Snowmobiling Event for Veterans

By Alexis Pencar

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Check out all the resources for Veterans and their families, with this January schedule of events provided by the Schoharie County Veterans’ Dwyer Program. The Veteran Snowmobiling at Thacher Park with Albany County Veterans Service Office is coming up fast on Jan. 18th! Register now!

Remember, there are countless resources available for Veterans! You’re never alone! 

Many of the events provide local social opportunities and others are group activities out of the area! There is no pressure or commitment, you can join whenever you’d like. These options are open to all veterans and their families.

January Schedule:

Jan 14th at 9:00 AM - Breakfast at the Cobleskill Diner

Jan 21st at 12:00 PM - Veteran Lunch at The Gathering Place. Please contact the Gathering Place to let them know you are attending for head count for food. Call 518-823-4338 to reserve your spot. 

Special Event: Jan 18th at 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Veterans Snowmobiling with Albany County Veterans Service Office at Thacher State Park (524 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, New York 12186). Space is limited so please register by January 16th at: https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/veterans-service-bureau.

For this special winter outing, join the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau for a ride through beautiful woods and open fields with amazing views! This will be an adrenaline-filled afternoon on the winter trails! No experience necessary but please be aware snowmobiling is a physically demanding activity and you will be outdoors in winter conditions. The day will start with a safety briefing and instruction before hitting the trails. Afterward, there will be a hearty meal and warm drinks. Registration is required. Space is limited due to the number of snowmobiles available. 

Please, if you are struggling, remember you are not alone! Reach out to a fellow veteran, friend, or neighbor. Call the VA Helpline 988 or NYS Helpline 1-877-HOPENY or Text HOPENY. 

If you have questions, want to get involved, or just need to talk, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Office at (518) 295-8360, email at CountyVA@co.schoharie.ny.us or even visit 284 Main Street 3rd Floor Schoharie, NY 12157 or call (518) 295-8360.