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Ice Cream Socials – Our ice cream socials are planned for the first week of school. Please come and welcome the 2025 retirees to our organization and to retirement in general! Wednesday, September 10th – 1:30 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
Middletown Rail Trail, Middletown, NY - Join us on a stroll along the Heritage Trail in Middletown at East Main Street and Railroad Avenue. Then join us for lunch at Northwind Bread Company located in the newly renovated Rail Trail Commons, formally the old Woolworth building, 45-53 North Street, Middletown, NY. Guests are welcome. Wednesday, September 17th - 10:30 am Cost- None RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by September 1st. Address: East Main Street and Railroad Avenue, Middletown, NY Lunch Option: Northwind Bread Company, 45-53 North Street, Middletown, NY
All One One All Farm Lunch in Goshen – Come for lunch at a nonprofit, regenerative farm, with a farm stand, counter service and tables for eating, cocktails, pick your own flowers , workshops, and events. We will just enjoy lunch together and then have time to look around and shop and find out about future activities on your own. It is a unique place. There is plenty of parking and restrooms. Limit 10 people. Friday, September 19th – 12:30 pm Cost – Varied, paid at venue RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by September 1st. Meet at 12:30 at the outside table area. All One One All Farm is at 221 Craigville Rd in Goshen, just minutes from the government center in Goshen.
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - We all know what a doctor’s office looks like, but how many have ever had the opportunity to take a tour of where it all starts for doctors - a medical college? We did this in 2016 and found it very interesting. Thursday, September 25th – 10:00 am Cost – None RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by September 15 Address: The old Horton Hospital building (60 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, NY)
Indian Hill Loop, Sterling Forest, Orange Turnpike, Southfields, NY - Indian Hill Loop is a 3.7 miles moderate rated hike. There are some great views, some short scrambles, incredible old rock walls and roads. It is very pretty in the fall when the leaves are changing. Participants should bring water and snacks and dress appropriately with proper shoes, long pants, and long sleeves. Bug spray is suggested since it has been a bad season for ticks. Guests are welcome. Monday, September 29th 10:30 am Cost: None RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by September 15th Address: off of Orang Turnpike (41.26251, -74.17988); Directions will be sent to registered attendees. Lunch Option: Captain’s Table or Tequila Grill
Middletown Reservoir Trails Hike – Come explore the Middletown Reservoir Trails and take-in the stunning views of the Monhagen Reservoir, Highland Reservoir, and Shawangunk Reservoir. Along with the reservoirs you will enjoy the beautifully mapped out trails and wonderful plants and trees. Wednesday, October 1st - 10:30 a.m. Cost–None RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by September 15th Address: 435 Van Duzer Road, Middletown, NY-This is the main entrance with significant parking.
Orange County Arboretum - Visit the gardens for a quiet stroll and see the gardens and trees in their fall splendor! The summer flower gardens will have matured, and leaves should be changing. The Arboretum is located in Orange County’s Thomas Bull Memorial Park. There is a black motion activated gate to enter the site in a vehicle, as well as a latched pedestrian entrance. When you arrive at the Arboretum, pull up to the gate and it will start to open. Guests are welcome. Monday, October 6th – 10:30 am Cost: None RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by October 1st Address: 15 Grove Street, Montgomery, NY 12549 Lunch option: to be discussed.
Moonbeam Preserve Hike - Hike through 50 acres of fields, forest, and wetlands located at the base of the Shawangunk Ridge and bordering the Shawangunk Kill. The Moonbeams Preserve is open to the public for hiking, birding, and nature study. Be advised that due to ground-nesting bird habitat, dogs are not permitted on this preserve. Wednesday, October 15th - 10:30 am Cost: None RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by October 1st Address: 219 Prosperous Valley Road, Middletown, NY 10940 Optional: Light snacks and refreshments at Linda Trapani’s house after the hike.
Minnewaska Lake - Minnewaska Carriage Road Hike-1.9 miles loop around the lake. Relatively flat trail with beautiful views of the surroundings and the lake. Relish the beautiful fall scenery and crisp air. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. There is no parking fee for seniors (62 & older) on weekdays. Parking fee is $10, otherwise. Tuesday, October 21st - 10:30 am Cost: None RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by October 1st GPS Address: 5281 Route 44-55 Kerhonkson, NY
Sip N Paint - Join us for another pleasant and fun afternoon as we once again tap into our inner artistic self. Award Winning Artist, Nancy Reed Jones, will help us prepare for the holidays as we create two Holiday ornaments on flat wood discs. If more than 9 people sign up, we will put you on a wait list. Friday, October 24th – 1:00 – 3:00 pm Cost - $28.00 RSVP – Send check made out to Nancy Reed Jones to MARTA by October 15th Nancy’s address will be sent to you before the class.
Pottery Class - Select a piece of pottery and make it your own with colorful glazes and your unique designs. Monday, November 3rd - 10:00 am Cost: Paid at venue - $20 which entitles you to choose one piece priced at $25 or under. (Items more than $25 are prorated). RSVP: send form to MARTA or (www.midhudsonrta.com /contact.html) by October 15th Address: Potter's Party at 2314 State Route 32 in New Windsor. Optional: Lunch at El Jalapeno Charro nearby.
Cookie Decorating Class – Join us in the home of Lynne Gates who will teach you how to prepare Royal Icing and demonstrate beginner level cookie decorating of Thanksgiving cookies. 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 icing and two dozen baked cookies. You will keep the cookies, a cookie tray, two mixing bowls, and a scriber needle for decorating. Limit 4 – if more sign up, we will put you on a wait list. You will receive Lynne’s Washingtonville address when you register. If you have to cancel at the last minutes before class, please send someone in your place. Wednesday, November 12th – 11:00 am to completion Cost - $15.00 RSVP – send form to MARTA and checkmade out to Cash by November 1st
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 13th – 3:30 p.m. Cost - None RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by November 1st. Attendees will receive a link to the Zoom meeting the day before.
“Before Yankees and Rebels… Royalists and Roundheads”- Telling the Story of England’s Forgotten Civil War Through the Things They Carried - Long before the American Civil War divided North and South, another civil war tore through England—one that set a king against his own Parliament, soldiers against neighbors, and ideas of divine right against calls for democracy. Join Paul Clemente, History teacher, who returns to uncover the story of the English Civil War (1642–1651) through the objects people wore, held, and fought with. Using these historical artifacts, we will explore the clash between Royalists and Roundheads, the rise of Oliver Cromwell, and the shocking trial and execution of King Charles I. The English Civil War would reverberate across the Atlantic to the fledgling American Colonies and leave a lasting legacy. In many ways it was our FIRST Civil War! Friday, November 14th – 10:00 am Cost – Voluntary $5.00 honorarium at venue RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by November 1st Address: Thrall Library, 11 Depot St, Middletown – upstairs in conference room
Bowling - Let’s see who can still roll the ball down the lane! Wednesday, November 19th – 12:30 pm Cost: $1.00 per game/ $2.50 for shoes RSVP - send form to MARTA or Contact us (midhudsonrta.com - Contact Us) by November 1st. Address: Pat Tarsio Lanes, 173 South Plank Road (Rt. 52), Newburgh, NY 12550
Holiday tour at Lyndhurst Mansion – Last year we visited the FDR site and Skyland Manor, all decorated. This year we will be going to Lyndhurst Mansion, in Tarrytown. See Lyndhurst mansion transformed into an extravagant wonderland of holiday splendor. Described as one of the “Ten Best Historic Holiday Tours” by USA Today, Lyndhurst goes all-out during the holiday season, filling the mansion with elaborate tableaus of décor. Dozens of Christmas trees are expertly decorated. Thursday, December 11th – 1:00 pm Cost - $27 for seniors – paid at venue RSVP - send form to MARTA by Nov 15th.
