Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 10 May 2024

By Christine Dwon

Friday, May 10 are the Pulled Pork Sandwiches available from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Windham-Hensonville UMC, Main Street, Windham.  Included is the sandwich, coleslaw, chips, soda or water and home baked cookie, all for a $15 donation.  Day of sale call 518-734-4122, order three or more and there is delivery within Windham only.

There will be a rummage sale on Friday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the East Jewett United Methodist Church, County Route 23C, East Jewett.  Lots of bargains on housewares, clothing, books, toys and seasonal decorations-Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving.  Soup, hot dogs, salads and pie will be available.

The annual Roast Pork Dinner hosted by the Prattsville Hose Company will be held Saturday, May 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.   Dinner includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, applesauce, coleslaw, dinner roll and a variety of homemade desserts.  Adult dinners are $15; children 6 – 12 are $8, under 5 are free.  Advance reservations are not required.  All are welcome to come and enjoy sit down dinners or takeouts.

Don’t forget that special lady on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12.

There will be a Mother’s Day potluck dinner at the Ashland Community UMC, 12216 State Highway 23, Ashland, on Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m.  Bring Mom, daughter and a favorite dish to share.

Tuesday, May 14 is the Soup and Fellowship Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville.  Stop in for a free bowl of soup and sandwich and the fellowship.  All welcome.

Every second Tuesday of the month (May 14) is the Hunter Public Library’s Coffee Klatch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with light refreshments, coffee and tea.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will meet for the monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m. in the Firemen’s Room.

Wednesday, May 15, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., is the first Greene County Public Health Rabies Clinic for 2024 at the Angelo Canna Town Park, 82 Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo.  The clinics are outdoor drive-up only and you must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles (if necessary) for your animals to keep them and others safe.  Bring record of pet’s vaccination – the certificate, not the tag –for three-year certificate.  If no record is present, pet will be given a one-year certificate.  Public Health Law requires all cats, dogs and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies starting 12 weeks old.  If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated.  Please call to pre-register at 518-719-3600.  Donations please.  All proceeds go to Public Health.  The next clinic will be June 19.

Gayle Hoffman celebrates her birthday on Friday, May 10.

Happy wedding anniversary on Monday, May 13 to Nancy and Louie Kizyma.

Happy birthday to Susan Simpfenderfer on May 16.

May 16 is also John Knapp’s birthday.

Best wishes to all.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of May 13 – May 17 is as follows:  Monday—Chicken Divan, carrot/green bean mix, white rice, tropical fruit; Tuesday—Tortellini with sausage, Italian mixed vegetables, chocolate mousse with whipped topping; Wednesday—Knockwurst with sauerkraut, carrots, baked beans, macaroni salad, cherry bars; Thursday—Cranberry chicken salad, potato salad, marinated vegetable salad, fresh fruit; Friday—Fish Florentine, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, fresh fruit.  The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients.  All persons, age 60 and older are invited to join for lunch.  Suggested donation is $4 per meal.  If you have a food allergy, please notify us.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  Those wishing to receive a meal must notify the respective location by noon, a day in advance.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

The annual meeting of the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association will be held Saturday, May 18 in the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.   Coffee hour at 3 p.m. and the meeting starts at 4 p.m.  

There will be a Chicken BBQ at the Ashland Community UMC, 12216 State Route 23, Ashland on Saturday, May 18.  Details to follow.

The Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30, North Blenheim, is having a Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Bring a bear to the Teddy Bear Clinic, participate in Story Time and Croquet with Alice, Bounce House and lawn games, food and craft vendors.  Free admission and parking, rain or shine.

The Lexington Farmers Market for the 2024 season begins on Saturday, May 25.

You are invited to an open house 90^th birthday celebration for Lois Banks on Saturday, May 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lexington/West Kill UMC Fellowship Hall.  Food will be provided, but feel free to bring a dish to pass.  Everyone is welcome to come and wish Lois a very happy birthday.

Would you like to help make lap robes for veterans?  Contact Hunter Public Library if you would like to help if you already know how to crochet and knit. If not, come to the knitting/crochet group Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. to learn.  All levels and ages are welcome.

Piano Thursdays at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville.  Sign up to play the piano or simply come and enjoy the tunes.  Call 518-589-5707.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, healthcare providers, volunteers, veterans and 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 respectful, be safe and please be kind to one another. Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.