Senior Centers

LifePath 28 Colvin Ave., Suite 2, Albany www.lifepathny.org; (518) 465-3322

Supportive services for older adults. To register: www.lifepathny.org/activities; (518) 465-3322

Fridays, Dec. 3 and 17, at 9:30 a.m.: Play Reading Club – “A Christmas Carol”

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Fridays, Dec. 3 and 10, at 1

p.m.: Beginner Rumba Dance Class Gloves and masks available for use. Location: Watervliet Senior Center

Fridays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, at 1 p.m.: Wii Bowling

Wii Bowling, with the Nintendo Wii Gaming system. Location: Westview Home Apartments

Mondays, Dec. 6-27, at 10 a.m.: Morning Meditation

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Monday, Dec. 6, at 12:30 p.m.: Travel Log: Aurora Borealis

Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Mondays, Dec. 6, 20 and 27, at 1 p.m.: BINGO

Location: Westview Home Apartments or via Zoom

Tuesdays, Dec. 7 and 14, 1- 2:30 p.m.: Craft Creators - Holiday Edition

Create crafty new holiday decor for your home or to gift to friends and family. Each of the 4 sessions will focus on a different craft creation. Registration is required and fun is guaranteed. Call the Cohoes Center at 518-235-2420 to register.

Wednesday, Dec. 8 and 22, at 1 p.m.: Crochet Corner with Irene

Location: Westview Home Apartments

Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m.: Celebrity Bingo with Dan from Arsenal City Tavern

Join us as we have fun with one of our favorite and loyal Watervliet Center supporters! Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Thursday, Dec. 9, at 12:30 p.m.: LifePath Time Machine: The History of Santa Claus

Join us as we take a trip back in time to explore some of history’s greatest stories. This month, we will take a look at the famous holiday man himself: Santa Claus! See where he came from, and how he became the red suited man we all know and love. Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom

Wednesday, Dec. 15, noon- 2 p.m.: Holiday Lunch and Party

Join us for a wonderful lunch and merriment! The Watervliet Cannoneers choir will be performing favorites of the season and holiday games will be enjoyed as well. Please call ahead should you wish to have a meal! If you would like to participate in the White elephant gift grab, please contact Tim for more details. Location: Watervliet Senior Center or via Zoom *Only the performance of the choir will be on Zoom. Log in at 12:40 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Holiday Luncheon and Party

Join us for a delicious Ham dinner with all the trimmings

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continued from Page 18 as we gather to celebrate the joy that is December. Entertainment by DJ Rockin’ Rob Carson until 2 p.m., loads of fun and refreshments. Call the Cohoes Center at (518) 235-2420 to make a reservation by Monday, Dec. 13. Location: Cohoes Senior Center

Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m.: Card making Class with Sheila, Patty and Nicky

Create beautiful cards with our expert crafters, Sheila, Patty and Nicky. For Zoom attendees, supplies will be provided the Thursday before the class. Call LifePath at Cohoes at (518) 2352420 for more information or to arrange pick-up. Location: Cohoes Senior Center or via Zoom

Thursday, Dec. 23, 1-2 p.m.: Holiday Party

Holiday Party and Karaoke Holiday Caroling. Location: Westview Home Apartments

Monday, Dec. 27, at 1 p.m.: LifePath Reading Club: Calypso Essays

The LifePath Book Club is reading a selection of essays by famous essayist David Sedaris. Be prepared to laugh and cry as we read about the antics of moving and establishing himself in the south. An easy read for a busy month. 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. Pre-order Gershon’s lunch or bring your own. Coffee service available.

Tuesdays

• 9 a.m.-noon: Tom’s Computer

Senior Centers

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 avail • Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service • 1 p.m.: Chair aerobics

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 avail • Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee service • 1 p.m.: The Eddy Health Alert Chair Yoga, in house and via Zoom (Dec. 2 and 16)

Fridays

• 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Assoc. Caregiver’s Group (first Friday of each month) • 11 a.m.: CDPHP Chair Pilates, Zoom only (Dec. 3, 10 and 17)

Exercise Update

• Mondays at 11 a.m.: CDPHP Zumba Gold, in house and via Zoom (Dec. 6 and 20) • Wednesdays at 11 a.m.: SilverSneakers Zumba Gold, Zoom only (Dec. 1, 8and 15)

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

• Dec. 2: 11 a.m. Book Club (“Comfort and Joy” by K. Hannah); 12:30 p.m. Birthday Celebration • Dec. 7: Holiday Specials; 11 a.m.-noon Eddy Senior Care PACE –Blood Pressure Clinic • Dec. 9: 1 p.m. Art and Crafts with Edie • Dec. 14: 12:30 p.m. Chestnut Day • Dec. 16: Ugly Sweater Day • Dec. 21: 1 p.m. Holiday Bingo • Center Closed: Dec. 22-Jan. 3

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