Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 07 December 2025

LEXINGTON - Excellent turnout for the Holiday Market at the West Kill Lexington Community Hall on Nov. 29. Thank you to those who organized the Holiday Market, everyone who came and all the vendors. The Ladies Aid of the West Kill United Methodist Church thanks you for stopping by and making the fundraiser bake sale such a success. The Lexington Historical Society was busy selling their delicious homemade soups.  The wonderful toe-tapping music was provided by Marzi Zintz.

Happy birthday to Lula Anderson on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Dec. 4 we wish Dede Terns-Thorpe a happy birthday.

Jane Concato’s birthday is Friday, Dec. 5.

Monday, Dec. 8 Mike and Eric Petosa celebrate their birthday.

Happy birthday to Carol Carr on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Happy wedding anniversary to Susan and Carl Simpfenderfer on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Best wishes to all.

Don’t forget the Ashland Fire Department’s breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to benefit the Ashland Fire Department 100th year anniversary and the 138th Greene County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention hosted by the Ashland Fire Department in September 2026.  The breakfast is at the Ashland Town Hall, 12094, State Route 23, Ashland.  Eat in or takeout, free will offering.  Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, pancakes, french toast, biscuits and gravy or grilled breakfast sandwich with egg, bacon or sausage, American cheese and side of home fries.  Real maple syrup, coffee, juice, tea and hot chocolate too.  There will be a 50/50 raffle, bake sale and Convention merch.  Call Diane for information at 518-734-3636.

There is a Christmas Tea and Craft Sale on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windham-Hensonville UMC, Main Street, Windham.  Santa will be arriving at 2 p.m.

Mountain Top UMC Parish Annual Charge Conference is Saturday, Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Lexington-West Kill UMC, Lexington.

Please join us at the annual Tree Lighting and Carol Sing in West Kill, Saturday, Dec. 6.  Meet at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill at 5 p.m.  We’ll walk to the tree at the flagpole and back to the hall for light refreshments.  Santa will be arriving on a fire truck and visit with everyone back at the Community Hall.

Fellowship Lunch, Tuesday, Dec. 9 is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville.  Come for the fellowship and free meal.  Please note that there will be no Fellowship Lunch on the 4th Tuesday of December 23. 

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m., in the Firemen’s Room, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire/Rescue Company will hold their annual meeting and potluck supper.  There will be collection of dues and election of officers.

Christmas Party and Potluck Supper will be Friday, Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington.  If you are able, please bring a dish to share and a grab bag gift.

There will be a Cookie Walk at the Ashland Community UMC, 12216 State Route 23, Ashland on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.  

The Holiday Fun Holly Jolly Party at the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center, 13787 State Route 20, North Blenheim, is Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Free photos with Santa, every child gets a holiday ornament, letter writing to Santa, kids crafts, carriage ride, and more, rain or shine, free admission and parking.  Enjoy the Festival of Trees while you are there. 

Greene County Department of Human Services is now partnering with Catholic Charities of Columbia-Greene Counties National Community Care Corps Volunteer Program for Homebound Medical Transportation.  Existing medical Transportation clients should now call 518-828-8660, ext 115 to schedule.  New clients in need of medical transportation should call Greene County DHS for an assessment at 518-719-3556.

There is a Veterans Coffee Hour on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at the Veteran Center, 300 Route 23B, Leeds.  All veterans are welcome.  If you need information call 518-719-0020 or veterans@greenecountyny.gov.

If you would like to help feed local families, the Tannersville Food Pantry, which is a mission of the Kaaterskill and East Jewett UM churches, is asking for your help in donating non-perishable food and oral care items, Chunky Soups, beef stew, Spaghetti-O’s, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables, beans.  Food donations may be brought Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Place, Tannersville.  You may also send a donation to Kaaterskill UMC, P. O. Box 225, Tannersville, NY 12485.

The Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Dec. 8 – Dec. 12 is as follows:  Monday—Beef chili, broccoli, white rice, tropical fruit; Tuesday—Chicken Cacciatore, Italian mixed vegetables, rotini, pineapple delight; Wednesday—Stuffed peppers, winter mixed vegetables, white rice, fruited Jell-O; Thursday—Roast pork with gravy (gluten in gravy), applesauce, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, brownies; Friday—Chef’s Choice.  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 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 safe, be respectful to others and please be kind to one another.  Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.