Events for December 4, 2023 - December 4, 2023

The journey continues on Tuesday, June 7, as we visit another area sacred space. Join Diane as we visit the Grafton Peace Pagoda located at 87 Crandall Rd in Petersburg. If you are looking to truly get away from it all and seek out an attraction that will leave you feeling nothing short of zen, then it's time to discover our very own peace pagoda. The Grafton Peace Pagoda took 8-years to complete and came to be after Buddhist nun and activist, Jun Yasuda was gifted the land by another long-time activist. The CSSC shuttle bus will leave The Beltrone Living [...]

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a two-part Defensive Driving Class in June as follows: Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday June 9, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  NOTE: This is a two-part class; must attend both nights. To reserve your seat, call 518-459-2857, ext. 340.

Tuesday, June 14, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Menu  • Watermelon Gazpacho • Grilled Asparagus Salad w/Arugala and Honey Apricot Dressing • BBQ chicken dinner w/corn bread, baked beans and potato salad • Chocolate Strawberry Trifle These wonderful drive thru meals are available to anyone in the community. Reservations are required and the cost is $15 per meal. To make a reservation or for additional information, please call Louis at 518-459-2857 ext. 340.

July's Outing – Pakistani Anyone? Join Diane on her next scheduled international excursion to Curry Patta, 187 Main Street in Altamont on Wednesday, July 27 at 4:30 p.m. (CSSC Bus will be leaving by 4:00 p.m.) As their website states, Curry Patta strives to serve the best authentic Pakistani food. Their special curries are prepared from recipes handed down by their ancestors and they are always conscious of freshness in all their ingredients. The cost of the meal is $33. Attendees will be ordering off a specially chosen event menu which will include a choice of beverage, appetizer, entrée and dessert. [...]

Roger Dames, Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct this Defensive Driving class at The Beltrone Living Center. Cost is $25 per person, due before day of class. To reserve your seat, call 518-459-2857 ext. 303.

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class on: Saturday, November 19 2022 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. 340.

Please join us on Thursday, October 20th from 4 to 6 pm at The Beltrone Living Center for the unveiling of A Moment in Time. Meet the artists and those who participated. Free and open to the public.

Volunteers Needed! Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Studies show that volunteering is good for one’s mental and physical health. Do you have a desire to volunteer? Are you already an RSVP volunteer but are looking for something new? Interested in volunteer opportunities in your community? Then plan to attend the RSVP Volunteers Station Fair on Tuesday, October 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Room at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205. You’ll have an opportunity to register as an RSVP volunteer, meet with Station representatives to discuss various volunteer opportunities [...]

The Beltrone Living Center Lakeview Room,  6 Winners Circle Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. Monday, November 7, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Colonie Senior Service Centers and the members of the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post #1520 as we honor Veterans from all branches of the Armed Services. Nearly 300 individuals attend; with over half of the attendees being veterans. To make a reservation, call 518-459-2857 ext. 305.

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class as follows: Thursday, November 10, 2022 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.  

The North Reformed Dutch Church The journey continues on Thursday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m., as we take trip to the North Reformed Church in Watervliet located at 1501 1st Street. Join Diane as we visit a historic church that has been repurposed but still holds much of its historic integrity. The North Reformed Dutch Church, referred to as the “Old Church”, was built in 1839 north of the Watervliet Arsenal. Another Dutch Reformed Church had been in existence south of the Arsenal since 1814, called Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Washington and Gibbonsville. The steeple of the North Church was [...]

7 Ways to Slice an Apple November is a good time for cinnamon, spice and everything nice. It is a time to celebrate local harvests and good eating. Sure, you can just munch on a locally grown apple, but there are many more ways to enjoy this favorite fall fruit. Join CSSC staff for “7 Ways to Slice an Apple” on Tuesday, November 15th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. From easy fritters to grilled cheese, from smoothies to salads, there are many ways to consume an apple. The class will take place at King Thiel Senior Community, 17 Elks Lane [...]

November’s Outing – Italian Anyone? Join Diane on her next scheduled international excursion to the John Riccitello Restaurant located at 1687 Foster Avenue, Schenectady on Tuesday, November 15, at 4:30 p.m. (CSSC buses will be leaving BLC/KTSC at 4:00 p.m.) A decades old mainstay and located off the beaten path, the John Riccitello Restaurant is the ground floor of a modest house in a Schenectady neighborhood. You either hear about it from the locals or you find it by pure chance. Once you've been there, it will sit near the top of the dining-out list. The cost of the meal is [...]

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class as follows: Saturday, November 19, 2022 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. 340.  

On Wednesday, November 30 at 5:30 p.m., Colonie Senior Service Centers will be holding its Annual Free Holiday Concert with the Mendelssohn Club of Albany and Tree Lighting at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany. Since its inception in 1909, the Mendelssohn Club of Albany has become the longest continuously performing arts group in the Capital District of New York State. The group is composed of men with a variety of occupations and interests who live in the greater Capital District, Hudson Valley and Berkshires. The Club is dedicated to preserving and presenting male choral music and blends musical [...]