Judy Parsells

Community Events

Monday

Chair yoga. is currently offered each Monday; 10:00 am – 10:45 am.

Senior Fitness Classes for Town of Crawford Residents, 55+.

Tuesday

Pine Bush Senior Citizens Club. 1 p.m. Town of Crawford Town Hall. Open to all Town of Crawford Seniors, aged 55 and older.

WEDNesday

Changing Hands Thrift Store. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bullville United Methodist Church, Route 17K & 302, Bullville. 845-361-3032.

Thursday

Senior strength.; 1 - 1:45 pm Classes are $3, and are hosted at The Crawford Government Center, 2nd Floor, 121 State Rt. 302, Pine Bush.

Please note that this column runs every third Thursday of the month. I need your news for each month by the second Thursday of that month.

Memorial Day is approaching swiftly. The Annual Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 27. Participants should assemble at 8 a.m. at Crispell Middle School. The parade will commence at 9 a.m. and culminate at the Town Park with a service and dedication of the new memorial.

First Fridays have commenced, with the next one scheduled for Friday, June 7. Take a leisurely stroll down Main Street, peruse local businesses, and explore the vendors’ offerings.

UFO Day is set for Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wander along Main Street, visit the vendors’ stalls, explore the UFO museum, and catch sight of various UFO-themed creatures. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in costume for an otherworldly experience.

The Board of Education will convene on Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at Circleville Middle School, and on Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at Pine Bush High School.

The Pine Bush School District will observe Memorial Day closures on Friday, May 24, and Monday, May 27.

The Pine Bush School District will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

The final day of school is Wednesday, June 26, with graduation scheduled for Thursday, June 27, at 4 p.m., followed by the All Night Graduation Party starting at 10:30 p.m.

Library News:
Don’t miss our Pinochle, Scrabble, and Bridge days. We also offer knitting, crocheting, and a new activity, needle punch. Visit our webpage for information on children’s activities.
Upcoming events at the library:
• Defensive Driving class on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $30 for seniors 60+ and $40 for those under 60. Call 845-744-4265 x2 to register.
• Part II of the O&W Railroad presentation by Ray Kelly on Wednesday, May 22, at 6 p.m.
• “Borscht Belt Artifacts: Relics of the Catskill Resort Age” with Alex Prizgintas on May 29 at 6 p.m. Limited seating; please reserve your spot.

Happy Birthday to Carolyn Morgenthaler on May 16; Rita Comeau turns 90 on May 20; Crystal Parsells celebrates on May 20; Lois Grossi turns 80 on May 24; Marge Saxton celebrates on May 25; Coral Budd on May 28; Helen Ewald on May 30; Tom Dunn on June 6; Eileen Schneller on June 7; Korey Wood on June 11; Joe Grossi on June 14; and Bill Rapp on June 17.

For anything you’d like to see in the paper, contact me by phone or email, and I’ll be happy to include it. Wishing you a safe and joyous week, and God Bless!