SAGE Upstate promotes the well-being of older gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning people in CNY through health programs, socials, support groups, & education.
Programs
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.
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.
Crafting: Meet in the center for crafting with Leslie on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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First Friday Social: Social time, games, snacks in the center at 3 pm on the First Friday of each month.
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Falls Prevention Fitness Classes: On Mondays and Fridays, 11:00 am, join Barb Genton in the center for fitness classes --people with all abilities and all exercise skill levels are welcome. You can also join on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89401929890
Meeting ID: 894 0192 9890
Passcode: 1969
Call in option: 929-205-6099
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Knitting and Fiber Arts: Now meeting in the SAGE Upstate Center. 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: Meet with SAGERS from Oswego County and beyond on the 2nd Friday of each month.
For location, Contact SAGE Regional Ambassador, Penny Novak, at pnovak@sageupstate.org or leave a message with Leslie at 315-478-1923.
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SAGEVets: Gathering for LGBTQ Veterans : The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm on Zoom. Here's the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87157364984?pwd=djdWTnpOMUZIWjBCL0hqaWV3ZUM1dz09
Meeting ID: 871 5736 4984 Passcode: 1969 Call In: +1 929 205 6099
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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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GenderBlend: (formerly trans social) People from the trans community -- all gender identities and expressions -- meet in the SAGE Center to socialize and support one another. You can also meet on Zoom:
GenderBlend: 3rd 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, contact SAGE Regional Ambassador, Penny Novak, at pnovak@sageupstate.org or leave a message with Leslie at 315-478-1923.
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Walking Group: The group meets for a walk every Thursday at 11:00 am -- contact Trish at tjohnson@sageupsate.org or 315-478-1923 for location
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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)
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