Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 06 April 2025

LEXINGTON - A reminder the NYS burn ban is through May 14.

On Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. is an Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast at the Hunter Elementary School.  The free Easter Egg Hunt starts at 9:30 a.m. for toddlers through second grade and 10:30 a.m. for third grade and older.  Meet at the Hunter gym prior to start time.  Please come and support the Class of 2027.  Breakfast tickets are $10 each – unlimited pancakes, bacon/sausage and beverage.  For breakfast tickets email acameron@htcschools.org or see any Sophomore.

Soup and Fellowship Kitchen will be Tuesday, April 8 in the Blue Room at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Come and enjoy a free bowl of soup, sandwich and more.  

Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company Ladies Auxiliary will resume their monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m. in the Firemen’s Room.

Happy birthday to Diane Strausser on Monday, April 7.

Also having a birthday on April 7 is Carisa Benjamin.

Wednesday, April 9 is Elizabeth Dymond’s birthday.

Janice Mellott celebrates her birthday on Thursday, April 10.

April 10 is also Joan Mead’s birthday.

Best wishes to everyone.

On Friday, April 11 the HTC, NHS and NJHS is sponsoring a Blood Drive at the Hunter/Tannersville Middle/High School, 6094 Main Street, Tannersville, in the gym from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  To schedule an appointment, please see a member of HTC, NHS or NJHS.  You may also visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code 6433nyp or call 1-800-REDCROSS.

Hensonville Hose Company’s Fish Fry Dinner is Friday, April 4 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Firehouse, 432 State Route 296, Hensonville.  Eat in or take out and you can pre-order by calling 518-734-3040.  Dinners include your choice of fish, chicken or clam strips, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, brownie.  You can add extra fish, chicken or clams to any dinner.  Mozzarella sticks are also available for sale. Dinners are $20.  Dinners will be held each Friday through April 18.

Do not miss the Annual Maple Brunch sponsored by the West Kill-Lexington Community Improvement Association on Sunday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  There will be scrambled eggs, pancakes, grits, potatoes, bacon, sausage and so many more brunch choices and sweet treats.  Tickets are $20 and children under 5 are free. Tickets sold at the door – cash, check or credit cards.  Proceeds benefit the WKLCIA.

RSVP by April 14 for the Paint and Sip hosted by Greene County Department Human Services that will be held at the Jewett Senior Nutrition site on Monday, April 21 at 1 p.m.  Please RSVP at 518-263-4392.   Free and all supplies will be provided by GCDHS.

Maundy Thursday Soup and Bread meal will be held on Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in the Windham-Hensonville UMC, Main Street Windham.  A service will follow.

Good Friday Service will be held on April 18 at 6 p.m. in the Kaaterskill UMC, Tannersville.

Easter Sunrise Services will be held in the Lexington Cemetery on Sunday, April 20.  Easter Breakfast will follow in the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington.  Church services will be at 9 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service will also be held at the Twilight Park Bridge.

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windham Masonic Lodge, Main Street, Windham.  Free, drinks and family fun for everyone. If you need more info, email mtnlodge529@gmail.com.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program for the week of April 7 – April 11 is as follows:  Monday—Macaroni and cheese, three-bean salad, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Chicken Divan, Tuscan vegetables, white rice, pears; Wednesday—Vegetable lasagna with white sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, chocolate mouse with whipped topping; Thursday—Beef stew, coleslaw, broccoli, yogurt parfait; Friday—Fish Florentine, potatoes Au gratin, winter vegetable mix, fresh fruit.  All persons 60 and older and spouses are invited to attend.  Congregate meals served at noon Monday through Friday.  Suggested donations $4 per meal.  Congregate dining 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.  This helps reduce food waste.  If you have food allergy, please notify us.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, 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.