Senior Centers

Colonie Senior Services Center 6 Winners Circle, Albany (518) 459-2857; cbarrett@colonieseniors.org

The Center is open. Membership is $20 per year. Wine Tasting: Diane will lead us to Meadowdale Winery in Altamont, makers of organic, award-winning wines made from apples, grapes and even raisins. Tour, wine tasting and snacks included. Friday, Aug. 20, bus leaves The Beltrone at 1:30 p.m. and returns at approximately 5 p.m. $10 for members, $15 for notyet-members. Curtain Call Theater: We’ll see “An Act of God,” a hilarious comedy and Broadway hit about “a gut-busting-funny riff on the never-ending folly of mankind’s attempts to fathom God’s wishes through the words of the Bible and use them to their own ends.” Thursday, Aug. 5, bus leaves The Beltrone at 6:45 p.m. and returns at approximately 9:15 p.m. Home is Where You’ll Find Us $28 for members, $35 for notyet-members.

Heldeberg Mead Tasting:

Home is Where You’ll Find UsSample and learn about mead – the alcoholic drink made from honey. Heldeberg Meadworks will offer up four different samples, show us their meadery and talk about all things mead. Wednesday, Aug. 11, bus leaves the Beltrone at 2:30 p.m., and returns at approximately 6 p.m. $20 for members, $25 for notyet-members.

Grafton Lakes Day at The

Beach: Spend the day at the water’s edge of Grafton Lake. Bring your lawn chairs (or we can provide one.) Snack bar and restrooms available at the lake. Weather permitting. Monday, Aug. 23, bus leaves the Beltrone at 10 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. $10 for members only. Albany Mural Tour: Did you know that Albany is the home to a great many inspiring murals? Step on one of our buses to take a tour of these wonders. Thursday, Aug. 26, bus leaves the Beltrone at 1 p.m. and returns at approximately 3 p.m. $5 for members for members only. Rivers Casino: Spend the day pulling slots, playing cards and eating great food, at the Schenectady-located casino. Monday, Aug. 16, Bus leaves The Beltrone at 10:30 a.m., returns at approximately 3:30 p.m. $20 for members and not-yetmembers. Paint By Numbers: Use a paint kit to follow numbered directions, slowly working to make a vibrant, floral painting. This event is made possible the generous donation of a community member. Thursdays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26, 10-11:30 a.m., at The Beltrone Living Center. Free for all. Rubber Stamping Art: Use Ann Burn’s Stampin’ Up paper craft techniques to make a set of beautiful cards to give, for “just because” occasions. Thursday, Aug. 12, 3-4 p.m., $10 for members, and $4 materials fee. *Zoom Events are free for members. Registration is not required for Zoom events. In-person events are held during lunch at The Beltrone Living Center. Call for reservations, (518) 459-2857, ext. 303.

Organize Your Vital Records

(Zoom or in-person): An interactive program that discusses various ways to identify and quickly access your vital written and electronic information and records. Presented by Jim Rulison, who spent over 30 years in human resources at New York State Parks. Wednesday, Aug. 11 at noon.

Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease (Zoom or

in-person): In this important seminar, you’ll learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you. Information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia will also be covered. Friday, Aug. 13 at noon.

Shakespeare in the Garden

(via Zoom): In his plays and poetry, Shakespeare was a master at the use of symbolism through his choice of plants and flowers. Come hear about this writer’s genius, including “And there’s Pansies, that’s for thoughts” (Hamlet). Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 12:30 p.m.

Controlling Cholesterol

(via Zoom): This seminar provides information on heart disease and stroke and the impact of high cholesterol. Learn about medical terms, the importance of proper diet, smart exercise and medications that can help. Friday, Aug. 20 at 12:30 p.m.

Broadway Shows

On the Screen in the Lakeview Dining Room, $1 per show, free popcorn.

Monday, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m., “Billy Elliot”

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Monday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m., “Jersey Boys”

The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.

Monday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m., “Mamma Mia!”

The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.

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Supportive services for older adults.

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.

Tuesdays

9 a.m.-noon: Tom’s Computer Class (first and third Tuesday of the month) 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 11 a.m.: Aqua aerobics – Town Pool ($5 per class, Aug. 17, 24 and 31) 1 p.m.: Exercise class with Nicola (Aug. 24 and 31)

Thursdays

10 a.m.: Tai Chi 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Open for indoor/outdoor socialization/ coffee service* 10 a.m.: Cards, Bridge, Bocce

Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service 1 p.m.: Chair Yoga, in house and Zoom (Aug. 2, 9 and 16)*

Exercise Update:

11 a.m. Mondays: Zoom Zumba and In House (Aug. 2, 9 and 16)* 11 a.m. Wednesdays: SilverSneakers Zoom Zumba (Aug. 4, 11 and 18)*

Zoom chair Pilates suspended for August.

Classes such as chair Pilates, chair yoga and others remain available on Zoom. For registration, dates and times e-mail ecannizo@niskayuna.org Pilates, yoga, walks and art are available on You Tube at “Niskayuna Seniors.”

Monthly Activities:

Aug. 3 at noon: Watermelon Day; 12:30 p.m. Medicare Education

Aug. 5 at 11a.m.: Book Club; 12:30 p.m. Birthday celebration (cupcakes)

Aug. 10 at 11 a.m.: Eddy Senior Care PACE - Blood Pressure

Aug. 17 at noon: Cupcake Day Trivia/Treat; 7 p.m. Art with Edie - Felting

T Aug. 19 at 12:15 p.m.: Alzheimer’s Association - 10 Warning Signs; 1 p.m. Bingo

Aug. 24 at noon: Potato Chip Day Trivia/Treat

Aug. 26 at noon: Sponge Cake Day Trivia/Treat; 1 p.m. Crafting with Edie

Aug 20, 21 and 22 at The Art Out: See Edie Cannizzo for details

Aug. 31 at noon: Princess Diana Trivia

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