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. Currently, most of our programs are held in person at our Center at 431 E Fayette St (located in the CNY Philanthropy Center), and other locations in the community. Some programs offer a hybrid format, so participants can meet in person or on Zoom. You'll find all the information you need below.
For more info, contact Leslie: llamb@sageupstate.org or (315) 478-1923
Coming Up At SAGE:
For more info on any of these (or other) programs, contact Leslie: 315-478-1923 llamb@sageupstate.org
More events from
Come Out Central New York here.
Restore: Breathwork for
Building Self and Community
2nd Mondays, 6-7; 4th Mondays 6 - 8
Breathwork is the practice of choosing a pattern of breath for a certain period of time. By consciously altering breathing patterns, individuals can influence their nervous system, potentially reducing anxiety, stress, depression and promoting relaxation. Breathwork offers support for us on all levels of our being, including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. More info here.
Meetings Outside of Syracuse
For info about socials in the Oswego/Fulton area please contact Leslie: 315-478-1923 or email here.
Utica: Potluck on the first Saturday 2 pm Utica Unitarian, 10 Higby Rd.
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Watertown: Potluck on the 3rd Saturday, 2 pm All Souls UU, 1330 Gotham St.
FYI: The Center will be closed January 1 and January 20​
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
Dance Classes: Our Knitting and Fiber Arts group is now the Handicraft group, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7 pm in the SAGE Upstate Center.
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​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 is now the Handicraft group, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7 pm in the SAGE Upstate Center. Come and learn to knit, crochet , quilt, make jewelry with others. You can also learn how from people in the group. or come to socialize and work on fiber arts with others.
​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
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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.
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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.
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Oswego Social: Gatherings for SAGERS from Oswego County and beyond. For information about meetings, contact Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org
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SAGEVets: or information about meetings, contact Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org
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Second Sunday Potluck in Syracuse: Shared suppler and program. If you are able to, bring a dish to pass, held in the 2nd Floor Ballroom of the CNY Philanthropy Center (431 E Fayette St -- if you've been to SAGE, this is 2 floors up). 3:00 pm Social Time; 4:00 pm Program; Dinner immediately following program.
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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
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​String Cheese Acoustic Group: Come and play and learn to play stringed instruments. 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10:30 am Bring a bag lunch for after.
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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
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Theater Thursdays: Join us for a movie on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Check the newsletter here for movie of the month and time.
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Walking Group Mondays: Meets at the Visitor Center at Onondaga Lake Park, Mondays at 5:30 pm
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Walking Group Thursdays: Meets at the benches by Panera at Destiny on Thursdays at 10 am
Watertown Potluck: Meets on the 3rd Saturday, 2 pm at All Souls Unitarian Universalist
1330 Gotham St.
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Wellness Group: Intern Kris Kadaji is coordinating a group about “wellness” and how to achieve it. On Wednesdays at 6:00
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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)​​
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Yoga -- every Saturday at 11:00, led by intern Kris Kadaji