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Wednesday, May 9

ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE CONFERENCE: Albany Medical College’s Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery will host an acute ischemic stroke conference for caregivers on Wednesday, May 9 at Hudson Valley Community Col leg e’ sBul mer Telecommunications Center in Troy. The conference will review the latest concepts in the management of ischemic stroke, and provide practitioners with knowledge of accurate diagnosis and treatment of ischemic stroke, including treatment options for both primary and secondary stroke prevention. Albany Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Those who seek additional information or who wish to register should contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 518-262-5828. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Understanding Alzheimer’s: The Basics, 6 p.m. - 7p.m. An overview of what you need to know about memory loss and the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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 v is itwww. brunswick library. org for more information. DOWNTOWN TROY BID.: The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District invites you to reflect on the past year and look toward the future of Troy/ Join the BID Board of Directors, City Officials, Business Owners and Community Members for the 2018Annual Meeting and Discover Troy Event on Wednesday, May

9, at the The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265River Street, from 9a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information about Downtown Troy, visit DowntownTroy.org/annualmeeting-discover-troy-event/. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County Cooperative Extension will be on hand Wednesday, May 9, at 11a.m. for the monthly Eat Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@TROYRECORD.COM. Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Please stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Ham Slice) for a suggested donation of $3, available to all Rensselaer County seniors 60 years and older. Reservations are required for lunch; please call 518-279-3413. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton merrymakers will take place on May 9at 5:30p,m, at the Everett Wager Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 10a.m. Bone Builders at 10:30a.m., Exercise Class at 1p.m. Cards. Motor vehicle available from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for noon dinner reservations and more information. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Gert Johnson, founder of the Interfaith Story Circle, is the primary guest teller for IFSC’s 25th anniversary celebration. For this celebratory circle, Gert and others who represent the wide diversity of the circle will share stories that demonstrate the power of stories to change people, open doors and build bridges. 7p.m. - 9p.m., Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary, College of St. Rose campus, 959Madison Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public, with free parking available in the Lima parking lot behind the sanctuary. For more information visit www. withourvoice.org/ifsc. 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, May 9. The following newly-elected members will take office for 2018-2019: Carol Vozzy, President; Linda Jones, VicePresident; Carol Smolen, Treasurer; Sue Ambuhl, Secretary. The following were re-elected to serve as Standing Commit- tee Chairpersons: Ellen Lewis, Membership; Ora Schongar, Publicity; Mary Riley, Supplies. Lois Reynolds has been chosen as new Sunshine chair replacing Grace Campbell who had served faithfully in that capacity for thirty plus years. The monthly charity collection will take place at this meeting, with Ellen Lewis collecting annual dues. Make reservations for June/July theater trips; refreshments served by Table 3members.

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. Donny “Elvis” performs at 11a.m., sponsored by CDPHP. 19Third Street, Troy.Call 518-270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 518-270-5348for more information. VOLKSWALK ALBANY: Start at Corning City Preserve at 9a.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2.

Thursday, May 10

ALL ABOUT BEEKEEPING: Depictions of humans collecting honey from wild bees date to 15,000years ago. Around 4500years ago, efforts to domesticate them were found in Egyptian tombs of the pharaohs such as Tutankhamun. It wasn’t until the 18th century that understanding of the colonies and biology of bees allowed the construction of the moveable comb hive so that honey could be harvested without destroying the entire colony. Tom Slavin talks on the history of beekeeping at Sand Lake Town Hall on May 10at 7p.m. as part of Rensselaer Plataeu Alliance’s 2nd Thursday Lecture Series. Donation $5.

ASCENSION MASS: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, annouces its Ascension of the Lord Mass Schedule, which is a holy day of obligation. On May 10the Masses will be at 12:15p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church and 7p.m.

at St. Luke’s Church, 1241 State Street, Schenectady. There will be not be a vigil Mass. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 518374-4466, Ext. 13. BENNINGTON BATTLEFIELD: Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the Battle of Bennington. A mix of walking and driving is required. This Early Bird tour starts at 10a.m. at Bennington Battlefield, NY RT-67, Hoosick.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: AfterDinner Books discusses “Before the Fall” by Noah Hawley, 7p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting group, 1 p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CIVIL LIBERTIES PANEL: The Capital Region Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) will host a panel of distinguished experts who will discuss the many constitutional, legal, immigration and media issues posed by policies of the Trump Administration. The event will take place on Thursday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue, Albany. COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting Thursday night on May 10 at 255 Remsem Street, Cohoes. Refreshments at 7 p.m. will be followed by the meeting with election of officers at 8 p.m. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe in Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Avenue, North Troy, has many new baby/ kids clothing items and toys. The clothing racks are full of nice summer clothing for the entire family. Shop their many rooms of housewares, books, linens, jewelry and more. Some random sales will pop up on many Thursdays or Saturdays. Shoppe hours are Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more informatin, call 518-235- 4705. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards. Bingo at 12:45p.m., Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards. Bingo at 12:45p.m., Van transportation available. Share Luncheon. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information. LANSINGBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Lansingburgh Public Library’s 45-minute Family Story Time enrichment program includes stories, songs, and movement to support children’s learning and discovery from the very beginning. For children ages 0-5with a caregiver. Every Thursday at 10:30a.m. at 27114th Street, Troy. MEDICARE 101: Join the Troy Public Library at 100 Second Street on Thursday, May 10, at 2p.m. to get your Medicare questions answered in this information session with a guest speaker from the local Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program.his 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. MONOPOLY TOURNAMENT: On Thursday, May 10, players will have fun while doing good by participating in the 26th annual SEFCU Monopoly Tournament, to benefit the Center for Disability Services, at the Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road. Registration is at 5:30p.m., and game play begins at 6p.m. The tournament includes a preliminary round followed by the finals. Players will enjoy a light buffet, refreshments, eligibility for prizes and friendly competition throughout the evening. The cost is $35per player and players must be at least 18years old. New players and teams are welcome. Call 518-944-2107 for details. RENSSELAER COUNTY I.D. A.: Please be advised that the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency will be conducting a regular meeting at 4p.m. on Thursday, May 10. The meeting will be held in the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency Conference Room, 3rd floor, at the Quackenbush Building, 333Broadway, Troy. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5p.m. to 7p.m. Computer Help, 5:30p.m. to 7p.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. S.H.A.R.E. VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON; Rensselaer County S.H. A.R.E. (Seniors Helping After Retirement) will honor senior volunteers on Thursday, May 10, at the Franklin Terrace in Troy. County Executive Steven F. McLoughlin will be master of ceremonies.

Your choice of Turkey or Roast Beef dinner, with entertinment provided by the Albany Dance Sports Club. Tickets are on sale at all Rensselaer County senior Centers. For more information or to make reservations, call 518270-2730. SPRING GARDENING CLASS: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is offering a series of gardening classes in May. Protecting your trees is the theme for “Green Menace: Emerald Ash Borer” on May 10. 7p.m., Extension Education Center, 61State Street, Troy. Pre-registration is required. This class is free. For registration information please call Marcie at 518-272-4210, visit www. ccerensselaer.org or email mmp74@cornell.edu.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. 11a.m. New in May: jam sessions every Thursday at 1p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

WINE & SPIRITS TASTING: Stop by the NY Wine & Liquor Warehouse, 75Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, for a Wine and Spirits Tasting to benefit the Arc of Rensselaer County from 6p.m. - 8 p.m. All donations will be used at the Arc’s June 27 fundraiser, “An Evening on the Lake,” at Old Daley on Crooked Lake, Averill park. For more information call Rianna Daniels at the Arc at 518-274-3110.

Friday, May 11

CREATIVE ACTION PLAYBACK THEATER: Improvisational theater based on audience members’ personal stories. This month: Stories about Connection. 7p.m., Creative Action Unlimited studio, 6Greenwood Drive, East Greenbush. Suggested donation: $5-10.