Busy Senior Calendar for January

SCHOHARIE — Local senior citizens and students are facing a busy January as community organizations and school districts announce a series of educational programs and significant scheduling changes.

Senior Services and Nutrition Programs

The Schoharie County Office for the Aging is hosting two "Lunch & Learn" educational sessions this month at its office located at 113 Park Place, Suite 3, in Schoharie. On Jan. 14, the office will host a session with the Cancer Services Program. A second event featuring Helios Care is scheduled for Jan. 20.

In addition to educational programming, the office released its January 2026 meal calendar for sites in Cobleskill, Schoharie, Sharon Springs, and Jefferson. The program suggests a $5.00 contribution for those over age 60 and requires a $7.50 contribution for those under 60. Notable menu items for the month include:

Jefferson Club Day (Jan. 14): Baked ham with pineapple, mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans.

Winter Favorites: Roasted turkey with gravy (Jan. 15), roasted pork loin (Jan. 20), and turkey and vegetable chili (Jan. 21).

Closures: All sites are closed on Jan. 19 for the holiday.

Margaretville Central School Band Suspension

In Margaretville, district officials notified families that the Junior High Band program is undergoing immediate temporary changes. Superintendent Michelle Osterhoudt and Principal Joy Holden announced that the current substitute music teacher has left the district for personal reasons.

The district is actively seeking a certified replacement, but several measures have been implemented for the remainder of the second quarter to maintain stability:

Instruction: Band instruction and individual lessons are suspended, with students attending study hall during those periods.

Winter Concert: The band will no longer participate in the concert scheduled for Jan. 15.

Grading: Second-quarter grades will reflect the marks earned during the first quarter.

Instruments: Students may keep school-provided instruments for home practice or return them to the principal.

Officials emphasized that their priority remains providing a supportive environment and will provide further updates prior to the start of the third quarter.