Hilltowns Senior News for Friday, October 16, 2015

Our Oct. 10 meeting was held at the Berne Senior Center. The tables were beautifully decorated with fall colors.

There was no report from the sunshine committee, which is a wonderful thing. Let’s keep it that way and remember to get your flu shots.

This month, we celebrated birthdays for Connie Skinner, Fred Shimmer, Margie Wright, and Millie Rossman. We also had an anniversary, Fran and Henry Brezenski.  Best wishes to all.

It was also announced that Scott Wright turned in his firemen's uniform after serving 40 years — 40 years of answering that call and serving your community. We thank you for your service.

Coming events

Our November meeting will be at the Knox Reformed Church for our Thanksgiving dinner. The cost is $6 for members and $12 for non-members. Call Shirley Slingerland at 797-3467 for reservations.

The Christmas party will be held at the Maple on the Lake. More information will follow.

We are asked to bring a pen and new Christmas card. These will be delivered to the homeless veterans.

Also, please bring donations for the food pantry.

On Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Albany Law School, there will be people there to answer all senior concerns regarding legal questions.

Soggy fun in Philly

Shirley Slingerland reported on the Philadelphia trip. The rain did not dampen their spirits as they made their way to the Liberty Bell and Freedom Hall

It was reported that some girls had to use blow dryers to dry out their shoes. Now that is a first.

They did see some interesting sights on their tour. I’m sorry I missed it!

The next trip and final one for the year is to the Hilton Christmas Show on Nov. 23. The price is $48 for members and $58 for non-members. We need nine more people to make this trip a go.

I am having a trip to Turning Stone on Oct. 22; call me at 872-2448.

October fare

The Westerlo Reformed Church will have a pork dinner with homemade cream puffs on Oct. 17.

The Berne Fire Department will be have its roast-beef dinner on Oct. 18.

The NEAT (Not Eating Alone Tonight) dinner will be Oct. 19.

The Lutheran Church in Berne will have its breakfast on Oct. 24.

So, if you are hungry in the month of October, it’s your own fault. The meals are delicious and the price is right.

Enjoy autumn

Remember to go for a ride around the Hilltowns this week. The leaves are outstanding as I am looking out my

window. I have to get my camera and send pictures to relatives in Virginia and Florida.

Quote for the week

A woman's mind is cleaner than a man's. She changes it more often!