Tammy Ruggeri
Swimming lessons are back for Marlboro Elementary School students. Students from kindergarten through grade 5 are taking weekly trips to the Marlboro High School pool for swimming lessons during their physical education classes. The lessons cover swim safety, water readiness, and fundamental skills such as blowing bubbles, bobbing, using a kickboard, and performing the back float. As students build confidence, they learn beginner aquatic techniques like the flutter kick and front and back crawl. The classes are taught by Marlboro PE teachers, with additional helpers in the pool to ensure high-quality instruction and safety.
Marlboro High School recently sponsored a student visit to Mount Saint Mary College and Western Connecticut University. The trip included campus tours and interactive sessions with admissions counselors, aiming to inspire college-bound students.
Marlboro Free Library June Book Club Meeting
The Marlboro Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Last Green Valley” by Mark Sullivan. Copies are available at the circulation desk. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org, but walk-ins are welcome.Ulster County Department of Mental Health Neighborhood Office Hours.
A representative from the Ulster County Department of Mental Health will be at the Marlboro Library on Thursday, June 6, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to provide information on mental health services, opioid prevention materials, and more. One-on-one naloxone training and educational materials will be available. Drop in any time during these hours.
A Reading Life: Getting the Most Out of the Books You Read
Award-winning author and publisher Laurence Carr will host a discussion on Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. about reading more deeply and satisfyingly. The presentation will cover fiction’s major components—plot, character, and theme—and explore questions about reading preferences and habits. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org; walk-ins are welcome.
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Church food pantry feeds many families each month, and with summer approaching, the need is expected to increase. Donations have been down, so any contributions of non-perishable, unopened, and non-expired food items are greatly appreciated. Donations can be placed in designated baskets at the church. Financial donations are also accepted; please label them for the food pantry. Thank you to all who continue to support this cause.
MFL Hook & Needle:
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join the Marlboro Free Library for an informal knitting and crocheting meetup on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (unless otherwise noted) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This group will meet on June 10 and 24. Bring your own supplies. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org, but walk-ins are welcome.
Vet2Vet Coffee Hour
In collaboration with Vet2Vet of Ulster County and the Hudson Valley Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVNCVR), the Marlboro Library hosts a Veteran Coffee Hour every Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome to connect and share experiences. Walk-ins are welcome.
Weekly Recipe
Josie’s Ricotta Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 container ricotta cheese (15 oz)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
4 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tbsp milk
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter at low speed until blended. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
At medium speed, beat in ricotta, vanilla, and eggs until combined.
Reduce speed to low, add flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat until dough forms.
Drop a level tablespoon of dough, 2 inches apart, onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.
For icing, mix confectioners’ sugar and milk. Ice the cookies and let them dry for about an hour.
Ongoing Events and Reminders
Vet2Vet Coffee Hour: Fridays, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Marlboro Library.
MFL Walking Club: Wednesdays, June 5, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday: Annmarie Camuso, Joseph Verdi, Gina Palermo, Lillian Scroonmaker, Vickie Hyland, John Anthony Luongo, Marilyn Fino.
Happy Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Dispensa, Mr. & Mrs. Gail Appler Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Jennison, Mr. & Mrs. Carlo Todaro.
For events, announcements, recipes, or pictures you want to share, email Tammy at
Telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-430-4394.