Laura McNamee
By Laura McNamee
Happy Birthday to Becky Scaringi on November 14 and Happy Birthday to Darlene Munger on November 19! I hope you both have a wonderful birthday!
Happy 50th Anniversary to Paul and Josephine “Josie” Palen! Paul and Josie of Walden celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on October 9, 2026, at Nu-Cavu Restaurant in Wallkill.
Their family feels blessed to share in Paul and Josie’s story and to look back on decades of happy memories, family gatherings, and wonderful times with family and friends. Their greatest achievement is the loving family they raised. Their daughters, Kimberly and Kelly, along with their spouses and grandchildren, are an irreplaceable part of their lives and a tribute to the home Paul and Josie built—a home filled with joy, laughter, and happiness.
The family thanks Paul and Josie for the gift of their wonderful family and wishes them many more happy years together. Cheers to another 50 years!
News From The Library: The Newburgh Brewing & Golden Hour Books will present their 4th Annual Books for the ‘Burgh & Friends on Thursday (TONIGHT), November 12, 4 - 9 p.m., at the Newburgh Brewery, 88 South Colden Street, Newburgh. This is a grown-up Book Fair to benefit local libraries, hosted by the Newburgh Brewery to celebrate your libraries and help them restock brand new children’s books. Six libraries (including the Walden Library) will be represented. There will be new children’s books on hand that people can purchase and donate to any one of the libraries present that evening. Stop in, have dinner, and say hello to your librarians!
Our Monthly Movie Matinee is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 1:30 p.m. All are invited; light refreshments served. Celebrate Indigenous People’s Month with us on Thursday, November 19, 4:30 p.m., for Native American Tales. Listen to tales of the first people of New York State, the Oneida, Haudenosaune, and Lenape.
Afterward, we will do a craft based on one of the books. This is a family program but please register ahead of time by calling the Children’s Desk at (845)778-7621.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, November 16, 5 p.m., second floor Community Room. The public is welcome to attend.
Reminders: Tara Aytes will present The Art of Exhale Workshop on Monday, November 16, 6 - 7:15 p.m. Bill Fiero will continue with highlights of his African Adventures, Part 2: Tanzania, Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. JoAnn DeGaglia, our favorite Sommelier, returns to the library on Thursday, November 19, 6 p.m. with Around the World in Four Sips. Having a bit of trouble with your new or older iPhone? We will have iPhone 101 on Monday, November 23, 6:30 p.m. with Ms. Carolyn and Ms. Jada.
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be open on Saturday, November 28.
This Saturday November 14, The Historical Society are inviting you to celebrate fall by making a Corn Husk Doll. 1 - 3 p.m., ages 6 and up, at the Walden House, 34 N Montgomery Street. Call/text 845-837-5739 to reserve your spot as spaces are limited! Light refreshments will be provided.
The Walden Interfaith Group will lead the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service this Sunday November 15 at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 15 Walnut Street. This gathering is a long-standing Walden holiday tradition. Clergy from many of the various Walden congregations collaborate to create the program, which includes songs, prayers, and a collection of food and donations for the Hudson Valley Food Bank. Afterward, everyone comes together in the social hall to share delicious holiday treats offered by the different congregations. The event is family friendly and children are welcome.
Mark your calendar to come to the Holiday Shoppe at Wooster Grove at 89 East Main Street, Walden on December 12. You will find unique and reasonably priced gifts and items for everyday use. ! Doors open at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Plenty of free parking makes this an easy shopping day. See you there!
Walden Rotary Club will be hosting their 9th annual Adopt a Coat Event this Saturday, November 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Hunter Insurance Services, 70 Oak St., Walden. They will be handing out coats, gloves, hats and bags of groceries, while supplies last. Anyone who is in need of these items is welcome to stop by and take things home with them.
On Wednesday November 18 at 7 p.m., the Historical Society will host Ulster County Historian Eddie Moran for a talk Choosing Sides: Ulster County in the American Revolution, at the Jacob T. Walden House, 34 N Montgomery Street.
They’re here! The 2027 lottery calendars are at the front desk of the Josephine Louise Public Library. Your lucky number is waiting for you! For $20, the calendar is good for all of 2027 and you may win multiple times with the same number. These lottery calendars make nice gifts for all ages. These calendars are sponsored by the Walden Community Council to help fund the scholarships given to Valley Central seniors, planters full of summer flowers on Main Street, Music in the Grove summer concerts, and more.
Free Line Dancing Class! Thursday, November 18, 7 - 8 p.m. at the Anita Vandermark Community Center. Register at sportsngin.com/waldenrecreation
Floor Hockey at Wooster Grove, Thursdays November - December, 6 - 7:30 p.m., ages 9-14. Village of Walden Residents $40, Town of Montgomery Residents $50. Register online at waldenrecreation.sportngin.com
Walden Rec is organizing the Christmas Senior Trip on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at the Paramount Theatre- Jimmy Sturr Presents The Magic of Christmas! $30 per person, adults 55 and over only. 1:30 p.m. depart from Walden Firehouse, 3 p.m. show, 6:15 p.m. approximate return to Walden. Sign up at the Anita Vandermark Community Center. For more information call Laura 845-778-2177 ext 1527.