Thursday, 12 May 2016 16:25

May 13th

 

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. 

St. Paul’s Food Drive

On May 21, the youth of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding a food drive to benefit the St. Paul’s Food Pantry. This drive will be a part of the annual 30 Hour Famine, an event where our youth pledge to go without food for 30 hours; in order to raise funds and awareness for people who go without food every day. If you would like to contribute to our food drive, donations can be dropped off at the church located at 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs,  on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. - noon.  Donations to the pantry can be dropped off weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for helping us take care of those in need in our community.   

The Wesley Foundation Gala – Seventies Style

Celebrate 1970’s style at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club on Saturday, May 21 from 6 – 10 p.m.

to raise funds for The Wesley Community - an organization that serves more than 700 Saratoga area seniors and those with long-term disabilities.  The night will offer delicious food from Chef John Ireland at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club,  décor from Fine Affairs, music from The Refrigerators, classic cars, fondue stations, a sundae bar featuring ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s of Saratoga, a 1970’s themed candy bar, complimentary champagne on arrival, a silent auction and photos against groovy backdrops.  Don’t miss this exciting evening to support The Wesley Community’s Spring building renovation.  Cocktail party attire is suggested and stylish 70’s attire is also welcome.   Last year’s event sold out, so make your reservations soon. Reservations are $125 per person, $200 per couple.  Full event details call (518) 691-1420 or online registration is available at www.thewesleycommunity.org/gala.

Ryan’s Run

Ryan’s Run, sponsored by Saratoga Springs Teachers Association, is a 5K run/walk at Saratoga Spa State Park at the Warming Hut on May 21, 2016.  All proceeds go to support families with MIOP and to fund research.  The race is chip timed by AREEP. Register at www.curemiop.org.

Armed Forces Day

The Town of Malta Veterans Committee has begun planning a special salute to the military by holding their annual parade on Saturday, May 21, 2016 – “Armed Forces Day” and you are invited. We are reaching out to the community, military and veterans’ families, groups and organizations, troop and military family support groups. Veterans at large are invited to join in an ad-hoc formation from various service branches – including currently serving and former service members – for one joint march element. Spread the word. For more information or an application, call (518) 899-4411.

Malta Memories

On Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. the Malta Memories Historical Group is sponsoring a talk by Matthew Kirk of Hartgen Archaeological Associates , who will speak on “The History and Archaeology of the Saratoga Borderland from 1680 to 1748”.  The event will be held at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church on Malta Avenue Extension.  All are invited.

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

 Thursday, May 26 6:30 – 8p.m. Come honor those who have given their lives for our country. The City of Saratoga Springs invites you to the 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Commemorative Ceremony. Join with our local veteran groups and organizations to honor all those lost in service to our country. The parade will begin at the corner of Union and Nelson then continue to Regent Street and end in Greenridge Cemetery with the closing ceremony. Highlights include: local organizations including the police and fire departments, local marching bands from all across Saratoga County, and vintage and classic cars. Contact Gayle LaSalle at (518) 587-3550 x2520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions. We hope to see you there.

Day Trip to Boston

The Notre Dame Visitation Church Capital Campaign Committee is hosting a Day Trip to Boston on Saturday, June 4, 2016.  Departs Wilton Mall at 6 a.m. and returns approximately 9 p.m.  This is a day in Boston on your own.  Cost is $65.00 per person.  Contact Cathy Weed for tickets at (518)695-6928. Don’t wait get your tickets early.

Go Native in your Garden

Emily DeBolt of Fiddlehead Creek Native Plant Nursery will speak on native alternatives to invasive species and give you inspiration for your own garden on Monday, June 6 at noon at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs with support from the Alfred Z. SOLOMON Charitable Trust.  Free and open to the public

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Herbs, Perennials and Garden Décor

The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs is sponsoring a herb, perennial plant and garden decor sale, Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon on the corner of Bryan and East Ave. just off No. Broadway in Saratoga Springs.  There will be many varieties of herbs, perennial plants as well as garden accents available for sale.

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. 

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held Mondays June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22 at 6:15 PM at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door.  Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards.  Grand prizes will be awarded for best times for all 5 events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti

Please join us as an official sponsor of the 4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti, a very special evening of casual dining and cocktails with friends on Monday, July 25, 2016. Building from the huge success of prior years, the event will take place at Bravo!, 3246 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and will kick off the Saratoga racing meet by welcoming horse industry friends old and new back to town. The entire evening has been generously donated by the owners of Bravo! and Mama Mia’s Restaurant, Lauren and Giuseppe Grisio. All proceeds will support the Thoroughbred Retirement foundation and the compassionate aftercare it provides to retired racehorses. By becoming a sponsor you will give back to these beautiful animals who give so much to us. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.trfinc.org. 

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, and 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.

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