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Zoom Presentation by Ray Kelly on the Newburgh-Walden Trolley – Then & Now - Ray Kelly of the O & W Railway Society will take us on a virtual ride on the trolley from Newburgh to Walden via Zoom using historic photos from 1886 -1925. You will receive the Zoom link the day before.
Date: Tuesday April 19th - 10:00 am - 11:30 am Cost: - $7 honorarium RSVP – send form and check made out to cash to MARTA by April 1st.
Hurleyville O & W Rail Trail walk - CANCELLED- Known as the Milk train trail, the Hurleyville section of the O &W rail trail is a couple of miles of smooth surfaced easy walking that departs from 218 Main Street in Hurleyville in Sullivan County. It shares a parking lot with the Pickled Owl tavern, where those who are interested can have lunch after the walk, (please indicate on your signup.) This small hamlet is also home to an Italian deli, an outdoor shop, and a pop-up thrift shop.
Date – Thursday, April 21st - 10:30 amCost – Free RSVP – send form to MARTA or Contact us by April 1st 218 Main St, Hurleyville, NY (Pickled Owl Tavern parking lot)
D & H Graham’s Basin Hike - Hike another section of the D & H Canal with Kerron Barnes . It’s a new section of the D&H Canal Towpath, Rt. 17 off Exit 113 south to Graham's Basin. An easy walk, 0.8 mile segment of the canal with a waste weir, large dry pond known as Graham's Basin, overlooking the Basha Kill's upper waters. Here the canal is in nearly pristine condition and the towpath ends up at an intact drydock.
Sunday, April 24th - 1:00 p.m. Cost - $7.00 honorarium collected at venue RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us by April 1st Park at the Park and Ride off Rt. 17 Exit 113
CPR Class - Learn to Save a Life! Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing or first aid emergency? Do you babysit or take care of an elderly/sick relative? Does the sight of blood make you queasy? Do you know how to keep (or find) your vital medical information on your smartphone in case of an emergency? The right answer could help you save a life. Learn (or refresh) simple techniques for child, infant and adult CPR, as well as common first aid skills in a fun, hands-on, environment with your peers. Please dress comfortably for work on manikins. Laura Pietropaolo is a retired Health Education teacher from Monroe-Woodbury HS where she taught first aid and CPR/AED classes for over 25 years. Minimum 4 – Maximum 24. (This is not a certification course.)
Date - Monday, April 25th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost - $25 for materials and equipment RSVP – send form and check made out to Laura Pietropaolo to MARTA by April 1st Place -Thrall Library,11 Depot St, Middletown, NY 10940
Zoom Presentation by Jill Moore on the Rediscovery and Remembrance of Black Patriots - Join local genealogist Jill Moore as she discusses research she and Sherri Bruen conducted to learn about the 15 African American soldiers who served the Union during the American Civil War and the remembrance both historians advocated for. Each has a unique genealogical thread back to those soldiers buried in Washingtonville's All Faiths Cemetery. You will receive the Zoom link the day before.
Wednesday April 27 - 10:00 - 11:30 am Cost: - $7 honorarium RSVP – send form and check made out to cashto MARTA by April 1st.
Liberty Loop Trail hike – Liberty Loop Trail is a 2.8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Unionville, N.Y. that features beautiful wildflowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Thursday, April 28th - 10:30 am Cost - none RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact Us by April 1st 169 Oil City Rd, Pine Island, NY 10969 Lunch Option: Quaker Creek Store - 767 Pulaski Highway, Goshen, NY 10924; please indicate on your signup.
Zoom Presentation on the Erie RR’s Newburgh Branch - Operating from 1850 until 1979, the Erie Railroad’s Newburgh Branch was among Orange County’s oldest and longest-operating railroad lines. Connecting Chester with Newburgh, the railroad played an instrumental role in the city’s coal trade through the 20th century. Join Alex Prizgintas as he shows operations along the Newburgh Branch in the final decades of the 1960s and 1970s through the color images of Orange County residents Dennis Carpenter and Russel Hallock. Together, they reveal a history of now-forgotten train travel through Orange County villages such as Blooming Grove, Washingtonville, and Salisbury Mills. The Zoom link will be sent the day before.
Tuesday, May 3rd -10:00 - 11:30 am Cost - $7 honorarium RSVP – send form and check made out to cashto MARTA by April 15th
Zoom Presentation on Estate Planning documents - Attorney Bonnie Kraham, of Ettinger Law Firm, will present information on Elder Law Estate Planning. In 1991, AARP published a Consumer Report on Probate concluding that probate was a process to be avoided. That marked the end of traditional will planning and started the Living Trust revolution. Since that time, millions of people have set up trusts to: Save time and money in settling the estate; Avoid having their personal and financial matters made public; Reduce the chance of a will contest; Keep control in the family and out of the court system. Estate Planning documents including Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will, Pour over Will, revocable and irrevocable living trusts will be explained. The Zoom link will be sent the day before.
Thursday, May 5th – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Cost - free RSVP – send form to MARTA or Contact us by April 15th
Arboretum walk –CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN FORECAST Come visit the gardens for a quiet walk and see all the wonderful plants, tulips, and trees in this natural setting. The Arboretum is located in the County's Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Hamptonburgh.
Friday, May 6th - 10:30 amCost - Free RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us by April 15th GPS Address: 15 Grove Street, Montgomery, NY 12549 Lunch option: Copperfield's Kildare Pub - 93 Clinton St, Montgomery, NY 12549-1007; please indicate on your signup.
Minnewaska Walk – Come walk a 2-mile loop around Lake Minnewaska. Beautiful views! Meet in front of the new visitor center. Car entry is free on weekdays for 62 and older. Credit cards accepted at machine at parking lot entry for younger participants. Lunch is possible afterwards and will be discussed on hike.
Thursday, May 12th (rain date, May 13th) – 11:00 am Cost – Free (for 62 & older) RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us by May 1st
Zoom Presentation on the Gomez Mill by Alex Prizgintas - The eighteenth-century development of transportation on the Hudson River and the growth of NY City as a center of trade linked local residents to the burgeoning Atlantic market. Regional farmers and artisans, however, consigned their wares through intermediary merchants. One of these businessmen was Luis Moses Gomez, a Jewish refugee, who purchased land in Marlboro, New York. Learn about the three centuries of history endured by his Hudson Valley property known as the Gomez Mill House. You will receive the Zoom link the day before.
Wednesday, May 18th – 10:00 – 11:30 am Cost - $7 honorarium RSVP – send form and check made out to cashto MARTA May 1st.
Billiards - CANCELLED Village Billiards is located in the center of Warwick and offers an upscale pool hall and bar. The pool hall provides fun, gaming, and spirits all under one roof! MEET PEOPLE, PLAY POOL. Cost will depend on number playing at a table. Minimum of 4 participants.
Friday, May 20 - 4:00 PM Cost - 2 PLAYERS – $12/HR - $6.00 per person; 4 PLAYERS – $16/HR - $4.00 per person, paid at venue RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us by May 1st 17 North Main Street, Warwick, NY
Headstone Cleaning - Postponed from the fall: If you’ve never learned how to *properly & professionally* clean and care for a headstone, this is your opportunity to learn the correct way to do so from Jill Moore and Colleen McCardelle. Materials will be supplied – just bring your elbow grease!
Wednesday, May 25th - 10:30 am. to 12:00 pm Cost - $7.00 cash collected at site for supplies RSVP – send form to MARTA or Contact us by May 1st. Location - Washingtonville Cemetery at 36 North Street, across from the backside of Brotherhood Winery.
West PointHistory and Tradition Cemetery Tour – Take a two-hour tour of West Point including the Trophy Point, Battle Monument, the Plain, the West Point Cemetery and Old Cadet Chapel. There is moderate walking outdoors on some unpaved pathways, rain, or shine. Reservations must be made online. At the time of reserving, you will be required to submit accurate ID information during the reservation process which security will use to run a background check. All guests must provide the same ID the day of the tour.
Tuesday, May 31st – 2:00 pm (plan to arrive an hour early for the checkpoint) Cost - $22.00 paid online RSVP – send form to MARTA or Contact usby May 1st to let us know you are attending. You will purchase your ticket online - https://westpointtours.com/history-and-tradition-tour/ Tours originate and end in the parking lot of the Fred V. Malek Visitors Center in Highland Falls, NY.
Constitution Island tour – CANCELLED DUE TO ISSUES at location. We will plan on postponing until September. MARTA visited Constitution Island the fall of 2019 and enjoyed our visit. The Warner house was being refurbished and it is now open. The walking tour includes its beautiful grounds, gardens, and fortifications. Learn about the Island's Revolutionary War history and the life of the Warner Family. Travel to the island is by boat from West Point's South Dock. We will need to provide a manifest list two weeks before to expedite our entrance into West Point.
Thursday, June 2nd – tour - 1:00 – 3:00 pm (arrive by 12:00 pm) Cost - suggested donations - Seniors: $10.00 each – cash will be collected at venue. RSVP – send form to MARTA or Contact us by May 15th Directions will be sent to those who sign up.
Introduction to Pickleball - Pickleball is gaining popularity among all ages including seniors – another way to stay active amongst friends! Pickleball has been described as a combination of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong. The net is lower than in tennis and uses a smaller court. A plastic ball with holes similar to a whiffle ball is used. A paddle is used to lob the ball over the net, back and forth, much like ping-pong or tennis. Pickleball is played as doubles (two people on each side or team), but it can also be played as singles. Paddles and balls will be provided. Maximum of 12 participants. Taught by George and Betsy Hawes.
Monday. June 13th – 9:30 – 11:30 am Cost – free RSVP – send form to MARTA or Contact us by June 1st. Newburgh Jewish Community Center, 290 North St, Newburgh, NY (corrected address)
Leaded Glass Class – Here is another opportunity to learn how to create leaded glass window decorations. Maximum of 6 participants. Class consists of an hour lesson and then creating an 8"x10" suncatcher. All materials supplied. You keep the glass cutter and the goggles. Some examples of suncatchers
Monday, June 20 - 10:00 am -3:00 pm Cost - $60 which includes a light lunch RSVP – send form and check made out to Frank DeBiase by June 1st. Wurtsboro area. Location to be announced closer to the date.
