Word from the New Senior Services Coordinator
Greetings all! Let me start off by saying how proud I am to be serving my hometown as the Senior Services Coordinator. I have a lot of fantastic ideas that I will be unveiling throughout the year. There is no reason to stay home alone with nothing to do, as there is plenty to do here at the Orange Senior Center! The Orange Senior Center offers many interesting classes, events, activities, and trips. Through participation you could make new friends, learn a new activity, get some needed exercise, or discover a new place. You have so much to gain with nothing to loss.

Next, I wish to announce the beginning of “Birthdays of the Month”. What we will be doing is acknowledging those members who birthdays it is each month. I invite everyone to attend the center’s lunch program weekdays 11:30 to 12:30pm. On the last Tuesday of each month we will have cake with the lunch. The birthday person will receive a “gift bag” filled with goodies and a ticket for a free future lunch. Lunch suggested donation is $2.00. Call Ellen in the kitchen at 891-4765 to reserve a meal.

Be aware we are asking for cell phone #’s from everyone who signs up for a trip. The cell phone #’s are being collected incase someone on the trip has not returned to the bus when it is time to leave. Cell phone #’s will only be used to call people while on trips.

And finally, you may have notice that the Orange Senior Center has a brand new website. Go to www.orangeseniors.org for up to date information. I have also developed an Orange Senior Center page on Facebook. Check it out, click like and follow the center’s happenings and see photos of center events!

Best Wishes
Dennis Marsh

AARP Tax Aide Program
Free income tax assistance is provided at the senior center by the AARP Tax-Aide program for low to moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to those 60 and older.  Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 9 to 12 pm starting Feb. 2.  Call the center to schedule an appointment with a certified AARP Tax-Aide counselor.  If married, both husband and wife should be present.  All taxpayers should bring the following information:

• Proof of identity (picture or other documentation).
• Social Security number (Social Security Card or Benefit Statement-Form SSA-1099) for taxpayer and all taxpayer’s dependents.
• Personal check, if available, with bank checking account & routing numbers since tax returns are done by direct deposit
• Copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns.
• All income statements that apply to the taxpayers 2010 federal and state income taxes.

If there is an asterisk (*) on your mailing label of this newsletter then your membership has expired and you will not receive a newsletter next month, therefore you must renew your memberships for 2011.  The annual membership fee is $10 per person or $15 for two persons living at the same address.  Renewals can be made by coming to the office or by sending a check made out to Treasurer, Town of Orange. There is no membership fee for Orange residents but they do need to complete a registration card in order to be put on the mailing list to receive the monthly newsletter. 

Lions Club Pizza Party
February 14, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Pizza Party and entertainment.  Call the center to make a reservation. Come alone or bring a date.

Birthdays of the Month
Starting in February we will be celebrating Senior Center members’ birthdays on the last Tuesday of every month. Please join us in the senior café for lunch and stay for cake from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The birthday member will receive a gift bag with candy and a ticket for a free future lunch. Lunch suggested donation is $2.00. Call Ellen in the kitchen at (203) 891-4765 to reserve a meal. Join us February 22nd to celebrate the birthdays of:

Breta Adams            Evelyn Amico           Ludwig Angeloni       Michael Annatone Doris Argust                 Alma Asadorian        Marguerite Bernardo Lois Bonazzoli
Edith Bowman                    Ted Boynton            Alice Canna              Barbara Cannaverde
Sal Carrano              John Casola             Ruth Cileno              Leonore Cohen
Robert Criven           Samuel D’Onofrio      Elizabeth Demelis      Agatha DePalma
Mary DeVito            Beatrice DiCarlo        Janet Discenza                  Barbara Dorso        
Donald Feliciano       Nancy Feurer           Patricia Forkin          Joanne Friedrichs
Colman Garland        Dorothy Gemmell     Irene Giangarra        Isabelle Gingras
Maureen Giordano    Soto Gladys             Shirley Gustafson      Gail Hall
Carl Hanson             Harris Heyman                   Darcy Hill                 Lana Ho
Sylvia Hodin             Phyllis Horton           Mary Horvath           Shirley Insler
William Jacobs                   Doris Jamison          Alliene Jenkins                    Lillie Katrick
Doris Kerwin            Evelyn Livolsi           Rosemary Lorincz     Helen Lostys 
Roberta Lurie           Martha Mahoney      Joseph Mangles        Anna Marieb
Ruthie Maxim           Barbara Mazur                   Frances Mazzacane   Sylvia Medalie
Stanton Merriam       Marie Mickus            David Moakley                   Joyce Nepiarsky
Linda Newlan           Ann Nishball             Raymond O’Connor   Julia Obitz
Alexander Ostfield     June Pasquale          Stella Pawlyk            Valerie Pelizza
Sal Persico               Joe Petti                 Lorraine Powell         Trudy Robertson
Deborah Robohm     Elsa Rocco              Roger Rottkamp       Beatrice Ryan
Eugene Sabados       Josephine Schultz     Thomas Seminaro     Marcia Skuret
Carole Slusky           Russ Solorow           Gladys Soto             Lori Swatt     
Elaine Swirsky           Frances Tomasco     Jerry Turecek           Patricia Turko
Vivian Vendrone       Walter Wedemeyer   Claire Westerink       James White 
Esther White            Ralph Whitman         Charlotte Zell            Roger Zyde

Men’s Club
Tim Smith, Orange Fire Marshal, will speak about fire safety at the February 10, 2011 Men’s Club at 10:30am.  Call and let us know you are coming. Ladies welcomed!

Ladies Lunch and Learn
Diane Fekete, CT In-Home Assistance, will speak at the February 3rd Ladies Lunch and Learn at 12 noon in the senior lounge.  Diane will talk about “How to Choose a Home Care Agency”.  Having the proper agency in place allows people to remain in their home longer as their health declines.  Ladies bring their brown bag lunch at 11:30am and the program begins at noon.  Coffee and dessert is served.  Call the center to register for this event.

Health Chat with the OVNA
Join Maria Biondi, a nurse from the Orange Visiting Nurse Association, on Tuesday, February 8 at 10:30am in the senior lounge library for a Health Chat.  The topic for this month’s Health Chat is Emergency Preparedness.  Following the chat, Maria will be available to take blood pressures.  Call to let us know you are coming.

Mammography Van
February 8th the digital mammography van will be at the High Plains Community Center. Call (203) 688-6800 to schedule an appointment!

February Nature Walk
During the months of January and February there will be only one nature walk per month.  The February 28th walk will take place at Savin Rock and walk to Bradley Point.  If weather permits, the hike will also travel to Sandy Point, a noted bird sighting area.  If the weather is bad, the walk may be done indoors at the Westfield Connecticut Post in Milford.  Meet at High Plains Pavilion at 9:00am.  As usual, walkers will carpool or caravan to the starting point for the walk.  Call the center to register if you plan to come.

Friday at the Movies – February 18th at 1:00 pm
“Eat Pray Love” starring Julia Roberts. A Ryan Murphy and Jennifer Salt's adaptation of author Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir. In the eyes of many, Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) was a woman who had it all – great husband, great career, and a weekend home -- but sometimes one realizes too late that they haven't gotten what they truly wanted from life. On the heels of a painful divorce, the woman who had previously looked forward to a contented life of domestic bliss sets out to seek her true destiny by traveling first to Italy, where she learns to appreciate nourishment; then to India, where she discovers the power of prayer; and finally to Bali, where she unexpectedly finds the meaning of true love. Call the center for a reservation.

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TRIPS

UCONN WOMEN VS. PROVIDENCE IN PROVIDENCE, RI. – Saturday, February 12th.  Travel to Providence, Rhode Island to see a game between UCONN Women’s Basketball Team and Providence. 
Cost: $61 Call for availability.

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW AND MUSEUM OF ART – Saturday and Sunday, March 12 – 13, 2011.  Enjoy an overnight trip at the beautiful Embassy Suites to see the 2011 Philadelphia Flower Show…Springtime in Paris, featuring displays drawn from the Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay and artists such as Renoir, Monet, and Van Gogh.  An early dinner will take place at the award winning Moshulu Restaurant in Philadelphia.  Enjoy a Manager’s Special of an open bar upon check in to the hotel.  You can choose to go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art featuring a guided tour and time on your own, or a guided bus tour of Philadelphia.  The total cost including transportation, admission to the flower show, a tour, dinner, breakfast, baggage handling and all gratuities (meals, hotel, driver and escort) is $286 pp double. 
Final payment is due February 12, 2011.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT VILLA BIANCA, SEYMOUR, CT. – Wednesday, March 16th  All you can eat family style luncheon including one complimentary drink ticket per guest.  Following lunch, listen and dance to your favorite Irish music.  Cost: $38 pp with transportation or $30 pp driving on your own.  Experience this beautiful Inn and an afternoon of Irish spirit.   Don’t forget to wear your green! 
Full payment at registration. Space limited for those wanting transportation.

YAKOV SMIRNOFF @ FOXWOODS – Friday, April 8, 2011. Arrive in the morning and get your casino bonus of $10 Keno and $15 Food Coupon.  After several hours of gaming at your own pace, head over to the Fox Theater where the Yakov Smirnoff Show begins at 2 pm.  This famous Russian Comedian delivers explosive laughter in this hilarious show. This is Yakov’s only New England performance, so don’t miss it.  Cost: $74 pp, payable in full at registration, includes transportation, casino bonus, show, and driver gratuity. 
Now Taking Reservations!

MEMPHIS, THE MUSICAL - Wednesday, May 4, 2011.  Broadway’s Best New Musical!  Story of the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the turbulent 1950’s and voted one of the best shows on Broadway.  Orchestra seats are being held for the Orange Senior center.  Before the matinee performance, we will enjoy lunch at Pietrasanta Restaurant where you can order off the menu.  Total cost for the trip is $189 includes theater tickets, lunch, transportation and all gratuities.  A $100 deposit is needed ASAP to hold your spot. Final payment is April 1, 2011.  This Broadway musical is getting great reviews and many shows are already sold out into the New Year.  Wait list.

CRUISE TO BERMUDA FROM NY – May 15 – 22, 2011.  Enjoy a 7-night luxury Cruise on Holland America’s Veendam, with port calls in both Hamilton and St. Georges, Bermuda and sailing out of New York Cruise Terminal. 
Call for availability.

“OH, WHAT A NIGHT” AT AQUA TURF – Wednesday, May 25, 2011.  This is an exciting musical revue of the many hits from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will surely want to see this exhilarating musical review which is thrilling audiences everywhere.  Cost: $77 pp includes transportation, family style lunch, show, and driver gratuity.
Full payment with registration.

“SINGING IN THE RAIN” @ WESTCHESTER DINNER THEATER – Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Enjoy a choice of lunch entrees and a matinee performance of the wonderfully classic story.  Cost: $78 pp includes transportation, lunch, show, and driver gratuity.  Full payment with registration.

MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE (MUSIC WEEK) – Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Enjoy the beauty and elegance of Mohonk Mountain House, located in New Platz, NY.  This resort has over 2,000 wooded acres and beautiful landscapes with a main building which looks like a Victorian style castle sitting on the lake.  This is music week, so you will hear a beautiful concert of classical to contemporary, Broadway to Big Band, and everything in between.  You’ll feast on the fabulous Grand Buffet for lunch and then have time to stroll through the award-winning gardens. Also included is the Mohonk Barn Museum with its extensive collection of antiques and treasures from Mohonk’s past.  Enjoy time in the Gift Shop take in another concert with cookies and lemonade before returning home. 
Cost: $97 pp due at registration.

TANGLEWOOD WITH THE BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA – Sunday, July 17, 2011.  Including light classical music, Great America Songbook, big band favorites, and contemporary hits performed by the Boston Pops. Joining conductor Keith Lockhart are 2 of Broadway’s most acclaimed stars, Kelli O’Hara (of South Pacific) and Jason Danieley. Includes complete luncheon buffet at the Morgan House. Cost: $117 includes the ticket, transportation, lunch and driver gratuity. A $40 deposit is required at the time of reservation.
Reserve Now!!!

ALL YOU CAN EAT LOBSTER & COMEDY SHOW @ DELANEY HOUSE – Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Cheese and vegetable platter, shrimp cocktail, all you can eat lobster, plus beef tips with noodles, seafood Newburg, chicken cordon blue, bread, dessert, and beverage, all served at your table.  Then Bob Goss entertains with music and comedy. Cost: $89 pp includes transportation, dinner, entertainment, and driver gratuity. 
Full payment at registration which begins April 1.
 

MYSTERY TRIP???  - Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Board the motorcoach for an exciting day of fun, entertainment and good food.  No one knows where we are going except for us, but we know you will enjoy the day.  Cost:  $78 pp which includes transportation, lunch, entertainment, and driver gratuity.
Full payment at registration which begins April 1.  Come join the fun!

THREE DAYS IN VERMONT, INCLUDING THE TRAPP FAMILY LODGE– August 23 – 25. 2 nights lodging at the Commodore’s Inn of Stowe including wine & cheese welcome party and dinner on first night. Day 2 includes dinner and private tour of the Trapp Family Lodge & Gardens. Day 3 enjoy a scenic ride on Amtrak’s Vermont Wilderness Explorer Train with lunch at Putney Country Inn. Cost: $459 pp. double, $50 pp due at reservation.
  

CANYON COUNTRY – FEATURING ARIZONA, UTAH, AND LAS VEGAS – September 8 – 16, 2011. Enjoy a nine day/eight nights Canyon Country vacation which includes Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Sedona, Arizona, with time at the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park.  At the end, spend two nights in Las Vegas before returning home.  Cost: $2,499 pp double.  Cancellation insurance ($165 pp) and Air Taxes and Fees ($50) additional.  A deposit of $250 pp is required with your reservation. Final payment is due by July 10, 2011.
A presentation on this trip will be given on March 24 at 4 pm in the Senior Lounge.
   

RONAN TYNAN @ AQUA TURF – Thursday, September 15, 2011. Ronan is one of the original Irish Tenors who in 1998, took off as an instant worldwide sensation.  He is also a physician!  He is known for singing at the funerals of Ronald Reagan and Ted Kennedy and for singing God Bless America at Yankee Stadium.  Cost: $80 pp. includes the delicious Aqua Turf Family Style luncheon, show, all taxes and tips, and driver gratuity.  Full payment at registration which begins June 1.

OKTOBERFEST @ THE PLATZL BRAUHAUS – Wednesday, October 12, 2011. The Platzl Brauhaus in the Hudson River Highlands is most famous for their Oktoberfest program and luncheon.  A wonderful menu, an Oompah Band, folk dancing, and outdoor activities top the day off.  Beer, soda, and cider are served throughout the day. Look for great German entertainment. This is always a favorite, sold-out trip. 
Reserve early. Cost: $76 pp.
Full payment is due at registration which begins June 1.
 

“MY FAIR LADY” @ THE WESTCHESTER DINNER THEATER – Thursday, November 10, 2011. Travel to Elmsford, NY for a day of entertainment and fun. Enjoy a choice of entrees and then see a great performance of the familiar “My Fair Lady” with Eliza Doolittle and Professor Henry Higgins.  Show-stopping songs will delight audiences.  Cost: $91 pp includes lunch, transportation, show, and driver gratuity.
Full payment at registration which begins June 1.