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AGENDA
RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MARCH 14, 1997
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PRESENT:
R.J.H., K.D. G.D., J.C., J.E., R.F., B.G., E.K., S.M.
APPROVE MINUTES: February 4, 1997
Corrections:
Approved:
Seconded:
CORRESPONDENCE
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Letter from Swift Environmental Group (RCK) requesting use of Schlathaus Park for
April 261 raindate April 27
Letter from Peter Mack, D.C. Health re: revised written plan guide
Letter from Dory D'Agostino (So. Dutchess Womens Softball League) requesting use
of Castle Point fields Man -Fri from April to October
Hudson Valley Express Girls Fastpitch Softball - requesting use of 9 fields at
RL on July 4,5,6 & 11,12,13
Letter from Hughsonville Fire District- approval to use facilities for Summer
Playground with restrictions.
Memo addressed to Supervisor Smith re:submission of claims for the 1996 YDDP grant.
(These funds $7,652.00 have since been received)
Letter from Dick Beams, Arlington Central School requesting field on Tues. 6/3 at 3:30
Letter from Crissy Blasetti, Home Depot - requesting field on Sundays 4/97 -7-97
at 5:30 for games
Letter from Dutchess Debs - request for fields for tournament 7/25,26,& 27
Request from Mid Hudson Bicycle Club to use RL on Sun, 9/71 for bicycle event
Letter from Mary Passes TIOIW Little League enclising a list of current members of Board.
Memo from Youth Bureau re: nominations for Youth and Adults.
Spring Newsletter from D. C. Youth Bureau
Request from R.C.K. Tennis for use of Courts at Pye Lane
Request from Nancy LoCicero Greenbaum & Gilhooley Team - request for field
BUSINESS - Painting of lines on handball court at Spook Hill - Joe Maggio called
Graffiti at Spook Hill - Have address of company
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NEW BUSINESS- Shamrock Hills Subdivision - 45 Lot Old Hopewell Road
Recreation report for 1996
Bridge Club for residents
REPORTS
K.D. R.F.
G.D. B.G.
J.C. E.K.
J.E. S.M.
R.J.H.
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MEETING ADJOURNED
NEXT MEETING: April 11, 1997
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CORRESPONDENCE
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1. Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Clark and Mrs. Marilyn LeCount for donation to Senior
Center for shuffleboard court
2. Bea Seagull to confirm 3/12 "Mind your Mind"Workshop and a thank you for doing workshop.
3. Thank you to Hughsonville Ladies Auxiliary for donation of8 card tables.
4. Memo to Vinnie Squillante - re: Senior Bowling League
5. Letter to James Evans PT A for valentines
RALPH
1. Classified ad to Southern Dutchess News and Poughkeepsie Journal for maintenance help.
2. Memo to Town Board to set hours for NYS Retirement System for Mr. diPierno
3. Memo to Town Board requesting P.O. for handicapped improvements at Airport Park
4. Letter to Diane Quint - Approval to use Castle Point Park on 4/27 for March of Dimes Walk
5. Letter to Supervisor Smith requesting permission for Mr. Farrell to use Town Hall parking lot
on 5/10/97
6. Letter to Town Board requesting permission for Mr.diPierno, Miss Gutzler, Mrs. DeLisa and
Mrs. Roe to attend Recreation Conference in Lake Placid May 3 - May 7th.
7. Request to Town Board for a P.O. for Miracle Recreation for a slide for Robinson Lane
8. Request to Town Board for a P.O. for Miracle Recreation for bleacher frame
9. Request to Town Board for a Certificate ofInsurance for Roy C. Ketcham (rain site for the
West Point Jazz Band 6/19/97
GERRY
1. Letter to Hughsonville Fire District for use of their facilities for Summer Program 6/25 - 8/12
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RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
MARCH 14, 1997
NEXT MEETING APRIL 11, 1997
The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee was held
March 14, 1997 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York.
Preceding the meeting outgoing Director Bernie Reimer was presented with a gift
certificate from Mr. Holt as a token of thanks for all his efforts during the 10 years as Recreation
Director. Supervisor Smith was also in attendance and presented him a plaque on behalf of the
Town of Wappinger.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph 1. Holt. Others
present were Kathi DeLisa, Senior Citizen Director, Gerald diPierno, Recreation Director and
Committee Members Joseph Ennesser, Ronald Friedman, Ellen Korz and Stephen Miller.
The minutes of the February 4, 1997 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr.
Friedman seconded by Mr. Ennesser with all in favor.
OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
1. Thank you letters to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Clark and Mrs. Marilyn LeCount for donation to
Senior Center for shuffleboard court.
2. Letter to Bea Seagull to confirm 3/12 "Mind your Mind" workshop and a thank you for doing
workshop.
3. Thank you to Hughsonville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary for donation of 8 card tables.
4. Memo to Vinnie Squillante ofFishkill Bowl regarding Senior Bowling League
5. Letter to James Evans School P.T.A. thanking the children for the valentines
6. Classified ad to Southern Dutchess News and Poughkeepsie Journal for maintenance help
7. Memo to Town Board to set hours for NYS Retirement System for Mr. diPierno.
8. Memo to Town Board requesting P.O. for handicapped improvements at Airport Park.
9. Letter to Diane Quint with approval to use Castle Point Park on 4/27 for March of Dimes
walk.
10. Letter to Supervisor Smith requesting permission for Mr. Farrell to use Town Hall parking lot
on 5/10/97.
11. Letter to Town Board requesting permission for Mr. diPierno, Miss Gutzler, Mrs. DeLisa and
Mrs. Roe to attend Recreation conference in Lake Placid May 3 - May 7.
12. Request to Town Board for a P.O. for Miracle Recreation for a slide for Robinson Lane
13. Request to Town Board for a P.O. for Miracle Recreation for bleacher frame.
14. Request to Town Board for a Certificate ofInsurance for Roy C. Ketcham for a rain site for
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the West Point Jazz Band on 6/19/97.
15. Letter to Hughsonville Fire District for permission to use their facilities for Summer Program
6/25 to 8/12
A letter was received from Melissa Fornabaio, President of the Roy C. Ketcham SWIFT,
an environmental group. SWIFT is requesting permission to use Schlathaus Park on Saturday,
April 26th (27th as a raindate) for Earth Week activities. They are planning activities such as
cleaning up Myers Comers Road from the school to the Park followed by a festival at the Park.
There will be booths set up with environmental information, t-shirts, food and more. They will
also have local bands playing on stage and possibly speakers from environmental organizations.
The school will provide any chaperones or security guards needed for the day and the district's
insurance policy will cover the event. After a discussion, it was decided to approve this request.
.Mr. Miller will follow up on the following requests for fields:
1. Southern Dutchess Women's Softball league for use of Castle Point fields Monday-
Friday from April to the end of August 1997.
2. Dick Beams from Arlington Central School requesting 2 fields at Robinson Lane on
Tuesday, June 3rd. Suggested that we offer Castle Point fields so that they do not interfere with
the Town's Little League scheduled games.
3. Home Depot employees for a softball field for Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m., April to July
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4. A letter was received from Brealand Edwards, of the Hudson Valley Express Girls Fast
Pitch Softball league requesting use of Robinson Lane facilities (9 fields) on July 4, 5, & 6 and
July 11, 12, & 13. They mentioned that they had discussed this with John Smith. Mr. Friedman
mentioned that Mr. Smith told him that they would approve of this request but that they would
have their own concession open. A discussion took place regarding this request because there
was a concern about the number offields since the all stars will be getting underway. Little
League mentioned that they would have to be bumped from the fields if they were needed for
their games. It was our feeling that by having the tournament during that time that there will be a
lot of field repair to do and that we should not jeopardize our own games.
5. A letter was received from Sebastian Carta, Jr. of the Dutchess Debs requesting use of
Robinson Lane for their Annual Tournament for July 25, 26, and 27th. He also requested the use
of bathroom facilities and a dumpster for the large quantity of garbage generated. There is no
problem with the use of the facilities but again they will be required to bring in their own porta
johns. After a discussion there was a motion to support the Dutchess Debs request because it is
after the all star tournament but to deny the request from the Hudson Valley Express. All were in
favor.
6. A letter was received from Joseph & Leigh Toth, Co-Chairs, Cow Pie Pedal Mid
Hudson Bicycle Club requesting use of Robinson Lane on Sunday, September 7th for their annual
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"Cow Pie Pedal" community bicycle event. There was no problem with this as long as it doesn't
interfere with the Mid Hudson Road Runner. Mr. Ennesser said that he spoke with Irv Miller
from the Road Runners and found out that their scheduled date for the race is September 21 st.
Mr. Friedman will require a copy of this request so that he can notifY Little League.
7. A request was received from Nancy LoCicero of the Poughkeepsie Women's
Slowpitch Softball League requesting the use of a practice softball field for the team sponsored by
Greenbaum & Gilhooley's Restaurant. They would like a Wednesday evening at approx. 5:30
p.m. beginning April 16th for a total of 5 weeks.
A letter was received from Peter Mack, Dutchess County Department of Health enclosing
a copy of the revised "Children's Camps Written Plan Guide". A copy of this guide was given to
Mr. diPierno for his records. The letter also mentioned that a supply of the revised brochure
"Children's Camps in New York State" is available by calling the NYS Department of Health at
(518) 474-5370. Mr. diPierno will order these brochures which will be distributed at registration
time.
A letter was received from Eleanor Croshier of the Hughsonville Fire District granting
permission to use the Fire District grounds for the Summer Playground June 25th to August 12,
1997 with the following restrictions:
No admittance to the firehouse
Must have porta potty
Must have own cellular phone
Stay out of exit areas
Do not use doors as a backstop
Must keep the place in an orderly and neat condition.
A memo was received by Supervisor Smith from the Dutchess County Youth Bureau
stating that the Town has a balance in the YDDP grant funds for 1996. All claims have been filed
and when Mrs. Roe called Albany on February 26th she was told that the forms were at Audit and
Control and that the check would be mailed in two weeks. We have since received the check in
the amount of $7,652.00 which represents funds received for the swim program.
A letter was received from Mary Passes enclosing a list of the current members of the
Town of Wappinger Little League Board.
A letter was received from the Dutchess County Youth Bureau regarding the nomination
of youth and adults to be publicly recognized in the youth development field on a county wide
basis.
A Spring newsletter was received from the Dutchess County Youth Bureau.
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A request was received from Roy C. Ketcham for the use of the tennis courts on Pye Lane
for the Tennis Team. The starting date would be March 17th from 3 :00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A full
schedule will be forwarded separately.
SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT
Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the senior activities for the month of February. This
report is attached to these minutes. She also mentioned that she had started a bridge club and at
the present time they are meeting at Town Hall. It was suggested that we advertise to see if there
is any interest in a town wide bridge club which would meet one morning a week at Schlathaus
Park from 9 - 12. The guys would open and close the building and there are enough tables that
we could use to set up. We would start with the a day club and if there seems to be interest,
maybe we could run one in the evening.
Mrs. DeLisa mentioned that June will be the 9th anniversary of the Senior Center. She
will be planning a barbeque.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. diPiemo mentioned that the concert schedule is completed. A list of the concerts was
passed around to each member. He also asked about the buffet proposal for the West Point Jazz
concert which is scheduled for June 19th. Mrs. Korz will see about getting a proposal for a
barbeque buffet to be served after the concert. It was also noted that it would have to be
something that could also be served at Roy C. Ketcham in case of rain.
He has contacted Myers Comers School and has received permission to use the school
facilities for registration for the playgrounds. The dates set aside are Monday, May 12th and
Wednesday May 14th one week and May 20th and May 21 st the second week. He has scheduled
two sign ups for each camp on different days.
He has spoken with the school transportation department regarding the bus schedule and
was told that we might have to revamp our swim program. He was told that we could only use
the buses from 9:30 to 1 :30. It was suggested that Mr. diPiemo and Mr. Holt meet with the
transportation officials to see what can be done about the transportation problem. Mrs. Roe will
set up a meeting.
SPOOK HILL
Mr. Miller mentioned that he has the address and phone number of the company where we
purchased the paint for Spook Hill. The graffiti is still on the building after Mr. Petrus tried to
clean it. Mr. Miller will contact the company to find out what can be done to clean the building.
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We received a call from Mr. Maggio regarding the painting of the lines on the handball
court at Spook Hill. Mrs. Roe will pull the information on the handball court received previously
and see if we can get the lines painted. It was suggested that we should first look at the court to
see if it needs to be resurfaced. It was indicated that in some spots it was a little wavy but that
could be because of the current weather.
Mr. Miller mentioned that there has been a lot of junk dumped on the left hand side of the
park which should be cleaned up. There is also an old, rusted barbed wire fence on the left hand
side of the park which should be removed.
Mr. Holt mentioned that Mr. Foster of the Highway Dept. has agreed to pave 2
handicapped parking areas near the building when the weather is better.
Mr. Miller mentioned that in the summer the maintenance guys should weed wack under
the equipment a little more or put down some round up.
A discussion took place regarding the placement of an awning or shelter which would
attach to the Spook Hill building. Mr. Holt mentioned that he would get an estimate to place
stanchions and to hook up the roof to the present building. The maintenance guys will do the
work.
ROCKING~AmPORTPARJUSOCCER
A few weeks ago soccer requested that we place some dirt at Rockingham so that they
could fill in some of the ruts and then they would seed the area. We put the dirt by the trailer and
they were having trouble wheelbarrowing it to the fields. Mr. Tompkins said that he would meet
with them and bring the bucket tractor out so that he can move the dirt for them. They can then
spread the dirt and seed it.
The porta johns have been ordered for both Airport Park and for Rockingham. We have
also put in an order for the white marking paint for the fields. .
The request for the P.O. for the handicapped paving work at Airport Park has been
approved by the Town Board at their March 10th meeting. It should be completed before
opening day which is scheduled for April 12th.
BOATRAMP
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he has contacted Albany regarding the status of the grant for
the boat ramp and was told that no decisions have been made and that it is still in the works.
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ROBINSON LANE/LITTLE LEAGUE
Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he has received a quote from A-I Fence Company for the
netting extension for Holt Field and the cost is $2,010.00. He mentioned that he has called A-I to
receive a copy of the specifications with details. A few of the members felt that this was a lot of
money and that they money should be spent elsewhere.
Mr. Friedman mentioned that try outs for Little League are scheduled for this weekend.
He also mentioned that Little League has done a good job in cleaning the building. They worked
with Mr. Tompkins to obtain water to do the cleaning. Mr. Tompkins has also been advised that
the flood lights are not working and that some of the picnic tables should be painted. The porta
johns should have been delivered today. The third unit will be placed between R-3 and R-4 by the
outfield fence ofR-3.
The dugout roof on R-I is leaking and needs to be fixed. Mr. Tompkins is aware of this
and will fix it as soon as possible.
Mr. Friedman mentioned that Little League has asked if the rear slide up door on the
building at Robinson Lane could be removed and replaced with a regular door. The largest piece
of equipment in the building is approximately 36 1/4" therefore they would like to block up the
door and replace it with one about 42". It was decided that this request be approved.
Mr. Holt mentioned that he has spoken with Mr. Farrell about receiving some clay for
Martz Field. The truck load will be delivered to the barn and the guys will move it to the field.
Little League will spread the clay which we agreed would be delivered prior to April II tho
They also requested more clay for the fields at Robinson Lane and they were reminded
that Little League did not follow through with their deal last year. We put clay on the fields that
we agreed on but Little League did not do their fields. It was agreed that we would put a truck
load at Robinson Lane for patch up work only.
A discussion was held regarding Little League's proposed improvements to SLI. The
proposed work will cost quite a bit to improve the field. It was agreed that this field should be
fixed to remove the many rocks etc and that the drainage is a problem which should be fixed. Mr.
Ennesser felt that we should save one field as an all purpose field. Mr. Holt mentioned that Little
League will be asked to come to a meeting to present their proposal, who will do the work etc.
before approval is given.
Little League opening day is scheduled for April 19th.
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TENNIS LESSONS
Mrs. Korz was given a copy of the proposed tennis schedule for this year and was asked
to contact Mr. Casowitz to verify that the times and dates are okay. If the information is correct
Mr. diPierno will be able to start to advertise the program.
TROUT SEASON
Mr. Holt mentioned that trout season will open on April 1 st and that they will be stocking
the creek at Robinson Lane and by the Barn.
SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Mrs. Korz mentioned that she had spoken with Kate Smith's mother about the possibility
of running a summer basketball program. Before we do anything more about this we should make
sure that the basketball court surfaces are in good condition. Mr. Ennesser said that he would
check this out. It was also mentioned that years ago the Town ran a basketball program. Mrs.
Roe will look through the files to see if she can find any information on this.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Mr. Holt mentioned the following:
1. He had attended a meeting with the Town Board and they decided that the summer
playground fees would continue as they have been. The charge would be $15.00 for the first child
in the family and $10.00 for each additional family member.
2. At this same meeting the Town Board discussed the proposed stipend which the
members receive for attending meetings and the Town Board voted to leave the stipend as it
presently is. Ifwe want a change it should be brought up at budget time. Mr. Holt said that all he
wants is parity with the other Town Boards.
3. A meeting took place at the Castle Point site with a representative from Central
Hudson, Graham Foster, AI Roberts, Supervisor Smith and Mr. Holt regarding the proposed
electricity for the park area. It was decided that the electric lines will go underground and that
Mr. Foster will dig the trench. The deadline for the work is April 21st. Mr. Paggi mentioned that
he has not done any work on the specs for the building because of the delay in getting the electric
into the park. He mentioned that he would get on the project right away. Mr. Ennesser
mentioned that Mr. Paggi should look at the cast models and information before doing the work.
It was also suggested that Mr. Paggi incorporate the paving project into these specs and get
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everything done by one contractor. Maybe we will have water by this summer! Mr. Holt said
that he would set up a meeting with Mr. Ennesser, Mr. Paggi and himself sometime the end of
next week. It was also mentioned that Mr.Paggi has mentioned to Mr. Holt that they will be
trucking in fill for the landfill area sometime this year.
4. Mr. Holt mentioned to Mr. diPierno that Councilwoman Visconti has requested to
review all the applications received for the summer playground positions and to review the list of
prospective hirees prior to actually hiring them.
5. Councilwoman Visconti mentioned that we should check with Jekoce Acres on St.
Nicholas Road to see if we might be able to use their facilities. Mr. diPierno will check on this.
SHAMROCK SUBDIVISION
The Committee reviewed the above subdivison plat and in was decided to take money in
lieu ofland. It was the committee's feelings that we already have two recreation areas in the
vicinity i.e. Spook Hill and Rymer Subdivision.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.on a motion by Mr. Ennesser seconded by Mrs.
Korz.
Peggy Roe
Secretary
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BILLS PAID DURING MARCH 1997
A-1620.40 CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC
Regency Drive-Rockingham
Pye Lane Tennis Courts
Schlathaus Park
Myers Corners! All Angels
Airport Park
7902-1435-00-7
7690-0425-00-0
7808-0400-01-9
7808-0405-00-0
7941-2255-00-6
62.91
16.38
60.90
126.21
24.70
A-1620.41 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
Robinson Lane
227-9434
21.14
NYNEX
Schlathaus Park 297-4752 19.82
Martz Field 297-9928 4.28
Spook Hill 297-9861 5.58
Quiet Acres 297 - 7780 .65
Barn-Montfort Road 297-3692 25.26
Schlathaus Park 297-4752 23.62
Quiet Acres 297 - 7780 4.28
Spook Hill 297-9861 5.58
Martz Field 297-9928 4.28
A-711 0.4
Brady's Power Equipment
Bottini Fuel
Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts
Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts
Williams Lumber
Williams Lumber
Ecological Specialties
Highland Radiator
Bottini Fuel
Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts
203.95
141.64
312.02
10.22
49.82
27.01
4,000.00
109.00
226.64
8.28
BILLS PAID DURING MARCH 1997
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A-7140.4 Poughkeepsie Journal
Anaconda Kaye
Dutchess County Gymnastics Center
A-7620.40 Caldor
Mature Market Resource Center
Petty Cash
Hobby Hut
The Rag Shop
B-7310.4 Roberts Boice Paper Company
A-1990.50 NYS Recreation & Park Society
133.65
220.50
60.00
42.96
37.70
96.77
41.26
49.96
270.00
250.00
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MARCH 1997 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1997
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
February activities at the Senior Citizen Center included
the regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, photo
club, exercise, line dancing, videos, bingo, puzzles,
creative writing, cards and games and Bridge. The center
was closed the 17th for president's Day.
90 Seniors attended our Valentine Ball at Christos on
Feb. 19th. This was previously scheduled for the 14th and
postponed because of snow. There were valentines for all,
prizes for the lucky ones, great food and music by Johnny
Dell. students from James Evans Elementary school sent a
bag full of handmade valentines to the seniors. These were
distributed at the "Ball." A fun day for all.
On the 21st, the seniors celebrated George Washington's
birthday with cherry pie and ice cream. Of course we all
sang Happy Birthday to Georger
The Basic Bridge lessons have begun and the response has
been good. There are approximately 8 to 10 seniors learning
and playing Bridge on Thursday. The group is meeting in the
large meeting room due to lack of space in the center. Fi~e
of these participants are on the waiting list.
Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary from Hughsonville Fire
Dept., we now have enough card tables. They donated 12 card
tables to the Center.
Our monthly birthday party was held on the 28th. We also
celebrated an 85th birthday this month. Blood pressure was
held on the 12th.
There are 196 members registered at the Center and 219 on
the waiting list.
ITEMS TO BE NOTED:
1. The list of Senior bus trips is now available and
attached to this report.
2. March events include a Giant Bingo Bango of three Senior
Centers, ours, Zion Church and Fishkill to be held at the
Zion Church on the 10th. Also a Mind your Mind Workshop on
the 12th <mental exercises), and Easter luncheon at
Umberto's and and Easter surprise.
3. APril events include a three Center Bowling party at
Holiday Hoe Boe in Wappinger.
4. May events include Senior Appreciation Day and Senior
Health and Fitness Day.
TOWN OF W APPINGER ,~ENlOR CITIZEN BUS TRIPS FO!l1~97
DATE PI,ACE SIGN UP DATE COSI
4/09/97 Platzel Brauhaus, Pomona, N.Y. 2/27/97 $36.00
"Roaring 20's"
Aristocrat Tours
5/05/97 Atlantic City. 3/13/97 $12.00
Leprechaun Tours
6/12/97 Botanical GardenslTriplets 4/10/97 $47.00
Tour & Tram Ride at Gardens
Dinner & Show at Triplets
Leprechaun Tours
7/22/97 Aqua Turf, Plantsville, Conn. 5/22/97 $27.00
"Italian Festival"
Aristocrat Tours
8/20/97 Waterfront at Ehrheardt 6/19/97 $29.00
Scenic Boat Ride on Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa.
Lunch with Games and Bingo
Aristocrat Tours
9/16/97 W oodloch Pines 7/17/97 $31.00
Leprechaun Tours
10/21/97 Mohonk Mt/Winery Tour 8/21/97 $37.00
Buffet Lunch and Tour
Leprechaun Tours
11/13/97 Westchester Broadway Dinner Theater
"West Side Story" 9/18/97 $44.00
Aristocrat Tours
ALL DATES AND/OR TRIPS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PAYMENT DUE WHEN RESERVATIONS ARE MADE.
MARCH
1997
TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M.
20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY. 12590 Phone: 297-3670 Direotor: Kathi DeLisa
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10-Noon: OIL PAINTINGll0-ll: EXERCISE 110-11: EXERCISE 110-11:LINE DANCING I
10-Noon: arts/orafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 111: BASIC BRIDGE 110-Noon: arts/oraftsl
NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 110-Noon: arts/orafts INOON: LUNCH I
12:30-3: oards/games 112:45-2: BINGO!BINGO!INOON: LUNCH 112-30-3:oards/games I
I 112:30-3: oards/games 112:30-3:VIDEO: I
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11 I JOHNNY APPLESEED 112 110:-Noon: BLOOD I 131 114 I I
I DAY! 1 I PRESSURE!!! I 111:00:BASIC I I I
110-11:EXERCISE BRIDGE LESSONS 10-11:LINE DANCING I
10-Noon: OIL PAINTINGll0-Noon:arts/orafts 110-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/orafts'
10-Noon: arts/orafts INOON: LUNCH 110-Noon: arts/orafts NOON: LUNCH
NOON: LUNCH 112:30:MIND YOUR MIND INOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: oards/games
12:30-3: oards/games IWITH BEA SEAGULL:SIGNI12:45-2: BINGO!BINGO!
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10: PHOTO CLUB !ll0-Noon: OIL PAINTING I 10-11: EXERCISE EASTER LUNCHEON 10-11: LINE DANCING!
10-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/orafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts AT NOON 10-Noon: arts/crafts
NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH KAKKA MARISSA NOON: LUNCH
12:30-3: cards/games 112:30-3: cards/games 112:45-2: BINGO!BINGO! THE CENTER IS CLOSED 12:30-3: cards/games
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110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGll0-11: EXERCISE
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BY Kathi DeLisa, Director
MARCH 1997
Well, the March winds are a blowin', the crocus will be
showin' and the Senio~Center is mighty busy, this I a
knowin'! GROAN! Guess I should leave poetry to Longfellow
or Frost or someone else. Huh? Yep! So on to all the news
of things to come. So many things to do.
On March 10th we will have another three"Center GIANT
BINGO! BANGO! BONGO! to be held at the Zion Church. The
cost will be $2.00 per person and you must get a ticket!
The day will begin at 10a.m. with coffee and donuts, then
lots of Bingo games. We will break for a pizza lunch and
then lots more bingo. So, if you have not signed up, you
must sign up by March 3rd. You must have ticket to
participate. Should be lots of fun, food, raffles and bingo
prizes!
On March 12th, Bea Seagull will do a MIND YOUR MIND
WORKSHOP at 12:30 at the Center. Bea Seagull has done these
workshops at Marist and Dutchess Community College as well
as other seminars. Some of you may have been at the Center
when Ms. Seagull introduced herself and talked a little
about this workshop. For those who missed this, the MIND
YOUR MIND WORKSHOP is a workshop of mental exercises. There
will be a variety of activities,mind games, puzzles, etc.
The purpose is to exercise the mind, making it more
flexible, alert and stronger while having fun. Many of you
said you would be interested in doing this. There will be
NO OTHER ACTIVITIES at this time. NO CARDS, NO CRAFTS, ETC.
For those of you wishing to participate in this workshop,
please sign up with me, there is no charge. We need to know
how many seniors are participating so we can have the proper
amount of supplies. If you are not interested in this
workshop, please note, there will be no other activities or
socializing, so you may choose not to stay.
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Our EASTER LUNCHEON will be held at Mamma Marissa's on
Thurs. Karch 20. Lunch will include soup, choice of Veal
Parmagiana, Chicken Francese or Eggplant Rollatini, dessert,
coffee/tea. The cost to those current with dues is $8.00.
Yes, those on the waiting list may attend. Those not
current with dues the cost is $18.00. You must sign up for
this by March 13th.
It's a busy month. March 17th we will celebrate ST.
PATTY'S DAY with green bagels and cream cheese. Then on
March 26th, there will be AN EASTER SURPRISE!! HO!HO!HO!
Can't tell you what this is all about, but I have heard
different rumors like Rudolph with his nose so bright might
bring Santa, no wrong season, aaahhh, well, The Great
Pumpkin turned Cinderella into a Giant Egg, no that's not
right either. Well, come March 26th, maybe I'll have it
right just in time for a big surprise. We'll just have to
wait and see.
Other March news: The Heart
pressure screening on the 12th.
be on the 27th. BINGO days are
26th and Thursdays the 13th and
ON GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 28th.
BRIDGE ANYONE? Basic Bridge lessons will be taught on
Thurs. at 11:00a.m. by Henrietta MacDonald ( in the large
meeting room). It's a challenging card game and once you
learn you'll be addicted to playing. Let me know if you are
interested or come in on Thursday and join the fun.
Please note the change in regard to Videos. Specific
videos are now scheduled. The days are also changed. Seems
we have too many other activities on Thurs. so videos will
be shown Tuesday or Friday. If you have a specific movie
you would like to see, let me know and I will schedule it
the following month. I hope this will make it easier for
those who want to see videos.
COKING IN APRIL: BOWLING AT HOLIDAY HOEBOWL on April 7th.
Zion Church seniors and Fishkill seniors will be joining
us. The cost for 3 games, coffee and danish, pizza and soda
is $3.00 for those current with dues. Yes, those on the
waiting list may attend. Those not current with dues the
cost is $6.00. You must sign up by April 1st.
COKING IN MAY: SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY, SENIOR
APPRECIATION DAY.
WANTlDl If you hMV~ M a~Mft p~oj~at thMt you think oth~~a
would lik~ to m.k~J pl~aa~ b~ing th~m in to R~gina and Linda
so we can share them. That's what crafts are all about. So
Assoc. will provide blood
Our KONTHLY BIRTHDAY will
Wed. March 5th, 19th, and
27th. The Center is CLOSED
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feel free to bring in projeots for everyday for holidays or
whatever. Thank you.
The CREATIVE WRITING Class oontinues. The sohedule is
flexible for this aotivity. If you are interested in
joining let me know. Don't be shy! It's fun and oan be an
exoiting experienoe.
The WALKING CLUB oontinues...lf you have not joined this
olub yet,.start now! Just add your name to the ohart and
start walking. Six times around the Town Hall is a mile.
Just mark the number of times you walk around, I will
oonvert it to miles later. Walking is oonsidered one of the
best physioal exeroises you oan do for your health. It oan
help reduoe blood pressure, regulate insulin for diabetios,
keep your heart healthier and so muoh more. The goal for
walkers for 1997 is for eaoh walker to do 10 more miles than
last year, or if just starting, you oan make at least 10
miles your goal. That is only 60 times around the building
in a year, or 5 times around a month. No Cheating! 1997 is
the year of the Serious Walker!! Only those who partiopate
in walking oan enjoy our Award Lunoheon.
The Wappinger Lions Club needs old eyeglasses or hearing
aids. If you have any you no longer need, bring them to the
Center. I will see to it that they are given to the Lions
Club.
The weather may still get nasty. Please note Exeroise
and Line Danoing are oanoelled if the sohools are olosed due
to snow or ioe. However, that does not neoessarily mean the
Center is olosed. For Center olosing information, please
listen to WEOK, 1390AM.
Enjoy the poem by Sue Bush. The Creative Corner was
started for YOU to share your thoughts, drawings or
writings. So oome on Seniors!
Anyone interested in tennis, golf, fishing? Anyone
interested in flower arranging, games suoh as Trivia, Prioe
is Right? LET ME KNOW! Any other suggestions regarding the
program or Center funotions, let me know. Remember this is
your Center!
In regard to paying dues, many of you are now paying your
dues on a yearly basis and for that your Treasurers thank
you. This makes bookkeeping muoh easier and effioient. Many
ohoose to do this as they cannot be at the Center every week
and want to participate in our special events. Yearly dues
is $25.00. Many of you pay on a monthly basis and that too
makes it easier to keep traak of. Those paying on a weekly
basis, the cost is $1.00 a week. The reason for this is
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fairness. There are many who pay monthly or yearly and do
not come every week, but still pay their dues. Your
Treasurer says that for those paying dues by the month,
March dues is $2.50. Those on the waiting list are welcome
to pay dues. This entitles you to join our "out of Center"
activities at a reduced cost.
A big Hug and Smile to all of you!
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PLEASE PLAY IT AGAIN SAIl
BY
SUE BUSH
THE haunting melody of the old songs being played,
brought back memories of when we were young and so much
in love. Songs like "I'll Be Loving You," "Always," "I Love
You Truly" ~nd "Till The End of Time," brought tears to my
eyes, that started flowing like the rain hitting against the
window pane.
The music man seatd at the old piano played with tender
loving care as if he was serenading his lady love who wasn't
there.
When he finished playing, his eyes were filled with pain,
staring into space, calling her name.
I asked him would you please play it again for me Sam? He
looked at me with a sad little grin, oh yes, I will play
them once again just for you.
As he started to play, he looked as though his heart would
break, but he played on and on.
This time he sang the words to the songs, so tenderly as if
he was hoping his special someone heard every word that he
said.
My heart cried out, knowing that he too knew the agony of
loving and losing someone that you love so very much.
He ended his songs with several others that he had tucked
away in his heart, "If This Is Love, Why Does It Hurt So
Much?", Good Night My Love, Where ever You Are," "Till We
Meet Again," "I'LL Be Loving You Always," "I Love You
Truly.," "Till We Meet Again," "I Don't Know Where and I
Don't Know When."
With that, he closed the old piano, while wiping away a
tear. And I thought I heard him say a little prayer for me
as he walked away he said good night my friend, Glad you
were here. . .
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32 Former spouses, for
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34 Norway's capital
38 Male geese
40 Coasts easily
41 Accomplisher
43 "Aida" or "Carmen"
47 Cry of triumph
48 _ space
49 Songbirds
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