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Senior Centers
Clifton Park Senior Community Center 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park (518) 383-1343
For information about current services and programs, please visit cliftonpark.org/index.php/services/senior-services/senior-center.
Membership is available for $20.
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
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
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.,
Supportive services for older adults. To register: www.lifepathny. org/activities; (518) 465-3322
Monday-Friday at 9 a.m.: POOL CREW
Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet
Mondays at 9:30 a.m.: SOCIAL HOUR
Come over, come down! We will work on puzzles, color sheets, read, etc.
Westview Homes, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Mondays at 10 a.m.: LANE DANCING
Line dancing is proven to create and maintain neural pathways that help our brains stay young. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza
Mondays at 1 p.m.: MAH-JONGG
Play the timeless game Mahjong, a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza
Mondays at 1 p.m.: PAINT AND SIP
It’s time to laugh a lot, paint a bit and say hello to good times. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m.: POOL CREW
Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.: YOUTUBE MORNING STRETCH AND CHAIR EXERCISE
Stretching can help you get ready for the day ahead, keep you calm and set the tone for the day. We will use YouTube videos as a guide and all fitness levels are welcome. Westview Homes, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: KNIT WITS
Come join this lovely group of people who enjoy knitting and crocheting. All experience levels are welcome. Come for lunch and stay for the creating! Please call 518273-4422 for more information. Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet
Tuesdays from 12:45-1:45 p.m.: CANNONAIRES SENIOR CHOIR PRACTICE
Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet
Tuesdays at 1 p.m.: ARTS & CRAFTS
Have a project that you are working on? Come join others to work on your project, we can share ideas, make memories and just have fun. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.: MAHJONG
Play the timeless game Mahjong, a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China. Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.: UFOS – UNFINISHED OBJECTS
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 at noon: THE BEAU-KNITTERS
The Beau-Knitters are a lively group of people who enjoy knitting and crocheting. All experience levels are welcome. Call Beth at 518-235-2420 for more information. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.: BINGO
Zoom and Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.: SCRAPBOOKING
Create your own personalized scrap book of a special moment in time or an event. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.:
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MEN’S GROUP
A men’s group is a healing and enriching place to share your experiences and listen as others share theirs. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza
Thursdays at 1 p.m.: PICK-AMOVIE
Many movies to select from. Enjoy popcorn and drinks while catching a movie. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Thursdays at 2 p.m.: BINGO
Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Fridays at 10 a.m.: BRIDGE CLUB
Watervliet Senior Center, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet
Fridays at 10 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 at 1 p.m.: SEWING, KNIT or CROCHET CLUB
All experience levelscan share our knowledge and expertise, create new memories and enjoy making fun projects. Westview Homes Community Room, 680 Central Ave., Albany
Fridays at 1 p.m.: FRIENDLY FILM FRIDAYS WITH THE COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Future films will be announced at each screening. Call the Cohoes Public Library or Beth at the Cohoes Senior Center at 518-235-2420 for more information. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes ***
Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.: SENIOR LEGAL AID SOCIETY
Get one on one legal advice, Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza
Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m.: CARD MAKING
Come and make some fun and festive holiday cards. All supplies are included; a $5 donation is appreciated. Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza
Friday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: CAPITAL REGION SENIOR EXPO
Quality resources and information to countless aging adults, their caregivers and professionals throughout the Capital Region. Join LifePath and presenting sponsor, CDPHP at Crossgates Mall (lower level) and visit with the vendors, get your flu shot and participate in an informative workshops.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m.: CREATE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS
Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza
Senior centers
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/ senior-center. Call with any questions.
Tuesdays
9 a.m.-noon: Tom’s Computer Class (Oct. 4, 18) 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 (Oct. 11, 18, 25) Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service 1 p.m.: MVP Chair Moves (Oct. 4, 11, 18)
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 service 1 p.m.: Eddy Health Alert Chair Yoga (Oct. 13, 27)
Fridays
11 a.m.: Alzheimer’s Support Group (Oct. 7)
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 (Oct. 3, 10,24, 31)
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.: Silver Sneakers Zumba Gold via Zoom (Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26)
You can email Edie for registration, dates and times at ecannizzo@niskayuna.org. Pilates, yoga, walks and art are available on YouTube at “Niskayuna Seniors.”
Monthly Activities:
Oct. 4: Yom Kippur discussion; Alco Tunnel ART Project - Clay tiles Oct. 6: Book Group – “The Yellow bird Sings” by Jennifer Rosner; October birthday celebration Oct. 11: Italian Heritage discussion/ trivia Oct. 13: Navy’s birthday discussion/ trivia Oct. 17, noon-6 p.m.: Red Cross Blood Draw Oct. 18: Blood Pressure Clinic by St Peter’s Health Partners Oct. 25: Minnie Pearl Day trivia
St. Sophia & Holy Wisdom Senior Apartments
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