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What's New at SVAN
- SVAN has a new governance profile. As a project of the Saratoga Institute, we believe it is more appropriate for SVAN to be council rather than a board of directors. The former board of directors is now designated as Leadership Council.
- SVAN is committed to strong and continuous advocacy for seniors in our community. We identify opportunities and supports for our senior population using the tools of civic engagement and educational outreach.
If you are interested in joining any of the following committees we would appreciate your input: Civic Engagement; Finance; Leadership Development; PR and Marketing; Programming. We welcome your suggestions, comments and participation at dsarno@saratogavitalaging.org.
SVAN Congratulates the Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee
For their work on behalf of Saratoga’s Senior Population!
Events
BOOK DISCUSSION
- Book Selection
- "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
- by Rebecca Skloot.
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See
Flyer Attached.
Want to know “WHAT’S NEW” with other senior groups?
Check out the organizations below.
ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
Is sponsored by Empire State College through the Empire State College Foundation. A.L.L. is a program in the college’s Office of Communications and Government Relations.
A.L.L. is affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN)
Approximately 20 study groups are offered each term in the fields of literature, writing, the arts, computers, religion, science, health, current events, local interest and history.
The Academy for Lifelong Learning's office is located at 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs as part of the Empire State College Coordinating Center.
The office phone number is: 518-587-2100, ext. 2415.
The fax number is: 518- 587-9760.
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Fourth Annual
Storytellers Series
Wednesdays
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2012
(Cancelled if Saratoga Springs schools are closed)
Snow date Feb. 15, 2012
Noon - 1 PM.
Room 126, 2 Union Ave.
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs
All sessions are free and open to the public!
Jan. 18, 2012
Kate Dudding: My Most Requested Stories
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Jan. 25, 2012:
Joe Peck: Farm Stories
Feb. 1, 2012
Betty McCanty: From Sunshine and Shadow, A Lifetime of Stories
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Feb. 8, 2012
Betty Cassidy: Life Stories
SARATOGA SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER
- The Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs is dedicated to empowering seniors to achieve and maintain personal independence and individual well-being by providing the program structure and support services necessary for healthy recreation, companionship, social involvement, and problem solving.
- The Senior Center is located at 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. The office phone number is 518-584-1621. Click on their link for more information.
SARATOGA COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
- Services create opportunities for active older people and meet the needs of those at risk of losing their independence. In communities across New York State older people now have access to information and referral services, job and volunteer opportunities, senior center and day care center programs, transportation, congregate and home delivered meals, and homemaker and home health aide services.
- Older people can also access legal services, nursing home ombudsmen services and counseling programs to assist them if they are abused, neglected or exploited.
- The mission of the Office of the Aging is to help all older people have the opportunities and services needed to remain in their own homes and communities.
- They are located at 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. The office phone number is 518-884-4100.