July 1st

OrthoNY Presents the OpWalk Cup at the Celebrate Saratoga Tournament On July 8 OrthoNY presents the Operation Walk Cup at the Celebrate Saratoga Tournament at Saratoga Polo. Enjoy opening night of the 2016 polo season from the VIP tent along with food, drink, and a silent auction. Ticket donation is $100 and benefits Operation Walk, a not-for-profit volunteer medical services organization that provides free surgical treatment for patients in developing countries that have little or no access to life-improving care for arthritis of the hip and knee. Jonathan Gainor, MD, Leigh Shepard, PA, Dave Goff, CRNA and Suzette Murauskas from Saratoga Springs, are joining the OpWalk Team in Santa Cruz, Bolivia this October to give those less fortunate the chance to be free from the pain of arthritis. If you or a family member have experienced the pain of arthritis and the joy of being pain free after joint replacement, then spread the joy. For more information or to purchase tickets contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit facebook.com/TeamGainor. Freestyle Dancing, Food and Fun “Dancing with the Docs 2016” Saturday, July 9 at the Saratoga Hilton, located at 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, combines ethnic dance workshops from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and our 4th Annual Dinner/Dance Fundraiser that evening where there will be freestyle dancing to two live dance bands until midnight. This event celebrates the weight lost by those participants from ethnic groups with the highest rates of obesity but the least amount of financial resources to pay for obesity treatment. They participated in a free, 24-week, medically-supervised weight-loss program sponsored by Globesity Inc., a non-profit obesity prevention corporation. This event is not about “the Biggest Losers”, it’s about the biggest winners and how they have changed their diet, eating behaviors and lifestyle to emerge with a newly acquired confidence that they had not had before. 22nd Annual Secret Gardens Tour Tickets are on sale now for the 22nd annual Secret Gardens Tour, featuring 10 private gardens in and around Saratoga Springs on Sunday, July 10 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The self-guided tour, presented by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC), includes a semi-formal English garden, a butterfly house, assorted water features, within a mix of expansive rural sites and creative urban environments. SISC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports domestic violence victim services and other local and global initiatives that benefit women, girls and the broader community. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. Tickets may be ordered on soroptimistsaratoga.org or purchased at any retail Cudney’s Dry Cleaners location, the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center and (after June 4) at Northshire Bookstore on Broadway. To learn more about the tour and Soroptimists, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit soroptimistsaratoga.org or call (518) 581-1201, x 4184. Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) The Prevention Council is sponsoring a TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) for retail and package store staff and restaurant and bartenders informing them of the critical responsibilities involved in the sale of alcohol. Certification lasts 3 years. The training will be held at 125 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs on July 12. For times and other info, please contact Janet at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 581-1230 x3633. Korean War Veteran’s Luncheon The July luncheon for Adirondack Ch. 60 of the Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held on Tuesday, July 12 at noon, at Hildreth’s Restaurant , located on North Main St. in Mechanicville. We will be ordering from a special menu and a gluten free menu is also available. Hosts will be Paul O’Keefe and Mary Keulzow. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. Please phone 423-3990 or 580-1436 for reservations by July 10. For further information or for an application to join the organization, please phone Comm. Roger Calkins at (518) 584-3037. Yankees vs. Red Sox The Notre Dame Visitation Church Capital Campaign Fundraiser Committee is hosting a second bus to the Yankees vs Red Sox Game on Sat., July 16, 2016. The cost is $120 per person which includes bus, entrance into the game and unlimited Pepsi products and many food items from 1st through 5th inning of game. Bus leaves Wilton Mall 11 a.m. Game starts at 4 p.m. Tickets on sale now, first come, first serve. Tickets are non-refundable. Contact Pete Healy at (518) 421-2956 Havurah Vatik – The Worm in the Core: The Role of Death in Life In a long-awaited return engagement, Professor Sheldon Solomon will share his insights into the effects on individual and social behavior of the uniquely human awareness of death. From noble achievements to ignominious affectations, the fear of death and the quest for immortality have been pervasive throughout the history of human cultures. Sheldon Solomon is Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College. His studies of the effects of human awareness of death were featured in the award-winning documentary film, Flight from Death: the Quest for Immortality. He is co-author of In the Wake of 9/11: The Psychology of Terror and The Worm in the Core: On the Role of Death in Life. He is the recipient of numerous awards in the field of psychology. A catered lunch will follow. Please call the Temple Sinai reservation line at (518) 584-8730 ext. 4 by July 13. This event will be held at Congregation Shaara Tfille located at 84 Weible Ave., in Saratoga Springs. All Saratoga area seniors, 55 plus are welcome. Friends Advantage Sale Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Book Shop has a Friends Advantage Sale from July 16 through July 24. The Friends Book Shop accepts cash, credit card and check and is located on the 1st floor of the Saratoga Springs Public Library located at 49 Henry St. in Saratoga Springs. These sales are for Members Only. Become a member of the Friends of the Library at the Shop’s register to take advantage of Members-Only sales. Friends of the Library’s reusable canvas grocery totes (“horse reading a book” logo) for sale for $10 plus tax, a fundraiser for our not-for-profit organization. Great for gifts with a horse-theme. Friends Book shop hours are Monday – Thursday (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Sunday (1 – 4 p.m.). For more information, call (518) 584-7860, ext. 233. Free Outdoor Theater Saratoga Shakespeare Company is celebrating the 16th summer season of free outdoor theater in beautiful Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. We’ve added more additional programming in our continuing partnership with Skidmore College. Cyrano opens July 19. This Free Production in Congress Park Runs through July 30. Romeo and Juliet will open in Congress Park on August 2 and runs through August 7. Performances are at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. 4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti Please join us as an official sponsor of the 4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti, a very special evening of casual dining and cocktails with friends on Monday, July 25. Building from the huge success of prior years, the event will take place at Bravo!, 3246 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and will kick off the Saratoga racing meet by welcoming horse industry friends old and new back to town. The entire evening has been generously donated by the owners of Bravo! and Mama Mia’s Restaurant, Lauren and Giuseppe Grisio. All proceeds will support the Thoroughbred Retirement foundation and the compassionate aftercare it provides to retired racehorses. By becoming a sponsor you will give back to these beautiful animals who give so much to us. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.trfinc.org. Horses, History and Handicapping The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents a special 4-week summer program sponsored by Thoro Fan. The program will be on Tuesday evenings at Longfellows Conference Center located at 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs on July 26, August 2, 16 and 23, at 7-8:30 p.m. (7/26 Matt Muzikar - jockey agent, 8/2: Gary Contessa – trainer, 8/16: Chad Summers - handicapper and manager and 8/23: Teresa Genaro - turf writer.) There will be a special appearance from handicapper Tom Amello. Open to the Public. Admission includes assorted cookies, soft drinks, milk and water. General Public Admission: $55 for all 4 sessions or $15 per session at the door. Academy or ThoroFan Member Admission: $50 for 4 sessions or $15 at the door. Registration is required for 4-session package by July 19. For more information or to become a member ($60), contact the Academy office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (518) 587-2100 x2415. Seating is limited Saratoga Friends New Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with. We also welcome folks who are not new to the area but want to make new friends. This is NOT a dating or “singles” group! Couples and singles are welcome and there is no membership fee. Group members plan social activities based on their interests. You are welcome to join us in the Susman Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Tuesday, July 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info or questions contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or join our New Saratoga Friends Meetup group (also free; go to www.Meetup.com). Old Saratoga Seniors Trip to Lake George Steamboat The Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Lake George Steamboat company, the Lac du Saint Sacrement with a buffet lunch and entertainment, on Friday, September 23, 2016. Bus leaves Saratoga Train Station at 9:30 a.m. and the American Legion in Schuylerville at 10:00 a.m. returning approximately 4 pm. Checks payable to Old Saratoga Seniors for $36 and mail to Mary Lamora, 19 Seward St. D16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by August 4. For further info call Mary, (518) 584-7986.