Traveling BBQ
Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga county. Part of our program is congregate dining – where persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at Noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. The next upcoming meal is on June 28 at Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield 518-893-7644, ext. 312. Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. All are welcome. For more information call Emma at the Office of the Aging, 518-884-4996.
Bus Trip to Cradle of Aviation Museum
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum announces a Bus Trip to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York on Saturday, June 30. Join other aviation enthusiasts exploring over 75 air and space craft, a dozen cockpits and 30 hands-on exhibits in over 8 galleries. Experience a full dome theater with live astronomy programs. The latest exhibit features the legendary Pan Am “B-314 Flying Boats,” seaplanes which pioneered trans-oceanic flying. Incredible low cost includes bus transportation, museum admission, guided tour and Planetarium/Dome Theater show. Bus leaves Empire State Aerosciences Museum at 7 a.m. and arrives back home at 7 p.m. Sign up now before the bus fills up. For more information call 518-377-2191, ext. 10.
24th Annual Secret Garden Tour
Ten private gardens, ranging from compact city lots to sprawling rural properties in Saratoga County, are featured on the Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Advance tickets at $20 may be reserved online or ordered by mail with forms available at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org or purchased at several locations: the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, all four Cudney’s Dry Cleaners retail locations, Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham, and Green Conscience Home at 33 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Details about the gardens, their owners and the locations are in the program that serves as the admission ticket. If still available, tickets may be purchased for $25 on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 8. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-581-1201 ext. 4184. Learn more at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.
One-Day Bus Trip – Open to the Public
Burlington and Von Trapp House: Thursday July 12, $45/Members, $70/Non-Members
Spend the morning touring Burlington on your own and stopping to enjoy lunch. Then meet back up with the group for an exciting tour of the Von Trapp house, including a guided history, documentary viewing, and a Q&A with a Von Trapp family member. There will also be an option to do a brewery tour and tasting after the actual house tour. We will be leaving Burlington around 6:15 p.m. and arriving home around 9:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, contact the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621.
Havurah Vatik
On July 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs, seniors 55 plus are welcome to attend “How Do You Know When It’s Saturday?” Join us for recollections, experiences, classroom adventures and more, with poet and artist Joyce Horodner Rubin. From growing up in the Bronx to retirement life in Saratoga Springs, Joyce has a multitude of stories in the form of poetry, prose, and pastels from her recently published debut collection. She will share her love of education and her fifty years as student and educator. We’ll appreciate experiences of a “Latchkey Kid,” and we’ll learn “A Nursery Rhyme for Adults.” Audience members, she wants to hear your recollections too.
A catered lunch follows the program RSVP by July 11 by calling Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4. Bring along a friend to enjoy this program. Collect “friend” points to earn rewards for contributing to the growth and strength of Havurah Vatik.
Bus Trip to The Beeches
Old Saratoga Seniors is hosting a bus trip to The Beeches, Rome, NY on Wednesday, July 18. Pick up at Saratoga Train Station at 8 a.m. or American Legion, Schuylerville at 8:15 a.m. Buffet Luncheon followed by a show featuring Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash is portrayed by the spot-on Brian Chicoine who will amaze as he sings, plays and tells the story of Johnny Cash’s life. Return by 6:30 p.m. Cost is $55 per person. Money due by July 5. Call Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 and mail a check to Old Saratoga Seniors, PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Trip to Lancaster, PA
Sponsored by Malta Seniors, Inc. Tuesday, August 7 to Wednesday, August 8. Day 1: Lunch and shopping at the Kitchen Kettle. American Music Theater “Songs of the Silver Screen.” Dinner at Millers Smorgasbord. Staying at Best Western in Intercourse, PA. Day 2: Amish Farmlands guided tour and shopping. Sight and Sound Theater “Jesus.” Lunch at Hometown Kitchen. Visit maltaseniorsny.com for more information.
Health, Horses, and Making History Gala
The gala, hosted by Second Chance Sports and the Learning League - a non-profit (501.c.3) organization presided by William Yaiser, with over 30 years of proven therapies for individuals suffering from PTSD, spinal injuries and other health concerns through proven sports therapies (www.secondchancesports.org), will support our veterans, active military, track folks that need our assistance and select non-profits that need help. The event will be held at the National Museum of Dance, located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs from 6 – 10 p.m. Many top professional musicians will provide memorable, live entertainment. A “tasting” from several of the area’s best restaurants and caterers will also enhance the evening’s festivities along with dancing, live and silent auctions, raffles and possibly a rescue adoption event for the Mohawk-Hudson animal shelter will help to round out the activities. Several of the nation’s premier stable owners, Hall-of-Fame trainers, jockeys, and racehorse industry professionals are slated to lend their assistance for these causes in conjunction with many business owners and veterans and civic organizations in the region. Tickets are $125 per person. For further details or to help to sponsor, advertise or support, please call 518-226-9731 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Saratoga High School Class of 1963 Announces 55th Class Reunion Mixers
The class of 1963 from Saratoga High School will hold three informal mixers September 28-30. Gatherings are scheduled for Friday, September 28 at the Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga at 5 p.m., and Saturday, September 29, at Peabody’s Sports Bar, 39 Phila St., Saratoga at 5 p.m. A final get together breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, September 30, at 10 a.m. at Hattie’s Chicken Shack, 45 Phila St. If you are planning to attend or would like further information, contact JoAnn (Engle) Hughes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-526-0063.
Aging Elderly Nutrition Program
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging Elderly Nutrition Program will be distributing the coupons to those who qualify. Age 60 and over, income eligibility is $1872/month for one person household and $2538/month for two-person household. Coupons can be picked up at the Office for the Aging at 152 West High Street, Room 201 in Ballston Spa between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Coupons will also be available at the Office for the Aging Informational events throughout the county. Please call the office for details 518-884-4996.
Farmers Market Returns to Mechanicville Library
The Mechanicville District Public Library, located at 190 N. Main St., has once again partnered with local farmers, makers, and organizations to provide an alternative place for neighboring residents to shop for healthy foods and handmade goods and support the local economy. The Market will be open Mondays, June 4 - September 24 from 4-7 p.m., rain or shine.
Volunteer at Yaddo
The Yaddo Garden Association is recruiting people to help restore and preserve the Yaddo Gardens or serve as garden docent sharing Yaddo‘s history. The Yaddo Garden Association is a Volunteer group formed in 1991 dedicated to restoration and preservation of Yaddo Gardens and it’s history. Garden work is done Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. till noon, May through October. Docent led garden tours are held Saturdays and Sundays mid-June through Labor Day and Tuesdays during the thoroughbred racing season. Yaddo Gardens located on Route 9P, Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. No experience required, all tools in instructions are provided. Contact, 518–584–0746, www.Yaddo.org or Facebook.
Vendors Wanted
Ballston Area Senior Citizens are gearing up for their annual Bazaar on October 20 at Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Town of Milton agreement, and pay to reserve your space please contact Sue Heimburg with your name and mailing address.
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call or text Sue at 518-885-8037.
Volunteers Needed
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Saratoga County is currently looking for volunteers to assist The Saratoga County Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program. The program offers a noon time meal at local meal sites throughout Saratoga County. There is a need currently in Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park and Waterford. This opportunity would be to greet seniors, to assist the meal site manager with serving food and clean up. The program takes place Monday – Friday, between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Day/time can be flexible to meet your schedule availability. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please call the RSVP Program at 518-884-4110.
