TIME OUT OTSEGO for MONDAY, October 20

Historical Society Presents Program on
Civil War Prisons of the North and South

HISTORICAL SOCIETY—7 p.m. Meeting of the Otego Historical Society featuring a program on the Civil War prisons of the North and South presented by Mark Dye. Otego Town Hall, 3526 State Highway 7, Otego. (607) 287-4095 or https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477172589130992/user/1421925153

GOVERNMENT—9 a.m. Otsego County Parent Committee Budget Workshops: Human Services Committee, chaired by Adrienne Martini. Budget Lab (basement), County Office Building, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown.

EXERCISE CLASS—9 a.m. Free; all welcome. Held each Monday and Thursday. Strawberry Hall, Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1074353188166688&set=a.418484840420196

CRAFT—11 a.m. “Pom Pom Pumpkin Coaster.” Suggested donation applies; registration appreciated. Also held at 6 p.m. on 10/22. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main Street, Otego. (607) 988-6661 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=780713937922657&set=pcb.780718484588869

SENIOR MEALS—Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal Monday-Friday. Suggested donation is $4 for seniors, $11 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of pizza burgers, O’Brien potatoes, carrot coins and brownies. (607) 547-6454 or https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php
• 11:30 a.m. Each Monday-Friday. Nader Towers Housing, 2 Mitchell Street, Oneonta.
• Noon. Each Monday and Wednesday. Cherry Valley Facilities Corporation Café, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley.

CONNECTIONS—Noon. Tech Support with Eric. One-on-one opportunity to solve tech dilemmas. Reservations encouraged. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10235005642513277&set=pcb.2864931170382483

CONNECTIONS—12:15 p.m. Beginner Tai Chi. Held Mondays and Thursdays. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10235005642433275&set=pcb.2864931170382483

CONNECTIONS—1 p.m. “The Power of Whole Food Plant Based Eating.” Led by Karen Palmer. Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714

LIBRARY—1 p.m. “Home School Hangout.” Stories, activities, crafts and learning for home school families. Held each Monday. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/

POTTERY—1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters work on personal projects. No instruction provided. Fees apply. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@SmithyArts.org or visit https://smithy-clay-studio.jumbula.com/Autumn2025/OpenStudio8Weeks

HALL WALKERS—4-8 p.m. Open to seniors aged 60+. Fees apply. Held school days through 6/30. Presented by Adult Education of Richfield Springs Central School, 93 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0610 ext. 2351 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1540455667397489&set=a.849878986455164

FIRST AID—5:30 p.m. “CPR/AED First Aid Certification: Recertification Course.” Presented by the American Red Cross. Fees apply; registration required. Community Room, Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 ext. 130 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1256487819617577&set=a.431759115423789

COOKBOOK CLUB—6 p.m. Make delicious food from the pages of “Taste of Home Winning Recipes.” Or just bring your own recipe to share. Edmeston Free Library, 26 East Street, Edmeston. (607) 965-8208 or https://www.facebook.com/Edmestonfreelibrary

PICKLEBALL—6:30-8 p.m. Fees apply; registration required. Presented by the Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Fall 2025 Continuing Education Classes. Held each Monday. Cherry Valley-Springfield Elementary Gym, 597 County Route 54, Cherry Valley. (607) 264-3265 ext. 110 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1227393372524409&set=pcb.1227393415857738

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