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FEATURE7 Thanks From the Staff

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NEWS DEPARTMENTS: 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 ACTIVITIES

12 CALENDAR

On the cover: From left, Maintenance staff members Michael Kimberly, Ryan Hanky and Richard Villanueva; District 10Alternate Rep Mary Haynes, District 10 Rep Dave Bingham and OV Executive Director Fred Rodriguez prepare for thedelivery of holiday toys to Sterling House. Community Center. (See story on page 11.) The Villager welcomes submis-sions for cover consideration. Submissions must be emailed as high-resolution jpeg images to [email protected]

4 Evelyn Gans’ Centennial Birthday5 Message from the OVCA President5 SAC Plans “Dancing With Our Stars”7 “Thank You” From the OV Staff8 Reminder: Ice Missile Law in CT8 Maintenance Matters: Snow Removal 9 Reminder of Cart Path Rules10 Maintenance Matters: Fireplace Safety11 Annual Toy Drive is a Success14 OV Snapshots16 Fitness for Older Adults: Arthritis & Exercise 17 When Should You Call Security?18 Beyond the Village20 Club & Group Advertisements

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‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ TO EVELYN GANS

On Dec. 20, longtime OV resident Evelyn Gans turned100 years old.

Family and friends gathered to mark this momentous

occasion with a surprise birthday party at SCB.

District 1 Representative Larry Hartley opened the pro-

gram with a short tribute to Evelyn, during which he askedher to share the secret to her longevity. “Lots of love,” shereplied, smiling. During the party, Executive Director Fred Rodriguez

presented the guest of honor with a key to Oronoque Vil-lage, Larry Hartley bestowed her with a celebratory sashand OVCA President Bob Grosso delivered a bouquet to hertable. A festive dinner followed, which concluded with cake

and a champagne toast.

Evelyn has resided in District 1 since 1984. OV

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Like to dance? Feel like kicking up your heels in thenew year? Join our ever-popular SAC “Dancing

With Our Stars” event being planned for this spring.

It’s not too early and never too late to enjoy your-

self at OV. Who knows? You could be a star!

For details, please contact Barbara Minoff at

[email protected] or 203 386-0533. OV

SAC PLANS SEASON 2 ‘DANCING WITH OUR STARS’

FOR APRIL

A MESSAGE FROM THE OVCA PRESIDENT

Iam very excited about theprospects for OV as we enter

2018.

I, personally, want to wish

everyone and their families avery happy, healthy and prosper-ous new year!

-- Bob Grosso

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THE VILLAGER6 • January 2, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENTSHOLIDAY DECORATION REMOVAL According to a policy voted on by the Board of Directors,all holiday decorations must be removed by Jan. 15. If you have outdoor lights in place, wreaths, decoratedlight poles or others decorations on your unit’s exterior orcommon areas, they must be removed by the deadline date. Those who do not obey these rules will be subjected tothe potential cost of Maintenance removing them or fines im-posed by the Board.

HOLIDAY DECORATION REMOVAL AT NORTH & SOUTH CLUBHOUSES The Decoration Committee will remove all holiday deco-rations at the South Clubhouse on Jan. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Decora-tions will be removed from the North Clubhouse at 3:30 p.m.on Jan. 4. Those who are available to help are welcome to join thegroup and pitch in. Call Debbie Grosso at 203-380-2468 withquestions.

CLASSES ON ‘MANAGING CONCERNSABOUT FALLS’ TO BE OFFERED The Red Hatters Group is sponsoring two separate ses-sions of “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns AboutFalls.” “A Matter of Balance” is designed to reduce the fear offalling and increase activity levels among older adults. Partic-ipants will learn to set realistic goals to increase activity,change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learnsimple exercises to increase strength and balance. The programs are eight-weeks in length. Classes will beheld weekly at SCB on Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 30, and onThursdays, starting Feb. 1. Both sessions will be offered at SCBfrom 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10 for the entire programand includes a workbook and refreshments. Dates for the programs are as follows: Tuesday sessions: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb. 13, Feb. 20, Feb. 27,

March 6, March 20 and March 27. Thursday sessions: Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March1, March 8, March 22 and March 29. The classes will be led by instructors and students fromFairfield University Egan School of Nursing. Each class willhave a short break after the first hour. Students will be pro-vided with water for the exercises and a light snack. Class sizes are limited. Advance registration is advised. Tosign up or for more details, contact Linda Arvers at the Busi-ness Office at NCB. She can be reached by phone at 203-377-5313, ext. 1, or by email: [email protected]. TheBusiness Office is open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday through Friday.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS

This time of year, visibility becomes problematic because

there is less light during the early morning and evening hours.Therefore, it is imperative that drivers, walkers and bicycliststake precautionary measures.

Safety Tips for Dog Owners• To make sure your pet is visible, invest in reflective dog cloth-ing, a reflective dog collar or a reflective dog leash.

Safety Tips for Motorists• Check all vehicle lights to ensure they work properly. This

includes headlights, parking lights, turn signals/emergencyflashers, brake lights, tail and marker lights and instrumenta-tion lighting.• Use the night setting on your rearview mirror to avoid glarefrom oncoming headlights.• Drive cautiously. Be alert and watchful for bicyclists andpedestrians on the roads, as well as at crosswalks. They maynot see or hear you coming.• Come to a full stop at all stop signs.

Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Bicyclists• Wear brightly colored clothing or reflective gear that is easilyilluminated by a vehicle’s headlights.• Look both ways before crossing the street.• Face oncoming traffic while traveling.

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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 Jan. 15, is Jan. 2 at noon.

CORN HOLECorn hole, a bean bag toss game, is played on Thursdays at•

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

CURRENT EVENTSThe Current Events Discussion Group will meet in SCB•

Card Room 1 at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays Jan. 10 and Jan.24. Please bring a news article to the meeting.

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

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

ond and fourth Fridays of each month in the NCB card room.The next meeting will take place Jan. 12. The group will begin

a study of the Book of James in the New Testament. Call Tina(375-0291) or Helen (475-227-2324) for information.

LINE DANCINGLine dancing classes take place at NCB on Wednesdays. A•

beginner class is held at 9:30 a.m. followed by a class for alllevels at 10 a.m.

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

during the summer is invited to attend a get-together from4-6 p.m. at SCB on the second Thursday of each month.Come with your favorite appetizer and or beverage (ornothing) for reunions and conversations. Call Sonya at 203-375-1515 for more information.

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

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


ACTIVITIES

Dear Residents: The Business and Maintenance Office employees extend a heartfelt “thank you” for the generous contri-

butions to the Employee Holiday Fund. Checks were presented during an employee breakfast on Dec. 8. We greatly appreciate your kindness

and support. We extend our very best wishes to you all for a healthy, happy and safe 2018.

-- The Business Office & Maintenance staffs

A ‘THANK YOU’ FROM THE OV STAFF


MAINTENANCE MATTERS: SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURESSnow removal at Oronoque Village -- in priority order-- is as follows:1) Primary Roads - Plow and treat main roads2) Clubhouse Parking Lots - Plowed to encourage resi-dent auto parking3) Driveways4) Extra Parking Areas5) Sidewalks The clubhouse parking lots are cleared to allow extra

parking areas for those unit owners who cannot reachtheir own parking area due to heavy snow. Also, parking your extra auto in the clubhouse park-

ing lots will enable your driveway to be cleared more ef-ficiently. A group of sidewalks in District 1 are cleared early be-

cause this is the only means of access to garages. Roadsand driveways will be cleared as quickly as possible, evenif it requires some overtime. All driveways are done, sec-tion by section. Extra parking spaces and walkways willbe cleaned last, without overtime.

Please do not call the Maintenance Office to haveyour driveway or walk cleared out of sequence. This isnot only unfair, but also time- and cost-consuming. How-ever, if an emergency exists, you may call the Mainte-nance Office and we will provide the necessary service.(Please understand that having to get to work is not con-sidered an emergency.)

Helpful Reminders to Residents:1) When a plow is at your driveway, opening yourgarage door will enable the plow to back blade and makea clear pass.2) If possible, move any parked vehicles to assist thedriver in doing a thorough plowing job.3) Please do not ask the plow driver to do any extras.Their task is to open roads and drives. We do fine-tuningthe day after plowing is completed. 4) Ice melt for residents’ use is available at both club-houses. Please take a small amount. We will have the bins

available to you throughout the winter months, so thereis no need to take more than you can use. OV

REMINDER: CT HAS AN ‘ICE MISSILE’ LAW

Residents who park their cars outdoors and then ven-ture out after a winter

storm should be aware: an "icemissile" law lets Connecticutpolice cite drivers who don'tclean snow and ice off their ve-hicles. Flying ice can hurt oth-ers or damage property. A state law, passed in 2013,

requires that “…the operator ofany motor vehicle, as defined insection 14-1 of the generalstatutes, shall remove any accu-mulated ice or snow from such

motor vehicle, including the hood, trunk and roof of suchmotor vehicle, so that any ice or snow accumulated onsuch vehicle does not pose a threat to persons or prop-erty while the vehicle is being operated on any street orhighway of this state.”

Those who fail to do so can befined $75. If snow or ice flyingfrom vehicles results in injury orproperty damage, drivers ofnoncommercial vehicles can befined $200 to $1,000. The penal-ties for commercial drivers are$500 to $1,250.

Drivers are not required toclean snow or ice from parkedvehicles or if a snow or ice eventtakes place while the vehicle isbeing driven. OV

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IMPORTANT RULES ON THE USE OF THE OCC GOLF COURSE CART PATHS

By Nancy Blagys, liaison between Oronoque Country Club and Oronoque Village

We are lucky to have the golf course bordering our condos. However, we all have to abide by set rules to pre-serve the golf course and honor our agreement with Oronoque Country Club.

This is quoted from an agreement between OV and OCC dated Jan. 30, 1992: “Oronoque Village unit ownersand residents shall have access during nongolfing seasons and hours, and at their own risk, to the cart paths andwalkways on the golf course.” This means that the fairways and greens are off limits to OV residents and dogs at any time. Recently there have

been cross-country ski tracks on the fairways and across the greens, which will cause damage to the terrain. Snowshoeing also will harm the fairways and greens. Please follow the rules and use the cart paths only during non-golfing seasons and hours. It must be understood

that it is at your own risk to walk or run on the cart paths. They can be slippery in the winter and cannot be treat edwith salt, as that would ruin the fairways. It is known that non-OV residents use the course for dog walking, but this is hard to monitor. Let’s do the right

thing and not use the fairways and greens. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. OV

Your fireplace is primarily decorative and should notbe used for heat or cooking. Your fireplace, used con-

scientiously, will provide a wonderful ambience on a coldwinter's day. Below are some rules to make sure you staysafe while enjoying your fireplace.

Wood-Burning Fireplaces Always be sure that the damper is open before you

start your fire, while it is burning, and until all embers areextinguished. Never leave your unit when a fire is burning. Keep a

fully charged fire extinguisher nearby. Be sure to have a screen or glass doors to prevent

sparks from flying into the room. Be sure nothing flam-mable is near the fireplace. Never burn scraps of wood or lumber, charcoal, mag-

azines, garbage or plastics. Make small fires: use only one artificial log or one or

two wood logs. Build your fire toward the back of the fire-box. Make sure that the fire is out -- completely extin-

guished and cool -- and that ashes and residue are coolto the touch before attempting to clean out the fireplace.Use metal containers to hold anything you remove from

the fireplace; bring that container outside, at least threefeet from any building or bush, to store it. Never placefireplace residue in bags or boxes or non-metallic con-tainers and never place removed material on a deck orporch or inside a garage or unit while awaiting final dis-posal. If you burn wood once per week, have it profession-

ally cleaned every other year. If you burn wood more than once per week, have it

professionally cleaned once each year.Gas Fireplaces and Heaters

Direct vent gas fireplaces and heaters must be froman approved manufacturer, must meet Oronoque Vil-lage’s and other codes, and must be installed by a li-censed contractor. Through-the-wall gas fireplaces and heaters must be

approved by the Architectural Committee and must meetOronoque Village’s codes, and must be installed by a li-censed contractor. Through-the-roof venting is not al-lowed. Provide adequate protection and or alarms from oxy-

gen depletion and carbon-monoxide poisoning. Pur-chase a unit that will disconnect the gas flow when thepilot light is not lit. Fireplace shut-offs must be easily ac-cessible from the unit.

IMPORTANT: Never leave a fire burning while you arenot at home. OV


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ANNUAL OV TOY DRIVE IS A SUCCESS

OV’s annual toy drive benefit-ing Sterling House Commu-

nity Center was a success.

Residents donated of a vari-

ety of toys, ranging from TonkaTrucks and Legos to stuffed ani-mals, art kits, Barbie dolls, sportsequipment and much more.

The toy drive received an

added boost from District 10. Res-idents of that district were askedto bring a toy donation to the dis-trict holiday party, which tookplace on Dec. 14.

All donated toys were col-

lected at NCB and delivered toSterling House on Dec. 15. Thetoys were given to low- to moder-ate-income families in celebrationof the holiday season.

Sterling House Executive Di-

rector Amanda Meeson praisedthe generosity of OV residents.

“Sterling House Community

Center thanks the residents ofOronoque Village for another yearof support for our annual ToyDrive, in partnership with Strat-ford Junior Woman’s Club,” shesaid.

“Thanks to you, this year we

are on track to provide over 200children with an abundant holi-day season, in support of familiesin need in Stratford. A truck full oftoys comes each year from theOronoque homes to ours. Thankyou to everyone who donated fortheir generous heart this holidayseason.”

--Story and photos by Carol King

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Above, Toy drive donations were collected for delivery toSterling House Community Center by members of ourMaintenance staff with assistance from District 10 RepDave Bingham.

Top, From left: Sterling House Social Worker Sam Jiminez,Sterling House Executive Director Amanda Meeson andMaintenance team members Ryan Hanky, Richard Vil-lanueva and Michael Kimberly.


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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29:00 a.m. – Yoga for Seniors, SCB, C/R2 (O)•

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

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

7:00 p.m. – Funseekers Board Meeting, SCB, C/R (C)•

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 39:30 a.m. – Line Dancing, beginners, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Line Dancing, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Communications Committee, NCB (O)•

10:30 a.m. – Hadassah Board Mtg, NCB, C/R (C)•

3:30 p.m. – Holiday Decoration Removal, SCB (O)•

5:00 p.m. – Poker, NCB, C/R (C)•

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

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

7:00 p.m. – Book Club, NCB, Library (O)•

THURSDAY, JANUARY 410:00 a.m. – Zumba,NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Corn Hole, SCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Oil Painting, SCB, A/C Rm (C)•

10:00 a.m. – Quilters, NCB, C/R (O)•

1:00 p.m. – Dominoes, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

1:30 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, Aud (C)•

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

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

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


FRIDAY, JANUARY 59:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6: No events scheduled

SUNDAY, JANUARY 74:00 p.m. – SAC Arts Guild Reception, SCB (O)•

MONDAY, JANUARY 89:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Conscious Aging, NCB, C/R (O)•

CALENDAR

To Advertise in The VILLAGER … and reach a target audience

of nearly 2,000 active adults … Contact: Lisa Massaro:

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OV TRIBUTE BOOK

In October 2012, the OVCA Board of Directors voted to establish the “Oronoque Village Tribute Book,” whichhonors deceased residents. With generosity, Mel Holson designed and provided the book, which residents will find on a stand in the library

at the North Clubhouse. A page with the name of the donor and the honoree will be added to the book with a contribution of $250 to

OVCA. Those wishing to add a name to the “Oronoque Village Tribute Book” should contact the Business Office at 203-

377-5313, ext. 1. OV

11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, Aud (O)•

3:30 p.m. – Arts Guild Planning Committee, SCB, C/R (C)•

4:00 p.m. – Maintenance Committee Mtg, NCB (O)•

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

7:00 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, C/R (O)•

7:30 p.m. – Carp Card Game, SCB, C/R (C)•





WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 109:30 a.m. – Beginner Line Dancing, NCB (O) •

10:00 a.m. – Line Dancing, NCB (O) •

10:00 a.m. – Communications Committee, NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Current Events, SCB, C/R (O)•

5:00 p.m. – Poker, NCB, C/R (O)•

6:00 p.m. – Men’s Club Annual Dinner, SCB (O)•


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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1110:00 a.m. – Oil Painting, SCB, A/C Rm (C)•

10:00 a.m. – Zumba,NCB (O)•

1:00 p.m. – Dominoes, SCB, C/R2 (C)•

1:30 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, Aud (C)•

4:00 p.m. – Pool Social Group, NCB (O)•


FRIDAY, JANUARY 129:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Table Tennis, SCB (O)•

10:30 a.m. – Ladies Bible Study, NCB, C/R (O)•

7:00 p.m. – Movie: Victoria & Abdul, NCB (O)•

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13: No events scheduled

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14: No events scheduled

MONDAY, JANUARY 159:00 a.m. – Low-Impact Exercise (Bring Weights), NCB (O)•

10:00 a.m. – Conscious Aging, NCB, C/R (O)•

11:00 a.m. – Chair Yoga, NCB, Aud (O)•

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

7:00 p.m. – Bridge, NCB, C/R (O)•

7:30 p.m. – Carp Card Game, SCB, C/R (C)•





7:00 p.m. – OVCA Board Mtg, NCB (O)•


Trash & recycling pickup will takeplace on Thursday, Jan. 4, due to the

New Year’s Day holiday.

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SAVE THE DATES

Sunday, Feb. 4 ... Men’s Club Super Bowl Party at NCBat 5 p.m. All are welcome. $10 admission includes sand-wiches, beverages and desserts.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 ... Funseekers will present OronoqueVillage resident Roberta DeCore at its first meeting ofthe new year. The event will be titled "The ConcertWhich Never Happened - Songs of Love" as she sings aselection of songs that she was unable to perform dur-ing the club’s November Holiday Bash due to technicaldifficulties.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 ... Hadassah will hold a luncheonat noon at Dante’s in Stratford. The cost is $25 per per-son. RSVP by placing a check made out to Hadassah inthe mailbox at NCB. Questions? Call Barbara at 203-378-7781 or Carol at 203-375-2101.


OV SNAPSHOTS

Joe Messinio and Arlene Romano cut a rug duringthe District 7 and District 11 joint holiday party.

Photo by Deb Jackson

The Wednesday Line Dancinggroup donned their gay apparel fora festive December class.

Photo by Carol King

Dollcrafters members Merrilees Leemhuis, left,and Bernice Robinson, center, present MaggieDunigan with a supply of dolls to be used at theCenter for Family Justice in Bridgeport. The dolls will be given to children who are im-pacted by domestic violence. Maggie is an OV resident and the grant writerfor CFJ. Dollcrafters, which meets Tuesday mornings atNCB, makes about 200 dolls each year. The dolls aredonated to a variety of charitable organizations in-cluding Ronald McDonald House, Silver Wings, St.Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital and Strat-ford’s fire and police departments.

Photo by Carol King


IS EXERCISE GOOD OR BAD FOR ARTHRITIS?By Ed Genga, MA, CSCS

There are lingering myths about whether exercise isgood or bad for arthritis. So, what does science have

to say about the link between the two? The link between arthritis and exercise is an often-used

search term in Google and indicates how prevalent thedoubts may be about benefits of exercise for people witharthritis. Studies have shown that people with osteoarthri-tis and rheumatoid arthritis exercise less than people with-out either condition, which is understandable since thecondition can be painful and dramatically affect mobility. What does science say about exercising and arthritis?

A 2013 analysis of 60 studies looked at the effects of differ-ent types of exercise on outcomes related to osteoarthritispatients’ pain and physical function. The researchers foundthat patients with osteoarthritis who exercised benefitedmore in terms of both pain control and function than pa-tients who didn’t. The results were true for all types of ex-ercise and combinations, but a combination ofstrength-training exercises with aerobic and/or flexibilitywas most effective. Exercise may benefit patients with rheumatoid arthritis

and other inflammatory autoimmune disorders, in severalways. First, exercise may have long-term anti-inflammatorybenefits on the proteins that control inflammation. Second,physical activity prevents other chronic symptoms, thuspreventing a “vicious cycle” of inflammation. The individual’s fitness and all the structures around

the joint including muscles, tendons and ligaments are crit-ical to protect and support the joint. When it comes to thelink between exercise and arthritis, the evidence from awide range of studies suggests that exercise not only im-proves function among people with arthritis but also helpsthem control pain and reduce tissue inflammation. With balance, it appears the benefits of exercise far out-

weigh the risks for patients with osteoarthritis or rheuma-toid arthritis. However, lifting weights can be tough when coping

with arthritis and many are unsure of which exercises arethe best and safest for the joints. How much weight should you use? How many times should you lift it? I compiled a list of weight-training basics to answer

your questions. Use these training tips to work out withweights. How long and how often? Two or three 20- to 30-

minute weight-training sessions weekly are sufficient to

achieve noticeable benefits within 4 to 12 weeks, such as improved energy and muscle tone. Within six months, most people increase their strength

40 percent or more. Give your body at least one recoveryday between sessions. (Some people may need more, es-pecially in the beginning.) How much weight? Start with a pair of light dumbbellhand weights (3 to 5 pounds for women and 8 to 10pounds for men). If you can’t do 12 repetitions, the weightis too heavy. If your muscles don’t feel tired after 12 reps,it’s too light. Adjustable weights that can be strapped towrists or ankles may be more convenient if you have arthri-tis in your hands. You can also use home or gym weight ma-chines or resistance bands. How many reps and sets? For general toning andstrength, the American College of Rheumatology and theAmerican Council on Exercise recommend completing oneor two sets of 8 to 12 repetitions, working the muscle tothe point of fatigue by the last few reps of each set. What kind of exercises? Work all major musclegroups, starting with the larger muscles. Always include ex-ercises for opposing muscles. For example, work the bicepsand triceps of your arms, and the quadriceps and ham-strings of your thighs. Avoid above-the-shoulder exercisesif you have arthritis in your upper body, and talk to yourdoctor before using leg-press machines if you have arthritisin your knees or hips. How to do it. Lift weights slowly and smoothly, usingfour counts up and four counts down. Avoid locking (fullystraightening) knees or elbows, which stresses joints. De-liberately exhale when lifting, and inhale when lowering.

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

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WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL THEOV SECURITY NUMBER?

Oronoque Village has a security phone number(203-377-5502) that is manned by a 24-hour-a-

day answering service. This number is meant for res-idents who experience maintenance-relatedemergencies, such as a water main break, sewagebackup or roof leak. The security phone number SHOULD NEVER be

called when you are in need of a first-responder.

It is imperative that you call 911 to report:Medical-related emergencies•

Fire or a possible fire•

Suspicious-looking activity in your neighbor-•hood

Traffic accidents•

Any crime involving bodily assault.•

Domestic violence incidents•

Theft or intentional damage to property•

Bomb, terrorist or hate-bias threats or acts•

Burglary (entering a structure with the intent to•commit a crime, e.g. theft, damage to property)

If you have a power outage, please contact UnitedIlluminating at 800-722-5584. Gas leaks should be reported to Southern Connecti-cut Gas company at 800-513-8898. Routine police calls should go to 203-385-4100. OV


BEYOND THE VILLAGEThe Westport Country

Playhouse presents the12th Annual Martin LutherKing Day Celebration onSunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m.

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, win-ner of the 2016 NationalBook Award for Nonfictionfor “Stamped from the Be-ginning,” about the historyof racist ideas in America,will be the keynote

speaker. His address is titled “How to be an Anti-Racist.” Musical performances will be by Chris Coogan and the

Good News Gospel Choir and the Weston High SchoolJazz Ensemble. Students from the Regional Center for theArts will present a dance piece. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

The celebration is co-sponsored by The Westport Library,Westport Country Playhouse, TEAM Westport and theWestport/Weston Interfaith Council. Seating is unre-served. Complimentary refreshments will be served in thePlayhouse lobby after the presentation. The theater is lo-cated at 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport. Call 203-227-4177 or visit westportplayhouse.org for more details.

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The Ridgefield Playhouse’s “Live in HD & Classical Series”presents an encore broadcast of “National Theatre of

London in HD: Follies,” on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Thisis the first time that National Theatre will stage StephenSondheim's legendary musical. This production capturesthe glamour of the golden age of music halls and revues,with gorgeous showgirl costumes bedazzled withSwarovski crystals. Follies takes place in New York, 1971. There's a party

on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow theiconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after theirfinal performance, the Follies girls gather to have a fewdrinks, to sing a few songs and to lie about themselves. The Broadway production opened on April 4, 1971.

The musical was nominated for 11 Tony Awards and wonseven. The original production, the most costly performedon Broadway at that time, ran for over 500 performancesbut ultimately lost its entire investment. The musical hashad a number of major revivals, and several of its songshave become standards, including "Broadway Baby," "I'mStill Here," "Too Many Mornings," "Could I Leave You?" and"Losing My Mind". For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795, or visit

ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a lo-cated at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street.~

Long Wharf Theatre (LWT) in New Haven and SandyHook Promise (SHP) will partner to offer a series of con-

versations and programs in connection with the theater'sproduction of “Office Hour” by Julia Cho. The play runsfrom Jan. 17 through Feb. 11. “Office Hour” is a thrilling ride through the psyches of

two people learning to understand one another. A collegestudent hides behind dark glasses, a baseball cap pulledlow, and scripts writings that disturb and provoke. He'sscares the people around him. Is he just venting or is hereally troubled? Gina, his writing professor, is the only onewilling to try to understand. LWT and SHP, partnering with New Haven Free Public

Library, will hold a series of events widening and deepen-ing the conversation about gun violence. Jan. 9, 6 p.m.: A panel discussion on the stigma sur-

rounding youth and mental health, Wilson Library. Jan. 22: “Story Slam” on the subject of feeling like an

outsider, Ives Main Library. Jan. 31: A conversation on community resilience at

Stetson Library. Speakers will be announced. LWT will host a community giving night on Jan. 25 on

behalf of SHP. The fees for tickets purchased that eveningwill be donated to the charity. At 6:30 p.m. there will be apre-show conversation with Mark Barden, a founder ofSHP, and a post-show talkback. For more information, visit longwharf.org or call 203-

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Each month, between January and April, Play With YourFood presents a 90-minutes lunchtime theater pro-

gram. Arrive at noon for a gourmet buffet catered by alocal restaurant, then settle in for a program of provoca-tive one-act plays read by professional actors. After ashort discussion with the actors, the director and, often,a playwright or two, everyone continues with their day. Performances take place at Toquet Hall, 58 Post Rd, E.,

Westport; Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St., andthe Greenwich Arts Council, 200 Greenwich Ave. Fairfieldshows are on Jan. 16, Feb. 13, March 13 and April 17.Westport performances take place Jan. 9-11, Feb. 6-8,March 6-8 and April 3-5. Performance dates in Greenwichare Jan. 24-25, Feb. 14-15, March 14-15 and April 11-12. For information, visit www.jibproductions.org or call

203-293-8729. OV

Visit our website at www.oronoquevillage.com


Two 10-Week Drawing Classes Offered By Martha Talburt

Sponsored by the O.V. Arts Guild

Basic Drawing Class - This is a 10-week “Basic DrawingClass” for beginners with step-by-step lessons that will teachyou drawing skills and will teach you how to really “see” thethings that surround you. Martha’s positive attitude and enthusi-asm will warm your heart during the winter months. This classmeets from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday, beginning February 2.

Basic Portrait Class - Prerequisites for this class are Martha’s Basic Drawing Class or equiva-lent drawing experience. In this class Martha builds a bridge form basic drawing skills to themore specific art of drawing portraits. This class meets from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. each Fri-day, beginning on February 2.

Each class is $120 for 10, two-hour lessons plus minimal supplies - a supply list will be pro-vided when you register. Your check is your reservation. Just make it out to Martha Talburt,indicate which class you wish to take, and place it in the Arts Guild Box in the SCB lobby.Classes are limited to 12 students.

Questions? Call Barbara Stewart at 203-612-1373 or Martha Talburt at 203-218-3831.

Call-In Program Is Available To Oronoque Residents

If you live alone, you might want to consider signingup for the Call-In Program. To participate, you needto call the South Clubhouse (203-375-5435) everymorning between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

A Volunteer Monitor on duty will check on you. That’s all thereis to it!

If you are interested in learning more about this program, pleasecall Dave Schoennagel at 203- 870-6354.


COME ONE, COME ALL!

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT NCB

RELAX AND MINGLEDrop by with an appetizer to share

BYOBHosted by SAC

TO THE GALERIE OV WINTERSHOW OPENING RECEPTION:

“STILL LIFE”

WHEN: SUNDAY, JAN. 7TH At 4PM

WHERE: SOUTH CLUBHOUSE

Come and enjoy appetizers, meetthe artists and find out who wonthe People’s Choice Award for thefall show, “Art Inspired by Travel.”

SPONSORED BY SAC AND THE ARTS GUILD

YOU’RE INVITED!


MEN’S CLUB TRIP TO MOHEGAN SUNMONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018

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

Guest Speaker

Light supper served with coffee and cake

Cost: $10 per person ($5 for dinner and $5 for 2018 dues)

Your check made out to OVMCand placed in NCB Men's ClubBox by January 6, 2018 is your

reservation

Oronoque Village Men’s Club Annual DinnerJanuary 10, 6-9 p.m., at SCB

TO: All men living in

Oronoque Village

Reservations a must!! No oneadmitted at door without a

reservation!!

?? Call Sandy Lunt (203) 377-5833


The Movie Club Presents Victoria & Abdul

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

Friday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m. at NCB

Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at SCB

$1 admission includes popcornVictoria & Abdul is a British 2017 biographical comedy-drama about thereal-life relationship between Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom(Judy Dench) and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal). Thetwo forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household andinner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen beginsto see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her hu-manity.

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

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

The book selection for Jan. 3, 2018 is When Books Went to War byMolly Guptill Manning.

There is no meeting during the month of February.

The March 7 book is Tribe by Sebastian Junger. The book is an electrify-ing tapestry of history, anthropology, psychology and memoir that punc-tures the stereotype of the veteran as a war-damaged citizens.

Tribe focuses on the growing disconnect we’re experiencing with oneanother as a society, and the far reaching consequences of that discon-

nect. It’s an eye-opening letter to the American public that politely reminds us that we’ve lost ourway when it comes to being a closer knit community as a whole.

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