In the past year, many of the Let’s Talk About…Albany group members reminisced about visiting Thacher Park as a child. This month, we are taking a field trip to the beautiful new Visitor Center at Thacher State Park. Park staff will talk about the park’s cultural history and geology, and they will discuss important habitats and species the park protects. Join us on Thursday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. at 830 Thacher Park Rd, Voorheesville.
Stop by the park’s overlook on your way or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy before the program. Marla Gornstein and Jen Ward will be at the Visitor Center at noon if you want to join us for lunch. There is a $6.00 fee to park at the Visitor Center. (If you are over the age of 62, please present your driver’s license and the parking fee is waived.)
Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023. Please let us know if you are interested, but need help with transportation.
Save the date for the next Let’s Talk About…Albany. We’re back at APL’s Bach Branch on Thursday, October 24, for a presentation on the Albany Pine Bush Preserve.
Let’s Talk About Albany History
“Let’s Talk about…Albany!” has been a stimulating monthly discussion group, where NNORC residents share memories about our beloved city of Albany and the changes the Capital Region has seen over the years. Light snacks will be served.
DATE: Thursday, March 28
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave, Albany)
RSVP: Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023.
"Let's Talk About Albany" is taking a field trip.
We are taking a special trip downtown to the Ten Broek Mansion on Thursday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1797-98 for General Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife, Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. We will tour the mansion and learn about its history. The mansion is located at 9 Ten Broeck Place (near Livingston Ave and Manning Blvd).
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
- Albany Seniors Services has a small van that can transport 10 passengers for $6.00 per person. The van will leave APL’s Bach Branch at 12:30 p.m. and return to Bach at approximately 2:45 p.m.
- If the van is full, carpooling is also encouraged. There is a free parking lot behind the mansion. Your group can arrange to depart from Bach.
Save the date for the next meeting of Let’s Talk About…Albany! It will be on July 26 at 1:00 p.m. at APL’s Bach Branch. The Albany County Historical Association will talk about the history of Washington Park, complete with photos.
Date: Thursday June 28, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m. (van leaves the Bach Branch at 12:30)
Place: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave., Albany)
RSVP: Please RSVP and pay NNORC: 518-514-2023. The entrance fee to the Mansion is $4.00, plus $6.00 if you are riding in the Albany Senior Services van. If you want to carpool, please let NNORC know when you RSVP and we can put you in touch with other attendees, so you can make arrangements.