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Presentation and Book Signing with the author, Mary Moller, MSW CAS. Mary also works at the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease at Albany Medical Center. All attendees of this presentation will receive a complimentary copy of Mary’s book. Light dinner at 5:30 p.m., Presentation to follow at 6:00 p.m. The Sterling Center at Hawthorne Ridge • 32 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY

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Presented By: Debi Buzanowski, Executive Director at Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center. Debi is a nationally certified dementia practitioner and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Trainer. Light dinner at 5:30 p.m., Presentation to follow at 6:00 p.m. The Sterling Center at Hawthorne Ridge • 32 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY

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September 2019 Dear Our Towne Readers, As the new school year approaches, I can’t help but think about “new beginnings.” When you are in school, September is the time for a fresh start. New classes, new teachers, maybe new friends & activities. This issue has all the information you need to plan your September fun! The Windy Hill Orchard Grand Opening is September 7th, with their 1st Annual Harvest 5K Run on September 21st. Sign up to run or walk, tour the orchard and enjoy the festivities like apple picking, wagon rides, music & food. Check out their ad on page 8 for details. On September 7 & 8th you should most definitely plan on attending the 10th Annual Gathering of The Tribes at Brown’s Farm. It is a fantastic cultural event that raises lots of money for Military Moms and other local charities. On September 21st, Dirty Bird Antiques & Uniques is having a Fall Flea Market on the lawn. There are always fantastic vendors selling treasures, antiques and unique items (see ad on page 14).

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Our Towne’s Mission:

To connect local businesses and organizations to the consumers that live in their communities. We highlight what Southern Rensselaer & Northern Columbia Counties have to offer. Our Towne Magazine content can be read in print, online & via Facebook. 20% of the magazine is donated to the communities served for promotion of events.

Our goal is to “Connect the Community” and support small businesses.

Some would call Autumn the most magical season of the year... Hay rides at Kristy’s Barn, corn mazes & pumpkin picking at Swartz’s farm, mums & cornstalks fill family farm shops like Becker’s & Krugs Brookside Farm. Apples to pick and of course fresh donuts and cider round out a perfect autumn weekend at many local family farms. Webb’s Goldkrest Farms is still picking their fresh corn everyday and fill the stand with fresh fruits and veggies. It’s a great time to live in Our Towne! If you have kids, we have great activities in Our Towne such as Dance, Martial Arts and Gymnastics. What about private or group musical lessons at Rocky’s Music Studio? Studies show that any of these extracurricular activities help our kids become smarter, more confident and have better self control. With so many options for kids, it can be hard to figure out how to budget your time and money. We have lots of choices to consider. Have you “LIKED” Our Towne Magazine (Rensco) on FaceBook? I urge you to so you can get event reminders, news & information from Our Towne advertisers. Hold onto this magazine until the next one arrives; I often remind my followers of events or coupons. Facebook is another way for Our Towne Magazine to “connect the community.” You can also read the current & past issues of Our Towne Magazine at www.ourtownerensco.com. I thank you for reading and wish all of the students, teachers & staff good luck this school year! Jennifer Felts

Contributors Dr. Eileen Matuck Suzanne St. Germain Stephanie Daly

Dr.Kurt Relation Dr. Joseph Lapinski Daryl Bart

Distribution 21,000 Our Towne Magazine “connects the community” by directly mailing 20,000 copies to homes and businesses in the following communities: Rensselaer, Schodack, Schodack Landing, Castleton, Nassau, East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Averill Park, Wynantskill, West Sand Lake, Valatie, Kinderhook & Niverville.

Plus another 1,000 copies in High Traffic Locations! All Rights Reserved. Our Towne Magazine is published by Our Towne Marketing & Consulting, LLC. 2019. Printed Monthly and Distributed Free of Charge.

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Weekly Programs: Monday Mile Community Walk – Mondays at 5:00pm on 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 (no walk on 9/2 – Labor Day). Location: Intersection of Main St. & Scott Ave. , Castleton Let’s walk the Main Street Mile every Monday (weather permitting)! All ages welcome; ages 10 & under must be accompanied by adult. Pajama Storytime – Tuesdays at 6:00pm on 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1. Feel free to wear PJs or bring a stuffed animal to our evening storytime! Learn & Play Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30am on 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3. Children from birth to 5 enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building early literacy and motor skills! Early Literacy Playtime – Fridays from 10:00-11:00am on 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4. Playing is learning! With a variety of toys & blocks provided, this playtime is designed for children ages birth to 5 to strengthen their early literacy skills while playing with caregivers & friends. Other Programs: Cookie Decorating – Tue., 9/3, 3:00-6:00pm Celebrate the end of summer by decorating a sweet treat to enjoy! Rainbow Scratch Art – Wed., 9/4, 12:00-8:00pm Friends of CPL Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser – Sat., 9/7, 8:00-10:00am. Location: Applebee’s Restaurant, 594 N. Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Enjoy breakfast and help benefit the library! $8:00 cost; 3 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, and a beverage. Giant Games on Main Street! – Sat., 9/7, 2:00-5:00pm Location: Intersection of Scott Avenue and Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 We’ll be at the intersection of Scott and Main – come play giant versions of some of our favorite games! Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog – Mon., 9/9, 4:00-5:00pm Beading Bonanza – Wed., 9/11, 3:00-7:00pm Stop by the library to make bracelets, necklaces,& other crafts!

Kinderhook Dog Park Open to the Public The northeast corner of the Kinderhook Town Park has gone to the dogs, literally and in a good way. This is the site of the Kinderhook Dog Park, established 10 years ago (that’s 70 in dog years). The park is open all year. With shade, fresh water & a small shower, bench & chairs. There are 2 sections; one for large dogs and a smaller section for smaller dogs. Membership is not limited to the Town of Kinderhook residents. Any dog can join, provided they are licensed in the town where they live, have the necessary rabies vaccination, are not aggressive and have a membership tag. There is no town funding for the park; it was established by the Friends of the Kinderhook Dog Park, a 501 (c)(3) not for profit. Operating costs, insurance, mowing and supplies, are funded primarily by the membership tags, $25 a dog plus $10 for each additional dog with the same owner. Applications available from the Kinderhook Town Clerk & in a box inside the entry gate. The Friends of the Kinderhook now consists of the owners of all dogs who have their current membership tags. They are actively involved in upkeep such as leaf cleanup to keep expenses down. For additional info. or if you have questions, contact Diane Boehm at wboehm11@yahoo.com. Your dog will thank you for it!

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Bridge Club – Fri., 9/13, 10:30am Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Drug Takeback Day – Sat., 9/14, 10:00am – 2:00pm Drop off your unused or expired medication for safe and anonymous disposal. Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Co-sponsored by Castleton Public Library and the Rensselaer County Sheriff ’s Department. Afternoon Book Club: Sabrina by Nick Drnaso – Tue., 9/17, 1:00pm Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. Build with Keva Planks – Tue., 9/17, 3:00-6:00pm Want to build something cool? Drop in and make a tower or other exciting structure out of Keva Planks! Legal Clinic – Tue., 9/17, 6:30-7:30pm Get a free, private, confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770. Family Movie Night – Fri., 9/20, 6:00pm (call 518-732-0879 for title) Cool Science: Polishing Pennies – Tue., 9/24, 4:00-6:00pm Join us to learn about the science behind making a dirty penny shiny again! Teen Time: Wii Night – Thu., 9/26, 4:00-6:00pm Come play Wii games and enjoy snacks! For teens in 6th-12th grades. Bridge Club – Fri., 9/27, 10:30am Come play bridge with us! For beginners and players who need a refresher. Visit with Eddy Alzheimer’s Services – Tue., 10/1, 2:00-4:00pm Are you a caregiver for someone with dementia? Drop in to talk with social workers from Eddy Alzheimer’s Services. Learn about the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Initiative, a program that provides free resources & support to caregivers. Fun Fall Crafts – Wed., 10/2, 3:00-7:00pm Perler Bead Crafts – Sat., 10/5, 10:00am-4:00pm

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The end of summer brings the first day of school. I am amazed that, if my math is correct, between my two kids I am entering my 15th year of this particular activity. Kindergarten is just the beginning. The very first day of school you place your most prized possession in the hands of a smiling-faced bus driver tasked with delivering them to a collection of amazing individuals who will not only educate our little ones but also grow to care about them. We, as parents, slowly adjust our lives in their absence and shift our worries to if they ate their lunch, remembered their gym sneakers or are they making friends. Slowly, steadily, our kids develop who they are without our constant attention. It is actually quite an amazing journey. Each year, with the help of not only school but their friends, sports and various activities, they gain friendships, learn life lessons, expand their horizons and, unfortunately, suffer heartbreaks along the way. It can sometimes be difficult for parents to stand aside and watch. Eventually, it is impossible to shield them from the world nor should we. Our job expands from kissing boo boos to helping them understand the harsh realities around them. The pain of letting go is almost as strong as the pride in watching them break away and succeed. They are successfully creating their unique character each year they step on that bus. Just as our children go through stages, I feel that parents do as well. We slowly transition from “so and so’s mom/dad” into a solo figure/couple again. However, we are not the same person we were before kids. Our lives are enriched by the same experiences that our children have traveled through. The tears I cried sending a cute, little five-year-old to school for the first time was nothing compared to the pride tempered with heartbreak on the day I drove away from a young man being left behind to begin his first year of college. I am grateful for every moment of their lives intertwined with mine. I will never be the same. Happy first day of school. Enjoy the journey.

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We are also looking for gently used children's seasonal clothes for our back to school shoppers. Again, please drop them off during our operating hours or at a special bin at the Town Landfill ( which is picked up weekly). We are accepting adult seasonal clothes as well as housewares at all times. Please make sure that they are gently used and small appliances that do work. Our stock changes rapidly so stop in and look around. We have a great deal - fill a 13 gallon plastic bag with clothes for a $5.00 donation! The summer months have shown an increase in monthly food calls. Many community members think that the food is donated or FREE; this is not the case. The Anchor has to buy food monthly even at a reduced cost but it certainly is not free. That is why we are always asking our community for help either monetarily or donations to help us meet our clients needs. We ask our area Church's to post suggested items we are in need of as well as the local news; Our Towne, the Castletonian plus the Library. We can not meet these needs without the generous support of this community. Non perishable food can also be left at the Library and the Clerk's office at the Town Hall. Thanks to the Crisp Cannoli, management & staff for their generous donations. They collect tips and “pool” them to support a worthy community cause. We appreciate all you have done- thank you for picking us to receive donations! What a great bunch of people!! Their supplies of shampoo, soap, deodorant & toothpaste helped us tremendously, thanks again! They also had a Fair theme event on August 5th giving out cotton candy to everyone who brought in a school snack for the Anchor. We are looking for granola bars, juice boxes, snack bags, etc.; things the children can use for school snacks in their backpacks. Another local organizations that truly supports The Anchor is the Castleton Kiwanis & their annual Clove Run that was held in August. Their fund raiser was so generous & appreciated. We hope you had a wonderful summer and good luck getting the children back to school!

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Siblings of children with chronic illnesses are more likely to suffer feelings of anger, jealousy, depression, and anxiety. They are also more likely to do poorly in school, abuse drugs, and suffer from mental illness as adults (Derouin & Jessee, 1996). The Bus Stop Club, Inc. is a local non-profit that offers encouragement and support of the siblings of children with chronic illness or developmental, physical, or intellectual disabilities. The overall goal of the Bus Stop Club is to provide emotional and recreational support in a fun and safe environment. Compared with the parent, the sibling relationship is most often the longest relationship in the family—one which evolves, matures, and changes over time, one in which the roles vary the most. Sibling relationships shape our behaviors, our thinking and our opinions, and our emotions for life. Though there is no denying that parents feel pain both for the ill child and for their own grief, the brother or sister of an ill child feels the pain on three fronts—for their sibling, for themselves, and for the grieving parent. As such, the sibling’s need for information and understanding is often greater than that of a parent’s .In January of 2005, Dr. Brian Sheridan, a third-year pediatric resident at the Children’s Hospital at Albany Med, launched the Bus Stop Club—a program which would allow for primary consideration of the well child in the comprehensive care of chronically-ill children. Bus Stop Club is held at 9 different locations in the Albany, New York, area. Each monthly session lasts for about two hours. The Bus Stop Club social worker leads the children in activities that incorporates different themes each month and provides the Bus Stop Club child the opportunity to explore and expose his or her feelings about the given topic. The themes employed range from the concept of illness and the disease process that is affecting a brother or sister, changes in the family, feelings about relationships with the sibling, and how to cope with feelings they are not able to put into words. On occasion, a community visitor such as an art therapist or music therapist may join the session and facilitates the group as a whole with a therapeutic activity. Also, during the monthly sessions, the children have an opportunity to take part in “typical” childhood activities such as a basketball game or a swim. In addition to the monthly sessions, Bus Stop Club also sends 50 children to a week long day camp during the summer and throughout the year, offers Family Events. Family Events include the entire Bus Stop Club Family to participate in outings such as a three-bus move to Six Flags, New England, a family BBQ, tickets to the Siena Men’s Basketball Game and Tri City Valley Cats Game, a ride on Yankee Trail’s Santa’s Magical Express to name a few. Bus Stop Club’s entire program is FREE of charge. To learn more or to become a member, please visit www.busstopclub.com or call 518.221.4402. Derouin, C., & Jessee, P.O. (1996). Impact of chronic illness in childhood: Siblings’ perceptions. Compr Pediatr Nurse. 1996 Apr-Jun (2) 135-147. Ross, P., & Cuskelly, M. (2006). Adjustment, sibling problems and coping strategies of brothers and sisters of children with autistic spectrum disorder. J Intellect Dev Disabil 2006 Jun; 31(2)77-86.

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The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush is having their Fall Thrift Sale Friday, September 27th 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 28th Clinton Heights Area 18th Annual Reunion from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday is bag day. There will be many different items from household, clothing to toys as well as a The Clinton Heights Annual Reunion will be held at the Melvin snack bar. All proceeds go to our mission projects. The First Roads American Legion Post, 200 Columbia Turnpike on Friday, United Methodist Church is located at 1 Gilligan Road, off of Sept. 6th, 2019 (the Friday after Labor Day) from 3:00PM to 9&20, in East Greenbush. 7:00PM.Join us if you grew up in Clinton Heights, Hampton The Woodlawn Cemetery Association Inc., 111 Burden Manor, Prospect Heights, Clinton Park or Hillview in the 40’s, Lake Road, East Schodack, will hold their Annual Meeting 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. Everyone is welcome. This is an on Tuesday Evening September 10,2019,at 6:30pm at the East informal gathering. There is no charge but donations to cover expenses are appreciated. Call Mona Orciuoli at 518-465-9564 Schodack Fire House, 3071 NY Route 150. There will be a report of the Treasure, discussion of general upkeep of the or Pam Sanford Dundon at 518-766-9289 for info. cemetery, including cost, election of Officers and Trustees as Columbia High School Class of 1969 50th Class Reunion well as any other business. Donations for mowing, ect. are greatly appreciated and may be sent to: Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday September 14, 2019, $35.00 per person at the Nassau Assoc., PO Box 14 East Schodack, NY 12063. All lot owners, Sportsmen's Club, 370 Boyce Rd., Nassau, NY,12123.www. or their designated representative, are encouraged to attend and nassauscshoots.com participate. This is your opportunity to be part of the decision Also, Fri. Sept 13th: Columbia vs LaSalle home football game at making. Contact President Frank Curtis at 518-766-3318 or 7:00pm AND/OR Meet and Greet at VFW Hall, Hayes Rd. next mail your comments to Woodlawn Cemetery Association. to bus garage 7-11pm $5.00 cover charge at door. RSVP by Aug 7th Annual CHS 60’s Reunion 14 (for accurate head count). Make checks payable to:Colleen Thompson, 15 Thompson Court, Rensselaer, NY 12144, cell: Saturday, September 7, 2019. All classes from the 60's: '60 to 518-265-2343, pthomps3@nycap.rr.com '69 along with all pre '60's classes are invited to attend at the East Greenbush Firehouse pavilion on Phillips Rd from 4 to 9 PM. bus trip to a Lobster and Seafood Feas Drinks & food available at reasonable prices. Pictures from previous reunions are available for viewing at www.QECO.com courtesy of The Ghent-Chatham Senior Citizens Club is sponsoring a bus Paul Kardos '63. No reservation required. $5 to cover expenses trip to a Lobster & Seafood Feast on Sept 13-14. For info & and the surplus will be donated to CoNSERNS-U for their back to book your reservation, call Milly Hogencamp at 518-392-3261. school program. Please share this info with your classmates! Capital Community Voices Inc., an SATB volunteer, nonaudition choral group, is seeking singers in all voice parts for its The Gary Leggett Memorial Brooks BBQ December concert, “Lighting the Season with Song”. Rehearsals Wed, September 25 from 3:00 to 6:30 P M at the Kinderhook are Tuesdays at 7 pm in East Greenbush beginning September Reformed Church, 21 Broad St. , Kinderhook. The dinner 10, 2019. Call 370-5434 for more information. consists of half chicken, roll, potato, and cold slaw. Homemade Angel Names Association (ANA) will hold its 14th Annual desserts will be available for a donation. Dinner is $12.00 and Memorial Walk on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the a $8.00 for a half chicken only. For reservations please call 518Saratoga State Spa Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. The walk is 758-6401 or kinderhookreformedchurch.com for information being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and All proceeds will go toward the operation and maintenance of Infant Death Awareness month. the Kinderhook cemetery. Registration begins at 12:00 pm and the walk will follow at 1:15 pm. Children's activities, light refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcomed to attend this uplifting, free family event to walk and raise awareness of stillbirth, pregnancy loss and infant death. visit www.angelnames.org or contact Michelle Mosca at mgmosca@msn.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/angelnamesassociation/.

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Kinderhook Reformed Church will sponsor a Rise Against Hunger food packing event on Saturday September 7 at Martin H Glynn, Church St. , Valatie, N.Y. from 12:00 to 3:00 P.M.. To volunteer or donate please call 518-758-6401 or kinderhookreformedchurch.com for details. These packages are used to support feeding programs in developing countries.

Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Elm Avenue Town Park, Delmar, NY. Registration opens at 8 am. Walk begins at 10:15 am For more information or to register, visit or calll: www.lustgartenwalkalbany.org. 866-789-1000

ARTS ON MAIN | Main Street Day, Castleton-on-Hudson | Saturday, September 7, 2:00 – 5:00 The Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association is excited to present “Arts on Main,” our theme for the third annual Main Street Day! Join us for a celebration of The Arts, including dance performance, live music, theater performance and fine arts for display and sale. Family fun activities such as painting and lawn games will be enjoyed by all. Food specials from Main Street restaurants – the Village Inn and Cherrybrook Café – will tempt the palate. Try your luck for exciting raffle prizes! Come out and show your community spirit as we help Main Street become the destination it’s destined to be! For more information, visit www. castletonmainstreet.org or Facebook/COHMSA or email info@castletonmainstreet.org

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This month I thought I’d have my staff to share some thoughts with you since you usually only hear from me. Everyday we see patients for checkups, dental work, emergencies and first time visits. These are the folks you’ll meet when you walk through our doors. Lapinski dental office has 3 departments.

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rooms with every patient. Tax Preparer & Accountants Administrative: Cindy, Karen, Paula & Darlene make up our admin team. They meet you, greet you, and Professional •Freeoperations E-File like the schedule, insurance, & billing.answer all of the important questions. They’re in charge of the day to day business Hygienists: Lisa, Chris & Jacki, they’re our team of dental professionals who clean your teeth, provide education on various topics and •Small Business Tax Preparation answer your questions. Dr. L: ”Ok, let’s share with the readers something•you’d like them to know.” General Accounting

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Assistants: “We’ve noticed that almost everyone gets a little nervous in the dental chair. Some more than others. We honestly try to make every patient feel as comfortable and calm as possible, not simply because it’s our job, but we feel the same way when we’re in the chair. PS..Dr. L & Dr. B are really nice!” Dr. L: “You get brownie points”

that we can be way more efficient with your time and treatment if you tell us about concerns sooner than later.

Also, We’re teeth people. We care about your smile & we can totally tell if you only flossed right before your appointment. Not flossing Our Towne Magazine 518-380-1279 | felts66@yahoo.com leaves clues. Bottom line. Flossing Matters. | So only floss the teeth you want to keep (Dr.| L:www.ourtownerensco.com She really said that !) Finally, let’s go to the Front Desk. Dr. L “What can you share with folks as we close in on the last quarter of the year.” We’re lucky because we get to meet every patient. We especially love seeing all the kids grow up and hearing news about grandkids from our longtime patients. But it’s sometimes hard when a patient gets annoyed with us, for missing their own appointment, even when we confirm every appointment in advance, or for not knowing who their insurance carrier is, or if their information changed since the last visit. But, we really believe that everything can be solved by communicating. Whether you need a special appointment time or have an insurance issue, our goal is to advocate so that you have a smooth and positive experience. What about you, Dr. B? I’m glad we’re on the same page with patient care. It’s exciting to work in an office that prioritizes technology, and continuing education. We’re always learning about advances to really help patients, whether making appliances to help them sleep or not grind their teeth, deal with medication and medical side effects or make functional and cosmetic improvements. Ultimately, I like patients to know that when they ask me, “would you recommend this to your mom?” I have to be able to say “absolutely”. Dr. L: Thanks Dr. B, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Now you’ve heard from my office. As always if you have a dental question that needs answering, you now have at least 10 other people to ask other than me. Thank you for letting us care for your teeth this year and we hope to see you soon.

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The Castleton Elementary Community Fair Saturday, September 21st from 10-3 Games, Food, Bounce House, Vendors & More!

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September Events 5th - Andreas Birthday W/ Winchester and Young (Meatloaf ) 12th - Glenn Passino Day w/ Brian Zappel 17th - Citizenship and Constitution Day “Opal’s Retirement Party”W/ Rocking Rob Carson (Chicken Patty Parmesan) Always looking to receive Donations of good, gently used clothing and shoes for our corner boutique all proceeds benefit senior programs. We also collect empty see through pill bottles. Rensselaer Senior Center Community Volunteers Needed. Looking For Seniors To Help With our Community Service Program Every Thurs After Lunch.

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The Women’s Guild of St. Michael’s Church, Williams Road, in North Greenbush, NY is sponsoring a Giuliano's barbeque Greenbush Garden Club Free Programs Friday, September 27 from 4:00 – 6:00. The cost is $12.00 and it includes ½ chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll Tuesday, Sept. 10th 7:15 Wildflowers in Your Home Garden Tuesday, Oct. 8th 7:15 Small Trees and Shrubs in Small Places and a homemade brownie. Drive through only. Dinners should be pre-ordered by Sunday, September 22nd. Drive up orders Tuesday, Nov. 12th 7:15 Stunning Succulents will be available on a first come, first-served basis. For tickets All to be held at the East Greenbush Community Library call Ann at 283-8714 or Maureen at 782-1860. 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY

Community Shredding Day

A portion of these proceeds will help defray the cost of shipping boxes to the military over seas and in hospitals, and to purchase bingo prizes for the veterans at the Albany Veterans Administration Hospital.

The Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush is having a "Community Shredding Day" on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Goff Middle School, Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush. Rensselaer Public Library September Events Suggested contributions - $10 per banker's box. Donations benefit programs for children in our area. Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up The Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush is sponsoring an "Ovarian Cancer" awareness presentation on September 24, 2019 at the East Greenbush Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush. It is from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm and open to the public. Admission is free.You will learn about the risks, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. For questions please contact Noreen at lgnbarrett3@nycap.rr.com Old Chatham Union Cemetery Corporation Meeting

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Teen Anime Club- Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Fundraiser: Sipping and Sampling with the Friends of the Rensselaer Library. Saturday September 14 from 5-8 PM at Partition Wine and Liquor. Foods, wines and cider samplings from local restaurants. Silent auction and more. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite and are selling out fast. Silly Science! Saturday September 7, 1 PM. Fun science activities with Miss Hannah. Ages 4-12.

The annual meeting of the Old Chatham Union Cemetery Prevent Elder Abuse- Saturday September 14 at 11 AM. Learn Corporation will be held on Saturday, September 21, at 2pm in how to see the signs of, and prevent, abuse of elders, with St. the Vedder Hall of the Malden Bridge Community Center located Peter’s Health Partners. at 1087 Albany Turnpike, Malden Bridge NY. 12115 T.A.G. Teen Advisory Group Saturday September 21 at 1 Your opinion matters! Help us plan teen events, books All lot owners or their designated representative of the Cemetery PM. and more at the library. Snacks and prizes! Sign up for your located on Shaker Museum Road are encouraged to attend. community service hours at the meeting. Ages 13-18. Agenda for the meeting will include a financial report by the Treasurer, including a report on a recent letter sent to lot owners Computer Class- Old to New Tuesday September 24 at 2 PM. requesting held in supporting the upkeep of the Cemetery. Other Learn how to convert VHS and cassette tapes to a format your computer can read. business will include a discussion on general maintenance, election of officers and directors as well as any other business that Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the may come before the Corporation. The input of all lot owners parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary. welcome & necessary in the decision making process. If you have Amtrak org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook. any questions, feel free to contact President Elizabeth M.Hurley com/RensselaerLibrary. at 518-766-3815.

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