Laura McNamee
By Laura McNamee
Happy Birthday to my aunt Rachel Millspaugh on August 23rd! And to Sinead Kirnan on August 22nd! I hope you both have great days!
I took time and enjoyed some summer fun with the kids this week, but I’ll be back with something new next week!
News from the Library: If you are thinking of heading to New York City with the kids this summer, don’t pass by a visit to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. This museum is a premier destination for interactive learning and play.
Located on the Upper West Side, the engaging exhibits and programs inspire children to explore arts, science, and culture through hands-on experiences. the Museum has a rotating schedule of interactive programs offering many reasons to visit and discover something exciting.
A CMOM Pass allows one family per pass for Walden cardholders.
For more information, stop by the library’s Main Circulation Desk or call (845)778-7621.
Curious about how to do meditation but finding it difficult to leave the house or sit cross legged? Welcome to a free two-session online course, “Introduction to Chair-Based Breathing Meditation” offered 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23 by instructors at Tsechen Kunchab Ling Temple.
The first online class will cover posture and breathing, and the second online session will cover how to hold the mind.
This type of breathing meditation has been scientifically demonstrated to calm the mind, enhance memory and focus, lower blood pressure, and help to regulate pain. Therefore it is recommended by many health professionals.
To join, when the class begins, open the Zoom app on your phone or computer and enter Meeting ID: 864 9980 6275 and Passcode: 227575. If you have questions, call 845-778-0113. This class is suitable for all ages and faith traditions.
Saturday September 19, 2026, will be Walden’s next Monument Walking Tour. Tour starts at 12 noon at the Jacob T. Walden House, 34 N Montgomery St., Walden.
Come out to learn about the many monuments of Walden, the Walden House, Municipal Building and the Josephine-Louise Public Library!
For information or questions call 845-778-1369.
Museum Hours for the Historical Society of Walden and Wallkill Valley are 11a.m.-4p.m. on August 29th and September 12th, for both the Shafer House and the Walden House.
Walden Rec is offering Little Acorns Fall Sport Clinics for Ages 5-7. It will be Saturdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 24, 10-11:30a.m. with many sports. Registration is $40 per child. To register visit waldenrecreation.sportngin.com.
They are also organizing an Adult Kickball League on Saturdays September 12th-October 17th $20 per player, 18 and older. Games will take place at Bradley Park. Register today at waldenrecreation.sportngin.com.
Village of Walden Outdoor Soccer Registration is open. Boys and Girls Ages 5-13, games to tentatively begin in September and take place at Bradley Park on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6p.m. Village of Walden Residents $50, Town of Montgomery Resident $60, plus online registration fee.
To register visit waldenrecreation.sportngin.com or call 845-778-2177 x1524.
Pick up your kit for the Pinewood Derby Race! Kits can be purchased ($10-$15) at Music In The Grove on Wednesdays at Wooster Grove. The race will be held at the Walden Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 26. Adult, business and kid races will all take place, with many prizes to be won!