February 2020 Events
Monday, February 3
GREENE COUNTY BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION BEGINS. Get Healthy and earn prizes! To register go to www.greenehealthnetwork. com or call the YMCA for more information 518-731-7529.
Wednesday, February 5 & Friday, February 7
GRACE PLACE, Respite Care for Memory-Impaired Seniors, every Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 2pm at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cairo. Offering support to those with mild to moderate memory loss, as well as to give relief to the caregiver. For more info call 518-622-3286 or visit www.RLC.life/GracePlace.
Wednesday, February 5 & every Wednesday
BINGO at Catskill Elks Lodge! Doors open 5pm; early bird games start at 6:40pm; regular bingo starts at 7:05pm. Located at the end of North Jefferson Avenue, Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
Thursday, February 6
TURNING STONE CASINO BUS TRIP with the Greene County YMCA. Enjoy transportation and your choice of $25 in Free Play OR a $20 Bingo voucher, and everyone receives a $5 lunch voucher. Bus leaves the YMCA at 8:30am and returns at 6:00pm. Tickets are $45 (includes bus driver tip). For more info call 518-731-7529.
Saturday, February 8
1ST ANNUAL CANCER PATIENT AID CUT-A-THON, presented by Salon 255 LTD. Every cut will benefit the Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid. $25.00 per cut, 1 to 4pm. Raffles, 50/50. 255 Mansion Street, Coxsackie. 518-731-2559. greenecountywom-ensleague.com
FULL MOON HIKE – Bundle up & meet us at the Willows at Bran-dow Point in Athens at 6pm to see the moon and river like never. The Greene County YMCA is partnering with the Greene Land Trust to offer this FREE full moon hike. Pre-Registration is required. Visit www.cdymca.org to register or call 518-731-7529.
‘THE CATSKILLS IN THE ICE AGE’ TALK & BOOK SIGNING by authors Robert and Johanna Titus, 1:30pm at the Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Avenue. 518-622-9864. Snow date: February 29.
Sunday, February 9
WINTER HEALTH FAIR at The Gypsy’s Closet in Freehold, 11am – 3pm. A FREE community event offering information on a variety of health resources, from insurance to cancer detection, mental health and family nutrition. Featuring several community-based agencies. Take advantage of this free event… we can all make strides toward a healthier community. Refreshments and lite fare provided. 9488 State Route 32, Freehold. For more info, contact Robin Williams 518-410-1829.
Tuesday, February 11
COFFEE KLATCH at the Hunter Public Library, 10 to 11:30am and the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Join us for food, fun and friendship. Contact us at or 518-263-4655.
Wednesday, February 12
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GROUP. Join us for this informal group, hosted by Carlos Gonzalez and the Mountain Top Library. Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3pm, at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville. 518-589-5707.
Fridays, February 14 & 28
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – meeting the second and fourth Fri-day each month, 6pm at Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village, Coxsackie.Connect with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one, a job, a beloved pet, a major health challenge or the ending of a relationship. More info on our facebook page at Coxsackie Grief Support Group and by contacting Jeffrey Haas at 518-478-5414 or .
Wednesday, February 19
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE SCREENINGS at the Greene County YMCA, sponsored by St. Peters. 9am – 12pm. Open to the community. To register call 518-731-7529.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 20 to 22
HUGE SEMI-ANNUAL WINTER BOOK SALE at the The Book Nook at Grace United Methodist Church, Ravena. Hardcovers & paperbacks. Novels and non-fiction. Hardcovers $1.00 each, paperbacks 50 cents each, both buy 5 get one free. Children’s books 25 cents each or five for a $1.00. CD’s, DVD’s and VHS tapes, puzzles and games also available. Hours: Thursday & Friday, 9am – 3pm & 6 – 8pm; Saturday 9am to 3pm. For more info 518-756-6688; leave a message for Jean. 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena.
Friday, February 21
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at the Greene County YMCA. 2pm – 8pm. To register go to www.americanredblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome; 35 NY-81, Coxsackie.
Saturday, February 22
GREENVILLE NY LIBRARY BOOK SALE hosted by The Friends of the Greenville NY Library, 10 am to 3 pm. Sale includes newly acquired books in both hard cover & paperback. Cost as always is $5 per bag, which includes DVD’s and books on tape. The Library is located on Route 32 in the center of Greenville, by the pond and gazebo. For info call 518-966-4832.
Sunday, February 23
FREE MOVIE: ‘MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN’, at the Cairo Public Library, starting at 1:15 pm. For adults. Snacks permitted. 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo, 518-622-9864.
Thursday, February 27
CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER at the Greene County YMCA, 35 NY-81, Coxsackie. Chicken dinners provided by Frese catering! Proceeds support our Youth & Government program at the Greene County YMCA. For more information call 518-731-7529.
Friday, February 28
ZUMBATHON FUNDRAISER at the Greene County YMCA! If you love to dance, you don’t want to miss this. For more information call 518-731-7529.
Saturday, February 29
CABIN FEVER DINNER DANCE hosted by the Catskill Elks Lodge, 6 to 10pm; $25 per person includes live music by “The Night Moves” and a hot & cold buffet. Tickets available at the Lodge or call Mike Profera at 518-291-0185. Located at the end of North Jefferson Avenue, Jefferson Heights, Catskill.
January 29, 2020