Louise Haight

“Among the pitfalls in our way,
The best of us walk blindly;
So, man, be wary, watch and pray,
And judge your brother kindly.”
- Alice Cary (1820-1871)
 
There are no words strong enough to express the sorrow that our southern states have been suffering, and the pain they are enduring due to the havoc of weather gone wild.  Families are cut to the heart with grief at the great loss of their loved ones, their precious memories, their homes, and their businesses.  We are praying that communities somehow find comfort and hope in the midst of these tragedies.  We are praying that emergency workers and volunteers have the strength and fortitude to continue helping those most in need.  May God bless you all.
 
During Fire Prevention Week, eager little children from Tots-N-Us hung on to every word of the Dan Leghorn Engine Company Orange Lake’s true heroes: firefighters.  On a brisk, autumn day, they donned bright red plastic hats and gathered around, and they learned about Fire Safety Tips and how to be heroes themselves.  The firefighters put together a fabulous educational program with the focus on how to be prepared in case of a fire in your home, starting with the importance of a fire-safety plan for evacuation and to practice it regularly. 

Children as young as toddlers are taught to stop, drop to the floor because smoke rises, and roll if they are ever in a situation where there is a fire.  Once out never go back into the house.  The young fire-fighters were given a packet of Fire Safety Tips to bring home and share the importance of fire safety to all the members in their family, and to keep reading about fire safety.  Kudos to our courageous Fire-fighter Heroes who keep us safe! 
 
Celebrating their 150 years of mission and ministry, Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of New Windsor invite you to its second Handbag BINGO.  Please join them for their friend-raiser, at the Knights of Columbus at 18 Hallock Drive, Washingtonville, NY 10992, on Thursday, November 7. 

Doors open at 6, with BINGO starting promptly at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $50 and will include 10 games for a chance to win designer handbags and a door prize ticket, and additional raffles and 50/50 drawing.  Tickets can be purchased by contacting Maryann Gisler, 845-564-0513 ext 123, or mgisler@sistersofthepresentation.org.  Or order online at sistersofthepresentation.org/handbag-bingo, or by mailing a check to the above address.  Make checks payable to: Sisters of the Presentation.  It is with events like these that they are able to further their mission of care for their sisters, women and children, and Earth.
Coffee, tea, water and dessert will be provided.  Please feel free to bring your own additional snacks or adult beverages.
 
Meadow Hill School, 124 Meadow Hill Road, invites you to its Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday, November 8, at 8:30 a.m.  They welcome their family and friends who have served or are currently to come and join them!
Please RSVP by October 29, at 845-568-6600 or 845-568-6603.
 
Town of Newburgh, Skyhawks Sports Academy provides sports programs where children discover and develop athletic skills and life lessons, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship.  They offer children a positive sports experience while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
Location at Town of Newburgh Recreation Center:
Cheer Tots: Nov. 6 through Dec. 11, Wednesdays, 5 to 5:45 p.m., Ages 4 – 5.
Cheerleading: Nov. 6 through Dec.11, Wednesdays, 6 to 7: p.m., Ages 6 – 10. 
Register for your camp: register.shyhawks.com or Have any questions? Give a call: 800-804-3509.
 
May you always have an angel at your side.