- Checks should be sent to MARTA, PO Box 294, Blooming Grove, NY 10914 by due date
You can sign up for activities that don't require a check by clicking on CONTACT and indicate what activity you are signing up for, with your contact information (cell preferred) and an emergency number.
Please check back for updates if adjustments have to be made to the schedule. If you aren't able to attend an activity you have signed up for, please let us know.
Basha Kill Hike and Vineyards - Begin your day with an easy hike across the street from the Basha Kill Winery. The trail is beautiful. After the hike we will return to the winery for sampling and live music.
Friday,September 6th - 1:00 pm Cost - Hike is free. Food and beverages are available for sale at the winery RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by September 1st. Address - 131 South Road, Wurtsboro, NY 12790 Website for more information on the Basha Kill: https://thebashakill.org/basha-kill/
Ice Cream Socials – Our ice cream socials are planned for the first week of school. Please come and welcome the 2024 retirees to our organization and to retirement in general!
Tuesday, September 10th – 1:00 pm Cost - Ice cream purchases will be paid at the venue. RSVP: If you can come, please let us know which location you will attend by September 1st. The locations are: Bellvale Creamery – 1390 Route 17A, Warwick – please contact us Riverside Creamery- 5 Water St, Port Jervis – please contact us
Winding Hills Park Loop Hike - Moderate-level hike with beautiful lake views.
Monday, September 23rd - 10:30 am Cost: Free RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by September 1st. Address: Winding Hills Park Road, Route 17k, Montgomery, NY Lunch Option: Winding Hills Golf Course - 1847 State Route 17K Montgomery, NY 12549
Scams Perpetrated on the Elderly - Cancelled - new date to be determined– Come to a presentation by Orange County District Attorney, Darlene De Jesus, to learn about some of the types of scams that are targeted on the elderly. Some examples are Technical Support scams, Cheque fraud, AI-Powered Scams, Funeral Scams, Government Imposter Scams, and many others. The best way to protect yourself is to be aware and be prepared.
Legoland – Come see what Legoland has to offer. We will first be taken on an hour tour of the park and then we will be able to enjoy the park and attractions on our own. We have negotiated a reduced entrance rate, but parking is not included, so we will plan to carpool to share the parking fee.
Friday, October 4th – 10:30 am (Rain date – Friday, October 11th) Cost - $25.51, (including tax) paid at the gate. (Normally $79) Parking is $37 - we will plan carpooling.
If anyone needs an ECV (scooter), it can be rented for $60.55. We will need to know ahead of time, so they are set aside for us. Include your request when you sign up. RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by September 15th. Legoland, New York - 1 Legoland Blvd, Goshen (off Harriman Dr, Goshen) The location for meeting to carpool will be shared with attendees.
Grey Towers tour – Come take a tour of the beautiful family home of Gifford Pinchot. He was a governor of Pennsylvania and very involved in conservation and forestry. There will also be a special, limited time exhibit about Cornelia Pinchot, his wife, and an activist for women and labor rights. If the weather is nice, we can take a walk around the grounds.
Tuesday, October 8th – 11:00 am Cost - $10 paid at the venue RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by September 15th. Address: 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PA. (The road behind Apple Valley restaurant). Lunch: Apple Valley, right down the road.
Revolutionary War Presentation – Join Paul Clemente, History teacher, as he presents The Living History Program on Revolutionary War history. This is an engaging experience that brings to life the stories of the American Revolution through artifacts and relics from the war. The program will showcase the uniforms, weapons, and accoutrements from the era. Through demonstrations and hands-on experiences participants will gain a deeper understanding of the different perspectives and aspects of the war. In addition, seeing the actual type of uniforms, weapons, and gear from the struggle for independence, the audience will gain a greater appreciation for this pivotal period in American history. Presented by a longtime History teacher and participant in Revolutionary War re-enactments and research, whose ancestors actually served in the war. Watch the Revolutionary War come to life!
Wednesday, October 16th – 10:00 am Cost – free – voluntary $5.00 honorarium at venue RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by October 1st. Location: Thrall Library, 11 Depot St, Middletown, NY Borscht Belt Museum - CANCELLED - The Borscht Belt Museum celebrates the golden age of the Catskills resort era - the cradle of stand-up comedy and a cultural catalyst that changed America. For much of the 20th century, urban dwellers migrated en masse each summer to the Catskill seeking escape from the pestilence and sweltering tenements of the city. The vacation world they created included nearly 1,000 resorts, bungalow colonies and boarding houses, and a vibrant nightlife that drew the nation’s top entertainers.
Friday, October 18th - 12:00 pm Cost - $15 per adult; $5 for Wawarsing/Ellenville residents (paid at venue) RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by October 1st. Address: 90 Canal St., Ellenville, NY Optional Lunch: Cohen’s Bakery – Home of the Famous Raisin Pumpernickel, 89 Center Street, Ellenville
Hike at Point Peter at Elks-Brox Park, Port Jervis, NY - Join us for a casual hike in the spectacular 300+ acre Port Jervis Watershed Park and Recreation area. We begin by hiking the paved Skyline Drive and into the woods on the Turntable Trail. The trail is somewhat rocky, unlike most hiking trails in our area. This trail will provide stunning views of the Delaware River, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the City of Port Jervis below. Later we can enjoy lunch at the popular El Patron Mexican Restaurant.
Wednesday, October 23rd - 10:30 am Cost – free RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by October 1st Location for meeting will be shared before the hike.
Cupcake Decorating Class – Join us in the home of Lynne Gates who will teach you how to prepare Buttercream Frosting and will demonstrate beginner level spooky Halloween cupcake decorating! Lynne lives in Washingtonville and can accommodate up to four people in her home. Bring your own apron, mixer, mixing bowl, spatula, AND your own SLIPPERS, as shoes are not worn in the home (Bring lunch if you wish). Lynne will provide the ingredients for the frosting, decorations, and 18 cupcakes. You will take home the cupcakes, cupcake tray, and a #2D Wilton decorating tip. Address will be shared when you register.
Wednesday, October 30th – 11:00 am to completion Cost - $23.00 RSVP – send form to MARTA and checkmade out to Cash by October 15th
Sip N Paint - CANCELLED - Once again, Nancy Reed Jones has prepared another fun session to help each of us tap into our creative selves. These beautiful, one-of-a-kind mason jars are a combination of hand painting and decoupage. Consider joining us for a fun afternoon. Nancy can accommodate nine of us. The cost is $38. You will receive Nancy's address when you register.
Thursday, November 7th - 1:00 to 3:00 pm Cost - $38 RSVP – send form to MARTA and check made out to Nancy Reed Jones by October 15th– if more than 9 people sign up, we will put you on a wait list.
OU Health/Medicare Coordination Seminar – Once you switch over to Medicare, the way OU Health coordinates your insurance benefits changes. Coinsurance versus copayments. Deductibles. Come find out how OU Health manages your insurance claims after Medicare starts and be prepared for the difference in how your medical bills will be paid. An OU Health representative will explain the process and answer questions. We offer this presentation yearly and members have found it to be extremely helpful for those who have recently or will soon be switching over to Medicare. We will offer this through Zoom.
Thursday, November 14th – 3:30 p.m. Cost - None RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by November 1st. Zoom – attendees will receive a link to the Zoom meeting the day before.
AMC Movie – Crystal Run Galleria - Choose one of the many late morning films playing that day. Lunch afterwards in the food court or a Galleria restaurant.
Tuesday, November 19th - First shows of the day, approximately 11:00 – will be announced as we get closer. Cost - Before 4pm, movie tickets are 25% off the evening base ticket prices at any AMC. RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by November 1st.
Skyland Manor Open House- Enjoy the Gilded Age at the Skyland Manor Holiday Open House. The Manor House will be decorated from floor to ceiling in a glittering display of imagination and delight.
Friday, December 6th – 10:30 am Cost – $8.00 each for tour group members (paid at venue) RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by November 15th GPS Address: Morris Road, Ringwood, N.J. Lunch is available at The Holiday Café set up in the Carriage House – soups, sandwiches, dessert – seating is available.
Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site - Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States. Explore the home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and enjoy the holiday decorations!
