Saratoga Senior Center Calendar
5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs • 518-584-1621
Open to the Public:
Senior Center Olympics
Wednesday, August 7 • 1 p.m.
Let’s celebrate the Olympic games! Play ring toss, ping pong, connect four, board games and more. Watch the Olympics live. Wear your favorite Olympic gear. Snacks and refreshments provided.
“They’re Off at Saratoga” with Charlie Kuenzel
Tuesday, August 13 • 1 p.m.
Charlie is President of the Saratoga History Museum and spends his free time educating and entertaining thousands of people about the Spa City’s history. This presentation will be a historical view of the 161 years of thoroughbred racing at Saratoga from John Morrissey to modern icons of the sport. Come and enjoy the history topic that has been such an important part of our city. Enjoy free pizza, refreshments and more.
Dine in Dinner with Home of the Good Shepherd
Wednesday, August 21 • 5:30 p.m.
Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, gazpacho soup, and peach pie provided by Home of the Good Shepherd.
Senior Day at the Track – Sponsored by NYRA
Wednesday, August 28
Spend the day at the Saratoga Racetrack! Includes grandstand admission, burger or breakfast sandwich and beverage from the Trackside Grill, and a shuttle from the Center if needed. If you would like to use the shuttle, please contact the front desk to sign up for a time slot, spots are limited. Shuttle will pick-up at the YMCA pavilion parking lot.
Labor Day BBQ
Thursday, August 29 • 1 p.m.
Let’s celebrate with a Senior Center BBQ! Join us at the YMCA pavilion for a hearty lunch and live music with Bill Gervasio. Chicken, ribs, mashed potatoes, ice cream social and more will be provided. Play patriotic trivia, bingo, yard games and more.
Van Trips in August
Lunch bunch – jumpin’ jack’s drive in – Friday, August 9 • 11 am
Enjoy lunch at Jumpin’ Jack’s Drive In in Scotia, NY. Burgers, fries, milkshakes, and more!
Pay $10 at sign up. Bring lunch money. Leave the Center at 11 am. Return about 2:30 pm.
Old Tavern Farm – Saratoga springs
Thursday, August 15 • 12:30 pm
Old Tavern Farm is a private boutique thoroughbred-breeding farm on Saratoga Lake, that also produces wine, flowers and merchandise. Enjoy a tour of the facilities, behind the scenes experience of a working thoroughbred breeding farm, portfolio wine tasting, complimentary charcuterie and interaction with the thoroughbreds.
Pay $40 at sign up. Leave the Center at 12:30 pm. Return about 3:30 pm. This van trip is supported by the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust.
Saratoga National Historical Park, stillwater
Wednesday, August 21 • 9:30 am
Enjoy a visit to the Saratoga National Historical Park. Watch a 20 minute video on the Battles of Saratoga, explore a Revolutionary War timeline exhibit, a display on the international effects of the American victory here and shop at the museum store. After, enjoy lunch at Carsons Woodside Tavern.
Pay $5 at sign up. Bring lunch money. Leave the Center at 9:30 am. Return about 2 pm.
Oklahoma Track Tour, saratoga springs
Monday, August 26 • 8:30 pm
Saratoga racing season is here! Enjoy a guided tour of the Oklahoma Track with staff from the National Museum of Racing. Learn fun facts about Saratoga’s first racetrack while watching thoroughbreds train. After, enjoy lunch at Shirley’s Diner.
*Must be able to walk independently during tour for up to one mile*
Pay $10 at sign up. Bring lunch money. Leave the Center at 8:30 am. Return about 1 pm. This van trip is supported by the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust.
TRIP POLICY
• Van trips are for members only
• One day bus trips are open to anyone regardless of age or residence.
• Multi-day bus trips and excursions are open to anyone regardless of age or residence.
• There are no refunds for van or bus trips unless canceled by the Center
• All times for our van trips are approximate. We do not guarantee a return time to the Center