By Lula Anderson
The second rainy, nasty Monday has gone and today, Tuesday, is a beautiful, sunny day. Just came back from Saugerties, and Palenville Mt was beautiful. Up here, the colors have been pretty drab, but on the Hunter side, there are some spots that are magnificent. The falls were running thanks to the rain, not gushing, but picturesque. It makes me wonder why anyone would live anywhere else.
Yesterday, even though it was raining (or maybe because it was raining), we had a very successful WAJPL meeting despite our guest speaker not showing up. There's always something to discuss, and just getting together and meeting with others is such an uplifting thing. We have a group that likes to laugh, and get along with everyone. We have about one third men, some of whom come without their wives, One gentleman told me he comes because most of us have a great sense of humor. One woman showed up to ask if she could speak on something that was verboten, decided to stay and find out what the club was about, wound up becoming a member and winning 50-50. She was so excited to hear the programs that we put on, always wanted to learn how to do stained glass, and is looking forward to June. I've told you before, try us, you'll like what you see.
On a further note, trips for 2026 are starting to be planned. Our big trip this year is to the Virginia International Tattoo. It's a 4 day 3 night trip From April 16 thru the 19th. Features a performance of the Virginia International Tattoo Show, reserved seats for the 73rd parade of nations, ANATO Fest activities, plus much more. The term tattoo derves from the cries of the 17th and 18th century Low Country innkeepers in Scotland who, as the fifes and drums of the local regiment signaled a return to quarters would cry "Doe den tap toe" meaning turn off the taps. For more information and reservations contact Mary LOuise 18-622-3397. June 4th we will be going to Proctors to see MOULIN ROUGE and August 4th Elton John Tribute show at the Log Cabin in Holyoke,MA. For more info, come to our meetings on the first and third Mondays at the Senior Room in the ambulance building starting at 1. During the winter, we will post club dates and time
Mt Top Golden Agers from TAnnersville are going to Washington for their 4 day trip from June 12 thru the 15th. For info call Patty at 518-821-8670.
This Friday and Saturday, the East Jewett ME Church will be the scene of their Autumn Rummage sale. Hours are Friday: 2=6 and Saturday 9-12.
Saturday, October 25, there will be a celebratory Square Dance featuring theTremperskill Boys to celebrate 100 years of Hilton Kellys music.It will be held at the Garange Hall on Co Rt 3 in Halcott Center which is 4 miles outside Fleischmanns. Suggested donation $10 to benefit Halcott UMC building fund.
November 4th there will be a Brooks chicken BBQ at the Lexington church.
On November 16th, the VFW of Windham will be holding a breakfast from 8 -12. Please join them at the hall west of the village of Windham on route 23.
On November 20, there will be a NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program at the Jewett Municipal Building 3547 rt 23C on November 20th. To register for this event (required) visit www.prepare.ny.gov. Look for the schedule of classes, go to November 20 and sign up.
Due to circumstances beyond their control, Hope Restoration will NOT be holding their annual turkey dinner this year.
Prayers for David Cunningham, Eric Towse and Nancy Allen.
AS I REMEMBER IT
A couple of weeks ago, my girl, Johanna, sid she had a job tending bar at a bridal shower in Prattsville. In my time, showers were held at the home of the prospective mom's house, or a close relative, and consited of silly games, a tray of fingerfoods and sandwiches, and punch. The presents were opened, no scissors or knives could be used to open packages, as it boded bad luck and the ribbons were put on a paperplate to be used as the bouquet at the rehearsal. Of course, the bride had to wear the ribbons as a hat for pictures. Gifts were necessities: a coffee pot, measuring spoons, cups, wastebaskets, towels, sheets. Nothing too big or expensive, they were wedding gifts (toasters, pots and pans, silverware, dishes). It seems like yesterday when my parents were celebrated 40 years married. Andy and I started our life together with a wedding at the Hensonville Methodist church with a wonderful reception at the farm house. Louise Anthony made a wonderful wedding cake and Barbara Andrus helped with the catering. Simple fare, but a start to a beautiful life together. Cost, very nominal.
We finished the day at Harry Durso's Steak House. It was a beautiful day as far as weather goes. The following day, we went to Buffalo where we woke up to snow. A few days of visiting his family, we hurried off to Keane, New Hampshire to see my family. Andy was in the Navy and within a few days, left for duty.
Columbus Weekend is a very popular time to have a wedding in the mountains. This past weekend there were three that I know of, one was Vicky and Albin's granddaughter. She wanted to get married in the same church as her grandparents, and parents.
She also had a beautiful wedding! But the dress cost more than my wedding and "Honeymoon" combined.
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