Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 19 January 2026

LEXINGTON - There is a free workshop in West Kill/Lexington on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  For information and location call Helle Thorning at 518-255-8657 or hellethorningwine@gmail.com.  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.  

Saturday, Jan. 17 is National Popcorn Day.  Come to the Hunter Public Library, 7964 Main Street, Hunter, for a free bag of popcorn and make a popcorn craft.

Happy birthday to reporter extraordinaire, Michael Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 15.

Friday, Jan. 16 we wish Jannel Mellott a very happy birthday.

Bridget Osborn Watson’s birthday is Saturday, Jan. 17.

Wednesday, Jan. 21 is Kaitlin Knapp’s birthday.

Helen Kerr’s birthday is Thursday, Jan. 22.

Best wishes to all.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Jan. 19 – Jan. 23 is as follows:  Monday—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Department of Human Services closed; Tuesday—Chicken Parmesan, penne pasta, Italian mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail; Wednesday—Pork chop with gravy, applesauce, green beans, sweet potato, birthday cake; Thursday—Beef barley stew, broccoli, peanut butter swirl brownie; Friday—Chef’s Choice.  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.

The next Fellowship Lunch at the Kaaterskill UMC will be Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Come and enjoy a free meal and fellowship.  All are invited.

On Tuesday, Jan. 27 a Medicare Representative from Greene County Department of Human Services will be at the Jewett Senior Service Center at 11:45 a.m. to help you stay informed, understand your benefits and make the most of your Medicare Coverage.  If you would like to stay for lunch, please call 518-263-4392 at least a day in advance to reserve your meal.

National Lego Day is Wednesday, Jan. 28.  You are invited to come to the Hunter Public Library and create something with the library’s Lego blocks.  Your creations will be put on display during the month of February and a photo on Facebook.

You can enjoy hot chocolate at the Hunter Public Library to celebrate Hot Chocolate Day on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Nominations are open for 2026 Greene County Senior Citizen Awards.  The Advisory Council to the Greene County Department for the Aging (Human Services) announces that nominations are being accepted for the Greene County Senior Citizen Awards.  The two annual awards are Senior Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen.  The awards are to recognize the outstanding achievements of senior citizens who have volunteered their time and energy to help other people, their communities and/or to special projects.  The dedication of these volunteers help to make Greene County a better place for all of us.  The individuals chosen on the county level will represent Greene County at New York State Office for the Aging’s (NYSOFA) annual Older New Yorkers Day Luncheon in Albany.  Any Greene County resident age 60 or older can be nominated for these awards.  Achievements must be voluntary in nature, performed in Greene County and not part of paid employment.  Past award winners may be nominated only if seven or more years have passed since last recognized.  If you know someone who deserves this recognition, contact the Greene County Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555 for an official nomination form.  Incomplete forms will not be considered as eligible.  Any inquiries for further information may also be directed to the department.  Deadline for entries is Jan. 31, 2026.

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 of others and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.