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Deacon Denise Moore will assist. An Adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. service includes a children’s sermon. The King’s Kids Nursery and Sunday School begin after the children’s sermon. A coffee hour follows each service. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 237-7370 or visit gracewaterford.org.

The Thrift Shop of Christ United Methodist Church, just off Rte. 67 in Johnsonville, is open each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Most clothing items are $2 per bag.

St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 470 Winter Street Extension, North Greenbush, offers two classes each week in the ancient Chinese practices of tai chi and qigong. The classes are on Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., and Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m. The classes are identical; students can choose whichever day suits their schedule. Certified instructor Pam Martin of Wynantskill has been teaching for over seven years.Newcomers are welcome anytime. Please wear flat shoes or sneakers (no sandals) and loose-fitting clothing. Call 701-4628 for more information.

THRIFT SHOP: TAI CHI CLASSES: WATERVLIET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:

Good things are happening at the United Methodist Church located at 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. This is a small, friendly and energetic group looking for new members. Their Fabulous Finds Thrift Shop is open Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Their food pantry is open to Watervliet residents Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact the Church at 273-0191 or email watervliet. methodist@gmail.com.

STUDENT-RUN THRIFT STORE:

Berkshire Union Free school district launches Academy Clothing, a student-run thrift shop this month in Hudson, in partnership with the districts of Cairo-Durham, Taconic Hills, New Lebanon, and Rensselaer. Berkshire’s team of Work-Based Learning staff came up with the idea to open a thrift shop at 203 Warren St. in Hudson, near Berkshire’s sister school, Warren St. Academy. To donate items to the store or inquire about store hours, please contact Maria DeNovio at mdenovio@berkshirefarm.org or Jaclynn Wild at jwild@berkshireufsd.org.

COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY:

The Cohoes Public Library, in conjunction with the Cohoes Senior Center, invites seniors to take the van to the library on the first and third Wednesday of the month. They can peruse the books, use the computer, participate in the knitting/crocheting group, join a special book club (the 3rd Wednesday of the month) and participate in other specially designed programs. There will be help in signing up for library cards and in use of the computers. Additional info on the website and Facebook.

De-stress at Cheney Library on Monday afternoons at 5 p.m. with Coloring and Zentangle. Zentangle is a creative art form where all you need is paper, pencil and pen. Drawings can be turned into art designs. Your stress will also be reduced with Zentangle and your focus improved. Zentangle can be done by almost any age ... children, teens and adults. Cheney Library supplies the sturdy paper and the Micron pens; you supply the imagination. Cheney Library, Hoosick Falls.

ZENTANGLE: CHENEY LIBRARY SEEKS USED BOOKS:

Cheney Library wants your gently used books for its book sale room. Please consider giving the library books that you have read and probably won’t read again. They’ll be put to use in the library or sold at the First Saturday Book Sale. Just bring them to the library on: Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cheney Library really appreciates your generosity.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Computer Help: drop-in computer and device assistance every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. from an expert from Cornell Cooperative Ext. Bring in your device for help with a specific problem, or just come in to receive common-sense instruction in using computers. Teen Time: every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m., teens can stop in and socialize with each other, playing video games, making crafts and just talking. 676 East Street, Rensselaer.

TROY SENIOR CENTER:

Come to the Troy Senior Center weekly for aerobics, knitting & crocheting, Bingo, swimming, bowling, line dancing, Bible study, reminiscing groups, exercise, osteo aerobics, crafts, card games, billiards, entertainment, and much, much more. Meet old friends; make new friends, New members welcome. Call 2705348 for more information. 17 Third Street, Troy.

The Basement on First Street, a thrift shop

THRIFT SHOP:

located at St. John’s Episcopal Church on First Street in Troy is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 till noon, with plenty of warm clothing and lots of other interesting items. The church also offers free bread and coffee to all who come in on Saturdays. Come in from the cold, have a cup of coffee and bagel and then come into the thrift shop for some great deals.

ADULT COLORING:

Make your Monday evenings awesome anytime between 5 and 8 p.m., come to Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls to De-stress with Adult Coloring Books. Have fun and relax like when you were a kid. We have a number of adult coloring books and pencils, so that you can sit in a warm environment and enjoy yourself.

SPEIGLE ELDERS:

With the exception of holiday and weather scheduling, the Speigle Elders meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Faith Lutheran Church on Route 40 with speakers and special events scheduled on a monthly basis. At a recent planning session, a tentative calendar discussed for the upcoming year includes an in-house Italian luncheon, an Ice Cream Social, lunch at the Red Lion Inn with a visit to Norman Rockwell Museum as well as luncheons at area restaurants. Please contact Lois Kewley if you are willing to host one of these many events.

SPEIGLE ELDERS BOWLING LEAGUE:

The Speigle Elders sponsor a non-sectioned bowling league at the Alpha Lanes in Lansingburgh at noon on Mondays with practice bowling on Fridays. All teams are seeking new and substitute bowlers. Anyone interested may join the league any Monday at the bowling lanes.

COMPUTER HELP:

Every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. the Rensselaer Library, 676 East Street, offers drop-in computer and device assistance from an expert from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Bring in your device for help with a specific problem, or just come in to receive common-sense instruction in using computers.

PUBLIC ASTRONOMY PROGRAM:

On the third Saturday of every month, the Albany Visitors Center will be holding two public astronomy programs at the Henry Hudson Planetarium. The children’s program will start at 11 a.m. and is an interactive program exploring the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky. Geared for children ages 3-7 and their families. The 1 p.m. Star Sighting Show is also an interactive program that identifies the stars, planets, comets and constellations, but presents tools and techniques for becoming an amateur astronomer. Geared for skywatchers ages 8 and above. 2016 Dates for public planetarium programs: October 15, November 19, December 17. All tickets are $3. 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany.

TRANSPORTATION TO SENIOR CENTER:

Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road in Grafton, offers transportation to the center every other Monday, and every Wednesday and Friday for a suggested donation of $1. They will pick up in Cropseyville, Grafton, Petersburg, Berlin and Stephentown. Come join the fun and a nutritious lunch Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Programs offered at the center include but not limited to; Wii games, cards, dominoes, informational presentations, crafts, scrapbooking classes, yoga and many special events. All programs are free and include materials; bring a friend or come make new ones. For more information or to reserve a van ride call Penny at 279-3413.

Yoga is a stress reliever. It improves balance, flexibility and strength. When combined with light weights, where appropriate, it can be even more beneficial. It’s free, it’s fun and there is no obligation. Wear loose clothing and let’s stretch and relax. Classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road in Grafton. You may join at any time. It’s a mind and body rejuvenation, yoga is something people of all ages and abilities can come together and do. If you have any questions, or would like to join us for lunch after exercise, please contact the center at 279-3413.

CHAIR YOGA: MEET ME AT DUNCAN’S:

Have you eaten at Duncan’s today? Last week? How about anytime during the last 75 plus years? Visit the Brunswick Historical Society to view the exhibit, “Meet Me at Duncan’s” which highlights the story of Brunswick’s best known dairy bar and its place in community history. The Brunswick Historical Society, located at 605 Brunswick Road (corner of Moonlawn) in Brunswick, has its headquarters in the historic 1881 Garfield School, where a research and genealogical library are also available to the public. The Society is open Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment. For further information about this or other programs held by the Society, please visit www.bhs-ny. org, find us on Facebook, or call 279-4024.

REVITALIZING A CITY’S SOUL:

If you believe that art can revitalize a city’s soul, come and check out Choose Cohoes for Art. A group of both artists and nonartists alike, members believe that art is a way to regenerate a city. We are looking for fresh ideas and help in implementing them. Interested? Check us out on the second Monday of the month at Ragged Edge Studios, 137 Remsen St., Cohoes at 6 p.m. Questions? Send to info@ ChooseCohoesForArt.org and check out our Choose Cohoes for Art FaceBook page.

JEWELS OF THE SEA:

The “Jewels of the Sea” seashell exhibit will be open the third Saturday and Sunday of each month, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. The exhibit, located at Discovery Hall, Second Street, Troy, is an endeavor dedicated to scientific exploration, discovery, and reconnecting of people with our natural world. Wheelchair accessible. Admission is $5 for Adults; $2 for students 12 and older; Free for kids 11 and under. We are wheelchair accessible. Call 6690043 for more information.

The Book Seller, sponsored by the Friends of the Troy Public Library, is located at the Lansingburgh Branch at 114th Street and 4th Avenue. Hours are Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers several thousand gently used books at bargain prices. Most of the hard cover books are fifty cents. Soft cover books are twenty five cents. The Book Seller also has a collection of videos, audio cassettes, and records, as well as a selection of Friends’ signature products including tee-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and note cards.

The town of Pittstown Seniors hold their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month starting with a covered dish luncheon at noon. T.O.P.S meetings are held at the Raymertown Fire House on Mason Lane. All seniors 55 or over are invited to attend.

THE BOOK SELLER: PITTSTOWN SENIORS: WATERVLIET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:

The church operates the Fabulous Finds Thrift Store, which is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fabulous Finds accepts clean, unsoiled clothing. The church is located at 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. For more information, please call 273-0191, Ext. 4.

CAPITAL VIEW TOASTMASTERS CLUB:

It is more than just public speaking, Learn a variety of communication and leadership skills. Capital View Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the East Greenbush Library. Contact capitalview.toastmastersclubs.org. DJ John’s Cruizin’ Route 4, every Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., at The Eatery’s driving range, 391 Rt. 4, East Greenbush. Any aged vehicle welcome. One free ice cream cone per car, 50⁄50 raffles and “The Weekly Eatery Pick and DJ Pick.” For more information, call DJ John at 857-7583.

Bingo is back at Manchester Eagles, Route 11⁄30, Manchester Center, Vt., second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and Early Bird starts 6:45 p.m. Any questions call 802-3752801 or 802-362-2025.

WEEKLY CAR CRUISE: BINGO: ORAL HISTORY PROJECT:

The International Center of the Capital Region is initiating the Capital Region Immigration Oral History Project, which will collect and preserve the first-hand interviews of Capital Region immigrants. If you would like to share your immigrant experience, contact the International Center at 708-7608 or info@iccralbany. org.

YEAR-ROUND RECYCLING:

Zion’s United Church of Christ of Taborton receives the following items for recycling in the Blue Box next to the front door of the Church Hall: clothing, belts, blankets, drapery, hats, hand bags, paired shoes, sheets, sneakers, towels and stuffed animals. In the Greenfiber green recycling container, in the church parking lot, the church receives newspapers, phone books, office paper, cardboard, cereal boxes, magazines, brown paper bags and construction paper. Donate all used items to Doors of Hope in West Sand Lake. Donate used furniture to the furniture program of Troy Area United Ministries. Call TAUM at 2745920, ext. 204, Tiara Burnett, to arrange for a pick up.

Faith’s Pantry at Grace Church, 34 Third St. is open by appointment. The emergency food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon each Friday. The pantry is also open 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. To make an appointment, call 237-7370.

The Saratoga County Office for the Aging needs volunteers to help deliver meals to home-bound seniors throughout Saratoga County. Delivery takes about an hour. Training/orientation provided. Call Billie Jo or Carmella at the Office for the Aging at 3634020 or 363-4033 for details.

FOOD PANTRY: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: