Calendar

– along with laughs for the audience. Bring your sense of humor, sleuthing skills and, if you’re in the mood, your 50’s wardrobe. As a bonus, if you discover the murderer, you win a chance for a prize! Dinner includes baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, and vegetable, dessert and coffee. This Ladies Auxiliary invites all to come. Reservations required (no walk-ins) for $25 per person at the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11Elks Ln, Latham, NY. For reservations and more information, call (518) 785-3557.

PENNY AUCTION: Saturday November 16, 1PM. Get 100 pennies to use to bid in our auction of odd and funny items. A fun math activity! Ages 4-10. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www. rensselaerlibrary.org.

DAY OF HEALING & TEACHING: The Diocese of Albany Catholic Charismatic Renewal is sponsoring a Day of Healing and Teaching with Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI Nov. 16, 2019, 9am-3pm at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 175Williams Rd. Troy. Cost: $25per person/$45per couple. www. frmac.org.

FRENCH FILM: “The Butterfly”-Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1pm, Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, Troy, NY, free, presented by La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du New York. In this family-friendly movie, Julien (Michel Serrault), a collector of butterflies, seeks to find the rare Isabelle Butterfly at the request of his now deceased brother. Before he begins his journey to the Alps for this year’s search, he meets 8year old Elsa (Claire Bouanich), a girl with a very unattending mother. Julien agrees to bring Elsa along on his search, not knowing that Elsa’s mother never approved or knew about this. (SourceIMDb) For additional information, call the Troy Public Library at 518-274-7071. Follow La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du New York at www.albanyareafrenchclub. com and Facebook.

Sunday, Nov. 17 BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will have its All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Sunday November 17th at 255Remsen St., Cohoes from 8:30 AM to 11:30AM .We have an omelet station and hash eggs pancakes french toast bacon toast and juice Adults are $8.00and children under five

are free.

VETERANS THEMED BREAKFAST: The Brotherhood of Congregation Gates of Heaven will have their next monthly Breakfast-and-ASpeaker Program on Sunday, November 17. It will be a Veteran’s Day theme with guest speaker Dr. Jack Gold, whose topic will be My 1970Vietnam Experience: Memories in the Medical Corps. The breakfast is held at the temple located at 852Ashmore Avenue in Schenectady and begins at 10:00a.m. The fee for breakfast is $5for non-CGOH Brotherhood members. The presentation begins at 10:30 a.m., and is free. This event is open to the public and no reservations are needed.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

GUIDED MEDITATION: The Troy Public Library will offer Guided Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, November 5th – December 17th 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 30years 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.

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch Evening Book Group will be discussing Leslie Connor’s The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:15PM. Our monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary, come for the books that interest you! This discussion is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 518-235-5310or online at www.thetroylibrary.org Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27114th Street, Troy.

LITERATURE & LANDSCAPES: In this class, led by artist Joy Ting, participants will read and discuss poetry and short stories, and then, create colorful and expressive landscape art using a variety of mixed media. It will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, 4:30-6:30at the Troy Public Library – Lansingburgh Branch, 27114th Street, Troy. This program is free and open

to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2355310or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

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.

PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www. rensselaerlibrary.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

YOGA PROGRAM: The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch in conjunction with the Troy YMCA, will offer Yoga classes on Wednesdays, October 16th – November 20th at 5:30PM. This is an all-level yoga class that will invigorate your body and reduce stress. You will experience traditional yoga poses, stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques which will improve your flexibility, balance, strength and overall wellness. Please bring your own mat. This program is free and open to the public. Please register by calling the library at 235-5310or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th St., Troy.

MEDITATION GROUP: The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Wednesdays, November 6th – December 18th at 2PM. Are you interested in learning how to relax your mind and body? Come to a safe place to let go of your cares and worries. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, all are welcome. Bring your ideas and suggestions to the group! Contact Ray Reuter at the Empowerment Exchange at 518-235-2173for more information. This program is free and open to the public. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy.

INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK:

Wednesday November 20, 6 PM. Bring a dish that represents your family’s culture, and join us in conversation and discovery. For all ages. You do not need to bring food

to attend, but it is highly encouraged. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www. rensselaerlibrary.org.

WRITING WORKSHOP:

Richard Selzer was a Trojan who is writing about being a doctor is still assigned in medical classes to this day. His memoir about growing up in our city is a beautiful book, and we will use segments from it to inspire our writing. For this class, please read the assignment, and walk around the city of Troy, or your own neighborhood. Take snapshots and notes. We will use the raw materials of your observations to create a small piece of writing, and explore the habit of connecting to places with words. The class will be held at the Troy Public Library on Wednesday, November 20th, 5:30-7:30pm. No writing experience necessary, and this class may be taken without attending the first class. The content is related but the teaching will be independent of the other session. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. 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 St., Troy.