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April 2022
Tuesday, April 5 - Happy Hour at Bar 333 at 4 pm.
Monday, April 11 - General Meeting at Milford Senior Center at 6 pm - Dr. John Ramos will speak on Cape Verdian culture. Lynn tells us he's an amazing speaker. Come and be entertained and learn something new.
From Debby K: " Since we use the room at the Milford Senior Center without paying, I thought I would give them a little free publicity. They will be holding a Purse Auction on Monday, April 11. Preview and silent bids are 1-2:30 with auction 4-6 p.m. Proceeds are going to the United Way of Milford. They accept cash or checks." So - If you show up between 4 and 6, you can then proceed directly to our general meeting.
Wednesday, April 27 - Dining Night Out - Flipside Burgers and Bar, 1 Schooner Lane, Milford - 4:30 pm - Let Fran know if you plan on attending.
March 2022
Sorry for the delay -Most March events have already taken place.
Happy Hour at Prime 16 on Tuesday, March 1st was very successful, and all enjoyed the food and drink.
We put together several Easter basket "bags" at our March meeting on the 14th. We are back at the senior center, and it was a great meeting that brought so many of us back together.
Then "Dining Night Out" at Pop's in Milford on Wednesday, March 23, was great.
So, watch for future events.
Tomorrow, Monday, March 28, there will be another "fireside chat" at Lynn's house - outside, of course, so dress warmly for this cold spell. Bring a chair. There will be a $2.00 fee to offset the costs of food and drink. Bring something to share, if you wish. It was so much fun and the last one that no one remembered to take photos. Hopefully, if I'm not there, someone will get a few shots to post on Facebook.
If you go to the main page of this website, there is a link to our Facebook page. There you will find many more photos and details of our events. No worries if you are not a member; It's public, so log in as a guest.
February 2022
Due to the fact that the Milford Senior Center is still closed for large group activities, there will be no February meeting. However, your Steering Committee has planned some tentative activities, weather permitting.
Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30 pm - Meet at the pavilion at Walnut Beach for a Moonwalk on the beach. Fran is looking into whether we can park on the street and walk in. There will be details in Debby's February newsletter. (Rain/snow date will be February 17 at the same time.)
Monday, February 28 - Fireside chat around the fire pit in Lynn Ramos' backyard. It will commence at 5:00 pm, There will be , hotdogs, and Smores. Stay tuned for details on whether to bring a hot drink or not. You will also need to bring your own chair. To offset costs, there will be a nominal fee of $2.00 for everyone attending. Details will be forthcoming in Debby's newsletter.
Hopefully, if we are able to meet in March at the Senior Center, we will be asking for donations of individually wrapped candy, or items like toothbrushes, crayons, pencils, etc. to assemble Easter Baskets to be distributed by Covenant To Care. Details to follow.
Update as of January 26, 2022
Due to Covid and Omicron variant, Milford Senior Center was forced to start limiting any large group meetings until things look improved.
Hence, all January live activities for WRR for January were cancelled.
Tuesday, December 7 - WRR Happy Hour - 4-6 pm - Dockside Brewery, 40 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford.
Monday, December 13 - WRR meeting - 6 pm at Milford Senior Center.
October 2021
Tuesday - October 5 - Happy Hour at Dockside Brewery, 40 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 4-6 pm
Monday, October 11, 2021 -
Walnut Beach Pavilion at 5 pm.
Please bring your own chair, beverage, and snack.
Our program, presented by Betty Morgan, will entertain us with information about Louisa May Alcott.
Our ACTION for October is collecting new or gently used warm, winter clothing. Bridgeport Relief Agency will make sure our donations find good homes.
Monday, October 18, at 7 pm - Book Club led by Toby Zabinski - The book for discussion is The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende. Toby will advise whether it will be in person or ZOOM.
July 2021
WRR Meeting for July 12 at 6:00 pm
New Venue - pavilion at Walnut Beach
Will require a Milford parking sticker to park -
June 2021
Tuesday, June 1 - Happy Hour at Hair of the Dog in Milford from 4-6pm
Monday, June 14 - WRR Meeting - 6:00 pm - Walnut Beech Pavilion -see Monthly Meeting-Programs and Services tab for details.
Wednesday, June 23 - WRR luncheon - last one to be held at Fowler Field behind Milford Library at 1:00 pm. Bring a chair and something to eat and conviviality.
May 2021
Tuesday, May 4 - Happy Hour at 4 - 6 p.m. at Dockside Brewery, 40 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Please get in touch with Martha today, so she can make a reservation.
Monday, May 10 - fireside chat - Lynn’s at 5:00 - hotdogs, cider, s’mores - more details to follow
Wednesday, May 19 - luncheon
Pet food donation - I assume this will be at Fowler Pavilion behind Milford Public Library at 1 pm.
April 2021
Tuesday, April 6 - Happy Hour at 4 p.m. at Dockside Brewery, 40 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Please get in touch with Martha by Saturday, April 3 if you would like to join the girls. She needs to give the proprietors a head count approximation.
Monday, April 12 -Important!!!!Canceled due to forecast! Star Gazing - We will meet at 8 pm in the large parking lot at the bottom of the hill in Eisenhower Park. Drive in and then continue straight to the open field. Bring a chair, blanket, drink, and flashlight.
Monday, April 12 - Book club led by Toby Zabinsky. It will be via ZOOM at 7 pm. The book is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. She should send a link in her email to the book group.
Wednesday, April 21 - Lunching Out! Come to Fowler Field Pavilion behind Milford Public Library at 1 p.m. - Bring your own food and drink and chair and conversational self.
March 2020
Tuesday, March 3 - WRR Happy Hour - Still River Restaurant -128 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, from 4-6.
Monday, March 9 - WRR Meeting at the Milford Senior Center. 9 Jepson Drive, Milford, at 6 pm.
Easter bag/basket filling and socialization. See you there.
Monday, March 16 - Idea Forum at McDonald's, 439 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford at 10:30 am. Toby leads the lively discussion of what is going on around us. Come and join the group.
ALL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 - stay safe and well!
Monday, March 23 - WRR Book Club - led by Toby - held at Carriage Green, 77 Plains Road, Milford. The book being discussed is A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum. You are welcome to come even if you haven't read the book.
Wednesday, March 25 - Dining out Night at 5:30 pm- Duffy's Tavern, 241 Campbell Avenue, West Haven- Please sign up on Fran's sign-up sheet at the meeting to let her know you are attending.
February 2020
Tuesday, February 4 - WRR Happy Hour - Bar 333, 333 Boston Boston Post Road, Milford, CT.
Monday, February 10 - WRR Meeting at Milford Senior Center at 6 pm.
Topic for discussion - David Duffner will deliver a presentation on Suffragettes of Milford, CT
While there is no formal collection for Action Committee this month, as usual we are asking for food donations. Even months will supply food to stock the shelves at Milford Senior Center, so your generosity is appreciated.
As always, to offset costs, we would appreciate a donation of a dollar or two in the can when you sign in. We will also run a 50/50 raffle, so bring some singles. The winner splits the pot with the treasury.
Monday, February 17 at 10:30 am - Idea Forum led by Toby Z. - McDonald's, 439 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford. I'm sure there will be lots to talk about!!!!!!!
No book club this month, but they will meet on Monday, March 23, at Carriage Green. The book they are reading is A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum.
Wednesday, February 19 - Dining Night Out - Incas Peruvian Restaurant at 333 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford CT. Come and enjoy interesting food and conversation. Sign up at our February Meeting or contact Fran.
January, 2020
Tuesday, January 7 - Happy Hour at Still River in Devon at the corner of Bridgeport Avenue and Ormand Street. 4-6 pm - Martha and the crew hope you join them to start the new year off in fine fashion.
Monday - January 13 - WRR Meeting a 6:00 pm. Important - Time change and Location Change - We will meet at the Senior Center in Milford. We will be starting an hour early because we have to be out by 8 pm closing time. Our program will be Estate Planning presented by Attorney Nicole Camporeale.
Our Action Project for January will be a collection of pet food, toys, towels, blankets, etc.
Monday, January 20 - Idea Forum - at McDonald’s at 439 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford at 10:00 am. Toby is our discussion leader.
Monday, January 20 - 7pm - Book Club at Carriage Green at 77 Plains Road, Milford. The discussion leader is Toby Z., and the book being discussed is The Song of the Jade Lily by Kirsty Manning
Wednesday, January 22 - Dining Out Night - 5:30 pm At Reggiano’s Restaurant at 489 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford, CT.
December, 2019
Tuesday, December 3 - Happy Hour: Citrus at 56 Broad Street in Milford, CT from 4-6 pm; all are welcome!
Thursday, December 5 - Side trip to Osborne House organized by Eeva. It will take place from 12-5 or 6 pm. Contact Eeva for details.
Monday, December 9 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center opposite Milford Hospital. Please arrive before 7pm as doors are locked at 7 pm.
Our Action project for the month is a monetary donation to Boys and Girls Village of Milford. Lorraine spearheads this drive, and she will collect and deliver the donation. A representative from the club spoke at our November meeting and thanked our group profusely for our generous donation last year. She said it helped a lot.
Our program for December will be a presentation by Courtney Huggins, a registered dietitian at ShopRite of Orange. She will clue us in on making healthy dishes for the holiday season. She will prepare a healthy side dish which we will get a chance to sample. It should be fun.
Who knows???? We may also sing a Christmas Carol or two and maybe a Hannukah song.
see you there!
Thursday, December 12 - Our WRR monthly trip will be to Blithewold Mansion in Rhode Island. We will meet at A.C. Moore in the Christmas Tree Shopping Center at 7:45 am. Cost of the trip is $30 for admission and transportation. If you have any questions, contact Evelyn.
Wednesday, December 18 - WRR Dining Out Night - Taste of Thai located in the Milford Center Parking Lot near Archie Moores. Meet at 5:30 - contact Fran for details. (commentary from your webpage editor: My husband and I love this place. Don't worry if you don't like spicy food; they will make any dish mild.)
November, 2019
Monday, November 4 -Luncheon get together at Kimberly Restaurant in Milford (site of old Jeffries) at 1:00pm.
After lunch we will go to Miss Dallas’ curiosity shop. Save you Kimberly receipt for 10% discount at Miss Dallas’. She will provide complimentary dessert.
Tuesday, November 5 - Happy Hour at Bar Louie at Post Mall - 4-6 pm
Monday, November 11 - WRR Meeting - We will be at Golden Hill - make sure to arrive early. You won’t be able to get in after 7 pm.
Our program will be Fire Safety for Seniors.
It is also our WRR 12th Anniversary. Save room for cake!
Action: Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Monday, November 11 - Idea Forum at McDonald's in Devon at 10 am
Thursday, November 14 - WRR trip of the month to NOAA Fisheries (212 Rogers Avenue in Milford) at 10:15 am
We will have lunch at the Yacht Club -$20.
Monday, November 18- WRR Book Club led by Toby Z. - Carriage Green at 77 Plains Road, Milford - 7pm
This month's selection is Inheritance: a Memoire of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love.
Wednesday, November 20 -Dining Night Out - Mickey’s in Hamden - 5:30
October, 2019
Tuesday, October 1 - Happy Hour - 4-6 at PM Guacamole's Mexican Cuisine at CT Post Mall (where Panera used to be) - all are welcome
Monday, October 14 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center (location pending) at 7:00 pm.
Our Action project this month is a warm clothing drive to be distributed by the Bridgeport Relief Agency. Please comb through your closets and bring any warm clothing, scarves, hats, gloves, socks, etc. that you no longer need.
Our program is :The Past Presented -Eric Chandler, a resident of Norwalk, CT, will take us on an adventure introducing us to some of the women who risked their lives to fight in the Revolutionary War for Independence. Their stories are seldom told in the history books. Come and learn about "Putting the 'Her' in Heroics."
Thursday, October 17 - Trip to West Point (full)
Monday, October 21 - Idea Forum with Toby Z. at McDonald's in Devon at 10:00 am
Wednesday, October 23 - WRR Dining Night Out - Abate Restaurant, 120 Wooster Street, New Haven at 5:30 pm. Dessert at Libby's.
September, 2019
Tuesday, September 3 - WRR Happy Hour - We will gather at Beach House Grill,1 Dorne Dr., Stratford. The restaurant is located in the Short Beach area, and we eat, chat, and drink from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome. Ask Martha for details.
Monday, September 9 - WRR meeting will be our annual picnic held under the pavilion at Walnut Beach. I believe arrival time is 5:00 pm. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share, enough to feed three to four people. We usually have left-overs, so bring a container to take home some goodies. More details to follow.
While there is no action collection this month, remember, October is our month for our annual warm clothing drive, so start weeding through your closets now. Thanks!
Thursday, September 12 - For our trip this month, we will visit Fidelco in Bloomfield, CT. This is the organization that provides dogs for the blind. We will meet at AC Moore at 9 a.m. and return around 3:30. Lunch place TBD. Cost is $17.
Monday, September 16 - (from Debby K's newsletter) -This Burns My Heart by Samuel Park is the next book. Toby will meet all at Carriage Green, 77 Plains Rd Milford at 7 PM on Monday, September 16.
This is the story of Soo-Ja, a woman in post-war Korea who is having to forgo the life she desires to fit in with the customs and culture of her country. After a hasty marriage, Soo-Ja is soon trapped in a life of virtual servitude to her in-laws. As her life turns out vastly different to what she had imagined when younger, she continues to run into a man who she had quickly fallen in love with right before she got married. In Yul, she sees a life that could have been, full of love and comfort. Soo-Ja must decide whether to pine after that which she wishes she had or make the best of what she does have. "Chamara" is difficult to translate from Korean to English: it means "to stand it, to bear it, to grit your teeth and not cry out, to hold on, to wait until the worst is over. Such is the burden this beautiful and strong heroine faces in the intriguing landscape of post war South Korea. As Soo-Ja repeatedly gives precedence to her role as a daughter, wife, and mother before her own aspirations, the reader also learns how to endure the consequences of each sacrifice Soo-Ja makes for her family.
Monday, September 23 - First Day of Fall - come to Evelyn's house to help assemble the annual fleece hats we make to warm needy heads. They are distributed by the Bridgeport Relief agency. Time is 1:00.
Wednesday, September 25 - WRR Dining Night Out - Still River Grill on 128 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford at 5:30 pm.
August 2019
Tuesday, August 6 - Happy Hour - Bar 333 in Milford from 4-6
Monday, August 12 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7:00 pm -our program will be learning about essential oils, and our service project will be our annual school supply collection. A donation of $1.00 or more at the door will be most appreciated to offset our operating costs.
Thursday, August 15 - (Copied from Debby K's newsletter) - This month we will travel back in time to the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, CT. Hale is regarded by American Revolutionary tradition as a hero and a martyr. We will leave from AC Moore back parking lot at 9 a.m and return about 5 p.m. Lunch will be at the Bidwell Tavern. There will be time for browsing in several antique stores. Cost is $22. Evelyn has room for 3 more people so if interested let her know and give her a check.
Monday, August 19-Idea Forum at 10 a.m. at McDonald's, 439 Bridgeport Ave Milford. Always interesting topics to discuss. Led by Toby Z. (This meeting will take place, as far as we know right now.)
Saturday, August 24 - Special note: our featured speaker from our June meeting, Alice Garlock, is holding a Milford clean-up from 10 am -12 pm. Many of you expressed interest in getting involved in helping our with Alice's campaign to make Milford a better place. She will be picking up trash at Hazelwood Playground located on Hazelwood Dr. in Milford. All are welcome to come help make this area fun and usable for kids again.
Wednesday, August 28 -WRR Dining Out Night - We will dine at 5:30 pm at Riverview Bistro, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford. There is always a sign up sheet at the meeting but if plans change let Fran know.
July 2019
Tuesday, July 2 - Happy Hour at Citrus - 56 Broad St., Milford from 4-6 p.m. -everyone welcome!
Monday, July 8 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare, across from Milford Hospital at 7 pm.
Please remember to bring some diapers for our diaper drive. We will be entertained by the Eastbound Theater Company.
Monday, July 15 - Idea Forum led by Toby Z. The discussion group meets at McDonald's at 439 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford. There are plenty of topics to explore.
Thursday, July 18 - WRR July trip - SOLD OUT! - Thimble Island Cruise followed by a pot luck at the Stoney Creek Brewery. Meet at AC Moore at 10:00 am and return around 3:00pm. $18.00
Wednesday, July 24 - WRR Dining Night Out - location to follow.
Monday, July 29 - WRR Book Club - 7:00 pm at Carriage Green, 77 Plains Road, Milford. The discussion centers around the book, The Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. You are welcome to attend even if you have not read the book but would like to.
June 2019
Tuesday, June 4 - Happy Hour - On the Border in Christmas Tree Shopping Center in Orange from 4-6. Contact Martha S.
Monday, June 10 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center across from Milford Hospital. 7 pm.
Thursday, June 13 - Trip to Discovery Museum in Bridgeport. Cost is only $12.00 and includes admission to the planetarium show and transportation. Meet at 9:45 in the back of A. C. Moore's parking lot in Orange. We will start with brunch at The Plate in Milford before driving to the museum. Cost of lunch is on your own. Please bring a check to the meeting on Monday, June 10 made out to Evelyn Duffner if you wish to attend.
Monday, June 17 - Idea Form at 10:00 am at McDonald's, 439 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. Toby Z. will lead the participants in a discussion on current events. Topics for this month include new legislation that passed in Hartford and what did not, latest happenings in Washington D. C., and what to do about the recycling mess.
Wednesday, June 26 - Dining Out Night - this month's pick is a Colombian restaurant, Saoco. The address is 456 Forest Road, West Haven. We will meet at 5:30 pm. Fran will have a sign up sheet at the June WRR meeting on June 10.
May 2019
Tuesday, May 7 - WRR Happy Hour - Citrus at 56 Broad Street - 4- 6 pm - Contact Martha S.
Monday, May 13 - WRR Meeting - Golden Hill Healthcare Center of Milford - 7 pm
Our program will be on Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults - presented by Shale Breite.
Our service project for the month will be donating feminine products to local shelters for women. Please be generous.
Thursday, May 16 - WRR trip of the month - Graffiti Tour in Manhattan - Meet at the Milford Train Station at 8:45 am. The trip cost is $25.00. In addition, you will be responsible for your train tickets and transfers.
Monday, May 20 - Idea Forum - Idea Room in McDonald's In Devon - led by Toby Z. - 10:00 am
Monday, May 20 - WRR Book Club - 7:00 pm at Carriage Green, 77 Plains Road, Milford - The title under discussion is Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton. All are welcome, even if you have not yet read the book.
Wednesday, May 29 - WRR Dining Out Night - details to follow
April 2019
Tuesday, April 2 -WRR Happy Hour at Lucy B’s, 521 New Haven Avenue - 4-6 pm
Monday, April 8 at 7:00 pm. Our regular WRR Meeting will take place at Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7:00 pm. Evelyn will have over 60 boutique boxes ready for us to decorate and fill with candy, small toys, and a stuffed animal that will bring delight to many a child who might have gone without. Your Steering Committee members are supplying the stuffed animals. We look to our membership to bring in individually wrapped candy and treats or small toys, etc. Last year we were able to stuff those “baskets” full, due to your generosity!
Thursday, April 11 -Our first trip of the new year will be to Bryce Museum in Greenwich- special exhibit “on the Silk Road” - $22.00 fee includes admission, tour, and transportation. You pay for your own lunch- excited to try Meli-Melo Creperei. Meet at AC Moore in Orange at 10:00 am. Return approximately 4:30 pm.
Wednesday, April 17 - Dining Night Out - Blue Goose, 326 Ferry Boulevard at 5:30. Contact Fran
Monday, March 29 - Idea Forum-McDonald’s, 439 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford - 10:00 am - led by Toby Z.
March 2019
Tuesday, March 5 - Happy Hour -Duffy's Tavern - 4-6 pm (241 Campbell Avenue, West Haven)
Sunday, March 10 - Remember to spring ahead! Turn the clocks forward one hour at 2 am.
Monday, March 11 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill in Milford at 7 pm - Action: Please bring in donations to fill goody bags for Hospitalized Veterans Day. Items such a puzzle books, nail clippers, shampoo and conditioner, socks, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc. We also welcome donations of non-perishable foods to stock the shelves at either Milford Senior Center of Beth-El.
This month we will be celebrating Mardi Gras. Evelyn has gathered lots of materials for the members to each make a creative mask to take home. There will be also be a King Cake to share, and whoever gets the miniature baby will be crowned the "queen" of the Mardi Gras and will lead off our parade. Watch out for flying beads.
Monday, March 18 - Idea Forum led by Toby - usually meets in meeting room at McDonald's in Devon at 10:00 am. Details to follow.
Tuesday, March 19 - Meet at Evelyn's to prepare the boutique tissue boxes to be transformed into Easter baskets for our April meeting. Anyone wishing to help should go to Evelyn's at 2 pm. Snow date is Wednesday, March 20.
Monday, March 25 - WRR Book Club meets at Carriage Green at 7:00 pm.This weeks selection is A Place for Us by Fatima Mirza.
Wednesday, March 20 - WRR Dining Out Night - Aunt Chilada’s followed by a moon walk.
February 2019
Tuesday, February 5 - Happy Hour at Bar Louie in the CT Post Mall - 4-6 pm
Monday, February 11 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7 pm. For our action project, please bring in new or gently used sheet/pillow cases/ towels/ blankets. These will help to restock the supply in local homeless shelters who often send clients with the linens they have been using when a more permanent placement is found for them.
We will also be doing a service project. We will have fun crafting Valentine's cards which will be handed out to seniors receiving Meals on Wheels. It will hopefully brighten their day, and we will have fun being creative.
Monday, February 25 - Idea Forum - McDonald’s -Devon, CT at 10:00 am
Wednesday, February 27 - WRR Dining Night Out - Lassie’s, 611 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, 5:30 pm
January 2019
January 1 - Happy New Year
Tuesday, January 8 - Happy Hour at Citrus in Milford from 4-6
Monday, January 14 - WRR Meeting - Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7pm
Monday, January 21 - Idea Forum with Toby Z. - McDonald's back room - 439 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford at 10:00 am.
Monday, January 28 (postponed from previous week) - Book Club led by Toby Z. - Carriage Green at 7:00 pm - discussing Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
Wednesday, January 23 - WRR Dining Night Out - Pop's on Old Gate Lane, Milford, at 5:30 pm.
December 2018
Monday, December 3 - Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish Members.
Tuesday, December 4 - Happy Hour at Bar 333 at 333 Boston Post Road in Milford from 4-6.
Monday, December 10 - WRR Meeting - 7:00 pm at Golden Hill Healthcare Center in Milford. We have a treat in store. Evelyn and the Steering Committee have prepared a really exciting craft for the membership. Everyone gets to create a Christmas/Hanukkah Headband to wear to make the holiday fun. We will also have a holiday tune sing along. I can't wait to take a bunch of photos of all the wonderful creations.
Thursday, December 13 - Trip to Osborne Homestead - $5.00 for transportation. We will meet at A C Moore at 9:30 am and return by 3:00 pm. Lunch will be at Twisted Vine (on your own) in Derby - great food at reasonable prices. Many members of our club have been busy since late summer preparing decorations for our combination living room/solarium assignment. Our theme is the story Alice In Wonderland. Other groups will be decorating on other famous story themes. Even if you cannot make it with the group on Thursday, please try to visit on your own, and bring a friend. It's so worth it. No admission, but a donation is appreciated.
Wednesday, December 19 - WRR Dining Night Out - to be announced
Tuesday, December 25 - Merry Christmas - Once again Jammie is sponsoring a "Christmas Caroling" treat for the residents of Golden Hill. Please join the three or four regulars to make it even a more fun occasion. The residents are so appreciative, and it's a good feeling for you, as well.
Monday, December 31 - New Year's Eve - Hope we usher in a promising new year
November 2018
HaSunday, November 4 - Daylight Savings Time ends. Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour.
Tuesday, November 6 - Happy Hour - Duffy's Tavern, 241 Campbell Avenue, West Haven - 4-6 on Election Day. Don't forget to vote!
Monday, November 12 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7:00 pm. Remember to please bring non-perishable goods to help with our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. We will have cooking demos from our membership featuring family favorite comfort foods. We will also have CAKE! to celebrate our 11th Birthday.
Thursday, November 15 - WRR trip to the Grounded Goodwife Farmhouse and Herbal workshop in Woodbury, CT. Those of you who signed up should meet at AC Moore in Orange at 9:00 am. We will return by 4:00 pm. Cost is $30.00.
Monday, November 19 - Idea Forum - ????
WRR Bookclub will meet at Carriage Green at 7:00 pm - Book discussion led by Toby Z. is The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan.
Thursday, November 22 - Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 28 - Dining Night Out -Important! -Note Change of venue - Duffy’s Tavern, 241 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, 5:30 pm
October 2018
Tuesday, October 2 - Happy Hour: Winery Tour - Paradise Hills Vineyards, 15Wind Swept Hill Rd.,
Wallingford, CT
Meet at A. C. Moore at 2 pm for carpooling. Please bring snack food to share.
Monday, October 8 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7pm. Our program will be presented by Pat Mason's son, a pharmacist. One of the topics will be on knowing your blood pressure medicines.
This meeting is also our annual warm clothing drive. Please bring in any gently used warm clothing such as coats and jackets, fleece, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, etc. If you have extra items, please share with those in need.
Thursday, October 11 - WRR trip - Liberty Ride - Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. This trip will include entry to the Minute Man National Park. There will be a late lunch (on your own) at Bertucci's. Meet at AC Moore at 8:00 am. Hopefully we will return by 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, October 24 - Dining Night Out - Lucy B’s - New Haven Avenue -5:30 pm
Monday, October 29 - Idea Forum (note - change in usual date) - led by Toby Z. -Meets at the McDonald's in Devon, CT at 10:00 am.
September 2018
Tuesday, September 4 - Happy Hour this month will be at Stonebridge Restaurant, 50 Daniel Street, Milford. Contact Martha with any questions.
Monday, September 10 - WRR annual picnic at Walnut Beach. We will meet under the pavilion at 5:00 pm, rain or shine. Bring a chair and a dish for the potluck to share with 4 to 6 other people. There is always so much food, don't feel you have to cook for the whole group. Also, please bring your own chair, bug spray, maybe a sweater, and your good humor. (Update: Due to inclement weather, we met at 7:00 pm at Golden Hills and enjoyed a wonderful selection of savory and sweet offerings. Adding to our pleasure were Judy Rochon and her ukulele group playing wonderful tunes. I'm sorry I had to leave early just as they started to sing, "We sailed on the Sloop, John B, my grandfather and me....)
Thursday, September 13 - Trip to Tapping Reeves Law School and Historical Museum in Litchfield, CT. The group will be taking the Noblest Study Tour. Cost is $17.00. Lunch on you at The Corner. Meet at AC Moore at 10:00 am and return by 5:00 pm.
Monday, September 17 - WRR Book Club led by Toby Z. This month the group is discussing The Whip by Karen Kondazian.
Wednesday, September 26 - WRR Dining Night Out - TBA
August - 2018
Tuesday, August 7 - WRR Happy Hour at Gusto's at 255 Post Road in Milford from 4-6 o'clock. Let Martha know if you are planning to attend so the establishment can arrange enough seating.
Monday, August 13 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7:00
Milford's own community theater, Eastbound Theater, in collaboration with Stratford's SquareWrights, will present a series of short performances. "All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" Come and enjoy "their exits and their entrances".
Thursday, August 16 - Storm King Art Center, New Windsor NY. This is a 500 acre outdoor museum with sculptures and an art center. There are works in various mediums from numerous artists to view. There will be walking, but they do have a tram for people with limited mobility. The date is Thursday, August 16 and the price is $27. We will meet at AC Moore at 8:30. If interested, please sign up and give Evelyn Duffner a check at the next meeting.
Wednesday, August 22 - WRR Dining Night out - SBC in Milford (Southport Brewing Company) - meet at 5:30 pm
Friday, August 24 - Edgerton Park in New Haven - presentation of Loves Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare. Sign up with Fran. Participants will meet at AC Moore in the Christmas Tree Shopping Center in Orange at 6:15 pm and carpool from there. Remember to bring a chair or something to sit on, bug spray, a beveridge, and a snack, if you wish.
Thursday, August 30 - Workshops at Evelyn's home - 2 pm -4 pm - Choose from learning how to make the plarns from plastic bags to be crocheted into the waterproof mats for the homeless or fring the already sewn fleecy, warm hats that will be distributed by the Bridgeport Relief Agency or get a refresher in crocheting so you can start a mat with the plarn rolls - bring scissors and a size K or larger crochet hook.
July - 2018
Tuesday, July 3 - Happy Hour at On the Border in the Christmas Tree Shopping Center in Orange from 4-6.
Monday, July 9 - WRR Monthly Meeting- Golden Hill Healthcare Center -7:00 Come and learn about how zoos are run and hear about volunteer opportunities at Beardsley Zoo. Please bring donations of pet food and supplies for our furry friends.
Thursday, July 12 - cruise on the CT River aboard the Onrust Sailing Ship out of Essex CT. Cost is $40.00. Evelyn will have details at the meeting. We will meet at A.C. Moore parking lot at 9:00 am. Figure on very late afternoon or early evening for our return.
Monday, July 16 - Idea Forum -She's back! With lots of things to talk about. Join in on the conversation hosted by Toby on Monday July 16. This special forum will be at Toby's home,at 10:00 a.m. You are invited for a light brunch and heavy issues. Contact information so you can RSVP will be available at the meeting.
Tuesday, July 17 - Workshop: Make mats for the homeless at Evelyn's at 2:00 pm. See details below under Wednesday, July 24. She had so many volunteers, she added this session.
Wednesday, July 18 - Tea and scones at Tea with Tracy in Ansonia. Fran will have details at our July meeting. Meeting time to carpool is at 10:45 am.
Tuesday, July 24 - Plarn making at Evelyn's at 2:00 pm. Plarn is the plastic strips made from plastic bags that can be crocheted like yarn. They are being made into mats that can be used by the homeless population to place a battier between the ground and whatever they are sleeping on. They can also be used at the beach and for other purposes.
She is asking for plastic shopping bags as it takes about 500 to make just one mat. You are invited to come over and cut the bags, string the strips together, and roll them into balls. She will have a sign-up sheet for participants at the meeting.
Wednesday, July 25 - WRR Dining Out Night - Michael Anthony's Tuscan Grill, 475 New Haven Ave Milford. Meet at 6:00 pm.
Monday, July 30 - WRR Book Club will meet at Carriage Green to discuss Georgia by Dawn Trip. Toby Z. will lead the discussion - 7:00 pm
June - 2018
Tuesday, June 5 - Happy Hour - Joey C's Boathouse - 955 Ferry Blvd., Stratford, from 4-6. Contact Martha Shea for details.
Monday, June 11 - WRR Meeting at Total Wine of Milford (Shoprite Parking Lot) from 6-9
Thursday, June 14 - WRR trip to Guilette Castle - Meet at AC Moore at 10:00 am. You need to have signed up with Evelyn Duffner. Cost: $14.00 - Potluck lunch in the pavilion.
Monday, June 18 - Idea Forum - Location TBD - 10:00 am - contact Toby Zabinski
Thursday, June 21 - First day of summer - Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days
Wednesday, June 27 - Dining Out Night - TBA
May - 2018
Tuesday, May 1 - Happy Hour - Oronoque Country Club - 4-6 pm
Monday, May 14 - WRR Meeting-Carriage Green - 7:00
Thursday, May 17 - WRR trip to Gulliver’s Gate in NYC - lunch at Carmine’s - meet at train station in Milford at 8:15 am
Monday, May 21 - WRR Book Club - discussing Panchinko by Min Jin Lee - Carriage Green - 7:00 pm
Contact Toby with any questions -everyone welcome.
Wednesday, May 30 - Dining Night Out - Outback on Marsh Hill Road in Orange - 6:00 pm -contact Fran for details
April - 2018
Sunday, April 1 - Joyous Passover (Saturday, March 31) and Happy Easter
Tuesday, April 3 - Happy Hour at Gusto's in Milford - 4-6 pm - All are welcome. Contact Martha.
Sunday, April 8 - Orthodox Easter Sunday - Joy!
Monday, April 9 - WRR Meeting and Program - Am I Normal or Am I Losing It????
Our service project this month is a collection for our Veterans - candy, tissues, toiletries, personal care items, puzzle or activity books, etc.
Thursday, April 12 - Trip: American Museum of Tort Law - Winstead, CT - cost for transportation and admittance: $13.00 - Meet at A. C. Moore in Orange at 9 am to carpool.
March - 2018
Tuesday, March 6 - WRR Happy Hour at Citrus, 56 Broad Street, Milford, CT, 4-6 pm.
Tuesday, March 6 - workshop at Evelyn's to prepare Easter basket kits for assembly at our March meeting. (Snore date, Wednesday, March 7.)
Friday, March 9 - Roy Orbison Tribute Show - Nelson Hall, Cheshire, CT. For those who signed up and paid the $38.00, meet at AC Moore in Orange at 1:00. Contact Fran with any questions.
Monday, March 12 - WRR meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7:00 pm. Please bring individually wrapped candies and small toys to fill boutique size Easter Baskets that will be delivered to deserving children by Covenant to Care.
Wednesday, March28 - Dining Night Out - Abate in Wooster Square, New Haven at 6:00 pm. Car pooling necessary. Contact Fran.
February - 2018
Tuesday, February 6 - Happy Hour at Bar Louie at the CT Post Mall - 4-6 pm
Saturday, February 10 - D’Elisir D’Amore Donezzetti 12:55 pm (approx. $25) 550 Universal Dr.- Cinemark-North Haven
Monday, February 12 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center in Milford at 7:00 pm. Our guest speaker from last month, Bruce Wazoka, has rescheduled and will present the program on Friendship Force this month instead. We will have our book swap and food collection. This month's recipient will be Milford Senior Center.
Monday, February 19 - Idea Forum: Democracy – Could it disappear in the U.S.A?
Saturday, February 24 - La Boheme -Puccini – 12:30 pm -550 Universal Dr. - Cinemark – North Haven - Aprox. $25
Wednesday, February 28 - WRR Dining Out night - The Greek Spot Cafe - 726 E Broadway, Milford
January - 2018
Tuesday, January 2 - Happy Hour at Bar 3 Thirty-three, 333 Boston Post Road, Milford - 4-6 pm - Contact Martha
Monday, January 8 - CANCELLED- sorry. WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7:00 - "Friendship Force" with Irene Kaiser -What is it? How does it work? Come and find out! Food collection this month goes to Beth El. They also welcome paper products.
Saturday - January 27 - Viewing of the opera Tosca by Puccini - 12:55 pm at Cinemark - 550 Universal Drive, North Haven, CT
Monday, January 29 - Book Club at Carriage Green in Milford. All are welcome, even if you haven't had a chance to read the book.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celest Ng. Contact Toby Z for details.
Wednesday, January 31 - WRR Dining Night Out - Eli's in Orange at 6 pm. 255 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT. Contact Fran for details.
December - 2017
Tuesday, December 5 - Happy Hour at Gusto's 255, Boston Post Road, Milford - all are welcome - 4-6 pm
Monday, December 11 - WRR Meeting - Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 14 - Tour of Osborne Homestead in Derby, CT - This year's theme is "Night at the Opera," and our team has been busy decorating a room with "Aeida"-Lunch following at Twisted Vine - Cost $5.00 for transportation - Meet at A. C. Moore in the Christmas Tree Shopping Center in Orange at 9:30 am - return at 2 pm
Wednesday, December 20 - WRR Dining Night Out -No Dining Out for December - watch for January's date and location.
November - 2017
Tuesday, November 7 - Happy Hour at Bar Louie - CT Post Mall - 4 pm
Monday, November 13 - WRR 10th Birthday Celebration at Costa Azzura Restaurant in Milford at 6:00 pm
Monday, November 20 - Idea Forum with Toby Z. At McDonald's in Devon at 10:00 am
Monday, November 27 - WRR Book Club - Carriage Green at 7:00 pm -
Wednesday, November 29 - Dining Night Out - Taste of Thai 22-24 Broad Street Milford - Contact Fran.
October - 2017
Tuesday, October 3 - Happy Hour at On The Border in the Christmas Tree Shopping Center in Orange, 4-6 pm
Monday - October 9 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7 pm - Presentation from a representative from the University of Bridgeport"s College of Naturopath Medicine. Come and learn techniques to make wellness for seniors a priority.
Our service project this month is donating gently-used warm clothing which will provide comfort for those less fortunate. Thank you for sharing.
Any food collected will go to Milford Senior Center this month.
Thursday - October 12 - WRR Trip to Florence Griswold Museum - lunch at the museum cafe - $20.00 for transportation and admission. Contact Evelyn. Currently, the trip is full.
Monday, October 18 - Idea Forum with Toby - meet at 10 am at the McDonald's in Devon.
Wednesday, October 25 - Dining Night Out - Biagetti's - Campbell Avenue, West Haven -6:00 pm
NOTE: Biagetti's has an early-bird from 5:00 -6:00, so if you want to take advantage of the special, come a little early.
September - 2017
Tuesday, September 5 - Happy Hour at Gouveia Winery in Wallingford, CT. Meet at 2pm at A.C. Moore to carpool. Bring snack to share, games, etc. All beverages must be purchased at the winery, wine and soft drinks and water. Contact Martha Shea.
Monday, September 11 - WRR Meeting -Pot Luck at Walnut Beach under the pavilion. IMPORTANT! Meet at 5 pm instead of 7 pm. Bring your own chair, bug repellent, something to drink, and a food item to share. There is no formal service project this month, but as usual, our monthly food donation is welcome. This month food goes to the Milford Senior Center. We are looking for a large turn out of members to come and eat and drink and socialize. Let's hope for a clear evening.
Important: Tickets for our 10 Anniversary Birthday Bash will be sold at the meeting.
Please make your check out to Deborah Kasowitz in the amount of $28.00. The banquet will be our November Meeting. It will be at Costa Azzura on 72 Broadway, Milford, CT on Monday, November 13, 2017, at 6:00 pm.
Thursday, September 14 - WRR monthly trip - Fairfield Museum and History Center - guided walking tour and exhibits. Lunch will be at Fairfield Center. Cost is $15.00 for admission and transportation. Contact Evelyn Duffner.
Monday, September 18 - Idea Forum - Meets at McDonald's in Devon (I-95, Exit 34) - Contact Toby Z.
Monday, September 18 - Book Club - 7 pm - at Carriage Green in Milford - discussing The Bridge Ladies by Betsey Lerner. The author of the book will join the meeting. Contact Toby Z.
Wednesday, September 27 - Dining Night Out - The Milford Diner, 886 Bridgeport Avenue- meet at 6 pm- contact Fran
August - 2017
Tuesday, August 1 - WRR Happy Hour - Joey C's - Dock Shopping Center - Stratford, CT - 4-6
Monday, August 14 - WRR Meeting - Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7:00 pm - Eileen Carpinella from Arts for Learning Connecticut will be our special guest.
Our service project this month is collecting school supplies - thanks in advance for your donation.
We will also hold our monthly food collection. This month the food will go to Milford Senior Center.
Thursday, August 17 - For our monthly trip, Ev has arranged a tour of Savin Rock Museum in West Haven. That will be followed by lunch at Jimmies. A visit to Carrillon at Yale University will cap off the day. Cost is only $5:00.
Friday, August 18 - Fran reminds us to enjoy a performance of Romeo and Juliet during the Shakespeare at Edgerton Park season. Meet at A. C. Moore at 6:30. Bring a chair, eats, jacket, bug repellent.
No idea forum for August.
Wednesday, August 30 - Riverview Bistro 946 Ferry Boulevard in Stratford
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. July - 2017
Tuesday, July 4 - Happy 4th of July!
Monday, July 10 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7:00 pm - We will be treated to Eastbound Theater presents:
Dir/Past Chair Tom Rushen
Food collection for Beth El
Stay tuned for any other announcements.
Tuesday, July 11 - WRR Happy Hour - Riverview Bistro - 946 Ferry Blvd., Stratford, CT - 4-6
Thursday, July 13 - WRR Trip of the Month - Cross Sound Ferry Cruise out of New London - narrated cruise past 8 lighthouses, 2 forts, and 2 islands. Cost $38.00 - meet at A.C. Moore - time?
Monday, July 17 - Idea Forum run by Toby Z. - At Toby's home at the end of Waterbury Avenue in Milford. This will be a chance to kick back, relax, and share conversation while munching on a bagel. No idea forum in August. Hopefully, all will come back energized for a great discussion at the September meeting. All are welcome! 10:00 am
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Monday, July 17 - WRR Book Club -Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult - Meet at Carriage Green on Plains Road in Milford at 7pm.
Wednesday, July 26 - WRR Dining Night Out - China Pavilion - Boston Post Road - Meet at 6 pm at the restaurant. Contact Fran for details.
June - 2017
Thursday, June 1 - WRR trip to the Indian Archaeological Museum in Washington, CT -$22.00 fee includes making a dream catcher - lunch extra - meet at AC Moore in Orange at 9 am - trip full
Tuesday, June 6 - WRR Happy Hour at Citrus Restaurant, 56 South Broad Street, Milford - 4-6 pm. All are welcome; contact Martha Shea
Monday, June 12 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill at 7:00 pm. Karen Lombardi from the Woodbridge Animal Center will be our guest speaker, and our service project is collecting food and supplies for pets.
Wednesday, June 21 - Dining Night Out - Archie Moore's - Milford - 6 pm
May - 2017
Tuesday, May 2 - Happy Hour - Village Bistro - 1501 Boston Post Road, Milford - 4-6 pm - All are welcome.
Monday, May 8 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill - 7:00 pm - Cheese presentation with Lori Appleby - No service project this month, but food for our food banks and socks for Bridgeport Relief Agency are always welcomed. We thank you for your generosity.
Thursday, May 11 - New York Lincoln Center tour - $25.00 plus lunch and train tickets on your own. Since Evelyn needed money to reserve the tickets, this may be closed. Contact Evelyn Duffner.
Saturday, May 13 - Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss - 12:30 pm - Cinemark Theater at Milford Post Mall - $24.87 for seniors
Monday, May 22 - WRR Book Club - Carriage Green at 7:00 pm - reading Fear of Dying by Erica Jong - all are welcome, even if you haven't had a chance to read the book. Discussion leader - Toby Zabinski.
Wednesday, May 31 - WRR Dining Night Out -Fonda la Paloma - 1 Schooner Drive, Milford - meet at 6:00 pm. Contact Fran for details.
April - 2017
Tuesday, April 4 - Happy Hour - Citrus Restaurant - 56 Broad Street, Milford, CT - contact Martha Shea
Thursday, April 6 (not usual week) - Trip to Springfield Quadrangle Museums FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS. $20.00 - make checks payable to Evelyn - Dr. Seuss sculpture garden, fine art, natural history, and historical museums. Lunch at our own cost at Max Tavern. Meet at AC Moore at 9:00 am and return around 4:30 pm.
Monday, April 10 - WRR at Golden Hill - Program - The Art of Daycation, presented by Nina Lesignia -
Service project -collecting items for Day of Hospitalized Vets, sponsored by the Devon VFW Post -the event will take place on May 7, and we hope we can collect lots of items to help fill the goody bags for our men and women who serve our country and us so well. Items such as books, games, puzzles, candy, toiletries, etc. will be most welcomed. Just imagine what would help make a hospital stay for you more bearable and bring small pleasure, and those items will surely fit the bill.
Monday, April 17 - Idea Forum -McDonald's Restaurant - Route 1 - Devon, at 10:00 am. Contact Toby Z.
Saturday, April 22 - Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky - 12:30 pm - Cinemark Theater at Milford Post Mall - Cost for Senior admission has risen to $24.87 +/- because theater is no longer absorbing the sales tax. Sorry!
Wednesday, April 26 - Dining Night Out - Saray Turkish Restaurant - 770 Campbell Avenue, West Haven - 6 pm -contact Fran.
March, 2017
Idea Forum cancelled for March.
Tuesday, March 7 - Happy Hour - Joey C's Boathouse, 955 Ferry Blvd., Stratford - 4-6pm - all are welcome. Contact Martha Shea.
Saturday, March 11 - La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi - 12:55 Cinemark Theater at Milford Post Mall - $23 for seniors
Monday, March 13 - WRR meeting at :Golden Hill - 7:00 pm - Please bring individually wrapped candies and goodies to fill the Easter Baskets for deserving children. Small toys such as pencils, erasers, toothbrushes, miniature cars, etc. are also welcome.
We will also have our monthly food collection of non-perishable goods. Beth-El will be the recipient this month. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Monday, March 20 - WRR Book Club at Carriage Green at 7:00 pm -This month's selection is Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt.
Wednesday, March 22 - Dining Night Out - Scribner's - 31 Village Street, Milford - Early bird, 5-6:30 pm - Contact Fran
Saturday, March 25 - Idomeneo by Mozart - 12:55 Cinemark Theater at Milford Post Mall - $23 for seniors
Wednesday, March 29 - Olive Tree Restaurant Gathering - 2009 Bridgeport Avenue, just past Milford Hospital, 6 pm. Contact Judy Rochon for details.
February, 2017
Tuesday, February 7 - Happy Hour at Stonebridge Restaurant on 50 Daniel Street in Milford from 4-6 pm. All are welcome. Contact Martha if you have questions.
Sunday, February 12 - Moon Walk on the Hamden Canal. Dinner first at Aunt Chiladas, 3931 Whitney Avenue at 6:30. Contact Fran for details. Dress WARMLY!
Monday, February 13 - WRR Meeting - Golden Hill Healthcare Center in Milford -7:00 pm. Annual book, CD, DVD, tapes, magazine swap. We well be having a presentation from a representative from Milford Public Library that should be fascinating and give us ideas for all kinds of new activities.
Sunday, February 19 - Bunny basket workshop at Evelyn's at 2:00 pm.
Monday, February 20 - Idea Forum at McDonald's Restaurant on Route 1 in Devon at 10:00 am. Note change of day. Contact Toby Z. for details.
Wednesday, February 22 - WRR Dining Night Out - The Bridge House Restaurant in Stratford, meeting at 6 pm. Contact Fran.
Saturday, February 25 - the opera Rusalka by Dvorak- 12:55 Cinemark Theater at Milford Post Mall - $23 for seniors
January, 2017
Tuesday, January 3 - Happy Hour - 4-6 at Village Bistro, 1501 Boston Post Road, Milford. All are welcome. Contact Martha Shea.
Saturday, January 7 - Nabucco by Verdi at 12:55 pm at Cinemark Theater at Milford Post Mall - $23 senior price -contact Fran.
Monday, January 9 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center in Milford at 7:00 pm. Linda Ball will present on climate change, getting your garden ready for spring and planting tips. Accessory Swap. Food collection goes to Beth El.
Tuesdays in January - Game time at Jammie Mandell's House. See your calendar for contact information.
Wednesday, January 11 - Idea Forum led by Toby - meet at MacDonald's Restaurant on Route 1 in Deon at 10 am.
Saturday, January 21 - Romeo and Juliette by Gounod - 12:55 pm at Cinemark Theater at Milford Post Mall - $23 senior price -contact Fran.
Monday, January 23 - Book Club at Carriage Green in Milford - all are welcome - led by Toby - this month's book: Bettyville: A Memoir by George Hodgman
Wednesday, January 25 - WRR Dining Night Out - Stanziale's, 595 Main Street, Stratford, CT. Meet at 6 pm. Contact Fran.
December, 2016
Tuesday, December 6 - Happy Hour - 4-6 - Joey C's Boathouse, 955 Ferry Blvd., Stratford. All are welcome!
Saturday, December 10 - L'Amour de Loin by Kaija Saariaho - 12:55 pm - Cinemark Theater, Milford Post Mall - $23.00 seniors
Monday, December 12 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7:00 pm. Come and enjoy our holiday festivities.
Wednesday, December 14 - Idea Forum - MacDonald's Restaurant - Route 1 in Devon, CT - 10:00 AM
Thursday, December 15 - WRR monthly excursion - This month we visit the Lockwood Matthews Mansion in Norwalk. Come see the wonderful Xmas decorations. We will then have lunch at a local restaurant followed by a WPR mural Tour at Norwalk City Hall.
Meet at AC Moore at 9 AM; return 4:30 - Cost for transportation and admission the the museum is $20.00. Lunch is our own cost.
Contact Evelyn soon. She still has a few open spots but must receive payment in advance.
November, 2016
Tuesday, November 1 - Happy Hour - 4-6 at Gusto's, 255 Boston Post Road, Milford - all are welcome.
Saturday, November 5 - Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young - Bridgeport Downtown Cabaret Tribute Band. Cost is $48.00 plus $5.00 for transportation. Meet at AC Moore parking lot in Orange at 3:30 pm. Bring eats and drinks. Contact Fran.
Wednesday, November 9 - Idea Forum - at Toby's house not McDonald's this month. 102 Shorefront Street in Milford at 10:00 am. Contact Toby for details.
Thursday, November 10 - WRR Trip - tour the Palace Theater in Waterbury. The cost is $14.00 and includes admission, tour, and transportation. Lunch is on you at San Marino restaurant nearby. Leave from AC Moore parking lot at 9:30 am and return approximately 4 pm.
Monday, November 14 -WRR Meeting at Golden Hill at 7:00 pm. 9th Birthday party! Please remember to bring donations for our fall Thanksgiving food drive to make a happier Thanksgiving for those less fortunate. Also, bring some change to make participation in our casino games night more exciting. Please remember to put a dollar or whatever you can afford into our donation can located at the sign-in table.
Monday, November 21 - WRR Book Club at Carriage Green at 7 pm. This month's title is The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian. All are welcome, even if you have not had a chance to read the book.
Wednesday, November 30 - WRR Dining Out Night - Orso Trattoria, 385 Boston Post Road, Orange -meet at restaurant at 6:00 pm -contact Fran Cappelli for information.
Most every Tuesday, Jammie Mandell hosts Game Time at her home around 4 pm. If you would like to join in, please contact Jammie. Her contact information will be available at our next meeting.
October, 2016
Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Happy Hour 4-6 pm at the Village Bistro, Boston Post Road in Milford
Monday, October 10 - WRR Meeting - Golden Hill Healthcare Center at 7 pm. Kisses for Katie presentation. Our service project for the month is collecting new/gently used winter clothing. As always, we welcome donations of non-perishable foods. This month any food collected goes to the senior center. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Thursday, October 13 - WRR trip to the Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson and Wales U. in Providence, RI. Cost is $30.00 and includes transportation, admission, tour, and lunch. Meet at AC Moore at 8:45 am and return by 4:30 pm.
Saturday, October 22 - Don Giovanni by Mozart - 12:55 pm at Cinemark Theater, Milford Post Mall. $23.00 senior price. Contact Fran if you want details.
Wednesday, October 26 - Dining Night Out - West End Bistro, 551 Main Street, West Haven, CT. BYOB - 5:30 pm -Contact Fran for details.
September, 2016
Thursday, September 1 - Midsummer Night's Dream - Edgarton Park in New Haven - meet in AC Moore parking lot in Orange at 6:15. Bring chair, eats, bug repellent, jacket, etc. Contact Fran for details.
Tuesday, September 6 - Happy Hour - Oscar's, 186 Hillside Avenue, Milford -4-6pm - all are welcome!
Monday, September 12 - Meet a Walnut Beach Pavilion - Pot Luck supper - Bring chair, drinks, jacket -IMPORTANT! We are meeting an hour earlier, at 6 pm, to have time to eat and socialize before sundown.
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Wednesday, September 14 - Idea Forum starts again! Meet at MacDonald's Restaurant on Route 1 in Devon at 10 am. Contact Toby Z for details. Her topic for this month is "Where Do We Go From Here?" Here is what she wrote in her email:
There is so much anger and hate in our country right now - this election is quite caustic, especially from Trump, but truly from both sides and the "Black Lives Matter" and the "Blue Lives Matter" groups contribute to the headed discussions. Our country is being torn apart by gunfire and bullying and disrespect and fear of "the other". What is going to happen to all these people who have been encouraged to proudly display their ignorance and their hate? Are they going to go away or change their minds? I don't think so. How do we move on? Where do we go from here???
This is truly a concern of mine - I don't know how we get back to living together in peace and harmony - and I wonder what you think and how you feel. So - let's talk!!
Thursday, September 15- WRR Trip of the Month! Rhode Island Bay Cruises -10 lighthouses & Newport Harbor. $40 fee covers transportation and admission. After the cruise we will have lunch at Tavern by the Sea. Meet at 10:00 am at A. C. Moore parking lot. We will return by 7 pm. Contact Evelyn (This trip is currently full!)
Monday, September 19 - WRR Book Club at Carriage Green at 7 pm. All are welcome. This month's title is The Story Hour by Thrity Umrigar
Wednesday, September 28 - WRR Dining Night Out - Thai Stories - 16 Selden Street,Woodbridge, CT.
August 2016
Tuesday, August 2 - Happy Hour at Riverview Bistro, 946 Ferry Blvd., Stratford - 4-6 pm
Saturday, August 6 - Blueberries Anyone? Pick your own at Bishop's Orchard in Guilford, CT. Meet at AC at 9:30 am. Light lunch at Fran's to follow. Please contact Fran to let her know if you are coming so she can plan for lunch.
Monday, August 8 - WRR meeting - Margaret Egan Center in Milford - Room 155 - 7:00 pm -This month's presenter is Maria Thomas from the Alzheimer's Association. Shirley Weinstein will introduce her. She is from the Alzheimer's Association. Marie will be talking to us about brain health...love your brain. She said she can talk about some of the research going on etc.While Alzheimer's disease is a difficult topic, her discussion with us should be more upbeat than stressful. Come and learn what she has to say about the latest findings.
In addition, there will be an artist with hand-crafted jewelry for sale - proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, so tuck a few dollars into your purse just in case.
For our service project this month, we will be collecting school supplies for Milford children, so watch for good sales and start putting a few things away. Watch for a list of needed items.
As always, we welcome donations of food, personal care items, reading glasses, etc. Every little bit helps.
Thursday, August 11 - NYC Roosevelt Island/North Shore Lobster Company - Dinner on lobster boat and free 45 minute boat ride on the Hudson River
Train tickets: $19.50 - Subway - $2.50 plus each will pay for dinner. Contact Evelyn - Meet at train station in Milford by 8:15 pm.
Wednesday, August 24 - WRR Dining Out Night - Seabreeze Pizza, 1 Seabreeze Avenue, Milford.
Monday, August 29 - Sewing Winter Hat's at Evelyn's house - all are welcome! A light supper of soup will be provided. Bring something to share, if you would like. Starts at 6 pm.
July 2016
Tuesday, July 5 - Happy Hour at Gouveia Winery, 1339 Whirlwind Road, Wallingford, CT - meet at A. C. Moore in Orange at 2pm to carpool. Drivers will receive $5.00 per passenger. We will leave the winery around 6 pm.
Wednesday, July 6 - Idea Forum - MacDonald's Restaurant, Route 1, Devon, CT. 10:00 am. Contact Toby Z. for details.
Monday, July 11 - WRR meeting at 7:00 pm at the Margaret Egan Center - Room 155. See Monthly Meeting-Programs tab for details.
Monday, July 18 - WRR book club discussion at Carriage Green, Milford, at 7:00 pm. This month's selection is Grandma's Gatewalk Walk by Ben Montgomery. Contact Toby Z. for details. All are welcome.
Wednesday, July 20 - WRR Dining Night Out - 744 West Restaurant - 744 Boston Post Road, West Haven - contact Fran for details.
Thursday, July 28 - WRR trip to Buttonwood Farm in Griswold, CT. $10.00 for transportation. Brunch at Season's Buffet at Mohegan Sun. Buffet cost is $12.50, and each will pay at the restaurant. Meet at AC Moore at 8:30 am and return around 3 pm.
June 2016
Wednesday, June 1 - Dining Night Out - Kasbah Garden Cafe, 105 Howe Street, New Haven, CT. Meet at 6 pm. Contact Fran Cappelli
Tuesday, June 7 - Happy Hour from 4-6 pm at On the Border in the Christmas Tree Shopping Center in Orange. All are welcome. Contact Martha Shea.
Thursday, June 9 - Elizabeth Rose Garden trip - meet at AC Moore in Orange at 8:00 am, return 3:00 pm. Cost is $7.00 plus lunch at the Pond House on the premises. Contact Ev Duffner.
Monday, June 13 - WRR meeting - 7:00 pm - Margaret Egan Center in Milford, CT. Collecting food and supplies for pets.
Program will be by William Bradley, registered dietitian, on the benefits of the Mediterranean Living diet. As always, we also welcome donations of food for the food bank, socks for the Bridgeport Relief Center, reading glasses, etc.
Wednesday, June 15 - Idea Forum at MacDonald's Restaurant on Route 1 in Devon at 10:00 am. Contact Toby Zabinski.
Wednesday, June 29 - WRR Dining Night Out - Oscar's (Old Sloppy Jose's), 186 Hillside Avenue, Milford, CT - meet at restaurant at 6:00 pm - Contact Fran Cappelli for details
May 2016
Tuesday, May 3 - Happy Hour - La Famiglia Vincenzo - 4-6 - 1573 Boston Post Road, Milford - contact Martha Shea
Monday, May 9 - WRR Meeting - Case Memorial Library- 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, CT - 7:00 -Marion Morra presenting a program on the WPA murals and their current restoration. Diaper collection
Wednesday, May 11 - Idea Forum - MacDonald's Restaurant, Route 1 in Devon at 10:00 am - contact Toby Zabinski
Thursday, May 12 - WRR trip to the Lizzy Borden House in Fall River, MA - meet at ACMoore at 8:00 am - cost $25.00 - For information contact Ev Duffner - dlduffner@yahoo.com
Monday, May 23 - Book Club - Carriage Green, Milford at 7:00 pm - discussing The Art of Crash Landing by Melissa DeCarlo - contact Toby Z. for details. tobyz80@hotmail.com
April 2016
Saturday, April 2 - Madame Butterfly at Cinemark, CT Post Mall, 12:55 pm - $23.00 Senior Price
Tuesday, April 5 - Happy Hour - 4-6 pm - Village Bistro, 1501 Boston Post Road, Milford -contact: Martha Shea
Monday, April 11 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7 pm
Beth El Shelter Presentation -List of items to donate to be provided soon.(see the Monthly Programs page for a detailed description and a link to items needed for the shelter.)
Wednesday, April 20 - Idea Forum - McDonald's Restaurant, Route 1 in Devon - 10:00 am - contact: Toby Z.
Saturday, April 16 - Robert Devereux by Donizetti at Cinemark, CT Post Mall, 12:55 pm - $23.00 Senior Price
Wednesday, April 27 - Dining Out Night - Stone Hearth, 838 Whalley Avenue, New Haven.
Saturday, April 30 - Elektra by Strauss at Cinemark, CT Post Mall, 12:55 pm - $23.00 Senior Price
March 2016 -
Tuesday, March 1 - Happy Hour at Eli's Tavern, Boston Post Road, Orange, CT from 4-6 pm. Contact Martha Shea.
Tuesday, March 8 - Idea Forum at McDonald's on Boston Post Road in Devon. The meeting will start at 10:00 am. Note that the meeting is on a Tuesday this month, instead of the usual Wednesday.
The topic is going to be talking about women - did you know that products for women cost 7% more than similar products for men? Anything pink that you purchase probably cost you more money than if you bought the men's version. There will also be a follow-up on the conversation on the cost of drugs, discussed at a previous idea forum. Contact Toby Z. for details.
Monday, March 14 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hill Healthcare Center - 7 pm
Important! Correction to Calendar below! On Wednesday, March 30, the location for Dining Out Night has been changed to La Famiglia Vincenzo at 1573 Boston Post Road, Milford. Meet at the restaurant at 6:00 pm.
The location on the calendar will be the venue for April's Dining Out Night.
Here is an experiment: Fran sent the calendar for March 2016 that did not get distributed because our February meeting was cancelled. I have taken a screen shot and will insert it here. It seems to be readable.Let me know if you prefer this or the list or both.
February 2016 -
February 2 - Happy Hour - at Rainbow Gardens, 117 Broad Street, Milford, CT - 4-6 pm ($5.00 Margaritas and $2.00 tacos.)
February 8 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hills Healthcare Center - 7 pm (Cancelled due to slippery conditions!)
February 10 - Idea Forum - Milford Public Library, 10:00 am. Contact Toby Z.
February 17 - Dining Night Out - Location -Woodbridge Social - 12 Selden St., New Haven ( off exit 59 of the Merritt)-6:00 pm
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January 2016 - Happy New Year!
January 5 - Happy Hour at La Famiglia Vincenzo 1573 Boston Post Rd., Milford 4-6 pm
January 11 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hills Healthcare Center - across from Milford Hospital - 7pm
January 13 - Idea Forum MacDonalds Restaurant, Rt 1 Devon 10 am
January 16 - Lez Pecheurs de Peries, Cinemark Theater in Ct Post Mall at 12:55 pm $22 for seniors
January 25 - Book Club at Carriage Greene at 7 pm - discussing Between the World and Me by Coates
January 27 - Dining Night Out River Street Restaurant, 109 River St., Milford
December 2015
Tuesday, December 1 - Happy Hour at Village Bistro - 1501 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT - 4-6 pm - Contact Martha Shea
Wednesday, December 9 - Idea Forum - MacDonald's Restaurant - Route 1, Devon - 10:00 am - Contact Toby Z
Monday, December 14 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hills at 7:00 pm. Join us for our holiday celebration. Our featured guest is our own Linda Whittaker - Music! Music! Music! Let the bells ring!
Instead of contributing toys to Toys for Tots, we will be taking a monetary collection which will be used to purchase a gift card for a needy family in Milford.
Wednesday, December 16 - Dining Night Out - TBD
Thursday, December 17 - Trip to Osborn House - "Holiday on the Farm" - Guided tour/transportation $3.00. There is no charge for the museum, but donations are gratefully accepted. Our members have decorated one of the rooms with the theme of dogs and cats. Come and view our beautiful, handcrafted decorations.
Lunch at Twisted Vine Restaurant.
Meet at AC Moore at 9 am and return between 3:00-3:30 - Contact Evelyn Duffner
Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day - Join our volunteer elves led by Jamie to entertain the residents at Golden Hills Healthcare Center. Bring some holiday joy into the lives of others and still be home by lunch.
November 2015:
Tuesday, November 3 - Happy Hour at Eli's Tavern, Boston Post Road, Orange, CT from 4-6 pm. Contact Martha Shea.
Monday, November 9 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hills at 7:00 pm - HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARTY! Socializing, Activities, Games - Details to follow.
It's our annual Thanksgiving Food Collection, so start stocking up now. We also welcome coupons and personal care items for our Veterans, magnifying glasses, and socks.
Wednesday, November 11 - Idea Forum - MacDonald's Restaurant on Route 1 in Derby at 10:00 am. Topic of discussion: ALEC. Contact Toby.
Thursday, November 12 - trip to Turkish Cultural Center in West Haven. Cooking lesson, lunch, and visit to Turkish grocery store. Cost $22.00. Maximum # of attendees: 20. Meet at A.C. Moore in Orange at 10:30 am. Return between 2:30 and 3:00 pm. Contact Evelyn.
Monday, November 16 - WRR Book Club at Carriage Green at 7:00 pm. Maggie Shipstead's Astonish Me. All are welcome. Contact Toby.
Wednesday, November 18 - Dining Night Out - Curry Leaves Restaurant, next to Shop-Rite in Milford. 6 pm - Contact Fran Cappelli for details
Saturday, November 21 - Met Live HD - "Lulu" by Alan Berg - Cinemark Theater in CT Post Mall - 12:30 pm - $22.00 for seniors - Contact Fran Cappelli for details
Thursday, November 26 - Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. We are all so blessed.
October 2015:
Tuesday, October 6 - Happy Hour at Jeffrey's Restaurant on New Haven Avenue in Milford, 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Note change to Tuesday instead of our usual first Wednesday of the month. Contact Martha Shea with any questions.
Monday, October 12 - WRR Meeting at Golden Hills at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 21 - Idea Forum at McDonald's - 10:00 am - Contact Toby
Thursday, October 22 -(FULL) WRR trip to Burlington State Fish Hatchery in Farmington. Cost is $9.00. Meet at A. C. Moore in Orange at 9:00 am. Contact Evelyn. There will be more details at our October WRR meeting. (FULL)
Wednesday, October 28 - Dining Night Out - Little Columbia, Main Street, East Haven, CT - Meet at 6:00 pm - Contact Fran
Saturday, October 31 - Happy Halloween! BOO!
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