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I have to say that there is just something so special about the beginning of the school year; the promise of what is to come. For teachers & students, the start of the academic year is a new chapter and a chance to start over. I am personally celebrating & adjusting to a new chapter as well. As I approached my 2 year anniversary, as publisher of Our Towne Magazine, I made one of the toughest decisions of my life. I decided to leave a career that brought me great personal joy & fulfillment since I was a graduate student many years ago... So that I could focus more on developing Our Towne Magazine, focus on my family, and enjoy more balance in my life! After 16 years, I did not return to a job that involved Managing School-to-Work & Vocational Education Programs for students in Special Education programs. It was a fantastic & rewarding career that was beyond perfect for me as a mother. Juggling two demanding jobs over the past two years was difficult, to say the least. Being a mom who had the luxury of working from home, I have been blessed with the opportunity to be home for my children. No day care or after school programs. I could volunteer at school during the day, host play dates during the week & run the kids around town after school. However, working from home also means that you can potentially work 7 days a week and up to 12 hours a day. Whenever & wherever you are. All the time or not at all. The smart phone is a mixed blessing! Two careers was just too much for me, as a mom of two children. So, I made a change... Life is too short. I think one full time job is enough for me. As Our Towne Magazine has continued to grow, beyond my expectations, I realized I was faced with making a decision to focus on just one career. SCARY decision to make, but I took a leap of faith (in myself) and quit my first “career.” So, now I want to thank all of the advertisers, readers & community groups that have supported me & Our Towne Magazine over the past two years. If you did not have faith in me, and Our Towne Magazine, I would not have been faced with this decision! I am a self-professed workaholic who will do pretty much anything I can to ensure the success of my magazine. I am able to expand my Facebook feature; connecting the community through print and Facebook every day. So, thank you for your support and I look forward to making Our Towne Magazine even better in the future. Please “LIKE” Our Towne Magazine Rensco on Facebook so you can stay connected! THANK YOU FOR READING Our Towne!

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ON-GOING EVENTS AROUND OUR TOWNE TUESDAY T.O.P.S. TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: LOW COST, SELF-HELP SUPPORT GROUP FOR WEIGHT LOSS. MEETING EVERY TUESDAY AT THE RENSSELAER LIBRARY AT 676 EAST STREET. WEIGH IN AT 5:45 & MEETING FROM 6:00-7:00. CAFE THEO -- ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1583 CARNEY ROAD, CASTLETON . CAFE THEO IS AN INFORMAL GATHERING OF PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO SEEK AN UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE BIG QUESTIONS IN LIFE. WE ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION ON MORAL, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND SPIRITUAL TOPICS. SOME RECENT TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE REVENGE/MERCY, NATURE OF THE SOUL, AND SYMBOLISM. WE WELCOME ALL POINTS OF VIEW AND RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVE, AND OUR COMMON GROUND HONORS FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE IN RESPECTFUL CONVERSATION. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ENGAGING DISCUSSION, MUSIC, AND A PERIOD OF REFLECTION. REFRESHMENTS ARE PROVIDED. WE MEET EVERY 1ST AND 3RD TUESDAY AT 6:30 P.M. AT ST. PAUL’S METHODIST CHURCH, CASTLETON.

WEDNESDAY YMCA & EAST GREENBUSH COMMUNITY LIBRARY FARMER’S MARKET WEDNESDAYS FROM 4-7 THRU MID OCTOBER. MELVIN ROADS POST BINGO IS WEDNESDAY EVENINGS BEGINNING AT 7:30PM. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM. $2,300 IN PRIZES PLUS CASINOS STORYTIME EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10:30AM AT THE NASSAU FREE LIBRARY. DROP IN AND JOIN COLENE FOR SIMPLE STORIES, SONGS, AND A CRAFT. NASSAU FREE LIBRARY, 18 CHURCH ST. NASSAU NY. FOR MORE INFORMATION. CALL 766-2715 OR VISIT WWW.NASSAUFREELIBRARY.ORG

THURSDAYS “PURE ESSENTIAL OILS ARE A TRUE GIFT FROM NATURE. LEARN THE BENEFITS AND HOW TO INTEGRATE EOS INTO YOUR LIFE IN THIS MONTHLY CLASS.” FREE THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 6-7PM AT TRANQUIL SPIRIT WELLNESS CENTER. 1744 ROUTE 9, CASTLETON, NY 12033. PLEASE CALL (518) 727-8626 FOR INFO AND/OR RESERVATIONS.

FRIDAYS

CASTLETON LIBRARY,TEEN GAME NIGHT, CASTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 85 SOUTH MAIN ST, 6:30 TO 8:30 PM, FREE. REFRESHMENTS, MOVIES. 518 732-0879.

SATURDAYS SCHODACK VALLEY FIRE COMPANY PIZZA AND WING NIGHTS ARE HELD THE 3RD SATURDAY FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY. THEY ARE FROM 5PM TO 8PM. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT. WE ALSO OFFER GREAT ANTIPASTOS AND A LARGE SELECTION OF BEVERAGES.THESE FUNDRAISERS ARE HELD AT THE SCHODACK VALLEY FIREHOUSE AT 1553 SCHODACK VALLEY RD. LOCAL FOOD, SPECIAL EVENTS, LIVE MUSIC AT KINDERHOOK FARMER'S MARKET, COLUMBIA COUNTY'S OLDEST MARKET. SATURDAYS. 8:30 AM -12:30PM. 5/310/13. KINDERHOOKFARMERSMARKET.COM. FAMILY STORY TIME, E. GREENBUSH COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 10 COMMUNITY WAY, 11 AM. STORIES, SONGS, CRAFTS; ALL AGES. 518 477-7476 THE CLOTHING BARN AT THE NORTH CHATHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (4274 ROUTE 203 IN NORTH CHATHAM) IS OPEN EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9:3012:30. THERE IS A GREAT SELECTION OF GENTLY USED CLOTHING AND SHOES, AT BARGAIN PRICES. DURING THOSE HOURS WE WILL ALSO ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR OUR ANNUAL LORD’S ACRE AUCTION AND SALE.

SUNDAYS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, THE CASTLETON FIRE HOUSE, LOCATED AT 11 GREEN AVENUE IN CASTLETON WILL BE HOSTING AN ALL-YOU-CANEAT BREAKFAST ON THE FOLLWONG DATES FROM 8AM TILL NOON: OCT 5TH, NOV 2ND, DEC 7TH. THE 2015 DATES ARE JAN 4TH, FEB 1ST, MARCH 1ST, APRIL 12TH & MAY 3RD. COST IS $8/ADULTS, $7/SENIORS AND $5/CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 11. PHONE 732-4342. FREE SPAGHETTI DINNERS AT THE BLOOMING GROVE REFORMED CHURCH OFF ROUTE 4 IN DEFREESTVILLE. EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH (EXCEPT DECEMBER) FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M. OPEN TO ALL AREA COMMUNITIES. ALL ARE WELCOME. COME AND ENJOY PASTA WITH A CHOICE OF PLAIN OR MEAT SAUCE, FRESH TOSSED SALAD, BREAD, DESSERT AND A BEVERAGE.

Deadline for Community Events & Advertising is the 20th of the month

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Pet Peeves By Daryl Bart

So, let me ask you this. Am I the only person that changes toilet paper rolls in public places? I know. Silly question. Last weekend I was literally in 3 places that were out of toilet paper, the cardboard tube was still there & the replacement roll was resting on top of it… it was almost comical if it didn’t annoy me so much. Plus, the new roll had evidentially been utilized, but not actually replaced onto the roll? Why? Isn’t it just more pleasant to take toilet paper off the roll versus holding it? This annoyance made me focus on the other things that get to me. I didn’t want to vent but when I started writing them down, it felt so good and made me laugh a little! I wondered, Am I alone in this? Do these things bug you too? Like, what about the folks you see leaving their shopping cart in the parking lot? Come on…you just walked in, walked around all the aisles, and walked out – really? Walking to the curb or to the cart corral is drawing the line on steps? Or, going out to a restaurant only to have a bad white napkins that leave lint on your lap. Who doesn’t wear black to a nice restaurant?

Or, dealing with the “anonymous” cell phone company. Does it have to be that hard? Every time? Or, for that matter, dealing with the “anonymous” cable company. Ditto. Or, the fact that on an “anonymous” airline, the first 2 bags fly free, but only if they each weigh under 50 lbs. However if you travel with a single bag that is just a little over 50 lbs you have to pay for it … as if paying for it somehow makes it ok for the baggage handler to lift it? Or, being called ma’am (gets me wiggy) Or, the ridiculous price of popcorn & drinks at the movies. They have made us into sneaky snack hoarders. Or, school sports that start practicing 2 seasons ahead (didn’t we just finish with baseball?)

Or, Folks in the easy pass lane with no easy pass

Or, the fact that the post office closes around lunch time. When do people go to the post office?

What about receiving multiple copies of the same catalog on the same day?

Or, endless car dealership commercials – and if you flip radio stations in the car – they are on all 6 pre-set stations at the same time.

Or, recorded marketing calls to your cell phone?

And especially, the “unnamed kids” who – even though they are reminded every, single, solitary day of their existence to pick up the shoes that are on the floor right next to the “shoe bucket” still don’t. Or the fact that the same un-named kids who can’t seem to grasp the concept that you are actually clean when you dry off after a shower & it’s OK to just hang your towel and use it again rather than putting the wet one in the laundry with all of the other clothes… EVERY DAY.

Or, realizing you need reading glasses all the time (just a bummer – I know not really pertinent to this – but it is annoying) Or, 14 day return policies. Who can get there again in 14 days? That being said, what about going shopping somewhere, forgetting your coupon but they don’t give you the discount but offer a price adjustment if you come back within a few days….See return policy pet peeve above.

Well, I’ve done it – I’ve both cured myself by venting and frustrated myself since I know this could go on and on and on…so I will stop and drink my full glass of water and hope there is a fresh roll in the bathroom!

Dcbart1@gmail.com

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By Nassau Veterinary Clinic, PLLC Introducing Dr. Catherine Ruggiero Nassau Veterinary Clinic is very excited to add Dr. Catherine Ruggiero to our team! Dr. Ruggiero grew up in Saratoga Springs, and has returned to this area because she considers upstate NY “the most beautiful location in the country.” NVC partner and veterinarian Lisa Dietrich recalls “we selected Dr. Ruggiero because of her excellent communication skills and personable nature. She graduated at the top of her class at University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, and came with glowing reviews. Here at Nassau Vet, she has fit right in with our staff, clients and pets, and she provides thoroughness in her approach to excellent healthcare.” In addition to her veterinary degree, Dr. Ruggiero holds a Masters Degree in Biomedical Science from Fordham. Her academic research included teaching dogs to differentiate the scent of pheromones; and spending time in Japan studying the influence of Buddhist culture on housing and enrichment for zoo animals. She also earned awards while serving as a liaison between veterinarians, veterinary staff and nutritional consultants.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH NASSAU’s DOG TRAINING CLASSES!

Fun classes using only modern, positive-training methods. Many of our “students” have graduated to therapy dog work, competition agility and other advanced activities. Join the fun!

Fall Class Schedule Puppy Kindergarten Thursdays 2nd Hand Dogs Class & Free seminar Mondays Boomerang Dog Tuesdays Agility Class Wednesdays AKC Canine Good Citizens Class Wednesdays Finishing School for Adolescents Tuesdays Rally Class Wednesdays

Please call for schedule and information on our many upbeat and fun training classes! Proof of vaccination required.

Your “Full-Service” Veterinary Clinic

When not working, Dr. Ruggiero enjoys the company of her 2 dogs – MONTY (a “city dog” from the Bronx) and Skeeter (a “country dog” from the farmlands of MO) as well as Ika her resident cat. She loves to hike and swim, taking the dogs everywhere she can. The Nassau Veterinary Clinic staff is excited about adding Dr. Catherine Ruggiero to our team. She brings us quality healthcare, gentleness and enthusiasm. She has, in a very short time, enhanced the quality of our team’s effectiveness and care. Dr. Ruggiero is currently accepting new patients, be sure to consider requesting her when you make your next appointment. If you are a new client to Nassau Vet, make your appointment with Dr. Ruggiero -- mention this article in Our Towne Magazine, to receive $20 off your first visit.

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October 2014 Community Calendar OCTOBER 3

The Tri-Village Fire Company Auxiliary will hold a LADIES NIGHT OUT on Friday , October 3 from 7 to 10 pm at Tri-Village Fire Station No. 1, located at 111 County Route 13, Old Chatham. The evening will feature area vendors such as Avon,Thirty One, Pink Zebra, Arbonne, Silpada Jewelry, Premier-Design, Essential Body Wear, Yankee Candle, Tastefully Simple, Monet Handbags, Real Time Pain Relief, Wild Braid Art, Signs, Mary Kay, NYR Organic, Scarves by Janette, Asia Luna, Tupper ware, Todd Emmons (sunglasses) It’s a Wrap, Longerberger, Party Time and more. There will also be a Psychic Fair, Chair Massages, Chinese Auction, Bake Sale, 50-50 raffle and Decadent desserts for refreshments. Admission is free so bring a friend and join the fun.

OCTOBER 4TH Schodack Island State Park will be holding its 10th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be vendors, foods and refreshments, games, contests and prizes, arts and crafts, pony rides, Freckles the clown and much more! Fall fun for everyone! For more information, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com, connect on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. Vendors are needed! For more information about our Fall Fest or how you can participate, please contact the park office at 518-7320187 or kathy.meyer@parks.ny.gov. OCTOBER 5TH

O Kenny’s Falltastic Car Show from 10-3 at 3321, Route 9 in Valatie. Raindate is October 12th. Early Bird Breakfast starts at 7:00am. Regular Lunch and Soft Ice Cream Menus. Trophies, Giveaways, Raffles & more. Live Music too! Free to all makes & models, motorcycles are included. Spectators free.

OCTOBER 7TH

Come join the Greenbush Garden Club at our October meeting, Amulets and Talismans presented by Keith Austin - Plants for luck, plants for love and plants for salvation. We will look at our cultural relationship with plants, sacred and profane by looking at charms, artifacts and objects embraced through the ages. Keith is a Rensselaer County Master Gardener and Greenskeeper and Horticulturist at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Our October meeting will be held on at the East Greenbush Community Library at 6:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 10TH ARTSWALK LITERARY KICKS OFF AT SPOTTY DOG

On October 10 at 7 pm, the Spotty Dog presents "Here, Now II: A Reading by Emerging and Established Writers." This event, which kicks off Arts Walk Literary 2014, features six local authors reading unpublished or in-progress works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Writers include Richard Boch, Nic Flood, Dave King, Andrea Kleine, Sonia Pilcer and Amy Rigby. Karen Schoemer, author and book manager at the Spotty Dog, will host. Last year's Here, Now reading was a standing-room-only affair which poignantly turned out to one of the last public readings by performance artist and author Maggie Estep. The Spotty Dog is located at 440 Warren St. in Hudson. Phone: (518) 671 6006. Website: http://www.thespottydog.com/blog/. The Spotty Dog is a full-service bookstore and bar regularly described as one of the bookstores in the country. For more information on CCCA’s ArtsWalk Festival visit www.cccaartswalk.webs.com or call 518-671-6213.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH *HUGE TAG SALE* at Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire

Company Auxiliary, 9 am to 4 pm, 8 ft Table Rentals $20/each Rain or Shine. 1553 Schodack Valley Rd., Castleton, NY 1 mile off Exit 11E of I-90. Various Vendors/Household Goods/ Food/Bake Sale/Fire Safety Booth Call Renee @ 852-1972 for Table Reservations & Info

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

Kinderhook Dental Arts is hosting a Open House from 5-7. Come learn more about Sleep Apnea and the dental device that can be custom made to help you sleep better. In addition, how your medical insurance can possibly pay for this device.

NORTH CHATHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SCHEDULES HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND ANNUAL AUCTION

The North Chatham United Methodist Church will be holding their 66th annual Lord’s Acre Auction and Sale on Saturday, October 18th. The church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. There will be a brief worship service at 8:00, with most departments opening at 8:30. The “White Elephant” department will open @ 10:00 and the auctioneer will start @ 10:30 sharp. Plenty of FREE off-street parking is available and there is good food for sale all day. All kinds of bargains – clothing, shoes, Christmas & holiday items, linens, books, sporting goods & toys, antiques, housewares, brand new merchandise, electrical items, furniture, etc. Featured items under the auction tent include a one-horse open sleigh with shafts and bells, Holder 12’ sailboat (fully equipped), Garth corn stalk chopper, Mosely & Stoddard barrel churn, and a Peerless hand-cranked corn sheller. Donations for this sale will be accepted until October 11th. Our website (northchathammethodistchurch.org) has pictures of the sleigh and sailboat. On December 6th the church will be having a Holiday Bazaar from 10 AM to 4 PM, sponsored by the United Methodist Women. Vendor spaces are available for $30 and all proceeds will go to Mission Projects. Lunch and a bake sale will be available. For information or to reserve a space, please call Lori Tillman @ 766-4097. For more information call 766-3535 or visit our website.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

Greenbush Reformed Church hosts AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR

10:00am to 3:00pm Located in the Chilton Hall Building next to the Sunshine Day Care At Columbia Turnpike/Hays Road, 688 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush, NY 12061. (518) 477-6030. Over 25 vendors from surrounding areas!Silent Auction, Food & Beverages, Baked Goods, Speciality Foods, children’s Halloween Costume Contest and much more!here are limited spaces inside/ outside available for vendors. For more information please contact Linda Adams, Chairperson, via email lhadams@verizon.net, phone (518)479-7113 or church office at (518)477-6030. This year GRC will provide educational areas to include the Greenbush Reformed Church Christian Education and Sunshine Day Care, including special guests representing ‘Disaster Preparedness’, ‘Childhood Cancer’, ‘AFSP Suicide Prevention’ and more.

OCTOBER 18TH

FLEA MARKET, CRAFT FAIR, RAFFLE & BAKED GOODS

The Ladies Auxilliary of the Castleton Fire Company is holding their 1st Annual Flea Market at the Castleton fire house on from 9-3. Rain or Shine! LOOKING FOR VENDORS! Please conact JoAnn Lowe at 732-2690 to reserve your spot. Or send $15 (with your contact information), to JoAnn Lowe at 40 Stimpson Ave, Castleton, NY 12033.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

BROOKS’ BAR-B-Q from 4-6:30 P.M. Treat your family to an easy, hearty mealto celebrate Fall! Chicken Dinner for $10.50 *Just Chicken$6, BBQ Ribs Dinner for $12.50 *Just Ribs $8. You can. Eat-in or Take-Out. East Greenbush Firehouse. (Park Station Pavilion) at 68 Phillips Road. Proceeds To Benefit the United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of E.G. Mission Projects. Please Call for Reservations at 477-9693 by Friday, Oct. 17th.

October 2014 Community Calendar OCTOBER 25TH

First United Methodist Church at 1 Gilligan Road in East Greenbush is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, OCTOBER 25TH from 10:00 – 3:00. The day includes: •Tasty Treats and Baked Goods, 10:00-11:30 •Lunch Buffet, 11:30 – 1:30 •Triskele, Celtic Women1’s Music Group, 11:30-12:00 •Unique Crafts from Local Vendors •Silent Auction •Children’s Activities •Hay Rides FRIENDS OF THE East Greenbush LIBRARY Fall BOOK SALE Thursday, October 23, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Friday, October 24, 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday, October 26 - BAG SALE ONLY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Over 35,000 Items: Books, CDs, DVDs, Albums and Audiobooks. Special pricing for the Thursday Preview Sale only with hardbound copies selling for $2.00 and quality bound paper for $1.00. Regular pricing resumes Friday, October 24. Sunday Bag sale pricing is $3.00 a bag. Donations of good used books, CDs/records, DVDs are being accepted.

CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY IN CASTLETON The Friends of the Castleton Public Library, in conjunction with the Castleton Kiwanis and the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company, will host a Halloween Party on Saturday, November 1st. Come in costume to the Castleton Public Library from 1:30-2pm to sign up and to create a treat bag. At 2pm, all costumed trick- or-treaters will walk up to the Castleton Fire House on Green Avenue. At the firehouse there will be games, activities and treats for participants! Please contact Nina Martino 732-7023 with any questions.

OCTOBER 27, 2014 Troy Rehabilitation & Improvement Program and Rensselaer County Housing Resources will hold their Annual HomeComing Dinner on Monday, October 27, 2014 at the Franklin Terrace Ballroom in Troy. TRIP will present their Annual Troy Treasure Award to Barb Nelson. The Troy Treasure Award is given to honor a resident, community group or business that is passionately committed to improving Troy, toils in his or her neighborhood out of a love of a community and demonstrates his or her hometown pride in Troy in very positive and real ways. “Barb Nelson is truly a Troy Treasure. Since her arrival as an RPI student in the 70s, Barb has actively been involved in the community. Barb has been an important partner of TRIP’s in promoting home ownership, working on neighborhood issues, co-sponsoring our Troy Landlord Training Program, and training RPI students renting off campus to be good neighbors,” said Joe Fleming, Board President, TRIP Inc. Barb has been a Troy resident and homeowner for over 30 years. Professionally, Barb is the Campus Planner, Architect and Capital Project Manager for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Barb is the Chair for the City of Troy Planning Commission. Barb’s community involvement include serving as leader for The Alley Project and Up You Alley, a member of Transport Troy and a volunteer art teacher for School 12’s Community Art Program. Also that evening TRIP & RCHR will present the 2014 Community Citizenship Award to Mary Theresa Streck. To join the Honorary Committee, $150 per person (includes one ticket) or $250 (two tickets). Dinner Sponsorships are also being sought. Individual dinner tickets are $75 per person. To join the Honorary Dinner Committee or to purchase dinner tickets for the HomeComing Dinner, contact Gail Padalino at TRIP, 518272-8289 x212. Reservations requested by October 17th.

Rensselaer Senior Center at McManus Center (old St. John's school) East and Herrick Streets. Rensselaer, NY 12144

October 2014

Mondays: Tai Chi- 10:00, Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength Range 11:00 Zumba - 1:00 Tuesdays: Aerobic Classes 9:15, Line Dancing 10:15 & Bingo - 12:45 Wednesdays: Line Dancing 10:15, Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit Wednesdays 1:00 & Followed by Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch at 1:45 Thursdays: Tai Chi- 10:00 & Community Service 12:30 Fridays: Aerobic Classes 9:15 & Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength Range of Motion 1:00 Lunch at noon, Monday - Friday suggested contribution of $2.75, but no one is denied a meal. October 13 - Center Closed/Columbus Day October 16 - Memorial Service-remembering those who have passed away October 21 - 11:30 author William Staats & at 1:00 Tribute artist, Harold Ford, singing Johnny Cash (must eat lunch with us to enjoy this concert) Octiober 31 - Special Dinner (Meatloaf) and Halloween Party entertainment With Bob Treffeletti The Troy Senior Center, at 19 Third St. in Troy is open MondayFriday from 8:30-3:00. The Center offers a full gym open daily with a personal trainer, legal assistance, and we serve a noontime meal. All of the programs and services are available to seniors 60 and over. Membership is FREE! Here is a schedule of our routine daily programs: Mondays: 9:15 Aerobics, 1:00-3:00 Personal Trainer; 12:30 Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:45 Pinochle Tuesdays: 9:00 Knitting & Crocheting; 11:00 Brain & Motor Skills Wednesdays: 9:00 Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club, 9:15 Aerobics, 10:30 Dice Game, 11:00 Brain & Motor Skills, 1:00-3:00Personal Trainer, 1:00 Bingo Thursdays: 9:00 Crafts, 10:00 Osteo Aerobics, 10:30 card games, 11:00 Brain & Motor Skills, 12:45 Pokeno, 1:00 Line dancing Fridays: 9:15 Aerobics, 10:30 Bible Study, 1:00-3:00 Personal Trainer, 1:00 Bingo Stop in and pick up a schedule of special events held each month.

TOWN OF EAST GREENBUSH SENIOR ACTIVITIES: Mondays: 11a.m. Walking Club…meet in Onderdonk Park and walk around Hampton Manor Lake BEGINS JUNE 2nd Tuesdays: 1 p.m. Mahjong Town Hall Community Room year round Wednesdays: 1 p.m. Dominoes Town Hall Community Room year round Thursdays: 11 a.m. Pinochle Town Hall Community Room year round Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. Bocci Onderdonk Park through the fall Want to start a new club? Have an idea? Contact the Community and Recreational Services Department at 477-4194

Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ Jennifer Felts~518-380-1279

October Happenings

East Greenbush Community Librar y www.eastgreenbushlibrary.com~ 477-7476 Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays until October 15 The East Greenbush Library & YMCA: Wednesdays from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. on Community Way in the parking lot between the library and the YMCA. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Fall BOOK SALE Thursday, October 23, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Friday, October 24, 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Sunday, October 26 - BAG SALE ONLY 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Over 35,000 Items: Books, CDs, DVDs, Albums and Audiobooks. Special pricing for the Thursday Preview Sale only with hardbound copies selling for $2.00 and quality bound paper for $1.00. Regular pricing resumes Friday, October 24. Sunday Bag sale pricing is $3.00 a bag. Donations of good used books, CDs/records, DVDs are being accepted.

EVENTS

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All programs are free and open to the public. Due to limited space, registration is required for all programs, concerts & movies. Call 4777476 or visit our webpage and use our online registration. HISTORICAL TALKS Life Speeds Up: Robert Fulton and a Changing New York Sunday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. NYS Archives retired career public historian Robert W. Arnold III will explore the legacy of Robert Fulton, the creator of the first commercially successful steamboat. His achievement helped catalyze the expansion of steam power into the energy source of the Industrial Revolution. He devised canal locks that were eventually used in Britain, designed the first workable submarine, and more. This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program. Bison: Traditional Uses of the Buffalo by Native Americans Sunday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m. Gil Payette, a storyteller of Native American Folklore will tell us about the American Bison and some of the traditional uses of the Buffalo by Native Americans. Learn the difference between the Bison and the Buffalo, but no matter what the name, this was Tatanka to the Sioux Nation of the Great Plains. Every aspect of Indian life on the Great Plains was touched by the give-away of the Buffalo for which they were most grateful and respectful.

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Focusing on Breathing Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00-8:30 p.m. Suryanarayana Chennapragada will introduce you to the simple technique of “Focusing on breathing,” which may relieve insomnia, stress, anxiety, smoking addiction, anger, hypertension, chronic pains, obesity, stuttering, etc. REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 17.

Individual Financial Planning Assistance Saturday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Members of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Northeastern NY are offering mini-financial planning consultations. Receive assistance with retirement & estate planning, paying for college, loans, budgeting, and more. Sign up for a free individual appointment by calling 477-7476. REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13. Greenbush Garden Club presents Amulets and Talismans Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. Keith Austin will explore our cultural relationship with plants, sacred and profane, by looking at charms, artifacts, and objects embraced through the ages. Keith is a Rensselaer County Master Gardener, and Green keeper and Horticulturist at Wolferts Roost Country Club. PLEASE REGISTER. Foster Parent Information Session Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. If you or someone you know has ever considered becoming a foster parent for children in our community, we welcome you to come and learn more. This is an informational session based on answering questions and providing resources for those considering opening their homes to youth in need. REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 17. EG Kiwanis Tuesdays, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. The East Greenbush Kiwanis invites you to enjoy our guest speakers, and learn more about the Kiwanis! For information call Lorain at 518-859-2876. Painting Class for Adults Tuesday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Donna Dyer from LUV2PAINT Studio will teach you how to produce a landscape painting in 3 hours. No experience necessary. Class limited to 10. Registration begins on October 7 for East Greenbush and Schodack residents and on October 14 for everyone else. You must register IN PERSON AT THE REFERENCE DESK and pay a $12 materials fee when you register. Wear old clothes to class.

CLASS & CERTIFICATIONS

AARP Smart Driver Course Monday, October 13: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please register early as classes are limited to the first 35. The cost is $20.00/person for AARP members. Please bring your card to the class. Non-members pay $25.00. Payment is due the day of the class by check made out to AARP. Please bring lunch. REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 2 FOR THE SEPTEMBER 22 CLASS.

Free Monthly Movie:

Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm

“Draft Day”

Hosted by “The Record” film critic: Jackson Murphy

October Happenings

SCHODACK CSD CAPITAL PROJECT VOTE SCHEDULED FOR FALL

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Schodack CSD will hold two community forums this fall about a Capital Project proposal that would bring 7th and 8th graders to their own learning community in the High School starting in 201718 and keep 6th graders at CES, as the district looks to repurpose the Middle School for business and community uses.

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CHILDREN:

Star Wars Reads Day Saturday, October 11 Drop by the Children’s Room today to make Star Wars crafts in honor of the 3rd annual Star Wars Reads Day!

The community forums will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project and ask questions.

Slightly Spooky Stories (grades K-3) Tuesday, October 28 @ 4:30 pm Join Miss Molly for some creepy stories and a Halloween craft. Registration is required.

“We are very excited about this project,” said Superintendent Bob Horan. “We have an opportunity to bring our Middle and High School students together in one building and create more opportunities for them by becoming more efficient. We also will create more flexible classroom spaces and modern science labs for our teachers, update our technology and improve security at both our schools.” A vote on the Capital Project is scheduled for the middle of November. A newsletter detailing the Capital Project will be mailed this fall, along with frequent website, Facebook and Twitter updates. The public is also welcome to attend Board of Education meetings where the project will be discussed.

Family Storytimes (NO REGISTRATION) Tuesdays OR Wednesdays @ 11:00 am Runs: September 16 - November 12 (no storytimes on Oct. 21, 22) Saturdays @ 11:00 am Dates: 10/4, 10/11, 11/1 - 11/29 Pajama Storytimes (NO REGISTRATION) Runs: 9/18 – 10/9 LEGO Club (ages 5+): Monday, October 13 @ 2:00 pm ART CLUB (K-5) @ 4:30 pm: Wednesday, October 8 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CLUBS

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7th Annual Teen Read Week Lock-In Saturday, October 11: 4:30-10:00 pm Help us kick off TRW @ our library! For a program description, call 477-7476 ext. 105 or check the Teen Page of our website. PREREGISTRATION is required, and you must register IN PERSON [along with your parent/guardian] in the Children’s Room. Teen Library Council (TLC) Thursday, October 9 @ 3:30 pm Plan teen events and make decisions on YA books & games. TLC also supports the Friends of the Library by assisting at special events like the Children’s Festival & Book Sale. Every TLC ends with FOOD and fun! BYOB Book Club Thursdays @ 3:30 pm October 16 – Teen Read Week! Happy HalloTeen! Thursday, October 30 @ 7:00 pm Join us for Halloween-themed food, fun, and games. You don’t need to wear a costume! Registration opens on October 1. Registration closes at 9:00pm on Wednesday, October 29 (or when full).

The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 pm

A central part of the Capital Project is renovating the High School to create a somewhat self-contained, student-centered learning community for 7th and 8th graders who have unique educational needs. Moving them to the High School would create more opportunities for all students in the building; faculty and staff could work together more efficiently and students could take more advanced classes. Existing classrooms in the building would be opened up to create more flexible spaces, helping teachers deliver even more individualized programs to meet the needs of students with various learning styles. A 6,500-square-foot addition would also be added to the back of the school to create modern classrooms and science labs. Starting in 2017-18, sixth grade students would stay at Castleton Elementary School, which was designed for the possibility of another grade level during the last Capital Project. Improving building security would be a key consideration. A redesigned front entrance would ensure visitors enter the front office before accessing the main school building. A K-6 science lab would provide faculty with proper facilities to teach a higher level science curriculum for all elementary students. The Capital Project is expected to have little or no impact on the school budget because of retiring debt and 76% state aid reimbursement (86% for security-related items) for the project. The State Education Department is considering a possible cost for this project of $23 million. Once they decide upon the maximum cost allowed, a refined project cost will be developed for voter approval in November. The district also expects to save money in the long-run by operating two buildings instead of three. The Middle School will continue to be leased out for community and business uses to ensure it doesn’t become an eyesore. “We want to put our money into student programs not buildings,” said Mr. Horan. “With the state possibly looking in the future to lower its state aid reimbursement, this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of state funding to ensure a quality education for our students for decades to come.” Please visit:

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