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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.
September Activities, Classes and Clubs
Members must register for programs monthly. The monthly unlimited class fee is $15.
Renew Active and SilverSneakers members may swipe their membership card to have the monthly fee waived.
Weekly Programming
Mondays
9:00–10:00 AM: Tai Chi
9:00 AM: Open Ping Pong
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Beginner Chinese Mahjong
9:30 AM: Walking Club
9:30 AM: Beginner Spanish
10:00 AM: Healthy Bones**
10:00 AM: Chair Yoga
10:30 AM: Saratoga Library — Monday, September 14
12:00 PM: Lunch*
12:30–3:30 PM: Bridge
1:00 PM: Resistance Bands
1:00–2:00 PM: Let’s Talk About It Peer Support Group
1:00–4:00 PM: Billiards League
3:00–7:00 PM: Poker
Tuesdays
8:00 AM–12:00 PM: Poker
9:00–9:45 AM: SilverSneakers Classic with Joyce
9:30 AM–12:00 PM: Mahjong
10:00–11:00 AM: Meditation
10:00–11:00 AM: Salsa and Bachata Dance Class
11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Gentle Yoga
12:00 PM: Lunch*
12:00–3:00 PM: Intermediate Clay Arts
12:15–1:15 PM: SilverSneakers Stability
12:30–3:30 PM: American Mahjong
1:00–4:00 PM: Billiards League
1:00–4:00 PM: Canasta
4:00–6:30 PM: Evening Clay Arts
Wednesdays
8:45 AM: Senior Life Transitions Team Meeting — First Wednesday of the month
8:00 AM–12:00 PM: Poker
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Pinochle
9:30 AM–12:00 PM: Mosaics
9:00 AM–12:45 PM: Rug Hooking
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Knit and Crochet
10:00–11:00 AM: Zumba
12:00 PM: Lunch*
12:00–4:00 PM: Canasta
1:00–2:00 PM: Bingo
1:00–2:00 PM: Strength with Aidan
1:00–4:00 PM: Billiards League
Thursdays
9:30–10:30 AM: Women’s Billiards
10:00–10:45 AM: SilverSneakers Classic with Joyce
Class begins at 9:45 AM on September 3 and September 10.10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Ukulele
11:00 AM: Food Bank
12:00 PM: Lunch*
12:30–3:30 PM: Chinese and American Mahjong
12:30–1:30 PM: Qi Gong
1:00–4:00 PM: Billiards League
1:00–3:00 PM: Rummikub
Fridays
8:00 AM–12:00 PM: Poker
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Advanced Clay Arts
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Mexican Dominoes
10:00 AM: Healthy Bones**
11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Scrabble
11:30 AM: Slow and Steady Yoga Flow
12:00 PM: Lunch*
1:00–2:00 PM: SilverSneakers Circuit
No class September 4.1:00–3:30 PM: Beginner Clay Arts
1:00–4:00 PM: Billiards League
*Lunch is offered by the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services and is open to all Saratoga County residents age 60 and older. To register, call 518-363-4020.
**Healthy Bones is offered by the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. All participants must provide a doctor’s note. Call 518-884-4100 for more information.
September Art Classes
All art classes are included in the $15 monthly activity fee. Additional material fees are listed below.
Registration is required for every art class because seating in the art room is limited.
Pastel Workshop
Facilitated by Bodo Storm
Tuesday, September 8 | 9:30 AM | $5 Material Fee
Explore the vibrant world of pastels and learn essential techniques during this hands-on workshop.
Fused Glass Workshop
Facilitated by Mary Davis
Wednesday, September 9 | 1:00 PM | $10 Material Fee
Fused glass involves melting different pieces of glass together in a kiln to create unique designs. Participants will use two 4-by-4-inch glass tiles to make either jewelry or decorative glass pieces.
Watercolor Workshop
Facilitated by Bodo Storm and Sue Peters
Monday, September 14 | 10:00 AM | $5 Material Fee
Why watercolor? It is versatile, unpredictable, wonderful, light-filled and colorful. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Stamping Workshop
Facilitated by Helen Mastrion
Wednesday, September 16 | 1:00 PM | $5 Material Fee
Create an assortment of greeting cards for birthdays, thank-yous, congratulations and other occasions. Choose one of Helen’s designs or create your own. No previous experience is necessary.
Sculpting Workshop
Facilitated by Bodo Storm
Thursdays, September 17 and 24 | 1:30 PM | $15 Material Fee for the Series
Learn about body shape and proportions while creating pleasing sculpted pieces. The series will also cover important clay-handling techniques to help ensure success.
Beading Workshop
Facilitated by Jerry Matthews
Thursday, September 17, and Monday, September 28 | 10:00 AM | $5 Material Fee per Class
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced beader, join Jerry to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Lifting Color: Stencil Art on Fabric Workshop
Facilitated by Mary Davis
Wednesday, September 23 | 1:00 PM | $5 Material Fee
Use stencils and decolorant paste on 100% cotton clothing to create unique, artistic designs. Heat will be used to remove color from the fabric without the damaging effects of bleach.
Bring an item made from 100% cotton, such as a nonwhite T-shirt or flannel shirt, along with your imagination.
Beginner Handbuilding Clay Arts
Facilitated by Chris Knite
Fridays | 1:00–3:00 PM | $15 Monthly Material Fee
No previous experience is required. Students must complete eight classes before moving into the Intermediate Handbuilding Clay Arts class.
Intermediate Handbuilding Clay Arts
Facilitated by Carol Glansberg
Tuesdays | 12:00–3:00 PM | $15 Monthly Material Fee
Participants must understand three handbuilding techniques—pinch, coil and slab—and have intermediate clay experience. Students must complete 16 classes before moving into the Advanced Handbuilding Clay Arts class.
Advanced Handbuilding Clay Arts
Facilitated by Chris Knite
Fridays | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | $20 Monthly Material Fee
Evening All-Level Handbuilding Clay Arts
Facilitated by Kristina Kline
Tuesdays | 4:00–6:30 PM | $15 Monthly Material Fee
Whether you are a beginner starting your first project or an experienced student looking to finish work from a daytime class, this evening session offers the perfect space to create.
New participants are always welcome. Join us to explore handbuilding techniques.
Saratoga Arts made this programming possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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
Support and Peer Groups
The following support and peer groups are open to both members and nonmembers.
Memory Café
Friday, September 4 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
A social-engagement program for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Friday, September 11 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Being a caregiver can present exhausting challenges and take a significant toll on your health. This support group gives caregivers an opportunity to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies and firsthand information about Alzheimer’s disease.
This group is supported by the Leon Goldberg Charitable Trust.
Death Café
Facilitated by Rita Fatula, DNP, RN, retired
Tuesdays, September 22 and 29 | 2:00–3:30 PM
Have you experienced the death of someone close to you? What was that experience like? What would a good death look like? How could you support a dying friend?
Purchase something from the café or bring a lunch or snack to enjoy during the discussion.
Let’s Talk About It Peer Support Group
Mondays | 1:00 PM | New Members Welcome
Come engage in conversation with other Center members. Different topics are introduced and discussed each week.
Formerly known as Chit Chat.
Parkinson’s Support and Discussion Group
Facilitated by Gordon Blyth and Marie Thorne
Monday, September 21 | 2:30 PM
This community of people affected by Parkinson’s is designed to help participants make meaningful connections, engage in important dialogue, find useful resources and build lasting relationships.
Saratoga Hospital Bariatric Support Group
Monday, September 14 | 6:00–8:00 PM
The Bariatric Support Group is for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery or are considering surgery. Registration is not required—just show up!
Caregiver Support Group
Facilitated by Elisabeth Garofalo
Thursday, September 17 | 2:00 PM
Caregiving looks different for everyone. Whether you’re supporting an aging parent, partner, neighbor or dear friend, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Join us for courageous conversations, peer support and empowerment in a warm and welcoming space. All caregivers are welcome.
