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Monday, Nov. 27

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Take part in a reading and discussion series focusing on several of the Federalist Papers penned by Alexander Hamilton, 7p.m. - 8:30p.m. This session covers Federalist No. 1and No. 6. Additional dates in December, February and March. This program is grant-funded and sponsored by Humanities New York. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. to 3p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY presents their 2018 trip, “Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park”, August 25-September 2, 2018. A free travel presentation will take place on Monday, November 27, at 5:30p.m. at Plaza Travel Center, 623New Loudon Road, Latham. RSVP by email or phone. Contact Lisa LaForest at lisa@plazatravel.net or 518785-3338.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Local author John R. Ostwald is a Professor Emeritus (Psychology), newspaper columnist (Saratogian/ The Record), Vietnam era veteran (InShore Undersea Warfare Group II) and author (War, Sacrifice and Coming, Home) whose work has been presented on TV, radio and at national conferences. He will talk on “War, Sacrifice and Coming Home” on Monday, November 27, at 6 p.m. at the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary. org.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVING SERIES: Troy Public Library is hosting an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver’s Series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Session 2in the 3part series will be held November 28at 2 p.m.at the main library, 100 Second Street. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks this fall and winter. November 28, “Astronauts of InnerSpace: The Millbrook Commune and the ‘60s.” Explore New York’s unique role in the psychedelic ‘60s through the history of the Millbrook Commune, Timothy Leary’s ‘Grounded Space Colony’ housed on a 2,500-acre estate in Dutchess County. 12:10 p.m. – 12:40p.m., in the Huxley Theater, 1st Floor, Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.

CMOST: Join CMOST for the My Parent & Me science class, “Creature Comforts.” This is a chance for children and caregivers to interact, explore, imagine and discover the world of science together. Every session is thematically relevant and developmentally appropriate for children ages 2-5and their caregiver. Pre-registration is required: CMOST members $45, future members $65. 9:30a.m. to 10:30a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information and a daily calendar of events visit www.cmost.org.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next regular meeting will be on November 28. Team 5will be the host/ hostess. Meetings start at 1 p.m., preceded by the pledge to the Flag, and a moment of silence. The meetings are held at The American Legion Post, Main Ave., Wynantskill. The Christmas luncheon will be on December 19at Paolo Lombardi’s, Wynantskill. Members must make reservations and payment on or before December 12.

POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: In early 1864, a nineteen-year-old Irish immigrant named Kate Mullany organized the shirt collar laundry workers of Troy, New York, into the nation’s first truly all-female labor union. Their weeklong strike yielded them a twenty-five per cent raise and vaulted Mullany to national prominence. Today, the house that she bought for her family is a National Historic Site and the home of the American Labor Studies Center, which helps educate young Americans about the history of labor in the United States. Tom Carroll’s talk will tell that story at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Town Hall on Route 351. The program is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be provided. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Sullivan-Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped-accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish frys at various restaurants. Best of all, they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest. Dues are $10a year. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help, 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page,

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Fun Night: fun with foam stickers, for ages 4and up with family member. 6p.m. at the Main library, 100Second Street.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348for more information. WILLIAMS COLLEGE: At 6 p.m. in Lawrence Hall, Cecilia Fajardo-Hill, art historian and curator in modern and contemporary art, will present a talk on “The Political Body in Radical Women Latin/a American Artists, 1960-1985.” At 7p.m. in Paresky Auditorium, Deborah Rothschild, consulting curator to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and former senior curator at the Williams College Museum of Art, will discuss the EJI’s memorial to the victims of lynching that will open this coming spring in Montgomery, AL. Both events are free and open to the public. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277or visit www. williams.edu/map.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m.4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org

for more information. CMOST: “Fall and Thanksgiving” are this month’s Science Story Time themes. Join a Museum educator for a science-based story time that includes a project-based activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 11a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information and a daily calendar of events visit www. cmost.org.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Join the Grafton seniors for a Special Bingo, on Wednesday, November 29, at 12:30p.m. sponsored by CDPHP. If you have any questions, or would like to join us for lunch at noon entrée; Cold Plate – Crabmeat Salad, for a suggested dona-

tion of $3, please contact the center at 518-279-3413. The center is located at 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton.

MIRACLE ON 15TH STREET: On Wednesday, November 29, at 7p.m., The Hill at Muza will light an 18 foot spruce tree from Bob’s Trees in Galway. The tree will stand on an outdoor “stage” area, about six feet above the beer garden, and is decorated with 500feet of twinkling Christmas lights. Duly Noted, an All-Male RPI student acapella group, will perform holiday carols and songs for the crowd from 7 p.m. to 9p.m., and will be joined by a special surprise musical guest, or two. Complimentary plates of Christmas cookies from The Cookie Factory will be served. The Hill is an outgrowth of Muza, the adjacent Polish restaurant on 15th Street in Troy. The rain date is December 1. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Time, 4p.m. to 6p.m. Play games on our PS4, have snacks and talk

with your friends. For ages 13-19. Paint n’ Sip, 6:30p.m. Enjoy cider and donuts with your friends while painting a seascape. Sign up is required for this adults-only program. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http:// rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit http://www.facebook.com/ Rensselaer Library.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East (Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67) features a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats, shoes and accessories, including special occasion clothes for holiday parties, with most clothing $3a bag, as well as a great selection of Christmas decor and lots of housewares, CDs, books, toys and jewelry. The shop is open from 9a.m. to noon every Wednesday and on the first Saturday of each month.