Out Lexington Way: Wishing everyone a Happy and blessed Thanksgiving

Mary and Steve Palazzolo and friends Joe Shattuck and Mary Ann Cariello enjoyed an evening in Albany recently. They started with dinner and then attended the International Blues Challenge Winners Benefit Concert at The Linda-WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio.

Nice turnout for the free information session on “Medicare and You” presentation by Robin Williams of Emblem Health at the Community Hall in West Kill on Nov. 16.

Betty Hapeman is happy to have her son Gary visiting her from California for a few days. It was Betty’s birthday on Nov. 18.

Hannah Podliasik’s birthday is Nov. 22. Nov. 23 it’s happy birthday to Eleane Grinnell. Linny Bloodgood’s birthday is Nov. 24. Also celebrating a birthday on Nov. 24 is Kevin Simmons. Best wishes to all.

The monthly combined worship service will be held in the Jewett Presbyterian Church, Route 17 at 10 a.m. Nov. 24. No refreshments following the service.

Greene County Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Nov. 25 – Nov. 29 is as follows: Monday—Chili Con Carne, brown rice, wax beans, fruit cocktail; Tuesday—Baked chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, California mixed vegetables, chocolate mousse; Wednesday—Apple glazed pork chop, Brussels sprouts, spice cake; Thursday—Thanksgiving—main office, Rivertown Senior Center and all senior nutrition sites closed; Friday—Turkey burger with onions and peppers, carrots, fresh salad, scalloped potatoes, 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 Nutrition site is located in the Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, 518-263-4392.

Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. the Lexington/West Kill Administrative Council will meet at the home of John and Eleane Grinnell.

Mountain Top Ecumenical meeting will be Dec. 3 at the Ashland UM Community Church. Meetings start at 11 a.m. with a speaker followed by a covered dish luncheon. Bring a friend and a dish to pass. There are no Mountain Top Ecumenical meetings in January, February and March.

The annual West Kill Tree Lighting and covered dish supper will be held on Dec. 7. Meet at the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill at 5 p.m. We will walk the short distance to the flagpole at the Memorial Monument, sing Christmas Carols, light the beautiful new tree, and go back to the Community Hall for fellowship and supper. Bring the family, children, your neighbors and friends.

Then on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Lexington Farmers Market crew will be hold a Holiday Market in the Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road, West Kill. There will be lots of handmade crafts, knitwear, candles, tinctures, woodwork and much more. The Lexington Historical Society will be having their yummy soup sale at the Holiday Market for all the hungry shoppers.

Dec. 10 the Ladies Auxiliary of the Town of Lexington Fire Company will be hold their annual meeting with election of officers and collection of dues. Meeting will start at 6 p.m. followed by a covered dish supper.

Dec. 18, 7 p.m. is the Annual Charge Conference for the Lexington/West Kill UMC with District Superintendent The Rev. Dr. Karen Monk at the church hall in Lexington.

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, Ellis and Betty Potter, Stephanie Pushman, Joan Rappleyea, Ann Robinson, Art and Joyce Rood, 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.

While in a store, I kept crossing paths with a mom with a baby and toddler. The toddler wasn’t having a good time. I smiled at the mom and said a few kind words to her. She smiled back with a “thank you.” A short time later I heard the toddler say “I want to go home!” Mom, very quietly and calmly said, “So do I.” Definitely one of those “priceless” moments.

Thanksgiving is Nov. 28, but I would like to wish you a safe and wonderful holiday just a bit early.

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