Upcoming Activities at the Orange Senior Center from March 2023
Pasta Festa
Three individuals will be honored at the Living Treasure Award ceremony on May 18, 2023, from 5-8pm in the High Plains Community Center in Orange. Purchase tickets at the Community Services office.
NEW CLASS: Drumming
Join us on Tuesdays starting March 9 with Dennis. Limit 10 participants for this fun and aerobic activity.
Coin Talk
Join us on Monday, March 27 at 1:00pm when Blair Soucy returns to appraise your coins and talk about coins. Call the office to register (203) 891-4784.
You Picked it: Movie of the Month
Join us March 10, at 1:00pm for “Waking Ned Devine.” When a lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsolk attempt to claim the money. Popcorn and soda will be served. Call to reserve a seat.
Movie of the Month
Join us on March 17 at 1:00pm for “The Banshees of Inisherin.” Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both. Popcorn and soda will be served. Call to reserve a seat.
Documentary & Discussion
Join us March 24 at 1:00pm for “What the Health.” A filmmaker uncovers the correlation between diet and disease and the collusion between government, food industry and big pharma. Discussion afterwards. Popcorn and soda will be served. Call to reserve a seat.
Book Club
The book club normally meets the last Friday of the month at 2:00pm. The next meeting will be in the senior lounge on March 31. March’s book is “Magic Mountain” by Thomas Mann.
NEW CLASS: Zentangle
Join us on the last Friday of the month, March 31 for our exciting new & free class: Zentangle. Zentangle is a relaxing and meditative art form that helps with focus and concentration. This class will be led by Certified Zentangle teacher Rosemarie Main. Limit 15 people. Call the Senior Center at 203-891-4788 to reserve a seat.
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.
Legal Clinic
The Law office of Floman DePaola has merged with Wiley, Etter, & Doyon, but they are still available the first Wednesday of each month for a free legal clinic. Some things they will be able to help you with, while others may require an office visit and fee. To schedule a phone appointment, call 203-891-4784.
Griffin Hospital/Parish Nurses Blood Pressure Check
Maggie from Griffin Hospital will be here the last Friday of the month from 10:30-12:00pm to take your blood pressure. Be sure to stop by for this free clinic.
TRIPS
April 16, 2023: America’s Music Cities
Enjoy a finger-snapping, toe-tapping time on a tour of America’s most famed musical cities – New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville. (extensive walking).
October 7, 2023: SPOTLIGHT SANTA FE HOLIDAY
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit of Santa Fe in the Holiday Season as you take in the city’s multicultural atmosphere (extensive walking).
October 2023: Shades of Ireland
10 days, 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 Dinners. Highlights…Dublin, Irish Evening, Choices on Tour, Kilkenny, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Farm Visit, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay. Cost is $3,719pp for triple, $3,749pp for double, $4,449pp for single. Travel insurance and deposit due at registration (extensive walking).
