Ongoing activities
Tuesdays
9 a.m. and 4 p.m. — Senior Fitness class
10 a.m. to noon — Scrabble, cards, bridge, Wii bowling and Mah Jongg
10:30 a.m. — Line dancing with Maryde King
Noon — Lunch
1 p.m. — Chair Yoga
2 to 4 p.m. — Ping Pong
Thursdays
9 a.m. and 4 p.m. — Senior Fitness class
10 a.m. to noon — Scrabble, cards, bridge, Wii bowling and Mah Jongg
10:30 a.m. — Bocce, pickle ball
Noon — Lunch
12:45 p.m. — Zumba Gold
12:45 to 3:30 p.m. — Bridge at the Center and Town Hall
2 to 4 p.m. — Ping pong
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Upcoming events
Lake George Steamboat Trip — Wednesday, June 1
Otis and Oliver’s Lunch Trip — Tuesday, June 7
Paint with Peggy oil painting class — Tuesday, June 14
MacHaydn Theater trip — Wednesday, June 15
Shopping trip — Thursday, June 16
Lighthouse lunch trip — Thursday, July 14
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Class information
Computer Classes
We have an expert-led walk-in clinic on the first Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, and an instructor-led computer class the third Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. These classes are free to our members. Join our expert, Tom Krauser, to expand your computer skills in our computer lab, located on the first floor of the Senior Center.
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Bus transportation
We offer door-to-door bus transportation to Niskayuna residents ages 60 and older each Tuesday and Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $5 per round trip. The bus can be used for transportation to the Senior Center for our programs and lunch, or for appointments and shopping within Schenectady County. If you are new to us, please call 372-4969 for an appointment. Returning patrons can call 495-6202 to schedule transportation.
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Hot lunches
Chef-prepared meals are served at noon for a cost of $5. Monthly menu/activity calendars are available at the Senior Center, Niskayuna Town Hall or online at www.niskayuna.org — click on “senior programs.” We offer a vegetarian entrée on the last Thursday of each month.
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9 a.m. Fitness
Our senior fitness classes include a low-impact cardio segment and chair exercises (seated and standing). Work with free weights and dowels are included. Class content is focused on maintaining or increasing strength, flexibility and balance. Proper breathing is emphasized.
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MVP Chair Yoga
This class adapts classical yoga poses, breathing and meditation for the chair. Chair yoga is for anyone interested in the benefits of yoga without having to be on the floor.
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Art classes
We have instructor-led painting classes the last Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. These classes are free to our members.
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Zumba Gold classes
We offer a dance fitness program designed for beginners to experienced seniors. Get fit while having fun.
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Bridge
Bridge is played every Thursday at 12:45 p.m. at the Senior Center and Town Hall. If you are interested in playing bridge or just want to be a substitute, call 372-4969.
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Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg is played on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. If you are interested in learning or playing, please call Mah Jongg coordinator Joan Almas at 888-6973.
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4 p.m. Fitness
This class offers a low-impact cardio segment and exercises to increase strength, flexibility (stretching) and balance. A relaxation component is included. Proper breathing is emphasized. Hand weights and mats for floor work are included.
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Senior Advisory Committee
The Senior Advisory Committee helps plan senior programs and activities, and advises the Town Board regarding senior issues. The committee meets monthly at Town Hall on the last Friday of each month at 10 a.m. If you are interested in participating, contact Lisa Weber, chair of parks and community programs, by email at [email protected]
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Get connected
Become a member and receive email notifications of events and trips, as well as newsletters mailed directly to your home. You can also connect on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NiskayunaSeniorCenter. Please call the center for more information.
