Out Lexington Way by Christine Dwon - 08 March 2024

LEXINGTON - Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10.  Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour.

Every Monday afternoon starting at 2 p.m., come over to the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville and enjoy games, puzzles, programs, and more.  Share stories, play games, learn about local history and enjoy conversation.  All ages are welcome.  Call 518-589-5707 if you have questions.

Hensonville Hose Company is holding their Friday Fish Fry Dinners from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., eat in or takeout, at the Hensonville Hose Company Firehouse. Your choice of fried fish, or clam strips or chicken tenders, French Fries or baked potato, coleslaw, roll and brownie for $15.  Fried Mozzarella sticks are also available at additional cost.

Happy birthday to Brian Wilson on Friday, March 8.

Katelyn Dwon celebrates her birthday on Monday, March 11.

Tuesday, March 12 is Olivia Dwon’s birthday.

Ray Clinton’s birthday is Thursday, March 14.

Also celebrating a birthday on March 14 is Tom Benjamin.

Best wishes to all.

There is a Coffee Klatch the second Tuesday of each month (March 12) at the Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter from 10 a.m. to noon with light refreshments, coffee and tea.

Come and enjoy a bowl of soup, sandwich and dessert free of charge at the Soup and Fellowship Kitchen, Tuesday, March 12, at the Kaaterskill UMC, 5942 Main Street, Tannersville in the Blue Room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Soup and Fellowship Kitchen is held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.  All are invited and welcomed to join in the fellowship. 

There will be a Micro Sunday School hosted by the Lexington/West Kill UMC, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington, for all ages through age 12, three Saturdays in March from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. -- March 9, March 16, March 23 – concluding with a super fun Easter Egg Hunt on March 23.  Call Susan at 518-429-8054.

The Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry, behind the Tannersville Firehouse, at the Tannersville Village Hall, One Park Lane, Tannersville is open on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. weather permitting.  The third Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. is for delivery to folks who do not have transportation.  Call 518-589-5787 if you need delivery, contingent on volunteer availability.  If you would like to help Kaaterskill UMC Food Pantry, you can also drop food off at Brave the Flames Restaurant, when open, and Tannersville Village Hall during the week.

The annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Luncheon will be held at the Windham-Hensonville UMC, Main Street, Windham on Friday, March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Lunch includes corned beef sandwich, coleslaw, Bag O’ Chips, dessert, soda or water for $15.  Free delivery of three or more in Windham/Hensonville.  Pre-order or day of sale – 518-734-4122.

The Haines Falls Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary will host a Maple Weekend Breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tannersville Rescue Squad Building, Park Lane, Tannersville.  There will be fresh local maple syrup, french toast, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, apple juice, water, all for a free will offering.  All proceeds go to the Haines Falls Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary.

The Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of March 11 – March 15 is as follows:  Monday—Beef chili, mixed vegetables, brown rice, pears; Tuesday—Tortellini Alfredo with chicken, Sonoma vegetables, linguini, peaches and cream; Wednesday—Roasted chicken legs with gravy, corn/green bean mix, mashed potatoes, Jell-O; Thursday—St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon—Corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes, carrots, chocolate cake with Andes Mints; Friday—Fish and chips, cabbage slaw, baked potato, fresh fruit.  The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients.  If you have food allergy, please notify the department.  Allergen information is available for prepared food items.  All persons over the age of 60 can receive a meal.  Suggested donation for each meal is $4.  Those wishing to receive a meal are required to call the respective location by noon a day in advance.  The number to call for the Senior Service Center at the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett is 518-263-4392.

Springtime Eggstravaganza fun for entire family is going to be at the New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30, North Blenheim on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m..  There will be photos with the Bunny, Find the Egg Game, crafts, treats and fun interactive exhibits, rain or shine, free admission and parking.  Call 1-800-724-0309 or VisitBG@NYPA.gov.

Easter is Sunday, March 31.  There will be a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. in the Lexington Cemetery followed by breakfast at the Lexington/West Kill UMC, Lexington.  Worship service will be at 9 a.m.  All are invited.

Thank you to all law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, healthcare providers, volunteers, 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.