7th Annual Senior Day – 9/16/26 10am-2pm

Columbia County Office for the Aging announces the 7th Annual Senior Day The Columbia County Office for the Aging invites Columbia County residents age 60 and older to its 7th Annual Senior Day on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham. In the spirit of

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Chatham-Ghent Seniors September Meeting

The Chatham-Ghent Senior Citizens Group invites members and prospective members to its September meeting on Wednesday, September 2, at 1:00 PM at the Ghent Reformed Church, 1039 County Route 22, Ghent. The Chatham-Ghent Senior Citizens Group is an active and growing organization with more than 100 members. Regular meetings offer an opportunity for seniors to

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Chatham-Ghent Seniors Annual Picnic Scheduled for July 1

The Chatham-Ghent Seniors Group invites members and prospective members to attend its Annual Picnic on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ghent Sportsman’s Association, located at 1128 County Route 9 in Ghent. The annual picnic is one of the group’s most popular events and provides an opportunity for seniors from the Towns

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Heat Advisory in Effect for Ghent Area on June 11 and 12

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Western Columbia County, including the Town of Ghent, for both Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12. The advisory is in effect from 12:00 PM (Noon) until 8:00 PM each day. Forecast heat index values — what the temperature feels like when humidity is combined

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Chatham-Ghent Senior Citizens Group Meets Monthly

Next Meeting June 3, 1pm The Chatham-Ghent Senior Citizens Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Ghent Reformed Church, located at 1039 County Route 22 in Ghent. The June meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. and will include refreshments, a brief business meeting,

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Celebrate a Local Legend Turning 100!

Stephen A. Gitto, Sr Celebration 🎺 Chatham’s own music man and WWII U.S. Navy veteran, Stephen A. Gitto, Sr., is turning 100—and you’re invited to celebrate! 📍 Location: Ghent VFW📅 Date: Saturday, April 18🕐 Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m. Join us for an open house in honor of a remarkable life filled with music and service. No

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Attention All Caregivers

Are you caring for a loved one? Would you like to learn tools to help you balance your life and assist in meeting the challenges you may face? The Office for the Aging is looking to offer Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a FREE 6-week, 90 minutes per class, educational program for family and friends who are

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