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Though his tribal armband tattoo singlehandedly sparked an unfortunate trend in body art, the band’s combination of punk, funk and rap took them from “Under the Bridge” to “Higher Ground” in 1992. They Gen-Xer has no regrets missing Woodstock ’99, volatile festival marred by crime and corporate greed Page

Of all the shows I regret having missed in my life, it’s when Lollapalooza rolled into Saratoga Performing Arts Center in 1992. Of all the shows I have missed, Woodstock ’99 was a blessing.

The Netflix documentary “Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99” details the disintegration of the music festival into total chaos and the organizers’ complete lack of accountability.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, to some the last bastion of a sinking rock scene overtaken by Seattle’s grunge sound, writhed to the top of music popularity off Anthony Kiedis’ bare chest and long flowing hair.

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By David Shannon Max Midas isn’t like the other kids. Instead of trying to make friends, he decides to make millions and spends it all on what he loves best: GOLD. Gold statues. Gold fountains. Piles and piles of gold, and atop them all, a golden castle. But one day, things get lonely inside his shiny castle and Max finally learns that gold isn’t worth anything without friends and family by your side. Viking

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By Bobby Moynihan; illustrated by Julie Rowan-Zoch SNL actor Bobby Moynihan’s (SNL) debut picture book proves sheep are anything but snoozeworthy, introducing a cast of the weirdest, wackiest, funniest sheep you’ve ever seen. From riding jetpacks to prancing on the moon, it’s safe to say these might be the LEAST boring sheep you’ve ever encountered. JDon’t be surprised if the giggles keep you up long past bedtime! Putnam ‘Patchwork’ By Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Corinna Luyken In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, this book explores the endless possibilities each child contains. A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. A profound and uplifting new classic for readers of all ages. Putnam ‘ Noodle and the No Bones Day’

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By Jonathan Graziano, illustrated by Dan Tavis Noodle is a sweet, silly old pug who enjoys doing all his favorite activities with his favorite human, Jonathan. But one day when Jonathan goes to take Noodle on his morning walk, he finds Noodle still comfortable in bed. When Jonathan lifts Noodle up, Noodle just flops over. Noodle isn’t sick or sad — but he also isn’t interested in going for walks or sitting outside (he will accept snacks, though).

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Michael Lang, the Woodstock patriarch who brought it all together in 1969 (LEFT), said he wanted to recapture that spirit of peace, love and harmony. Woodstock ’99 (ABOVE) did not deliver.

The alternative sound swept across the country with ripped denim, muted plaid and fuzzy bass riffs. The lyrics, if you could understand them, were full of an angst teenagers couldn’t quite put a finger on, but to which they inherently related.

A young Generation X was coming out from the shadows of a decades-long cold war and a laughable anti-drug campaign defined by Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No.” Without Communist Russia to play the role of the Big Bad Wolf, political pundits turned their focus on corporate greed. My generation went from saving the whales to saving the rainforest after growing up under the threat of acid rain and a depleting ozone layer. An expanding media that reached out across the world never turned off. The visuals of global affairs were omnipresent in a 24-hour coverage telecast. My generation was labeled as apathetic and aloof by Baby Boomers, who not long before, similarly pulled away from conformity to set out on their own path. Woodstock ’99 was a hard no for me. I’m a creature of comfort. I need to be assured that I can wash off the day in my shower and sleep in my own bed. For me, and many of my peers, there was always a polystyrene stench that wafted off of Woodstock ’99. Online magazines are freshly shocked by the dirty details revealed in the Netflix documentary “Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99,” released in early August. As the Peace Dove flies, Rome is less than 100 miles away from Albany — it is, in essence, our backyard. The events from those three days have been known to us. When the new documentary doesn’t rehash the price gouging, the violence and the rapes, it reveals Michael Lang’s and John Scher’s feigned ignorance and their quickness to deflect responsibility for it all. That’s when the anger comes bubbling back. Lang, the Woodstock patriarch who brought it all together in 1969, said he wanted to recapture that spirit of peace, love and harmony. What wasn’t said was that the spirit was lost under the sea of 350,000 bodies who attended Woodstock ’94 — with only 164,000 tickets sold. So he secured Griffiss Air Force Base, which President Bill Clinton closed four years before as his new site. With a fortified military base to keep out the riff-raff, Lang turned to Scher to build out a winning setlist. Scher was a hot-shot promoter who grew into prominence by booking The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones and The Who at the 3,200-seat Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. For Lang, he garnered all of the popular musicians of the day, including players from the burgeoning nu-metal scene. Korn, Rage Against the Machine and Limp Bizkit may not have fit Lang’s party theme, but neither did Nine Inch Nails or Rollins Band five years before. They nonetheless ushered in a different, volatile audience, who Scher invited and would later point many of his fingers at. The documentary is rich with subtle ties, and they are heavy between the two organizers. Lang passed the music duties to Scher. When the music got too rowdy, Scher blamed the musicians. When the audience protested against the conditions, he pinned it on a generation unwilling to grow up. Disregard the environment he and Lang helped create; a failed infra structure and the lack of basic amenities — all byproducts of corporate greed. Lang, who died a few months after he was interviewed, was meticulous with his answers. He met each question with unwavering eye contact and a hint of a smile. He prefaced each answer with a pregnant pause. If he had worn a Brooks Brothers suit, his demeanor would be mistaken for the head of a Fortune 500 company. Instead, he came off as Country Smart; only speaking of what he knew, what he wanted, and shrugging off the rest. In 2016, I approached Lang to ask him about his plans for the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival. News had already circulated in national magazines. Local outlets started speculating as to where he’d go next, with a heavy hint of NIMBYism. Rome was already a hard no. I was surprised by his quick response. He answered back, providing his personal email address, and asking ahead of time for my questions. After explaining my conversational style, I shared that I would ask about WoodstockHe‘99. never answered back.

The days are generally mild and sunny with cooler nights that don’t require any supplemental A/C. Crowds die down as students get back to the business of studying and travelers return to their pre-vacation lives. Vegetable gardens overflow with late tomatoes, squash and corn. It’s like the summer we’ve been waiting for … all summer long. Ask a kid what they think of September, and you might get a different goingfeelondependinganswer,howtheyaboutbackto school. At least this year we can be grateful that the school day will look vastly different than the past few years. It is nice to think that the worst of the pan demic is now in the rearview mirror. We’ve all been through a lot, and it will be good to take some time to reflect on how these past three years have changed us. And after that, we can focus on a little self care and wellness to rebuild our resilience.Thanks for reading Family Now! Check out our articles and more at www.cdfamilynow.com and mail your story ideas and pictures to Capital District Family Now, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, NY 12054, or e-mail me at spotlightnews.com.robertsk@Kristen

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September 2022 — cdFamilyNow.com 3 rightly headlined Lollapalooza that summer, and before kids returned to school that fall, dominated the MTV Video MusicHowever,Awards.my 1992 experience was caught up in everything related to Pearl Jam. Too many years have passed to allow me to accurately explain why I first picked up a copy of “Ten.” It was darker than what was popular at the time. With the crumbling of the Berlin Wall, we didn’t need to escape to the B-52s or Jesus Jones. There was honesty hiding behind Eddie Vedder’s baritone voice, and Michael McCready’s fuzzy guitar.

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Triple Threat parenting triplets in the Capital District

Pushing ahead post-pandemic

I feel that the pandemic stole something from all of us. There seems to be a time gap, as if we are somehow simultaneously stuck on March 13, 2020 and also catapulted into 2022. Right before the shutdown, I was a mess for sure. Now when I look in the mirror I still see a mess, but I know that I am trying. I want to believe that it isn’t just me feeling this Lookingway.around lately is shocking. When did my babies get so big? How are they 14? How is Rebecca already taller than me? And, wow, they are so smart! Can you feel this mom’s pride? In Judaism we kvell (to feel or express pride about something or someone) about our children. In 2020, sixth grade was off and running. Each of the kids had been finding their place. I was finally letting go of them a little bit, which was so hard. I let go of planning playdates because … moms don’t do that at this point. Ben would go to a friend’s house after school to do homework and hang out. Rebecca was finding more of her kind: the sarcastic, eye rolling kids with a touch of oddness and awkward ness. I loved watching Olivia sing in chorus and enjoy performing. I adored watching all three of them, seeing their joy of freedom. Even if they pushed, I was OK with it because that was Inormal.forgotwhat the trajectory was like for kids at this age because COVID derailed so much. Benjamin, Rebecca and Olivia got 20 weeks of 6th grade in person before the world shut down. The blossoming and grow ing was short-circuited by a virus. Any chance for a social life was over. Any chance of stretching wings and pushing against parental boundaries evaporated as fast as the hand sanitizer we were all using. Just as my trio was feeling more confident with middle school, their world came to a hard stop.The logical progression should have been for them to get more and more independent. That just didn’t happen. The shutdowns depleted their smiles, laughter and joy. We skipped from Benjamin, Olivia and Rebecca being happy(ish) to being a sullen and depressed mess. The family, community and nation did not know how to make all the isolation feel ac ceptable. Mental health at large took a hit so hard I wondered how it would be possible to ever get beyond COVID. All joking aside, there is definite PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) from all that we have all been through these last few years. Every person I know has been affected by this insidious virus. Eighth grade was done in person and there were some opportunities to be social and push at boundaries again. I am so grateful that they were able to go back to school after half of sixth grade and all of seventh grade done virtually. I have nothing but respect for the teachers who braved a very stressful and impossible situation to educate all children. I heard one parent say that teaching during the pandemic was like learning how to build a helicopter while flying it. Fast forward, and these amazing kids are entering high school! I feel like boundaries have been tested and a never-ending stream of hormoneinduced fighting has tried my patience. This is when I know I am a mess as a mom. Feeling almost two years of change happening at once and then multiplying that by three makes it exponentially more stressful. At times, I don’t know how to navigate all these changes. What helps me feel better is this: No one else knows how to navi gate this situation. There is no book or GPS for this specific adventure in parenting. Innoway do I pretend to have great parenting skills. I’ve tried a few different things and found that there

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Support your child and encourage new challenges want to sit at a desk in complete silence, while others may opt to be in the kitchen while you make dinner to have some background noise. You’ll find some children need a break after school; others can jump right into homework. The format for learning can vary for each child too. One child may choose to Having a child step out of their comfort zone fosters intellectual curiosity. It’s this curiosity that can make a child a truly exceptional student.

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Children need more in their lives than just schoolwork. Let them pursue their passions outside the classroom. This gives them a mental and physical release and a chance to reset. That in turn allows them to learn better when it’s time to focus at school. Some extracurricular activities, such as music and sports, have a proven benefit to education. However, even something like video games have a benefit too. It doesn’t have to be an activity where you see clear educational value. They may be learning in ways you can’t see. It’s also good for their emotional well-being to have the time to do what they love. Support preferencespersonal Not all children can learn in the same way. Making small changes in study habits so they accommodate your child will make a huge difference. For example, some children will

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116679_4 Miss Peggy’s Music Room misspeggysmusic.com misspeggysmusic@aol.com Live Your Love! Register Now 2022 FALL SESSION Begins September 12th 518-458-2927 116684_4 Capital District Family Now, Attn: Calendar, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054 or Email: robertsk@spotlightnews.com Send calendar submissions by the 10th of the previous month to: NowFamily GENERATIONS TOGETHER CAPITAL DISTRICT List your local event or meeting in our monthly calendar Get the word out! 117036_4 M any parents, even those who have children excel ling, wonder if there is more room for their child’s academic growth. The begin ning of the school year is a perfect time to assess where your child is and set the stage for an excep tional year. With a few tweaks in your child’s work habits and their outlook on school, they have the poten tial to be knowgrowwaysperformers. exceptionalHerearejustafewtohelpyourchildintoeverythingyoutheycanbe.

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read to retain their information where another may need to see pictures or hear the information. Support your child and their decision about where and how they study. Set clear expectations for your child

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Focus on their abilities and not the grades. You want them to know it’s about what they can achieve and not just about getting a better grade. They may lose motivation if it becomes about the grades.

Encourage a little bit of risk-taking Having a child step out of their comfort zone fosters intellectual curiosity. It’s this curiosity that can make a child a truly exceptional student. They look at every angle of the information being presented to them and really process the informa tion rather than just memorizing it. Encourage them to ask questions in class and ask for assignments that may seem difficult but piques their interest. This will translate into all areas of learning. You’ll see written pieces sparkle with personality and not just text that regurgitates the information they learned. Problem solving will involve out-of-the box thinking. They may also be more involved in class be cause they are less scared to make a mistake. Above all let your child be them self and lead the way. Be engaged and supportive through the process but remember it’s their process. You’ll be surprised at all the areas your child can grow. It may come in the form of them taking ownership of projects, finishing tasks on time, participating in class, being excited to go to school, or coming home and sharing the information they’ve learned. Have an exciting and growthfilled year! Vanessa Banks is Co-Founder of Kernel Creative Media and the mar keting strategist for Sylvan Learning of Clifton Park and Albany. For more information, visit SylvanLearning. com.

If your child is a straight B student and you’ve been praising them for that you may not see them challenge them selves to get As. If you are a parent who wants to see your child push themselves a little bit continue the praise but be sure to let them know there is room for growth. Set clear expectations so they know what you expect but be sure to stay supportive and positive.

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n Learning Center continued from Page 5 are ways to be effective. My flounder ing is obvious, and I know it. I am a proud member of the odd and awk ward club. What helps me smile is the days my kids seek me out and want to spend time with me. I can smile when

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I see them being kind to one another. I kvell because my children are amaz ing and I love them so very much.

begin a new phase of learning and growing as they begin high school.

In an effort to adapt to significant changes in printing and distribution costs Capital District Family Now is now printed in a slightly larger tabloid format, (returning to its original size when we started publishing news about the family 25 years ago). This newer size brings more opportunities to add content and grow. Even better, Family Now is automatically mailed to 14,000 homes in the Capital District on the first Wednesday of every month in addition to 12,000 at pick up locations. We are doing this by including it within our Spotlight News & Spot 518 products. This increase in circulation means even more eyes on our publication for both our advertisers and our readers. We will continue to showcase family activities and monthly calendar events as we always have, along with our great columns and features.

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Failure to follow guidelines may result in pain and injuries and have negative effects on balance, which may increase the risk of falls or other injuries. Whenever possible, individuals may want to use trolley backpacks, which are on wheels. They can be dragged, alleviating the need to carry heavy loads. Backpacks are handy resources, but overstuffed backpacks may cause injury.

Individuals also should follow a few other backpack recommendations to alleviate injuries. It’s not a good idea to wear a backpack hanging from only one shoulder. A backpack should be worn on both shoulders, and ideally with a lumbar strap. This will help to prevent muscular pains by providing wellrounded support.

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Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize backpacks to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even office workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the Backpackstrade.are handy resources, but overstuffed backpacks may cause injury. Backpacks should only carry weight that people can handle, and there are guidelines that can help people safely utilize backpacks.Theweight of a backpack depends on the age of the person using it. Generally speaking, adults should not exceed 20 percent of total body mass when loading backpacks. That means a healthy person weighing 200 pounds should not carry more than 40 pounds in his or her backpack.In regard to children, researchers indicate that a child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10 percent of what the student weighs. Those findings are based on a Spanish study involving 49 primary school-aged children. Therefore, if a child weighs 70 pounds, he or she should only carry up to 7 pounds in the backpack.

A backpack with wide, padded straps can minimize pressure on the shoulders, back and collarbone. Backpacks made of lightweight material will not add much additional weight to what’s being carried. Another tip is for children and adults to pack the heaviest item carried in the backpack closest to the center of the back to minimize strain.

Bigger is not better for backpacks weight guidelines to avoid pain or injury

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It’s interesting that Pete is now 77 and stone deaf from his youthful antics of regularly sticking his ear into his amplifier and being proud to wave the flag as the world’s loudest band. A lot of young people adopted the phrase, “Don’t trust anyone over However,30.”there’s a more radical Writer Robert LaCosta is launching “The Age Sage” podcast this month to highlight the stories of local seniors. podcast will focus on mature voices to bridge generations

Living through the ’60s when the term “generation gap” was thrown around as frequently and flippantly as a Frisbee, I believe there is a deeper division now than even at that time, and technology seems to be the culprit.

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common as well. Harvard’s Timothy Leary’s mantra of “tune on, tune in, drop out” was cool. My favorite rocker was Pete Townshend of The Who. He wrote, “Hope I die before I get old.”

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September 2022 — cdFamilyNow.com 9 116682_4 Get Screened for Risks of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease Are you at risk? Call 855-839-7804 5 Screening Package for $149 117145_4 Add me to the list of podcasters. Let me Interviewingexplain…seniors who are doing positive things in their older years is my passion. It’s probably made me the longest-running writer in the country of this genre. I am now in my fourth decade of bringing out my admiration for these folks that I call the “inspired retired.” That is why I refer to myself as the “Senior Editor” – a formal term used by print media that I have borrowed to make a cute reference to my seniority.

I am adding podcasting to my more traditional means of communicating through newspapers, magazines and online.“The Age Sage” is my podcast that will fittingly launch on Grandparents Day that falls on the second Sunday in September.Itwillsimply allow people to listen to other’s wisdom and stories instead of just reading about it. Mature voices that carry mature thoughts, inflections, laughter and comebacks will be a bonanza to the younger generation, who are the lion’s share of podcast listeners.

The reason why this could be both enlightening and healing is because we have a great divide between Gen Z’s, Millennials, Boomers and the Greatest Generation.

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Also Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. A five-day celebra tion of Capital Region arts and community service, beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday. Storytelling, mural painting, art exhibits, plays, music and dance activities will take place inside and outside the theater. All events are free and open to the public, no reservations necessary. theREP, 251 North Pearl St., Albany. For a full schedule of events, www.capitalrep.org

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Join us for an introduc tion over Zoom to our popular Consumer Reports database, and learn how to access unbiased re views for all types of products, 10 a.m. Registration required. Bethle hem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more informa tion, call 518-439-9314 or bethlehempubliclibrary.org.visit

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Common Financial Tricks and Scams Learn how to safeguard your finances and protect yourself from financial scams, 1 p.m. We will also talk about where to turn, and what to do, if this happens. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or Moonlight Hike View nature in a new light, or lack thereof, as we walk the trails under the full moon, 8:30 p.m. For all ages, the group will cover ap proximately 1.5 miles of trail. Free, but registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, www.wiltonpreserve. org. Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. For more information, call 518-450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org.

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Whether it’s in a notebook, blog, or sketchpad, journaling can help you lead a whole and fulfilling life, as well as be a way to keep track of goals, your life activities, and dreams, 6:30 p.m. Attend in person at the Library or from home. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 orinformation,visit www.

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Join Janine De Tillio Cam marata, award-winning author of six novels as she teaches you her process for delving deep into the writing process for any fiction genre and age group, 6 p.m. Techniques on developing characters, plotting, setting, planning/writing that first draft. Can be adapted to a short story or novel. No experience is needed. Just a desire to bring out the story that’s already in you. Registration Required. Sche nectady County Public Library, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady. For more information, visit scpl.org or call 518-388-4511.

A free ongoing program in to read and discuss Shakespeare’s plays, 6:30 p.m. This session will focus on the play The Two Gentle men of Verona, beginning with Act One on Sept. 8 and reading one act each week. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired Siena College professor, will lead the workshop. This hybrid program is free and open to the public. Registration is required to take part in the Zoom meeting. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or at www.thetroylibrary.org online

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Foreign Film: Parallel Mothers Two women giving birth in a hospital room and the few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two, and changes their lives forever, 6:30 p.m. Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or 9

Rensselaer County and Troy City Historian Kathy Sheehan will discuss the Gilded Age in Troy, including some tidbits from behind the scenes of the new HBO series “The Gilded Age,” 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethle hempubliclibrary.org.

Also Sunday. The Woman’s Club of Albany will open the doors of its historic home, offering treasures for buyers of furniture, housewares, decorative items, artwork, jewelry, books and much, much more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out the bargains and support the mission of the Woman’s Club, founded in 1910 to improve conditions for women and children in Albany. Woman’s Club Of Albany, 725 Madison Ave., Albany. For more information, visit womansclubofalbany.com or call 518-465-3626. Chalk the Walk Join Art on the Rail Trail for the annual chalk art celebration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We welcome all ages and abilities to join us. Register in advance, $10 for a 3-foot square. Chalk will be provided. The public will vote for their favorite artwork over social media, and prizes from local business will be awarded in adult and child Helderberg-Hudsoncategories.RailTrail, Del mar. For more information, e-mail art@mohawkhudson.org.

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LEGO builders are challenged to work as a family to build a project of your own design, 6 p.m. All LEGOs will be provided, please keep yours at home. For children of all ages, with an adult. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

Get comfy in your favorite PJs, grab a blanket, and tune in for a special Zoom story time with Miss Ariana, 7 p.m. We’ll read “We’re Going On A Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen. 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. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

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Live entertainment throughout the day, vendors and craft ers, children’s activities, a community service area (including a CDTA “Stuff the Bus” to collect much-needed items for local organizations), fresh produce for sale, a pet adoption clinic and of course plenty of food and famous carrot cake, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union St., Sche nectady. For more information, visit facebook.com/CarrotFestival/

Tugboat Roundup Also Saturday and Sunday. The Tugboat Roundup is a three-day festival that begins with a tug parade up the Hudson River. On Sept. 9, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the parade will leave Albany. Spectators can watch the parade pass by from any accessible river front spot Menands, Watervliet, Green Island, Troy, Cohoes. The festival features tugboat tours, boat rides, tug talks, competitions, fireworks, children’s activities, vendors, food, and more. The Tugboat Roundup is free to attend. Waterford Harbor. For more information, call 518-928-4376 or visit tugboatroundup.com.

St. GeorgeFestivalGreek Also Saturday and Sunday. St. George Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Schenectady will hold its 46th Annual Greek Festival September 9-10-11, 2022. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This is an exciting event for the whole family! Enjoy Greek food, live music by Prometheus, folk dancing by St. George Hellenic Dancers, arts and crafts, church tours and raffles. Rain or shine. All the fun takes place inside the Hellenic Center, 510 Liberty St., Schenectady (across from the public library) and outdoors under the large tents. Admission is free. For information visit festivalsaintgeorgegoc.com/2022-greek-www.orcall518-393-0742.

MonthlyQ.U.I.L.T.,FridayInc.GuildMeeting Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. is a not-forprofit guild of quilters interested in learning about the art of mak ing quilts. All levels of quilters are welcome. Meetings are held the second Friday of each month, Sep tember through June, 9:45 a.m. Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Visit www. quiltinc.org for details. Coffee

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Supplies will be available in the Teen Place for this drop-in craft all month long, while sup plies last. Registration is only required if you would like instruc tions and most materials set aside for you at the Ask Desk. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

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Gain a deeper appreciation for the poetry of Emily Dickinson, considered by many to be America’s preeminent lyric poet, at a four-part workshop series facilitated by Delmar resident and retired attorney Jeff Cohen, 7 p.m. Registration is required and will include all four sessions. Bethle hem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more informa tion, call 518-439-9314 or bethlehempubliclibrary.org.visit

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“Beautiful Country” by Qian Julie Wang, a memoir from a Chi nese woman who arrived in New York City at age 7, examines how her family lived in poverty out of fear of being discovered as un documented immigrants and how she was able to find success, 6 p.m. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

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Also Saturday and Sunday. Fall shopping event featuring out of the ordinary goods such as fall and Halloween decor, American farmhouse style, repurposed treasures, vintage, handcrafted furniture and accessories, framed art and florals, home decor, jewelry, wine, spirits, gourmet delights and more. Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy. For more information, call 248-634-4151 or visit countryfolkart.com.

Join us for a night of laughs, critical thinking, improvisation and role playing, 6:30 p.m. All playing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own dice or D&D 5th Edition Character Sheet. Beginners welcome. For adults. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-4399314 or visit bethlehempublicli brary.org.

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Using Your PhoneiPad/ An iPad or iPhone makes surfing the web, checking email, playing games, watching movies, and taking pictures easy and convenient. This class is intended for participants that are new to or considering purchasing an iPad or iPhone, 1 p.m. Bring your device or just come and observe. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

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ThreadsConnectingQuiltGroup Informal gathering of those interested in quilting. Share projects and get inspired by other quilters, 1 p.m. All levels of quilters are welcome. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

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Join Senora Gloria, and learn some Spanish while nurturing your child’s love of reading with stories and songs, 10 a.m. Stay for a fun vocabulary lesson. For all ages with an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

TherapyReadingDogs Improve reading skills or gain confidence in reading with a ther apy dog, 15-minute appointments starting at 4 p.m. For grades 1-4. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

The 5th Annual Albany Book Festival features bestselling authors, panel discussions, booksigning sessions, and online work shops for aspiring writers, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The event, free and open to the public, will be held on the UAlbany Uptown Campus. To find out more information and sign up for email updates, callwww.nyswritersinstitute.orgvisitor518-437-3969.

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Speaker Michael Barrett will discuss how 19th Century entrepreneurs consciously used the cutting-edge technology of their day to transform the dominant rural-agrarian lifestyle into an infrastructure devoted to advancement of industrial enterprise, 6:30 p.m. This series of historical talks is presented through a partnership with the Town of Bethlehem Historical Association. All ages welcome! Registration required. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethle hempubliclibrary.org.

Let your imagination run wild as you squish and roll and shape and squeeze multi colors of PlayDoh into your work of art, 10 a.m. For ages 3 and up. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

Friends Book Fundraiser Sale

Choose between coloring or doing an open-ended craft activity, 11 a.m. This program is specifically designed for adults of all abilities. Bethlehem Public Li brary, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518439-9314 or visit bethlehempub liclibrary.org.

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Enjoy a fun-filled family day of interactive nature related activi ties and live animals, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more. There will also be nature related educational booths, representatives from local parks, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music. The Friends Group will have food for purchase and will also be conducting a silent auction and raffle with proceeds going to support the park. Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. For more information, friendsofmoreaulake.orgvisitor call 518-695-6061.

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Join other adults for some casual crafting and conversa tion and create autumn inspired sensory kits, 7-8 p.m. We will be coloring rice and making simple props and pieces that can be used with your children throughout the autumn months. Cost is $16.05. The Wonder Room, 896 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake. For more information, visit thewonderroomschool.comwww.or call 518-602-0237.

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Join us in this adult class where you will learn how to make pompoms out of yarn using a template, 1 p.m. Then, after the pompoms are made, you will learn how to make earrings, pins, and hairclips. Leave with your own creation. Visit our website for loca tions and registration. For ages 18 and up. Registration required. Schenectady County Public Li brary, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady. For more information, visit scpl. org or call 518-388-4511.

When you think of pine bar rens, fishes may not be the first thing that come to mind, but with the Hunger and Kaikout Kills and Rensselaer Lake right square in the middle of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, fish are an important part of our wildlife community. Join us this evening for a lecture by NYSDEC Warmwater Fisheries Biologist Scott Wells as he reviews a 2017 Rensselaer Lake fish survey and details aquatic invasive species management in New York State, 6:30 p.m. For adults. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, visit albanypinebush.org or call 518-456-0655.

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Puzzle Parties Spend an afternoon or evening putting together puzzles. Enjoy a variety of puzzles, meet new people, and have some refreshments, 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 25. We have a few uses for gluedtogether agricultural themed puzzles, and we would like to invite you to join us in the process of putting them together and gluing them. Handicap accessible, and air conditioned. All ages are welcome, from teens to seniors! Bethlehem Grange 137, 24 Bridge St., (Route 396W, 1/10th mile from Route 9W) Selkirk. Call or text Jackie Schrom at 518-8106031, or email her at schrom.jackie@yahoo.com if you have any questions, or to RSVP.

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For sale will be books and other materials that have been removed from the library collec tion and are in excellent condition, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Book donations are not being accepted. Perform ing on the day of the sale will be guitarist Jeff Brisbin at 11 a.m. and Carolyn Shapiro on banjo at 1 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-4399314 or visit bethlehempublicli brary.org.

Farm Fest Start your day with cider, donuts, and songs in the “barn” with Ms. Payette (aka Grama Tippy Toes) before exploring the farms of Clifton Park, 9 a.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

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In “The Madness of Crowds” by Louise Penny the residents of the Québec village of Three Pines take advantage of the deep snow to ski and toboggan, drink hot chocolate in the bistro and share meals together. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache finds his holiday with his family interrupted when a murder is committed, 2 p.m. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, visit www.cphlibrary.org.call 518-371-8622 or

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Join us in this adult class where you will learn how to make pompoms out of yarn using a template, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Then, after the pompoms are made, you will learn how to make earrings, pins, and hairclips. Leave with your own creation. Visit our website for locations and registration. For ages 18 and up. Registration required. Sche nectady County Public Library, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady. For more information, visit scpl.org or call 518-388-4511.

PlantingHarvesting,SavingandSeeds Learn how to harvest native seeds, save them over the winter, plant them in fall, or start them in spring. Winter sowing will also be discussed, 7 p.m. All ages wel come! Registration required. Beth lehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Listen to early recordings that established him as a leader of the 1970s singer/songwriter trend, 7 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-4399314 or visit bethlehempublicli brary.org.

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Improve reading skills or gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog, 15-minute appoint ments starting at 4 p.m. For grades 1-4. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Shakespeare Scholar and retired Siena College profes sor, will lead the workshop. This hybrid program is free and open to the public. Registration is required to take part in the Zoom meeting. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy. To register call the library at 518-2747071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org

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Join us for a 0.9-mile hike to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. The inland barrens buckmoth is a large, beautiful moth with bold black and white wings that flies for only a brief window of time during daylight in the early fall, 11 a.m. A species of special concern in New York State, our local buckmoths depend on scrub oaks that thrive in this sandy, fire-dependent ecosystem. For all ages. Meet at Karner Barrens Trailhead #1. Albany Pine Bush. For more information, visit albanypinebush.org or call 518-456-0655.

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Choice of a one-half chicken or pulled pork. Comes with a baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll and butter, and cookies, 3-6 p.m. Cost is $16 per plate. Pre-order by Sept. 15 by calling 518-421-1384.

Come and experience all the fun that music and motion bring, 10 a.m. Enjoy a variety of music, danc ing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child. For ages 2-6, with an adult. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Storyteller Sandy Schuman will talk about the saga and lasting legacy of the Erie Canal, which officially opened in 1825, 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night.” From here on out the temperatures begin to drop and daylight begins to wane, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a 1.4 mile hike to celebrate this autumnal event. Please remember to wear sturdy walking shoes, long pants and bring drinking water. For adults. Meet at Trailhead #5 Blueberry Hill West. Albany Pine Bush. For more information, visit albanypinebush.org or call 518-456-0655.

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Collection will take place in front of the library’s garage, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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If you’re noticing changes, it could be Alzheimer’s. Talk about visiting a doctor together. “ Early detection allowed us to take control of the situation and make a plan together.”

The Cathedral of All Saints will host C.S. Lewis scholar Dr. Michael Ward with light brunch fare beginning at 9:30 a.m. Author of Planet Narnia, Ward returns to the Cathedral to discuss his latest book, “After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s ‘The Aboli tion of Man.’” Tickets to the event start at $30. The Cathedral of All Saints, 62 South Swan St., Albany. For more information, visit www.cathedralofallsaints.org or call 518-465-1342.

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If you think oxygen therapy means slowing down, it’s time for a welcome breath of fresh air. Introducing the Inogen One family of portable oxygen systems. With no need for bulky tanks, each concentrator is designed to keep you active via Inogen’s Intelligent Delivery Technology.® Hours of quiet and consistent oxygen flow on a long-lasting battery charge enabling freedom of movement, whether at home or on the road. Every Inogen One meets FAA requirements for travel ensuring the freedom to be you.

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Join this informal group as we share informa tion about computer and technology use, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-3718622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

This workshop will offer tips to assist families with difficult conversations related to dementia, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans, 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Composting with Worms Worm wrangler Bill Richmond from the Ad irondack Worm Farm will demonstrate how worms convert household food scraps into all-natural compost, 7 p.m. All ages welcome! Registration re quired. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Chat with talented local authors during the FOL book sale to learn about their writing process and how they published their works, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and signing through individual authors. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

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Using themed and seasonal items we will create our very own sensory kits. At the end of this class you will have colored rice, other dry goods, and fallthemed props that will keep those little minds and fingers busy at home for hours, 1:30 p.m. For ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Cost of $21.40 is for one child and one adult. The Wonder Room, 896 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake. For more information, visit www. thewonderroomschool.com or call 518-602-0237.

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Join us for a lively discussion of one of Shake speare’s most beloved plays, led by Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Sienna College, 6 p.m. Each week we will discuss one of the acts of Henry IV, Part 1. Registration required. Attend in-person at the Library or from home on Zoom. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Through Oct. 2. See website for times and other details. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Listen to a variety of music from Bach to the Beatles, 2 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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AARP can help with information and useful tips on how you can maintain a healthy life balance, care for your own physical and mental well-being, and manage the challenges of caring for a loved one. Because the better care you take of yourself, the better care you can provide for your loved one. You’re there for them. We’re here for you. Find free Care Guides to support you and your loved one at AARP.org/caregiving

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A 90-minute musical concert, telling stories of the people, the places and the history of the original and enlarged Erie Canal, 2 p.m. Clifton Park-Half moon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

This program will be a hybrid virtual program that can be accessed via Zoom from your home, or you can attend in person, at the library, 1 p.m. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Learn how to access ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, TV shows, and comics, 7 p.m. Registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518-371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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26 Monday Monday Matinee: ‘Casablanca’ This classic film (1942, PG, 102 min.) will be shown with subtitles, 2 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Learn about the history of the famed destroyer escort docked in Albany and the museum it houses, 1p.m. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 518-439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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A free ongoing program in to read and discuss Shakespeare’s plays, 6:30 p.m. This session will focus on the play The Two Gentlemen of Verona, beginning with Act One on Sept. 8 and reading one act each week. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired Siena College professor, will lead the workshop. This hybrid program is free and open to the public. Registration is required to take part in the Zoom meeting. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org

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Seizure alert dogs: Seizure alert dogs are trained to recognize subtle changes in human behavior that indicate a seizure is imminent. They can position themselves to protect a person during a seizure.Diabetic alert dogs: A dog’s sense of smell is thousands of times more acute than a human’s. Diabetic alert dogs can smell chemical changes in bodies that are traced to altered blood sugar readings that occur with diabetes.

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The organization Share America has said that there are at least half a million service dogs in the United States.

Guide dogs: These are among the most recognizable service dogs. They as sist the visually impaired with navigating obstacles and helping them get around.

How do we give voice to these seniors? Ironically, the answer could be the very thing that set up seniors as “has beens” and put them out to pasture.

Service dogs have the legal right to enter all public spaces, which sets them apart from emotional support animals. The following are some of the different types of service dogs.

Overall, the generation gap is greater than ever before.

Mobility assistance dogs: These dogs offer assistance to those with mobility issues, such as individuals with paralysis, arthritis and spinal cord injuries. The dogs can close doors, pull wheelchairs, fetch objects, and support the weight of a person’sAutismbody.support dogs: Autism support dogs may provide comfort and reduce anxiety among children with autism, and could even prevent such youngsters from running away.

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Cardiac service dogs also can be trained to notify emergency services of a lifethreatening event.

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Animals serve many roles in their human companions’ lives. In addition to being loyal pets, animals help wrangle livestock, assist police and rescue personnel, sniff out illnesses, and perform other lifesaving or comforting tasks. Service dogs provide immeasurable value to the individuals who rely on them. The Americans with Disabilities Act says service dogs are those that are specifically trained to perform certain tasks for people with disabilities. The services provided can help individuals with psychiatric, physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental disabilities.

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To please call: Denice Mau at 518-439-4940 or email: maud@spotlightnews.com shift going on between the generations now. I call it the “Mark Zuckerberg Syndrome.” In former times, young people would work for years “climbing the ladder,” and would learn sagely ad vice from older bosses – perhaps even wanting to become like their mentors. Today, millennials like Zuckerberg are at the top of the ladder, and where does that leave the senior who didn’t grow up with computers and a smart phone?Moreover, the divorce rate has severed some of the ties between grandparents and grandchildren. Additionally, elders who used to live under the same roof as the grandkids may now be in assisted living or gated communities.

PodcastsTechnology. arereaching billions of listeners. I envision young folks drinking from the fount of these interviews like a parched person in a desert. As the audiences grow to include more senior listeners, it is my hope that older people will also tune in instead of dropping out and revel in the idea that they haven’t lost their voices.

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Mondays: Game room activities, tap dance, jazz dance, chair yoga, beginner clogging, intermediate clogging, discussion group, Rummikub, quilting group, soul line dancing Tuesdays: Exercise to tape, game room activities, yoga, dice games, duplicate bridge group, qi-gong and tai chi, scrabble, hand and foot cards, square and round dancing, tai chi for seniors

You will get the opportunity to be creative and make fun projects to share with family or to keep. Westview Homes Com munity Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m.: BAGELS & CREAM CHEESE SOCIAL

16 Family Now — September 2022 10 I f you would like to showcase special events in our monthly publication, please send them to us by the 10th of the month preceding publication.* Email to: Kristen Roberts at robertsk@spotlightnews.com *Based on space availability * * NowFamily GENERATIONS TOGETHER CAPITAL DISTRICT 117147_4 115369_4 207 Old NiskayuNa Rd., latham • (518)783-1435 www.pruynhouse.org •12:oopruynhouse@colonie.orgSunday,September11thnoon-4:oopm Family Fun for Everyone ALL AGES! FREE ADMISSION! Old Fashioned Sunday Old Tyme Craft Demonstrations, Children’s Activities, Pony Rides, Baby Animals, Historic Schoolhouse Re-enactment for Ages 7-12, Sheep Shearing Demonstration, Magician, Wizard, Blacksmith and more! Food, Drinks, Ice Cream ~ Bands ~ Vendors

Wednesdays: Exercise to tape, game room activities, investment group, ukulele group, dice games, social bridge, bowling, poker, euchre, beginner tai chi for seniors, knitting and crocheting

Socialize with friends and watch the morning news. West view Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m.: KNIT WITS All experience levels are wel come. Come for lunch and stay for the creating! Please call 518273-4422 for more informa tion. Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.: MEMOIR WRITING Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet Tuesdays from 12:451:45 p.m.: SENIOR CHOIR PRACTICE Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet Wednesdays from 9:3011:30 a.m.: MAHJONG Join this wonderful, social group as they play through the timeless game Mahjong. Wa tervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet Wednesdays from 9:3010:30 a.m.: LOW IMPACT EXERCISE Great for individuals with knee, back or any kind of injuries or problems that would otherwise prevent the person from exercising. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Wednesdays from 10 a.m.noon: UFOS – UNFINISHED OBJECTS

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LANE DANCING WITH LU Line dancing is proven to create and maintain neural pathways that help our brains stay young. You will find the added benefit of better balance while learning the gentle steps and routines to favorite oldies.

Come down and enjoy a cup of hot coffee or hot tea while socializing. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Mondays from 1- 4 p.m.: MAH-JONGG Join this wonderful, social group as they play through the timeless game Mahjong. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza Mondays from 1-2 p.m.: PAINT AND SIP Create colorful memories while socializing and having fun with friends. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m.: ARTS & CRAFTS

Thursdays: Exercise to tape, game room activities, chorus, Rummikub, yoga, watercolors, modern dance, pinochle, mahjong Fridays: Tap dance, ballet, orchestra, woodcarving, game room activities, dominoes, jewelry making class, Bingo, Latin line dancing LifePath 28 Colvin Ave., Suite 2, www.lifepathny.org;Albany(518)465-3322

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This is a group that enjoys working on lap crafts while conversing and enjoying the company of others. Come for the crafting and stay for lunch, call Beth at 518-235-2420 for more information. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza Wednesdays from noon-3 p.m.: THE BEAU-KNITTERS All experience levels are welcome. Come for lunch and stay for the creating! Call Beth at 518-235-2420 for more in formation. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m.: WINE GLASS PAINTING Be creative and show your artistic skills by painting a wine glass. One wine glass person. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Senior centers Continued on Page 17

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Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Fridays from 10-11 a.m.: GAMES AND MORE Come enjoy playing Mexican train, Uno, Dominoes and more before lunch. No experience needed. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon: BRIDGE CLUB Bridge, is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. In its basic format, it is played by four players in two competing partnerships, with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet Fridays from 1-2:30 p.m.: SEW ING CLUB Sewing for seniors is good for your well-being and increases your self-confidence. You get to express your individuality and it’s a great remedy for arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease. Keep your hands busy and get your creative juices flowing. Westview Homes Com munity Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany *** Monday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: HISTORICAL TOUR: INDIAN LADDER FARM AND JOHN BOYD THACHER PARK Calling all explorers 60 years old and up! We are going to visit the Indian Ladder Farm and John Boyd Thacher Park for a look into the geological history of the area and taste of delicious native foods. We will begin pick ups at the Cohoes Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. then the Watervliet Senior Center and finally Westview Homes before heading over to the farm and escarpment. Cost for this wonderful excursion is $10 and includes a box lunch with beverage and transpor tation. Please call Beth at the Cohoes Senior Center at 518-235-2420 to book your tour or our main office at 518-4653322. Space is limited so call today!

Additional information along with the calendar will be posted on the Niskayuna Town website at www.niskayuna.org/ senior-center. Call with any questions. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon: Tom’s Computer Class (Sept. 6, 20) 10 a.m.: Tai Chi 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Open for indoor/ outdoor socialization/coffee service 10 a.m.: Cards, Mahjong and Bridge 11 a.m.: CDPHP Zumba Gold available in House and Zoom (Sept. 6, 13, 20)Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service1p.m.: MVP Chair Moves (Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27) Thursdays 10 a.m.: Tai Chi 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Open for indoor/ outdoor socialization/coffee service 10 a.m.: Cards, Mahjong, Bridge, 11 a.m.: Bocce and Pickleball Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service1p.m.: Eddy Health Alert Chair Yoga (Sept. 1, 29)

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Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m.: BINGO Crazy T, Round Robin, Letter X, Kite and more; 2-3 cards and prizes avail able. Zoom and Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway Thursdays from 10:30 -11:30 a.m.: MEN’S GROUP A men’s group is a healing and enriching place to share your experiences and listen as others share theirs. The group meets weekly at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Cohoes Senior Center. Call Beth at (518) 235-2420 for more information. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza Thursdays from 1-2 p.m: MOVIE AFTER LUNCH

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Exercise update: Mondays at 10 a.m.: Qigong, in house (temporarily postponed) Mondays at 12:30 p.m.: CDPHP Chair Pilates, in house and via Zoom (Sept. 12, Wednesdays19) at 11 a.m.: Silver Sneak ers Zumba Gold via Zoom (Sept. 14, 21, 28) Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.: Gentle YogaYou can email Edie for registration, dates and times at ecannizzo@niskayuna. org. Pilates, yoga, walks and art are avail able on YouTube at “Niskayuna Seniors.” Monthly Activities: Sept. 1 at 11 a.m.: Book Group, “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande; Dana Carroll on the dulcimer; September Birthday Celebration Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m.: Van Gogh Trip Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-noon: UniteUS Sign-up; Blood Pressure Clinic by St Peter’s Health Partners Sept. 20 from 9 a.m.-noon: UniteUS Sign-up; 11 a.m. Trinity Health Presenta tion and Sept.Treat24at 10 a.m.: SAS Workshop Sept. 27 at 11 a.m.: Ancestry Day TriviaSept. 29 at 11 a.m.: Singing Cowboy

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