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, April 14, 2025
Hudson Valley Alzheimer Presentation: Symptoms & Services
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​Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s symptoms first appear later in life. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older, may have Alzheimer’s.
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At Town Courtroom inside Town Hall
254 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928
Presenter: Janet Syvertsen, Senior Director of Community Engagement, Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley, NY Chapter
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11 A.M til 12 P.M.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
HOPE Rocks
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Full day of information and fun addressing Mental Health and more.
At Roe Park
Highland Falls, NY 10928
Time TBA
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Annual People Who Make A Difference Breakfast
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At O'Connor Doyle - American Legion Post 633
134 Old State Road, Highland Falls, NY 10928
9 A.M. til 11 A.M.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Senior Council Meeting at the Center
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Share your ideas and concerns.
11 A.M. til 12 P.M.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Town of Highlands Justice Dept.
Special Guest Speakers: Local Magistrates
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At Town Hall
254 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928
6 P.M til 7 P.M.
Saturday, May 17, 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, May 14th. 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, 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.
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.
July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025
Summer Enrichment Programs for Students
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For ages 13 to 21
More info TBA
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
National Senior Citizens Day Luncheon
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Venue TBA
11 A.M. til 1 P.M.
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.
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 Cafe (all taxes & gratuities)
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Cost: $175.00 per person
$50.00 deposit, final payment due May 14th, 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:
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 Group
12:30 P.M.
Tuesdays
Men's Social Group
10:30 A.M. til 11:30 A.M.
Every THIRD Wednesday
Women's Social Group
10:30 A.M. til 11:30 A.M.
Thursdays
Open House at The Center
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.