October 2023 Community Events
MONDAY, OCT. 2 & FRIDAY, OCT. 20
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP for adults & adult children who have lost a loved one in a drug related death. Meeting at 6pm on the first Monday & third Friday each month, at the Leeds Firehouse on Route 23B. Registration required – space is limited. Email: .
MONDAYS, OCT. 2 & 16
COXSACKIE SENIOR CLUB meets the first & third Monday of each month, 2PM. Join us for meetings & lectures. Fun programs, games, snacks, coffee, some trips & lots of new friends. Stop in and see what it is all about. Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street. For info, 518-857-4780.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS CLUB meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the American Legion on Maple Avenue. All seniors welcome. Questions? Call 518-966-8482 or 518-966-4436.
WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 4, 11, 18 & 25
GREENVILLE QUILTERS SEW & CHAT – Wanted – persons who love fabric arts and love to quilt. Learn new quilting techniques & meet others with similar interests. No fee involved; open to all. Meeting every Wednesday, 12:30 – 3:30pm in the Greenville Library. Info call 518-966-5217.
THURSDAYS, OCT. 5 & 19
WIDOW/ER SUPPORT GROUP Good Grief Catskills is a group for widows and widowers in the Northern Catskills. Join us for discussion, fun, and friendship as we carry on through the same emotional journey. Meeting at 6:30 – 8:00 PM at the Greenville Library Community Room. Additional social activities and events will be planned. For more info contact 518-947-4751 or email
SATURDAY, OCT. 7
FALL RUMMAGE SALE at the Medusa Church Fall, 9am – 2pm. 11 County Route 351, Medusa.
SATURDAY, OCT. 7
PIECEMAKERS OF CAIRO. If you enjoy being creative and learning, come sit with us, 10 to 3 at the Cairo Public Library. We sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider & more. Meeting on the first Saturday of each month & welcoming new members. For info 518-719-5463.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCT. 7 & 8
PATCHWORKERS 5Oth ANNIVERSARY QUILT SHOW – Sat. 10 to 4 and Sunday 10 to 2 – featuring quilts from 1973 -2023 and special exhibits. At the new Ambulance Bldg./Senior Center; 495 County Rt. 12, Windham – corner of Rt. 23 West and South St. On-site parking available.
SATURDAY, OCT. 7 THRU FRIDAY, OCT. 13
FALL INTO CHRISTMAS SALE at The Cairo United Methodist Church, 488 Main Street. Treasures and trinkets for the entire family. Sat. & Sun. 11 to 4; Mon. – Fri. 10 to 1.
TUESDAY, OCT. 10
TRX MELTDOWN – Join us for A 5-week program using TRX suspension straps for an intense workout to strengthen and tone all major muscle groups, at the Greene County YMCA. For more info call 518-731-7529.
WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 11 & 25
BINGO at the Catskill Elks Lodge: held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Doors open 5pm (no early arrivals), early bird games start at 6:10pm & regular bingo begins at 6:40pm. The kitchen remains closed – feel free to bring a light snack and/or non-alcoholic beverage. No takeout deliveries to the bingo hall please. 45 North Jefferson Avenue, Catskill.
THURSDAY, OCT. 12
CATSKILL “SILVER LININGS” SENIORS meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1pm for informative speakers, fun games, and friendly conversation. Join us at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, Thompson Street, Catskill. 518-943-1343.
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
CULTIVATE CATSKILL’S SECOND SATURDAY TRUNK SALES – Buy, sell, swap, $5.00 per car/$10.00 per truck or van. 9am – 1pm in the Greene County Parking Lot, corner of Bridge & Hill Streets, Catskill. Info: CultivateCatskill@ gmail.com or call 518-653-1381.
SATURDAYS, OCT. 14 & 28
COXSACKIE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5-6pm, Bethany Village Van Heest Hall, Coxsackie. Contact Jeffrey at 518-478- 5414; ; on Facebook at Coxsackie Grief Support Group.
SUNDAY, OCT. 15
12th ANNUAL VEEDER TREE FARM 5K RUN – 100% of proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Skip Veeder. Race starts at 10am, from 1235 High Hill Road, Earlton. $25 registration – student and family discounts. For more info, contact Mike at 518-857-3948 or email mveeder@ kooltemp.com. Register at www.raceentry.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 15
CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE to benefit the Palenville Fire Department Auxiliary. Donate your returnable bottles & cans, in clean and dry garbage bags. Palenville Fire Department, 717 Route 32A.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20
CLEMATIS GARDEN CLUB meets the third Friday of the month, March thru December, at 1:00 at the American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville. Guests welcome. Info call 518-424-9000.
SUNDAY, OCT. 21
FALL VENDOR FESTIVAL hosted by the Greene County Women’s League. Proceeds benefit Greene County cancer patients. 10am – 3pm at the Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street, Catskill. Vendors, food, raffles, entertainment. For info, 518-965-4998 or email .
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
FREE WILL BREAKFAST hosted by the Medusa Volunteer Fire Company, 7:00-11:00 am. 28 County Route 351, Medusa.
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
FALL RUMMAGE SALE at the Medusa Church, 8am-12noon. 11 County Route 351, Medusa.
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
END OF SEASON BLOWOUT USED BOOK SALE hosted by The Friends of the Cairo Public Library, 10-2. Two bags of books for $5; paperbacks 3 for $1; hardcovers 50 cents. 15 Railroad Avenue, Cairo – out back by the shed.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24
LEARN HOW TO PLAY PICKLEBALL, the fastest growing sport in North America. Learn the game overview, scorekeeping, serving, and returning the ball. Classes are for beginners, at The Greene County YMCA. Call 518-731-7529 for more info.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28
HARVEST FESTIVAL at the Greene County YMCA, 11am-1pm. Free Community Event. Rock Wall, Bounce House, Chili Cook-off, Live Music, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Ice Cream Sundaes. UPCOMING EVENTS:
SATURDAY, NOV. 4
OPERATION SUPPORT THE MILITARY 2023 hosted by Blue Star Mothers of America, raising funds for care packages for troops and veterans. 11am – 3pm at the Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Ave., Catskill. Opening ceremony 11am. Doors open 11:30am. Raffles, door prizes, food, crafts, karaoke.
SATURDAY, NOV. 4
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE – 10am to 3pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 50 William Street, Catskill. Priced donations accepted. Questions – call 518-943-4628.
September 28, 2023