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Upcoming Events
Annual Fall Open House
Saturday, October 21st. 9-1 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public. Please join us for our annual Fall Open House at the new Saratoga Senior Center located at 290 West Avenue, Suite 1! Take part in raffles and 50/50's, sampling of classes, ice cream sandwiches from Dairy Haus, lite fare prepared by Home of the Good Sheperd and so much more!
- 9:30 - "Scams against Seniors" presented by Herzog Law Firm
- 10-1 Tarot Card Reading
- 10-1 - Healthy food & Nutrition with Brenna from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
- 11:00 - Dottie Pepper, professional golfer and CBS broadcaster. "What a week in televised golf looks like. Making the chaos come off as a symphony." Q&A + Book signing.
- 12-1 - Live music with Rod Driscoll.
Sponsored by: Highmark Northeastern New York, Home of the Good Sheperd, and Herzog Law Firm
Medicare insurance Expo
Thursday, October 12, 1-3 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public. See all the latest information and changes in Medicare for 2024 as well as meet with a Medicare professional one on one. NY Statewide Senior Action Council will be presenting on "Changes in Medicare 2024" at 12:30 p.m. Find out what benefits you get at the Center while being a Silversneakers and ReNew Active member!
Retirement Solutions
Monday, October 2, 9-11 a.m.
15 minute appointments, please sign up. John Kalil a Financial Advisor with Retirement Solutions LLC, will be here to answer your general financial questions in a confidential setting as well as to discuss future topics that you would be interested in learning more about. There is no cost or obligation to speak with him.
NYS Office for the Aging
Tuesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m.
Must RSVP. Incase you missed him at our expo in June, Greg Olsen, Director of the NYS office for the Aging will be presenting on "All things Senior" specifically for New York residents. Don't miss out!
Ace Handyman
Tuesday, October 10, 10-12 p.m.
15 minute appointments, please sign up. Have projects you need completed in your home? Want to know how to make your home more fit for yourself as an actibve older adult? Sign up for an appointment with the ACE Handyman where you can recieve free advice for how to make your home exactly how you want it to be.
What's Happening at The Saratoga Senior Center in October!
Events:
Pool Tournament
Wednesday, October 11, 4:30 p.m.
$10 per person, RSVP. Pizza, wings, and complimentary tasting will be provided. A chance to win a prize and bragging rights at the Center.
Trivia Night!
Monday, October 16, 5:30 p.m.
$5 please sign up seating is limited. Pizza bites served bring your own beverage. Join us for fun, friendly competition. "Where all those useless facts you've been collecting can finally come in handy!"
Member Meeting
Wednesday, October 25, 10 a.m.
Please join us for a Saratoga Senior Center member meeting with Executive Direcor, Lois Celeste. Learn about all the benefits our members get on a daily basis here at the Center.
Captial Distric Transportation Authority (CDTA) Presentation
Monday, October 27, 1 p.m.
Please join us for a presentation on all things CDTA. Have questions about navigating bus routes? Want to know more about half fare cards? Sign up for this informative presentation.
Palliative Care & Parkinson's Disease Presentation
Monday, October 30, 12-2 p.m.
Must RSVP. Join us for free lunch & informative presentation. Learn about Parkinson's Disease and gain valuable insight into managing symptoms, improving quality of life, and finding the support you need through Palliative Care.
- 12:00 - Lunch
- 12:30-1 - Dr. LaFaver (Parkinson's and movement disorder specialist with Saratoga Hospital.)
- 1-1:30 - Dr Kluger (Direcotr of the Palliative Care Research Center and Neuropalliative Care Service at University of Rochester.)
- 1:30-2 - Q&A
Apple Workshop
Monday, October 30, 10-11:30 a.m.
Please sign up, seating is limited. Come for informative sessions on how to use your apple devices wether it is
Do you have some unanswered questions about your life? A tarot card reading provides insight into what the future holds. Call for a 15 minute appointment.
Dinner Options:
Dine in Dinner - Olde Bryan Inn
Tuesday, October 24, 5:30 p.m.
Dinner is held at the New Senior Center. $12 per dinner, includes Coq au vin (A classic French stew of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and crispy pancetta.) Please sign up, must be a member
On-Going Schedule
Monday
9:00: Tai Chi
9:30: Walking Club
9:30-12:30: Clay Arts
10-11:Chair Yoga (center & zoom)
1-2: Chit Chat
1-4: Pool League
1-4: Bridge
Tuesday
9:00: Golf League
9:00:Poker
9-9:45: Strength & Cardio
9-11: Women’s Pool
10:00: Meditation (center & zoom)
1-4 Pool League
1:00: Mahjong
Wednesday
8:45: Senior Life Transitions Team Mtg.
9:30: Mosaics
9:30-1: Rug Hooking
10:00: Knit & Crochet
10-11: Zumba
1:00: Bingo
1:00:Strength w/Aidan (center & zoom)
1-4: Canasta
1-4: Pool League
Thursday
10-10:45: SS Cardio & Strength (center & zoom)
10:00: Ukelele
10-2: Tarot Cards (see schedule)
11:00: Foodbank
11:00-11:45 Gentle Yoga (center & zoom)
1-4: Pool League
1:00: Mahjong
1:00: Bowka
1:00: Belly Dancing
Friday
9-12: Poker
9:30: Clay Arts
10:00: Spanish
11:00: Memory Cafe - (1st Friday of month)
11:00: Caregiver Support Group (2nd Fri of month) in person.
1-4: Pool League
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER!
Do you carry United Healthcare & are 65+ years old? You maybe eligible for RENEW ACTIVE.
Do you carry any of the following Medicare Advantage Programs?
CDPHP, EMBLEM HEALTH, EMPIRE BLUECROSS, EMPIRE BLUECROSS BLUESHEILD, HEALTHFIRST, HUMANA, INDEPENDENT HEALTH, MVP, AND WELLCARE. You maybe eligible for SILVERSNEAKERS.
Did you know that your SilverSneakers and Renew Active membership allows you to attend all programming at the Center free, some exceptions may apply. It is not just for your exercise classes, it includes presentations, art classes, ZOOM classes, produce and food programs.
If you are taking a class in person, please register by calling the front desk at 518.584.1621
