Mother’s Day Special
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is having a Mother’s Day Special on May 6 at noon. Menu: stuffed chicken breast, sour cream mashed potatoes, Prince Edward vegetables, hearty dinner roll, strawberry layer cake and milk/coffee. The Senior Meal Program is for people age 60 and over. A one day reservation by noon is required to place order. All food must be consumed on site – nothing can be taken to go. All participants must complete an annual registration form and will receive a contribution statement in the mail. Suggested donation is $2 per meal. The Senior Dining sites are throughout Saratoga County. For more information and a dining site near you, please call the Office of the Aging at (518) 884-4996.
Defensive Driving Class
On Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Kayaderosseras Creek Clean Up Day
Friends of the Kayaderosseras is hosting its Annual Spring Clean Up Day of access points and other lands along the Kayaderosseras Creek on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The group conducts clean-ups of some of the public access sites along the Kayaderosseras Creek and its tributaries twice a year. This season, volunteers will clean-up 10 sites and trail improvements along the creek. Maps and transportation to the sites will be provided, but volunteers are needed. Volunteers will meet at the Kelley Park pavilion in Ballston Spa at 9 a.m. May 7. Lunch will be provided for volunteers at 12:30 p.m. in the park. Volunteers are reminded to wear weather- and task-appropriate clothing, such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, boots and a sturdy pair of work gloves, preferably leather. For more information, contact Blue Neils at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (518) 275-6928.
Lyme Disease Forum Offers New Solutions to Pain
On Saturday, May 14, the Lyme Action Network will offer a one-of-a-kind, day-long event entitled:
“Take Back Your Life – Strategies to Help Conquer the Chronic Pain of Lyme and Other Tic-Borne Diseases”. The event will be held at SUNY Adirondack in the Theater from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This forum has been developed for patients who suffer the chronic pain that often accompanies tick-borne illnesses. Speakers will present information on a variety of topics including: physical and energy-based therapies; naturopathic therapies; vision therapy; physical therapy; massage therapy; immune system support and rehabilitation, among others. Tickets are $10 ($20 with lunch) if purchased online in advance at http://bit.ly/1MmtVhl; or $15 (no lunch) at the door. Sponsors of the event are 1st Advantage Dental and Rotary Club of Glens Falls, NY. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
6th Annual Baskets for Ben Fundraiser
The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is happy to announce our Sixth Annual Baskets for Ben Fundraiser, to be held May 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Mean Max Brew Works, 193 Glen Street, Glens Falls, New York. A lively auction of valuable gift baskets donated by local residents and businesses will be featured. We are raffling a fabulous custom-made Adirondack themed Fire Pit forged by Monahan Metals of Glens Falls valued at $500, and a Youth Four-Wheeler ATV from Progressive Motor Sports of Hudson Falls, valued at $2,550. Tickets cost $20 per person, or $35 per couple, which include heavy appetizers, Happy Hour drink prices, desserts, door prizes, gift baskets and entertainment by Hasty Page. The Fund supports children with need in conjunction with 32 schools in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties by providing purchased goods and services including electronics, clothing, bedding, food, tutoring, school supplies, eyeglasses, transportation costs, field trip admission expenses, etc. In addition to our school-year gifts, the Fund awards 20 scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors from ten local school districts. The Fund provides household and personal care items to 11 local food pantries. Ben’s Fund has so far helped well over 3,000 children. To purchase tickets, contact William D. Osborn, President, Ben Osborn Memorial Fund at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call (518) 792-4514. 100% of proceeds are donated to local children.
1st Annual Golf Tournament
The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is proudly celebrating 200 years in providing protection to our residents who reside in our Fire District. The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company #1 will be hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Ballston Spa Country Club, located at 1366 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY. Price of $85 per person includes golf, cart, prizes and a BBQ dinner by Henry’s Grill. The event will be held on May 16, 2016 with a 12:00 shotgun. The proceeds from this tournament will be used to support our celebration on June 25. Registration deadline is May 1, 2016. Please visit our Facebook page for more information or call Pat Morrissey at (518) 885-5272.
Richard Feldman Brings Us “To Life” Part VII
For our 12th Anniversary Havurah Vatik event on May 17, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., we will continue to celebrate “TO LIFE” with Richard Feldman presenting the 7th in his series of musical theater selections. This year’s theme: “dreaming, dancing, and love.” Selections include Lauren Bacall in Woman of the Year, Michael Crawford as P.T. Barnum, John Raitt in Carousel, and Liza Minelli singing “I am My Own Best Friend” from Chicago. Add to this Tommy Tune tap dancing, Gershwin songs, plus a scene from Bloomer Girl. We are in for another lively, legendary set of unforgettable vintage musical moments. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 584-8730, ext. 4. Let us know if you plan to attend the luncheon, need to cancel your reservation or need transportation. Keep Havurah Vatik alive and well - bring along a friend to enjoy this program. Please RSVP by May 11.
Care Links Fundraiser
Hilton Garden Inn will be the site for the 13th Annual Luncheon to support CARE LINKS of Southern Saratoga County on Thursday, May 19 at its Clifton Park location. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. to provide time to examine the raffle items with lunch served beginning at 12:30 p.m. Ticket price is $25 and the menu is Garden Salad, Chicken Françoise with Rice Pilaf Green Beans, Vanilla Chocolate Mousse and Coffee or Tea. Tickets may be purchased at Community Human Services, located at 543 Saratoga Road in Glenville, the Clifton Park Town Hall, the Halfmoon Senior Center; Healthplex Fitness located at 1673 Route 9 in Halfmoon; and the Malta Town Hall. CARE LINKS is a program where volunteers are recruited from the community, are trained and matched with seniors who need non-medical assistance. The program is open to seniors in the towns of Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta and the city of Mechanicville. Currently there are 280 seniors receiving assistance in one form or another at no cost to them.
Annual Senior Luncheon
Hosted by The Saratoga County Office of the Aging, this event is for seniors age 60 and over. It will be held on May 20, 2016 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Menu: chicken parmesan, pasta with sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, birthday cake and beverages. No take outs and no animals allowed. There will be live music, door prizes and raffle. Tickets are required to attend and will not be sold at the door. Tickets can be purchased at The Office of the Aging for $4 each until 5/13/2016. Please call for details (518) 884-4100.
200th Anniversary Celebration
Join Eagle-Matt Lee fire Company No. 1 as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A parade starts at 11:30 followed by rides, games, food, vendors and more. There will be a Jaws of Life live demo, Local DJ Hersh Productions, Big Sky Country from 4 – 9 p.m. and more.
Civic Opportunity for Volunteering
The Care Links Program has been around since 1996 when it was established to help senior citizens who need support with non-medical services that help them stay in their homes as long as possible. Trained volunteers are the core of Care Links because they provide no-cost supportive services including transportation, respite, shopping and errands, handyman services, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and Alzheimer’s support groups. By serving the communities of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta, Ballston, Charlton, and the city of Mechanicville the program supplements the work of the County Office of the Aging and the town vans. There is always a need to have more volunteers. If you can donate two hours weekly or biweekly or if you or someone you know needs the support of one of the services, call (518) 399-3262 to learn more about becoming a part of Care Links.
Free Exercise Program for Seniors
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program sponsors Osteoporosis Prevention Exercise classes throughout Saratoga County. Classes are led by trained RSVP Volunteer Leaders. This is a low impact program that includes balance and weight bearing exercises, stretches and wellness information for people over 50. Weights are provided and classes are free. Classes meet at least twice a week. There are several locations throughout Saratoga County with openings for new participants. Classes are in Ballston Spa, Corinth, Clifton Park, Greenfield, Halfmoon, Malta, Moreau, Schuylerville, Saratoga and Wilton. You can make a difference in your health and have fun while you are doing it. For details and more information, contact Janet Haskell at Saratoga County Office for the Aging, (518) 884-4110.
