SAGE Upstate promotes the well-being of older gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning people in CNY through health programs, socials, support groups, & education.
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:
Join us for a meal
To RSVP, contact Ron or Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org.
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1st Thursday Dinner: 1/2
6 pm, Plaza Grande, 2212 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13219
2nd Thursday Breakfast: 1/9
9:30 am, Market Diner, 2100 Park St, Syracuse, NY 13208
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3rd Thursday Lunch: 1/16
12:30 pm Olive Garden, 3147 Erie Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13214
Falls Prevention Fitness Class Is Back!
Join us in the center or on Zoom on Fridays at 11, starting 1-17.
Find Zoom Link below.
Second Sunday Potluck in Syracuse, Sunday 1-12
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Do you keep meaning to schedule your annual check-up? Is it time to declutter and minimize some of your belongings? A new year is the perfect time to get motivated to finally do some of those things you’ve been meaning to do all year. Come socialize with friends, share your resolutions, play some games and eat. Join the fun by playing New Years Would You Rather, What’s on Your Phone, New Years Trivia and Find the Guest Bingo. You will have a chance to win fun prizes for some of the games! We're also having a raffle -- see info here.
Bear-A-Cuse/SAGE Movie Matinee
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Join Les Wright in the SAGE Upstate Center on January 11, 1 pm, for a collaborative event -- the Bear-A-Cuse/SAGE Movie Matinee. Come and watch the first two episodes of "Where the Bears Are," a comedy mystery show, and the feature film Bear City. The shows feature Bears, but everyone is welcome! Popcorn provided.
Theater Thursday
There's still time for one more Holiday Movie, right? In this one, Santa Claus is kidnapped and the North Pole's Head of Security must work with a notorious hacker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. Popcorn provided. Thursday, January 16, 4 pm (one showing)
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.
Falls Prevention Fitness Classes
The Falls Prevention Fitness Class returns in January, once a week on Fridays starting January 17 at
11:00 am. Join Barb Genton for exercises that improve balance and build strength. All abilities and skill levels are welcome. Classes are held in the SAGE Upstate Center and on Zoom.
PLEASE NOTE -- THERE IS A NEW ZOOM LINK
Fridays starting January 17, 11 am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83202087519
Meeting ID: 832 0208 7519
Passcode: 1969
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Knitting & Fiber Arts
Our Fiber Arts group starts up again on Wednesday 9/11, and continues every Wednesday at 7 pm. Come and learn to knit or crochet -- or come to socialize and work on fiber arts with others.
​Knitting and Fiber Arts: Returning on Wednesday Nights at 7 SAGE Upstate Center on 9/11. Join others working on fiber arts - knitting, crocheting, and others.
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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: 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: Potluck for SAGERS from Oswego County and beyond. Meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at Trinity Methodist, 45 E Utica St in Oswego. For more info: Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org or 315-478-1923. Folks in Oswego meet for a meal out every month too. Find out more here.​
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SAGEVets: Social/Support group for older LGBTQ Veterans. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the SAGE Upstate Center and on Zoom.
Zoom log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87157364984
​Call in: 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 871 5736 4984 Password:1969
For more info: Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org or 315-478-1923.
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Second Sunday Potluck: If you are able to, bring a dish to pass at this social program, 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.
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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
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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, with Leslie at 315-478-1923. Utica has other programs too -- find more info here.
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Walking Group: The group meets for a walk every Thursday at 11:00 am -- contact Leslie at llamb@sageupsate.org or 315-478-1923 for location
Watertown Potluck: Meets on the 3rd Saturday, 2 pm at All Souls Unitarian Universalist
1330 Gotham St.
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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​
Join by phone: 929 205 6099 US (New York)​​