Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 02 February 2024

LEXINGTON - The Soup and Fellowship Kitchen is serving free soup and sandwiches every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month – Feb. 13 and Feb. 27 – in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  All welcome so come and enjoy the fellowship and even play some board games.

Happy birthday to Rose Williams on Friday, Feb. 2.

Tuesday, Feb. 6, we wish Diane Pendarvis a very happy birthday.
Diane Potter’s birthday is Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Happy birthday wishes to Charlotte Jaeger on Thursday, Feb. 8.

Best wishes to everyone.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Feb. 5 – Feb. 9 is as follows:  Monday—Sloppy Joes, cauliflower/broccoli medley, white rice, tropical fruit; Tuesday—Baked salmon with dill sauce, spinach, butternut squash, brown rice pilaf, pears; Wednesday—Chicken Divan, Monaco vegetable mix, white rice, chocolate chip cookies; Thursday—Hot turkey dinner with gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, carrot coins, stuffing, pumpkin pie; Friday—Macaroni and cheese, 3-bean salad, stewed tomatoes, fresh fruit.  The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients.  If you have food allergy, please notify the department.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  All persons over the age of 60 can receive a meal.  Suggested donation for each meal is $4.  Those wishing to receive a meal are required to call 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.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council will meet Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. in the church hall.

On the second Tuesday of the month, Feb. 13, you are invited to attend a Coffee Klatch at the Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter from 10 a.m. to noon with light refreshments, coffee and tea.  

Friday, Feb. 16 is the next Potluck Dinner Church at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington at 6 p.m.  All welcome to come and join in the fellowship.

Mark your calendars for the annual Friends of the Feathered and Furry Freeze Your Butt Off Bake Sale on Sunday, Feb. 18 at the Go Green Station in Tannersville starting at 10 a.m. 

The annual Children’s Ice Fishing Derby sponsored by the Catskill Mountain Fish and Game Club and the Stony Clove Rod and Gun Club will be held Sunday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rip Van Winkle/Tannersville Lake.  Registration starts at 9 a.m.  Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish and the most fish in both Junior and Senior Divisions.  The derby is open to children up to 16 years old.  Children 16 years of age must have a valid fishing license.  You may fish with up to three tip ups or hand lines and use single hooks only.  Live bait and some tip ups will be available for use.  For info call Bob Monteleone at 518-488-0240.

Lexington/West Kill UMC, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington, is hosting another Micro Sunday School for all ages through age 12, three Saturdays in March from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. -- March 9, March 16, March 23 – concluding with a super fun Easter Egg Hunt on March 23.  Easter is early this year, Sunday, March 31.  For more information call Susan at 518-429-8054.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, healthcare providers, volunteers, teachers, 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 at of kindness may change someone’s life.