Matt Veronesi

Hello New Windsor. The Town of New Windsor had a 20th Anniversary 9-11 Memorial Service at Town Hall on September 11 at 5 p.m. and it truly was a beautiful tribute to those who lost their lives 20 years ago on that fateful day.

There were color guards that marched in from the United States Marine Corp, the New Windsor Police Department, the Vails Gate, New Windsor, and Salisbury Mills Fire Departments, and the Junior ROTC from NFA. Town Justice George Meyers Jr. was the Master of Ceremonies, New Windsor resident and retired FDNY Firefighter Mike Anson was the Guest Speaker, SGT Major Mary Kay Messenger sang “God Bless America”, the Orange County Firefighters Pipe and Drums led the procession, Town Supervisor George Meyers introduced the guest speaker, and announced the unveiling and dedication of a Memorial Bench with an inscription that reads “In Memory of September 11, 2001, Never Forget,” that has a piece of the World Trade Center Steel attached to the bench, and the playing of Amazing Grace by New Windsor Police Officer Jason Ross on the Bagpipes.

The opening prayer was led by Deacon Tony Ferriaulio and the closing prayer was by Firefighter and Chaplain from the Vails Gate Fire Department Gale Dingwell. Supervisor George Meyers said “thank you to everyone who came out today, and to all of those who contributed to putting on this Memorial. We will Never Forget that day in history and all of those who lost their lives, and are still losing their lives today with sicknesses from their recovery work at Ground Zero.”

The Memorial Bench is located at the base of the flagpole in front of Town Hall, and will be a forever memorial.

What would you do in an emergency if someone close to you needed first aid or CPR? The Town of New Windsor Recreation Department is offering two classes on Saturday September 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a Community CPR class which is the general class and is being offered for $60, and then one from 1 to 5 p.m. the Basic Life Support (BLS) course for healthcare workers, trainers, etc. will take place for $70. Both classes are being held at the Marasco Senior Center which is located in the Town Hall Complex at 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. For more information please call the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750.

The Town of New Windsor Senior Exercise classes are held outdoors for the fall at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park under the pavilion with Jazzercise scheduled for Monday’s from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Chair Yoga on Tuesday’s from 9 - 10 a.m., Zumba Gold on Wednesday’s from 10 - 11 a.m., Chair Yoga again on Thursday 9 - 10 a.m., and Walk 15 from 10 - 11 a.m.

All classes are $3. For more information please call the Recreation Department at (845) 565-7750.

Join the Town of New Windsor Recreation Department for our annual trip to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on Sunday 21. This is the most famous Christmas Show in the world. Join the Rockettes and get into the Christmas spirit early this year! Bus leaves from New Windsor Town Hall Complex in front of the Marasco Senior Center at 10 a.m. for a 2 p.m. show time so there will be some time before the show for shopping, sight-seeing, or to get some lunch. This show always fills up fast, so be sure to sign up early! For more information please call the Recreation Department at (845) 565-7750 or to register visit www.nwrecisfun.com.

Birthday shout outs this week go to Bella June Urban whose birthday is on September 17, to Linda Babcock, Trace Collins, Colten Collins, and Ann Hunger whose birthdays are all on September 18, to Mike Hunger whose birthday is on September 20, and to anyone else out there celebrating birthdays this week. Happy Birthday! If anyone has a birthday or other special event you want mentioned in my column, or have anything going on in New Windsor that you want the world to know about you can reach me at mveronesi@optimum.net or by calling 845-629-1260. Have a great week.