Have an idea for a class or experience? October, November, December 2019 We’d like to hear it! Classes and Experiences for Lifelong Wellness For people aged 55+

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Creative Pursuits

Education for Life Fitness Opportunities

THE CENTER at CSSC Travel Experiences 6 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205 and www.colonieseniors.org HAPPY HOUR!

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Welcome to THE CENTER at CSSC. THE CENTER is a place for individuals 55 years of age or older to learn, to grow, to exercise, and to be creative. Please return completed Membership Registration Form and $20 annual membership fee to: Through offerings in categories such as Fitness Opportunities, Creative Pur- Caroline Barrett, Lifelong Wellness Director, Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc., 6 Winners , and Travel Experiences, members of our community will have the op- Circle, Albany, NY 12205. portunity to be active in a trusted place. First Name:______Middle Initial:___ “THE CENTER at CSSC is an excellent way for Colonie Senior Service Cen- Last Name:______ters, Inc. to share our beautiful buildings with the community,” says Diane Conroy-LaCivita, Executive Director of CSSC. “There is space for Address: ______City: ______dance and yoga, games, and cooking demonstrations,” she adds, “and State: ______Zip: ______all of it, we plan to fill with valuable programming for members of our Phone: ______Email: community.” ______In conjunction with the announcement of THE CENTER at CSSC is the addi- Date of Birth: ____/____/______Gender: Male Female tion of a computer kiosk that will allow members to check in, register for Marital Status: Married Single Widowed Divorced classes, and see what is available on the schedule. Each member will be Are you a Veteran? Yes No Are you a new member? Yes No given a unique key tag and when it is swiped at the kiosk, the screen shows Please list any allergies: the user what is available that day. The system is being used at senior cen- ______ters across the nation and is a popular way to keep track of classes and Emergency Contact Information: events. Name: ______Heading up this new program is Caroline Barrett, former Dining Coordi- nator for CSSC. “I am very excited to be part of this initiative,” Ms. Bar- Relationship: ______Phone:______rett says of her new position, “and I absolutely love working with sen- Name: ______iors. I believe in CSSC’s mission of keeping older adults healthy and Relationship: ______Phone:______active. It is an honor for me to be here, and every day I look forward to RELEASE: I understand and agree that the information contained on this form may be coming to work. ” released for statistical purposes, and I agree to the release of information for that limited The member fee is $20 for the calendar year, and those who join now purposed only. I understand that any release of information in identifiable form must be will receive October, November, and December as part of their one-year membership fee. THE CENTER at CSSC will also be offering special events accompanied by a signed consent form and that the information will not be used as an for members only. eligibility determination or affect participation as a recipient unless a law has specifically At the core of what THE CENTER at CSSC does is in the course offerings. restricted program participation. More events will be added each month, and in January 2020, THE CEN- TER at CSSC will begin in earnest. Readers should note that also central SIGNATURE: to the mission of THE CENTER at CSSC is the desire to serve the commu- nity. In order to do that best, everyone at THE CENTER at CSSC will be ______listening. So please call, email, or stop by for a visit. Tour the buildings, DATE: ______take a class, stay for a while. And then, let us know what you think. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Zumba® Demonstration Zumba® is many things: a great workout, a dance , CREATIVE PURSUITS page 4 a way to meet other people, but most of all, it is fun EDUCATION FOR LIFE page 9 and good for your heart. Come to this one-time Zumba® Gold demonstration with Concetta Snyder and FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES page 11 see what it is all about! Friday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. Free! TRAVEL EXPERIENCES page 14

Button Ornaments and Party! Join us for a fun holiday social event with THE CEN- How do I register for a class? TER at CSSC and the Halfmoon Button Club of the You can register for a class, event or trip by Capital District. Choose from a few different button calling Caroline Barrett at 518-459-2857 x 327. ornaments to make, sip tea and coffee and spread You can also email some holiday cheer. The button club will also talk [email protected]. briefly about the history of buttons and offer a few interesting facts, too. Oh, and what is a holiday How can I pay for classes? celebration without cookies? Payments for classes can be made over the Wednesday, December 11:00 at 10 a.m. Free! phone (credit card) or in person (credit card,

cash or check). Make Fresh Cheese Have you ever tried to make cheese? It is easier than you may Who can I contact if I have a question? think. Join us as we show you how to quickly make delicious, Caroline Barrett, Director of Lifelong Wellness, creamy ricotta cheese. We will create plain, herb and honey or- 518-459-2857 x 327 or ange flavors. Of course, we will try them all and vote on our fa- [email protected]. vorites. Each guest will bring home a small container of fresh cheese to eat and share. Where are classes? Monday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. Free! Classes, unless otherwise noted, take place at

The Beltrone, 6 Winners Circle, Albany. Please note that Happy Hour is MEMBERS ONLY, REGISTRATION REQUIRED Do I have to register for Happy Hour events? All Happy Hour events require registration.

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Ink Stamping Art Learn the unique and creative way to New York City Sights and Shops use rubber stamps, ink and embossing Get on the party with Sharon and Caroline! We will head to tools. In these classes, we will create the Big Apple for a big day of fun, food and a few surprises. First beautifully designed cards and fun stop will be the High Line, where we will stretch our legs, see the holiday decorations. city, and learn about its history. Tuesday, October 15; 4:00 p.m. - Next, we will find our own 5:30 p.m. – Choose from a large lunches at Chelsea Market, where collection of stamps to create two the selection is huge! (Think Ital- cards of your choice and a sweet ian specialties, crepes, pastries, Halloween treat holder to keep or oysters and really, anything else give to someone special. you can dream up.) From there, it Tuesday, December 3; 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Learn how to is back on the party bus, heading emboss to make a glittery, golden candle to keep or give this uptown to The Shops at Bryant Park. At this quaint shopping vil- holiday . lage, you will find gifts for every Register for one or both classes. $10 per class/member; $12 whim and fancy, including beauti- per class/not-yet-member. Location: Art Studio ful handcrafted items, clothing, Meet the Instructor: Ann Burns is a fun and enthusiastic Stampin’ specialty food and jewelry. With Up demonstrator. She has been stamping and teaching the craft full bellies and shopping bags, the for ten years and is excited to share her passion at THE CENTER. bus heads home from there. Don’t Ann has also been a paraprofessional at the Schenectady School miss this fun holiday event! District for 23 years. Monday, December 9. Bus leaves The Beltrone at 8:30 a.m., and re- turns approximately 7:00 p.m. This tour includes a snack and Creative in Clay transportation. Creative in Clay is a class for all levels of $75 for members; $90 for not-yet-members. artists, beginning, intermediate, and professional. The projects we will work on involve making functional objects and decorative wall hangings involving portraiture and abstraction. You will work in air dry clay and paint your crea- tions in this four-week course.

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Next, you will ride to Williams College Museum of Art for a self- Mondays, October 21, 28, November 4, and 18; 2:00 p.m. – guided tour of their museum. This museum holds early American 4:00 p.m. (Note: No class on November 11.) artifacts, portraiture, both classic and modern art, and so much Four weeks, $40 for members; $56 for not-yet-members. more in their more than 15,000-piece collection. Cost includes materials. Location: Art Studio Friday, November 15. The bus will leave The Beltrone Living Meet the Instructor: Theresa McTague received her MFA from Center at 8:30 a.m. and returns SUNY Albany and her BFA from Purchase College School of approximately 4:00 p.m. This Art+Design. She is currently teaching General Drawing and Color tour includes a box lunch and Theory at Mohawk Valley Community College. She taught Begin- transportation. ning Drawing and Introduction to Sculpture at SUNY Albany and $75 for members; $90 for not- recently taught at the Helderberg Workshop. She is a mixed me- yet-members. dia artist and loves collaging and finding interesting materials to work with.

Mixed Media 101 Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Farm Tour This class will explore 2D materials, methods, and skills. You will Come on along, we are heading to the farm! Indian Ladder Farms, learn design and composition skills to create beautiful collage, that is. This historic farm was started in 1916 by Peter Ten Eyck, printmaking, and water media. All materials will be provided! and it is still in business Fridays, October 25 to November and still being farmed by 15; 10:00 a.m. – Noon the Ten Eyck family. Learn Four weeks, $40 for members; $56 how the farm has changed, for not-yet-members. Cost includes its current mission, and the materials. Location: Art Studio brewery and cidery, which Meet the Instructor: Madison was created by Peter Ten LaVallee holds a Masters of Fine Art Eyck’s granddaughter degree from the University of Al- Laura. Please note: this bany, and is currently teaching art at tour includes walking on uneven ground. Hudson Valley Community College. Thursday, November 7. The bus leaves The Beltrone Living She recently curated a show at Opalka Gallery in Albany. To see Center at 9:00 a.m. and returns approximately 2:00 p.m. This her work, visit her website: www.madisonlavallee.com. tour includes a box lunch, cider tasting, donut and transporta- tion. $15 for members plus $5 donation for transportation; $25 plus $5 donation for transportationfor not-yet-members.

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Sew with the Pro few hidden murals and the artist who created them. Have you always wanted to sew but never Wednesday, October 30. Bus leaves The Beltrone at 12:30 learned? Or did you learn many years ago p.m., returns approximately 2:30 p.m. This event includes and need a refresher? Sewing machines transportation and tour. and all materials needed will be supplied. $5 suggested transportation fee for members; $5 suggested Choose from two classes: transportation fee, plus $2 program fee for not-yet- Sewing for Beginners: In this three week members. class, students will learn sewing basics and how to put cut pattern pieces together to make a finished prod- Haunted Albany Rural Cemetery uct. Each student will create two market bags, and material for a Tour third will be available for purchase if a student finishes early. Each What better way to spend Halloween student will leave this class with the knowledge they need to than in a graveyard? On this outing, make their own future projects. you’ll get a taste of history while hav- Sewing for Beyond Beginners: In this three week refresher ing fun. We’ll tour Albany Rural course, students will cut fabric from a pattern, apply fusing and Cemetery, making four stops create a wonderful reversible market bag. Additional fabrics will throughout the cemetery to visit be available for other market bag styles to make in the event stu- graves, meet the inhabitants, and hear their stories. At each stop dents complete their project early. This class is for anyone who in the cemetery, the tour guide will lead us on a short walk to has previous knowledge of sewing, but needs some guidance to each grave. Requires climbing on and off the bus multiple times. start up again. Thursday, October 31. The bus will leave The Beltrone Living Mondays, November 4, 18, and 25; 9:30 a.m. – Noon (Note: Center at 9:00 a.m. and returns approximately 2:30 p.m. This No class on November 11.) Class accommodates beginners event includes transportation and tour. and beyond beginners at one time. $29 for members; $39 for not-yet-members. 3 weeks, $49 for members; $56 for not-yet-members. Material fee of $15 payable to instructor on the first day of class. The Clark and Williams College Mu- Location: Art Studio seum of Art Meet the Instructor: Ann Creviston, owner of The QuiltBug See two premiere art venues in one located in Schenectady, NY, will use her incredible talent to bring trip! First, we will tour The Clark in out the sewing ability in her students. Lenox, known for its extensive collec- tion of both historical artifacts and modern art. You will see master- pieces from Rodin and Degas, Renoir and Sargent in their vast galleries.

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Christmas Collage `The Mount and Venfort Hall In this "Holiday Collage Class" you will be Edith Wharton was a prolific writer, taught collage techniques and how to assemble author of forty books, a master your own holiday collage on a pre-painted house builder and gardener. She wooden panel. The instructor will provide a lived from 1862 to 1937 and in her variety of holiday images. You will leave with a lifetime, designed and built The Holiday Treasure that you can enjoy for years Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts and to come. was the first woman to receive the Wednesday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 Pulitzer Prize. The Mount is an awe- a.m. inspiring design, based on a 17th cen- $10 for members; $14 for not-yet-members. tury English country house in Lin- Location: Art Studio colnshire. Come for a detailed tour Meet the Instructor: Robert Gullie is a photographer, mixed colla- of this beautiful, historical place and gist and printmaker. His work has been widely exhibited in over learn about the woman behind its creation. 90 exhibitions since the early 1990s. From the Mount, we will travel to Venfort Hall. Venfort Hall was built in 1893 for Sarah Morgan, sister of J.P. Morgan. It is another Paint + Sip exquisite example of Gilded Age architecture. Join us as for a two hour painting Coming in spring! and sipping party. Each student will be guided in creating a beautiful, finished masterpiece to keep or give. This evening promises great fun while you learn the tricks and tech- Haunted Capitol Tour niques of the masters. Included in the evening are light snacks, Join us if you dare! Secrets, mystery and one glass of wine, and all materials needed to create a frame- intrigue abound in our very own Capitol worthy painting. building. Brave visitors will make their way “Birch Trees in Fall” through the Capitol to the exact spot where Thursday, November 7; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. a night watchman died in a fire before ex- $25 for members; $30 for not-yet-members. ploring the legend of the “Secret Demon” Location: Community Room, King Thiel, 17 Elks Lane, Latham near the Great Western Staircase. You will “Snowy Winter’s Day” also learn about the U.S. Presidents who Thursday, December 12; 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., $25 for members; visited the Capitol—after they died— and a $30 for not-yet-members

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Location: Art Studio, The Beltrone, 6 tion. Welcome to all - no previous experience needed. Wear com- Winners Circle, Albany fortable clothing. Meet the Instructor: Noreen Powell has 4 Weeks, Mondays, October 21 to December 9; always loved art! Originally from Buffalo, 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. she attended Buffalo State College and $25 for members, $34 for not-yet-members majored in Graphic Design. Noreen has Location: Lakeview Room taught children and adults alike how to Meet the Instructor: Janine Murphy has been make art for many years, and holds a doing yoga since 1996 and teaching since 2011. masters degree with a concentration in art from SUNY Albany. As an instructor, she loves adapting poses and movements to the She is actively involved in the local art community and is the Di- individual, believing everyone can do yoga and receive its many rector of Shows for Colonie Art League. "Painting is my passion. benefits. Learn more about Janine at janineyoga.com. Teaching others to paint is my joy!” Dance for Fitness Techniques in Cookie Decorating Embark on a dance journey to upbeat music! In a 30 minute aero- In this fun, one day workshop, you will work with royal icing, food bic dance workout, you will have fun as you build strength and coloring and baked cookies to create bakery-style decorated flexibility while learning a choreographed dance routine. Working cookies. Students will learn how to make royal icing, piping tech- out will be fun again. Lace up your shoes and grab a friend, you niques and have a great time! will be guaranteed a fun time. All fitness levels welcome, includ- Thursday, October 17; 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ing walkers and canes. $25 for members; $30 4 weeks, Fridays, 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m., starts for not-yet-members. November 18, ends December 9 Location: Art Studio $25 for members, $34 for not-yet-members Meet the Instructors: Diane Location: Lakeview Room Conroy LaCivita is the Ex- Meet the Instructor: Latoya Taitt is a certified ecutive Director of Colonie fitness instructor and wellness . She is Senior Service Centers, Inc. certified to teach P90X, PiYo, Cize, Core de She had a bakery in Cohoes Force and TurboKick. Latoya also offers for a number of years and is monthly exercise and nutrition accountability groups online, well-versed on local foods where she assists people in setting realistic health goals and sup- and wine. Caroline Barrett is the Director of Lifelong Wellness at port them to achieve great results. She believes fitness is a CSSC and is a food writer and educator. whole person experience: mind, body and soul. Latoya is inspired by her students when she sees them transform their body and life through exercise, solid nutrition, and overall better health.

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National Finalist, currently ranked 5th in the country. Together with his dance partner, Natalia O'Connor, he Holiday Card Making Party successfully represented USA at 5 World Championships. Natalia Join our good friend Marjorie and Florin are the proud owners of Dance Fire Studio, a world Ward in an exciting event, mak- class ballroom dance studio in Niskayuna. Florin is an active mem- ing cards fro friends and loved ber of the Competitor’s Commission of the National DanceSport ones. All materials will be pro- Council of America. He has a clear understanding of this industry vided and students will be able with over 10 years of experience in competitive dancing and to make a variety of cards. teaching. For over 3 years he was the coach of the UVM Tuesday, December 10; (University of Vermont- Burlington) Ballroom Dance Team and led 10 a.m. – Noon them to win many national and collegiate competitions. Tuesday, December 10; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Register for one session. $10 for members; $12 for not-yet- Zumba Gold members. Zumba® Gold is a MODIFIED dance fitness low-impact Zumba® Location: Art Studio class with easy-to-follow choreography using Meet the Instructor: Marjory Ward is a local multi-media artist both visual and some verbal cueing. Move- who has been creating and teaching in the Capital District for ments are designed to help strengthen mus- many years. cles, improve posture, balance and coordina- tion (which decreases risk of falls), and in- creases blood flow, which is beneficial for car- Memoir Writing Workshop diovascular health. This exciting class is made for writers and emerging writers alike. Mondays, October 21 to December 9; 1 In this memoir writing workshop, students will be guided in put- p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ting memories, thoughts and dreams on paper. Part of each ses- 8 weeks, $40 for members; $56 for not-yet-members sion will be dedicated to discussion, guided writing, and free writ- Location: Dance Studio ing time. Meet the Instructor: Concetta Synder is a licensed Zumba instruc- Tuesdays, October 22 to November 26; 11:00 a.m. – Noon tor who has been teaching for eight years. She believes that eve- 6 weeks, $39 for members; $47 for not-yet-members. ryone can and should be active, no matter how old you are. Location: Café Meet the Instructor: Andrea Lee is currently the President of the 518 Publishing Company LLC. Andrea is a graduate of UC Berkeley Yoga for Arthritis and Yale University. She is a writer of many years, mostly publish- A gentle yoga class targeted for arthritis. This lighthearted class ing non-fiction science work. Andy has a penchant for travel, hik- will focus on simple, flowing movements that can help reduce ing, mah jongg, and is an avid reader. pain, improve join function, build strength and promote relaxa-

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Genealogy – Finding Your Roots Tai Chi Genealogy, the study of family history, is Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise utilizing every one of the most popular hobbies in the part of the body, coordinated in a natural and United States. Commercials and web- slow rhythm. The gentle, continuous, safe move- sites make it all look so easy, but what ments are relaxing and can benefit balance, does it take to learn about your family’s strength, circulation and memory. This program origins? This class will help you get will use the evidence-based Tai-Chi for arthritis started in this three-part series. and Falls Prevention program designed by Dr. Paul Tuesday, October 22; 3:30 p.m. – Lam. 5:30 p.m., Beginning Family History- Thursdays, October 3 to December 12; 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., the basics- who, what, where, when, (Note: no class on November 28.) why? 10 weeks, $50 for members; $70 for not-yet-members. Tuesday, November 12; 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Using Ances- Location: Dance Studio try.com, put the Internet’s most popular genealogy website Meet the Instructor: Sabine Seiler is a writer, educator and to work for you. translator. She holds a Ph.D. in English and is a professor at the Tuesday, December 10, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Ancestry DNA University at Albany. She has been practicing and sharing her – Learn how popular DNA tests can help you make discoveries knowledge of Tai Chi for many years. about your family through ethnicity estimates and matches. $8 per class for members, $10 per class for not-yet-members. Ballroom Dancing $20 for all three classes for members only. Have fun and learn how to waltz, swing, Location: Lakeview Dining Room rumba and more to all the famous, classy Meet the Instructor: Lisa Dougherty is the genealogist in resi- songs you know and love. This class is open to dence at the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany and has anyone who wants to learn how to dance, no been active in tracing the history of not only her own family, but partner required. Dancing is good for balance, many others for nearly twenty-five years. A former volunteer at heart health and weight management. It also the National Archives in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she now de- just makes people happy. Students with walk- votes her time to lecturing around the area on family history and ers or canes are welcome. assisting family researchers monthly at four area libraries. She Wednesdays, October 23 to November specializes in online research and the effective use of websites to 13; 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. investigate family history. She resides in Guilderland, New York 4 weeks, $40 for members; $56 for not-yet-members with her husband and teenage son. For more information, visit Location: Dance Studio her website at www.upstatenygenealogy.com. Meet the Instructor: Florin Vlad, originally from Romania, is a world renowned competitive ballroom dancer and a multiple US

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