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Capital Region Social Happenings and Singles Outreach Services January Events

CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com.

Check out the following events that are held at 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance. As conditions change, current State and CDC guidelines will be in effect. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible.

Tuesday Nights: 7 pm “Real World” discussions. A different topic every Tuesday with a different Facilitator. Great interactive event at Singles Outreach. $4 members/ $6 Guests Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door.

Friday – Jan 6 at 7 pm: LIVE event! Ed Salvo Performs song and guitar -- music across the decades. He’s always a hit when he performs. ($10 pp) – Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Call 518-452-6883 for info Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door.

Friday – Jan 13 at 7 pm: It’s Broadway Musical Night. Enjoy a “CATS” with discussion after. This is a pay what you will event. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Please see SINGLES 5

Shen district closes on site

Over 2 years of work ahead for full-day K location

By KATHLEEN MOORE

CLIFTON PARK — The Shenendehowa school district has closed on the building that will house full-day kindergarten, but there are years of work ahead before it opens.

Voters will decide on a capital project, possibly as soon as May, but school officials described the renovations as a “multi-phase, multi-year” process. Superintendent L. Oliver Robinson had previously estimated a building renovation project taking two years, which would mean the kindergarten center could not open earlier than 2025.

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But district officials aren’t wasting any time. They closed a week after the school board accepted the donation of a 150,000-square-foot building and are now

meeting with designers to plan out the renovations.

The school district was given the building at 5 Maxwell Drive, owned by DGC Development. Owners Don and Beverly Greene made the donation after Shenendehowa was repeatedly outbid on land in the increasingly commercial area. Without land or a large building, Shenendehowa did not have the space to offer full-day kindergarten. But parents began pushing for it after Shenendehowa accepted state funding for full-day preschool a year ago. In that time, school officials made a complete turnaround, from saying full-day kindergarten wasn’t needed or desired, to searching for and then acquiring a building in which to house the program.

The district may be the last in the state to not offer full-day school to all kindergartners. State officials only knew of four other districts that didn’t offer full-day kindergarten to all, and those four have added it now.

But Shenendehowa’s building will have more than kindergarten. Plans include new

space for pre-K, center-based special education classes and professional development. The district plans to move district offices to the site, eliminating the need for the current district offices building. The district may sell that building and use the proceeds to offset the cost of renovating the new building.

The district also plans to create storage space at the building, reducing or eliminating the cost of storage elsewhere. When the kindergarten center opens, Shenendehowa will need to hire about 21 new kindergarten teachers, in addition to the current teachers. They need a different teaching certificate than the standard certificate used in elementary schools, which is only good for grades 1 through 6.

They’ll need a special early childhood teaching certificate, which is good for birth through grade 2. Robinson has estimated that running the program will cost the district $2 million a year.

Kathleen.Moore@- timesunion.com

Web program inspires love of poetry

Poem Renovation is a popular teaching tool in Saratoga County schools

By WENDY LIBERATORE

CLIFTON PARK — In good times and in bad, Kelly de la Rocha turns to poetry.

Yet recently, when she unearthed some poems she wrote as a teenager, she thought to herself, “These don’t represent who I am now.”

For the fun of it, she took the poems, cut out each word and scrambled them to write a different poem that she felt more connection to.

“It was such a cool experience to be able to come up with new creations with the same old words,” de la Rocha said. “I wondered how I could share it with other people because it was such an inspiring activity.”

Last winter, she mentioned the idea to her daughter’s friend, Emily Houlihan, who works for Microsoft. She offered to build a website, similar to Wordle, and Poem Renovation was born. Daily at 5 a.m., the free website offers up 30 to 40 shuffled words culled from a published work. Would-be poets can use any digital device to move the words around on the screen to compose their own creations, which then can be shared on social media.

And, this fall, thanks to the help of three area teachers, including one who is de la Rocha’s sister-in-law, the website was introduced to Saratoga County schools. It’s being used as a poetry prompt in English classes at Shenendehowa and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake schools, as well as by a speech pathologist at the Charlton School, with the goal of teaching the art of poetry. And ultimately, de la Rocha hopes, cultivating an appreciation for it.

“Kids are not thrilled with poetry,” said the freelance writer who hails from Charlton but lives in Connecticut. “When the teacher asked the kids who likes poetry, only a couple raised their hands, probably because they thought they needed to. By the end, they were excited.”

She has also enjoyed her encounters with the students. “I didn’t realize how thrilled I am to go to these classes and to help inspire them to love words like I do,” de la Rocha said.

Kelly de la Rocha said students are enticed by her No. 1 rule: Throw out everything your teachers taught you about writing. De la Rocha’s sister-in-law, Dena Marie de la Rocha, a teacher at Shenendehowa’s Gowana Middle School, said that statement made her sixth-graders turn to look at her reaction.

“The kids initially laughed, looked in my direction shocked, and then dove right in with excitement,” she said.

Kelly de la Rocha said she just tells them, “We are going to play with words.

“I tell them there is no wrong answer,” the 55-year-old said. “You only win by creating something new. It’s cool to see them be enthusiastic about it and like the process.”

Teachers say student response has

been miraculous.

Valerie Wadsworth, a sixth-grade English teacher at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, said she uses Poem Renovation one day a week. And she finds it especially surprising that 80 percent of her students want to come to the front of the class to read aloud their creations.

“Students are now at the point where they compliment each other and clap for one another,” Wadsworth said. “As an English teacher, I am always looking for opportunities to encourage students to stand in front of an audience and present their work. … Since my class has been working on Poem Renovation for the past four to five weeks, new students volunteer each week.

“It takes bravery to stand up in front of your peers as an 11- or 12-year-old; Poem Renovation’s format gives students the confidence to share their writing.”

Wadsworth also said that the platform is “nonthreatening and very easy to use” and they like it so much that many of her students are “accessing Poem Renovation on their own time.”

Moreover, she said it’s perfect for English classes because it helps students “develop their written expression and creativity” while expanding their vocabulary.

“Several students have looked up words that they thought were interesting or unique because the words were on Poem Renovation,” Wadsworth said.

Kelly de la Rocha said it also gives teachers the opportunity to discuss poetic structure, rhythm and rhyming. But mainly, she relishes the student response. On a recent visit to the Gowana school, de la Rocha said one shy child, who didn’t want anyone to see her mouth, stood up in class to read her poem.

“She blocked her face with her laptop, but she stood up and read,” de la Rocha said. “To see the shy children up there … it’s exciting.”

De la Rocha said the following week, one of the boys in the class reminded the teacher she promised them they could try Poem Renovation again.

“They asked for it,” de la Rocha said.

Initially, de la Rocha selected only songs and writings in the public domain. But she recently hired an attorney to help her glean from books that students have told her they enjoy, like “Stargirl” by Jerry Spinelli, “Ground Zero” by Alan Gratz and “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan.

She also said she has used works that are recommended reading in schools such as “The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank as well as works by Emily Dickinson and William Shakespeare. She also accepts suggestions, which can be posted on Poem Renovation’s social media site.

“I look for passages with colorful language

with a good combination of verbs and nouns,” she said. “Anything that looks like it will work.” Poem Renovation is in its earliest stages, however. It was officially launched in March and de la Rocha said she has 122 daily users. Right now, the site is run by volunteers, including de la Rocha, who selects the passages and visits schools at no charge. She recently applied for an LLC and will be seeking grants. She expects, however, she will eventually have to hire

staff and accept advertising on the site. But for now, she is savoring the idea that she created something others enjoy.

“I’m really excited about it, but it’s still scary,” de la Rocha said. “It’s something I thought up and it came to life and now it’s flying. I’m so thrilled to inspire a whole new generation.”

wliberatore@- timesunion.com A 518-454-5445 A @wendyliberatore

PHOTOS BY JIM FRANCO / TIMES UNION

Sixth-graders at Gowana Middle School in Clifton Park use Kelly de la Rocha’s web-based word scramble program, Poem Renovation. De la Rocha said students are enticed by her No. 1 rule: Throw out everything your teachers taught you about writing.

JIM FRANCO / TIMES UNION

Poem Renovation allows would-be poets to use any digital device to move words around on a screen and compose their own creations, which then can be shared on social media.

Kelly de la Rocha talks to sixth-grade students at Gowana Middle School in Clifton Park about using Poem Renovation to help with creative writing. “I didn’t realize how thrilled I am to go to these classes and to help inspire them to love words like I do,” she said.

Clifton Park Senior Community Center

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Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, NY 12065 • 518-383-1343

Senior Express -Transportation for Clifton Park Senior Residents – 518371-4444

Saratoga County Office for the Aging - Home Delivered Meals – 518-3634020 or 518-363-4033

Periodic Activities: call or go online to view our newsletter at https://cliftonpark.org/services/senior-services/senior-center.html

Membership to the Center is available to anyone 50+ for ONLY $20 for all of 2023!

New Year’s Pajama Dance Party: Friday, January 6 at 11:00am: Wear your PJs and have some fun dancing in our Studio Dance Room. Let’s Party Like it’s 1999.

Advanced Registration Required Light Mending with Patti: Tuesday, January 10 from 9:30am-11:30am: Drop In, Drop Off, and Pick Up later (Laundered

American Legion Breakfasts

Back in January

DELMAR - American Legion - Blanchard Post 1040 - 16 W. Poplar Drive Delmar NY

Sons of the American Legion Monthly Breakfast Buffet- all you can eat** Adults $12, Children $6 (under 12)

Enjoy our extensive buffet which includes omelet stations, breakfast sandwiches, eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes, pancakes, and more. Includes beverages (coffee, tea, juices)

Proceeds used to fund our various projects and programs that directly support our Veterans.

January 29, 2023

Clothing Only) Movies and Popcorn: Tuesday, January 10 at 2:00pm: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood: Like Mother, like daughter: neither New York playwright Sidda Lee Walker nor her eccentric Louisiana mother Vivi will likely take steps to mend the rift between them. No, this is a job for the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. FREE EEE: Let’s talk about Medication: Wednesday, January 11 at 12:30pm: More than 100,000 older adults in North America end up in the hospital each year because of medication problems. Learn about the risks and solutions in the Let’s Talk about Medications Program from Home Instead. We’ll discuss common medication problems facing older adults, important questions to ask your doctor, and some tips for home medication management. Advanced Registration Required Game Day: Dice Games: Wednesday, January 18 at 12:30pm: Play games like LCR, Dice 3000, Bunco, Nickels and Dimes,

from 9 to 12-noon (and February 26th and March 26th)

Thank you for your support to the Veterans - we look forward to seeing you!

*elevator and ADA restrooms on site

Local Magicians To Meet January 10th

LATHAM - The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely en-

New Students Welcome for Colonie Senior Service Centers’ (CSSC) Free ESL Classes

COLONIE - For the past several months, CSSC volunteers have been working with older adult refugees from a variety of countries teaching the English language and American situational words and practices. Lessons will continue into the new year. Do you know an adult struggling with the English language? Please consider referring them to Colonie Senior Service Centers to participate in ESL classes held twice weekly free of charge at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany. Please call Diane at 518-459-2857 ext. 305 for questions or additional information.

Yahtzee, etc. Please bring a $1 scratch-off ticket to be added to the “Lottery Tree” and receive a chance toward a drawing for all of the tickets on the Lottery Tree. Advanced Registration Required *Living with a Loss: Monday, January 23 at 2:30pm. Monthly Dropin Program. There is no timetable for grieving; people grieve in their own way and heal at their own pace. Participants have the opportunity to talk about their loss and share their story with others who have experienced similar losses. Learn the signs of grief, self-care, & coping strategies. Fourth Monday-Upcoming dates: January 23, February 27

Crafts: Winter Gnome: Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00am: $3 cash supply fee paid at registration. Sample on display at front desk. Advanced Registration Required Jewelry Making Class: Friday, January 27 at 1:00pm: $3 cash supply fee paid at registration. Sample on display at front desk. Advanced Registra-

tertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: WWW.SAM24.

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Hispanic and International Ministry at Clifton Park Center

Baptist Church

CLIFTON PARK - Clifton Park Center Baptist Church offers an outreach program for Hispanics and Internationals in the area. It is a time of fellowship and Bible Study on Mondays @ 7:00pm. It is offered in English and in Spanish. The church is located at 713 Clifton Park

tion Required Our Daily Lunch Program (12:00pm Noon) is ongoing. Call for details.

Eco-Friendly Actions Calendar

CAPITAL DISTRICTYouth2 presents the 2023 “Eco-Friendly Actions” calendar to promote living in a sustainable manner for generations to come. Youth2 will post monthly on Facebook, Instagram and other local digital platforms simple lifestyle adjustments one can make to give back to our environment.

The organization has worked to create a methodical monthly plan for the upcoming year. Early in 2023, the calendar explores themes of land use, upcycling, and trees, but as the year progresses gardening, recycling, water use, and advocacy are also discussed.

Youth2 hopes to call attention to addressing practical worldly issues (protection of water, trees, etc.) in a manageable, doable and not overwhelm-

Center Road in Clifton Park, NY. Please contact Rev. Damaris Cami-Staples at (518)371-6023 if you have any questions.

The Vischer Ferry Cemetery Closed for Winter

VISCHER FERRY - The Winter will soon be upon the area and it is time for the Winter closing of the church cemetery. The Vischer Ferry Cemetery adjacent to Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry will be Closing its roadways on or about December 15th. The roadways into and exit from the cemetery will not be accessible for the coming season.

Colonie Senior Service Centers Announce January’s Healthy and Local Cooking Class

COLONIE - Each month Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc (CSSC) offers a cooking demonstration highlighting “the best of local” for seniors (55+). As the area’s largest nonprofit senior organization, CSSC offers a wide array of senior programs and services including educational, and health and wellness opportunities.

Join Award Winning Chef Aneesa Waheed, owner of Tara Kitchen, on Tuesday, January 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to learn from an area expert about why Moroccan cuisine is so special. The class will take place at CSSC’s King Thiel Senior Community, 17 Elks Lane in Latham.

Moroccan cuisine is the cuisine of Morocco, fueled by interactions and exchanges with many cultures and nations over the centuries. Moroccan cuisine is a mix of Arab, Berber, Andalusi, and Mediterranean cuisines, with minimal European and sub-Saharan influences. For nearly a decade, Tara Kitchen has served Moroccan food that is for everyone. It’s worldly but accessible comfort food packed with flavor. Vibrant, not fiery, it is seasoned with spices that reflect Morocco’s history as a cultural crossroad.

There is a $5 charge to attend, and prior registration is required. Space is limited. For further information or to register, please call Diane at 518-459-2857 ext. 305.

THE CENTER at Colonie Senior Sevice Centers - Searching for Timbuctoo Screening and Q&A

COLONIE - SEARCHING FOR TIMBUCTOO tells the little-known story of a Black settlement, established in the wilds of upstate New York, that brought together a group of ardent abolitionists willing to risk their fortunes, their families, and their futures to destroy slavery. Little did they know that by coming together, they would help tear the nation apart.

Paul Miller is a writer, filmmaker and photographer based in upstate New York. As a 20-year veteran of broadcast and cable television, he has worked for national shows and networks, including The History Channel, National Geographic Channel, PBS, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Free for all.

Monday, February 6, 3:00 p.m ., with question-and-answer session to follow. At The Beltrone Living Center.

Capital Region Veterans Memorial (CRVM) Fundraiser

SCHENECTADY - We are having a Fundraiser at the Waters Edge Lighthouse, 2 Freemans Bridge Road, Schenectady on January 28th 4-5 Silent Auction and Cash Bar. 5PM Buffet Dinner Seafood Stuff Sole, Chicken Parm, Potatoes, Fruit and Toss Salad, Coffee and Dessert. 50/50, Small presentation and Silent Auction winners.

$40pp; all proceeds to benefit the CRVM. Please visit our website at: Capitalregionveteransmemorial.org. To purchase tickets and honor our Veterans and their families. Please email: thecrvm@gmail.com If you have any questions or would like to donate an item for our Silent Auction.

ing way. The purpose of this calendar is to educate more people in the Saratoga Springs region on easy environmental actions that can be accomplished to help to protect our environment. Through community action we can contribute to a better future.

CCRAnnouncement -Healing Liturgy

LOUDONVILLEChrist Our Light RC Church, 1 Maria Dr.,Loudonville, NY

Date: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023

Time: 7:00 pm Prayer and Praise 7:30 pm Liturgy, Healing Prayer to follow.

Presider: Fr. Charles Onyeneke

There will be individual prayer teams available after Mass.

For more information about the Charismatic Renewal - Check out the website: AlbanyCCR.org

Looking for Baseball Umpires

CAPITAL DISTRICTCapital District Baseball Umpires Association is looking for new members for the 2023 season.

Training classes are now forming. Please call Bob Umholtz at 518-986-5987 or go to cdbua.com for more information.

The Boys and Girls Club of Albany is Hosting an Adult Bible Study

ALBANY - Each Thursday at 6:00 P.M. The address is 21 Delaware Avenue.

For further info please call 518-885-3149.

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UAlbany Professor Emerita Martha Rozett to Lead “Synagogue Scholars” Discussion of Provocative Book

CAPITAL DISTRICT - B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation resumes its “Synagogue Scholars” series with a discussion led by Professor Emerita Martha Rozett of People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn Friday, Jan. 6, immediately following the congregation’s 7 p.m. Shabbat service.

B’nai Sholom is at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York. The service and program, open to all who wish to worship and learn, will be in person (weather permitting) and via Zoom. For Zoom link, contact the B’nai Sholom office.

Horn’s essay collection has a title that seems designed to offend or challenge the reader. Most of the 12 essays were published elsewhere in recent years and some have been the subjects of a podcast on Tablet. Author of The World to Come and All Other Nights and with a doctorate in Hebrew and Yiddish literature, Horn is troubled by the way readers expect “uplifting” stories about Jews and their rescuers that emphasize redemption, arguing that such stories minimize the suffering experienced by the Jewish people throughout history. Horn’s is a provocative book, but a timely one for a world in which anti-Semitism, both subtle and violent, continues to be widespread.

In her Jan. 6 talk, Rozett will examine four of the essays in Horn’s book: “Everyone’s (Second) Favorite Dead Jew,” “Frozen Jews,” “Legends of Dead Jews” and “Commuting with Shylock.”

A Shakespeare scholar and professor emerita at the University at Albany, Rozett is the author of When People Wrote Letters: A Family Chronicle (The Troy Book Makers, 2011), a story told through family letters and autobiographies about the travels and careers of her mother and great aunt and about a romance threatened by the differences between New England Episcopalians and New York Jews. Rozett holds a doctorate in English from the University of Michigan.

Begun in 2004, the “Synagogue Scholars” series spotlights individuals in the Capital Region Jewish community who are recognized authorities in their fields.

B’nai Sholom monitors the rapidly changing COVID situation and follows state and CDC health guidelines regarding masking and social distancing.

For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany. org or contact the B’nai Sholom office: office@bnaisholom.albany.ny.us or 518-482-5283.

Free Community Dinner

WATERFORD –A Free Community Meal will be served during a Messy Church gathering from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 at Grace Church, 36 Third St.

Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. Fun activities with a Biblical theme are planned.

For information, call the Episcopal parish at 237-7370 or visit gracechurchwaterford.com.

The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Deacon Denise Moore assists.

An Adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m.

A coffee hour follows each service

CASA - Raise Your Voice Singing Contest

SCHENECTADY - Calling All Singers! Raise Your Voice Singing Competition, sponsored by CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children) will be held on June 29th, 2023. Auditions for Teens and Young Adults ages 13-24 will take place on May 2nd and 3rd, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady. Compete in one of two categories: Show Tunes, Theatre, Opera OR Rock, Pop, Country, solo or duo performers. No Profanity.

Top 25 finalists will perform at Proctors for the chance to become the winner! Cash prize and trophy for the First and Second Place Winners in each category!

To schedule an audition please call the Center for Community Justice at 518-346-1281 Ext 330 or 518-709-6288 or email rvaughn@theccj.org

Southern Saratoga Art Society

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting at two locations during January and February, 2023. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., Tel. #: 518-383-1343 will be hosting a show called “The Two Vals” and will feature the artwork of Valerie Woodward and Valerie Wolf. These unique artists will feature an eclectic mix of artwork and use of vibrant colors in landscapes, still-life, paint pouring,

Recruiting

realism to abstract, using acrylics, watercolor, pen and watercolor pencil collages just to name a few.

The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#: 518-664-4646 will feature artist Barbara Hurley. Barbara has been painting most of her life. She paints in acrylics, oils and watercolors and has taken many classes with various artists. Her exhibit includes portraits in oils and some recent works in Acrylics. Barbara will donate any proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church.

For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Capital District Fly Fisher Present an Introductory Fly Tying Class

CLIFTON PARK - Intro to Fly Tying (Ages 13 and up) First session covers materials, tools, safety and hands-on instruction on knots used in fly tying. Students MUST have their own tying tools, which will be covered at the first session, and have 2 weeks to obtain needed tools. By the end of the 8 sessions, each student should have all the skills needed to embark on a life-long hobby of fly tying. Date: Jan 11, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 22, (March 29 for weather date)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Site: Locust Lane Clubhouse - 5 Locust Lane, Clifton Park Fee: $85 Registration is online through Town of Clifton Park. You do not have to be a resident to enroll.

Instructor: Members of Capital District Fly Fishers

AmeriCorps

Contact: Tom Passarelli tpassare@yahoo.com (518)-765-3389 Evan Lubin evan. Lubin@gmail.com

Waterford Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station

WATERFORD - Buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes (Plain or Blueberry), French toast, Sausage, Bacon, Seasoned Home Fries, Toast, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices.

Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast!

WHEN: Sun., Jan. 8th, 2023, 8:00am – 11:00am Every 1st Sunday of the Month

WHERE: K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford waterfordkofc.org or call 518-237-9330 $12.00 adult - $6.00 children (Children under 4 free)

The Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern Host Twelfth Night at the Tavern

REXFORD - The Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern welcome you to a Twelfth Night celebration at the Historic Grooms Tavern, January 8th from noon to 4 pm. Come warm yourself at our Open House and Twelfth Night celebration.

Take a tour of the oldest tavern and country store in Clifton Park. Renaissance and holiday music by the recorder ensemble Lycaeides.

Leave your worries behind for a moment with the refreshments, music, and good cheer. They are

Volunteers 55+

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Community Caregivers has partnered with AmeriCorps Seniors and is actively recruiting volunteers who are 55+ join a national volunteer movement and help their neighbors.

Our volunteers provide support, at no charge, to older adults and individuals who need help to live safely and independently in their own homes. There are several flexible opportunities available such as grocery shopping and transportation. We currently serve Albany and Rensselaer counties.

For those that meet the income guidelines, there is even a modest stipend available.

If your organization currently utilizes volunteers and would like to find out how we can partner or if you’re interested and have questions, please send us a note at americorps@communitycaregivers.org .

Also, Visit Community Caregivers at www.communitycaregivers.org.

Historic Cherry Hill Recruits Volunteer Guides to Lead Tours of the Historic House Museum In 2023

ALBANY - Historic Cherry Hill is looking for individuals interested in local history to join as volunteer guides for the 2023 tour season. Guide training will begin onsite in late January 2023 and will take place roughly every other Wednesday evening through April.

Interested volunteers will be fully trained by Historic Cherry Hill staff members and guest speakers. Guides can expect to commit to 6-10 hours per month from January to November of 2023, with the majority of public tours occurring between June and August.

Regarding Covid-19: Historic Cherry Hill will continue to follow the latest recommendations from NYS and CDC guidelines and museum best practices to ensure the safety of our visitors, volunteers, and staff.

Historic Cherry Hill tells a story of America through the lives and experiences of five generations of one Albany, New York household. The historic house museum is located at 523 ½ South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202.

Historic Cherry Hill is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that guides walk up and down two flights of stairs during the tour, and may be on their feet for prolonged periods of time.

Interested volunteers can visit our website at www. historiccherryhill.org/news/ or contact Meghan Willis, Education Assistant at HCH by emailing meghan@historiccherryhill.org or calling 518-434-4791.

all free.

Historic Grooms Tavern. 290 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, NY 12148.

Corner of Sugar Hill Rd and Grooms Rd.

Sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park and Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern.

Parks and Rec at 518371-6667 Or tavernmembership@gmail.com

The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are Hosting a Breakfast Buffet

LATHAM - Sunday, January 8th, 2023, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110.

Menu includes; Scrambled Eggs, an Omelet Station, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon and Sausage, Pancakes and French Toast served w/Warm syrup, A Variety of Cereals and Juices, Bananas and Hot Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.

*$12 Adults, $6 Children (5-10) and under 5 Free! www.lathamcoloniekofc. com/dinners&events

Waterford Museum Lecture

WATERFORD - We invite you to join us and please share the information for the lecture, Troy’s Draft Riot of 1863, presented by Executive Director Emeritus of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, Michael Barrett.

Title: Troy’s Draft Riot of 1863

Date: January 10 Time: 7pm Venue: Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural

Colonie Senior Service Centers is One Step Closer to Affordable Senior Units

COLONIE - Colonie Senior Service Centers (CSSC) is One Step Closer to Building 99 More Affordable Independent Senior Units in Latham

In the planning process for the last two years, CSSC’s Executive Director Diane Conroy-LaCivita had the opportunity to present to the Town of Colonie IDA on December 19th in hopes for obtaining a PILOT (Payment in Leu of Taxes) on the previously approved 99-unit affordable independent senior building which would be built on the site of the former Colonie Elks Lodge on Elks Lane in Latham. The proposed building would be adjacent to CSSC’s 96-unit King Thiel Senior Community which opened fully leased on May 1, 2017, and now has a five to seven year waitlist. CSSC, Inc. envisions the two structures side-by-side will create a spectacular campus for affordable senior living complete with a three-season senior center in an adjoining pavilion built by the Elks where all sorts of activities and events could be held.

At the 12/19/2022 meeting, the IDA approved a motion to schedule a public hearing in regard to the issuance of the requested PILOT to be held on Monday, January 23, 2023. CSSC is hoping for a good turnout of seniors and their families at the 01/23/2023 IDA meeting who are interested in supporting the proposed project for more affordable senior housing in the community. This meeting is being held at Colonie Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham.

As part of last year’s previous approvals for the proposed structure, CSSC is required to pay the Town of Colonie a public benefit of $176,700 based on a per-door calculation for the 99 units.

Colonie Senior Service Centers, an award winning forty-one-year-old nonprofit, is the largest provider of senior programs and services in the Capital Region. The organization currently owns and manages three senior communities, The Beltrone Living Center, King Thiel Senior Community and Sheehy Manor totaling 396 low and/or affordable apartment units.

For further information, please call Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. at 518-459-2857 ext. 305.

Writer’s Workshop at THE CENTER

COLONIE - Come practice the art of writing in a friendly and supportive environment. In the Library at The Beltrone Living Center. First and Third Tuesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please call Caroline Barrett at 518-459-2857 x 327, cbarrett@colonieseniors. org

Center (2 Museum Lane, Waterford)

Admission: $10 a person (may be paid at the door)

Reservations: Recommended - seating is limited at the museum

While the city of Troy was a bustling industrial center during the civil war period, the lives of her workers reflected the same social, financial and emotional upheaval that had torn the nation apart.

Local economic and political disparity had led to the early and successful organization of labor, and related political affiliations. These factors were compounded by the enactment of the first military conscription act in American history, which included provisions that many considered to be onerously weighted against the laboring class. This turmoil led to what has been called the second most destructive draft riot in the nation, necessitating some rather unusual governmental responses. This illustrated lecture is a true story about the people and events that don’t always make it into the history books.

THE CENTER at Colonie Senior Service Centers Announce an Open House

COLONIE - The Open House is January 13 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. THE CENTER is a place for individuals 55 years of age or older to learn, grow, exercise and be creative. Best of all, it’s a place to have fun! We are so excited about these offerings, in celebration of the New Year and of all things new and exciting. Please note,

$20 membership is due in January.

Come and mingle, meet instructors and learn about THE CENTER at CSSC. At our January Open House, there will be information about wellness and fitness classes, artistic and creative events and club happenings, too. The open house is a great chance to see where classes are held and tour our building. Start your journey in staying active, connected and healthy in 2023!

There will also be music, crafts, snacks and fun. Free for all. Call 518-4592857 x 327 or cbarrett@ coloniesenior.org.

Q.U.I.L.T., Inc.

Monthly Guild Meeting

DELMAR - Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. is a not-for-profit guild of quilters interested in learning about the art of making quilts. Members live in the Capital Region and surrounding communities. The meeting is January 13, 2023, 9:45am

All levels of quilters are welcome. Meetings are held at the Delmar Reformed Church (386 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054) the second Friday of each month (September through June.)

For the January meeting, a brief business meeting begins at 9:45 followed by a lecture/trunk show by local quilt designer and teacher Marlous Carter. All are welcome. Please join us.

Please visit our website https://www.quiltinc.org/ for more details.

Senior January Dining Events at Colonie Senior Service Centers

COLONIE - Join us for a hot meal at The Beltrone Living Center Monday-Friday at Noon. This program is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, NYS Office for the Aging, Administration for Community Living, Town of Colonie and participant contributions. January menu is currently under review and subject to change.

This program is an equal opportunity provider. Suggested donation of $3, and registration and reservations are required. Call 518-459-2857 x 303.

January 6th at Noon Special Lunch: “As Iz” (Izzy Singer) is an Albany, NY area based one-man band, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Izzy has performed and recorded his music since the late 1980s. He will play a mix of original songs plus classic covers from artists such as The Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Byrds, Ricky Nelson and more! Lunch served will be Chicken Cacciatore, Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Spinach, Green Salad and a blondie.

January 9th at Noon: Lunch & Learn: Come enjoy lunch with the community and listen to Alexandra Wolfe, Master in Social Work, a Volunteer Coordinator and Family Advocate at the Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center speak about the work they do for our community, and about volunteer opportunities to help victims. Lunch served will be Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair with Peas, a Caesar Salad and a blondie.

January 23rd at 5:00pm: Come see Joe Gorman – singer, songwriter and vocalist preform and enjoy a tasty lunch with the community! Dinner served will be (subject to change) Swedish Meatballs with Egg Noodles, Green Beans, Caeser Salad and a Ice Cream Sundae.

1/6 Special Luncheon Chicken Cacciatore

1/9 Lunch & Learn Shrimp Scampi

1/10 Goulash

1/11 Cream of Broccoli Soup + ½ Turkey Sand.

1/12 Pizza Day

1/13 Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions

1/16 CLOSED MLK DAY

1/17 Meatloaf

1/18 Chicken & Dumplings

1/19 Bacon, Shrimp & Corn Chowder + ½ Turkey Sand

1/20 Shepard’s Pie

1/23 Lunch Chicken Plicata

1/23 Special Dinner Swedish Meatballs w/Egg Noodles

1/24 Baked Ham w/Peas + Scalloped Potatoes

1/25 Seafood Mac & Cheese w/Broccoli

1/26 Minestrone Soup + ½ Roast Beef Sand.

1/27 Antipasto Salad + Italian Wedding Soup

1/30 Stuffed Pepper • 1/31 Irish Beef Stew

HOME SOLUTIONS

Tips When Painting Shutters

There are many ways to give a home’s exterior a new look. Though it might not be as grand as replacing siding, repainting shutters affords homeowners a chance to try a bold new color or simply replace fading colors, and each option can make a home more appealing.

Homeowners who have never before painted shutters can consider these tips as they prepare to begin the project.

• Don’t go it alone. The most important step homeowners can take before beginning a shutter painting project is to enlist the help of a friend or family member. Someone to hold the ladder can make the project safer. Enlisting a third individual, working on the ground, who can take the shutters from the person on the ladder may be a wise move as well.

• Remove the shutters. When painting shutters, homeowners want to remove them from the house. It might seem easier to leave the shutters on and then paint them carefully with a brush, but that’s both time-consuming and a potential safety risk. Some shutters are installed with fasteners that look like screws, but that appearance is misleading and shutters installed in this way cannot be re-

moved with a drill or screwdriver. Homeowners should determine which material their shutters are made from, and then look for a corresponding removal tutorial on YouTube. Homeowners who can’t find one can contact the manufacturer or a contractor to determine the best way to remove the shutters.

• Clean the shutters prior to painting them. It’s likely been years since the shutters were last painted, and over that time they’ve no doubt accumulated a lot of dirt and mildew. Homeowners can try a garden hose to clean them, and if that doesn’t work a power washer may be needed. If using a power washer with wooden shutters, be especially careful, as the force of the power washer may damage the wood. Vinyl shutters, like vinyl siding, can typically handle a strong power washing without being damaged. Wooden shutters also will need to have old paint removed before they can be repainted. The experts at TrueValue® note that paint can be removed from wooden shutters with a sander or by applying a chemical paint stripper.

• Prime wooden shutters before painting. Though vinyl shutters won’t need to be primed unless the old paint is peeling, wooden shutters must be primed before they’re painted. Priming can be a tedious process, so homeowners should leave themselves ample time for this part of the project.

• Rent an airless sprayer to paint the shutters. Many hardware or paint stores rent airless sprayers, and these can be the quickest way to paint shutters. Professionals typically apply two coats of paint, and the first coat should be allowed to fully dry before the second coat is applied.

• Re-hang the shutters after they have fully dried. Only after the shutters have fully dried should they be placed back on the house. Employ the same buddy system when re-hanging the shutters, having one person hold the ladder and another pass each one up one at a time. Painting shutters can give a home a fresh look without costing homeowners a lot of money.

Upgrade Bathroom Safety Features

Bathrooms can benefit from updates that improve their form and function. While styles and color patterns may inspire bathroom renovations, improvements to safety also should be considered. Bathrooms can be one of the most dangerous rooms in a house. Bath and shower areas account for about two-thirds of accidental injuries in these spaces. Many other injuries involve the toilet. In 2008, a thorough investigation of bathroom dangers conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that mishaps near the bathtub, shower, toilet, and sink caused an estimated 234,094 nonfatal injuries in the United States among people aged 15 years and older.

Seniors are particularly vulnerable in the bathroom due to reduced mobility and flexibility, visual impairment and other factors. However, some key modifications can make bathrooms much safer for aging populations.

• Raised toilet seat: Install an ADA-compliant raised toilet seat. Standard toilet seats are roughly 15 inches high, but elevated seats can raise the bowl an additional two to four inches. Another option is to invest in risers that can be attached to an existing toilet.

• Grab bars: Seniors may use towel holders as grab bars, which don’t have stability and can dislodge from the wall. Install secured side grip bars by the toilet and inside the shower to make maneuvering easier.

• Water temperature: Seniors may be vulnerable to hot water temperatures. Lower the water temperature setting on the hot water heater. StaySafe.org recommends 120 F.

• Faucets: Change faucet handles to paddle-style handles rather than knobs. Knobs can be challenging to grip for those with arthritis in their hands. Also, handles that are easier for seniors to use can reduce the risk of the elderly losing their balance as they attempt to gain leverage to turn the water on and off.

• Nonslip mats: Nonslip mats or tape strips can be used in showers and tub bottoms, as well as outside of the shower to reduce the risk of slips and falls. Rugs should have rubberized, slip-resistant backing.

• Rounded corners: Choose counters and fixtures with rounded corners. Should a senior fall against something, the rounded corner may prevent serious injury.

• Shower benches and transfer seats: Benches and transfer seats make it easier getting in and out of the shower. Also, sitting while showering reduces the risk of becoming light-headed or losing balance.

• Walk-in tubs/showers: Minimizing the threshold to the shower or bathtub is an important safety feature. Some manufacturers make walk-in tubs with doors that secure and make watertight seals. Showers that don’t have a lip or tub to scale also are better for seniors.

• Lighting: Eyesight weakens over time, so improve lighting with combinations of overhead lighting and softer side lighting. Night lights or soft-glowing toilet lights can make it easier to get around the bathroom in the middle of the night.

These are just some improvements that can create safer bathroom environments for seniors.

Certain home improvement projects are more complex than others. Projects that involve working with gas lines are among the most complicated and risky undertakings, and even seasoned do-it-yourselfers are urged to leave such tasks to certified professionals. According to Angi, the average cost to move a gas line is between $15 and $25 per linear foot, and homeowners can expect to pay an additional $1 to $10 per linear foot for pipe materials. A natural gas plumber can install, extend and repair natural gas lines and ensure that the project is completed safely, on time and within homeowners’ budgets. Angi notes that the average cost to move a gas line is between $250 and $750 for the whole project. However, if a buried line must be excavated, that cost could run into the thousands of dollars.

Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door.

Sunday, Jan 15 at 3 pm: Guest Presentation -- Following the 2 pm potluck, enjoy our speaker, Gretchen Moore from the Albany Guardian Society. Learn about all their programs. Potluck $5 with dish or $10 without. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door.

Friday – Jan 20 at 7 pm: Chinese New Year Celebration. It’s the Year of the Rabbit. Bring a Chinese Take-out dish to share. Discussion about the Lunar New Year and more. $5 with dish or $10 without. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square

Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door. Sunday, Jan 22 at 3 pm: Guest Presentation -- Following the 2 pm potluck, enjoy our speaker, Connie Frisbee Houde, International Photographer and Traveler. Learn about her latest trip to Tibet. Potluck $5 with dish or $10 without. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door.

Friday – Jan 27 at 7 pm: LIVE event! Good Things Trio will perform. Enjoy a night of music. ($10 pp) –Snacks and beverages available for purchase. Call 518452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door.

Rummi Cube at THE CENTER

COLONIE - Come play this quick, fun game. Easy to learn! Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., starts January 12. Please call Caroline Barrett at 518-459-2857 x 327, cbarrett@colonieseniors.org

Collie, Sheltie Walk at The Crossings Park

COLONIE - Collies and Shelties as well as their owners are welcome to join in a weekly walk at The Crossings Park at 11 a.m. Sundays in Colonie.

The walk begins at the first parking lot on the right off of Albany Shaker Road.

Participants welcome newcomers.

For information, contact Terry Brown at (518) 785-1117 or soldierttb@gmail.com.

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CLIFTON PARK/HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

CLIFTON PARK - The following programs will be offered during the week of January 9-15, 2023. More details for each program can be found at www.cphlibrary. org or by calling 518-371-8622.

Please Note: The Library is closed January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Upcoming Events at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

Family Story Time

Clifton Park, NY – Mondays, January 9 at 10 am

Nurture your child's love of reading with stories, songs, and other Library fun! All ages are welcome for this in-person story time, with an adult. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Reading Therapy Dogs

Clifton Park, NY – Tuesday, January 10 at 4pm

Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for a 15-minute appointment. For grades 1-4. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Mysteries & More Book Group

Clifton Park, NY – Tuesday, January 10 at 6 pm

In Down the Hatch, by M.C. Beaton, private detective Agatha Raisin, having recently taken up power-walking, is striding along a path in Mircester Park during her lunch break when she hears a cry for help. Rushing over, she finds an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Swinburn, in the middle of the green, with the body of an old man lying at their feet. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org

ZOOM: PJ Story Time

Clifton Park, NY – Tuesday, January 10 at 7 pm

Get comfy in your favorite PJs, grab a blanket, and tune in for a special story time with Miss Ariana! We'll read Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. If your child has this book, we encourage you to have it handy to read along. Or stop by the Library and check out a copy. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

ZOOM: Keep Yourself Safe on the Internet

Clifton Park, NY – Wednesday, January 11 at 3 pm

Learn how to keep yourself safe when shopping, surfing and working on the internet from the experts at Tech-Talk. In this free webinar, you'll learn the latest in keeping your passwords safe, practicing safe online shopping, avoiding email scams, using multi-factor authentication, keeping your computer “clean” with updated software and antivirus programs, and using secure Wi-Fi and a VPN. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org

Ready-Set-Code for Early Learners

Clifton Park, NY – Wednesday, January 11 at 4:30 pm

This three-week program uses interactive, hands-on activities, games, and songs to introduce young learners to key concepts and basic sequence skills that prepare them to learn coding with ScratchJr. For grade 1. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Cookies & Milk Family Story Time - Join us at the Park Manor Hotel!

Clifton Park, NY – Thursday, January 12 at 10 am

Join us at 7 Northside Drive, Clifton Park (next to Chili's) for a special story time location. Stay for milk & cookies! All ages are welcome for this in-person story time, with an adult. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

One-on-One Tech Help

Clifton Park, NY – Tuesday, January 12 at 4 pm

and 4:45 pm Sign up for a one-on-one session with our Technology Librarian for basic information, instruction, and assistance with your device, software, or apps. Patrons may only schedule one Tech Help appointment per month. Please note: We are unable to set up laptops or devices, diagnose/repair software/hardware issues, fill out forms or create online accounts, or contact your service provider. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.

org

Teen Book Club

Clifton Park, NY - Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 pm

Come hang out, discuss “We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart - or any other book you want to! Have a snack, make a craft, and just be you! Registration required. For grades 9-12. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Foreign Film: The Weasel’s Tale (2019) Clifton Park, NY – Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 pm

A film director, a film writer, an actress and her husband share a country house, but their coexistence is menaced by a young couple who resourcefully and deceitfully seek to get them to sell the house.

In Spanish/English Subtitles. Not Rated; 129 min. Comedy, Drama. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Teen Book Box

Clifton Park, NY – Friday, January 13

Pick up a box containing a library book, chosen just for you, and some wintery goodies. Return the book by the due date, but keep the treats! Registration required due to limited supplies. For grades 6-12. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org

Not So Common Players Present: Guys and Dolls Clifton Park, NY – Friday, January 13- Sunday, January 15

• Friday, January 13 at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm; no library business will be conducted during this time)

• Saturday, January 14 at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm; no library business will be conducted during this time)

• Sunday, January 15 at 2 pm

The Not So Common Players return to the Library for a concert performance of Guys and Dolls. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Clifton Park, NY – Saturday, January 14

Calling all Puzzlers! Looking for a new challenge? Bring gently used, 500+ piece complete jigsaw puzzles to swap with the Library's collection. No donations please. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

The U.S. and The Holocaust: American Responses Exhibit Clifton Park, NY – through Thursday, January 26

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's exhibit "American Responses" is on display through January 26. This exhibit is presented in conjunction with the January 25 screening and discussion of highlights from the PBS documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust.” 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

January LEGO Challenge – All month

We challenge you to build something every day during the month of January! Pick up or print our challenge sheets and start creating. Use your own LEGOs or come in and use our Duplo LEGO table. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org

Jonesville United Methodist Church Food Pantry

CLIFTON PARK - The Jonesville United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open each Friday from 9am-12 noon and serves residents of Burnt Hills/ Ballston Lake and Shenendehowa school districts.We are located at 963 Main Street, Jonesville,518-877-7380.

Inside Cornhole at THE CENTER

COLONIE - Throw bean bags into holes in angled boards. A fun and friendly game. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. Please call Caroline Barrett at 518-459-2857 x 327, cbarrett@colonieseniors.org

HOROSCOPE

Week Of January 8, 2023

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you are willing to take risks and never afraid to try new things. This benefits you as you seek new solutions regarding how to get things done.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, figure out a new goal to pursue and start to make a list of how to get to the finish line. You may need to recruit a few volunteers to help along the way.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, when a project at work lands on your desk, you may be ambivalent about it. You appreciate the challenge, but already have a long list of things to do.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Could this be the right time to think about making a career move, Cancer? The new year marks a fresh start, and perhaps you have had your eyes on a new work opportunity.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

There’s more than meets the eye this week when someone from your past suddenly pops up on your radar again, Leo. Learn all of the facts before you make assumptions.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, try to stay in the loop around the office. Doing so might pay professional dividends that could open the door to new possibilities.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You’ve been keeping quite busy, Libra, but don’t forget to make time to touch base with friends and loved ones from time to time. Keep those lines of communication open.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Patience is a virtue of which

you are in short supply recently, Scorpio. You have no control over the timeline on certain things and that can be frustrating. Wait it out.

SAGITTARIUS –Nov 23/Dec 21

It’s time to tackle all of those tasks you have been putting since the end of last year, Sagittarius. If you need help getting organized, reach out to someone you trust.

CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20

Think about all the possibilities you have before you, Capricorn. When you consider all of the positives in your life, the negatives just may fade away.

AQUARIUS –Jan 21/Feb 18

Your name is on the lips of so many people. That is likely because you are affecting change wherever you go. Keep forging ahead because you are helping others.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Now that spending has ceased, take a closer look at how you can budget for the new year. Make your money work for you, Pisces.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JANUARY 8

Cynthia Erivo, Actress (36) JANUARY 9

Nina Dobrev, Actress (34)

JANUARY 10

Rod Stewart, Singer (78)

JANUARY 11

Jamie Vardy, Athlete (36)

JANUARY 12

Jeff Bezos, Entrepreneur (59)

JANUARY 13 Natalia Dyer, Actress (28) JANUARY 14

Dave Grohl, Singer (54)

but Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones got it right—time is on our side!

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