By Matt Veronesi
Hello New Windsor. We have had some amazingly good weather days so far in the last few weeks, it makes me wonder if this is going to be a mild Spring or if this all has been a big tease and we are actually going to get hammered with a blizzard in late March or early April, I hope not, but the weather has definitely been too good to be true for a few days so it would not surprise me if are we really in for a long, cold, and wet spring. I still have yet to winterize my snow blower, or put away my snow shovels as I am superstitious and think that the moment I do that, the temperature will drop and we will end up getting a big snow storm. So I will hold off another few weeks at putting my snow removal apparatuses away in my shed until next year! You can all thank me later.
The Orange County NY Veterans Center is excited to announce its annual “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” event, scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Veterans Center located at 30 Lawrence Ave, New Windsor.
This family-friendly event promises a delightful morning filled with fun activities for all ages. Attendees can enjoy a delicious breakfast while mingling with the Easter Bunny himself! Admission is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for kids. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Orange County NY Veterans Center, supporting its vital programs and services for veterans and their families.
In addition to breakfast and photos with the Easter Bunny, attendees can look forward to an array of entertainment and activities, including raffles, giveaways, an egg hunt, games, and much more! The event promises something for everyone, making it the perfect way to kick off the Easter weekend.
The Town of New Windsor Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Sunday March 24 at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park at 2pm. We will have an Egg Hunt for ages 8 and under, fun games for kids over 8, all attendees will receive a chocolate bunny donated by the Alps Sweet Shop, there will be a petting zoo from Clover Brooke Farms, and the Bubble Bus will be back playing music and shooting bubbles. This event is for New Windsor residents only. We can’t wait to see everyone there.
Upcoming Holy Week Services at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 543 Union Ave, New Windsor (next to Town Hall):
Palm Sunday - Saturday worship at 5 p.m. Sunday (March 24) worship at 11 a.m.
Maundy Thursday - Eucharist with optional foot washing at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Good Friday - Adoration of the Cross, 3 p.m. Tenabrae at 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 6:30 p.m. (No 5 p.m. worship at King of Kings)
Easter Sunrise service will take place at the Newburgh Waterfront (near The River Grill) at 6:15 a.m.
Up Coming Events at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on River Road, New Windsor.
Holy Week celebrations: St. Thomas will have a Liturgy of the Palms Service on Palm Sunday. Our church will be open for Meditation and prayer and provide the Stations of the Cross for individual reflection on Good Friday
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: St. Thomas will be joining Christ Lutheran in Newburgh, and many other churches in our area in an Ecumenical Easter Vigil at 6:30pm. Christ Lutheran Church is located 186 Fullerton Ave. Refreshments to follow after service.
Easter Sunday: We will have an Easter Sunday Morning Prayer Service, we invite all families to bring their Easter baskets to have a community blessing of the eggs, and we will have our traditional Easter Egg hunt after Mass for all children in attendance, rain or shine!
Solid Rock Church will conduct a Good Friday Service on Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
The Church is located at 20 Holloran Road, New Windsor. Easter Sunday worship services are at 9 and 11:45 a.m.
The Town of New Windsor Recreation Department is pleased to offer Youth Sports programs with the Quickstrike Soccer program taking place on Wednesday nights starting on April 3rd and going for eight weeks. Ages 2-4 meet from 5:15 to 6 p.m and ages 5-12 meet from 6-7pm at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park. The program is $65 for New Windsor residents and $75 for non-residents.
On Wednesday May 1st join the Town of New Windsor Recreation Department for a trip to City Field to see the New York Mets to play the Chicago Cubs in field level seats. The bus will leave New Windsor Town Hall Complex at 4 p.m. for a 7:10 p.m. game. The seats are field level section 124. The price for the trip is $105 which includes ticket to the game and bus ride down and back. Don’t miss out. Space is limited. Sign up today. Please visit nwrecisfun.com or call the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750.
Birthday shout outs this week go to Angela DeMartino and Shea Basso whose birthdays are on March 22, to Frank Lange whose birthday is on May 23, to Dylan Soons and Frankie Vanzilotta whose birthdays are on March 24, to Chris Whitten and Dylan Hess whose birthdays are on March 27, and to anyone else out there celebrating birthdays this week Happy Birthday! If anyone has a birthday or other special event or have anything going on that you want the world to know about you can reach me at mveronesi@optimum.net or by calling 845-629-1260.