extension connection volume XCIIV No. 2 | annual rePORT
Page 2................................................Organization Information
Page 3...................................................Letter From Our Leaders
Page 4-5........................................................Financials & Mission
Pages 6-9...................................Youth & Family Development
Pages 10-13..................................Nutrition & Healthy Families
Pages 14-17.........................Community & Economic Vitality
Page 18-21.................................Agriculture & Food Systems
Page 22-24..............................Energy & Natural Resources
Page 25..............................................Our Generous Sponsors
Page 26-27...................................Starred Memories of 2024
Page 28..........................................Your 2025 CCE Horoscope
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board of directORS
Vinny Bonizzi.................................................................................Ag Market Coordinator
Tracy Broyles..........................................................FOR Youth Program Coordinator
Alan Carroll..............................................................Food Systems Program Manager
Lynn Ringuette Colavito.............................Sullivan Fresh Program Coordinator
Martin Colavito...................................................Prevention Programs Issue Leader
Haley Collins....................Farmland Protection & Planning Program Manager
Wanda V. Cruz..............................Healthy Communities Program Coordinator
Aaron Denman.............................................Association Operations Coordinator
Gene Doyle.................................................................................................................Custodian
Kayla Evans....................................................................................Ag Market Coordinator
Jenna Gangel.....................................................................Shop Taste NY Coordinator
Katie Gasior.................................................................Horticulture Program Educator
Christopher Ian...................................................................Taste NY Market Manager
Joy Leon............................................................Nutrition & Physical Activity Educator
Katie Rose Lugauer...............................................................4-H Program Coordinator
Erica Lynch...................................................Catskills Kitchen Program Coordinator
Kim McDonnell...............................................................................Taste NY Coordinator
Nancy McGraw.................Caregiver Resource Center Program Coordinator
Melinda Meddaugh.....................................Ag & Food Systems Sr. Issue Leader
Colleen Monaghan.............................................................................Executive Director
Barbara Moran...............................4-H Youth Development Program Manager
Subidha Neupane.................................................HV SNAP-ed Nutrition Educator
Patricia Ocasio.....................................................Prevention Program Coordinator
Shanice Owens...............................................Sullivan Fresh Program Coordinator
Abyssinia Pla El..................................................................................Finance Coordinator
Monica Ponce-Agredano....................................Agriculture Program Assistant
Michelle Proscia...............................Agriculture Production Program Manager
Ann-Marie Sidtis.................................................................FOR Program Coordinator
Tara VanHorn...........................................................................................Finance Manager
Malinda Ware............................................................Statewide Engagement Specialist
John Wilcox.............................................................................................Facilities Manager
Veronica Yangis.............................................................................Taste NY Coordinator
“We are stardust, we are goldeN We are billion-year-old carbon And we got to get ourselves Back to the garden.”
-Joni Mitchell
Dawn Parsons...........................President
Alex Alorro........................Vice President
John Garigliano.......................Treasurer
Robert Kaplan..........................Secretary
Brian McPhillips...........Legislative Rep
Adam Hughes...NY Extension Specialist
Amanda Langseder
Denise Luckman
Erika Malmgreen
Steve Marton
Mark McLewin
Laura Quigley
Gary Silver
Gary Silverman
Nicole Slevin Nikolados
Diana Weiner
program AdVISORY committee
Heather Brown
Roberta Chambers
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Courtney Hanback
Carmela Hugel
Cathi Paci
Carol Roig
Stephen Stuart
Eugene Thalmann
Deborah Worden
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GrEETings Friends of Extension!
Happy New Year! In this year’s Annual Report to the Community, we’re excited to reflect on the “constellation of connections” we’ve made this past year. Like the stars in a constellation, each one of you—our volunteers, families, farmers, youth, and community partners—has contributed a unique light to create a powerful, interconnected community here in Sullivan County.
Through every program, workshop, and event, we’ve seen relationships blossom and new connections form. From getting food to our neighbors and youth workshops to agricultural education and nutrition initiatives, we’ve experienced how individual actions and shared knowledge come together to create something larger and more impactful than we could accomplish alone. Just as stars form constellations that guide us, your contributions have been guiding forces, making our collective mission brighter and more meaningful.
Thanks to your involvement, 2024 was year of expanded reach for CCE Sullivan. We’ve been able to offer more nutrition resources, connect with more families, and create hands-on opportunities for youth and adults alike. Whether through sustainable agriculture, community health, or youth development, each program has sparked connections that extend far beyond the immediate moment. Together, we’re creating a network of shared support and knowledge, where every individual plays a vital role in our community’s well-being.
As we look forward to 2025, we are filled with hope for the road ahead. The constellation we’ve formed this year has shown the power of unity and collaboration. Moving forward, we will continue to build on these connections, adapting to meet new challenges and nurturing the sense of shared purpose that makes Sullivan County a remarkable place to live, learn, and grow.
Thank you for helping to create this legacy of connection and light at CCE Sullivan. Together, we’re building a community that shines as brightly as the stars.
Dara Smith, Board President Colleen Monaghan, Executive DirectOR
2023 audited financials
Expenses ANALYSIS
our mission & VISION
Our mission here at CCE is to share research-based education, outreach, and opportunities in response to Sullivan County’s needs in the areas of Agriculture, Nutrition, Family, and Environment.
Our local vision is that Cornell Cooperative Extension will be a key partner with the community in improving the quality of life in Sullivan County by employing the latest technology, research-based education, and inclusive programming.
our commitment
CCE Sullivan actively supports equal educational and employment opportunities. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination. CCE Sullivan remains dedicated to serving ALL of our neighbors, and creating an environment where folks in our workplace and programs feel valued, respected, and empowered.
youth & famiLy deveLoPment
CCE Sullivan’s Youth & Family Development programs emphasize human development and social wellbeing, economic wellbeing, and quality of the home environment. With a focus on youth development, parenting, and informal caregiving practices, offerings like Strengthening Families, 4-H Youth Development, and the Caregiver Resource Center include behavioral and psychological development themes from conception through end of life.
“Wonderful series of classes. Very clear and patient instructor. Nice group of people who attend each week. I can use this info for a lifelong exercise method.”
Pictured Above: Attendees at the Community Forum, hosted by the Caregiver Resource Center. Below: Participants in the Bone Builders strength training workshop.
SPOTLIGHT ON: COMMUNITY FORUM
The Caregiver Resource Center and CCE Sullivan hosted a community forum on April 24th, bringing together local residents, health and human service providers, and Alzheimer’s Association staff to identify needs of seniors and their caregivers, and to better understand dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Needs identified included improving access to health care providers, transportation, home care services, caregiver support and education. Over 30 residents and staff from local senior-focused organizations attended.
“The information you provided about tips for caregiving for my elderly mom who has dementia was very helpful. Thank you.”
Individual who reached out to the CaregiverResourceCenter testimonial caregiving & Healthy aging programs by the numbers
•174 Direct Contacts via Caregiver Resource Center
•38 Monthly Caregiver Support Group Meetings
•24 Workshops on Alzheimer’s & Dementia Reaching 383 People
•52 Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention Classes Held
•18 Bone Builders Classes Held
SPOTLIGHT ON: 4-h open house & Pumpkin Smash Event
The 4-H team, along with Sullivan County Soil and Water, held a Pumpkin Smash and Open House at CCE Sullivan in November. Youth learned about composting while having fun smashing their pumpkins after Halloween. The smashed pumpkins went into the compost bin at CCE. Youth participated in multiple crafts while learning more about 4-H. The open house was held to give the community the opportunity to learn more about all that 4-H has to offer in a friendly and welcoming way. About two dozen people attended!
testimonialS FROM 4-H PARENTS
“The value of 4-H is that it allows young people to learn by hands-on experience in science, agriculture, health and civic activities. I think 4-H develops youth to be responsible, compassionate, goal oriented, hardworking, civic minded individuals to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The 4-H pledge says it all: I pledge my head to greater thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world.”
funding sources
• Sullivan County Legislature
• Sullivan County Youth Bureau
• Sullivan County Office for the Aging
• Alzheimer’s Association - Hudson Valley
• NYS OASAS
• NYS Department of Ag & Markets through the Neversink Agricultural Society
“The 4-H experience has taught my son responsibility, compassion, respect and the value of hard work. It helped him become confident in public speaking.
These skills have helped him to be Captain of three sport teams, complete two years as class president and give a speech at graduation. He shows responsibility in his life, from taking care of his animals, work, school, community service & family.
He started in 4H with one pet rabbit where he learned all about rabbits, grew his rabbitry and showed them at ARBA level very successfully. He knew a lot of hard work went into the fair every year, but he also had a lot of fun with his friends completing all the tasks.”
4-h by the numbers
• 186 Members & 850+ Group Enrollments
• 957 Sullivan County Youth Fair Entries
• 33 4-H Youth Development Volunteers
programs & projects
• Fiber Arts for All (FAFA) Crafty Clovers
• Programs for Horses, Goats, Rabbits, Alpacas, Poultry and Dogs (pictured at left)
• School and Camp-Based 4-H
• 4-H Racing and Beyond
• 4-H Saturdays
• Pumpkin Smash & 4-H Open House
• Sullivan County Youth Fair 4-H Livestock & Ag Products Auction
• 4-H Ag in the Classroom 4-H Public Presentations 2024
• 4-H Horse Qualifying Show
nutrition &healthy familieS
CCE Sullivan’s Nutrition and Healthy Families department includes outreach and education linked to childhood obesity; youth, family and community nutrition and physical activity; and food security. It’s inclusive of multiple programs and initiatives including Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC), Farm to School efforts including school-based nutrition education, Sullivan Fresh Farmers’ Markets and related market purchase incentive programs, and SNAP-ed nutrition education. CCE programs address certainty of availability and access to food, nutrition, and food safety.
Below: During the Big Apple Crunch, Tri-Valley students joined other kids across New York State and took bites of locally grown apples!
An August ribbon cutting for the new “Dog Patch Trailhead”in South Fallsburg. CHSC provided benches, signage, bike racks and repair stations, dog stations, & accessible picnic tables.
“Mamakating has had the pleasure of working closely with Wanda Cruz for 10 years. Wanda is an exceptional professional who consistently demonstrates remarkable dedication and expertise to improve quality of life for residents. Wanda never ceases to amaze me with the vast amount of knowledge she has in many different areas. We realize Wanda has left her stamp in our town: from exercise trails, to employee wellness, to trail benches and markers, etc.”
MamakatingTownSupervisor
Michael Robbins testimonial
SPOTLIGHT ON: TRAIL SAFETY ASSESSMENT
In June, CCE Sullivan teamed up with Town of Mamakating Parks and Recreation to perform an assessment of the Mamakating Fitness Trail at the Mamakating Town Park. Led by Mamakating Town Supervisor Michael Robbins, and CCE Sullivan Executive Director Colleen Monaghan, a dozen staff members from both organizations walked along the trail and provided insight on trail safety, accessibility, community connectivity and more.
SPOTLIGHT ON: cooking demos
Fresh ideas at the farmers’ market! That was the goal of the Sullivan Fresh Wellness Program Cooking Demo series, with 20 demos facilitated by CCE Sullivan at local markets in 2024. CCE Sullivan provided free recipe demonstrations, nutrition education, and sample-size tastings to customers at the Sullivan Fresh Monticello Market and the many Sullivan Fresh Mobile Market stops. Our cooking demos (pictured near right) have become very popular, as we show folks how easy and fun it can be to prepare healthy side dishes and snacks with fresh, inseason produce grown by local farmers.
SPOTLIGHT ON: Warrior KIDS
funding sources
• USDA
• NYS Dept. of Health
• NYS Dept. of Ag & Markets
• Sullivan County Public Health
• Sullivan 180
• Garnet Health
SPOTLIGHT ON: Warrior kids
CCE Sullivan is proud to continue facilitating the Warrior Kids wellness program in local schools: reaching 173 students for the year! In 2024, we held 16 Warrior Kids sessions at Benjamin Cosor Elementary School in Fallsburg, Roscoe Elementary School, and Liberty Boys & Girls Club. (See photos left and right.)
Warrior Kids provides students in grades 1-4 with nutrition education, physical activities, and a simple formula to chant and follow for good health (5-2-1-almost none!).
Each lesson highlights one of the numbers from the chant: 5 servings of fruits and vegetables; 2 hours or less of screen-time daily; 1 hour of physical activity; and almost none for sugary drinks and other added sugars. The program is intended to equip kids with fun experiences, tools, and knowledge to get them excited about making healthy choices for a lifetime.
94 Nutrition education workshops
General Nutrition in Classrooms
Sullivan Fresh Wellness Cooking Demos
$26,179 farmers’ market total sales
& projects
“The instructor was excellent. It was so informative. I really like how everyone had the opportunity to be involved.”
CookingMatters
InYourCommunity Participant testimonial
GusNIP
• Cooking Matters in Your Community
• Eat Healthy, Be Active Series
Sullivan Fresh Wellness Program
Cooking Demos at Sullivan Fresh Monticello Market & Mobile Markets: Liberty Public Health, Woodridge, Fallsburg Town Hall, Loch Sheldrake, Wurtsburo, Garnet Health
Warrior Kids
• Fallsburg Grade 2 & 3, Roscoe Grades 1-4, Liberty Boys & Girls Club
Farm to School
Sullivan West Elementary Farm to School Day
• Nutrition education at Liberty, Sullivan West, & Roscoe Elementary Schools
Farmers’ markets (LeARN MORE ON PAGE 20)
• Liberty, Woodridge, Fallsburg, Loch Sheldrake, Wurtsboro, Harris, Monticello
Creating Healthy Schools & Communities
• Mamakating Fitness Trail Assessment
• Village of Liberty Safe Routes to School
• Sullivan County Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Advisory Committee Workshop by the numbers programs
Healthy Menu Makeover at Morningside Park Cafe in Hurleyville
• South Fallsburg Dog Patch Trailhead
community & ecOnomic vitaLity
CCE Sullivan’s Community & Economic Vitality programs are aimed at empowering individuals and communities to make sound decisions for the future through access to research, resources, and community education. Through programs like the Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard Mobile Food Pantry and our outreach partnership with Sullivan Allies Leading Together (SALT), we seek to provide neighborhood based outreach and links to resources and referrals that bring hope and opportunity for meaningful connections to peoples’ lives with a focus on substance use prevention and harm reduction.
we are all in this together
Pictured at Right: Participants in the Strengthening Families Workshop celebrate the completion of the program. Pictured Far Right: Loading up the Community Cupboard van to prepare for deliveries.
“CCE programming at its finest. I am always in awe of the great work our Extension contributes to our communities. Great job to all who were involved in this program!”
Amanda L.
by the numbers
•593 SALT Contacts
•63,872 Indirect Contacts
•190,000 pounds of food distributed by the Community Cupboard
•Over 650 neighbors served weekly by the Community Cupboard
•2,750 Narcan kits distributed by SALT
funding sources
• CDC
• NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
• Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
• Sullivan County Government testimonial
“While doing outreach at one of the local hotels, we were approached by someone who knows us and they said they can always count on us. He had recently been in a different hotel, he’s always kind of in a jam, gets into tough spots. When we saw him at a new hotel, he looked at me and we hugged each other. What he said to me was that we are the only ones that never give up on him. This necessitated a conversation about why he ends up in these conversations all the time. We talked about how when you feel like there’s not much of a purpose, and you beat yourself up, that can take control, but we said as long as you’re in the game you can win. As long as you have a hand, you’re still in the game, you can win. For us, it’s about how we support each other and he started crying a little.”
TracyB.,CCESullivanPreventionTeam
testimonial
testimonial
“I am grateful to work for the Sullivan Fresh mobile pantry. Instead of just being sad that people are suffering, I can do something. I get to meet inspiring people that enrich my life. Providing consistent healthy food deliveries could help some of our neighbors have one less thing to worry about so they can deal with issues they might have in order to get on a more stable, healthy path.”
LynnC.
“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff.”
CarlSagan
Bottom Left and Center: The SALT team tabling around Sullivan County. Patricia O. from the CCE Prevention team has collected a carful of donations.
agriculture Food systems &
The CCE Sullivan Ag & Food Systems team’s outreach and education is directed toward improvement of the local food system as a whole, from farm to table. Our programs work to cover multiple aspects of agriculture and food systems such as soil resources and soil health, crop plant genomics, field evaluation of crops, reliable production guidelines, genetic improvement of animals and animal production, economics of production and farm management, integrated pest management, healthy produce, fruit and vegetable production and storage, and facilitation of sustainable agriculture.
testimonial
“There is SO much to thank CCE Sullivan for. CCE Sullivan has given us the impossible-to-quantify gift of an agricultural community to call home in Sullivan County. The Beginner Farmer Mentorship Program, run by Taylor Adam, has had a hand in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work. Haley Collins, the Agriculture Farmland Protection & Planning Program Manager, has been an unbelievable support for our search for a forever home in Sullivan. We accessed the Catskills commercial kitchen for our famous pesto with support from Erica Lynch and Melinda Meddaugh. We are confident the ways that CCE has supported our growth will continue to manifest for years to come.”
BrendaGonzalezandChrisNickell,OwnersofFincaSeremos
Meet Nate (above) and Misty (at right) Allnach, the owners of All Family Farm and one of the many hosts of the farmer mixer networking events that take place in Sullivan County. Pictured below: What a view! We thank Seminary Hill Orchard for hosting another of the many farmer mixers.
agriculture programs
Ag Energy NY
Farmer Mixers
• Ag Training for Municipal Officials Series
• Agricultural Funding Series
• Alphabet Soup: Understanding FSMA, GAPs, & PSR
• Building Your Farm Business Plan
• Community Preservation & Farmland Protection
Composting & Soil Health Workshop
How to Start Your Own Farm
• Farm Insurance 101 Farm Succession Planning
• Farmland Access & Leasing 101
Forest Ecology: Forest to Farm
• Marketing Your Farm Series
• Crop Planning Panel
• Silvopasture: Forest Grazing Workshop
• Small Engines Training
Soil Health and SARE Grants
• Swales: Farm Water Management
• The In’s & Out’s of Selling Farmland for Realtors
Tractor Operation Training
Mobile Markets
Garnet Health Medical Center
Fallsburg Town Hall
Woodridge Municipal Lot
Community Church of Wurtsboro
Loch Sheldrake Parking Lot
Sullivan County Public Health
SPOTLIGHT ON: sullivan fresh markets
Sullivan Fresh markets bring farm-fresh products to 7 locations in Sullivan County (see map above). We provide affordable, nutritious food sourced from local farms. The markets are located where options to purchase farmfresh foods are limited. We accept a range of currencies (including EBT/ SNAP) to ensure greater access to local fruits, veggies, meat, dairy, eggs, and more! This season, we had over 2,200 transactions at the markets.
Our goal is to make quality food more accessible and affordable. We empower farmers to reach more customers by purchasing produce directly from them. The farmers’ markets also provide a place for neighbors to get in touch with where their food grows and convene with friends, old and new.
Monticello Farmers’ Market
Pictured Top Left: We enjoy getting to know folks who use our Community Cupboard! Pictured Bottom Left: Starting the day with yoga at the farmers’ market. Pictured Middle and Upper Right: CCE Sullivan staff ready to greet customers with a smile!
SPOTLIGHT ON: community cupboard
Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard serves over 650 folks every week by delivering food and prepared meals to our neighbors living in hyperrural communities and food deserts, veterans, seniors, those with limited transportation and/or varying abilities, and folks from all walks of life who need an extra hand. Our cupboard provides basic essentials, a mix of non-perishables and farm-fresh produce.
Everyone should have access to food. We offer weekly and emergency deliveries to those who are food and transportation insecure. To those with transportation, we’re always open to walk-ins during food pantry hours, Tuesdays and Fridays 9am to 12pm. We want to get food in our neighbors’ bellies and make it easy by meeting them where they’re at.
funding sources
• Sullivan 180/USDA Farm to School Funding
• Sullivan County Government
• USDA
• NYS Ag & Markets
• Garnet Health
• Cornell University
• Local Donors
envirOnment &natural resOurces
CCE Sullivan staff are engaged in the exploration of risk mitigation through the promotion of alternative energy sources for the general consumer. In addition, our outreach and education focuses on invasive species and integrated pest management. Invasives threaten the function and integrity of ecosystems, native species, and agricultural crops. Ecologically sound management of invasives and pests assists in mitigating impacts. We seek to help agricultural and home producers alike adapt to changing environments.
“The kids and adults had a great time. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.”
Maryann,participantinHands-On BeginnerGardenerWorkshop testimonial
SPOTLIGHT ON: Ag Energy NY
Webinar
On June 12th, 29 folks attended the Ag Energy NY webinar, a program of Cornell University. Ag Energy NY was created to support farmers across New York by providing essential information and resources to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and access funding. The webinar focused on energy audits, statewide programs that identify ways to save energy, grant opportunities for upgrades, and the best energy efficient upgrades for each major agricultural sector.
11,310 participants
educated on energy and cost saving programs at...
419 Events
held in person & virtually throughout 2024
569 referrals into energy- and cost-saving programs, up 66% over year 1
over half of referrals were low-income programs & wraparound services, up 24% over year 1
“ like a diamond In the sky”
Pictured Top & Middle: Hands-On Beginner Gardener Workshop at CCE. Bottom: Invasive species display at CCE’s Sullivan Fresh Monticello Farmers’ Market.
Garden Design Series
Fall Garden Cleanup & Planting
Hands on Beginner Gardening Workshop
Integrated Parasite Management Workshop
Invasive Species in Sullivan County
Invasive Species to Have on Your Radar
Northeast Native Species: Support the Food Web
Growing Herbs For Value-Added Hygiene Products
How to Sow Seeds & Plant Successful Gardens
AnnaZabirova,UnbrokenAcres testimonial
“Since putting the SWALE in conjunction with the pond, water quality has improved ten-fold and biodiversity along with it.”
SPOTLIGHT ON: swales woRKshop
A swale is a type of trench that is dug on a contour, that guides water and runoff into the soil so that it does not wash out. Swales may reduce irrigation requirements, while improving overall land and soil quality and reducing the risk of flooding and washouts. On August 5th, CCE Sullivan held an on-site workshop at Unbroken Acres in Cochecton. Owner and operator of Unbroken Acres, Anna Zabirova; along with Victor Ziminsky, owner and operator of Let It Grow Landscapes, led a guided farm tour explaining examples of water management techniques (see photos of the farm and tour on this page). Thank you to Anna Zabirova and Unbroken Acres for sharing their photos and words with us!
conStellation connEctionS of
Pictured Above: Wanda celebrates the Liberty Safe Routes to School Project and the setup of 9 pedestrian safety portable signs. Left: 4-H celebrations! Bottom Right: The Sullivan Fresh mobile market van brings everyone together. Bottom left: Another Sullivan Fresh cooking demo at the market.
Pictured Left: School foodservice team members warming up for the day. Right Center: Students greet friendly farm animals. Left Center: The SALT crew spreading awareness at a Sullivan Fresh mobile market stop. Bottom: The CCE crew wrapping up another successful Annual Meeting.
your cce sullivan ho roscope fOr 2025
It was written in the stars...CCE Sullivan is your link to local, research-based solutions to better your life! Make this the year you discover all the many programs and resources we offer. Check your horoscope for a start, then be sure to visit us online at https://sullivancce.org/ to learn more!
aries | march 21 - april 19
As the first sign in the zodiac, you have leadership qualities. Inspire a young person to join our 4-H program: they’ll hone their own leadership skills. Or, you could always volunteer with 4-H!
Taurus | april 20 - may 20
The name Red Bull Energy comes from taurine, its energy-boosting ingredient. You, too, are energetic and hardworking. Maybe you’d like to put your talents to work as a Community Cupboard volunteer?
gemini | may 21 - june 20
Some say Geminis are the most fun and enjoyable folks to be around. Come out to socialize and shop for local food at this summer’s Sullivan Fresh mobile markets and the Monticello Farmers’ Market!
cancer | june 21 - july 22
Known for your compassion, be sure to care for yourself, too! If you or anyone you know needs support or resources for caregiving...check out our Caregiver Resource Center.
leo | july 23 - August 22
No lion, you’ve got charisma for days! And so do our staff who lead awesome (and FREE) cooking demos here at CCE and at Sullivan Fresh markets. Check the schedule at sullivancce.org.
virgo | august 23 - SEp. 22
Virgos are famous for being whip smart and detail oriented. But it’s still OK to get help with your taxes. And if you’re a senior, it’s FREE through our AARP tax prep series, going on now!
libra | sep.23 - Oct. 22
You’re all about balance, so why not join us for our upcoming Tai Chi Tuesdays through our Caregiver Resource Center. This ancient movement practice will improve balance, focus, and wellbeing.
scoRpio | Oct. 23 - nov. 21
Protective, wise, and loyal... Scorpios have traits that make them great people - and parents! Want to up your parenting game? Ask our Prevention Department about free parenting courses.
sagittarius
| Nov.22 - Dec. 21
You love a good adventure and nature inspires you, so we invite you to discover the wonders in our own backyard here at CCE: Explore our sensory garden and trail anytime you’d like!
capricoRn | Dec.22 - Jan. 19
You’re the G.O.A.T. Really, that’s what your sign is! Capricorns are known for setting goals and reaching them. Make it a goal to visit our website to see how CCE Sullivan can improve your life.
aquarius | Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
You’re known for being highly creative and imaginative! Consider joining a Calico Geese Quilting Workshop or a Fiber Arts for All (FAFA) session. Beginners are always welcome!
pisces | Feb. 19 - March 20
As a sensitive, caring person, it may upset you to know that something fishy is happening in the Catksills: learn about invasive species like the spotted lanterfly and what you can do to help.