Community News

The Village of Menands, the New York State Department of State, and the Federal Communications Commission are working together to improve Broadband within the Village of Menands and are asking for your assistance. The FCC’s new National Broadband Map shows internet availability data nationwide, and for the first time, accepts input from consumers like you!… Read More


Debbie Teitsch, is now accepting dues for 2023.  To renew, come to any Thursday gathering or renew by mail.  Debbie’s address is 3 Cornell Drive, Menands, NY  12204.  Dues are still only $5 11/15/2022, bus leaves Ganser-Smith Park for Turning Stone @ 7:30 am return approximately 6:00 pm. 11/17/2022, November Business Meeting, “Popeye’s” Nonagenarian Lunch. … Read More


07/19/2022, Lighthouse Tour, bus is leaving Ganser-Smith Park at 7:00an. Trip is 3 hours driving time and we will make comfort stops both going and coming home. 7/27/2022, Yanni’s Too, “Volunteer Recognition Dinner,” reservations accepted until 7/21/22 *****corrected date, Wednesday 7/27, not 7/29, that was last year’s date. 9/18/-9/24/2022, Mackinac Island:  We will be staying… Read More