Out Lexington Way - 6 November 2024

LEXINGTON - Congratulations to the Hunter-Tannersville CSD Drama Club student directors, Allyson Kappel and Kadyn Maul and all the cast of Disney Pixar “Finding Nemo -  Kids” and student directors, Emma Constable and Lizet Molina Rodriguez and all the cast of Disney “High School Musical, Jr”, the Production Team and many others.  Both performances were held on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 at HTC school in Tannersville and all the hard work and commitment by all involved resulted in wonderful performances and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.  You all deserve a big round of applause! 

The West Kill/Lexington Community Improvement Association would like to thank everyone who came to the Halloween Brunch at the Community Hall in West Kill on Oct. 27.  As always, the food was plentiful and delicious.  The children had a great time painting pumpkins and the hall was beautifully decorated in the spirit of Halloween.

Friday, Nov. 1 from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. is Hope Restoration Christian Fellowship 25th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hope Restoration Church, 117 NY 296, Windham.  First come, first served.  Same great chefs and same delicious meal.  No reservations required.

Nora Carr’s birthday is Friday, Nov. 1.

Monday, Nov. 4 is Emma Wilson’s birthday.

Also celebrating a birthday on Nov. 4 is Amanda Truesdell.

Diane Pendarvis and Roger Staley celebrate their anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Nov. 5 is Sue and Alfred Truesdell’s wedding anniversary.

Best wishes to all.

Be sure to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday, Nov. 2 because Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3.

The annual Charge Conference for the Mountain Top Parish Churches is Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kaaterskill UMC in Tannersville.

Election Day Turkey Dinner, Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lexington/West Kill UM church hall, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington.  Takeouts only.  Menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, pumpkin pie or apple pie, for a free will offering.

Greene County Department of Human Services – Greene County YMCA Veterans Day Luncheon is Friday, Nov. 8 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.  Free lunch for veterans of our communities.  Space is limited and you must be a veteran to attend.  Register to save your spot – 518-731-7529, cdymca.org.

Virgil E. Deyo #1327 American Legion Auxiliary is holding their annual Veterans Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Jim’s Great American in Prattsville.  Buy, bake or donate, all proceeds benefit local veterans.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. in the church hall.

CPR Certificate Course BLSCPR, Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Main Street Community Center, 5494 NY Hwy 23, Windham, will be led by Charlotte Osborn who is providing class at significantly reduced fee for the community.  Cost is $40.  Call 518-734-4168.

Thanksgiving Meal Kits will be available for anyone in the Mountain Top Community.  All requests must be in by Tuesday, Nov. 18.  Contact Amber Renner at 518-821-7198 or Antoinette Fischer at 518-821-9190.  Kits include one frozen turkey, two canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, bread and pie.  Pick up is Friday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Hunter Elementary School cafeteria.  Delivery is available, ask about it when reserving a kit.  Kits are sponsored in part by The Hunter Foundation, The Platte Clove Community, Tannersville TOPS, HTC Community Families and Mrs. Puddle Ducks.

There will be a Spaghetti and Meatball Fundraiser Dinner for our community member, Mark Cline in his fight against Parkinson’s.  The dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill.  Suggested donation is $15, takeouts and dine in.  Tickets may be purchased in advance or available at the door.  Contact Hope at 917-903-0107 or Barbara at 518-821-5845.  Donations also requested for a raffle that night and desserts for the dessert table.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Nov. 3 – Nov. 8 is as follows:  Monday—Chicken Dijon, mashed potatoes, Monaco vegetable mix, peaches; Tuesday—Vote Today--Department and all meal sites closed--no meals; Wednesday—American Goulash, corn, green beans, cookies; Thursday—Lemon pepper fish, Sonoma vegetables, rice pilaf, butterscotch pudding; Friday—BBQ pulled pork, baked beans carrots, coleslaw, fresh fruit.  All persons age 60 and older and spouses are invited to join for lunch.  Suggested donation is $4 per meal.  Congregate dining reservations are required at least a day in advance by noon by calling the appropriate center.  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, healthcare providers, volunteers, veterans and 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.