VAN TRIPS- A day out and we do all the driving!

You can ONLY sign-up for Van Trips on the first of the month. To sign-up, please call (518)584-1621 or visit our front desk!

New York State Capitol Tour | Albany,  NY | Friday, April 10
Experience the architectural wonder of Albany with a visit to the New York State Capitol, a hand-carved masonry masterpiece that took over 30 years to complete. Perched atop State Street hill, this 19th-century marvel offers a stunning look at the seat of New York government and its storied history. After exploring the building’s grand halls and intricate stone carvings, take a short stroll through the concourse to the Empire State Plaza. This leads you directly to the plaza’s food court, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy lunch Pay $10 at sign up. Leave the Center at 9:45am. Return around 2:30pm. 

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - Music @ Noon | Troy, NY | Tuesday, April 14
Enjoy a FREE concert. Internationally renowned sitarist Veena Chandra, a long-time faculty member at Skidmore and Williams Colleges, brings the intricate beauty of North Indian classical music to life with her trademark skill and sensitivity. She is joined by her son, Devesh Chandra, a versatile and sought-after percussionist whose mastery of the tabla spans traditional Indian ragas and diverse global collaborations. After, enjoy lunch at The Whistling Kettle. Pay $10 at sign up. Bring lunch money. Leave the Center at 10:45am. Return around 3pm.

Lunch Bunch: Halfmoon Diner | Halfmoon, NY | Monday, April 20
Enjoy lunch at Halfmoon Diner! From classic diner staples to freshly baked goods, every meal is a reflection of the pride and passion behind this family-run establishment. Pay $5 at sign up. Bring lunch money. Leave the Center at 11am. Return around 1:30pm. 

Yarn Crawl | Greenwich, NY | Friday, April 24
Join us for a “Yarn Crawl” through Greenwich! Start with a delicious brunch at Mama Bear’s Diner. After, heat to Battenkill Fibers for a behind-the-scenes tour of their carding and spinning mill, please note the mill tour is $5 to be paid when you arrive, though the fee is waived with any purchase! You’ll wrap up the afternoon with some shopping at Idlenot Yarn . Pay $20 at sign up. Bring lunch and shopping money. Leave the Center at 10:30am. Return around 4pm.

MiSci Museum of Innovation and Science | Schenectady, NY | Tuesday, April 28
Embark on a journey through the history of innovation with a visit to this premier science and technology museum. Your experience includes an engaging 30-minute planetarium show and  90 minutes to freely explore a massive collection of over 15,000 artifacts. Since its 1997 merger with the General Electric Hall of Electrical History, the museum has become a treasure trove of two million photographs and thousands of rare films and recordings. It’s a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the evolution of electricity and the profound impact of technological change on our world. After, enjoy lunch at Druthers in Schenectady. Pay $28 at sign up. Bring lunch money. Leave the Center at 9am. Return around 2:45pm.

Tulip Tour | Albany, NY | Tuesday, May 5
Walk around Washington Park and learn about the vast variety of tulips planted for Tulip Festival with City Gardener Jena Commerford. After, enjoy lunch and shopping in Stuyvesant Plaza. Pay $15 at sign up. Bring lunch and shopping money. Leave the Center at 9:45am. Return around 3pm.

TRIP POLICY

• Van trips are for members only.

• One-day bus trips are open to anyone regardless of age or residence.

• Multi-day bus trips and excursions are open to anyone regardless of age or residence.

• There are no refunds for van or bus trips unless canceled by the Center.

• All times for our van trips are approximate. We do not guarantee a return time to the Center.