Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Sunday, July 12

DHARMA MEDITATION: Meditation Classes Led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. July 12-August 30, Sundays at 9 am on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for awhile. There is no cost to attend, but a $10 donation per class is suggested. Pre-registration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com. YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 10, 11, and 12 at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor driven end of life home that cares for local resident families during loved ones’ final days. SUNDAY STROLL: Sunday, July 12- Broadway In 1874. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to present their summer series of historic walking tours while remaining safe and socially distanced. Summer Sunday Strolls will be offered every Sunday through Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in various neighborhoods throughout the city. Tour topics this season highlight prominent women of Greenridge Cemetery, the celebrated area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, and the historic Spa State Park, among many others. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain.

Due to current restrictions in New York State, Summer Strolls will be limited to 20 guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 25 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Summer Sunday Stroll Safety Plan please visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call the foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. ART EXHIBIT: Hudson Hall is proud to reopen its doors on June 27, 2020 with Rodney Alan Greenblat’s aptly-titled, Something to Look Forward to, an enjoyable, whimsical and engaging collection of new and archival works bursting with color and underpinned with wit and charm. The exhibition, which runs until August 23 in Hudson Hall’s Center Hall Gallery and Common Council Room, is free and open to the public on a limited, timed entry, reservation-only basis (maximum 10 entries per hour). Socially-distanced guided tours ($10, free for members, maximum of 6 per tour) take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm. Exhibition reservations and tour tickets are now on sale to Hudson Hall members and open to the public on June 18. Tickets can be purchased and time entry reservations can be made at hudsonhall. org. Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Tel: (518) 8221438.

Monday, July 13

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, July 13 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place, Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, July 14

VIRTUAL WWII TALK: Tuesday, July 14, 7 pm, Chapman

Museum Virtual Program - Dr. Daniel Way: “How the B-29 Ended World War II and Saved a Million Lives” - On Tuesday, July 14th, at 7 pm Dr. Daniel Way will present a virtual program about his father’s experience in the South Pacific during WWII. Donald Way was a T2 technical Sergeant in the 949th Aviation Engineers Company of the 20th Air Force under general Curtis LeMay, serving from July 1942 to November 1945. He was on Guam for approximately one year making bombing maps for the navigators and bombardiers of the B-29s. Dr. Way’s talk will feature pictures his father took of the bombers, the aerial photos of bombing targets, actual bombings in progress, Hiroshima before and after the A-bomb and the elaborate maps his unit made for the bombardiers and navigators. The program is planned in conjunction with the Chapman Museum exhibit, Let’s All Fight: WWII Home Front Posters, and is funded in part by a grant from Humanities New York, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For details on how to join the Zoom meeting, go to chapmanmuseum. org/events or the Chapman Museum Facebook page. VIRTUAL JOB FAIR: The Wesley Community will host a Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, July 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. for those interested in the CNA training program and other skilled nursing positions including: Graduate Practical Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Registered Nurses; Registered Nurses Supervisor; and Registered Nurses Unit Coordinator. The Wesley Health Care Center provides quality nursing care for aging adults and seniors through a variety of different services including: long-term care; light care geriatrics; Alzheimer’s and memory support; and a short-term rehabilitation program. Employment at The Wesley Community gives individuals the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of seniors who need medical or personal care services and daily assistance to maintain their quality of life. In addition to an excellent work culture, Wesley also offers numerous benefits to all full-time employees, including: health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and 401K retirement savings. Part-time employees are also eligible for some aspects of the benefits package. For more information about employment opportunities, contact The Wesley Community at 518-252-0414 or visit www. thewesleycommunity.org/ careers. TAI CHI: Tai Chi Classes at SPAC Instructed by Mark Tolstrup of the Tai Chi Center - Beginner Introduction To Tai Chi Class. Tuesdays July 7 - 28, 10 am or 5:30 pm on the SPAC grounds in the Saratoga Spa State Park. In this course participants will learn the basic postures, movements and breath work in addition to the first movements of the Yang style Tai Chi form. These techniques have many benefits for health and wellbeing including flexibility, stress reduction and balance. Preregistration is required 24 hours in advance of class. Cost for the series is $80. Register online at: http:// www.the-taichi-center.com/ home.html or email: mark@ the-taichi-center.com. BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 14 Part I, July 21 Part 2, and July 28 Part 3, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Art of Meditation by Joel Goldsmith. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.

Wednesday, July 15

STUFFED SHELLS DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Stuffed Shells Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, July 15, 4:30-6:30 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10amnoon to place an order. Menu includes Stuffed Shells, Meatballs, Sweet Sausage, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only. CONGRESS PARK FAMILY TOUR: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, in partnership with the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, offers a family friendly tour of Congress Park on Wednesday, July 15th at 10AM. The museum’s motto of “fun is not cancelled” is embodied in this 45-minute walking tour that highlights the history and architecture of Congress Park while providing families with a unique, socially distanced outdoor activity. Learn about the history of the springs, Canfield Casino, Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask

Memorial, and the carousel. Tour meets at the Congress Spring under the pavilion. Due to current restrictions in New York State, this tour will be limited to approximately 20 attendees, which is less than the maximum of 50 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For additional information and to purchase tickets please visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at (518) 587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. VIRTUAL WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER: Like so many non-profits, Sustainable Saratoga has cancelled traditional in-person fundraising activities due to Covid-19. To help during these unusual times, Sustainable Saratoga invites you to a Virtual Wine Tasting. The event will be informative, fun and raise much-needed funds to continue the programs you support. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, located in New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. The winery has generously donated a portion of the wines for this event, and all proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. The Virtual Wine Tasting is Wednesday, July 15 @ 6:00 pm. Barbara Frank, Consulting Winemaker and Regional Sales Manager of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, will take us on a virtual tasting experience of some of the Dr. Konstantin Frank wines and talk about the winery, including some of their sustainability efforts. Choose between 2 wine packages: For a $75 donation, you will receive two bottles of wine (Dry Riesling and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies, OR For a $125 donation, you will receive four bottles of wine (Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc) and some goodies. All wine packages come in a reusable canvas bag and will be accompanied by a delicious dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates in North Creek, NY, and a Sustainable Saratoga window cling. Quantities are limited, so reserve your wine package today at https:// sustainable-saratoga-virtual-wine-tasting.eventbrite. com.