This year, Colonie Senior Service Centers will honor business and community leaders at the 17th Annual Founders’ Dinner with the Colonie Senior Spirit Award for their contribution to the local senior community as they honor the values and community spirit of our founders. The 17th Annual Founders’ Dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at The Century House, located at 977 New Loudon Road in Latham. 2018 Colonie Senior Spirit Awardees: Bill Lia and Lia Autogroup, Inc. will receive the Fred G. Field Transportation Colonie Senior Spirit Award for their efforts to promote independence and self-reliance [...]

On Monday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., CSSC is proud to recognize all veterans at our annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon to be held at The Beltrone Living Center. All veterans are invited to attend (at no charge) and to bring a guest, if they wish. Non-veterans are asked to make a suggested donation of $5. The luncheon will feature music by the Tri-County Banjo Band; harmonica player Roland “Bud” Abare, a Vietnam Veteran; and Rafi, “The Singing Jeweler.” Additionally, members of the Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520, representatives of the New York State Military and Naval Affairs, and [...]

A caregiver is a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbor or relative. A caregiver assists others in need, putting the needs and wants of the one they are caring for ahead of their own. This unselfish act ensures the safety and well-being of those in their care. On Tuesday, November 20, at 4 p.m., at The Beltrone Living Center, Bright Horizons Adult Day Social Program will honor the caregivers of our seventy-nine members. One of our guest speakers will be Diana Wells who will share techniques for self-healing through Qi Gong. Other speakers will include Bright [...]

On Tuesday, December 4, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., our annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held at The Beltrone Living Center. This event is open to the public and free of charge. 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. Join us for a wonderful evening of seasonal music, fellowship, and friendship to start the holiday season.

Colonie Senior Service Centers’ Active Aging Fair will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Colonie Lodge of Elks #2192, 11 Elks Lane, Latham. Join us for this free and informative event for seniors who want to stay active, safe, and healthy as they age. Meet with a host of vendors who will showcase the resources available in the community to help seniors live life to the fullest. Among the vendors present at the fair will be: travel agents, public agencies, community groups, financial institutions, health services, law firms and other services. In addition, [...]

Join us on Friday, April 29th from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for our second monthly community concert in a four-part series entitled World Concert Series – Music for the Ages. Fritz’s Polka Band (FPB) was formed in 1978. From Verona, NY, Fritz’s Polka Band is NOT an oompa pa band or the stereotypical “polka” band. In fact, FPB is known for breaking the stereotype regarding “polka” music. FPB is the first polka band to perform at a Woodstock Festival (Woodstock ’99)! Fritz’s Polka Band has made 19 recordings, which have achieved international airplay.  Band Members: Fritz Scherz – piano accordion, button-box accordion, vocals [...]

Join us on Thursday, June 9 at 6:00 PM for our fourth free community concert in a four-part-series entitled World Concert Series – Music for the Ages. June is dedicated to German music, culture and cuisine. We will be entertained by the Accord-A-Tones, Becky and Herb Liebenhagen of Cohoes, a husband and wife team who play authentic International music, specializing in German Folk Music. This event is possible with the generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts and the Arts Center for the Capital Region. Weather permitting, the concert will be held in the south-end gazebo at [...]

Please join THE CENTER at CSSC on Sunday, June 12 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. as we participate in the Pruyn House’s Global Wellness Day on the grounds of the beautiful historic site located at 207 Old Niskayuna Road in Latham. The event is free and open to the public with many demonstrations and vendors. The main aims of the day are: • To recognize the value of our lives • To pause and think, even if for just one day of the year • To be free from the stress of everyday city life and bad habits • To [...]

Back by popular demand, come join cssc for summerfest, a senior community block party open to the public!  Featuring an active aging fair, live music, vendors and car show with free admission.  Monday, June 20, 2022 from 2-6 p.m. at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany.   Brought to you be these local sponsors: • Centers health care • Adirondack radiology open mri • Aetna medicare solutions • Captioncall phone service • Marquis certified home care

Holiday Music is in the air! Give your holiday spirit a boost by attending a Forever Young Singers community performance.   •  Sunday, December 4 at Cohoes Music Hall Visitor Center 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.   A cheerful thank you to sponsor Highmark Blue Shield of NENY who makes this choral experience possible.  New singers are always welcome. Rehearsals take place each Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at The Beltrone Living Center.

Holiday Music is in the air! Give your holiday spirit a boost by attending a Forever Young Singers community performance.   • Saturday, December 10 at Christmas Land, 3068 Furbeck Road, Altamont, NY 12009, performance will be in the main building at 2 p.m.   A cheerful thank you to sponsor Highmark Blue Shield of NENY who makes this choral experience possible.  New singers are always welcome. Rehearsals take place each Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at The Beltrone Living Center.

Holiday Music is in the air! Give your holiday spirit a boost by attending a Forever Young Singers community performance.   • Monday, December 12 at The Beltrone Living Center, Lakeview Room prior to The Colonie Town Band 7:00 p.m.   A cheerful thank you to sponsor Highmark Blue Shield of NENY who makes this choral experience possible.  New singers are always welcome. Rehearsals take place each Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at The Beltrone Living Center.

NY StateWide Senior Action Council Albany County Chapter/StateWide Albany County HIICAP and CMS are hosting a forum on Medicare and Medicaid benefits. The Beltrone Living Center, Lakeview Room May 22, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free Refreshments Discussion will be hosted by Dara Kass, MD, CMS Region II Director and will be covering: • Medicare Savings under the Inflation Reduction Act • Importance of Up-to-Date Vaccination • Mental Health Support/ 988 • Updates on Medicare Benefits Dr. Kass wants to hear from Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries about their experiences with the new benefits, or any other issues concerning health insurance.

On the grounds of the Historic Pruyn House Friday, October 20, 2023, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. The Bootin’, Scootin’ Fallallapalooza is designed to be an intergenerational, celebratory fall festival open to all. It is chaired by Carrie Hillenbrandt, Senior Vice President at BBL Hospitality, with DJ Kevin Richards from 100.9 The Cat serving as emcee. This event will take place in the Buhrmaster Barn as well as on the grounds of the historic Pruyn House complex in Latham on Friday, October 20 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. "Bootin', Scootin' Fallapalooza" will feature live bands including the Hammerhead Horns and the New [...]

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th. IWD gives focus to issues that face women such as gender equality. Spurred on by the universal female suffrage movement, IWD originated from labor movements. The earliest IWD version recorded was a “Women’s Day” organized in New York City on February 28, 1909. From these humble beginnings, it was proposed that "a special Women's Day" be organized annually. The following year saw the first demonstrations and commemorations of International Women's Day across Europe. IWD became a mainstream global holiday following its adoption by the United Nations in 1977.This [...]

Co-chaired by Carrie Hillenbrandt and Aimee Robichaud of BBL, CSSC is happy toannounce the 2nd Annual “Bootin’, Scootin’, Fallallapalooza’. This fall festival is taking place on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in The Donald Led Duke Pavilion on the King Thiel Campus at 11 Elks Lane in Latham. The event will feature emcee Kevin Richards from 100.9/107.1 The Cat, live music from local bands Hammerhead Horns and the New Whiskey River Band. Come enjoy line dancing, a square dance demonstration by The Shoe Leather Express, a complimentary cider and hot chocolate bar, food concessions, a cash [...]