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Tuesday, Dec. 19

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarvin­g. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting. 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling. 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards. 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBuste­rs. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more informatio­n call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonar­easeniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Profession­al Associatio­n will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, December 19, from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m, hosted by Victoria’s Corner at 223 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservatio­n—prepayment available at www.ballston. org or RSVP to info@ballston. org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership informatio­n will be available. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots: Mittens, 10 a.m. A special time for visitors ages 2-5 to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environmen­t. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more informatio­n. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Tuesday activities include Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000, Pinochle, Pool/Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518383-1343 for more informatio­n. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservatio­ns for lunch.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER; 12:15 p.m., Lunch & Learn: “Stay Younger Longer” by Brookdale Senior Living. A trip to see the Capital Lights in the Park in Albany leaves at 4:30 p.m. Cost $14 for members only. Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Shabby Sheik Crafting, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot, Dice 6-5-4, Crochet & Knitting, Poker, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Road, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more informatio­n. Call extension 227 by noon the day before to make lunch reservatio­ns. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Make & eat holiday cookies while you share fun holiday traditions. Free and open to the public, hosted by Memory Cafe. 10 a.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, Dec. 21

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Craft, Cards, Billiards. 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Lunch: bring a dish to share, meeting. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Bingo. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more informatio­n call 518-885-6740, v is itwww. balls ton area seniors. com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: 1 p.m., Clifton Park Senior Community Choral Concert. Thursday activities include Exercise to Tape, Pool/Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointmen­t, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, MahJongg, Pinochle and Bunco. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more informatio­n. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservatio­ns for lunch. ESYO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: This special concert is among the most important for any Empire State Youth Orchestra percussion­ist, as you hear their take on the holidays. Come to the Massry Center for the Arts at The College of Saint Rose in Albany at 7 p.m. to hear the ESYO Youth Percussion Ensemble with the ESYO Repertory Percussion Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public with a suggest donation requested at the door. FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Informatio­n Meeting will be held on December 21 at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certificat­ion class will begin in spring, 2018. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 518-884-4157 for more informatio­n. HORSE EXPLORERS: Recommende­d for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a handson series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing ageappropr­iate skills in discipline­s including art, literacy, science and math. “Horse Explorers” will take place each Thursday morning beginning Nov. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Museum’s Horseplay Gallery. The programs will run through December. Children are free to attend with a paid accompanyi­ng adult. For more informatio­n about “Horse Explorers,” please contact Karen Wheaton at 518-584-0400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 518-584-0400 ext. 120. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Christmas can be a painful time. The constant, inescapabl­e refrain about the happiness of the season reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. Recognizin­g that Christ came to comfort those who struggle with sadness and pain, First Presbyteri­an Church will host a community service of scripture, prayer, music and candle lighting to invite God’s Word to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or no religious affiliatio­n) is welcome. 7 p.m., 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa.

Friday, Dec. 22

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBuste­rs. 6:30 p.m., cards and games. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more informatio­n call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonar­easeniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT

SARATOGA: 10 a.m., Busy Bees drop-in for ages birth-24 months. This open playgroup for the youngest visitors and their caregivers provides the space and activities for you to create an environmen­t fostering early childhood developmen­t in a social setting. 11 a.m., Wiggles & Giggles, drop-in for ages 2-5. In this play program oung children can exploore the world around them through guided free play. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more informatio­n. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR

COMMUNITY CENTER: Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common, Woodcarvin­g, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more informatio­n. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservatio­ns for lunch. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Get in the holiday spirit with some classic holiday movies and cookie decorating. Cookie materials provided. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Saturday, Dec. 23

SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: Approximat­ely 45 vendors will be attending the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday market at the Lincoln Baths, 65 S. Broadway, from November to April. Enjoy the 2nd floor Holiday Market through December 30. See http:// www.saratogafa­rmersmarke­t.org/saratoga-farmersmar­ket-vendors/ for a complete list of vendors.

Tuesday, Dec. 26

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarvin­g. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting. 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling. 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards. 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBuste­rs. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more informatio­n call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonar­easeniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots: Happy New Year, 10 a.m. A special time for visitors ages 2-5 to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environmen­t. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more informatio­n. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Tuesday activities include Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000, Pinochle, Pool/Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble. 6Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518383-1343for more informatio­n. Call extension 227before noon the day before to make reservatio­ns for lunch.

Wednesday, Dec. 27

ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC: This months featured artist is Cafe Lena’s very own Open Mic host Sonny Speed, who will be jamming some hot Blues with a few fine players. Acoustic Jam to follow - All levels of playing are welcome. Sign-up 7 p.m., opening set 7:30 p.m. Admission $5. Café Lena,33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Saratoga Hospital. Free. Pre-registrati­on required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413-992-7012 for more informatio­n. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Build a Fairy Garden Workshop, 10 a.m. for ages 4 and up. Join Sue DuBois from garden Goddess to learn about flower fairies, dance like a fairy and create your own Fairy Garden. Children will receive a starter container with soil, two plants, stone and a fairy or gnome to live in their Garden. Pre-register by December 26. $35 for museum members, $40 for future members. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more informatio­n. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Shabby Sheik Crafting, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot, Dice 6-5-4, Crochet & Knitting, Poker, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Road, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more informatio­n. Call extension 227 by noon the day before to make lunch reservatio­ns. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saratoga -Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Settle down from all the excitement of the holidays with a performanc­e from Jeff Walton. Free and open to the public, sponsored by Memory Cafe. 10 a.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, Dec. 28

HORSE EXPLORERS: “Horse Explorers” is a hands-on series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing age-appropriat­e skills in discipline­s including art, literacy, science and math. “Horse Explorers” will take place each Thursday morning beginning Nov. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Museum’s Horseplay Gallery. The programs will run through December. This special Horse Explorers program during December break week is open to ages 3-12 Children are free to attend with a paid accompanyi­ng adult. For more informatio­n, please contact Karen Wheaton at 518-584-0400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 518-584-0400 ext. 120.

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