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Wednesdays, Sept. 1-29, 10 a.m.: Cards Club

Come out and play Spades and other card games in the Westview Community Center. Old and new members are welcome!

Location: Westview Homes Community Room

Tuesdays, Sept. 7-28, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Memoir Writing with Paul Lamar

Who are you? Who were you? We’ll discuss the challenges of writing about ourselves, read some good examples, and write short essays about our lives. For beginning and experienced writers. Registration required.

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Wednesdays, Sept. 8 and 22, 10-10:45 a.m.: Seated Tap and Jazz Class

Learn tap and jazz foot moves while staying safely seated on a chair.

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Thursdays, Sept. 9 and 23, 2 p.m.: Seated Tai Chi

Stretch your body through a series of movements designed to improve your alignment and release stress. No experience required. Registration preferred, not required.

Location: via Zoom

Fridays, Sept. 10 and 24, 9:30 a.m. (2-session series): Play Reading Club: “Twelve Angry Women”

Come join the play reading club as we take a stand with this enticing play based on “Twelve Angry Men!” Come as a reader, or just a listener as we hear their story and discover if he is innocent or guilty! Registration Required.

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

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Fridays, Sept. 10 and 24, 2-3 p.m.: Paint and Sip (2-session series)

Join us from the comfort of your home as Ernesto Molina instructs and guides you through the process of creating a self-expressive art masterpiece in two, one-hour sessions. Registration Required.

Location: via Zoom

Monday, Sept. 13, 12:30 p.m.: Travel Log: The Great Pyramids of Giza

Come with us as we explore another treasure of the earth.

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 12:45 p.m.: Flower Camp

Join Michelle from Ambiance Florals as she teaches you how to arrange a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Registration is required to receive materials needed to participate virtually.

Location: via Zoom

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.: Music on the Patio

Come enjoy the upbeat vibes of the Tune Ups outside on the patio (or inside in the event of inclement weather). Bring your own chair or call ahead to reserve a seat.

Location: Cohoes Senior Center Patio

Wednesdays, Sept. 15 and 29, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.: Wii Tournament (Bowling)

Bring your bowling skills to the Westview Community Center.

Location: Westview Homes Community Room

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m.: Celebrity Bingo with Chad O’Hare from The Breakfast Club on B95.5!

Join our celebrity guest, as he pulls the numbers for an hour of Bingo fun. Registration Required.

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Friday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.: Cooking Demo with Kristyn Bopp

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Join Chef Kristyn as she demonstrates a delicious recipe using readily available ingredients for a nutritious well-balanced dish.

Location: Cohoes Senior Center via Zoom

Wednesday, Sept. 22, 12:30 p.m.: Live Music after Lunch with Tim Farkas

Come for lunch at noon and stay for the cool strumming of guitarist Tim Farkas.

Reservations for lunch must be made by Sept. 20.

Location: Cohoes Senior Center

Monday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.: Book Club: “The Husbands” by Chandler Baker

When Nora Spangler and her family move into an exclusive suburban neighborhood, Nora starts to understand how high-powered career oriented women can have it all. A mystery novel. Registration Required.

Location: Cohoes Senior Center or via Zoom

Tuesday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.: Card Making

Create beautiful greeting cards with the help of talented card makers Sheila, Nicky and Patti. Registration required.

Location: Cohoes Senior Center or via Zoom

Niskayuna Senior Center 2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna (518) 372-4969

Additional information along with the calendar will be posted on the Niskayuna Town website at www.niskayuna.org/seniorcenter. *Denotes registration or possible additional fee. Please note that all details are subject to change. Call with any questions or concerns.

Dates for Exercise Classes scheduled inside are only tentative, and subject to change. These classes may continue on Zoom, based on recommendation from NYS, Schenectady County and The Town of Niskayuna.

Tuesdays

• 9 a.m.-noon: Tom’s Computer Class (first and third Tuesday of the month) • • 10 a.m.: Tai Chi

Senior Centers

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Open for indoor/outdoor socialization/coffee service

• 10 a.m.: Cards, Mahjong, Bridge, Bocce avail • Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service • 1 p.m.: MVP Zoom Chair Moves, in house and via Zoom

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, Bocce avail • Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service • 1 p.m.: The Eddy Health Alert Chair Yoga, in house and via Zoom (Sept. 2, 9 and 30) *

Fridays

• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Alzheimer’s Support Group (first Friday of the month) • 11 a.m.-noon: CDPHP Chair Pilates, Zoom only (Sept. 10, 17 and 24)

Exercise Update:

Mondays, Sept. 13 and 20, 11 a.m.: CDPHP Zumba, in house and via Zoom

Wednesdays, Sept 1,8,15 and 29, 11 a.m.: SilverSneakers Zumba Gold, Zoom only

Fridays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 11 a.m.: CDPHP Chair Pilates, Zoom only

Classes remain available on Zoom with a couple in-house. You can email Edie for registration, dates and times at ecannizzo@ niskayuna.org.

Monthly Activities:

• Thursday, Sept. 5, 11 a.m.: Book Club; Birthday Cupcakes • Tuesday, Sept. 7, 12:30 p.m.: Medicare Resource Lecture 1:1 with Special Treat • Thursday, Sept. 9, 12:30 p.m.: Grandparent’s Day discussion • Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.: Beginner Mahjongg (LL) • Thursday, Sept. 16, 1 p.m.: Bingo • Tuesday, Sept. 21, 12:30 p.m.: Punch Day Trivia/Treat

• Thursday, Sept. 23, 12:30 p.m.: Crazy About Cranberries Day Trivia/Treat; 1 p.m. Crafting with Edie • Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m.: Art with Edie - Alcohol Ink (LL)

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