• Instructor: Scott Stoner
• Thursday, Feb. 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• $23
• Room 107 – Sand Creek Middle School

There is great beauty in nature and it can be captured with any type of camera, from cell phone to the latest DSLR or mirrorless camera. Suitable for all levels of photographers with a variety of equipment. This workshop will cover basic elements including light, composition, focus and how they apply to close-ups, landscapes and wildlife photography. We will also discuss tools and techniques in the field and basic editing. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18.

• Instructor: Ann Burns
• Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• $23
• Room 134 – Colonie Central High School

Start off the new year prepared to send out birthday cards on time! In this class you will make an assortment of cards for everyone on your birthday list. You will make four cards using different techniques and products, sure to bring a smile to any recipient. No prior stamping experience needed. Please bring a pair of scissors and adhesive of your choice. A $5 materials fee will be collected prior to the start of class. Check out samples of the instructor’s work at annburns.stampinup.net. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18.

• Instructor: Neil Bindelglass
• Monday, Feb. 12, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• $23
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School

According to AARP, an American will turn 50 every eight seconds. That is more than 10,000 people every day. During this time, many people begin to think about downsizing, either by choice or because of health-related issues and it can all be very overwhelming. This class will give an overview about how to break this mammoth task down into manageable pieces. Topics will include: Sorting your possessions, how to downsize, space planning for a new residence, questions to ask before you hire a mover, home staging, when a Senior Move Manager is right for you, and questions to ask a Senior Move Manager before you hire them. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18.

• Instructor: Neil Bindelglass
• Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• $23 
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School

This course is the perfect accompaniment to “So, You’re Ready to Downsize.” Millions of Americans are downsizing and moving to smaller homes. And many older Americans have been in their homes for decades. This course will discuss how you can dispose of all of the items that you don’t want or won’t be taking with you when you move. Topics will include Craig’s List, Ebay, estate sales, giving things away and donating goods (and the tax benefits). Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18.

• Instructor: Michael Stanton 
• Monday, Feb. 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• $18 
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School

Do you know what to expect when it comes to Medicare? Did you know Medicare is mandatory for those collecting Social Security and it will likely be your greatest expense in retirement? If you or someone you know is turning 65, ready to retire, or losing your employer plan, this course will help you discover an understanding of Medicare. From Part A to IRMAA, learn the fundamentals of how each section of Medicare works in this hands-on class aimed at making complex information easy-to-understand. Free with Colonie Senior Courtesy Card.

• Instructor: Michael Stanton
• Monday, March 4, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• $18
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School

An educational course designed to help you understand the differences between Advantage, Supplemental and Prescription drug plans. This is the second course in the Healthcare series offered by Michael Stanton. Free with Colonie Senior Courtesy Card.

• Instructor: Ann Burns
• Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
• $23
• Room 134 – Colonie Central High School

Is it Spring yet? It may be a few weeks away, but you will be in the mood with cards filled with flowers and all things spring. You will be prepared for the spring holidays (Easter, Mother’s Day) after this class. No stamping experience necessary. Please bring double-sided adhesive and a small pair of scissors. A $5 materials fee will be collected prior to the start of class. Check out samples of the instructor’s work at: annburns.stampinup.net. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18

• Instructor: Matthew Yager & Trish Wielt
• Thursday, March 7, 6 to 7 p.m. 
• $18
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School

This class offers an introduction to preplanning for your family’s cemetery needs. It is a step by step educational program including history, rules, regulations, current laws, and burial options for you and your family. Presented by Memory Gardens. Free with Colonie Senior Courtesy Card.

• Instructor: Olivia Townsend
• Monday, March 11, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
• $23
• Room 141 - Sand Creek Middle School

Coming together with your family or friends to share a warm, delectable dinner? That is what this course is about. In this vegan cooking course, we will create a light and rich version of lasagna in a 2 1/2-hour evening. I will provide printed recipes and the knowledge of why and how they work to understand vegan food on a fundamental level. The recipes are simple, but effective, perfect for the home cook. Class size is limited to 12 participants. A materials fee of $25.00 is due to the instructor on the first night of class. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee - $18

• Instructor: Jill Boyd
• Tuesday, March 26, 6 to 8 p.m.
• $23
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School

Do you want to instantly improve how you look and feel? Find and use the colors that reflect your beauty and transform your personal style, enhance your unique beauty and elevate your energy. All color systems are based on the combination of body colors i.e. hair, eyes, natural blush and skin tone. Regrouping and feeling better about yourself will give you a new perspective. In this class you will learn your best colors and how to transition to grey hair with a vibrant flare and the new 2024 colors for your accessories.

Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist at Ageless Iconic Style, is renowned for the creativity, originality, sophistication and elegance with which she dresses her clients. Jill’s core skill is helping both men and women to look and feel absolutely radiant in all stages of life. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18.

• Instructor: Jill Boyd 
• Thursday, March 28, 6 to 8 p.m.
• $23 
• Room 112 – Colonie Central High School

Do you have an overcrowded wardrobe that is becoming problematic as to what to wear and when? Learn to cluster your wardrobe with 5-8 easy pieces that coordinate with each other and span all seasons. In this class you will watch a demonstration that instructs how to cluster, how to simplify your closet pieces and how to make outfits. Most important, clustering will teach you a strategy to save money and know when it is time to replace pieces.

Jill Valerie Boyd, owner and chief stylist at Ageless Iconic Style, is renowned for the creativity, originality, sophistication and elegance with which she dresses her clients. Jill’s core skill is helping both men and women to look and feel absolutely radiant in all stages of life. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18.

• Instructor: Voice Coaches
• Wednesday, April 10, 6 to 9 p.m.
• $23
• White Lake Music & Post Recording Studios, 26 Vly Road, Albany 12205

Have you ever been told you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the Internet in your area. We will cover all the basics including how to prepare the all important demo, and how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. Students will have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoach.com producers. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $18.

• Instructor: Paul DeFrancisco
• 12 Weeks, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• $75
• New Gym – Sand Creek Middle School

Competitive pickup games for veteran players. Participants are expected to have a mastery of basic volleyball skills and hands-on knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies using designated hitters, setters, blockers, etc. Play will be conducted in accordance with USA Volleyball rules and regulations. This class is NOT for beginners.Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee-not applicable to this course.

• Instructor: Connie DiNovo
• 10 Weeks, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• $60 
• Gym – Forest Park Elementary School

High Fitness is a full body workout that combines aerobic and anaerobic training and has shown to improve overall endurance, stamina, strength, and cardiovascular health without the use of additional equipment. The High Fitness method of choreography ensures that participants can enjoy effective exercise to music of all genres while reaping the benefits to both mind and body! All you need is comfortable clothes and shoes, plenty of water and be prepared to have lots of fun! Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $55.

• Instructor: Lisette Roldan-Hart
• *Start Date: Feb. 5.
• 10 Weeks, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• $60
• Cafeteria – Forest Park Elementary School
   

Yoga for all is a multi-level class designed for the beginner as well as the experienced student. The instructor guides the class through a series of Vinyasa flow poses. Movement is coordinated with breath to flow from one pose to the next. Benefits include improved strength, flexibility, reduced stress, better posture, community and much more. Participants should wear flexible pants or shorts, close fit t-shirt or tank. Water bottle and mat required. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $55.

• Instructor: Kevin Kuhne
• March 18-April 29
• 6 Weeks, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 
• $45
• Room 245 – Sand Creek Middle School

For both the beginning and experienced drawing student, this course will teach the basic drawing skills and techniques needed to show realistic interiors, still lives and simple figures in an environment. The emphasis will be on working from life: drawing in your sketchbook, as we learn about perspective, sighting, proportion, value, design, color and more! For the first class, bring a mixed media sketchbook of any size you are comfortable with, a pencil, eraser, and a ballpoint pen. In future classes we will explore other media such as vine charcoal, colored pencils, ink pen and watercolor to depict exciting and lively interior scenes. Class will not meet on April 1. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $40

• Instructor: Don Warren
• April 29-May 20
• 4 Weeks, 7 to 8 p.m.
• $40
• Orchestra Room – Colonie Central High School

Bring your guitar, bass or ukulele and prepare to enjoy a rewarding and fun experience. No guitar? No problem. Contact Don at donwlessons@gmail.com. No prior experience? No worries. Beginners: you will learn how to play basic chords, techniques, rhythms/strumming and timing. By the end of the course, you will contribute to the group as you play through a recognizable song. Novice-Intermediate: By the end of the course, you will be able to contribute to the final song in a variety of creative ways, to take your playing up a level and apply new-found techniques to add to your abilities as a guitarist. What to bring? An acoustic guitar, guitar pick (if you like) and clip-on headstock tuner (preferred) and pen. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $35.

• Instructor: Lynne Ross
• *Start Date: March 4
• 8 Weeks, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• $55 
• Cafeteria – Shaker Road Elementary School 

Zumba Gold is a fun combination of Latin and International rhythms, dance and light weights to tone and sculpt the body. This class combines low impact dance rhythms, such as merengue, salsa, cumbia with easy to follow steps with light weights to sculpt and tone. No experience necessary. Please bring 1 to 3-pound weights, a towel, and a water bottle. Dress in sneakers and comfortable work out clothing. Wear layers as you will work up a sweat! Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $50.

• Instructor: Donna Hyer
• 10 Weeks, 6 to 8:30 p.m. 
• $55
• Library Lounge – Colonie Central High School

If you have a basic knowledge of quilting or would like to brush up on your skills and learn some new techniques, this class is for you. We’ll be making a quilt or a table runner (or two) and having fun along the way. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $50.

• Instructor: Janet Murphy
• 10 Weeks, 7:15 to 8 p.m.
• $70/Couple
• Cafeteria - Roessleville Elementary School

Learn the basic steps of the Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Rumba and Waltz. A course for couples getting married or just for fun! Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $65 per couple.

• Instructor: Janet Murphy
• 10 Weeks, 6:15 to 7 p.m.
• $70/Couple 
• Cafeteria - Roessleville Elementary School

Now that you know the basic steps of the Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Rumba and Waltz, it’s time to kick it up a notch! Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $65 per couple.

• Instructor: Monica L. Cook
• 10 Weeks, 6 to 8 p.m. 
• $60
• Room 164 – Colonie Central High School

Unlock the secrets to successful house flipping with our intensive 10-week masterclass. Led by seasoned industry experts and guest speakers, this course dives deep into every facet of real estate flipping, from strategic acquisitions to profitable sales. Explore residential and commercial properties, uncover diverse financing options, and learn the art of efficient project management. Delve into design and staging techniques that maximize appeal and master marketing strategies that seal the deal. With a focus on long-term wealth building, this course offers invaluable insights for both beginners and seasoned investors. Don’t just flip houses, master the art and science of it. A $5 materials fee will be collected prior to the start of class. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $55.

• Instructor: Tammy Thayer
• 12 Weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• $75
• Gym - Forest Park Elementary School

Learn basic skills and knowledge of the game in a relaxed noncompetitive, non-aggressive, fun filled atmosphere. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $70.

• Instructor: Theresa Somaio
• 10 Weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• $60
• Room 132 – Colonie Central High School

Explore still life, landscape and portrait painting in oils. Bring your own painting projects to work on or work with the instructor’s set ups and photos. All levels of experience are welcome to attend this painting workshop. Materials list will be handed out on the first night of class, but bring a small canvas and whatever materials you have. The instructor has been teaching art to adults and children for over twenty years. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $55.

• Instructor: Donna Hyer
• 10 Weeks, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
• $55
• Library Lounge– Colonie Central High School

Work on your own projects with the help and expertise of other knowledgeable quilters. Special group projects and demonstrations during the session. Colonie Senior Courtesy Card Fee – $50.