Friday, December 14
TED Talk Discussion: Life Unsheltered – Homelessness
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 – 11 a.m.
Join us for a morning of listening and thoughtful discussion inspired by TED Talks. The theme this month is “Life Unsheltered: Homelessness.” TED Talks are short, powerful talks about “ideas worth sharing.” We will view and discuss a TED Talk (or two) from TED.com to learn and explore new ideas. No registration required.
Saturday, December 15
National Remembrance Day
Ballston Spa Library in theCommunity Room, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – Noon
The public is invited to view a display of World War I items that included a plaque from Christ Episcopal Church with the names of the men from the church that went to war. November 11, 2018 was the 100th Anniversary of the end of the great war. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures, artifacts and stories to share. At 11 a.m. a wreath will be laid at the Soldiers Monument and people are encouraged to pay their respects. Refreshments will be served.
Eagle Watch
Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd, Gansevoort | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grab a pair of binoculars and join a park naturalist on his weekly Bald Eagle survey. Moreau Lake State Park’s section of the Hudson is home to wintering bald eagles. It is important for us to moni-tor their population and health, please come and help us! Registration is necessary, please call 518-793-0511. $1 for 62+ and children, $2 for everyone else.
Sunday, December 16
Emma’s Breakfast
Waldorf School, 122 Regent St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 – 11 a.m.
This is Emma’s breakfast date but also the date we celebrate her birth: twenty-nine years ago-December 21, 1989. This breakfast is in honor of Emma’s birth and the holiday season: there will be no charge. Donations only will be accepted but not expected. Special to the menu will be Inger’s Holiday Wraps, Rebecca’s Crepes and Eric’s Aebleskivers. To contact The Emma Foundation, located at 204 Old Schaghticoke Rd., Schaghticoke, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-248-6676
Stay Fit During the Holidays and Support UPH
Saratoga Peak Performance, 30 Gick Rd., Building B, Saratoga Springs
8 – 9 a.m. or 9 – 10 a.m.
Universal Preservation Hall invites you for a fitness class with Saratoga Peak Performance. Pick your class - 8-9 a.m. with Bryan Briddell, PhD or 9 - 10 a.m. with Nate and Tonya Robinson. Cost is $20 per person, ages 14 years and up. All levels and experience welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class to complete paperwork. Call or email Mary Beth McGarrahan to reserve your spot, 518-584-2627 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, class choice and email address. 100 percent of all proceeds go to UPH.
Monday, December 17
Annual Member’s Show
Saratoga Arts – The Arts Center Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m – 5 p.m.
Saratoga Arts presents The Annual Members’ Show! This ever-popular, year-end exhibition includes over 250 artists displaying artworks ranging from painting, drawing and printmaking to sculpture, ceramics, and photography, showcasing the many talents of our established and emerging member artists from the region and beyond. The Arts Center Gallery is always free to visit. For additional days and times and other events, visit www.saratoga-arts.org.
Tuesday, December 18
Science on Tap
Artisanal Brew Works, 41 Geyser Rd., Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.
Sustainable Saratoga, The Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, and Artisanal Brew Works invite you to join us for the next in the series of Science on Tap - Saratoga Springs Chapter. Come for delicious craft beer and informal talks and discussion led by regional scientists and researchers. Monthly talks will address a diverse array of contemporary scientific research topics and debates. Our next speaker is Dr. Corinne Moss-Racusin from Skidmore’s Psychology Department. Dr. Moss-Racusin will talk about “The biases that blind us: how gender stereotypes limit opportunities for women in STEM.” Plan to arrive by 6 p.m. to get your drink. Admission is free but tickets are required due to space limitations. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/yccahtqh or search “science on tap saratoga” at Eventbrite.com.
Wednesday, December 19
Guided Mindful Meditation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205.
Roast Beef Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tossed Salad, soup, roast beef, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roll and butter, 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.
Thursday, December 20
Special Holiday Meal for Seniors
Senior Dining Sites throughout Saratoga County | Noon
Menu is as follows: Stuffed Chicken Florentine, stuffing, peas and onions, dinner roll, red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, and milk/coffee. The Senior Meal program is for people age 60 and over. A one-day reservation is required, by noon, to place a meal order. Lunch is served at noon. No food/drinks can be taken to go. ll participants are required to complete an annual registration form and will receive a contribution statement in the mail—suggested contribution is $2 per meal for those over age 60. There is a $6 fee for guests under 60, payable at the meal site. Senior Dining sites are Ballston Spa-Doubleday Woods Apartments, Clifton Park Senior Community Center, Corinth Senior Center, Galway Town Hall, Greenfield Community Center, Hadley Senior Community Center, Halfmoon Senior Center, Malta Community Center, Mechanicville Senior Center, Moreau Community Center, Saratoga Senior Center, Schuylerville Town Hall, Charlton at Ballston Town Hall, Waterford Senior Center, and Edinburg Community Center. Please call the Home Delivered Meals Program at The Office for the Aging for more information at 518-363-4020.
Upcoming Meetings
Saturday, December 15
Monthly Meeting at the American Legion
Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10.a.m.
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
Wesley Health Care Center, Woodlawn Commons, 2nd floor,
156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Guest speaker Rachelle Smith-Scallan of the National Museum of Dance will have a presentation on dancing and Parkinson’s therapy. The meeting is free and open to people living with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers, family, and anyone interested in learning about the disease. Contact: Kevin McCullough 528-222-4247
