Center for Creative Retirement
We offer more educational and fun classes, trips and workshops to keep you actively engaged.
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to checkout.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every half hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
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Courses
- American Mah Jongg
- Annie Oakley: Past into Present
- Bird Watching
- Knickerbocker Family Mansion: Ghosts, Tour and Lunch
- National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
- Norman Rockwell Presentation
- Senior Exercise Class
American Mah Jongg
Whether you are a beginner or looking for a refresher, join us in learning American Mahjong. This class includes basic instruction and the opportunity to play with people of varying skill levels. Let’s play, learn to conquer the card, and delve into strategies. If you have a Mahjong set, please bring it with you. Course fee includes a $30 materials fee.
No class 3/18 & 4/22
Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06
Criss Macaione, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, 2/25 - 5/13 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
ZSPI-276 600 | 0 seats left | $114 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Annie Oakley: Past into Present
Come enjoy a morning with re-enactor Denise Wright as she portrays the American sharpshooter and folk heroine who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. After the first-person interpretation, Wright will discuss the use of historical interpretation and interactive dramatizations as methods to bring history to life. There will be an opportunity for participants to try their hand at developing a character from the past into a present-day historical experience.
Course will be held in WIL, Room 113
Denise Wright, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 5/5 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
ZCCR-808 600 | 0 seats left | $15 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Bird Watching
Join a Saratoga Spa State Park environmental educator on a guided walk through Gray’s Crossing, at the southern end of the park, to spot and identify songbirds during their spring migration. The walking route is a level, one-mile loop trail that covers multiple habitats. Bring your own binoculars and feel free to use mobile devices to help identify birdsongs. Possible bird sightings include several species of warblers, sparrows and waterfowl. The program will be conducted rain or shine, so be prepared for any weather conditions. Wear sturdy shoes as the path may be wet and muddy. Bug spray will be provided. There are no restroom facilities at Gray’s Crossing.
Course will meet at Gray’s Crossing, 87 Northline Rd, Ballston Spa
Lea Darling, Coordinator
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 5/8 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
ZCCR-806 600 | 0 seats left | $15 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Knickerbocker Family Mansion: Ghosts, Tour and Lunch
The Knickerbocker Historical Society will be our hosts as they tell us about the history and ghosts of the Knickerbocker Mansion, which dates from about 1770. They will arrange for historical “ghosts” to give moving firsthand accounts of their lives and experiences, and they will explain the renovations – the not-for-profit Society rescued the mansion from certain demolition and has continued to restore it. Our visit concludes with a chance to tour the mansion and a colonial lunch cooked with authentic recipes, a delicious side to the history of the mansion. Course fee includes $30 materials fee.
Course will meet at Knickerbocker Family Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Rd., Schaghticoke, NY
Michele Doodian, Coordinator
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 5/14 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
ZCCR-137 600 | 1 seats left | $45 |
National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame
Come visit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame! Enjoy a docent-led tour that will teach you all about American thoroughbred racing and its rich history in our country. The galleries are filled with paintings, trophies, historical artifacts, and much more that celebrate America’s first national sport. The tour will conclude with an 18-minute screening of our Hall of Fame signature film, “What It Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame.” Course includes $22 materials fee.
Course will meet at 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs
Lea Darling, Coordinator
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 5/9 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZCCR-816 600 | 13 seats left | $37 |
Norman Rockwell Presentation
Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about Norman Rockwell‘s life, art and character. The presentation includes the historical background of the artist, his family, his schooling, his teachers, mentors and illustrators, his painting approaches, and his most iconic works. We will also hear about his personal life and the way his work ties into American culture, and hear about the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge.
Course will be held in WIL, Room 113
Dan Carubia, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 4/9 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
ZCCR-684 600 | 12 seats left | $15 |
Senior Exercise Class
Over the course of an hour, students in this class for seniors will work on 18 exercises grouped in three modalities in ascending order of difficulty. Students will be provided with a sheet listing the exercises to use at home as part of a daily routine and will need to bring their own mat and one- or two-pound hand weights to class.
Course does not meet on 4/22.
Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114
Ihor Evanick, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays, 4/1 - 5/13 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
ZREC-133 600 | 1 seats left | $25 |
Get in Touch
Division of Workforce Development and Community Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excluding college holidays and vacations)