Hilltowns Senior News for Thursday, August 17, 2017

This was a very interesting meeting. First, our tables were filled with food from Hannaford in thanks to Leo Bartell and Zenie Gladieux.

This is the second month we were fortunate to have our tables filled. Thank you also to Jim Hamilton, Dave Clark, and Randy Bashwinger with help on delivering it to the center.

The second surprise was the members that showed up. I thought they would stay home and rest after just getting back from their trip to Canada.

Birthdays for the month of August were Marie and Bill Dibble, Karen Stark, John Wood, and Ed White who was celebrating his 90th. Anniversaries were Bob and Rose Porter, Frank and Charlotte Fuss, and Bob and Karen Conklin. Well wishes to all.

Well wishes are sent to Marty Grossman. Hope to see you soon, Marty.

We had "5" new members join us today. The town has been put on notice to get the extension to the building ready.

Next was the travel report. Enough good things could not be said about the trip to Canada. Everyone was very happy except they didn't have enough time to visit each city.

I thought they might have a problem getting back across the border, but the security got on the bus, looked at the exhausted seniors and gave the okay to leave. Apparently security didn't think we could serve his country in anyway and decided to let them go home and collect their social security. Smart move, Canada. Shirley Slingerland was thanked for a wonderful time.

Upcoming

On Monday, Sept. 11 we are having a clambake at the Briar Creek Golf Course. At noon there will be hot dogs, hamburgers. clam chowder, soda, and a cash bar.

At 3 p.m. a buffet will be served that includes chicken, potato, sausage and peppers, tossed salad,  and steamed clams. The golf course will be opened and bingo will be played.

Please bring folding chairs. The cost is $25 for members and $36 for non-members. reservations must be made by Sept. 1 along with payment. Call Shirley Slingerland at 797-3467 for reservations.

Also on Oct. 18. we are going to "The Beaches" to see the "Witches Brew". This is a journey to a far off place to meet the bitter and evil witch. A buffet will be served first and we always like to get dessert first. The cost for members is $55 and non-members $70. Make your reservations by Oct. 11 with Shirley.

It was reported that the free pass for seniors to the national parks is going to cost $80 after Aug. 28. Call 1-888-275-8747, and go to option 3.. The cost has been $10, so call before the rate goes up.

Remember that Albany County has a representative at the senior center Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. She will help you with all your questions. This is not just for seniors, but anyone that lives in Albany County.

Reminders for the month include

— the book club Aug. 25 at the Maple on the Lake;

— church breakfast Aug. 26 at the white church on the hill . They are  having a huge garage sale with a bake sale and lunch;

— Middleburgh town wide garage is this Saturday, Aug. 19;

— Schoharie town wide sale is Sep. 9;

— Sept. 16 the Gallupville Fire Company will be celebrating their 75th anniversary;

Remember when you could refer to your legs as right and left? Instead of good and bad.