Anyone in the business of serving pizza probably does not need to be reminded that October is National Pizza Month in the United States. While the contribution of the first pizzerias in this country cannot be ignored, it was really the returning American soldiers who fought in Italy during World War II that brought a hunger for pizza home with them and pushed its popularity over the top. America's love of pizza continued to grow and now October is the official National Pizza Month across most of North America. People do not really need a special month for pizza in a [...]

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class as follows: Tuesday, October 22, 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.    

The journey continues on Wednesday, October 23, as we visit another sacred space in the Capital District. Join Diane Conroy-LaCivita as she travels to Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville. Located at 1 Maria Drive, Christ Our Light was formed by a 2009 merger of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Mercy parishes. In February 2015, the church unveiled its completely renovated modern worship space - the result of years of planning and six months of holding Masses in the parish hall. Parish officials said the changes made the church's sanctuary more intimate and enhanced the experience of [...]

Now that fall has arrived, we will celebrate the season with an Autumn Pancake Breakfast fundraiser that will help support the CSSC's Transportation Services fuel costs as we head into winter. The breakfast will be on Sunday, October 27, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the Lakeview Room at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany, NY. The cost will be: Adults - $9 and Children under 10 - $5. The menu will include Pancakes (plain or pumpkin), Sausage, Fruit Salad, Juice, Milk, Coffee or Tea. To purchase presale tickets, which will reserve a seat or  group table, please [...]

Colonie Senior Spirit Awards to be Presented at the Founders’ Celebration Luncheon This year, Colonie Senior Service Centers will honor business and community leaders at the 18th Annual Founders’ Celebration 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 18th Annual Founders’ Celebration Luncheon will take place at 11:30 am, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in the Lakeview Room at The Beltrone Living Center, located at 6 Winners Circle in Albany. We are proud to announce the 2019 Colonie Senior Spirit Awardees: Andy Vosburgh [...]

On Monday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., CSSC is proud to recognize all veterans at our annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon at The Beltrone Living Center’s Lakeview Dining Room, 6 Winners Circle, Albany. 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 patriotic music by the Tri-County Banjo Band and Rafi, “The Singing Jeweler.” Additionally, members of the Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520, representatives of the New York State Military and Naval Affairs, the Capital Region NY2 [...]

A gingerbread house is a seasonal novelty that is made of cookie dough, cut and baked into suitable components like walls and roofing. The usual building material is gingerbread and royal icing. These houses are covered with a wide variety of candies and additional icing. Making a gingerbread house is no simple task but can be great fun. The joy is really in the making, the coming together of all the steps and materials that are required to build a gingerbread house from scratch. Join Diane on Thursday, November 7, at 11 a.m. at King Thiel Senior Community as she guides attendees through building a gingerbread [...]

Join us for the first session of our Positive Living RSVP Lecture Series on Friday, November 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Lakeview Room at The Beltrone Living Center. The session will be conducted by Sheryl Kaplan, LCSW-R, CPP, and will focus on the importance of positivity in maintaining a healthy brain, including volunteering, as well as an overview of strategies for maintaining a healthy brain as you age. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please contact RSVP Director Marisa Geraghty at 518-459-2857 or mgeraghty@colonieseniors.org to reserve your spot.  

Jewish cuisine refers to the cooking traditions of the Jewish people worldwide. Jewish cooking is food with a story; rich in history and symbolism yet open to new influences and inspirations. It has evolved over many centuries, shaped by Jewish dietary laws, holidays and religious traditions. Jewish cuisine is influenced by the agriculture, culinary traditions and economics of the many countries where Jewish communities have settled. The fare varies widely throughout the world. Please join JoEllen Duckor, a practicing rabbi in New Zealand who will be in our area on holiday, on Friday, November 15, at 11 a.m., at King Thiel Senior Community, as she shares [...]

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class as follows: Saturday, November 16, 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.    

The Beltrone Living Center is a premiere senior housing community for people fifty-five and over with two hundred fifty independent apartments. Each year in May we have the opportunity to show off our beautiful community to prospective residents during our Open House. Tour guides will escort attendees through the building showing the various styles of apartments along with other amenities located in the building. Rents include heat and hot water, central air conditioning, cable, Internet, and telephone services. Residents pay their own electric bill. Also included in the rent are eight monthly dinners to be used in the Lakeview Restaurant operated [...]

The journey continues on Thursday, November 21, as we visit another sacred space. Join Diane Conroy-LaCivita as she travels to Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Loudonville. Lutheranism is one of the largest branches of Protestantism that identifies with the teachings of Martin Luther, a 16th-century German reformer. Luther's efforts to reform the theology and practice of the church launched the Protestant Reformation. Over fifty-five years ago, there was a response to a community in need. In August 1960, the Board of American Missions of the Lutheran Church in America sponsored a mission developer who undertook a door-to-door religious survey in the Loudonville area. As a [...]

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 [...]