Cancer Support Group
A cancer diagnosis can be shocking and traumatic, and survivorship requires many skills to navigate the journey towards well -being. The cancer support group, regardless of the type of cancer one faces, is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Skills of resiliency, empathy, “being seen and understood,” are addressed. Inter-connectedness, intimacy, and new attitudes and possibilities are cultivated to face and release feelings of isolation, confusion, anxiety and day-to-day uncertainties in a group of people with similar wishes to improve the quality of their lives. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in 2001 and given a few months to live. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at (413) 992-7012 to register and confirm — as schedule may be subject to change. This group meets at Saratoga Hospital, every 4th Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 25 from noon to 1 p.m.
14th Annual Holiday Open House at The Shirt Factory
The Shirt Factory Artists Association presents their 14th Annual Holiday Open House November 27, 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The festivities start Thanksgiving weekend covering Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and an extra shopping day on Sunday. Visit the studios, shops, and galleries, and the guest artists and craftspeople throughout the building. Find a unique handcrafted item or an original work of art for your Holiday gift giving. The Shirt Factory Artists Association will once again offer shoppers a chance to win a ‘Shoppers Advantage Basket’ of gift certificates and items, donated by the resident artists and shops, worth hundreds of dollars. For each $25 spent during the open house shoppers will receive one ticket for the raffle. Enjoy free acupuncture, artist demos, sales and mini-lessons. The Shirt Factory is located in an historic garment factory on the corner of Lawrence and Cooper Streets in Glens Falls. For more information, visit www.shirtfactorygf.com.
Pet Photos with Santa
Grab your leashes; it’s that time of year! Join us at Curtis Lumber, located at 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, from 11 a.m. - 3p.m. on Saturday, November 28 for Pet Photos with Santa and help raise funds for bullet and stab protective vests for police K-9 officers in New York State. 100% of all proceeds benefit Protect & Vest NYK9s Inc. all pets, children and family welcome! $10 per photo donation includes sitting fee, 4x6 take away photo and copyrights. No appointment necessary! For more info visit www.curtislumber.com or visit our Facebook page.
Local Author Book Signing
Clinical psychologist and owner/director of One Roof, Dr. Selma Nemer, and her granddaughter Gabrielle, a middle school student, are thrilled to share with you an exciting fantasy-mystery tale, Guardians of the Treasure, available now from Amazon or locally at Northshire Books. Guardians is primarily a book for youths & teens, but may be enjoyed by all. Dr. Selma will sign copies locally on Dec. 3 during the Victorian Streetwalk at Northshire Books, located at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs beginning at 5 p.m.; a perfect chance to have Dr. Selma inscribe a special message to a special young person on your holiday list.
Victorian Streetwalk and the Saratoga Tree Lighting
Kick off the Victorian Streetwalk with the Saratoga Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on December 3 to be held in front of Putnam Market at 435 Broadway. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance, arriving by horse drawn carriage. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies, caroling and music by Star 101.3 radio. Celebrate the season in old-fashioned holiday style at the 29th Annual Victorian Streetwalk. The Spa City will be transformed into a Victorian winter wonderland. Enjoy music, magic, gingerbread house display, Festival of Trees, choral groups, Victorian Costumes, live reindeer, lots of venues with entertainment, all free and open to the public.
Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
The annual holiday parade and tree lighting will take on December 4. The step off time is 6:30 p.m. proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade has become a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. In lieu of a grand marshal this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome.
Holiday Market
Olde Flax Mill Gallery Shop hosts the Holiday Market. The Holiday Marketplace will feature a gathering of crafter tables in the upstairs gallery space at 88 Broad Street, Schuylerville. The annual marketplace is the ideal spot to find unique, affordable, one-of-a-kind crafted works for Christmas, holiday, hostess and New Year’s gifts. Watch skilled artisans work their fine crafts: traditional rug-hookers, knitters, spinners, potters, woodworkers, mosacists, fiber and fabric artisans and more. Our unique market will commence Saturday, December 5 through Sunday, December 20, only open on the weekends. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, you may call the gallery at (518) 695-5534.
Stillwater’s 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
The craft fair will be held on December 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stillwater Area Community Center, located at 19 Palmer St., Stillwater. Vendors welcome. For more information email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fabulous Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale
On Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is having a Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale. Let us do the baking! The church is located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.
New York City Trip
Town of Greenfield Recreation Department is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on Sunday, Dec. 6. We provide the transportation, you make your own plans. Bus will leave Town Hall at 7 a.m. Drop off is at Bryant Park. We leave NYC at 6 p.m. Reservations are on a first-come first-served basis. Registration is at Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Cost of the trip is $40.00. Any questions please call Karyn Zanetti at (518) 893-7432, ext. 307 for more information.
Gifting the Adirondacks Holiday Fair
On December 5, Adirondack Folk School instructors will showcase and demonstrate handcrafted items, works of art and crafts. The Adirondack Folk School is dedicated to teaching the arts, crafts, and culture of this unique Adirondack region. It will be held at the Adirondack Folk School located at 51 Main St. in Lake Luzerne from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call (518) 696-2400 or visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org.
a ca-CELEBRATION!
Tis the season of giving back to our community! Come join us in an a ca-CELEBRATION! on December 7 at 7:30 p.m. with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus. Hear traditional & modern holiday classics in women¹s 4-part a cappella harmony with all proceeds to benefit Code Blue. This event will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Admission is payable at the door. Suggested donation: cash or canned goods and/or warm outerwear such as hats, scarves, gloves or mittens. In the event of cancellation due to weather, our snow date will be December 14, 7:30 p.m. Please check our website for update at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call (518) 747-3823.
Brown Bag Lunch Series
On Thursday, December 10 the next Brown Bag Lunch Series will be held at the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library from noon to 1 p.m. The subject will be History of the Saratoga Drum and Bugle Corps, presented by Jeff Perkins, of the Avant Guard Drum and Bugle Corps, Saratoga Springs
Open and free to the public.
Breakfast with Santa
The Annual Breakfast with Santa event is on Saturday, December 12, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234 on 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa. Kids 12 and under can enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa Claus. There will be a holiday raffle for parents. The event is open to the community.
Volunteers Needed
Are you 55 and over looking for a volunteer opportunity? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County has partnered with Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York to recruit volunteers for their school based program. Junior Achievement volunteers help students build skills in work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, to help empower young people to own their economic success in a global economy. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, please call Janet Haskell at (518) 884-4100.
Looking for Volunteers
CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is accepting new adult volunteer applications for its Homework Help, and Family Assistance. We are in need of van drivers at this time. Please visit www.captaincares.org for the application, or call Mary at (518) 371-1185. CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park. CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Helpline, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For those with questions about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares.org. Those wishing to speak to a CAPTAIN Representative may also call (518) 371-1185.
Special Sale
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop located at 116 Broad St. in Schuylerville announces a special in-shop sale, with some exceptions. All clothing is on sale for $1 and $2. Special children’s books are selling for 10 cents to 50 cents. Second Hand Rose is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shop has continuous indoor sales of first class bargains with new items arriving daily. Our proceeds, after expenses, are given back to community service organizations. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.
