Rotterdam residents- we need to hear from you!

The Rotterdam Community Center, in partnership with Siena College and The Schenectady Foundation, is conducting a survey to uncover what the Rotterdam community needs.

If you are over 18 years of age and a resident of Rotterdam, please complete the 15-minute voluntary survey at https://bit.ly/Survey_RCC

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

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.

TUESDAY

4:30 pm: Zumba with Annie G!

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

FRIDAY

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

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.

SATURDAY

10:00 AM and 11:15 AM:

(Choice of 2 sessions)

Tri-City BMX Winter Balance Bike Class

The cost of a one month class is $100, which includes a weekly balance bike class, USABMX membership, end of session awards, pizza party and t-shirt. There are two sessions available. Session 1 is for ages 1 thru 3 and will be 10am-11am. Session 2 is for ages 3-5 and will be 11:15-12:15am.

Required equipment: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, dry sneakers, balance bike and helmet. We will have a supply of balance bikes to loan out and also for sale. This is not a drop off event, parents/guardians are required to stay.

REGULAR WEEKLY PROGRAMS:

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Community Center Advisory Board
Wednesday, June 5th at 6:30pm
Community Center Conference Room
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
The Community Center Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis to review policy and support the financial development of the Rotterdam Community Center.

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

We host a monthly Game Night at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Friday of each month. 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!

Monthly Movie: "The Super Mario Brothers Movie"

Community Center Performance Hall
Saturday, June 8th at 7:15 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Join us for our monthly movie night!! This month we are showing "The Super Mario Brothers Movie." Based on the video games, the animated film follows Mario on his adventures with his friends. Mario joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad. The trio is in search of Mario's brother Luigi. Together, they hope to defeat the evil Bowser and save the Mushroom Kingdom from his destructive schemes. This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free, although donations are always welcome. Popcorn and concessions are available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.​​

Schenectady Pride Festival
Saturday, June 1st from 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Schenectady Gateway Park in Schenectady, New York
The Rotterdam Community Center will have a table at this year's Schenectady Pride Festival proclaiming our commitment to welcome all our neighbors, without exception!

Coffeehouse Concert featuring Third Grade Classmates

Community Center Friendship Hall
Saturday, June 14th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Join us for our free coffeehouse concert!! This month we weill be featuring third grade students. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. We will have coffee, tea, and light refreshments.

Pride Month Film Screening and Discussion: "1946"
Monday, June 24th at 6:30pm
Rotterdam Community Center Performance Hall
705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York
On Monday, June 24, the Rotterdam Community Center in collaboration with Schenectady Clergy Against Hate will host a public screening of the documentary film “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture.” The film uncovers the mistranslation that erroneously led to the word “homosexual” being included in the Bible. By the time that the error was identified, it was too late. Subsequent translations included the word in additional verses, resulting in Holy Scriptures being weaponized against the LGBTQ community. For details about the film, visit www.1946TheMovie.com. The screening will be followed by a brief panel discussion during which audience members will be invited to ask questions of area clergy members. This gathering is free to all who are interested as we celebrate Pride Month at the Rotterdam Community Center!

Monthly Movie: "Wonka"
Saturday, July 13th at 7:15 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Join us for our monthly movie night!! This month we are showing "Wonka." This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel. This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free, although donations are always welcome. Popcorn and concessions are available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.​​

Monthly Board Game Night
Friday, July 19th at 6:30pm

We host a monthly Game Night at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Friday of each month. 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!

Monthly Board Game Night
Friday, August 16th at 6:30pm

We host a monthly Game Night at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Friday of each month. 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!

Monthly Movie: "Trolls Band Together"
Saturday, August 10th at 7:15 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Join us for our monthly movie night!! This month we are showing "Trolls Band Together" This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger. Not only that, but the group members are his real-life brothers to boot. However, when they disbanded, Branch never saw his boyband brothers again until his brother Floyd is kidnapped. Branch mobilizes his family for the rescue. This film is rated PG. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free, although donations are always welcome. Popcorn and concessions are available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.​​

Monthly Board Game Night
Friday, September 20th at 6:30pm

We host a monthly Game Night at 6:30 PM on the 3rd Friday of each month. 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!

Monthly Movie: "Jungle Cruise"
Saturday, September 14th at 7:15pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Join us for our monthly movie night!! This month we are showing "Jungle Cruise" In the Amazon, riverboat captain Frank Wolff encounters English researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, who looks to study a fabled tree with healing properties. As Frank and Lily navigate the risks of the rainforest, they cross a cohort of foes determined to use the tree for nefarious purposes. Inspired by the theme park ride at Disneyland. This film is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:15pm. The movie is free, although donations are always welcome. Popcorn and concessions are available for purchase in our ADA accessible, surround sound theatre space.​​