Programs and Services
Sage Upstate holds several programs, both at the Sage Upstate Center (431 in Syracuse) and off-site. Programs include regular support and social groups, as well as rotating classes and special health and wellness programs. Sage also holds a monthly potluck event, as well as monthly gatherings in Cortland, Jefferson, Oneida, and Oswego Counties.
Second Sunday Potlucks
Sage Upstate Second Sunday Potlucks draw an average of 70 participants per month, and more than twice that in November, our annual Thanksgiving feast. Each month a program is offered that is informative and entertaining.
Past potluck programs have included Gay Syracuse of the past, legal issues, local history, an intergenerational panel, cooking classes, and travel stories. Potlucks are held in the First English Lutheran Church, just down the stairs from the Sage Upstate office.
Support Groups(all meeting in the Sage Upstate Center)
SAGE Chat
Room: meetings are held
the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Talk with men and women, glbt
Q- out or not. Build community through discussing issues related to glbtq life
styles.
HERS Group for Women: facilitated by Susan White, MA, meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm to discuss women's aging issues. The group explores the ways that women can nurture the whole self physically, emotionally, spiritually and psychologically. The group is currently taking a break. Watch for details of when the group will start up again.
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Men's Empowerment Group: facilitated by David Bullard, MA, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. The group offers a safe space for gay, bisexual and transgender men to share concerns and receive support. Group generated issues have included isolation, facing discrimination, coming out, and the loss of a partner. This group is currently taking a break. Watch for details for when it will start up again.
Monday Night Men's Group: closed support group for men; it meets every Monday at 6 pm. The group takes new members twice yearly.
Social Groups (all meeting at the Sage Upstate Center)
60+ Circle of Friends: a social group for participants who are sixty or older. The group oncemonth, on the 4th Wednesday, in the afternoon at 12:30pm. The meeting takes place at a local restaurant each month. Call for details.
Men's Night Out: meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 7 pm. This social event includes games, movies, conversation and opportunities for gay, bisexual and transgender men to come together to build social support networks.
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Uzuri: social group for LGBTQ people of color meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. The group offers an opportunity for aging LGBT people of color to meet new friends, socialize and find connections in a friendly and supportive environment.
Women's Social Group: Our Women's Social Group takes place on the fourth Friday of each month at 6pm. Come for cards, conversation and camaraderie.
Member-led classes
Often Sage Upstate members share their skills by offering classes to other members. These take place in the Sage Upstate Center and other location
Knitting Circle: Sage Upstate member Deborah Hardy leads a knitting circle at the Sage Upstate Center on Wednesday nights at 7 pm. The group is open to knitters with all levels of experience and is a place where participants can come to learn to knit or to join other experienced knitters in a welcoming environment.
We are currently developing ideas for a variety of member-led classes, including, dance classes, self-defense classes and many more. If you are interested in participating or leading a class or group, please contact Karen Hall at 315-478-1923.
