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1998-09-14 RECREATION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14,1998 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: RJ.H., K.D., S.L., J.e., lE., E.K., R.F., S.M., lV. APPROVE MINUTES: August 3, 1998 Corrections: APPROVED SECONDED COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Marshall and Sterling with endorsements effective 6/24/98 adding float to Town Policy. (I had this endorsement filed in Town Clerk's Office with Town Policy) 2. Letter from Mary Amundson requesting a refund on basketball camp. 3. Copy ofletter received by Town Clerk from Spiegel Brown & Fichera regarding Lawsuit O'Leary vs Town (This is lawsuit regarding injury on basketball court at Martz Field on 4/6/97.) 4. Copy of Letter addressed to Supervisor Smith re: $2l,750 e. D. Grant for Schlathaus (See Joe's notes regarding this.) 5. Letter from W.e.S. D. Transportation with bill for summer transportation (Mr. Lowery is working on this.) 6. Memo from Ron Friedman to Ralph Holt regarding internet access for Schlathaus. 7. Request for use of Schlathaus Park - Lou Federico REPORTS K.D. E.K. S.L. S.M. lC. lV. lE. R.J.H. R.F. NEW BUSINESS - Kablaoui Subdivision - (We have already asked for money in lieu ofland) Christmas Parties - Town Children's Dec. 7th OLD BUSINESS - Halloween Party-, Road Runners Race, Battered Womens Tourn. MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING . > RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER14, 1998 NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 5,1998 AT SCHLATHAUS PARK AT 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held September 14, 1998 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 by Chairman Ralph 1. Holt. Others present were Kathi DeLisa, Senior Citizen Director, Steven Lowery, Recreation Director and Commission Members James Chappas, Ronald Friedman, Ellen Korz, Stephen Miller and Joanne Vazquez. The minutes of the August 3, 1998 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Friedman seconded by Mrs. Korz with the following correction: On page 5 paragraph #4 it should read "$30.00 per week per child". CORRESPONDENCE A memo was received from Marshall and Sterling enclosing an endorsement on the Town's Commercial Package Policy effective 6/24/98, adding coverage for the new floating ramp system at 80 Front Street, Chelsea, New York. This endorsement has been filed in the Town Clerk's Office with the policy. A letter was received from Mary Amundson requesting a refund of $25.00 for her two sons who were unable to attend the basketball camp which was held at Fishkill Plains School July 20th to the 24th. This request was approved and a voucher will be approved and sent for payment. A letter was received from Spiegel Brown & Fichera stating that they have been retained through Crum and Forster Insurance Company to defend the Town in the matter of O'Leary Vs. Town of Wappinger. This is in reference to the injury on the basketball court at Martz Field on 4/6/97. The main purpose of this letter is to advise us not to speak with anyone concerning this case. A letter was received by Supervisor Smith from the Dutchess County Planning and Development regarding the award of $21,750 of 1998 Community Grant Funds for Schlathaus Park. It mentioned that their office had met with Joseph Ennesser of the Recreation Dept to discuss the project implementation and bidding procedures. They also suggested to him that a complete set of plans and specifications be completed by a licensed architect due to the scope of 1 the work involved. They noted that the preliminary bid package received on August 3 for the proposed renovations to Schlathaus Park would not be acceptable for bidding purposes. Mr. Holt mentioned that Mr. Ennesser is aware of this request and is working on this project with the Dept. of Planning. A letter was received from the Wappinger Central School District enclosing the mileage charges for the summer recreation runs for 1998. The balance owed to the Wappinger Central School District is $6,167.29. A copy of this has been given to Mr. Lowery for his review before the bill is paid. A memo was received from Mr. Friedman regarding the installation of an Internet access at Schlathaus Park and it was discovered that the cost for the T -1 line for 8 computers would be prohibitive. It was mentioned that we will go ahead with the electric work and put up our 6 to 8 computers but we will only run in at most two telephone lines for the internet. We will also talk with the telephone company about getting a better deal since we will not be using this service all year. Mr. Friedman suggested that since our thoughts are to teach about the Internet that we' think about using the existing line and hook only one computer to an Internet service such as AOL, Bell Atlantic etc. and our only other charge would be $20.00 a month. Mrs. DeLisa mentioned that we have a long list of people who are interested in doing the class. The following letter was received from the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Fish kill. " Remarks - We are requesting the use of the park for an outdoor Fall Concert hosted by our Church, whose band will be the main performers. This would entail the use of the stage, and the areas nearest to it for spectators. We will also need electricity for a PA system and some garbage cans for trash. Concert Date: 26 September 1998 w/rain date of 4 October if possible. Time 3-5 p.m. Expected Crowd - 6-7 band members 25-50 spectators; maybe more depending on word of mouth. Advertising: Word of mouth mainly, flyers to other churches probably, media (possibly). J will be at 938-6332 until 4 p.m. today and again at 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. tomorrow. Please have someone call me for any additional information, and to confirm this request. Louis Federico, Pastor, Vineyard Christian Fellowship." A question was raised about why they are coming to Wappinger when they are in the Town of Fish kill and about liability insurance. Mr. Holt said that we can't take a position until he has further information. Mr. Miller mentioned that he would talk with Mr. Federico regarding this concert. OUTGOING LETTERS Thank you letters were sent by Mrs. DeLisa to the following: 1. To Msgr. Martin and Mr. Ed Husted for sharing their gift of music with the seniors. 2. To Mike Garrett for ice cream for seniors "make your own sundae" day 3. To Dianne Wagner for donation of Omega Enlarger to the photo club. 4. To Shirley Keenan for donation of craft materials. S. To Eleanor Baurczarski for donation of current hard cover books to the center. 2 A letter was sent to Service Distributors for a donation to the Elks Christmas Party. A letter was sent to Dan Ehrich, Chancellor Commander of Dutchess Lodge 860- Knights ofPythias for help for the photo club. Mr. Lowery sent a thank you letter to Shop Rite for their help in providing food for the end of summer picnic. Mr. Holt mentioned that we should put a picture in the paper thanking them for their support for our picnic. Mr. Holt mentioned that he called Irv Miller regarding the Mid Hudson Road Runners Race. and said that he was in the recreation office to provide payment for the use of the Robinson Lane facility for their race on September 19th and 20th. They also provided a copy of their insurance. Mr. Holt mentioned that Mr. Ennesser usually acts as the interface to help them set up the electric for their computers. Since he is on vacation, Mr. Holt said that he would see if Mr. Tompkins would be available to meet with Mr. Miller to help with their set up. Mr. Friedman mentioned that Little League still has a lot of things in the store since they will be up and running for the Battered Women's tournament and the Little League Softball tournament the first weekend in October. Mr. Friedman mentioned that he has given Linda Margarone's phone number to Sharon McSween and vise versa so that they could communicate regarding the opening of the store for the Battered Women's Benefit Tournament which will be held at Robinson Lane on September 26 and 27. He also mentioned that he was under the impression that the tournament that was running on the first weekend in October was not a Little League Tournament. Mr. Holt asked Mr. Friedman to check further on this because if it is not a Little League sponsored tournament then there will be an insurance issue we have to deal with. Mr. Friedman suggested that the following be added to the application for use of facilities, " I understand that this approval does not become effective until a $1,000,000. Liability insurance policy naming the Town of Wappinger as additional insured is submitted." He suggested that we also put on the application the fees. RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Lowery mentioned that the Mohegan Sun bus trip is scheduled for Sunday, October 18th. The cost will be $11.00 per person however, each person will be given a $10.00 meal ticket and $5.00 bet. The sign up is tomorrow night at Schlathaus Park. The bus costs $435.00. The Yankee trip went really well with many positive comments although it was a hot day. Even the Yankees welcomed us on the score board. The Schlathaus Race will be held October 3rd starting at 10:00 a.m. and Mr. Lowery said that the trophies have been ordered. Linda Stow is the coordinator for this race. 3 . . Mr. Lowery has already approached the Ketcham Chorus for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and they seem very interested. It would be nice to promote the school. The price will be really cheap $50.00 or such. The date for this party is December 6, 1998. Mrs. DeLisa reported that the gifts have been ordered for this party. If anyone has any suggestions for choral groups that might be willing to perform at Schlathaus Park in the summer, please let Mr. Lowery know. Mrs. DeLisa mentioned Johnny Dell and Mr. Holt mentioned that a group he has talked to will be bringing in a tape and information next week. Mr. Friedman also mentioned the River Bank Banjo Band and Mrs. Korz said that she knows someone in the band so she would get some information. Mr. Lowery suggested that we review the criteria for the Summer Playground Director. Mr. Holt mentioned that we should devote some time to this issue and that it is his feeling that we need a Summer Director for the full 7 weeks. Mr. Lowery said that he would also like to discuss the swim program at the same time Mr. Lowery mentioned that we have an issue with the transportation for the summer programs. In the beginning of the year we give transportation a schedule of the bus transportation needs and they gave us an estimate. We have now received the bill and we find that they are charging us for the driver along with a mileage fee. They have never charged us before for the driver. Mr. Lowery mentioned that sometimes the drivers especially on the movie trips would stay and watch the movie and still get $21.00 per hour. Mr. Lowery mentioned that he has spoken with transportation. We have the funds in our budget for these charges. RYMER SUBDIVISION Mr. Friedman mentioned that he has spoken to Mr. Paggi several times in the past month regarding the curb cut for the above subdivision and we still have not received an answer. He said that his contact at the Dept. Of Public Works is retiring. HALLOWEEN Mrs. Korz mentioned that we have received several items so far for the Halloween Party from such places as Shop Rite, Subway, Party City, Hudson Valley Renegades, Fun Central, KFC Pizza Hut, Dunkin Donuts, Eddie's Gourmet Pizza, Wendy's and Hometown ButTet.. Ben and Jerry's has not called her back and McDonalds is all set to come.. Mrs. Korz mentioned that Hoe Bowl Bowling will not give us anything because the summer program never went there this year. Mr. Holt said that he felt that we will have enough things for prizes. Mrs. Korz said that the entertainment is all set and she has contacted the "witches" and they are all set. She still has to go to Meadowbrook to order the apples, cider and donuts and decorations. That day we will set 4 .. . up the sound system and Mr. Holt mentioned that we should but up some of the decorations that we have from the haunted house on the stage. We will remind the guys that they need to be there with the truck to help set up and deliver the items from Meadowbrook. Mrs. Korz reminded Mr. Lowery that we need to contact Myers Comers as a rain site for that afternoon. DEER RUN Mrs. Vazquez mentioned that they have cleaned up the area at Deer Run and it looks really good. ROCKINGHAM Mrs. Vazquez mentioned that the parking at Rockingham Park is very bad and dangerous. People are parking on both sides of the road and you can't get around the turn. She mentioned that it is dangerous. Mr. Holt said that he spoke with Soccer people and told them that they have to keep the usage of Rockingham to a minimum. Mrs. Vazquez said that it is very crowded there this year. SURVEY Mrs. Vazquez asked if we could prepare a survey to the residents asking what they want for recreation in the Town. Mr. Holt said that this could be done. Mrs. Vazquez and Mr. Lowery were asked to work on a form to go out and we will see if it can go out with some other Town mailings. NAMING OF THE FIELDS Mr. Miller mentioned that we should discuss further the criteria for the naming of the fields. It will be placed on the next agenda. SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT. Mrs. DeLisa handed out a report on the senior activities which is attached to these minutes. Mrs. DeLisa mentioned that she would be having a "grandparents day" this month with children from James Evans School coming to the Center. She asked if anyone had any thoughts for intergenerational programs. Mr. Miller suggested that the Seniors tell these children about their experiences i.e. what they had as children, what they did for entertainment, historical information with pictures etc. The craft fair is on October 23, 1998. 5 . . . . She mentioned that we are gearing for 2 parties for the Elks but we still need more money. Mrs. DeLisa said that the gifts for all the Christmas Parties have been ordered. SOCCER! AIRPORT PARK A copy of a letter was received from the Soccer Club to request more funds from the Town for running their program. Mr. Holt would like this letter to be copied and sent to each member for their comments so that recreation can take a position and it can be submitted to the Town Board as soon as possible. Mr. Chappas mentioned that soccer has spent about $10,000. for goals, netting, etc. for the fields but they also spend about $1 ,900. a year to use Bowdoin Park. He emphasized that soccer puts a lot of their funds into the program. Mr. Chappas mentioned that the locks on the doors of the portajohn's at Airport Park do not work. We will call the company on this. CHAIRMAN' S REPORT. Mr. Holt mentioned that he is still working on the computer classes and we will have to order new tables for the computers. He mentioned that the building at Castle Point has been vandalized already and the soffits have been damaged. Vandalism down there is very high. KABLAOUI SUBDIVISION We discussed the above and we will continue with our request for money in lieu ofland for the above subdivision. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 on a motion by Mr. Chappas seconded by Mrs. Korz Peggy Roe Secretary 6 BILLS PAID DURING SEPTEMBER 1998 A-1620AO CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC Long Court 7851-1550-01-0 20.67 Regency Drive 7902-1435-00-7 47.15 Tennis Courts 7690-0425-01-8 182.50 Schlathaus Park 7808-0400-01-9 46.37 Myers Comers! All Angels 7808-0405-00-0 86.82 Airport Park 7941-2255-00-6 109.85 Quiet Acres 7895-1220-08-2 20.04 Robinson Lane 7690-0760-00-0 828.04 A-1620Al FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS Robinson Lane 227-9434 16.45 BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE Castle Point 456-6732 61.76 Steve Lowery 456-6733 300.08 Hughsonville 456-6734 112.23 Maureen Irvin 456-6735 251.24 Castle Point 456-6732 25.10 S.Lowery/Steve Tompkins 456-6733 71.59 Hughsonville 456-6734 44.04 Maureen Irvin 456-6735 76.89 BELL ATLANTIC Spook Hill Park 297 -9861 55.74 Barn-Montfort Road 297 -3692 3 1. 66 Schlathaus Park 297-4752 26.17 Quiet Acres 297 -7780 43.36 Martz Field 297-9928 50.97 Quiet Acres 297 - 7780 97.52 Schlathaus Park 297-4752 28.73 Martz Field 297 -9928 76.85 Bam/Montfort Rd. 297-3692 27.30 Spook Hill 297 -9861 78.74 A-7110.2 Adams Power Equipment 2,712.92 BILLS PAID DURING SEPTEMBER 1998 A-711 0.4 Royal Carting Service 825.54 Petty Cash 4.02 Williams Lumber & Home Centers 41.88 Williams Lumber & Home Centers 36.63 Milton Alley Agway 35.75 Red Wing Properties 349.44 Williams Lumber & Home Centers 30.08 Williams Lumber & Home Centers 39.65 Sherwin Williams 35.78 Williams Lumber & Home Centers 37.43 Williams Lumber & Home Centers 25.96 A-I Portable Toilets 58.00 Dutchess Co. Sheriff's Office 31 7.00 Red Wing Properties 461.39 Sherwin Williams 500.00 Bottini Fuel 143.96 Windsor Building Supplies 257.04 R. G. H. Construction "Encumbered" 4,300.00 Dan Zag Royal Auto Parts 126.95 A-I Portable Toilets 13 3.00 A- I Portable Toilets 58.00 A-I Portable Toilets 58.00 A-I Portable Toilets 116.00 Milton Alley Agway 25.55 A-7140.4 Southern Dutchess News 164.50 Petty Cash 38.45 Aristocrat Tours 698.00 Aristocrat Tours 671.00 Aristocrat Tours 625.00 Roma Deli 460.00 Ned Gelfars 300.00 Aristocrat Tours 605.00 Petty Cash 48.45 A-7620.4 Coffee System 100.00 Petty Cash 87.69 K-Mart 46.60 A. C. Moore, Inc. 46.43 Petty Cash 71/61 B-7310.4 Maureen Irvin 103.63 Petty Cash 57.92 BILLS PAID DURING SEPTEMBER 1998 B-731O.4 A-200 1 A. C. Moore, Inc. Williams Lumber & Home Centers Williams Lumber & Home Centers K-Mart S. & S. Arts & Crafts K-I04/WSPK Flaghouse, Inc. Passon's Sports Petty Cash 44.10 15.52 15.18 49.55 1,407.73 400.00 245.11 445.63 19.64 Laura Hamedl Maria Pappalardo Mary Amundson 15.00 25.00 25.00 SEPTEMBER 1998 REPORT TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1998 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER AUgust 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. On the 25th, the seniors held their fourth 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. Trivia Challenge will be added to our game schedule in september. on the 27th Msgr. Martin and Ed Husted entertained the seniors with music and song. This was followed by "Make your own sundae." Ice cream was donated by Ben and Jerry's. Blood pressure was cancelled this month. Our monthlY birthday party was held on the 26th. We celebrated an 85th birthday of a senior as well. The Trip to Spring Lake was good. The weather was very hot but a nice day to be at the seaside. There are 192 seniors registered at the center and 240 on the waiting list. ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. september events include a Bingo Bango Bongo, a 3 center Bingo at the Fishkill center, a "grandparents day, the award luncheon for the walking club and our first Trivia challenge. 2. Our annual craft Fair is scheduled for Fri. oct 23rd. 3. Letters have been sent for donations for the Elks Christmas parties. We are hoping to do 2 parties to accommodate more Town Seniors. The parties are scheduled for Dec. 8 and Dec. 15th. 4. Our seniors did it again. The oil painting class, and photo club plus some crafters entered their works at the Dutchess Co. Fair. They won a total of 14 ribbons!!!!! They are all quite excited and proud. We are all proud of them! ! ! ! ! 5 E: FI "T" E: r\ll B E P. ."1 Qqu ." / U 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 DeGisa 'TH1JRS. FR I . v.JED. 'T1JE S . rvl () f\J . I 4 110:30:CRAFT CLI I_I SOAP HOLDER I 10 -11: LINE DANC I NG 110-Noon: arts/craft INOON: GUNCH 112:30: cards/games 3 I 111:BRIDGE 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:45: BINGO!BINGO! 2 I _I 1 0 - 11: EXERC I SE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: GUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 1 1 I 10-Noon: OIL PAINTING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30:SPANISH 12:30-3: arts/crafts 8 I _I 10-Noon: OIL PAINTING 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30: SPANISH 12:30-3: cards/games 1 10 111: BRIDGE 111 I _110:BLOOD PRESSUREI___I 10-11:EXERCISE 110-11: LINE DANCING 10-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/craft NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 12:30: cards/games 12:45:BINGO!BINGO! 9 I I 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:30: cards/games 7 I _I LABOR DAY!! THE CENTER IS CLOSED!!!!!!! 1 14 I 15 ITRIP TO EGLIS 116 I I _I ISLAND I_I 10: PHOTO CLUB AT 10-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE SCHLATHAUS 10-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH NOON: GUNCH 12:30: SPANISH CANCEL 1 12:30: cards/games 12:30: cards/qames 12:30-3: card5/qame~ I 21 I 22 1 123 1 I _I I_I 10: PHOTO CLUB AT 10-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE SCHLATHAUS 10-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH NOON: LUNCH 112:30:SPANISH 112:45:BINGO!BINGO! 12:30-3: cards/qames I I 28 I 9:30A.M. I 291 130 1 ---I I_I 1 I BINGO!BANGO!BONGO!110-Noon: OIL PAINTINGI10-11: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts AT FISHKILL CENTER 1 NOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 112:30:SPANISH 112:30-3: cards/games SIGN UP WITH KATHII I I 1 18110-11: LINE DA~ ___11:H.L.PRODUCTI( PRESENTS 11: TRIVIA CHALLEN( NOON: LUNCH 12:30: TRIVIA CO NT , 17 I _111: BRIDGE 10-11: EXERCISE 10-Noon: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 12:45: BINGO!BINGO! 24111: BRIDGE 25 110-11:GINE DANC _110-11: EXERCISE _110: Arts/craft: 10-11: arts/crafts NOON: LUNCH 11:EVANS SCHOOL/ 12:30: cards/games GRANDPARENT DAY!! IWALK CLUB MEETS AT 12:30: LUNCH/BIRTHDAYIBOCCI's at 11:30a.r IMUST SIGN UP !!! 124 Jane LeROY 124 pete Schinella 127 Mary Egan 1 1 I I SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 14 Mary Delasantra 116 Joseph Paoloni 117 Win Ruder 120 REGINA WALDRON 121 connie Martin 123 Etta Elsasser I 1..--...1 A P P I 1"'-.1 G E R :=. E r'..J I -==) F~ r...J E l.....J .- -. BY Kathi DeLisa, Director SEPTEMBER 1998 Ah! september! A glorious month with beautiful weather, cool nights, warm days, a touch of autumn in the air and for you couch potatoes no more reruns! september: a month to ready ourselves for our annual craft Fair and the beginnings of a whirlwind of holiday happenings. Also another year gone by HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REGINA ON THE 20th! Before we discuss september news lets do some important business. Gather your talents and crafts and let's get ready! The CRAFT FAIR will be held Friday, oct. 23rd in the large meeting room from 10a.m. to 2p.m. Regina and Maria will be giving you some holiday crafts for Halloween, Thanksgiving and christmas to work on. Also, there are some projects I am asking them to make more of and others that we need No more of. They will be asking you to work on specific projects or to finish up project, etc. So thank you all in advance for your cooperation. There is a lot of work pulling this together and we couldn't do it without all of your help. Each year gets bigger and better!!!Let's make this the best yet! Suggestions and help are welcome anytime! Raffle tickets will be available soon. once again, we are asking each of you to take a minimum of 5 tickets to sell. It takes ALL OF YOU to help make this a success. RAFFLE TICKETS ARE THE ONE THING THAT EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE IN. Others also contribute by their crafts, crocheting, knitting, baked goods, cleaning up etc. besides buying or selling their 5 raffle tickets. Remember craft sales plus your dues make it possible for luncheons, parties and much more. PLEASE DO YOU~ PART!! THANK YOU! Now onto september happenings. On the 4th there is a special craft class to make decorative soap holders. Your must sign up for this to participate. Regina and Maria will be teaching this class. 1 On the 18th H.L. PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TRIVIA CHALLENGE! what is Trivia challenge you ask? This will be played similar to Jeopardy except answers will not have to be in the form of a question. There will be categories to choose from, points per correct answer, buzzers, bells, lights and who knows what else will happen during this game! There will be prizes for all contestants and extra prizes for the winners. So bone up on your trivia knowledge and join us. If you wish to be a contestant, please see me. On the 24th, the James Evans school principal, some students will be at the center to celebrate a GRANDPARENTS DAY! The agenda has not been confirmed as yet so just ANOTHER SURPRISE! On the 25th, THE WALKING CLUB will have their award luncheon. This is only for those who have chosen to be a part of the Walking Club. I've heard some of you grumble about this and I do hgar you. However, there would be no reason for a walking club and its rewards if everyone could share in the reward even if they did not participate. So for those of you who have chosen not to be part of the walking club or cannot because of physical reasons, I do understand your grumbling. Please understand this is to present awards and to encourage more walking for health. The new year for the Walking club begins oct. 1st. Those in the walking club wishing to attend the award luncheon, (remember 2 or 3 times around the building does not count!) please sign up with Kathi before sept. 21st. The cost for the award luncheon is $10.00. On the MON. THE 2ath WE WILL HAVE A 3 CENTER BINGO!BANGO!BONGO! at the Fishkill center beginning at 9:30a.m. The cost is $2.00 and you MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND! There is a limit on how many can attend. Sign up with Kathi before sept. 21st. Other Sept. news: Blood pressure (now the 2nd Thurs.) is on the 10th this month. Birthdays will be celebrated on the 24th. BINGO DAYS are wed. sept.23rd, Thurs. the 3rd and 17th and Fri. the 11th. COMING EVENTS: start thinking about a costume for our annual HALLOWEEN PARTY! Will you be a queen or king? A goblin or witch? cute or FUnnyt Thanksgiving luncheon: where would you like to go this year? I need to know very soon! CHRISTMAS? Yipes! I can't even think of that it's 88 degrees out as I'm typing this!! Regarding the WISH LIST. please note many WISHES ARE GRANTED! I will keep some copies by the sign in sheet (or 2 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 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) ~essons 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? ~et 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 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. .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 ~~e building in a year or 5 time around a month. start now! EnjOY the poem by sue Bush. The creative corner was started for YOU to share your thoughts, drawings or wri t ings. So come on seniors! ~et' s see your "stuff." In regard to paying dues, many of you are now paying your 3 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 oenter 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, September dues is $2.00. Those on the waiting list are welcome to pay dues. This is voluntary. This entitles you to join our "out of oenter" activities at a reduced cost. Love and a big Hug and smile to all of yoU! PLEASE NOTE THE CENTER IS CLOSED ON LABOR DAY, SEPT. 7th. CREATI'v'E CORNER A CUTE LITTLE BIRD BY SUE BUSH I WENT TO MY WINDOW AND WAS GUITE SURPRISED TO SEE A CUTE LITTLE BIRD LOOKING AT ME. HE COOKED HIS HEAD AND WHISTLED A TUNE THAT BROUGHT SOUNDS OF LAUGHTER FROM WITHIN THE ROOM. SUDDENLY, HE FLAPPED HIS WINGS AND FLEW OUT OF SIGHT. FOR JUST A FEW BRIEF MOMENTS, THAT CUTE LITTLE BIRD, BROUGHT US SO MUCH DELIGHT. 4 . (#21 LOTS OF LUCK! ) 1. ANTE 2. BET . 3. BLACKJACK 4. CARDS 5. CHANCE 6. CROUPIER 7. DARE 8. DRAWING 9. FORTUNE 10. GAMBLE 11. GAMES 12. GUESS 13. HEADS OR TAILS 14. JACKPOT 15. LAS VEGAS 16. LOTTERY 17. MONEY 18. MONTE CARLO 19. ODDS 20. PLAY 21. POTLUCK 22. PROBABILITIES 23. RAFFLE S E I T I L I 8 A 8 0 R P T E L S T A K E S X F L M P S L C I A Q G N I W A R 0 0 T 8 E .N A G Y S R E G A W T E M L C A T E E R P K C W L K A F A E H R V N E E E S U C G F R C E C 0 S R 0 T T C I V A 0 R K R H , S A F N y K .T U R S 0 E J U T 0 L 0 0 G T T 0 L U Z T A T G A M R 0 F U N 0 L A Y N C N N E W T 0 .S W E E P S T A K E I . . H P U S S 0 T S W K E I L V N M 0 N E Y T E 8 S T C M 0 P N E V E R E I P U 0 R C A A N I S K M I A I N Y J C 8 C J G W 24. RISK 30. TOSSUP . 25. ROULETTE .. 31. TWENTY-ONE 26. SPECULATION 32. VENTURE 27. STAKES 33. WAGER 28. SWEEPSTAKE 34. WINNING 29. TICKETS t ~ I @ lID [Q] ~ ~ lYtl [Q] [B] [Q] 21 ACROSS . 1 Texas city 5 Haze 8 "_ the Lord thy God..." (2 wds.) 11 Strong _ ox (2 wds.) 12 Type of tax' 14 Written reminder 15 George Bernard - 16 An Astaire 17 Uke an army deserter (abbr.) 18 Authorizes 20 Showed a film again 22 _ 'em and weepl 23 Perpetually 24 More impolite 26 Church dignitary 29 "This _ for Hire" 30 Happy New _I 32 Took without permission 34 Individual 36 "_ for the Seesaw" 37 "Born Free" lioness 38 Reserve stock 40 "From _ to Eternity" 42 Ignited 43 Clipped 45 Drench 48 _ pickle 49 Gaiter 50 Segment 52 Boyfriends 55 Laborer 56 Wide open 58 Rain heavily 60 Canvas covering 61 Carried 62 Understanding phrase (2 wds.) 63 Pacino and Martino 64 Above, to a bard 65 Concerning (2 wds.) DOWN 1 "There _ an old woman..," 2 Tennis ace Arthur 3 James of "For the ~ 234 5 6 7 9 10 11 15 33 34 38 48 58 62 65 55 60 63 Boys" 4 "_, Christian Soldiers" 5 Lost brilliance 6 Roberto's "rahs" 7 Harden 8 The Hawkeye State 9 Uke _ of bricks (2 wds.) 10 Tillis or Torma 12 Annual income 13 Hit a tennis ball 14 Do a voice-over 19 Stinging insect 21 Congers 23 Baseball mistake 24 Small pigs 25 President's State of the _ Address 26 Handled clumsily 27 Road fees 28 Borden's cow 29 Songwriter Kahn 31 Lucy's TV friend 33 Munch on lunch 35 Three-pronged spear 39 Inspiring tale 41 Caught sight of 44 Dress fold 46 Mr. Ed's tidbit 47 Perfect place 49 Excellent! 50 Apple skin 51 Charged atoms 52 Glut 53 Seamstress Betsy _ 54 Birds' winter treat 55 Harper Valley group (abbr.) 57 Sticky substance 59 Olden car ..