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1998-08-03 ~:. j.. ~ AGENDA RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 3,1998 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: RJ.H., KD., S.L., Je., JE., R.F., E.K, S.M., J V. APPROVE MINUTES: JULY 6, 1998 APPROVED: CORRECTIONS SECONDED: COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE CORRESPONDENCE 1. Contract agreement from "Let Us Entertain You" Beetlejuice for Halloween party 10/25/98 at 2:30 p.m. $150. 2. Letter from Kathy Smith re: Softball tournament at Robinson Lane on Sept. 25, 26 and 27. 3. Letter from Sharon McSween re: Benefit Tournament for Battered Women at Robinson Lane on Sept. 26 and 27. 4. Letter from DeWitt Sagendorph, Dutchess County Emergency Response re: discontinuing weather advisory system with recommendation camps purchase weather alert radio. 5. Letter to Elaine Snowden from Spiegel, Brown and Fichera re: lawsuit of Williams vs Town of Wappinger et. al. (Reese Park accident) 6. Request from Laura Hamedl for refund for Basketball program - child unable to attend camp because of knee surgery ($15.00 fee) 7. Request for refund from Maria Pappalardo for summer camp at Quiet Acres. Children were given to father for summer through court proceedings. They never attended camp. 8. Letter to Supervisor Smith from Irv Miller re: Dutchess County Classic on 9/20/98 9. Memo from Betsy Brockway, D. e. Youth Bureau with 1999 YDDP Grant application. 10. Request from Heather Williams for refund for Water Safety Instructor Course taken 4/15/97 - 5/1/97 for $80.00. Mr. DiPierno told her that we would pay for the course but she didn't get her letter in until April of 1998. 11. Letter from Supervisor Smith re: Community Day 9/13/98 REPORTS KD. S.L. Je. JE. R.F. E.K S.M. JV. ~ .. R.J.H. NEW BUSINESS - Summer Program - Swim Program Halloween Party Summer Playground Picnic West Point Concert - 8/13/98 OLD BUSINESS - NEXT MEETING MEETING ADJOURNED , - RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1998 NEXT MEETING SEPTEMBER 14,1998 AT 7:00 P.M. AT SCHLATHAUS PARK The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held August 3, 1998 at Schlathaus Park, AIl 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 Kathi Delisa, Senior Citizen Director, Stephen Lowery, Recreation Director, Commission Members Joseph Ennesser, Ronald Friedman, Ellen Korz, Stephen Miller and Joanne Vazquez. The minutes of the July 6, 1998 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Miller seconded by Mr. Ennesser. OUTGOING LETTERS 1. Letter to Town Board regarding lights at Robinson Lane. 2. A request for a P.O. in the amount of$5,575.00 for Hyde Park Painting for painting the silo at the Barn. The P.O. was approved at the 7/27/98 Town Board Meeting. 3. Letter to Supervisor Smith regarding the water problem at Robinson Lane. 4. Letter to Mike Garrett of Ben & Jerry's regarding a donation of ice cream for the Senior Center's "make you own sundae" day. 5. Thank you letters to Loretta Hickey and the Scott Family for donations to Senior Center in memory of Anna Gaglione. 6. A memo to Supervisor Smith regarding a small increase for Paul Endress. This request was denied. CORRESPONDENCE A contract was received from "Let Us Entertain You" for entertainment for the Halloween Party to be held at Schlathaus Park on October 25, 1998. The fee for their services will be $150.00. The show will be approximately one hour. A letter was received from Mrs. Smith (Kathy) stating that the Town of Wappinger Little League will be hosting a softball tournament on September 25th, 26th and 27th. She mentioned that she has sent out fliers to all Little League Presidents and various softball teams. She said that they are receiving a great response for this tournament. Mr. Holt and Mr. Ennesser mentioned that we have already committed 3 fields at Robinson Lane for a tournament for battered women that same weekend. Mr. Holt said that he spoke with Mrs. Smith and told her that the three fields will be given to Sharon McSween (Battered Women) for her tournament. They can use the rest of the fields at Robinson Lane and the fields at Castle Point and Martz Field. A letter was received from DeWitt Sagendorph of the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response stating that they have made a decision to discontinue the phone call list for weather advisory effective August 10, ] 998. In his letter he recommended that each camp purchase a weather alert radio for use at their facility. The radio should be tone activated and have a battery back up. By having your own radio, each facility would have continuous availability of the most current information at all times. The information would be first hand and most importantly not dependent upon outside influences. The Commission suggested that we should look into purchasing one of these radios for our programs. A letter was received by Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk informing her that Spiegel, Brown and Fichera has been retained through Crum and Forster Insurance Company to defend the Town in the matter of Williams vs the Town of Wappinger et al. They are advising the Town's Employees not to speak with anyone concerning this case. This is the case involving the girl that was hurt while swinging on a rope in Reese Park A request was received from Laura Hamedl of 61 Scott Drive requesting a refund for the Basketball clinic which was held at Fishkill Plains School July 20 to 24 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Her son Richard had a problem with his knee and was being seen by an orthopedic specialist. Mrs. Hemdel provided us with a copy of the Doctors report. This request was approved by the Commission. The refund was for $15.00. A request for a refund was received from a Maria Pappalardo for the refund of $25.00 for registration for the Quiet Acres Camp. The day after she signed the children for camp the Court ordered that the children be given to the father for the summer months and therefore they would not be in the area to attend camp. Mrs. Roe checked with the Director of the camp and the children had not attended. The Commission approved this refund. A letter was received from the Dutchess County Youth Bureau with directions for the 1999 Request for proposals for the YDDP grants which are due in by August] 7. Mr. Lowery is working on this proposal. A request was submitted by Heather Williams, our Swim Director, for reimbursement for her WSI instruction which amounted to $80.00. It is hard to get someone who has this qualification and we have placed funds in the budget for someone to get the WSI Instruction. It was therefore, approved that this reimbursement be made. A memo was received from Supervisor Smith stating that the Town's Annual Community Day wiJJ be held on Sunday, September 13, 1998 with a raindate of September 20, 1998. She requested the use of the speaker system that can be used with a car battery. She mentioned that she needs this system because the reviewing stand is placed in an area where there is no electric. She requested that the system be left in the shed at Schlathaus. Mr. Holt asked Mr. Friedman to 2 check with Little League to see if they have of the system. Mrs. Smith also requested that we post the event on the community sign at Schlathaus. Mr. Lowery will take care of this. The building will be unlocked for the use of the entertainers. A discussion took place on the long term/short term plan for the Senior Center. Mr. Holt has attended several meetings with Mr. Paggi, Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Roberts regarding this subject. A list of the commission's responsibilities was handed out so that each person would be updated on their duties. The following are the responsibilities: Mr. Chappas - Soccer, Airport Park, Rockingham, Martz and Christmas Mr. Ennesser - Boat Ramp. Safety, Fleetwood, Christmas, and Reese Park Mr. Friedman - Robinson Lane, Little League, Schlathaus and Christmas Mrs. Vazquez - Castle Point, Halloween, and Christmas Mrs. Korz - Quiet Acres, Halloween, Tennis, and Christmas Mr. Miller - Spook Hill, Scheduling Fields and Christmas Mr. Holt - Maintenance, Overall supervision of programs and recreation areas Mrs. DeLisa - Senior Citizen Program Mr. Lowery - Concerts, Summer Playground, Winter Programs, Special Events (including Bus trips, Halloween and Christmas), Youth Bureau and Dept. Of Health. Mr. Holt mentioned that we are in the process of putting together a budget for 1999. What we need to do ASAP is to get information from each member of what they feel is needed at their park. Mr. Holt requested that each member go to their park to see what improvements might be needed and call Mrs. Roe by Thursday to have it included in the budget. Mr. Friedman mentioned several items for Robinson Lane such as water problems, basketball court and more parking. Mr. Holt mentioned that he has already addressed some of these items in his plan. SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the senior's activities for the month of July. This report is attached to these minutes. ROBINSON LANE Mr. Friedman mentioned that he visited Robinson Lane after the Dutchess Debs Tournament and said that they were left in good shape. He said that they had all their garbage picked up and bagged and ready to be removed. He also mentioned that the handicapped painting at Robinson Lane has been completed but he reminded us that we still need to install the signs. It was mentioned that the signs are at the 3 maintenance barn and they guys just have to install them. RYMER Mr. Friedman asked again if we have received any approval from the County for the curb cut for Rymer and was told that so far nothing has come through. Mr. Holt mentioned that he keeps asking Mr. Paggi about it and Mr. Paggi says that he keeps calling the County about it and he assured us that we will have it by September. CASTLE POINT. Mr. Holt mentioned that the building at Castle Point is up and the paving is done around it. The facilities inside the building are not completed. It was noted that some of the equipment is still being stored at the barn. We are having a problem trying to get some areas for parking because of the landfill. Mr. Paggi forwarded to Mr. Holt a copy ofa letter that he had sent to Frank Kelly ofDEC stating that he has been contacted by the Town Recreation Commission asking if we can use a portion of the landfill as a parking lot for vehicles. He went on to say "Initially, I felt that this would not be possible, however, I did state that I would contact your office to discuss this matter further. Would you either give me a call or drop a note regarding your feelings on this subject." Weare waiting for an answer to the parking question. If the answer comes back as no, we don't know where we are going to park cars. We will have a beautiful park with a new building with no where to put cars. Mr. Ennesser mentioned that he has prepared a layout for parking adjacent to the building at Castle Point and it should not interfere with the septic fields. Mr. Holt will check on this plan. SPOOK HILL Mr. Miller mentioned that we should be looking at the chains on the bridge and the swings and the bolts on the equipment at Spook Hill. He felt that they should all be changed as they seem to be wearing. He asked about running a sprinkler at the camps on the hot days. We would have to look into this with the Board of Health for next year. Mr. Miller also mentioned that the counselors at Spook Hill have requested that we make a cut out in the far back of the park for a kickball field. DIRECTOR OF RECREATION REPORT Mr. Lowery mentioned that the basketball camp ran at the Fishkill Plains School from July 20 to the 24 from 10:00 to noon. There were 42 kids in attendance. He mentioned that the 3 kids who ran the camp were excellent. Most of the kids who attended would like to see the camp extended to two weeks. Mr. Lowery would like to do that for next year. We did have some problems with the school in that we were originally scheduled to use the gym at the Wappinger Jr. High and then we were transferred to Fishkill Plains. Evidently Mr. Corrigan's Office failed to 4 notifY Fishkill that we were coming and the first day of the camp was a disaster. It was a really big headache. Mr. Lowery mentioned that he had no problem with going to Fishkill School but the employees at the School gave him a hard time. Mr. Lowery mentioned that we had a paper signed by Mr. Corrigan stating that we had permission to use the facilities. We are also having many problems with the bus transportation. The buses are always late or only one bus shows up when we have a request in for two. Last week Robinson Lane camp was suppose to be at Fun Central at 10:30 and the bus did not show up to take the kids until 10:35. We then have the problem of trying to get extended time at Fun Central and then the kids are not back to camp when they are scheduled to be and the parents are calling wondering where the kids are. It is an all around headache. He mentioned that maybe next year we should look into private transportation. Mr. Miller asked who we deal with and Mr. Lowery mentioned all the names that he has been in contact with. Mr. Miller suggested that the next time there is a problem to let him know and he would see what he could do. Mr. Lowery mentioned that he would fax transportation a copy of the upcoming week's transportation and then call and everyone says that there isn't any problem with the buses. Then when it comes to the day's transportation we always have problems either the buses don't show up or go to the wrong camps. Mr. Lowery said that we shouldn't have to deal with these problems. The Saratoga trip still has one opening if anyone is interested. The trip is scheduled for August 13th. The Yankee/Seattle baseball game on August 29th has three openings at this point. This is a Saturday game. Mr. Lowery mentioned that he had received a copy of the Beekman Recreation Guide and he said that he would try and have something similiar for next year. He mentioned that they charge $30.00 per week per child for their day camp and they run their camp from 10:30 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. Mr. Lowery mentioned that the concerts have been going pretty well. Thursday night we have a great family show with Steve Max, Simon Sez and Ned Gelfars Juggler. It should be a great night. He mentioned that he is trying to get K-l 04 to come for the End-Of Summer picnic at Schlathaus Park. This year there will be a charge of $400. The last concert will be on August 13 and will be the West Point Jazz Band. GREENWAY Mr. Ennesser mentioned that Greenway has received a grant for $1,000. for parking for Reese Park. They will be putting in item 4 or a rough coat of #2 blacktop on the roadway. He mentioned that he still has to measure the area to see exactly what can be done. He mentioned that he has the new sign for Reese from the grant money that they received and he will need some funds to purchase lumber to finish it. 5 SClll.ATHAUSPARK Mr. Ennesser is meeting with someone from Black Electric on the lights for the driveway at Schlathaus. He is also talking to Bob Smith of Chris Bar to get an estimate. BOAT RAMP Mr. Ennesser mentioned that the boat ramp is heavily used and everything seems to be okay at the ramp. The cars are parked all over the place but luckily we have not had any complaints. He mentioned that we have had a few problems with the sea-doos around the ramp. Mrs. Roe mentioned that Labor Day weekend is coming up and asked about the patrol hours for the holiday. Mr. Ennesser will check on this and will get back with Mrs. Roe about scheduling the hours. TENNIS Mrs. Korz spoke with Mr. Casowitz, the Tennis Instructor, and he has requested that we purchase a divider net for the Courts to be used when he is giving instruction. The cost for this net would be approximately $300. He also requested that we purchase numbers to be placed on each of the courts. He would like the numbers so that he can indicate on a sign that certain courts are closed on certain days for tennis lessons. Evidently, he had a problem with a couple of people regarding the closure of the courts for lessons. We are working on the tournament again. We will try for a singles tournament on August 22 and 23 and Mr. Casowitz suggested that we separate the ages into 3 groups instead of two. We will have under 35,26-49 and 50 and over. Mrs. Korz and Mr. Holt said that they would pass out fliers. This tournament would be for Town of Wappinger residents only. HALLOWEEN Mrs. Korz mentioned that she has been working on obtaining prizes for the Halloween Party and said that she has sent out 18 letters to the local businesses: The Party is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th. A discussion took place regarding the haunted house and it was decided that we will not be doing it again this year. Miss Gutzler did a great job with the house but last year we did not have enough people there to warrant all the work that has to go into it in setting it up and running it that day. We will use some of the decorations that we have to decorate the stage. Mr. Lowery was reminded to put in a facilities use form to Myers Comers School for that date in case ofrain. The entertainment has already been set up and will be "Beetlejuice". 6 DEER RUN Mrs. Vazquez mentioned that when she first attended a recreation commission meeting she requested that the area at Deer Run be cleared and she asked about the status of that request. Mr. Holt mentioned that the maintenance guys had been up there that day and they are planning on doing some work there tomorrow. POOL pool. Mrs. Vazquez asked about swimming and questioned the progress ofa plan for a Town CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Holt mentioned the following: 1. That Mr. Friedman will sit in for him while he is away on vacation. He will return on September 10th. 2. That Mr. Humeston has done the paving work at Rockingham. 3. The Town Board has authorized $10,000. for the building attachment at the Barn for the new equipment. We will have to get a plan together so that we can go out to bid. 4. He has spoken with Central Hudson regarding lights for Robinson Lane and has received an estimate of approximately $75,000. A letter has been written to the Town Board regarding this improvement and it will be placed in our 1999 budget plan. 5 . We are still trying to get someone to run the telephone line into Schlathaus for the computers. Mr. Holt has spoken with Mr. Farrell and was unable to obtain a name because of the Bell Atlantic strike. 6. The End of Summer Picnic will be held next Tuesday at Schlathaus Park. Everyone is invited to help. Mr. Holt mentioned that he hoped that there was a plan in place for the day. 7. He reminded everyone about the West Point Jazz Concert on the 13th. 8. The letter for contributions for the Elks Christmas Party is ready and should go out the end of August. Hopefully if we are able to obtain enough money and we are able to hold 2 parties the dates are scheduled for December 8 and 15. 7 There was a discussion on the swim program and the possibility of making it a separate program from the playgrounds. Mr. Lowery will be looking into the feasibility of this and we will be discussing this further at another meeting. Miller. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 on a motion by Mr. Ennesser seconded by Mr. Peggy Roe Secretary 8 " '. AUGUST 1998 REPORT TO THE REOREATION OOMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 1998 SENIOR OITIZEN OENTER July activities at the Senior Citizen center included the regular schedule of arts/crafts, oil painting, photo club, exercise, line dancing, bingo, puzzles, bridge, Spanish class, cards and games. The Center was closed the 3rd & 6th for Independence Day. On the 30th, the seniors held their third Wheel of Fortune Game using our new wheel made by our recreation maintenance crew. The "wheel" now has sound effects, buzzers to indicate wrong letters and much more. "Say Jack" and "Nanna White" hosted the game. There were prizes for all the contestants. It was lots of fun.. This and/or other such games will be added to our monthly schedule. We are working on a Trivia/Jeopardy game. The Office of the Aging held their annual picnic for Town Seniors at Schlathaus Park on the 22nd. There were over 300 Town seniors in attendance. Blood pressure was on the 9th of this month. Our monthly birthday party was held on the 24th. We celebrated an 80th birthday of a senior on the 23rd. The Trip to Earhardt's at Lake wallenpaupack was excellent. Many seniors said they would like to go back there. There are 193 seniors registered at the Oenter and 239 on the waiting list. ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. Paul Tobin, principal of Evans school and I are working on intergenerational programs to be put in place this school year. Our goal is to give the children opportunities to communicate with the seniors, learn how their "grandparents" lived as children, share their knowledge of Wappinger and surrounding communities in the 20's, 30'S etc. and much more. 2. August events include ice cream donated by Ben & Jerry's on the 27th, Music by MSgr. Martin. 3. Our annual Oraft Fair is scheduled for Fri. oct 23rd. AUGUST /1998 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 'TH1JRS · FR I . 'T1JE 5 . WED. r~/l () i~ · 3 I _I J: PHOTO CLUB AT SCHLATHAUS O-Noon: arts/crafts )ON: LUNCH 2:30-3: carns/aames o 1 _I 0: PHOTO CLUB AT SCHLATHAUS O-Noon: arts/crafts ;OON: LUNCH 2:30:cards/games ; 7 1 _I iO: PHOTO CLUB AT SCHLATHAUS 10-Noon: arts/crafts WON: LUNCH 12:45: BINGO!BINGO! 24 IFRUIT DAY! _I 10: PHOTO CLUB AT SCHL.ATHAUS 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:3n-3: rarns/aames 31 , -' 10: PHOTO CLUB AT SCHLATHAUS 1o-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30: cards/games I 6 I I 7 I 1___1 11:BRIDGE 1---' 110-11: EXERCISE 110-11: LINE DANCEING 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:45: BINGO!BINGO! 112:30: cards/games I I 113 111: BRIDGE 114 110:30:SPOOL DOLL 1_I10:BLOOD PRESSUREI---I CRAFT CLASS 110_11:EXERCISE 110-11: LINE DANCING 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:30: cards/games 112:30: cards/games I 1 I I 120 I I 211 1_111: BRIDGE 1---1 110-11: EXERCISE 110-11:LINE DANCING 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/craft: INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:45: BINGO!BINGO! 112:30: cards/games I I I 27111: BRIDGE 123 1 1___110-11: EXERCISE 1---1 110-11: arts/crafts 110-11: LINE DANCING 111:MSGR. MARTIN WILL 110-Noon: arts/craft ISINGS FOR YOU!!!! INOON: LUNCH 112:30: LUNCH 112:45:BINGO!BINGO! I I 127 Millie Grosso I 129 Annette Teevan I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I 4 I I 5 I 1___1 1___1 110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:30:SPANISH CANCEL 112:30-3: cards/games Ij2:3n-3: arts/crafts I 111 I 112 I ,___I 1___1 110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts I NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:30: SPANISH CANCEL I 12:45: BINGO!BINGO! 112:30-3: cards/games 1 I I 118 ITR I P TO SPR I NG 1 19 I 1___1 LAKE, NJ 1---1 110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:30: SPANISH CANCELI12:30: cards/games 11):30-3: carns/oames I 125 I 126 I 1---1 1---1 110-11: OIL PAINTINGI10-1i: EXERCISE lii:WHEEL OF FORTUNE li0-Noon: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH/BIRTHDAY 112:30:WHEEL OF FORTUNE12:30: cards/games I CONTINUED kl IAUGUST BIRTHDAYS: 110 LilY valentino I 1 NancY Devillio 118 Grace Degregorio I 1 carmela vrendenberg19 Tom McEniff I 3 Fortuna Iazzetti 121 Eileen DeFelice I 3 Florence Bidwell 122 Tina Tesan I 9 Ida Repke 123 Gil BardY 110 Jim orefice 126 Angelo Ianuale** I I ". " 1..--...1 A P P I T'-I G E R S E: J'.J I a::::a R r...J E 1.......1 S BY Kathi De~isa, Director AUGUST 1998 SUMMERTIME! SUMMERTIME! SUM-SUM-SUMMERTIME! Whoa! Sure has been hot and sizzling! Too hot to work! Too hot to cook! Too hot to clean! Too hot to Play?? NEVER! There are a few fun things happening this month. There may even be a surprise or twO! Instead of a planned party or event, there may be an impromptu event, BBGue or iC4e cream or whatever. These things depend on other things SO....I don't even know what I'm trYing to say! But some things are better when spontaneous especially when yOU don't know if they can be or not be. Well,I think I'll quit trYing to expain before I get YOU as confused as me! On the 14th there is a special craft class to make spool dolls. You must Sign up for this to participate. Regina and Maria will be teaching this class. On the 27th, Msgr. Martin from Fishkill and Ed Houston (not sure if this is spelled correctly) will be at the center to entertain YOU with music. There will be songs from Broadway hits, popular music from the 40'S/50'S? I am sure it will be a very pleasant time. WHEEL OF FORTUNE!! NOW WITH BUZZERS AND A WHEEL THAT SOUNDS LIKE WHEEL OF FORTUNE. There are repeated requests for this fun game so I will continue to put this in our monthly schedule. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this game a success. The contestants, "Hi-Jack", our score keepers, letter changers and all who have participated in putting this together. We will play our fourth game of WHEEL on August 25th. We need new contestants! ~et me know first come- first contestants. Will YOU be one of our Winners? Would anyone like to volunteer to be the HOST? Or NANNA? SCOREKEEPER? ~ETTERCHANGER? ~et me know. The more activities we do, the more we could use your help. And a BIG THANK YOU to the "WHEE~ GANG" for making the WHEE~ better and making buzzers and sound effects. We're sure impressed!!THANK YOU!!!WHEE~ OF FORTUNE ---August 25th. 1 PRIZES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS! WISH CONTINUING TO BE GRANTED! COMING SOON: JEOPARDY/TRIVIA. With the help of Herm London, we are working on bringing another popular game to you. So watch for this new and exciting event. other August news: Blood pressure (now the 2nd Thurs.) is on the 13th this month. Birthdays* will be celebrated on the 26th. BINGO DAYS are MON. Aug. 17th. Wed. Aug. 12th, Thurs. the 6th and 20th and Fri. the 28th. please note there is Bingo on Mon. the 17th. FRESA FRUIT DAY is AugUst 24th Maria has offered to pick up fresh fruit, cut it up and have it available. Thank you Maria. ANOTHER WISH CONTINUING TO BE GRANTED! As we add more games and programs to our schedule you will notice that more activities are being put into Monday and Tues. Until now, I have kept most events to wed.& Thurs to accommodate those taking Dial-a-Ride. And I will continue to do so most of the time. However, there aren't enough Wed. and Thurs. to get everything in. I will try to rotate some of these such as Wheel of Fortune and will put Bingo on a Monday now and then. Regarding the WISH LIST. Please note many WISHES ARE GRANTED! I will keep some copies by the sign in sheet (or ask me>just in case you have a "wish". Just write it down and put it on my desk. The feedback from those returned has been very helpful, enlightening and in some cases surprising. Thank you to all of you who have taken the time and effort to do this and to speak up. Remember, you need to tell me what you want or do not want. There are more ideas I will continue to grant these as I can. More wishes to come true in months to come. SQUARE DANCING!! Some of you requested square dancing lessons. I have contacted a professional teacher and caller. I am working on this maybe for Sept? or next year? If you are interested in this please let me know as soon as possible. There may be a small fee for these lessons (not sure yet> Lessons would be one and a half hours, either Tues. in the morning or Thurs. afternoon. This is great exercise for all while having fun too. Anyone interested in scrabble, parchese, chess or checkers? Let me know! There were requests for more exercise. Anyone interested in a six week class in Belly Dancing, Square Dancing, self defense? There may be a cost to these but let me know if interested. Before I can get more exercise type classes, I must know how many of you are interested in a specific type of class. There's lots more 2 : " and I will continue to put these ideas to yOU in the upcoming newsletters. However, Please If YOU have not turned your wish list in or if you have more to say, pick up a wish list by the Sign in sheet. The WALKING CLUB continues..WALKING CLUB MEMEBERS? where do YOU want to go for your award luncheon in sept? If yoU would like to join the walking Club start now! A chart is hanging on the door. Just add your name and start walking. Six times around the Town Hall is a mile. Just mark the number of times YOU walk around, I will convert it to miles later. We do recommend yoU walk with someone. Use the "BUDDY" system when possible. Walking is considered one of the best physical exercises you can do for your health It can help reduce blood pressure, regulate insulin for diabetics, keep your heart healthier and so much more. Goal for 1998 Walkers: To do 10 more miles this 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 time around a month. start now! Read the very important message from the author of "Reflections of a Cat Owner" and enjoy the poems by George Brannen and Sue Bush. The Creative Corner was started for YOU to share your thoughts, drawings or writings. So come on seniors! L.et's see your "stuff." 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 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 with dues, this may result in your paying full price for the upcoming luncheons! Your Treasurer says that for those paYing dues by the month, August dues is $2.50. Those on the waiting list are welcome to pay dues. This is VOluntary. This entitles you to join our "out of Center" activities at a reduced cost. L.ove and a big Hug and smile to all of YOU! 3 GREA or I \.oo'E GOR ''''ER . REFL-ECTIONS OF A CAT ot.JNER BY HEL-EN VENTRIGL-IA ****t4ATGH FOR A I,/ERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE AT THE END******* A few of you have asked why I don't write "Reflections of a oat owner" anymore. It's been a sad time for me and TabbY as you all must know by now. Tabby is diabetic and I have learned to inject him. with insulin twice a day. It's been quite a nerve wracking experience for me, but also a very rewarding one. The fact that he waits at the proper time for his shots and the way he nuzzles his head against my body to thank me, purring away. He does not play anymore, sleeps most of the time except at feeding time which is about four or five times a day. Then he gets under foot and rubs his body against my legs. He knows this annoys me no end. Once he is fed, he goes back to sleep. He is not suffering in any way. He seems content and happy just to be with me. So I ask the good Lord every morning to give me courage and strength and help me make the right decisions for him and me. ***This brings me to the reason why I am writing this. I'll be raffling off a round trip ticket for 2 to Atlantic City, when Kathi gives me the OK. (OKAY WITH ME HELEN!) I'll be selling the tickets for $1.00 each. The money will go to the Dutchess Co. Assoc. for cruelty for Animals in the name of the t.Jappinger senior center. L-et's do something for our four legged friends. Those of you who have had a pet know the JOY and pleasure they can give. The money will go towards caring for unwanted pets, spaying and neutering of strays so they don't have to be put to sleep. please buy your ticket. The prize is a good one. Thank you. 4 ~ \ THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DREAMS BY SUE BUSH I HAVE WRITTEN MANY BOOKS AND TRAVELLED ALMOST EVERYWHERE. OH! DON'T LET THE WRINKLES ON MY FACAE, OR COLOR OF MY HAIR, DETER YOUR THOUGHTS OF ME, FOR I AM AS HAPPY AS I COULD BE. I WON A FEW FORTUNES, AND LOST QUITE A FEW. HAD MY CLOTHES MADE BY D'ORCINI, LIKE MOST MILLIONAIRES DO. HAD LUNCH WITH QUEENS AND KINGS, OH YES, I DID SO MANY THINGS, AND YET IT DIDN'T COST ME ANYTHING, AND BEST OF ALL IT WAS TAX FREE. TONIGHT, I SHALL CONTINUE ON MY WAY, AND SET MY COURSE FOR MY BOAT OF DREAMS AND SAIL HER OUT TO SEA. THEN I WILL CLOSE MY EYES, AND DREAM OF SOME NEW ADVENTURE, THAT WILL BE WAITING THERE FOR ME. 5 ~ This was for my Granddaughter, daughter of my overachieving Daughter, who was excited when I gave her. at her request. a pair of overworn bib overalls. / I MEGAN IS WEARING GRANPA'S JEANS(GENES) When she was about sixteen Megan made the scene Wearing a pair of Grandpa's jeans They fit and felt so nice . She wore them more than once or twice And though they were worn And the knee was torn Mother fixed them pretty as can be With a patch upon the Knee. And then she said" Megan dear, it's often clear to me You've been wearing some of Grandpa's Genes r. Since the day that you were born!" by George Brannen Sprin<~ 1997 -to , ~#20 EARTHY STUFF . H N L 0 N H 5 y W H p M A W 5 T A 5 M 5 A H C R E V I C E 5 5 T N E N I T N 0 C y E G C A 5 U B T E R R A N E A N A A L A R F F I L C I R R A N I V C C A G 0 Q A A 0 T R Y E S E Y I L A A R R C H N 0 D L A R H R A W U R M 5 I N N 0 T p N P E R R E 5 C A 5 T A 5 N L 5 A M C T 0 R T R T E C L A A M R A H T U N E R U I L R M N F G R L 5 U W A R A I 0 8 A E 0 0 I T 0 0 R 0 L H L V N R T X E 0 M L T P F 0 S 5 I L S A N G Q F P E 8 B L E I U A B Y M A 1. AMERICAS 2. ANTARCTICA 3. ARID 4. ASIA 5. AUSTRALIA 6. CANYONS 7. CAVERNS 8. CHASMS · 9. CLIFF 10. CONTINENTS 11. CORE 12. CRAG 13. CREVICE 14. EARTH'S CRU 15. EUROPE 16. FLOWERS 17. FORMATIONS 18. FOSSilS 19. GEOGRAPHY CLASS 20. HILL 21. ISLAND 22. LOT 23. MANTLE 24. MARBLE 25. MOUNTAIN RANGES 26. NATURAL ARCf 27. PEBBLE 28. PlA N ET 29. SAND 30. SOD 31. SUBTERRANEAN 32. SWAMP 33. TERRAIN 34. TURF 35. VOLCANO ~ @[BJ[QJ~IID~[Q][ID[Q] 20. 9 10 11 67 Refuse a request 68 Caribous' cousins 69 Broadside 70 Juan's cheers 1 234 12 16 19 37 41 51 53 54 55 61 65 68 ACROSS 1 Make coffee 5 Frequently, in poems 8 Place for mascara 12 F amous Verdi opera 13 Sag downward 15 Female singer 16 Close- _ family 17 Eskimo's home 18 Fasten securely 19 Barely gets by, with "out" 20 Unhappy 21 Comedic takeoff 23 "_ Island with You" (2 wds.) 25 Slight 26 Ed of "Lou Grant" 28 Off the right path 31 Famous Egyptian king, for short 32 Leaves out 35 Furnish with funds 37 Fateful March date 39 Camp bed 40 Baking_ 41 1492 ship 43 Assault 46 "_ Sails in the Sunset" 47 Fruit Loops bird 49 Travelers' inn 51 Turns down the lights 52 Dog in Oz 53 Texas city 56 Cook's need 57 Volcanic rock 61 TV lawyer Marshall 62 Actor Nick 64 Quiz 65 Versifier 66 Covetousness . 36 DOWN 1 Make bread 2 Place for skaters 3 Entertainer,- Adams 4 Sherlock Holmes's assistant 5 Choir accompaniment 6 Lap (over) 7 "_ Close for Comfort" 8 Outdoor lamps 9 Jai_ 10 Mix slightly 11 Golf course feature 13 Make harmless 14 Sits for a portrait 22 Johnson of "Laugh-In" 24 New (prefix) 25 Large ship poles 26 Inspect ledgers 27 Office worker, for short 29 Idolize 30 Alpine sound 31 Money left for the waiter 33 Religious images 34 2,000 pounds 36 Roll of dollar bills 38 School attendees 42 Carbolic_ 44 Displayed feelings 45 Tiny child 48 "Love _ the Ruins" 50 Holy_I 52 American Indian pole 53 Easy gait 54 M.P.'s prey 55 Smell strongly 56 Appeal 58 Jump for Nancy Kerrigan 59 Weathercock 60 Actress Irving et at. 63 Bobby of the Bruins BREW A IDA KNIT .' ..