Out Lexington Way: Tree lighting on Dec. 7 in West Kill

Michael Constable and wife Connie and their two daughters MacKenzie and Cassandra and friend Ryan and Golden Retriever puppy Harley enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving with Michael’s parents Carol and Skeet Constable in West Kill.

Mary and Steve Palazzolo went down to Westbury, LI to spend Thanksgiving day with Mary’s sisters and families. Great day together.

Ellouise Cole spent Thanksgiving with her oldest granddaughter and a few others in Schenectady. Ellouise is enjoying her new home in Latham and the activities at the apartment complex.

The annual Tree Lighting in West Kill with a covered dish supper to follow will be held on Dec. 7. We meet at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill at 5 p.m. and walk the short distance to the flagpole at the Memorial Monument, sing Christmas Carols, light the beautiful new tree and go back to the Hall for fellowship and supper.

Happy birthday to Mike and Eric Petosa on Dec. 8. Susan and Carl Simpfenderfer will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on Dec. 10.

There will be a Holiday Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Community Hall in West Kill. Come and check out the 16 vendors selling beautiful handcrafted gifts and farm products including knitwear, candles, tinctures, woodwork, and much more. And if you get hungry, the Lexington Historical Society will have yummy soups for sale.

Town of Lexington Ladies Auxiliary annual meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 with election of officers and collection of dues followed with a covered dish supper.

Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Dec. 9–Dec. 13 is as follows: Monday—Spaghetti and sausage, Italian mixed vegetables, lemon mousse; Tuesday—BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, spinach, fruited gelatin; Wednesday—Birthday Celebration—Beer battered fish, rice pilaf, broccoli, birthday cupcake; Thursday—National Ambrosia Day—Fresh ham with gravy, applesauce, Brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, Ambrosia; Friday—Chef’s salad, beet salad, fresh fruit. All persons over 60 and spouses are invited to attend. Meals served at noon for a suggested donation of $4 per meal. Please call at least a day in advance to reserve your meal. Mountain Top Senior Service Center is located in the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett, 518-263-4392.

The Greene Room Players Songbirds, directed by Linda Nicholls, will present “Christmas Songs” at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Center Church Civic Center in Windham. Free will offering.

The Annual Charge conference for the Lexington/West Kill UMC will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 in the church hall with the District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Karen Monk.

Prayers for Pastor Bob and Kate Barnum, Ellouise Cole, Marilyn and Nancy Dippold, Donna Falke, John Grinnell, Betty Hapeman, Martha Hartman, Sally Hildebrand, Dale Klein, Bill Klein, Barbara and Bill Mead, Jannel Mellott, Pastor Bob and Diane Nash, Mary Palazzolo, Ellis and Betty Potter, Stephanie Pushman, Joan Rappleyea, Ann Robinson, Art and Joyce Rood, Ann Shoemaker, Anna Simpfenderfer, Clarence and Jeanne Soule, Tom Soule, Don and Diane Strausser, Dr. Dan Sullivan, Gladys Van Valkenburgh, Annette Waller, Debbie Wandursky, Mary and Ron Westman, Mickie Winters, our country, our government, our military and their families and all others in need of prayer.

Richard Golden, Chairperson of the Advisory Council to the Greene County Department for the Aging (Human Services), announces that nominations are being accepted for the Annual Greene County Senior Citizen Awards.

The two awards, presented annually, are the Senior Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen. The purpose of the awards is to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of senior citizens who have volunteered their time and energy to help other people, their communities, and/or special projects. The dedication of these volunteers help to make Greene County a better place for all of us. The individuals chosen on the county level will then represent Greene County for recognition for New York State awards.

Any Greene County resident, age 60 or older, can be nominated for these awards. Achievements must be voluntary in nature, performed in Greene County and not part of paid employment. Past award winners may be nominated only if seven or more years have passed since last recognized.

If you know someone who deserves this recognition, contact the Greene County Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555 for an official nomination form. Incomplete forms will not be considered as eligible. Any inquiries for further information may also be directed to the department. Deadline for entries is Jan. 31, 2020.

Until next week take care, be thankful and please be humble and kind.