Bus Trip to NYC 

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

Fee $47.00

• Leave: Shaker High School at 8 a.m. 
• Arrive: Bryant Park at 11:30 a.m.
• Leave: Bryant Park at 7:00 p.m.
• Arrive: Shaker High School at 10:30 p.m.

You may leave your car in the school parking lot. Reservations are completed on-line. No refunds or credits
will be given. Students 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

No fee waiver for Senior Citizens on bus trips.

Grapevine Fall Wreaths

• Instructor: Tara Connors
• Monday, October 6
• 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Room 141 – Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee:  $23,  Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18

Happy Fall Y’all! Get sweater weather ready with an autumn Grapevine Wreath. Bash Parties will bring all of the supplies for you to make an 18” grapevine wreath complete with a variety of flowers and a wood cutout that reads “Hello Fall,” “Happy Fall Y’all,” or “Welcome.” We’ll provide instruction and help throughout the entire project. A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor prior to the start of class. Tara Connors is the owner of Bash Parties, which hosts activity-based events all over the greater Capital Region.

Birding your Backyard:  Attracting and Identifying Birds Close to Home

• Instructor: Scott Stoner
• Tuesday, Oct. 7
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Room 107 – Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee:  $23, Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18

Are you new to feeding birds or a veteran backyard bird watcher looking for a few tips? Wondering what those birds are? Birds provide beauty, entertainment, and interest to our yards. Fall is a great time to start or upgrade our efforts to welcome them. This one-night class covers feeders, food, water, and shelter to best welcome birds to our yards, along with identification of common species.

Pre-planning Cemetary Services 

• Instructor: Matthew Yager & Trish Wielt
• Wednesday, Oct. 15
• 6 to 7 p.m. 
• Room 112 - Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $18, Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – Free

This class offers an introduction to preplanning for your family’s cemetery needs. It is a step by step educational program including history, rules, regulations, current laws, and burial options for you and your family. Presented by Memory Gardens.

Rubber Stamping - Fall Cards

• Instructor: Ann Burns
• Wednesday, Oct. 15
• 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
• Room 134 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $23, Fee: Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18

There’s no better way to welcome the new season than by stamping some fall cards! We’ll create beautiful cards using autumn colors, seasonal images, and fun techniques and folds. Envelopes are included. No prior stamping experience is needed. Please bring a pair of scissors and the adhesive of your choice. Check out samples of the instructor’s work at: here.

So, You’re Ready to Downsize!

• Instructor: Neil Bindelglass
• Tuesday, Oct. 21
• 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $23,  Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18.

According to AARP, an American will turn 50 every eight seconds. That is more than 10,000 people every day. During this time, many people begin to think about downsizing, either by choice or because of health- related issues and it can all be very overwhelming. This class will give an overview about how to break this mammoth task down into manageable pieces. Topics will include: Sorting your possessions, how to downsize, space planning for a new residence, questions to ask before you hire a mover, home staging, when a Senior Move Manager is right for you, and questions to ask a Senior Move Manager before you hire them.

How to Get Rid of Your Stuff:  Selling and Donating Items

• Instructor: Neil Bindelglass
• Wednesday, Oct.  22
• 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $23, Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18.

This course is the perfect accompaniment to “So,You’re Ready to Downsize.” Millions of Americans are downsizing and moving to smaller homes. And many older Americans have been in their homes for decades. This course will discuss how you can dispose of all of the items that you don’t want or won’t be taking with you when you move. Topics will include Craig’s List, Ebay, estate sales, giving things away and donating goods (and the tax benefits). 

Healthcare After Retirement – Part 1

• Instructor: Michael Stanton
• Tuesday, Oct. 28
• 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $18, Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – Free

Do you know what to expect when it comes to Medicare? Did you know Medicare is mandatory for those collecting Social Security and it will likely be your greatest expense in retirement? If you or someone you know is turning 65, ready to retire, or losing your employer plan, this course will help you discover an understanding of Medicare. From Part A to IRMAA, learn the fundamentals of how each section of Medicare works in this hands-on class aimed at making complex information easy-to-understand.

Healthcare After Retirement – Part 2

• Instructor: Michael Stanton
• Tuesday, Nov. 4
• 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $18, Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – Free

An educational course designed to help you understand the differences between Advantage, Supplemental and Prescription drug plans. This is the second course in the Healthcare series offered by Michael Stanton. 

Rubber Stamping – Stamp a Stack of Holiday Cards

• Instructor: Ann Burns
• Wednesday, November 5
• 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• Room 134 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $23, Colonie SeniorCourtesy Card Fee -$18.

Get into the holiday spirit with beautiful handmade cards! Your friends will be amazed when they receive cards made by you. You’ll go home with six simple but elegant cards (3 designs, 2 of each). Envelopes are included. No stamping experience necessary. Please bring double-sided adhesive and a small pair of scissors. Check out samples of the instructor’s work here.

Getting Paid to Talk

• Instructor: Voice Coaches
• Monday, Nov. 17
• 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• White Lake Music & Post Recording Studios, 26 Vly Road, Albany 12205
• Fee:  $23, Colonie SeniorCourtesy Card Fee -$18.

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice-over work for television, film, radio, audiobooks, documentaries, and the Internet in your area. We will cover all the basics, including how to prepare the all-important demo and how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. You’ll even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producers.

Rubber Stamping – Gift Giving

• Instructor: Ann Burns
• Wednesday, November 19
• 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• Room 134 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $23, Colonie SeniorCourtesy Card Fee -$18.

The holidays will be here soon, and it’s time to think about gift giving! In this class, you will make two unique gifts—one will be a holiday frame—to give to family or friends. (You just might not want to give them away!) No stamping experience necessary. Please bring double-sided adhesive and a small pair of scissors. A materials fee of $15.00 is due to the instructor prior to the start of class. Check out samples of the instructor’s work here.

All classes begin on Monday, Sept 29 unless otherwise noted.

Yoga Flow with Cardio, Strength and More

• Instructor: Lisette Roldan-Hart
• 8 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Cafeteria – Forest Park Elementary School
• Fee: $60, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $55.

This class is designed to create an effective and well-rounded fitness routine for all levels, from beginners to advanced students. Participants should bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Athletic apparel is recommended. Hand weights may be brought, but they are not necessary for the workout. Strength exercises will focus on using one’s own body.

*Watercolor Workshop

• Instructor: Kevin Kuhne
• 7 Weeks
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Room 245 – Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee: $55, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee -$50.

*Start Date: Oct. 20

This 7-week course is for beginners, intermediate, and experienced students. It is designed to help you develop the habit of visually recording your home environment, local hangouts, and travel sites near and far. We will explore interior and exterior perspective techniques, drawing methods, design and composition, human figures, vehicles, pets, and more—using pencil, watercolor paints, watercolor pencils, and ink pens. Note: Class will not meet on November 24.

Materials: You will need a mixed media or watercolor sketchbook in a size you’re comfortable with. For the first class, bring any watercolor supplies you already have (no need to purchase anything yet), along with a ballpoint pen, Micron pen, or fine-point Sharpie. We’ll discuss additional materials as the course progresses.

Coed Volleyball – Intermediate

• Instructor: Paul DeFrancisco
• 10 weeks
• 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• New Gym – Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee: $65, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee-not applicable to this course.

Competitive pickup games for veteran players. Participants are expected to have a mastery of basic volleyball skills and a hands-on knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies, including the use of designated hitters, setters, blockers, and more. Play will be conducted in accordance with USA Volleyball rules and regulations. This class is NOT for beginners.

Quilting – Intermediate

• Instructor: Donna Hyer
• 10 weeks
• 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
• Library Lounge – Colonie Central High School
• Fee: $55, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $50.

If you have a basic knowledge of quilting or would like to brush up on your skills and learn some new techniques, this class is for you. We’ll be making a quilt or a table runner (or two) and having fun along the way.

All classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 30 unless otherwise noted.

*ZUMBA

• Instructor: Carolyn Schirnglone
• 7 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Cafeteria – Veeder Elementary School
• Fee: $55, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $50.

*Start Date: October 7

A Latin-inspired dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music. The class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. You will get a great workout while having a blast. Choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, salsa, merengue and mambo. Squats and lunges can also be included. Moving in sync to music will make you work hard and help you build endurance, tone muscles, and build definition. Bring water and a towel.

Quilting Beginner

• Instructor: Donna Hyer
• 10 Weeks 
• 6 to 8:30 p.m.
• Library Lounge – Colonie Central High School
• Fee: $55, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $50.

Learn the basics and/or learn the proper way to put a quilt together. Have fun and make a lap quilt in the 10-week session.

Classes begin Wednesday, Oct. 1 unless otherwise noted. 

Ballroom Dancing II for Couples

• Instructor: Janet Murphy
• 10 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
• Cafeteria – Roessleville Elementary School
• Fee: $70 per couple, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $65 per couple.

Now that you know the basic steps of the Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Rhumba and Waltz, it’s time to kick it up a notch!

Jazz Dancing 

• Instructor: Janet Murphy
• 10 Weeks 
• 7:15 to 8 p.m. 
• Cafeteria – Roessleville Elementary School
• Fee: $50 per person, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $45 per person.

Introduction to the technique of jazz dance focusing on building core muscles with an emphasis on walking and balance. Enjoy dancing to jazz music of the 50’s and 60’s, Broadway classics and some of today’s standards. 

Coed Volleyball – Beginner Level

• Instructor: Tammy Thayer
• 8 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Gym - Forest Park Elementary School
• Fee: $55, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $50.

Learn basic skills and knowledge of the game in a relaxed, non-competitive, non-aggressive, fun-filled atmosphere. Perfect for those who have always wanted to try it, those who love to play, but aren’t quite ready for intermediate play AND everyone in between!

Coed Volleyball – Intermediate/Advanced Level 

• Instructor: George Ruth
• 10 Weeks 
• 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• Gym – Lisha Kill Middle School (New Gym)
• Fee: $25, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee not applicable for this course. 

This course is for people who have experience with volleyball.  Play will be more intense, with players hitting hard and playing the ball in places that will make their opponents run and dive to get it, so please be aware of the physical intensity of the class.  Beginners to volleyball are encouraged to check out the Coed Volleyball-Beginner class, available through the Continuing Education site.

Oil Painting

• Instructor: Theresa Somaio
• 10 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Room 132 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee: $60, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $55.

Explore still life, landscape and portrait painting in oils. Bring your own painting projects to work on or work with the instructor’s set ups and photos. All levels of experience are welcome to attend this painting workshop. Materials list will be handed out on the first night of class, but bring a small canvas and whatever materials you have. The instructor has been teaching art to adults and children for over twenty years. Due to a Halloween event at CCHS, class will not meet on October 29.

Quilting Advanced

• Instructor: Donna Hyer
• 10 Weeks 
• 6 to 8:30 p.m.
• Library Lounge – Colonie Central High School
• Fee: $55, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $50.

Work on your own projects with the help and expertise of other knowledgeable quilters. Special group projects and demonstrations during the session. Due to a Halloween event at CCHS, class will not meet on October 29.

Beginning September 18, October 9 or October 23

Crochet-Beginner to Intermediate

• Instructor: Shirley Trzaskos
• 10 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Library Lounge – Colonie Central High School
• Fee: $50, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $45.

Start Date: Sept. 18

This class is for a novice in need of the basics, or someone beyond the basics who needs assistance now and then. Beginners should bring worsted weight bright color yarn and a crochet hook no smaller than H and no larger than K. Intermediates should bring your own project or choose from a variety of my patterns.

Zumba

• Instructor: Christa Grant
• 8 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Cafeteria – Shaker Road Elementary School
• Fee: $60, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $55.

Start Date: Oct. 9

Feel the beats and join the fun!  Zumba Fitness is a high energy, high calorie burning dance workout that combines a variety of international and Latin-inspired rhythms.  You will have a great aerobic and exhilarating workout while dancing to merengue, hip hop, salsa, Bollywood and other dance genres.  Be ready to get sweaty with easy to follow routines and move your body with the music that gets your heart pumping!  Bring water and a towel.  Sneakers required.  No dance background necessary.  

Cake/Cupcake Decorating

• Instructor: Tara Connors
• 2 Weeks 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Room 141 - Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee: $35, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $30.

Dates: Oct. 23 and Oct. 30

Students will learn how to fill and use a decorating bag, as well as how to use a variety of piping tips to decorate cupcakes and cakes with borders, flowers, balloons, and more. Over two sessions, students will decorate six cupcakes to take home using decorating bags, candy, and other supplies.

All cupcake materials, including take-home boxes, are provided. A $25 materials fee is due to the instructor prior to the start of class (this fee covers both weeks of the course).

Tara Connors is the owner of Bash Parties, which hosts activity-based events throughout the greater Capital Region.