Saratoga Senior Center Calendar

290 West Ave., Suite 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 • 518-584-1621

November Events at the Center! 

Events open to the public are detailed below 

Free Presentations (Open to the Public)

Updates on Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease   

Wednesday, November 13, 1 pm 
Presented by Dr. Kathrin LaFaver, Movement Disorder Specialist, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Neurology 

Dr. LaFaver will review new developments in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and share update from the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders held in Philadelphia in September 2024. 

Preplanning Your Funeral     

Monday, November 18, 10 am  
Presented by William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home  

Preplanning is the practice of choosing in advance how you would like your funeral to be handled. This presentation will be an overview of pre-arranging your final wishes. Ranging from sharing your wishes to pre-funding funeral trusts (revocable and irrevocable). We are here to help answer questions, share our experience, and serve the community that we love. 

Self- Reflection      

Tuesday, November 19, 10 am  
Presented by Home Instead 

The Importance of Self-Reflection as we get older- Learn how gratitude, forgiveness and self-awareness play a role in our physical and mental wellness appropriate topics as we gear up for the holiday season! 

From Comfort to Closure       

Thursday, November 21, 1:30 pm   
Presented by Gateway House of Peace & Townley Wheeler Funeral Home 

Join Kathleen Lowes, former board member and owner of Townley & Wheeler funeral Home with Executive Director, Maggie Hasslacher, for their informative presentation about navigating the journey from hospice care to the funeral home. 

CDPHP Medicare Presentation        

Friday, November 22, 11 am    

Presented by Audrey Choiniere 

The presentation will discuss 2025 CDPHP Medicare Advantage Plan Options and Benefits. It’s a good presentation for anyone that may be considering making a change during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15th-December 7th). 

Senior Issues         

Friday, November 15, 10 am     

Presented by Barry Loffredo 

Staying sharp, memory, living alone, loneliness, death of a spouse, when to move, adjusting to this phase, meaningful engagement, ageism and more. 

Medicare Changes & Veteran Benefits Medicare Educational Event          

Tuesday, November 12, 1 pm     

Presented by Carl Barlow 

Join Carl Barlow with Advocate Health Advisors for an educational presentation for Veterans, spouses and their families on how Medicare works with Military benefits such as VA Healthcare, Tricare and ChampVA. Receive firsthand expert guidance from a fellow Veteran. 

Saratoga Hospital Senior Wellness Series          

Open to the Public – Please sign up 

Support Groups (Open to the Public)

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group   

2nd Friday of every month | 11 am – 12:30 pm.
Being a caregiver can present exhausting challenges and take a significant toll on your health. Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. This support group provides an opportunity for caregivers to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about this disease.  

Alzheimer’s Support Group sponsored by Leon Goldberg’s Charitable Trust  

Memory Cafe     

1st Friday of every month | 11 am – 12:30 pm  
The memory café offers a supportive, welcoming environment for caregivers and their loved ones who are experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or another dementia. You can expect a judgment-free zone, the opportunity to connect with others, and simple, yet meaningful and engaging activities. 

Parkinsons Support & Discussion Group      

3rd Monday of every month | 11 am – 12:30 pm  
Presented by Home Instead 

Facilitated by Gordon Blyth & Marie Thorne  

This is a community of people impacted by Parkinson’s designed to help you make meaningful connections, engage in important dialogue, find useful resources and build long-lasting relationships.  

Greif & Loss Support & Discussion Group       

2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month | 2pm – 3pm.    
Facilitated by Lois Streit 

Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. Any loss can cause grief. The purpose of this group is to provide friendship, understanding, and hope.  

Chit Chat        

Every Monday | 1 pm.     

This is a community of people impacted by Parkinson’s designed to help you make meaningful connections, engage in important dialogue, find useful resources and build long-lasting relationships.   Period (October 15th-December 7th). 

Saratoga Hospital Bariatric Support Group          

Monday, November 4, 6 pm – 8 pm      

The Bariatric Support Group is for patients who have gone through bariatric surgery or are considering surgery. No need to register, just
show up!