FEATURE14 Artist of the Month

FEATURE10 Pletman Concerts

FEATURE13 SAC Reception

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Table of Contents

NEWS DEPARTMENTS:

On the cover: actors Dennis Brunelle and Anne Gallo flank Deborah O’Hagan, the stage manager, during a rehearsal forBRAVO’s “Murder at the Malt Shop.” More photos appear on pages 4 and 5. The Villager welcomes photo submissionsfor cover consideration. Images must be emailed as high-resolution jpegs to cking@oronoquevillage.com

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4 BRAVO’s “Murder at the Malt Shop”

5 Holiday Giving Fund Reminder

9 Fred Hyatt Honored at State Capitol

10 Pletman Concerts

11 Writers Group Essays

13 SAC Fall Cocktail Reception

14 Artist of the Month: Ray Vermette

18 Chronic Kidney Disease: What to Watch For

27 Halloween Snapshots

FEATURES:

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BRAVO PHOTOS: ‘MURDER AT THE MALT SHOP’

BRAVO’s Readers Theater production of “Murder at the Malt Shop” was a hugesuccess with 207 audience members in attendance.  We look forward to seeing

you at next year’s performance.

-- Bob Krakovich

Photos by Carol King

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DON’T FORGET TO CONTRIBUTETO THE HOLIDAY GIVING FUND!Photos by Marcia Klein

The Business Office is still accepting contributions tothe Holiday Giving Fund. Money raised will be dis-

tributed among OV hourly wage employees who workso hard on our behalf all-year round. A practical formula has been put into effect for dis-

pensing funds. Prior to distributing the Holiday GivingFund payments, OV managment evaluates the lengthof time an employee has been working with us as wellas considers the scale of each employee’s wage.

This way, we know that a part-time employee whohas been working here six months will be recognizedon a different scale than a full-time worker who hasbeen employed at Oronoque Village for a number ofyears. All funds donated to the Holiday Giving Fund are

distributed in time to brighten the holiday seasons ofour workers and their families. Please recognize the good work of those who

shovel, plow, mow, paint, process your paperwork andprovide you with the good service you expect. Checks, made out to OVCA Holiday Giving Fund,

should be delivered to the Business Office at 600North Trail before Dec. 15. OV

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ANNOUNCEMENTSDISTRICT HOLIDAY PARTIES

Districts 1, 4, and 6 will hold a combined holiday partyat the Oronoque Country Club on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. Districts 2, 3, and 5 will hold a combined holiday partyat the Oronoque Country Club on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. Districts 7 and 11 will hold a comb ined dinner party onThursday, Dec. 7, at NCB at 6 p.m. District 8 will host a full dinner at Oronoque CountryClub on Dec. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome. The costis $30 per person. Questions? Call Judy at 203-380-0580. District 9 will hold a holiday party on Wednesday, Dec.6, at 6 p.m. at NCB. District 10 holiday party is Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at NCB. Residents in each district will get a flyer with full details.

NEW DATES FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING AT CLUBHOUSES All are invited to join the OV House & Garden Club dur-

ing the annual decorating of the clubhouses for Christmasand Hanukkah. On Monday, Nov. 27, the club will need help shaping

the trees at NCB from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and at SCB from2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring gloves. On Tuesday, Nov 28, decorating will take place at SCB

at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, decorating will take place at

NCB at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please join us in ringing in the holiday season!

HOLIDAY PARTY FOR LADY BOWLERS The OV Ladies Bowling League will host a holiday lunch-eon at noon on Dec. 14 at Old Towne Restaurant in Trumbull.Current and past league members are invited to attend.Reservations are required. The cost is $20. For information orto RSVP, please call Irene at 203-378-2010.

COAT DRIVE COLLECTION BOXES ATNORTH AND SOUTH CLUBHOUSES Oronoque Village is partnering with Halstead Property'sHelping Hands to present the New York Cares Annual CoatDrive. Collection boxes, located at the North and South Club-house, will be available for donations through Dec. 31. Please bring new or gently used adult and children's win-ter coats and help make someone's winter a little warmer. Foradditional information or support in getting coats to the club-

houses, please contact OV resident Pamela Schwanke at 203-856-4194. Schwanke, who works at Halstead Real Estate in Stam-ford, reports that in past years 1,300 residential real estateagents in the tri-state area have donated more than 10,000coats. The Coat Drive goal is to collect and distribute 125,000coats each year. New York Cares works hand in hand with a wide varietyof community partners to make sure coats are distributed tothe most vulnerable members of the community as quicklyas possible. Community partners include nonprofit socialservices agencies, public schools, religious institutions andtransitional housing shelters.

DROP-IN SCULPTURE CLASSES Drop-in sculpture classes take place on Wednesdays inthe Arts & Crafts Room at SCB from 10 a.m. to noon. The costis $10 per session. Drop-in classes will be offered through Dec.20. For more details, contact Wendy Swain atwendysw10s@gmail.com.

RESIDENTS: PLEASE DONATE TOTHE STERLING HOUSE TOY DRIVE Residents are encouraged to donate a gift to the Ster-

ling House 2017 Holiday Toy Drive. A collection box is lo-cated in the front hallway of NCB.

This program provides toys for Strat-ford residents who are in the low- tomoderate-income bracket and are in

need of assistance during the holidayseason. Toys will be collected through

the end of this month.Suggested contributions include mon-

etary donations as well as gift cardsfrom Walmart, Game Stop, Best Buy or

Stop & Shop. The toys listed below are among the most

requested items from recipients:

Star Wars toys

Board Games (all ages) Arts & Crafts (all ages)

Books and Puzzles Sports Equipment (all ages)

“Frozen” Elsa Dolls Doc McStuffins

Disney Descendants

Vtech Go Go Wheels Furreal Friends

Ninja Turtles Minions

Skylanders Disney Infinity

Anything Lego (all ages) Interactive Educational Toys

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EDITOR’S NOTE: To ensure accuracy, information must besubmitted, via email, to Carol King at cking@oronoquevillage.com. (Submissions must be typed, in upper andlower case.) The deadline to be included in the next issue ofThe Villager, on Dec. 1, is Nov. 20 at noon.

CORN HOLEWeekly games of corn hole, a bean bag toss game, are•

played on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at SCB. Everyone is welcome.Questions? Call Sue or Ralph Trapasso at 916-7156.

CURRENT EVENTSThe Current Events Discussion Group will meet in SCB•

Card Room 1 at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Pleasebring a news article to the meeting.

DOLLCRAFTERSDollcrafters meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at NCB.•

LADIES BIBLE STUDYThe Ladies Bible study group will not meet for the remain-•

der of November due to the Thanksgiving holiday The groupnormally meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Fri-days of each month in the NCB Card Room. The next meetingis Dec. 8. Questions? Call Tina (375-0291) or Helen (475-227-2324).

LINE DANCINGClasses take place at NCB on Wednesdays. A beginner class•

is held at 9:30 a.m. followed by a class for all levels at 10 a.m.

POOL SOCIAL GROUPAnyone who enjoys socializing in and around the pools•

during the summer is invited to attend a get-togetherfrom 4-6 p.m. at SCB on the second Thursday of eachmonth. Come with your favorite appetizer and or bever-age (or nothing) for reunions and conversations. CallSonya at 203-375-1515 for more information.

TEA, TALK & CRAFTSTea, Talk and Crafts meets on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in•

Card Room 2 at SCB. Bring your own projects or mending,etc. Refreshments will be served. Dues are $6. Each mem-ber is required to supply a dessert twice. For information,call Cynthia Harms at 203-402-9083.

WALKING GROUPThe Walking Group meets in the NCB parking lot on Thurs-•

days at 8:30 a.m. Walks can range from 1 to 2 miles. For in-formation, call Bill or Dorothy Tanski at 609-876-3520 oremail cwdtans@gmail.com.

ACTIVITIES

ARTS GUILD MEETING ON NOV. 29 WILL EXPLORE COLOR

Add a splash of color to your life by attending theArts Guild meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m. atSCB. New outfit, redecorating, painting or crafting? Our

speaker, Jill Nichols, a painter renowned for her use ofcolor, will take us on a journey of color exploration. Wewill learn about color theory, the psychology of colorand how to be creative with color in our everyday lives. Jill developed her sense of design and color over

the course of many years as a commercial artist. Sheearned her bachelor of science degree in journalism,design and fine arts at the University of Colorado, Boul-

der, and her master of fine arts degree in painting atWestern Connecticut State University, Dan-bury. The Arts Guild isn’t just for

artists! We welcome every-one who is interested inthe arts in the broadestsense … such as the-ater, literature, music,dance, poetry, archi-tecture, visual arts, crafts, fashion design, film andsculpture. Join us for our presentation at 4 p.m. fol-lowed by refreshments and time to socialize. Admission is free for members and $5 for guests at

the door. Membership in the Guild is only $15 for theyear. Come join us!

For the latest on OV news and events, go to www.oronoquevillage.com or OVTV. OVTV is Channel591 for those with a cable box and Channel 121-591 forthose without a box. O=Open / C=Closed / RSF=RacquetSports Facility

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 159:30 a.m. – Line Dancing, beginners, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Line Dancing, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Blood Pressure Screening, NCB, C/R (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Drop-in Sculpture Class, SCB, A/C Rm (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Movie Club: Mama Mia, SCB (O)•

2:15 p.m. – Watercolor Class, SCB, A/C Rm (C)•

2:30 p.m. – Men’s Club: EMS Presentation, SCB (O)•

5:00 p.m. – Poker, NCB, C/R (C)•

6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•

6:30 p.m. – Men’s Poker, SCB, C/R (O)•

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 168:30 a.m. – Walking Group, NCB Parking Lot (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Corn Hole, SCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Oil Painting Workshop, SCB, AC Room (C)•

10:00 a.m. – Quilters, NCB, C/R (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Zumba, NCB (O)•

1:00 p.m. – Dominoes, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

1:30 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, Aud (C)•

1:30 p.m. – Tea, Talk & Crafts, SCB, C/R (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Rummikub, SCB, Lounge (C)•

6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Men’s Club Bingo, SCB (O)•

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 179:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Drawing Class, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•

12:30 p.m. – Portrait Class, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

2:00 p.m. – Writer’s Group, NCB, C/R (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Wine Club, NCB (O)•

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 187:00 p.m. – Funseekers event, SCB (C)•

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 193:00 p.m. – Pletman Concert, NCB (O)•

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 209:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, C/R (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Beginner Bridge Group, NCB, Library (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, C/R (O)•

7:30 p.m. – Carp Card Game, SCB (C)•

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 219:00 a.m. – Yoga for Seniors, SCB, C/R2 (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Zumba Gold, NCB, Aud (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Dollcrafters, NCB, Library (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Rummikub, SCB, Lounge (C)•

7:00 p.m. – OVCA Board Mtg, NCB (O)•

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 229:30 a.m. – Line Dancing, beginners, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Line Dancing, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Drop-in Sculpture Class, SCB, A/C Rm (O)•

5:00 p.m. – Poker, NCB, C/R (C)•

6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•

6:30 p.m. – Men’s Poker, SCB, C/R (O)•

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23Thanksgiving, Business & Maintenance Offices ClosedBuildings are closed

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24Business & Maintenance Offices Closed

9:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Drawing Class, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25: No events scheduled

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26: No events scheduled

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CALENDAR

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 279:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, C/R (O)•

1:00 p.m. –Tree Shaping at NCB (O)•

2:30 p.m. –Tree Shaping at SCB (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, C/R (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Beginner Bridge Group, NCB, Library (O)•

7:30 p.m. – Carp Card Game, SCB (C)•

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 289:00 a.m. – Yoga for Seniors, SCB, C/R2 (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Zumba Gold, NCB, Aud (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Dollcrafters, NCB, Library (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Rummikub, SCB, Lounge (C)•

3:00 p.m. – Holiday Decorating at SCB (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Funseekers Board Mtg, SCB (C)•

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 299:30 a.m. – Line Dancing, beginners, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Line Dancing, NCB (O)•

3:00 p.m. – Holiday Decorating at NCB (O)•

4:00 p.m. – Arts Guild Meeting, SCB (O)•

5:00 p.m. – Poker, NCB, C/R (C)•

6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•

6:30 p.m. – Men’s Poker, SCB, C/R (O)•

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 308:30 a.m. – Walking Group, NCB Parking Lot (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Corn Hole, SCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Oil Painting Workshop, SCB, AC Room (C)•

10:00 a.m. – Zumba, NCB (O)•

1:00 p.m. – Dominoes, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

1:30 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, Aud (C)•

1:30 p.m. – Tea, Talk & Crafts, SCB, C/R (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Rummikub, SCB, Lounge (C)•

6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Drawing Class, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Writer’s Group, NCB, C/R (O)•

4:30 p.m. – It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, NCB (O)•

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Former Oronoque Village resident Fred Hyatt recentlywas presented with a plaque on behalf of the State of

Connecticut General Assembly.

The plaque, which was presented at the State Capitol

in Hartford, reads: “Be it hereby known to all that the Con-necticut General Assembly hereby offer its sincerest con-gratulations to Col. Frederic D. Hyatt in recognition of theoutstanding commitment and dedicated service you havegiven time and again to the Stratford community as well asthe State of Connecticut. We commend you for your effortscontinually working to grow and enhance local business.We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication. The en-tire delegation extends our very best wishes on this mem-orable occasion and expresses the hope for continuedsuccess. “

Fred moved to Stratford after a 30-year career in the

military. He has been a member of committees to reacti-vate the Shakespeare Theatre, served as chairman of theTown Economic Development Commission, and has servedon the Greenway/Bikeway Committee, the Stratford Rede-

velopment Authority, and several advisorycommittees. Hyatt was president of theStratford Rotary in 2007.

He and his wife, Maryanne, resided at

Oronoque Village for more than 35 years.During that time Fred was an active mem-ber of the community. His accomplish-ments included contributing a column,titled Our Town, to The Villager magazine and serving onthe OVCA Board as the District 10 representative.

He held vice president positions on both OVCA and

OVTD as well as served as a member of the Finance Com-mittees for OVCA and OVTD. Also, he served on the Long-Range Planning Committee of OVCA, the NominatingCommittees for OVCA and OVTD and on the Bylaws Com-mittee.

On the social side, he was involved with the Men’s Club

and participated in some of the Funseekers activities.

The Hyatts moved to New Jersey in October 2016 to be

closer to their children. OV

FRED HYATT RECOGNIZED BY CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CALENDAR, CONTINUED

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PLETMAN CONCERTSHALF MILE COMMON PIANO TRIO RETURNS TO OV ON NOVEMBER 19By Elisabeth Breslav

Violinist Bernice Stochek Friedson, pianist Nava Zeevi andcellist Andrew Woodruff drew a record audience last year

with their repertoire of Israeli music and Jewish folklore.

This year they will take us to Germany and Austria in a

program, " From Johann to Johann - Bach to Strauss,” whichincludes the following masterpieces: “Suite #2 for Unaccompanied Cello (Prelude), “ Johann Se-bastian Bach “Trio in E Minor #12 (Rondo), “ Joseph Haydn “Trio Op. 1 #3 in C Minor (Allegro con brio),” Ludwig vanBeethoven “Violin Concerto in G Minor Op. 26 (Prelude: Allegro Mod-erato), “ Max Bruch “Hungarian Dance #5 (piano aolo),” Johannes Brahms “Fruhlingsstimmen Waltz (Voices of Spring),” Johann Strauss,Jr.

“Blue Danube Waltz,” Johann Strauss, Jr. (Arranged espe-cially for the HMC Piano Trio by Andrew Woodruff) Seasonal refreshments will be served after the perform-ance, and residents will have an opportunity to renew theiracquaintance with these talented musicians. The performance will be held in the North Clubhouse at3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19. No reservations are needed. Ad-mission is $5 at the entrance. OV

AUDIENCE ‘ENCHANTED’ BY YALE RUSSIAN CHORUSStory by Elisabeth Breslav ~ Photo by Sonya DeBiase

Dire weather predictions notwithstanding, 70 intrepidVillagers decided that a rainy, windy day is to be ex-

pected in the fall and they came out because there is justno better way to spend a dreary Sunday afternoon thanlistening to good music. The Yale Russian Chorus did notdisappoint them. On Sunday, Oct. 29, the second concert of the Pletman

fall series took place. Some 15 Yale University students, allbut two of them undergraduates, presented a program ofsacred and secular Slavic choral music spanning the 12thcentury to the 21st century and stretching across EasternEurope from Slovakia to Georgia. From a traditional Russian Cossack marching song to a

medley of Macedonian folk melodies -- or from a Ukrainianmountain song to verses from Psalms 1 and 2 in a tradi-tional chant that originated in the Kiev cave monasteries

and featured several soloists -- the singers kept the audi-ence spellbound. “Many Years,” the group’s traditional last song and a

common closing at Russian events wishing the audiencemany happy years, ended a delightful performance. It was followed by a reception featuring seasonal cider

and doughnut holes during which the students offeredtheir CDs for sale and happily mixed and mingled with theresidents. They also eagerly availed themselves of the littlebaggies provided by thoughtful hostess Virginia Ware andher elves and took home the leftover goodies. OV

Visit our website at www.oronoquevillage.com

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WRITERS GROUP ESSAYS: ‘A NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN’

We recently purchased a very old house. It requiredan immense remodeling and cleaning effort. With

the assistance of a home restoration expert and his staff,we embarked on this mission of cataclysmic proportions. Among the myriad of cleaning devices purchased

were several new brooms. Leaving the workers on the firstlevel of the house, we entered the attic armed with thenew brooms and empty garbage cans. Something in this dusty attic caught my eye. It was

behind wooden frame of a bed. The frame was supportedby ropes instead of wooden slat. I bent over to get a betterlook. It was a locked metal box, quite large and dusty, withhandles on each end. The sturdy brooms were able to re-move the years of accumulated dust. I asked the foremen of the restoration process to help

me remove the box and place it in the dining room. Therewas a rusty lock that fastened the lid. The lock was easilyremoved using the foreman’s array of tools. I removed thecontents, which consisted of two packages that wereneatly wrapped in homespun cotton or wool and tiedwith twine. I gently unwrapped the parcels. The first revealed a

full dress uniform of a high-ranking officer in the UnionArmy. The other contained an antique, full-dress uniformof a Confederate Army officer. Under the uniforms wereseveral Colt handguns and officers’ swords. At the bottomof this metal box were battle flags of the North and South. I quickly realized that the house we just purchased

was circa 1869. Then it came all together: the house waslocated in the State of Pennsylvania; Gettysburg, to beexact. To me, the idiom "A New Broom Sweeps Clean" is a

truism. -- Richard Botta

~

Mary Smith, a widow, was 45 years old. She had threechildren. Rose, the oldest, was 15; Linda was 9 and

Theresa, age 7. They lived in a shabby home in the outskirts of Mont-

gomery, Ala., a population of 6,556, mostly elderly people.Mary worked during mornings at the town’s small grocerystore while Linda and Theresa attended school. Rose, for the last year, had been working as a house-

hold helper at the home of Gloria Harding, an 85-year-oldwoman who suffered from a heart deficiency and had re-cently lost her husband. Gloria had no relatives and livedby herself. One morning, Rose was sweeping the floor of the

kitchen when Gloria walked up to her. “Rose, my dear, hownice to hear you humming. You bring life to this old ailingwoman. I don’t know what I would do without you. I love

having you around.” “Mrs. Harding, I also like to be here and to help you as

much as I can. I wish I could do more.” “Nonsense, you are a great help to me but, look, there

seems to be some dust left over there.” “I’m sorry Mrs. Harding, I’m trying my best but with

this old broom, but it’s hard to reach the corners. Maybeyou should buy a new one, you know, a new broomsweeps clean and I could reach those corners.” “I know, my dear, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have men-

tioned the dust. Right now, I can’t afford to buy a broom.With the miserable pension I receive, I barely have moneyfor my food and to pay you for the work you do for me,which at my age and poor health, I can no longer do. I ampenniless.” She starts to cry. “Alright, Mrs. Harding. Please don’t worry. I will con-

tinue to do my best with this old broom. I wish I couldhelp you by not charging you anything for the work I dofor you, but you know, we badly need the money to payfor our own household expenses, as you know, and we arefour.” “I understand my dear and I much appreciate the

work you do for me for such a small pay. Any other personwould charge me much more.” Ten days later, Mrs. Harding asked, “Where did you get

that nice new broom?” “I bought it for you, Mrs. Harding.” Mrs. Harding

started to cry and embraced Rose, who also started to cry. “Where did you get the money from?” “From my small savings, Mrs. Harding. I have learned

from my mother that we need to help each other and Ithought this was one way for me to help you.” “Rose, you are a true darling; so warmhearted. Thank

you so much. Your mother, whom I love very much, mustbe very proud of you. You have overwhelmed me withyour generosity … I need to sit down.” “I’ll be finishing shortly, but would you like me stay

over? Are you feeling alright?” “Yes, my dear, I’m fine. Thank you. You just rush back

home; the storm seems to be getting closer.” “Very well. Take care of yourself. I will see you tomor-

row.” As Rose walked home, the storm was overhead. The

lightning was frightening. She managed to get indoorsbefore it started to pour. As she walked into the house, afierce thunder clap could be heard. She felt something strange. At that very moment,

Mrs. Harding suffered a deadly stroke. She passed awaywith a broad smile, uttering “Rose dear.”

-- Ronald Wright

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SAC FALL COCKTAIL RECEPTIONStory by Jeanette Caron ~ Photos by Peter Feick

OV is getting rave reviews again; this time from newresidents who were “wined and dined” at the annual

cocktail reception on Oct. 22, arranged by the always en-ergetic SAC volunteers.

Over two dozen recent arrivals mingled with sea-

soned residents to share their experiences in finding andmoving into the Village. They came from far and near, but

all agreed that it was the various amenities and servicesthat drew them here.

SAC Chairperson Barbara Minoff welcomed every-

one and thanked the committee members. Then, PatSpodick introduced the new residents; OVCA Vice Presi-dent Cheryl Dwyer greeted them warmly in her welcom-ing speech.

Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres were served with wine

and soft beverages. OV

Story and photo by Carol King

Ray Vermette taps into his creativity by combining akeen eye with an analytical mind.

His background and education are in the biologicalsciences, business, finance and personnel management. "When I paint, it is a cerebral process," he explains. "I

work in watercolors, which is not a flexible medium. Theprocess requires visualizing a composition that is pleasingto me and then focusing on bringing that scene to lifewith limited brushstrokes." Ray has been painting in watercolors for the past 12

years. "I got my start by taking adult education classes inEast Haven and then I continued to study and practice onmy own," he says. "I enjoy testing my capabilities andbuilding my skills. I see progress and growth with everywork." Although painting is a hobby, Ray is dedicated to cre-

ating a minimum of one image per week. New Englandlandscapes and waterscapes are his preferred subjects. "Ilike to paint seascapes and scenery," he notes. "In my art-work, I try to convey a sense of calmness and serenity." His inspirations range from capturing sights he has

seen to emulating works he has appreciated while touring

museums and art shows. "Andrew Wyeth is among theartists that I admire," states Ray. "I'm interested in his styleand try to bring some of his techniques into my own art-work. I attempt to duplicate specific images until I feel I'veachieved success." Ray spent much of his working career as a senior vice

president for operations of publicly traded national med-ical laboratory testing companies. Now retired, he and hiswife, Tina, arrived in Oronoque Village more than fiveyears ago. "While we were looking at homes and visitingvarious communities, we drove up James Farms Road andcame to Oronoque Lane. We really liked what we sawhere," he reports. Quickly, he has become an integrated member of the

community. An accomplished pianist, Ray has entertainedresidents as the accompanist for the BRAVO players inproductions held in 2014 and 2015. He also sang with theVillage Voices and currently serves on the OVTD Board. In 2016, Ray, Betty Mulholland and Barbara Stewart

organized and inititiated the OV Arts Guild. He has servedas president of the guild since its inception. Outside of OV , Ray is active in the Stratford Historical

Society and is a frequent speaker at various communitygroup meetings in the greater New Haven and Fairfieldarea. “My subjects include the lives and contributions ofpeople who were born and lived in Stratford, such as Gen-eral David Wooster and the Honorable William SamuelJohnson, who made important contributions to thefounding of our nation,” says Ray. Oronoque residents are invited to admire Ray's ren-

derings, which will grace the front hallway of NCBthroughout the month of November. OV

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BEYOND THE VILLAGE

On Dec. 6 a fundraising concert featuring folk singerIrena Hart will be held at FTC Stage One in Fairfield

to benefit Harmony4kidz, a charity that enriches the livesof children via the power of music. Hart, an acoustic guitarist, is described as “a combina-

tion of Jewel, Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, witha quirky personality and sprinkle of European perspectivemixed with American sense of humor.” Doors open at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by live

music from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 online(www.fairfieldtheatre.org) or at the door. All proceeds willbe donated to the charity.

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Ascript-in-hand reading of “Sherlock Holmes: The FinalAdventure," a thriller by Stephen Dietz that is based

on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and ArthurConan Doyle, will be performed at the Westport CountryPlayhouse on Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. The readings will be directed by Anne Keefe, Play-

house associate artist and curator of the play reading se-ries. Tickets are $2e0 each. "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" finds the

world's greatest detective seemingly at the end of his re-markable career when a case presents itself that is tootempting to ignore. The cast for the mystery will be an-

nounced at a later date. For information and to buy tickets, visit www.west

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On Dec. 1, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere thehilarious whodunit, “Murder Takes a Holiday,” by Tim

Kelly.

“Murder Takes a Holiday” focuses on a brother-sister

team sent to a ski lodge in the New Hampshire mountainson an undercover mission ... only to discover that twoguests have been murdered. After they encounter the re-markable Mrs. Bowman, a mountain climber with a dan-gerous secret, ominous questions about the other guestsarise and the twists and turns begin. Shows are held on Fridays and Saturdays -- Dec. 1, 2,

8, 9, 10 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 -- at 8 p.m. There will be 2p.m. Sunday matinees on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. Tickets are$24 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. On Thursday, Nov. 30, all are invited to attend a "Half-

Price Preview Night" at 8 p.m., during which tickets areonly $12. Reservations can be made online at www.sher-manplayers.org or by calling the box office at 860-354-3622. OV

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR, WHAT TO DOCHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Elsie Ward of Willard, Ohio, was 82 when she began to no-tice some unsettling symptoms. She was often tired. Her

ankles were swollen, and she lost her appetite. She had tourinate frequently, especially during the night. It interruptedher sleep. She also had frequent headaches, and if she hadto walk very far, she got short of breath. Elsie chalked up most of these things simply to aging.She also thought her high blood pressure might have some-thing to do with it. Finally, after months of feeling miserable,she went to see her doctor. To her surprise, she was told shehad chronic kidney disease. Elsie is not alone. As many as one in six individuals haskidney disease, and kidney disease is 40 percent more com-mon among the elderly. The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that lie oneither side of the spine in the middle of the lower back. Eachweighs about a quarter of a pound. The kidneys are respon-sible for filtering various toxins and excess water from theblood. They also help regulate the levels of various mineralsin the blood, including sodium, calcium and potassium. Ifour kidneys don’t function properly, toxins can build up inour blood and begin to cause health problems. Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which the kid-neys gradually lose their ability to function properly over aperiod of time, usually months or even years. Chronic kidneydisease is broken down into five different stages of increas-ing severity. Stage five chronic kidney disease is sometimesreferred to as end-stage renal disease, and at this point a per-son’s kidneys are so bad that they require dialysis or need atransplant. Chronic kidney disease – or CKD — can be caused by anumber of things, the most common of which is diabetes.Uncontrolled high blood pressure is another common cause.Other potential causes include chronic kidney infections, kid-ney stones, cysts of the kidneys and hardening of the arter-ies that lead to the kidneys. People with certain illnesses are

at an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease andshould be carefully monitored for the condition. These ill-nesses include diabetes, high blood pressure, high choles-terol, heart disease and vascular disease. What To Watch For: Because the kidneys perform somany important functions for the body, kidney disease af-fects the body in many ways. However, symptoms may notshow up until the disease is rather advanced. If you noticesigns of kidney disease in your aging loved one, they needto see a doctor as soon as possible. Kidney disease is ex-tremely serious and can be fatal because the body cannotlive if the kidneys are not functioning. Symptoms to watch for include: Weakness and fatigue (caused by the build up of toxins•

in the blood) Frequent need to urinate• Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting• Swelling of the legs and puffiness around the eyes (due•

to fluid retention, since the kidneys are not removing excess water from the body efficiently)

Headaches• Numbness in the feet or hands• Altered mental status (caused by the build up of toxins •

in the blood) High blood pressure• Shortness of breath (caused by a build up of fluid in the•

lungs) Also, if your loved one has any of the health conditionsmentioned earlier, their doctor should be monitoring themclosely for signs of kidney disease. You can ask your lovedone’s doctor to make sure this is being done. Simple urinetests and blood tests are used to check for and monitorchronic kidney disease. Caring For Someone With CKD: If you or your lovedone has chronic kidney disease, a special diet will usually berecommended. Decreasing the amount of protein in the dietcan help slow the progress of the doctor or a licensed dieti-cian how much protein you or your loved one should be get-ting. You will hear about the need to be on a low sodium

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diet to prevent fluid retention and help control highblood pressure. A diet low in potassium is also usuallyrecommended, because the damaged kidneys won’t beable to remove excess potassium from the blood. Foodshigh in potassium that should be limited or avoided in-clude bananas, oranges, nuts and potatoes. Since diet is such an important part of treating

chronic kidney disease, make a point of talking to thedoctor about it, or ask to be referred to a licensed dieti-cian. If your loved one has CKD, they must carefully follow

any prescribed regimen to treat conditions like highblood pressure or diabetes, since these conditions canmake kidney disease worse. There are certain over-the-counter medications that

people with chronic kidney disease shouldn’t take, orshould take only in limited quantities. These includemedications like aspirin and ibuprofen (Tylenol is proba-bly OK, but ask your loved one’s doctor first), laxativesand antacids containing magnesium and aluminum suchas milk of magnesia, certain ulcer medications such asTagamet and Zantac, decongestants like Sudafed, andAlka-Seltzer. There are prescription medications thatshould not be taken, as well. Make sure any doctor pre-scribing medications knows you or your loved one haschronic kidney disease. No Cure: There is no cure for chronic kidney disease.

The goal of treatment is to slow the progression of the

disease, to treat any known causes of the disease, to treatany complications of the disease and to restore lost kid-ney function as much as possible. Medication can be used to treat common complicationsof kidney disease. For instance, diuretic drugs are used totreat fluid retention. If kidney function is highly compromised, dialysis maybe required. There are a couple different kinds of dialysis.With hemodialysis, blood is circulated through a filter in adialysis machine, removing waste products and excess water.Hemodialysis is performed at a dialysis center, and needs tobe done several times a week. With peritoneal dialysis, dialysis fluid is injected into theabdomen. The fluid contains substances that will pull wasteproducts and excess water out of neighboring tissues. Thefluid is left in the abdomen for a few hours, and then it isdrained. This is usually done on a daily basis, but can bedone at home. In the most severe cases of kidney disease, akidney transplant is required. Elsie’s kidney disease was already rather advanced by thetime she was diagnosed, but eventually it was treated withmedication and special diet. Her doctor monitored herclosely. Remember, the earlier it is diagnosed, the better, soif you or your loved one has any symptoms, see the doctoras soon as you can.

This article was contributed by Chris Pederson, an Oronoqueresident and owner of Caregiver’s Home Solutions, a Stratfordbased nonmedical in-home care agency, providing personalcare, companionship and homemaking to area seniors.

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The House and Garden Club is happy to welcome the holiday season with the return of“Smile Awhile” at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 11, at SCB.

“Smile Awhile” is a volunteer group of seniors whosemission is to bring entertainment to residents in skillednursing and assisted living facilities throughout South-ern Connecticut.The group, which has performed fornine years, uses a variety-show format, singing songs,dancing and comedic skits. Under the direction of JoyKoch, they perform over fifteen shows a year from August to December.

We are indeed fortunate to have this group. You areguaranteed to smile!

Our meetings are open to all. Under the direction ofJackie Freeman and her team, there will be coffee or tea

and desert after the presentation and a raffle.Guests are always welcome for a small fee.

This is the last meeting before the winter break. See you in March!

4 nights on the beach at the OCEANFRONT INN - our rooms have PRIVATE BALCONIES FACING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.

- discover the unique maritime history, heritage, culture and tradition of NORTH KS. Highlights include BODIE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, CAPE HATTERAS

LIGHTHOUSE, CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE, WRIGHT BROTHERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL.

- SWINGTIME IN THE SKIES - see one of the largest collections of flying WWII Military Aircraft in the world. Hear stories and contributions made by the men and women of aviation to our country. MEET AND INTERACT WITH ROSIE THE RIVETER.

Cost: $702 pp double / triple; $852 pp single based on 40-50 Deposit: $300 pp by February 5, 2018

INCLUDES: Deluxe motorcoach, 4 nights hotel, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, sightseeing & admissions as per itinerary, Friendship Tours Escort For More Information: Sonya DeBiase 203-377-1515

FUNSEEKERS OF ORONOQUE VILLAGE PRESENTS:

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Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. at NCB

Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at SCB

$1 admission includes popcorn

An Amazon princess (Gal Gadot) finds her idylliclife on an island occupied only by female warriorsinterrupted when a pilot (Chris Pine) crash-landsnearby. After rescuing him, she learns that WorldWar I is engulfing the planet, and vows to use hersuperpowers to restore peace.

The Movie Club was founded by Len Learner and is sponsoredby Marcia Klein, Dee Tuozzoli and innumerable volunteers.

The Movie Club Presents Wonder Woman

The Oronoque Village Book Club meets at 7 p.m.on the first Wednesday of every month at NCB.

All Villagers are welcome.Need a ride or information? Call Barbara at 203-612-1373

The book selection for Dec. 6 is It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis.It is a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy, an alarming lookat how fascism could take hold in America when America was largelyoblivious to Hitler's aggression. It highlights the chillingly realistic riseof a President who becomes a dictator to save the nation from welfarecheats, rampant promiscuity, crime and a liberal press. Some might callit a shockingly prescient novel.

The book selection for Jan. 3, 2018 isWhen Books Went to War byMolly Guptill Manning. When Books Went to War is a thoroughly en-gaging, enlightening and often uplifting account of America's counterat-tack against Nazi Germany's wholesale burning of books. During WorldWar II, the U.S. government, along with librarians and publishers, dis-

patched millions of books to American GIs, sailors and fliers, using the written word itself as apowerful reply to tyranny, thought control, absolutism and perverse ideology.

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Trot on Down to FunseekersYou are invited to take “A Lighthearted Look At Romance” as the musical group, Hot to TrotTrio, will perform at Funseekers last event of 2017. These talented performers, featuring a so-prano, bass-baritone and pianist, will delight you with songs from the Broadway productionsof Call Me Madam, Pal Joey, High Society, Kiss Me Kate, South Pacific, Sound of Music and others.

This event will be held on Tuesday December 5th (note date change) in the SCB at 7 PM.

Admission is $2 members and $5 guests. BYOB/food/snacks. Desserts and beverages followthe event. Call Bob Krakovich (203-752-6105) with questions. No advance reservations required.

Celebrate Chanukah with Hadassah on Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at NCB.$5 per person - All are welcome!

Latkes, applesauce, doughnuts will be served

Make checks payable to Hadassah and submit to our box at NCB by Dec. 7

??? Call Lillian 380-8387 or Carol 385-2101

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The Men’s Club, in conjunction with the Town of Stratford, presents Kevin Giasullo of the Stratford EMS on Wednesday, November 15, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the South Clubhouse.

The presentation will include an introduction to EMS services,what to do in the event of a medical emergency and how Cardio-Pulmonary Response (CPR) instruction is provided by thedispatcher -- over the phone -- if needed.

All are welcome to attend.

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Bingo: Presented by the Men’s ClubThursday, November 16, at 7:00 pm at SCB

Come and bring your friends. Cost: $2.50/card

BINGO GAMES ARE NOT HELD IN DECEMBER

Questions? Call Sandy Lunt203-377-5833.

Refreshmentswill be served

Open to all

Price: $ 75.00 per person

Includes 2 complimentary drinks per person and Champagne Toast at Midnight (cash bar available)

7:00 - 8:00 PM: Cocktail Hour with Hot and Cold Hors D'oeuvres 8:00 PM: Dinner Choices of

Filet Mignon, Chicken Piccata, Lemon-Dill Salmon or Eggplant Roulade with Pasta, Garden Salad, Vegetables, Potatoes or Rice, Coffee, Tea & Delectable Desserts

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Questions??? Contact Sonya at 203-377-1515

New Year's Eve Gala

at Oronoque Country Club - Dec. 31, 2017 Oronoque SAC and Oronoque Country Club Welcomes all Villagers, Members and Guests

for an Evening of Dining & Dancing to DJ Dom

Free Raffle Prizes

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The Villager is published twice monthly, on the 1st and15th when possible. Below is a tentative schedule for up-coming magazines. These dates are subject to change.

Jan. 2 issue has a deadline of Dec. 14

Jan. 15 issue has a deadline of Jan. 2

Feb. 1 issue has a deadline of Jan. 19

Feb. 15 issue has a deadline of Feb. 2

March 1 issue has a deadline of Feb. 15

March 15 issue has a deadline of March 2

April 2 issue has a deadline of March 20

April 16 issue has a deadline of April 3

May 1 issue has a deadline of April 18

May 15 issue has a deadline of May 2

June 1 issue has a deadline of May 18

June 15 issue has a deadline of June 4

July 2 issue has a deadline of June 19

July 16 issue has a deadline of July 3

Aug. 1 issue has a deadline of July 19

Aug. 15 issue has a deadline of Aug. 2

Sept. 4 issue has a deadline of Aug. 21

Sept. 18 issue has a deadline of Sept. 5

Oct. 1 issue has a deadline of Sept. 18

Oct. 15 issue has a deadline of Oct. 2

Nov. 1 issue has a deadline of Oct. 19

Nov. 15 issue has a deadline of Nov. 2

Dec. 3 issue has a deadline of Nov. 20

Dec. 17 issue has a deadline of Dec. 4

VILLAGER DEADLINE DATES FOR 2018

FEATURE14 Artist of the Month

FEATURE10 Pletman Concerts

FEATURE13 SAC Reception

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Below is a list of the holidays observed by Winter Brothers Waste Systems and details on how these holidays willimpact trash & recycling pick up during 2018.

New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 2 - will delay pick up till Thursday, Jan. 4.

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 - will delay pick up till Thursday, May 31.

Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4 - will delay pick up till Thursday, July 5.

Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3 - will delay pick up to Thursday, Sept. 6.

Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23 - No change in pickup schedule.

Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 25 - will delay pick up till Thursday, Dec. 27.

2018 TRASH & RECYCLING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Sarah Muir’s Tuesday morningZumba Class at NCB got into the

spirit of the Halloween holiday onOct. 31 as shown in this photo takenby Carol King.

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