Senior Events: Zeoli Chat, Health Talks, & Movie Nights
Coffee & Conversation with James Zeoli
First Selectman, James Zeoli will be available for coffee & casual conversation on April 7 from 9:30-10:30am in the Senior Café at the High Plains Community Center. Bring your questions, comments, and concerns to discuss with the First Selectman. Please RSVP with the Senior Center at 203-891-4788 and share any topics you may be interested in learning about.
Living Treasure Nominations Being Accepted
It’s time to submit your nomination for Living Treasures Awards. The deadline is Friday, March 14. Nomination forms can be found in the Senior Center office or on the Town Website: https://orange-ct.gov/783/Orange-Senior-Center. On May 15 we will celebrate 3 Living Treasures at the Annual Pasta Festa Dinner. For more information call the Senior Center at 203-891-4784. Look for ticket information in the April’s Newsletter.
Pelvic Health
Join us Wednesday, March 19 at 1:00pm, when Dr. Abby Colangelo of CoreVia Pelvic Health will discuss pelvic floor disorders that can affect muscles, ligaments and tissues that support your organs and spine and how treatment can improve your quality of life. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve your seat.
You Therapy – Postural Awareness
Join us Monday, April 7 at 1:00pm, when You Therapy discusses Postural Awareness and how it impacts your life. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve your seat.
Big Boy Trivia
Join us Tuesday, March 18 at 1:00pm, when Big Boy Trivia leads in a 1-hour trivia competition. There will be prizes for the winning teams. The more the merrier! Lets have some fun.
Calling All Book Worms
On Friday, March 21, at 10:00am the Book Club will discuss The Vanishing by Brit Bennett. We will meet in the Senior Lounge. Call 203-891-4784 for information on the book and to register.
Consoling Beauty
David Stein returns on Monday, March 24 at 1:00pm, for Consoling Beauty—the Music of Beethoven. This program will focus on some of the most beautiful and transcendent music of Beethoven and it explores one great masterpiece of his music that deals with sorrow and its consolation through the beauty of music. Pre-registration is required, call 203-891-4784.
Film Appreciation
Chris Orrell has agreed to return this spring for another film appreciation series. First Friday of these months:
April 4 — Australian war drama: Gallipoli
May 2 — Mongolia Gobi Desert film: The Story of the Weeping Camel
June 6 — Italian Film: Cinema Paradiso
Classic Movie of the Month
Join us Friday, March 14, at 1:00pm for Hoosiers. A coach with a checkered past and a local drunk train a small-town high school basketball team to become a top contender for the state championship in 1950’s Indiana. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat. Run time: 1hr 54min.
Inspirational Movie
Join us Friday, March 21 at 1:00pm for I Can Only Imagine. The inspiring true story behind MercyMe’s beloved chart-topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat. Run time: 1hr 50min.
Movie of the Month
Join us Friday, March 28, at 1:00pm for Wicked. Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Their friendship reaches a crossroad after an encounter with the Wizard of Oz. Call 203-891-4784 to reserve a seat. Run time: 2hr 40min.
Hot Lunch Program
Lunch is offered Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 12:00pm. No meals on Saturday, or Sunday. A $3.00 donation is accepted for persons 60+. Call Ellen at (203) 891-4765 to register.
