Classes/Activities
All classes require registration, Center membership is required: must show current membership card at registration. Please feel free to come and observe any class. Refunds for missed classes must be requested from the instructor.
Drawing Buildings & Rooms
Wednesdays: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27
2:00 to 3:30 pm (90 min,)
Suitable for beginners.
Learn to draw rooms, houses, barns and buildings from ONE and TWO point perspectives.
4 sessions: $40. (All materials included.)
Checks payable to Wendy Caroll.
Min. enrollment: 6
Max. enrollment: 12
Sign up at the front desk.
(Cash preferred)
Bird House Gourds
Tuesday, July 8th, 1-4
Join artist Tim Sauter to make 2 beautiful birdhouses out of gourds. Instruction and materials provided. Cost: $50. per person. Please sign up in advance at the front desk.
Writers Group
First Wednesday of the month, 10am - noon
Great news! The Writers Group will continue to meet once a month through the summer. Beginners are welcome. Attend all sessions or come as often as you can. Please bring a non-fiction or fiction piece that you have been working on to share and receive thoughtful feed back along with copies to provide to the other participants. Drop in and give it a try - you might be amazed at what you discover! Upcoming Dates: 7/2, 8/6
Decorating Bottles
Thursday, July 24 at 1:30 pm
Join us for a fun class decorating glass bottles. We will embellish the outside and add some fun string lights for the inside. Cost: $10. All materials provided. Please sign up in advance at the front desk.
Scrabble
Mondays, 1:30 pm
If you are interested in playing scrabble, please stop in and join us. For questions, please contact
Sue Greene at (518) 470-0341.
English Country Dancing
Mondays at 2:15
Instructor: Elizabeth Stehl
7/28, 8/4, 9/8
The primary goal of English country dancing has always been to have fun. A simple walking step will get you through most dances. No experience or partner needed.
Drop-ins welcome.
Free for members.
Cornhole\Bocce
Tuesdays, 10 am
Bocce and Cornhole will be played outside on Tuesday mornings. Please sign up at the front desk if you are interested and would like to receive updates.
Music Jam
2nd Thursday of Month, 1:30 pm
Feel free to join in whether you play an instrument or just want to listen. If you enjoy acoustic msic stop by the jam session! Looking for volunteers to set up ahead of time. Please come at 12:30 if you can help. Next dates: 7/10, 8/14, 9/11.
Knitting
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm
Join us anytime! If you are a knitter or crocheter, stop by to meet some new friends. Great chance to visit while working on your own projet. Want to learn either? We will help you get started. If there is enough interest, we may even have a learn to knit class.
New members welcome! No fee.
Building Wooden Models
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Building scale models anywhere from a few inches to almost four feet long. I display mine in glass cases, but they can be displayed on a mantle piece, or anywhere you would like a beautiful decoration. Anyone interested feel free to call or text
Roy Busse at 518-461-9248.
Country Line Dancing
Fridays, 1:15 - 2:30 pm
No classes in July/August
Classes will resume in the fall! For more information and to sign up, email Robin at robinkaryl@gmail.com.
First Monday Book Club
First Monday of the Month, 10 am
All Center members are welcome to join our monthly sessions. For each meeting, please read the book and be prepared to join the discussion.
July 7: The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers
August 4: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
September 8: The Jackal's Mistress by Kate Quinn
October 6: The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore
Card Playing
Mondays, 12:30 pm
We play bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand-and-foot card games and more. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Generally, foursomes are established and seldom have openings for drop-in players. If interested, stop by the front desk and add your name to the list of new interested players, indicating the game(s) of your interest. Then follow up with people on the list to establish new groups of play.
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesdays, 12:15 signup, 12:30 pm play
Haven’t played bridge for a while? No problem! No duplicate bridge experience is necessary. This is a friendly game. Sign-up starts at 12:15 and play begins promptly at 12:30. Join us with your partner. If you need a partner or have any questions, please contact
Ruth Armbruster at 518-399-7871.
Oil, Acrylic & Art
Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm
Certified by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the instructor, Dani Morette provides her expertise as she guides you through your current piece of art. Whether a beginner or an experienced painter, you can learn new techniques or brush up on what your already know. Bring your own supplies for your intended new creation. Paint whatever you desire. See instructor for information on fees and schedule.
Mah Jong
Fridays, Noon
Anyone interested may join us. Beginners are welcome. We have gameboards or you can bring your own.
Cribbage
Please join us in the library for fun, laughter and cards. If you don't know the game, we will teach you.
Pinochle
Mondays, 12:30 pm
Calling all current, former and wanna-be Pinochle players! Full time, Part time and Fill in players needed for our Pinochle tables. We play for fun and have fun playing! If you are interested leave your phone number at the front desk.
Watercolors with Mary
Monday, 7/7, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Monday, 8/4, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Complete an entire painting during this class. A list of supplies you need to bring with you are available at signup; paper provided. Sign up at the front desk in advance and make checks payable to the instructor, Mary Fekete. 518-384-3393. Fee $6.00
La Bella Lingua
Fridays, 1:30 pm
The Advanced Italian Class meets weekly. Anyone interested in joining the class should contact
John Alfano by phone at 518-881-8985 or email jfa1940@gmail.com
Silver Thread Quilters
Thursdays, 1-3 pm
We are a group of friendly, mentoring quilters who share threads of wisdom and create works of art. Everyone is welcome. There is no fee.
Pickleball
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 4 pm
Novice play is scheduled for Mondays only. Advanced play is scheduled for Fridays. Always check the calendar on the bulletin board at the Center of cancellations. Questions? Leave a message at the desk.
Senior Center Photographers
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10 am
Activities include taking photo trips to local sites, sharing slides and prints, demonstrating the capabilities of a photo-editing program on the Center's computer, and discussing any aspect of film or digital photography. Free to members. Come check us out some Thursday. If you have questions, please contact Bill Rolston at (518) 383-3183. Upcoming: 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28