Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 04 January 2026

LEXINGTON - Happy New Year!

Thank you to all the Highway crews that work so hard to keep our roads passable and keep us safe.  

Sunday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m., there will be worship Breakfast Church in the Fellowship Hall at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington, with coffee, tea and baked goodies. Breakfast church will be held every Sunday through the winter.

Happy birthday to Liza Dwon on Sunday, Jan. 4.

Jan. 4 is also Shari Pushman’s birthday.

Schyler Minew celebrates his birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Jan. 6 is John Falke’s birthday.

Celebrating their wedding anniversary on Jan. 6 are Debbie and Frank Valerio.

Thursday, Jan. 8 is Diane Nash’s birthday.

Best wishes to everyone.

Fellowship Lunch will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville.  Come enjoy a free meal and fellowship.

There will be no Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary meetings in the months of January, February and March.

There will be a Pet Safety Seminar at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. CGHS/SPCA will discuss animal safety, recognizing and reporting animal cruelty, proper leash and collar demo and open discuss Q&A.  Mountain Top Library will be collecting pet supplies for the Humane Society through Jan. 14.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m. in the church hall.

A Medicare Minutes representative from the Greene County Department of Human Services will be at the Jewett Senior Service center on Tuesday, Jan. 27 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 at least a day in advance 518-264-4392.

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.

Want to play Bingo?  Head over to the VFW Post 1545, 5565 NY 23, Windham on the first and third Thursdays of the month.  Arrive at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m.  Food and beverages are available for purchase from the Windham Community Center.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Jan. 5 – Jan. 9 is as follows:  Monday—Sloppy Joes (bun contains gluten), old fashioned vegetable mix, white rice, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Ravioli, sausage, Italian green beans, juice, chocolate mousse; Wednesday—Kielbasa (bun contains gluten), sauerkraut, baked beans, carrots, fruited Jell-O; Thursday-- Roast pork loin with gravy, applesauce, mashed potatoes, winter mixed vegetables, apple-cherry crisp; Friday—Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, three-bean salad, 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.

Every Thursday of the month from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., stop by the Mountain Top Library in Tannersville, 518-589-5707, and visit the Greene County Public Health Mobile Unit for education, screenings, free supplies and outreach.  No appointment needed.  

The Kaaterskill UMC 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 personal 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.

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.