Thursday, 03 November 2016 15:22

November 4th

Mental Illness Support Group Our county has a support group for families who are dealing with a member with mental illness. Our meetings are the first and third Mondays of each month. November meetings will be November 7 and November 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the Transitional Services Building, 127 Union St., Saratoga Springs. Sipping for Seniors On Thursday, November 10 from 6 - 10 p.m. Bailey’s Café, 37 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a fundraiser donating 20percent of sales and all tips to the Senior Center. Thank you to Bailey’s and to our Guest Bartenders: Tina Nigro, Angela Amedio, Pat Szurek, Lorrie Patenaude, Brandon Ture, Gloria Ford, Lisa Boyle, Jason Kuruzovich and more. Stop in and tip big! Veterans Day Ceremony The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will take part in a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Saratoga National Cemetery starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11 at the main flag pole. You do not have to be a veteran to attend. All are welcome. The ceremony will take place regardless of weather conditions. Burnt Hills Oratorio Society Joins S.U.N.Y. Choral Artists to sing Mozart Requiem Lose yourself in the powerful, emotion and transcendent genius of Mozart’s immortal Requiem Mass, Friday, November 11, at 8 p.m. Performed by the 120 voices of the combined Burnt Hills Oratorio Society and the University at Albany Choral Artists, with the Oratorio Orchestra conducted by William Jon Gray. The concert will take place in the beautiful sanctuary of The Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville. Tickets can be purchased at www.BHOS.us, or at the door the day of the concert. Annual Church Garage & Bake Sale Indoor, rain or shine. Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. No early birds admitted. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church is located at 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: Antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, collectibles, appliances, jewelry, much more. No clothing or computers. Bring a box to fill. Plus there will be home-made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; come back for the half-price sale 2 – 3 p.m. Free Admission to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame In celebration of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular exhibit The Sanford Legacy, the Museum will offer free admission throughout the day during regular Museum hours on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Representatives from the Friends of Sanford Stud Farm preservation organization will be on hand to help showcase the exhibit and educate guests about the history of the Sanford Stud Farm’s impact on thoroughbred racing and the group’s efforts to preserve that legacy. For more information visit www.racingmuseum.org. Holiday Bazaar Porter Corners United Methodist Church is having a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Baked goods, gift items, holiday decorations and soup and sandwiches will be on sale. The church is located at 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners. The church is handicap accessible. For more information, call 518-893-2289. Downsizing Tour Come join us and see the many options available in the Capital Region Downsizing Tour, Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Tour Single Family Homes, Town Homes, Maintenance Free and Rental Properties developed by the most prestigious builders in the area. Get a head start on finding your dream home. Visit our website at: www.55PlusLivingGuide.com to see all the properties and to get details, descriptions and directions. Free Admission. No appointment necessary. Presented by 55 Plus Living Guide with Sponsors by: MVP, Ellis Medicine, The Grove and West Side Management of Saratoga. Twelfth Annual Harvest Buffet The Harvest Buffet will take place on November 12 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake. The menu features: soup: cream of broccoli or Borscht, pork loin roast, kielbasa & sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, vegetable, salad, dessert, beverage and more. The church is located ½ mile south of the Stewart’s Sop at the intersection of Eastline and Rt 67, west of Exit 12 of Northway. Donation: Adults $10, children (5-12) $5, under 5 free. Take-out is available. For more information, call 518-306-5754. Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion on Sunday, November 13, 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read the books. This month’s book is A Blessing in Disguise, edited by Andrea Joy Cohen, M.D. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. Indoor Crafts/Garage Sale Come Christmas shopping at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane on Sunday, November 13 and Sunday November 27 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, parking is great, bargains galore, bakery goods, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, handwork, party vendors, hand-painted items and ornaments, baby items, holiday décor, ladies hand-made accessories, knitted baby items, Xmas decorations, antiques, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. All proceeds go to our local charities. Havurah Vatik On November 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. , former Presidential Aide Emily Langner will share White House experiences. Emily Langner served in the Obama administration as Associate Staff Secretary, with the Office of the Staff Secretary at the White House. She prepared daily schedules for the president and traveled on Air Force One for presidential visits to foreign countries. A catered lunch follows the program. Please RSVP by November 9 to the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4. Holiday Boxwood Tree Class The American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234, located at 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa, is hosting a Holiday Boxwood Tree Class, on November 15 from 6-8 p.m. The class will include all the materials. This is a fund raiser for our Auxiliary. Class space will be limited. The cost is $25. Reserve your space by November 8. Call Beth at 518-885-7236. Turkey Dinner The Saratoga-Wilton Elks, located at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs presents a Turkey Dinner on November 16 at 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The menu will feature soup, roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, tossed salad, bread and butter and 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. Holiday Affair at the Malta Ridge UMC The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Holiday vendor and craft fair on Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church located at 729 Malta Ave Extension in Malta Ridge. Vendors and crafters will offer assorted items great for holiday gifts. The event will be held indoors and admission is free. For directions call the church at 518-581-0210. 15th Annual Turkey Trot The Christopher Dailey Foundations annual turkey trot 5K Run/Walk will be held on Thursday, November 24, 2016, Thanksgiving Day, starting on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Packet pick up is at the Saratoga Hilton on Wednesday, November 23 between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. or Thursday, November 24, 6:30 – 8 a.m. Last chance to register in person is on Wednesday, November 23 at Saratoga Hilton. There will be no day of race registration. On line registration closes at noon on Tuesday, November 22. Entry fee is $24 until November 13 and $25 from November 14 – 23. All proceeds benefit the Christopher Dailey Foundation. Register online at www.zippyreg.com/?event=815 or www.christopherdaileyfoundation.com. Cancer Support Group A Cancer Support Group meets at Saratoga Hospital on the 4th Wednesday of each month with Pierre Zimmerman, MS. Next meeting is on November 23 from noon – 1 p.m. Free & Open to All. Call Pierre for more information, 413-992-7012. New 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 Glasby Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Wednesday, November 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or join our meet up group,www.Meetup.com. Call for Non - Profit Organizations Non-profit organizations are invited to participate in The Shirt Factory’s Holiday Open House events November 25 -27, and December 10 - 11. There will be no fee for any licensed non-profit organization on the third floor only. Set up your own table / display, you must have someone in attendance at all times from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Funds from any items sold should go to the organization. Spaces are limited and will be provided on a first requested basis. For more info and an application, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 15th Annual Holiday Open House Visit Shoppes, galleries, artist studios, guest vendors, handcrafted artisan gifts, holiday raffle giveaways. November 25 – 27 and December 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St.,/ 21 Cooper St., Glens Falls. Senior Trip to Christmas Show The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to the Hall of Springs, Saratoga Springs for a Christmas Show with Jimmy Mazz and a luncheon on Tuesday, December 20. Bus will leave American Legion at 10:15 a.m. and return approximately 4 p.m. Cost is $39 per person. Any questions, call Mary LaMora at 518-584-7986. Mail checks to PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY. Anyone is welcome. Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. Volunteers typically participate one day per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate volunteer availability. No experience is required, but computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers also needed to greet taxpayers, review documents, confirm appointments by phone, or assist with computer hardware/software matters. Training is provided. For more information contact Gail Carroll, 518-541-3173 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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