Louise Haight
By Louise Haight
As summer winds down to a close, the nurses at Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at Mt. St. Joseph hosted a lovely luau party for the sisters and gifted them with brightly colored floral leis made with garlands of flowers. That’s how Hawaiians greet their thousands of visitors each year, saying “Aloha,” that means “hello, welcome, good-bye, love, and friendship.”
The nurses and their mothers provided all the food and fun, and everyone was having a great time feeling the magic of the beautiful islands, where many different people live together in peace and friendship, and isn’t that what we all pray for, a dream to come true for all of us; Ohana, is the Hawaiian word that truly means family and that nobody ever gets left behind or forgotten.
What a blessing to have a wonderful staff that are part of the Presentation family that care for the sisters so lovingly, and as an extension of the Presentation family, help carry the light of our mission both at Mt. St. Joseph and in their own homes and neighborhoods.
Starting after Labor Day, the Library’s Town Branch, 181 South Plank Rd. will be returning to its regular hours! Please note the biggest change to their schedule is Town Branch is now open 9 a.m. - 5: p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (rather than 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) This change was made because of feedback the library received stating that the majority preferred earlier hours. The library always listens and acts in the best interest of all the people, and that’s a major plus!!
The following programs are held at the Town Branch. Tuesday At Two, Book Discussion, September 24, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Join Patty Sussman for a book discussion of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou.
This 1969 autobiography describes the young and early years of American writer and poet, Maya Angelou. Copies of the book are now available at the Main Library and Town Branch. Adults, Registration is required! newburghlibrary.libcal.com. South Plank Branch: (845) 245-4750; Newburgh Main Library: (845) 563-3600.
Come to the library’s Town Branch, to play Mah Jongg! This is open game-play for players of all levels, as long as you understand the basics of game play. One board will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring it. There will be no instruction, but you can find a tutorial for beginners on YouTube. Adults, Registration is required! (845) 245-4750.
Dates and Time of each session. Wednesday, September 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Wednesday, September 25, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Knitting & Crochet Club at the Town Branch. Adults chat and learn knitting or crochet techniques from one another by sharing their creations. Bring a current knitting or crochet project or begin a new one! All experience levels are welcome! Please remember to bring your own yarn, needles and crochet hooks. Adults must register. (845) 245-4750
The club will meet on Wednesdays: September 11, will meet from 6 - 7:30 p.m., September 18 will meet from 1 - 2:30 p.m., and September 25 will meet from 6 - 7:30 p.m. More dates to follow!
May you always have an angel at your side.