Schaghticoke Fair Friday, September 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Tuesday, September 1st through Tuesday, September 8th, CCE Staff will be entrenched in the Great Schaghticoke Fair! There will be very limited staff in the CCE office at that time. We invite folks to come see us at the Great Schaghticoke Fair. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you at the fair and beyond.Join us at the Schaghticoke Fair. Enjoy exhibits and demonstrations from the Agriculture, Horticulture, Healthy Homes and 4-H Youth Development departments. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Schaghticoke Fair Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Tuesday, September 1st through Tuesday, September 8th, CCE Staff will be entrenched in the Great Schaghticoke Fair! There will be very limited staff in the CCE office at that time. We invite folks to come see us at the Great Schaghticoke Fair. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you at the fair and beyond.Join us at the Schaghticoke Fair. Enjoy exhibits and demonstrations from the Agriculture, Horticulture, Healthy Homes and 4-H Youth Development departments. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Schaghticoke Fair Sunday, September 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Tuesday, September 1st through Tuesday, September 8th, CCE Staff will be entrenched in the Great Schaghticoke Fair! There will be very limited staff in the CCE office at that time. We invite folks to come see us at the Great Schaghticoke Fair. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you at the fair and beyond.Join us at the Schaghticoke Fair. Enjoy exhibits and demonstrations from the Agriculture, Horticulture, Healthy Homes and 4-H Youth Development departments. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Schaghticoke Fair Monday, September 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Tuesday, September 1st through Tuesday, September 8th, CCE Staff will be entrenched in the Great Schaghticoke Fair! There will be very limited staff in the CCE office at that time. We invite folks to come see us at the Great Schaghticoke Fair. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to serving you at the fair and beyond.Join us at the Schaghticoke Fair. Enjoy exhibits and demonstrations from the Agriculture, Horticulture, Healthy Homes and 4-H Youth Development departments. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Rensselaer Public Library Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donations Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) East Greenbush Rensselaer Senior Center Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am East Greenbush Senior Center, 166 Columbia Turnpike , Rensselaer, New York 12144 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Brunswick Community Library Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brunswick Community Library, 4118 Route 2 , Troy, New York 12180 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Schodack Senior Center Friday, September 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Schodack Senior Center, 1800 East Schodack Road , Castleton, New York 12033 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In Nassau Free Library Friday, September 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nassau Free Library, 18 Church Street , Nassau, New York 12123 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In Stephentown Memorial Library Friday, September 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 NY-43 , Stephentown, NY 12168 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Intro to Chatting with AI* Monday, September 14, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Schodack Senior Center Monday, September 14, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Schodack Senior Center, 1800 East Schodack Road , Castleton, New York 12033 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead interactive food demos at the Schodack Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Intro to Chatting with AI* Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Grafton Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, September 15th at 7 PM. Anyone interested in joining may do so. Please RSVP with Bernie to find out full details. This is the monthly meeting of our Equine 4-H Horse Leaders. For questions or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road , Averill Park, New York 12018 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help North Greenbush Public Library Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm North Greenbush Public Library, 141 Main Avenue , Wynantskill, New York 12198 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donations Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Grafton- Everett Wagar Senior Center Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the Hoosick Falls Senior Center Friday, September 18, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at Hoosick Falls Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the Troy Senior Center Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county.  Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Troy Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the East Greenbush Senior Center Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm East Greenbush Senior Center, 166 Columbia Turnpike , Rensselaer, New York 12144 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county.  Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the East Greenbush Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Farm Day Out 2026 Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm MIll Pond Alpacas, 11 Old Mill Pond Road , Nassau, New York 12123 We are pleased to invite community members to Farm Day Out at Mill Pond Alpacas at 11 Old Mill Pond Road, Nassau, NY on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as part of National Alpaca Farm Days Weekend. This free family-friendly event offers visitors the opportunity to experience alpacas up close while learning about fiber agriculture and the journey from fiber animal to finished product. Guests can enjoy photo opportunities with alpacas, explore fiber animals, pick their own pumpkins, and browse offerings from local vendors. Farm Day Out is designed to connect families with local agriculture through hands-on learning and fun activities for all ages. Whether you are curious about alpacas, interested in local agriculture, or simply looking for a fun fall outing, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.If you have any questions or special needs to attend this free event, please contact CCE of Rensselaer County at (518) 272-4210 or via email at mbg242@cornell.edu. FREE Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= AI* and Disinformation Monday, September 28, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it's nothing new. But today's AI-powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. In this lecture, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= AI* and Disinformation Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it's nothing new. But today's AI-powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. In this lecture, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Welcome to Fall Workshop! Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 The Junior Chefs will meet on Monday, September 28th at the CCE Office and will be making food items with a fall theme. There is a participation fee of $10.00 for 4-H members and $12.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required no later than Thursday, September 24th, and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu $10.00 member/ $12.00 non member Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Lunch In The Garden "Putting The Garden To Bed" Webinar Wednesday, September 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will offer the free webinar “Putting The Garden To Bed” on Wednesday, September 30 at noon.  Join Master Gardeners Pat Mulligan and Becky Raymond as they discuss how to clean up your garden beds, important things to remember to do before the snow flies, and which jobs can wait until next spring.  This webinar, offered as part of the free “Lunch In The Garden” series, uses the Zoom platform, and you must download the free software in advance.Registration is required, and we will post the link here as soon as it is available. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at 518-272-4210.These free webinars, offered as part of the “Lunch In The Garden” series, use the Zoom platform and you must download the free software in advance. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Horticulture Program Development Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County will hold a Horticulture Program Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 6:00 PM at our office located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York 12061.   RSVPing to CCE Rensselaer County at mmp74@cornell.edu is strongly encouraged. Please indicate if you have any special needs requiring accommodation. If you have any questions please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email David Chinery at dhc3@cornell.edu David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 PM at the CCE Rensselaer Office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, Suite 203. Anyone interested in attending may do so. For questions, RSVP (suggested but not required) or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210 Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Tractor & Farm Equipment Safety Workshop Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm White's Farm Supply, 1205 NY Route 40 , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Gain hands-on experience to improve farm equipment safety, reduce costs, and select the best equipment for your needs.  All levels of farm owner/operators and workers are welcome!$25.00 fee. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Please register at the link below. Registration Link: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/TractorAndFarmEquipmentSafety_238If you have any questions, please contact Mamnenge at mbg242@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210 $25.00 Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Schodack Senior Center Monday, October 5, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Schodack Senior Center, 1800 East Schodack Road , Castleton, New York 12033 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead interactive food demos at the Schodack Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Grafton Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the Hoosick Falls Senior Center Friday, October 16, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at Hoosick Falls Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the Troy Senior Center Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county.  Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Troy Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the East Greenbush Senior Center Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm East Greenbush Senior Center, 166 Columbia Turnpike , Rensselaer, New York 12144 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county.  Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the East Greenbush Senior Center. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Lunch In The Garden- "Plants for an Autumn Garden" Webinar Wednesday, October 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Does October find you not wanting to give up gardening? Late-blooming perennials, such as fall asters, garden goldenrods and autumn crocuses as well as long-lived annuals provide explosive color and keep the gardening season going until the first frosts.Learn how to include these beauties in your own garden in our upcoming free webinar, “Plants for an Autumn Garden,” scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at Noon.Registration is required. Please register through the following link: -LINK WILL BE POSTED HERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLEAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at 518-272-4210.These free webinars, offered as part of the “Lunch In The Garden” series, use the Zoom platform and you must download the free software in advance.You can get our Zoom invitation by visiting the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County website at https://rensselaer.cce.cornell.edu/events or calling (518) 272-4210.Pl David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 =========================================