Harding Class of ‘52
Plans are finalizing plans for the 65th Warren Harding High School Class of 1952 reunion at the Blue Goose Restaurant in Stratford, Saturday, Sept. 23, from 1-5 p.m.. Tickets for the event are $30. Checks can be made out to Warren Harding High School Class of 52 and can be sent to Mike Mocciae, 15A Heritage Crest, Southbury 06488. Call (203) 264-6838 for additional information.
Used Book Sale
First Congregation Church, 464 Campbell Ave., will host its Used Book Sale, SERRV Shop and Clothes Closet on Saturday, Aug. 23 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. As usual there will be a large selection of gently read books available, including many children’s books, clothing at very affordable prices and articles made by refugees from around the world.
Open House Aug. 6
The Ward-Heitmann House museum, 277 Elm St., will be open on Sunday, Aug. 6 from noon until 4 for docent-guided tours. The oldest house in West Haven is decorated to show the various time periods the house lived through from 1720 to 1995. Dioramas showing how people lived, learned, and worked in the 18th and 19th centuries are on exhibit. The blacksmith shop will also be open to show how a working blacksmith made useful household, transportation and other items from iron, using his hands, tools and a forge and anvil. Free admission (donations will be accepted).
6th Walk and Fair
The West Haven Community House will hold its 6th annual “Family Fun Walk & Wellness Fair” on Sunday morning, Sept. 24, at the Savin Rock Conference Center and Boardwalk. Registration is at 9:30 followed by a Zumba warm-up and a 10:30 kick-off.
The walk will feature a variety of fun activities along the route where participants receive free chances to be entered in a raffle to be held during the Wellness Fair at the end of the walk. Fun activity stations along the walk route include: hopscotch, Simon Says, corn hole bean bag toss, jump rope, spelling bee, limbo, wheelchair obstacle course, and more.
Eberle Family benefit
A benefit for the family of the late City Councilman Ralph Eberle is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Cielo/IA Club, 85 Chase Lane, at 6 p.m. The price is $20 for adults, $10 for children and will feature food, a DJ, raffle and cash bar. For ticket information or to donate a raffle prize, call Michelle Caprio at (203) 843-3087.
Luau slated
The West Haven Italian-American Association will hold its annual Hawaiian Luau at 85 Chase Lane on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 6:30. A sit-down Hawaiian dinner, with open bar, will be served at 6:30, followed by Vinny Carr’s music from 8 to 12. Cost is $45. For reservations call Frank Consorte, (203) 676-6379 or Bob DeFonce, (203) 934-1762.
Senior Center trips
Join the Allingtown Senior Center on the following scheduled trips: All trips leave from Savin Rock Conference Center.
Tuesday, Aug. 15 — Legends Show at Foxwoods Casino featuring Frank Sinatra, Cher, Rod Stewart, Elvis and Michael Jackson. For those who want show tickets your cost is $47. For those who do not wish to see show your trip cost is $25. Everyone on the bus gets free meal, $10 slot bonus. Payment must be made to “West Haven Trip Account” by Friday, August 4th. Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center at 8:15 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 21 — “Holiday Hill” Statewide Senior Outing 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Candee Road, Prospect. Cost $33 per person. Bus cost will be paid by our trip account. Sign up by August 7, 2017. Bus leaves Savin Rock Conference Center at 8:30 a.m.
Flyers with details for all these trips are available at the office 201 Noble St. West Haven Senior Center or call Miriam at (203) 937-3507 for more information
Senior trips offered
F. Seniors and Friends offers the following trips to the public. All trips leave First Avenue commuter lot:
Quincy Market and St. Anthony’s Feast – Saturday, Aug. 26. Bus leaves at 8 a.m., $48 per person;
Big E – Sunday, Sept. 24. Leaves at 8 a.m. $56 per person.
Atlantic City Resorts Casino – Jan 2-4, four meals, two shows, two nights’ accommodation. $219 per person, $50 deposit. Leaves First Avenue lot Jan 2.
To book trips, call Fred Mongillo, (203) 389-5808 or (203) 927-4249.