Saratoga Senior Center Calendar – September Events
Music at the Center
Garland Nelson, Return Engagement!
Thursday, September 14 • 1-2 p.m.
$10. Includes lite fare. Garland Nelson is an all-star talent whom the Saratoga community is fortunate to have. He can be found performing at various locations in the area. Every artist is driven by a burning passion. For Garland Nelson, that passion is service towards others. Sponsored by MVP.
Love Compost Art Reception
facilitated by Terri-Lynn Pellegri
Sunday, September 24 • 2 -4 p.m.
Please join us to celebrate LOVE COMPOST Saratoga Collaborative, an art installation by photographer Terri-Lynn Pellegri. There will be live music and light refreshments. Come and meet the artist! Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Drum in Joy!
presented by Saratoga Peace Week
Sunday, September 24 • 6 -7:15 p.m.
$5 Please sign up, limited seating. Chelsie of Rural Soul Music Studio invites you to learn about an exuberant and thunderous path toward lifelong happiness… DRUMMING! West African hand drums will be provided and you will be shown how to get into a groove from the moment your hands meet the drums.
Art, Art & More Art!
New! Advanced/Intermediate Handbuilding Clay Arts
facilitated by Randi Kish
Mondays • 9-12 p.m., beginning Sept. 11
$10 material fee. Please sign up. Must have advanced/intermediate clay experience – advanced level. This session’s project is a sake set. A sake set consists of the flask and cups used to serve sake.
Watercolor Workshop
facilitated by Susan Peters
Tuesday, September, 19 • 10:30 a.m.
$5 material fee. Why watercolor? It is versatile, unpredictable, wonderful, light-filled, colorful. Perfect for beginners and experienced alike. Please sign up, seating is limited.
Stamping Workshop
facilitated by Helen Mastrion
Thursday, September 21 • 2-4 p.m.
Please sign up, seating is limited. Make an assortment of greeting cards: birthday, thank you, congratulations, etc.You may choose Helen’s design or create your own! Be creative. No experience necessary.
Zentangle Art Workshop
facilitated by Katie Long
Thursday, September 28 • 1 p.m.
$5 material fee. Please sign up, seating is limited. Katie will lead you in making nametags and bookmarks. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn and fun way to cre- ate beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Beading Workshop
facilitated by Jerry Matthews
Wednesday, September 20 • 1 p.m.
Whether you are just beginning or an experienced beader, join Jerry to create beautiful and one of a kind jewelry. Supplies provided. Please sign up, seating is limited.
September Events
Trivia Night!
Monday, September 11 • 5 p.m.
New Time this month! $5. Please sign up, seating is limited. Pizza bites served. Bring your own beverage. Join us for fun, friendly competition! Prizes! “Where all those useless facts you’ve been collecting can finally come in handy!”
Herzog Law Firm presents: Wills vs. Trusts
Monday, September 18 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free and open to the public. Learn about Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts, Advance Directives, types of Wills and how to use them to benefit yourself and loved ones. Learn about protecting your home and assets and avoiding court & spend downs
Citizens Emergency Preparedness
presented by the MSGT. Lydia Gerardi, Air National Guard.
Tuesday September 19 • 12:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public This training teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing an emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.
Tarot Card Reading
facilitated by Mary Shimp
Thursday, September 28 • 11-1 p.m.
$5 donation. Do you have some unanswered questions about your life? A tarot card reading provides insight into what the future holds. Call for a 15 minute appointment.