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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Some Programs are meeting at Park Central Presbyterian Church
Park Central Presbyterian Church is located at 504 E Fayette St, across the road diagonally from the CNY Philanthropy Center where SAGE is located.
There are two doors facing Fayette St. Use the door indicated above.
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You can park in the SAGE Lot or use the Park Central Lot across the street from their door.
Programs are meeting at Park Central, In Person with Zoom, and Zoom only. See the link at right. Other groups meet off site or are closed to new members and meeting at SAGE.
Groups At Park Central:
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Second Sunday Potluck in Syracuse
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String Cheese
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Lunch & Learns
Groups At SAGE, Zoom option
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Breathwork
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Gender Blend
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Men's Night Out
Groups Meeting Zoom only
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Writers
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Wellness
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Yoga
Coming Up At SAGE:
​​Breathwork
2nd and 4th Monday at 6
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83699175346
Meeting ID: 836 9917 5346
Passcode: 1969
Call-In: 646-931-3860
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​​Gender Blend
2nd Saturday at 7 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89699636095
Meeting ID: 896 9963 6095
Passcode: 1969
Call In: 646-931-3860
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Men's Night Out
3rd Friday at 7 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2156546687?omn=83194681658
Meeting ID: 215 654 6687
Passcode: 1969
Call In: 929-205-6099
Wellness Group
Wednesdays at 6:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88032733943
Meeting ID: 880 3273 3943
Passcode: 1969
Call in: 1-929-205-6099
Writers Group
Wednesdays at 5:30
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/596630088
Meeting ID: 596 630 088​
Passcode: 1969
Call In: 929-205-6099
Yoga
Saturdays at 10 am
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83465763223
Meeting ID: 834 6576 3223
Passcode: 1969
Zoom Links for Programs:
Lunch & Learns
Thursdays at 11:30 at Park Central Presbyterian Church,
504 E Fayette St.
Please R.S.V.P to Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org or by calling 315-478-1923. Let us know of any dietary restrictions.
February 10: Problem Gambling: Join our very own Liz Ahl and presenters from NYCPG and Gamblers Anon for a program on increasing public awareness about problem and disordered gambling, and advocating for support services for people adversely affected.
February 17: Healthy Neighborhoods: Stephanie Carbone, Public Health Educatorwill provide education on Lead Poisoning Prevention, Healthy Homes and information on how to keep seniors safe and healthy! More info: onondaga.gov/health-lead/healthy-homes/
February 24: Hearing Life: Information on hearing wellness, hearing loss, how hearing aids work, plus hearing screenings. They take about 5 minutes --if you are interested be sure to sign up for a time slot. .
Meals Out in February
Dinner Out, Thursday, Feb 5, 6 pm
Plaza Grande. 2212 West Genesee. Syracuse. (Westvale Plaza)
Breakfast Out, Thursday Feb. 12, 9:30 am
Market Diner 2100 Park Street
(in front of the Regional Market)
​Lunch Out, Thursday Feb. 19, 12:30 pm
Olive Garden
3147 Erie Blvd East. Syracuse​
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Community Events:
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Book Cataloging
SAGE Upstate will partner with Unchained to make books available to incarcerated people on Thursday, 2-12, 5-8 pm at 615 W Genesee St in Syracuse. Volunteers will sort books and add them to spreadsheets, then match them to requests.
Syracuse Gay Film Society
The Film Society meets at SAGE to watch movies on the 2nd & 4th Sunday, 5:45 pm
Feb. 8 Polyester and
The Watermelon Woman
Feb 22 -- Carol and Happy Together
An entertaining night with valentine-making and music by local singer songwriters. $15 in advance or $20 at the door; sliding scale option available. The Pink Rock Culture Co-op is located at 201 E Jefferson St, Syracuse, NY 13202.
More events from
Come Out Central New York here.
Pride Night at Syracuse Crunch will feature Drag performer and singer Jan Sport, who has appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race, The Voice, and America's Got Talent. The game starts at 7 p.m and a portion of proceeds go to CNY Pride. Tickets: www.syracusecrunch.com/pridenight
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 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. 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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​String Cheese 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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Wellness Group: Intern Kris Kadaji is coordinating a group about “wellness” and how to achieve it. On Wednesdays at 6:00
Group about wellness and how to achieve it. Zoom only.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88032733943
Meeting ID: 880 3273 3943
Passcode: 1969
Call in: 1-929-205-6099
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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 10:00, led by intern Kris Kadaji
In chairs or on a mat. Offered on Zoom only
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83465763223
Meeting ID: 834 6576 3223
Passcode: 1969