Wednesday, 27 June 2018 20:00

6.29.18 - 7.5.18

Saratoga Spa State Park Docent Program 
Saratoga Spa State Park welcomes back the park docents for a third summer season, now through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. The docents will be out in the park helping to serve park patrons and will be available for orientation, directions, and answering visitor questions. They will also provide free short interpretive walks on the mineral springs and park history. Programs will be offered every day. 
Springs Tours: 

Monday - Thursday | 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Friday - Sunday | 11 a.m, 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. 
Enjoy a short, refreshing springs walk that describes the different mineral springs in the park, how they came to be, and sample some of the sparkling waters. Cups provided. Program meets down by the Creekside Classroom in the Geyser Picnic Area.
History Strolls: 

Noon and 2 p.m. daily. 
Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at the arcade, outside the administration building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs.

$5 Bag Sale
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, located at 116 Broad Street, Schuylerville announces a $5 bag sale for the month of July.  The shop has a large selection of books, clothing, shoes, and children’s toys. Look for unannounced ‘in store’ specials.
The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Our proceeds after expenses, are given back to community service organizations. For additional  information, please call 518-695-4640.

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 soroptimistsaratoga.org or purchased at several locations: Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, all Cudney’s Dry Cleaners retail locations, Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham, and Green Conscience Home at 33 Church St., Saratoga Springs. The self-guided tour is an all-volunteer fundraiser presented by Soroptimists of Saratoga County. 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. 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 soroptimistsaratoga.org.

Adventure Series
The Town of Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services announces: Preschool Summer Excitement Series for Ages 2.5 - 5 years

Imagination-In-Motion:
Monday, July 9 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. 
A high energy class that will expand your preschooler’s imagination with the use of props, costume pieces, songs and more! 

The Hungry Caterpillar:
Monday, July16 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. 
This fun class is centered around the childhood favorite book, “The Hungry Caterpillar.” Join the fun with a variety of music and movement activities including story time and a craft project. 

Reptile Adventure:
Monday, July 23 | 10 - 10:45 a.m. 
Touch a snake! Pet a turtle! See eye to eye with a South American Frog! Learn how these creatures live, what to do if you meet one in the wild and more!

StarLab Planetarium:
Monday, July 30 | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Come and see what you can find in the summer night sky with a visit to StarLab indoor planetarium. All children will also make a plane to fly. 
An adult must accompany the child to each program. Contact the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 or visit MaltaParksRec.com for additional information. 

One-Day Bus Trip – Open to the Public
Burlington & 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. 

9th Annual Adirondack Greek Festival
The festival will be held at St. George Church, 55 Main Street, South Glens Falls, Thursday, July 12 through Saturday, July 14. Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m., there will be gyro and souvlaki to go. Friday and Saturday, from noon to 8 p.m., there will be a  full festival with authentic Greek food, pastries, folk dancers, live music, gift shop, kids’ activities, and church tours. Free admission and parking. For more information, call Marika at 518-792-8299 or the church at 518-792-2359.

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, P.O. Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Ghost Tours at Yaddo
Beginning on July 24 through August 28 there will be ghost tours on Tuesdays during racing season, starting at 5 p.m. Private docent led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. Meet in the parking lot, $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or visit www.yaddo.org.

Trip to Lancaster, PA
Sponsored by Malta Seniors, Inc. August 7- 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 and then return home. 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.
Friday, September 28: Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave. at 5 p.m.

Saturday, September 29: Peabody’s Sports Bar, 39 Phila St. at 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 30: Hattie’s Chicken Shack, 45 Phila St. at 10 a.m. 
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 Farmers’ Market 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 4-7pm, 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, NY. 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, 2018 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. 

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