Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 20 June 2025

LEXINGTON - Happy First Day of Summer – June 20!

The annual Chicken BBQ was held on June 14 hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association at the Community Hall in West Kill.  These fundraisers for the WKLCIA would not be a success without the dedication and hard work of everyone involved and all who come to support these events.  Thank you. 

The Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company participated in the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention and Dress Parade on June 14 in Lake George.  Looking good, Lexington! Thank you to all the heroes who protect and serve.

Lexington Farmers Market will be Saturday, June 21 under the pavilion at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Come and check out the wonderful variety of vendors with all kinds of produce, eggs, meats, jams and much more.

Happy birthday to Kathy Jordan on Saturday, June 21.

Monday, June 23 is Margaret Lawrence’s birthday.

Linda and Craig Benjamin celebrate their wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 26.

Best wishes to everyone.

Vet2Vet Breakfast is Sunday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Red Rooster, Cairo.  Free to Veterans and families.  Call 518-943-3703; veterans@greenecountyny.gov.

Tuesday, June 24 is the next Fellowship Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, Tannersville.  As always, a delicious meal for free.  So come and enjoy the fellowship.  All welcomed.

You are invited to a Bible Study, Wednesday, June 18,  11 a.m., at the Lexington-West Kill UMC, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington for a study on the Introduction to Galatians.  Books will be provided.  The study is being led by Susan Simpfenderfer.

On Thursday, June 26 at the Jewett Senior Center, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett, there will be a program by the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, “Caring for You Every Step of the Way.”  This is a personalized medication consultation.  Bring your current list of medications from your pharmacy or your medical records (and/or script bottles) and a list of all over-the-counter (OTC) and supplements with dosage information (bring bottles).  Contact Greene County Department of Human Services to attend at 518-719-3555. 

The Kaaterskill UMC Thrift Shop, 7889 Main Street, Hunter is open on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 3 p.m.  Donations are welcome when the shop is open. 

The Zadock Pratt Museum, Main Street, Prattsville, is hosting Master Gardeners with Cornell Cooperative Extension on Saturday, June 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Learn about the history of gardening, maps of historical gardens to visit in Greene County and take home flower seeds.  There will also be light refreshments.

The Windham-Hensonville UMC will be holding a Silent Auction on Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 5345 State Route 23, Main Street, Windham.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Thunder in the Mountains Car Show hosted by the West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association on Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42, Lexington.  There will be trophies, 50/50 raffle, gift baskets raffle, food and beverages.  If you have questions or wish to pre-register, call Mary at 518-989-6813. Proceeds benefit the WKLCIA.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of June 23 – June 27 is as follows:  Monday–Sweet and sour chicken, oriental mixed vegetables, white rice, peaches; Tuesday—Stuffed shells with sausage, Italian mixed vegetables, cookies with applesauce; Wednesday—French onion pork chops, green beans, egg noodles, rice pudding with raisins; Thursday—Kielbasa with sauerkraut (served with bun with gluten), carrots, baked beans, mixed berry tart; Friday—Shrimp Scampi, tossed salad, spinach, linguini, fresh fruit.  All persons 60 and over and spouses are invited to attend.  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.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County 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 respectful, be safe and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.