SAGE Upstate programs aim to improve health and reduce isolation for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning older adults and our allies.
Program Director Leslie Lamb
Find out about all SAGE programs on this page. SAGE offers health, social and support programs for older LGBTQ people.
For more info, contact Leslie: llamb@sageupstate.org or (315) 478-1923
Coming Up At SAGE:
New: Transmasculine Spectrum Group
2nd Tuesdays & 4th Thursdays, 6:30 pm, SAGE Upstate Center
Whether you are early in your journey, decades into transition, nonbinary and masculine-identified, or anywhere in between — you belong. The group will feature peer-centered discussion, respectful and confidential space, and a focus on connection & community.
Meals Out in April
Dinner Out, Thursday, April 2, 6 pm
Waterfront Tavern
6 U.S. Rt. 11, Central Square, NY
Breakfast Out, Thursday April 9, 9:30 am
Stella’s Diner, 110 Wolf Street, Syr, NY
Lunch Out, Thursday April 16, 12:30 pm
Flaming Grill Buffet
244 Northern Light Plaza, Mattydale
Regional Premiere: The Inheritance
On May 28-31, Covey Theater, in partnership with Come Out New York, is producing a dramatic reading of "The Inheritance" by Matthew Lopez. This regional premiere is set decades after the AIDS epidemic. Three generations of gay men in New York City attempt to forge themselves a future. Inspired by E.M. Forster’s masterpiece Howards End, The Inheritance examines survival, healing and what it means to call a place home. Both parts are presented over 4 performances -- mix and match the dates that work best for you. Limited seating! Currently, tickets to BOTH performances are available. At the Checkout Page, click "Continue Shopping" to choose a date for Part 2.
Get Tickets Here
April 19th @ 5:45pm I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
A man's journey to self-acceptance includes tabloid celebrity, Tupperware
parties, and coming out first as a straight woman, then as the gay man he was meant to be. (2019, 1h 22m)
April 26th @ 5:45pm The Boys in the Band
Tempers fray and true selves are revealed when a heterosexual accidentally intrudes on a homosexual party. (1970, 2h)
More events from
Come Out Central New York here.
Oral History Project
Gary Fitzgerald (pictured above) and Will Doswell are creating an archive of 15-20 Zoom video interviews that tell our stories. Gary moderates --the topic is up to you. Interested? Contact: Gary at fitzgarce@gmail.com ; Will wdoswell@aol.comGary Fitzgerald- or call SAGE at 315-478-1923.
Bonding Brothers: Men’s social/support group, 1st and 3rd Tue. at 6 pm.
Breathwork: Feel more peaceful and grounded, and experience better emotional, physical, and spiritual healthy by working with breath. 2nd Monday 6 - 7 pm; 4th Monday 6-8 pm. More info here.
To Join on Zoom:
2nd and 4th Monday at 6
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83699175346
Meeting ID: 836 9917 5346
Passcode: 1969
Call-In: 646-931-3860
Dance Classes: No dance classes are meeting currently. Stay tuned.
GenderBlend: People from the trans community -- all gender identities and expressions -- meet on the 2nd Saturday in the SAGE Center and on Zoom at 7 pm to socialize and support one another. For more info contact Johna at jmelius@sageupstate.org. Zoom link:
GenderBlend: 2nd Saturday, on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89699636095
Meeting ID: 896 9963 6095
Passcode: 1969
Handicraft Group:
Our Knitting and Fiber Arts group will soon begin meeting as the Handicraft group. Stay tuned.
Meals Out: Join your SAGE friends out for breakfast, lunch and dinner The group meets at different local restaurants each month. Would you like to be on the list to get restaurant information each month? Contact Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org, and she will pass it on to Ron, the group leader.
Dinner: 1st Thursday, 6:00
Breakfast: 2nd Thursday, 9:30
Lunch: 3rd Thursday, 12:30
Men's Night Out: Social for SAGE men -- play games, enjoy snacks, and socialize. Join SAGE men for food, games and social time. Third Friday at 7:00 pm. Meets in person and on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2156546687?omn=83194681658
Meeting ID: 215 654 6687
Passcode: 1969 Call In: 929-205-6099
Monday Men's Group: Men's Empowerment group -- closed group, but new members are accepted a few times per year. If you would like to find out more, email Leslie here.
Oswego Social: Gatherings for SAGERS from Oswego County are on hold for now. If you are interested or have questions, contact Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org
SAGEVets: or information about meetings, contact Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org
Second Sunday Potluck in Syracuse: Shared suppler and program. If you are able to, bring a dish to pass. Now meeting at Park Central Presbyterian Church. 504 E Fayette St. 3:00 pm Social Time; 4:00 pm Program; Dinner immediately following program.
SPARK: Social Pride Alliance for Rainbow Kinship is an ever-evolving “safe space” within SAGE Upstate for people of Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (BIPOC) Communities who identify as LGBTQ+ and our allies. Find out more here or contact Tim at tlattimore@sageupstate.org
SAGE Strings Acoustic Group: Come and play and learn to play stringed instruments. 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10 am Bring a bag lunch for after. Now meeting at Park Central Presbyterian Church. 504 E Fayette St.
Utica Social: Meet with SAGERS from Oneida County and beyond on the1st Saturday of each month at Utica Unitarian, 10 Higby Rd. For more info, contact Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org
Walking Group Mondays: Meets at the Visitor Center at Onondaga Lake Park, Mondays at 5:30 pm
Walking Group Thursdays: Meets at the benches by Panera at Destiny on Thursdays at 10 am
Watertown Potluck: On hold for now -- will begin meeting again after March.
Writers Group: Join writers of all genres and experience levels on Zoom to share work, and support each other through the writing process. Meets on Zoom only:
Wednesdays at 5:30 On Zoom only
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/596630088
Meeting ID: 596 630 088
Passcode: 1969
Join by phone: 929 205 6099 US (New York)