Bus Trip to NYC

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Fee $47.00

• Leave: Sand Creek Middle School at 8 a.m. 
• Arrive: Bryant Park at 11:30 a.m.
• Leave: Bryant Park at 7:00 p.m.
• Arrive: Sand Creek Middle School at 10:30 p.m.

You may leave your car in the school parking lot. Reservations are taken online only. 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.

Rubber Stamping – Birthday Cards

• Instructor: Ann Burns
• Wednesday, Feb. 5
• 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• Room 134 – Colonie Central School District 
• Fee:  $23,  Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18

Need a birthday card in a hurry? After this class, you’ll be ready to send a personalized card to that special someone.

We will create four unique cards using different techniques and folds. Your family and friends will be impressed when they receive your handmade birthday card!

• Envelopes included.
• No prior stamping experience needed.
• Please bring a pair of scissors and the adhesive of your choice.
• A $5.00 materials fee is due to the instructor prior to the start of class.

Check out samples of the instructor’s work here. 

Rubber Stamping – All Occasions Cards

• Instructor: Ann Burns
• Wednesday, Feb. 26
• 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• Room 134 – Colonie Central School District 
• Fee:  $23, Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18

We will make four all occasion cards with a spring theme. No stamping experience necessary. A $5.00 materials fee is due to the instructor prior to the start of class. Check out samples of the instructor’s work at here. 

Getting Paid to Talk

• Instructor: Voice Coaches
• Monday, March 3 OR April 28
• 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• White Lake Music & Post Recording Studios, 26 Vly Road, Albany NY12205
• Fee:  $23, Fee: Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $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, audio books, 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. Students will have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoach.com producers.

Preplanning Cemetery Services

• Instructor: Matthew Yager & Trish Wielt
• Wednesday, March 5
• 6 to 7 p.m.
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $18, Free with Colonie Senior Courtesy Card.

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.

Picturing Nature: A Practical Guide to Nature Photography

• Instructor: Scott Stoner
• Tuesday, March 11
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Room 107 – Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee:  $23, Fee: Colonie Senior Courtesy Cardholders – $18

There is incredible beauty in nature from magnificent birds, flowers and landscapes to the tiniest of insects. This course is suitable for all levels of photographers with a variety of equipment, including cell phones. We will cover the basic elements of nature photography including light, composition and focus and how they apply to close- up, landscape and wildlife photography. Also included are basic editing techniques and suggested locations to photograph nature in upstate NY. Bring your camera if you wish and your questions!

Healthcare After Retirement – Part 1

• Instructor: Michael Stanton
• Tuesday, April 22
• 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $18, Free with Colonie Senior Courtesy Card.

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, April 29
• 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School
• Fee:  $18, Free with Colonie Senior Courtesy Card.

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. 

So, You’re Ready to Downsize!

• Instructor: Neil Bindelglass
• Tuesday, May 6
• 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, May 7
• 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). 

All classes begin on Monday, Feb. 3 unless otherwise noted.

YOGA

• 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.

Yoga for all is a multi-level class designed for the beginner as well as the experienced student. The instructor guides the class through a series of Vinyasa flow poses. Movement is coordinated with breath to flow from one pose to the next. Benefits include improved strength, flexibility, reduced stress, better posture, community and much more. Participants should wear flexible pants or shorts, close fit t-shirt or tank. Water bottle and mat required.

*Watercolor Workshop

• Instructor: Kevin Kuhne
• March 17 to April 7
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Room 245 – Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee: $45, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee -$40.

*Start Date: March 17

This 4-week course is for the student who has some familiarity and experience with basic watercolor supplies and techniques. We will study the watercolor work, style, and technique of an accomplished watercolorist (yet to be decided on) of the past or present. Even if you have previously taken this class, it will be a different featured artist and a new experience. We will copy one of their works and then do a watercolor of your own design in their style. Or, if you prefer, you may continue to work on copies of the chosen artist or a similarly styled artist. There will be lots of individual guidance and instruction.

Materials: cold press watercolor paper, professional grade, at least 9”x12” in size. The paper can be cut-upfull-size sheet, a pad or a block.

Coed Volleyball – Intermediate

• Instructor: Paul DeFrancisco
• 13 weeks
• 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• New Gym – Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee: $75, 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 hands-on knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies using designated hitters, setters, blockers, etc. 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, Feb. 4 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:  March 4

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.

*Cake/Cupcake Decorating

• Instructor: Tara Connors
• 2 Weeks 
• 6 to 8:00 p.m.
• Room 141 - Sand Creek Middle School
• Fee: $35, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $30.

*Dates: May 13 & 20

Learn a variety of techniques to make beautiful and fun cupcakes in this sweet course. During the first class, we’ll cover the basics of assembling and using a piping bag and tips. Each participant will make three spring themed cupcakes to take home. For the second week of class, we will dive into more advanced techniques including flower piping and decorate flower cupcakes. All of the techniques taught can be used on cakes as well! The instructor will provide all of the supplies and each week participants will take home the cupcakes they decorated during the course (take home containers provided). A $30.00 materials fee is due to the instructor prior to the start of class. (This fee covers both weeks of the course.) 

Tara Connors established Bash Parties in 2013 hosting in home, activity- based events, including cupcake decorating themed events.

Classes begin Wednesday, Feb. 5 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!

*Ballroom Dancing I for Couples

• Instructor: Janet Murphy
• 5 Weeks 
• 7:15 to 8 p.m. 
• Cafeteria – Roessleville Elementary School
• Fee: $35 per couple, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $30 per couple.

*Dates: Feb 5 to March 12

Learn the basic steps of the Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Rhumba and Waltz. A course for couples getting married or just for fun! Class will not meet on Feb. 19.

*Jazz Dancing 

• Instructor: Janet Murphy
• 5 Weeks 
• 7:15 to 8 p.m. 
• Cafeteria – Roessleville Elementary School
• Fee: $35 per person, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $30 per person.

*Dates: March 26 to April 30

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. Class will not meet on April 16. 

Coed Volleyball – Beginner Level

• Instructor: Tammy Thayer
• 12 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Gym - Forest Park Elementary School
• Fee: $75, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $70.

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
• 12 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.

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.

Classes begin on Thursday, Feb. 6 unless otherwise noted.

ZUMBA

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

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.

Crochet-Beginner to Intermediate

• Instructor: Shirley Trzaskos
• 13 Weeks 
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Library Lounge – Colonie Central High School
• Fee: $65, Colonie Senior Courtesy Card $60.

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.