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Wednesday, April 11
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of the Cohoes Public Library are celebrating National Library Week with a series of programs in April. Join the knitters from noon – 3p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. Complete details and updates of all activities are available at www.CohoesPublicLibrary. org and on the Library’s and Friends’ Facebook pages. 169 Mohawk Street #2, Cohoes. EMPAC: “Art!??!!!” a discussion with EMPAC founding director Johannes Goebel. 7 p.m., corner of 8th Street and Congress, Troy. Free and open to the public. For more information visit empac.rpi.edu or call 518-276-3921. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be at the Everett Wagar Senior Center at 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, on Wednesday, April 11, at 11a.m. for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Please stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Beef Pattie w/Cheese Sauce) for a suggested donation of $3, available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60years and older. Reservation required for lunch, please call 518-279-3413. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton merrymakers will take place on April 11at 5:30p.m. at the Everett Wager Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. The evening will start with a covered dish at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30p.m. If you are interested in this senior group and are planning to join the Merrymakers please come to the meeting. For more information please call Betty Jean at 518272-8624.
HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders at 10:30a.m., Exercise Class at 1p.m. Motor vehicle available from 10a.m. - 2p.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County is looking for volunteer tutors to be paired with adult learners throughout Rensselaer County and the surrounding communities. LVORC also needs reading mentors for Everybody WINS! Power Lunch, math and computer tutors, and events volunteers. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. Anyone who is interested can attend a free information session on Wednesday, April 11, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the LVORC office, 71 First Street, 3rd Floor, Troy. To register, call 518-244-4650. LVORC For more information, visit www.lvorc.org.
LITTLE SHAKERS: Join the Shaker Heritage Society for a Shaker-themed story hour with age appropriate craft activities for pre-school age children. 10:30a.m., Shaker Heritage Society, 25Meeting House Road, Albany, $5materials fee per family. Please pre-register by contacting Michelle Arthur at 518-4567890or emailing Shakerdirector@gmail.com. The next Little Shakers event takes place on May 9.
MINDFUL PRACTICES GROUP: Includes walking meditation and sitting meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. All are welcome; meditation instruction available. Wednesdays 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m., RPI’s Newman Center Hospitality House--4Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518-271-6949or 518-2731851for more information. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders hold their first meeting of the month at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. The agenda includes: monthly charity collection; installation of 2018-19electees who will take office in May; dues collection by Ellen Lewis; rescheduled entertainment of guitar music selections by Dan Vickery; and desserts served by Table #2members. TASTES OF THE WORLD: Help support the International Center of the Capital Region by taking part in the 5th Annual Tastes of the World Taste Testing Event on Wednesday, April 11, from 5:30p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 25Chapel Street, downtown Albany. There will also be a silent auction, raffle, and guest appearance from the Rafi Topalian, the Singing Jeweler. Admission: $50, $35for Young Professionals( 35& Under). THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church’s thrift shop at Bridge Street, Johnsonville (Route 40to Route 67East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67) is open 9a.m. - noon on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Check out a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories (most clothing $3a bag), special occasion outfits, men’s suits. Lots of housewares, home decor, Easter, jewelry, CDs, books and a room full of toys.
TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bingo, 12:45 p.m. A representative from the Rensselaer County Health Department will visit to discuss Lyme Diease. 19Third Street, Troy.Call 518-270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2518-70-5348for more information.
Thursday, April 12
BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Round Table Discussions, 7:15p.m., Berlin Elementary School. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tai Chi for Health, 10:30a.m. This weekly tai chi class explores the tai chi for diabetes form and build skills from week to week, All ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Trivia Night for Adults: Game of Thrones edition, 6:30- 8:45p.m. Come alone or as a team and match wits with others. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.