New Lebanon Seniors

 

Lebanon Valley Seniors

Meets 1st and 3rd Friday of the month except January and February, when they meet only the 3rd Friday of the month. 1:00pm in the Community Center

Come and socialize with your neighbors, play games, go on trips and have special events such as a Halloween party. We collect items to help others also, like Christmas cards, which we send to veterans. We occasionally have guest speakers and provide information important to seniors.

Download application to join: LVS-application
For more info, call William Shannon: 518-938-1039

Check the Columbia Paper for upcoming special programs. See our calendar, below. 

2025 Lebanon Valley Seniors Calendar

LVS meets the first and third Friday of each month except in the winter January and February meet only third Friday of the month at the old firehouse, at the corner of Route 20 and Shaker Road: 523 US Route 20 New Lebanon, NY 12125. As always anyone 55 years or older are welcome to become members. Membership is only 15 dollars a year and free to anyone 80 years or more. If you would like to join, just email Donna Moshimer at LebanonSeniorCitizens@gmail.com with your address.

The first meeting of each month will be the business meeting, with desserts and beverages.

NOTE: If the New Lebanon schools are closed due to weather, senior meetings will also be canceled. Calendar is subject to change.

 

2025

OCTOBER

October 3 – REGULAR MEETING – Guest Speaker, Ron Grabiele (Old Time Radio Part 1)

October 17 – HALLOWEEN PARTY CATERED BY WOODLIFE MARKET, Fried Chicken. There will be 4 prizes for best costumes. So, start thinking and planning as this is David’s to win

October 28 – Trip Villa Roma Caesar’s extravaganza, Contact Donna Moshimer at LebanonSeniorCitizens@gmail.com.
Still have seats available.

NOVEMBER

Date to be determined, seniors hosting candidates for local elections

November 7 – REGULAR MEETING. Guest Speaker, Ron Grabiele (Old Time Radio Part 2)

November 21 – Thanksgiving buffet potluck

DECEMBER

December 5 – holiday party, Irene and Vicky, at Mario’s

December 19 – REGULAR MEETING

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT COMMUNITY CENTER, DATE TO BE DETERMINED, Bring desserts and food

2026 Lebanon Valley Seniors Calendar

LVS meets the first and third Friday of each month except in the winter January and February meet only third Friday of the month at the old firehouse, at the corner of Route 20 and Shaker Road: 523 US Route 20 New Lebanon, NY 12125. As always anyone 55 years or older are welcome to become members. Membership is only 15 dollars a year and free to anyone 80 years or more. If you would like to join, just email Donna Moshimer at LebanonSeniorCitizens@gmail.com with your address.

The first meeting of each month will be the business meeting, with desserts and beverages.

NOTE: If the New Lebanon schools are closed due to weather, senior meetings will also be canceled. Calendar is subject to change.

 

2026

January 16th – BINGO – If able, bring soup, sandwiches and desserts to share with neighbors – SENIOR COOKBOOK discussion – Members please bring your family’s favorite recipe(s) with picture of dish for our cookbook to be completed by November 2026. William Shannon and Irene Marcello will be the LEADS on this project

February 20th – BINGO – If able, bring soup, sandwiches and desserts to share with neighbors, or if you choose, bring chocolates for a chocolate table. Please wear red

March 6th – Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors

March 20th – ST. PATRICK’S POTLUCK – If able, bring food to share with neighbors- Sign up with LEAD Linda Moshimer (518) 794-8169. Please wear green

April 3rd – NO MEETING (Good Friday)

April 17th– EASTER PARADE – FULLY CATERED – Dress in spirit of Easter Colors and have fun and be creative *NEED LEAD*

May 1 – Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors – LEAD will discuss Memorial Day Parade preparations 

May 15 – APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS – Angels Trumpet will be demonstrating flower arrangements and there will be a raffle for the arrangements. The club will be providing sandwiches and if able, bring food to share with neighbors

May concert hosted at school. TBD

May 25th – Memorial Day Parade *NEED LEAD*

June 6th – Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors 

June 19th – USA DAY – CATERED – If able, bring deserts – Celebrate and remember our veterans. We will doing a collection of items needed for veterans – Sign up with LEAD Mary Young (518) 794-7538

July 3rd – NO MEETING

July 17th– Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors

August 7th– Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors

August 21st – NO MEETING (BBQ next week) 

August 28th  – BBQ at Shatford Park Pavilion – Sign up with LEAD Linda Moshimer (518) 794-8169 

September 4th – Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors

September 18th – REMEMBRANCE LUNCH – FULLY CATERED sign up with LEAD Mary Young (518) 794-7538 

October 2nd – Regular meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors

October 16th – HALLOWEEN PARTY – FULLY CATERED – LEAD David McGinness (518) 938-1039 

November 6th – Regular Meeting – If able, bring food to share with neighbors 

November 20th – THANKSGIVING POTLUCK – sign up with LEAD Linda Moshimer (518) 794-8169

December 4th – HOLIDAY PARTY – FULLY CATERED – sign up with LEAD Cathy Shuhart (518) 766-5673

December School choir date TBD – LEAD Sheryl Roden (518) 794-9256 

December 18th – SOCIAL HOUR – Cookie exchange and recipes – LEAD Irene Marcello H-(518) 766-5514 C-(518) 396-6517 

We need volunteers (senior member) to lead the following:

  • April 17th – Easter Parade – fully catered event
  • May 25th – Memorial Day Parade

Also, we need volunteers (senior member) to help coordinate guest speakers and entertainment for events. 

Please contact President William Shannon at washannon108@gmail.com or  (518) 938-1039. The club can only be as good as its members and we need to share the load so no one person feels overloaded. 

Columbia County Office for Aging (OFA)

Visit the office of the Aging site for details: website

Read Senior Scoop, from the OFA: link to  newsletters

Columbia County Office for the Aging, 325 Columbia Street, Suite 231, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-4258

Kevin McDonald, Administrator

 

Medicare Open Enrollment 2024

Helpful Resources: Medicare Open Enrollment Period

 

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

Insurance approved and AARP approved exercise program. Led by Marilyn Murray. Monday and Thursdays, 9:00am – 10:00am at the Church of the Immacuate Conception Hall. Program is free to everyone.

For more information: 518-794-7617

Social Security

Social Security Administration
747 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
877-828-1691
Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

 

Home Energy Assistance Program

Information on HEAP: Home Energy Assistance Program

 

Latest Newsletter

October, 2024

October 18th is Lebanon Valleys Seniors Halloween Extravaganza. Remember for those dressed in costume first place could win $50 second place $30 and third place $20. Also at the Halloween meeting the New Lebanon town Assessor Kimberly Smith will be coming to discuss various tax deductions that seniors may be eligible for such as star, star enhanced, senior discount and veterans discount.
 
Also Linda Moshimer will be doing the sign up for the Thanksgiving dinner potluck November 15th. This is always a fun event with lots of very good food for members. We like to eat and lots of great cooks!
NEW LEBANON members please attend the meet and greet with candidates in the New Lebanon for court judge and town council. Please see attached flyer and encourage all new Lebanon residents to attend. Woodlife said they would donate a few small sandwiches and the Farmers Market said they will donate a vegetable platter and pita and humas. The club will purchase drinks and snacks. Mark your calendars October 23 from 5 to 7. Please forward the attached flyer to all of your friends, family and neighbors in New Lebanon to attend. Also if you have Facebook please post on your Facebook page.
The Lebanon Valley Seniors unanimously agreed  to honor Wanda Pritchett after 28 years of service to the club as President, vice president and currently secretary as President Emeritus. More to follow in December at Holiday Party.
Linda Stall Moshimer and Sheryl Roden are on the nominating committee and will do nominations at the first meeting in November and elections will be held at the second meeting on November 15th. William Alvin Shannon has agreed to run as President. Irene Marcello has agreed To run for Vice President Cathy Shuhart has agreed to run for treasurer and Sharon McCredie has agreed to run for secretary and any other members nominated at November 1st meeting. So if you are interested in running for any position please contact Sheryl or Linda.
The Holiday Party will be on Friday December 6th. For more information please contact Irene Marcello who is holiday chairperson.
A few seniors were interested in teaching various crafts at the community center open to everyone including students and residents the volunteers are wondering if there was interest in bead work for jewelry, quilting, art etc.
If there is interest please contact lebanonseniorcitizens@gmail.com and let her know specifically what type of arts and crafts you would be interested in.
Lebanon Valley Seniors meets at the community center the first and third Friday of every month except January, February and March we meet only the third Friday of the month. Annual membership is $15 for 55 plus. Over 80 is free.We are a social group that does many fun activities throughout the year such as St Patrick’s Day Luncheon, three trips this year we went to Maine and New Hampshire, Newport Rhode Island and Lake George. We also do a summer BBQ, Halloween Extravaganza with costumes, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Holiday Party. Also we do two concerts with Lebanon chorus each year which is a lot of fun. We also did a float at the New Lebanon Memorial Day Parade. Last month Mary Young did an excellent job creating a Remeberance Dinner to honor all of those who are no longer with us. We have guest speakers throughout the year from many different areas of interest from the sherriffs department talking about senior safety, council of the aging helping with many things like Medicare, heap applications, home safety etc,Columbia County  department of health doing immunization shots and home safety inspections, Habitat for Humanity speaking about resources to help seniors with home repairs like grab bars in showers , ramps etc, town accessor going over possible eleigibility for various programs such as star, star enhanced, senior discount and veterans tax discount, and many others.
Please contact Donna Moshimer if you would like more information about Lebanon Valley Seniors or if you would like an application to become a member at lebanonseniorcitizens@gmail.com or call 518 267 0618

UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE LEBANON VALLEY SENIORS

UPCOMING TRIPS

Choose a tab for details. Click picture on each event to enlarge it. If you’re interested, sign up! Trips fill up quickly.

Branson Ozark Jubilee - Apr 29 - SOLD OUT! - wait list available

Contact Donna Moshimer if you would like to be on the wait list

Click Poster to enlarge it.

Branson at the Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT

April 29, 2025

$91 per person

9:00 Depart Church of the Immaculate Conception

732 US Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12062

11:30 am Arrive 

Noon Lunch is served. 

1 :45pm Show starts

3:15pm depart

Includes rountrip Motorcoach transportation
Delicious luncheon at the Aqua Turf
Afternoon of music and laughter with the Ozark Jubille Band from Brandon
Meal taxes and gratuities
Driver Gratuity

Checks payable to New Lebanon Seniors

Please mail to Cathy Shuhart
317 Hanky Mull Hill Road
E Nassau, NY 12062

Lebanon Valley Seniors and New Lebanon Residents have priority.

Your seat is not reserved until paid in full. Any question please email: Donna Moshimer, LebanonSeniorCitizens@gmail.com

 

 

Newport Playhouse - August 18

Lobster Fest (or filet mignon) and a play: “It’s Just Sex.”

$100 for LVS Members
$115 for non-Members

Bus departs 7:00am from Church of the Immaculate Conception, leaves Newport at 4:30pm

Reservations: Contact Donna Moshimer at: lebanonseniorcitizens@gmail.com

For more details, see poster, below.

Caesar's Extravaganza - October 28

Lancaster, PA - November 10 - 12

DAY 1
Depart from your hometown and travel to the Amish Lands of Pennsylvania, stopping for rest and lunch on your own along the way. Check into your lodging for the next two nights in the Lancaster, PA area – then depart for smorgasbord dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.
DAY 2
After breakfast at the hotel, depart aboard your bus for a guided tour of the Amish Countryside, including stops at an Amish Craft Farm and a bake shop. Your Amish Experience also includes Jacob’s Choice, a 35-minute, five-screen, special-effect film presentation (at the FIX Theater) about the Amish. The emotional story is told through the everyday lives of the fictional Fisher Family, an Old Order Amish family which is accurately portrayed living and working in today’s world. Witness young Jacob’s struggle in choosing the Amish church, or leaving behind family and community for the allure of the modern world. Experience the horrendous religious persecution of their forefathers and take part in the perilous voyage to America, all magically heightened by wind, rain, smoke, fire, ghostly and other immersive special effects that thrill the senses. Jacob’s challenges with faith, tradition, and loved ones in a fast- changing world is a story that touches each of us, young and old, in a poignant and memorable way. More than any other Amish attraction, “Jacob’s Choice” will leave you with an understanding of what it means to be Amish, and the ties that continue to bind the community together through the centuries. Later, you will enjoy lunch on your own at Kitchen Kettle Village in the town of Intercourse where you’ll have time to browse in the unique specialty shops displaying everything from local art to fine leather coats, quilts, accessories, and pottery. In mid­afternoon you will arrive at the Sight & Sound Theatre to see an original, live performance of Noah. With a catastrophic storm on its way, Noah is given a monumental task: build a boat big enough to save his family from a flood that will cover the entire earth! Returning for one season only, this landmark production takes you on board one of the world’s best-known voyages as live animals fill the stage and aisles. Set sail inside the enormous ark as this extraordinary story comes to life in this special 30th anniversary season! A Family-style dinner awaits you at an Amish Homestead after the show.
DAY 3
Following breakfast, check out and depart for a visit to the Lil’ Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm, a place of discovery and fun for every age. Pet the friendly miniature horses; try some homemade root beer; and browse in the country store filled with delicious treats and captivating gifts. After your visit, depart for home – taking with you enriching memories of your vacation in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.