CROTON SENIOR CLUB 10/23 MEETING

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Morning all,

Things are getting busy! We meet at the



The social hour begins at 11 and the meeting will follow at 12. Tom Kaplan will be our speaker on Fire Safety this week.

The second Cropsey museum trip and lunch is tomorrow leaving from the Shoprite Lot at the usual space at 10:45.

Get going on Halloween costumes for next Friday the 30th for our Halloween Party!

Please pass the word to those members who don't have or read email.

Beware! Marauding squirrels have been spotted in the neighborhood!



El Presidente and Bob

FROM THE MAILBOX BLAZE QUESTIONS/COMMENTS 2026

The blog has received a number of comments regarding the 2026 Blaze---in particular, the escalating ticket and food costs---as well as the "appalling lack of any 250th birthday or patriotic-themed acknowledgement" in any of the displays. These are best directed instead to:

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IT'S WEDNESDAY--TIME FOR SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM OUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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The weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more--BUT FIRST---SOME ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE:

***PHOTO FROM OUR LADY OF SHKODRA, CARDINAL, SIMONI, A LIVING MARTYR; go here

***Pope Leo Vatican releases images of Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass post surgery, lung cancer diagnosis - ABC7 Los Angeles

***OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH; ON 10/4 A COAST TO COAST ROSARY WAS HELD, FATHER FIDELIS ETAL IN RYE

***FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY:

    -More on revival – France Baptism boom

    -90 seconds of Pope Leo in Lourdes

***FROM BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Being Prepared

***DESPITE THE THREAT OF A NOR'EASTER:  SEE THE VIDEO 9/26 The Westchester and Putnam Right to Life PAC -- 20th Annual Pro-Life Gala, 2026 Autumn Breakfast!; CROTON WAS WELL REPRESENTED: FOR THE VIDEO, GO HERE AND FOR THE PHOTO ALBUM, GO TO “WPRTL Breakfast 09-26-2026” - iCloud Photos

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH--HOLY NAME OF MARY COLLECTED FOR GOOD COUNSEL HOMES AND NO BABY BLISTERS LAST WEEK; we hope to have a report from the Respect For Life ministry

2027 THE TASTE OF IRELAND TRIP, HOLY NAME, OCT. 18TH PRESENTATION; 
see more at 

EverythingCroton: 2027 THE TASTE OF IRELAND TRIP, HOLY NAME OF MARY, OCT. 18TH PRESENTATION

AND BETHLEHEM ART IS COMING TO HOLY NAME; SEE MORE AT EverythingCroton: BETHLEHEM ART AT HOLY NAME OF MARY WEEKEND OF 10/24 & 25

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

BROTHERHOOD! DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE; GO TO EverythingCroton: DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE WITH BROTHERHOOD--TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

VERY TIMELY---BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST---SCOTT RICHMAN, DIRECTOR, ADL'S LARGEST REGIONAL OFFICE; go here

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

THEIR FALL NEWSLETTER IS AT EverythingCroton: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL 2026 NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE

BLESSING OF THE QUILTS IS HERE

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CALENDAR; GO TO Saint Augustine School Calendar - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

PHOTOS ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH, 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. FRANCIS DEATH, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS; GO HERE

SAVE THE DATE 10/24--ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH---A REAL OKTOBERFEST; GO HERE

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ASBURY METHODIST

ASBURYS OCTOBER NEWSLETTER IS AT EverythingCroton: THE OCTOBER ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER & THE JOHN PATTERSON CEREMONY

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS HERE AND NEW PASTOR IS HERE

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

A NEW LOOK AT THEIR WEBSITE. THEIR CALENDAR, ETC. (GO HERE)

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MOVING ALONG:

*ONE OF THE LATE FATHER BRENNAN'S PASSIONS--UNITED FOR THE TROOPS, HAS A NEW HOME; GO HERE

*He's home; lots of happy chatter on the Chinese local pages--thanking Pres. Trump etal.; here's the video that's making the rounds: Pastor jailed in China freed after desperate plea to Trump: 'Feels unbelievable' | Watch

*DJ DANIEL, A SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATE; GO HERE

*100th Anniversary Mass St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus 1394 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor Saturday, October 31 at 4:00 PM st Celebrant - Archbishop Ronald Hicks

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

AND

*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

AND

*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...

BY SPECIAL REQUEST FOR A RE-POST--LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES ARE UP 41% AS PUBLIC FIX STALLS

 A hot topic locally---and clearly with good reason: 'Everyone Should Be Furious': Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are Up 41% As Public Fix Stalls - Streetsblog New York City

CONFERENCE HELD ON BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS--LOTS OF FAMILIAR/RECYCLED NAMES IN THIS ONE

 LOTS OF FAMILIAR NAMES IN THIS ONE

The Westchester Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Conference has been held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The half-day gathering brought together more than 200 local leaders and public safety professionals, including municipal officials, elected representatives, planning and zoning board members, code enforcement officials, emergency responders and industry experts, to discuss the evolving role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in New York’s energy infrastructure. MORE AT Conference held on battery energy storage systems - Westfair Communications

WHO ARE THE TOP SEEDS IN THE SECTION 1 BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT BRACKET--LOHUD

SEE more at  2026 Section 1 boys soccer playoff seeds and schedule

SERVICE INFO & OBIT FOR FORMER CROTON RESIDENT FRANCES "FRAN" FRAWLEY

Frances Frawley (lovingly known as Fanny or Fran) passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by her loving family.  MORE AT Frances "Fran" Frawley Obituary (2026) - Somers, NY - Clark Associates Funeral Home

FINGER LAKE TIMES, SARCONE ETAL--FIVE NONCITIZENS FACE FEDERAL VOTING CHARGES IN NORTHERN NY

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Five lawful permanent residents from the Capital Region and North Country appeared Oct. 13 and 14 to face federal charges of voting in elections involving federal offices, according to an Oct. 16 news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. MORE AT Five noncitizens face federal voting charges in northern New York

BEHIND PAYWALL GIRLS SOCCER LOHUD SCORING LEADERS FOR GOALS, ASSISTS AND TOTAL POINTS

Paywalled at Lohud: Girls soccer lohud scoring leaders as of Oct. 20

VILLAGE OF CROTON NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY 10/24

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The Village of Croton-on-Hudson invites residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24!

Residents can safely dispose of unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications at Croton Commons from 10 AM–2 PM. This free community service helps prevent medication misuse, accidental poisonings, and environmental harm.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 10 AM–2 PM
Location: Croton Commons, 175 S. Riverside Avenue (in front of SavMor)

We encourage all residents to take advantage of this great opportunity to dispose of unwanted medications safely and responsibly, helping keep our community healthy and safe. All drop-offs are anonymous, with no personal information required.

ICYMI - SPEECH FIRST AND DEFENDING ED JOIN FORCES TO EXPAND THE SHARED MISSION OF FIGHTING FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT IN EDUCATION

On October 1, 2026, after years of successfully defending students’ First Amendment rights on college campuses, Speech First has made the strategic decision to merge with Defending Education.  This is a natural evolution for two organizations that have always been closely connected. Nicole Neily founded both Speech First and Defending Education and serves as president of both organizations. Both were built around the same fundamental principle: students should not surrender their constitutional rights when they walk through the doors of a school or university. MORE AT Speech First And Defending Ed Join Forces To Expand The Shared Mission Of Fighting For The First Amendment In Education  - Defending Education

YOU DON'T NEED THIS...

 ...to find the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)----just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE instead. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

RIVER JOURNAL---TEMPLE ISRAEL: TWO TRADITIONS, ONE HOME, A CONVERSATION FOR INTERFAITH COUPLES

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Temple Israel of Northern Westchester is hosting a free community event, “Two Traditions, One Home: Navigating Holidays, Kids, and Jewish Life for Interfaith Couples.” The event will take place on Sunday, November 8 from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM at the Temple located at 31 Glengary Road, Croton-on-Hudson. MORE AT "Two Traditions, One Home": TINW Hosts Conversation for Interfaith Couples Navigating Holidays and Jewish Life - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

PHOTOS, CROTON SENIOR CLUB COLUMBUS DAY 2026 AT FRANCO MARTINI RESTAURANT

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The Croton Senior Club continues to party on! Last week approximately 45 members enjoyed their fall celebration of Columbus Day at Franco Martini Restaurant. A wonderful buffet lunch was prepared by chef Freddy pictured with some of the guests. (CLICK ON THE PHOTOS.)

Come join us and have some Friday Fun!

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Recreation provides adults ages 60+ with opportunities for continued learning, social interaction, and enjoyment through a variety of classes, special events, and trips.Programs are open to all with priority registration for village and school district residents. 914-27-5804
Join us! We offer two ways to register.  Click Here: Register Online

Prefer to register with a paper form? Click here for a brief overview of Fall Programs and Trips and a downloadable paper registration form, or come into the office.