Holiday Shops at the Center

Monday, December 9 | 2pm-6pm 

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. 

Van Trip Housing Crawl

Friday, November 1, 10:30am - 4:30pm | $10 |  Open to the Public | Must Register

Hop on our vans and get a sampling of 4 different senior housing sites and all they have to offer!

10:30 am - Start at the Saratoga Senior Center 
11 am - Arrive at Home of the Good Shepherd Malta where you can enjoy coffee, tea, and water, muffins, Danish, donuts, and fruit
12:15 pm - Arrive at Carlton Hollow Apartments in Ballston Spa and enjoy lite refreshments
1:30 pm - Arrive at The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs and visit the Embury cafe while enjoying refreshments
2:45 pm - Arrive at Home of the Good Shepherd Moreau where you can taste their delicious offerings of sweet potato rounds, mini turkey and cranberry open-faced sandwiches, warm Maryland crab dip with fresh baked cristini, apple cider, & pumpkin cream cheese dip on ginger snap cookies. 

Breeders Cup "Happy Hour"

Friday, November 1, 4pm | FREE 

Calling all racing fans! Enjoy a Breeders Cup "Happy Hour" at the Center. In the world of horse racing, the Breeders Cup is the year-end international championship of the sport. Watch the reaces and enjoy the Centers version of the Torrie Cup, ice cream, food & more. 

Supported by the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust

Dine in Dinner - Old Bryan Inn

Tuesday, November 12, 5:30pm | $12 | Must RSVP

Chicken Cordon Bleu, mashed potatoes, & side vegetable. 

Sign ups begin in person on Monday, November 4 from 10am-11am. If spots remain after in person sign ups phone sign ups will begin at 1pm. Members can sign up themselves & one other member. 

Dine in Dinner - The Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill

Wednesday, November 20, 5:30pm | $12 | Must RSVP

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, & side vegetable 

Sign ups begin in person on Monday, November 4 from 10am-11am. If spots remain after in person sign ups phone sign ups will begin at 1pm. Members can sign up themselves & one other member. 

Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 12 

Join us in honoring all those who have served. Thank you to our Veterans!

Veterans Day Social & Trivia | 9:30am | Free for Veterans, $2 for non-veterans | All must sign up

Join us for a Veterans Day social! Sing along to patriotic tunes and spend the morning celebrating all those who have served. Live music provided by Bill Gervasio. Veterans Day themed trivia. Refreshments will be served. Veterans Day cafe specials will be available!

Medicare Changes & Veterans Benefits Medicare Educational Event | 1pm | Please sign up

Join Carl Barlow with Advocate Health Advisors for an educational presentation for Veterans, spouses, and their families on how Medicare works with Military benefits such as VA Healthcare, Tricare, and ChampVA. Receive firsthand expert guidance from a fellow Veteran. Discover all the benefits you may be entitled to and learn how to combine them effectively to cover your healthcare needs. Thank you for your service. 

Volunteer "Thank You" Lunch

Monday, November 18, 1:30pm | Must RSVP

The Saratoga Senior Center has AMAZING volunteers! If you are one of our AWESOME volunteers, please join us as we say thank you with a luncheon in your honor!

Lunch is provided by & sponsored by Home of the Good Shepherd

Friendsgiving Jeopardy

Friday, November 22, 1:30pm | $5 | Must RSVP

Play Thanksgiving themed Jeopardy and other games hosted by the Center staff. Prizes for the winning team! Ice cream and refreshments will be served. Holiday cafe specials will be available! 

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

Senior Housing Options

presented by Choice Connections | Wednesday November 6 | 1:30pm

Join us for a conversation with local housing placement expert and certified senior advisor, Renee Birnbaum from Choice Connections NY. This talk will help you understand home care options and cost of care, senior housing options: cost, amenities and levels of care, as well as an overview of other care options and resources in the community to help you age in place. 

Medicare Changes & Veterans Benefits presented by Carl Barlow | Tuesday, November 12 | 1pm

Join Carl Barlow with Advocate Health Advisors for an educational presentation for Veterans, spouses and their families on how Medicare works for Military benefits such as VA Healthcare, Tricare and ChampVA. Receive firsthand expert guidance from a fellow Veteran. Discover all the benefits you may be entitled to and learn how to combine them effectively to cover your healthcare needs. Thank you for your service. 

MVP Medicare Presentation presented by Sheila Rivera from MVP | Thursday, November 14 | 1pm

Join Sheila for her informative presentation to discuss 2025 MVP Medicare Advantage options for those who are Medicare Eligible in Saratoga County. 

Preplanning Your Funeral presented by William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home | Monday, November 18 | 10am 

Preplanning is the practice of choosing in advance how you would like your funeral to be handled. This presentation will be an overview of pre-arranging your final wishes. Ranging from sharing your wishes to pre-funding funeral trusts (revocable and irrevocable). We are here to help answer questions, share our experience, and serve the community that we love.  

Self-Reflection presented by Home Instead | Tuesday, November 19 | 10am

The importance of Self-Reflection as we get older - Learn how gratitude, forgiveness and self-awareness play a role in our physical and mental wellness-appropriate topics as we gear up for the holiday season! 

From Comfort to Closure presented by Gateway House of Peace & Townley Wheeler Funeral Home | Thursday, November 21 | 1:30pm

Join Kathleen Lowes, former board member and owner of Townley & Wheeler funeral home with Executive Director, Maggie Hasslacher, for their informative presentation about navigating the journey from hospice care to the funeral home.

CDPHP Medicare Presentation presented by Audrey Choiniere from CDPHP | Friday, November 22 | 11am

The presentation will discuss 2025 CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plan Options and Benefits.  It's a good presentation for anyone that may be considering making a change during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7).

Senior Issues presented by Barry Loffredo | Friday, November 15 | 10am

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

***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 10/3 or 10/10) | 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 | 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!