Highlighted Events at the Saratoga Senior Center This Month
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The NYS Office for the Aging Lunch Program – The Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services lunch program – has returned to the Center. Lunch is served daily (Monday-Friday) at noon. The lunch program is available to any Saratoga County resident ages 60+.
To register for lunch, and/or learn more about transportation options, contact the Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services at 518-363-4020.
Poetry/Story-Telling Open Mic – Friday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. ($5 suggested donation). This program will begin with a reading by local poet David Graham, followed by open mic time. Each participant has five minutes to read two short poems or one long one. Storytellers have five minutes to tell, narrate or perform their piece. Light refreshments will be served.
An Afternoon with Charlie Kuenzel – Thursday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m. ($10). President of the Saratoga History Museum, Charlie Kuenzel will share history about the “Famed Mineral Springs of Saratoga” while guests enjoy food and a complimentary tasting. RSVP required.
Chef Showcase – Tuesday, Jan. 23, 5:30 p.m. ($12). Dine-in dinner provided at the Center by the Olde Bryan Inn. Enjoy delicious roasted pork with orange balsamic apple chutney, baked potato and side vegetables. Early registration is encouraged.
Silver Sneakers & Renew Active Luncheon – Friday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join the Saratoga Senior Center and Saratoga YMCA for a Friday Funday. Lunch will be provided by Mama Mia’s while attendees play generational Trivial Pursuit, The Game of Life and Scrabble. Guests can also try out the YMCA’s SMARTfit device, designed to improve cognitive and physical well-being.
Free Presentations
Medical Aid in Dying – Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1:30 pm. Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is a viable option for terminally ill people at the end stages of their illness, presently available in 10 states and the District of Columbia. Dr. David Pratt will present on the status of a potential Medical Aid in Dying option for New York State. RSVP required.
Healthy Life, Happy Life – Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1:30 p.m. Well-being (happiness) is a three-legged stool – mental health, physical health and emotional health. All three will be explored, including “use it or lose it,” managing risks, socialization, purpose and gratitude. RSVP required.
Saratoga Senior Center is located at 290 West Ave. Go to: saratogaseniorcenter.org.