The Montgomery Senior Center is sponsoring a Defensive Driving Certification Class on Saturday January 28 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.  This is the course where you can save 10% on your automobile insurance liability coverage or up to 4 points on your driver’s license. 

It will take place at the Montgomery Recreation Center,  60 Bachelor Street in the Village of Montgomery (note: not the Senior Center).  Priority will be given to Montgomery residents.  Out of town residents will be put on a waiting list and notified if space is available.   

The cost is $25 per person and includes snacks and drinks.  Please stop by the Montgomery Senior Center (36 Bridge Street) or call 845-457-9367 to sign up.  Checks made payable to NYSCHECKMATE DDC are required in advance of the training.

Come meet Montgomery author, Carol Freeman, on Thursday, January 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Carol will be joined by her husband and partner-in-crime, Bill Freeman, with whom she closely collaborates. Together, they will present a lively discussion and share what inspired Carol to become an author when she turned 70. And be prepared to laugh.  Yes, murder mysteries with humor woven throughout. You’ll be treated to a few amusing back stories, as well. 

Carol looks forward to answering your questions.  Her books will be available if you wish to purchase any. All of Carol’s books take the reader on a madcap adventure with Ellen and Charlie Green, seventy-year-old amateur sleuths. 

Their wild and witty escapades take them from New Paltz , New York (The New Paltz Town Crier: Murder on Main) to Cape Coral, Florida. Carol has recently released her seventh cozy murder mystery: The Cape Coral Cannoli: A Taste of Death.This book begins with the murder of a resident in a gated community in nearby Fort Myers, Florida.  But, no worries!  Ellen and Charlie are called upon to infiltrate this secretive community of eccentric and high-spirited characters.

Carol Freeman’s books are all in paperback and e-book format and can be read in any order.  They are available through amazon.com. The Cape Coral Series: The Cape Coral Caper, The Cape Coral Casanova, The Cape Coral Cameo, The Cape Coral Collector, The Cape Coral Cannoli. Northeast Mysteries: The New Paltz Town Crier, The Baron of Brimfield.

Mah Jongg instruction is coming to the Senior Center;  learn how to play this ancient game.  No previous knowledge or expertise  required!  If you ever thought that you would like to learn, now is the time.  Starting in January, the Center will have experienced instructors on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. to start you down the road toward a world of fun!

The Montgomery Senior Center is pleased to announce “Friendship Day” at the Center on Thursday February 9, 2023 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  It will feature entertainment and pizza.  All are welcome.  The cost is $5 per person and advance sign up is requested so the Center will know how much food to order.  Please stop in at the Center (36 Bridge Street, Village of Montgomery) to sign up or call 845-457-9367 if you have any questions.  We hope you can join in on February 9 for a few hours of friendship and camaraderie.

A new club alert: The  Montgomery Senior Center Singing Group.  Anyone interested in getting together for a casual singing group, the session will be Wednesday, January 25.

Mark your calendars, a date correction, March 23  is the  St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon. More details to follow. If you have any questions please contact Trish Murphy at the Senior Center  845-457-9367.

 The Knights of Columbus  are very community minded.  In addition to the blood drives they supply all VC with Coats for Kids along with supporting the homeless coordinator.  They also have collections providing food and Shop Rite cards to those in need in our schools.  The Knights and the whole community want to wish Romeo Zaccone who turns 100 this January a happy birthday and a happy and healthy year ahead. 

The  Knights annual TV  raffle fundraiser is now going on. Tickets are available at the back of Holy Name of Mary Church, or see a member of the Knights. The prize is a  65” Samsung UHD, tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. The drawing is to be held on January 23, 2023, just in time for your Super Bowl party.

A reminder from St. Mary Cemetery,  the Christmas decorations will be removed from the graves at the end of the month. So if there is anything you would like to save for next year now is a good time to pick them up.

Attention students, coming this Spring. Raise your SAT scores! The Valley Central Scholarship Council is sponsoring the SAT Prep Classes. It will be held at  Valley Central High School on  Thursdays,  March 2 - May 4 from 5:45 - 8:15 p.m. The cost is $300 (Includes books). For information go to: vcsc1964.com or contact franfoxpizz@gmail.com. Sign up early as space is limited.