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

REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS:

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

1:00 pm: Community Crafting

Bring your projects and create in community with others!

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

6:00 pm: Mindfulness Group

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

1:00 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

7:00pm : 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: Produce Pantry

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

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:

October 2025

Board Game Night
October 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/MLCEventPermission

We hope to see you soon!

History Night: The History of GE
Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm

Ghost Stories and Folklore from the Stockade
For centuries folks of all backgrounds have lived their lives in the Stockade neighborhood and as folklore has it, some of them never completely left. Stories about spirit sightings and strange occurrences reveal the rich history of this historic area.