Hilltowns Senior News for Friday, August 19, 2016

When it rains, it pours. But we did so badly need the rain.

Just as long as it doesn't rain on the Altamont Fair. I remember, as kids, we only went on the fair Tuesday or Thursday because that's when they gave the bikes away. So we were really concerned about the weather. The last week of school we would address envelopes and wait all summer for our fair tickets

Last year, we went to the fair on Wednesday, Senior Day. I know it’s not the same as when we grew up, but maybe it’s because we see things differently. When we were kids, we went to the fair and spent the whole day and night. We walked a million times around the fairgrounds. Of course the nights were better; that's when all our friends would come.

Later on in life, we went at night and sat at the St. Lucy's restaurant and talked with the Orsinis and old friends walking by. It was like once a year we renewed old friendships. We would talk about the car and horse races (we didn't have pig races), the wonderful craft buildings, and the 4-H groups.

The guy in the back of the truck would try to sell us things. And the man with his monkey was there. We would see our Aunt Lena selling sloppy joes from the VFW tent. They were homemade and not from the can. And the Altamont Fair french fries — mmmmm. When we go someplace and they have those fries, we always say, "Altamont Fair French fries."

People think we are crazy.

Like I said, we went last year and we did not walk around the fair but once. We saw some friends, ate some food (no more good fries), and got some fried dough.

But the kids still enjoy it. I hope they will also have fond memories. Wednesday is free for seniors again this year, so cross your fingers that it doesn't rain

Trips ahead

We are still looking for people to go to New York City to see the 9/11 site with us. The cost is $65 for non-members and $45 for members. We’ll eat dinner on the way home at an Olive Garden. We will be leaving the Berne Senior Center at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and leaving New York City at 3 p.m.

We are also going to Turning Stone on Monday, Aug. 15, which is Senior Day. We will leave the Berne Senior Center at 9 a.m. and leave the casino at 5 p.m. The cost is $30, which is returned to you in coupons.

For both trips, call me at 872-2448.

Good fellowship

Well, at this week’s meeting it didn't rain, but it was hot and humid. We had the fans going, but it was not enough. We looks like drowned rats when we left to go home.

But the fellowship was good and the food hit the spot. We had 62 seniors present. More memories were shared about school days. Next month is remembering Christmas.

We approved giving the Helderberg Rescue Squad a donation of $100. The squad shows up every month to take blood pressures and we really appreciate this service.

The town has new rules for using the center that we went over. Some corrections need to be brought up regarding our use of the center and use of property.

Coming up

Community events coming up, all on Aug. 27, are:

— Berne Reformed Church is having a tag sale starting at 9 a.m. and lunch;

— Helderberg Church is holding a breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.; and

— The town of Berne is having its Summerfest at the town park from noon until fireworks.

So, ladies if you plan this right, you won't have to cook all day.

Remember

Let your smile change the world, but don't let the world change your smile. Amen!

 

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