Ballston Area Seniors' Community Weekly E-Blast

E-BLAST   January 26-30, 2026

For scheduled weekly activities, refer to the newsletter available on the website – ballstonmiltonseniors.com.

Please remember to sign in at front desk. 

During the winter, if the schools are closed or delayed for 2 hours, the Senior center will be closed.  There will be no scheduled activities.

Monday January 26- Due to snow in the forecast-  there will be no chorus or exercise class.  

Tuesday January 27-   Crafters meet 10 to 12 

We are planning a class to make Easter bunny wreaths.  Details soon.

We also would like to plan more classes and activities.  We would like suggestions.  

Just a quick reminder from Sue, no special talents are needed to enjoy the crafts.  

Thursday, January 29

Stretch & Flex Class 10:30 to 11:15 – Carol Moll, Instructor

Split the Pot Tickets on sale until 11:30 am at front desk. See Janet Welcome, Becky Higley.   

Quilt Raffle-  tickets are $1 and the drawing will be on February 26th. See Susan Brewer at the craft table to purchase a ticket. 

Gather and Dine- menu is Beef Pot Roast with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, and Mandarin Oranges.  To sign up call before 1 pm on Wed,  518-363-4020.  Just a quick reminder, no one is allowed in the kitchen without permission during food prep or service from 9 am to 1 pm.

General Meeting begins at 12:30.

Important Notice: Howe Cavern Trip – Final signup for Howe Cavern trip. The trip date is March 24, cost is $45. The early sign up sheet will be available at 10AM along with the registration form. Please fill out the form and have your check made out to BASC. Registration takes place at the completion of the regular meeting. The bus arrives at 9 am, Departs at 9:30. Arrival at Howe Cavern at 10:30. Lunch at Bulls Head Inn at 1:00. Any questions, please call the Trip Coordinator, Mary Egan 518-630-6322. 

Friday, January 30- 

Exercise class meets from 11:15 to 12:00- Alison Bodle Instructor 

2026 Membership  Membership dues for 2026 are now due. See Lisa at the front table. All renewals require the completed membership form which is at the bottom of this eblast.   

Dues may also be mailed to Membership Chair, 310 Northline Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 . All checks must be made out to BASC.  

Donations for Food Pantry-  Items for the local food pantries can be placed in the clear bin at the sign in table.  Please no outdated food. 

Ill & Deceased- Please let us know of any member who has a health issue or has passed, so we can send a card or a memorial.   Contact Linda Elmer at 518-885-4839 or email her at lle1202@yahoo.com.

E-blast-  If you have an event update or information on future events, please email your information and copy that you wish shared to megstevens@nycap.rr.com by the Saturday prior to the next week’s eblast.   

Facebook update- Due to being unable to access the previous Facebook page, we now have a new Facebook page- It is Ballston Area Senior Citizens.   It will be updated on a regular basis so please like our new page.

Quote for the week… 

“Strong people don’t put others down; they lift them up.”

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS

2026 MEMBERSHIP     NEW   –   RENEWAL

Membership dues run from January 1st thru December 31st

All new members pay $15, then the following:

$15.00= 55+ years        $10.00=Turned 80 in 2025         FREE= Turned 90 in 2025

Enclose check payable to BASC Membership.  Membership dues may be paid at Thursday luncheon meetings from 10am to noon.  Please fill out even if over 90.

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