Hello, New Windsor. Since I started at the Town of New Windsor Recreation Department 17 years ago, I have always believed that our Senior Citizens are such an important part of what we do in Recreation in the Town of New Windsor; and our Marasco Senior Center, which is open five days a week, is a big part of that Recreation.

We also offer special events just for our Seniors such as the Senior Luncheon, as well as events open to all which the seniors come to, such as our Summer Concert Series and Movies in the Park. Occasionally we offer guest speakers on topics that are geared to the Seniors such as senior scams, or emergency preparedness.

And I am really excited about an event that we are partnering up with the Orange County Department of Health and Office for the Aging, which is a Senior Health and Wellness Fair taking place on February 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Health and Wellness Fair will have representatives from the Orange County Health Department; the Healthy Neighborhoods Program; there will be health screenings and Nutrition information; the Orange County Office for the Aging; Orange County Emergency Services; Stop DWI & Traffic Safety; the Orange County Department of Social Services; and the New Windsor Police Department will all be on hand with their different programs and information geared for Seniors. Some of those things will include information on Senior Scams, health emergencies, etc. Covid Vaccine and Boosters will also be at the event for anyone that is in need of their vaccination, but for that you must pre-register by calling the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750.

Lunch will be provided immediately following the fair and is being sponsored by the New Windsor Police PBA. The New Windsor PBA is always so supportive of our Community Events and we appreciate them helping us out for this event, as the Seniors are such an important part of our community. The event will be held at the Town of New Windsor Town Hall Complex at the Community Center.

For more information contact the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750.

Congratulations to New Windsor Police Department’s Lieutenant Dan Valeri who was presented recently with a service achievement award for 25 years of service with the Police Department. I have worked with Lt. Valeri for 17 years on different events with the town, and he is a stand up guy and does a great job with the department.

The Town of New Windsor Recreation Department is pleased to announce some upcoming Recreation trips. On Tuesday March 7 we will be taking a bus trip down to Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena” to see an NBA game, when the New York Knicks will be taking on the Charlotte Hornets in a 7:30 p.m. basketball game.

The bus leaves the New Windsor Town Hall Complex at 4:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. game. The seats are floor level section 103, and this deal includes a $25 food and drink voucher as part of your purchase. The price is $120 per person which includes the bus ride, the game, and the food voucher.

This is a can’t miss price, space is limited so sign up today!

Then on Wednesday May 24, the Recreation Department will be taking a bus trip down to Yankee Stadium to see the New York Yankees take on the Baltimore Orioles in a night game. The bus leaves the New Windsor Town Hall Complex at 4 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game. The seats are located field level section 129. The price of the trip is $100 which includes bus ride and ticket to the game.

And then on Wednesday May 31 the Recreation Department will be taking a bus trip down to Citi Field to see the New York Mets take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a night game.

The bus leaves the New Windsor Town Hall Complex at 4 p.m. for the 7:10 p.m. game. The seats are located field level section 124. The price of the trip is $100 which includes bus ride and ticket to the game.

To sign up for any of the above trips, you can visit the Recreation Department website at nwrecisfun.com or call the Recreation Department office at 845-565-7750.

The Marasco Senior Center building will be closed for the months of January through March as the building will be under renovation. All Senior Activities will be moved down to the Community Center during this time so we will not have an interruption of our Senior programming.

Birthday shout outs this week go to Colleen Hedrick whose birthday is on January 27; to Kristina Gida whose birthday is on January 28; to Michele Deloughery whose birthday is on January 29; to Paul Cerza whose birthday is on January 30; to Evan Pagett whose birthday is on January 31; to Kate Urban whose birthday is on February 1; and to anyone else out there celebrating birthdays this week, Happy Birthday! If anyone has a birthday or other special event you want mentioned in my column, or have anything going on in New Windsor that you want the world to know about you can reach me at mveronesi@optimum.net or by calling 845-629-1260.

Have a great week.