August 15, 2019 - Oronoque Village · August 15 , 2019 • 3 24 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS 10 ACTIVITIES 12 CALENDAR Table of Contents ... lieves we need to try even harder to communicate with

FEATURE16 Beyond the Village

FEATURE15 Weekenders Updates

FEATURE8 OVTC Lobster Party

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NEWS DEPARTMENTS:

Thank you to our contributing photographers who captured summer sights in our community. Clockwise, from topleft, Monica Dalton, Sonya DeBiase, Barbara Rosner and Peter Feick. The Villager welcomes submissions for cover con-sideration. Submissions must be emailed as high-resolution jpeg images to [email protected]

4 A Message From the OVTD President8 Tennis Club Lobster Pary9 OCC Updates13 Save the Date14 Works by the OV Writers’ Group15 Weekenders Update16 Maintenance Matters16 Beyond the Village18 Club & Group Advertisements24 Boothe Park Tours Offered

FEATURES:

REPORT OF THE JULY 23, 2019 OV TAX DISTRICT MEETING

By Bill Tanski, OVTD President

Hello my friends: This is my firstPresident's Message.

Let me start by paying homage tothe past. In my five years as a resident,I've had the honor of knowing fourmen who previously served as presi-dent of the OV Tax District. They are:Sandy Lunt, Bob Grosso, Steve Brieger,and Ray Vermette. Each did his best to

serve the Village in this role. Their dedication to our Villagewill be my inspiration.

OVTD Plans for Fiscal Year 2020: During July, the OVTDBoard collaborated on a united plan for fiscal year 2020. Wehave short-term and long-term plans. Here they are:

• Short-term, 100 Days plans 1. Creating and Empowering the Team: The first goalis establishing a good team. While a president can appointresidents to committees, I decided -- for now -- not to do so.I believe it is a business fundamental that if you appoint theright people in key positions, you then delegate to them theauthority to carry out their responsibilities, as they are ac-countable for the results. The executive monitors resultsalong the way. Based on my recommendations, the board unanimouslyreaffirmed Pete Penny as our Roads Chairperson and TomBecker as our Finance Committee Chair. Dennis Caffrey wasnamed as our new Chairperson of Security and Grounds. Theboard also unanimously approved granting each of them theauthority to name up to five members of their committees.2. Safety First: Security and safety will always be a priority

with OVTD. We needed to establish a resolution of the CayugaLane barrier issue at this meeting. Thanks to the research fromRoads Chair Pete Penny -- which included input from resi-dents, the fire department and our insurance company -- theboard unanimously approved allowing the barrier to remainin place all year. However, the bracket holding the barrier inplace will be replaced, allowing easy removal of it for snowplowing and emergencies. And, a “No Parking” striping willbe painted onto the road surface prior to the barrier. (Note:Barrier bracket was changed by Maintenance on July 24.) In August we will commence work on the ongoing waterand roads problems concerning Osage Lane. There is a runoffwater problem, but we will go forward to fix it whether or notthe golf course resolves their side.

• Longer Term, 6 months - 1 year plans 1. What We Can’t See Is Important ... Our Infra-structure: One of our greatest concerns is something wecannot see: the condition of our infrastructure andspecifically the water and sewer pipes beneath ourstreets. This infrastructure is quite old and apparentlyneeds more than periodic maintenance.

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FEATURE: A MESSAGE FROM THE OVTD PRESIDENT

This message was distributed as an eblast on Thursday, July 25.

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We will conduct an examination of our infrastructure todetermine the extent of the fiscal year 2021 reserves neededfor possible emergency repairs, while determining a plan forsystematic routine upgrading. 2. One Community, Two Boards, One Mission: Thatmission is to service the welfare of our residents and the via-bility of our community. Last fiscal year, members of the twoboards collaborated successfully on the creation of a new TaxCharter. We thank Lee Shlafer of OVCA and Steve Brieger ofOVTD for that achievement and hope to build on its success.Effective immediately, OVCA President Bob Grosso and I willincrease the number of liaisons between our two boards.Dennis Caffrey will be the OVTD liaison with the OVCA Main-tenance Committee while Ray Vermette will be our liaisonwith the OVCA Insurance Committee. Likewise Ken Block,Maintenance Chair, will serve as the OVCA liaison with ourRoads Committee. This emphasizes our commitment to theprinciple of: "One Community, Two Boards, One Mission." New Temporary Position of OVTD Advocate for Townof Stratford: In keeping with my promise to the NominatingCommittee, I am committed to starting and maintaining di-alogue with key individuals within the Town of Stratford. Thegoal is to ensure our residents are getting the best return ontheir taxes with the Town. The board approved this new po-sition along with appointing resident John Staley as the Ad-vocate. John has the relationships within the Town which are crit-ical to success. We will work together in this new role. Johnwill report quarterly to the board. More Communications From OVTD: This board be-lieves we need to try even harder to communicate with theVillage on the responsibilities of the OV Tax District. We havecommitted to a publishing a series of articles in The Villageron issues such as our road paving schedule, snow plowingoperations, infrastructure conditions and the like. Financial Matters From the Meeting: The board unan-imously voted to transfer the remaining balance of $3,328from the OVTD Enhancement Fund to OVCA as a donation.The monies will be earmarked towards a new sound systemin the South Clubhouse. The Enhancement Fund was an ac-

cumulation of resident donations towards OV building im-provements. The board unanimously approved designating $50,000of the final audit surplus to offset next year’s (2019-2020)budget. The balance of the final audited surplus will be trans-ferred to the road reserve. In conclusion, I ask you to consider the following: 50 yearsago this land around us was orchards and woods and a de-veloper’s dream. Plans grew from those dreams. They formedand transformed this area into the community we know asOronoque Village and love as home today. The planners’ ob-jective was to create housing and common buildings andgreen spaces and busy spaces that blended in harmony withthe environment. I think the planners achieved their goal ex-ceedingly well. As we approach 2021 and our community’s golden an-niversary, it is my hope that we continue to follow the plan-ners’ dreams, and that we live here in harmony and infriendship. The past has shown some of our differences. I pro-pose we move forward with a renewed energy. I truly hopethat the future, especially in the time leading up to our 50thanniversary, be a period of tranquil success to makeOronoque what it truly is, “A shining city upon a hill.” OV

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Search for Village History Is Underway

In preparation for Oronoque Village’s 50th anniver-sary celebration in 2021, Sandy Lunt is searching for his-torical information regarding OV clubs, groups,committees, etc. If you would like to discuss this with him, please call

203-377-5833.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSWOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB The Women’s Bowling Club will hold an organizationalmeeting on Aug. 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the South Clubhouse cardroom. All team members and substitutes should attend. Themeeting is also open to ladies who are interested in joiningthis group or learning more about the club. The bowling season begins on Sept 4. For more informa-tion, call Joanna at 203-381-9664.

DROP-IN SCULPTURE CLASS Beginner to intermediate sculpture classes restart on

Wednesday, Sept. 11, and continue on a drop-in basisthrough December. The classes, led by Wendy Swain, arein the Arts and Crafts Room at SCB from 10 a.m. to noon.Come join the fun and creativity of these weekly two-hoursessions. The cost is $5, clay and tools are included. Bring a photo or a sketch of what you might like to cre-

ate and we’ll go from there. For more information, pleasecontact Wendy Swain at [email protected] or 203-386-9125.

TAI CHI TO RESTART ON SEPT. 9 The third session of Tai Chi will end on Aug. 29. There

will be a short break before classes resume on Sept. 9. Forinformation, call Lucy Clifford at 203-644-7710.

MENTALIST TO ASTOUND AT FUNSEEKERS EVENT His biography says, “Mind reading...and more!” That is

how mentalist David Lawrence will captivate and thrill Fun-seekers members and guests at their Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m.event at SCB. (Make sure to note the date change for thisevent.) You will be held in amazement as David’s mind-reading

and ESP skills will have him predict happenings and tell theaudience things only they could have known. Watch as hereveals random words thought of by spectators and iden-tifies the names of relatives, friends and pets a person hasnot thought of in years. All of this, and more, will be donewith humor and charm and will not be offensive to anyone. .

JOYCE SALTMAN TO SPEAK AT OV ARTS GUILD ANNUAL MEETING Joyce Saltman, professor and humorist, will speak at

the OV Arts Guild annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5, at4 p.m. For those who were entertained by Ms. Saltman at

Funseekers earlier in the year, you know this will be fun!For those who missed her, now is your chance to hear a to-tally different program. Joyce will present “Are You in Your Right Mind?” It is an

interactive talk, so bring a pencil and a piece of paper soyou can fully participate. She will be exploring individualdifferences based on right brain/left brain research. Do youknow if you are right brained or left brained, and what thatmeans? Come and find out while enjoying the humor in it. Joyce earned her doctoral degree from Columbia be-

cause she loved the color of their doctoral gown! She alsoholds four graduate degrees in the fields of special educa-tion and counseling. She is a professor emeritus of specialeducation at Southern Connecticut State University in NewHaven. Prior to her retirement in 2010, she was professor ofspecial education at Southern Connecticut State Universitywhere she currently teaches as an adjunct during the sum-mer and fall semesters. Joyce is the 2015 recipient of theLifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Ap-plied Therapeutic Humor. She was awarded the Outstand-ing Faculty Award at the Academy for ContinuingEducation in Florida and was the recipient of the AthenaInternational Award for Outstanding Leadership for thestate of Connecticut in 2002. Her book, titled “I’m Changingthe Locks and Cementing the Windows: What to Do WhenYour Kid Leaves for College,” was written with RonnieGreenspan. Prior to the presentation, there will be a brief annual

meeting. Refreshments will be served after the talk. Mem-bers attend free, nonmembers pay $5 at the door.

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETINGS* District 1 will host a Labor Day cookout at SCB onAug. 28 at 6 p.m. The fee will be announced at a laterdate. For information, contact Larry Hartley at 203-887-5833. District 3 will meet on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at SCB. Apotluck dinner will be offered. Call Stephanie Fians at203-258-7445 for details. District 7 will hold an election and potluck dinneron Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at NCB. * Full details will be distributed to residents via flyers in theirblack boxes.

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FEATURETHE TENNIS CLUB’S LOBSTER PARTYStory by Ben Snaider ~ Photos by Peter Feick & Ben Snaider

On Saturday evening, July 20, the Tennis Club heldLobsterfest, a New England clambake catered by

Captain John’s Clambake.

A happy group of 88 members and guests enjoyed

the music of DJ Joe Cambino as they dined on lobster,clams, steak and chicken entrees. Enthusiastic dancing fol-

lowed the meal. Jerry Siccardi, Judy Waldeyer’s 99-year-old father, stole the show with his fancy dancing and in-fectious good humor.

The evening was orchestrated by Cathy and Bob Ko-

ritko and their team consisting of Betty Mulholland, Sherryand David Bearse, Martha and Bill Shea, Dottie and GeneSullivan, Nancy and Cal Blagys, Peter Feick, Arline Walton,Ron Wright and Mary von Ziegesar.

To top off the evening, chocolatier Ray Drake provided

a medley of his finest fudge creations. OV

Need Tennis Balls For Your Walker?

Contact Carolyn Charnin at 203-296-9151 and she willdeliver them to you. (These tennis balls are provided

at no cost, courtesy of the OV Tennis Club.)

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By Nancy Blagys, OV Representative on the OCC Board

Summer is really upon us with the hot weather. This iswhat we wait for all winter long ... enjoy and stay cool.

OCC has been very busy and they appreciate Villagerssupporting the club for breakfast, lunch or dinner andplaying golf. Happy hours: all Fridays from 2-7 p.m. Join the fun. Villagers can play golf at OCC for just $29 plus tax Tues-

day to Friday and after 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for$39 plus tax. Call the pro shop for reservations: 203-3776307, ext. 123 The blue tarp has been removed and a structure is cov-

ering the pump. OCC is waiting for wood to be deliveredso it will match the exterior buildings at OV. Every Wednesday there is a luncheon buffet at the

Grille Room from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., which costs $9.95(plus tax and tip). Regular menu is available. Trivia nights in the Grille Room are on Aug. 15 and 29,

Sept. 12 and Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. A $100 gift certificate to theGrille Room is awarded to the winning team of four peo-ple. You can be a social member of OCC at no cost. Contact

Liz Shaw at 203 -377-6307 ext. 2 The OCC Golf Championships were held a few weeks

ago. The winners from OV were: Carole Guglielmino, sec-ond flight, first place and Kathy Bird second flight, thirdplace. Congratulations to them. A reminder to all that walking is not allowed on the

golf course between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Please pick up afteryour dogs and do not deposit waste into course trash cans. If you have any questions, please contact me at

[email protected]. Enjoy the summer. OV

OCC UPDATES

To advertise in The Villager andreach a target audience of nearly

2,000 active adults, contact Advertising Manager

Lisa Massaro: 323-470-1911

[email protected]

EDITOR’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. 3, 2019, is Aug. 19 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 Wednesdays Aug. 21, Sept. 4 and 18and Oct. 2 and 16.

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

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

Card Room at 10 a.m. on Tuesday Aug. 27 and Sept. 24. Pleasebring information and be prepared to participate in discus-sions.

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 for

all 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].

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.

TENNIS CLUB ROUND ROBINSBeginning Thursday, Aug. 22, the Tennis Club will hold•

weekly round robins from 5-6:30 p.m. All residents are invitedto play. Play will continue through October.

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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For the latest on OV news and events, go to www.oronoquevillage.com or OVTV. OVTV is Channel 591 for thosewith a cable box and Channel 121-591 for those without abox. O=Open / C=Closed / RSF=Racquet Sports Facility /RR=Round Robin

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

9:00 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. – Aqua Zumba, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Quilting Group, NCB (O)•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)•

4:30 p.m. – Tennis Club Round Robin/Party, RSF/NCB (C) •4:15 p.m. – Chair Yoga With Romy, NCB, Library (O)•6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•7:00 p.m. – Men’s Club Bingo, SCB (O)•

FRIDAY, AUGUST 169:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. - Farmers’ Market, SCB (O) •10:00 a.m. – Water Aerobics, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•7:00 p.m. – Wine Club, NCB (O)•

SATURDAY, AUGUST 179:30 a.m. – Pickleball beginners, followed by RR, RSF (O)•6:30 p.m. – SAC Pool Party, SCB (C)•

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1810:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•

MONDAY, AUGUST 199:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Water Aerobics, SCB (O)•11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, Aud (O)•4:00 p.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•5:15 p.m. – Tai Chi with Jonathan, NCB, Aud (O)•6:45 p.m. – Open Bridge, NCB, Lounge (O)•

TUESDAY, AUGUST 209:00 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)•7:00 p.m. – OVCA meeting, NCB (O)•

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2110:00 a.m. – Water Aerobics, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Current Events, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Blood Pressure Screening, NCB, C/R (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)•

THURSDAY, AUGUST 229:00 a.m. – Walking Group, NCB Parking Lot (O)•10:00 a.m. – Bocce, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Beginner Oil Painting, SCB, A/C Rm (C)•10:00 a.m. – Aqua Zumba, SCB (O)•11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi with Jonathan, NCB (C)•12:00 p.m. – Informal Artists Group, SCB, A/C Rm (O)•

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OV SNAPSHOT

Thanks to Jeanette Caron for contributing this colorfulphoto taken on Naraganssett Lane.

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4:00 p.m. – Pickleball beginner, 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, AUGUST 239:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Water Aerobics, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. - Farmers’ Market, SCB (O) •10:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•6:30 p.m. – Karaoke SCB (O)•

SATURDAY, AUGUST 249:30 p.m. – Pickleball beginners, followed by RR, RSF (O)•6:00 p.m. – Hadassah/Weekenders event, NCB (C)•

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2510:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•

MONDAY, AUGUST 269:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Water Aerobics, SCB (O)•11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, Aud (O)•4:00 p.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•6:45 p.m. – Open Bridge, NCB, Lounge (O)•

TUESDAY, AUGUST 279:00 a.m. – Yoga for Seniors, SCB, C/R2 (O)•10:00 a.m. – Dollcrafters, NCB, Library (O)•10:00 a.m. – Zumba, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle, SCB (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, Library (O)•

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 289:30 a.m. – Ladies Bowling League Mtg, SCB, C/R2 (O)•10:00 a.m. – Water Aerobics, 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. – District 1 Mtg, SCB, Aud (C)•6:00 p.m. – Jerry’s Poker, SCB, C/R1 (O)•6:30 p.m. – Men’s Poker, SCB, C/R (O)•

THURSDAY, AUGUST 299:00 a.m. – Walking Group, NCB Parking Lot (O)•10:00 a.m. – Bocce, NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Beginner Oil Painting, SCB, A/C Rm (C)•10:00 a.m. – Aqua Zumba, SCB (O)•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 beginner, 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, AUGUST 309:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Water Aerobics, SCB (O)•10:00 a.m. - Farmers’ Market, SCB (O) •10:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•12:00 p.m. – Water Aerobics Luncheon, SCB (C)•

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 9:30 p.m. – Pickleball beginners, followed by RR, RSF (O)•

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 110:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - LABOR DAYBUSINESS & MAINTENANCE OFFICES ARE CLOSED

9:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•10:00 a.m. – Pickleball Round Robin, RSF (O)•6:45 p.m. – Open Bridge, NCB, Lounge (O)•

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)•

SAVE THE DATE

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.

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WORKS BY THE OV WRITERS GROUPFREEDOMBy Mitchell Fink

It happened nearly fifty years ago, but I remember it likeit was yesterday. A music festival would be taking place

in Upstate New York over three days in August. The outdoorsetting would be a 600-acre dairy farm near the town ofBethel, some forty-three miles southwest of Woodstock.Even though festival promoters were calling their 1969event “An Aquarian Exposition: Three Days of Peace &Music,” it would forever be known simply as Woodstock. Friends I knew were going, and I was asked to join

them. Did I really want to do this? I wasn’t sure who’d beperforming, and I figured it would be nearly impossible toget hotel accommodations. But it was only after I checkedwith the weather and saw rain in the forecast that I told myfriends they’d be going without me. As reports of massive traffic jams, the lack of food and

bathroom facilities filtered down through the media, I wascertain I had made the right decision. For days I remainedambivalent despite further reports of some fantastic musichaving been performed by the likes of the Jefferson Air-plane, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joe Cocker, Santana, The Who,and Jimi Hendrix. It took another seven months, and the release of the

documentary film, “Woodstock,” for me to realize I hadmade a colossal mistake. The movie’s first performer was singer-songwriter

Richie Havens, known for his intense rhythm guitar playingand soulful renditions of other people’s songs. For thosemoviegoers like me who hadn’t gone to Woodstock,

Havens had already been on stage for three hours, playingpractically every song he’d ever rehearsed, when the moviegot started. Promoters needed that much time out of himbecause of the backstage uncertainty over which groupwould perform next. Havens knew this next song would be his last, no mat-

ter what was going on behind the scenes. With camerasrolling, he started strumming wildly, his eyes closed, hisbody dripping with sweat. His two backup musicians, oneon guitar, the other on bongos, had no idea what he wasplaying, but they slowly found their way to accompany hisgroove. And then Havens sang out the word, “Freedom,” repeat-

ing it another seven times before launching into the firstverse of “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child,” a Negrospiritual from the 1920s. Then came the word “Freedom”again, repeated nine more times before the second verse.By the time Havens exited the stage, all the while fero-ciously playing his guitar, the message of Woodstock andthe emblematic word “Freedom” had been injected into thecollective psyche of a generation, my generation, and it stillbothers me to this day that I was not there to see it live. Plans for a Woodstock 50 fizzled a couple of weeks ago

when Michael Lang, who promoted the original Woodstockfestival, failed to nail down a credible site for this event.Everyone knew another Woodstock would be difficult tostage. Something like Woodstock was probably only meantto happen once. I never even considered going to this one,by the way. If I couldn’t make it to the wedding, as it were,I have no business showing up for the divorce. OV

THE EAVESDROPPERBy Kees Adema

Critique of the ogre once partnered with fear

one could now do so loudly, he could no longer hear

his presence no longer engendered a whispering of voice

his ears no longer detected conversation or noise

once it was diff’rent as he ruled the tribe

always discerning each grumbling each gripe

but now that his hearing had gone with the wind

one could do so unpunished him not getting a hint

then a visit to this specialist about which nobody knew

and this surprising remedy entirely new:

“This tiny new gadget so recently perfected

will restore your hearing yet not be detected.”

And for the ogre it thus came to pass

he could now hear even the rustle of grass

“It’s been two months, friend your life’s redefined

your attitude’s changed, you’re even more kind

on your family’s relief I’d undoubtedly bet.”

“Actually doctor I’ve told no one yet

of soundness of mind intact I am still

but to be honest I keep changing my will.”

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Merriment abounded when The Airborne Trio showedoff their very continental sounds at the Weekenders'

event on July 27 in the North Clubhouse. Their musicbrought the audience to their feet as they danced or swayedto the beat of “island music.“ Sam Levinson and Ken Block arranged for each attendeeto have a huge grinder of their choice along with tossedsalad and a cold pasta dish with veggies. The grinders wereso loaded with meats that most people brought home halffor the next day's meal! Dessert was another surprise andperfect for the extremely hot weather we were having: anabundance of ice cream novelties. Snickers, cones and sand-wiches disappeared quickly and were enjoyed by everyone. A special night is planned on Aug. 24 when Weekendersand Hadassah present Moshe Katzburg in a sold-out event. On Oct. 5 we will hold our last Weekenders event for theyear. A fabulous evening is planned. Jose Paulo’s voice willmesmerize you and his personality will charm you. He is veryversatile and he has studied in various certified musicschools. He is able to sing all styles of music in English, Por-tuguese, Italian and French. Jose, who resides in Newington,is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started performing atthe age of 12, singing "Ave Maria" at local weddings. Jose released his first CD in 2008, toured two weeks inJapan, sang for Pope Paul II, and has performed at many dif-ferent venues such as Foxwoods, The United Nations and inconcerts with Sergio Franchi and Guitar under the Stars. To attend this event at 6 p.m. in the North Clubhouse,put a reservation in with any table arrangements by Sept 28.The price is $22 and, as always, a delicious dinner anddesserts will be served. Questions? Call Carol at 203-375-2101. OV

The Airborne Trio

The Fairfield Museum is host-ing Jazz Fridays throughout

the month of August. On Aug.16, vocalist Nicole Pasternakwill sing classic standards of theGreat American Songbook, ac-companied by OV residentMichael Coppola on 9-string

guitar and three-time Grammy Award-winning tenor sax-ophonist Ralph Lalama. On Aug. 23, the performers will be Jen Durkin and her

jazz ensemble comprised of members of her band “TheBusiness.” The free performances will take place 6-7:30 p.m. at

370 Beach Road in Fairfield. Bring your own chair or blan-ket. The concerts will take place rain or shine. In case ofinclement weather, the performances will moveindoors.For details, call 203-259-1598 or visithttps://www.fairfieldhistory.org.

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On Aug. 22, the Levitt Pavilion will present Mill River,which provides a unique blend of acoustic rock,

country blues and western swing. The eclectic group per-forming on guitar, fiddle, mandolin and percussion, andsinging three-part harmony, has been known to expandits epic repertoire and cater to patrons with an appetitefor the Grateful Dead or The Beatles. The free performance begins at 7 p.m. and takes

place at 40 Jesup Road in Westport. For information, visithttps://levittpavilion.com or call 203-226-7600. In caseof inclement weather, call 203-221-2153 after 4.30 p.m.on the day of the show for a location status update.

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New Paradigm Theater (NPT) presents three perform-ances of “Bye Bye Birdie: Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. and Aug

17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. NPT shows include Broadway pros, local adult and

youth actors, as well as a team of professional directorsand designers. Broadway performers Jamie Karen andPatrick Heffernan lead the cast as Rose and Albert.Randye Kaye (radio star, Broadway, TV performer) playsMae Peterson. In this musical production, New York–based song-

writer Albert Peterson finds himself in trouble when hisclient, hip-thrusting rock ‘n’ roll superstar and teen idolConrad Birdie, is drafted into the army, leaving his heavilyindebted firm in jeopardy. Albert’s longtime girlfriend,Rosie, comes up with a last-ditch public relations stuntto have Albert write a new tune “One Last Kiss” that Birdiewill perform on television to a fan chosen randomly fromhis fan club. The scheme works, with young Ohioteenager Kim McAfee declared the winner, but no onehas counted on the jealous wrath of her boyfriend, Hugo,or the wrath of her parents. Performances take place at Black Rock Church, 3685

Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. OV

CHANGING FURNACE AIR FILTERS

Avery simple maintenance project that takes just a cou-ple of minutes to complete is the removal

and replacement of your furnace air filter. Fail-ure to replace dirty filters reduces air quality,can increase your heating bill by restrictingthe airflow and can lead to furnace repairs orreplacement. Most manufacturers recom-mend replacement at least every threemonths. You will be amazed how dirty a filtercan become after just two or three months. Different brands have different rating sys-tems, but generally the higher the efficiency rating, themore and smaller airborne particles are captured. Prices atHome Depot and Lowes for high- efficiency filters run ap-proximately $20 each while less efficient filters are closer to

$12 each. There are also higher and lower price optionsavailable. If you have pets, use your fireplace or have respiratory

issues, etc., higher efficiency filters arerecommended and should be changedmore frequently. Most filters are 1-inchwide and vary in length and width, de-pending on the furnace.

To install the filter in most furnaces,slide out the old filter and slide in thenew one with the arrow on the filterpointing in the direction of the airflow.It’s really that easy in most cases.

-- Ron CieckoDistrict 10 Maintenance Rep

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Notice:Beginning this fall, free blood pressure screenings

will be offered twice monthly at the North Clubhouse.

Screenings take place on the first Tuesday of each month (starting October 1) from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the NCB Card Room.

Screenings continue to be offered on the third Wednesday of each month

at 10 a.m. in the NCB Card Room.

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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, Funseekersis proud to present classically trained soprano CristinaDiMuro Trnik for your listening pleasure. She will perform aconcert entitled “A Love Story through Song – The GreatAmerican Songbook.” Accompanied by pianist Greg Horton,Cristina will narrate a love story through her use of well-known songs from that time period. This event will bethe talk of the Village for months to come ... so, don’t missout!Admission is $2 members, $5 guests. BYOB/Wine/Food. Snacks provided. Cof-fee/tea/beverages and desserts will follow the concert.Call Events Coordinator Bob Krakovich (203) 752-6105 with questions.

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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.

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

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OV Karaoke Club

No fees or dues

No commitments

Just fun!

Join us for our next event on FFrriiddaayy,,

AAuugguusstt 2233,, 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!

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Bingo: Presented by the Men’s ClubThursday, Aug. 15 & Sept. 19

at 7:00 pm at SCB

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

Questions? Call Sandy Lunt203-377-5833.

Refreshmentswill be served

Open to all

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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!

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

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MEN’S CLUB TRIP TO MOHEGAN SUNMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

DEPARTING REAR OF SCB AT 1 P.M. LEAVING CASINO AT 8:30 P.M.COST PER PERSON: $25

A check made out to Oronoque Village Men's Club is your reservation. Please place check in the Men's Club box in the North

Clubhouse. Questions? Call Sandy Lunt: 203 377-5833 or Jerry Brown: 203 378-7781

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 4th is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

Pachinko is an "extraordinary epic" of a poor Korean immi-grant family as they fight to control their destiny in 20th-cen-tury Japan.

Beginning in 1910, during the time of Japanese colonialization,and ending many decades later in 1989, Pachinko is the saga ofa family told over four generations. They ask only for the

chance to belong somewhere—and to be judged by their hearts and actions rather than byideas of blood traits and bad seeds.

The book for the October 2nd meeting is White Darkness by David Grann, author ofKillers of the Flower Moon.

ATTENTION OV GROUPS AND CLUBS LOOKING FOR A FUN, INFORMATIVE AND FREE ACTIVITY

Schedule a free guided tour of Boothe Park and Visitor Center!Lots of wonderful exhibits close to your home!

Interested? Contact Betty Mulholland at 203-375-9278