Ballston Area Seniors' Community Weekly E-Blast

 E-BLAST APRIL 27-MAY 1,2026

ALERT Covid and Flu are going around. If you feel sick, PLEASE do not come to the Community center.

For scheduled weekly activities, refer to the newsletter available on the website – ballstonmiltonseniors.com. Our e-mail address is ballston.area.seniors2@gmail.com

Please remember to sign in at the front desk. 

Due to some confusion, just a reminder, we are the Milton Community Center, LOCATED AT 310 NORTHLINE ROAD, Ballston Spa, NY 

not the Ballston Area Community Center, which is in the village. 

UPCOMING EVENTS INDOOR GARAGE SALE Need to declutter and make and extra cash? Our members can sign up for a table. Saturday May 9th Setup * am sale start at 9 am. To reserve a table, contact Carol Moll at 518-339-8926 or at our weekly Thursday meetings. Buyers are also needed, so come find your newest treasure. The event opens to the public from 9am-3pm 

Garage sale will be at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY

Monday April 27

Shooting Pool 9am – 12 noon Call Dan Buneo for info 518-309-3093.

Chorus meets from 10 to 11. New members are always welcome. 

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

Tuesday April 28

Crafters – Finish Birdhouses and Mother’s Day Corsage

Mahjong – Mahjong meets in the pool room from 1 to 3 pm. New members are welcome. 

Wednesday, April 29

Thursday, April 30

GAME DAY Lots games to play with others if you choose 

9-11:30 am

TRIPS 

Mary Egan 518-630-6322   

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

Potluck Prices have been raised to $4.00 per person that are not contributing to the meal. 

Split the Pot Tickets on sale until 11:30 am at the front desk.

Gather and Dine- menu is. Swedish Meatballs, Buttered Egg Noodles, Broccoli, Peaches.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

Shooting Pool 1pm-4pm Call Dan Buneo for info 518-309-3093. 

Friday May 1

Exercise class meets from 11:15 to 12:00- 

Alison Bodle Instructor

Shooting Pool 6:30-9pm. For info call Dan Buneo 

518-309-3093.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 Please no outdated food.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 lindaelemer585@gmail.com

E-blast- If you have an event update or information on future events, please email your information and copy that you wish to share to ballston.area.seniors2@gmail.com attention Janet or send a text message with the exact wording you want in the e-blast to 518-450-8317 by Friday prior to next week’s eblast. 

2026 Membership dues for 2026 are now due. See Lisa at the front table from 10-11:30. 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.

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. 

1st BAZAAR MEETING May 7th1:15pm in the Pool Room anyone interested in participating with the Bazaar in any way please come to the meeting Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday November 14. WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET.

UPCOMING CRAFTS 

FELTING Friday May 8 $10.00 for the kit, and $10. for the instructor

FAIRY DISH GARDEN Friday June 5, 12pm-3pm $10.00 for materials. Please sign up Front Table. Instructor Earlene Van

FARMERS MARKET opens Saturday June 13th, 9am-1pm until October 3rd

Quote for the week… 

“Experience is yesterday’s answer to today’s problem.” 

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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