October 4 – October 10, 2019

Friday, October 4

Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours 
Yaddo Gardens, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m.

Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through October 27. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent-led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent-led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo 518-584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.

Sword of Trust Film
Spring St. Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.

A gorgeous, solemn look at the new way a society’s rituals can lead to hysteria, and a scathing, at times shockingly funny satire of national corruption. English sub-titles. $8 members and students, $10 general public. Complimentary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings. (Saturday and Sunday). For advance tickets visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org.

Saturday, October 5

2nd Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk
Skidmore College, Case Center, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
A 1.5-mile family-friendly walk around the Skidmore Campus. The purpose is to remember lives taken too soon, raise awareness of addiction, educate the community about recovery services, and celebrate those living in recovery. Registration, games and activities begin at 10 a.m. walk at 11 a.m. Suggested individual donation of $10 and family donation of $20. Proceeds of this event will benefit area recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) and the Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center. Register at www.zippyreg.com?event=1274 Facebook Event Page: Dan Provost Memorial Walk.

Artisan & Wellness Fall Fest
Lakota’s Farm, 99 County Rd. 62, Cambridge | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for our inaugural two-day fall festival featuring live music, local artists, crafters, distilleries, wineries, breweries and food trucks. Admission is $1. There will also be massage, Shaman, Reiki, Intuitive mediums, eco-friendly and holistic living practitioners. Bring non-perishable food items or gently used winter coats and boots for donation, with a silent auction to benefit Cambridge Co-Op. 

Patriot Flight Send-Off Ceremony
Albany International Airport, Colonie | 4:30 a.m.
Eighty-nine World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and Cold War veterans and their guardians will be honored. The veterans are being sent on a free, one-day Patriot Flight to visit war monuments, Arlington National Cemetery and other historic sites in Washington, D.C. The public is welcome to join the ceremony to help thank the veterans for their service and send them off on the excursion.    

Tang Family Saturdays
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.

Sunday, October 6

Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, Children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Monday, October 7

Wellness Walk
Edie Road Trailhead, Edie Rd.,  Gansevoort | 11 a.m. – Noon
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside every month. The walk is geared towards gentle exercise and is for participants at basic fitness levels.  Call for more information. Registration is appreciated.

Tuesday, October 8

Medicare Insurance Expo - “Changes in Medicare 2020” 
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Clear Captions. Presented by New York Statewide Senior Action Council and Office for the Aging. Presentation on Changes in Medicare. Meet with Insurance Representatives: Aetna, Blueshield of NENY, CDPHP, Empire Blue Cross, Fidelis, MVP, United Healthcare, Wellcare. 

“Nature’s Sweet” Luncheon
Longfellows Restaurant, Rt 9P, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m. 

Special Feature: Uncle Pat’s General Store. Back by popular demand, Uncle Pat and daughter Gina will talk about their honey and maple syrup “crops” and have their products for sale. Speaker will be Liz Ringwald from Lee Center, NY who will speak about “I Remember MaMa.” For reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu choice: Chicken Marsala or Eggplant Roulades. Cost is $19 inclusive. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

Operation Adopt A Soldier
891 Route 9, Wilton | 5 p.m.

Join us as we pack more boxes for soldiers. For more information contact Chairman Cliff Sequin at 518-260-9922.

Trip to Italy 2020 Presentation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.
A slide show presentation.  The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library are headed to Italy in October 2020.  Join group leader Rhona Koretzky Forman and a group of 18-24 fellow travelers as we explore the cities and hill towns of Umbria and Tuscany. The trip departs on October 2 and returns on October 13, 2020. The price of $5,299 per person double occupancy includes all touring, round trip air, travel insurance, daily breakfast and lunch or dinner most days. For more information or to RSVP (appreciated, but not necessary), please contact Rhona at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-505-1303.

Free Narcan Training
Healing Springs Recovery Center, 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.

Help us save lives. Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose. Lean how to use Naloxone to respond to an overdose. Everyone will receive an Intranasal Naloxone kit as part of the training. For more information and to register call 518-306-3048.

Wednesday, October 9

Ham and Meatloaf Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Soup, tossed salad, baked ham and meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation requested:  $12 Adults, $11 Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired with ID card), $8 Children 5-12.  Children under 5 free. $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Amateur / professional musicians. For more information check out the web page: www.ballstonareaseniors.com. 

Thursday, October 10

Making Jerky & Canning Meat
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. Canned meat is tender and makes a quick meal. Learn the steps to safe pressure canning, a process that can be used for preserving vegetables and soups too. Participants will take home a sample of jerky. Cost is $15 per person. Please contact Diane Whitten, Food and Nutrition Educator at 518-885-8995 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, October 7
Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs | Noon

For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.

Galway Preservation Society
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd, Galway | 7 p.m.

The program will feature “What They Said: 25 Years of Telling Stories,” presented by Michael DeMasi, Newspaper Journalist and Author. There will be a social time, refreshments and very brief business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.galwaypreservationsociety.org.

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