Programs | sage-upstate

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:

Lunch & Learn:

Six Pillars of Brain Health

We will discuss the six pillars with games, discussion, and a healthy meal. What's the best way to improve brain health? Come and find out. 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.

7/12 In and Out, (1997). During his Oscar acceptance speech, an actor outs his high school teacher, Howard Brackett -- which surprises Howard and his fiancée.

7/26 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Dessert, (1995). Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.

Meals Out in July

Dinner Out, Thursday, July 2, 6 pm

Angry Smokehouse, 33 Water Street.

Baldwinsville, NY

Breakfast Out, Thursday July 9, 9:30 am

Market Diner, 2100 Park Street. Syracuse NY

Lunch Out, Thursday July 16, 12:30 pm

Olive Garden. 3147 Erie Blvd. East. Syracuse, NY

Please RSVP with Ron, or contact Leslie:

llamb@sageupstate.org 315-478-1923

(so we know how many seats to reserve)

Summer Events

July Raffle, Ice Cream Social,

Trivia Night, Picnic.

Find out more here.

Get info on 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.

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 begin meeting as the Handicraft group this Fall. 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

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