Mama May 31, 2023
Louise Haight
By Louise Haight
No quarrel here or elsewhere, we’re all sharing the same sentiments: winter has been mercilessly non-stop brutal, with snow and ice storms, and now freezing February arrives to taunt us, and pay no heed to a crafty groundhog, with a dizzy name of Punxsutawney Phil, that destroys my prize purple asters. So, relax, snow is best when viewed through a window and slippers always beat boots, unless your’e on a ski- slope. Enjoy a hot cup of favorite tea or “comfort drink,” curl up with a fascinating book, or gaze upon glossy springtime magazines showing off their glorious and fanciful flowers galore.
Happy Birthday wishes to John Fitzgerald who is celebrating his special day, February 4, with loved family and friends. May you be blessed with good health, much happiness, and an amazing year ahead with all good wishes come true. And of course, lots of your favorite birthday cake!
Seniors! Beat your winter blues by coming out and participating in the Town of Newburgh Recreation Department’s upcoming programs. Meet new people, learn new things, and enjoy some happy time outside the house!
2024 Health & Wellness Programs, Sponsored by the Orange County Office for the aging. Friday, February 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Town of Newburgh Rec. Center. Dark Chocolate Bark Demonstration & Health talk. Join us for a FREE Dark Chocolate Bark Food Demonstration & Health Talk! Participants will also receive samples to bring home!
Registration is required by Friday, Feb. 9. Register at the Town of Newburgh Rec. Office on online @townofnewburgh.recdesk.com. FREE! Blood Pressure Screening following the demonstration.
This important health screening and informational talk is provided by Sue Nichols, MS/CDN/CDCESs/RDN. Contact Sue at 845-781-3636 or suegoshen@yahoo.com.
Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will have a moderate hike, level C, at Black Rock Forest Loop, (Mid-Hudson traditional level B minus to B), 5 - 5.5 miles about 800’ elevation gain, on Friday, February 9. Leader is Georgette Weir, georgette.weir@gmail.com.
This moderate hike is planned to start from the entrance parking area (at about 750’), go up Whitehorse Mountain (1220’) pass the reservoir, head along a woods road to trails that will take you up to the Black Rock (1410’) viewpoint. Return route may include Honey Hill along with White Oak Rd., depending on conditions, then Reservoir Trail and Duggan back to the parking area. Foot gear will depend on conditions; spike foot traction (ie, Microspikes) are a MUST. Parking fee $5/car.
May you always have an angel at your side.