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
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Coming Up At SAGE:
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Lunch & Learn Series:
Eating Better On A Budget
Join us for this four-part series, Presented by Christine Hebert, Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services on how to choose healthy foods while stretching food dollars. Participants will receive a program-related gift each session, and lunch is provided. You don't have to commit to every session, just sign up for the ones you'd like to attend. Funded by the Eastwood Rotary.
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Tuesday, May 12: Eating Better on a Budget
Tuesday, May 19: Plan Meals Ahead
Tuesday, May 26: Veggies & Fruits at the best prices
Tuesday, June 9: Preparing Healthy Food/Beverages
​Lunch and Learns are held at SAGE Upstate, located in the CNY Philanthropy Center, 431 E Fayette St. Programs start at 11:30 and lunch is served at 12:30. Please R.S.V.P. to Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org or by calling
315-478-1923. Let us know of any dietary restrictions.
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New: Transmasculine Spectrum Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 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.
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Breath is life AND June is the long-awaited month where we celebrate our lives and experiences as LGBTQ+ persons! Come join us for this kick-off workshop where we will support and explore the beauty of our community through the power of breathwork. Our focus will be on amplifying the energy of appreciation. In addition to some simple exercises that you can use in your daily life, we will also play with energy, vibration, and joy, learn to better regulate the nervous system and create an LGBTQ+ Community-wide “Grid of Pride.”
Sign up with Leslie: llamb@sageupstate.org 315-478-1923
Meals Out in May
Dinner Out, Thursday, May 5, 6 pm
Vito’s Restaurante. 320 First St, E. Syr
Breakfast Out, Thursday May 14, 9:30 am
The Eggplant. 5781 Bridge St. E. Syr
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​Lunch Out, Thursday May 21, 12:30 pm
Phoebe’s, 900 East Genesee Street
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Please RSVP with Ron, or contact Leslie:
llamb@sageupstate.org 315-478-1923
(so we know how many seats to reserve)
Please note new Lunch & Learn Dates
The Lunch and Learn series will start on May 12 continue in the same order as previously posted.
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April 26th @ 5:45pm All Of Us Strangers (2023)
Doors open at 5:15pm, Showtime: 5:45pm - 7:30pm Group film discussion: 7:30pm - 7:50pm
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Got some books to donate? More info here.
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
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Get info on more local LGBTQ events at:
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.
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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 will soon begin meeting as the Handicraft group. Stay tuned.
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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: 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
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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 are on hold for now. If you are interested or have questions, 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. Now meeting at Park Central Presbyterian Church. 504 E Fayette St. 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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​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.
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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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​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: On hold for now -- will begin meeting again after March.
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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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