Events for December 2019

On Tuesday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., please join Wayne Mortimer, Proprietor of Mort’s Maple of Averill Park, for an introduction to the delicious process of maple sugaring in New York State. A variety of Wayne’s syrups will be sampled as well as used in several recipes (just in time for holiday baking). This is a class not to be missed by anyone with a sweet tooth and an appreciation for Liquid Gold. The class will take place at King Thiel Senior Community, 17 Elks Lane, with a $5 fee for members of THE CENTER at CSSC and […]

On Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held at The Beltrone Living Center. Joining us again this year is the Mendelssohn Club of Albany. Since its inception in 1909, this male chorus has become the longest continuously performing arts group in the Capital District of New York State. Thank you to Peregrine Senior Living for sponsoring this event. Join us for a wonderful evening of seasonal music, fellowship, and friendship to start the holiday season. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class in December as follows: Saturday, December 7, 2019 Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany, NY. Cost is $25 per person, due before day of class. To reserve your seat, call 518-459-2857, ext. 303.  

Calling all believers, young and young at heart to join us for Breakfast with Santa! The guy in the big red coat and the long white beard is taking a break from present making to visit The Beltrone. Join us for Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come for a picture with Santa, a sweet holiday craft, hot cocoa bar, and plenty of good cheer. Breakfast includes French toast, bacon and fruit. Bring a non-perishable item to donate. Adults: $9; Children 10 and under: $5 Buy tickets in advance to guarantee your spot. Call […]

Join us for the second session of our Positive Living RSVP Lecture Series. Conducted by John and Heidi Kowalchyk, Reiki Masters, certified Sound Therapists and trained Drum Circle Facilitators. Attendees will learn simple techniques promoting mental, emotional and physical wellness through breath work, toning (making vocal sounds) and drumming, will get to participate in a drum circle and learn how you can use your new drumming skills as a volunteer! Free and open to the public. Reservations are required. Contact Marisa Geraghty at 518-459-2857 ext. 308 or mgeraghty@colonieseniors.org

On Monday, December 9, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Colonie Town Band will delight us with a Holiday Concert to help us get into the holiday spirit.  The Colonie Town Band is a dedicated group of talented amateur musicians ranging in age from teenagers to octogenarians, and they love to perform for music lovers. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Please join us on Tuesday, December 10, as we welcome local multi-media artist Marjorie Ward to The Beltrone for a Handmade Greeting Card Workshop. Learn how much fun it can be to create your own holiday greeting cards. All supplies will be included (card stock, envelopes, decorative papers, embellishments, glue sticks, stickers and markers) so all you need to bring is your imagination. You can create as many cards as you want and even take home some extra supplies. The classes will be held in the Art Room of The Beltrone Living Center. There will be two separate sessions: the first […]

Please join CSSC on Tuesday, December 17, as we once again visit the Capital Holiday Lights. The 2019 edition of the Capital Holiday Lights is an all-new, drive-through spectacular with more than 125 displays and scenes in Albany’s beautiful Washington Park. At the end of our drive through the Lights, we will stop at the Washington Park Lake House, which will be filled with crafts and refreshments. Santa will be there too! Space is limited and you must be a senior to participate. The CSSC shuttle buses will leave The Beltrone Living Center at 5:45 p.m. and return at approximately 8 […]

The journey continues on Wednesday, December 18, as we visit another sacred space. Join Diane Conroy-LaCivita as she travels to the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany on Washington Avenue in Albany. Unitarians and Universalists have had a presence in Albany since 1842. The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany is comprised of brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. They are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality, but aligned in their desire to make a difference for the good of all. They have a track record of standing on the side of love, justice, and peace. They are people […]

Don’t worry about creating all those holiday treats. Leave the baking to us. On Thursday, December 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., CSSC staff will share and demonstrate how to make their favorite holiday dessert/cookie recipes. Attendees then will be able to choose from a variety of cookies and other treats to take home with them. The class will take place at King Thiel Senior Community, 17 Elks Lane, with a $5 fee for members of THE CENTER at CSSC and $7 for not-yet members and will include a light lunch. Space is limited and prepayment for the class is […]

Incarceration has four major purposes: retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Retribution means punishment for crimes against society. Depriving criminals of their freedom is a way of making them pay a debt to society for their crimes. Recently, this topic is being debated and is under great scrutiny. Join Diane on Thursday, December 19 as she visits and tours the Albany County Correctional Facility, which was built in 1931 in the Town of Colonie. Everyone who would like to attend must take CSSC transportation to and from the jail (individual cars will not be allowed), and attendees will not be allowed to take […]