Peekskill History
Which year did the Peekskill Nutrition program first start?
When was 1974?
This senior's son is the owner of Dylan's Wine Cellar, down by the waterfront.
Who is Joanne Zwick?
This exercise activity is back in session on Friday mornings - in fact, the first one was today.
What is Chair Yoga?
She is our newest exercise instructor on Mondays and Wednesdays, after Geri previously hosted them.
Who is Pat Mallory?
The finance department has a new comptroller.
Tony Tracy!
This stationary store was once at the corner of North Division St and Highland. It had "a little bit of everything", and shared it's name with one of our regular attendees!
What was "Bensky's"?
This Club Officer has a son who works in the finance department
Who is Mary Warren?
The dining room is closed to the public due to staff preparation until this time of the day. (Hint: it's the same time the library opens on Wednesdays.)
When is 11:00 AM?
Tuesday, September 13th, from 10 AM to 2 PM; The Livable Communities Village Fair is in this part of Westchester.
Where is the Mount Pleasant Community Center in Valhalla?
Which department collects payments on Water and Sewer taxes?
Finance!
This Peekskill School opened in September 1954 and has been active ever since.
What is Hillcrest Elementary School?
This senior is the parent of Ridvan Foxhall, and occasionally travels to Africa for vacations.
Who is Friday Ekpe?
Bags of produce from the food pantry will be distributed in the dining room on these two days this month.
Business Meeting, and Birthday Party!
If you need to purchase a parking permit for the senior club spots at the garage, you would visit this department at City Hall.
From 1910 until the early 1930's, this "Flour, Feed, Grain and Hay" shop at Park St was named after the ______ Brothers.
Who are the Finnigan Brothers?
This Club Officer used to work for the IRS as a "Taxpayer's assistant", helping people in debt set up installation payments.
Who is Cynthia Andersen?
Wednesday, October 12th; flu shots will be administered by which pharmacy?
Where is Sav-Mor-Drugs?
On Thursday, September 15th, we will go shopping at this new grocery store up in Yorktown Heights.
What is Trader Joe's?
Which other school district also pays taxes to the City of Peekskill for 301 parcels in the area (some are along Welcher Ave/McKinley St)?
Henry Hudson School District!
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While it's a stretch to claim Peekskill inspired this author, it is true that Frank Baum went to military school here when he was 12 years old. He would later go on to pen this novel, which would inspire an iconic movie and Broadway hit.
What is "The Wizard of Oz"?
This senior was a home health aide for 17 years, between "US Home Care" and "Bethel".
Who is Josephine Mancuso?
This movie will be screened as part of the "Pizza and a Movie" event next Friday, September 16th.
What is "The Bucket List"?
Every first Thursday of the month from 10 AM to 12 PM, this enroller will assist seniors applying for SNAP benefits, answer questions and help with other programs seniors may qualify for.
Who is Anne Kibrick, from Catholic Charities?
Which department coordinates with the Mobile Food Pantry in the parking lot during the first Thursday, and last Friday, of the month?
The Youth Bureau!