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1997-11-03 .. .- ;"_... AGENDA RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING 11/3/97 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: RlH., KD., G.D., lC., lE., RF., B.G., E.K, S.M. APPROVE MINUTES 10/6/97 APPROVED: CORRECTIONS: SECONDED: PUBLIC INPUT/QUESTIONS CORRESPONDENCE 1. Received copy of highway inventory 2. Received a coy of soccer current roster REPORTS KD. B.G. G.D. E.K lC. S.M. lE. RlH. RF. OLD BUSINESS - Christmas parties - Elks, 12/10/97; Childrens - 1217/97 NEW BUSINESS - MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING .. ~--:....... .. REPORT FROM JOSEPH ENNESSER 1. Grant for Schlathaus Park has been completed and is in for $62,400. 2. Dock is now out of the water and is stored locally. 3. Has not heard from Chris Bar Electric regarding the electric at Schlathaus, Robinson Lane or Reese Park. 4. Is working on ice skating at Rockingham and Reese Park. Any ideas for wording for signs to be placed at locations. Open skating vs hockey athletics. 5. New gates should be installed at Reese Park within the next couple of weeks. 6. We have collected at least 13 poles in Reese Park 7. Mr. DiMarco should be bringing in a resume for a maintenance worker for our review. This person has been helping out on weekends with the men from Camp Beacon who are working at Reese Park. 8. Castle Point Property. Should we be writing a letter to try and obtain more land. There seems to be more property in the Town of Wappinger. RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1997 NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 AT 7:00 P.M. AT SCHLATHAUS PARK The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held November 3, 1997 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Ralph 1. Holt. Others present were Recreation Director, Gerald diPiemo, Commission Members Ronald Friedman, Ellen Korz, and Stephen Miller. The minutes of the October 6, 1997 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Friedman seconded by Mrs. Korz with all in favor. CORRESPONDENCE We received a copy of the highway department inventory. A copy of the 1997-98 Wappinger United Soccer Club roster was received and was forwarded to Supervisor Smith to be attached with the contract. All paperwork has now been submitted for the processing of their check. OUTGOING LETTERS 1. A memo was sent to the Town Board requesting permission for Joseph Ennesser to attend the National Playground Safety Institute on December 4 and 5 in Saratoga Springs. (This request was approved at the Town Board meeting 10/27/97) 2. A memo was sent to the Town Board requesting a transfer offunds and approval to do paving work at Schlathaus Park in front of the stage. (This request was approved at the Town Board Meeting 10/27/97) 3. The request for payment has been sent to the D.C. Planning for the C. D. Grant for the electric work at Castle Point Park which was finished in September. 4. Thank you letters were sent to the following for their support with the Halloween Party: 1. Sylvia Holt, 2. Elaine Snowden 3. Eileen Ennesser 4. Constance Smith 5. Dunkin Donuts 6. Taco Bell 7. Party City 8 KFC . 9. Carvel 10. Fun Central 11. Hoe Bowl Holiday 12. Home Town Buffet 13 McDonalds 14 Wendy's 15. Subway 17. Barbara G & Karen Swanson 16. Hudson Valley Renegadesl8. Shop Rite 19. Ben & Jerry's SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. DeLisa was unable to attend this meeting but will be forwarding a full report on the activities of the Seniors for the month of October. It was noted that the Elks Dinner is coming along nicely. Mr. Holt mentioned that Metzgers has called us and has offered to donate the turkeys for the dinner. Mr. Miller was asked to contact someone from the Elks with this offer and have them talk directly to Andy Metzger at 297-5566. The Elks had told us that they would need between 90 and 100 lbs of white meat for this dinner. Sign up for the dinner which will be held on December 10, 1997 will take place on November 14th starting at 10:00 a.m. The funding for this party is made possible by donations from the area businesses and professionals. Mr. Miller mentioned that ifMetzgers provides the meat we will get the meal for $3.95 vs the $4.95 we originally had agreed upon. The seniors held their Halloween party last week. They did a great job with the costumes and enjoyed their party. Their center Christmas Party is scheduled for December 5th at the Villa. Mrs. Roe mentioned that they are having a Bingo Bango Bongo at the Fishkill Center on November 10th with 4 Centers - Zion, Wappinger, Beacon and Fishkill. They will be having their Thanksgiving luncheon at the Best Western. The craft fair went well and a lot of work went into setting up cleaning up and especially making the crafts. The full report from Mrs. DeLisa will be attached to these minutes. RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. diPierno mentioned that he has obtained the Sweet Adelines for entertainment for the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 7th. There was a discussion on the parking situation at Schlathaus for the group the night of the Tree Lighting. Last year it was really muddy and with all the cars at the house it really posed a problem. It was suggested that Mr. Holt write a letter to them requesting that they car pool as much as possible to alleviate this problem. If we don't have any snow and it is cold we won't have any problems. Mr. Holt mentioned that we should get out as much publicity as possible on this event which will start at 5:00 p.m. It was mentioned that Little League is planning on giving out popcorn. He said that he will be talking to the soccer representatives to see if they will again distribute something to the children. Mr. Miller suggested that instead of making a large pot of coffee, we should have a pot of hot water which could be used for either instant coffee or hot cocoa. We also have to set up the sound system and make sure there are enough mikes there to project the women's voices. We will have one more 2 meeting before this to iron out all the final concerns. Mr. diPierno mentioned that he has been in contact with West Point for a concert in late April with the Concert Band. Mrs. Roe said that she had also received a call from the West Point Jazz Band requesting information for a concert to be held sometime in June. They were in the process of setting up their schedule and will get back to us soon. A babysitting course has been set up for November 22nd at Schlathaus Park. The time is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 and Mr. diPierno mentioned that he had put it in the paper and will advertise the program again. To date we have only 3 children signed for the program. Mr. Holt asked Mr. diPierno ifhe had taken care of the summer bus transportation charges so that we can get the funding from the County Youth Bureau. He said that he hadn't gotten around to it yet but that he has the note on his desk. Mrs. Roe mentioned that there might be an exchange of money due - either we owe them or they have to refund us. Mr. Friedman asked Mr. diPierno ifhe has written his report from his trip to the Recreation Conference in Lake Placid in May. Mr. diPierno said that it was a very busy time for him and that he could not promise anything. He will see what he can do. Mr. Ennesser was unable to attend this meeting but sent the following information. 1. He has completed a grant for Community Development funding for Schlathaus Park which includes renovations for handicapped work on the house and paving work- around the property. The grant is for a total of $62,400. Ifwe can get this grant and are able to do this work it will maximize the use of the building. 2. The docks are now out of the water and are stored locally in Chelsea. We have secured them right there and did not have to truck them to the bam. 3. He has been in the process of obtaining prices from Chris Bar for work at Schlathaus, Robinson Lane and Reese Park. Mr. Holt mentioned that the lighting work at Schlathaus is for by the driveway. Mr. Friedman suggested that instead of the light we should put two white posts by the driveway. The headlights would pick up the driveway and you would know where to turn in. We could put the poles a foot and a half beyond on either side and ten ft from All Angels Hill Road If the lights were installed they would have to be on all the time. Mr. Miller also suggested that we put reflectors on the posts. The Robinson Lane Electric work is to put in extra power for the outside of the building. 3 The third proposal for electric work is for Reese Park for lights for skating. Mr. Holt mentioned that he was concerned about people going in there at night for skating. He mentioned that his idea for skating would be to emphasize Rockingham Pond. It was suggested that we should split the pond and have two thirds of the pond for open skating and one third for hockey play. Mr. Holt mentioned that last year he had received several complaints from people who were unable to skate because the kids were using it for hockey and were intimidating the younger children. Mr. Friedman asked about using the pond at Kent Road and Mr. Holt told him that he felt that the pond was too deep and was concerned about safety. At this point we would like to pursue the Rockingham avenue since it isn't as deep and it is clean. He felt that Rockingham should be the place to put the lights. 5. Mr. Ennesser also mentioned that the new gates should be installed at Reese Park within the next couple of weeks. The holes have already been dug for them. 6. We have collected at least 13 poles at Reese Park from Central Hudson for use in our parks. 7. Mr. Ennesser mentioned that Mr. DiMarco will be bringing in a resume for a maintenance worker for our review. This person could possibly be a full time person. He has been helping out on weekends with the men from Camp Beacon who are working at Reese Park and is a good worker. 8. In regard to the Castle Point Property, Mr. Ennesser suggested that maybe we should write a letter to try and obtain more land. We have seen a lot and read a lot about Castle Point cutting back and maybe they would be willing to let us have more property. Mr. Holt mentioned that it would be great if we could get the building that is down there. If Castle Point ever becomes the area for parking for the boat ramp we would have the extra area. There would be so many possibilities if we could obtain that property. Mr. Holt also noted that they haven't started to bring in the fill for the landfill area. CASTLE POINT Mr. Holt mentioned that the bids came in for the building at Castle Point and the lowest bid was for $77,000. The bids were therefore rejected and at the Town Board Meeting it was decided that we would go back out to bid with the new bids to be opened on November 24th. Mr. Holt mentioned that while he was at the Town Board meeting someone came up to him and mentioned that they had constructed the building at Airport Park at a cost of $10,000. We are getting a grant of approximately $30,000. and we will probably have to put an additional $47,000 to do the building under the grant regulations when we could probably construct it cheaper on our own. But it is hard not to take the grant since it has been awarded. At the Town Board meeting Mrs. Visconti said that maybe we should do it ourselves. 4 ROBINSON LANE Mr. Friedman mentioned that Robinson Lane looked good when he was last out there. Mr. Holt said that within the last few days we have been having trouble with grubs on several of the fields. The maintenance guys have put down some Dylox grub control. It was noted that we might have some work to do out there in the Spring because of this. Mr. Friedman asked if we were going to do anything about the additional parking and handicapped parking at Robinson Lane. Mr. Holt said that we are running out of time to do anything this fall and that we will have to schedule it for the Spring time period. Mr Friedman mentioned that there are some stumps in the back of the park which stick out of the ground about 3 feet which should be removed before someone gets hurt. RYMER PROPERTY Mr. Holt mentioned that Mr. Paggi has put together some maps ofthe Rymer area but we just haven't been able to get together for a site inspection. It was also mentioned that it has recently come to light at the Town Hall that the deed has not been properly filed for this property. Mr. Rymer was in and informed the Town that he was still receiving the tax bill for the property. Mr. Holt mentioned that the chipper funds were left in the 1998 budget so hopefully we will be able to purchase that in early part of the year so that we can get some work done down there during the winter months and hopefully the deed will be turned over to the Town by then. ADVERTISING/HALLOWEEN Mr. Friedman mentioned that the Halloween Haunted House was great this year but it is a lot of work for the number of people who attend.. The pumpkins that Karen carved were great and were the highlight of the house. The tarps that Miss Gutzler purchased were great and did the job to cover the windows. With all that effort that went in to it and the number of people who attended, Mr. Friedman said that he won't be to anxious to do it again. Mr. Holt mentioned that the house was great and that they all did a super job. We feel that since the Southern Dutchess News is not free anymore that we are not reaching the residents with what we are doing. A couple of suggestions were to advertise the fall programs in the New Hackensack Fire Co. newspaper which is distributed free to all residents of the district and to put announcements in the schools. It was suggested that maybe we should put together a calendar which can be mailed out to all residents with information on the programs and at least tentative dates so that they could call the office for more information. Mr. Holt mentioned that when we have a full quorum we will have to discuss this further. SPOOK HILL Mr. Miller mentioned again that there is still debris in the woods by the building. Maybe during the winter months it could be cleared a bit. 5 CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Holt mentioned the following: 1. He thanked Mrs Korz and Miss Gutzler for all their work on the Halloween Party. 2. We have obtained a heater which will be used for the Christmas Party in the tent. 3. The mower was also left in the 1998 budget request. 4 . We need to look into getting a new head piece and beard for the Santa suit. 5. The Rockingham sewer plant is now out of business and they will be removing all the pipes etc. We were asked by the Town Board to look at the area and come up with some suggestions. Mr. Holt and Mr. Ennesser went over there and thought that this area might be a good place to put a rollerblading court. Mr. Friedman mentioned that we will already have a sand base. Mr. Holt mentioned that he would take a ride over to East Fishkill to look at theirs. 6. We have given a copy of our inventory to the Highway Department. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 on a motion by Mr. Miller seconded by Mrs. Korz. Peggy Roe Secretary 6 BILLS PAID DURING NOVEMBER 1997 A-1620.40 CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC A-71 10.4 Robinson Lane Tennis Courts/Pye Lane Quiet Acres Myers Comers & All Angels Schlathaus Airport Park B. & H. Tire Service B. & H. Tire Service James Baisley Tree Service Blacktop Maintenance Bottini Fuel Brady's Power Equipment Brighton Ventures, Ltd. Brighton Ventures, Ltd. Chris Bar Electric Chris Bar Electric Chris Bar Electric Chris Bar Electric Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts Dan zag - Royal Auto Parts Dan Zag - Royal Auto Parts Dutchess Co. Sheriff's Office Enviro Clean Porta Potty Enviro Clean Porta Potty ICI Glidden Milton Alley Agway Milton Alley Agway Milton Alley Agway Milton Alley Agway Platt Country Village Locksmith Southern Industrial Sand, Inc. Southern Industrial Sand, Inc. Showroom Auto Collision, Inc. Williams Lumber & Home Centers Williams Lumber & Home Centers Williams Lumber & Home Centers Williams Lumber & Home Centers 7690-0760-00-0 7690-0425-00-0 7895-1220-07-4 7808-0400-01-9 7808-0400-01-9 7941-2255-00-6 335.62 182.49 9.21 109.07 47.54 96.87 52.50 49.00 475.00 125.00 225.77 28.90 37.00 15.03 40.00 65.00 125.00 120.00 37.50 4.98 99.90 13.40 110.16 85.80 97.90 544.68 35.00 35.00 35.00 11. 00 42.00 700.00 700.00 1,655.59 48.44 27.38 7.17 12.87 A-7140.4 A-7620.4 B-73 10.4 A-1990.5 Williams Lumber & Home Centers Williams Lumber & Home Centers Williams Lumber & Home Centers Williams Lumber & Home Centers 45.30 31.98 20.36 16.79 Anaconda Kaye Aristocrat Tours Meadowbrook Farms Southern Dutchess News 381.91 435.00 122.42 164.50 Coffee System of Hudson Valley Hobby Hut Office Max Petty Cash 90.00 50.00 71.98 90.46 Petty Cash Roberts Boice Paper Company Meadowbrook Farms Anaconda Kaye 4.27 270.00 214.25 42.00 NYSRPS 260.00 4 . ' NOVEMBER 1997 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1997 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER October activities at the Senior citizen center included the regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, photo club, exercise, line dancing, videos, bingo, puzzles, bridge, cards and games. The seniors held their annual craft Fair on oct. 24th. The Fair included the sale of crafts, bake sale, Granny's Attic, book sale and raffle ticket sales. It was a great success. Over 60 seniors celebrated Halloween all dressed in costumes. They paraded through the Town Hall looking for treats of course. There were cider, donuts, and pizza for lunch. A treat bag was given to each senior in costume. prizes for those who won the costume contest. A fun day for all. On the 10th Regina and Maria held a special craft class to make scarecrows out of hats. They were really nice. The class idea is quite popular. Regina and Maria will be doing Regina & Maria will be holding a special craft class each month besides the regular crafts done each day. Blood pressure was cancelled this month. The monthly birthday party was on the 16th. The trip to Mohaonk/Winery was excellent. The seniors had a beautiful day for this and all enjoyed it. There are 195 seniors registered at the Center and 233 on the waiting list. ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. There will be a 3 center Bingo in Fishkill on Nov. 10th 2. Thanksgiving lunch wil be at the Best western on the 19th 3. A flu clinic will be held on the Nov. 20. 4. Dec. brings a Christmas party at the Villa BOrghese on the 5th and the Elks Lodge on the 10th. . . .. N0VEMBER 1997 TOWN OF WAPPINGER SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M. 20 Middlebush Rd., Wappinsers Falls, NY. 12590 Phone: 297-3670 Director: Kathi DeLisa MON. FRI. TUES. WED. THURS. 3 I I 7 I 4 I 5 I I VOTE! ! ! VOTE! !! I I I 1/ /: 00 nJ(li' Fr<. GV~ 01\/ . I ELECTION DAY!!!! 110-11:EXERCISE I 110-Noon: arts/crafts I THE CENTER IS INOON: LUNCH I CLOSED!!!! 112:45-2: BINGO ! BINGO ! I I o lOUR CENTER IS 111 I I 12110:BLOOD PRESSURE 13 111: BRIDGE _I CLOSED! I I I I I TRIP: WEST. DINNER BINGO ! BANGO! BONGO ! I I THEATER AT I VETERAN'DAY!! 110-11: EXERCISE 10-11: EXERCISE ~ISHKILL SENIOR CENTER 110-Noon: arts/crafts 10-Noon: arts/crafts 9:30a... I THE CENTER IS INOON: LUNCH NOON: LUNCH ' iIGN UP WITH KATHI I CLOSED!!! 112:30-3: cards/games 12:45-2: BINGO !BINGO ! I I 118 IHICKEY HOUSE'S 119 ITHE CENTER IS I I BIRTHDAY! I I CLOSED! 110-Noon: OIL PAINTING I THANKSGIVING 110-Noon: arts/crafts I LUNCHEON AT INOON: LUNCH I BEST WESTERN 112:30: SPANISH CLASS ISIGN UP WITH KATHI 112:30-3: cards/games I 125 I 126 I I I I 'I- 110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGll0-ll: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:30-3: oards/games I 12: 45-2:BINGO!BINGO! 114 KARIA BORGES I 123 Fred Aliotta I 123 Helen LaMagna I 129 Ruth Speedling I 129 Bla~nAr a~mm~rtinAI 129 Marie Lustgarten 1 130 Violet LaDew I I I O:PHOTO CLUB O-Noon: arts/orafts lOON: LUNCH 2:30-3: cards/games .7 I I ' .0: PHOTO CLUB AT SCHLATHAUS! .O-Noon: arts/crafts ~OON: LUNCH 2:30-3: oards/games 4 I _110: PHOTO CLUB AT SCHLATHAUS O-Noon: arts/orafts OON: LUNCH 2:30-3: oards/sames fOVElIBER BIRTHDAYS: 3 Ruth Kear ~ Connie Kieley 8 Anna DeMarco 1 TAm a~mm~rtinA*** 2 Agnes Chenault* 2 Dam Tammaro 10-11:LINE DANCING I 10-Noon: arts/crafts I NOON: LUNCH I 12:30-3:cards/games I I 14 I I I I 10-11:LINE DANCING I 10-Noon: arts/crafatf NOON: LUNCH I 12:30-3: cards/games I I I 20 110-NOON:FLU CLINIC 211 I IEXERCISE CANCELLED_I I BRIDGE CANCELLED 110-11:LINE DANCING I lD-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts I NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH/BIRTHDAY I 12:30-3:cards/sames I 12: 45-2:BINGO!BINGO!I I I 128 I I I I I I . A DAY TO DIGEST! I I I THE CENTER IS CLOSED! I THE CENTER IS CLOSED I I I I I I I I I I I 6 111: BRIDGE I 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/orafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 271 I HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 'WA'PPINGER SENIOR' .NEWS . ' BY.~Kathi rDeLisa,'-:Director '~NOVEMBER 11997 roO} ,. ",,".(~ -:;',"1 '1:';-=1 Are you ready for.. the whirlwind of parties? Busy days ahead! November and December are.two very busy. months so read this carefully so you won't miss the upooming holiday events. ';.. First, I want to thank all of you for all your hard work and contributions to our Craft Fair. It was a super success thanks to all~of you. It~akes 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 Maria for all they do. Beside keeping you all busy, they must find time and ways to finish up or fix all the projects I give them to do before the Fair. These two outstandingc Craft Teachers help,make it .possible for us to~have such a successfulfair.'So,ifl:You ,have a chance, give them an extra hug and let them know we all: appreciate all they ,do for all of.us~ lam grateful :to have such great co workers. Proceeds from the Fair 'go towards our luncheons .and especially towards our holiday.:::festivities. The.rewards of all your hard. work are,near.;Read~n.~.. Another .BINGO!BAHGQ!BONGO! will,~be held at; the Fishkill Senior Center, on Monday,' Nov.'; 10th.', You must have. a ticket to attend so"sign up with Kathi now. The .oost is..$2.00per person which will oover.the 'oost of. lunch. Please note our Center is closed that daY!J ,~i y Our Thanksgiving lunoheonwill be held at the Best Western on Wed., Nov. 19th. The lunch includes salad, a; choice of Sliced Top-Round~ Chicken:Chasseur~with mushrooms and a light sauce) or Filet of. Sole' Florentine'(with spinach), rolls,' dessert-,;~ooffee ,or tea.-'.:The ,oost to all current with ~ues is $9.00. Those not current'with dues, the co.st is $19.00., You must sign up and pay for this lunch by Nov. 13th. No refunds after this date. Those on the waiting list are welcome to join us for this luncheon. Now for other November ,news. BLOOD PRESSURE is on the ~ ",:" ~ 1 12th. A FLU CLINIC will be held on Nov. 20th from 10 to Noon. BIRTHDAYS will be celebrated on Fri. the 21st. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KARIA ON ;.THE 14th!, BINGO days are Wed .Nov . 5. and 26, Thurs., Nov~H13th,andplease note: Fri. Nov....21st. The CBRTER IS CLOSBD FOR BLECTION DAY, NOV. 4, VETBRANS DAY, Nov 11th, and THANSGIVING DAY AND "DIGBSTION DAY., Nov. 27th and 28th. COKING IN DBCBKBBR: Our CHRISTKAS LUNCHEON will be held at Villa Borghese on Fri. Dec~ 5th 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, Chicken Marsala or Poached Salmon Steak, dessert and coffeeltea. , The cost for those current with dues is $6.00 The cost may vary for those'not current with dues or those who are new to the Center or on the waiting list. You must sign up and pay for this luncheon by Dec. 1st. There will be no refunds after this date. Get ready for a great time! There will be lots of surprises, good food, music by Johnny Dell and a great day to enjoy the holiday spirit with your friends. Bells will j ingfe ,maybe a HOHO will be heard, who knows what the day will bring! Come and enjoy! Lots more to come 'in December. More on this in the next. newsletter: . G O~ The WALKING CLUB continues..If you would like to join the Walkin~ Club start now!! Anew chart is hanging on the door.'_ Just add your name ~nd8tart walking.: Six times around the . Town Hall is "a mi Ie. ,':.Just .mark ,the number of times you walk around, I will convertcit to miles later..We .do recommend" you walk with someone ~ Use .theItBUDDY" system when --' possible. Walking is considered one of the best physical exercises you can do fqT your health It can help reduce blood pressure ," regulateinsul in for: diabetics, keep your heart heal thier' and so ,much more. Goal for 1998 Walkers: '".' To do 10.more miles~his year than .last year. If you are just starting, you can make at least 10 miles your goal. That is only 60 times 'around the building in a year or 5 .i., time around a month. <.Startnow! " Spanish'classes began on Tues. Sept. 30th at 12:30p.m. Blena Garrido" one of,.our members has offered to teach this class. Elena has taught'forContinuing Education and lsa native of Panama. She' is fluent in .her native language as well as English. It is a great opportunity to expand your horizons and learn a new language. You will have a better understanding of other languages as well. Many of the Latin languages have similar'sounds and meanings. Besides, who 2 .. .-. -1'>- ~A , i -- , ... .. '. . ",":, . ~~ .... i::;....~ .. knows? Maybe you'll want "to take a trip to Spain or Puerto Rico or Panama or the many other Spanish speaking Countries. It's not too late to join this class! Last year through your'senerous donations, we helped to make a large family's Christmas a little brighter. Would you like to do this again? Please let me know soon. Or if you know of a family in need, let me know. Enjoy "REFLECTIONS OF A CAT OWNER",',by Helen Ventriglia (cat lovers will really enjoy this) and the poea by Sue Bush. The Creative Corner was started for YOU to share your thoughts, drawings or writings. So come on Seniors! Let's see your "stuff." ,"/". r~ ,I In regard to paying'dues,many ofyou'are now paying 'your dues on'. yearly basis ~nd for that~yoU~ Treasurers thank you. This makes bookkeeping much easier and efficient. Many choose 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 'track of. A few of you are NOT current wi th dues,' this ,may resul t in your paying full ",price for the upcoming luncheons! Your Treasurer says that for those paying dues by the month, NOVEMBBR dues is '2.00.' Those on the waiting list are welcome to pay dues. This entitles you to join our "out of Center" activities at a reduced cost. Thanksgiving is almost here.' Iwarit 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 and so much more. You make the world a nicer place to be. I know you make my wo~J.d better andfor-:that I thankiyou. This has been a di fficul t year' for 'me',' 'a difficul t time. Words cannot' adequately E!XpreSs my gratitude for your support ,,: comfort, prayers and understanding.: You have helped ease the pain of my loss. For all this and so'much more, I thank each and everyone of you. Ane thank you for just being you. Happy Thanksgin=ving and may God Bless you all. Thank you all again for everything: Love' and a big Hug and Smile to all of you! 3 .. CREATIVE CORNER REFLECTIONS OF A CAT OIlNER by Helen V~ntriglia This is the and I mean he wants. time, he's one thing I love about Tabby the most. Nothing nothing stops him from doing what he wants, when He looks to me for help. sometimes but most. of the his own man! I brush Tabby at least twice a day. He loves it and looks for it. First ~hing in ~he morning and last at night. I shake his sheets out at least once a week ,and they get washed every other week. He doesn't go out ev.er, for I'm concerned he's clean I love music. Not the music of today, but soft and meanignful music. I'm sure Tabby loves it too. But when I feel stressed out and blue, both Tabby and soft music keep me going. I .. :;;;,. ~ , . Right now I.'.m watching..for my ride on Dial-A-Ride. Tabby. has just come on the table where I keep his goodies. First he sits and watches me. . I tell him I'm writing about him. His curiosity satisfied,- he isi now mun~hing on his cookies. I love ~imfor .it. ,"-, .', .:.:)..~ TO BE. CONTINUED... 4 .. 'J ''!'': HOfIl.DO lIB THAlIK -.TIIBE BY ~~, '~~i:~;~\ f'~' ~ Sue.. Bush-"" }.i' "1"'1'. God~~ut us on this earth for reasons of his own, Watching.over us and seeing. what_"e~_re doing, With his gift of life, and 'if we\tii.h' make it on our own. .-.,- ,',r.,,'''::_ , .~ ;'h; ?'.-".,Y:",,;.,";".,; Some peopple:take it all for ':granted , That life was',meant to be for you and me. '~:(. d, ..,',. -: 'r..;~:j;' --~,-""''''' ~,~'" , How ;,oftendoyoufindtime :to thank Him, For"'His help along'thetfay~<C'-' -'- ," Or ..t~ank Him for giying'~us..anothe.z:_.day. ,~i:'~~~.:;\3~, ~ ) x~G;.~:':~\' . _ow '><{;~! i" Thanks is','suoh a smallword,~.but it means so very much, When we bow our heads in prayer, I know I can't see you oh,'Lord, ,but I know that. you -'are there. ';r1G, '-j And please on Lord, keep alll,that I hold dear, · In your oare, ;~~~:.. And 'f do thank you for giving.me ='a'nother day. .~\ "" -- ','~, '.': ~. /, J ~ . ~ . - '.;.~'., '?~,:,~ .. ..~: .j, ,. ~ ~~. ~ ',.'Ii '\'~~)~~~';'.l':," ,.~~ ,.. ". '(," '> ;E'''':;;:':. ,,," ." , 1'"..'. . ~i . 'Gf' . .1 ':,:-6 r'.~" '"'.r..; ',... .'1 "; .' ,~. ~ .. ',r' 5 .' [g [R] [Q] lID lID ~[Q] [B]~,11 . . .'. 1 2' 3' 5 . 6 7 .9 10 11 ACROSS ;' , 1 Novak or Stanley . 4 Sandburg or Reiner , 8 8--:.- Fiction8(John '. Travolta film)' 16 12 Mideast native t;". 14 Napoleon's ,residence 15 Son of Isaac .. . -., 16 8~ We Meet Agaln8, . . 17 Cuts of pork, ," '. . .'., :,~;.;.; 19 Humid, . , , _'.' 20 Horse shelter . ; ,- 22 Wine cont8iners ' 24 Early brand of car " 6 25 Iron, for in'St8i1ce ,,' 3 ;, :'.-' , 26 Even ',.; , , ....:' 28 Tie the knot 29 Verne captain . . - 32 Peddle 33 Locale of Buenos ' . . . Aires (abbr.),"" , <;, .." 34 Bestselling novelist Krantz .. :- .'~'~"! ';.: : ' 36 Plus ' .. . .... ....... . . 37 8 ~ shouldn't we fall" ' h_.' In love?" ' '. : . ~~. . '38 Sass ' . ,"" ~~: .:::" '" .,' '64 ", 39 Ship s pronoun, -' " 40 Bumps in the night.;' -:' j:,-jt: 42 Month preceding Sept 43 Draug'ht_,,; ,...,.,. . . ",I ... 44 PolitiCal contest 4 Large stringed '." :;!','. 33 Impressed sounds '. 45 Wither '. Instrument '., . '''','--::'. ,.:' 34 Irish dance '. '.~. '" 46 Happy cars sound """ 5 Hand lotion ingredient '35 ~ Royal Highness 47 Author Rogers St. 6 Baseball stat .,: .~. . 37 Gardener's bane ,:.. ..' , John .':c:' . ",.. ,lj ~ '1 Speared ;:... " '.., .":, 38 Carry with effort.. : ~~~paste .: ~e~~~:> ,41=orce'S ~~~ 53 Notas petite group (abbr.) ';.:H-.:,::.(, :.: ~2 Where.t~ go for a tow , 56 A bitter ~ to swallow - 10 Gold-threaded fabric:; ':1 ~~, (abbr.};f.:;..li..-;< ~ :,',.1 :._~~'. 57 Give ba~ money 11 Young seals , ,: ,',' _ _'~, . 43 Protrudes'~:,' . ~: '':, :: ~9_Gree~IR,!~god " ....... .13 Sounc:fedlikea l~:" ....45 Coatpart" ,', .61 Summit... T.....:-~.-:'..._...: '-trumpet."l::-:'",,-- -.........._~-,..~...46---...--annum- ". -- .. ",-' ,'. .":':' ..: ";~;'~'" .....' - -,- '~":,,,~,'!''''''''''-',!,.,. 62 Cast a ballot " , , . 18 Rested:. .::. :.:;( . 48 Always~ to. a bard ,,',: 63 8_ Along with Mitch8. 21::..- and board ..." ':.:~ ';' .:. 49 UVelier,j:~:.~, ..:,", :'. " 64 For fear that ':.: ' .' , " 23 Incurred, as debts (2 :,; '. 50 Iridescent gem ' ..~; ~' .. 65 Vas~shaped jug ..:' .:-- i wds.)'" , ":~;; ~ ::Y:: ~, 51 TVs "Miami ~~,.,:' > 'n 66 8_ on a Hot Tln.'.i' ,25 Actress Ryan, ,":.:::'. 52 Shade tree$. . ".:;,,>, Roor ;. ..' ' 26, Voice range . " 53 After the'usual time .7'" 27 Kipling locale . ,. .".." 54 Clapton' or Idle. I ." :. 28 . Sardonic . 55 Gossip columnist,"-:"" .'. 30 Penny pincher .. , . Barrett :J.,:. . ' '. .,,', " ". 31 Different' 58 Comic strip "sockol" , 32 Dick _ Dyke 60 Army N.C.O.' '. 12 . '. .!' 'l~' '... . . . . :( .. . I' f. ~ ~ r r ~ : ~ ..1 ;1 h ,. i,1. N ;::i.. . rJ ..,. . .", '1ft.. ., ... '~ " .' . rr' ,- ..;..... '.: i ~~ ....--,......,...-,.,.:--!? !. '. ~. ~ ;i . ... " , '., 11 I.' .. ,'. ~ ..' ." \ . l' . DOWN . 1 Krazy _ of cartoons 2 Spring flower 3 Brewing Ingredien~ ~ . ,-, -. .....-. , "l:.'~' ~ ->~~~ . r' , ... . ~.. 'J' . ~.. . -" , I. . f. i I. ,i , . ; i ~'., .. . · ('#11 "';'THAT~S' SHGW BIZI. .. 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