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Edmeston, New York, December 5, 2024 … Celebrate the joyous sounds of the season with Pathfinder Village at a free community concert featuring the Sidney Community Band on Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. The concert at the Pathfinder Gymnasium ...
Edmeston, New York, October 2, 2024 … The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome has opened registration for its annual fall Lunch & Learn webinar series. This year’s course, Navigating Changes of Life, will focus on helping people with int...
Edmeston, New York, September 27, 2024 … Pathfinder Village will showcase the creative talents of Village artists during the opening of a new exhibit, Inspire, at the gymnasium on Sunday, October 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to the open...
Runners-Up Chris Hulse and Tracy Roberts, along with winners John Ryland and Dave Lemire, right, were the Flight A finalists for the 15th annual Pathfinder Village Tennis Classic, played at the Har-Tru Courts of the Cooperstown Country Club on Monday...
It is with sincere regret that we announce the cancellation of the upcoming Big Rig Shindig event, scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024. After careful consideration, due to unforeseen circumstances and limited vehicles we believe this is the be...
Edmeston, New York, July 15, 2024 ... Enjoy ice cream treats, dance to good time rock ‘n roll, watch a hot air balloon lift-off, and enjoy gleaming restored vehicles at this year’s Cruise-In at Pathfinder Village on Thursday, August 1, from 5 t...
Edmeston, New York, July 10, 2024 ... Pathfinder Village celebrated the work anniversaries of 26 employees and their dedication to serving people with intellectual disabilities during a special luncheon at the Pathfinder Village Pavilion on Wednesday...
Edmeston, New York, June 10, 2024 … Celebrate the great sounds of summer with Pathfinder Village during its Arts in the Community Concerts at the Pavilion. Free live performances will be offered each Monday in July and August, starting at 5:30 p.m. N...
Edmeston, NY, April 19, 2024… Celebrate all the colors of spring at the 11th annual Splash Path 5k and Fun Walk at Pathfinder Village on Saturday, May 18. Online registration is open for this affordable color run-and-walk that is raising funds for Pa...
Edmeston, New York, April 15, 2024 … Pathfinder Village’s awareness campaign for World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, eclipsed all expectations with colorful socks, blue-and-yellow decorations, and fun online and in-person promotional events. As part o...
Community market to celebrate its 11th anniversary on 3-21 Edmeston, New York, March 5, 2024 … Pathfinder Produce, the fresh fruits and vegetables market at the Pathfinder Village Commons, is extending its hours starting this week. The new market hou...
Edmeston, New York, February 27, 2024 … Pathfinder Village will host a flurry of community events in March as a lead-up to World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, March 21. These activities are focused on neighborly engagement and connecting globally in...
Pastoral succession continues over three decades of services supporting people with Down syndrome Edmeston, NY, January 23, 2024 ... The ringing of the chapel bell at Pathfinder Village several weekends ago marked the transition of spiritual leadersh...
New leader is a lifetime advocate for people with intellectual disabilities, brings experience in all facets of human service organizations Edmeston, NY, January 17, 2024 ... Karen M. Knavel of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, is the new president and ch...
COOPERSTOWN, NY … The Pathfinder Village Hand Bell Choir will help the National Hall of Fame and local families ring in the holidays at the museum’s annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. From noon through 5:00 p.m., local residents...
October 12, 2023 … Pathfinder Village honored its Community Heroes and Programs of Excellence during its Family Day on Saturday, October 7. The staff of the Bassett Health Center Edmeston-Burlington, Pathfinder School, and Pastor Douglas Burleigh wer...
Edmeston, NY, October 5, 2023 … The Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome at Pathfinder Village is hosting a four-part Lunch and Learn webinar series this autumn, Nurturing Your Best Self through Music, Art, Movement & Mindfulness. The noontime ...
Edmeston, New York, September 27, 2023 … Pathfinder Village will celebrate the talents and community connections of individuals with Down syndrome through a new “I Am” campaign as part of its celebration of October as National Down Syndrome Awar...
COOPERSTOWN, NY, September 17, 2023 … The spirit of community was unfurled as tennis enthusiasts, golfers, and friends of Pathfinder Village gathered on Monday, September 11, at the Pathfinder Village Tennis Classic and the Pathfinder Village-Basebal...
COOPERSTOWN, NY, September 7, 2023 … The Pathfinder Village All-Stars showed heart and hustle last week at Doubleday Field. For the third summer, members of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association hosted a skills clinic at the game’s sto...
Educational event highlights working trucks and equipment for families to discover Edmeston, New York, September 5, 2023 ... Trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, and other working vehicles will be front-and-center at Pathfinder Village’s second a...
COOPERSTOWN, NY, August 20, 2023 … The love of our National Pastime will joyfully reunite MLB Player Alumni and Pathfinder Village residents at Cooperstown’s historic Doubleday Field during a third annual skills clinic set for Tuesday, August 29, sta...
Edmeston, New York, July 27, 2023 … Pathfinder Village will launch an exciting new summer music activity, “Mommy and Me” for babies and young children on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m., starting August 16. The four weekly sessions at the Pathfinder P...
NYCM Employees host community event for car & ice cream enthusiasts Edmeston, New York, July 18, 2023 ... Meet Syracuse University’s Otto the Orange, dance to Elvis’ hits, savor ice cream treats, and enjoy gleaming restored vehicles at this year’...
Edmeston, New York, June 21, 2023 ... Pathfinder Village recognized the dedication and diligence of its employees celebrating five-year service anniversaries at a luncheon at the Pathfinder Pavilion on Tuesday. Altogether, 26 staff have devoted over ...
Edmeston, New York, June 13, 2023 … Join the Pathfinder Village community as it celebrates its silver anniversary Summer Concert Series. A mainstay of the area’s summer arts scene, Pathfinder’s concerts feature free, live performances on Monday ...
Edmeston, New York, May 31, 2023 ... Pathfinder Village announced the graduation of eight staff through its Direct Support Professional 2.0 program last week. This training program aligns with direct care and human service competencies using a multi-...
Edmeston, NY, May 25, 2023… For a decade, Pathfinder Village’s Splash Path 5k and Fun Walk has colorfully celebrated community and offered an inclusive athletic event for people of all ages and abilities. This past Saturday, the color run and festiva...
The Pathfinder Village Foundation announces that Linda V.W. Clark, Patricia R. Hanft, and Raymond E. Holohan have been elected to the Board of Trustees.
Pathfinder Village invites community members and local families to “Color Our Community” in blue and yellow on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day 2023. WDSD is a celebration that highlights the talents and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in com...
Paul C. Landers, M.Ed., Cooperstown, will retire as the president and chief executive officer of Pathfinder Village, announced William F. Streck, MD, the chair of the Village’s Board of Directors.
Pathfinder Village pulled out all the stops with its eighth annual Community Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday. Over 340 trick-or-treaters enjoyed a safe and spooky afternoon visiting Pathfinder’s livable campus.
Stormy weather segued into magical anniversary moments in Cooperstown this past Monday as Pathfinder Village, a livable community and service provider for people with intellectual disabilities, raised over $85,000 for scholarships through its Pathfin...
Pathfinder Village will join other human service agencies in celebrating National Direct Support Recognition Week from September 11-17.
Pathfinder Village invites community members and local families to “Color Our Community” in blue and yellow on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day 2022. WDSD is a celebration that highlights the talents and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in com...
The Pathfinder Village Board of Directors has elected three new directors, William LeCates, MD, president of Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown; Michael Perrino, Chief Financial Officer of NYCM Insurance; and Stephanie Fadale, a parent advocate and ...
The Pathfinder Village Tennis Classic and the Pathfinder Village-Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational raised over $82,500 in support of Village scholarships. The annual assistance program provides direct financial aid to residents and students who...
Pathfinder Village recently announced service awards to recognize individuals and programs that exemplify leadership and advocacy, part of its observance of October as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
Sign up for colorful, affordable family fun at the Splash Path 5k and Fun Walk at Pathfinder Village on Saturday, October 2.
World Down Syndrome Day at Pathfinder Village featured an extra splash of color this year through a special donation by the employees of NYCM Insurance, Edmeston-- colorful pairs of polka-dotted socks.
As part of its “Staying Connected” initiative during the pandemic recovery, Pathfinder Village invites families, friends, and fans to take part in its new 3-21 Challenge leading up to World Down Syndrome Day on Sunday, March 21....
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce named Pathfinder Produce as its Breakthrough Business of the Year during a virtual gathering last evening, one of four honorees recognized for their vision, focus on business strategies, and service to county res...
Pathfinder Village received a unique 40th anniversary gift this month from the Fly Creek Quilters, a custom designed masterpiece that now graces the campus' Program Office. The new quilt caps-off an entire month of “staying connected” activities in h...
Pathfinder Village residents and students are celebrating October, National Down Syndrome Month, through events and activities centered on the theme of "Staying Connected."
Beneath perfect skies and at the nation’s best-loved ball diamond, over 50 residents of Pathfinder Village honed their throwing, fielding, and hitting this past weekend with former Major League Baseball players and the staff of the non-profit, Baseba...
Pathfinder Village celebrated the career growth of eight staff this week as they were graduated from the agency’s new Direct Support Professional 3.0 training program.
Filmmaker Katherine Kerr introduces her new film, Pathfinders, in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
The tenth annual Chobani Tennis Classic and fifth annual Chobani Juniors Tennis Classic raised over $25,000 for Pathfinder scholarships in two days of play at the Cooperstown Country Club.
The Pathfinder Village-Baseball Hall of Fame Golf Invitational, a charity event held at the Leatherstocking Golf Course, was held on Tuesday, September 4, and is expected to raise $50,000 in support of scholarships at Pathfinder, a nationally respect...
Through two gifts totaling $2.2 million, Pathfinder Village will embark on an expansion at its School for a new integrated preschool, new spaces for the Village Enrichment Department, and to complete renovations to existing classrooms and other enhan...