POESTENKILL -- Soldiers and family members of the 42nd Infantry Division enjoyed a sunny afternoon dancing to DJ Cool Cat at the Poestenkill Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7466 in Poestenkill on Sept. 7. The day was filled with things for the entire family, to include horseshoes, volleyball, a water slide and a bouncy house. There were also drawings held to give away bicycles, childrens toys and other donated items. The 42nd's Family Readiness Group coordinated the event that was held last year at the same location.
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