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East Quogue Brownie Troop 1621 recently made goodie bags of peanut butter dog biscuits for the Southampton Town Animal shelter residents.

Congratulations to Southampton Town Supervisor-elect Anna Throne-Holst. Congratulations also go out to Councilman Chris Nuzzi, who was re-elected to the Town Board, and to Councilman-elect Jim Malone.

Dear readers, I have often written about East Quogue’s very generous and caring heart. And it gives me special pleasure to thank the girls of East Quogue’s Brownie Troop 1621 for preparing goodie bags of peanut butter and dog biscuits for all of the “residents” of the Southampton Town Animal Shelter. The girls have also written an endearing Letter to the Editor that appears in this week’s edition of The Press.

Very special wishes go out to all of the dedicated members of our East Quogue Fire Department who celebrate their birthdays this month. Sean McDermott celebrated his big day on Sunday, November 1. Todd Kosinski blew out his candles on Friday, November 6. Dennis Chuppee will celebrate on Wednesday, November 18. Robby Despres Jr. will blow out his candles on Thursday, November 19. Richie Carter’s big day is Monday, November 23. And Greg Celi Jr. will celebrate on Monday, November 30.

November includes a month full of celebrations at the Kuroski home. Kate turns “Sweet 16” on Tuesday, November 17. And the twins, Megan and Thomas, will celebrate their 12th birthday on Saturday, November 21. Best wishes to all!

Please be sure to attend the annual meeting of the East Quogue Civic Association. It will be held at the East Quogue United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 21, at 10 a.m. Our civic association does so much for our community. If you are already a member, please remember to renew. If you wish to become a member, please visit eastquoguecivic.org and click on “Officers” for telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

I cannot believe that it is almost that “time” of the year! So get your calendars out and mark these dates!

The East Quogue United Methodist Church will be holding its Holly Tea at the church on Saturday, December 5. If you would like to sell your handmade goods, please call Sarah Mendenhall-Luhmer at 653-5113.

Also taking place on Saturday, December 5, starting at 5 p.m., will be the annual tree lighting. This wonderful family event is sponsored by our East Quogue Beautification Committee and will be held on the Village Green. The Girl Scouts and the East Quogue Elementary School chorus will entertain with holiday songs and there will be lots of hot chocolate to warm both your hands and heart.

For the very best Christmas trees, wreaths and roping in town, be sure to stop by the East Quogue Firehouse on Montauk Highway for all of your holiday needs. The fund-raiser begins on Monday, November 30.

Create two delightful centerpieces for your Thanksgiving and holiday tables at the Quogue Library’s Seasonal Floral Arrangement Workshop. The first of the two sessions will be offered on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m. The second session falls on Sunday, December 13, at 2 p.m. Space is limited—so sign up early! Call 653-4224, ext. 4. The materials fee is $15 per class.

I have been a sole caregiver for the past 15 years—first for my aunt and uncle, then for my husband, and now for my 97-year-old mother. So, I know first-hand what an emotionally tumultuous and financially frightening time this can be.

On Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m., Home Instead Senior Care and the nonprofit National Family Caregivers Association will co-sponsor a free 45-minute web conference entitled “The Best Care for Your Parents: Senior Care Solutions and Potential Pitfalls.” The conference is designed to help family caregivers plan for their loved ones and will feature two experienced senior care professionals: Suzanne Mintz, president and CEO of the National Family Caregivers Association, and Paul Hogan, co-founder and CEO of Home Instead Senior Care.

For more information about planning for senior care, contact Tracy Zaweski at 594-3470 or go to homeinstead.com/720. To register for the conference, visit caregiverstress.com.

During the upcoming season of giving, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are again sponsoring the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. The program hopes to “send a touch of home” to American service members and veterans across the country and serving abroad.

Please send your holiday cards with personal messages to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, PO Box 5456, Capitol Heights, Maryland, 20791-5456. Cards must be received no later than Monday, December 7. Because of safety and processing concerns, please do not send care packages or money, and do not use glitter or include inserts. Please be sure to affix adequate postage.

Please remember our East End families in need. Our East Quogue Adopt-a-Family program needs donations of cash and nonperishable goods. To donate, please call Lois or Bob Holley at 653-4444.