Day Programs

Day programs and discussion groups

Golden Club

This is a social model day program for Saratoga County Seniors (age 50 and over) with a mental health diagnosis. The Golden Club offers a variety of activities including: word games, community outings, discussion groups, gardening and exercise.

Our mission is to reduce isolation and increase social interaction through a variety of social, physical and educational activities. Funding is available for eligible residents of Saratoga County who are mental health consumers. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements may choose to participate every day or on a part-time schedule.

The Golden Club’s VIP Activities include:

  • Discussion of Current Events
  • Crafts
  • Low-impact Exercises
  • Group Outings
  • Instructional Classes
  • Counseling
  • Speakers and Films
  • Memory Activities
  • Board and Word Games
  • Gardening


Golden Club Hours: Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 8:30am-3:00pm

For more information, contact:

Vickie Strohmeyer, Director of the Golden Club
Phone: 518-587-2851
Fax: 518-587-4367

Current Events Group

This is an informal group of work center clients who meet on a daily basis to explore current events. The group reads newspaper headlines, discusses the major stories of the day and how these stories impact their lives and the lives of those involved.