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 in May
Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Classes: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
Instructor: Wendy Carroll- Retired Art Teacher
Suitable for beginners. Learn to draw real objects as you see them. Various drawing methods will be explored to develop your perceptual and drawing skills. Information about types of drawing media paper and supplies will also be covered
4 sessions - $40.00 (Materials included)
Minimum enrollment 6, maximum 12.
Sign up at the front desk.
Checks payable to Wendy Carroll.
Diamond Painting - Butterfly
Thursday, May 15, 1:30 pm
Diamond painting uses an applicator to apply sparkling resin rhinestones, one by one, on an adhesive colored canvas painting. All materials will be provided.
Sign up in advance at the front desk. Cost: $6.
Zentangle Art Drawing Class
May 12 at 1 pm
June 23 at 1 pm
Zentangle is a mindful art form that focuses on four strokes that create elaborate artistic designs. It mostly consists of drawing using pencil, paper, and then shading. Materials are provided by the instructor. No prior art training necessary! You will leave the class with at least one completed. Go to zentangle.com if you you'd like more information about the Zentangle method. $20 per person for each class. Cash or check payable to instructor Linda Fasano. (You can also purchase and additional beginner Zentangle kit for $20, which includes a Micron pen, pencil, blending tool, additional paper tiles.)
Driver Safety Course
Tuesday/Wednesday, May 20 & 21, 2-5 pm (Class is full)
Tuesday/Wednesday, June 17 & 18, 2-5 pm
Tuesday/Wednesday, July 22 & 23, 2-5 & pm
This program may reduce your auto insurance cost. Class consists of two three hour sessions held on two consecutive days. Senior Center membership is not required. Payment is due at the sign-up. Please make check payable to Armand Canestraro. No cash. Checks are not cashed until the class is held. Participants must register in person at the front desk.
No phone reservations are accepted.
Cost: Center members $28.00
Non-Members $34.00
Greeting Card Class
Thursday, May 15 at 10 am
Thursday, June 19 at 10 am
Come join us as we make 4 greeting cards with envelopes, birthday, sympathy, holiday, etc. Cost is $15.00 and includes all supplies (Please note price increase). Please sign up by the previous Friday and only sign up for one class at a time.
Checks payable to Mary Beth Frewin.
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
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 should start up again toward the end of May. Cornhole will continue in May but move outside at the same time as bocce 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: 5/8, 6/12 at 2 pm as part of the ice cream social.
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.
Paint with Peggy
Peggy, a certified Alesander Art Instructor and Wilson Bickford Painting Partner, provides everything to complete the oil painting: canvas, brushes palette of paints, etc. Then, through classroom instruction, each person created their own unique oil painting. Email Peggy with questions at: paintwithpeggy @gmail.com or call/text 518-925-2238. Just bring a box (eg. clean pizza box) to take home your completed painting. Beginners welcome!
Cost: $50 Checks payable to Peggy Porter.
Bring a lunch.
Tuesday, May 13, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
"Hazy City Morning" - The sun has not yet burned away the mist, sounds are muted and city is just starting to wake up.
Tuesday, June 10, 9:30 to 2:00 pm
"Lakeside Retreat" -This lakeside painting could be anywhere near-by. You will create a peaceful summer scene.
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
This is a fun class for anyone to get started in Country Line Dancing. Steps will be broken down and taught at an easy pace. Dances are done to fun upbeat music!
Must be a Senior Center member.
For more information and to sign up, email Robin at robinkaryl@gmail.com.
Pay as you go. Cost $7 per class. Check calendar for dates.
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.
May 5: The Known World by Edward P. Jones
June 2: Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
July 7: The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers
August 4: Lord of the Flies by William Golding
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: 5/8, 5/22, 6/12, 6/26
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
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 pm
Novice play is scheduled for Mondays only. Advanced play is scheduled for Fridays. Always check calendar for any cancellations. Questions? Leave a message at the desk.
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.
Tuesdays, Noon
The Tuesday group is looking for people to play from 12 to 2:30. We will teach and all are welcome. Please join us for fun and laughter.
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.
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Watercolors with Mary
Monday, 5/5, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Monday, 6/2, 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.