Judy Van Nasdall
By Judi Van Nosdall
Happy birthday to Montgomery resident Tony Marano who will be turning 102 on November 8th when he will celebrate with friends and family. You may have seen this local Veteran at Shop Rite returning cans and bottles and chatting with shoppers. Wishes for a happy and healthy year ahead and thank you for your service.
As there is definitely a chill in the air the Knights of Columbus 2270 are happy to announce that they will once again sponsor a Coats for Kids drive. This is the 13th year they have been involved with this project. Last year they donated 119 coats. The cost of sponsoring a coat is $20.00 but they will gladly accept any monetary donations. You can send a check payable to the Father Richard C. Joyce Council 2270 Knights of Columbus, PO Box 231, Montgomery NY 12549 by December 1st. Thanking you in advance for your support.
The Knights would like to thank to all who donated blood at the recent Blood Drive. 51 life saving pints were collected.
The Montgomery Free Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachel Zirilli to Library Director. She has served the library for three years as Library Director Assistant. Throughout her tenure, Rachel has shown strong leadership, a commitment to community service, and a deep understanding of library operations. Her promotion provides continuity for both staff and patrons.
As Library Director, Rachel will oversee daily operations and strategic planning while expanding public programs and literacy resources for the community. The community and our patrons are invited to visit the library and welcome Rachel to her new role. Their hours of operation are Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
I love going to our library. I have been reading books by Jan Karon since January, her popular Father Tim/Mitford series. Such an easy read you can picture the characters and the towns in your mind.
One of the best craft fairs in the Hudson Valley that has been going on for over 30 years is coming up, our own Valley Central Scholarship Council Holiday Craft Fair, coming up on Nov. 21. Last year over 2,000 people attend. They have confirmed over 130 vendors for this year’s event. In addition to shopping opportunities with all those amazing vendors, they have dozens of tricky tray baskets, a 50/50 and delicious food (the soups are always a huge hit and sold out very quickly last year. They are making more this year to avoid having anyone leave disappointed. Student volunteers will be helping us out this year again (we love our students) and as always, the proceeds all go towards scholarships for our graduating VC Seniors.
The event runs from 10 am to 3pm at the Valley Central High School, 1175 State Route 17K, Montgomery. Santa will be there from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for photos. It’s truly a special event full of holiday cheer.
Friday, November 13 will be a Ladies Night Out in the Village of Montgomery from 4 to 9 p.m. Sorry ladies no dancing men just plenty of fun at 17 local businesses, so far. Contact Rachel Santana at 845-728-4470 Joint2jewelers@yahoo.com.
On Sunday, November 15th come to a free community event “Ice Cream and Movie with a Cop”, our Village of Montgomery Police. It will be held at the Rec Center, Bachelor St. Montgomery at 1 p.m. The movie will be Hotel Transylvania, ice cream sundaes available. RSVP or email Events25@yahoo.com.
Save the date for the annual Village of Montgomery Old Fashioned Christmas on December 12th. There will be craft vendors and an illuminated parade and much more. They are looking for craft vendors and tractors. Contact Tracey.
Just in case you are doing your Christmas shopping keep in mind to pick something up for the Toy Collection Train that will be making a stop for Toys for Tots in the Village of Montgomery on Sunday, Dec. 13th. Gifts are needed for older children too not just the little ones. If you can’t make that date there will be over 100 drop off box locations for your new unwrapped toy. One of the best spots I have found to shop for toys and books is Ollies .
From the Village of Montgomery Senior Center comes the following announcement of events to be held at the Center, call Jo-Ann at 457-9367 to sign up for any of them:
Its never too late to learn something new and save money at the same time. Sharpen your driving skills at an AAA Defensive Driving Course on Saturday Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon completion you can receive a 10% discount, reduce points and refresh your skills. It is only $36.00, call to sign up.
Get out your fancy hats and white gloves (optional) and come to a Tea Party on Monday November 16 at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $35.00 pre-paid and includes lunch, tea, desserts and much more at the Senior Center. Please RSVP ASAP.
Join them as they host a Veterans Luncheon on November 10th. It will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Village of Montgomery Senior Center. Space is limited so call to sign up ASP.
They are also planning a bus trip with luncheon to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Note the new date is December 7th. The cost is $92.00 per person for the bus, show “Christmas at the Playhouse” and luncheon. They will be leaving 8:30 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. November 18th is the last day to sign up. Call to reserve your spot.
I know this is early but before you all get busy shopping and decorating Give the Gift of Life this Holiday Season. The Village of Montgomery Community Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday Dec. 16th from 12 to 5 p.m. New donors are needed! You can schedule to donate at RedCrossBlood.org and enter code VOM. Any questions, once again, call Jo-Ann at 457-9367.
Fun for the whole family coming up is the annual Orange County Farm Toy Show on Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at the Maybrook Senior Center. All proceeds will be donated to the Orange County Farmers Museum. There will be new and used farm toys, farm memorabilia, farm display contest, kiddie tractor pulls that begin at noon, silent auctions, outdoor tractor display and of course there will be food available. And maybe some early Christmas shopping.
Boy Scout Troop 386 will be having a holiday fundraiser to support programs, community services, and scout activities. They will have fresh decorated wreaths for $30 and beautiful poinsettias in a 6” pot in multiple colors for $15.00 for sale. Order due date is Nov. 16, delivery November 29th. Wreaths and plants are from Hoeffner Farms, make check payable to: Boy Scout Troop 386. Check out their facebook page.
Events coming up from the Advisory Board for Senior Citizens:
Tuesday November 17: We have partnered with the Regional Food Bank for distribution of food to low income 55+ seniors with food insecurity. We will be at the Maybrook Senior Center on Tuesday, November 17th, between 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. There is a sign up required and seniors can call at 845-260-4475 to get on the list.
Wednesday, November 18: Happy 102 nd birthday to Tony Marano.. We are hosting a birthday celebration on Wednesday, November 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with coffee and cake. Everyone is welcome, there is no sign up required. Location will be St. Mary’s Church hall in Montgomery.
Monday, November 23: Trivia lunch, $5.00 per person. Come for pizza, beverages, cookies and friendly competition with a chance for a photo op with our fancy trophy. No sign up required, location is at the Maybrook Senior Center in Maybrook.
Thursday, December 10: A free Holiday Party Christmas Cookie Swap & Cookie Decoration. Sign up is required at 845-260-4475. Everyone is required to bring 2 dozen home baked cookies to swap. We will also have cookie decorating. Music provided by Maureen & James, location is St. Mary’s Church Hall, Montgomery.
Thursday December 17: We will host a Wreath Making class with all materials provided. Cornell Gardeners will provide instruction. The cost is $20.00 at the Maybrook Senior Center, Maybrook. Sign- up is required at #845-260-4475.
Any questions on the above events contact Mary McCabe at above phone number.
Even though the bloom is off the rose and many other flowers this time of year, the OC Arboretum is still decorated with a large assortment of pumpkins and gourds for those who would like to stroll through.