September 2023 Senior Center Calendar of Events
LifePath
28 Colvin Ave., Suite 2, Albany
www.lifepathny.org;
(518) 465-3322
Supportive services for older adults. To register: www.lifepathny.org/activities; (518) 465-332
Cohoes Senior Center • (518) 235-2420 • [email protected]
Watervliet Senior Center • (518) 273-4422 • [email protected]
Westview Homes Apartments • (518) 482-2120 • [email protected]
Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m.: SENIOR LEGAL AID
An attorney from the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY will offer free legal advice to people over 60 who reside in Albany County. No fee to participate; registration is required. Westview Homes Apartments
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 11:30 a.m.: CDPHP VISITS THE CENTER
Cohoes Senior Center
Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: POOL CREW
Sticks and chalk are available to use. No fee to play. Watervliet Senior Center
Mondays at 10 a.m.: LINE DANCING WITH LU
Line dancing is proven to create and maintain neural pathways that help our brains stay young. You will find the added benefit of better balance while learning the gentle steps and routines to favorite oldies. Cohoes Senior Center
Mondays at 1 p.m.: MAH-JONGG
Join this wonderful, social group as they play through the timeless game Mahjong, a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China. Cohoes Senior Center
Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m.: POOL CREW
Sticks and chalk are available to use. No fee to play. Cohoes Senior Center
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: KNIT WITS
Come join this lovely group of people who enjoy knitting and crocheting. All experience levels are welcome. Come for lunch and stay for the creating! Please call 518-273-4422 for more information. Watervliet Senior Center
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: WII BOWLING
Come and join others in person for a video game of Wii Bowling. Enjoy the experience of bowling virtually. Minimum physical requirement needed. Watervliet Senior Center
Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m.: BINGO
Come for lunch and stay for a fun game of Bingo. No fee to participate. Registration is required if you are coming for lunch. Cohoes Senior Center
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.: MAHJONG
Join this wonderful, social group as they play through the timeless game Mahjong, a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China. Watervliet Senior Center
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.: UFOS – UNFINISHED OBJECTS
Do you have Unfinished Objects (UFOS) sitting by your chair that you would love to complete but want the company to do so? This is a group that enjoys working on lap crafts while conversing and enjoying the company of others. Knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint and so many more have been completed. This is an in-person activity and all are welcome. Cohoes Senior Center
Wednesdays at noon: THE BEAU-KNITTERS
The Beau-Knitters are a lively group of people who enjoy knitting and crocheting. All experience levels are welcome. Come for lunch and stay for the creating! Cohoes Senior Center
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.: BINGO
Join us as we pull the numbers for an hour of Bingo fun every Wednesday. Crazy T, Round Robin, Letter X, Kite and more; 2-3 cards and prizes available. Zoom and Watervliet Senior Center
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.: FRIENDLY FILM FRIDAYS WITH THE COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Gather ‘round to join friends and film buffs for a few hours of fun and laughs. Future films will be announced at each screening. Cohoes Senior Center
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.: MEN’S GROUP
Are you an older man looking for a place to be yourself and meet with other men in a respectful space? A men’s group is a healing and enriching place to share your experiences and listen as others share theirs. Cohoes Senior Center
Friday at 2 p.m. • KARAOKE FRIDAY
Warm up your vocal chords and get ready to sing the evening away. If you’ve never tried karaoke before you will not regret it. For more information contact Chamanka at 518-482-2120. Westview Homes Apartments
Fridays at 10 a.m.: GET THE LEAD OUT! SPREAD POSITIVE ENERGY
This group of positive people comes together weekly to color and make bookmarks to spread joy in our community. Supplies are included and donations are welcome. This is an informal group of older people who enjoy spending time with others and like to create art to share. Cohoes Senior Center
Fridays at 10:15 a.m.: TEA TIME WOMEN’S GROUP
Come and join other women for tea and conversation. Bring your own mug, refreshment provided. Watervliet Senior Center
Fridays at 12:45 p.m.: GAME OF CHOICE
Are you interested in a variety of board games. Come in and join for some lively competition. Game of choice is picked by the majority of participants. Watervliet Senior Center
Niskayuna Senior Center
2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna
(518) 372-4969
Additional information along with the calendar will be posted on the Niskayuna Town website at www.niskayuna.org/senior-center.
Mondays
10 a.m.: Qigong (Sept. 11, 18, 25)
11 a.m.: Pickleball (Sept. 11, 18, 25)
12:30 p.m.: CDPHP Chair Pilates, in-house and Zoom (Sept. 11, 18, 25)
4:30-6 p.m.: Open Art – Bring projects, finish old ones or start new ones. Quiet, creative time and space is here. (Sept. 11, 18, 25)
5:30 p.m.: Mohjong (Sept. 18, 25)
Tuesdays
9 a.m.-noon: Tom’s Computer Class (Sept. 5 and 19)
10 a.m.: Tai Chi
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Open for indoor/outdoor socialization/coffee service
10 a.m.: Cards, Mahjong and Bridge
11 a.m.: CDPHP Total Body Combo (Sept. 12, 19, 26)
Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee
1 p.m.: Chair Moves (Sept, 12, 26)
Thursdays
10 a.m.: Tai Chi
10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Open for indoor/outdoor socialization/coffee service
10 a.m.: Cards, Mahjong, Bridge, 11 a.m.: Bocce and Pickleball
Noon: Gershon’s, BYOL and coffee
1 p.m.: Trinity Health Chair Yoga (Sept. 7, 28)
Monthly Activities
Sept. 7: Book Group at 11 a.m. – “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr; September Birthday Celebration
Sept. 12: Blood Pressure Clinic by St. Peter’s Health Partners at 11 a.m.
Sept. 13: Entertainment with Tony Schettino at 11:45 a.m.
Sept. 19: Coffee with a Cop at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 21: Art with SAS, Cards, at 12:30 p.m.
