Events for April 2022

Please join Diane as she visits another sacred space, Redemption Church located at 1511 6th Avenue in Watervliet on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. In 1972, Elder John Massey, Jr. began a home Bible study held at his kitchen table. This home Bible study was a small sanctuary for nightly gatherings of prayer, devotions, and in-depth Bible study. The kitchen became too small for the group that began gathering on a regular basis, so the services were moved to a small rented church building on Fifth Avenue. In less than a year, the small church building was filled to capacity, and the […]

Calling All CSSC Cornhole Players! CSSC is looking for seniors to join our cornhole team to compete in the Humana Cornhole Tournament at Colonie Center. On Thursdays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., throughout the month of April, seniors from around the Capital Region will compete to see who is the championship team. Door prizes will be available and all participants will receive a t-shirt. For more information contact Louis at 518-459-2857, ext. 340.

April’s Community Drive Thru Dinner Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Menu Spring Vegetable Lentil Soup Baby Greens with Roasted Peppers, Olives, Provolone Cheese & White Balsamic Vinaigrette A Duet of Glazed Ham and Roasted Turkey Breast, Sun Dried Cranberry Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole Lemon Mousse, Mixed Berry Compote,  Lady Fingers This wonderful drive thru meal is 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.

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class on: Saturday, April 9, 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.      

Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator, will conduct a Defensive Driving Class on: Friday, April 22, 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.  

CSSC’s International Diners Club – For the Love of Food April’s Outing – Italian Anyone? Formerly V&R on Madison Ave, now Rudy’s V&R, located off Everett Road at the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society. The V&R initials are for the original partners of the Albany restaurant, Vinny Lulgjuraj and Rudy Berisic. This restaurant is known for their Italian house specialties and homemade desserts. Get ready for April’s dining opportunity as we visit Rudy’s V & R Italian Ristorante, 50 Exchange Street, Albany on Tuesday, April 26 at 4:30 p.m. The cost of the meal is $33. Space is limited and registration […]

The journey continues on Wednesday, April 27, as we visit another area sacred space. Join Diane Conroy-LaCivita as she travels to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in downtown Watervliet.  St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church is a magnificent church building established in 1906. It displays the Romanesque style of architecture designed by noted architects Bernhardt and Noack. Located at the junction of 4th Avenue and 24th Street, the church has a stunning architecture and speaks only of grandeur. The splendid design and intricate details are proof of the golden era to which it belonged.  The CSSC shuttle bus will leave The Beltrone Living […]

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands, which is dangerous and often tragic. That is why NYS Assemblyman and Pharmacist John McDonald, owner of Marra’s Pharmacy in Cohoes, and Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. are teaming up to offer a medication take back event at The Beltrone Living Center. Clean out your medicine cabinets and bring your expired or unwanted medications with you on Thursday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. John McDonald will be on site to take those medications from you so that they are properly disposed of and he will also […]