Classes/Activities
All classes require registration, Center membership is required: must show current membership card at registration. Please feel free to come and observe any class. Refunds for missed classes must be requested from the instructor.
Knitting
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm
Join us anytime! If you are a knitter or crocheter, stop by to meet some new friends. Great chance to visit while working on your own projet. Want to learn either? We will help you get started. If there is enough interest, we may even have a learn to knit class.
New members welcome! No fee.
Paint with Peggy Returns
Peggy, a certified Alesander Art Instructor and Wilson Bickford Painting Partner, provides everything to complete the oil painting: canvas, brushes palette of paints, etc. Then, through classroom instruction, each person created their own unique oil painting. Email Peggy with questions at: paintwithpeggy @gmail.com or call/text 518-925-2238. Just bring a box (eg. clean pizza box) to take home your completed painting. Beginners welcome! Cost: $50 Checks payable to Peggy Porter.
Tuesday, September 17th - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
"Schoharie Creek" - This painting reminds me of simple days outdoors and it could be anywhere. We use a of limited palette to create this scene and the broken tree adds interest. I will demonstrate and explain every step so that you can create your version of this peaceful place.
Tuesday, October 15th - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
"The Red Boat" - This boat is ready to go into the water! It is up on the bank and we add a rocky shore and distant trees. It is not complicated to paint. I provide a pattern for the boat and will guide you through creating this fun painting.
Building Wooden Ships
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Building scale models anywhere from a few inches to almost four feet long. I display mine in glass cases, but they can be displayed on a mantle piece, or anywhere you would like a beautiful decoration. Anyone interested feel free to call or text Roy Busse at 518-461-9248.
Country Line Dancing
Fridays, 1:15 - 2:30
This is a fun class for anyone to get started in Country Line Dancing. Steps will be broken down and taught at an easy pace. Dances are done to fun upbeat music!
Must be a Senior Center member.
Instructor: Robin Dyanick has been teachin in the area since 2014. For more information and to sign up, email Robin at robinkaryl@gmail.com.
Pay as you go. Cost $7 per class, check calendar for dates.
First Monday Book Club
First Monday of the Month, 10 am
All Center members are welcome to join our monthly sessions. For each meeting, please read the book and be prepared to join the discussion.
September 9: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
October 7: James by Percival Everett
November 4: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
December 2: Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea
January 8: West With Giraffes by Lunda Rutledge
Senior Center Photographers
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10 am
Activities include taking photo trips to local sites, sharing slides and prints, demonstrating the capabilities of a photo-editing program on the Center's computer, and discussing any aspect of film or digital photography. Free to members. Come check us out some Thursday. If you have questions, please contact Bill Rolston
at (518) 383-3183.
Cribbage
Fridays, 10:00 am
Please join us in the library for fun, laughter and cards. If you don't know the game, we will teach you.
Pickleball
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 pm
Novice play is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays. Advanced play is scheduled for Fridays. Always check calendar for any cancellations. Questions? Leave a message at the desk.
Card Playing
Mondays, 12:30 pm
We play bridge, pinochle, canasta, hand-and-foot card games and more. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Generally, foursomes are established and seldom have openings for drop-in players. If interested, stop by the front desk and add your name to the list of new interested players, indicating the game(s) of your interest. Then follow up with people on the list to establish new groups of play.
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesdays 12:30
Haven’t played bridge for a while? No problem! No duplicate bridge experience is necessary. This is a friendly game. Sign-up starts at 12:15 and play begins promptly at 12:30. Join us with your partner. If you need a partner or have any questions, please contact
Ruth Armbruster at 518-399-7871.
Oil, Acrylic & Art
Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm
Certified by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the instructor, Dani Morette provides her expertise as she guides you through your current piece of art. Whether a beginner or an experienced painter, you can learn new techniques or brush up on what your already know. Bring your own supplies for your intended new creation. Paint whatever you desire. See instructor for information on fees and schedule.
Mah Jong
Fridays, Noon
Anyone interested may join us. Beginners are welcome. We have gameboards or you can bring your own.
Tuesdays, Noon
The Tuesday group is looking for people to play from 12 to 2:30. We will teach and all are welcome. Please join us for fun and laughter.
Pinochle
Mondays, 12:30 pm
Calling all current, former and wanna-be Pinochle players! Full time, Part time and Fill in players needed for our Pinochle tables. We play for fun and have fun playing! If you are interested leave your phone number at the front desk.
Watercolors with Mary
Monday, 9/9, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Monday, 10/7, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Complete an entire painting during this class. A list of supplies you need to bring with you are available at signup; paper provided. Sign up at the front desk in advance and make checks payable to the instructor, Mary Fekete. 518-384-3393. Fee $6.00
La Bella Lingua
Fridays, 1:30 pm
The Advanced Italian Class meets weekly. Anyone interested in joining the class should contact John Alfano by phone at 518-881-8985 or email jalfano@nycap.rr.com.
This is not a beginner class and you will need to have some knowledge of the Italian languange, pronunciation and the ability to read and translate at an intermediate level. We study the language the culture and, of course, the food. Most importantly we have a good time while doing this.
Silver Thread Quilters
Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm
We are a group of friendly, mentoring quilters who share threads of wisdom and create works of art. Everyone is welcome. There is no fee.
Greeting Card Workshop
Thursday 9/19, 10 am
Thursday, 10/17, 10 am
Come join us and make four greeting cards. Materials and instructions are provided. Bring your own adhesive or $2 to purchase tape runner at class. Please sign up one week in advance. Class fee of $12 payable to Mary Beth Frewin. Please pay for each class separately.