Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional obituaries on this newspaper’s website.

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Upcoming

SPEIGLE ELDERS BOWLING LEAGUE: The nonsanctioned bowling league’s fall season will open at noon on Monday, September 12, preceded by free team bowling on Friday, August 31. Open/practice bowling is offered at noon on Fridays throughout the summer at the Alpha Lanes in Lansingburgh. If you are interested in joining this league for fun and exercise, contact Mary Riley at 518-283-4527. SPEIGLE ELDERS UPCOMING EVENTS: The Speigle Elders are planning the following upcoming events and outings: MacHaydn Theater trips to “Funny Girl” and “Mama Mia” in June and July respectively; Knickerbacker Mansion tour; birthday luncheon; Chinese Auction in August; fall bowling league in September; three-day trip to the Amish country in PA, September 19-21(this trip is open to all - both club members and others); Germanfest at Gavin’s in October; and the annual Christmas/ Birthday celebration in December. Information on reservations, prices, and details is available from event chairpersons or Social Committee members. NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: The North Greenbush Public Library has a wide range of new DVDs for the whole family, including the family favorite “Wrinkle in Time,” and the blockbuster “Black Panther.” Did you miss an episode of your favorite TV series? The library now has “Outlander” Season 3, “Call the Midwife” Season 7 and many more titles. Visit northgreenbushlibrary.org/ newdvds for the full list. The lazy days of summer would not be complete without beach reading, and the North Greenbush Public Library has the books you want to read from favorite authors like Barbara Delinsky, Stephen King, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Stuart Woods and more. A complete list of new books is available at northgreenbushlibrary.org/ newbooks. The library is located at 141 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. TOM GORMAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING: Join Rensselaer Honda and WNYT Sports Anchor Rodger Wyland on June 14for the 16th annual Tom Gorman Memorial Golf tournament benefiting the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Over $200,000has been raised by this event. Scramble golf format, lunch, an Italian Dinner buffet, awards ceremony, auctions, raffles and prizes are included in your day! Hole-in-one contest winner can win a car. $150/person to golf, dinner only is $35/person. 9a.m., Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course. Please contact Jennifer Anderson at 518-2791171or golf@getahonda. net to register. For more information, visit https:// www.rensselaerhonda.com/ tom-gorman-memorialgolf-outing/.

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS: Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a summer Dog Obedience Class with the option to certify your furry friend as a Therapy Dog. Cornell Cooperative Extension Dog Obedience Classes will run Tuesdays from June 12-July 31 from 7p.m. - 7:45 p.m. at the Albany County CCE Office, located at 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville. If you don’t want to participate in the therapy dog

certification, just come for the training and socializing. The cost for 4-H members is $40, non-members-$45, and adults $100. Please be aware that youth handlers who want to certify with a therapy dog will need an adult present at the time of the test. All funds will go towards furthering Albany County youth education and development. For more information or to sign up, please contact Ashley at arp253@cornell.edu or 518765-3500.

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GONG CLASSES: Qi Gong is an ancient form of relaxation that combines body posture and movement, breathing and meditation to promote health and vitality. Diana Wells offered a class at the Cohoes Public Library in the spring, and due to popular demand, will bring back these classes on Mondays, starting June 11 and running through July 23 from 10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Classes are free and open to the public; however, please register at the Library by stopping by or calling 518-235-2570. Check the Library’s Facebook page or their website, www. CohoesPublicLibrary.org for updates.

THE MAGIC YEARS: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County presents “The Magic Years,” a series of three parenting education workshops for parents/caregivers of children from birth to age 4. On June 5, “Handling Stress & Understanding Child Development” allows parents/caregivers to discuss stress management strategies in a supportive environment. On June 11, “Setting Routines” explores how routines and consistency in the home can lead to positive behavior outcomes for your children. The June 19workshop, “Parenting Styles & Discipline Tools,” covers different parenting styles and how they impact children. Understand the difference between discipline and punishment and how to use natural consequences to teach valuable lessons. Each workshop will run from 5:30– 6:30p.m. at the Pine Hills branch of the Albany Public Library, 571 Western Avenue, Albany. Parents/caregivers may register for all three, or just the workshop(s) that work best for them. Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria DeLuciaEvans at mkd59@cornell. edu or call/text 518-5989937.

FLOWER PHOTOS WANTED: Amateur Photographers are invited to submit photos to be displayed at the Schuylerville Garden Club’s annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show. on July 14- 15in the Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Spring & Broad Streets in Schuylerville. In addition to photo classes, the show entitled “There’s Music in the Air” will also include Horticulture and Floral Design Classes, special exhibits, plant and bake sales and a benefit table. Photos should be 8 x 10inches with an 11x 14 white mat. Photos must be preentered to plan for space and submitted by the deadline of July 7. Other details and an entry form are available at www.schuylervillegardenclub.org or by calling Photography Consultants Cheryl Wood at 518-7984098or Nancy Derway at 518-638-8704. VENDORS WANTED: Center Brunswick United Methodist Church Flea Market, plus a bake sale, June 15-16, 9a.m. - 5p.m., 990 Hoosick Road, Troy. Vendors wanted: 10x10spaces $25. Spaces are limited; reservations required. Call Sheila at 518-265-3079for more information.

JANE AUSTEN RETREAT: Join the Jane Austen Society North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region for the 7th Annual Jane Austen Retreat at Wiawaka Holiday House on Lake George on June 23-24. Participants will join scholars and enthusiasts in exploring Austen’s world through facilitated discussions of the novel “Persuasion” and a film adaptation, and special sessions led by the featured presenters. The retreat will conclude with a Box Hill Picnic. The Retreat is $20for JASNA members and $25for non-members. Reservations for food and lodging at Wiawaka will be $135/night and include dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday morning. The Annual Box Hill Picnic and Tea Lunch on Saturday will be an additional $12. To register for the retreat, please make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information on the Retreat, contact Nancy at 1(518) 321-1887or ardhn23@ netscape.net. BERKSHIRE SCENIC RAILWAY: The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (BSRM), a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, is back on track with more Hoosac Valley train rides from the town of Adams. The 2018season will also offer the return of the popular Cabaret trains, featuring local musicians Ron Ramsay and Samantha Talora. These special events will be offered on alternating Saturdays, June through September.

FROM PAGE 2 New online ticketing and general information are now at BerkshireTrains.org for all train rides and for BSRM’s historic Lenox Rail Station Museum.

VILLAGE OF WATERFORD: The Village of Waterford will be milling and paving the following streets beginning Tuesday, May 22: First Street between Front and Middle streets; Second Street between Broad and Hudson streets; Division Street between First and Second streets; Fifth Street between Broad and Middle streets; Middle Street between Fifth and Fourth streets. There will be no parking between 7a.m. and 5p.m. during paving operations. The contractor is New Castle Paving. The Village will be resetting the curbs on Fourth Street between Hudson and Ballston streets on both sides and the east (odd) side of Fourth Street between Ballston and Columbia streets beginning Tuesday, May 22. There will be no parking between 7a.m. and 5p.m. during construction. The contractor is HMA Contracting Corp. Please call the Village office at 518-235-9898if you have any questions.

YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10 per person. New this year, Yaddo will host Ghost Tours on Tuesdays at 5p.m. during the racing season from July 24through August 28. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-5840746or www.yaddo.org. CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SUMMER CAMPS: Agriculture Camp will run July 3-July 27from 9am - noon. This year’s theme is “Farm to Plate.” Enjoy learning about livestock, plants, visit farms, listen to speakers, and enjoy local farm foods. Youth ages 10-18are welcome to attend. Camp fee: $65. Canine Camp will run July 30- August 3from 9a.m. - noon. This year’s theme is “Dogs with Jobs.” Learn about canine health, behavior, training, enjoy demonstrations, and meet new friends. Please leave your dogs at home for this event. Youth ages 10-18are welcome to attend. Camp fee: $65. Both camps are held at 24Martin Road, Voorheesville. For more information on the above activities, please contact Ashley at 518-765-3500or arp253@ cornell.edu.

ASSESSOR SCHOOL: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program are pleased to announce a twoday training, “Agricultural Issues Facing Assessors”, which will take place on June 4and 5at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office at 24Martin Road, Voorheesville. Training sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m. both days. Earning participants twelve continuing education credits. Please visit https:// bit. ly/2qABxEQ to learn more about the class and to register online, or contact 518765-3518or cce-caahp@ cornell.edu for a copy of the training brochure. COHOES COLOR RUN: On Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. the Cohoes Elementary Schools (Abram Lansing School, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick ) along with the Cohoes Middle School will host the Third Annual Color Run fundraiser, with all proceeds to benefit the PTA/ PTO Organizations in each school. The event will be held at the Cohoes High School, 1 Tiger Circle, beginning at 10a.m. Participants are invited to run, skip cartwheel or walk through the course and get blasted with myriads of color dust in the process. Free water and snacks will be provided at the event for participants. There will be multiple raffles at the event & tickets will be available for purchase. $30day of event registration. For further information, visit http://shop.schoolathon. http://shop.schoolathon. org/ 190126. KINDERHOOK LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Kinderhook Library Annual June Book Sale will be held once again at the McNary Center of St. Paul’s Church on Sylvester Street in Kinderhook, just steps from the Library. The sale will take place on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. and buyers can return for the bargain sale by donation on Sunday, June 10from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Reading Ramble of the OK5K Race will kick off the sale. Young runners will receive a free book from Library Director AnnaLee Giraldo as they cross the finish line at the Library. The Friends have been accepting donations of gently used books at the Library at 18Hudson Street, Kinderhook, during regular hours. Because space at the Library is limited, please call the Kinderhook Memorial Library at 518-758-6192if you have more than a few boxes to donate.

POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Learn more about people from Poestenkill’s past at the Heritage Center in Poestenkill at 776 Round Top Road next to the Evangelical Lutheran Church. See how Aretta Barringer, Lena Bosch, John Bubie Jr., Irma Fisher, Eva Flint, Florence Bubie Miller Hill, John Holser, Edward Ott, and Florence Ripple influenced the history of this small town. The exhibit is on display through the end of July on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. and Saturdays from 1p.m. to 3p.m. or call for an appointment at 518-244-3078. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS TRIPS: Four hours at the Saratoga Casino, June 19, with a buffet lunch and $10free play. $13per person includes Buffet & Bus Driver Tip. Bus picks up at Petersburg Town Hall, Grafton Senior Center and Tamarac Plaza. Payment due June 1. Two-hour Lake George Lunch Cruise on the Lac Du Saint Sacrement. August 16. $40pp includes boat, buffet and bus driver tip. Payment due August 1. For reservations please contact Frank Cuttone at 518279-1521. Please make checks payable to Grafton Merry Makers C/O Betty Jean Kaufmann, 269Hillcrest Ave., Troy, NY 12180. WIFFLEBALL TOURNAMENT: The 3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament to benefit St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center takes place Friday, June 15, at 5 p.m. at McBride Fields, 16 McBride Road, Halfmoon, off Pruyn Hill Road, (GPS Mechanicville, 12118), with a free concert by Guitarist Ricky Byrd, formerly of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at 9p.m., Sheriff Apple vs. Sheriff Zurlo First Responders, dignitaries, fabulous food entrees, fried dough, Stewart’s Shops sundaes, DJ music, stadium lights. Free sports memorabilia raffle chance with dinner ticket, five dinner entrees $10. Bring chairs. Sponsor a team? Call Mark at 518-441-6634. Buy a sign? Call Pat at 518-6522468.

CIRCLE THEATRE PLAYERS: Circle Theatre Players present Oscar Wilde’s romantic comedy “The Important of Being Earnest,” June 1,2,7,8,9 at 8p.m. with matinees June 3and 10at 2:30p.m. on stage at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 2880NY 43, Sand Lake, (Averill Park). Further information at slca- ctp. org. Tickets are available through Ticketleap.com MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8p.m. beginning on June 5and running through August 9. Audiences will be treated to shows from the highprecision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/ B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. Each show lasts approximately 50minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-5972188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE: Join the Troy Public Library on Thursdays from May 31 – June 28from 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. for the next Understanding Shakespeare workshop. This will be a five-session program on how to understand Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College, will help participants to put the play in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to Shakespeare’s other works and to the modern existential world. Copies of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be available at the circulation desk. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy. CRAFTERS WANTED: Crafters are needed for “Crafts on the Street, event to be held from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, September 15, at St. Joseph’s Church, Lafayette Street, Schenectady. The event will feature a silent auction, pony rides, and a petting zoo. For more information, email lisagaff@aol.com or call/text 518-596-8080. LANSINGBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Take a step back in time with local historian, Michael

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Sunday, June 3

ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW: All types of old bottles, related glassware and stoneware for sale from dealers across the United States. Live flameworking demonstrations by the glassworks studio and educational displays. 9a.m. - 2:30p.m., Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162Prospect st, Ballston Spa. $5adult, $1children 12and under; free parking. Sponsored by the National Bottle Museum. 76Milton Ave, Ballston Spa. Email nbm@ nycap.rr.com or call 518-8857589for more information. ARMENIAN FESTIVAL: This year’s Armenian Festival promises to be the biggest yet, with live Armenian music, dancing, craft vendors, and carnival games for the kids. As always, there’ll be a variety of authentic Armenian foods, including Shish Kebab, Lahmejune (Armenian pizza), an expanded vegetarian menu, rice pilaf, and an assortment of our home-made desserts. Festival hours are noon - 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, and noon - 4p.m. on Sunday, June 3at St. Peter Armenian Church, 100Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet. AVERILL PARK COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: The Averill Park Community Orchestra presents their spring concert on Sunday, June 3at 1:30p.m. at the Algonquin Middle School. Local community musicians of all ages perform music by Sousa, Tchaikovsky, Respighi, and Beethoven, along with a medley of tunes from “Chicago!” There is no admission fee, but any donations to help offset costs are greatly appreciated. You are welcome to enjoy refreshments and interact with the musicians after the concert. For more information call Christina Desmond at 518-948-0565, or email cdmusic600@gmail. com.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: All You Can Eat Breakfast and Omelet Station, 8:30a.m. - 11a.m., K of C Hall, 76Grace Street, Waterford. $8adult, $4children (Children under 4free). Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date.

CHORAL CONCERT: The Clifton Park Community Chorus with members of the Mohawk Valley Chorus present “The American Experience,” a collection of music that spans time and genre to capture a glimpse of the tunes that Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at form the background of our lives. 3p.m., St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park. Admission is free, however, a freewill donation for the Schenectady City Mission will be gratefully accepted.

FREE OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES: Kripalu Yoga practice will be guided by Kathleen Fisk, Kripalu Yoga Instructor and owner of In Harmony Yoga Studio, 137Remsen Street, Cohoes. Free outside yoga classes will be held Sundays in June, July and August, weather permitting, at 10 a.m. at Van Schaick Island Pond, 155Continental Avenue, Cohoes.

ST. BASIL GREEK FEST:

For the 24th year, the St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church members hold their annual Festival, an ethnic celebration of authentic Greek food, music and dance, starting on Friday, June 1and ending on Sunday, June 3, in Troy. The Youth of St. Basil, known for their appearances at The Festival of Nations, will perform folklore dances from regions of Greece while live music will be provided by Prometheus Orch throughout the weekend. A Greek Bazaar will feature breads, cookies, crafts, T-shirts, and jewelry. Sunday, June 3hours are noon - 5p.m. at 909River St. (Rt. 4) at 101st Street, north of downtown Troy. WATERFORD HARBOR FARMERS MARKET: The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor farmers market on the Erie Canal. Enjoy beautiful views and live music as you shop for local produce, baked goods, syrup, sauces, meat, art, soap, and more. Every Sunday through October 14from 9 a.m. - 1p.m. at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford. Visit https://www.waterfordharbormarket.com/ for more information.

Monday, June 4

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 10a.m. Find out how to get started with the spreadsheet software in this two-session program. First of two sessions, concluding June 11. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. Fun and Gams for Grown-ups, 6p.m. - 8:30p.m. An adults-only gathering where you can play games, including chess, color and socialize. Snacks served. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m., Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Birthday Cake. Shopping Day to Colonie; van leaves at 9:30a.m. Cards, Cribbage at 9a.m., Yoga at 10:30a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for noon dinner reservations and more information. MASONS: Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311F.& A.M. will meet on Monday, June 4, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. The evening will feature the conferral of the Fellowcraft Masonic Degree on a class of candidates. A social hour at 5:30p.m. and dinner served at 6:30p.m. precede the meeting. SCRAPBOOKING CLASS: Do you have stacks of pictures that you keep meaning to put in albums? The Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, can help you get started. Just bring yourself and your pictures; the center will provide the fun and all needed materials to make your pictures look fabulous (think birthday, or anniversary presents). A free class will be held on Monday, June 4, at 12:30p.m. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3. for seniors 60years of age an older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome. Reservations are required for lunch and appreciated for scrapbooking by calling 518-279-3413. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Village of Nassau historian Kurt Vincent and Town of Schodack historian Diane Hutchinson will give an illustrated talk, “Jewish Immigrant Farmers of Southern Rensselaer County,” at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, June 4, at 7:30p.m. The event is at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-0010. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: At 5:30p.m. on June 4the Troy Public Library hosts a presentation by Professor Johanna Sophia, founder of Johanna’s Raw Foods on the potential health benefits of eating more raw foods. She will demonstrate how to prepare simple, sweet and savory foods, such as zoodles with nut-meatballs and tomato sauce, chocolate mousse and more. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration