VIRTUAL OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAINING
How to Save Lives with Naloxone
Virtual Zoom training the THIRD Thursday of every month at 6:30 P.M.
FREE TRAINING
Following training, participants receive a kit by mail.
Naloxone is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin or other opioids in the nervous system for 30-90 minutes. Naloxone is administered by injection or intranasal.
Presented by Lillian Neuman, CASAC
Director of Outreach and Prevention Education
St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester
In Partnership with Drug Crisis in Our Backyard
St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester offers crisis services, inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction recovery services and residential programs.
Learn more at stvincentswestchester.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Program
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At Memorial Park
Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928
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Begins at 10 A.M.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Sit & Chat Group
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At O'Connor Doyle - American Legion Post 633
134 Old State Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928
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6 P.M. til 7 P.M.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Women Veterans Recognition Day
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At O'Connor Doyle - American Legion Post 633
134 Old State Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928
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Co-sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary #633
6 P.M. til 7:30P.M.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
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Town of Highlands Senior Advisory Council will be initiating a support group for those living with and/or affected by the Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other mental functions that experts suggest more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older may have. Alzheimer's is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
There will be two information sessions at The Center:
11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
(need only to attend one)
The community is invited to attend.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Juneteenth Celebration Parade
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Route: Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928
11 A.M. til 12 P.M.
HOPE Rocks
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Illuminating the Darkness of Addiction & Suicide
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Community Day addressing Mental Health and Substance Abuse education and prevention, resource agencies, food vendors, free raffles, live music, speakers
At Roe Park
Highland Falls, NY 10928
2 P.M. til 7 P.M.
Monday July 7
Summer Enrichment Program
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Financial Literacy at Navy Federal Credit Union (includes lunch)
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For ages 13 to 22
Must register at thecenterathighlandfalls@aol.com, provide full name and contact information.
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10 A.M. til 3 P.M.
Monday July 14
Summer Enrichment Program
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Career Explorations: Question & Answer Session with various professionals. To be held at held at the Town of Highlands Court (includes lunch)
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For ages 13 to 22
Must register at thecenterathighlandfalls@aol.com, provide full name and contact information.
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10 A.M. til 3 P.M.
Monday July 21
Summer Enrichment Program
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Peer Leadership: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Knowledge and skills are shared to increase awareness and competence. To be held a Church of the Holy Innocents, Highland Falls, Church Street entrance (includes lunch)
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For ages 13 to 22
Must register at thecenterathighlandfalls@aol.com, provide full name and contact information.
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10 A.M. til 3 P.M.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025
Night Out
Bring the Town of Highlands Community together!
Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928
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More info to come
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2025
Annual Senior Citizen Recognition Lunch
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Town of Highlands Recreation & Information for Older Adults
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At Richie's Little Place
817 Route 9W
Fort Montgomery, NY 10922
11:30 A.M. til 1:30 P.M.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
Sit & Chat Group
Open discussion on local history
At O'Connor Doyle - American Legion Post 633
134 Old State Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928
6 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
Bingo for Prizes
For ages 14 through senior adults
$10 for 10 games • Refreshments sold
At O'Connor Doyle - American Legion Post 633
134 Old State Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928
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Doors open at 5:30 P.M., calling starts at 6:15 P.M.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Town of Highlands Senior Advisory Council
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Health Care Proxy and other necessary papers
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At The Center
264 Main Street
Highland Falls, Ny 10928
11:30 A.M. til 12:30 P.M.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
The Center of Highland Falls' 11th Anniversary
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More info to come
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Hudson Valley Women's Association & Friends*
Annual Community Yard Sales
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Town of Highlands, NY
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Gather your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers!
In your yard or collective neighborhood group fun!
Dust off, polish, spruce up your collectibles and price to sell your treasures!
Display bright participation signs by Wednesday, October 1st. No cost to participate.
9 A.M. til 2 P.M.
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*HVWAF is not liable or responsible for any physical harm, injuries and /or property damage resulting from participating in the Community Yard Sales. Participation is at one’s own risk.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Senior Advisory Council meeting
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By Town of Highlands Recreation & Information for Older Adults
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Open to the community
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At The Center
264 Main Street
Highland Falls, NY 10928
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11:30 A.M. til 12:30 P.M.
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Bingo for Prizes
For ages 14 through senior adults
$10 for 10 games • Refreshments sold
At O'Connor Doyle - American Legion Post 633
134 Old State Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928
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Doors open at 5:30 P.M., calling starts at 6:15 P.M.
UPCOMING TRIPS
Saturday, June 14, 2025
National Museum of African American History & Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20560
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7 A.M departure, 5:30 P.M. return departure
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Lunch at Sweet Home Café (all taxes & gratuities)
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Cost: $175.00 per person
$50.00 deposit, final payment due May 14, 2025
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Download Reservation Form:
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
National Museum of African American History & Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20560
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7 A.M departure, 5 P.M. return departure
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Lunch at Sweet Home Café (all taxes & gratuities)
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Cost: $175.00 per person
$50.00 deposit, final payment due July 1, 2025
No Refunds after July 25, 2025
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Download Reservation Form:
Aug. 18 - 22, 2025
4-Day Cruise, New York to Bermuda
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Norwegian Cruise Line
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Contact Veronica at vtinajero@ncl.com
or call (480) 384-5644
Mention Reservation 59245635
Promotion Code: BVSXIN 2
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
Foxwoods Casino & Tanger Outlets
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Southern style luncheon at Black-Eyed Sally's with live jazz music
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9 A.M. departure, 6 P.M return departure
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Cost: $175.00 per person
$50.00 deposit, final payment due October 8, 2025
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Download Reservation Form:
July 10 - 13, 2026
Washington, DC - Our Nation's Capital
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4 Days, 3 Nights includes:
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• Motorcoach transportation
• 3 nights lodging in the Washington, DC area
• 6 meals: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
• Guided Tour of Washington, DC including the WW II Memorial,
Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and more!
• Evening Guided Memorial and Monuments Tour
• Tram Ride through Arlington National Cemetery
• Visit to the Smithsonian Institution
and much more
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Cost: $565.00* per person
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$75 due upon signing. *Price per person, based on double occupancy. Add $229 for single occupancy.
Final Payment Due May 3, 2026
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Download Flyer for Details:
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
"Noah" at Sight & Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA
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Arranged by Town of Highlands Senior Recreation and Hudson Valley Women Association & Friends
- 8 A.M. departure, arrive approximately at 11:30 A.M.​
- Round trip motor coach bus with restroom
- All you can eat buffet at Golden Corral (taxes & gratuities included)
- Time for outlet shopping at Tanger's
- 3 P.M. live performance of "Noah" at Sight & Sound Theatre
​- 5:45 P.M. departure, return approximately at 9:15 P.M.
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Cost: $225.00 per person
$50.00 deposit to reserve seat
Checks payable to:
HVWAF
PO Box 197
Highland Falls, New York 10928
Layaway payments (amount and schedule) at your convenience - Must be paid in full by August 30, 2025.
NO REFUNDS IF CANCELED AFTER JULY 15, 2025
Download Reservation Form:
ONGOING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Mondays
Happy Hookers Knitting & Chat Group
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For beginners to experienced. Open to the community at The Center
12:30 P.M. til 1:30 P.M.
Tuesdays
Men's Social Group
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For the guy with all the answers! Open to the community at The Center
10 A.M. til 12 P.M.
Every THIRD Wednesday
Women's Social Hour
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Come for laughter and gossip at The Center!
10:30 A.M. til 11:30 A.M.
Thursdays
Open House at The Center
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Drop-in for information, resources, voter registration and free periodicals
10 A.M. til 12 P.M.
Mental Health Initiative Project
Walk-in Services, Resources, Support and a Safe Space the first Wednesday, first Thursday and first Saturday of each month.
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10 A.M. til 12 P.M.