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4 Message From the OVCA President7 Pletman Concerts Fall Season 9 Beyond the Village10 15th Annual OV Golf Tournament Recap12 Artist of the Month: Ben Snaider12 Employee of the Month: Lonte Ramalho14 Save the Dates16 Fitness for Older Adults16 Notices from Oronoque Country Club18 Travel Essay: Discover Lake George20 Wine Club Tours Portugal21 Funseekers & Pickleball Club Recaps22 Club & Group Advertisements

FEATURES:

NEWS DEPARTMENTS: 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS

8 ACTIVITIES

14 CALENDAR

Thanks to Peter Feick for contributing the cover photos taken during the 15th annual OV Golf Tournament held onAug. 12. An article about the event, and more photos, appear on pages 10 and 11. The Villager welcomes photos tobe considered for cover placement. Submissions must be emailed as high-resolution jpeg images to [email protected].

August 20, 2019By Bob Grosso

By-Laws Revisions/Compliance: Theproposed Compliance Process was

discussed during our OVCA board meet-ing. The board unanimously voted to passthe new process. It covers all aspects of

compliance, beginning with notification of a violation, hear-ings, the appeal process and a schedule of fines. The goal ofthis process is for the Association to have a clearly definedprocedure for handling situations where the By-Laws or Rulesand Regulations are not being followed. Residents will be re-ceiving a copy of the new Compliance Process shortly.

The Board approved naming the following residents tothe Compliance Committee: Kees Adema. Joanne Arlia,Arnold Gans, Patricia Meyers and Bob Romatzick. Insurance: OV’s 2018/2019 fiscal year was very encour-aging. We have all been contributors in this process. Our staffhas been diligently working with our insurance carriers, con-ducting inspections and we have been implementing recom-mendations. Villager awareness and participation have beenraised and, to date, the results have been very good over thepast 13 months. The chart on the opposite page summarizes OV’s Prop-erty, Liability and overall Package Loss Ratio (Amount In-curred/Premium) for each component. 50th Anniversary Gala Committee: As I mentioned atour previous OVCA board meeting, I established an ad hoc50th Anniversary Gala Committee. The committee’s task is toplan and execute a celebration to honor this momentous oc-casion. I thank them for their willingness to take on the workof such an important event. Best Practices - Program Maintenance of our build-ings (Replacement of wood siding as needed, outsidepainting and staining): Our Executive Director and Directorof Maintenance Operations worked with Falcon Engineeringand developed a detailed Request for Quotes from all inter-ested suppliers. Bids for paint and stain were submitted sep-arately from qualified companies. Fred and Mark summarized the encouraging results thatwere then presented to me, OVCA Treasurer Bob Romatzick,Architectural Committee Chairperson Jim Manzolli and Main-tenance Committee Chairperson Ken Block. Rules and Regulations Revisions: After sending themout to the residents for review and comment, the boardunanimously adopted the proposed revisions to the Rulesand Regulations. OV Golf Tournament: The weather was beautiful andanother very successful tournament took place. Many thanksfor the exceptional work of the Golf Tournament Committee. OV

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A MESSAGE FROM THE OVCA PRESIDENT

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REMINDER: KEEP GARAGE DOORS CLOSED

Residents are reminded that garage doors should be kept closed as stated in theAugust 2018 “Rules and Regulations” document (Article VI, Section C).

The complete Rules & Regulations can be found on the Oronoque Village website(www.oronoquevillage.com), under the Documents heading.

Year Insurance Amount Incurred

Amount Paid Premium Ratio 2019/2020

2019/2020 Property $0 $0 $848,837 0.00%

2018/2019 Property $0 $0 $824,410 0.00%

2014/2019 Property $746,084 $746.084 $2,324,917 32.09%

2019/2020 Liability $1,000 $0 $103,907 .96%

2018/2019 Liability $50,000 $0 $92,366 54.13%

2014/2019 Liability $260,438 $135.438 $353,952 73.58%

2019/2020 Package $1,000 $0 $952,744 .10%

2018/2019 Package $50,000 $0 $916,766 5.45%

2014/2019 Package $1,006,522 $881,522 $2,678,869 37.57%

CALL FOR ART - SEPT. 27 AT 10 A.M.The fall Galerie OV show will be

installed on Sept. 27. The theme forthis exhibit is “Such Stuff As DreamsAre Made Of.” This is a perfect op-portunity to use your imagination!

Perhaps you have an abstractwork that depicts a dream you havehad. Maybe you have a dreamhouse or a dream vacation or evena dream for world peace. Think bigor small, abstract or realistic, andname your piece to fit the theme.

This show is open to all mediums. Bring one or twopieces of art to SCB at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. Submissionsshould be wired and ready to hang (or ready to be placed ona pedestal if three-dimensional). If you need assistance getting artwork to the gallery, con-tact Barbara Stewart at 203-612-1373 or [email protected]. The reception for this show is on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m.in the SCB Lounge. The People’s Choice Awards will be givenfor the summer show, “Go Figure.” Don’t forget to vote!

‘TAI CHI WITH JONATHAN’ RESUMES The fourth six-week Tai Chi with Jonathan sessions beginon Monday, Sept. 9, at 5:15 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 12, at11:30 a.m. Classes are held in the NCB auditorium. The emphasis will be on staying healthy using tai chiprinciples and exercises to tone muscles, joints and tendons,which build strength in your body. These daily exercises willhelp regulate your weight and balance the tendency to gaina few pounds during the fall and winter. Payment of $30 by check (made out to Jonathan Davis)is required at the first session of each class. If you have ques-tions, please call Lucy Clifford at 203-644-7710.

FREE CHAIR YOGA CLASS Residents are invited to participate in a free chair yogaclass at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7. Participants will work withbreath and movement on and off the chair. You are invitedto stretch and strengthen, release and relax. All are welcome.No materials needed. We meet in the NCB weekly on Mon-day mornings. Questions? Call Virginia at 203-870-1554.

LINE DANCING CLASSES TO RESTART Weekly line dancing classes resume on Wednesday, Sept.11, at NCB. A beginner class is held at 9:30 a.m. followed by aclass for all levels at 10 a.m. For information, call Sonya at 203-377-1515.

DROP-IN SCULPTURE CLASS Beginner to intermediate sculpture classes restart onWednesday, Sept. 11, and continue on a drop-in basisthrough December. The classes, led by Wendy Swain, are inthe Arts and Crafts Room at SCB from 10 a.m. to noon. Comejoin the fun and creativity of these weekly two-hour sessions.The cost is $5, clay and tools are included. Bring a photo or a sketch of what you might like to createand we’ll go from there. For more information, please contactWendy Swain at [email protected] or 203-386-9125.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETINGS* District 3 will meet on Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at SCB. Dinnerwill be served. Call Stephanie Fians at 203-258-7445 fordetails. District 4 will hold a meeting/election on Sept. 26,at 6 p.m. at SCB. The guest speaker will be a member ofthe Stratford Historical Society. Cost is $7 per person forthose who have paid their dues, $10 per person for all oth-ers. Call Bob Krakovich at 203-752-6105 with questions. District 6 is having a meeting and election on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at SCB. District 7 will hold an election and potluck dinner onSept. 26 at 6 p.m. at NCB. District 8 is having a meeting and election on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at NCB. * Full details will be distributed to residents via flyers in theirblack boxes.


FEATURE

By Elisabeth Breslav Here is the schedule of the fall Pletman Concerts se-

ries, which are held at NCB. Sunday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.: Everyone’s sweetheart,

pianist Chelsea Guo, will return for her fourth appearancein Oronoque in an all-Chopin program. During the lastfew years, this musical “wunderkind” has added the studyof voice to her intense educational program. We will havethe rare treat of hearing her play three works for piano(Chopin’s “Waltz No. 18,” his “Etude Op.10 No. 12 – Op.25No. 6,” and “Preludes Op.28”) followed by her sopranosolo rendition of two Chopin art songs.

Sunday, Oct. 27 at 4.p.m.(please note change inusual concert time): A program called “All that Jazz” bypianist Roger Young, who gave several performances atOronoque during the first decade of the century. He hasappeared on NBC’s Today Show and at the RainbowRoom, Waldorf Astoria and the Blue Note. The GreenwichTimes declared that “Young has mastered the ‘stridepiano’ jazz style made famous by Fats Waller.” Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m.: This is the third appear-

ance of the Half Mile Common Piano Trio, which will pres-ent a program titled “A Kaleidoscope of European Music.” According to violinist Bernice Friedson it is a sort of

musical tour, and will include music by Vivaldi (Italy),Beethoven (Germany), Faure (France), Glinka (Russia),Bartok (Hungary), Dvorak (Czech Republic), and a fewmore (still to be decided). Admission to the Pletman Concerts is $5 at the door.

No reservations are required, and guests of residents arecordially invited. All concerts are followed by a receptionduring which residents have a chance to meet with themusicians. OV

AUDIENCE FAVORITES RETURN FOR PLETMAN CONCERTS FALL SERIES

From left, classical pianist Chelsea Guo, who will perform on Sept. 22; pianist Roger Young, who will present a jazz concert onOct. 27, and the Nov. 24 performers, the Half Mile Common Piano Trio, in a photo taken by Marcia Klein during a previous Plet-man Concert performance.

OV ‘IN TRIBUTE’ BOOK The library at NCB houses more than novels, biog-raphies, puzzles and paperbacks. It is the location of thestately Oronoque Village “In Tribute” book, which sits ona pedestal against the far right wall. The book has asolemn purpose: it recognizes treasured residents whohave passed away. Inclusion in the “In Tribute” book requires a contri-bution of $250 or more to Oronoque Village. Contribu-tors are allowed one page in the book to include photosand/or text honoring their deceased loved ones. Thosewho are recognized in the book also are included in avirtual honor roll on the Oronoque Village website(www.oronoquevillage. com). For more information on the “In Tribute” book,please call the Business Office at 203-377-5313, ext. 3.

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ACTIVITIESEDITOR’S NOTE: To ensure accuracy, information must besubmitted, via email, to Carol King at [email protected]. (Submissions must be typed, in upper andlower case.) The deadline to be included in the next issue ofThe Villager, on Sept. 16, 2019, is Sept. 3 at noon.

BOCCEBocce is played on Thursdays, weather permitting, at •

10 a.m. at NCB. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Call Sue orRalph Trapasso at 203-916-7156.

CURRENT EVENTSThe Current Events Discussion Group meets in SCB Card•

Room 1 at 10 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: Sept. 4and 18 and Oct. 2 and 16.

DOLLCRAFTERSDollcrafters meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in the NCB Library. •

LADIES BIBLE STUDYThe Ladies Bible study group meets at 10:30 a.m. on the•

second and fourth Fridays of each month in the NCB Li-brary. All ladies are welcome. The next meetings will takeplace Sept. 13 and Sept. 27. We will be studying the Bookof Genesis. Questions? Call Angie McKelvey (227-3222) orTina Vermette (375-0291).

MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLEHealthy Lifestyle Discussion Group will meet in the SCB Back•

Card Room at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays Sept. 24., Oct. 29 and Nov.26. Please bring information and be prepared to participatein discussions.

MEN’S BOWLING CLUBGames are played at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Nut-•

meg Bowling Center in Fairfield. Questions? Call Paul at 203-339-1111.

PICKLEBALL CLUBRound robins are held (weather permitting) on Mondays•

and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 5-7 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Less aggressive play occurs on Tuesdays andThursdays from 4-5 p.m. Beginner coaching and practice forall levels is on Saturdays, 9:30-10 a.m. Times are subject tochange. Please visit https://hold mycourt.com/ reserve2/ovpickleball for changes to the schedule. For more infor-mation, contact Gery at [email protected] or Regina [email protected].

TEA, TALK & CRAFTSTea, Talk & Crafts will resume on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 1:30•

p.m. in the room next to the kitchen at SCB. We meetevery week. The annual fee is $10. If you have questions,please call Cynthia Harms at 203-402-9083.

TENNIS CLUB ROUND ROBINSThe Tennis Club holds weekly round robins on Thursdays•

from 5-6:30 p.m. All residents are invited to play.

WALKING GROUPThe Walking Group meets weekly on Thursdays at 9 a.m. in•

the NCB parking lot. The walks last about 30 minutes to 45minutes. This is a relaxed, informal group and everyone trav-els at their own pace. For information, call Belle at 914-220-2472.

WRITERS GROUPThe OV Writers Group meets on alternate Thursdays at •

2 p.m. in the Card Room at NCB. All are welcome. The groupencourages its members to write, to expand their writing andpublishing horizons and to find support in a trusting, respect-ful and professional environment. For information, contactMary at [email protected] / 203-767-9760.

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BEYOND THE VILLAGE

From Sept. 6-8, the Shakespeare Theater property inStratford (320 Shore Road) will be transformed into a

multimedia music, theater, arts and community festival,all with a focus on local arts and culture. The weekend-long event -- titled “The Phoenix Sea-

son: Rising from the Ashes” -- will include art installations,an artisans village, historical walks, food trucks and Will’spub/lounge area. In addition, three stages will be locatedon-site: a main stage for theatrical performances, a musicstage for local musicians and a children’s stage. The eventwill also host the unveiling of an outdoor art exhibit con-structed from remnants of the Shakespeare Theater. Yogaclasses, dance and musical instruction and even a stagecombat workshop, will round out the offerings. The festival is a joint effort by the Town of Stratford and

Stratford Forward, a community enhancement nonprofitagency. For information, call 203-375-5300.

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The Holy Cross Church annual picnic takes place Sunday,Sept. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. at 750 Tahmore Drive in Fair-

field. Food offerings (made by parishioners) will include roastpork or lamb dinners, kielbasa and sauerkraut, cabbage andnoodles, palacinka (filled crepes), cevapcici (ethnic sausages),stuffed cabbage, cheeseburgers and liver with bacon andonions as well as apple strudel and other baked goods. Live music will be provided by The Polka Quads. Thisrain-or-shine event will include children’s activities, vendorsand a raffle. For info, call 203-372-4595.

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The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 299 WestAve. in Norwalk, will open its doors free of charge to

all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, Sept, 21,noon-4 p.m. as part of Smithsonian magazine's 15th an-nual Museum Day, a national celebration in which partic-ipating museums emulate the free admission policy atthe Smithsonian Institution's Washington D.C.-based mu-seums. The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will display

several 19th- and early 20th-century music boxes. Choralmusic will be performed in the mansion's rotunda by TheSerendipity Chorale and The Suffragist Choir of the Unitar-ian Church of Westport. For a schedule of performances,visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com. To downloadMuseum Day tickets, visit www.Smithsonianmag.com/museumday Ticket holders also will be able to view the museum's

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Story by Betty Mulholland ~ Photos by Peter Feick

The “weather gods” were certainlysmiling down on all the happy

golfers on Monday, Aug. 12, for the15th annual OV Golf Tournament.After last year’s terrible weatherrainout, the golfers had a spectacu-lar day, with low humidity and agentle breeze. As the golfers arrived and

dropped off their bags, they thenproceeded to sign in, get their“swag” bags, buy raffle tickets andhead in for breakfast. Almost all the golfers partici-

pated in the putting contest thatwas won by Kyle Petriello. Golfers were called to their carts

at 11 a.m. and, after brief instruc-tions, they were on their way. Theplay went smoothly and everyonegathered for happy hour around4:30 p.m. Judy Waldeyer, who has been

successfully running this event forabout the last 10 years, once againput together a wonderful day. Shethanked the OV staff and especiallyher committee of staunch volun-teers: Marcia Klein, Bob Koritko,Camille Manzolli, Dee Tuozzoli andDee Varholak. These people work to-gether like a well-oiled machine tomake the day run so smoothly.

On tourney day, a band of happy volun-teers get their assignments and man theirposts to make sure all things go well.

As everyone enjoyed a fine dinner, Judyannounced the winners of the day. JoAnneSutphen and Bruce Blanchard won forclosest to the line. Closest to the pin win-ners were Bob Cantor and Nancy Anto-nioni. Mim Schreck and Tad Ackermanwon for longest drive. Jim Schlenk won theraffle on the 7th hole.

The foursome that had low gross scorewas Richard Pacelli, Jack O’Connell, RoccoPacelli and Rick Malafronte. This foursomeplays well together and have been herebefore.

The foursome of Bruce Blanchard, SteveLewis, Chris Soule and Tad Ackerman wonfirst modified Callaway. They, too, havebeen past winners.

Finally, second low gross group wasKaren Kiely, Jim Schlenk, Mim Schreck andLexanne Kroll.

After the winners collected their tro-phies, the raffle prizes were given out. Asalways, the raffle prizes were wonderfuland had many eager hopefuls.

This year, there was a silent auction for aprint of the tenth hole. Phil Ludwig tookthat prize home with him.

This event, over the years, has raisedmore than $60,000 for various charities.This year, The Center for Family Justice and

RECAP: 15TH ANNUAL OV GOLF TOURNAMENT WAS A SUCCESS

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Friends of Boothe Park will receive donations from thetournament. Some funds will also go to Oronoque Villagefor beautification and to Dollcrafters to support theircontinued works on behalf of children in distress. A spe-cial shout out to Carolyn Novotny for circulating during

the day and getting more donations for Dollcrafters. As people were leaving, Judy reminded everyone to

get ready for the Aug.10, 2020 tournament. This event isone of the most popular events of the Village. Every year,the golfers go home with smiles on their faces, lookingforward to the next one. OV

Opposite page: Fred Rodriguez with, top left, Jim Schlenk and Karen Kiely; top right with the foursome with low gross score;below Joanne Sutphen. This page: Fred Rodriguez with, top left, Nancy Antonioni; top right, Bruce Blanchard and Tad Acker-man; bottom left, Kyle Petriello. Bottom right, Golf Tournament Chair Judy Waldeyer and Jim Schlenk.


FEATURES

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: BEN SNAIDER

Ben Snaider is the Artist of the Month for September.His work is on display at NCB.

He first picked up a paintbrush in 1963 during a stint inthe army. "I was stationed in Germany where I served in theJudge Advocate General's Corps (JAG)," he explains. "I triedcourt-martial cases and traveled to many exotic places. Iwanted to capture their essence on canvas." During his time overseas, Ben traveled throughout Eu-

rope. He was inspired by the ancient architecture and beau-tiful landscapes of Italy and especially the mountains. He re-calls that “Paris -- with its boulevards, side streets, flea marketand especially the Louvre -- was a favorite place to visit.” Ben continues to enjoy painting as a hobby." I sketch outthe scenes that I see and then I paint them in either watercol-ors or oils, but mostly in oils" he says. "I like to work in bold,vibrant colors." His passion is painting landscapes, such as mountainsand deserts." I love working with a palette knife and I am en-thralled with the beauty of the Southwest," he states. "I par-ticularly like the red rocks and the mountain views of Sedona,Ariz." Although he has been painting for more than fivedecades, Ben has never taken an art course. "I enjoy readingabout painting techniques and I am an avid museum andgallery patron. I travel to exhibitions in New York and I regu-larly visit the Yale Art Gallery and British Center for the Arts. Ifind myself inspired by the works on display.” He adds, “The Yale galleries are a constantly renewingsource of inspiration and wonderfully close by.” Before retiring, Ben practiced law in New Haven, special-izing in condemnation law. He and his wife, Marsha, movedto Oronoque Village about six years ago. "We visited this com-munity and saw it as a good fit," Ben says. "I love playing ten-nis and have enjoyed getting involved in the community.” Ben is the current president of the Oronoque Village Ten-nis Club. OV

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: LONTE RAMALHO

Lonte Ramalho has been named Employee of the Month.He has been employed as a carpenter at Oronoque Vil-

lage since 2007. He joined the Maintenance staff in 2007 doing sidingwork as part of the preventive maintenance program. Helater took on the additional tasks of a full-time carpenter.He got his on-the-job training under the tutelage of hisstepfather, who operated an independent contracting op-eration, and his uncle, who owned a power tool and partysupply rental company. Prior to joining OV, he was the environmental servicesmanager for Healthcare Services Group, where he per-formed carpentry and maintenance work at nursing homesthroughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties. A native of Bridgeport, Lonte graduated from BullardHaven Technical High School in 1992. He is married and thefather of a 21-year-old son and an18-year-old daughter.

The Employee of theMonth program waslaunched by Director ofMaintenance OperationsMark Rhatigan. Maintenance Depart-ment staff members voteon the co-worker whomthey feel should get thetitle of Employee of theMonth. As part of the recogni-tion, the winner receives agift card as well as tempo-rary possession of theOronoque Village Em-ployee of the Month Tro-phy Belt. OV


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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 39:00 a.m. – Yoga for Seniors, SCB, C/R2 (O)•

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

10:00 a.m. – Zumba, NCB (O) •

2:00 p.m. – Men’s Club Cards, SCB, C/R (C)•

4:00 p.m. – Pickleball beginner, followed by RR, RSF (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Kundalini Yoga, NCB, C/R (O)•

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 48:30 a.m. – Communications Committee, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Current Events, SCB (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Men’s Club Billiards, NCB (C)•

4:00 p.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•

5:00 p.m. – Poker, NCB, C/R (O)•

6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•6:30 p.m. – Men’s Poker, SCB, C/R (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Book Club, NCB (O)•

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 59:00 a.m. – Walking Group, NCB Parking Lot (O)•10:00 a.m. – Bocce, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Oil Painting, SCB, A/C Rm (C)•10:00 a.m. – Quilting Group, NCB, C/R (O)•10:00 a.m. – House Committee, NCB, B/R (O)•10:00 a.m. – Zumba, NCB (O)•

12:00 p.m. – Informal Artists Group, SCB, A/C Rm (O)•

4:00 p.m. – Arts Guild Mtg with Joyce Saltman, SCB (O)•

4:00 p.m. – Pickleball/Beginners followed by RR, RSF (O)•4:15 p.m. – Chair Yoga With Romy, NCB, Library (O)•5:00 p.m. – Tennis Round Robin, RSF (O)•6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 69:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Farmers’ Market, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•5:00 p.m. – It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, NCB (O)•

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 78:00 a.m. – Tennis Club Tourney & Brunch, RSF/NCB (C)•

9:30 a.m. – Pickleball/Beginners followed by RR, RSF (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Private Party, SCB (C)•

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 810:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Private Party, SCB (C)•

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 99:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•9:30 a.m. – Architectural Committee Mtg, NCB, B/R (O)•11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, Aud (O)•1:30 p.m. – House & Garden Open Mtg, SCB (O)•4:00 p.m. – Maintenance Committee Mtg, NCB, B/R (O)•


5:15 p.m. – Tai Chi With Jonathan, NCB, Aud (O)•

6:45 p.m. – Open Bridge, NCB, Lounge (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Bulls & Bears, SCB (O)•

7:30 p.m. – SAC Board Mtg, NCB (O)•

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 109:00 a.m. – Yoga for Seniors, SCB, C/R2 (O)•10:00 a.m. – Dollcrafters, NCB, Library (O)•10:00 a.m. – Zumba, NCB (O)•2:00 p.m. – Men’s Club Cards, SCB, C/R (C)•

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SAVE THE DATESSunday, Nov. 17 ... The Arts Guild presents young per-formers from the Carol Farrell School of Dancing in Mil-ford who will present a 45-minute holiday program ofballet, tap and jazz.

Saturday, Nov. 23 ... Dinner and dancing are in store formembers who attend Funseekers Pre-Holiday Bash at 6 p.m. at SCB. Dust off your dancing shoes for music pro-vided by Oronoque Village resident “DJ Chris” Albino. Thebash is limited to 170 Funseekers members.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 ... A New Year's Eve party at OronoqueCountry Club is in the works. Updates will be publishedin future issues of The Villager.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION:

The Arts & Crafts Fair scheduled for Oct. 19 has been cancelled.


4:00 p.m. – Pickleball/Beginners followed by RR, RSF (O)•7:00 p.m. – Kundalini Yoga, NCB, Library (O)•7:00 p.m. – Funseekers General Meeting, SCB (O)•

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 119:30 a.m. – Line dancing, beginners, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Line dancing, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Sculpture Class, SCB, A/C Rm (O)•

2:00 p.m. – Men’s Club Billiards, NCB (C)•


5:00 p.m. – Poker, NCB, C/R (O)•

6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•6:30 p.m. – Men’s Poker, SCB, C/R (O)•

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 129:00 a.m. – Walking Group, NCB Parking Lot (O)•10:00 a.m. – Zumba, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Bocce, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Oil Painting, SCB, A/C Rm (C)•11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi With Jonathan, NCB, Aud (O)•12:00 p.m. – Informal Artists Group, SCB, A/C Rm (O)•2:00 p.m. – Writers Group, NCB, C/R (O)•

4:00 p.m. – Pickleball/Beginners followed by RR, RSF (O)•4:15 p.m. – Chair Yoga With Romy, NCB, Library (O)•

5:00 p.m. – Tennis Round Robin, RSF (O)•6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 139:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Farmers’ Market, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•

10:30 a.m. – Ladies Bible Study, NCB, Library (O)•7:00 p.m. – Movie: Poms, NCB (O)•

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 149:30 a.m. – Pickleball/Beginners followed by RR, RSF (O)•

2:30 p.m. – Pickleball Party, NCB (C)•

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1510:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 169:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, Aud (O)•12:00 p.m. – Arts Guild Luncheon, SCB (C)•


5:15 p.m. – Tai Chi With Jonathan, NCB, Aud (O)•

6:45 p.m. – Open Bridge, NCB, Lounge (O)•

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Thank you to our contributing photographers. Kees Adema took the two hibiscus photos at left, while Janet Claymancaptured the chicken who visited her garden on Onondaga Lane.

5 WATER EXERCISES FOR SENIORSBy Ed Genga, MA, CSCS

Arthritis and joint pain can makeworking out the last thing seniors

want to do. However, water exercisescan relieve arthritis and joint painwhile increasing bone density andmuscle mass.

Staying active as a senior can betough. Achy joints that don’t work as

well as they used to make it hard to gofor a walk or incorporate strength ex-

ercises into a daily routine.

However, exercising in the water puts less stress on the

joints and the buoyancy of the water helps reduce the pres-sure on joints. Water also acts as a form of resistance, sostrength exercises can be performed in the water withoutheavy weights. Performing strength exercises and using re-sistance will increase flexibility and balance and decreasebone and muscle loss.

Here are five water exercises that you can try to start feel-

ing better! I suggest giving the following exercises a try, butkeep these safety tips in mind: be aware of your limits, neverdo water aerobics alone (it’s not as fun, anyway), and speakwith your doctor about how your medications and overall fit-ness mesh with water aerobics.

1. Aqua Jogging: Aqua jogging is the perfect aerobic,

low-impact exercise to get the heart pumping and bloodflowing throughout the body. Aqua jogging can be as simpleas jogging through the water from one side of the pool to theother. If you have chronic back pain, this exercise can be sim-plified to static walking or jogging or marching in place. Aquajogging is designed to get the heart rate up and keep it up,so whichever modification you choose, be sure it’s a little chal-lenging. 2. Flutter Kicking: Flutter kicking is another great low-impact cardio exercise. This exercise can be performed withor without a kickboard. To flutter kick without a kickboard, ifone is not available, perform a front float with your head

above water while holding onto the side of the pool and flut-ter kick your legs. Whichever way you do it, kick at a steadytempo that doesn’t tire you too quickly but still gets yourheart pumping. 3. Leg Lifts: Using the resistance of the water, leg liftswork all of the muscles in the legs. For this exercise, stand inthe pool and lift one leg out to the side and back down. Re-peat until your leg feels tired, then switch legs and performthe exercise on the other leg. Not only does this exercise workthe legs, it also improves balance and strengthens your core.4. Standing Water Push-ups: Water push-ups are a great

way to build arm, chest, and shoulder strength without put-ting too much pressure on the joints. Stand along the side ofthe pool and place your hands a little wider than shoulder-width apart on the gutter or edge of the pool. Keeping yourbody straight bend your arms and lean in toward the wall,then push yourself back out. Repeat this exercise slowly anduntil your arms feel tired. Be careful not to push it too harduntil you know your limits. 5. Arm Curls: For this exercise, stand in the middle of thepool with water weights. Water weights don’t have to be used,but they do offer extra resistance. Hold the weights in frontof you, arms in front with palms facing out. Curl the weightsup then back down and repeat until fatigue. This exercise canalso be done with palms facing toward you instead of awaywith the same curling motion. Exercising may not be at the top of your to-do list be-cause of achy joints, arthritis and other health problems thatdevelop with age. However, water aerobic exercises offer agreat alternative to traditional exercise at a gym. Perform theabove exercises at least three times a week to experiencegreater flexibility, bone density and cardiovascular function–plus relief from joint and arthritis pain!

Ed Genga is an Oronoque Village resident and a fitness professionalwith more than 35 years of experience in a wide variety of industry dis-ciplines including club management, corporate wellness, group fitness,college-level athletic coaching, personal training, phase 3 cardiac re-habilitation and exercise for cancer patients. You may submit questionsabout exercise to Ed at [email protected].

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16 THE VILLAGER • September 3, 2019

FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS

NOTICES FROM ORONOQUE COUNTRY CLUB:

The Wednesday express luncheon buffets are no longer being served in The Grille Room.

Walking the golf course paths is allowed only before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m. Please respect this rule.

TRAVEL ESSAY:DISCOVER LAKE GEORGEBy Elisabeth Breslav ~ Photos by Claudia Breslav Nielsen

Lake George, called “the glistening jewel in the treasurechest that is the Adirondacks” by Boston preacher William

H.H. Murray in 1868,today is often re-ferred to as theQueen of AmericanLakes. It’s a deserveddistinction, not onlybecause of the gor-geous scenery and

its historical significance, but also because of the purity of thewater.

In addition to traditional waste water treatment plants

that render the lake water potable for the communities alongits bank, a process called “bioretention” uses specially de-signed filters to catch storm run-off, sand, sediment, chemi-cals and road salt that soak into deep pockets of special soil.The soil acts like a sponge and native plants are used to soakup the water with their deep roots, preventing it from enter-ing the lake. There are “boat wash” stations throughout thearea, and boat owners as well as tourists on sightseeing craftsare provided with instructions on how to protect the waterquality.

The lake offers the usual shore activities, from sunbathing

to swimming, canoeing, tubing, waterskiing and parasailing.Paddleboat excursions are very popular and, of course, a sun-set cruise is not to be missed. Evening concerts and street mu-sicians provide free entertainment to the many after-dinnerstrollers.

History buffs will enjoy a visit to the Fort William Henry

Museum in Lake George Village. The original fort was built in1755 by the British and destroyed two years later by theFrench during the French and Indian War, a bitter conflict forcontrol of North America. It was reconstructed in 1955 basedon the original British plans and sits almost directly on top ofthe old fort. Military demonstrations by uniformed guides areheld several times daily and soldiers’ barracks and their tradeshops can be visited. The museum building holds artifactsthat date to the prehistoric occupation of the Lake Georgearea and the time of the 18th century war. They were discov-ered during archeological excavations between 1953 and2011.

Art lovers are in for an unexpected and delightful treat

when visiting The Hyde Collection, a jewel of an art museumin Glens Falls, reminiscent of the Isabel Gardner Museum inBoston. The Hyde House was completed in 1912 in the styleof a Florentine Renaissance palazzo and was listed on the Na-tional Register of Historic Places in 1984. Its art collection is aproduct of the golden age of the private art collector (c. 1890to 1940).

Founded by Louis and Charlotte Hyde, the collection con-

tains historic furniture, books, paintings, sculptures and pot-tery. Now expanded with several modern additions, themuseum, while relatively small and"off the beaten track," contains animpressive and broad collectionencompassing Italian Renaissanceand 18th-century French antiques,and works by many of the greatEuropean masters including Rem-brandt, Rubens, Renoir, Cezanne,Matisse and van Gogh to namejust a few. American artists repre-sented are Eakins, Childe Hassam,Winslow Homer and Whistler among others. In addition to itspermanent collection, the museum showcases importanttemporary exhibits from all over Europe and the UnitedStates. Mrs. Hyde established a trust in 1952 that dedicatedher home and her extensive art collection to the community.Three months after she died in 1963, the Hyde Collectionopened to the general public.

Rock hounds and geology enthusiasts will want to put a

visit to Saratoga Springs at the top of their itinerary. While thetaste of the water from the various springs is disappointing,their history is fascinating, going back to the Ice Age whenthe area was covered by Lake Albany. Over time, the waterdrained away and the surface became dry land. But the min-eral waters are found deep down in a natural reservoir in thedolomite layers of the earth’s crust, traveling through chan-nels on different levels. Where a channel reaches a fault linethat connects with the surface,the carbon dioxide gas in thewater forces it to spout into theair at a temperature of 50 de-grees Fahrenheit, regardless ofa local heat wave or blizzard.Wherever the mineral springswere found, Mother Naturecleverly arranged for a layer ofshale to form over the rock. Be-cause it is impervious to water,the shale prevents the spring water from coming to the sur-face except along the fault lines and at the same time pre-vents surface water to reach and mix with the mineral springs.The Saratoga Spring Waters gave rise to numerous spas andstrictly controlled bottling plants.

What about the Saratoga world-famous Race Course, its

Performing Arts Center – summer home of the New York CityBallet and the Philadelphia Orchestra? Or the National Mu-seum of Dance and the Saratoga Auto Museum? These anda number of other fascinating venues around Lake Georgedefinitely call for second visit.

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Photos: Left, Geyser Island Spouter at Saratoga Spa State Park.Top right, bioretention installation at Lake George. Above, LakeGeorge sunset.


OV WINE CLUB TOUR OF PORTUGALStory and photo by Bill Tanski

In the 1942 classic film "Casablanca," Ilsa Lund flies offwith her husband, Victor Laszlo, to Lisbon, Portugal.

There they will book passage to America to continue thefight against the Nazis. But upon arrival in Lisbon, theirship wasn't to sail for two weeks. With rare time on theirhands, the couple borrowed a car and made a tour of Por-tugal's wine country. Many years later their daughterfound Ilsa's diary which chronicled that tour, and it waspublished in 2008. That diary was the inspiration for ourtour of Portugal's wine country. Here is our story: On the evening of Aug. 16, the OV Wine Club assem-

bled again at NCB. With the usual suspects and our trustywine guide, Len Gulino, leading the way, we greeted ourguests with Ilsa's and Victor's favorite Portuguese cocktail,the portonico. It is a blend of port wine and tonic water. Inthe diary Ilsa wrote "Victor and I would spend late after-noons at a Lisbon waterfront cafe sipping a portonico. Wewere at last happy, but ever mindful of the war that had tobe won." Refreshed by that aperitif, and with letters of transit in

hand, we followed Ilsa's and Victor's route, which took usfirst to the Beyra interior region bordering Spain, followedby a northern drive to the Vinho Verde region of Portugal.IIsa was partial to the whites of Beyra, as were we. Theywere clear, fresh and delicate. Victor preferred the whitesof Vinho Verde mainly because he'd sampled them first in

the Portuguese colony of Macau near Hong Kong. We cansee why they lingered on his palate as it tasted of newgreen grapes with a fruity scent, perfect for lunch on awarm summer's day. In IIsa's diary, she mentioned how she and Victor spent

idyllic roadside lunches with a simple fare of the localcheese, bread and a bottle of Herdade Reserva, a whitewine from the southern Alentejo region of Portugal. Wesampled that wine and replicated the couple's picnics withour own spread of cheese assortments, fruit and meat. Northeast of Lisbon lie the regions Bairrada and Douro.

Ilsa and Victor also visited these regions during theirwartime tour. They are noted for their reds, but little wasmentioned about them in the diary. That is unusual be-cause the Quinta Do Encontro and the Mura Reserva aregreat reds, being dark and audacious. (Rick was partial tosuch wines as well.) Nothing is mentioned of Rick in thediary. But for IIsa, Rick was always with her, no matter theplace or the time. He was never mentioned, but never for-gotten, for Rick was an eternal love never diminished. Andtime went by. The tour ended with a Jose Maria da Fonesca Periquita

Reserva red. It is from a region just south of Lisbon. Ilsanoted in her diary that it was a "bold Hemingwayesquetype of wine ... solid and true." We believed her as it was atype of wine which muscled its way to your palate. In early January 1943, IIsa and Victor boarded the USS

Eagle en route to New York. They survived the war, had afamily and celebrated over 50 years of wedded bliss. Wethank them for inspiring us to conduct this tour. As always, we ended our OV Wine Club event with

Dorothy Tanski's cookies. And, we sipped a smooth andwonderful Taylor Fladgate Port Wine as our dessert wine.Here's looking at you kid. OV

TUNE IN TO OVTV!For the latest updates on OV news

and events, visit OVTV!

(OVTV is on Channel 591 for thosewith a cable box or Channel 121-591for those without a cable box.)

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KEEPING UP WITH THE FUNSEEKERSStory by Marie Orlowe ~ Photo by Bob Krakovich

Johnny Paolillo, guitarist/vocalist, was featured at theAugust 2019 Funseekers meeting. He is very popular

with The Funseekers.

Johnny sounds like he has a four- to five-piece band

accompanying him by using backing tracks. His openingnumber was “The Wanderer.” “Home Town Girl” broughtour favorite dancing duo to the floor, Jim and CarolRuddy, immediately followed by Carole and Charlie Di-Giovanni. Johnny meandered through the tables as hesang, “How Sweet It Is.”

As Johnny sauntered around the guests, vocalizing to

“Falling In Love With You,” he twirled Karen Zimmermanand Cathy Wu for a spin or two. He had the crowd singingwith gusto as he sang the summer tune, “Under theBoardwalk.” The walls of the South Clubhouse vibratedthroughout the evening.

His finale was a tribute to the veterans, “Proud To Be An

American.” Rich Botta, of Hammerstone Lane, appeared onstage, grasped the flag, saluted and waved it as everyonejoined in singing. It was a fun night.

The table theme was tropical and we thank Joanne Mal-oney and Linda Eastwood for their creative collaborationseach month decorating the tables. Delicious desserts andsocializing followed the program. OV

Story by Regina Archkazi – Photo by Carl Stahnke

On Thursday, July 25, the OV Pickleball Club (PBC)hosted its fourth annual cocktail party for some off

the court fun! With tables decorated with fresh flowers,the club members and guests enjoyed a variety of hotand cold appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks.

As a special treat, Dorothy Tanski surprised the club

with homemade cookies in the shape of pickleballpaddles and balls. Thank you, Dorothy!

Special thanks to PBC Social Director Maggie Dunni-gan, Gery Cuccaro, Joanne Sutphen, Lori Herman, CarolPlotnick and Bob Romatzick for all their help in makingthe evening a success. As the sport continues to gain popularity at OV, we

welcome all to come out and watch or even join in play.Check out the Villager for round robin play times and re-member tennis shoes are required. Look forward to see-ing you on the courts! OV

PICKLEBALL CLUB HOSTS ‘OFF-COURT’ SOCIAL EVENT


“IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE”

TAKES PLACE ON THEFIRST FRIDAY OF THE

MONTH AT NCB at 5 P.M.

BYOB * Relax and Mingle

Drop By With An Appetizer to Share

Hosted by SAC - We hope to see you on September 6

JOIN US FOR “IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE!”


DINE • D.J. AND DISGUISE!The OV Tennis Club invites ALL OV RESIDENTS to join us on Saturday 21 September

at 6 pm for an evening of fun at the NCB

DRESS AS AN AUTHOR OR A STAR, COME IN A COSTUME BASEDON A BOOK, MOVIE, CARTOON, SUPERHERO … GROUCHO!

Enjoy punch, shrimp, a variety of apps, chicken, fish, eggplant, penne, veggies, ricepilaf and salad, rolls plus coffee, tea and sweet treats

$35/member • $40/guest

BYOB, MUSIC, DANCE, COSTUME CONTEST, PHOTO OP50:50 CASH RAFFLE, KARAOKE AND FUN!!

SHAKESPEARE • CINDERELLA • CUJO • CHARLES SCHULZ • MARILYN MONROE

Name/s ______________________________________________________________________________________Amount Paid ________________________________ Tables of 8-10 - Please list those at your table ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please respond by September 13th. Make checks payable to OV Tennis Club and deposit in NCB Mailbox.

GATSBY • CHURCHILL • EINSTEIN • DR. SEUSS • TWAIN • HEPBURN • HEMINGWAY • DR. NO

Hadassah Invites One and All to Its Annual Fall Luncheon and Card Party at Mill River Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at noon

If you wish to sit at a particular table, all names and checks for each table must be sent in at one time. Please list names on this tear-off sheet and deposit with payments.___________________________________________________________________________________

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Please remit $30payment by Sept. 6to the Hadassah Box

at NCB.

Questions? Call...

Gladys-203-380-8866Barbara-203-378-7781Arlene-203-345-1196


OV ARTS GUILD ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, Sept. 5, 4 p.m., at SCB

SPEAKER: JOYCE SALTMAN, professor and humoristTOPIC: “ARE YOU IN YOUR RIGHT MIND?”

An interactive talk exploring individual differencesbased on right-brain/left-brain research

Please bring a pencil/pen and paper to this talk. In her humorousway, Joyce will help us discover the differences between

right-brained and left-brained people -- which one are you? It will be fun, interactive and informative!

There will be a brief business meeting prior to the presentation. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.

MEMBERS FREE, GUESTS PAY $5 AT THE DOOR

REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR YEARLY DUES OF $15

“Mind Reading...and More”At Funseekers Event

When one hears the word mentalist, what name comes to mind? (no pun intended) Surely it’s “The Amazing Kreskin”. On

Tuesday, October 1st (please note date change), at 7 PM at theSCB, Funseekers will present New York City mentalist David

Lawrence, who will astound and amaze the audience.

David will surely captivate and thrill members and guests with hismind-reading and ESP skills. He will predict happenings and tell Villagers thingsonly they could have known. Watch as David reveals random words thought of bythe audience and identifies the names of relatives, friends or pets a person has notthought of in years. Be assured his performance will not be offensive to anyone.

Admission is $2 members, $5 guests. BYOB/Wine/Food. Snacks provided.Coffee/tea/beverages and desserts will follow this performance.

No reservations required. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Call Events Coordinator Bob Krakovich (203) 752-6105 with questions.


Singing Sensation Jose Paulo Will Perform for Weekenders at 6 p.m. on Oct. 5 at NCB

A fabulous evening is planned. Jose Paulo’s voice will mesmerize you and hispersonality will charm you. He is very versatile and he has studied in variouscertified music schools. He is able to sing all styles of music in English, Por-tuguese, Italian and French. Jose, who resides in Newington, is a native ofRio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started performing at the age of 12, singing "AveMaria" at local weddings.

Jose released his first CD in 2008, toured two weeks in Japan, sang forPope Paul II, and has performed at many different venues such as Foxwoods, The UnitedNations and in concerts with Sergio Franchi and Guitar under the Stars.

To attend this event, put a reservation with any table arrangements in the Weekenders box at NCB by Sept 28. The price is $22 and, as always, a delicious

dinner and desserts will be served.

This is the final Weekenders event of 2019 ... Questions? Call Carol at 203-375-2101.

OV Karaoke Club

No fees or dues

No commitments

Just fun!

Join us for our next event on FFrriiddaayy,,

SSeepptteemmbbeerr 2200,, in the South Clubhouse

Auditorium from 66::3300--99ppmm. We usually

go a bit longer than 9pm for your singing

and dancing pleasure.

Come sing or just listen to your friends and neighbors showing off their

talents. No need to RSVP...just come on over, grab a seat, and either

watch or join the fun by putting in a song or two!

BBYYOOBB,, ffoooodd,, aanndd rreeffrreesshhmmeennttss!!


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

All Villagers are welcome.Need a ride or information? Call Hinda at 203-385-3855.

The book for September 4 is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

The book for theOctober 2 meeting is White Darkness by the #1 New York Times bestsellingauthor of Killers of the Flower Moon, a powerful true story of adventure and obsession in the

Antarctic. David Grann tells a spellbinding story of courage, love,and a man pushing himself to the extremes of human capacity.

The Movie Club Presents Poms

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

Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. at NCBWednesday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at SCB

$1 admission includes popcornMartha is an introverted woman who moves to a retirementcommunity that has shuffleboard, golf, bowling and otheractivities. Hoping to be left alone, she meets Sheryl, a fun-loving neighbor who insists that they become best pals. Aftercoming out of her shell, Martha and her new friend decideto form a cheerleading squad with their fellow residents. Asthe two women hold auditions, they soon learn that it's nevertoo late to follow your dreams, even when the odds arestacked against you. Diane Keaton, Rhea Perlman and PamGrier are among the stars of this film.

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Oronoque Village

Fridays 10 AM to 1 PM South Clubhouse Parking Lot

Fresh vegetables, fruit, greens, jams and preserves, plants, freshly baked breads, pastries, flowers, Oronoque Farms pies, soaps and more!

The Great American Songbook ConcertGeorge Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin...familiarnames which stand out in everyone’s mind, just as Funseekers next event will likewise stand out. On Tuesday, September 10th, at 7 PM in the SCB, Funseek-ers is proud to present classically trained soprano CristinaDiMuro Trnik for your listening pleasure. She will performa concert entitled “A Love Story through Song – The GreatAmerican Songbook.” Accompanied by pianist Greg Hor-ton, Cristina will narrate a love story through her use of well-known songs from that time period. This event willbe the talk of the Village for months to come ... so, don’tmiss out!Admission is $2 members, $5 guests. BYOB/Wine/Food. Snacks provided. Coffee/tea/beverages and desserts will follow the concert.Call Events Coordinator Bob Krakovich (203) 752-6105 with questions.

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