General
Business Meeting
The General Business Meeting is
held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00pm. This is
the time when all members come together to discuss the business
of the Center, plan programs, activities and events.
Refreshments and fellowship follow every meeting.
The Library
Our library offers a large variety
of books, magazines and puzzles. Hardcover books are signed out
with no due date. All materials are donated and in good
condition. Friends of the Library have provided a list of audio
taped books for the visually impaired. The library is open
during Center hours for your reading pleasure, to sit and relax
in, or to visit with a friend.
Line
Dancing
Line Dancing class is held every
Monday from 9:45-11:00am. This class is for everyone who likes
to dance and have fun all at one time. This class is geared for
the senior dancer. No experience needed. All levels welcome.
Woodcarving
Bill McCormack, Master Woodcarver for over 30 years, is the
instructor for this group who meets every Tuesday from
9:00-11:00am to share conversation and have a good time carving
large or small pieces of wood into whatever the carver would
like. Bill provides the wood, ideas and tips. No experience
necessary. Everyone has a great time and sometimes amazed at how
creative they are.
Trips
The Center sponsors numerous trips throughout the year,
including day trips and over-night trips. Members and
non-members are welcome.
Ceramics
Ceramics classes are held on Thursdays from 1:00-3:00pm. Classes
run in 8-week sessions. Cost is $8.00 per session plus cost of
materials. No tools or bottles of paint to buy. Everyone is
invited, as no prior experience is required. This is a good way
to spend time with friends and explore your creativity.
Recreation Room
The Center has a Recreation Room for members to use at their
leisure. Available during Center hours, the recreation room
offers a Pool table, Poker/game table, Puzzle table, Dartboard
and Shuffleboard. Bring a friend or join a friend and let the
games begin.
Pinochle, Dominoes, Rummikub, Mah Jongg, and Poker.
The Center offers a variety of card games throughout the week.
Poker is played on Monday at 11:30am. Pinochle is played on
Tuesday at 12:30am. Rummikub is played on Wednesday at 9:30am.
Mah Jongg and Dominoes are played on Friday at 12:30pm.
Crafts
Our Craft group meets every Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm to
participate in a variety of crafty projects. Ideas are shared,
specialties are made, and fun is had by all. No prior experience
is needed. Supplies and reference materials are provided. The
group is open to ideas and always looking for new projects.
Craft items made are sold at the Centers various fundraisers to
help support Center activities.
Bingo
Bingo is held the second and third Wednesday of every month at
1:00pm. A special Bingo is held when there is a fifth Wednesday
in a month. Cards are $1.00 each with one free card for the
first card purchased. Get your good-luck charm out and join the
fun.
Osteoporosis Class
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to lose their
strength and to break easily. The Osteoporosis class offered at
the Center provides low impact exercises that focus on
prevention and slowing the effects of the condition. Classes
meet every Monday and Wednesday from 9:45-11:15am. Weights are
provided and exercises are tailored to each individual’s
ability. Nutritional information is also discussed. Dr. approval
for this class is needed.
Light
Aerobics Class
Every Tuesday from 10:00-11:00am the Center offers a Light
Aerobics Class. This class offers not only light aerobics but
strength building as well. This class is geared for the mature
body and is tailored for the individual.
PACE
Class
PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise). This class focuses on
the individual and is tailored to each participant’s level of
ability. Whether you suffer from arthritis or just need a slower
paced exercise program, this class is beneficial to all. Classes
meet every Thursday from 10:00-11:00am.
Fitness Center
The Center offers a Fitness Room that includes a
state-of-the-art treadmill, several exercise bikes, exercise
videos, weights, and toning equipment. In addition to our
regular Library, the fitness center offers a small library of
health and fitness related books and materials.
Congregate Meal Program
The Center is a Congregate Meal Site for the Saratoga County
Office for the Aging Home Delivered Meal Program. Members gather
daily at 12:00pm for great tasting, nutritious meals, prepared
especially by Prestige Food Service. Participants need to make a
reservation for lunch by signing up at the Center no later than
noon of the day before the meal they wish to attend.
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