International Mahjong Day Social

Friday, August 1 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Please RSVP | Open to the Public 

Calling all Mahjong players! Bring your sets, gather friends, and join our lively social to meet new players. Enjoy a friendly competitive spirit, ample room for multiple games, and drinks. It’s the perfect chance to connect, strategize, and have a fantastic time!

The Gangsters of Saratoga

Tuesday, August 5 | 10am | Please RSVP | Open to the Public 

Join retired Police Chief and author Greg Veitch for “The Gangsters of Saratoga.” He’ll share true stories from his books, All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them and A Gangster’s Paradise, revealing Saratoga Springs’ history of gambling, crime, and corruption. Learn about gentlemen gamblers, rum runners, and notorious figures who summered in the Spa City. 

Thank you to the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust grant- enjoy free or significantly discounted historical programs & trips!

Rock Around the Clock Record Rumble

Monday, August 11 | 1:30pm | $6 | Must RSVP

Celebrate Vinyl Record Day with us! Enjoy live music by Rick Russo and bring your records for our vinyl swap— your chance to find that missing gem. Refresh Kitchen is dishing out 50s diner classics: cheeseburger sliders, fries, Caesar salad, and deviled eggs, plus plenty of root beer floats. Fifties attire is welcome if you’re feeling groovy!

Thank you to the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust grant- enjoy free or significantly discounted historical programs & trips!

Dine-In Dinner with Olde Bryan Inn

Tuesday, August 19 | 5:30pm | $13 | Must RSVP

Dinner includes roasted chicken with a tarragon cream sauce, mashed potatoes, and a vegetable.

Sponsored by Centers Health Care

Senior Center Track Day

Wednesday, August 27 | $7 | Must sign up, tickets are limited

Spend the day at the Saratoga Race Track! Includes grandstand admission and seats, program, burger or breakfast sand- wich & beverage from the Trackside Grill, & shuttle from the Center. May include a handicapping session at Trackside Grill prior to entry; more details to come. If you would like to use the shuttle, please contact the front desk to sign up for a time slot, spots are limited. Shuttle will pick up at the YMCA pavilion parking lot.

Event Supported by NYRA | Lunch Supported by MVP | Shuttle Supported by Centers Health Care 

Interactive Cooking Experience with Chef Matt

Tuesday, August 28 | 3pm-5pm | $15 | Must RSVP

Master homemade gnocchi with Chef Matt of Refresh Kitchen! This hands-on class will teach you everything from dough to delicious dumplings. You’ll knead, shape, and enjoy your creations during class, plus take home extra sauce. Perfect for all skill levels—no experience needed!

This event is supported by Peregrine Senior Living

End of Summer Bash

Friday, August 29 | 1:30pm | $10 | Must RSVP

Enjoy beachy tunes, a tropical mocktail station, and delicious food from Refresh Kitchen, including chicken salad pinwheels, seashell pasta salad, fresh veggies, and sand dollar cookies. Wear your best Hawaiian shirt and lei (optional!) and join us for exciting rounds of summer-themed bingo. Play bocce ball, corn hole, and ladder ball. This event will be held outdoors, weather permitting.

***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.***

Experienced Country Line Dancing facilitated by Kevin Richards

Wednesdays, 2:30pm | 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*

Beginner Country Line Dancing facilitated by Kevin Richards

Wednesdays, 3:30pm | 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 no country line dancing experience*

Modern Line Dance Fusion facilitated by Mary Colby

Tuesdays, 1:30pm | Must Sign Up

Instructor Mary Colby presents Modern Line Dance Fusion. This No Partner line dancing class incorporates a myriad of musical genres and dancing styles, including: Motown, Oldies, Swing, Disco, Latin, and Country. This is a no pressure, just for fun, music and dancing class.