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Tuesday, Sept. 10

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATION: Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls, will celebrate September birthdays on Tuesday, September 10th at 12:30with a fun game of trivia to follow. Please plan to join us for a nutritious lunch at noon (Fish Loin) with birthday cake to follow. Call the center at 518-686-7561 to reserve lunch. All residents 60and older are encouraged to join the celebration.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: Our next meeting is on Sept.10, meetings beginning at 1:00. Lunch afterwards, will be provided by Team 2.Meetings are held at the American Legion Post, Main St., Wynantskill. The Boccie league will begin on Oct. 7, all MEMBERS are welcome to join in the fun. A reminder, meetings are now twice a month. See you at the meeting.

MUSEUMS MEETING: The September meeting of the Mohawk Valley Museums Consortium is scheduled for Tuesday the 10th starting at 1pm at the Charlton Historical Society, 2009Maple Avenue, Charlton. This meeting is for member organizations and the public that may be interested in the topics being presented. Jerry Snyder from the Historic Amsterdam League will give a presentation on how to create successful cemetery tour programs. HAL has offered several programs throughout the city of Amsterdam to highlight the historic neighborhoods and prominent residents of the past. Snyder will discuss how the cemetery tours are planned and conducted using volunteers as interpreters playing the role of historic figures. Representatives from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation will also be presenting on their roadside marker grant programs. The Foundation is committed to supporting the celebration and preservation of community history; and to raising awareness, supporting research and improving the quality of care for patients and their families who are facing a blood cancer diagnosis. Their signage grant Programs span everything from commemorating New York State history and the National Register of Historic Places to celebrating folklore and women’s suffrage. light

refreshments will be offered. This is a free event.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING:

The Woodlawn Cemetery Association Inc., 111Burden Lake Road, East Schodack, will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday Evening September 10,2019,at 6:30pm at the East Schodack Fire House, 3071NY Route 150in East Schodack. On the agenda will be the report of the Treasure, discussion of general upkeep of the cemetery, including cost, election of Officers and Trustees as well as any other business that may come before the Association. Donations for mowing, ect. are greatly appreciated and may be sent to: Woodlawn Cemetery Assoc., P>O> Box 14East Schodack, NY 12063. All lot owners, or their designated representative, are encouraged to attend and your participation is most welcome. This is your opportunity to be part of the decision making concerning your cemetery. If you have any questions please feel free to contact President Frank Curtis at 518-766-3318or mail your comments to Woodlawn Cemetery Association.

GUIDED MEDITATION CLASSES: The Troy Public Library will offer Guided Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, September 3rd - October 29th from 5PM – 6PM. Learn a surprisingly simple yet powerful practice that can help your reduce stress, get recharged, experience overall improved physical health and possibly get you “blissed-out” all while sitting comfortably in a chair. Led by Michael Fuselli, with over 30 years of meditation teaching and practice experience. Beginners always welcome. Registration is encouraged, but not necessary! This program is free and open to the public. To register call 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy.

POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.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 handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

TACKLE YOUR DEBT: Recommended for ages 18+, Tuesday, September 10th, 6pm-7:30pm – SEFCU, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany. Learners will develop an effective debt pay down strategy. They will also consider appropriate debt levels and reflect on what is considered good debt and bad debt. A basic budgeting framework is also discussed as part of scoring a debt reduction plan. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/ financialeducation to reserve your spot today!

Wednesday, Sept. 11

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S

LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a luncheon on Wednesday, September

11, 2019at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Reservations are necessary no later than September 6and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy at (518) 869-0642 or Carol at (518) 869-5253 to reserve. On the menu this month is a Chicken Parmesan dinner with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $16.00 inclusive (cash only please). The Special Speaker and Special Music for our September luncheon is one of our favorite people, Judi Merriam who will not only be singing for us, but also sharing her personal story. Our Special Feature this month is Bob Baker from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY who will be speaking about their Backpack Program which helps alleviate child hunger. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Regional Food Bank. All are welcome - bring a friend or your significant other. They’ll be glad you did! Nursery FREE at the restaurant by reservation only (infant through Kindergarten) – bring bag lunch.

DEPRESSION PRESENTATION: “Depression: Different forms of depression, symptoms beyond feeling sad, new treatments” - Did you know that there are multiple types of depression, and that each form tends to respond better to different treatment? How about new treatments outside of medication or psychotherapy? Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00pm come to the Troy Public Library to deepen your understanding of depression, beyond simply feeling sad. A Q& A session follows. About the presenter: Quinn Austin-Small, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 20years experience in mental health and education. Prior to founding Austin-Small Consulting, he managed community mental health programs in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Dr. Austin-Small has a passion for community education and engaging the public in understanding psychology. 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. The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy.

Thursday, Sept. 12

COLUMBIETTES MEETING: The Cohoes Columbiettes will have its 7:00PM and monthly meeting Thursday night September 12th at 255 Remsen St. Cohoes . We will refreshments at 7PM, and the meeting will be at 8PM.

WOMEN’S PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS DINNER: The Women’s Press Club of New York State will host its 2019Annual Awards and Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 6-9PM at the Red Lion Hotel Albany on Wolf Road in Colonie. More information about the Women’s Press Club of New York State and this upcoming event is available online at womenspressclubnys.com, where attendees can register for the dinner.

UNCLE SAM GRAVESIDE CEREMONY: On Thursday, Sept. 12at 6pm will be the 61st Annual Uncle Sam Graveside Ceremony at Uncle Sam’s gravesite in Oakwood Cemetery. For more information, please call 518-2213428.

INTERFAITH STORY

CIRCLE: Endings and Beginnings, Thursday, September 12, 20197-9pm, First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush, 1Gilligan Road (corner of Hays Road) East Greenbush.The Interfaith Story Circle fittingly enters its 27th program year with a program that includes new beginnings. All transitions begin with an ending, and end with a new beginning. Most people have experienced many changes in their lifetimes—school to work, marriage, parenting, the loss of loved ones, births of new loved ones, job changes and more. Our guest teller, Fran Combs Berger, will share several of her own stories about events and connections that have changed her life. Fran grew up in “Tornado Alley” in Northern Oklahoma. Her house was hit by an F-5tornado when she and her twin were three. A zinc smelter became a polluted Superfund Site. Being one of eight siblings with a Daddy who was a “Real Life Cowboy” in the 1930s she has windy stories, real western tales and an adventurous, lively way of sharing them. Free and open to the public, guests are invited to come to listen, or if inclined, to share their own stories. There is plenty of parking at the church. Enter the front door to the Fellowship Hall For more information about this month’s circle contact Audrey Seidman at seidmanaudrey@yahoo.com, by phone at 518-459-0661 or visit the website www. withourvoice.org/ifsc. Interfaith Story Circle is a program of WithOurVoice, Inc. FALLBANY ART AND CRAFT MARKET: The City of Albany introduces new fall market in Downtown Albany Thursdays in September. The series will be held in Tricentennial Park located on Broadway in Downtown Albany on September 5,12,19and 26. The market will run each Thursday from 11:30a.m.2:00p.m. and feature vendors plus live music from Honey Slider, Mike Grutka and more! For additional information on Fallbany or any of the other City Festivals, call 518.434.2032, visit www. albanyevents.org or follow albanyNYevents on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Friday, Sept. 13

ADULT SCAVENGER HUNT: Are you superstitious? Would you dare to participate in a cemetery event on Friday the 13th? The Friends of Oakwood will hold an Adult Scavenger Hunt on Friday September 13th from 5:00to 7:30pm. Call to register 518328-0090Pay on arrival $15. pp There will be prizes for the individual and team (up to 4people per team) with the most correct answers in the shortest amount of time. Answer at least 13clues correctly and you will be entered in a special drawing. Sign in and pick up your clues and instructions at the Earl Chapel between 5pm and 6pm. Your start time will be recorded. All entries must be turned in at the chapel by 7:30pm to qualify for prizes. The hunt takes place within a restricted area of the cemetery, which will be marked off. Learn some local history while you’re having fun searching.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton NY will celebrate the September birthdays on Friday, September 13th at 12:30. Join us for a nutritious lunch at noon (Pork Sausage) for a suggested donation of $3.00. There will be birthday cake followed by a fun game of Trivia. All Rensselaer County residents 60 and older are welcome to join the fun. Please sign up for lunch at 518-279-3413.

Saturday, Sept. 14

FULL MOON TWILIGHT

TOUR: On Saturday September 14th at 5:30pm the Friends of Oakwood will present their next Full Moon Twilight Tour. Call to register: 518-328-0090. Pay on arrival. $15.pp If the weather forces us to cancel, we will call you if you have registered. Check our Facebook page for updates. Led by Oakwood volunteer Heidi Klinowski, we will start in the magnificent Gardner Earl Chapel, to take advantage of the western sunlight streaming through the vibrant stained glass windows. Then we will walk to the monuments of some of Oakwood’s interesting ‘residents’, where we’ll hear their stories. Uncle Sam’s grave and the panoramic overlook at sunset are included highlights of this walking tour. And of course we’ll hope for clear views of the full moon. POTLUCK DINNER: The Waterford Democratic Committee will hold a “Get-toKnow-Us Potluck Dinner and Fundraiser” on Saturday, September 14, 2019from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. at the Halfmoon/ Waterford Fire House Pavilion, 315Middletown Road in Halfmoon. To make a reservation, call Ward Patton at 518-235-0886. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite appetizer, entrée or dessert to share. Beverages, utensils, plates and cups will be provided. A voluntary donation of $10 per family will help to cover expenses and build the treasury of the Waterford Democratic Committee. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Ave., Colonie, will be holding a Roast Beef Dinner on Sat., Sept. 14, from 4– 6p.m. Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, pie, and beverage. This is an all you can eat dinner, except for dessert. Price: $11 for adults; $5for Children 5- 12; Under 5is free. For reservations, call 5182489934by Tuesday, Sept. 10.

DOWNTON ABBEY VIEW

ING & TEA PARTY: Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, September 14th at 11am to watch the last episode of the series to re-familiarize yourself before watching the Downton Abbey movie! Test your Downton Abbey trivia! Light refreshments will be served. Fancy frocks suggested but not required! This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Limit 25. Call (518) 8855022or stop in to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21Milton Avenue (Rt. 50) with its parking lot on Low Street. For more information, please call or visit http://bspl.sals.edu.

YARD SALE & CRAFT

FAIR: Community Yard Sale & Craft Fair, Saturday, September 14, 9am-3pm. Multiple sellers, lots of variety. Yard sale in the pavilion. Craft Fair inside the lodge. Rain or shine. Food available for purchase all day. Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11Elks Ln, Latham, NY. For more information, call (518) 785-3557.

HALFMOON TOWNWIDE

GARAGE SALE: The Town of Halfmoon Recreation Department is holding its first ever town-wide garage sale. Please join us on Saturday, September 14 th from 10am-4pm in the Halfmoon Town Park (162 Route 236). We will have several participants selling a variety of items, including beverage glasses, vases, picture frames, ornaments, kitchen items, electronics, miscellaneous office, decorations, cookbooks, gardening equipment, power tools, candles, bowls, mirrors, baskets, dvd/cd, jewelry and much more! If you wish to participate, please call the Recreation Office at (518)371-7410ext. 2272. CARNIVAL: Trinity Church Lansingburgh invites you to its 2nd Annual Neighborhood Carnival at the Parish Hall, 585Fourth Avenue, Troy (Lansingburgh,) on Sunday, September 15th from 1P.M. until 3P.M. Play carnival games (ring drop, whack-a-frog, balloon pop, duck pond) and enjoy free hot dogs and ice cream. Free fun for the whole family. For information, call 518-5779350or visit our website at http://www.trinitychurchlansingburgh.org/. RESTORATION OF THE VAN RENSSELAER CEMETERY:

All across the country and locally, grassroots organizations and individuals are working to take care of historic cemeteries that may be found along the road, in someone’s backyard, or connected to an old church. Often they are in need of maintenance or total restoration, the occupants relatives having moved on long ago. Please join the Greenbush Historical Society Sunday, September 15, 2PM, at

Sunday, Sept. 15 FREE LANSINGBURGH