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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in June at The Grove, the new outdoor activity space of Queensbury Senior Citizens Inc.
Courtesy Queensbury Senior Citizens Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Ann Donnelly<\/p>\n

The Queensbury Senior Citizens, Inc. has expanded with the opening of a new outdoor space called The Grove.<\/p>\n

It officially opened in June with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe share our building, including the activity room, with the town of Queensbury,\u201d center director Stephanie Smith. \u201cThe Grove gives us more room for activities in an outdoor space safe for seniors.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While the organization holds activities in The Grove, including a recent BBQ fundraiser, a \u201cPotluck Picnic,\u201d outdoor movie nights, and music events, members are welcome to use the space with their families. There are picnic tables, grills, and a bocce ball court.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a benefit for members as many don\u2019t have their own space for this,\u201d said Smith.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An Evening Under the Stars, this year\u2019s senior ball, will be held in The Grove on July 28. The free event brings together the members of Queensbury, Glens Falls, and Fort Ann\/Kingsbury senior citizen groups.<\/p>\n

The organization, which now has approximately 1,400 members, provides activities that encourage physical fitness, social interaction, and continuous learning. There is no age requirement for membership, but people must be at least 55 to be on the Board of Trustees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Currently, member ages range from early to mid-40s up to the oldest member, who is 103. They offer programs at no or little costs and sometimes get sponsors to help keep expenses down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, CDPHP sponsors Tai Chi classes. The organization also partners with sponsors to provide presentations on relevant topics like financial aid, legal issues, and how to avoid scams. There is a health fair coming up on Sept. 22.<\/p>\n

Some of the activities are organized by the center\u2019s staff, while others are organized by members themselves based on their interests and skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Activities include line dancing, Zumba, Tai Chi, card games, art classes, book chat, crafting, shuffleboard, and pool. They also offer off-site activities such as bowling and an Out to Lunchers group that meets at different restaurants in the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Assistant Director Elizabeth Stone leads the travel program. A group is heading to London and Paris in October. Others traveled to South Carolina and Maine earlier this year. Day trips include shows at Proctor\u2019s, SPAC, and other popular activities, events, and tours like the Van Gogh Experience in Albany and a West Point Military Academy tour.<\/p>\n

New members are always welcome. The membership fee is $25 per year. To join, visit the center at 742 Bay Road in Queensbury or call (518) 761-8224. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, visit seniorsonthego.org.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People interested in partnering with the center to help with the cost of an activity or event or host a presentation can call Smith at (518) 761-8224.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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