At the Rotterdam Community Center, we nourish our neighbors in mind, body, and soul, and serve as a community hub where all people can connect to the resources they need.

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: "The Polar Express"
Saturday, December 14th

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 "The Polar Express" The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away) reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. This film is rated G. 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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Help-Portrait Schenectady 2024
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am - 1:00pm

It's back! Come celebrate the season with us at the new Rotterdam Community Center as we provide FREE framed portraits for all our neighbors along with local professional photographers, hair stylists and makeup artists! The festivities will also include snacks with Santa, storytelling, gifts and holiday crafts for all ages. Join the international movement with local impact and build some community with us this holiday season! THERE IS NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER to participate in this cherished Schenectady County tradition! The event is FREE for all in our local community although donations to support the ongoing work of the Rotterdam Community Center will be accepted.

December 2024

Board Game Night
Friday, December 20th 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!