SULLIVAN LEISURE TIME CLUB

SPRING NEWSLETTER 2019 Hi LTC Members! It sure has been a long winter but, I think spring is finally here!

I hope you have a happy and healthy summer. We have planned our first picnic of the

summer at Sullivan Park on June 19. I hope to see you there to enjoy good food and

music by Fritz’s Polka Band. Thank you for your LTC membership and support of our

programs. We hope to see many of you participating in our activities throughout the

year. We try so hard to make our events interesting and FUN!

President Theresa.

ROBIN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

I have included the activity schedule for 2019 in

this newsletter. I’m excited about the Mystery

Trip this year – it’s gonna be a good one!! And

we have a holiday overnight trip to Lancaster

PA. We will be seeing two fabulous shows and

eating like kings! Check it out!

Annual “Senior Recognition Day”

CONGRATULATIONS to Theresa Combs, our

2019 “Senior Volunteer of the Year”. She was

honored at the Lions Club Dinner on Sunday

April 28. John Becker, Town Supervisor,

presented the award and proclaimed it to be

“Theresa Combs” day in the Town of Sullivan..

All former Senior of the year honorees were

encouraged to attend.

LOOK FOR THE TOWN OF SULLIVAN

PARKS & REC SUMMER FLYER

COMING IN EARLY MAY FOR

COMPLETE SENIOR PROGRAM

INFORMATION

LEGION SPAGHETTI DINNER

DATES: Thursday, June 13

LOCATION: American Legion Room at Parks

& Recreation building

TIME: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

FEE: $7.00 per person with senior discount

$8.00 others, children $6.00

REGISTRATION: Pay at the door

DETAILS: Enjoy a spaghetti & meatball

dinner with beverages and dessert. Benefits

Madison County veterans.

“AARP” DEFENSIVE DRIVING

DATES: Saturday, May 18, June 22, July 20

LOCATION: Parks & Recreation Building

TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

DATE: Tuesday, June 18

LOCATION: Fisher Bay, Bridgeport

TIME: 10:00 to 4:30 pm

FEE: $20.00 members of AARP

Members must bring AARP card to class

$25.00 non-members

CHECKS payable to: S.C.C.

REGISTRATION: with payment only

DETAILS: A Defensive Driving course

offered by AARP. Successful completion

may entitle participants to insurance

discounts and point reductions on their driving

record.

VAN SHOPPING TRIPS: DATES: By request. No dates are scheduled.

Contact the Parks & Recreation office to request a

van trip at 315-687-3471.

DETAILS: The Town of Sullivan 8 passenger van is

available for trips to area shopping one day a month

from May to December. The group decides where

the van travels each month.

JUDY’S OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH

2019 SCHEDULE

MAY 29: Denney’s (Oneida)

JUNE 26: Lincklean House (Caz)

JULY 31: Eddie’s (Sylvan Beach)

AUGUST 28: Kirby’s (Fayetteville)

SEPTEMBER 25: Knotty Pine (Wampsville)

OCTOBER 30: Fisher Bay (Bridgeport)

* Group meets at the restaurant at

11:30 am. (Own transportation)

* Everyone orders from the menu and pays

a separate check.

* Sign up in advance by contacting the

Parks & Rec Office at (315) 687-3471.

FREE OSTEO CLASSES

Chittenango: Thursdays

Parks & Recreation Program room

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am

Bridgeport: Mondays & Thursdays

Methodist Church downstairs

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am

DETAILS: Classes are designed to help

prevent and diminish the effects of

osteoporosis and reduce bone loss through

strength training exercise. Beginners are

integrated into the existing class. Space is

available at both sites.

SENIOR BOWLING: NEW LOCATION: Village Lanes,

201 East Manlius Street, East Syracuse

DATES: Tuesdays, September 3 to May 5, 2020

TIME: 9:00 to 11:00 am

FEE: $6.00 per week. Pay at the Alleys

REGISTER: Ongoing at the Alley or at the

Parks & Recreation office

PITCH AND PINOCHLE FRIDAYS

DATES: Fridays year round LOCATION: Parks & Recreation Office

TIME: 12:15 pm to 4:00 pm

FEE: Free!

RESERVATIONS: Not necessary. Walk ins will be seated! DETAILS: Informal pitch and pinochle card

games are held on Friday afternoons at the

Parks and Recreation office. New players

of all abilities are welcome to join the group.

OUR POPULAR SUMMER PICNICS

“Polka Party” PICNIC

DATE: Wednesday, June 19

LOCATION: Sullivan Park Main Pavilion

TIME: 12:30 to 3:00 pm

NOTE: This is a time change

Lunch served at approximately 1:00 pm

FEE: $8.00 members of the LTC

$10.00 for non-members & guests

RESERVATIONS: by June 14

DETAILS: Join the LTC for their annual picnic in the park. Menu includes kielbasa and pulled pork

sandwiches, baked beans, salads and other favorites from Abbott’s Catering. Entertainment by Fritz’s Polka

Band will follow. In case of rain, the picnic moves to the parks & rec building.

SUMMER SUPPER

DATE: Wednesday, July 17

LOCATION: Sullivan Park Main Pavilion

TIME: 4:30 to 7:30 pm

Dinner at approximately 5:30 pm.

FEE: $8.00 members of the LTC

$10.00 for non-members & guests

RESERVATIONS: Sign up by July 12

DETAILS: The LTC is holding a cook-out featuring hot dogs and hamburgers cooked to perfection. Local

musical sensation – Aaron Velardi will present his live show. In case of rain, the picnic moves to the parks

& rec building.

BIG BAND SOUNDS & BBQ

DATE: Wednesday, August 14

LOCATION: Chapman Park Pavilion I

TIME: 11:30 to 3:00 pm

Lunch will be served at approximately 12:00 noon

FEE: $10.00 members of the LTC

$12.00 for non-members & guests

RESERVATIONS: Sign up by August 9

DETAILS: Join us for our annual chicken barbecue at Chapman Park in Pavilion I: (close to the lake, parking,

and bathrooms.) Bring a lawn chair & your appetite. Red Raville’s Big Band will bring us the great tunes of

the 1940’s and 50’s all afternoon. In case of rain, the picnic moves to the parks & rec building.

ONE DAY TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

THOUSAND ISLANDS ADVENTURE

DATE: Tuesday, May 14

BUSING: Charter Coach

DEPART: Parks & Recreation Office at 7:00 am

Bridgeport Church at 7:15 am

FEE: $97.00 with senior resident discount

$102.00 for all others.

RESERVATIONS: $25.00 deposit required at sign up

DEADLINE: Sign ups accepted until all seats are filled.

DETAILS: Start the day with a self-guided tour at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton.

Then we’ve included the lunch buffet at the new Clayton Harbor Hotel on the St. Lawrence River waterfront.

Following lunch sit back for a salute to the Old Time County Music Stars by Ron and Nancy One Song. After

the show enjoy a 1 ½ hour sightseeing cruise with Island Tours (pick up at the Clayton Harbor Hotel).

“GREASE” - Merry Go Round Playhouse

DATE: Wednesday, June 12

BUSING: CCS School bus

DEPART: Parks & Recreation at 10:30 am

Bridgeport Methodist Church at 10:45 am

FEE: $72.00 with senior resident discount

$77.00 for all others

RESERVATIONS: $25.00 deposit required at sign up

DEADLINE: Sign ups accepted until all seats fill.

DETAILS: Grease is the word and a musical comedy that starred Olivia Newton John in the movie. Now you

can enjoy it live on stage. Lunch is included at the “Inn Between” Restaurant in Elbridge. Lunch choices

are: Stuffed Chicken Breast or sliced Roast Beef. Make your choice with sign up.

HIDDEN VALLEY ANIMAL ADVENTURE

DATE: Wednesday, July 10

BUSING: Chartered Coach

TIME: Departs Recreation Office at 7:15 am

Departs Bridgeport Methodist Church at 7:30 am

FEE: $75.00 per person senior residents

$80.00 all others

DEPOSIT: $25.00 due at sign up

DEADLINE: Sign up by June 24 or until all seats are full.

DETAILS: Embark on an animal safari ride where the animals roam freely and come right up to the wagon!

A buffet lunch is served in their beautiful lodge and there will be free time in the petting area. After lunch we

travel to East Aurora to visit Roycroft campus, one of the country’s last “guilds” for a tour and some shipping

at an old fashioned 5 & 10 store.

COOPERSTOWN

DATE: Wednesday, August 7

BUSING: Chartered Coach

TIME: Departs Bridgeport Methodist Church at 7:45 am

Departs Recreation Office at 8:00 am

FEE: $75.00 per person senior residents

$80.00 all others

DEPOSIT: $25.00 due at sign up

DEADLINE: Sign up by July 24 or until all seats are full

DETAILS: First stop is Glimmerglass State Park and a tour of Hyde Hall overlooking Otsego Lake. A buffet

luncheon will be served at the Otesaga Hotel. We meet our guide for a tour of Cooperstown and a dessert

stop at the Fly Creek Cider mill for a slice of pie ala mode and a beverage (included) that finishes our day.

STATE FAIR BUS

DATE: Monday, August 26

BUSING: CCS School bus

TIME: Depart Recreation Office at 9:15 am.

Bridgeport Methodist Church at 9:30 am

FEE: Free

RESERVATIONS: Sign ups accepted until all seats are full

DETAILS: Take advantage of free school bus transportation to the NYS Fair and free admission for Senior

citizens Day at the Fair. Everyone will be dropped off and picked up in the designated senior hospitality

area. Two buses will be sent if needed. Return at 5:00 pm.

MYSTERY TRIP

DATE: Thursday, October 10

BUSING: Charter Coach

TIME: Depart Bridgeport Meth. Church at 7:00 am

Parks & Recreation Office at 7:15 am

FEE: $95.00 per person with senior resident discount

$100.00 all others

DEPOSIT: $25.00 due at signup

RESERVATIONS: Sign up by September 20 or until seats are full

DETAILS: It’s a mystery. Choice of chicken or ham for lunch. Please make choice with reservation. Believe it or not this is the 36th annual mystery trip! Be ready to fall in love with this trip. Bring a jacket just in case.

THE WINDMILL CRAFT AND FARM MARKET

DATE: Saturday, October 26

BUSING: Charter Coach

DEPARTS: Bridgeport Methodist Church at 8:00 am

Sullivan Town Office Building in North Chittenango at 8:15 am

FEE: $10.00 per person with senior resident discount

$15.00 all others.

RESERVATIONS: Sign up by October 18 or all until all seats are full

DETAILS: The Windmill serves as an outlet for local producers and craftsmen. Now in its 31st year, The

Windmill hosts nearly 200 shops; something for everyone. Many folks start the day with breakfast, pick up

some produce, then explore the shops. A stop at Sauder’s Amish market will be made on the way home.

NOVA SCOTIA UP DATE:

Sunday September 15 to Saturday September 21

Final Payments are due in the Parks & Rec. office by August 2nd.

Checks payable to: Sullivan Community Council.

A waiting list is being accepted.

Please note that the itinerary provided is an outline of the trip. White Star tours does not

provide details on hotels or meals until closer to the trip departure date. Once the final

information is available it will be sent to all travelers.

***Also, don’t forget that you need a passport or enhanced NYS driver’s license or non-driver

enhanced ID to travel to Canada.

Sullivan Leisure Time Club

707 Legion Drive

Chittenango NY 13037

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Sullivan Leisure Time Club

707 Legion Drive

Chittenango NY 13037

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