SCHEDULE

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

1pm: Community Crafting

Bring your projects and create in community with others!

5pm: Zumba with Annie G!

Drop in cost is $10 or a $40 punch card for five sessions. Email questions to annieg39@aol.com

6pm: Mindfulness Group Coaching

Learn how to create a present state of awareness and reduce overall stress. Cost is $10 per session- more information is available at www.BeingOneWorld.com

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 pm: Quilting Group

Open for new and experienced sewists! Bring your own sewing machine in good working order, machine needles, and a spool of cotton thread. You should have at least a basic understanding of how to operate your sewing machine. If you can sew a straight line, YOU CAN QUILT! Open to adults 18 years and older. If interested, please contact Lisa Wend at LPiseczny@nycap.rr.com or (518) 852-0584.

5:30 pm: Gentle Yoga with Jean Marie CYT, LMT

each session is $15 for an hour long class, and includes centering, gentle stretches, and asanas. RSVP: yoginijean@yahoo.com

7pm : LGBTQIA+ Support Group

Open to all, although minors need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No cost or commitment to attend weekly.

4:30 pm: Trinity Produce Pantry

Free produce distribution every Friday. Numbers are handed out beginning at 4:15. No I.D., paperwork, or preregistration required.

REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS:

5:00 pm: Zumba with Annie G!

drop in cost is $10 or a $40 punch card for five sessions. Email questions to annieg39@aol.com

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Free Community Movie Night: "If"
Saturday, January 11th

Doors open at 6:30 PM
Movie begins at 7:15 PM

Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing "If". After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids. This heart-warming film was directed by John Krasinski, and is packed with stars including Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carrell, Louis Gossett, Jr., Blake Lively, Emily Blunt, Cailey Fleming, and Brad Pitt. This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.

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January 2025

Board Game Night
Friday, January 17th at 6:30pm

Please join us for Game Night on the 3rd Friday monthly from 6:30 to 9:30 (may run later to finish up games as needed). Bring your games, or play ours! We will provide chess, checkers, cards, and a variety of board or card games including but not limited to: Settlers of Catan, Set, Evolution, Castles of Burgundy, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Splendor, Azul, and many more! We have a solid Magic: The Gathering contingent as well! People of all ages and abilities are welcome, but most provided games are suitable for people 12 and older, so please bring games suitable for younger children if they are joining in on the fun. We hope to share knowledge and find like minded people who love to game.

Game night is free although a $5 suggested donation is appreciated to help keep Rotterdam Community Center up and running. Minors under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied minors need a virtual permission slip completed beforehand that can be found at https://bit.ly/MLCEventPermissionWe hope to see you soon!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Concert
Sunday, January 19th at 3:00pm

The Schenectady County Human Rights Commission invites the community to celebrate Dr. King's vision of unity, justice, and equality at a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance Concert hosted by the Rotterdam Community Center. This concert will feature Albany Voices of Pride and several distinguished speakers. Join us as we honor Dr. King's legacy by working toward building a stronger, more inclusive community for all.

Free Community Movie Night: "Champions"
Saturday, February 8th

Doors open at 6:30 PM
Movie begins at 7:15 PM

Join us for a FREE community movie night!! This month we are showing “Champions”. It centers on a basketball team training and competing in the Special Olympics under the guidance of an imperfect but dedicated coach Marcus. This film is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free and concessions available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.​​

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February 2025

Board Game Night
Friday, February 21st at 6:30pm

Please join us for Game Night on the 3rd Friday monthly from 6:30 to 9:30 (may run later to finish up games as needed). Bring your games, or play ours! We will provide chess, checkers, cards, and a variety of board or card games including but not limited to: Settlers of Catan, Set, Evolution, Castles of Burgundy, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Splendor, Azul, and many more! We have a solid Magic: The Gathering contingent as well! People of all ages and abilities are welcome, but most provided games are suitable for people 12 and older, so please bring games suitable for younger children if they are joining in on the fun. We hope to share knowledge and find like minded people who love to game.

Game night is free although a $5 suggested donation is appreciated to help keep Rotterdam Community Center up and running. Minors under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Unaccompanied minors need a virtual permission slip completed beforehand that can be found at https://bit.ly/MLCEventPermissionWe hope to see you soon!

A Nice Place to Live: A Community Forum on the 2024 Rotterdam Needs Assessment
Monday, February 24th at 7:00pm

Throughout the summer of 2024, the Rotterdam Community Center, in partnership with the Siena College Center for Academic and Community Engagement and the Schenectady Foundation, surveyed a diverse group of over two hundred Rotterdam residents to identify a number of key areas where as neighbors we can work together to make our town an even nicer place to live! Join community leaders, elected officials and concerned neighbors as we hear from Siena's research team, discuss the results and begin brainstorming about future community initiatives.

Community Film Screening and Snack Potluck: "A Case for Love"

Sunday, February 2nd at 2:00 PM

Our society is more divided than ever. Many have moved into tribal corners, seeing the world from an “us versus them” point of view. The teachings and writings of Bishop Michael Curry, most well-known for his passionate sermon about “The Power of Love” at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, inspired the new film, "A Case for Love." This feature-length documentary examines the question of whether or not love, specifically—unselfish—love, is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the world. Messiah's Faith Formation Ministry Team is hosting this event at the Rotterdam Community Center. Everyone in our community is invited to join us and bring a something to share for a snack potluck as we enjoy the film!