Prospect Senior Center
6 Center Street
Prospect, CT 06712
(203) 758-5300
(203) 758-3837 Fax
May-June 2017
Highlites
Lorraine Maglaris
Lori Anderson
Lucy Smegielski
Director - Editor
Municipal Agent - Town of
Prospect
STAFF
Susan DaSilva
Debbie
Waldman
Lirene
Lorensen
Matt Kalitta
From the Director
My Parents Sacrifices…
I can never repay you for the lessons that you taught me while I was growing up.
All I can do is thank you for them and all the sacrifices that you made for me.
How can I thank you for providing everything I needed as a child growing up?
I thank you for unselfishly putting my needs before your own needs.
I thank you for being the glue that held us together as a family.
I thank you for all you did for me along the way and continue to do today.
I thank you for giving me the opportunity to live, to learn, to love and to be loved.
I thank you for showing me the qualities that I strive to achieve every day.
I thank you for teaching me to appreciate life and to find happiness in whatever comes my way.
I thank you for supporting and understanding me even when I made it difficult for you.
I thank you for your encouragement and loving words of praise.
I thank you for sharing in my triumphs and supporting me through my tears.
I thank you for giving me my confidence and independence.
I thank you for giving me the strength to move ahead in life.
I have learned that people come and go in life like changing weatherFriends, foes and colleagues along with many others.
But, the only people in life who remain constant are parents like you.
So, for the times that I forgot to say thank you for all the things you did,
For all those words that went unspoken…
For all the times my actions made you shed a tear…
For all the times I may have seemed ungrateful…
I want you to know that nothing you have done has been forgotten…
None of your sacrifices or lessons have gone unnoticed.
The only gift that I can give you back is all the love you’ve earned.
For love is what you taught…and love is what I learned.
Happy Mother’s Day…
Happy Father’s Day…
Your friends at the Prospect Senior Center…
Lucy, Lorraine, Susan, Lori, Debbie, Lirene and Matt
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Day-by-Day Schedule
May 1st. (MONDAY)
9:15am. Senior Exercise
9:00am. “Songbirds” rehearsal @ Senior Center
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
1:00pm. Dance Social with John DeSorbo-$9
1:00pm. Cribbage
1:00pm. Spinning/Cycling Week #7 @ Community School
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #4 with Andrea Sutton
May 2nd. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program-$3
9:30am. A Matter of Balance Workshop #8
9:30am. to 12noon Poker Club with Alan Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:00am. Art Class #1 with Judy Jaworski
11:00am. to 12noon Ballroom Dancing Lessons w Jorge-$2
11:30am. Lunch @ BARC
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Taco Bake (ENL)
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12:30pm. Bocce League
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm. Quilting Group
1:00pm. Spinning/Cycling Week #7 @ Community Center
2:00pm. Free Massages with Tony Martini (apts. necessary)
May 3rd. (WEDNESDAY)
9:00am. Pool tournament @ Wallingford Senior Center
9:30am. Christmas Tree Store & Cracker Barrel
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
NO Morning Wii Bowling w Mary Henao
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #1 with Barb Santasiero ($25 8-week session)
10:30am. Biloxi Blues @ Ivoryton Playhouse
11:30am. FREE lunch sponsored by Guardian Angels Homecare
11:30am. EFT Tapping Sessions w Stacey-$2
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Free Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
NO Afternoon Wii Bowling w Mary Henao
1:00pm. Spinning/Cycling # 7 @ Community Center
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class #5 with Lois Marticello
May 4th. (THURSDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
10:00am. Reiki Therapy Sessions-$20
10:00am. Book Club w Marie Delage
10:00am. Water coloring Class #5 with Carla Koch
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
NO Calligraphy with Jann Lamb
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Roastbeef
12:30pm. Origami with Ah Moi Yip
1:00pm. White House Butler Presentation-$5
1:00pm. Mah Jong with Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Wii Golf with Don Ensero
1:00pm. Spinning/Cycling Week #7 @ Community Center
May 5th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
9:30am. Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking & Card making w Edwina & Cindy-$2
10:00am.Bible study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Chunky Beef Primavera Lunch-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. Happy Birthday BINGO-$1
May 6th. (SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #1 with Lori Anderson
1:00pm. Donny Most @ Elim Park-Deadline Past
May 8th. (MONDAY)
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:00am. “Songbirds” performing @ Glendale Rehabilitation
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Wii Bowling with Mary Henao
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Hungarian Goulash- (ENL)
1:00pm. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
1:00pm. Spinning Cycling Class #8 @ Community Center
1:00pm. Cribbage with Don Ensero
1:00pm. CRL with Mary Henao-$1
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #5 with Andrea Sutton
May-June 2017 Issue
May 9th. TUESDAY)
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program-$3
9:30am. CT. State Police Museum-SOLD OUT
9:30am. to 12noon Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:00am. Art Class #2 with Judy Jaworski-FULL
11:00am. Lunch & Presentation @ New Morning Health Food Store-$4
11:00am. Ballroom Dancing Lessons w Jorge-$2
11:30am. Setback (upstairs group) Luncheon-Fried Chicken-$7
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12:30pm. Bocce League
1:00pm. Quilting Group
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm. Card Bingo with Betty Lukeski-$2
1:00pm. Spinning/Cycling Week #8 @ Community Center
May 10th. (WEDNESDAY)
8:30am. Wii Bowling State tournament @ Bristol Senior Center
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
NO Morning Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
9:30am. Day Trip to Six Paca Farm-$5
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #2 with Barb Santasiero
10:00am. Writer’s Workshop w Judy Boynton
10:30am. Lunch @ Taste of Kaynor
11:00am. Senior Prom @ the ARIA-Deadline Passed
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Veggie Burger-$3 (ENL)
11:30am. to 1:30pm. FREE Blood Pressure Screening with VNA Nurse
NO Afternoon Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class #6 with Lois Marticello
1:00pm. Spinning/Cycling Class #8 @ Community Center
6:00pm. Tony Bennett @ Bushnell-Deadline Past
May 11th. (THURSDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Fairfield University Art Museum-$5
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
10:00am. Streaming Devices with Josh Lidsky
10:00am.Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #6 with Carla Koch
10:30am.Calligraphy with Jann Lamb-No Charge
12:30pm. Dime Bingo with Linda Peterit-$2
1:00pm.Wii Golf with Don Ensero
1:00pm. Mahjong with Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Texas Hold em with Josh Lidsky-$5
1:00pm. Spinning/Cycling Week #8 @ Community Center
1:00pm. Bereavement Support Group with Rev. Kim Wadhams
May 12th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
NO Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking & Card Making with Edwina & Cindy-$2
10:00am. Bible Study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Mother’s Day Luncheon-SOLD OUT
NO BINGO
6:00pm. FREE Travelers Chorale @ Bushnell
May 13th. SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon FREE Computer Class #2 with Lori Anderson
May 14th. (SUNDAY)
1:00pm. Naugatuck Teen Theater @ St. Michael’s Parish-$10
May 15th. (MONDAY)
9:00am. Reflexology sessions with Kim Stewart
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:00am. “Songbirds” performing @ Meridian Manor
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Reverse Mortgage Presentation with Michael Savenelli
10:00am. Wii Bowling w Mary Henao
10:00am. Senior Balance Class w Brenda Martin-$2
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Philadelphia Story-FREE Sr. Movie @ Prospect Library
1:00pm. Dance Social w Vinnie Carr-$9
1:00pm. Cribbage w Don Ensero
1:30pm.Chair Yoga Class #6 w Andrea Sutton
May 16th. (TUESDAY)
9:00am. And-How-Hearing FREE Screenings
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program-$3
9:15am. American Clock & Watch Museum-$5
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:30am. to 12noon Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:00am. Art Class #3 with Judy Jaworski
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Day-by-Day Schedule
11:00am. to 12noon Ballroom Dancing lessons w Jorge-$2
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Hot Turkey Sandwich (ENL)
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12:30pm. Bocce League
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm.Quilting Group
1:00pm. How to Prepare for Healthcare Appointment Presentation
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Martini (apts. necessary)
May 17th. (Wednesday)
9:00am. Spring Tour of Madava Farm-$38
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
10:00am.Tai Chi Class #3 with Barbara Santasiero
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Cheese Lasagna Rollup (ENL)
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood pressure screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting group with Aline Waldmann
1:00pm. Lori’s Jewelry Class-$12-3 Piece Set
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class #7 with Lois Marticello
May 18th. THURSDAY)
8:30am. Daytrip to Mohegan Sun Casino-No Charge
9:15am. Senior Exercise
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #1 with Carla Koch
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
10:30am.Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb-No Charge
11:30am. Preakness Derby Lunch & Horse Racing-$15
12:30pm. Origami w Ah Moi Yip-$5
1:00pm. Wii Golf with Don Ensero
1:00pm. Mahjong with Barb Duigan
May 19th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
9:30am. Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking & Card making w Edwina & Cindy-$2
10:00am. Bible Study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Center Lunch-Stuffed Cabbage-$7-(SCL)
1:00pm. Pizza BINGO (Sponsored by Senior Care of Middlebury)
2:00pm. Adult Coloring Therapy Program-FREE
6:30pm. Two on Tap @ Elim Park-SOLD OUT
May 20th. (SATURDAY)
9:00am. to 4:00pm. Prospect Town Wide Tag Sale
NO Computer Class #3with Lori Anderson
6:00pm. Thomaston Ladies Choral Spring Concert-$10
May 21st. (SUNDAY)
11:15am. Ladies in Red to Mona Lisa Restaurant & Cricket Hill
2:00pm. Bellows Open @ Mattatuck Museum-$5
May 22nd.MONDAY)
8:30am. Shopping @ Tanger Outlets
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:00am.Prospect Bridge Club with Linda Favale
9:30am. “Songbirds” performing @ Regal Care
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Sweet & Sour Chicken (ENL)
12noon WHIST w Tom Petrillo, Dolly Martin & Betty Lukeski-$3
1:00pm. What is Hypertension with Sandy Micalizzi
NO Cribbage with Don Ensero
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #1 ($15 6-week session)
May 23rd. (TUESDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
NO Senior Fitness Program
NO Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:00am. Art Class #4 with Judy Jaworski
NO Ballroom dance lessons w Jorge
11:30am. Memorial Day Party-$20
NO Setback (downstairs)
NO Bocce League
NO Setback (upstairs)
NO Quilting Group
May 24th. ( WEDNESDAY)
9:30am. Day Trip to Wickham Park-$2
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #4 w Barb Santasiero
10:00am. Writer’s Workshop w Judy Boynton
10:30am. Thoroughly Modern Millie @ Goodspeed-Deadline Past
May-June 2017 Issue
11:30am. FREE Lunch (Broccoli Quiche) & Presentation on Wound Healing
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood Pressure Screening w VNA nurse
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting/Crocheting w Aline Waldmann
1:00pm. Line Dancing Class #8 w Lois Marticello
May 25th. (THURSDAY)
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:30am. Gatlin Brothers @ Indian Ranch Theater-SOLD OUT
NO Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
10:00am. Zumba w Lara Fordavi-$3
10:00am. Calligraphy w Jann Lamb-No Charge
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #2 w Carla Koch
10:30am. Lori’s Cooking Class-$5
1:00pm. Caption Phone Presentation
1:00pm. Bereavement Support Group w Rev. Kim Wadhams
1:00pm. Texas Hold Em’ w Josh Lidsky-$5
1:00pm. Wii Golf w Don Ensero
1:00pm. Mah Jong w Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Mary Todd Lincoln Presentation-$5
May 26th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Weight Strengthening w the Ensero’s
9:30am. Pinochle w Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking/Card Making w Cindy & Edwina-$2
10:00am. Bible Study w Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Center Lunch-Grinders (ham or combo)-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1-Sponsored by Grand Companions
2:00pm. Adult Coloring Therapy Program-FREE
3:00pm. Connecticut Sun @ Mohegan Sun-$35
May 27th. (SATURDAY)
7:30am. Stormville Airport Flea Market-$5
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #3 with Lori Anderson
May 29th. (MONDAY)
Center CLOSED-Memorial Day
May 30th. (TUESDAY)
7:30am. St. Patrick’s Cathedral/Eataly NYC-$125
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program-$3
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:30am. to 12noon Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
9:30am. Sew Inspired Quilt Shop
10:00am. Art Class #5 with Judy Jaworski
10:00am. to 11:30am. Live Well Workshops
10:00am. Beautiful Things-Gold & Silver Exchange
11:00am. Ballroom Dancing Lessons with Jorge
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Cheeseburgers-$3 (ENL)
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12:30pm. Bocce League
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm. Quilting
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Martini (apts. necessary)
May 31st. (WEDNESDAY)
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:00am. Aldrich Museum-$8
9:30am. Shopping & Lunch @ IKEA
9:00am. Pool tournament with Dr. Mullen
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #5 with Barb Santasiero
NO Morning Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Center Lunch
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting Class with Aline Waldmann
NO Afternoon Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class #9 with Lois Marticello
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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Day-by-Day Schedule
June 1st. (THURSDAY)
8:00am. Hartford Yard Goats-$10
9:15am. Bruce Museum-$10
NO Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
10:00am. Reiki Therapy Sessions-$20
10:00am. Book Club w Marie Delage
10:00am. Water coloring Class #3 with Carla Koch
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
NO Calligraphy with Jann Lamb
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA
12:30pm. Origami with Ah Moi Yip
1:00pm. Mah Jong with Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Wii Golf with Don Ensero
1:00pm. The Benefits of Essential Oils with Marie Bristol
June 2nd. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking & Card making w Edwina & Cindy-$2
10:00am.Bible study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Center Lunch-$7-Chef’s Salad (SCL)
1:00pm. Happy Birthday BINGO-$1
2:00pm. Adult Coloring Therapy Program-FREE
6:30pm. Simon, Garfunkel, Taylor @ Elim Park-Deadline Passed
June 3rd. (SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #4 with Lori Anderson
1:30pm. Asylum Distillery Tour-$5
June 4th. (SUNDAY)
5:00pm. The King & I @ Bushnell-$85
June 5th. (MONDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #1 @ Community School ($20
8-week session)
8:30am. AARP Driver Safety Course-$15/$20
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:00am. “Songbirds” choir rehearsal @ Senior Center
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Wii Bowling with Mary Henao
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
1:00pm. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
1:00pm. Dance Social with the Music of Al Lewis
1:00pm. Cribbage with Don Ensero
1:30pm. Chair Yoga Class #2 with Andrea Sutton
June 6th. TUESDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #1 @ Community Center ($20 8-wk)
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program-$3
9:15am. Yale University Walking Tour-$5
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Live Well Workshop #2
9:30am. to 12noon Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
10:00am. Art Class #6 with Judy Jaworski
10:00am. Streaming Devices Presentation with Josh Lidsky
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA (ENL)
11:00am. Ballroom Dancing Lessons w Jorge-$2
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12noon Ladies in Red to Olive Tree Restaurant
12:30pm. Bocce League
1:00pm. Quilting Group
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
June 7th. (WEDNESDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #1 @ Community Center
8:30am. Pool tournament @ Bristol Senior Center
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #6 with Barb Santasiero
10:00am. Writer’s Workshop w Judy Boynton
10:30am. Lunch @ Taste of Kaynor
10:30am. Million Dollar Quartet @ Ivoryton-Sold Out
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA (ENL)
11:30am. EFT Tapping sessions with Stacey
11:30am. to 1:30pm. FREE Blood Pressure Screening with VNA Nurse
1:00pm. Lori’s Jewelry Class-$12-3 Piece Set
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class #10 with Lois Marticello
June 8th. (THURSDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #1 @ Community Center
May-June 2017 Issue
NO Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
10:00am. Lavender Pond Farms-FULL
10:00am.Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #4 with Carla Koch
10:30am.Calligraphy with Jann Lamb-No Charge
12:30pm. Dime Bingo with Linda Peterit-$2
1:00pm.Wii Golf with Don Ensero
1:00pm. Mahjong with Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Bereavement Support Group with Rev. Kim Wadhams
1:00pm. Home Care Presentation & Strawberry Shortcake Social
June 9th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
NO Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking & Card Making with Edwina & Cindy-$2
10:00am. Bible Study with Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Father’s Day Luncheon
NO BINGO
2:00pm. Adult Coloring Therapy Program-FREE
June 10th. SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon FREE Computer Class #5 with Lori Anderson
10:00am. Architectural Tour of the Basilica-$12
3:00pm. Ct. Sun @ Mohegan Sun-$35
June 11th.SUNDAY)
10:00am. Farm Art Festival @ The Abbey-$15
June 12th. (MONDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #2 @ Community Center
9:00am. New England Air Museum-$14
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:30am. SNAP Application & Eligibility Assistance
9:00am. “Songbirds” performing @ East Farms
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Wii Bowling w Mary Henao
10:00am. Senior Balance Class w Brenda Martin-$2
11:30am. Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA (ENL)
1:00pm. Sabrina-FREE Sr. Movie @ Prospect Library
1:00pm. Cribbage w Don Ensero
1:00pm. CRL with Mary Henao-$1
1:30pm.Chair Yoga Class #3 w Andrea Sutton
June 13th. (TUESDAY)
7:00am. Port Jefferson Day Trip-SOLD OUT
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #2 @ Community Center
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program-$3
9:30am. Live Well Workshop #3
9:30am. to 12noon Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
NO Art Class with Judy Jaworski
11:00am. to 12noon Ballroom Dancing lessons w Jorge-$2
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA (ENL)
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12:30pm. Bocce League
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm.Quilting Group
1:00pm. Card Bingo with Betty Lukeski-$2
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Martini (apts. necessary)
June 14th. (Wednesday)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #2 @ Community Center
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:30am. Tiffany Windows @ Battell Chapel-$7
10:00am. Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf w Lucy Minichino
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
10:00am.Tai Chi Class #7 with Barbara Santasiero
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA (ENL)
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood pressure screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting group with Aline Waldmann
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class #1 with Lois Marticello ($20 10-weeks)
June 15th. THURSDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #2 @ Community Center
8:30am. Daytrip to Mohegan Sun Casino-No Charge
9:15am. Senior Exercise
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #5 with Carla Koch
10:00am. Zumba with Lara Fordavi-$3
10:30am.Calligraphy Class with Jann Lamb-No Charge
10:30am. The Corvettes @ Aqua Turf-$50
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA (ENL)
12:30pm. Origami w Ah Moi Yip-$5
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Day-by-Day Schedule
12:30pm. Group Readings with Janine Mangiamele-$30
1:00pm. Wii Golf with Don Ensero
1:00pm. Mahjong with Barb Duigan
1:00pm. Civil War Medicine Presentation-$5
June 16th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
9:30am. Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking & Card making w Edwina & Cindy-$2
10:00am. Bible Study with Georgia Smolkis
10:30am. Glucose/Blood Pressure Screening courtesy of Cheshire House
11:30am. Center Lunch-Roasted Chicken-$7-(SCL)
1:00pm. Pizza BINGO
2:00pm. Adult Coloring Therapy Program-FREE
4:00pm. Midsummer Smorgasbord @ IKEA-$14.99
June 17th. (SATURDAY)
7:30am. Stormville Flea Market-$5
10:00am. to 12noon- Computer Class #6 with Lori Anderson
5:45pm. Are You Dense @ Palace Theater-$30
June 18th. (SUNDAY)
2:00pm. Three Musketeers @ Phoenix Stage Company-$18
June 19th. (MONDAY)
NO Spinning/Cycling Classes @ Community Center
8:30am. Shopping @ Tanger Outlets
9:00am. Reflexology with Kim Steward (apts. necessary)
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:30am.Prospect Bridge Club with Linda Favale
9:00am. “Songbirds” performing @ Cheshire House
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. Dance Social with Vinnie Carr-$9
1:00pm. Cribbage with Don Ensero
1:30pm. No Chair Yoga Class
June 20th. (TUESDAY)
7:30am. Tall Ships Luncheon Cruise-$135
NO Spinning/Cycling Class @ Community Center
8:30am. J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Museum
9:00am. FREE And-How Hearing Screenings
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program
9:30am. Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
9:30am. Live Well Workshop #4
NO Art Class with Judy Jaworski
11:00am. Ballroom dance lessons w Jorge-$2
11:30am. Lunch @ BARC
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12:30pm.Bocce League
1:00pm.Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm. Quilting Group
June 21st. ( WEDNESDAY)
NO Spinning/Cycling Class @ Community Center
9:30am. Christmas Tree Store/Cracker Barrel
9:30am. White Silo Farm Winery-$33
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #8 with Barb Santasiero
10:00am. Writer’s Workshop w Judy Boynton
11:00am. FREE Lunch with Chef @ Highland Rehabilitation-No bus
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood Pressure Screening w VNA nurse
1:00pm. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:00pm. Knitting/Crocheting w Aline Waldmann
1:00pm. Line Dancing Class #2 w Lois Marticello
June 22nd. (THURSDAY)
No Spinning/Cycling @ Community Center
9:15am. Senior Exercise Class
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
9:30am. Elizabeth Park/Pond House
10:00am. Zumba w Lara Fordavi-$3
10:00am. Calligraphy w Jann Lamb-No Charge
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #6 with Carla Koch
1:00pm. Bereavement Support Group w Rev. Kim Wadhams
1:00pm. Texas Hold Em’ w Josh Lidsky-$5
1:00pm. Wii Golf w Don Ensero
1:00pm. Mah Jong w Barb Duigan
1:00pm. FREE Lung Screening for COPD
May-June 2017 Issue
1:00pm. Music of John Denver @ Elim Park-SOLD OUT
June 23rd.FRIDAY)
7:00am. Newport Flower Show-$97
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Weight Strengthening w the Ensero’s
9:30am. Pinochle w Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking/Card Making w Cindy & Edwina-$2
10:00am. Bible Study w Georgia Smolkis
11:30am. Center Lunch-Spaghetti & Meatballs-$7 (SCL)
1:00pm. BINGO-$1
2:00pm. Adult Coloring Therapy Program-FREE
6:30pm. Don Quixote Ballet performed by Main Street Ballet-$20
June 24th. (SATURDAY)
10:00am. to 12noon Computer Class #1 with Lori Anderson
(6-weeks)11:30am. Arethusa Farm Tour
Happy 50th. Wedding Anniversary, Joe & Anne Mazzamauro!
June 26th. (MONDAY)
8:00am. Philip Johnson’s Glass House Tour-$28
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #3 @ Community Center
9:15am. Senior Exercise
9:00am. “Songbirds” performing @ Southmayad
9:30am. Bridge Club with Linda Favale
10:00am. Senior Balance Class with Brenda Martin-$2
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
11:30am. Loris’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA (ENL)
1:00pm. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
12:30pm. WHIST with Tom Petrillo, Dolly Martin and Betty Lukeski-$2
1:00pm. Assistive Technology Presentation
1:30pm. NO Chair Yoga
June 27th. (TUESDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #3 @ Community Center
9:00am. Senior Fitness Program-$3
9:30am. to 12noon Poker Club with Allen Thibodeau & Terri Charette
9:45am. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride-SOLD OUT
10:00am. Medicare Reform Presentation with Bankers Life
NO Art Class with Judy Jaworski
10:00am. to 11:30am. Live Well Workshop #5
10:30am. Cooking Class with Lori-$5
11:00am. Ballroom Dancing Lessons with Jorge
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-Cheeseburgers-$3 (ENL)
12noon Setback (downstairs)
12:30pm. Bocce League
1:00pm. Setback (upstairs)
1:00pm. Quilting
2:00pm. FREE Massages with Tony Martini (apts. necessary)
June 28th. (WEDNESDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #3 @ Community Center
8:15am. Weir Farm Tour-SOLD OUT
NO Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:00am. Tai Chi Class #1 with Barb Santasiero ($25 8-week session)
10:00am. Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
11:30am. Lori’s Center Lunch-$3-Menu: TBA
11:30am. to 1:30pm. Blood Pressure Screening with VNA nurse
1:00pm. Knitting & Crocheting Class with Aline Waldmann
1:00pm. Afternoon Wii Bowling League with Mary Henao
1:30pm. Line Dancing Class #3 with Lois Marticello
June 29th. (THURSDAY)
8:00am. Spinning/Cycling Class #3 @ Community Center
9:15am. Senior Exercise
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Stop & Shop
10:00am. Water Coloring Class #1 with Carla Koch ($25 6-week class)
10:00am. Calligraphy with Jann Lamb-No charge
NO Zumba with Lara Fordavi
11:30am. Fourth of July Celebration @ PSC w Jimmy Mazz-$20
NO Mah Jong
No Wii Golf
June 30th. (FRIDAY)
9:30am. Grocery shopping @ Oliver’s Supermarket
9:30am. Weight Strengthening with the Ensero’s
9:30am. Pinochle with Terri Charette
10:00am. Scrapbooking & Card Making with Cindy & Edwina-$2
10:00am. Bible Study with Georgia Smolkis
NO Center Lunch
1:00pm. BINGO-$1-sponsored by Grand Companions
2:00pm. Adult Coloring Therapy Program-FREE
4:30pm. Celebrate America @ Talcott Mountain-$45
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BIRTHDAYS
May-June 2017 Issue
Happy Birthday to All
From The Senior Center Staff and Members
We Wish You Many More
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Lillian Langlais
1
Jacqueline Lupone
1
Anthony J. Barzydlo
1
Gaylene Boisvert
1
Dollyanne Martin
2
Kathleen Graveline
2
Lucy Smegielski 3
Marilyn Oris
3
Barbara Howard
3
Florine DeCorso
4
Marie Wnek
4
Barbara Rowe
4
Dorothy Olsen
4
Haysteen Nickelson
4
Donald Goudreau
4
Peggy Taylor
5
Jeanne Brown
5
Walter Valunas
5
Edward Wilcox
5
Eva Kraynick
6
Dorothy Black
7
Liberta D’Antonio
7
Tom Petrillo
7
Natalie Greco
7
Carol Bridschge
8
Anita Gregorski
8
Katherine Briglia
8
Thomas Ventresca
8
Angela Flamer
8
Jo Marie Johnson
9
Judy Granfield
9
Gerri Celone
9
Carol Cole
9
Lou Kugell
9
Adrienne Johnson
9
Theresa Pagano
10
John Garvin
10
Frank Ieronimo
11
Lynn Cavanaugh`
11
Maria Velez
11
Ada Solomita
12
Audrey Cool
13
Janice San Angelo
13
Jo Capobianco
14
Lee Ruey
14
Randy Herdman
14
Judy Hinde
15
Nick Cappiello
15
Theodore Arotsky
15
Nan Arotsky
15
Betty Ciriello
15
Gail Gray
15
Lucy Warren
Janet Zerbarini
Elaine Pekrul
Tony Marciano
Harry E. LaClair
Blondine Morgon
Brad Milton
Sandy Somma
Rose Forte
Joan Coviello
Barbara Simard
Frances Branco
Victor Visockis
Jim Phelan
Helen Colucci
Shirley Fuoco
Kathy Sokolnicki
John Ferdinandus
Mary Jackman
Charlotte Zinko
Brenda Wilson
Betty Lou Foley
Gary Jordan
Marie Ieronimo
Gloria Vaccarelli
Russ Roberts
Donald Holley
Leslie Molnar
Ginger Butler
Carol Minicucci
Pastorita Gaviria
Mary Mucciacciaro
Sandra Jasulavic
Carol Diana
Michael Lombardi
Ray Cormier
Laura Smith
Elaine Sardinskas
Jim Scampolino
Sandra Aquavia
Judy Zhitomi
Carol Delagrange
Nita Govain
MaryEllen Lauria
Cecilia Baranowski
Linda Tortorelli
James Ferraro
William Luschenat
Marie Palmieri
Elaine Allegrini
Steven Anderson
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Louis Zhitomi
1
Janet Baboo
1
Carol McGeever
1
Mary Jane Vagt
2
Rachel Rainville
2
Louise Lestage
2
Sandra Keller
2
Maria Mikeltonas
3
Bill Flahive
4
Maria Diaz
4
Nancy Lass
4
Arlene Fraser
5
Rosetta H. Hines
5
Paul Lussier
5
Diane ST.Martin
5
Joyce Shaffer
5
Donna Wedge
6
Dorothy Gouveia
6
Patty Spillane
6
Maureen Rebner
6
Deborah Woods
6
Richard Shokite
6
Carol Bredice
7
Donald DeBiase
7
Willard Ruggles
7
Frances Black
7
Tanya Nikituk
8
Mary Texira
8
Maureen D’Averso
8
Joann Beaudoin
8
Lorraine Szyndlar
10
Edward L. Jamele
10
Ginny Wurst
10
Del Vierra
10
Dolores LaChance
11
Barbara B. Vensel
11
Stella Passaro
12
Judy Bridges
12
Robert Ruey 12
Mary Sullivan
12
Georgeina Marlow
12
Karen Southard
12
Mark Petruzzi
12
Jean Lampron
13
Lorraine Bohuski
13
Pat McGrath
13
Linda Soto
13
Gale Murray
13
Patricia Cichowski
13
Livia Mancini
14
Elizabeth Giacomazzo 14
James Ducham
14
Tom McCabe
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Daniel Spongberg
14
Lois Redline
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Susan Mastrorocco
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Irene Davis
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Douglas Schulte
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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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Bill Murphy
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Pat Minichino
17
Jim Lukeski
18
Bernice Sullivan
18
Richard Monck
18
Roberta Felesina
18
Linda B. Barzydlo
18
Lea Maisto
18
Thomas Morkys
19
Harriet Cantilena
19
Margaret Smith
20
Fran Corey
20
Ann Baker
20
Fred Bonyai
21
Elaine Perugini
21
Antoinette Cronin
21
Joseph Pavlowski
21
Robert DeMaida
21
Joan Slapikas
22
Kathleen Morrissey
22
Barbara Hulbert
22
Arlene Welch
23
Raymond Chevrier
23
Elizabeth Santipetro
23
Jennie Frey
23
Len Margiotta
23
Georgeanne M. Romano 24
Pat Fabry
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Madeline Jamele
25
Shirley Shaw
25
Nancy Lou Brown
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Eleanor Weber
26
Jim Orsillo
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Pat Geary
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Leo Bolduc
27
Carol Conant
28
Verna Arndt
28
Suzanne Jokubaitis
28
Kathleen Fermeglia
28
James Kelly
28
Marie Kluge
29
Michael J. Vasicko
29
Rosanne Scampolino 29
Allen Thibodeau
29
Carolyn Barrows
29
William McCasland
30
Chris Heavens
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Charlie Wentworth
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Catherine Gay
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SUNSHINE LIST
May-June 2017 Issue
GET WELL SOON!!!
Mary Texira
1070 Amity Road #42
Bethany, Ct. 06524
Jean Emmons
281 King Street
Bristol, Ct. 06010
Richard Shanahan
246 Park Avenue
Naugatuck, Ct. 06770
Earl Lovell
109 Sunburst Road
Naugatuck, Ct. 06770
Terry Bainer
220A Cook Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Bill Luschenat
16 Merriman Lane
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Shirley Fuoco
10 Avenue E Extension
Beacon Falls, Ct. 06403
Claire Verrastro
107 West Ridge Drive
Waterbury, Ct. 06708
George Leu
29 Williams Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Dee Fusco
154 Scott Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Barb Kane
1385 Highland Ave.
Apt. 24A
Waterbury, Ct. 06708
Marie Colangelo
210 Forestridge Road
Waterbury, Ct. 06708
Sharon Shepard
925 Oronoke Rd. #101G
Waterbury, Ct. 06708
Joe Gomez
261 New Haven Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Leo Thibodeau
269 Sheffield Street
Waterbury, Ct. 06704
Marguerite Smith
15G Lucy Street
Woodbridge, Ct. 06525
Barb Schaefer
74 Round Tree Drive
Naugatuck, Ct. 06770
Betty Sturges
East Farms #249
180 Scott Road
Waterbury, Ct. 06705
John Creaven
12 Spindle Hill Road
Unit #1A
Wolcott, Ct. 06716
Larry Hoyt
192 Kaynor Ave. Apt. A
Waterbury, Ct. 06708
Maureen Taylor
120 King Street
Naugatuck, Ct. 06770
Lydia Kiermont
14 Hartley Drive
Waterbury, Ct. 06705
Lenore Gerardi
52 Gail Drive
Waterbury, Ct. 06704
Rita Fried
29 Chandler Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Pat Martini
24 Meadow Lane
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Phyllis Lynch
28 Sherwood Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Terry Kiesel
52 Union City Road
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Pat Smegielski
49 Kenilworth Street
Waterbury, Ct. 06710
Jean Martin
443 Summit Road
Cheshire, Ct. 06410
Geri Hertel
451 Pierpont Road
Waterbury, Ct. 06705
Earl & Adeline Affhauser
140 Boyd Drive
Prospect, Ct. 06712
Barb Beloin
106 Mikayla Lane
Prospect, Ct. 06712
John Raven
21 Colonial Drive
Prospect CT 06712
EVENTS THAT ARE SOLD OUT/FULL OR
EVENTS WHERE DEADLINES HAVE
PASSED
May 2nd. Acrylic Art Class with Judy Jaworski-FILLED
May 3rd. Biloxi Blues @ Ivoryton-DEADLINE PASSED
May 6th. Donny Most @ Elim Park-DEADLINE PASSED
May 9th. Connecticut State Police Museum-SOLD OUT
May 10th. Senior Prom @ ARIA-DEADLINE PASSED
May 12th. Mother’s Day Luncheon @ Senior Center-
SOLD OUT
May 19th. Two on Tap @ Elim Park-SOLD OUT
May 22nd. Tanger Outlets Day Trip-FULL
May 24th. Wickham Park Day Trip-FULL
May 24th. Thoroughly Modern Millie @ Goodspeed-
DEADLINE PASSED
May 25th. Gatlin Brothers @ Indian Ranch Theater-
SOLD OUT
May 30th. “Sew Inspired” Quilt Shop-FULL
June 2nd. Simon, Garfunkel, Taylor @ Elim Park-
DEADLINE PASSED
June 7th. Million Dollar Quartet @ Ivoryton-SOLD OUT
June 8th. Lavendar Pond Farms-FULL
June 13th. Port Jefferson Day Trip-SOLD OUT
June 22nd. Music of John Denver @ Elim Park-SOLD OUT
June 26th. Elizabeth Park Day Trip-FULL
June 27th. Lunch on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat-SOLD OUT
June 28th. Weir Farm Day Trip-SOLD OUT
July 6th. Lunch on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat-
SOLD OUT
July 26th. Harney & Sons Tea Company-SOLD OUT
August 3rd. Book Barn Road Trip-FILLED
August 9th. Twin Lobster Party & Neil Diamond Tribute Show-SOLD OUT
August 25th. Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival-FILLED
August 26th. Eagles Tribute Band @ Elim Park-
DEADLINE PASSED
September 26th. Big E Day Trip-SOLD OUT
November 14th. Cher & Elvis @ Aqua Turf-SOLD OUT
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RECIPES
May-June 2017 Issue
Pasta Primavera
1 lb. uncooked fettuccini
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cuo cauliflower florets
1 cup artichoke hearts
1 cup asparagus spears, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
Cook fettuccini in boiling, salted water until
al dente. As pasta cooks, heat olive oil in
large skillet and saute garlic 2 to 3 minutes. Add herbs and vegetables and saute
quickly over high heat until vegetables are
crisp-tender. Toss drained pasta with vegetables. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 6 servings
Raspberry Yogurt Cake
1 can (21 oz.) raspberry pie filling
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup water
1 pkg. (about 15 oz.) yellow cake mix
grated peel of 1 lemon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13 x 9
inch pan with cooking spray.
Spread raspberry pie filling in prepared pan.
Whisk yogurt and water in large bowl until blended. Add DRY cake mix and lemon
peel; beat 1 to 2 minutes until well blended.
Spread batter evenly over raspberry filling.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick
comes out clean.
Stroganoff Superb
Makes 12 to 15 servings
Tuna Noodle Casserole
1 lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into
thin strips
3 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 4 oz. can mushrooms, drained
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup milk
hot noodles with parsley
1 can (10 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom
soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas
2 cans (about 6 oz. each) tuna, drained and
flaked
2 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
Brown steak in margarine in large skillet.
Add onions, mushrooms and seasonings; cook until vegetables are tender.
Add cream cheese and milk; stir over
low heat until cream cheese is melted.
Serve over noodles.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot.
Stir. Sprinkle cheese over the tuna mixture.
Bake for 2 minutes more or until the cheese
melts.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Stir the soup, milk, peas, tuna and noodles in a
1 1/2 quaet casserole.
Makes 4 servings
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RECIPES
May-June 2017 Issue
Pina Colada Fluff
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple DO NOT DRAIN
1 8 oz. Cool Whjip
1 tsp. rum extract
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts (your favorite)
Combine pudding mix and the entire can of
crushed pineapple in a large bowl.
Stir until completely combined.
Fruity Cheesecake
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 8 oz. cream cheese
zest of 1 orange
1 bag frozen mixed berries
prepared graham cracker crust
Mix the condensed milk and cream cheese
together. Add the orange zest and the
frozen fruit.
Place mixture in graham crust. Freeze 4
hours or overnight.
Fold in Cool Whip, rum extract, marshmallows,
coconut and nuts,
Chill until ready to serve.
Better Than Takeout Fried Rice
4 cups prepared brown rice
1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked
OR 1/2 lb. peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
1 cup peas and carrots, frozen
1 white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
Prepare rice according to package instructions to yield 4 cups cooked rice. Heat
sesame oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, peas & carrots. Stir fry
until tender. Crack eggs into pan and scramble, mixing throughout the vegetables. Add
rice, chicken and soy sauce to pan. Stir and
remove from heat
Makes 5 to 6 servings
3 Ingredient No Bake
Peanut Butter Oat Squares
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
3 cups rolled oats
Line a 9x9-inch pan with foil. Spray lightly
with non-stick spray.
Melt the peanut butter and honey together
until smooth, either in the microwave or
stove top. Combine mixture with oats.
Press into prepared pan. Place in refrigerator until set. Cut into squares.
Store in refrigerator.
Makes about 20 bars
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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.
May 22nd & June 30th
Lori’s
Jewelry
Class
Monday, May 17th
at 1:00pm Seahorse
3-piece set $12.00
Tuesday, June 7th
at 1:00 pm Starfish
3-piece set $12.00
Cooking
Demonstrations with
Chef Lori - $5
Watch as
Chef Lori demonstrates how
to make these
delicious recipes. Then, stay
and sample the
end result!
May-June 2017
Texas Hold’em
$5 Poker Tournament $5
Hosted by Josh Lidsy
May…
Thursday, May 11th $5 - 1:00pm.
Thursday, May 25th
$5 - 1:00pm.
June…
Thursday, June 22nd
$5 - 1:00pm.
You must pre-register and PAY
for these games. There is a
limit of nine people playing on
the table.
FIRST NINE PEOPLE
TO REGISTER AND PAY,
GET TO PLAY.
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.
ACTIVITIES
Senior Dance
Social
at the
Prospect Senior Center
Monday, May 1st
Featuring John DeSorbo
Monday, May 15th
Featuring Vinnie Carr
Monday, June 5th
Featuring music-Al Lewis
Monday, June 19th
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.
LEARN HOW TO
BALLROOM DANCE
EVERY TUESDAY 11:00AM
‘TIL NOON WITH JORGE
ONLY $2 PER SESSION
COME WITH A PARTNER
OR COME ALONE
(HE’LL PARTNER YOU UP!)
DON’T SIT ON THE
SIDELINES - GET UP AND
DANCE!!
Registration and PAYMENT
required beforehand.
Thursday, May 25th 10:30am
Dish & price: TBA
Wednesday, June 27th 10:30am
Dish & price: TBA
Chinese
& American
Mah Jong
Every level welcome!
Every Thursday at 1:00pm.
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REGULAR
Senior Exercise
Classes
Every Monday
& Thursday
9:15 AM
May-June 2017
Senior Weight
Strengthening
Classes
Every Friday
9:30 AM
Wii Golf
Every
Thursday at
1:00 pm
“Pizza Party”
BINGO
Friday, May 19th &
Friday, June 16th
CARD
BINGO
On Tuesday
May 9th & Jun 13th
@ 1:00 pm Cost: $2.00
Origami Class
Thursday
at 12:30 pm
May 4th & 18th
June 1st & 15th
WHIST
CARD GAME
Monday, May 22nd &
June 26th
Games 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
DOWNSTAIR’S GROUP 12:30pm
UPSTAIR’S GROUP 1:00pm
AARP
Driver Safety
Course
Prospect Senior
Center
The Happy
Hookers
2017 schedule:
June 5th
August 7th
October 2nd December 4th
All classes are held on
Mondays and run from 8:30am
to 1:30pm at the Senior Center.
Cost is $15 for AARP
members and $20 for nonAARP members. You must pay
ahead of time for the class and
provide us with your AARP
number if you are a member.
The Senior Center provides
a complimentary lunch for all
participants. Class size is
limited. Register early. Please
make checks out to AARP.
SETBACK CARD PLAYER’S
GROUPS EVERY TUESDAY
COME JOIN IN THE FUN
A knitting &
Crocheting
Group
Led by Aline Waldman
Every Wednesday
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Everyone is Welcome
Check Your
Blood Pressure
Every Wednesday
11:30am to 1:30pm
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REGULAR
Wednesday, May 3rd &
Wednesday, June 21st
Leave 9:30am
Arrive Prospect 3:30pm
Orange, CT
Shop approximately
2 hours
Sign up required
# persons limited
Lunch @
Cracker Barrell
to follow shopping
Acrylic Art
Class with
Judy Jaworski
Every Tuesday 10:00am
Next available session
begins: Sept. 12th
No summer classes.
Water Color Art
Class with
Carla Koch
Every Thursday 10:00am
Next available sessions
begin:
May 18th & June 29th
$25 for a 6-week
session
Senior Balance
Class
with Brenda Martin
Every Monday
10:00am. to
11:00am.
$2.00
May-June 2017
CHAIR YOGA
New 6 Week Monday
Session Starts
May 22nd @1:30pm
$15
Writer’s
Workshop
with Judy
Boynton
Workshop 10:00am
May 10th & 24th
June 7th & 21st
Senior
Fitness
Program
Every Tuesday
@ 9:00am
Cost: $3 per class
No Sign-up necessary
Just drop in
ACTIVITIES
Tai Chi
Session
with Barbara
Santasiero
8 week sessions start on
May 3rd & June 28th
$25
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 8th &
Monday, June 12th
1:00 pm
Price: $1
Please bring dimes.
Poker Club
with Allen Thibodeau
Free
Computer
Lessons
with
Lori Anderson
6 Week Course
Next class begins
May 1st
Saturdays 10am - noon
Every Tuesday
9:30am. to 12:30pm
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REGULAR
Cribbage Card
Game
Every Monday
@ 1:00 pm
Except for
May 22nd
& June 26th
Call Don Ensero
203-575-1511
for further
information
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!
May-June 2017
Line Dancing
Classes
with Lois
Marticello
Every Wed. @1:30pm
Cost: $20 for 10 weeks.
Next 10 week session
startsJune 14th.
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, June 16th
10:30am to 11:30am
No appointments
necessary.
Walk-ins are welcome.
“DIME BINGO”
with Linda Petereit
Thursday, May 11th &
June 8th
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 2nd &
June 20th 11:30 am
Sign-ups are necessary
Phone: 203-758-5300
Day Trip
to the
Mohegan Sun
Casino
Thursday, May 18th &
Thursday, June 15th
FREE
Monthly
Lunch
with
Chef
Tara
Highland Rehabilitation
Center in Cheshire
Wednesday, June 21st
at 11:00am. Call PSC to
register.
(Bus not available drive on your own)
Quilter’s Group
Every Tuesday
1:00pm
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES
May-June 2017 Issue
Professional Services
Assistance & Referrals…
A trained CHOICES representative 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
1
0
1
WITH CINDY & EDWINA
$2
EVERY FRIDAY 10am TO 3pm
FREE MASSAGES WITH ANTHONY MARINI
TUESDAYS: May 2nd, 16th & 30th
and June 13th & 27th
1/2 HOUR APPOINTMENTS START AT 2:00PM
CALL THE PSC FOR APPOINTMENT
“Hair For You”
“In-Your-Home-Hairdressing Services”
Available for all your hair needs (Women & Men)…
COLORS, PERMS, CUTS
Call Linda Reopelle (35-years experience)
Fully licensed & insured.
Available Tuesday’s & Thursday’s.
203-754-8981
Ph: (203)929-6467
Cell: (203)610-1379
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Professional Services
May-June 2017 Issue
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
Amy E. Orlando
Attorney at Law
515 Highland Avenue
Cheshire, CT 06410
Tel: (203) 439-9293
Fax: (800) 539-0662
[email protected]
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
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
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Professional Services
FREE HEARING TEST
at the
Prospect Senior Center
Tuesday, May 16th & June 20th
at 9am
conducted by
“And-How-Hearing”
678 Chase Parkway
(203)754-2200
Waterbury, CT
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
“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.
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]
May-June 2017 Issue
Private Reflexology Sessions
with Kim Stewart, NSCR
Monday, May 15th starting @ 9:00am
Monday, Jun 19th starting @ 11:00am
(Appointments are necessary)
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
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
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THEY SUPPORT US!
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Professional Services
May-June 2017 Issue
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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May-June 2017 Issue
The “Bookwormers”
Prospect Senior Center
Book Club
Book Club Coordinator
Marie Delage
May & June Meetings:
Thursday, May 4, 2017
10:00am.
& Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:00am.
In May the Prospect Senior Center “Bookwormers”
Book Club will be reviewing the book Lilac Girls by Martha
Hall Kelly. This is the story of three women whose paths
cross in Nazi Germany during World War II. Their lives are
set on a collision course when the unthinkable happens
one of the women, Kasia Kuzmerick is sent to Ravensbruck, the notorious Nazi concentration camp for women.
Their stories cross continents-from New York to Paris,
Germany and Poland-as all three strive to bring justice to
those whom history has forgotten.
In June the book club will be reviewing the book The
Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes. This is a
sophisticated, spellbinding double love story that spans
decades and thrillingly evokes a bygone era. In 1960,
Jennifer Stirling wakes in the hospital and remembers
nothing-not the car accident that put her there, not her
wealthy husband, not even her own name. Searching for
clues, she finds an impassioned letter, signed simply “B,”
from a man whom she seemed willing to risk everything.
In 2003, journalist Ellie Haworth stumbles upon the letter
and becomes obsessed with learning the unknown lovers’
fate-hoping it will inspire her own happy ending. Remarkably moving, this is a novel for romantics of all ages.
In July the book club will be reading and reviewing the
book, The Whale: A Love Story by Mark Beauregard. In
the summer of 1850, Herman Melville finds himself hounded by creditors and afraid his writing career might be
coming to an end-his last three novels have been commercial failures and the critics have turned against him.
In despair, Melville takes his family for a vacation to his
cousin’s farm in the Berkshires, where he meets Nathaniel
Hawthorne at a picnic-and life turns upside down.
The Whale chronicles the fervent love affair that grows
out of that serendipitous afternoon. Already in debt, Melville recklessly borrows money to purchase a local farm
in order to remain near Hawthorne, his newfound muse.
The two develop a deep connection marked by tensions
and estrangements, and feelings both shared and suppressed.
On Thursday, August 3, 2017 the book club is sponsoring a trip to the Book Barn in Niantic, Ct. As of this
time, the trip is filled. You can put your name down on the
waiting list, however, in case there are any cancellations.
Studies have shown that staying active, a proper diet,
and READING are keys in the prevention of Alzheimer’s
disease. Therefore, we encourage everyone who is a
Prospect Senior Center member to come join the Book
Club at the Senior Center. Or, with the summer weather
upon us, grab a good book, a cool beverage and enjoy
reading in the great outdoors!
The book club is a very interesting and welcoming
bunch. New members are always welcome. The meetings
are always interesting with some very lively discussions.
And, the club also does some very fascinating field trips
and hosts some interesting presentations and speakers.
Stop in and see for yourself what this group is all about.
Remember what many studies have shown, 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
News From The Prospect “Ladies in Red”
On March 3, 2017 the Prospect Ladies in Red attended
the Annual Spring Gala at Manchester Country Club. The
event was sponsored by The Royal Scarlet Gadabouts. It
was a fun day spent socializing with other Red Hat groups
from throughout the State.
Prior to leaving for this event, Red Hat items that were
donated to our group, were distributed to all of our members. We would like to express our appreciation to all of
the very generous people who donated all the various
items. They were all very much appreciated.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 the Ladies in Red enjoyed
a delicious three course lunch at the Curtis House in Woodbury. Our group always has a good time when we are
together for our monthly events.
Following are the upcoming events for
The Prospect Ladies in Red:
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Lunch at Mona Lisa Restaurant and visit to Cricket
Hill Garden in Thomaston. Meeting and leaving from the
Prospect Senior Center at 11:15am.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Lunch at The Olive Tree Restaurant in Woodbury to
celebrate the 90th. birthday of Maria Mikekltonas. Meeting and leaving from the Prospect Senior Center at
12noon.
Friday, July 14, 2017
Dinner at Jimmie’s Place. Meeting and leaving from
the Prospect Senior Center at 5:30pm.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Dinner at Verdi’s Restaurant. Meeting and leaving
from the Prospect Senior Center at 5:00pm.
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Day outing at Hidden Valley Mini Golf and lunch at
Kizl’s Restaurant. Meeting and leaving from the Prospect
Senior Center at 10:30am.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Red Hat Day at the Newport Playhouse. Carpooling
from the Prospect Senior Center. Meeting and leaving at
8:30am.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Lunch at the Gobi Mongolian Grill. Meeting and leaving from the Prospect Senior Center at 11:30am.
Please contact Queen Mum, Jeannette Elsea, to
reserve your place and to make any necessary payments
for any of these outings.
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Sports Page
May-June 2017 Issue
News From
The Pool
Room
Wii
Bowling
News
Pool Tournament Results
Wii Bowling Tournament Results
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Prospect Senior Center vs. Bristol Senior Center
@ the Prospect Senior Center
Prospect vs. Wallingford @ Prospect Senior Center
March 15, 2017
Wallingford-30/Prospect-24
Bristol - 5,428 total pin fall
Prospect - 5,357 total pin fall
Prospect vs. Watertown @ Watertown Senior Center
March 22, 2017
Prospect-38/Watertown-21
Top Finishers for Prospect:
Sharon Chouinard-279
Arlene Hardacker-279
Mary Henao-267
Jan Pilat-247
Prospect vs. Glastonbury @ Glastoinbury Senior
Center
Prospect-26/Glastonbury-17
In-House Pool Tournament
April 5, 2017
First Place: Paul Lussier
Second Place: Dom Carasone
Third Place: Dick Cipriano
VERY COMPETITIVE GAME!
Prospect vs. Wallingford @ Wallingford Senior Center
April 12, 2017
Wallingford-30/Prospect-21
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Prospect Senior Center vs. Cromwell
@ the Cromwell Senior Center
Prospect - 4,165 total pin fall
Cromwell - 4,051 total pin fall
Prospect vs. Milford @ Milford Senior Center
Prospect-28/Milford-16
Top Finishers for Prospect:
Arlene Hardacker-278
Elsa Colina-277
Mary Henao-266
Sharon Chouinard-257
Great Showing, Guys!
Many thanks to Mary Henao who puts a tremendous
amount of time and work into the Wii Bowling League!
Everyone appreciates her efforts.
NEW MEMBERS
BARBARA ROSS
TAXIS GERASIMOPOULOS
FRANCINE MORAN
DONNA DELGOBBO
SUSAN MARRIN
MARY NORTON
CHARLENE STRUMPF
AL LEWIS
CECILIA BARANOWSKI
MARIE TISO
RALPH ANDERSON JR.
CAROL-JEAN CIRIELLO
KRISTINA ARCHAMBAULT
PEGGY GUERRERA
DONALD BEDARD
JOAN PIEKARSKI
BARBARA SIMARD
JOANN BEAUDOIN
ROBERT BEAUDOIN
JUDY ADAMOWICZ
LINDA PERUTA
MICHAEL O’CONNELL
LINDA PERUTA
CANDACE BREAULT
FREDERIC SANBOAN
MARLENE PARKER
NANCY VANDER EYK
TERI NOLAN
PATRICIA BARRE
PATRICIA EILISH BELL
PAT MINICHINO
LUCY MINICHINO
THOMAS WROGG
Welcome to the Prospect Senior Center
MARGIE WROGG
KATHY VECCA
CANDIDA JOHNSON
SARAH SMEDES
GEORGE SMEDES
CAROL BARTO
SUSAN MATHEWS
JOAN DOWLING
EVA KRAYNICK
SYLVIA COVIELLO
PASTORITA GAVIRIA
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Special Activities Index
DATE
May 3
May 3
May 4
May 4
May 6
May 6
May 9
May 10
May 11
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May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
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May 25
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Jun 11
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EVENT
May-June 2017 Issue
PAGE
DATE
Free Lunch & Presentation by Guardian Angels Homecare 35
EFT Tapping Therapy Sessions 30
Alan DeValerio - Former White House Butler
36
Reiki Therapy Session
30
Thomaston Ladies Choral Club Annual Spring Concert
31
Special Shopping Day
23
Lunch & Bone Health Presentation
34
Six Paca Farm 44 Bozrah Street, Bozrah, Ct.
31
Streaming Devices and How They Work Presentation
28
Fairfield University Art Museum
35
Bereavement Support Group
30
Annual Travelers Chorale Spring Concert
32
Charlie Brown and Snoopy’s Fair
23
Naugatuck Teen Theater…“You Can’t Take it With You” 35
FREE Senior Movies @ The Prospect Public Library
32
Reverse Mortgage Workshop
34
How to Prepare For Your Healthcare Appointment
29
American Clock & Watch Museum
32
Spring Tour of Madava Farms & Crown Maple Syrup 36
Preakness Derby Horse Races & Lunch
33
Adult Coloring Therapy Program
34
Prospect Spring Town-Wide Tag Sale
32
Bellows Open: The Great Squeeze Project
35
What is Hypertension? Presented by Sandy Micalizzi
28
Memorial Day Party @ the Senior Center
33
FREE Lunch & Health Talk Presentation
34
Mary Todd Lincoln - From Birth to Death
35
Bereavement Support Group
30
CaptionCall - A Revolutionary Phone 29
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Game
31
Stormville Airport Flea Market
37
Live Well. It’s your life...LIVE IT WELL
28
Free Live Well Workshop 34
Bus Trip to New York City
32
Free Live Well Workshop 34
Beautiful Things-Gold & Silver Exchange
29
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
31
IKEA Store Shopping Trip
30
Bruce Museum
39
Health Benefits of Essential Oils
37
Reiki Therapy Session
30
Bereavement Support Group
30
Asylum Distillery Tour
43
The King and I @ Bushnell
58
Senior Indoor Cycling/Spinning Classes
41
Senior Indoor Cycling/Spinning Classes
41
Streaming Devices and How They Work Presentation
28
Yale University Walking Tour
36
EFT Tapping Therapy Sessions 30
Caregiver Speaker Series - Grand Care Companions
39
Bereavement Support Group
30
Father’s Day Luncheon @ the Prospect Senior Center
40
Tour of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
42
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Game
31
Farm-Art Festival @ Clay and Wattles Theater
37
Farm-Art Festival @ Clay and Wattles Theater
40
The New England Air Museum @ Bradley Airport
45
(SNAP) Application/Eligibility Assistance
42
FREE Senior Movies @ The Prospect Public Library
32
The Tiffany Windows @ Battell Chapel
38
Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf Presented by Lucy Minichino 38
“The Corvettes” Doo Wop Revue @ Aqua Turf
37
Civil War Medicine Presented by Dane Deleppo
38
Janine Mangiamele - Medium Group Readings
36
Midsummer Smorgasbord @ IKEA
40
Stormville Airport Family Yard Sale
37
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Jun 18
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
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Jun 23
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Jun 24
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 29
Jun 30
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Jul 3
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Jul 9
Jul 11
Jul 11
Jul 11
Jul 12
Jul 13
Jul 13
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 19
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Jul 27
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Jul 29
Aug 2
Aug 3
Aug 6
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Aug 22
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Aug 26
Aug 27
Aug 31
Aug 31
Sep 2
Sep 7
Sep 10
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 16
EVENT
PAGE
Are You Dense Music Fest 2017 @ Palace Theater
41
Three Musketeers @ Phoenix Stage Company
58
Shopping Trip to…Tanger Outlets & Fish Tale Restaurant 40
Tall Ships Luncheon Cruise on the Boston Harbor
38
White Silo Farm Winery Tour, Tasting & Lunch
40
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates Lung Screening Day
44
Main Street Ballet Presents…Don Quixote Ballet
42
Newport Flower Show Rosecliff Mansion-Rhode Island
37
Farm Tour of Arethusa Farm
44
Philip Johnson’s Glass House Tour
42
Free Seminar. Refreshments Provided
43
Fourth of July Celebration @ the Prospect Senior Center 40
Talcott Mountain Music Festival
43
Stormville Airport Flea Market
37
Lunch @ Golden Corral Buffet
46
Author-Tanya Detrik “Walking Up With Nora”
46
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Game
31
“ARGIA” Mystic Cruise
48
“What is Assisted Living?” Presented by Mary DeGennaro 49
Celebrate Italia!! @ Aqua-Turf
59
Affordable Fabrics Store & Joey Garlic’s Restaurant
47
West Side Story @ Ivoryton Playhouse
60
Thimble Islands Cruise & Lunch @ U.S.S. Chowder Pot II 45
Caregiver Speaker Series - Grand Care Companions 39
“BINGOMANIA”
46
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Game
31
Prime Outlets at Lee
46
On-Your-Own Day Trip to Block Island 47
“Oklahoma” @ GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE
60
Hartford Yard Goats @ Dunkin Donuts Park
44
Learn to Speak Italian 6-Week Course
47
Thimble Islands Cruise & Lunch @ U.S.S. Chowder Pot II 45
59
Grease @ Landmark Community Theater
Baskerville @ Phoenix Stage Company
58
Rita Wagener’s African Show
48
Remembering G. Fox & Co. & Strawberry Shortcake Social 48
Yankee Stadium Tour & Lunch @ Hard Rock Café
45
Learn to Take Better Pictures with Allen Thibodeau
49
Behind the Paranormal: Everything You Know is Wrong 47
Talcott Mountain Music Festival
43
Mary Poppins @ Warner
58
On-Your-Own “A Day @ Port Jefferson”
50
Caregiver Speaker Series - Grand Care Companions
39
Fiddler on the Roof @ The Clay and Wattles Theater58
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Game
31
Herman’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions @ Mitchell Farm
52
Lifeline Wellness Screening
51
Newport Playhouse Spectacular Lobsterfest Matinee!
49
Song, Dance & Romance @ Aqua-Turf
59
Saturday Night Fever: The Musical @ Ivoryton Playhouse 60
Wedding Traditions and Fashion From the 1860’s to 1930’s 52
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Game
31
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Game
31
Ledge Lighthouse Tour
51
Summertime Tea with “Mrs. Gordon”
49
23rd Annual Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert
53
Open Air Market & Festival @ The Wadsworth Mansion 51
Statewide Senior Outing @ Holiday Hill in Prospect
50
Stupendous Musical Prodigies: Mozart & Mendelssohn
50
Stormville Airport Flea Market
37
“Will We Ever See Their Likes Again?”
53
Rebel Yells @ Phoenix Stage Company
58
Welcome to Motown! @ Aqua-Turf
59
Southwind Alpaca Farm & Yarn Shoppe
55
Farm Dinner @ Salem Cross Inn
55
Stormville Airport Family Yard Sale
37
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Special Activities Index
DATE
Sep 17
Sep 21
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 28
Oct 4
Oct 5
Oct 7
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 15
Oct 17
Oct 19
EVENT
May-June 2017 Issue
PAGE
Old Fashioned Flea Market @ The Lockwood Mansion
Institute For American Indian Studies
Mamma Mia @ Landmark Community Theater
Old Deerfield Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair
Storm King Art Center
The River Rose Cruise
I Hate Musicals: The Musical @ Ivoryton Playhouse
Jimmy Osmond & The Moon River Band Stormville Airport Flea Market
“Rags” @ GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE
“Fresians of Majesty” Horse Farm
Female Transport @ Phoenix Stage Company
Polka at The Aqua Turf @ Aqua-Turf
All Hallows Eve Tea with “Mrs. Gordon”
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Oct 23 “Witches in Connecticut” Presentation
Oct 26 Eerie Connecticut: Local Myth & Mystery
Oct 28 Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours @ Mark Twain House
Nov 4 Stormville Airport Flea Market
Nov 8 The Game’s Afoot! @ Ivoryton Playhouse
Nov 13 FREE Thank You Dinner for Military Personnel
Nov 17 Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
Nov 18 Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Arts & Craft Fair
Nov 25 It’s a Wonderful Kife @ Landmark Community Theater
Nov 26Phantom of the Opera @ Palace
Nov 29 A Connecticut Christmas @ The Norma Terris Theater
Dec 2 Vienna Boys’ Choir @ The Klein Memorial Auditorium
Dec 12 Holiday Winter Wishes @ Aqua-Turf
EVENTS THAT I AM INTERESTED IN ATTENDING:
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May-June 2017 Issue
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.
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.
Need Your Teeth Cleaned?
Students at Lincoln College of New England Dental
Hygiene Clinic can help! With a ONE TIME fee of ONLY
$25, you can have a dental cleaning and walk out with a
refreshed and sparkling smile!
The Clinic is located at 2279 Mount Vernon Road in
Southington, Ct. If you are interested in their services,
please call (860)-426-0467 to set up an appointment.
Special Rates for Seniors & Military: $10
Children 14-years and younger-$15
HUSKY insurance accepted.
Cash, Credit Card & Debit Cards also accepted.
FOR SALE $24,900
1968 Chevy Camaro Coupe SS Clone
350 V8 - 4 speed manual transmission
Blue exterior paint with sliver racing stripes and Super
Sport touches like the blacked-out grille and vented hood.
Heads will turn with the classic muscle car curb appeal
and the powerful sound of the high performance small
block engine with four-on-the-floor. Great condition,
solid, clean, reliable, turn the key and she’s ready to roll.
Acceleration Is outstanding. Garaged year round and well
maintained.
Edelbrock aluminum valve covers, freshly painted subframe, drum brakes, 12-bolt positractlon rear end, classic
BF Goodrich tires and dual exhaust system.
Black Interior, factory console with vinyl bucket seats,
wood sport steering wheel, AM/FM/cassette stereo, a trio
of gauges mounted In center console, 4-speed transmission with Hurst Competition Plus shifter and performance
clutch assembly.
CALL GAIL SWEET AT 203-393-0341
MAKE A DIFFERANCE!!!
We are seeking clinical research volunteers for trials
in both WATERBURY and HAMDEN.
Through participation, you could help advance new
medical treatments! Please reference our list of currently
enrolling trials below to see if one might be a good fit for
you!
ENROLLING TRIALS:
•COPD
•High Cholesterol
•Migraines (multiple studies)
•Diabetes (multiple studies)
•Heart Failure (multiple studies)
•Crohn’s Disease
•Diabetes with Kidney Disease
•Anemia with Chronic Kidney Disease
•Multiple Sclerosis
To contact a Recruitment Specialist: call (203) 419-4404
STAY TUNED ..... in early 2017 we will be enrolling participants in NEW High Cholesterol trials in both Waterbury
& Hamden AND in an Osteoarthritis of the Knee trial in
Waterbury.
Tax Credits for Elderly and
Totally Disabled Homeowners
The filing period for tax credits for Elderly and Totally
Disabled Homeowners for the 2016 Grand List will be
February 1,2017 through May 15,2017.
To apply, the applicant must meet age and qualifying
income limits. He or she must have been 65 years of age
by December 31,2016 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 2016 calendar year. If you do not file a Federal
Income Tax Return, just bring all of your year-end statements, and the 2016 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 Securtiy, 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 onMay 15,2017. LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT TO RENT IN
PROSPECT…
Elderly lady from Prospect looking to rent a small
apartment in Prospect. If you know of one or have one,
please call Elaine at 203-758-5827.
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FREE Lunch & Learn with
Regal Care of Prospect
@ the Prospect Senior Center
NO PROGRAMS IN MAY OR JUNE
A FREE lunch will be provided for all participants in
the presentation, courtesy of Regal Care of Prospect
NORTHWEST
REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH BOARD, INC.
Central Naugatuck Valley
Catchment Area Council
#20
Housatonic Mental
Health Catchment Area
Council #21
Northwest Mental Health
Catchment Area Council
#22
969 WEST MAIN ST., Suite 1 B
WATERBURY,CONNECTICUT 06708
TEL.lFAX (203) 757-9603
[email protected]: www.nwrmhb.org
~ Do you care about mental health issues?
~ Do you care about substance use disorders?
~ Would you like to contribute to the improvement of
mental health and addiction services?
~ Are you a "plays well with others" type?
~ Would you like to be a resource to your town?
~ Would you like to join a group of dedicated, like-minded individuals?
~ Could you spare about 40 hours a year from September
to June?
If this sounds like you, then we have a great organization seeking a volunteer from each of the following towns:
Bethlehem - Cheshire - Oxford - Prospect - Watertown
For further information, call (203) 757-9603, email
([email protected]) or look on our website ( www.
nwrmhb.org ) or our Facebook page (Northwest Regional
Mental Health Board). Or contact Mary Ann Broomhead
(CAC #20 membership chair) at (860) 283-6934
A Message From Helen Gizzi…
Senior member, Helen Gizzi, would like to thank all of
her friends here at the Prospect Senior Center for supporting a fund raiser that her granddaughter, Angela Purdy,
recently organized. All proceeds from the fundraiser went
to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It was a great
success raising $2,300 for the organization.
Helen thanks and appreciates all of the people here at
the Prospect Senior Center who supported her granddaughter’s efforts.
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VIKING RIVER CRUISES RHINE GETAWAY
October 5- 13, 2017
Come Cruise the Rhine River from Amsterdam to
Basel aboard the Viking EIR
Visit: Amsterdam with its beautiful canals; Kinderdijk and its historic Windmills; Cologne’s Gothic
Cathedral; the Heidelberg Castle; Alsatian Treats in
Strasbourg and Clock Making in the Black Forest
area of Breisach.
All meals during cruise, wine with dinner, shore
excursions, port taxes* and fuel surcharges*
AIR IS ADDITIONAL –CALL FOR OUR SPECIAL
GROUP RATES. SPECIAL GROUP PRICES
STATEROOM RATES START AT:
CATEGORY D $3424.00* CATEGORY C $ 3624.00* GROUP RATES REFLECT TWO FOR ONE CRUISE
SPECIAL AND ARE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO
PEOPLE SHARING A STATEROOM.
***** DEPOSIT IS: $500.00 PER PERSON. FINAL
PAYMENT DUE JUNE 28, 2017. OTHER CABINS
AVAILABLE - CALL FOR RATES
Space is limited CALL TODAY!
SYNNOTT TRAVEL
452 MERIDEN ROAD,
WATERBURY, CT 06705
203-575-1010 1-877-237-9666
DON’T LET THOSE OLD TAPED MEMORIES
FADE AWAY!
I will PRESERVE your old VHS or audio cassettes
to CDs or DVDs at a FRACTION of the charge made by
commercial places ....AND you get beautifully designed
labels.
I am Bob Davy. I was and Emmy Award-winning producer at Maryland Public Television for 16 years. At age
93, I do this for FUN to help people re-discover the joys of
old recordings they may not be able to play anymore.
I will record two audio Ds, or two movie DVDs for
FREE. For each additional CD, I ask a modest donation
of $5 to help defray expenses ($10 for additional DVDs).
But if this does not fit your budget, DONATE WHAT YOU
CAN.
Your satisfaction is GAURANTEED: You don’y pay
until you have checked the finished product for quality,
CONTACT ME at (541)552-1277
or [email protected]
Get Your Medicare
Questions Answered!
The Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
provides FREE UNBIASED information on Medicare, and
the options that supplement Medicare.
The WCAAA can answer questions that you may
have on Medicare, Medicare the Prescription Drug Benefit, Medicaid, Preventative Benefits, Care giving issues
and more. The WCAAA can assist in filling out applications for different programs you may be eligible.
For more information please call the Western
Connecticut Area agency on Aging at
1-800-994-9422 or 203-757-5449.
Senior Nutrition
Services
Meals on Wheels
The Western CT Area Agency on Aging Senior Nutrition
Program currently does not have a waitlist. This program
can provide meals to eligible homebound seniors, over
the age of 60, up to 5 days per week, Monday - Friday
based on need.
If you feel that you or someone you know could benefit
from home delivered meals, please contact the WCAAA
Meals on Wheels department at 203-757-5449.
Connecticut Home Care Program
for Elders
The State of Connecticut wants to give you an
opportunity to stay home instead of going to a nursing
home. That is the purpose of a home care program
for persons 65-years of age and older. The program is
called the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders.
To see if you qualify for any of the services from this
program, please call the Western Connecticut Area
Agency on Aging at 203-757-5449 for further information.
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FREE Access Wireless Lifeline Program
Access Wireless provides mobile phone service to
income-eligible residents as part of the government-funded 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.
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!
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.
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.
NEW INCOME GUIDELINES FOR 2017…
Medicare Savings Program Puts Money in Your Pocket!
The State of Connecticut offers a Medicare Savings
Program to the elderly and the disabled. There are three
different levels to the program. The three programs are
referred to as the QMB, SLMB and ALMB programs. All
of these programs pays for your Medicare premium that
automatically comes out of your monthly Social Security
check. If you fall within the income guidelines of the QMB
program, your payment of the Medicare Part A and Part B
monthly premiums will be paid for by the State of Connecticut as well as payment of co-insurance and deductible
amounts for services covered under both Medicare Parts
A and B.
If you have Medicare, you are paying $104 each
month for your Part B coverage (doctor bills, lab tests,
x-rays, etc.) This premium is automatically deducted from
your Social Security check each month so you may not
even realize you are paying for it. This is the premium
that the State of Connecticut will pay for if your monthly
income falls within the guidelines for any of these three
programs (QMB, SLMB, ALMB). If you apply and meet
the qualifications, your Social Security check will increase
by $104 each month. To see if you are eligible, you must
complete a very simple application form and meet the income guidelines set by the State of Connecticut. Income
considered includes: pension, Social Security, rental income, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), wages, disability benefits, worker’s compensation, interest, dividends,
alimony and child support.
Each of these three savings plans has their own
income guidelines. The income guidelines have gone up
for all three of these programs. Generally, if your monthly
income is at or below $2,120.55 for a single person or
$2,854.83 for a couple, you may qualify for the QMB
Savings Program. If your monthly income is at or below
$2,321.55 for a single person or $3,125.43 for a couple, you may be eligible for the SLMB Program. If your
monthly income is at or below $2,472.30 for a single
person or $3,328.38 for a couple, you may be eligible for
the ALMB Savings Program.
The good news is that this money never has to be
repaid back to the State of Connecticut upon your death.
If you are eligible, it is all free and clear money. These
are three great programs that were designed to help the
elderly and the disabled. Who couldn’t use an additional
$104 monthly in their Social Security checks! And, this
amount that is being deducted monthly from your Social
Security check will probably be going up in the years to
come!
Add up your monthly income. If you are within any of
these before mentioned income guidelines, stop in at the
Senior Center and pick up the application form. Once
again, the application form is very easy to fill out and self
explanatory. The program does not take into consideration the amount of assets you may have such as checking
and savings accounts, CD’s, IRA’S, stocks, bonds, etc.
And once again, upon your death the money WILL NOT
be recouped from your estate. Apply today if you feel
there is a chance that you may be eligible. The application process takes about 6 to 8 weeks.
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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
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!
REPORT THAT FRAUD!
Where to file complaints and what will happen then
GUESS WHAT the most frequent Google search related to scams is. According to Google, it’s simply "How do I
report a scam?" The answer, of course, isn’t simple.
Fraudsters can’t be stopped unless their schemes are
reported.
For scams-perpetrated by shady contractors and
front-door solicitors, contact local police and your state
attorney general or district attorney. For other scams,
here’s a guide to which federal watchdog agency should
get your complaints. Depending on your scam, there may
be several.
FEDRAL TRADE COMMISSION
ftc.gov/complaint, 877-382-4357
This is the agency for reporting identity theft, abusive debt collectors and most types of fraud. After filing
a complaint, you’ll get a reference number to use when
contacting the agency for future updates. The FTC received more than 3 million complaints in 2015, and it does
not routinely respond back to you or resolve your individual case. Rather, your complaints will be entered into a
database that the FTC and some 2,000 civil and criminal
enforcement agencies use to track scam patterns and
build cases against specific con artists. Fraud complaints
should also be filed with your state’s attorney general and
even local law enforcement authorities.
NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY
donotcall.gov, 888-382-1222
For reporting unsolicited sales calls. Start by putting
your phone number on this registry. Once yours has been
there for at least 31 days, you can report unwanted calls.
Your information will be pooled with other data to help
catch violators. Note that calls from legitimate charities,
survey firms, debt collectors and political candidates’ or
parties are not covered by the Do Not Call rules.
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
consumerfinance.gov/complaint, 855-411-2372
For complaints about shady business practices and
financial products, including loans, bank services, credit
reporting, ID theft, debt collection and payment cards. The
CFPB forwards complaints to the company, which has
15 days to respond. Cases are supposed to be resolved
within 60 days. You can check the status of your case via
the CFPB website. For credit cards and bank-issued ATM
and debit cards that are used fraudulently, lost or stolen,
contact the issuer.
INTERNET CRIME COMPLAINT CENTER
ics.gov/complaint
For reporting internet-based scams, including online
auctions; investment and sales fraud; internet extortion,
hacking and phishing; and scam emails. Operated by the
FBI, the IC3 forwards complaint information to appropriate
law enforcement or regulatory agencies, but does not
directly conduct investigations.
POSTAL lNSPECTlON SERVICE
postalinspectors.uspis.gov, 877-876-2455
To report scams distributed by u.s. mail, such as bogus
lottery and sweepstakes "winnings"; chain-letter schemes
and deceptive advertisements as well as mail theft.
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New Opportunities Senior Dine Program
Senior Dine is a dining out nutrition program available
to anyone age 60 or older, regardless of income, who live
in the Greater Waterbury or Greater Danbury areas.
Developed by New Opportunities Senior Nutrition Services, Seniors may dine at any participating restaurant.
Diners may also visit any of the designated restaurants
at a flexible range of specified hours and select from an
array of delicious and nutritious multiple course meals on
the special Senior Dine menu. The suggested donation
for the food is $3.50 to $5.00 per person, depending on
income. While some of the the restaurants involved offer
these meals during hours ranging from an early to a very
late lunch, others are open for breakfast and an early
supper as well.
Senior Dine is made easy as those in the program
are given their own Senior Dine debit card which the
restaurant swipes when the person is ready to pay for
their breakfast, lunch or dinner. Here is how the program
works:
> If you are a member of the Prospect Senior Center
or a resident of Prospect, you can make an appointment
with Lori Anderson here at the Senior Center to do the
paperwork to join the program. If you are not a member
here or if you are not a Prospect resident, then you must
contact New Opportunities in Waterbury at 203-757-7738
for an appointment to complete the necessary paperwork
> Those joining will submit an order form and provide
their first donation, based on the number of meals they
would like to pay for at that time.
> Your Senior Dine card which looks like a credit card,
will arrive in your mail. The card can be used within 24hours of receipt.
> Once a Senior is in possession of their ID card, additional donations may be sent to Senior Nutrition Services
by mail, or online, to replenish the original amount as it is
consumed by dining at Senior Dine locations.
Members of Senior Dine can use their cards at any
specified restaurant during the Senior Dine hours. The
following is the easiest process to follow when using your
card. This process will enable Seniors to enjoy freshly
prepared, nourishing meals while they socialize and enjoy
themselves for a comparatively small expenditure:

The Senior Dine card should be presented to the
server before ordering.

The server will swipe the card to register the cre
dits paid for the meal and give the dinner receipt back to
you. No cash is exchanged.

The receipt will indicate how many dining credits
remain on the card. Once down to only two credits, it
is time to send in a donation which will be registered as
additional credits on the Senior’s card.

While the suggested donation is $3.50 to $5.50
per meal (depending on income), the meals are valued at
$7.50. Seniors are asked to tip their servers based on the
full value of the meal rather than the donation value.
All Seniors of the appropriate age are welcome to
join this program. Senior Dine cards also make a very
welcome and appreciated gift.
Following are the restaurants in this area that participate in the Senior Dine Program:
Amalfi’s Restaurant-580 Wolcott Road-Waterbury, Ct.
(203-755-5553)
The Brass House Restaurant-2620 South Main StreetWaterbury, Ct. (203-755-4910)
John Bale Book Store-158 Grand Street-Waterbury, Ct.
(203-757-2279)
Monteiro’s-161 Fairfield Avenue-Waterbury, Ct. (203573-0645)
Nick’s Country Kitchen-3 Flanders Road-Bethlehem, Ct.
(203-266-7317)
This is a great program that is
definitely worth looking into!
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What is Hypertension?
Presented by Sandy Micalizzi
Community Educator
Monday, May 22nd
1:00pm.
Many people have hypertension without exhibiting any
symptoms. Do you know what your blood pressure is?
Do you know what a normal blood pressure is?
Uncontrolled hypertension can increase your risk of
serious health problems including heart disease. Risk
factors for hypertension include age, race and family
history. Other risk factors that are within your control are
obesity, exercise, smoking, sodium in the diet and stress.
Community Educator, Sandy Micalizzi will be at the
Senior Center to discuss what hypertension is and what
you can do to control it in order to lead a healthier life.
If you are interested in participating in this free presentation, please call the Senior Center to register.
Congratulations to Joe & Anne Mazzamauro…
Congratulations to Joe & Anne Mazzamauro who will
be celebrating their 50th. wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 24, 2017. They were married at St. Peter &
Paul Church in Waterbury. A celebration was held after
the wedding at the Aqua Turf.
The couple has one daughter, Laurie MazzamauroVeillette and two grandchildren, Jeffrie and Jake.
Joe & Anne have been members of our Senior Center for quite some years now. They are very active here.
Joe volunteers his services helping us out on Friday’s for
our Bingo games and also helps us out with our Bocce
League.
They are a very active couple that travel and do many
things together. It’s nice to see how they still enjoy their
time together even after 50-years!
Congratulations to them on a wonderful occasion and
a huge milestone in their lives. You won’t find two nicer
people here at the Senior Center than these two!
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!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…
Streaming Devices and How They Work
Presentation
Presented by Josh Lidsky
Thursday, May 11th
10:00am.
& Tuesday, June 6th
1:00pm.
Are you curious how streaming devices work for your
TV? Come and see what all the hype is all about and
how you can save a tremendous amount of money over
regular cable.
Josh Lidsky will be here to help you learn the differences between devices and the benefits and negatives of
streaming. He will also have systems available that you
may be interested in checking out and purchasing from
him.
If you are interested in attending this informative program, call the Senior Center to register.
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CaptionCall - A Revolutionary Phone for the
Hearing Impaired
Thursday, May 25, 2017
1:00pm.
Reclaim Your Phone and Your Life - Do you or someone you know have trouble hearing on the telephone?
With CaptionCall you can understand every word of every
phone call. Its’ large easy-to-read screen quickly displays
written captions of what your callers say. That means you
can get more from your conversations-and from life.
A Revolutionary Phone - CaptionCall empowers you to
communicate more confidently with friends, family, and
coworkers. With CaptionCall you will enjoy:
Familiarity - CaptionCall works like a regular phone. You
dial and answer calls just like you always have.
Automatic captioning - no need to dial additional numbers to use the captioning service.
Free service - captioning service is funded by the FCC
so no new bills, no monthly charges.
Large text - Seven inch screen with adjustable text sizes
makes it easy to read every word of every call.
Elegant design - get a sleek, state-of-the-art touch
screen phone that you’ll want to show off.
Make calls quickly and easily with a simple touch of the
screen.
Photo phone book - store phone numbers and caller ID
photos for up to 200 people.
Customizable audio - easily adjust ringer and handset
volume-also customize frequency amplification.
Telecoil loop connection-for hearing aids with a telecoil
option.
Secure captioning - enjoy a safe, encrypted FCC-regulated transcription process.
How CaptionCall Works
CaptionCall is similar to captioned television, using
cutting-edge technology to display written, nearly instant
captions. Here’s how it works:
1.
You hear your caller’s voice over a standard phone line.
2.
The CaptionCall sends their voice to the Cap
tionCall Service, which quickly converts spoken words to caption text.
3.
The text is displayed on the screen of the Cap
tionCall Phone.
Basic Requirements for CaptionCall
To get started with CaptionCall, all you need is:
>A high-speed internet connection
>Standard home phone connection
>Ordinary home electrical outlet.
Highlights of CaptionCall
1.
Free in-home installation
2.
Free captioning services (no monthly fees)
3.
No cost for the phone itself if your hearing loss is certified by a health professional (a simple one page form signed by a health professional that certifies the individual has a hearing loss).
4.
Continued local support, if needed.
We will be having a representative from CaptionCall
here at the Senior Center to demonstrate and show
this revolutionary phone on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at
1:00pm. If you are interested in attending, please call the
Senior Center to register. There are quite a few of our
Senior members who have this phone because of their
hearing impairments and they absolutely love them! Stop
in and see what they are all about.
Beautiful ThingsGold & Silver Exchange
Tuesday, May 30th
10:00am. to 1:00pm.
Do you have old, unused or broken gold & silver
jewelry pieces? If you are no longer using these items,
why not turn them into extra cash for yourself? Get everything together that you no longer use and bring them to
the Senior Center. Don Bernier of “Beautiful Things” Gold
& Silver will be at the Senior Center. He will meet with
you privately and speak to you about how much cash you
can get for your items. This gentleman comes very highly
recommended to us. He services a number of Senior
Centers.
Don pays top dollar for your old gold & silver jewelry
pieces. If you can use a little extra cash, stop in and see
him. Bring in all forms of gold or silver jewelry, flatware,
tea sets and coins (silver dollars, half dollars, quarters
and dimes pre-1964). Don will pay you well above jeweler’s prices and you will be paid cash on the spot.
The Senior Center will benefit also! Don has agreed
to give the Senior Center 10% of the total paid out at the
end of the day. Call the Senior Center to register.
RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOWSTORM…
“How to Prepare For
Your Healthcare Appointment”
Presented by Laurie Savino
Paraclete Health Advocates
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
1:00pm.
Laurie Savino RN, BSN, FCN is an independent advocate and a leading authority in the field of health advocacy. Her expertise includes 30+ years of working directly
in the healthcare field.
She will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Tuesday,
May 16, 2017 to give a free presentation on “How to Prepare For Your Healthcare Appointment”.
Laurie will cover several key areas to prepare you for
your health care visit. You will also learn some things that
you might not know about the current healthcare system.
Medical mistakes are the third leading killer in our country.
Most doctors are double and tripled booked and are
allotted an average of seven minutes per patient. Physicians do not get paid to talk to you. They only get paid to
diagnose, to perform procedures and to order tests.
This is not the same healthcare system that you may
have grown up with. With appointments shortening and
with increased medical mistakes it is imperative that you
go to your appointments thoroughly prepared.
Laurie will review with you several things that you
should do in order to protect yourself and decrease the
likelihood of a misdiagnosis. She will be covering the
following with you:
1.The 10 things you should bring with you to every medical appointment.
2.How to get the most out of your appointment.
3.When should you consider a second opinion?
4.How to stop being a “good” patient and why it is important to do so.
5.What are the components to making an
informed medical decision?
6.Knowing when it is time to part ways with your medical provider.
This should be a very informative presentation that
everyone should attend. If you are interested in participating, please call the Senior Center to register. There is no
charge for this presentation.
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EFT Tapping Therapy Sessions
Presented by Stacey Altomari
EFT Practitioner/Coach
Wednesday, May 3, 2017-11:30am.-$2
Wednesday, June 7, 2017-11:30am.-$2
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT - also known
as “Tapping Therapy”) was created by Gary Craig and
works like emotional acupressure to quickly, gently and
easily release the negative emotions and beliefs that are
at the root of many of our problems and pain.
EFT is a combination of Ancient Chinese Acupressure
and Modern Psychology. It is often referred to as a form
of acupuncture without the needles. It is also a wonderful
way for beginners to learn meditation.
EFT is a simple act of tapping on meridian points
on your body. It is something that you can learn to do
yourself and use at will whenever you feel it is necessary.
EFT opens the meridians to allow more efficient healing
of the body while removing the emotions attached to it. It
has been around for thousands of years and anyone can
do this technique, anywhere. It has been found that when
people remove the negative emotions attached to illness,
pain, anxiety, etc. they feel better and in many cases that
which was bothering them is but a distant memory.
Stacey Altomari is an EFT Practitioner/Coach. She will
be here at the Senior Center for an EFT Tapping session
on the first Wednesday of every month. Stacey has been
performing EFT therapy at many local Senior Centers
including Woodbury, Wolcott, Middlebury and Waterbury.
She has gotten a great response from the Senior Community because she feels this age group is looking for
alternative ways to feel better. This is a very easy technique to learn and do. It can be done in front of the TV or
even in your car. Stacey’s husband has even done EFT
on an airplane to help with his fear of flying.
If you are interested in participating in any of these
sessions, please sign up and PAY beforehand. We cannot
hold your spot without payment.
Reiki Therapy Sessions
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
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.
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.
IKEA Store Shopping Trip
450 Sergeant Drive-New Haven, Ct.
Wednesday, May 31st
Departing @ 9:30am.
Join us for a day of shopping at the IKEA Store in
New Haven, Ct. We will be meeting and leaving from the
Senior Center at 9:30am. Once at the store you will be
free to shop and browse on your own until 2:00pm. Our
bus will drop you off at the store and return to pick you
back up at 2:00pm.
The store has several departments including:
Bathroom, Bedroom, Cooking, Decorations, Dining,
Eating, Food, Hallway, Kitchen, Laundry, Lighting, Living
Room, Office Furniture, Storage, Textile and Rugs.
Also in the store is the IKEA Restaurant where you
can enjoy a delicious taste of Sweden. Take a break from
your shopping, visit the restaurant and enjoy a Swedishstyle dish or a local favorite.
After you check out and while you wait for the bus, you
can grab a quick pick-me-up at the Bistro located right after the registers. You can also explore the Swedish Food
Market that is also located in that same area.
There is no charge for this trip. If you are interested in
joining us, please sign up as soon as possible. We are
limited to only one bus that day.
Bereavement Support Group
Beginning…
Thursday, May 11th 1:00pm. to 2:30pm.
(second & fourth Thursday of each month)
MAY/JUNE MEEETINGS:
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Sponsored by: Prospect Memorial Funeral Home
Facilitated By: Reverend Kim Wadhams
Many of us have experienced grief at some time in our
lives following the death of a loved one. Our grief may
cause intense emotional and physical reactions that are
characterized by deep sadness and difficulty managing
our everyday activities. Each of us is uniquely individual
in the way we experience bereavement.
Unfortunately, our culture hasn’t equipped us for
dealing with grief. We tend to want an instant or quick fix.
However, grief does not follow a timetable or a set of rules
that we may follow.
If you are dealing with the death of a loved one, grief
can be a very lonely and isolating experience. Working
out what you need to do to help yourself during this time
is important. This Bereavement Support Group will provide you with a safe place to meet with people who share
what you are feeling. It provides an opportunity to discover methods of easing the pain of your loss while finding
strength and courage to go on with life. The Reverend
Kim Wadhams will be facilitating this program. He is the
Director of Bereavement Services at the Prospect Memorial Funeral Home here in Prospect. He has led bereavement groups for six years in Waterbury, Middlebury and
Litchfield.
This group will meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Prospect Senior Center. Please
call the Senior Center to secure your place in the group.
If you have any questions, you may call Reverend Wadhams at 203-758-6008.
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Six Paca Farm
44 Bozrah Street, Bozrah, Ct.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
$5
Departing @ 9:30am.
Join us in our travels to Six Paca Farm located in
Bozrah, Ct. This farm raises alpacas. The fleece from
these gentle by nature creatures is used to make a variety
of yarns. The yarns are then used to make some beautiful items such as scarves, socks, hats, sweaters, vests,
ponchos, woven rugs and much more. These items are
all displayed and are for sale in their farm boutique.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:30am. The farm is about one hour from here. Once
at the farm we will get a guided tour of the facility, the animals and an explanation of the entire process that goes
into raising these animals and making their soft fleece into
yarn and then clothing and rugs. After our tour, we will
give you plenty of time to browse through The Boutique
and make any purchases that you might like. There is no
charge for the tour of the farm.
At about 12:30pm. we will again board our bus and
head for Irene’s Restaurant which is about 10-minutes
away. This is a favorite eating place for all of the locals.
They serve a wide variety of food and are said to be quite
generous with their portions. The cost of your lunch is
your responsibility.
We should be back in Prospect by about 4:00pm. If
you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment.
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, Ct.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
$8
Departing @ 9:00am.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum was founded
by Larry Aldrich in 1964. It is located in Ridgefield, Ct. It
is dedicated to fostering innovative artists whose ideas
and interpretations of the world around us serve as a
platform to encourage creative thinking. The Aldrich is
one of the few independent, non-collecting contemporary
art museums in the United States, and the only museum
in Connecticut devoted to contemporary art. It is one of
only twenty museums in Connecticut and only 318 art
museums in the country to be accredited by the American
Alliance of Museums.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:00am. Our guided tour of the museum is scheduled
for 10:00am. It should last about one hour. After the tour
we will give you an additional hour to revisit any part of
the museum that you enjoyed during the guided tour and
to visit their gift shop.
At 12noon we will once again board our bus for a lunch
stop at Wooster Hollow Café. It is only a few minutes
away from the museum. The cost of your lunch will be
your responsibility. The restaurant is reasonably priced
and has some wonderful online reviews. It is a favorite
spot frequented by the local townspeople.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
Connecticut Sun Women’s Basketball Games
Friday, May 26, 2017-7:00pm. (game time) vs.
Minnesota Lynx (leaving @ 3:00pm.)-$35
Saturday, June 10, 2017-7:00pm. (game time) vs.
Atlanta Dream (leaving @ 3:00pm.)-$35
Saturday, July 8, 2017-7:00pm. (game time) vs. Washington Mystics (leaving @ 3:00pm.)-$35
Sunday, July 16, 2017-3:00pm. (game time) vs.
San Antonio Stars (leaving @ 11:00am.)
Tuesday, August 8, 2017-7:00pm. (game time) vs. SeattleStorm (leaving @ 3:00pm.)
Friday, August 18, 2017-7:00pm. (game time) vs.
NY Liberty (leaving @ 3:00pm.)
Sunday, August 20, 2017-3:00pm. (game time) vs.
Phonix Mercury (leaving @ 11:00am.)
Join us as we visit the Mohegan Sun Casino for these
exciting games featuring some of your favorite, former
UCONN Women Basketball players. We have lower
level, center court seating for the games.
Departure times for the games vary, depending on the
start times for each game. Please see above schedule
for game and departure times. Once at the casino you
will be on your own and free to gamble, shop or grab
something to eat before the start of each game. You are
responsible to get yourself to the arena by the start of
each game.
The games usually last about two hours. We will be
leaving the casino directly after the games are over. NO
EXCEPTIONS! We should be back in Prospect about 1.5
hours after we depart from the casino.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
For Your Information:
Former UCONN Players on WNBA Team Rosters
New York Liberty: Swin Cash, Tina Charles, Kiah Stokes
Connecticut Sun: Morgan Tuck, Kelly Faris
Minnesota Lynx: Maya Moore, Renee Montgomery
Phoenix Mercury: Diana Taurasi
Seattle Storm: Sue Bird, Kalena Mosqueda Lewis,
Breanna Stewart
Atlanta Dream: Tiffany Hayes
Washington Mystics: Bria Hartley, Stephanie Dolson
San Antonio Stars: Moriah Jefferson
Thomaston Ladies Choral Club
Annual Spring Concert
@ Thomaston Opera House - Thomaston, Ct.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
$10
7:00pm.(show time)
Departing @ 6:00pm.
The Thomaston Ladies Choral Club will be celebrating
the Spring season with a performance on Saturday, May
6, 2017 at 7:00pm. The performance will be held at the
Thomaston Opera in Thomaston, Ct.
Marjorie Maisto and Carol Conant, two members of
our Senior Center, are participants in the Ladies Choral
Group. They are also members of our “Songbirds” choir
group.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 6:00pm. If you are interested in joining us, please
sign up and PAY beforehand. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
Come out and support your fellow Senior Center members, Marge and Carol, and the very talented Thomaston
Ladies Choral Club. The group always puts on a wonderful show!
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Annual Travelers Chorale Spring Concert
@ Bushnell Theater - Hartford, Ct.
Friday, May 12, 2017
7:30pm.
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 Friday, May 12, 2017 we will be traveling to the
Bushnell Theater to see this group’s 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.
American Clock & Watch Museum
10 Maple Street, Bristol, Ct.
Tuesday, May 16th Departing @ 9:15am $5
Join us for a fascinating trip back in time. Learn about
American clock and watch making with particular emphasis on Connecticut, once the clock capital of the United
States. The museum holds one of the largest displays
of American clocks and watches in the world. There are
over 5,500 clocks and watches! As you travel through
the museum’s eight galleries, these timekeeping devices
chime and strike upon the hour. The museum is located
in the historic “Federal Hill” district of Bristol. It is housed
in an 1801 Federal-style home with a sundial garden.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:15am. Our 1.5 hour guided tour is scheduled for
10:00am. After the tour we will continue on to BARC Restaurant which is also located in Bristol, for a quick bite to
eat. 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 should be back in Prospect
by about 3:00pm.
Prospect Spring Town-Wide Tag Sale
Saturday, May 20th
9:00am. to 4:00pm.
The annual Prospect town-wide tag sale will be
taking place on Saturday, May 20, 2017 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 (203-758-4461) is
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 by 12noon.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Bus Trip to New York City
St. Patrick’s Cathedral - Eataly - The Ride
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
$125
Departing @ 7:30am.
Our New York City daytrip starts with a visit and tour of
historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral which recently underwent
a major face-lift. It was over 150-years ago when Archbishop John Hughes announced his inspired ambition
to build the “new” St. Patrick’s Cathedral, so the cornerstone of the Cathedral was laid in 1858 and her doors were
opened in 1879. The Archbishop knew that one day his
Cathedral would be in the center of the city.
After our visit and tour of the Cathedral, it will be
time for lunch at the Eataly. Cost of your lunch is
your responsibility. The Eataly is a local and very well
known food stop in New York City. It is a 50,000 square
foot space which features multiple restaurants, a microbrewery, a Neapolitan Pizzeria, a year-round rooftop beer
garden, not to mention a cooking school and retail sections. This is a multimillion dollar project dreamed up by
culinary favorites Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Lida
Matticchio Bastianich. You will be able to spend your time
there shopping, having lunch and poking around in all the
wonderfully amazing stores this complex has to offer.
Finally, our coach bus will take us over towards the
Theatre District where we will meet our awaiting “Ride”.
The “Ride” combines entertainment and tourism. The
“Ride” drives through New York City, and features stadium
seating and the most advanced technology. We will stop
and see performances in front of such sights as Grand
Central, 42nd. Street, Central Park, and more. Interact
with those outside with special audio and speakers.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
on a coach bus at 7:30am. Please come a few minutes
earlier and park in the back parking lot. Please come to
the front of the Senior Center to board the bus. We are
estimating that we should be back in Prospect by about
7:30pm.
The cost of this daytrip includes roundtrip motor-coach
transportation, tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, tour director, free time at the Eataly, The Ride, and all taxes and
gratuities including bus driver and tour director.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
FREE Senior Movies
@ The Prospect Public Library
The Philadelphia Story
(Starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart)
Monday, May 15, 2017-1:00pm.
Sabrina
(Starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William
Holden)
Monday, June 12, 2017-1:00pm.
No Charge. Call the Library to register at 203-7583001.
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Preakness Derby Horse Races & Lunch
Thursday, May 18th
11:30am
$15
Sponsored by Josh Lidsky
Enjoy an afternoon of horse racing at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, May 18, 2017. The fun will start
at 11:30am. with a lovely lunch made by our very own Lori
Anderson in the kitchen.
After lunch at 1:00pm. the video-taped races will begin!
Betting windows will be set up where you can bet as little
or as much as you want on the horse of your choice.
Cash prizes for the winning horse will be determined after
the windows close and will differ with each race depending on how much is bet.
At 2:00pm. we will take a short break for some coffee
and dessert. The races start up again after our break and
will continue until about 3:30pm.
Additionally, we will be holding a “Ladies Derby Hat
Contest”. All ladies are encouraged to wear their own
decorated derby hat to the affair. Judging will be done
during the afternoon and prizes will be awarded at the
end of the event.
This promises to be a very entertaining event. If you
are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY as
soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment.
What To Do About Pre-Recorded Calls
If you answer the phone and hear a recorded
message instead of a live person, it’s a robocall.
Recorded messages that are trying to sell you something
are generally illegal unless you have given the company
written permission to call you.
If you get a robocall:
•Hang up the phone. Don’t press 1 to speak to a
live operator or any other key to take your number off the
list. If you respond by pressing any number, it will probably just lead to more robocalls.
•Consider asking your phone company whether they
charge for blocking phone numbers. Remember that
telemarketers change Caller ID information easily and
often, so it might not be worth paying a fee to block a
number that will change.
•Report your experience to the FTC online or by
calling 1-888-382-1222.
If you get phone service through internet or cable, you
might want to look into services that screen and block
robocalls. Try doing an online search for "block robocalls."
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!
Memorial Day Party @ the Senior Center
Tuesday, May 23rd
11:30am
$20
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 the duo - Perfect Timing.
If you would like to attend, I would suggest that you
not hesitate since our holiday parties fill to capacity very
quickly. If you are interested, sign up and PAY right away.
We cannot hold your seat without payment.
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
COUNTRY
See the spectacular
“Sight & Sound” production
Of “Jonah” at the Millennium
Theatre!
May 3 - 4, 2017
Jonah is a prophet - and a man on the run.
From who? From God! After a series of wild adventures involving a seaport called Joppa, a huge
boat and a terrible storm, Jonah finds himself
in the belly of a giant fish! But this isn’t the end.
It’s here that God teaches Jonah how to receive
grace and extend mercy, even to his archenemy:
Nineveh.
Day One: Depart from Chase Parkway
Commuter lot @6:00am. Enjoy a comfortable ride
in our Town & Country motor coach with Jack as
our driver to our first stop in Lancaster, PA. The
Dutch Apple Theatre for lunch and the musical
“My Fair Lady”. The group then heads to the Bird
– in – Hand Hotel in Lancaster PA. After check
-in we will stay at the Inn for a sit-down dinner
at the hotel. There are two indoor pools and one
outdoor pool, along with an indoor Jacuzzi. So,
bring your bathing suits. There is an Illusion &
Magic show at the hotel you can enjoy. If interested ask for details.(on own )
Second Day: Breakfast at the hotel then a
visit to The Barnyard Art Studio & Gallery in Lititz,
Pennsylvania for a “Chalk Talk Experience”.
Upon our arrival, step into the converted barn studio of Elva Hurst, and sit back, relax and engage
your senses through music and storytelling while
you witness her amazing chalk artistry. She will
create a single theme drawing while engaging
you with the use of oral history and recordings.
You will have time to visit Elva’s gift shop. Then
off to the Millennium Theatre to see “Jonah”. Dinner stop on the way home at the Hershey Farms
Restaurant. We will be enjoying their Grand
Smorgasbord. You will have time to visit their gift
shop.
Cost: $320.00pp Based on Double Occupancy
$390.00pp Single rate
*Triple rate on request
Call Linda @ RayLin Travel
203-591-1407 – office
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Adult Coloring Therapy Program
Beginning… Friday, May 19th 2pm No Charge
Coloring books are no longer just for kids. In fact,
adult coloring books are all the rage now. Researchers
and art therapists have touted the calming benefits of
coloring for over a decade. Researchers at John Hopkins University and editors of publications such as Yoga
Journal all suggest that coloring is a wonderful alternative
to meditation.
Coloring offers a slew of mental benefits. It has a
therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus and
bring about mindfulness. Groundbreaking research in
2005 proved anxiety levels dropped when subjects colored mandalas, which are round frames with geometric
patterns inside.
Just like meditation, coloring also allows us to switch
off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the
moment, helping to alleviate free-floating anxiety. It can
be particularly effective for people who aren’t comfortable
with other forms of art.
Coloring is not able to cure a disease, but it can surely
make coping with it a lot easier. It is helpful among people dealing with depression, dementia, anxiety and PTSD.
Adult coloring presents a creative venture without the
need for artistic flair. One simply needs to color within the
lines in order to get the desired effect.
With a grant from the Western Connecticut Area
Agency on Aging, we will be starting an Adult Coloring
Therapy Program here at the Senior Center. The ongoing
program will be held on Friday’s at 2:00pm. at the Senior
Center. The class will be led by Carla Koch who also runs
our water coloring class.
The cost of materials and instruction for the class will
be covered by the grant. There is no charge to the participant.
If you are interested in taking part in the class, please
call the Senior Center to register. We are limited to the
number of people we can accommodate.
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
Free Live Well Workshop
Tuesdays May 30th through July 11th
9:00am - 11:30am
It’s Your Life...live it well!
The public is invited to attend a free, interactive six
week Live Well Workshop to learn new skills to help you
take charge of your ongoing health conditions. The Live
Well Workshop will be offered at the Prospect Senior
Center, 6 Center Street., on Tuesday mornings from 9 –
11:30 am, beginning on May 30 and finishing up on July
11. Participants with ongoing health conditions such as
diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis,
and other chronic illnesses will learn better ways of dealing with health concerns such as pain, fatigue, difficult
emotions, anxiety and stress. You will learn easy exercises to help improve or maintain strength and energy;
ways to improve your nutrition; appropriate use of medications and much more. Live Well Workshops are also
beneficial for caregivers, family and friends of those with
chronic conditions.
This program will be led by two staff from the Chesprocott Health District. Live Well is sponsored by The
Western CT Area Agency on Aging, State of CT Dept. on
Aging and CT Dept. of Public Health through a grant from
the Administration on Aging. All are welcome.
Call today to register for this very interactive and fun
class! Participants who attend at least four of the six sessions will be entered in a drawing to win a gift card. Class
size is limited and pre-registration is required. To sign up,
call Lucy at 203-758-5300.
Lunch & Bone Health Presentation @
New Morning Market & Health Food Store
129 Main Street, Woodbury, Ct.
Tuesday, May 9th
$4
Departing @ 11:00am.
New Morning Market in Woodbury, Ct. is home to
the largest organic produce selection in the area with
an extensive supplement and homeopathic department
that people travel to from miles around. New Morning’s
unique fresh prepared foods counter, the Provender, is
a gourmet source for ready-to-eat natural and organic
foods.
Local health practitioners regularly send their clients to
New Morning to assist them with their newly discovered
health and dietary concerns.
In partnership with the Elderly Nutrition Program, New
Morning Market & Health Food Store will be offering a
series of health presentations at their store in the coming
months.
The first presentation has been scheduled for Tuesday,
May 9, 2017. The topic for that first presentation will be
“Bone Health”.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 11:00am. Once at the store you will enjoy a light lunch
for the $4.00 that you are being charged. The menu,
although not yet finalized, might include ½ sandwich, and
either soup or salad, dessert, milk or juice, and coffee.
After lunch you will have time to wander through the
store to browse and shop if you would like. At 2:00pm.
you will take part in the Bone Health presentation. We will
leave to come back to Prospect directly after the presentation is over.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment
Reverse Mortgage Workshop
Sponsored by Michael Savenelli of Province
Mortgage of Cheshire
Monday, May 15, 2017-10:00am.
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 15, 2017 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.
FREE Lunch & Health Talk Presentation
“Promoting Wound Healing”
Presented by Courtney Watson
(Elderly Nutrition Program)
Wednesday, May 24th
11:30am.
Courtney Watson from the Elderly Nutrition Program
will be at the Prospect Senior Center to discuss how to
promote wound healing by adapting a healthy life style.
She will explain what nutrients and which nutrient-rich
foods are recommended to help prevent infections and
other complications from wounds. She will go over 5 nutrition tips that you can incorporate into your life style that
will help to promote wound healing.
If you are interested in joining in on this discussion and
free lunch, please call the Senior Center to register.
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Mary Todd Lincoln - From Birth to Death
Presented by Carol Deleppo
Thursday, May 25th
$5
1:00pm.
Harwinton, Ct. resident Carl Deleppo is a Civil War
enthusiast. In costume, she will take on the role of Mary
Todd Lincoln in a one-woman presentation at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1:00pm.
There will be a $5 charge to help in covering the cost of
the program.
Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham
Lincoln suffered a number of serious personal losses
while married to Abraham Lincoln. These losses affected
her life greatly. The mother of three sons as well as the
wife of a President, she led a life of high-class living and
devastating events.
This is a fascinating hour long program that was recommended to us by Lynn Dayton. Lynn attended one of
Carol’s presentations elsewhere and said it was absolutely wonderful.
If you are interested in joining in on the program,
please sign up and PAY. We cannot hold your seat
without payment. Refreshments will be served after the
presentation.
Free Lunch & Presentation
Sponsored by Guardian Angels Homecare
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
10:30am.
Prospect resident, Kelly Lukas, will be at the Prospect
Senior Center on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 for a presentation on the services that Guardian Angels Homecare of
Cheshire has to offer. After her presentation she will be
serving a free lunch to all participants.
Guardian Angels Home Care’s bonded caregivers
provide care for the elderly and the homebound. Their
services include personal care assistance, homemakers,
companionship, shopping, Alzheimer’s care, safety oversight, meal preparation, hospital discharge assistance,
transport for appointments, medication reminders, laundry
& linen services, entertainment and friendship.
Their caregivers are bonded and carefully background
checked through an exclusive screening process that
includes local, state and nationwide background records,
checks through the DMV, abuse, neglect and sex offender
registries, six point drug screenings, and a U.S. Department of Homeland Security clearance.
The agency also offers a personal emergency response system (“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”) and a secure
auto medicine dispensing unit. These are available for
rental or purchase.
Kelly will be speaking on all these services that day at
10:30am. Following the presentation, at 11:30am., you
will be treated to a nice lunch.
If you are interested in joining in, please sign up as
soon as possible. Please note that the free lunch is only
open to those who take part in the presentation.
Naugatuck Teen Theater Presents…
“You Can’t Take it With You”
@ St. Michael’s Parish Hall
210 Church Street, Naugatuck
Sunday, May 14th
$10
Departing @ 1:00pm.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior
Center at 1:00pm. Please be here a few minutes beforehand. The show starts at 2:00pm. with doors opening at
1:30pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign
up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your
seat without payment.
Fairfield University Art Museum
Bellarmine Hall 1073 North Benson Rd.
Fairfield, Ct.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
10:30am.
$5
Departing @ 9:30am.
The Fairfield University Art Museum, formerly the Bellarmine Museum of Art, is an art museum located on the
campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The museum features Classical, Medieval, Renaissance,
Baroque, Celtic and Asian art and artifacts in three distinct
galleries totaling 2,700 square feet of space.
Publicly inaugurated in October, 2010, the Museum
has a small but choice collection that ranges across many
centuries and diverse cultures, including medieval objects
on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and a group
of 10 Renaissance, Baroque and 18th. century paintings
from the Kress Collection.
The Museum has been recognized as the 37th. Most
Amazing College Museum in America by College Rank.
The diverse and international museum, within Bellarmine
Hall, was described as “a must-see for enthusiasts,” and
praised for its “incredibly rich and broad collection.”
The Museum is located on the renovated lower level
of Bellarmine Hall which was designed in 1921 in the
English manorial style. Formerly known as Hearthstone
Hall because of its many fireplaces and chimneys, this
44-room mansion was built by Walter B. Lashar, owner
of the American Chain and Cable Company. The Jesuits
purchased Bellarmine Hall from the town of Fairfield in
1942 to serve as one of the foundational buildings for
Fairfield University.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect Senior Center at 9:30am. Our guided tour is scheduled for
10:30am. It should last about one hour. We will give you
an additional half hour after the tour to revisit any area of
the museum that you would like to further explore.
At 12noon we will board our bus for a lunch stop at
the Circle Diner Restaurant. It is just a few minutes away
from the Museum. The cost of your lunch there 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
3:00pm.
Bellows Open: The Great Squeeze Project
Performed by the CT Accordion Association
@ Mattatuck Museum Performing Arts Center
Sunday, May 21st
$5
Departing @ 2:00pm.
Enjoy an accordion Pops Concert including classical,
rock, jazz and movie classics at the Mattatuck Performing
Arts Center in Waterbury. The Connecticut Accordion Association will perform along with students from the Wolcott
High School’s Band Program.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect Senior Center at 2:00pm. If you are interested in joining us,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your seat without payment. The $5 charge that you
are paying will go towards a donation to the Connecticut
Accordion Association.
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May-June 2017 Issue
Spring Tour of Madava Farms
& Crown Maple Syrup
Dover Plains, NY.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:00am $38
Madava Farms in Dover Plains, NY. is an 800-acre
piece of land which was farmland during the Civil War. Afterwards, farming on the property came to a halt, and an
unusually high concentration of maples sprung up. The
area was left untouched until 2007, when the property
was bought by Robb Turner, a former Wall Street banker,
and his wife, Lydia. The couple decided to use the land to
found a maple syrup company. The company was called
“Crown Maple”, and the farm was named Madava Farms,
after the Turner’s daughters, Ava and Maddie. The Turners tapped their first trees in 2011 and opened the farm
to the public in 2012. The property has at least 20,000
maple trees and a 27,000-square-foot sugarhouse.
Many places in the Hudson Valley make maple syrup.
But just one has been written up in a feature article in the
New York Times. That would be Madava Farms. Crown
Maple syrup delivers a gourmet maple experience like
no other. Since the brand’s launch, the distinctive taste
and versatility has won over discerning professionals and
connoisseurs alike, elevating Crown Maple beyond a
sweetener and into a defining ingredient.
All of their products are certified-organic, pairing the
best nature has to offer with artisan craftsmanship and
state-of-the-art production technology. From bark to
bottle, Crown Maple is sustainably made on 800-acres of
pristine land at Madava Farms in Duchess County, New
York, and truly sets the standard of excellence in maple
production and flavor.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:00am. It takes about 1.5 hours to get to our destination. Once there you will enjoy a one hour tour and maple
syrup tasting. Afterwards, we will enjoy a family style
lunch made by the culinary chefs on the farm. The menu
for the lunch will be at the chef’s discretion. We have
never been disappointed by their food choices for us.
The cost of this trip includes transportation, tour, tasting and lunch including tax and tip. We should be leaving
the farm about 2:00pm. and be back in Prospect by about
4:00pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment. This is always a very popular trip so do
not wait to sign up for it, if you are interested in participating.
Join us for a Dynamic Presentation by
Alan DeValerio - Former White House Butler
Thursday, May 4, 2017
$5
1:00pm.
Former White House butler, Alan DeValerio, will be at
the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at
1:00pm. Learn about the preparations involved in White
House entertaining and how it has evolved over the years
from FDR to the present.
Alan will share his first hand experiences and stories
from people he worked with, such as Eugene Allen, whom
the movie “The Butler” was based upon.
Alan will have on display many of the White House artifacts (menus, programs, Christmas cards and personal
photos) he has collected over the years.
After the program, Alan’s new book “A History of Entertainment in the Modern White House” will be available for
purchase and signing. The cost of the book is $20.
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 without payment.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…
Janine Mangiamele - Medium Group Readings
Thursday, June 15th
$30
12:30pm. to 3:00pm.
Janine Mangiamele is an Intuitive Card Reader and
Medium. She has an avid interest in metaphysics that
began over 40-years ago and includes a wide range of
psychic experiences. Over the years, her abilities have
expanded into giving readings as an intuitive and medium.
She will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday,
June 15, 2017 from 12:30pm. to 3:00pm. She will be
holding a guided group reading where you may be able
to receive messages from your loved ones who have
passed. Participants are encouraged to bring photos with
them of their loved ones or pets that have passed.
Janine was recommended to us by Anita Gregorski
who took part in a similar presentation with Janine at the
New Morning store in Woodbury, Ct. Anita was amazed
at what Janine did that day for the participants at the program. Anita said that Janine was able to “connect” with
someone who had passed from almost all the participants
present that day. Anita thought the program was wonderful.
The cost per person for the program is $30. This is
half the cost that she usually charges for group readings.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your place
without full payment. It should be a fascinating program!
Yale University Walking Tour
Tuesday, June 7, 2017-9:15am.-$5
Join us as we get a guided walking tour of Yale University. You will get a glimpse into the history and architecture of the University. The tour starts at the Yale Visitor
Center at 149 Elm Street in New Haven. Hear about
Yale’s rich 300-year history and aspects of student life at
several of Yale’s twelve residential colleges.
The tour also includes the Gothic Sterling Memorial
Library, Yale’s largest, and Beinecke Rare Book and
Manuscript Library. Constructed with more than one
hundred panels of translucent marble, the Beinecke is
home to one of the world’s preeminent collections of rare
materials, including the Gutenberg Bible.
The tour covers the central campus area and lasts
about 1 hour and 30 minutes. We will be meeting and
leaving from the Senior Center at 9:15am. Our walking
tour is scheduled for 10:00am. The tour should be over
by 11:30am.
At this time we will board our bus once again and go
to lunch at Lenny & Joe’s Restaurant in New Haven. 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.
This should be a very interesting day trip!
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May-June 2017 Issue
Health Benefits of Essential Oils
Hosted by Marie Bristol
Thursday, June 1, 2017-1:00pm.
We all know the everyday power of scent: how a particular perfume reminds you of your mother, or when the
smell of your favorite restaurant brings you back to your
first date there. But, did you know that some scents can
actually improve your health?
Technically, essential oils aren’t oils at all, as they lack
fatty acids. Rather, they are highly concentrated plant
components. It can take a huge amount of a plant to get
out even a small portion of essential oil-4,000 pounds of
Bulgarian roses are needed to get just one pound of oil,
for example.
Among other things, essential oils can help you relax,
sleep and improve your skin or digestion. Their benefits
go well beyond a pleasant smell. They have a healing
effect both mentally, physically, and emotionally.
You can apply them directly onto your skin, inhale
them or use them in a diffuser. Just adding some of the
most common essential oils like lavender, frankincense,
lemon, peppermint and tea tree oil to your natural medicine cabinet can help you fight cold and flu symptoms, relax
your body, soothe sore muscles, heal skin conditions,
alleviate pain, balance hormones, improve digestion and
reduce cellulite and wrinkles.
Local resident, Marie Bristol, will host an Essential
Oils-Beginners Class at the Prospect Senior Center on
Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 1:00pm.
Attendees will learn how to use essential oils in your
kitchen, bathroom and bedroom/living room areas. You
will also learn about using oils on yourself, kids and pets.
You will gain knowledge on various oils, DIY essential oil
projects and ridding your home of chemicals.
Marie has an A.A.S. degree in Integrated Healthcare
and Massage Therapy. She has spent the last 20-years
learning about essential oils and natural ways to support
body systems. She loves empowering and educating
others on the various ways to live above the wellness line.
If you are interested in attending this presentation,
please call the Senior Center to register. There is no
charge for the class.
Farm-Art Festival
@ Clay and Wattles Theater
at the Abbey of Regina Laudis
249 Flanders Road, Bethlehem, Ct.
Sunday, June 11th Departing @ 10:00am. - $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.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center 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.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
Newport Flower Show
Rosecliff Mansion-Rhode Island
Friday, June 23rd
7:00am
$97
Join us as we travel to Newport, Rhode Island to New
England’s premier flower show. The show will be celebrating its 22nd. anniversary this year with its show-“Fete
Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres”.
View the magnificent floral arrangements and horticulture exhibits on the first floor of the Rosecliff Mansion.
Continue onto the spacious lawn to enjoy beautiful garden
displays and scenic views.
We will give you three hours on your own, at the flower
show, so that you will have time to enjoy all that it has to
offer. Afterwards we will continue on for a delicious lunch
at restaurant TBA.
The remainder of the day will be spent at the Brick
Market Place. This is a year round destination nestled in
the heart of Newport, Rhode Island. The Market Place
contains over 25-unique shops and eateries.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 7:00am. We should be back in Prospect by about
7:00pm. If you are interested in joining us on this delightful adventure, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
The cost of your trip includes motor-coach transportation from the Senior Center, driver gratuity, admission into
the flower show and lunch with tax and gratuity included.
“The Corvettes” Doo Wop Revue
@ Aqua Turf-Southington, Ct.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
$50
Departing @ 10:30am.
Back by popular demand, this high energy DOO WOP
show is the best in New England! The show is being held
at the Aqua Turf in Southington where there is plenty of
room for dancing to the great sounds of this group. “The
Corvettes” have been entertaining audiences for the last
25 years. You are sure to enjoy this extremely talented
group. Wear your dancing shoes!
The cost per person is $50. This includes a delicious
family style luncheon consisting of Tossed Salad, Penne
Pasta, Rolls & Butter, Chicken Francais’, Pan Seared
Salmon, Vegetable, Potato, dessert and coffee. Tax &
Gratuities are also included in the price.
We will be departing from the Senior Center on our
mini bus at 10:30am. Doors will open at 11:00am. The
event should end at around 3:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We are limited to the number of
people we can bring with us.
2017 Stormville Airport Flea Market
& Family Yard Sale Dates
Flea Market Dates:
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Family Yard Sale Dates:
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Our mini bus leaves from the Senior Center @
7:30am.
Cost: $5-Sign up and PAY beforehand
Departing from Stormville @ 1:00pm.
Arrive back in Prospect approximately at 2:30pm.
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Tall Ships Luncheon Cruise
on the Boston Harbor
Tuesday, June 20th
$135
Departing @ 7:30am.
Boston is an official port of the Rendez-Vous 2017
Tall Ships Regatta and the only U.S. port that they will be
stopping at. The trans-Atlantic regatta will start in Royal
Greenwich, UK. From there the fleet will race to Sines,
Portugal, then on to Bermuda. The next stop is in Boston for Sail Boston 2017. From there the fleet will cruise
north to Quebec, Canada.
The ships will be located at the Seaport, East Boston
and the Charlestown Navy Yard. But the best way to view
them is by water on a Boston Harbor Luncheon Cruise.
On this luncheon cruise you will enjoy a front row seat
where you can see these majestic ships. You will get up
close and personal with full hull views not obstructed by
docks.
This 2.5 hour cruise through the inner harbor will be
narrated. You will listen to stories from expert narrators
about the ships. As the tall ships majestically pass by,
you will be treated to a luncheon from acclaimed Chef
Barbara Lynch. From a stocked raw bar start, to brilliant
entrée selections, to a sweet dessert finish, a memorable
culinary experience awaits you as you spend a memorable day on the Boston Harbor.
The cost of this trip includes round trip motor coach
transportation, driver gratuity, buffet lunch and the narrated Harbor cruise. If you are interested in joining in on
this wonderful trip, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
We should be back in Prospect from this trip by about
6:30pm.
Civil War Medicine
Presented by Dane Deleppo
Thursday, June 15th
$5
1:00pm.
Dane Deleppo is a Harwinton, Ct. Civil War re-enactor
who portrays a Civil War Battlefield Surgeon. In costume,
he convincingly portrays how a wounded soldier from that
era would have been cared for.
He will discuss medical protocols from the Civil War
era. He will be bringing period surgical instruments with
him to the presentation. His talk focuses on the care
given to soldiers, the training of the doctors, misconceptions about the care, as well as which medical drugs were
available at that time.
He will discuss how poor hygiene in camps led to
diseases becoming rampant and how there were no hospitals to which to take the badly wounded. He has performed before audiences at local schools, historical societies
and the New York Historical Society.
He will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 1:00pm. There is a $5 charge per
person to help in covering the cost of this presentation. If
you are interested in attending, please sign up and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment.
The Tiffany Windows @ Battell Chapel
Norfolk, Ct.
Wednesday, June 14th
Departing @ 9:30am
$7
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.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
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.
Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf
Presented by Lucy Minichino
Wednesday, June 14th
10:00am.
Senior Center member, Lucy Minichino will be at the
Senior Center on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:00am.
She will be teaching us some creative ways to tie and
wear scarves.
Scarves have become a wardrobe essential. Best
of all, they are easy on the pocketbook. Yes, you can
splurge on a very expensive Hermes scarf or a real Pashmina, but the bulk of scarves can be found for a relatively
modest price.
They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials.
They can have embellishments or fringe and there are
different ways to wear each type of scarf, depending on
size and your personal style.
Even though they are more popular in the fall and
winter, you can incorporate them into your summer and
spring outfits. If you go with lightweight materials and
pastels or summer bright colors, they will help to pull your
outfit together in a very fashionable way. A light summer
or spring scarf is perfect for adding an extra bit of color to
your outfit without adding any bulk. They are perfect for
the early morning chill and can be shed later in the day if
it gets warm.
If you love scarves or just want to learn how to tie them
and incorporate them into your wardrobe, this presentation is for you! Please call the Senior Center to register.
Lucy asks that you bring a rectangular and long oblong,
light weight summer scarf with you to practice with.
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Bruce Museum
1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Ct.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
$10
Departing @ 9:15am.
The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Ct. was originally
built as a private home in 1853 for lawyer, clergyman and
historian Francis Lister Hawks.
Robert Moffat Bruce, a wealthy textile merchant and
member of the New York Cotton Exchange, bought the
house and property in 1858. In 1908 he deeded the property to the Town of Greenwich, stipulating that it be used
as “a natural history, historical, and art museum for the
use and benefit of the public.”
The first exhibition at the Museum took place in
1912 and featured works by local artists known as the
Greenwich Society of Artists, several of whom were members of the Cos Cob Art Colony.
The Cos Cob School is now well established as an
important part of the history of American painting, and it
forms the nucleus of the Museum’s holdings of painting,
watercolors, sketchbooks, and notebooks by such artists
as Leonard and Mina Ochlman, George Wharton Edwards, and Hobart Jacobs.
Over the years, the community, through its generosity,
has built the Museum collection to nearly 15,000 objects
representing the arts and sciences. Paralleling an interest
in Connecticut painters and their paintings, early directors
of the Museum pursued the development of the natural
sciences, building particular strengths in the mineral and
avian collections.
In 1992, the Museum underwent a complete renovation of its 139-year old building. It reopened in September
of 1993. The building is now an architectural model of
museum quality. In 1998 the Museum received accreditation from the American Association of Museums (now
the American Alliance of Museums), an honor granted to
fewer than 5% of all museums.
Sitting high on a hill overlooking Greenwich harbor,
the Museum offers a changing array of exhibitions and
educational programs that promote the understanding
and appreciation of art and science. It has been voted
the best museum in Fairfield County by area media in
recent years, a recognition of its growing popularity and
efforts to consistently address new subjects of remarkable
beauty or great interest with new insights.
The Museum plays an integral part in the cultural life of
area residents and attracts approximately 70,000 visitors
annually. The Museum presents more than a dozen new
exhibitions in art and science every year.
During our visit in June “Canvas and Cast” will be the
featured exhibit. It features 35 paintings and 7 sculptures.
The exhibit has long-time favorites from the Museum’s
collection and many recent acquisitions representing
significant moments in the history of art from the 16th.
through the 20th. centuries. The exhibit examines historical art themes including sculpted and painted portraits,
narrative scenes and statues, landscapes, still lifes, and
genre scenes.
“Canvas and Cast” explores the artists handling of
different media-bronze, marble, oil, pastel, acrylic and collage-through examples of 16th. century Dutch portraiture,
19th. century American figural sculpture, academic style
painting, and French and American landscapes from the
turn of the 20th.-century.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:15am. Our tour is scheduled for 10:30am. It should
last about one hour. Afterwards, we will give you some
additional time to revisit any of the exhibits and to browse
through the gift shop.
At 12:15pm. we will board our bus for a lunch stop at
the Olive Branch Deli for lunch. This sit down deli/restaurant has been highly recommended to us by the museum
staff. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
We should be back in Prospect from this trip by about
3:30pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
Caregiver Speaker Series
Presented by Care Coordinator Bobbi Kulas
Grand Care Companions
Everything you wanted to know about home care
but were afraid to ask
Thursday, June 8th
1:00pm.
When looking into home care options for a loved one,
there are many questions and concerns that need to be
addressed. This can be overwhelming, confusing and
frustrating to say the least. During this discussion, Bobbi
Kulas will go over where to turn and who to ask about
in-home care. With over 1,200 home care agencies in the
State of Connecticut, it is important to know who to call,
the differences between agencies and the type of care
options available.
This presentation will address:

What does it mean to be a “licensed” home care agency and why it is important?

What is the difference between a medical verses a non-medical agency?

How to assess the needs of your loved one so you can get the right level of care?

How should you chose an agency?

What is a Personal Care Assistant and what should you expect from them?

What is the cost of in-home care?

Other relevant topics
Strawberry shortcake will be served after the presentation.
Help!
I am caring for my loved one at home
and I am overwhelmed.
Thursday, July 13th
1:00pm.
When caring for a loved one at home it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, nervous and concerned that
you are doing everything correctly. The good news is that
there are many resources available to assist you.
Information shared with you during this discussion will
include:

Overview on what types of assistance programs and resources are available

How to make and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your loved one

Support group options

Other relevant topics
Ice cream sundaes will be served after the presentation.
Depression, Dementia
and Other Concerning Behaviors
Thursday, August 3rd
1:00pm.
Depression, dementia and other concerning behaviors
are common with the elderly. During this discussion,
Bobbi Kulas will provide an overview of the ailments associated with these conditions.
Discussion will include these topics:

What are the signs/causes of depression,
dementia and other concerning
behaviors?

What are the triggers and how can they be
avoided

When is intervention needed?

Tips on how to change or manage these
behaviors while creating moments of joy

Other relevant topics
Watermelon and ice cream will be served after the presentation.
If you are interested in participating in any of these discussions, please call the Senior Center to registe
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Father’s Day Luncheon
@ the Prospect Senior Center
Friday, June 9th
11:30am
$20
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 DJ, Josh
Lidsky, will follow the luncheon at 1:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. Please remember that our holiday parties fill up very fast and we cannot hold your seat
without payment.
Fourth of July Celebration
@ the Prospect Senior Center
Thursday, June 29th
11:30am.
$20
Come celebrate our nation’s independence at the
Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at
11:30am. The luncheon menu will feature pulled pork,
coleslaw, potato salad, corn on the cob and baked beans
all prepared by our Senior Center kitchen staff of Lori,
Lirene and volunteer Gene Bowman. We will finish things
off with some delicious strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Sounds like a great menu to celebrate our countries independence!
At 1:00pm. we will be entertained by Jimmy Mazz and
his “Cruisin’ Through the Fifties” Show. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your place without payment. Don’t
hesitate to sign up and pay right away. These holiday
parties fill up quickly!
Midsummer Smorgasbord @ IKEA
(New Haven, Ct.)
Friday, June 16th
$14.99 (includes tax & tip)
Departing @ 4:00pm.
Menu:
Assorted varieties of herring
Hard boiled eggs with mayo and shrimp
Smoked salmon with horseradish sauce
Gravad lax with mustard sauce
Poached Salmon
Assorted Swedish cheeses
Tossed green salad
Cucumber salad
Midsummer Fruit Salad
Crispbread and Thinbread
Mashed potatoes or broiled potatoes with dill
Meatballs with lingonberries
Prinskorv sausage
Assorted desserts
Fountain beverages, coffee, tea
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 4:00pm. We will give you some time after the meal to
shop around IKEA. At 8:00pm. we will board our buses
for our return trip home.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. This is a very popular event
and usually sells out. We must purchase the tickets in
advance. If you are interested in participating, do not wait
too long or you might not be able to attend.
White Silo Farm Winery
Tour, Tasting & Lunch
Route 37 East Sherman, Ct.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
$33
Departing at 9:30am.
The White Silo Farm Winery is a family owned boutique winery specializing in small batch fruit and grape
wine production. In addition to their wine they also make
gourmet farm products and grow a variety of berries, fruits
and vegetables.
Thirty years ago the family purchased a portion of the
spectacular Upland Pastures dairy farm. Their intention
was to continue the farming tradition and preserve the
land for generations to come. They planted their first
crop of raspberries, then blackberries and rhubarb. For
the next 15-years they operated as a pick-your-own berry
farm. In 1990, they opened their winery.
Their 1800’s dairy barn was renovated and converted into their wine tasting room and production area. In
2010 they planted their first acre of grape vines. Since
2012 they have produced wine from their own farm grown
grapes.
Their wine is produced and bottled on premises. On
the tour you will experience the charm of an earlier era by
seeing the old barn where the winery is located. You will
visit the fermentation, bottling, and corking rooms where
the classical art of wine making has been preserved.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:30am. Our tour and wine tasting is scheduled for
10:30am. Along with the wine tasting you will enjoy a
very generous cheese board during your tasting.
The tour and wine tasting should last about one hour.
After the tour we will enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch provided by the winery. After lunch we will give you some
additional time to browse and do some shopping in their
gift shop or to just sit and relax and enjoy this beautiful
location.
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
2:30pm.
SECOND TRIP ADDED
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND…
Shopping Trip to…
Tanger Outlets &
Lunch at…
Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale Restaurant
Monday, June 19, 2017-Departing @ 8:30am.
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 8:30am. Once we get
to the outlets, you will have until 1:30pm. 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 4:30pm.
We are limited to the number of people we can bring
with us. If you are interested in attending, please sign up
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Senior Indoor Cycling/Spinning Classes8-Week Session
Sponsored by the Prospect
Parks & Recreation Department
@ Prospect Community Center
12 Center Street, Prospect
(Formerly Prospect Community School)
Next Two Sessions:
Monday/Wednesday Starting June 5, 2017
$20
8:00am. to 9:00am.
Tuesday/Thursday Starting June 6, 2017
$20
8:00am. to 9:00am.
Cycle your way to fitness! The Prospect Parks &
Recreation Department is offering Seniors indoor cycling/
spinning classes. This is the second session they are
offering and the response has been wonderful. Because
of the interest shown, they now offer a Monday/Wednesday class and a Tuesday/Thursday class. Classes run
for 8-weeks and will be $20. They run from 8:00am. to
9:00am.
These classes are specifically geared towards Seniors
and will be taught by Nelson & Terri Abarzua. They will
be held at the Prospect Community Center, formerly the
Prospect Community School. It is the building right next to
the Senior Center.
Cycling bikes will be provided for you. The only thing
you have to bring with you is a water bottle and a lot
of enthusiasm. You will be cycling to energizing music
specifically tailored to get you moving and grooving! It is
a fun way to get into or stay in shape. And, you will be
having fun with a group of your peers.
You are in charge of your workout. You can push
yourself to your limit or go easier at a pace you are more
comfortable with. You can stop and take a break whenever you feel the need. These classes are designed for
cycling enthusiasts of all levels.
If you are interested in joining in on the fun, call the
Senior Center to register. Payment must be made when
registering. You also have to fill out a short medical
questionnaire before you can start. Class size is limited
because of the number of cycling bikes that are available.
Special thanks to Nelson & Terri Abarzua who bought the initial nine bikes for the classes. Since then they
have bought and donated another four bikes. They also
donate their time teaching these classes in order to help
our members lead stronger and healthier lifestyles. Many
thanks!
NO CLASSES Week of June 19th. and July 3rd.
Are You Dense Music Fest 2017
@ Palace Theater
Saturday, June 17th
$30
7:15pm.
Departing @ 5:45pm.
Featuring:
Justin Shandor performing as “Elvis”
& Martin Kaye from Las Vegas
Performing as “Jerry Lee Lewis”
All proceeds from this event will benefit the “Are You
Dense” organization which works to prevent late stage
breast cancer.
Doors open at 6:00pm. We will be meeting and departing from the Senior Center at 5:45pm. Once at the theater you can enjoy raffles and auctions before the show.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Museum
& Werth Champion Center
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
8:30am.
The sights and sounds of more than a century of intercollegiate athletics competition come alive during a visit to
the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum.
Located in the new and expanded UCONN Alumni Center
in the heart of the University of Connecticut’s main campus in Storrs, the Husky Heritage Sports Museum is the
ultimate library documenting the wide-ranging successes
of Connecticut’s athletic programs.
The state-of-the-art design and layout of the 2,700
square foot Husky Heritage Sports Museum, named after
benefactor and 1940 Connecticut basketball and football
captain, J. Robert Donnelly, vividly captures all of the
energy, excitement and enthusiasm that is associated
with “Huskymania”. Donnelly passed away on September
26, 2005.
The visitor’s UCONN experience begins with the University of Connecticut “National Champions” Gallery. This
unique museum addition, located in the entrance foyer
of the Husky Heritage Sports Museum, was unveiled in
December of 2004 and will serve as a permanent tribute
to all University of Connecticut varsity teams that climbed to the mountaintop and earned the right to be called
National Champions.
You will be greeted by a full figure statue of Jonathan,
the legendary mascot of all Husky athletic teams. Oversized banners proudly hang from the ceiling, displaying
action images that feature 88 of Connecticut’s All-American stars representing 17 different athletic teams.
A tour of various sections of the Husky Heritage Sport
Museum is a walk down memory lane for the long-time
followers of Connecticut athletics. The story of the teams,
the coaches, and the student-athletes who have been a
part of the rich history that constitutes the University of
Connecticut athletic experience is told on a daily basis at
UCONN’s Husky Heritage Museum.
Along with the Museum we will be doing a quick walk
through of Gampell Pavilion where both the men and
women’s basketball teams play. We will also be touring
the brand new $40 million dollar basketball training facility
that is adjacent to Gampell Pavilion. Known as the Werth
Family UConn Basketball Champions Center, the 76,000square foot venue is named and dedicated in honor of
the Werth Family who made two donations to the facility
totaling $7 million dollars. The facility includes separate practice courts for each of the two teams, coaches’
offices, study areas, video rooms, sports medicine and
strength training spaces and locker rooms for players of
both teams.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 8:30am. We should be at our destination by 10:00am.
Once there, we will first tour the Museum. From the Museum we will continue on to Gampell Pavilion and then
the Werth Champions Center.
At 12:45pm. we will board our buses once more and
head to Willington Pizza & Restaurant which is very close
by, for lunch. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
If you are interested in joining us on this trip, you must
sign up as soon as possible. We are limited to the number of people we can bring with us. We should be back in
Prospect, from this trip, by about 4:00pm.
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Philip Johnson’s Glass House Tour
Monday, June 26, 2017
Departing @ 8:00am.
$28
Architect Philip Johnson’s Glass House in New Canaan is a Modernist masterpiece. It is surrounded by
47 scenic acres. It is best understood as a pavilion for
viewing the surrounding landscape. It is invisible from the
road and sits on a promontory overlooking a pond with
views towards the woods beyond. Each of the four exterior walls is punctuated by a centrally located glass door
that opens on to the landscape.
Since its completion in 1949, the building and décor
have not strayed from their original design. Most of the
furniture came from Johnson’s New York apartment designed in 1930 by Mies van der Rohe. Philip Johnson lived
in the house from 1949 until his death in 2005.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 8:00am. Our tour is scheduled for 9:45am. The Glass
House Tour is about an hour long. It focuses on the
Glass House and its’ promontory and involves a minimum
of walking. We will not be doing the Gallery or Sculpture
Tours since these two tours involve a ¾ mile walk over
grass and dirt paths which can sometimes be a problem
for Seniors. Also, much of the sculptures in the Sculpture
Tour are under protective cover right now while preservation work takes place.
After the tour we will board our bus and continue on for
a lunch stop at the New Canaan Diner. It is only a short
distance from the Glass House. 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.
Architectural Tour
of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
74 West Main Street, Waterbury, Ct.
Saturday, June 10, 2017
$12
Departing @ 10:00am.
Today we will be taking a tour of the Basilica of the
Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, Ct. The tour will be
led by Registered Architect, Dom Narducci of Southbury,
Ct.
He has taught and lectured extensively at the college
level for many years. Dom is a graduate of the University
of Notre Dame. He has studied architectural treasures
throughout Europe. His travels and research in Italy have
led to a focused interest in church architecture and urban
planning. His writings have been published in regional
and national journals.
The Basilica is in the heart of downtown Waterbury.
It is Waterbury’s flagship Catholic Church. Grand in
size and history, this building is a wonderful example of
Renaissance Revival architecture. The interior, marked
by its gold coffered, barrel vaulted nave and impressive
baldachino, is one of Connecticut’s finest worship spaces.
The tour lasts about 75-85 minutes.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 10:00am. Our tour is scheduled for 10:30am. At
12noon we will board our bus once again and head to
Osteria Restaurant in Cheshire for a nice lunch stop. The
cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
Main Street Ballet Presents…
Don Quixote Ballet
Pomperaug High School
234 Judd Road-Southbury
Friday, June 23rd
$20
Departing @ 6:30pm.
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 23, 2017 we will be traveling to Pomperaug High School in Southbury, Ct. for their performance of Don Quixote. This is a classic, comedic ballet
featuring pirates, gypsies, toreadors, Spanish dancing
and, of course, Don Quixote.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 6:30pm. The performance begins at 7:30pm. 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.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP)
Application/Eligibility Assistance
at the Prospect Senior Center
Monday, June 12, 2017-9:30am. to 12noon
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 12, 2017 from 9:30am. to 12noon 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 can
help you determine whether or not you are eligible. 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/eligibility determination
process.
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Asylum Distillery Tour
259 Asylum Street, Bridgeport, Ct.
Saturday, June 3rd 4:00pm. to 5:00pm.
Departing @ 1:00pm.
$5
Asylum Distillery is located in Bridgeport, Ct. It is the
first distillery in Fairfield County, and specifically in Bridgeport, in over 96-years. The distillery opened in May of
2016.
All spirits at the distillery are made using corn from
Pleasant View Farms in Somers, Ct. making for a truly
local product. Their products are all distilled and bottled
at the facility. The small team there is passionate about
bringing you unique local spirits with bold flavors, meant
for sharing with your friends and family.
Robert Schulten, Asylum’s owner and distiller, says
that using local grains gives his products a smoothness
and flavor that he believes can’t be beat.
Asylum’s products are distributed in Fairfield County.
Their vodka is delicate and smooth, and the Asylum corn
whiskey-a moonshine or white (unaged) whiskey-has
a less ferocious bite and far more delicacy than other
moonshines.
The standout product at the distillery, however, is the
Asylum gin. Gin derives its flavor from juniper berries
and was originally used in England for medicinal purposes. Asylum gin starts out as Asylum vodka before being
infused with juniper and other herbs.
Gin is all about the floral, earthy notes of juniper. But
some gins over-extract the juniper, creating a flower pot’s
worth of herbal flavors. Other gins have the opposite
problem; they lack strong herbal elements and taste like
bland vodka with a dab of juniper. The trick is finding the
right balance.
According to Erik Ofgang of Connecticut Magazine,
Asylum has accomplished just the right balance with its
gin, which in addition to juniper berries, is also infused
with angelica root and coriander seed.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 1:00pm. Our first stop will be for a bite to eat at Bellagio Restaurant in Cheshire, Ct. The cost of your meal
will be your responsibility.
We will then leave from the restaurant for our distillery
tour scheduled for 4:00pm. The tour lasts about one
hour. We will give you some additional time after the tour
for a tasting or if you would like to purchase something
from them.
We will be leaving the distillery at 6:00pm. We should
be back in Prospect by about 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.
You Are Cordially Invited to Attend A Free
Seminar. Refreshments Provided
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2017
TIME: 10:00am. At: Prospect Senior Center
We will be addressing Medicare Reform,how will this
change your health care requirements for HOSPITAL,
DOCTOR, PRESCRIPTION, HOME HEALTH CARE and
LONG TERM CARE needs.
•HOME HEALTH CARE (CAN YOU STAY AT HOME?)
•MEDICARE (WHAT IT DOES AND DOES NOT COVER)
•MEDICAID
•TRUSTS (DO YOU NEED ONE?)
•TRANSFERRING ASSETS UPON DEATH
(GIVING GIFTS TO CHILDREN)
•WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU NEED LONG TERM CARE?
•PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND ASSETS
•HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR HOME IN THE EVENT OF A LTC STAY?
•HOW CAN YOU PROVIDE AN INCOME FOR LIFE DURING RETIREMENT?
•WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PLAN AHEAD?
•WHAT ARE YOUR INSURANCE OPTIONS?
Friends And Family Are Welcome to Join Us!
Just call to confirm the number of guests.
Sponsored by:
Talcott Mountain Music Festival
Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Blvd.
Simsbury, Ct.
Celebrate America
Friday, June 30th Departing @ 4:30pm. - $45
Pack your picnic and relax under the stars and celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at Talcott Music Mountain.
Conducted by Hartford Symphony Orchestra Music Director Carolyn Kuan, and featuring the Asylum Hill Congregational Church Choir, this program will feature all your
patriotic favorites and more. Following the concert we will
be staying for their Fourth of July fireworks display.
Broadway A to Z
Friday, July 28th Departing @ 4:30pm. - $45
Celebrate Broadway’s greatest hits of all time, performed by three amazing vocalists with music performed by
the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Featuring Broadway
showstoppers from Showboat, Les Miserables, Guys and
Dolls, The King and I, Peter Pan, Rent, West Side Story,
Jersey Boys, Wicked, The Music Man and more!
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 have attended concerts here in the past and
everyone who has attended has loved it. We couldn’t get
over some of the elaborate picnic fare some people brought with them. Table cloths, dinnerware, candles, and
wine were only a few things we saw. Concert goers really
go out of their way to make their evening picnic special.
Let’s do the same and make our group picnic the envy of
all the concert-goers. It will make for a really entertaining
evening under the stars.
If you are interested in joining us for any of these two
fun events, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
We cannot hold your seat without payment.
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Farm Tour of Arethusa Farm
556 South Plains Road, Litchfield, Ct.
Saturday, June 24th
Departing @ 11:30am
Arethusa Farm, named after a local orchid, was
established in 1999. Owners George Malkemus and
Anthony Yurgaitis purchased the Litchfield, Ct. property
with the intent of starting a dairy farm and bottling milk for
sale to the local community. However, as new barns were
built and old ones remodeled, a new plan started to take
shape. George and Tony became interested in the world
of show cows.
In 2004, Arethusa made history at the World Dairy
Expo. Two cows from their herd were named Supreme
Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion. Overwhelming show success fueled major growth on the farm.
New heifer, calf, and state of the art milking facilities were
built, and the herd is now almost entirely home-bred.
These beautiful animals are exhibited at several national
shows each year and have garnered Arethusa numerous
Junior Champion, Grand Champion, Premier Breeder,
Premier Exhibitor, All-American and All-Canadian awards.
Continued embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilization work
means that there is always Arethusa Farm genetics for
sale. A core of 15-exceptional employees work hard with
one principle in mind-the cows always come first. They
are treated as pets here. When one enters Arethusa’s milk
barn they are greeted by a sign reading, “Every cow in
this barn is a lady, please treat her as such.” That philosophy is put into practice on a daily basis as the team
focuses on the continued breeding and development of
tremendous home-bred Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown
Swiss.
On Saturday, June 24, 2017 we will be participating
in the farm’s Saturday open tour. This is not a traditional
farm tour. Arethusa Farm is a sprawling operation with
many outbuildings. The “tour” is a self guided wander
around the main milking barn event.
Farm hands and the farm manager are on hand to
greet you and tell you about the different breeds, how
much milk they produce, and answer any questions you
may have. You can touch and interact with the cows.
What you will notice right away about the farm is how
well-kept it is. As you walk through the main barn, home
to 80-head of cattle, you will be pleasantly surprised by
the overall conditions. The barn is free of the barnyardtype odors that you might be expecting. You will find the
barn floors extremely clean due to a 24-hour work staff.
An overhead ventilation system keeps the barn cool.
Some cows that might be feeling the heat more than
others have individual fans placed near them. As if this is
not enough, there is a huge shower stall where all cows
have their tails shampooed each day before returning to
their stalls.
Adjacent to the farm there is also a cheese-making
plant where they produce a stand out variety of remarkable local cheeses.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 11:30am. Our first stop will be at the farm for our “tour”.
You will have until 2:00pm. to wander through the barn,
talk and ask questions of the farmhands, and interact with
the cows.
At 2:00pm. we will leave the farm for a short ride to the
farm’s restaurant, A Mano, for a nice lunch. The cost of
your lunch is your responsibility.
After lunch we will go across the street to Arethusa
Farm Dairy Store. There we can enjoy a delicious ice
cream for dessert made from the farm’s dairy products.
The ice cream is the main event at the Dairy Store but
there are many other farm products there for your enjoyment. There is butter, cheeses, yogurts and a selection of
assorted milks, including chocolate, coffee and eggnog.
We will give you until 4:30pm. to enjoy your ice cream and
do a little shopping if you wish. At this time we will leave
for our return trip back to Prospect. We should be back in
town by about 5:00pm.
If you are interested in joining in on this trip, sign up as
soon as possible. We are limited to the number of people
we can bring with us.
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
FREE Lung Screening Day
Thursday, June 22nd from 1pm – 3pm.
At The Prospect Senior Center
Alpha-1 is a genetic form of COPD and/or emphysema passed on by parents to their children through their
genes. The American Thoracic Society recommends
screening for patients with any of the following:
•
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
•
Emphysema
•
Chronic bronchitis
•
Shortness of Breath
•
Wheezing
•
Chronic Asthma / Asthma that does not respond well to treatment
•
Smoker / Ex-smoker
•
A family history of lung or liver disease
Alpha-1 often goes unrecognized. It is estimated that
90% of individuals with Alpha-1 protein deficiency do not
even know they have it. When correctly identified, it may
lead to better management of symptoms and additional
treatment options when appropriate.
We invite you to attend our free lung screening program, which consists of a simple finger stick and a brief
questionnaire. The screening process should take approximately 10 minutes.
Please call the PSC at (203)758-5300 to take advantage of this screening opportunity. Early pre-registration
is highly recommended. Walk-in patients will be accepted.
Hartford Yard Goats
@ Dunkin Donuts Park, Hartford, Ct.
Wednesday, July 19th
$10
8:00am.
Dunkin Donuts Park is a 6,000-seat baseball facility
in downtown Hartford, Ct. It is finally set to be ready and
open for the team’s 2017 home opener on April 13, 2017.
The park was plagued with numerous problems including being $10 million over budget, missing numerous
deadlines, and the termination of the original contractor
and the hiring of a new one. Finally, the park is set to
open!
On Wednesday, July 18, 2017 we will visit the park for
a Yard Goats game. They will be playing the Richmond
Flying Squirrels. They are an AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The game is set to start at 10:35am. Gates
will open at 8:35am. The cost for your ticket will be $10.
This will include seats behind home plate, a hotdog, chips
and a bottle of water.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 8:00am. We will be traveling there on our mini bus. If
you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment.
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The New England Air Museum
@ Bradley International Airport
Monday, June 12th
$14
Departing @ 9:00am.
The New England Air Museum is owned and operated
by the Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association,
a private, non-profit educational institution organized in
1959. Located at Bradley International Airport in Windsor
Locks, the Museum is the largest aviation museum in
New England.
The Museum houses one of the world’s most outstanding collections of historic aviation artifacts: more than
80-aircraft and an extensive collection of engines, instruments, aircraft parts, uniforms and personal memorabilia.
Within this collection is the last remaining four-engine
American flying boat known as the Sikorsky VS-44A. It
was donated by its previous owner, actress Maureen
O’Hara and restored to its original condition. The Museum also has an expertly restored B-29 Superfortress
and a Silas Brooks Balloon Basket which is believed
to be the oldest surviving aircraft in the United States.
The Bunce-Curtiss Pusher which is the oldest surviving
Connecticut-built airplane and the Sikorsky S-39, the
oldest surviving Sikorsky aircraft are all on display. The
Kaman K-225 helicopter, the oldest Kaman-built aircraft,
is also a part of the Museum’s exhibits.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:00am. Our one hour tour is scheduled for 10:00am.
After the tour we will give you some additional time to
wander through their gift shop and revisit any part of the
museum.
At 12noon we will board our bus for a lunch stop at
Plan B Burger Bar in Simsbury. 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.
Yankee Stadium Tour
& Lunch @ Hard Rock Café
Tuesday, July 25th
$95
Departing @ 7:00am.
Come take a tour of Yankee Stadium and learn the history around the 27-time World Series Champion New York
Yankees! Get up close to historic artifacts, visit exclusive
locations, and learn about the various events that take
place at the Stadium.
Your one hour tour will be lead by one of the Stadium’s
knowledgeable and experienced tour guides. They will
make sure that your visit to Yankee Stadium is a complete and memorable one! You may bring your personal
camera with you on the tour and take photographs throughout the tour. Certain areas, however, may prohibit flash
photography.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect
Senior Center at 7:00am. Please make sure that you park
your cars in the very lower level parking lot in the back
of our building. We should be back in Prospect by about
4:00pm.
We will be making a lunch stop after the tour at the
Hard Rock Café. When signing up, please make your
lunch choice from the following options.
CHOICES:
OPTION #1-Original Legendary Burger: A juicy ½ lb. Certified Angus Beef, prepared medium well and topped with
smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, a fried onion ring, crisp
lettuce and vine ripened tomato. Served with fries.
OPTION #2-Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese: Cavatappi
pasta tossed in a three-cheese sauce with garlic, roasted
red peppers topped with parmesan parsley bread crumbs
and grilled chicken breast. Served with garlic toast.
OPTION #3-Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich: Hand-pulled smoked pork with hickory barbecue sauce on toasted
brioche. Served with fries, cowboy beans and citrus
coleslaw.
OPTION #4-Classic Chicken Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce and oven baked croutons tossed in Caesar dressing,
topped with garlic croutons, shaved parmesan cheese
and grilled chicken breast. Also available without chicken.
For beverages you will have a choice of coffee, tea, or
soda. Dessert will be chocolate chip cookies.
If you are interested in taking part in this trip, please
sign up and PAY as soon as possible. The cost of this
trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation,
driver gratuity, and lunch at the Hard Rock Café. Tour
based on 25-people. Remember, we cannot hold your
seat without payment.
Thimble Islands Cruise &
Lunch @ U.S.S. Chowder Pot II
Thursday, July 13th 9:30am. $42 (all-inclusive)
Thursday, July 20th 9:30am. $42 (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 9:30am. We should be at our destination by 10:30am. We will begin boarding for the cruise at
10:45am. Our 45-minute cruise departs at 11:00AM. and
returns by 11:45am.
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 12:15pm. 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 salad, dessert, soft drinks, iced tea, coffee,
hot tea, tax & tip, along with the Thimble Island cruise
is included in the cost of this trip.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
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Author-Tanya Detrik
“Walking Up With Nora”
Thursday, July 6, 2017
10:00am.
Tanya Detrik is an award-winning writer and marketing communications copywriter of more than 15-years.
“Waking Up With Nora” was a project of the heart. While
Tanya writes for a living, and has been published in regional and national home design/architecture magazines, the
book was born out of a need to examine the experience
of her involvement with her daughter in her granddaughter, Nora’s care during unimaginable hospital days and
nights before, during and after Nora’s two brain surgeries.
Tanya lives in Connecticut with Wade Caszatt, her
partner of more than 20-years. She has two children and
five grandchildren.
In her memoir, “Waking Up With Nora,” Tanya takes
you on an emotional journey of self-discovery set in
motion by her daughter’s pregnancy and her granddaughter’s unexpected and uncontrollable seizures at birth.
From the “other side of the hospital crib” Tanya eloquently
brings the reader into the emotional world of neo-natal
intensive care and Nora’s battle with epilepsy and brain
surgery. The story invites the reader into the pain of a
helpless grandparent’s heart, and uplifts with her unshakeable determination, unbridled admiration for her
daughter’s courage and soars with joy for her spiritual
granddaughter.
Nora’s incredible story entwined with her grandmother’s,
goes far beyond a medical chronology. The book wraps
the reader in the strong arms of love and lifts the heart
with Nora’s triumph and the author’s transformation from
a traumatic past to new healing.
Tanya will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 10:00am. She will be discussing her
book with us. She will bring copies of the book with her
to sell after the presentation. The book costs $20. All
proceeds from the sale of this book go towards funding
for programs for children with special needs.
If you are interested in joining in on this presentation,
please call the Senior Center to register. It should be a
very interesting presentation.
Prime Outlets at Lee
Monday, July 17, 2017
Departing @ 8:30am.
$5.00
Join us as we head for a day of shopping at the Prime
Outlets in Lee, Massachusetts. The outlets feature
women, men’s and children’s apparel stores. They also
have shoe stores, house wares, specialty and accessories stores. There are roughly 60-stores in this outlet mall.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 8:30am. We should arrive at our destination by about
10:00am. Once there, you will be free to wander on
your own through the many stores located there for your
shopping enjoyment. At 1:00pm. we will meet in a designated location and board our bus once again. Our next
stop will be at 51 Park Restaurant & Tavern which is only
a few minutes away. There we will enjoy lunch before
our return trip back home. The cost of your lunch is your
responsibility.
We should arrive back in Prospect by about 4:30pm.
The $5.00 cost that you pay is to help defray the cost of
gas for this day trip. If you are interested in joining us,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We are
limited to the number of people we can bring with us. We
cannot hold your reservation without payment.
The Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus Presents…
“BINGOMANIA”
Saturday, July 15th $20 Departing @ 4:30pm.
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.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 4:30pm. We are leaving early because seating for this
event is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Lunch @ Golden Corral Buffet
74 Turnpike Square, Milford, Ct.
Monday, July 3rd
$10
Departing @ 10:30am.
A Golden Corral Buffet Restaurant recently opened in
March in Milford, Ct. This is the first restaurant of its kind
in Connecticut. It has been a huge success!
Golden Corral’s legendary, endless buffet features
an abundant variety of delicious familiar favorites. They
continuously offer new breakfast, lunch and dinner items
on their buffet.
Their lunch buffet features a wide variety of homestyle classics like their pot roast simmered for 12-hours,
made from scratch meatloaf, crispy fried chicken, creamy
mac and cheese, made from scratch mashed potatoes,
Bourbon Street chicken, so many fresh salad choices,
and dozens of other items. Their bakery and dessert
buffet are filled with freshly baked breads, homemade
cakes and pies, delicious cookies, brownies, pastries and
ice creams.
We will be lunching there on Monday, July 2, 2017. We
haven’t planned a trip here sooner because we understand that the first few months the place has been packed
with long lines out the door. By the time we go in July, we
are hoping that this will no longer be the case.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We are limited to the number
of people we can bring with us. The $10 charge covers
the cost of your lunch. Please remember that you
should also plan on leaving a tip for the hard working
wait staff that will be there that day to make your visit an
enjoyable one. Come prepared.
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May-June 2017 Issue
Learn to Speak Italian 6-Week Course
Lucy Minichino - Instructor
Every Thursday from 10:30am. to 11:30am.
Beginning on Thursday, July 20th
$10
Why should you learn to speak a second language? If
you are at all curious about the world beyond your own
day-to-day routine, speaking another language will help
in upgrading your life by increasing opportunities for your
career, living, travel, friendship, adventure and even love!
The more languages you speak, the bigger your world
becomes.
Learning another language is also good brain training. Even if you decide to only learn another language
as a hobby, knowing multiple languages will keep your
brain healthy and nimble, especially as you age. This
is because knowing another language creates another
network of connections among your neurons. The higher
your neural interconnectivity, the better your memory and
problem-solving skills will become.
There is absolutely no reason to think you cannot learn
or don’t have the talent to learn another language. You
can learn to speak another language no matter your age
or educational background. Actually, Italian is considered
one of the easiest languages for a native English speaker
to learn. Because both languages have Latin roots, they
share thousands of cognates-words that sound the same
and have the same meanings.
Though you may never be mistaken for a native
speaker, you will be able to communicate-and that is what
languages are for. Speaking a language is about connection, not perfection.
Senior member, Lucy Minichino will be offering a
6-week Italian Speaking course every Thursday of the
month from 10:30am. to 11:30am. The classes will start
on July 20, 2017 and run continuously for 6-weeks.
If you are interested in taking part in the classes,
please sign up and PAY at the Senior Center. We cannot
hold your spot without payment. Class size is limited.
On-Your-Own Day Trip to Block Island
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
$45
Departing at 6:45am.
Today you will be traveling to Block Island in Rhode
Island. You 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. Once you get on the bus, we will give you your
tickets for the ferry.
The ferry arrives at Block Island at 10:05am. Once on
the island you will be free to shop, eat, relax and discover
the island on your own.
The ferry leaves Block Island at 4:55pm. You will
be responsible for getting yourself back to the ferry by
4:30pm. The ferry arrives back in New London at about
6:10pm. Our bus will be there waiting for you to bring
you back to Prospect. We should be back in Prospect by
about 7:30pm.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
The cost of your trip includes your mini bus transportation to and from New London and the cost of the ferry
ride. All other expenses are your responsibility.
Behind the Paranormal:
Everything You Know is Wrong
With Paul & Ben Eno
Thursday, July 27, 2017
1:00pm.
Paul and Ben Eno are best known as the father-son
co-hosts of the CBS Radio and WOON 1240 Boston/
Worcester/Providence drive-time show “Behind the Paranormal,” with an estimated 3-million listeners. But with
combined 55-years of experience as paranormal researchers, they are far more than talk-show hosts.
Paul Eno was one of the first paranormal investigators
of the early 1970’s, beginning while he was studying for
the priesthood. His early mentors included parapsychology pioneer Dr. Louisa Rhine, Fr. John J. Nicola S.J.
(technical advisor for the film The Exorcist) and legendary,
first-generation “ghost hunters” Ed & Lorraine Warren.
Paul graduated from two seminaries, but was expelled
from a third because of his paranormal work with less
than two years to go before ordination. He ended up as
an award-winning New England journalist and the author
of five books on the paranormal and two books on history.
Early on Paul found that many ghost cases, if thoroughly
researched, turned into UFO cases. This led to theories
and methods involving never-before-suspected connections with ghosts, cryptids and UFO’s.
Ben Eno joined his dad’s adventures in 2005 at the
age of 13, demonstrating some unique insights and, at
16, becoming the youngest syndicated broadcaster in
America. Ben is a sound expert and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston with a degree in audio engineering
and sound design.
The Enos will be at the Prospect Senior Center on
Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 1:00pm. to speak about the
journey through the paranormal from prehistory to the
present and future. The presentation will feature more
than 50 bizarre cases of ghosts, poltergeists, demons,
cryptids, UFO’s and other out-of-the-ordinary phenomena.
Based on the radio scripts from their show, “…their
research has revealed bizarre connections not only
between seemingly unrelated occurrences but also
between the paranormal and our everyday lives, the history of our species and our possible future as a race.”
Copies of their books on the paranormal will be available for purchase that day. They range in price from $12 to
$15.
Seating is limited. If you are interested in attending this
fascinating presentation, pre-registration is required by
calling the Prospect Senior Center at 203-758-5300.
Affordable Fabrics Store
& Joey Garlic’s Restaurant
2119 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, Ct.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
9:30am.
Our Quilting Club is sponsoring a day trip to the Affordable Fabrics Store in Rocky Hill, Ct. This store has everything you could possibly need or want for your sewing
needs. Their fabrics are all very reasonably priced. They
have a huge inventory of beautiful fabrics.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:30am. We should be at the store by about 10:00am.
Once there you will be free to wander and shop on your
own until 12noon. At this time we will once again board
our bus and head to lunch at Joey Garlic’s Restaurant. It
is only about 10-minutes away from the fabric store. The
cost of your lunch is your responsibility. We should be
back in Prospect by about 3:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up right
away. We are limited to the number of people we can
bring with us.
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“ARGIA” Mystic Cruise
Sunday, July 9th $47
Departing @ 7:30am.
Explore the seafaring village of Mystic, Connecticut.
The area is rich in maritime history. View the surrounding islands from the spacious wooden deck of the sailing
ship, the ARGIA. Relax as you sail by scenic coastlines
and lighthouses or help the crew hoist and trim the sails
aboard this elegant schooner. The departure and return
schedule times coincide with the historic Mystic River
Drawbridge schedule, which opens for the ARGIA with
every cruise.
The ARGIA is a US Coast Guard inspected vessel,
which must meet the highest requirements of a commercial vessel. Her Captain is also licensed by the USCG.
The vessel has a seating capacity of 49-passengers.
There is plenty of room to move around during a trip. She
has a lovely little Main Salon, down below, so a handful of
guests at a time can step out of the sun. There is also a
modern flush toilet on board.
Today, we will enjoy a sailing excursion on the ARGIA.
You are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and beverages to enjoy while sailing on the vessel. Beer and wine
are permitted on board. Chilled water and lemonade will
be provided, free of charge. Ice chests will also be made
available for our beverages, once on board. You may
bring your own small cooler with you, if you would like.
Please, do not bring large coolers, however.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 7:30am. The trip to Mystic takes about 1.5 hours.
Our check-in time for the cruise is 9:10am. The cruise is
scheduled to depart at 9:30am. and return to the dock at
11:30am. It is suggested that you dress in layers. Once
you are out on open water you may need that extra layer
of clothes or you may decide you want to take a layer off.
Sunglasses, a camera, a hat with a brim, sun block and
binoculars are also recommended.
After returning from the cruise we will board our bus
for a 10-minute ride to Olde Mistick Village. The Village
is a world apart from the ordinary mall experience with its
unique collection of specialty shops and restaurants. It
has become a favorite shopping center for local residents
as well as the many visitors who come to the Mystic area.
We will give you until 2:00pm. to stroll the beautiful
lanes and enjoy shopping in their distinctive buildings
designed to represent a New England Village of about
1720. You will be free to enjoy the picturesque settings of
trees, flowers and duck ponds that surround the Village.
The shopkeepers at the Village pride themselves on offering some of the most interesting and unique items from
around the world.
At 2:00am. we will board our mini bus for our return trip
back to Prospect. Traffic permitting, we should be back in
town by about 3:30pm.
If you are interested in joining us on this delightful
outing, 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.
RESCHEDULED DUE TO STORM…
Rita Wagener’s African Show
Monday, July 24th
$5
1:00pm.
Rita Wagener (Kabali) is a native of Uganda, a country
located on the Eastern side of the African continent.
Wanting to keep her culture alive, Rita shares her roots
with communities in her area. Even though Rita left her
motherland 29-years ago, she still remembers the culture,
customs, and beliefs of her people.
Rita came to Connecticut via Fairbanks, Alaska, where
she and her husband lived for 14-years. She now lives
with her husband in Bethel, Ct.
During her show she shares her experiences of living
in two cultures. She also talks about living in America’s
biggest state and being the only person from her original
country.
Rita’s show takes you through the fashions and the
dances of Africa. At the end of the show, you will feel
like you have traveled to Africa, without even being on a
plane! You don’t need a passport to go on this journey
with Rita.
During the show, you will even be given a chance to
participate in modeling some of the fashions and trying
out some of the dances, if you wish. It’s a great time for
everyone!
If you are interested in joining this interesting presentation and show, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your place without payment.
Remembering G. Fox & Co.
& Strawberry Shortcake Sundae Social
Tuesday, July 25th
10:00am.
$6
In the 1950’s, just about every major city had a landmark department store. In Connecticut, it was G. Fox &
Co. in Hartford.
Today we will host a presentation at the Senior Center
and put on by the Connecticut Historical Society. It will
bring you back in time to Fox’s heyday as we go from
floor to floor and recall departments ranging from accessories on the “street” floor, to designer dresses on the
sixth floor, and ending at Toyland on eleventh floor.
You will also learn about Beatrice Fox Auerbach who
became President of G. Fox & Co. This remarkable woman made every visit to Fox’s an enjoyable one. Under
her management, the standard for customer service was
set.
The presentation will stir pleasant memories of date
nut bread in the Connecticut Room, back to school shopping, and the wonderful Christmas season at G. Fox &
Co.
Thanks to generous donations from G. Fox & Co.,
former employees and customers, and the Fox and
Auerbach families and their descendants, the Connecticut
Historical Society has amassed extensive holdings on the
famous department store. The collection includes photographs, dresses sold in many different eras, house wares,
and even correspondence between G. Fox President
Beatrice Fox Auerbach and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
It should be a very interesting presentation that will
make you reminisce about old times. After the presentation you will be enjoying some fresh, delicious strawberry
short cake sundaes made by the Senior Center staff. If
you are interested in attending, please sign up as soon as
possible.
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Learn to Take Better Pictures
with Allen Thibodeau
Beginning on Wednesday, July 26th @ 9:30am.
Senior Center member Allen Thibodeau started
teaching a basic photography class at the Senior Center
in February. The classes are held every Wednesday at
9:30am.
The classes were extremely popular and well attended. Allen has agreed to hold another 6-week session
class beginning on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 9:30am..
Allen gives participants hands-on help with cameras and
taking pictures. He discusses the basic rules of photography as they pertain to picture taking and gives you
feedback to help you capture the best photos.
Allen welcomes anyone interested to attend. There is
no charge for the class due to Allen’s generosity. He does
ask, however, that participants bring their own personal
cameras to the class.
If you are interested in participating, please call the
Senior Center or stop in to register.
“What is Assisted Living?”
Presentation by Mary DeGennaro
(Coachman Square @ Woodbridge)
Tuesday, July 11th
10:00am.
Mary DeGennaro from the Coachman Square @
Woodbridge, assisted living facility, will be at the Prospect
Senior Center to discuss “What is Assisted Living?”. This
will be a very generic program explaining exactly what
assisted living is and what it entails.
She will be discussing various assisted living communities in our area such as Coachman @ Hamden and
East Farms in Waterbury.
The presentation is a very interactive one with plenty
of time during and after for questions and answers. Mary
will be bringing breakfast muffins, fruit and juice for your
enjoyment.
If you are interested in attending, please call the Senior Center to register.
SKIPPING CHURCH
================
Father Norton woke up Sunday morning and realizing
it was an exceptionally beautiful and sunny early spring
day, decided he just had to play golf.
So... he told the Associate Pastor that he was feeling
sick and persuaded him to say Mass for him that day.
As soon as the Associate Pastor left the room, Father
Norton headed out of town to a golf course about forty
miles away.
This way he knew he wouldn’t accidentally meet anyone he knew from his parish. Setting up on the first tee, he
was alone. After all, it was Sunday morning and everyone
else was in church!
At about this time, Saint Peter leaned over to the Lord
while looking down from the heavens and exclaimed,
"You’re not going to let him get away with this, are you?"
The Lord sighed, and said, "No, I guess not."
Just then Father Norton hit the ball and it shot straight
towards the pin, dropping just short of it, rolled up and
fell into the hole.
IT WAS A 320 YARD HOLE IN ONE!!!!
St. Peter was astonished. He looked at the Lord and
asked, "Why did you let him do that?"
The Lord smiled and replied, "Who’s he going to tell?"
PEACE BE WITH YOU ,
Summertime Tea with “Mrs. Gordon”
Thursday, August 24th
1:00pm
$15
Summertime…and the living was easy for many at
the turn of the last century. The beaches offered amusements for both the rich and poor alike. People enjoyed
dancing, vaudeville shows, bandstand concerts, the latest
rides and other entertainments.
Join us on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1:00pm.
when “Mrs. Gordon” (aka. Rita Parisi) visits the Senior
Center and gives us a firsthand account of what it was
like to spend a day at the beach in 1908.
Rita Parisi is a Massachusetts based performer who
founded a production company in 2002 in order to create
original theatrical presentations that entertain and inspire
her audiences. Her unique shows highlight her passion
for storytelling, theatre, history, costuming and literature.
Rita is a charming and animated storyteller who skillfully
draws her audience back in time. She comes to each
performance dressed in period costumes. She takes on
the character of “Mrs. Gordon,” an elegant fashionista
from the turn of the century. Rita leads her guests in lively
conversations, encouraging questions and comments and
providing an entertaining afternoon with glimpses in to the
lives of our grandmothers.
After “Mrs. Gordon’s” presentation you will enjoy some
light, summertime tea party snacks prepared by the Senior Center kitchen staff. Bring your own tea cup that day
to make the affair a little extra fancy. This promises to be
a very informative, interesting and delicious afternoon.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
Newport Playhouse Spectacular
Lobsterfest Matinee!
Monday, August 14, 2017
$108
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
The Comedy Show-“Baggage”
Two difficult, single people, Phyllis and Bradley, both
trying to heal from their respective disappointing relationships, get their luggage mixed up at the airport. After
a very disagreeable first encounter, the two decide to
help each other get over their heartaches by forcing a
friendship that eventually leads to the two discovering that
while they may be too difficult for everyone else in the
world, they are perfect for each other.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 8:00am. We should be returning back to Prospect by
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.
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Senior Getaway
@ Ladore Retreat & Conference Center
Waymart, Pennsylvania
Monday, August 21st - Friday, August 25th
$310
Ladore Retreat & Conference Center is located in
Waymart, Pennsylvania. It has been owned and operated by the Salvation Army since 1967.
A Senior Getaway at Ladore can only be described
as “A Cruise on Land”. Their Senior Getaway program
offers the 50-plus crowd the opportunity to get away at a
reasonable price.
The facility sits amidst the unspoiled beauty of nature
that this area provides. It is the perfect place to get away.
You can take part in a great variety of recreational activities or just relax.
You will enjoy sumptuous meals and comfortable
accommodations in the relaxed atmosphere for which
Ladore is famous for. You can enjoy mini golf, bocce
ball, shuffle board, horse shoes, row boats, canoes, ping
pong, volley ball, billiards, board games, arts, pontoon
boat rides, nature walks, heated indoor pool & hot tub,
fitness room, electronic games, fishing (bring your own
equipment & license). There are also all kinds of organized activities available.
The cost for this trip is based on double occupancy
($310.00pp). It includes round trip transportation and
transfers, accommodations, all meals and activities.
There is a limited availability of 30-peopole for this trip.
If you are interested in joining in on this getaway, please
sign up and PAY Linda Soto from RayLin Travel right
away. Seats cannot be held without full payment.
If you have any questions you can call Linda Soto at
203-591-1407. Please refer all your questions about
the trip to Linda Soto not the Senior Center. Payment
for the trip will be accepted at the Senior Center, however.
SECOND TRIP ADDED
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND…
On-Your-Own
“A Day @ Port Jefferson”
Wednesday, August 2nd
$18
Departing @ 7:00am.
Join us and spend a lovely day, on-your-own in Port
Jefferson. We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior
Center at 7:00am. Our buses will drop you off with your
pre-bought tickets for the ferry. The ferry leaves 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 arriving at Port Jefferson 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 your return trip to Bridgeport
leaves from Port Jefferson. You will be responsible for
getting yourself back to the ferry by 2:30pm. You should
be back in Bridgeport by 4:30pm. Our buses will be
waiting for you there and will bring you back to Prospect.
You should be back in Prospect by about 5:00pm.
It should be a fun and exciting day! If you are interested in participating, 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.
Statewide Senior Outing
@ Holiday Hill in Prospect
Thursday, August 31st 9:00am. to 4:00pm.
$33
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 if you
need transportation or if it is more convenient for you, you
may also drive up yourself if you would prefer. Please let
us know what you will be doing when you are signing up.
Stupendous Musical Prodigies:
Mozart & Mendelssohn
Presented by Jeffrey Engel
Thursday, August 31st
$5
1:00pm.
After graduating from Ithaca College, Jeffrey Engel
lived in Paris for fourteen years where he studied cello
and art history at the Sorbonne. As a cellist, he played
with numerous orchestras in France, including the Paris
Opera, and performed in chamber ensembles and taught
in municipal conservatories.
He has been giving music history lectures for over
fifteen years. He believes that such lectures should be
entertaining as well as informative. To that end, his explanations are never too technical and he infuses his material with amusing anecdotes and musical illustrations.
Since 2004, he has taught at Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted. In 2010, he was
selected by Litchfield Magazine as one of fifty most
influential people in Litchfield County.
Program Description: The name “Mozart” is synonymous with the word “prodigy.” Mendelssohn is usually
ignored in the “prodigy” conversation, but he was no less
extraordinary and he topped Mozart in at least one way.
He was composing masterpieces as a teenager, several
years before Mozart.
Jeffrey will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 1:00pm. At this time he will compare the two youngsters and let you decide for yourself
who was the more remarkable of the two.
This should be a very interesting presentation. If you
are interested in participating, please sign up and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment.
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Ledge Lighthouse Tour
Tuesday, August 22nd
2:30pm
$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 4:30pm. 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 7:00pm.
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.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 2:30pm. We should be back in Prospect by about
10:30pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign
up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your
seat without payment.
Lifeline Wellness Screening
Monday, August 14th 9:00am. to 4:00pm.
(apt. necessary)
As many of you know, stroke is the leading cause of
death today. It affects over 750,000 people each year.
Every 45 seconds in the United States, someone suffers a
stroke and every 3-minutes, someone dies from a stroke.
This means that during the time today it will take you to
read this, approximately 15-people in the United States
will have died due to a stroke. According to the National
Stroke Association, approximately 97% of Americans cannot recognize the signs of a stroke.
Lifeline Screening is a leading mobile health screening
service that offers life-saving ultrasound screenings that
help in detecting potentially dangerous strokes. They
will be here on Monday, August 14, 2017 from 9:00am.
until 4:00pm. These tests are very important and neces-
sary. Most people do not realize that these tests are not
typically offered during a regular physical, as they are not
usually covered by insurance. Therefore, for most of you,
stroke prevention lies in your hands.
A stroke can change your life or even worse, take your
life. You should consider taking part in these life-saving
screenings. If you would like to take the next step in saving your life or the life of a loved one, please call 1-888653-6450 with your name, your phone number and the
test package you would like to receive. Long before the
testing date a representative from the Lifeline Screening
program will call you to confirm your appointment and the
exact time of your screening.
PACKAGES OFFERED:
Package #1-Stroke, Vascular Disease & Heart Rhythm Package-4 tests for $149.00
Package #2- Add an Osteoporosis Screening for only $10 more - 5 tests for $159.00
Open Air Market & Festival
@ The Wadsworth Mansion
@ Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth StreetMiddletown, Ct.
Sunday, August 27th
Departing @ 9:30am.
In 1900, three years after his marriage to Katherine
Fearing Hubbard, Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth began
preparing plans for the site of their future country summer
residence, “Long Hill” in the rolling hills of western Middletown, Ct. An authority on the emerging science of forestry
and conservation, Colonel Wadsworth had a concern for
the environment far ahead of his time. Working with the
nationally renowned landscape architectural firm, The
Olmsted Brothers, 500-acres of Long Hill were designed
in the tradition of a working landscape. They created an
estate that evolved from the formal and classical near
the Mansion to varied, well-managed forests and pastures. The New York architecture firm of Hoppin and Koen
designed a domain on par with estates of Lenox, Massachusetts, and the “cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island.
For over 30-years, Long Hill was the center of ceremonial
life for the Wadsworth and Hubbard families. In 1934, a
thousand guests, escorted by the Governor’s Foot Guard,
celebrated the wedding of the Wadsworth’s son Julius
and his wife Cleome at Long Hill.
After the death of the Colonel in 12941, a portion of the
land was willed to the State of Connecticut for use as a
public park, Wadsworth Falls State Park. The remainder
of the estate was managed by the Rockfall Corporation,
a charitable foundation created by Colonel Wadsworth, to
further his interests in conservation and forestry.
On Sunday, August 27, 2017 an Open Air Market &
Festival will be held at there. We will be visiting the Mansion for the market. We will be departing from the Senior
Center at 9:30am. The festival runs from 10:00am. to
4:00pm. Once at the Mansion you will be free to explore
the market on your own until 1:00pm.
The historic Mansion will be transformed into a marketplace and festival where a variety of vendors will gather
to sell their Connecticut grown or made products. You
can stroll from tent to tent purchasing fresh produce, fruit,
cheese, breads and prepared foods. Local artisans, such
as potters, painters, and jewelers will be show casing and
selling their work. Visitors are also encouraged to lounge
on the lawn with lunch and listen to live music performed
on the patio. It will be a day to discover the Wadsworth
Mansion, enjoy music and art, and experience the tradition of shopping at an open-air market,
If you are interested in joining in on this delightful
day, please sign up as soon as possible. We are limited
to how many people we can bring with us. There is no
charge for this trip.
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Wedding Traditions and Fashion From the
1860’s to 1930’s Exhibit
@ The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
295 West Avenue, Norwalk, Ct.
Thursday, August 17th $12
Departing @ 9:00am.
Situated on the Norwalk River in Norwalk is the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion on West Avenue. This 62-room
architectural attraction is touted as one of the earliest and
finest surviving Second Empire-style country houses in
the United States. Many areas of the home are restored
according to photographs from the 1900’s. A visit to the
mansion is a great thing to do for people who are enamored with fine architecture.
On Thursday, August 17, 2017 we will be traveling to
the mansion for a new exhibit at the mansion entitled,
Wedding Traditions and Fashion From the 1860’s to
1930’s. The exhibit will feature lavish gowns modeled on
Queen Victoria’s wedding and highlighted in nuptials of
young American heiresses of Gilded Age fortunes, as well
as simple dresses and artifacts of at-home ceremonies of
immigrant brides who, once settled in the United States,
desired to follow American customs and fashions.
Displays will include Lockwood’s daughter Florence’s
rich ivory satin gown with its distinctive sleeves and threefoot long train, which was considered the most fashionable of the 1894 wedding season in San Francisco,
CA. Also on display will be a collection of wedding shoes
reflecting the popular trends of the times and the women
who wore them, and a rare Coffee and Tea Service with
a dense repousse floral motif made by Reed & Barton for
the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876. By the
1870’s, brides would create a detailed list of their wedding
gifts and put them on display in their home with a small
tag noting the name of the giver. Luxurious gifts if crystal
and silver were a way to indicate the couple’s economic
status to those who called upon the newly married couple.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:00am. We should be at our destination by about
10:00am. Once at the Mansion we will enjoy a 90-minute guided tour of the exhibit, the servant’s quarters, a
bedroom suite and the first floor of the Mansion. After
the tour we will give you some additional time to browse
through their gift shop.
At 12noon we will board our bus again for a lunch
stop at Sedona Taphouse. We have lunched here before
on a previous visit and everyone enjoyed the food and
the service. The restaurant is just a few minutes away
from the Mansion. The cost of your meal will be your
responsibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment. We are limited to the number of people
we can bring with us
Herman’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions
@ Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement Farm
300 East Haddam Rd. (Rt.82) Salem, Ct.
Sunday, August 13th
$15
11:30am.
Founded in the 16th. century for the exclusive use of
the Hapsburg Royal family of Austria, the Royal Lipizzans
are unquestionably the rarest, most aristocratic breed of
horses in the world. The pride of the Hapsburg Empire,
the Lipizzan breed was first established by Archduke
Charles at Lipizza which is now part of Yugoslavia.
Only a few hundred of these stallions have ever existed at any one time. Indeed, it is a contemporary miracle
of sorts that this precious bloodline is not extinct, having
barely been saved by General George Patton from the
Russian advance during World War II. The Lipizzans’ celebrated escape was recounted in the Walt Disney movie,
“Miracle of the White Stallions”.
The Stallions will be putting on a special benefit performance at the Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement Facility
in Salem, Ct. on Sunday, August 13, 2015 at 3:00pm.
Mitchell Farm was founded in 2004 by Dee Doolittle.
The farm takes in horses from equine rescue organizations that do their best to relocate and/or train neglected, abused or just plain unwanted horses. Retirement
facilities such as Mitchell Farm fill a critical need for these
equine rescue organizations by giving safe permanent homes to older horses thus allowing the rescue networks to
concentrate on the younger horse that has a more useful
life lifespan.
Once retired to Mitchell Farm, horses are truly retired.
Although each has a stall to return to in the evening or
during bad weather, they spend as much time as possible
grazing in pastures in the beautiful Salem Valley. These
equine retirees have earned their retirement and therefore will not ever be ridden again. Volunteers groom
each horse on a regular basis; minor medical and dietary
needs are handled by the staff; dental, farrier and routine
health checks and issues are performed by a licensed and
esteemed farrier and veterinarians.
There are few alternatives for aging horses that have
been long and faithful servants. Mitchell Farm is one of
only a handful of accredited, non-profit sanctuaries in the
United States dedicated to providing a safe comfortable,
permanent home for the final years of their lives. Net proceeds from this performance will benefit the horses that
are retired to Mitchell Farm.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 11:30am. We should be at our destination by about
12:30pm. Since the show only starts at 3:00pm. our first
stop will be at Two Brothers Restaurant which is very
close to the farm. The restaurant has been recommended
to us by Dee Doolittle, the owner of the farm. She says
the food is very good and the prices are quite reasonable.
The cost of your meal is your responsibility.
After our lunch we will continue on to the show at
Mitchell Farm. The show runs about 90-minutes and will
be held in their outside arena. You are asked to bring a
folding lawn chair with you. They will be reserving a section specifically for our group. If it is sunny you might also
want to bring an umbrella with you for some shade. There
will snacks and drinks available for sale at the farm but
you are permitted to bring your own, if you would prefer.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
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23rd Annual Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert
@ The Franchi Estate
91 Sergio Franchi Drive, Stonington, Ct.
Saturday, August 26th
$35
9:00am.
The 22nd Annual Sergio Franchi Memorial Concert will
take place on Saturday, August 26, 2017. The grounds
of the Franchi Estate located on Sergio Franchi Drive will
open at 11:00am. Sergio’s collection of antique cars will
also be on display that day. The home and chapel will be
open for touring. The concert itself runs from 2:00pm. to
5:00pm. Franchi, the Italian-American tenor who passed
away in 1990, will be honored once again this year at this
annual memorial concert.
Be a part of this magnificent concert hosted by Eva
Franchi in memory of her dear Sergio Franchi. The show
will be complete with a full sized orchestra. The performance is created to celebrate Franchi and his musical
legacy and to support the Sergio Franchi Music Scholarship Foundation. This is an outdoor event on the estate
grounds.
Over the years, thanks to the proceeds raised by the
concert, Eva Franchi has given away more than one
million dollars in scholarships to young singers and put
away an additional one million dollars to endow a Sergio
Franchi music prize at the Metropolitan Opera in New
York City.
It’s a picnic. It’s a concert. It’s a party. It’s a celebration of life and music. Eva Franchi works tirelessly to
organize, promote, and host these concerts each year.
Beverages and desserts will be available to purchase, but
Mrs. Franchi encourages you to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn. Alcoholic beverages are also permitted.
She very graciously provides chairs for everyone. We will
be bringing a few folding tables with us for our group.
I spoke to Mrs. Franchi and was very impressed with
her hospitality and willingness to work with and accommodate our group. She is setting aside a special section
for our group and is discounting our tickets to $35 each.
Regular price is $55.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
on our mini bus at 9:00am. We should be at the estate by
about 10:30am. This should be a wonderful and memorable event for our group. Franchi’s music is very familiar
and loved by our Senior population. If you are interested
in attending, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible.
We cannot hold your seat without payment.
Old Fashioned Flea Market
@ The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
Sunday, September 17th
$5
Departing @ 9:00am.
~BARGAINS
~FOOD TRUCKS
~LIVE MUSIC
~Antique and Classic Car Show
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:00am. Once there you will be on your own to explore
the flea market and all the bargains there. The market will
feature antiques, collectibles, jewelry, household items,
furniture, clothing, toys and of course, plenty of bargains.
You can get something to eat, check out the car show
and even explore the mansion if you would like to. There
is a small admission cost to go into the mansion. If you
decide that you want to visit the mansion, you can pay the
admission fee at that time. At 2:00pm. we will meet again
for our return trip back to Prospect. We should be back at
the Senior Center by about 3:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We are limited to the number of
people we can bring with us.
“Will We Ever See Their Likes Again?”
Presented by Storyteller - Carol Birch
Thursday, September 7th
$5
1:00pm.
In 1998, Carol Birch received the National Storytelling
Network’s Circle of Excellence Award given to storytellers
recognized as master tellers by their peers. She has
helped in setting standards for excellence in storytelling
and demonstrating a commitment and dedication to the
art over a significant period of time.
Thirty years of experience has earned her a respected
place in the forefront of the revival of platform storytelling.
She has taught at Southern Connecticut State University
and lectured at forty-one universities across the nation.
She has also spoken many times to professional and
corporate organizations.
She has produced nine audio cassettes for independent storytellers as well as August House, Lightyear
Entertainment, and Weston Woods Studios. She has
written several essays and books on storytelling. She has
appeared on ABC’s “Nightline,” and on CBS. She has
also served as chairperson of the Anne Izard Storyteller’s
Choice Award.
Carol will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 1:00pm. She will be presenting a program on “Will We Ever See Their Likes Again?”
This presentation celebrates the immigrants who, at
the turn of the century, left their homes and entered the
United States through Ellis Island to blend into the great
melting pot of American culture. There are songs which
speak of loved ones left behind, never to be seen again.
The stories tell, too, of women, men and children who put
their faith in the untested promises of early twentieth century America. For some, dreams were abandoned. For
others, the “American Dream” was made manifest.
If you are interested in joining us for this entertaining program, please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We
cannot hold your seat without payment. Refreshments
will be served after the program.
We have had Carol Birch speak here before. She is
extremely entertaining and knowledgeable about what
she speaks on. She puts on a great presentation that you
don’t want to miss.
Storm King Art Center
1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY.
Monday, September 25th
$32
Departing @ 9:30am.
The Storm King Art Center, commonly referred to as
Storm King and named after its proximity to Storm King
Mountain, is located in the hamlet of New Windsor, New
York. It is about a 1.5 hour drive from Prospect.
Storm King Art Center is a 500-acre outdoor, open-air
museum and sculpture garden featuring enormous pieces
from bold-faced names such as Alexander Calder, Maya
Lin, Donald Judd, Richard Serra, and Louise Bourgeois.
Even if you are not an art lover, it is impossible not to be
swept away by the beauty of the sculptures and the surrounding landscape.
The Center contains what is perhaps the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the United
States. Founded in 1960 by Ralph E. Ogden as a museum for Hudson River School paintings, it soon evolved
into a major sculpture venue with works from some of the
most acclaimed artist’s of the 20th. century.
The permanent collection of monumental works is
situated throughout the grounds in four main areas: The
North Woods, a wooded section in the northeast corner
of the property; Museum Hill, an elevated portion on the
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east edge of the property along the Moodna Creek with
views of the surrounding land and its sculptures; the Meadows, which includes the western edge of the park and
its entrance; and the South Fields, an open expanse in
the southwest portion of the center. The landscapes have
been carefully molded to form the perfect setting for each
of the monumental works of art.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect
Senior Center at 9:30am. Our first stop will be for a nice
lunch at the River Grill on Newburgh’s historic waterfront.
The cost of your lunch is not included in the cost of
this trip. It is your responsibility.
After lunch we will continue on to the Storm King Art
Center where we will first enjoy a narrated tour of the museum. After the tour we will hop on a tram for a 35-minute
narrated tour of the Art Center and its outside exhibits.
You will be able to enjoy the many sculpture exhibits from
the comfort of the tram.
We should be leaving the Art Center at about 3:30pm.
and be back in Prospect by about 5:00pm. If you are interested in joining in on this trip, please sign up and PAY as
soon as possible. We are limited to the number of people
we can bring with us.
Old Deerfield Fall Festival
Arts & Crafts Fair
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA
Sunday, September 24, 2017
$10
Departing @ 8:30am.
Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler
Arts & Craft Fair
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA
Saturday, November 18, 2017
$10
Departing @ 8:30am.
The Old Deerfield Craft Fairs have been among the highest ranked shows in Massachusetts and New England
by Sunshine Artist Magazine, for 25-years. The magazine
is a major publication of the arts and crafts movement in
the United States. The Deerfield Christmas Sampler Craft
Fair has been recognized in the “Best Show” rankings
of the Traditional Craft Fairs in New England. Yankee
Magazine has also recognized the craft fair as one of the
top 20 events in New England and as the top 3 in Massachusetts.
The cost for these trips are $10. This covers admission into the Craft Fair and also helps somewhat to cover
fuel costs to the event.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior
Center at 8:30am. We should be at our destination by
about 10:00am. Once at the fair you will be free to shop,
browse and eat on your own until 2:00pm. At this time we
will leave for our return trip back to Prospect.
We should be back in Prospect from this day trip at
about 3:30pm. This all depends on the traffic however. If
you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY
as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without
payment.
Institute For American Indian Studies
38 Curtis Road, Washington, Ct.
Thursday, September 21st
$13
Departing @ 9:30am.
Since forming in 1975, the Institute for American Indian Studies-formerly the American Indian Archaeological
Institute-has been steadfast in its devotion to recovering
New England’s once-largely-unknown indigenous history,
surveying or excavating more than 500 sites.
The Institute’s accomplishments include the discovery
of a 10,000-year old camp site in Washington, the earliest
known archaeological site in the state.
Along the way the organization has been equally steadfast in its efforts to share this history with engrossing,
hands-on exhibits. The Institute is home to a replicated
Algonkian village, a simulated archaeological site, nature
trails and plenty more indoor and outdoor exhibits.
The main exhibit, Quinnetukut: Our Homeland, Our
Story follows the fascinating 10,000-year saga of Connecticut’s Native American peoples from the distant past to
today.
We will be visiting the Institute on Thursday, September 21, 2017. We will be meeting and leaving from the
Prospect Senior Center at 9:30am. Our guided tour is
scheduled for 10:30am. It should be about one hour long.
After the tour we will board our bus for a lunch stop
at the White Hoarse Pub in Washington, Ct. We have
dined here before and have always been very happy with
the food and service. 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.
The River Rose Cruise
Thursday, September 28, 2017
$109
Departing @ 9:00am.
Come aboard the River Rose, an authentic stern driven Mississippi paddle wheeler and enjoy a breathtaking
sightseeing cruise on the majestic Hudson River. You can
even enjoy a beverage from their full service bar as you
relax in the sun with your friends on their spacious upper
deck.
Your two hour cruise will head south from Newburgh,
and include a narrated tour of historically significant sites
such as Bannerman’s Island, the Catskill Water Aqueduct,
the Village of Cold Spring, World’s End and the great
military academy at West Point.
In addition, you will learn fascinating historical information about the many cities and towns on both banks of the
Hudson and how they participated in the glorious history
of the Hudson Valley and our great nation. The Captain
and crew on board will make your day a special one
aboard the River Rose.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect Senior Center at 9:00am. We will be traveling to New York
on a motor coach bus. There will be a coffee stop on the
way to our destination. Driver gratuity is included in the
cost of this package.
Our first stop will be at Captain Jack’s Waterfront Restaurant on the Hudson River for a full course luncheon.
Lunch choices are: Sole Francaise, Chicken Marsala or
Hanger Steak. Please make your lunch choice when
signing up and paying for this trip.
After lunch we will enjoy our cruise on the River Rose.
We anticipate being back in Prospect by approximately
7:00pm. We will have a quick bathroom stop on our way
home.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
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Southwind Alpaca Farm & Yarn Shoppe
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Departing @ 9:30am.
Jim and Penny Mullen own, manage and care for
over 50 alpacas at their farm in Watertown, Ct. It is one
of the largest alpaca farms in Connecticut. They show
their animals throughout the country including at the “Big
E” Eastern States Exposition each year. The genetic pool
of blue ribbon show winners in their breed is very impressive.
They also sell a variety of alpaca yarn at their farm
throughout the year. With over 15 natural, un-dyed colors
and over 70 dyed colors available, you are sure to find the
yarn you are looking for at Southwind Farms. Their yarn
is ideal for any knitting project.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 9:30am. Our tour is scheduled for 10:00am. After
the tour we will give you ample time to look through their
yarns in case you are interested in buying some or to
browse through the many handmade items they have for
sale there.
At 12noon we will board our bus again for a lunch
stop at Rozi’s Diner in Thomaston, Ct. We have dined
here before and have been very happy with the food and
service. The cost of your lunch is your responsibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up as
soon as possible. We are limited to the number of people
we can bring with us.
Farm Dinner @ Salem Cross Inn
West Brookfield, Massachusetts
Thursday, September 14th
$118
Departing @ 1:30pm.
The Salem Cross Inn is a restored 18th. century
farmhouse nestled on 600-acres of New England country
side. Though it is rich in history, the house, turned restaurant and tavern, offers seasonal menus with traditional
American fare alongside what today’s dining public is
looking for.
The Salem family is proud to say that everything is
prepared fresh each day while incorporating heirloom
vegetables and herbs grown in their gardens.
Whether you are a foodie, or someone who appreciates delicious food straight from the garden, a Farm Dinner
at Salem Cross Inn is a dining event!
The inspiration for their menus is solely based on
what they have growing on their farm property. The vegetables are grown by their gardener and Bo Salem. The
herbs are grown by John Salem. The beef is raised by
David Salem.
Your dinner will be prepared by Chef Laurent and his
staff. They love to share tips on their cooking with you.
You can join in, ask questions or just sit back and relax
and meet some new people.
Before arriving at the Inn we will visit Brookfield
Orchards. Their retail store offers some interesting and
tasty items.
At 6:00pm. we will arrive at the Inn. At that time you
can relax and unwind with hors d’oeuvres, cool refreshing
drinks, informal garden tours and a chef demonstration.
At 7:00pm. one big long table, reminiscent of old time
family style dinners, will be set up in the barn. There, you
will enjoy a delicious dinner that has been inspired by the
farm and the gardens that are just steps from the kitchen. The menu is yet to be announced and is subject to
change because, you know, Mother Nature rules!
The cost of this trip ($118 based on 25-people), includes deluxe motor coach transportation, driver gratuity,
and the Farm Dinner.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment. We should be back from this trip at
approximately 10:30pm.
Mackinaw Island 2017
Also Michigan & Niagara Falls
September 1- 9, 2017
Day 1: Board our deluxe motor coach as we head towards Michigan. Overnight and welcome dinner at the
Sheraton Hotel in Erie, PA.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel then we head to Michigan
stopping in Ohio to visit the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Our next stop is Dearborn Michigan and Henry Ford
country. Spend 2 nights at the Greenfield Inn Dearborn.
Dinner & leisure time at the hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel We will enjoy the All
American Package at Greenfield Village (Model T Rides,
Edisons Menlo Park, Wright Brothers Home & Cycle
Shop. World -Class Artisans, Firestone Farm, Henry Ford
& Noah Webster Homes. We will visit the Henry Ford
Museum along with the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Dinner
at the hotel.
Day 4: Breakfast. Head towards Mackinaw Island. We
leave the bus & take the ferry over to the island. We
check into the Lake View Hotel. Time to relax and browse
on your own for shopping at the waterfront shops for Taffy
and Fudge! Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5: Breakfast. We will enjoy a Horse driven Island
tour, Lunch buffet at the Grand Hotel, Tour Fort Mackinac.
Dinner tonight is on your own.
Day 6: Breakfast. We leave beautiful Mackinaw Island
and head for Frankenmuth. We will overnight at the
Bavarian Inn Lodge. We will enjoy a tour of this beautiful
Bavarian village. Included tonight is the famous “Chicken
Dinner” at the Bavarian Restaurant.
Day 7: Breakfast. Depart for Niagara Falls, NY. We will
be staying at the Sheraton at The Falls. Across the street
from the Seneca Casino. Leisure time and fun at the
casino. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 8: Breakfast. Time for the Maid of the Mist. And walking on the rainbow bridge! Please bring your passport
if you want to cross over to Canada. The tour will not be
going there Canada would be on your own. Last time to
try your luck at the casino. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 9: Breakfast. Time to head for home.
Lunch & rest stops will be made during the entire trip.
Call RayLin Travel for Pricing & availability
Linda - 203-591-1407
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All Hallows Eve Tea with “Mrs. Gordon”
Thursday, October 19th
1:00pm
$15
Join “Mrs. Gordon” for an All Hallows Eve Tea Party
perfect for the haunting season. Be chilled and thrilled as
she recants some of of her uncanny experiences with the
supernatural. She will discuss 19th. and early 20th. century creepy, Halloween traditions as well as Harry Houdini
and her recent attendance of a séance.
Join us on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 1:00pm.
when “Mrs. Gordon” (aka. Rita Parisi) visits the Senior
Center and gives us a firsthand account of what All Hallows Eve was like in the 19th. and 20th. century.
Rita Parisi is a Massachusetts based performer who
founded a production company in 2002 in order to create
original theatrical presentations that entertain and inspire
her audiences. Her unique shows highlight her passion
for storytelling, theatre, history, costuming and literature.
Rita is a charming and animated storyteller who skillfully
draws her audience back in time. She comes to each
performance dressed in period costumes. She takes on
the character of “Mrs. Gordon,” an elegant fashionista
from the turn of the century. Rita leads her guests in lively
conversations, encouraging questions and comments
and providing an entertaining and chilling afternoon with
glimpses in to the 19th. and 20th. century All Hallows Eve
traditions and superstitions.
After “Mrs. Gordon’s” All Hallows Eve presentation you
will enjoy some light, autumn tea party snacks prepared
by the Senior Center kitchen staff. Bring your own tea
cup that day to make the affair a little extra fancy. This
promises to be a very informative, interesting, chilling,
creepy and delicious afternoon.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment.
“Fresians of Majesty” Horse Farm
Townsend, Vermont
Thursday, October 12th
$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 award-winning 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.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
on a coach bus at 9:00am. Our first stop will be for a
delicious lunch at a restaurant that is still TBA. The meal
will feature 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,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your seat without payment. We should be back in
Prospect by about 7:00pm. We sponsored this trip last
year and it was a huge success. Don’t miss out this year!
Direct from Branson, Missouri…
“Moon River & Me”
Jimmy Osmond & The Moon River Band
Celebrate Andy Williams
“A Tribute to the Man and His Music”
@ The Garde Arts Theater - New London, Ct.
Thursday, October 5, 2017-$40
Show time 2:30pm
Departing @ 11:00am
Today we will be traveling to The Garde Arts Theater in
New London to see this exclusive matinee show straight
from Branson, Missouri. “Moon River and Me” celebrates the legacy of Andy Williams. Jimmy Osmond began
performing with Andy Williams at the age of three. This
show marks his 50th year in the entertainment business.
“Moon River and Me” is a sparkling tribute that features
award-winning music and special memories accompanied
by nostalgic footage.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 11:00am. Our first stop will be at Tony D’s Italian Restaurant for lunch. The restaurant is across the street from
the theater. The cost of your lunch is NOT included in
the cost of this trip. Lunch will be on your own.
After lunch we will continue on to the theater for the
show. The show should be over by about 5:00pm. We
should be back in Prospect by about 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.
Eerie Connecticut:
Local Myth & Mystery
Presented by Rob Nelson
Thursday, October 26th
$5
1:00pm.
Rob Nelson holds an MFA in writing from Vermont’s
Goddard College. He has created and taught classes
at Yale’s English Language Institute since 1997. He
has also been an Associate Professor of Developmental
English at Housatonic Community College for the last ten
years. He has conducted research as a Summer Fellow
through the Mystic Seaport for their Educators Program.
Rob will be at the Prospect Senior Center on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 1:00pm. to present a program
entitled “Eerie Connecticut: Local Myth & Mystery”. Rob
will explore the unexplainable and unbelievable history of
three of Connecticut’s eeriest legends: the Fairfield Witch
Trials, the ghostly “White Lady” of Monroe, and Dudleytown, the “Village Damned.”
Everyone knows about the infamous 1692 Salem witch
trials, but few people realize that Connecticut has an older
history when it comes to executions for witchcraft. Witchcraft officially became a crime in Connecticut in 1642: “If
any person be a witch, he or she shall be put to death…”
The “White Lady” is most commonly seen standing in the
road in Monroe. She is often hit by oncoming cars, but
much to the driver’s surprise, their cars never receive
damage!
According to local legend, the founders of Dudleytown
were descended from an English nobleman who was
beheaded for treason during the reign of Henry VII. From
that moment on, the Dudley family was placed under a
curse. Yikes!
Rob will be here to share these and other Connecticut
“eerie” legends with us. If you are interested in attending,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your seat without payment.
What a great program of odd folk tales and ghostly
encounters from the long ago, for this time of the year!
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“Witches in Connecticut” Presentation
@ Prospect Senior Center
Presented by The CT Historical Society
Monday, October 23rd
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 of 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.
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours
@ Mark Twain House
351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Ct.
Saturday, October 28th
$25
Departing @ 2:45p.m.
The Mark Twain house in Hartford, Ct. has been
featured on the Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the
Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story. On Saturday, October 28, 2017 we will be taking part in their Graveyard Shift
Ghost Tour. These tours are hugely successful and sell
out fast because of their popularity.
Filled with haunted history, dark tales, and Victorian
traditions surrounding séances and spiritualism, nighttime
tours at the Mark Twain House are as educational as they
are goosebump-inducing. Participants will hear lots of
creepy tales-and learn about Mark Twain’s interest in the
supernatural.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect Senior Center at 2:45pm. Our first stop will be for dinner at
Nino’s Trattoria Restaurant in Waterbury. The cost of your
meal is your responsibility.
After our meal we will continue on to the Mark Twain
House for their 6:00pm. Graveyard Shift Ghost Tour. The
tour usually lasts about one hour. We should be back in
Prospect by about 8:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. Don’t forget that these tours
usually sell out because they are so popular!
FREE Thank You Dinner for Military Personnel
@ Golden Corral Buffet
74 Turnpike Square, Milford, Ct.
Monday, November 13th Departing @ 4:00pm.
Golden Corral’s legendary, endless buffet features
an abundant variety of delicious familiar favorites. They
continuously offer new breakfast, lunch and dinner items
on their buffet.
Their dinner buffet features an enormous variety of
classics like grilled to order sirloin, steaks, pork, seafood,
shrimp and chicken along with such favorites as their
creamy mac and cheese, made from scratch mashed
potatoes, fresh salad choices, and dozens of other items.
Their bakery and dessert buffet are filled with freshly
baked breads, homemade cakes and pies, delicious cookies, brownies, pastries and ice creams.
On Monday, November 13, 2017 the restaurant will be
offering FREE Thank You Dinners for military personnel.
They are FREE of charge to military personnel only. You
must show proof of military service to participate.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 4:00pm. The free dinners run from 5:00pm. to 9:00pm.
If you were in the service and are interested in participating in this event, please sign up as soon as possible.
We are limited to the number of people we can bring with
us.
Although the dinner is free of charge to all military
personnel, please remember that you should also plan
on leaving a tip for the hard working wait staff that will be
there that day to make your visit an enjoyable one. Come
prepared.
Radio City Music Hall
Christmas Spectacular
Friday, November 17th
8:00am Price: TBA
We will be attending the Radio
City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Rockettes! Be a part of this
American tradition, as a new show will be introduced with
a bounty of exciting segments and special effects, yet still
retaining your classical favorites such as the Parade of
the Wooden Soldiers and the Nativity.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 8:00am. We will be traveling on a coach bus with a
bathroom on board. We will stop for a quick coffee/
bathroom stop along the way. Our first stop will be
for lunch at the famous Italian restaurant Carmine’s in
New York City. After lunch we will continue on to Radio
City Music Hall for the show. It is scheduled to start at
3:00pm.
The cost of this trip includes deluxe motor coach transportation, the show at Radio City Music Hall, lunch, tax &
tip and the driver gratuity. We should be back in Prospect
from our trip by about 7:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up as
soon as possible. We do not have a cost for this trip yet
because we are waiting on ticket prices from Radio City
Music Hall. We are just giving you a heads up so that
you can put that day aside if you are interested in going
to the show. Once we get a definitive price, we will call all
those that signed up and let them know.
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The King and I
Sunday, June 4th
$85
6:30pm (Showtime)
Departing @ 5:00pm.
Set in Bangkok in the 1860’s, the musical tells the
story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship
that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British school teacher, whom the imperious
King brings to Siam to tutor his many wives and children.
One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King
and I boasts a score that features such beloved classics
as “Getting to Know You”, “Hello, Young Lovers”, “Shall
We Dance?”, “I Have Dreamed”, and “Something Wonderful”.
We have orchestra seating for this performance. We
will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at
5:00pm.
If you are interested in any of these shows, please
sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold
your seat without payment.
@ Clockwork Repertory Theater
133 Main Street, Oakville, Ct.
Three Musketeers
(Comedy)
Sunday, June 18, 2017
$18
3:00pm.(show time) - Departing @ 2:00pm.
Baskerville
(Comedy)
Sunday, July 23, 2017
$18
3:00pm.(show time) - Departing @ 2:00pm.
Rebel Yells
(Drama)
Sunday, September 10, 2017
$18
3:00pm.(show time) - Departing @ 2:00pm.
Female Transport
(Drama)
Sunday, October 15, 2017
$18
3:00pm.(show time) - Departing @ 2:00pm.
If you are interested in joining us for any of these shows,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your seat without payment.
REMEMBER:
SIGN UP AND PAY ASAP
NO SEATS HELD W/O PAYMENT
Mary Poppins
Saturday, July 29, 2017
$30
8:00pm(Show time)
Departing @ 6:30pm.
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is
capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practical and
perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and
the classic Walt Disney film, this production has delighted
Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and
received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony
Awards, including Best Musical.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Prospect 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.
The Clay and Wattles Theater
@ The Abbey of Regina Laudis in
Bethlehem
Fiddler on the Roof
Sunday, August 6, 2017
$28
2:30pm.(show time)
Departing @ 11:30am.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 11:30am. Our first stop will be at the Painted Pony
Restaurant in Bethlehem 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 show.
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
6:00pm.
COMING TO THE PALACE
THEATER…
Phantom of the Opera
Sunday, November 26th
$75
1:00pm.
Departing @ 12noon
If you are interested in attending this show with us,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your seat without payment. We will be seated in the
orchestra section of the theater.
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REMEMBER:
SIGN UP AND PAY ASAP
NO SEATS HELD W/O PAYMENT
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 so.
Celebrate Italia!!
Featuring: The Italian Connection Band!!
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
$41
11:30am. (showtime) Departing @ 10:30am.
Menu: Salad/Pasta/Tuscan Chicken/Scrod
Mediterranean/Potato//Vegetable/Spumoni
This will be this band’s fifth appearance at the Aqua
Turf. Band leader Umberto and his band will entertain you
with a strong mix of both Italian and American standards.
This event is always a sell-out! Definitely be prepared
to dance!
Song, Dance & Romance
Featuring: The Incomparable Ritchie Mitnick
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
$41
11:30am. (showtime) Departing @ 10:30am.
Menu: Salad/Pasta ala Norma/Chicken Francais/Pan Seared Salmon/Potato/Vegetable/Dessert
A musical journey of great songs all designed with the
dancing romantic in mind. Ritchie and his entourage will
certainly bring the songs not only from yester-year but
also favorites from today! Dance, Dance, Dance is the
theme today!
Welcome to Motown!
Featuring:
Marva Scott as Diana Ross & Tina Turner
& CP Lacey as Stevie Wonder & James Brown
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
$42
11:30am. (showtime) Departing @ 10:30am.
Menu: Salad/Pasta/Chicken Marsala/Baked Meatloaf/ Vegetables/Potatoes/Dessert
This is one of the best vocal impression impressionists
in Las Vegas, Reno, and Atlantic City. Marva Scott will
light up the stage with the many facets of these two legendary entertainers. CP Lacey is a master celebrity tribute
artist. His tribute at The Apollo Theater to these two super
stars is “second to none”. There is NO dancing for this
show.
Polka at The Aqua Turf
Featuring: The Polka Family Band
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
$41
11:30am. (showtime) Departing at 10:30am.
Menu: Chicken RiceSoup/Salad/Pierogie’s/PorkLoin/
Galumpki’s/Potato/Vegetable/Cheesecake
This East Coast Band is one of the finest Polka Bands
around. Enjoy an energetic day filled with both Polka
dance standards and your favorite American traditional
music. There is definitely dancing for this event!
Holiday Winter Wishes
Featuring: The Steppin’ Out Band
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
$41
11:30am. (showtime) Departing at 10:30am.
Menu: Salad/Pasta/Roast Turkey/Chicken Kathryn/
Potato/Vegetable/Dessert
Good food, gorgeous décor and fantastic music by an
awesome band, combine to give you an enjoyable afternoon. This is a dancing day!
THOMASTON
OPERA HOUSE
Landmark
Community Theater
Grease
Saturday, July 22nd
$20
8:00pm. (show time)
Departing @ 7:00pm.
Mamma Mia!
Saturday, September 23rd
$20
8:00pm. (show time)
Departing @ 7:00pm.
It’s a Wonderful Life!
Saturday, November 25th
$20
8:00pm. (show time)
Departing @ 7:00pm.
If you are interested in attending any of these shows,
please sign up and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot
hold your seats without payment.
Vienna Boys’ Choir @ The Klein
910 Fairfield Avenue-Bridgeport, Ct.
Saturday, December 2nd
$50
Departing @ 6:00pm.
The Vienna Boys Choir was founded in 1498 in Austrian Emperor Maximillian’s I court. Since then, the troupe
of choristers has expanded to include four touring choirs,
and boast a collective sound that exhibits “astonishing
vocal range” according to the Washington Post. Their
holiday repertoire features favorites like “I’ll be Home for
Christmas” and “Silver Bells”, plus a selection of timeless
French, Italian and Russian carols. Treat yourself to a
special holiday musical experience that you will never
forget.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center
at 6:00pm. The show starts at 7:30pm. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and PAY as soon as
possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment. We
will have orchestra seats for the show.
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REMEMBER:
SIGN UP AND PAY ASAP
NO SEATS HELD W/O PAYMENT
GOODSPEED
OPERA HOUSE
“Oklahoma”
Wednesday, July 19th
$64
2:00pm.(show time)
Departing @ 10:30am.
The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic that changed
American musicals forever dawns at the Goodspeed
Opera House for the very first time. Cowboy Curly and
farm girl Laurey are taking their sweet time falling in love.
Can these stubborn romantics admit their feelings before
it is too late? Passion, laughter and high-kicking choreography blossom in a land where the wind comes sweepin’
down the plain. A legendary score-including “Oh, What a
Beautiful Mornin’,” “The Surrey With the Fringe on Top,”
and the rousing title tune-will put you in a brand new state!
“Rags”
Wednesday, October 11th
$64
2:00pm.(show time)
Departing @ 10:30am.
Welcome to the new world! Fresh from Ellis Island,
a young mother and her son search for lost family and a
sense of home as the 20th. century beckons. The streets
of Manhattan’s Lower East Side may not be paved with
gold, but they echo with the music of opportunity, optimism and hope. A ravishing score by the songwriters of
“Wicked” and “Annie” colors a sweeping saga of America’s
immigrant past. Celebrate our rich roots in Goodspeed’s
new adaption of a neglected masterpiece of the musical
theater.
A Connecticut Christmas
@ The Norma Terris Theater
(Goodspeed Opera House sister theater)
Wednesday, November 29th
$44
2:00pm.(show time)
Departing @ 10:30am.
Some of the most beloved storytellers in Connecticut
history come alive for a yuletide gathering you won’t forget. Famed actor and local legend William Gillette leaves
his castle on the Connecticut River to adapt Dickens’
holiday classic in the 1920’s. Local heroes Mark Twain,
Harriet Beecher Stowe and P.T. Barnum make spirited
appearances opposite Gillette’s Scrooge in a highly
theatrical twist on a family favorite. Custom-made for
Goodspeed with all-original music, this is a tuneful, heartfelt confection spiced with enough Nutmeg State flavor to
sweeten your season.
We will be meeting and leaving from the Senior Center at 10:30am. Our first stop will be at La Vita Restaurant
for lunch. The restaurant is located directly across the
street from the Goodspeed. The cost of your lunch is your
responsibility. Directly after lunch we will walk across the
street to the theater.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up
and PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat
without payment. We are limited to the number of people
we can bring with us.
West Side Story
Wednesday, July 12th
$35
2:00pm. (show time) Departing @ 10:30am.
With book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard
Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. From the
first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the
most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all
time. The Sharks and the Jets clash once again in this
powerful and gripping ode to Romeo and Juliet.
Saturday Night Fever: The Musical
Wednesday, August 16th
$35
2:00pm. (show time) Departing @ 10:30am.
Based on the Paramount film and the story of Nik Cohn.
Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes. Brooklyn-born Tony Manero loves to
dance on the weekends, and he’s about to enter a dance
competition and fall in love! It’s late 1970’s and disco is
here! Get ready for some Night Fever and those nostalgic
songs of the Bee Gees.
I Hate Musicals: The Musical
Wednesday, October 4th $35
2:00pm. (show time) Departing @ 10:30am.
The Simpsons television writer and producer is back at
Ivoryton with his hilarious new world premiere. Mix an
LA earthquake with a little Sigmund Freud and some nifty
dance moves and set it to songs you know and love and
you’ve got a musical like nothing you have ever seen
before.
The Game’s Afoot!
Wednesday, November 8th $35
2:00pm. (show time)
Departing @ 10:30am.
This is a murderously funny thriller set in William Gillette’s Connecticut castle. The danger and hilarity are
non-stop in this glittering whodunit. Come and join us for
this wild and wacky ride!
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.
If you are interested in joining us, please sign up and
PAY as soon as possible. We cannot hold your seat without payment.
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OBITUARIES
Zygmunt Baldowski
Served on several Prospect
boards
PROSPECT – Zygmunt “Ziggy”
Baldowski, age 93, of Prospect,
died suddenly on Friday, March 3,
2017. He was the husband of the
late Rita (Cabana) Baldowski.
Zygmunt was born September 27, 1923 in Miners Mills, Pa.
He was the son of the late Frank
Baldowski and Josephine (Popko)
Burnham.
His parents moved to Warsaw,
Poland when he was 3. He spent
his childhood there and continued his education in business administration. He could
not come back to the U.S. during the Second World War
because German authorities would not permit it.
During Germany’s occupation of Poland, he was
arrested while walking on the street. Separated from his
brother, Chester, Ziggy was placed on a cattle car destined to the concentration camp Majdankek with hundreds
of other Polish citizens. Chester was placed on a forced
labor farm. Ziggy and others jumped the moving train after
loosening boards nailed over the windows. He had been
shot 5 times in his two legs by Germans on top of the train
during the escape.
The next morning, a nurse that lived near the train
tracks came out to see if there were any survivors and
got Ziggy to the doctor’s office where she worked. After
surgery, gangrene set in and doctors wanted to amputate
both of his legs. They fought the infection for almost 6
months. During physical therapy, he fell and shattered
his knee cap and needed more surgery. He made a full
recovery with the help of the Polish Underground. After
the war, he returned to the United States at the age of 23
in 1946, he lived in Prospect with his mother, who had had
luckily moved back to the U.S. before the onset of the war.
For the next two years he got a job on Thomaston
Avenue working for a printer followed by working at manufacturing gutters. He then worked as a tool setter at Timex
for 5 years, where he met his future wife, Rita Cabana. In
1953, he began working at Prospect Machine Products
under the guidance of Michael Pugliese. Ziggy and Mike
became lifelong friends. Ziggy and Rita began a family in
1959 and built a home in Prospect in 1964.
He was a member of St. Anthony Church in Prospect.
He belonged to a singing group “The Prospectors” who
toured around the area and performed shows to benefit
St. Anthony’s Church. He retired from Prospect Machine
Product, where he worked as a machinist and tool setter.
He continued to work part-time as a machinist well into his
70s. He served on several different Prospect boards and
committees, including Town Council and Planning and
Zoning and was also elected to the Board of Education.
He belonged to the Democratic Town Committee, recently
joined the senior center and was a long term usher at St.
Anthony. His hobbies included gardening, relaxing walks,
traveling and dancing.
He is survived by a son, Gary and a daughter, Karen
Chicoine, both of Prospect; two grandchildren, Scott and
Kristine Chicoine; and a sister, Wanda Nasses, of Phoenix, Ariz. He is also survived by several nieces, a nephew and many cousins. He was preceded by a brother,
Chester, of Waterbury and longtime companion, Connie
Tiganello.
The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Anthony Church, Prospect.
Burial was at Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
The Prospect Senior Center, Center Street, Prospect, CT
06712. For online condolences and directions, please visit
www.prospectmemorial.com.
REST IN PEACE
Beatrice Garbarino
Taught in Wolcott,
Naugatuck, Region 16
MIAMI, FL - Beatrice "Bea"
(Ruggiero) Garbarino, 77,
formerly of Naugatuck, passed
away in FL on February 1, 2017.
She was the wife of the late
Lawrence Joseph Garbarino.
Bea was born on January
17, 1940 in Waterbury daughter
of the late Roland and Lucia
(Palomba) Ruggiero. She spent years teaching in different
school systems, which included; Wolcott, Naugatuck, and
Region 16. She was also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and a former member of the ladies auxillary.
Bea was an avid reader and spent a lot of time at the local
library. She enjoyed cooking and traveling with her late
husband.
Bea is survived by a daughter: Tracey Garbarino and
her husband Michael Peters of Marlborough, two sons:
Peter Garbarino and his wife Jane Greatorex of Naples,
FL and Paul Garbarino and his wife Jennifer of Miami,
FL, a sister Delores Carlone and husband Umberto of
CA, and four grandchildren: Elizabeth and Lauren Peters
and Hannah and Luke Garbarino, a brother-in-law Robert
Garbarino and wife Michelle of Killingworth, along with
several nieces.
The Funeral was held on Saturday March 11, 2017 at
10:15 a.m. from the Prospect Memorial Funeral Home, 72
Waterbury Road, Prospect to St. Francis of Assisi Church,
318 Church Street, Naugatuck for a mass at 11:00 a.m.
Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Howard
Whittemore Library, c/o Library Director, 243 Church St.,
Naugatuck, CT 06770 or Yale Center for Thoracic Aortic
Disease, PO Box 208039, New Haven, 06520.
For on-line condolences, please visit
prospectmemorial.com.
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OBITUARIES
James P. Murphy
Retired Pratt & Whitney
welder, Korean War vet
PROSPECT – James Patrick Murphy, 82, passed away on April 26,
2017, at home surrounded by his
family. He was the loving husband
of Eileen (Moriarty) Murphy for
more than 56 years.
Jim was born in Waterbury on
Sept. 2, 1934, son of the late John
C. and Agnes (Carroll) Murphy.
He served in the Army during the
Korean War, and later worked as
a welder for Pratt and Whitney
for more than 35 years. He loved
to play pool, was a World War II
historian, and was an avid Red
Sox fan. He was a member of the
Prospect Senior Center and St. Anthony Church.
Besides his wife, Jim is survived by his children, Kathleen Murphy-Frenette and husband David, Tara Smith and
husband Fred Jr., and Thomas Murphy and wife Theresa,
all of Prospect, and Maureen Murphy Keaveney and
fiance James McCormack of Waterbury. He also leaves
eight grandchildren, Ryan Keaveney, Kaitlyn, Chelsea and
Mackenzie Frenette, Tyler and Tom Smith, and Matt and
Taylor Murphy; and several nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by two brothers.
The funeral was held 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017,
directly at St. Anthony Church, Union City Road, Prospect.
Burial with military honors was at Prospect Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place,
Memphis, TN 38105.
For online condolences and directions, please visit
www.prospectmemorial.com.
Camille Giampietro
Loving wife, mother,
grandmother and sister
WATERBURY – Mrs. Camille (Caputo) Giampietro, 75,
passed away peacefully with her children by her side on
Friday, March 24, 2017 at her home. She was the devoted
wife of the late Donald R. Giampietro.
Mrs. Giampietro was born on Aug. 9, 1941 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Michael J. and Josephine
(Chillemi) Caputo. Camille was a graduate of Waterbury
Catholic High School, Class of 1959 and Saint Mary’s
School of Nursing.
Camille was a loving and compassionate lady so it
was only natural that she was a dedicated nurse with VNA
Hospice for more than 10 years. Camille was a longtime
parishioner of SS. Peter and Paul Church in Waterbury,
and most recently became a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Prospect.
She had a very determined spirit and was a valiant
warrior until the end. She was a wonderful wife, mother
and sister whose true joy was spending time with her
family, especially her grandchildren.
Camille is survived by her children, Donald J. Giampietro of New York, N.Y., Lynda Carter of Waterbury and
Matthew J. Giampietro and his wife Gabriela, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She also leaves behind her grandchildren,
Deanna Giampietro, Anthony Ireland and Elijah Carter;
her great-granddaughter, Jayda Priester; and her sister,
Florence Sordi of Guilford; as well as several nieces and
nephews.
REST IN PEACE
The Giampietro family would like to thank the nurses
and staff of Branford Hospice for their dedication and exceptional care, especially Brian Lawlor, Kristina Kershaw
and Jonathon Lopez.
The funeral was held on Monday, March 27, 2017 at
8:30 a.m. from Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow St.,
Waterbury to St. Anthony’s Church in Prospect for a Mass
at 10 a.m. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Camille’s name may be
made to: Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road,
Branford, CT 06405.
For more information and online condolences, visit
www.maioranofuneralhome.com.
David P. Sletner
Longtime teacher, active at
church
NAUGATUCK – David P. Sletner,
loving husband of Edith (Clarke)
Sletner, died on Friday, March 31,
2017.
Dave received is B.Ed. from Keene
State College in New Hampshire.
He earned his M.A.L.S. degree in
science from Wesleyan University
in Middletown, Conn.
Dave taught school for 22 years. He was employed by
United Technologies, Norden Systems in human resources and the department of finance.
Besides his wife, Dave is also survived by a son,
Christopher B. Sletner and his wife, Laura J. Sanderson;
a daughter, Betsy L. Costanza and her husband, Thomas
M. Costanza; loving grandfather to his five grandchildren;
his sister, Kristina L. Sletner; his brother-in-law, Craig A.
Clarke and his wife Gen Clarke; and many friends.
Dave was a member of the Congregational Church of
Naugatuck, UCC, having been a member of many committees.
Arrangements: A memorial service was held at the
Congregational Church of Naugatuck, UCC, 9 Division
St., Naugatuck, on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2 p.m.
Burial was held at the convenience of the family and there
are no calling hours. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of
Naugatuck is assisting with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s memory can be
made to the Congregational Church of Naugatuck, UCC,
9 Division St., Naugatuck, CT 06770 or the Ecumenical
Food Bank, 75 Spring St., Naugatuck, CT 06770.
For online condolences, to share a photo or a story,
please visit www.fordfh.com.
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May-June 2017 Issue
Name That Car
Clues:
The marque was named after a Spanish Explorer.
Groucho Marx was its pitchman on his quiz show, You Bet Your Life.
Automotive pioneer Henry Ford died the year this car was manufactured.
It had a semiautomatic transmission with “tiptoe shift”.
The brand’s upscale model was replaced by the hemi-equipped Firedome in 1952.
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES
Name That Car solution:
1947 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe.
May-June 2017 Issue
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Funnies
Never Lie to your Rabbi
At Friday night services, Morris goes to his friend
Irving and says, "I need a favor. I’m sleeping with the
Rabbi’s wife. Can you hold him in synagogue for an hour
after services for me?"
Irving is not very fond of the idea, but being Morris’
lifelong friend, he reluctantly agrees.
After services, he strikes up a conversation with the
Rabbi, asking him all sorts of stupid questions - just to
keep him occupied.
After some time the wise Rabbi becomes suspicious
and asks, "Irving what are you really up to?"
Irving, filled with feelings of guilt and remorse confesses to the Rabbi, "I’m sorry, Rabbi. My friend is sleeping
with your wife right now, so he asked me to keep you
occupied."
The Rabbi smiles, puts a brotherly hand on Irving’s
shoulder and says, "You better hurry home, Irving. My
wife died two years ago!"
IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME...
A man has been marooned on a tropical island, all
alone, for ten long years.
Then one day, he sees something dark in the water,
coming toward the beach. At first, he thinks it’s only a dolphin or a shark, but as it nears the shore, lo and behold,
he discovers that it’s a scuba diver in a wetsuit. When the
diver finally rises to wade ashore and takes off the wetsuit
hood, he sees that she’s a beautiful blonde with a gorgeous body. Dumbfounded, he falls to his knees.
The blonde diver comes over and drops her tanks
beside him. "Hi," she says. Seeing his long hair and beard
and ragged clothes, she asks "how long have you been
on this island?"
"Ten years!" he says.
She unzips a waterproof pocket in her sleeve and pulls
out a pack of fresh cigarettes and a lighter, then hands
them over to him. He lights one, takes a deep drag and
says "Man, oh, man is that good!"
Then, she asks him "how long has it been since you’ve
had any whisky?"
"Ten years!" he says.
She unzips another waterproof pocket on her opposite
arm and hands him a silver flask. The guy takes a long
swig and says, "Wow! That was fantastic!"
Then she starts to unzip the long zipper that goes all
the way down to the crotch of her wetsuit and asks, "How
long has it been since you’ve had any real fun?"
"My God," the man replies "Don’t tell me you’ve got
golf clubs in there, too!"
BEWARE OF THAT UNDERWEAR DUST!!!!!!
One evening a Husband, thinking he was being funny,
said to his wife, ‘Perhaps we should start washing your
clothes in ‘Slim Fast ‘. Maybe it would take a few inches
off of your butt! ‘
His wife was not amused, and decided that she simply couldn’t let such a comment go un-rewarded.
The next morning the husband took a pair of underwear out of his drawer. ‘What in the world is this?’ he
said to himself as a little ‘dust ‘ cloud appeared when he
shook them out. ;
‘April’, he hollered into the bathroom, ‘Why did you put
Talcum Powder in my underwear?’
She replied with a snicker, ‘It ‘s not talcum powder;
it‘s ‘Miracle Grow ‘!!!!!
May-June 2017 Issue
Jewish Bookie
A Jewish bookie was at the races playing the ponies
and losing his shirt. He noticed a Priest step out onto the
track and bless the forehead of one of the horses lining up
for the 4th race.
Lo and behold, that horse - a long shot - won the race.
Next race, as the horses lined up, the Priest stepped
onto the track. Sure enough, he blessed one of the horses. The bookie made a beeline for a betting window and
placed a small bet on the horse.
Again, even though it was another long shot, the horse
won the race. He collected his winnings, and anxiously
waited to see which horse the Priest would bless next. He
bet big on it, and it won.
As the races continued the Priest kept blessing horses, and each one ended up winning. The bookie was
elated. He made a quick dash to the ATM, withdrew all his
savings, and awaited for the Priest’s next blessing that
would tell him which horse to bet on.
True to his pattern, the Priest stepped onto the track
for the last race and blessed the forehead of an old nag
that was 100/1. This time the priest blessed the eyes,
ears, and hooves of the old nag. The bookie knew he had
a winner and bet every cent he had on the old nag.
He watched dumbfounded as the old nag pulled up
and couldn’t even finish the race. In a state of shock, he
went to the track area where the Priest was standing.
Confronting him, he exclaimed, "Father! What happened? All day long you blessed horses and they all won.
Then in the last race, the horse you blessed never even
had a chance. Now, thanks to you I’ve lost all my money!"
The Priest nodded wisely and with sympathy. "You
aren’t Catholic are you my son?"
"No, I’m Jewish."
"That’s the problem", said the Priest, "you couldn’t tell
the difference between a blessing and last rites."
Italian wife
An Italian man, Tony, had just finished reading a new
book entitled, ‘You Can Be THE Man of Your House.’ He
stormed into the kitchen and announced to his Italian wife,
"From now on, you need to know that I am the man of this
house and my word is Law. You will prepare me a gourmet meal tonight, and when I’m finished eating my meal,
you will serve me a sumptuous dessert. After dinner, you
are going to go upstairs with me and we will have the kind
of sex that I want. Afterward, you are going to draw me
a bath so I can relax. You will wash my back and towel
me dry and bring me my robe. Then, you will massage
my feet and hands. Then tomorrow, guess who’s going to
dress me and comb my hair?"
His Italian wife replied, "The funeral director would be
my first guess."
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Funnies
Wrong airline
His request approved, the CNN News photographer
quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter
a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting
for him at the airport.
Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up
outside a hanger. He jumped in with his bag, slammed the
door shut, and shouted, "Let’s go!".
The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind and
took off.
Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot,
"Fly over the valley and make low passes so I can take
pictures of the fires on the hillsides."
"Why?" asked the pilot.
"Because I’m a photographer for CNN" , he responded, "and I need to get some close up shots."
The pilot was strangely silent for a moment, finally he
stammered, "So, what you’re telling me, is . . . You’re NOT
my flight instructor?"
"Life is short. Drink the good wine first."
May-June 2017 Issue
The Differeance if you marry a canadian girl....
Three friends married women from different parts of
the world.
The first man married a Greek girt He told her the she
was to do the shes and house cleaning. It took a couple of
days, but on the third day, he came home to see a clean
house and dishes washed and put away.
The second man married a Thai. He gave his wife
orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the
cooking. The first day he didn’t see any results, but the
next day he saw it was better. By the third day, he saw his
house was clean, the dishes were done and there was a
huge dinner on the table.
The third man married a girl from Canada . He ordered her to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn
mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for
every meal. He said the first day he didn’t see anything,
the second day he didn’t see anything either but by the
third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he
could see a IittIe out of his left eye and his arm was heated enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load
the dishwasher. He still has some dlfficulty when he pees.
LOVE THOSE CHURCH LADIES AND THEIR
BULLETINS
They’re Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank
God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences
actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced
in church services:
The Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.
The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on the Water.’
The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’
Ladies, don’t forget the jumble sale. It’s a chance
to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the
house. Bring your husbands.
Remember in prayer the many who are sick in our
community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say
‘Hell’ to someone who doesn’t care much about you.
Don’t let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
Miss Charlene Mason sang ‘I will not pass this way
again,’ giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
For those of you who have children and don’t know it,
we have a nursery downstairs.
Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They
need all the help they can get.
Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in
their school days.
Scouts are saving aluminium cans, bottles and other
items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple
children.
Please place your donation in the envelope along with
the deceased person you want remembered.
The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of
every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday
afternoon.
This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in
the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and
come prepared to Sin.
Ladies’ Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at
l0AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall
after the B. S. is done.
Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at
7 PM. Please use the back door.
Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side
entrance.