his book beforehand. Reading
the book beforehand makes for a more interesting presentation. If you don’t read the book, the presentation will
still be good but just not as poignant and meaningful as if
you had read it first.
If you are interested in purchasing the book, we can
order it for you online. The cost is $11.57. Stop at the
Senior Center with the money and we will order it for you.
It can be delivered to you directly.
If you are interested in joining the presentation in June,
please sign up as soon as possible. This should be a
very interesting program.
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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Back by popular demand…
“Make Your Own Granola”
Healthy Living Workshop
with Alice Nolan
Wednesday, June 15th
$2
10:00am
Whether you like granola in a bowl with milk or on top
of your favorite yogurt, you’re doing your body a favor
by adding this cereal to your daily diet. Granola is full of
heart healthy whole grains such as oats and wheat. The
whole grains in granola are also a good source of soluble
and insoluble fiber, which help keep your intestines in
proper working order and also keep your body feeling
fuller for longer periods of time. Many granolas also contain various nuts, which are beneficial to your body. Nuts,
such as walnuts and almonds, contain “good” fats and
omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for heart health.
Eating granola may help lower your cholesterol and prevent certain chronic diseases, such as heart disease and
cancer.
Alice Nolan, a relatively new member to our Senior
Center, will be holding a “Make-Your-Own” granola
making workshop here at the Senior Center for all our
interested members. Her granola is delicious! It contains
among other things, rolled oats, unsweetened cherries,
unsweetened coconut flakes, real maple syrup, coconut
oil, sliced almonds, walnuts or pecans.
Tart Cherry Granola
4 cups rolled oats
2 cups sliced almonds
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup coconut oil
1 cup pure maple syrup
2 cups dried, unsweetened, dried cherries
Combine oats, walnuts, almonds and coconut flakes
and mix together. In a saucepan warm coconut oil until
it is in liquid form. Stir in pure maple syrup. Cool. Take
the coconut oil and maple syrup mixture and pour into oat
mixture. Stir well. Keep the cherries on the side. Do not
mix in.
Place parchment paper on two separate cookie
sheets. Spread granola mixture on the cookie sheets. If
you are using a shiny metal cookie sheet, cook mixture
in oven at 325 degrees for 40-minutes. If you are using a dark cookie sheet, cook mixture at 300 degrees for
40-minutes. Cool mixture for two hours. Add in dried
cherries. Cherries can be substituted for dates, apricots,
cranraisins, or any other dried fruit.
Each participant will be taking home their own small jar
of the granola mix. The cost of this workshop will be $2
which will help in covering some of the costs of the necessary materials. You won’t want to miss this “delicious”
workshop! Call the Senior Center to register. No walk-ins
will be allowed since all the materials for this class have
to be bought beforehand.
A Message From Helen Gizzi…
Senior member, Helen Gizzi, would like to thank all
her friends here at the Prospect Senior Center for the
donations that were made for a fundraiser and MS Walk
held in Cheshire to benefit the MS Society and her granddaughter, Angela Purdy. Angela herself suffers from the
disease. The fundraiser was a huge success raising
$4,000! Helen thanks and appreciates all the people
here at the Prospect Senior Center who donated to the
cause.
The Connecticut Gay Men’s
Chorus Presents…
“BINGOMANIA”
$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.
“A Stitch in Time” Shop - Bethel, Ct.
Lunch @ the Putnam House
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
9:00am
Today we will be traveling to “A Stitch in Time” in the
heart of Bethel, Ct. It has been run by Eva Donnelly for a
decade now. The store carries a wide selection of supplies and accessories for knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. Walking in the store is like walking into a candy
store. Your eyes will “pop” over the wide selection of
items that they offer.
at 9:00am. The store opens at 10:00am. We will give
you 1.5 hours to browse and shop through the store. At
11:30am. we will continue on for lunch at the Putnam
House. We have lunched here before and have enjoyed
it. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
we can bring with us. We should be back in Prospect by
about 2:30pm.
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Bocce League to Resume Spring Schedule…
WHEN: Every Tuesday
WHERE: Prospect Senior Center
TIME: 12:30pm.
CHARGE: $10 (per season to be used for endof-the-season prizes)
CONTACT: Terri Charette (203-758-3447)
Pre-registration is required.
Call the Senior Center to sign up.
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
Live Now, Live Engaged! Presentation
& FREE Lunch
Presented by Veronica Rinaldi from
The Village at East Farms
Wednesday, June 22nd 10:00am to 11:00am
The Live Now, Live Engaged! program teaches you
how to help engage a person with memory loss. Veronica
Rinaldi, Director of Community Relations at The Village at
East Farms in Waterbury, will be at the Senior Center on
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 10:00am. She will give us
a step by step description for helping us learn how to engage our loved ones who may be suffering from memory
loss.
After the presentation, you will be treated to a free
lunch courtesy of The Village at East Farms. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up as soon as possible.
We are limited to the number of people we can accept.
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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Tour & Lunch @ Silo Cooking School
New Milford, Ct.
$48
Departing @ 10:00am
The Silo Cooking School is nestled in a picturesque
barn in the Litchfield Hills of western Connecticut on the
rustic Hunt-Hill Farm. It was a former stable and barn
complete with twin silos. A picturesque destination yearround, they are surrounded by flowers and herbs in the
spring and summer, by spectacular foliage in the fall, and
by snow-covered stone walls in the winter.
The Silo is a combination cooking school, art gallery,
and gourmet kitchenware/food store. It is now operated under the auspices of the Hunt-Hill Farm Trust as a
non-profit organization. The facility offers custom cooking
classes, shopping, tastings, museum tours, slide shows,
and gallery talks.
The school has an impressive roster of instructors that
include Master Chef Jacques Pepin, Bravo TV’s Top Chef
Master Suvir Saran, PBS’s Sara Moulton, Rick Rodgers,
Daniel Rosati and Silo Cooking School Assistant Director Nancy Stuart. Rachel Ray, Giuliano Bugialli, Martha
Stewart, and many others have also taught here.
The Silo Store is filled with artistic displays of dinnerware, linens, imported crockery, glassware, books,
baskets and a huge selection of cooking gadgets and
equipment. In the gourmet food department you can
sample some of the Silo’s wide range of gourmet foods,
including pastas, vinegars, oils, teas, jams, cookies, salsas, and much more. Their craft section features one-ofa-kind jewelry, wooden bowls, glassware and sculptures
that make for unforgettable collectible gifts. Custom gift
baskets are also available.
at 10:00am. We should be at the Silo by 11:00am. Shortly after the time of our arrival, you will enjoy coffee, a museum visit and a short video presentation. At 12:30pm.
we will take part in a short appetizer cooking demonstration in the Silo School. At 1:00pm. we will sit down to a
nice lunch. The meal has been planned and prepared
especially for us by the chef’s at the Silo. From 3:00pm.
to 3:30pm. you will have time to browse through the Silo
Store and make any purchases, if you chose to do so. At
3:30pm. we will depart for our trip back to Prospect. We
If you are interested in joining us on this day trip,
hold your seat without payment.
Reiki Therapy Sessions
May 12, 2016
June 2, 2016
30-minute 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.
Newport Flower Show
Rosecliff, Newport, RI
Saturday, June 25th
$97
Departing @ 7:00am.
During the Gilded Age, nearly every aspect of life was
elevated to an art form. Gardens became stages for
nature’s brilliant performances, women’s fashions were
created for stylish parades, and houses became museums for a lifetime of treasures. Join us as we celebrate
all that is “Gilded” when we visit New England’s premier
flower show in Newport, RI. The show will be celebrating
its 21st anniversary.
After our visit to the flower show, we will be having a
wonderful lunch at the Canfield House. The remainder of
the day, after our lunch, will be spent at the Brick Market
Place. This is a year round destination nestled in the
heart of Newport, Rhode Island. The market contains
over 25-unique shops and eateries.
at 7:00am. We will be traveling on a coach bus to Newport. We should be back in Prospect by approximately
7:00pm.
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden Tour
Departing @ 9:30am.
Elizabeth Park Rose Garden is the oldest municipal
rose garden in the United States. It is a two and a half
acre garden which has about 800 varieties of roses that
amount to 15,000 plants. Rambling roses cover arched
walk ways in the garden and the beds are filled with roses
of every shape and color. Along the border, fences of
climbing and shrub roses provide a colorful background
for the bedding plants.
While the main garden shows off the more modern
roses, the Heritage Rose Garden is the home to more
historical varieties. A number of interesting and unusual
roses are found here. During its peak bloom time of early
to mid June, it is the most fragrant place to be in the park.
at 9:30am. We should be at the park around 10:15am.
Once at the park we you will have until 11:15am. to enjoy
and wander through the beautiful rose gardens at your
own leisure. At 11:30am. we will all meet at the Pond
House Restaurant where we will have lunch. The restaurant is located directly in the park. The cost of your
lunch is your responsibility. Individual checks will be
given out per table. You will be responsible for calculating
what you owe towards your table’s check. They cannot
do individual checks for each person.
We will head back to Prospect directly after lunch. We
should be back in Prospect by about 2:30pm. We are
limited to the number of people we can bring with us. If
you are interested in joining us, please sign up as soon as
possible.
“Bell & Berries”
Annual Handbell Choir Concert
@ First Church of Bethlehem
Departing @ 3:00pm.
Departing from the Senior Center at 2:00pm. The
concert will be followed by a Strawberry Shortcake Blast
that is being sponsored by the church that we will also be
attending. The cost of your shortcake is your responsibility. The concert is free of charge.
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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.
Connecticut State Capitol Tour
Thursday, June 23rd Departing @ 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.
U.S. Military Museum
125 Park Avenue, Danbury, Ct.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
$5
Departing @ 9:30am
The U.S. Military Museum opened in 1995 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of our
nation’s military history. The original intent of the museum
was to maintain the memory of American Tank Destroyer
units of the Second World War.
Over their 20-year history, thanks to generous donations and the hard work of many unpaid volunteers,
the museum’s collection has expanded to over 10,000
artifacts, covering all of the armed forces of the United
States. They currently display a vivid cross-section of the
20th. century American military history. Many of their military vehicles are extremely rare, often the only examples
in the Western Hemisphere!
Inside the Museum you will find the story of the 10th.
Mountain Division. The 10th. was the only ski & mountain
division in the second world war. The exhibit has some
very unique items. You will also find two galleries of
displays of the Museum’s M-18 Tank Destroyer, M-8 Armored Car, WW-I M-1917 Tank, M-22 Locust tank, a Topolino auto, and a 105-mm Howitzer. All of these vehicles
have been fully restored and are driven in local parades.
There is also a special featured exhibit on display - The
World in Flames: A WWII Retrospect.
The museum staff is composed primarily of unpaid volunteers who are responsible for designing and installing
exhibits, running the gift shop, and participating in public
events.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at 9:30am. Our one hour guided tour is scheduled for
10:30am. After the tour we will give you some additional
time to revisit any of the exhibits in the Museum.
At 12noon we will continue on for a lunch stop at the
Cheesecake Factory. The restaurant is just a short distance away from the Museum. The cost of your meal is
your responsibility.
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your place
without payment.
A FUNDRAISER PASTA
DINNER FOR BOB VEILLETTE
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016
5-7:30 PM
IN THE ST. FRANCIS PARISH
HALL
318 CHURCH ST., NAUGATUCK,
CT
TICKETS:
ADULTS: $10 CHILDREN 5-10: $5 UNDER 5: FREE
FAMILY MAX: $30
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AFTER ALL MASSES ON APRIL 30TH & MAY 1ST OR AT THE RECTORY FROM 8AM-2PM WEEKDAYS 203-729-4543
Takeout available, Basket Raffles, 50/50 and more
Bob suffered a massive stroke that left him with
locked-in syndrome - a condition that leaves him paralyzed below the eyes but totally cognizant of the world
around him. Bob was an avid runner and an accomplished pianist. He worked at the Republican-American
Newspaper for more than 40 years as a reporter, city editor and most recently managing editor. He was a lector at
the 10am Mass at St. Francis. His family must pay thousands of dollars each month in care-related expenses.
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PROSPECT LIBRARY PRESENTS...
Monday - May 9th
@ 6:30pm
Wednesday - June 8th
@ 6:30pm
Prospect Fire House
Prospect Library
Community Room
In 1986, the bad guys of
baseball won the World Series. Now, Erik Sherman, the
New York Times bestselling
coauthor of Mookie, profiles
key players from that infamous
Mets team, revealing neverbefore-exposed details about
their lives after that championship year...as well as a look
back at the magical season itself.
Darryl Strawberry, Doc Gooden, Keith Hernandez,
Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Doug
Sisk, Rafael Santana, Bobby Ojeda, Wally Backman,
Kevin Mitchell, Ed Hearn, Danny Heep, and the late Gary
Carter were all known for their heroics on the field. For
some of them-known as the “Scum Bunch”-their debauchery off the field was even more awe-inspiring. But when
that golden season ended, so did their aura of invincibility. Some faced battles with addiction, some were traded,
and others struggled just to keep their lives together.
Through interviews with these legendary players, Erik
Sherman offers fans a new perspective on a team that
will forever be remembered in sports history.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Tuesday - May 17th
@ 6:30pm
Prospect Library
Community Room
Author Janina Nawarskas
will give a presentation and
book signing on her memoir, A
Child Lost. As a child in Lithuania, Janina fled with her family from the oncoming Soviet
military. Separated from her
father and brothers she and her
mother were place in a detention center. When Janina’s mother died she was left to
fend for herself and wandered through refugee camps.
A year following the end of the war Janina was reunited
with her father and brothers through the help of American soldiers. He and her father immigrated to the United
States in 1949 to live with and work for , our sponsors on
a farm in Minnesota until their obligations were satisfied.
Through her brother’s efforts she moved to Connecticut where she finished her schooling, met her husband,
raised a family and became a proud American.
The New York Times
bestselling author of the
acclaimed Dark Invasion,
channels Erik Larson and
Ben Macintyre in this riveting
biography of Betty Pack, the
dazzling American debutante
who became an Allied spy
during WWII and was hailed
by OSS chief General “Wild Bill” Donovan as “the greatest
unsung heroine of the war.”
Betty Pack was charming, beautiful, and intelligent-and
she knew it. As an agent for Britain’s MI-6 and then America’s OSS during World War II, these qualities proved
crucial to her success. This is the remarkable story of this
“Mata Hari from Minnesota” (Time) and the passions that
ruled her tempestuous life-a life filled with dangerous liaisons and death-defying missions vital to the Allied victory.
For decades, much of Betty’s career working for MI-6
and the OSS remained classified. Through access to recently unclassified files, Howard Blum discovers the truth
about the attractive blond, codenamed “Cynthia,” who
seduced diplomats and military attachés across the globe
in exchange for ciphers and secrets; cracked embassy
safes to steal codes; and obtained the Polish notebooks
that proved key to Alan Turing’s success with Operation
Ultra.
Beneath Betty’s cool, professional determination, Blum
reveals a troubled woman conflicted by the very traits that
made her successful: her lack of deep emotional connections and her readiness to risk everything. The Last
Goodnight is a mesmerizing, provocative, and moving
portrait of an exceptional heroine whose undaunted courage helped to save the world.
VFW Post #8075, Prospect, CT
is happy to present the
Sunday May 15, 2016 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for Fun, Food, Music Raffles and more!
*** OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ***
$15.00 DONATION - $12.00 FOR SENIORS
Children 8 years & under are free!
DRAFT BEER - WINE - HOT DOGS - HAMBURGERS
BBQ CHICKEN - COLE SLAW - TOSSED SALAD
BAKED BEANS - POTATO SALAD - MACARONI SALAD
DESSERTS
Mattatuck VFW Post #8075
218 Cheshire Road (Route 68), Prospect, CT
203-758-4763
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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.
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.
Hartford Flavor Company
30 Arbor Street, Hartford, Ct.
Saturday, June 4, 2016
$30
Six years ago, when she was making batches of
cranberry liqueur for friends at Christmastime, landscape
designer Lelaneia Dubay never dreamed she’d be the coowner of an emerging city distillery. But a few years later,
she began experiencing dietary sensitivity to gluten and
certain alcohols and chemicals, which made it difficult for
her to enjoy cocktails at restaurants.
Unhappy with what was out on the market, she went
back to her kitchen and crafted a lavender version of her
cranberry liqueur, using fresh trimmings from her garden.
In 2013, she brought a bottle of the lavender flavor to a
party as a hostess gift-a gathering where many guests
were restaurateurs and mixologists. Everyone encouraged her to get her liqueur on the market.
Less than two-years after that “light-bulb” moment, the
Dubays, Lelaneia and her husband Tom, are now running
the Hartford Flavor Company. They craft artisanal botanical liqueurs in an urban production facility on Arbor Street
in Hartford, Ct. Their Wild Moon line of 40-proof liqueurs
currently features cucumber, lavender, rose, chai spice
and birch flavors, with a 15-proof seasonal cranberry version that comes out in the fall.
The base alcohol is gluten-free, GMO free, sugar
cane-based neutral spirit that the Dubays buy in bulk, and
then filter extensively. Once it is filtered, it’s ready for the
infusion process, with large quantities of fresh cucumbers,
rose petals, birch bark, spices and herbs.
With distribution to 190-establishments, Hartford Flavor Company is bottling 400 to 600 units per order, up to
twice a week. Each bottle is still hand-filled, hand-labeled
and individually numbered-an all-hands-on-deck assembly line production.
For this trip, we will be meeting and leaving from the
Senior Center at 10:30am. Our first stop will be at Vito’s
by the Park for a nice lunch. The cost of your lunch, tax,
gratuities and the distillery tour is all included in the cost
for this trip. At the restaurant, you will be order from a
menu specifically tailored for our group. Coffee and tea
are also included.
After lunch we will continue directly on to the distillery
for a 1:00pm. guided tour of the production process at the
Flavor Company. You will also get a chance to sample
some of their current and future flavors, get LIGHT food
bites and get to sample one of their distinctive cocktails.
The tour and tasting should last about 1-hour. We should
be back in Prospect by about 3:30pm.
PAY as soon as possible. We are limited to the number of
people we can bring with us.
“Taste Of Kaynor” Lunches
Wednesdays: May 4th. & May 11th.
Join us as we visit the Kaynor Technical School Culinary Department “Taste of Kaynor” Restaurant. The restaurant is run by Kaynor Tech’s Culinary Arts Department.
It has come highly recommended to us by member, Alan
Thibodeau. He says the lunches there are “outstanding”!
They have a wide selection of meals to chose from and
most are priced from $4 to $7. You can’t beat that price.
at 10:00am. If you are interested in attending with us,
please sign up as soon as possible. We will come back
to the Senior Center directly after lunch. The cost of your
meal is your responsibility.
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Ledge Lighthouse Tour
2:00pm
$50
It is a point on a chart. It is a building, alone in the
sea, on a tiny manmade island. It is an aid to navigation.
It is a symbol of maritime New London. It is New London’s Ledge Lighthouse.
Perched out in Fisher’s Island, at the mouth of the
Thames River, Ledge Lighthouse has served us for a
century. It was built in 1909 and was originally called the
Southwest Ledge Light. In 1910 the lighthouse was renamed the New London Ledge Light. The United States
Coast Guard took over its’ operation in 1939. The light
was automated in 1987. In 1990, the light was added to
the National Register of Historic Places.
The lighthouse is locally famous for the ghost of an
early keeper, nicknamed “Ernie”. His spirit allegedly
haunts the lighthouse. The Coast Guard crew has reported unexplained knockings taking place at night, as well as
doors opening and closing repeatedly, the television turning on and off by itself sporadically, and the unexplained
removal of sheets from beds.
Our 2.5 hour tour leaves from the Project Oceanology
dock at the UCONN campus at Avery Point in Groton, Ct.
at 4:00pm. Visitors must first board a comfortable boat.
Once docked at the lighthouse, visitors must disembark
the boat onto a narrow platform where they then must
climb a two-story staircase to the entrance of the building.
Access to the upper floors is by way of a sturdy iron staircase. In order to get to the light tower, visitors must climb
a ladder-type stairway up two levels to the top. Although
the view from the light tower is fabulous, many visitors
have a wonderful tour without climbing to the top.
Aboard the Ledge Lighthouse you will find rooms full
of exhibits, an air-conditioned theater with an orientation film, a gift shop, and “Ernie the Ghost”. There are
benches outside of the building where you can take in the
stunning views of the waters and land. After your visit to
the lighthouse, there will be a ride up the Thames River
for more sightseeing.
We should be back on land from our tour at 6:30pm.
Our next stop will be for a bite to eat at The Groton Townhouse Restaurant. The restaurant is just a few minutes
away from where we dock. The cost of your dinner will be
your responsibility.
at 2:00pm. We should be back in Prospect by about
10:00pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign
seat without payment.
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!
Handwriting Analysis:
What Your Handwriting Reveals
with David DeWitt
Monday, June 13, 2016 $3 10:00am
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.
On Monday, June 13, 2016 at 10:00am. David will be
at the Senior Center to host a talk-“Handwriting Analysis:
What Your Handwriting Reveals”. 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.
If you are interested in joining in on this fascinating
presentation, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. David will have his book on sale that day for $14.95,
if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
Patches and Patchwork Quilt & Fabric Shop
216 Main Street, Portland, Ct.
9:30am.
Patches and Patchwork is a full service quilt shop in
Portland, Ct. It has everything you need to enjoy the quilting lifestyle. Since 1980, the store has been providing
locals with quality quilting supplies including fabrics, patterns, books, notions and more. Everything you need is
in one place and their friendly customer service will have
you coming back time and time again. They offer antique
quilt repair and quilting classes at the store. Whether
you are new to quilting or a quilting master, Patches and
Patchwork has everything you may need.
Jane Wilk Sterry is the owner of the store. She has
very graciously offered to give our group a quilting demonstration while we are there. We will give you time at
the store for the demonstration and for some shopping
and browsing.
at 9:30am. We should be at the store by about 10:00am.
We will give you until 12noon at the store. At this time
we will board our bus once again for a lunch stop at Farrell’s Restaurant. It is only a few minutes away from the
quilt store. It has been recommended to us by the store
owner. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
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Stonewall Apiary Bee-Keeping Presentation
@ the Prospect Senior Center
Thursday, July 7, 2016
$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.
Port Jefferson Day Trip
Thursday, July 14, 2016-7:00am.-$20
Join us as we spend a lovely day in Port Jefferson. We
will be picking up the ferry in Bridgeport at 8:30am. You
will enjoy a lovely “seafaring” trip on the ferry to Port Jefferson. The trip takes about 1.5 hours. Once there you
will have the rest of the day to wander, eat and explore
the small seaside town of Port Jefferson on your own or
with your friends. There are numerous shops and restaurants there to keep you busy. At 3:00pm. the ferry for
our return trip to Bridgeport leaves from Port Jefferson.
We should be back in Bridgeport by 4:30pm.and back in
Prospect by 5:00pm.
It should be a fun and exciting day! If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seats without payment
and we are limited to the number of people we can bring
with us.
“How to Read a Food Label” Presentation
& FREE Lunch
11:00am.
Books have a Table of Contents that explain what is
inside the manuscript. Nutrition labels on food packages
are similar to that. They tell you what is inside the food
you are eating and lists all of its parts.
The Nutrition Facts food label gives you information
about which nutrients are in the food that you are eating.
Your body needs the right combination of nutrients, such
as vitamins, to work properly.
The Nutrition Facts food label is printed somewhere
on the outside of packaged foods, and you usually don’t
have to look hard to find it. Courtney Watson, a certified
Nutritionist from the Elderly Nutrition Program in Waterbury will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday,
May 12, 2016 at 11:00am. She will help you get a better
understanding on how to read and understand the Nutrition Facts labels on foods. If you know what to look for,
understanding food labels can help you make healthier
and wiser food choices.
The presentation will be about a half hour long and is
free of charge. After the presentation we will be having
a free lunch for all those who attended the presentation.
We will be serving Spinach Grandioli for lunch. Please
remember that the free lunch is only for those who attend
the presentation.
This should be a very informative program!
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!
Frankie’s Hotdog’s
All-You-Can-Eat Card Party
Tuesday, June 28th
12noon to 3:00pm
$12
Join us at the Prospect Senior Center as we host a
card party featuring unlimited food catered by Frankie’s
Hotdogs of Waterbury. For the price of $12 you will enjoy
an All-You-Can-Eat bonanza of hotdogs, hamburgers,
cheeseburgers, onion rings and curly fries. They will be
bringing their own condiments, including their very popular hot dog relish.
The card party will be upstairs in our big room. If you
are one of the card players that regularly plays Setback
downstairs on Tuesday afternoons, you will be able
to play there and come up whenever you want to get
your food. Frankie’s will be grilling on our outside deck.
Throughout the entire time from 12noon to 3:00pm. you
can enjoy all the dogs, burgers, onion rings and curly fries
that you want. You can have all you want to eat here, but
no take-outs are allowed to bring home with you.
Come with your own card playing groups. Call ahead
with the names in your group and we will reserve you a
table for that day. Our round tables can accommodate up
to eight people. We also have regular sized card tables
that accommodate four people. Come with your card
playing friends for a wonderful afternoon of fun and good
food. You can play poker, setback, bridge, even CRL.
Whatever your group would like to play is up to you. Just
call us in advance with the names of your group for a
table reservation.
We are limited to the number of people we can accommodate. Sign up your group early and PAY so that you
will be guaranteed a spot. It should be a fun and tasty
afternoon.
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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
From Annie’s Mailbox...
DEAR ANNIE A while back, I read with interest a letter
from “Jungle Jim in Indiana,” regarding the things men
should know if their wives become incapable of doing
common household tasks. What is good for one is good
for the other.
Please print my list of things a woman should know if her
husband were no longer around, or incapable of doing
these things.
DEAR DOVER: THANKS. HERE IT IS
1. Know how to check the fluids in the car (oil, power
steering, brake, windshield washer). Also, “ know how to
check the air pressure in the tires and properly wax the
car. Or know where to find a reputable mechanic and
car wash.
2. Know where the main water shutoff is located in the
home in case a pipe bursts.
3. Know where” important papers are kept (car titles, insurance papers, deeds, IRA and CD certificates, bonds),
as well as retirement information and medical records.
4. Know what to do if the pilot light goes out on the gas
stove and who to call i(there is a gas leak.
5. Know how to replace the batteries in the smoke detectors/radon detectors in the home and do it every six
months.
6. Know where the fuse box is and how to change a fuse.
7. Know how to fix a toilet that has stopped working properly.
“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.
Block Island Day Trip
6:45am
$77
Today we will be traveling to Block Island in Rhode
Island. We will be traveling on the ferry going out of New
London. The ferry departs at 8:30am. We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at 6:45am. The
ferry arrives at Block Island at 10:05am. Once on the
island we will give you until 11:30am. to shop and browse
through the stores along the waterfront.
At 11:30am. we will meet for lunch at the National Hotel. Lunch starts with a house salad. Your entrée choices
will be crispy pan fried chicken breast, New England
Scrod with bread crumbs and toasted lemon oil or Flame
Grilled Salmon in a lemon basil butter sauce. Dessert will
be a warm Apple Rum Cobbler with whipped cream and
coffee or tea. Lunch also includes bread and butter, rice,
vegetable and soft drink.
At 1:30pm., following lunch, we will climb aboard a
shuttle bus for a narrated island tour along the beaches,
hilltops and beautiful vistas of the island. The tour lasts
about 1.5 hours. After the tour you will have some additional time to spend on your own to relax by the waterfront, grab an ice cream cone or cool drink or revisit the
waterfront shops.
The ferry leaves Block Island at 4:55pm. It arrives
back in New London at about 6:10pm. We should be
back in Prospect by about 7:30pm. If you are interested
in joining us, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
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Hardy Daylily Garden
10 Sugar Hill Road, Falls Village, Ct.
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.
we can bring with us. We should be back in Prospect by
about 4:00pm.
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
Thursday, August 25, 2016
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.
Danbury Railway Museum
$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.
End-of-the-Summer Lobster Festival
@ the Senior Center
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.
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“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.
Hickory Stick Bookshop Day Trip
(Sponsored by the PSC Book Club)
2 Green Hill Road, Washington, Ct.
Thursday, July 7th
Departing @ 9:30am
Today, we will be visiting the Hickory Stick Bookshop
in Washington, Ct. The store has been operating for six
decades. It offers the best quality of book selections for a
local, independent bookstore. You will find good literature
selections and their staff expertise is beyond compare.
Their staff members have a collective century of book
business experience. They will be happy to guide you
to your favorites or to help you make new discoveries in
literature. The store also has a selection of book accessories and gifts.
Center at 9:30am. we should be at the book store by
about 10:30am. Once there you will have until 12noon to
browse and shop through the shop. At 12noon, we will
once again board our bus for a lunch stop at the White
Horse Pub in the Marbledale section of New Preston. We
have dined here several times before and have always
enjoyed our dining experience there. The cost of your
lunch is your responsibility.
soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment. We are limited to the number of people we can
bring with us. This trip is sponsored by our Book Club
but it is OPEN TO ALL PROSPECT SENIOR CENTER
MEMBERS.
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
“Smile-A-While” Show Group
Resuming Performances &
Looking for Participants
Our “Smile-A-While” show group will be resuming their
performances and practices beginning on Tuesday, June
7, 2016 at the Prospect Senior Center at 1:00pm. The
group took a winter hiatus because Joy Koch, their musical director, was in Florida for the winter. Since coming
back she has also had some surgery. After recuperating
from the surgery, she 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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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.
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.
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“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.
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.
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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,
hold your seat without payment.
Understanding Glutens Health Presentation
& FREE Lunch
Tuesday, May 24th
11:00am
No Charge
Courtney Watson, a Dietary Technician from the
Elderly Nutrition Program, will be at the Senior Center on
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 11:00am. to speak on understanding glutens. She will help you understand the function of glutens in your body. Why many of us need gluten
in our diet and what to do if you are experiencing possible
symptoms of gluten sensitivity. You will learn how celiac
disease and gluten-sensitive allergies are detected. You
will learn how to manage and treat them with a gluten-free
diet.
If you are interested in attending this presentation,
please register beforehand with the Senior Center.
Anyone who attends the presentation will be given a free
lunch afterwards at 11:30am. The lunch that day will be
seafood salad platter. The FREE lunch is only for those
who attend the presentation.
Connecticut Museum of Mining
& Mineral Science
31 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, Ct.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
$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, June 27th
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.
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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.
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
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
you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
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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THEATER
REMEMBER:
SIGN UP AND PAY ASAP
NO SEATS HELD W/O PAYMENT
The Gary/The Olivia Theater
@ The Abbey of Regina Laudis in
Bethlehem
“The 39 Steps”
$35
2:00pm (show time) Departing @ 10:30am
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel,
add a dash of Monty Python and you have “39 Steps,” a
fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of
theater. This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning
treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some
good old-fashioned romance!
“Chicago”
$35
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.
“Act One”
$23
2:30pm. (show time) Departing @ 10:30am.
“Act One” is the critically acclaimed play by James
Lapine. It is based on the autobiography of the same
name by American theater icon, Moss Hart. Hart’s autobiography is a love letter to the theater. The play offers a
funny, rich and poignant behind the scenes look at theater
life on Broadway during the 1920’s and 30’s. “Act One”
is also a “Rags to Riches” story about the son of a poor
emigrant family in the Bronx and his rise to become one of
the most successful playwrights and directors of his time.
“Act One” debuted on Broadway at Lincoln Center in 2014
starring Tony Shalhoub, Andrea Martin and Santino Fontana and received 5 Tony nominations.
“Zorba”
Sunday, July 31, 2016
$28
“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”
Saturday, September 24, 2016
$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.
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THEATER
GOODSPEED
OPERA HOUSE
“Anything Goes”
Thursday, June 2nd
$54
Bon Voyage! Set sail on a “de-lovely” cruise through
some of Cole Porter’s most famous songs. A brassy
nightclub singer, a starry-eyed stowaway and Public
Enemy No. 13 are booked on a transatlantic luxury liner
bound for romance and laughter. Hum along with an
easy-to-love score packed with hits including “I Get a
Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” “It’s De-Lovely,” Blow,
Gabriel, Blow” and more! A tap-happy classic!
“Bye Bye Birdie”
Thursday, August 4
$64
Put on a happy face! Army-bound rock star Conrad Birdie’s farewell appearance in Sweet Apple, Ohio
is the talk of the town. But, it’s a teenage crisis for new
“steadies” Hugo and Kim: she just won the chance to give
Birdie one last kiss before boot camp. Kids, parents and
show folk collide in this hip-swiveling musical comedy set
at the dawn of the sensational ‘60’s.
“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.
At the Norma Terris Theater
(sister theater) in Chester…
“The Roar of the Grease Paint The Smell of the Crowd”
Wednesday, June 22
$44
It’s a brand-new wonderful day! In a world turned
upside down, a ragtag group relies on humor, song and
dance to try to build a new life. But, can show tunes and
music hall merriment revive the human spirit? On the
highway of life, hope is around the bend in this arresting
reinvention of the vivacious Broadway hit. Their world
may have ended, but songs like “Who Can I Turn To?,”
“The Joker,” “Feeling Good” and “A Wonderful Day Like
Today” echo on, welcoming new love and another dawn.
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
REMEMBER:
street from the Goodspeed Opera House. There, you will
enjoy a nice lunch before the show. The cost of your
lunch is your responsibility.
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.
“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.
“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.
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May - Jun., 2016
THEATER
The Hit Men
$45
8:00pm
Departing @ 6:30pm
Gerry Polci and Lee Shapiro may not be household
names but back in the 70’s, you bought all of their records. You heard them on the radio, saw them on TV and
went to their concerts.
So who are they? They are the former stars of the hitmaking factory known as Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. These guys toured the world with Frankie, recorded
numerous hit albums with him and sang the lead vocals
on songs like “Oh What a Night”-the biggest Seasons hit
of all time.
When they met in 1973, they were two boys from New
Jersey barely out of their teens, and the Four Seasons
hadn’t had a charted hit record in years. Along with Valli
and songwriter/producer Bob Gaudio, Gerry Polci and Lee
Shapiro successfully transitioned the group’s sound from
60’s Doo-Wop to 70’s Pop with mega-hit songs like “Who
Loves You” and “Oh What a Night”.
Spurred by the runaway success of “Jersey Boys”, the
Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based on the Four
Seasons’ career, these former Seasons, who are now in
their late 50’s and early 60’s, decided to reunite-along
with an A-list group of musicians who wrote, recorded and
performed with Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Elton John, Jim
Croce, Chicago, Luther Vandross, The Ramones, Carole
King, and other mega-star acts of the era-and give touring
one more shot.
They now call themselves The Hit Men. Their show is
an amazing look back through rock and roll history, including fascinating back stories of what it was like being on
the road and in the recording studios with Frankie, Tommy, Carly, Cat, Jim and Elton. And, of course, there are
all those amazing hits that The Hit Men perform from the
Four Seasons songbook plus other mega hits that members of The Hit Men helped make famous back in the day.
This show is a chance for everyone to relive the glory
days of rock and roll with a great group of guys who actually lived and breathed the experience. You will walk out of
the theater exhilarated, excited and wanting more!
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at
6:30pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
An Evening of Motown
Friday, June 17, 2016 $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.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at
REMEMBER:
6:00pm. for this show. If you are interested in joining us,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
Pop Rock & Doo Wopp!
Saturday, October 22, 2016 $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.
@ Clockwork Repertory Theater
133 Main Street, Oakville, Ct.
The Dining Room (Comedy/Drama)
$16
8:00pm. (show time)
The Cover of Life (Drama/Comedy)
Sunday, July 17, 2016
$16
3:00pm. (show eime)
A Man of No Importance (Musical)
Saturday, August 27, 2016
$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.
“Kinky Boots”
Wednesday, June 8th
$95
With songs by Grammy and Tony-winner Cyndi Lauper, and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, this
high-heeled hit is the winner of six Tony Awards including
Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.
at 6:00pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign
seats without payment.
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May - Jun., 2016
THEATER
REMEMBER:
THOMASTON
OPERA HOUSE
Landmark
Community Theater
Sister Act
Sunday, May1, 2016
2:00pm.
$22
(departing @ 1:00pm.)
The hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe
diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place
anyone would think to look-a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow
sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers
her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of
friendship.
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.
Celebrate Italia!
Tuesday, July 12th
$40
11:30am. (showtime) Departing @ 10:30am.
Featuring the return of The Italian Connection Band!
Menu: Salad/Chicken Cacciatore/Pasta w Sausage & Meatballs/Green Beans/Spumoni
This event is always a sellout! Register and PAY early.
Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry!
Tuesday, August 16th
$40
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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THE ART COLLECTOR
A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called and asked to speak to his client. “Saul, I have
some good news and I have some bad news.”
The art collector replied, “I’ve had an awful day; let’s
hear the good news first.”
The lawyer said, “Well, I met with your wife today, and
she informed me that she invested $5,000 in two pictures
that she thinks will bring a minimum of $15 - 50 million. I
think she could be right.”
Saul replied enthusiastically, “Well done! My wife is a
brilliant business woman! You’ve just made my day. Now I
know I can handle the bad news. What is it?”
The lawyer replied, “The pictures are of you and your
secretary.”
A UNIVERSAL SOLUTION
A dog lover, whose dog was a female and in heat,
agreed to look after her neighbor’s male dog while the
neighbor was on vacation. She had a large house and she
believed that she could keep the two dogs apart.
As she was drifting off to sleep, that night, she heard
awful howling and moaning sounds. She rushed downstairs and found the dogs locked together, unable to
disengage.
Unable to separate them, and even though it was very
late, she called her vet, who answered with a very grumpy
voice. After she explained the problem to him, the vet
said, “Hang up the phone and place it on the floor alongside the dogs, I will then call you back and the noise of the
ringing will make the male lose his erection and they will
be able to separate.”
“Do you think that will work?” she asked.
“Just worked for me,” he replied.
AS I AGE .....
1. I talk to myself, because sometimes I need expert advice.
2. Sometimes I roll my eyes out loud.
3. I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop
pissing me off.
4. My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance of idiots that needs work.
5. The biggest lie I tell myself is “I don’t need to write that
down, I’ll remember it.”
6. When I was a child I thought nap time was punishment. Now it’s like a mini vacation.
7. The day the world runs out of wine is just too terrible to think about.
8. Even duct tape can’t fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.
9. Wouldn’t it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes; come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller.
10. At my age “Getting Lucky” means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for.
Driven to Distraction
My mother and father were driving when she was
pulled over by the police. Mom was in a hurry and told the
officer so.
“I understand, ma’am,” he said. “But I have to ticket
anyone over 55.”
Mom was beside herself. “That’s discrimination!” she
shouted.
The officer calmly explained, “I meant the speed limit,
ma’am.”
Funnies
Unusual Funeral
A man was leaving a convenience store with his morning coffee when he noticed a most unusual funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery. A long black
hearse was followed by a second long black hearse about
50 feet behind the first one. Behind the second hearse
was a solitary man walking a dog on a leash. Behind him,
a short distance back, were about 200 men walking single
file.
The man couldn’t stand the curiosity. He respectfully
approached the man walking the dog and said, “I am
so sorry for your loss, and I know now is a bad time to
disturb you, but I’ve never seen a funeral like this. Whose
funeral is it?”
“My wife’s.”
“What happened to her?”
The man replied, “My dog attacked and killed her.”
He inquired further, “But who is in the second hearse?”
The man answered, “My mother-in-law. She was trying to
help my wife when the dog turned on her.” A poignant and
thoughtful moment of silence passed between the two
men.
“Can I borrow the dog?”
“Get in line.”
The Taxi
A passenger in a taxi leaned over to ask the driver a
question and tapped him on the shoulder.
The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit
a bus, drove up over the curb, and stopped just inches
from a large plate glass window.
For a few moments everything was silent in the cab,
and then the still shaking driver said, ‘I’m sorry, but you
scared the daylights out of me.’
The frightened passenger apologized to the driver and
said he didn’t realize a mere tap on the shoulder could
frighten him so much.
The driver replied, “No, no, I’m sorry, it’s entirely my
fault. Today Is my first day driving a cab... I’ve been driving a hearse for the last 25 years.”
The Computer Programmer and the Frog
A computer programmer happens across a frog in the
road. The frog pipes up, “I’m really a beautiful princess
and if you kiss me, I’ll stay with you for a week”. The
programmer shrugs his shoulders and puts the frog in his
pocket.
A few minutes later, the frog says “OK, OK, if you kiss
me, I’ll give you great sex for a week”. The programmer
nods and puts the frog back in his pocket.
A few minutes later, “Turn me back into a princess and
I’ll give you great sex for a whole year!”. The programmer
smiles and walks on.
Finally, the frog says, “What’s wrong with you? I’ve
promised you great sex for a year from a beautiful princess and you won’t even kiss a frog?”
“I’m a programmer,” he replies. “I don’t have time for
sex ... But a talking frog is pretty neat.”
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What is Politics?
This little boy goes to his dad and asks, “What is politics?
“Dad says, “Well son, let me try to explain it this way:
I’m the breadwinner of the family - so let’s call me Capitalism. Your Mom, she’s the administrator of the money so we’ll call her the Government. We’re here to take care
of your needs - so we’ll call you, the People. The nanny
- we’ll consider her the Working Class. And your baby
brother - we’ll call him the Future.
Now, think about that and see if that makes sense.” So
the little boy goes off to bed thinking about what Dad has
said.
Later that night, he hears his baby brother crying, so
he gets up to check on him. He finds that the baby has
severely soiled his diaper. So the little boy goes to his
parents’ room and finds his mother sound asleep. Not
wanting to wake her, he goes to the nanny’s room.
Finding the door locked, he peeks in the keyhole and
sees his father in bed with the nanny. He gives up and
goes back to bed.
The next morning, the little boy says to his father,
“Dad, I think I understand the concept of politics now.” The
father says, “Good son, tell me in your own words what
you think politics is all about.”
The little boy replies, “Well, while Capitalism is screwing the Working Class, the Government is sound asleep,
the People are being ignored and the Future is in deep
sh-t.”
Good Bye Mother
A young man was walking through a supermarket to
pick up a few things when he noticed an old lady following him around. Thinking nothing of it, he ignored her and
continued on. Finally he went to the checkout line, but
she got in front of him.
“Pardon me,” she said, “I’m sorry if my staring at you
has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look
just like my son, who I haven’t seen in a long time.”
“That’s a shame,” replied the young man, “is there
anything I can do for you?”
“Yes,” she said, “as I’m leaving, can you say ‘Good
bye, Mother!’ It would make me feel so much better.”
“Sure,” answered the young man. As the old woman
was leaving, he called out, “Good bye, Mother!” As he
stepped up to the checkout counter, he saw that his total
was $127.50. “How can that be?” he asked, “I only purchased a few things!”
“Your mother said that you would pay for her,” said the
clerk.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Four older men stand on the first tee. Just as Ralph is
about to hit his tee shot, a funeral procession drives by.
Ralph takes off his hat and bows his head until the procession is finished. Once the procession is over, he puts
his hat back on his head and starts to line up his shot.
John and the other guys are astonished.
John says, “Ralph, we have had a standing tee time
together for the past 10 years. We didn’t know that you
were such a sentimental guy.”
Ralph says, “Hell, we were married for 25 years, it’s
the least I could do.”
From the church bulletin...
At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will
be ‘What Is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir
practice.
Funnies
At the new seniors complex...
On the opening day at the new seniors complex, the
manager addressed all the new seniors pointing out some
of the rules:
“The female sleeping quarters are “out-of-bounds” for
all males and the male dormatory to the females.” Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 for the first
time; $40 for the second time and $60 for the third time.
Are there any questions?”
At this point an older gentleman stood up in the crowd
and asked: “How much for a season pass?”
A Mother’s Dictionary
Bottle feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at
2 am too.
Defense: What you’d better have around de yard if you’re going to let the children play outside.
Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins.
Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.
Family planning: The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster
Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots.
Full name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him.
Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right.
Hearsay: What toddlers do when anyone mutters a dirty word.
Impregnable: A woman whose memory of labor is still vivid.
Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.
Look out: What it’s too late for your child to do by the time you scream it.
Prenatal: When your life was still somewhat your own.
Preprared childbirth: A contradiction in terms.
Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.
Show off: A child who is more talented than yours.
Sterilize: What you do to your first baby’s pacifier by
boiling it and to your last baby’s pacifier by
blowing on it.
Storeroom: The distance required between the supermarket aisles so that children in shopping carts can’t quite reach anything.
Temper tantrums: What you should keep to a minimum so as to not upset the children.
Top bunk: Where you should never put a child wearing Superman jammies.
Two-minute warning: When the baby’s face turns red and she begins to make those familiar grunting noises.
Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house.
Whoops: An exclamation that translates roughly into “get a sponge.”
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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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May - June, 2016
OBITUARIES
Domenic V. Coviello
Former Wilby High
School principal MANCHESTER - Mr. Domenic V.
Coviello, age 90, of Manchester,
formerly of Prospect, passed away,
peacefully at his home on Thursday,
April 14, 2016, surrounded by his
loving family. He was the husband
of Joan (Porzenheim) Coviello.
Mr. Coviello was born October
7,1925, in Waterbury, a son of the
late Canio and Rosina (Colasanto)
Coviello. He was an educator with
the City of Waterbury for many
years and retired as the Principal of
Wilby High School. Domenic was
it communicant of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Prospect.
He was a member of the Prospect
Senior Center, the Knights of Columbus, the Retired Teachers Association, the Prospect
American Legion Post
#1075 and served as a past director of the Waterbury
Teachers Credit Union.
Mr. Coviello proudly served his country as a member of
the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Coviello is survived by a
daughter, Beth Coviello of Manchester; a sister, Katherine Guerrera of Waterbury; a son-in-law, DonaId Tisch of
New Jersey; 3 grandchildren, Sean Krueger and his wife,
Elizabeth, Lauren Wiganowske, and Jeremy Wiganowske;
2 great-grandchildren, Jackson Krueger and Maxwell
Krueger; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two daughters; Martha Tisch and Donna
Coviello; four sisters, Mary Antonacci, Margaret Burnop,
Rose Coviello and Lenore Arciero; and four brothers,
William Coviello, Leonard Coviello, Anthony Coviello and
Joseph Covielllo.
Mr. Coviello’s funeral was held on Tuesday, April 19,
2016, at 9:30 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 10 a.m. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in
Waterbury.
Memorial contributions may be made to DEBRA of
America: 75 Broad Street, Suite 300, New York, NY
10004. To place online condolences please log on to
www.prospectmemorial.com.
REST IN PEACE
Mary-Anne Conner
Mary-Anne Nufrio Conner, age
64, of Shelton, devoted wife of
James A. Conner, passed away
suddenly on Thursday, March
24, 2016 at St. Vincent’s Medical
Center surrounded by her loving
family. Born on March 7, 1952 in
Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was
a daughter of the late V. Anthony
and Mary J. Cusumano Nufrio.
Mary-Anne attended Mother Seton
Regional High School in Clark,
New Jersey graduating with honors. She received her
Bachelors of Arts degree in Spanish Education from Fairfield University and returned there for her Master’s Degree
in Bilingual Bi-Cultural Education. She received a Seventh
Year Degree in the Arts.
Mary-Anne was employed by the Fairfield Public
School system for thirty-five years. She was a stellar
Spanish instructor, enhancing students’ cultural knowledge by taking them on trips abroad. She also designed
the English as a Second Language program at the
high school. Mary-Anne’s devotion to her career was
evidenced by her ESL students calling her “Mom”. She
remained connected to many students after her retirement
in 2009.
A true performer, she was an accomplished singer
and dancer and demonstrated her innate ability as she
performed with her sister via the Charles Lowe Review in
New York. Most recently, she performed with the Trumbull
Senior Center Smile A While Club entertaining in various
venues. Mary-Anne adored attending Broadway shows.
She loved to spend time with her other Tias, Zinga Ladies
and many other close friends. She loved playing bunco,
cruising with her family and friends, traveling to Disney,
and cheering for the New York Yankees. Her exceptional
talent photographing special memories with her family and
friends was noteworthy.
Above all, she was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Her vibrant
personality, caring manner and graceful countenance welcomed all. She treasured all the time spent with her family, especially her grandson. The memories, love laughter,
and her zest for life that she shared with everyone will
continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved
her. She will be truly missed.
In addition to her devoted husband of 39 years, James,
survivors include two loving sons, James Conner and his
wife Carissa of Fairfield and Brett Conner and his wife
Nicole of Oxford, a cherished and adored grandson, Jace
Conner; a sister Bernice Nufrio Drozd and her husband
Richard of Linden, NJ; nieces, Lindsey and Erica Drozd;
aunts, Gloria Nufrio and Agnes Imbriaco and her husband
Val of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Lois Kaminski and her
husband Frank of Tallahassee, FL and Wanda Thomsen
and her husband Jonny of Deltona, FL, as well as several
nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Funeral services took place on Thursday, March 31,
2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home,
419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:00 a.m. in St.
Lawrence Church, Shelton for a Mass of Christian Burial.
Entombment followed in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. For those desiring to make memorial contributions, a
scholarship fund will be established in Mary-Anne’s honor.
Donations can be mailed to the Mary-Anne N. Conner
Scholarship at The High School Scholarship Foundation
of Fairfield Inc., P.O. Box 682, Fairfield, CT 06824.
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May - June, 2016
OBITUARIES
Victor S. Vicenzi Sr.
A Great Guy
WATERTOWN - Mr. Victor S. Vicenzi Sr., 90, of Watertown, passed
away on Saturday, April 9, 2016,
surrounded by his loving family
at his home. He was the beloved
husband of the late Mary (Lipps)
Vicenzi.
Victor was born in Waterbury
on May 6,1925. son of the late
Giuseppe and Louisa . (Gavazza)
Vicenzi. He was a proud U.S. Army
veteran of the Korean Conflict and
was a member of the Oakville VFW
Post #7330. He was a skilled blacksmith for Chase Brass & Copper
and Century Brass for over 30 years
before his retirement. Victor was
a big fan of the NY Yankees, NY
Giants and UConn Girls Basketball. He was a member of
the Oakville and Prospect Senior Centers. He cherished
spending time with his family.
Victor leaves his daughter, Valerie Vicenzi, of Watertown with whom he made his home for the past 28
years; his son, Victor S. Vicenzi Jr. and his wife, MaryAnn, of Oakville; sister Lorraine Barbieri of Waterbury;
five grandchildren, Stacy Butkus and her husband, Eric,
Brian Alseph, Steven Alseph and his wife, Onyaah, Victor
S. Vicenzi III, Denise Paquin and her husband, Chris; six
great-grandchildren, Jessica and Allison Butkus, Steven
and Milan Alseph, Dennis and Corey Paquin; former sonin-law, Jack Alseph; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by seven brothers, George, Julio,
Primo, Adolpho, Guerino, Aldo and Benjamin Vicenzi;
and a sister, Vera Riedl.
Arrangements: Funeral services were held on Wednesday (4/13/16) at 10 a.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The
Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT. Burial with full military honors followed in Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made
in Victor’s memory to: Oakville VFW Post #7330, 85 Davis
St., Oakville, CT 06779. For more info or to send E-Condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
Katherine D’ Amelio
Enjoyed music, caring for plants, painting
NAUGATUCK-Katherine D’ Amelio, 56, of Naugatuck,
passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Joseph A.
D’Amelio.
Katherine was born in Waterbury, Conn. on July
22, 1959. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth
arid Mary (McCully) Hopkins. Katherine graduated from
Naugatuck High School. She enjoyed listening to punk
rock music, and caring for her plants, and in her younger
years, she enjoyed painting.
She also enjoyed going out to dinner with her husband
Joseph. Katherine was a parishioner of St. Vincent
Ferrer Church.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Besides her husband, Joseph, she is survived by their
daughter, Marianne D’Amelio of Watertown; her three
sisters, Maryanne Phelan of Waterbury, Donna Hopkins of
Waterbury, Barbara Rogers of Idaho; her brother-in-law;
REST IN PEACE
Nick D’ Amelio and his wife Barbara of Waterbury; her sister-in-law, Mary D’ Amelio of Watertown.
She was predeceased by her son, Joseph A. D’Amelio
Jr. and her brother, William Hopkins. .
A funeral service was held 9 a.m. on Monday, March
21, 2016 at Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank St., Waterbury, to St. Patrick’s Church, 50 Charles St., Waterbury,
for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.
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www.colasantofh.com
John R. Petruccelli
Loving husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather
PROSPECT - Mr. John R. Petruccelli, 77, of Prospect, passed away on
Friday, April 8, 2016, surrounded by
his loving family at VITAS lnpatient
Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was
the beloved husband of Henrietta
(Tompkins) Petruccelli.
John was born in Waterbury on
November 16,1938, son of the late
John and Angelina (Grasso) Petruccelli. He graduated from Leavenworth High School.
He wasa skilled model/tool maker, retiring from Bendix
Aerospace of Cheshire, where he worked for 15 years.
Prior to Bendix, he worked at Exxon Corporation and A.W.
Haden in the same field. He was an avid outdoorsman
who enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and was a member
of the Bristol Fish & Game Club and the Chase Rod and
Gun Club. He also enjoyed the Italian tradition of making
homemade wine and sausage. He was the go to guy that
could fix any thing. He.took great pleasure in spending
time with his family especially his children and grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Henrietta, of 57 years, he leaves two
daughters, Lynette Borkowski of Oakville and Debra Rainone and her husband, Stephen, of Wolcott; a son, John
R. Petruccelli Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of MeColl, SC; two
sisters, Lena Devino of Prospect and Clare Brancato of
Waterbury; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by two brothers, Joseph Petrucelli and Daniel Petruccelli;
and a sister, Pearl Capristo.
Arrangements: Funeral was held Tuesday (4/12/16) 9
a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, to Our Lady of Lourdes
Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial
followed at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in John’s memory,
to either: Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 3 Landmark
Square, Suite 300, Stamford, CT 06901, or St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142,
Memphis, TN 38148-0142. For more infomation or to send
E-Condolences, visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.

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