The Canaan UCC invites Columbia County residents and beyond to attend the first installment of the Canaan UCC’s ’s Community Seminar Series entitled, “Downsizing and Decluttering — You Can’t Take It with You,” presented by AARP speaker bureau member Alexandria Douglas-Bartolone. A seasoned AARP volunteer of more than 15 years, Douglas-Bartolone will inform, entertain, and ... Read more

Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:00am-12:00pm Location Columbia County Fire Training Center Columbia County Commerce Park 50 Grandinetti Drive, Ghent, NY Entrance at Rt. 66 (Bender Blvd.) What may I bring? From the Workbench: Latex Paint, Oil Based Paint – Please do not bring empty cans or with hardened paint Stains & Varnishes Wood Preservatives Solvents, ... Read more

Life Saving or Life Giving Canaan UCC will begin a six-week community reading program of Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal. It will take place on Friday mornings beginning on May 17 at 9:30am and run on consecutive Fridays through June 21. Gawande, a surgeon, realized that the typical practice of medicine pushes aside mortality, which ... Read more

Group to discuss Chapter 3: Dependence

Group to discuss: Chapter 4: Assistance Chapter 5: A Better Life

Group to discuss Chapter 6: Letting Go

The second annual Canaan Community Day will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 3:00-6:00pm. Rain date: Sunday, June 16. Food, fun, music, vendors, games. Interested in being a vendor? Email