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1995-11-14 AGENDA RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING 11/14/95 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: RJ.H., K.D., B.R, lC., J.E., RF., B.G., E.K., S.M. APPROVE MINUTES: October 10,1995 Approved: Corrections: Seconded: CORRESPONDENCE: I. Letter from Irvin Miller Re: Dutchess County Classic 2. Letters from Peter Paggi Re: Bids for Castle Point Community Dev. Grant 3. Approval from Myers for use of facilities for I. Halloween and 2. Gymnastic Program 4. Memo from Richard Rose Re: Fall Training Workshops 5. Memo from Planning Board Re: Resolution of Final Plat Approval for Lawrence Subdivision 6. Memo from Kathi DeLisa Re: Bus Trips 7. Letter from Wappinger Central School Re: Bus Transportation REPORTS: KD. B.R lC. lE. RF. B.G. E.K. S.M. RJ .R. NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS - Halloween Party - Separate ages for judging MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING .' # RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 1995 NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1995 AT 7:30 P.M. AT SCHLATHAUS PARK The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee was held November 14, 1995 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph 1. Holt. Others present were Kathi DeLisa, Senior Citizen Director, Bernie Reimer, Recreation Director, and Committee Members James Chappas, Joseph Ennesser, Ronald Friedman, Barbara Gutzler, Ellen Korz and Stephen Miller. The minutes of the October 10, 1995 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Friedman, seconded by Miss Gutzler with all in favor. CORRESPONDENCE A letter was received from Irvin Miller, Director of the Dutchess County Classic thanking us for letting them use the Robinson Lane Recreation Area in September for their race and for helping them prepare for the event. He noted that several new ideas had been tried for the race and he noted that this was one of the best Classics for many of the experienced runners even though it rained that day. Copies of letters were received from Peter Paggi ofPaggi and Martin addressed to Boyd Artesian Well Co., Inc., Central Hudson Gas & Electric and N. & S. Supply indicating that their bids had been approved by the Town Board for work at the Castle Point Recreation Area. Approval was received from Myers Comers School for the use of their facilities as a rain site for the Halloween Party on Sunday, October 29th and for the Boys and Girls Gymnastics Program on Saturdays starting January 6, 1996. Notice was received from Richard Rose of the Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department about 2 free workshops scheduled for November. The November 16th workshop .Promoting Healthier Children. looked interesting and Miss Gutzler mentioned that she might be able to attend. Notice was received from the Town of Wappinger Planning Board with the draft resolution of the final plat approval for the Kim and John Lawrence II Subdivision. In the 1 resolution it was stated that recreation will receive $7,500. 00($1,500 for each of 5 new building lots). We will receive this in addition to the $25,000. Recreation fee which has been held since the approval of Section 1. A memo was received from Mrs. DeLisa regarding an incident that happened on the Town bus trip to the Shawnee Playhouse on October 17th. She commended Regina Waldron, our Town escort, for her cool, calm thinking and her ability to control 46 seniors in a crisis situation which thankfully turned out okay. She mentioned that the bus driver and the seniors praised and thanked Regina for her actions. Mrs. DeLisa indicated that it is because of these unexpected problems that we feel it is important for us to have an escort accompany these trips. A copy of this letter which explains the situation in detail will be forwarded to Supervisor Smith and is attached to these minutes. A letter was received from the Wappingers Central School District with the mileage for the summer recreation runs for 1995. The letter also indicated that there was a balance owed to the school in the amount of$4.84. OUTGOING LETTERS 1. Mr. Reimer forwarded to Betsy Brockway, Dutchess County Youth Bureau a revised program application for 1996. This application was revised to exclude the basketball program and will only encompass the summer swim program. 2. Memo to Town Board regarding transfer of funds from A-711OA to A-711O.2 to cover the purchase of a security camera. 3. Invitation to Supervisor Smith to attend the Elks Senior Christmas Party on Dec. 12th 4. Thank you to Lucy Doroni for the 1995 season and to inform her that her last day will be November 13th with the paycheck being mailed on November 17th. 5. Memo to Supervisor Smith regarding Teny Glass fixing the front end loader. 6. Memo to Supervisor Smith requesting permission to use Wm. Tell Hardware for recreation purchases. This was denied. 7. Memo to Supervisor Smith including quotes for the removal of a tree on the Schlathaus Property which is dead and hangs over the neighbors garage. A request was made to have James Baisley remove it in light of how he was to prepared to do the the project even though he was not the lowest bidder. This request was denied and we will go with the lowest bidder Red Cedar Landscaping. As soon as he can get in there, the tree will be taken down. 2 8. Memo to Town Board members from John Vorndran requesting a leave of absence from November 17th until approximately April 1st. This request was approved by the Town Board at their meeting on October 23, 1995 and with Mr. Vorndran's vacation and personal time pro-rated. His leave was to take effect November 6th. 9. Memo's were sent to the Town Planning Board requesting money in lieu ofland for the Oak Ridge Subdivison and the Lands ofKablaoui Subdivision. 10. Thank you's were sent by Mrs. DeLisa to the following: Mark Leiberman, Fire Inspector for his help in providing the Senior Fire Prevention program; Hughsonville Fire Company for information on Fire Prevention for Seniors.; Mrs. V. M. Salanski for the donation of books; Mrs. Vivian Ebe for the donation of yarn; Guy Barton, Principal of James Evans School for the Halloween surprises. Mr. Friedman suggested that in order to save paper and time that the correspondence not be copied for all the Committee Members and that they just be read at the meeting. Also the same with Mrs. DeLisa's report. This was approved by the members. SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the Senior activities for the month of October. This report is attached to these minutes. RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Reimer mentioned that he has heard that Amy Russell, our Summer Director, has accepted a full time job and that we will probably need a new director in 1996. We are happy for her but it was noted that she will be hard to replace. He has been talking with a Denise Schirmer regarding holding a babysitting safety course in 1996. She told him that she does one for East Fishkill and Fishkill and has had to turn away a good number of Wappinger residents who have called to take her course. It was noted that the New Hackensack Fire Company holds a course in the fall but they too have to turn a good number of applicants away. Mr. Reimer was asked to write up a program stating where it will be held, when, how many sessions, maximum number in a class, and what we would charge. Mr. Reimer has received a request for an over 55 softball league and is trying to see if there is any interest in such a league. If a league was formed it would consist of residents from East Fishkill, Fishkill and Wappinger and fields will be used in all three towns. He has talked to Bill Green, Recreation Director in East Fishkill, to ascertain how the charging for the Southern Dutchess News has effected getting their news out and what he plans 3 to do if anything to get the information out to the residents. Mr Green mentioned that he was not planning anything different as they also put out a flier. Mr. Reimer reminded us that the first Radio City Christmas Show is this Saturday, November 18th. , The Evergreen Chapter of the Sweet Adelines has confirmed the date of December 3rd to sing at our Tree Lighting Ceremony. Mr. Holt noted that when we set up the stage for the entertainment we need to put up more mics. Mr. Reimer mentioned that he has contacted West Point about a concert here in 1996 but he has not heard anything from this request. HALLOWEEN Mr. Holt thanked everyone who helped at the Halloween Party but it was noted that we could have used more help. Mrs. Korz was commended for all her work in coordinating the party. We had a lot of kids this year and we ran out of the McDonald Happy Meal buckets. Next year we will have to think about breaking the children down into age groups. This year the weather turned raw and cold later in the afternoon and the ground around the stage was very muddy. A suggestion was made to hold the event inside next year. Beetle Juice did a good job again this year but he was also cold. Mrs. Korz mentioned that she has sent out thank you's to all the merchants who donated items for the party. It was decided that we would discuss the party in detail at our February meeting. Miss Gutzler mentioned that the Haunted House went well but that she would like some more adult supervision. She mentioned that we should keep the haunted house for youngsters under the age of 12 who are accompanied by an adult because she found that a lot of the teenagers that went through were vulgar and disrespectful. We should also stipulate that the youngsters should be in costume to be admitted. We want to make this safe and enjoyable for the youngsters. Another suggestion was to run the haunted house an additional weekend. There is a lot of work put into this for only 3 hours on one day. She also thanked the maintenance guys for all their help in setting up and cleaning up. CHRISTMAS PARTY We have ordered the ornaments and the candy canes for the party to be held on December 3rd. We will obtain a P.O. for the cider, apples and we will also serve coffee, and hot chocolate. Mrs. Roe will check with the New Hacksensack Fire Co. about bring Santa on the Fire truck and to coordinate a driver and also try and get a radio for communication to the fire house Little league will again give out popcorn and Mr. Chappas will check with soccer to see if they are going to do anything. We will again have the tent with the heaters and lights. Mr. Holt mentioned that we will have the maintenance guys rope off an area in front of the tent to keep the crowd manageable. It was requested that everyone be there to help out. 4 SCHLATHAUS PARK It was indicated that we need to get new signs for Schlathaus as the ones that are there are in bad shape and are not big enough for all the messages.. Mr. Ennesser will look into this and will speak with the zoning administrator regarding size etc. We feel that this is a necessary avenue for advertising since the Southern Dutchess News has started charging and we may not reach as many people as before. SOCCER Mr. Chappas mentioned that he was over to Airport Park and the fields were quite wet. He mentioned that the porta johns were gone. He was told that they picked up the ones at Airport Park instead of the ones at Rockingham Park. By the time we found out it was too late to turn them around. Soccer gave Mr. Chappas a key to the building at Airport Park and he turned the key over to Mr. Weber of the Maintenance. Mrs. Roe indicated that when the maintenance guys tried to take over some paint the key wouldn't work. Mr. Chappas will check on this. Mr. Chappas also questioned about the keys for the gates and was told that Mrs. Roe has them. He also requested that someone meet withhim to consider filling in some of the holes and dips in the field areas. DOCKS Mr. Ennesser reported that all the signs for the docks and the roadways are in and are up at the barn. He also noted that when the maintenance guys start to slow down with their work, that they could start to construct the building to be used at the boat ramp. SAFETY Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he is working on the safety audits for the various fields. One item of safety to note is a broken swing at Robinson Lane. This should be removed as soon as possible. Mr. Holt mentioned that we have lots of pea gravel enough to finish Robinson Lane, and Spook Hill. We still have to get a P.O. for the excavation work. ROBINSON LANE/LITTLE LEAGUE Mr. Ennesser mentioned that someone should call Little League and see if they intend to take down the nets that are in the batting cages. Mr. Holt mentioned that they are doing that now. Mr. Holt mentioned that he has spoken with Mr. Manassar and was told that they are going ahead with the third batting cage. Mr. Manassar mentioned that there was not enough fencing given to them for the third cage but that he has enough money to go ahead with the project. If the weather permits, A-I Fence will do this in the fall. 5 Mr. Ennesser mentioned that the metal piece is back on the roof but that the shingles on the ridge of the roof are ripped. Mr. Friedman has talked with Gail Provost and they have cleaned out the store and washed it down. They are suppose to have a crew out there between the holidays to paint the store. He also reminded us that we still need the no softball signs up on the two fields Big Boy and SL-2. He also asked about the fence for field 7 and was told that a request is in to the Town Board for approval to do this work. We have a P.O. for the work on the parking area which when done will give us parking for approximately 50 cars. We did put clay on two fields at Robinson Lane. The trucking company had to drop it all on SL-2 because of the wet ground and we moved it. The recent storm took the roofs off of two of the dugouts. They will be put on in the Spring in the meantime they will be put next to the building. We also lost a few shingles off of some of the roofs. Mr. Holt mentioned that he is having Eric from A-L Fence Company look into putting an extension on Memorial field and S.L. 1 to try and save some of the balls from going over. Mr. Friedman had a problem with this so it will be discussed futher when we find out the cost for the project. SPOOK HILL Mr. Miller mentioned that he will be preparing a plan over the winter to make the Spook Hill park more presentable. CASTLE POINT There is a new gate at Castle Point which is just like the one that is currently at Robinson Lane. MARTZ FIELD Weare still waiting for Graham Foster to do the paving work around the building and over at the bam. Mr. Holt mentioned that vandals have painted the building at Martz again. ELKS CLUB PARTY Sign up for this Christmas Party will be held at the Town Hall on November 16th starting at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Holt will be at the Town Hall to help Mrs. DeLisa and Mrs. Roe as we are anticipating a large crowd. We have to make sure that everyone who signs up are Town of Wappinger residents. The total number of reservations that we can take is 185. 6 . . MAINTENANCE Mr. Holt mentioned that Lucy Doroni and Carl Boss are finished for this year. Lewis Rompala will be on until after the Christmas Parties. He also noted for the record that Mr. Boss is an excellent worker. Gutzler. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 on a motion by Mr. Miller seconded by Miss Peggy Roe Secretary 7 j/" /()({~APPi' ~~~~". .c~,:~.~~~ If-/~ \'11\ "I .... .. \ \\0\ -=-- ,~i \~'~~' !~'/ \ (\.\ . ~.1 ~~;~~ .=.' ',. . .~~ ~~~S CO~"",/ -~_:.../~ TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREA nON COMMISSION P.O. BOX 324 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. 12590-0324 CONSTANCE O. SMITH SUPERVISOR November 2t 1995 MEMO TO: RALPH J. HOLTt CHAIRMAN RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: KA THI DELISAt SENIOR CITIZEN DIRECTOR RE: TOWN BUS TRIP TO SHA WNEE PLAYHOUSE 10/17/95 There was an incident that occurred on our Town sponsored trip to Shawnee Playhouse on 10/17/95 that I want to make you aware of. Fortunately for the Townt Regina Waldron our Town escort prevented a possible hazardous situation. The roads in the areas of Pennsylvania are narrow and winding even the main roads. The bus driver passed the inn where the seniors were to have lunch by approximately 3 miles. The driver stopped and backed up and in doing so the bus went into a low incline. The bus could not move and the bus was tilted. Regina suggested that all the people should get off the bus realizing that as the driver attempted to get the bus out of the inclinet the bus could tip over. Regina said .My first responsibility is the safety of the seniors.. She moved everyone away from the narrow winding road and kept them away from the bUSt especially the men who thought they could help. The driver put boards under the wheels to give them some traction. Againt Regina insisted those trying to help to keep away fearing the board could fly up and hit someone. Many of the seniors wanted to start walking back to the inn. Regina would not allow this. First of allt the roads are narrow and winding and many seniors have heart problems or other physical ailments that could have been aggravated if they walked this distance. Most of allt Regina explained that as a grOUPt they must stay together for everyone's safety and well being. Fortunately there was a phone near by and they called the inn. The inn sent a mini van to pick up the seniors although it took a few trips. In the meantime the bus driver did get the bus out of the incline and was able to take the rest of the seniors to the inn. After the lunch the seniors went on to the Playhouse for the show and enjoyed the rest of the day. Thanks to the coolt calm thinking of Regina and her ability to control 46 seniors in Memo To: Ralph J. Holt, Chairman November 2, 1995 Page 2 a crisis situation, everything turned out okay. The seniors and the bus driver praised and thanked her for her actions. Many seniors have called me to tell me that Regina took charge and helped them through a stressful situation. I have commended Regina for her superb ability to take charge of this potentially dangerous situation and assured her the Town would be grateful to her for averting a possible liability to the Town. I hope the Committee will let her know she does a good job. Kathi cc: Supervisor Smith BILLS PAID DURING NOVEMBER 1995 A-1620.40 CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC Robinson Lane Tennis Courts/Pye Lane All Angels Hill Road Schlathaus Park A-1620.41 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS A-711O.2 A-711O.4 Robinson Lane NYNEX Quiet Acres Schlathaus Park Martz Field Barn - Montfort Spook Hill C.S.S. Custon Security Systems Hutchinsons Equipment Grossman's A-I Fence Company James Baisley Grossman's Inc. Walter Smith Welding Supplies, Inc. Enviro-Clean Porta Potty. Enviro-Clean Porta Potty Enviro-Clean Porta Potty Crop Production Route 82 Sand & Gravel Milton Alley Agway Milton Alley Agway Brady's Powe Equipment Jonmar Associates, Inc. Dan Zag-Royal Auto Parts 7690-0760-00-0 7690-0425-00-0 7808-0390-00-4 7808-0400-01-9 220.55 199.93 121.35 46.93 227-9434 20.89 297-7780 297-4752 297-9928 297-3692 297-9861 5.60 25.03 4.33 49.33 5.60 1,700.00 939.00 10 1.21 49.99 200.00 230.91 160.00 212.00 70.00 56.00 712.75 3,449.60 747.50 9.65 35.10 110.40 47.76 BILLS PAID DURING NOVEMBER 1995 CaN'T Prime Stripe Brighton Ventures, Inc. Dutchess County Sheriffs Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts Joel V omdran Royal Carting Service, Co. Enviro-Clean Porta Potty Enviro-Clean Porta Potty Bottini Fuel COIporation N. & S. Supply COIp. Sherwin Williams Hutchinson's Equipment Co. Hutchinson's Equipment Co. Jonmar Associates, Inc. 532.60 309.00 1,007.18 43.10 700.00 173.77 40.00 36.00 363.83 174.60 29.98 245.51 22.96 89.00 A-7140.4 Canterbury Tours 450.00 Kurt Adler, Inc. 410.40 Let Us Entertain You 125.00 M. Majchers Pro Shop 186.00 Meadowbrook Fanns 96.46 Meadowbrook Fanns 256.44 Irving Ness Co. 32.40 Barbara Gutzler 119.35 Aristocrat Tours 560.00 A-7620.4 Irving Ness Co. 28.80 The Rag Shop 48.77 Hobby Hut 26.88 Coffee System of Hudson Valley 52.00 Hobby Hut 70.69 Caldor 31.85 Southern Dutchess News 23.00 Hobby Hut 35.60 The Rag Shop 46.27 Kurt Adler, Inc. 349.12 B-7310.4 Hughsonville Fire District 75.00 NOVEMBER 1995 TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M. 20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY. 12590 Phone: 297-3670 Director: Kathi DeLisa MON. FRI. TUES. WED. THURS. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 3 Ruth Kear 6 Connie Kieley 11 Tom Sammartino 12 Agnes Chenault 15 Helen Selinger 17 Vera D'Adamo 6 1 I 10: PHOTO CLUB!!! 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 13 I I 10: PHOTO CLUB!!!! 10-Noon: arts/crafts ~OON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games ~O I I LO: PHOTO CLUB!!!! LO-Noon: arts/crafts ~OON: LUNCH L2:30-3: cards/games 271 I LO: PHOTO CLUB!!!! LO-Noon: arts/crafts lOON: LUNCH l2:30-3: cards/games 123 Fred Aliotta 1 1 I 123 Helen LaMagna 1 I 129 Ruth Speedling 110-11: EXERCISE 129 Eleanor Sammartinoll0-Noon: arts/crafts 130 Violet Ladew INOON: LUNCH 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! 112:45-2: BINGO!BINGO! I I I 7 1 VOTE VOTE I I VOTE I 1 I I I 114 I I 110-Noon: OIL PAINTING 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH 112:30-3: 9ards/games I 121 IJEOPARDY AT THE 1___'GALLERIA:l:30pm 110-Noon:OIL PAINTING 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH 112:30-3: cards/games 1 128 I 291 1 I I 110-Noon: OIL PAINTING 10-11: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts 10-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH NOON: LUNCH/BIRTHDAY 112:30-3: cards/games PARTY!!!! I 12:30-3: cards/games I ELECTION DAY THE CENTER IS CLOSED! ! 8 110-NOON: BLOOD I PRESSURE!!!! 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH/ 12:45-2: BINGO!BINGO 15 I I THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT LONGOBARDI'S AT NOON! THE CENTER IS CLOSED 22 1 1 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:45-2: BINGO!BINGO 2 I I I 10-11:EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: VIDEO 12:30-3: Cards/games 91TRIP TO: ICULINARY INST. 10-10:45: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12: 30-3: cards/games 12:30-3: VIDEO 16 I 110-11:EXERCISE 10-11: arts/crafts 11: JEOPARDY NOON: LUNCH 12:45-2: BINGO!BINGO 231 I THANKSGIVING DAY! ! ! THE CENTER IS CLOSED! ! ! 301 1 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:45-2: BINGO! BINGO! 3 1 1 10-11: LINE DANCING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/g~mes 101 I VETERAN'S DAY! THE CENTER IS CLOSED! ! ! ! 171 1 10-11: LINE DANCING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 24 I I DAY TO DIGEST!!!! THE CENTER IS CLOSED! ! ! ! tv .A.. ~ F> I lSf G<E R. S:El'JIOR. l'J:E tv S By Kathi DeLisa, Director NOVEMBER 1995 Such a busy season! This will be a busy month and lots of news so read this carefully so you don't miss the upcoming holiday events. (Maybe I should give a test to see how many read the newsletter!) First I want to thank all of you for all your hard work and contributions for our Craft Fair. It was another great success and that is because of so many of you. It takes a lot of work and cooperation and you all certainly do your part. Thank you all. And I want to take the opportunity to thank Regina and Sue for all they do. Besides keeping you all busy, they have to find time and ways to finish up or fix all the projects I give them to do before the Fair. These two outstanding Craft Teachers help make it possible for us to have a successful fair. So if you have a chance, give them an extra hug and let them know we all appreciate all they do for all of us. Proceeds of the Fair will go towards our luncheons and especially towards our holiday festivities. The rewards of all your hard work are near. Read on.. . . Our Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held at Longobardi's Restaurant on Wed. Nov. 15 at Noon. The cost to current dues paying members is $8.50. The lunch includes soup, salad a choice of Veal Parmagiana, Chicken Francese, Eggplant Parmagiana or Broiled Fish, dessert and coffee or tea. You must sign up and pay for this lunch by Nov. 9th. There is a limit of 75 people. On Thurs., Nov. 16th, our Center will have the Jeopardy Event. All those interested in playing, please let me know. The winner of this round will then move on to compete with other Center sites at the Galleria on Nov. 21st. And the winners of that round will compete on the "Seniortime" radio show on Dec. 5 on WEaK. It should be lots of fun. All participants receive a gift. Sign up with me by Nov. 13th, 1 C c.+v-W) Other November news.. .b100d pressure screening is Nov. 8th. Birthdays will be celebrated on Wed. Nov. 29th. Remember, those with birthdays are asked to bring a cake for the party. We will all help you celebrate. The Center is closed on the 7th for Election Day, 10th for Veteran's Day and 23rd and 24th for Thanksgiving. Bingo days are Wed. the 1st, 8th and 22nd apd Thurs. the 16th & 30th. One more thing before we get to more Holiday Fun! Hospice volunteers have asked our help in filling "Baskets of Love." These gift filled baskets are given to patients to mark special events in their lives such as birthdays, . anniversaries, holidays. I am attaching a list of suggested items they need to this newsletter. If you would like to contribute, place items (Must be new) in box provided. Thanksgiving and Christmas items would also be appropriate. Our Christmas luncheon will be held at Villa Borghese on Friday, Dec. 8th at noon. This luncheon is open to all those on our waiting list. The menu will include soup, salad a choice of Prime Rib of Beef or Stuffed Filet of Sole, dessert and coffee/tea. The cost for current dues paying members is $5.00. The cost may vary for those not current with dues or those who are new to the Center. Vou must sign up and pay for this luncheon by Dec. 1st. There will be lots of surprises, lots of good food and a great day to enjoy your friends. A reindeer with a red nose whispered a secret to me the other day. Ah, but I can't tell you what he told me. Well, you'll find out soon enough. The WALKING CLUB continues... .If you haven't started walking and would like to join our walking club, let me know and I'll put your name on the chart and explain the rules. Enjoy the poem by Sue Bush. The Creative Corner was started so you all have the opportunity to share your creative writing, thoughts, drawing or cartoon. Come on Seniors, let's see what your thoughts are! Don't be shy! Share your thoughts and creativity with us!! !!I will include these in the newsletter. We have many talented seniors at the Center. Some do crafts, some paint or draw, some write poetry and/or stories, some have wonderful and creative ideas. Vou may submit your "writing" or even a drawing or cartoon to me at any time. Please do not submit preprinted articles etc. from other sources. I am sure we will all enjoy reading or seeing the creativity of our fellow seniors. The Wappinger Lions Club needs old eyeglasses or hearing 2 aids. If you have any you no longer want or need, bring them to the Center. I will see to it that they are given to the Lions Club. Thanksgiving is almost here. I want to take the opportunity to thank each of you for all you do, for all you are. Each one of you bring something special to the Center, a smile, a prayer, a kind word, a funny joke, understanding, oh so much. Sometimes when I see or hear the-kindness so many of you share, I wonder if you realize that you make the world a nicer place to.be. I know you make my world a nicer place to be and thank you for that. This has been a difficult year for me with my husband being ill, but you have made it easier for me with your prayers, advice, understanding, concern and I thank you for that. You make my world easier. You care about others and show it with a hug or a smile. Those hugs and smiles mean so much to me. You make the world a happier place to be and I thank you for that. To each of you I thank you for all these things and more. And thank you all for just being you. Happy Thanksgiving and may God Bless everyone of you. For those paying dues by the month, Nov. dues is $2.00. Also, if anyone is interested in paying dues on a yearly basis, feel free to do so. Yearly dues is $25.00. A big hug to you all! Smile!!! 3 (19 If-{...v) ~ . CREATIVE CORNER LET YOUR LOVE SHOW by SUE BUSH If you love your special someone. Don't be afraid to let your love show. Don't let them guess, let them know. Love is like a flower, Treat it with tender loving care And watch it grow. Whisper sweet words of love To your special some one, And add a hug or two, It always works like magic, Bringing back loads of love to you. Always share a kiss good night And say a prayer or two. Thanking God, you found your special some one To share their love and life with you. Always try to remember, To let your love show. 4