Town of East Fishkill Recreation: Activities
East Fishkill Senior Activities 2010
Location: East Fishkill Community Center
890 Route 82
Hopewell Junction 12533
Director: Susan Gartner
Phone: (845) 226-8318
Pay phone downstairs: (845) 227-9703
Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 10 AM to 2PM
The Town of East Fishkill operates a social center for area seniors. East Fishkill senior citizens interested in participating in the Town's senior program may register at the Community Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 AM to 2 PM. New members are always welcome!
Activities
Jazzercise, crafts, knitting, crocheting, quilting, scrap-booking, art instruction, computer classes, games, cards, shuffleboard, picnics, theme parties, bingo, movies, community service projects, informational presentations. Access to all county-wide senior information and activities. Holiday events both at the center and other locations. Senior participation in Community Day events, tending the community garden, and intergenerational activities with local schools.
East Fishkill Senior Travel Program
Complete schedules available at East Fishkill Library, Community Center, and Town Hall. 2010 Schedule will be available mid-February.
Ten trips per year are planned and executed for senior residents. All trips are chaperoned. The travel program runs March through December with one trip per month.
Day trips are the most popular, but one overnight trip a year is offered. Past overnight trips have included visits to Washington D.C., New Hampshire, and Vermont. This year's overnight trip is to Maine. Although participants pay for the trip, the transportation costs are covered by the Town.
All excursions are very reasonably priced and offer a wide variety of choices. Past day trips include: The Museum of Modern Art, Essex Steamboat & Steam Train, Aqua Turf, Platzl Brauhaus, Radio City Music Hall, Broadway plays.
2010 Tentative Trips 2010 Trip schedule Spring- Winter "Feast of St Joseph"frFeast of St. Joseph- March 24, 2010 at Brownstone in Patterson, N.J. $ 48. per person Sign up: Feb. 16 & 17 Payment due: Feb. 19
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"A Little Night Music" - April 28, 2010 at the Walter Kerr Theatre NYC
Lunch before at Maria's Mont Blanc Restaurant
$ 75. per person Sign up: Feb 16 & 17 Payment due: Feb 19
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"In the Mood" - May 12, 2010 a Tribute to Glen Miller at the Villa
Luncheon Theater in Mountain Lakes, NJ
$ 44. per person Sign up: April 5 & 6 Payment due: April 9
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"A Day at the Berkshires" -June 23, 2010 starts with a guided house tour self guided garden tour of Naumkeag. We will
dine at the Red Lion Inn and finish at the Norman
Rockwell Museum.
$ 54. per person Sign up: May 4& 5 Payment due: May 7
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Lake George Sightseeing -July 14,2010 We will begin with a short tour and
buffet lunch at the famous Sagamore Resort,followed
by a 1 1/2hr cruise on Lake George.
$ 48. per person Sign up: June 8 & 9 Payment due: June 11
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"Off to the Races!" - August 25, 2010 at Saratoga Raceway. Grandstand
reserved seats, with a hot dog and soda, to tide us over
until Dinner at Panza's after the sixth race.
$ 38. per person Sign up: July 6 & 7 Payment due: July 9
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Historic Cape May, NJ Enjoy 4 days, 3 nights at Atlas Inn. Trip highlights:
Elaine's Dinner Theater, Dinner and Show at hotel,
Whale Watching, Walking Tour of historic mansions,
afternoon tea party, and more. Includes 3 breakfasts,
1 lunch, 3 dinners, all tips. Deposit of $100 pp
non-refundable unless trip is cancelled.
$ 445 dble occupancy
$ 412 triple occupancy
$ 561 single occupancy Sign up Immediately with $ 100 pp deposit until March 31
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"Octoberfest" at Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, NY. enjoy a day
of food, friends, and fun. Enjoy the outdoor and
indoor activities and the great gift shop. New on
menu Sauerbraten! Music, dancing and entertainment
before the late afternoon snack.
$ 41. per person Sign up: Sept. 13 & 14 Payment due: Sept. 17
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"Old Fashioned Pennsylvania Thanksgiving" at Mt. Haven Resort in Milford, PA. Breakfast and
Dinner buffet, open bar, bingo, movie, cards and of
course the infamous "Pass the Salami".
Sign up: Oct 5 & 6 Payment due: Oct. 8
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December_ Holiday Surprise TBA
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Contact: Susan Gartner 221-1783
Eligibility
To participate in any East Fishkill senior programs, you must be a resident of the Town of East Fishkill and over the age of 60. For more information about senior activities, call 226-8318.