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.
Classes
La Bella Lingua
Advanced - Fridays at 1:30 pm
Everyone is welcome. There is no fee. The only expense is to buy your own books. The classes are informal and enjoyable. We have fun as we learn to read, write and speak the beautiful language. Ciao! If anyone is interested they can send John Alfano an email at jalfano@nycap.rr.com or call him at 518-881-8985 for for further information.
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.
* 1/10: The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
2/7: The Agitators by Dorothy Wickenden
3/7: The Exiles by Christina Baker Klin
4/4: Sister in Arms by Kaia Anderson
5/2: The Yellow Wife by Sadega Johnson
* January book club moved to the second Monday due to the New Year holiday
Silver Threads Quilters
Thursdays, 1-3 pm
We are a group of friendly, mentoring ladies who share threads of wisdom and create works of art. this year our group has made quilts to donate to Camp Erin, a camp for bereaved children. Also, some of our generous members made hats, mittens and scarves to give to the camp for the cold Adirondack nights. Everyone is welcome. There is no fee.
Knitting and Crocheting
Tuesdays, 1 pm
Join us anytime! If you are a knitter or crocheter, stop by to meet some new friends. Want to learn either skill. We will get you started. New members welcomed!
Senior Center Photographers
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.
Canasta Anyone?
Looking for one more person to start a table for canasta at one of the card playing days. We have three members looking for a fourth. Come to the front desk if you are interested.
Cribbage
Fridays, 10:00 am
Please join us in the library for fun, laughter and cards. If you don't know the game, we will teach you.
Pickleball
Mon, Wed, Fri 4 pm
Novice Play is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays except where noted on calendar. Questions? Leave a message at the desk.
Card Playing
Mondays and Thursdays, 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 12:30
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 or Anne Bishop at 518-372-7254.
Mah Jong
Wednesdays, 9:00 am
Anyone who knows the game is welcome to join us. We have the game boards or you can bring your own.
Oil, Acrylic & Art
Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm
See instructor, Dani Morette, on Friday morning at the center, for fees and schedule. Whether a beginner or an experienced painter, you can learn new techniques or brush up on what you already know. Bring your own supplies for your intended new creation. Paint whatever you desire. Certified by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the instructor, Dani Morette, will provide guidance on color mixing technique and application.
Stampin' Up Card Workshop
First Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and paper crafting fun. Materials and instruction are provided to make four greeting cards. Sign up in advance at the Front Desk. Please make checks payable to the instructor, Brigid Meyer.
Cost: $10.00 per class. Please bring your own adhesives to class, or contact instructor ahead of class if you need to purchase them.
Upcoming dates: 1/4/22, 2/1, 3/1
Paint with Peggy
Wednesday Jan. 5th & Feb. nd.
9:30 am - 2 pm
Please bring a bag lunch. Cost $45 per class
Sign up in advance at the front desk. If you have any questions, please call Peggy 518-925-2238. Please include a phone number with your information in case there is a last-minute change. Masks required for those unvaccinated.
Jan. 5th Sand Dunes
This summer scene will bring ack memories of seaside vacations.
Feb. 2nd = Lakeside Birches
A summer feeling, painting this lovely lakeside scene!
Watercolors with Mary
Monday, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
11/1, 12/6
Complete an entire painting during this class. 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