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/seniorservices/senior-center.

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

The center is open Tuesdays and Thursdays for in-person activities, including eat-in lunch. All opening information along with the calendar will be posted on the Niskayuna Town website at www.niskayuna.org/seniorcenter. The Gershon’s lunch program is available Tuesday and Thursday with eat-in, takeout and drive-through pickup. Pre-order and reservation for eat-in are required.

Bus/delivery service continues to be available for Niskayuna residents for grocery, pharmacy, post office runs or delivery of masks. You can reach Matt, our bus driver, at (518) 495-6202.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

• 9 a.m.-noon: Tom’s Computer Class (first and third Tuesday and Thursday 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, Bridge

Exercise update

A hybrid exercise program is in effect. All classes will be offered on Zoom with the availability for some classes in-house on site. Registration and reservations are required by calling (518) 372-4969 or emailing ecannizzo@niskayuna.org.

Monthly activities

• May 6 at 12:30 p.m.: Talk about Mother’s Day • May 6 at 1 p.m.: Crafts with Edie • May 13 at 12:30 p.m.: Florence Nightingale discussion and trivia • May 13 at 1 p.m.: Art with Edie • May 20 at 12:30 p.m.: Ameila Earhart’s solo fight discussion and trivia • May 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Defensive Driving; registration required call (518) 784-5009

Colonie Senior Services Center 6 Winners Circle, Albany (518) 459-2857

The center is slowly and carefully reopening. Most events are being held virtually, with a small number of programs being held out-of-doors, in person. Please reach out for membership and registration information. Membership is $20 per year.

The center is also planning a few, small, socially-distanced outings. Please call for schedules and information. Members only.

Log on for live Zoom events, including fun rock n’ roll, local musicians and a great way to connect and hear music – from your home. Concerts are free.

For more information, (518) 459-2857 ext. 327 or email cbarrett@colonieseniors. org.

Walking Club

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Meet on Tuesday morning for a brisk walk in The Crossings. Free for members.

Cornhole

For Future Generations

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of its steamy secrets. Free for members.

Meditation 101 via Zoom

Thursday, May 13, at 10 a.m.: Learn how to meditate with Jeff Wigman of the Shambhala Meditation Group of Troy. Free for members.

Secrets of a Good Night’s Sleep via Zoom

Wednesday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss the basics of sleep and learn to identify “sleep stealers.” Free for members.

Organize Your Vital Records via Zoom

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Come for socially distant Cornhole. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you. Free for members only; registration required. Friday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. An interactive program that discusses various ways to identify and quickly access your vital written and electronic information and records. Free for

Book Club – in person members.

(outside) or Zoom

Tuesdays, May 4 and 18, at 12:30 p.m. Discuss books in a laid-back environment. Free for Financial Planning: Managing Your Required Minimum Distribution via Zoom members. Thursday, May 20 at 1 p.m. Cooking Demonstration via Zoom Tuesday, May 11, at 11 a.m. Join Diane Conroy LaCivita while she creates delicious and Home is Where You’ll Find Us Learn about the latest legislation regarding Required Minimum Distributions so you can navigate the new rules. Free for members. exciting foods. Free for members. Rubber Stamping Art: Out-

Politics and Prohibition via side or Zoom In

Zoom Thursday, May 6, 3-4:30 p.m. Home is Where You’ll Find UsTuesday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. Maeve McEneny of Discover Albany will join us via Zoom for another talk about the history of Albany and all Make beautifully crafted paper pieces, led by Stampin’ Up instructor and demonstrator Ann Burns. Cost is $10 and $10 fee, payable to the instructor.

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