Holiday Shops at the Center

Monday, December 9 | 2pm-6pm | Open to the Public

Join us for our second annual Holiday Shops at the Center. Stop by and get some of your holiday shopping done early. Holiday shops will feature art pieces, ornaments, greeting cards, books, and so much more! Holiday gift wrapping will also be provided from 1pm-4pm. Bring your gifts or wrap your finds on the spot! Vendor announcements coming soon. If you would like to be a vendor at this event please contact logana@saratogaseniorcenter.org. 

Member Holiday Party

Friday, December 13 | 2pm | $10 | Must RSVP

Ready to celebrate the holidays? Join us for some holiday fun! Visit with Santa Clause. Live holiday tunes by Kenneth Blatt. Enjoy lunch provided by Home of the Good Shepherd. Menu includes cranberry brie bites, pigs in a blanket, baked potato soup, bruschetta, christmas cookies and more!

Lunch provided & supported by Home of the Good Shepherd

Gingerbread House Workshop

Monday, December 16 | 1pm | $5 | Must RSVP

Come and make your own gingerbread house for the holidays!

This workshop is provided by Operation Gingerbread

Ornament Making Workshop

Thursday, December 19, 9:30am | $5 | Must RSVP

Learn the basics of hand embroidery and beading while creating charming Nordic-inspired felt ornaments, perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday decor or giving as a heartfelt gift. This class covers foundational stitches and offers a cozy, creative start to the holiday season with beautiful take home ornaments. 

Holiday Movie Day, Cookie Decorating & Hot Cocoa Bar 

Friday, December 20 | 1:30pm | FREE | Must RSVP

Come join us for a holiday movie & cookie decorating! Enjoy a showing of Elf starring Will Ferrell and decorate some delicious cookies. While you are watching and decorating enjoy a hot cocoa bar. 

Supported by Wellcare

The presentations below are open to both members and non-members.

Senior Issues Part ll

presented by Barry Loffredo | Monday, December 9 | 10am

Staying sharp, memory, living alone, loneliness, death of a spouse, when to move, adjusting to this phase, meaningful engagement, ageism, and more.

Long Term Care presented by Choice Connections | Tuesday, December 10 | 10am

Would you like to understand Long Term Care? This talk will focus on the different types of care available, associated costs, and levels of care. It will help you understand senior housing care options, amenities, costs and level of care as well as home care options and costs. There will be a review of funding options available to help pay for care that include VA benefits, long term care insurance and Medicaid. You will also learn about other resources available in the community that help supplement care; grants, day programs, and volunteer organizations. 

Gerals B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery supported by William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home | Wednesday, December 11 | 1:30pm

Join staff from the Saratoga National Cemetery, learn about burial benefits for Veterans and spouses.

Let's Talk About It Now presented by Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home | Friday, December 13 | 10am 

Kathleen A. Lowes is a licensed funeral director and owner of Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home. For more than 25 years, she has cared for families and their loved ones as they go through one of life’s most difficult and painful journeys. Kathleen’s experience has taught her the importance of planning in advance. She will talk about the different options available when making your final arrangements and she will provide valuable information about the financial choices available to you. People who have their affairs in order feel empowered and relieved that they have lifted a considerable burden from their loved ones’ shoulders. They have the comfort of knowing their final wishes will be honored and they can feel good about making decisions without the pressure of emotions and time constraints. We hope you will join us and be ready to have all your questions answered. There will also be complimentary breakfast available.

Holiday Hints for Caregivers: Managing the Busy Holiday Season presented by Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NY | Monday, December 16 | 9:30am

The holidays are a time for family, togetherness and memories, but can also be a time filled with stress and sadness for the person living with dementia and his or her caregiver. This program will help caregivers understand how cognitive changes impact the holiday season, as well as provide tips on how to modify activities and traditions. You'll even leave with a few gift ideas! This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. 

Saratoga County Department of Health supported by William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home | Friday, December 20 | 10am

The Saratoga County Department of Health will be holding a presentation on proper medication use, storage, and disposal. Attendees will also be trained on how to administer Naloxone, a safe medication that can be used to save someone's life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Department of Health staff members will be available after the session to answer additional questions about the services they offer. 

***The following programs and classes are open to Saratoga County residents ages 60+.  There is no charge for these programs. You do not need to be a member of the Saratoga Senior Center to participate in these programs and classes. These programs and classes were made possible by the New York State Office for the Aging and Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services.***

Country Line Dancing facilitated by Kevin Richards

Thursdays, 2:30pm (No class on 12/26) | Must Sign Up

Get ready to boot, scoot and boogie! Come by the Center and join CMA Winner Kevin Richards for country line dance lessons. *This class is designed for those with country line dancing experience and those who have taken classes in the past*

Soul Line Dancing facilitated by Mary & Frank Colby

Tuesdays, 1:30pm (No class on 12/24) | Must Sign Up

Soul Line Dancing can be done by all. It is no pressure, fun dancing and you don't need a partner. Mary & Frank will have you dancing some familiar dances but they also add their personal touch and bring in oldies, Latin, and more!