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SUMMARY:Ballroom Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to Waltz\, Swing\, Rumba and more to those famous classy songs with U.S. National Ballroom Dance Champion and Dance Master Florin Vlad from Dance Fire Studio. The eight (8) class course will finish with an amazing social dance party. \nWhere:\nThe Center at CSSC (The Beltrone\nLiving Center – 6 Winners Circle) \nWhen:\nWednesdays 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n(October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and November 6\, 13\, 20) \nCost: Member $80/8 classes per person\nNot-yet-member $120/8 classes per person \nOpen to all abilities and immobilities. \nCost of lessons is non-refundable. For registration information\, please call Caroline at 518-459-2857 ext. 327. 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/3529/2019-10-16/
LOCATION:The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T130000
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SUMMARY:Ten Week Fall Session of Tai Chi Being Offered
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise utilizing every part of the body coordinated in a natural and slow rhythm. The gentle\, continuous\, safe movements are relaxing and can benefit balance\, strength\, circulation\, and memory. It is often called “Medication in Motion”. This program will use the evidence-based Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Program designed by Dr. Paul Lam. The classes will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursdays in the Dance Studio at The Beltrone Living Center\, starting October 3\nand ending December 12. Tai Chi is for everybody. The non-refundable cost for the ten-week program is $50 for members and $70 for not-yet-members. For registration information\, please call Caroline at 518-459-2857 ext. 327.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/ten-week-fall-session-of-tai-chi-being-offered/2019-10-10/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Fall RSVP Volunteer Opportunity Fair at Mohawk Harbor
DESCRIPTION:CSSC will host a Fall RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Volunteer Opportunity Fair at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady on Thursday\, October 10\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is not necessary to be a Schenectady resident to volunteer. Join us to learn about participating in RSVP and meet face-to-face with Capital Region non-profits to discuss volunteer opportunities and how you can use your time and talents to help the community. Admission is free and food trucks will be on hand. For more information\, contact Marisa Geraghty at 518-459-2857 ext. 308 or mgeraghty@colonieseniors.org.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/fall-rsvp-volunteer-opportunity-fair-at-mohawk-harbor/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T153000
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SUMMARY:Defensive Driving Class
DESCRIPTION:Roger Dames\, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator\, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class as follows: \nThursday\, October 10\, 2019 \nClass 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/defensive-driving-class-14/
LOCATION:The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
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SUMMARY:Ballroom Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to Waltz\, Swing\, Rumba and more to those famous classy songs with U.S. National Ballroom Dance Champion and Dance Master Florin Vlad from Dance Fire Studio. The eight (8) class course will finish with an amazing social dance party. \nWhere:\nThe Center at CSSC (The Beltrone\nLiving Center – 6 Winners Circle) \nWhen:\nWednesdays 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n(October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and November 6\, 13\, 20) \nCost: Member $80/8 classes per person\nNot-yet-member $120/8 classes per person \nOpen to all abilities and immobilities. \nCost of lessons is non-refundable. For registration information\, please call Caroline at 518-459-2857 ext. 327. 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/3529/2019-10-09/
LOCATION:The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T110000
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SUMMARY:Come One\, Come All – Let’s Eat!
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 9\, please join Diane Conroy-LaCivita for a special breakfast outing to Field Notes\, a pop-up farm-to-table restaurant located at Lansing’s Farm in Colonie. Attendees will be able to order à la carte items from their fabulous breakfast menu. This is a meal you do not want to miss. CSSC Transportation Services will provide transportation from Sheehy Manor\, King Thiel Senior Community\, and The Beltrone Living Center. To reserve a ride\, please call Transportation Services at 518-459-6064. \nThe bus will leave The Beltrone Living Center at 9 a.m. and will return at approximately 11 a.m. Please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302 to make a reservation for the breakfast. \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/come-one-come-all-lets-eat/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:The Other White Meat
DESCRIPTION:October became known as Pork Month because it marked the time of year when hogs were traditionally marketed. Today\, it serves as a celebration to thank pork producers and share their stories with consumers. \nPork is the world’s most widely eaten meat representing 42 percent of the meat consumed\, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Some 81 percent of the population consumes pork in-home at least once in an average two-week period. The top five most popular pork products include ham\, sausage\, bacon\, lunchmeat (excluding ham) and pork chops. \nJoin Evan Taylor proprietor of Meadow Rise Farm on Tuesday\, October 8\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we celebrate National Pork Month with sampling of everything “pork.” Meadow Rise Farm located in Knox\, NY\, is a small farm with pasture raised heritage pork\, as well as\, chickens\, ducks and geese\, that is focused on holistic management\, sustainable practices and regenerative agriculture. \nThe demonstration will take place at King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Lane\, with a non-refundable fee of $5 for members and $7 for not-yet-members of THE CENTER at CSSC and will include lunch. Space is limited and prepayment for the class is required. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/the-other-white-meat/
LOCATION:King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Ln\, Latham\, NY\, 12110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Artist  for October\, November and  December: Photographer  Pat Connell
DESCRIPTION:Originally from Troy\, Pat has called King Thiel Senior Community her home for the last year. Her medium is photography\, which she thoroughly enjoys because she is “making memories for other people.” Prior to being a hobby\, Pat spent fifteen years as a wedding photographer. Her favorite subjects to photograph are horses and children. Some of her photos will be available for sale. \nOn Thursday\, October 3\, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.\, an opening reception of Pat’s exhibit will take place at The Beltrone Living Center. The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to see the exhibit and meet the artist.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/community-artist-for-october-november-and-december-photographer-pat-connell/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190829T175521Z
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SUMMARY:Ten Week Fall Session of Tai Chi Being Offered
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise utilizing every part of the body coordinated in a natural and slow rhythm. The gentle\, continuous\, safe movements are relaxing and can benefit balance\, strength\, circulation\, and memory. It is often called “Medication in Motion”. This program will use the evidence-based Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Program designed by Dr. Paul Lam. The classes will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursdays in the Dance Studio at The Beltrone Living Center\, starting October 3\nand ending December 12. Tai Chi is for everybody. The non-refundable cost for the ten-week program is $50 for members and $70 for not-yet-members. For registration information\, please call Caroline at 518-459-2857 ext. 327.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/ten-week-fall-session-of-tai-chi-being-offered/2019-10-03/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T113000
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SUMMARY:Ballroom Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to Waltz\, Swing\, Rumba and more to those famous classy songs with U.S. National Ballroom Dance Champion and Dance Master Florin Vlad from Dance Fire Studio. The eight (8) class course will finish with an amazing social dance party. \nWhere:\nThe Center at CSSC (The Beltrone\nLiving Center – 6 Winners Circle) \nWhen:\nWednesdays 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n(October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and November 6\, 13\, 20) \nCost: Member $80/8 classes per person\nNot-yet-member $120/8 classes per person \nOpen to all abilities and immobilities. \nCost of lessons is non-refundable. For registration information\, please call Caroline at 518-459-2857 ext. 327. 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/3529/2019-10-02/
LOCATION:The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T130000
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SUMMARY:Twentieth Anniversary Celebration  of CSSC’s The Beltrone Living Center
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 27\, 2019 \n11:30 a.m. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony\nCelebrate the newly renovated first floor public space of The Beltrone Living Center. \n12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Lunchtime Panel Discussion “Celebrating CSSC’s Centenarians”\nEnjoy lunch and a panel discussion with our centenarians\, Janet Covais\, Louis A. Dobek\, Marion Ferraro\, Grace Freer\, and Winifred Sheehan\, hosted by Paul Grondahl. Hear their views on the changes they have seen\, the historical events they have witnessed\, perhaps even their secret to a long life. \n1 p.m. – Entertainment\, Wine and Cheese Reception \nTours of the newly renovated space will be available and entertainment with Gone Gray Brand. \nTo RSVP\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302. \nEvents will take place at:\n \nThe Beltrone Living Center\n6 Winners Circle\nAlbany\, NY 12205\nwww.colonieseniors.org
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/twentieth-anniversary-celebration-of-csscs-the-beltrone-living-center/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T135342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T135342Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us at Lansing's Farm
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, September 25 at 6:00 p.m.\, Colonie Senior Service Centers will be teaming up with Chefs Kyle MacPherson and Joan Porambo of Field Notes for a small intimate fundraiser at their pop-up restaurant located at Lansing’s Farm on Lisha Kill Road in Colonie. Attendees will be tantalized with an incredible three-course meal featuring local produce and product as well as local wine and beer accompaniment. The majority of their ingredients are grown where you will be dining\, on Lansing’s Farm. Each course of the dinner will be served and explained by one of the two chefs. \nProceeds from this evening will benefit Colonie Senior Service Centers’ Transportation Services. This is an evening not to be missed. The cost of this special event is $50 per person (non-refundable). Space is limited. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/join-us-at-lansings-farm/
LOCATION:Lansing’s Farm\, 204 Lisha Kill Road\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
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SUMMARY:Lovin’ Mama Farm
DESCRIPTION:Lovin’ Mama farm is a certified organic\, no-till farm located in the Hudson Valley region. They grow 250 varieties of specialty vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers on 1.5 acres\, plus a greenhouse full of microgreens. Their intensive style allows them to produce high yields on a small space. They offer floral design service in the Capital Region and beyond using their farm-grown flowers. They are committed to feeding our community nutrient-dense\, delicious\, and beautiful food and flowers while tending the land in an ecologically responsible way. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, September 18\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, as Proprietor Corine Hans demonstrates why microgreens are a major focus on their little farm. They grow 25+ different varieties\, and have created several custom blends. They love working with chefs and restaurants and to see their  produce turned into delicious works of art by talented chefs. \nDemonstration takes place at King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Lane\, with a non-refundable $5 fee and will include lunch. Space is limited and prepayment for the class is required. To make a reservation\,\nplease call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/lovin-mama-farm/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
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SUMMARY:Alcohol Ink Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, September 17\, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, for a hands-on art workshop instructed by local multi-media artist Marjorie Ward who will introduce attendees to the medium of alcohol inks. Alcohol inks are an acid-free\, highly-pigmented\, and fast drying medium used on non-porous surfaces. Mixing colors can create a vibrant marbled effect and the possibilities are limited only by what one is willing to try. \nThe workshop will be held at The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, with a non-refundable fee of $10. Space is limited. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302. \n  \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/alcohol-ink-workshop/
LOCATION:The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190719T201052Z
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SUMMARY:Croquet Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the fun! Join Colonie Senior Service Centers\, Inc. at our 2nd Annual Croquet Tournament on Friday\, September 13\, 2019\, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rain date is September 20\, 2019. \nCroquet can be played by two\, four or six players. The object of the game is to hit your ball(s) through the course of six hoops in the right sequence in each direction and finish by hitting them against the last peg. \nThis is a fun-filled day beginning with lunch and a “learn to play” demonstration at The Crossings Park next to the maze\, with the tournament to follow. A Tournament Celebration will be held with food\, refreshments\, and entertainment following tournament play. \nParticipants are encouraged to wear white attire. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Dressed Team and for the Tournament\nWinner. \nProceeds from this event will benefit CSSC’s Bright Horizons Adult Day Services Program. The entry fee is $50 per player. To register\, call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302. We hope to see you at this great event.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/croquet-tournament/
LOCATION:The Crossings Park\, 580 Albany Shaker Rd\, \, NY\, Loudonville\, ny\, 12211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T155835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T155835Z
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SUMMARY:Find the Perfect Fit
DESCRIPTION:CarFit is a free educational program designed to help mature drivers learn how well they “fit” with their vehicles. A CarFit screening is performed by two trained technicians\, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes to go over the vehicle with the driver and performed with the driver behind the wheel. \nA CarFit event will be held on Thursday\, September 12\, 2019\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, at The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany. Appointments are required. Please call 518-459-2857 ext. 303 to schedule an appointment. Event participation is free and all information is confidential. \n  \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/find-the-perfect-fit/
LOCATION:The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190829T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T173325Z
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SUMMARY:September’s Sacred Space: The Albany Sarang Fellowship Korean Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:The journey continues on Thursday\, September 12\, as we visit another sacred space. Join Diane Conroy-LaCivita as she travels to the Albany Sarang Fellowship Korean Methodist Church. Located on 23rd Street in Watervliet\, the congregation purchased the building\, which was the former Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in the city’s old Italian neighborhood\, from the Catholic diocese in 2010. \nThe group will be meeting with English Pastor Joshua Kim and will be provided a tour of the repurposed church. Please wear comfortable shoes. \nThe CSSC shuttle bus will leave from The Beltrone Living Center at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 12 noon. Space is limited. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/septembers-sacred-space-the-albany-sarang-fellowship-korean-methodist-church/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190829T173645Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking With Soul
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, September 10\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, when Chef Kizzy Williams\, owner of Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen on Clinton Avenue in Albany\, will demonstrate some of the wonderful southern-style soul food dishes she is known for. \nEstablished in 2014\, Allie B’s is named for the late Allie Bee Bethea\, native of South Carolina. In the 1960s\, Allie Bee brought her unique recipes and style to Manhattan and began catering and selling food on the streets of Harlem. Her daughter\, Kizzy\, has transplanted both her mother’s recipes and her unmatched customer service and business style to the Capital Region. While this restaurant is newly established\, Kizzy has been organizing and catering community events in the Capital Region since her arrival some eight years ago. \nDemonstration takes place at King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Lane\, with a non-refundable $5 fee and will include lunch. Space is limited and prepayment for the class is required. To make a reservation\,\nplease call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/cooking-with-soul/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T135611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T205817Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Cheese Lovers
DESCRIPTION:From freshly made Chèvre to ripened Camembert-style cheeses and aged Cheddar\, the annual Washington County Cheese Tour will delight palates and enthrall cheese lovers of every age. On Sunday\, September 8\, several creative farmstead cheese makers in Washington County will open their farms to the public. Participants will be driven through lush\, rolling hills and bucolic countryside. The only prerequisite is an appetite and interest in learning about and sampling award-winning local cheeses and enjoying the changing colors of our famed maple trees. \nAt each farm\, (Argyle Cheese Farmer\, Consider Bardwell Farm\, Dancing Ewe Farm\, and Moxie Ridge Farm)\, guests will sample specially selected cheeses while experiencing firsthand the region’s long-standing cheese making traditions reaching back to the nineteenth century. All are active farms\, raising cows\, sheep\, and goats that supply the milk for the cheese-making process. In addition\, the group will be visiting Victory View Vineyard\, a small farm in rural Washington County that grows the grapes for all their wines on their farm\, and handcrafts and bottles all their wines at their farm winery. \nPremiere Transportation will take the group from The Beltrone Living Center at 9 a.m. and we expect to be back at approximately 4 p.m. Please note: This outing will involve walking at the farms and will require getting on and off the bus five times. We suggest you wear comfortable shoes/clothing and be prepared for the weather. Attendees may also want to bring a small cooler and ice packs to preserve cheese purchases and other farm bounty. A recently awarded NYS grant is partially assisting with the transportation cost of this outing. To cover the cost of a boxed lunch\, snacks\, some transportation fees and other expenses\, a nonrefundable fee of $30 will be charged. Space is limited. To make a reservation\, please call Colleen Henry at 518-459-2857 ext. 325. \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/calling-all-cheese-lovers/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T173000
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SUMMARY:Scenic Views - Experience The Catskill Region with CSSC
DESCRIPTION:Please join CSSC on Thursday\, August 29\, as we venture down to the Catskill Region of New York State to experience two historic sites\, the historic homes of landscape painters\, Thomas Cole and Frederick Church\, in addition to a wonderful winery and a new bridge walkway across the Hudson River. Attendees will experience the same iconic views of the Hudson River Valley that inspired the landscape painters of Hudson River School\, a 19th century American art movement. Their famous paintings typically depicted the Hudson River Valley and the surrounding area\, including the Catskill\, Adirondack\, and White Mountains. \nPremiere Transportation will be taking the group from The Beltrone Living Center at 8:30 a.m. to travel to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill for a tour\, then to walk across the 5\,000-foot Rip Van Winkle Bridge’s Hudson River Skywalk\, then on to Olana State Historic Site in Hudson for a tour and finally\, to the Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent for a wine tasting. We expect to be back to The Beltrone Living Center by 5:30 p.m. \nPlease note: This outing will involve quite a bit of walking and we suggest you wear comfortable shoes/clothing and be prepared for the weather. A recently awarded NYS grant is assisting with the transportation costs of this outing. To cover the cost of admission to the two historic sites\, a boxed lunch\, snacks on the bus and tasting fees\, a non-refundable fee of $76 will be charged. \nSpace is limited. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at (518) 459-2857 ext. 302 \n  \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/scenic-views-experience-the-catskill-region-with-cssc/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
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SUMMARY:Yaddo Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join Colonie Senior Service Centers on Thursday\, August 22\, as we visit the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs for a guided tour of the immaculate grounds and hear the history of the family and their home. The gardens are situated on lower and upper terraces divided by a pergola. The lower part is more formal and reflects Italian and French Renaissance influences. The upper part is a woodland rock garden\, a style that came into fashion in the late nineteenth century. Presently\, Yaddo is a retreat—a space for artists to stay and create. This trip will include a fair amount of walking over uneven surfaces. Please keep this in mind prior to making a reservation. \nThe Premier Transportation bus will leave The Beltrone Living Center at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 1 p.m. Space is limited and prepayment of a non-refundable fee of $38\, which includes a box lunch and transportation\, is required. To make a reservation\, please contact Colleen Henry at 518-459-2857 ext. 325. \n  \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/yaddo-gardens/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T133405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T133405Z
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SUMMARY:Defensive Driving Class
DESCRIPTION:Roger Dames\, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator\, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class at The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, as follows: \nThursday\, August 22\, 2019\, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nCost is $25 per person\, due before day of class. To reserve your seat\, call 518-459-2857 ext. 303.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/defensive-driving-class-13/
LOCATION:The Beltrone Living Center\, 6 Winners Circle\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T135736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T135736Z
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SUMMARY:Award Winning Chefs to Host Cooking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:On June 10\, CSSC hosted our very first Chefs in Motion: Culinary Tasting and Competition The Beltrone Living Center. Ten area restaurants/chefs participated and Field Notes\, a pop-up farm-to-table restaurant located at Lansing’s Farm in Colonie\, came away the judges’ favorite. Chefs Kyle MacPherson and Joan Porambo have agreed to do a cooking demonstration for the public at King Thiel Senior Community instructing attendees to better understand what goes into growing the produce we use every day\, by not only cooking with it\, but also by being a part of the process from beginning to end. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, August 21\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as they cook and assemble recipes utilizing local. \nThe demonstration has a non-refundable $5 fee and will include lunch. Space is limited and prepayment for the class is required. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/award-winning-chefs-to-host-cooking-demonstration/
LOCATION:King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Ln\, Latham\, NY\, 12110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T135816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T135816Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us at Rivers Casino
DESCRIPTION:Please join CSSC as we travel to the Rivers Casino in Schenectady for a Young at Heart 55+ Monday on Monday\, August 19. This trip is open to individuals 55 years of age and older and will include: $25 worth of gaming tokens\, a $10 lunch voucher for the “All You Can Eat Soup and Salad at Dukes\,” musical entertainment at Van Slyck’s (starting at 2 p.m.)\, complimentary regular coffee or fountain drink at Villa Italia\, and roundtrip transportation from The Beltrone Living Center in Colonie to Rivers Casino in Schenectady. \nThe Premier Transportation bus will leave The Beltrone Living Center at 10:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Space is limited and prepayment of a non-refundable fee of $20 is required. To make a reservation\, please contact Colleen Henry at 518-459-2857 ext. 325. This casino trip may be repeated in the future if there is sufficient interest. \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/join-us-at-rivers-casino/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T141202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T141202Z
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SUMMARY:August's Sacred Space Visit: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:The journey continues on Tuesday\, August 13\, as we visit another sacred space. Join Diane Conroy-LaCivita as she travels to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception\, the mother church of the Diocese of Albany\, which is located in the Mansion District of downtown Albany adjacent to the Empire State Plaza. \nA young Irish architect\, Patrick Charles Keely (1816-1896)\, who emigrated to New York in 1842 at the age of 26\, was tasked with designing and building Albany’s Cathedral. Built during the period of 1848 to 1852\, the Catholic Church campaigned throughout the United States and the world to raise funds to build the structure. At the time\, the Cathedral cost approximately $250\,000 to build ($6.5 million in today’s dollars). On November 21\, 1852\, Bishop McCloskey\, Archbishop John Hughes of New York\, and other major church leaders dedicated the Cathedral. In 1976\, the structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. \nAttendees will be provided a guided tour of the restored Cathedral. Please wear comfortable shoes. There will be walking involved. \nThe CSSC shuttle bus will leave The Beltrone Living Center at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 12 noon. Space is limited. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302. \n 
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/augusts-sacred-space-visit-the-cathedral-of-the-immaculate-conception/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190722T141108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T141108Z
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SUMMARY:Spend the Day on a Farm
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, August 6\, Tom Gallagher from Cornell Cooperative Extension will be leading an outing for CSSC to Stanton’s Dairy Farm located in Coeymans Hollow (Albany County). \nStanton’s Farm is a sixth generation family operated dairy farm. The Stantons milk 900 cows and raise 700 replacement heifers. Stanton’s Farm sells an average of 22 million pounds of milk a year (that’s 2\,558\,140 gallons of milk!) and farms about 2\,600 acres total. The dairy uses technologically advanced modern techniques to keep cows comfortable and to produce high quality milk products. The Stantons consistently work to improve their land\, the health and happiness of their animals\, and find ways to give back to their community\, preserving and highlighting agriculture in Albany County for generations to come. \nThe group will be leaving The Beltrone Living Center at 10 a.m. and returning at approximately 1 p.m. We ask that all attendees make a donation to CSSC’s Transportation Services (recommended $5 each way). Space is limited. Please call Colleen Henry to make a reservation at 518-459-2857 ext. 325.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/spend-the-day-on-a-farm/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190626T130133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T130133Z
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SUMMARY:National Lasagna Day - Monday\, July 29
DESCRIPTION:We hope you have a big appetite. Sure\, it’s July. It is hot and humid. Cooking up a pan of lasagna would make the kitchen a lot hotter. However\, the smell will waft. Your mouth will begin to water and when mealtime arrives\, you will have a huge appetite for a big piece of lasagna. \nLasagna is a favorite Italian dish. In between multiple layers of lasagna pasta are generous amounts of tomato sauce\, cheeses\, and sometimes hamburger and/or Italian sausage and/or possibly a variety of vegetables. It is the favorite Italian dish enjoyed by millions of Americans. \nIt is best to celebrate National Lasagna Day by baking the lasagna. Come join us on July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we demonstrate how to make a variety of lasagnas. (Oh and yes\, bring your appetite!) \nThis demonstrations will take place at King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Lane\, Latham\, with a non-refundable $5 fee and will include lunch. Space is limited and prepayment for the class is required. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/national-lasagna-day-monday-july-29/
LOCATION:King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Ln\, Latham\, NY\, 12110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T094000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T114500
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190626T131831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T131831Z
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SUMMARY:July's Sacred Space Visit - Siena College's Grotto and Chapel
DESCRIPTION:The journey continues on Thursday\, July 18\, as we visit another sacred space. Join Diane Conroy-LaCivita as she travels to Siena College in Loudonville. Named after Bernardino of Siena\, a 15th-century Italian Franciscan friar and preacher\, Siena College was founded by the Order of Friars Minor in 1937. St. Bernardine of Siena Friary\, which is located on campus\, is home to twenty-three Franciscan friars many of whom serve as professors\, administrators\, and staff members. \nThe Grotto at Siena College is modeled after the famous shrine in Lourdes\, France\, where\, in the 19th century\, the Blessed Mother appeared to a peasant 14-year-old girl who would later become St. Bernadette. The Grotto at Siena College includes a statue of Mary from the original Siena grotto that was dedicated in 1947 in remembrance of veterans and those who had fallen in World War II\, including thirty-six Siena men who made the supreme sacrifice. \nFather Dan Dwyer will lead the tour\, which will include both the college’s chapel as well as the grotto. Please wear comfortable footwear. There will be walking involved. \nThe CSSC shuttle bus will leave The Beltrone Living Center at 9:40 a.m. and return at approximately 11:45 a.m. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/julys-sacred-space-visit-siena-colleges-grotto-and-chapel/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190626T130309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T130309Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Simple Food in Upstate NY
DESCRIPTION:Eating local in New York can mean a lot of things—locally baked bread\, locally grown produce\, locally brewed beer. \nJuly is the perfect time of year to sample local and there is no better place than your local farmers’ market to purchase these delicacies. For example\, you can find amazing produce that is tastier and healthier than anything found in a supermarket. You can meet the individuals who created the product and/or grew the produce. And you normally can experience the best “dog watching” around. \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 17\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we cook and assemble recipes utilizing local. The demonstrations will take place at King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Lane\, Latham\, with a non-refundable $5 fee and will include lunch. Space is limited and prepayment for the class is required. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/the-art-of-simple-food-in-upstate-ny/
LOCATION:King Thiel Senior Community\, 17 Elks Ln\, Latham\, NY\, 12110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133127
CREATED:20190529T142756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T143000Z
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SUMMARY:Hudson River Valley Sightseeing Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Your list of top things to do in the Hudson Valley has to include a sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River! Enjoy clear views of historic Hudson River lighthouses\, waterfront mansions\, and other notable sites. Attendees will see some of this region’s most unique and fascinating locations on the Hudson River waterfront including: \n• The Rondout Lighthouse and the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse\n• The Wyndcliff Mansion\n• The Dinsmore\n• Wilderstein\n• The Vanderbilt Mansion\n• The Col. Oliver Hazard Payne Mansion\n• The Rosemont\n• Staatsburg \nOther highlights of the cruise include the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge\, the Esopus Meadows\, and Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary. \nWe will leave The Beltrone Living Center on Friday\, July 12\, at 10 a.m. to drive to Kingston and board the Rip Van Winkle for a two-hour sightseeing cruise. After the cruise\, we will have lunch at Savona’s Trattoria\, a longtime Kingston restaurant. Space is limited. Through a generous grant\, CSSC will be paying for the transportation to and from Kingston. \nThe cost per person\, which includes the two-hour boat cruise\, snacks\, lunch\, and tip\, is $60. We will return to The Beltrone Living Center at approximately 4:30 p.m. To make a reservation\, please call Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.
URL:https://colonieseniors.org/event/hudson-river-valley-sightseeing-cruise/
LOCATION:NY
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