By Christine Dwon
Breakfast Church Sunday worship services at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington, during the winter, will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. Come join us for worship and coffee, tea and light refreshments.
Fellowship Lunch will be Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville. As always, there will be a delicious free meal and good fellowship. Fellowship Lunch is held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. All are welcomed.
Come over to the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville, for a Pet Safety Seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. GCHS/SPCA will discuss animal safety, recognizing and reporting animal cruelty, proper leash and collar demo and open discussion Q&A. Mountain Top Library will be collecting pet supplies for the Humane Society through Jan. 14.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m., the Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Potluck Dinner Church will be held on Friday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Windham-Hensonville UMC, Main Street Windham. All are welcomed.
There is a free workshop in West Kill/Lexington on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. These free workshops are designed to give you practical strategies for coping with stress and change; tools to support emotional well being; ways to stay socially connected and access to information about mental health support. The workshop facilitators are Dr. Helle Thorning, a licensed clinical social worker, author, educator in behavioral health and teaches mental health professionals locally and abroad and Gail Spindell, a Psychotherapist in private practice with individuals, couples and groups. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression and other emotional states that distract from living fully. For more information call Helle Thorning at 518-255-8657 or hellethorningwine@gmail.com.
All veterans are invited to Veterans Coffee Hour on Mondays, 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Center, 300 Route 23B, Leeds. If you need more information you may call 518-719-0020 or email – veterans@greenecountyny.gov.
The Kaaterskill Food Pantry is open to all on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The pantry is located by the Tannersville Firehouse at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Lane, Tannersville. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and oral care items, donations may be brought Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tannersville Village Hall. You may also send a donation to Kaaterskill UMC, POB 225, Tannersville, NY 12485.
There is an Essay Contest sponsored by the Greene County American Legion. America’s 250th birthday in 2026. The theme of the 300 words or less essay is “What Does Being an American Mean to Me.” Must include a cover sheet with name, grade and school attending. School will be notified of winner. Mail postmarked by May 9, 2026 to GCAL Essay Contest, POB 21, Athens, NY 12015. Winning prizes keep going up thanks to the generosity of individuals and companies involved.
Thursday, Jan. 8 is Diane Nash’s birthday.
Happy birthday to Nancy Wyncoop on Saturday, Jan. 10.
Happy birthday on Monday, Jan. 12 to Mary Palazzolo.
Diane Cross also celebrates her birthday on Jan. 12.
Tuesday, Jan. 13 is Roseann West’s birthday.
Maurice Nelson celebrates his birthday on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Thursday, Jan. 15 is reporter extraordinaire Michael Ryan’s birthday.
Best wishes to everyone.
The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Jan. 12 – Jan. 16 is as follows: Monday—Beef chili, broccoli, white rice, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Sweet and sour chicken, oriental mixed vegetables, white rice, peaches; Wednesday—Meatball sub, Italian mixed vegetables, Italian pasta, salad, chocolate cake; Thursday—Meatloaf with gravy, mixed vegetables, baked potato, chocolate chip cookies; Friday—Stuffed peppers, California vegetable mix, white rice, fresh fruit. All persons 60 and older are invited to attend. Meals served at noon, suggested $4 donation for each meal. Congregate reservations are required by noon at least a day in advance. If you reserve a meal and are unable to attend, please call as soon as you can to cancel. The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.
Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, volunteers, healthcare providers, veterans, actively serving military, farmers, truck drivers and so many more.
Prayers for all who are dealing with loss, illnesses, healing, difficulties, our country, our military and their families, the world.
Until next week take care, be thankful, be safe, be respectful to others and please be kind to one another. Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.
0 comments:
Post a Comment