9/22/25

Leaves are falling quickly – showers of them at times. Driving various places, such as the Tyson/Reading Rd, there are some lovely bright leaves, but the draught seems to have drained the color is many places. Rain is expected this week.

Last week five Tyson residents gathered on the Echo Lake Inn porch for a wonderful dinner.  Although there are weddings taking place most weekends, they are open with the locals menu Tues – Thurs if they have reservations.  Call 602-228-8062 to make one.  They will serve dinner on Sunday 10/12 but will close for a break after 10/16, opening the Wed before Thanksgiving.

On 9/11 I was pleased to be able to attend the Memory Cafe sponsored by Black River Good Neighbor Services at the United Church in Ludlow. The caregivers meet upstairs to share experiences and receive support, while those with dementia gather in the social hall, have snacks and enjoy supervised time with music and a special pet dog. It is a very comfortable and caring environment that takes place the 2^ndThursday and 4^th Monday of each month.  For more information call 502-228-3663.

For youngsters K – 6^th grade, consider CRAFTY TUESDAY at Fletcher Memorial Library on 9/23 from 3:30 – 4:30. This week make cool magnets, keychains or pendants with shrinking plastic.

A reminder about the fundraiser Bethany Birches Auction on 9/27. So much fun even if you are not interested in bidding. Come enjoy breakfast, browsing the crafts, then stay for lunch! The timetable of events and on-line bidding are available on the website.

Please note that the Fall Festival at the Coolidge Homestead will take place from 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday, 10/4. Come enjoy wagon rides with Farmer Fred, plus heritage apple tasting, and cider pressing demonstrations. Attend Michele Pagan’s program about 19th century schoolgirl samplers and the socioeconomic clues about each sampler’s creator. Bring your appetite to the Plymouth Fire Department Chicken BBQ – good food and a fund-raiser, too. Plymouth residents receive free admission if they show a driver’s license that demonstrates Plymouth residency. This would provide free admission for immediate family members (i.e. children, parents, spouses) but does not include admission for other guests.