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Activities & Classes
Please see our Newsletter for the most complete, up to date information on our weekly classes and activities!
The Saratoga Senior Center has an array of activities and classes for members that present opportunity for physical and mental growth. Try your hand at something new or rediscover a favorite craft, meet new people and have fun! Class Scholarships: We offer scholarships to members who cannot afford to participate in classes with fees. Please see the Front Desk.
Saratoga Arts made our arts programming possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
MUST SIGN UP FOR PROGRAMS MONTHLY - $15 monthly unlimited class fee.
ReNew Active & Silver Sneakers member - swipe in to waive monthly fee.
• Every Monday
9am-10am: Tai Chi (No Class in August)
9am: Open Ping Pong
9am-12pm: Beginner Chinese Mahjong
9am: Walking Club
9:30am: Beginner Spanish (No Class in August)
10am: Healthy Bones*
10am: Chair Yoga (No Class 8/3 & 8/10)
10:30am: Saratoga Library (Monday, August 10)
12pm: Lunch*
12:30pm-3:30pm: Bridge
1pm: Resistance Bands
1pm-2pm: Lets Talk About It (FKA Chit Chat, No group on 8/24)
1pm-4pm: Billiards League
3pm-7pm: Poker
• Every Tuesday
8am-12pm: Poker
9am-9:45am: SS Classic - Joyce
9:30am-12pm: Mahjong
10am-11am: Meditation (No Class 8/4 & 8/11)
11am-12pm: Gentle Yoga
12pm: Lunch*
12pm-3pm: Intermediate Clay Arts
12:15pm-1:15pm: SS Stability
12:30pm-3:30pm: American Mahjong
1pm-4pm: Billiards League
1pm-4pm: Canasta
4pm-6:30pm: Evening Clay Arts
• Every Wednesday
8:45am: Senior Life Transitions Team Mtg. (1st Wednesday)
8am-12pm: Poker
9am-12pm: Pinochle
9:30am-12pm: Mosaics
9am-12:45pm: Rug Hooking (No group on 8/12)
10am-12pm: Knit & Crochet
10am-11am: Zumba
12pm: Lunch*
12pm-4pm: Canasta
1pm-2pm: Bingo
1pm-2pm: Strength w/Aidan
1pm-4pm: Billiards League
• Every Thursday
8:30-10:30am: Women’s Billiards
9:45am-10:30am: SS Classic - Joyce (No class August 20 & 27)
10am-12pm: Ukulele
11am: Foodbank
12pm: Lunch*
12:30pm-3:30pm: Chinese & American Mahjong
12:30pm-1:30pm: Qi Gong
1pm-4pm: Billiards League
1pm-3pm: Rummikub
• Every Friday
8am-12pm: Poker
9am-12pm: Advanced Clay
9am-12pm: Mexican Dominoes
10am: Healthy Bones*
11am-1pm: Scrabble
11:30am: Slow & Steady Yoga Flow
12pm: Lunch*
1pm-2pm: SS Circuit
1pm-3:30pm: Beginner Clay
1pm-4pm: Billiards League
Lunch is offered by the Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services. Lunch is open to all Saratoga County Residents ages 60+. To sign-up, please call 518-363-4020.
**Healthy Bones is offered by the Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services. All participants must have a doctors note. Please call 518-884-4100 for more information.
Clubs and Peer Groups
Book Club | Tuesday, August 25 | 3pm | Please sign-up The book for August is A Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks.
All of the following support and peer groups are for both members & non-members to attend.
Caregiver Support Group facilitated by Elisebeth Garofalo
2 pm | August 13 | All Are Welcome Caregiving looks different for everyone. Whether you're supporting an aging parent, a partner, a neighbor, or a dear friend—whether nearby or from afar—you don't have to carry it alone. Join us for courageous conversations through empowerment and peer support in a warm and welcoming space.
Memory Café facilitated by the Alzheimer Association of Northeastern NY
11am-12:30pm | 1st Friday of every month.
The memory café offers a supportive, welcoming environment for caregivers and their loved ones who are experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or another dementia. You can expect a judgment-free zone, the opportunity to connect with others, and simple, yet meaningful and engaging activities.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group facilitated by the Alzheimer Association of Northeastern NY
11am-12:30pm | 2nd Friday of every month (August 14)
Being a caregiver can present exhausting challenges and take a significant toll on your health. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. This support group provides an opprotunity for caregivers to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about this disease.
Alzheimer's Support Group sponsored by Leon Goldberg's Charitable Trust
Death Cafe facilitated by Rita Fattula, DNP, RN (retired)
2pm-3:30pm | Tuesday, August 11 & 25 | Have you experienced the death of someone close to you? What was that like? What would a good death look like? How would you be of support to a dying friend? Buy something at the cafe in the Center or bring a lunch or snack to enjoy during the discussion.
Parkinson's Support & Discussion Group facilitated by Gordon Blyth & Marie Thorne
2:30pm | Monday August 17
This is a community of people impacted by Parkinson's designed to help you make meaningful connections, engage in important dialogue, find useful resources and build long-lasting relationships.
Saratoga Hospital Bariatric Support Group
6pm-8pm | Monday, August 3
The Bariatric Support Group is for patients who have gone through bariatric surgery or are considering surgery. No need to register just show up!
"Let's Talk About It" Peer Support Group (Formerly "Chit Chat")
1pm | Every Monday | New Members Welcome
Chit Chat is a peer support group. Come and engage in conversation with other members. Each week different topics are covered and discussed.
