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Nothing tastes or smells better than homemade bread, and it is much easier to make than you might think. Basic bread is made from just simple ingredients—flour, yeast and salt. The better the quality of the flour, the better the finished loaf. High gluten content gives dough elasticity and, therefore, makes a lighter finished loaf. Additionally, yeast is the heart of the bread-making process; the essential ingredient that makes the dough rise and gives home-baked bread its wonderful taste and aroma. In each yeast packet, there are thousands of living plant-like microorganisms. When activated by warm liquid, and fed by sugar [...]

Robert Gullie of Cohoes creates in the mediums of mixed media collages, hand-tinted photography and in the photopolymer gravure printing process. His work has been included in over eighty exhibitions including over twenty-five solo exhibitions. He is the recipient of numerous awards: a NYFA Arts Residency Project Grant; the Gilliand-Weinheimer Oakroom Artist Award; 1st place in the photography category from Columbia County Council of the Arts, and was named “Best Photographer” by Metroland Magazine (1997). His work has also been included in the permanent collections of The Kinsey Institute; University at Albany Art Museum; Mohonk Mountain House; Frances Kinnear Museum; Albany Medical College; and [...]

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class at The Beltrone Living Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, and Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  NOTE: This is a two-part class; must attend both nights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, due before day of class. To reserve your seat, call 518-459-2857 ext. 303. SPECIAL NOTE: For the Defensive Driving classes in May (May 1 and 2 two-part class and the May 16 class), we would like to extend free classes to veterans and/or active military personnel. Cost for military spouse is [...]

Once again we will collaborate with the Albany Barn for our 3rd Annual Rusty Tool Throw Down on Saturday, May 4, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Tool Box, 143 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet (Hilltop Plaza). Join us and watch local artists create incredible sculptures using tools and hardware from the Tool Box Store in this timed, exciting competition.  

Come strum your stuff with ukulele lessons at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany! Introductory ukulele lessons will be offered by CSSC with assistance from instructor Sharon Bellucci. Classes will be Monday, May 6, 13 and 20 and Friday, May 24 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. all four days. The fee for the course is $25, which includes the instrument. Space is limited and prepayment for the course is required. To make a reservation, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class at The Beltrone Living Center on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, due before day of class. To reserve your seat, call 518-459-2857 ext. 303. SPECIAL NOTE: For the Defensive Driving classes in May (May 1 and 2 two-part class and the May 16 class), we would like to extend free classes to veterans and/or active military personnel. Cost for military spouse is $15. Proof of military service will be required and will need to be approved by the instructor. [...]