December 2015 Newsletter

Holiday Closings 

Thursday, December 24th, Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st  

The Spinney at Pond View offices will be closed to enjoy December holidays.  We hope that you enjoy with you and yours! 

Holiday Decorating Contest 

Embrace the season and decorate the porch of your cottage for a chance to win!  Please do not affix any decorations to the siding of your cottage.  If you have any questions regarding your decorations, please call the Leasing Office first.  Judging of decorations will occur on the 10th and the winners will be announced at the holiday party on the 20th! 

Capital Lights in the Park 

Saturday, December 12th, 7PM 

Cost: $15/person 

Enjoy Albany lit up for the holidays.  Money must be paid at the time of sign-up. 

Make Your Own Jewelry 

Monday, December 14th, 6PM 

*Cost will vary based on creation 

Have a great time making a holiday gift for a friend, family member, or for yourself!  Please sign-up in the Welcome Center.  The cost of your creation will vary based on the materials you use. 

Make a Holiday Centerpiece 

Wednesday, December 16th, 6:30PM 

Cost: $20/person 

All materials provided at the Welcome Center.  Please sign up and pay prior to class. 

Last of The Red Hot Lovers 

Friday, December 18th, 8PM 

Cost: $18/person 

Enjoy the fun at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts!  Sign up in the Welcome Center. 

Resident Holiday Party 

Sunday, December 20th, 6PM  

Cost: $10/person 

This year’s holiday party will be held at Paolo Lombardi’s Restaurant located at 104 West Sand Lake Road in Wynantskill.  Please pay at the time of sign-up. 

Caroling Through The Spinney 

Tuesday, December 22nd, 6:30PM 

Show your holiday spirit by caroling around the community. All singers welcomed! 

November/December Birthday Celebration 

Monday, December 28th, 6PM 

Celebrate your friends and neighbors with birthdays in November and December.  Please sign-up in the Welcome Center.

Flu Shot Clinic

A representative from Rite Aid Pharmacy will be in our Welcome Center on Wednesday, November 18th from 10AM - 12PM giving flu shots out to residents.  If you would like to get a flu shot please sign up in the Welcome Center.  The clinic will take place as long as 15 people sign up so please sign up as soon as possible!

November 2015 Newsletter

Holiday Closing
Thursday, November 26th – Sunday, November 29th
The Spinney at Pond View offices will be closed to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.  We hope that you enjoy with you and yours!

Birdfeeders at The Spinney
Despite their beauty and the enjoyment of bird watching, Rule 4 of your Lease touches on not leaving anything on the grounds which includes, but is not limited to, bird feeders.  Although the lease does not specifically mention bird feeders, it does state no structures of any kind are to be left on the grounds.  Kindly please remove these structures.

Salute to Veterans at the Log Cabin
Wednesday, November 11^th
Cost: $85/person

Broadway singer Karen Wagner will honor America’s heroes through a special patriotic musical tribute at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA.  Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Sip and Paint
Saturday, November 14^th, 7PM
Cost: $20/person
All experienced and non-experienced artists invited!  An instructor will give step-by-step instructions on how to create your own painting.  Please sign up in the Welcome Center.

The Poisoned Pigskin Murder Mystery and Lunch
Tuesday, November 17th, 12PM
Cost: $15/person
A murder mystery presented by Matinee Theater Players including lunch provided by Paula’s Country Kitchen.  Enjoy the fun at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts!  Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Curtain Call Theater: “Charley’s Aunt"
Saturday, November 21^st, 3PM
Cost: $24/person
Enjoy this comedy about two Oxford undergraduates who persuade their classmate to impersonate a millionaire aunt.  Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Thanksgiving Equinox Volunteering

Sunday, November 22^nd, 10:45AM-1:00PM
Volunteers needed for prepping Thanksgiving Dinner. Meet at the Pond View parking lot and car pool to the Empire State Plaza. If interested sign up at the Welcome Center.

Make a Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Monday, November 23^rd, 6PM
Cost: $20/person
All materials provided at the Welcome Center.

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region and Riverfront Optical at Pond View
Broken glasses, need new glasses, need an eye exam?  Visit the Optical Department in Suite 101 in the Pond View building.  Opticians are available Tuesday – Thursday from 9AM – 5PM and eye examinations are available Monday – Friday from 7:30AM – 3:45PM.  Call (518) 477-2391 for more information!

October 2015 Newsletter

Hayride and Bonfire at Kristy’s Barn
Saturday, October 10^th, 7PM
Cost: $10/person

Get into the fall spirit with a hayride and bonfire at Kristy’s Barn.  Sign-up in the Welcome Center and start celebrating the season!

Oktoberfest at the Log Cabin

Wednesday, October 14^th
Cost: $80/person
Deadline: ASAP

Venture to Holyoke, MA with Yankee Trails to enjoy all that is Oktoberfest!  Once you arrive at the Log Cabin, you will be greeted with a topnotch German meal and entertained by John Banker and his “Merry Men Oompah Band”.  The program will consist of humor, sing-alongs, and interactive fun.  Sign-up in the Welcome Center.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Sunday, October 18^th

Participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Albany’s Washington Park.  The Spinney at Pond View will be wearing shirts to show unity against breast cancer.  Sign up in the Welcome Center for more information.

September/October Birthday Celebration
Monday, October 26^th

All residents are welcome.  Refreshments and cake provided. Please sign up in the Welcome Center if you will be attending!

Halloween/Costume Party
Saturday, October 31^st, 7PM

Celebrate Halloween by wearing your best costume to the party in the Welcome Center.  Prizes will be given out!  Drinks provided, please sign up for appetizers/desserts on the sign-up sheet.

September 2015 Newsletter

Zumba Gold
Saturdays, 9AM starting September 19^th

Zumba GOLD is now offered in the Welcome Center from 9 to 10AM on Saturday mornings, starting Saturday, September 19^th.  Come join the fun!

Casino Trip
Tuesday, September 15^th
Cost: $19

Win some money with your friends and neighbors!  Partake in a trip to Turning Stone Casino with Yankee Trails.  Visit the Welcome Center for more information!

Resident Garage Sale
Saturday, September 19^th, 10AM – 3PM

Have belongings you would like to sell?  Love finding a good deal?  Join the Garage Sale, which will be taking place in the front parking lot of the Commercial Office Building at 2500 Pond View as either a buyer or a seller!  More information available in the Welcome Center.

Wine Tasting and Barbecue
Friday, September 25^th

Wine tasting and a barbecue at the gazebo! Please sign up for food items on the sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center.  More information to be provided on the sign-up sheet.

August 2015 Newsletter

LATE NIGHT WALKERS

Please ensure that you wear bright clothes (preferably with reflecting gear) and utilize the sidewalks when walking in the dark hours of the night.  There have been a few reported incidents where residents have not been easily seen by other residents and we want everyone to be safe!

Cocktails at the Gazebo

Friday, August 7^th, 6:30 – 9:00PM 

 So popular, we’re doing it again!  Join your friends and neighbors for cocktails at the gazebo right near the pond in the community.  We request that you bring something you would like to drink or contribute $7 to imbibe at the time of the party.

Day at the Saratoga Race Track

Thursday, August 13^th

Now that the track is finally open for the season, it’s time for a day at the races!  Please sign up in the Welcome Center and refer to the cover sheet for more specifics on plans for the day.

Rhode Island Light House Tour

Wednesday, August 19^th

Cost:

Deadline: ASAP

Enjoy a tour of some of Rhode Island’s most beautiful light houses.  Seats are limited for this activity so please sign up in the Welcome Center as soon as possible.  The sign-up sheet provides details of the day’s activities.  The deadline for payment for this activity is also as soon as possible.

July/August Birthday Celebration

Monday, August 31^st, 6:00PM 

Everybody is welcome to join us! Refreshments and cake provided! Sign up in the Welcome Center to join in on the fun!

July 2015 Newsletter

CANASTA PLAYERS NEEDED
TUESDAYS 1-5PM
Please call (518) 729-2602 for more information.

Bingo at the Rensselaer Elks
Thursdays, 7PM
Don’t forget about weekly bingo at the Rensselaer Elks!  Residents make the trip every Thursday, join in on the fun!

“Singin’ in the Rain”
Tuesday, July 21^st, 7:30PM

Enjoy the play Singin’ in the Rain at the Park Playhouse in Albany, located in Washington Park!  Singin’ in the Rain is a tap dancing spectacular set in the dazzling world of Hollywood in the 1920’s, when talking pictures were first coming to life.  Lawn seating is free, but you can also purchase reserved seating for $18/ticket.  Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Mini Golf at FunPlex
Tuesday, July 28^th, 11AM
Cost: $6
Come out and have some summer fun in a round of miniature golf at the FunPlex in East Greenbush.  Sign up in the Welcome Center.  

Lake George Steamboat Luncheon Cruise
Friday, July 31^st, 11AM
Cost: $36
Travel up to beautiful Lake George and enjoy a scenic lunch on the Lake George Steamboat Luncheon Cruise.  Sign up in the Welcome Center.

June 2015 Newsletter

To answer residents’ questions regarding the construction efforts next to the Commercial Building (2500 Pond View Way), the current construction plan is as follows:

1) Clubhouse – Construction of the Clubhouse will begin before the building of additional Spinney cottages.  We are hopeful that the infrastructure for this building will be completed this summer and that the building will be finished by Spring/Summer 2016.

2) Additional Cottages – There are 70 additional cottages that will be built.  Work on the infrastructure and utilities will begin Summer/Fall 2015.

Please do keep in mind that these are rough dates as construction timelines can be affected by many different things.  If you have any additional questions please contact the office.

American Harp Recital

Sunday, June 14^th, 1:15PM

A student recital of the North Eastern Mountain Chapter of the American Harp Society at the East Greenbush Library.  Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Turning Stone Casino

Tuesday, June 16^th

Cost: $19

Win some money with your friends and neighbors!  Join us for a trip to Turning Stone Casino!  We will be taking a Yankee Trails bus.  Visit the Welcome Center for more information!

Spinney Annual Picnic

Thursday, June 18^th, 5PM

This year’s annual picnic will return again to the Town Park in Schodack.  Pete and Friends Quartet will be returning to provide musical enjoyment for the evening.  Please sign up in the Welcome Center and bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to share with your neighbors!

Cocktails at the Gazebo

Friday, June 26^th, 6:30PM

Join your friends and neighbors for cocktails at the gazebo right near the pond in the community.  We request that you bring something you would like to drink or contribute $7 to imbibe at the time of the party.

Moon Over Buffalo

Sunday, May 28^th, Time TBD

Cost: $23

 Enjoy the matinee showing of Moon Over Buffalo at The Theater Barn.  The time will be announced on the sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center.

May/June Birthday Celebration

Monday, June 29^th, 6PM

Everybody is welcome to join us! Refreshments and cake provided! Sign up in the Welcome Center to join in on the fun!

May 2015 Newsletter

Removal of Lawn Items Not Approved per Lease

Per the rules incorporated into the Lease Agreement pursuant to Section 13 signed by all residents at The Spinney at Pond View, no items are to be left unattended on The Spinney grounds and this includes furniture, toys, appliances, chairs, barbecues, etc.  In addition, residents are not to do “any work upon the grounds including, as examples but not as limitations, mowing, pruning, cutting digging or planting.”  This includes any items that will hinder in any spring clean-up efforts, mowing, or other landscaping work to be done by Spinney employees.  Please remove any items that are not approved by the Lease prior to May 31^st or they will be removed by our Landscape Staff.  Please reference your lease or call the office with any questions.

Tower Garden Presentation
Thursday, May 7th, 6:30PM

For those who were longing for the Community Garden, a “Tower Garden” may be just the right solution for you!  A Tower Garden is a growing system which can grow up to 20 plants and is perfect for patio, deck, and porch gardens.  Sign up in the Welcome Center to attend and learn more

LAST ZUMBA CLASS
Saturday, May 9th, 9AM
The last Zumba class until the fall is May 9^th.  Don’t miss it!

Music Night at Activity Night!
Wednesday, May 20th, 6PM
Not your average Activity Night!  This Wednesday’s Activity Night will feature music provided by Pete and Friends Quartet for your listening enjoyment, featuring 50s, 60s and 70s covers.  All musicians welcome!

Container Gardening at Bud’s Florist
Saturday, May 23rd, 10AM
Learn about container gardening from the experts at Bud’s Florist!  Another way to achieve your spring gardening dreams!  Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Play: “Driving Miss Daisy”
Saturday, May 30th, 8PM
Cost: $16
The Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA) is putting on the play Driving Miss Daisy, a tribute to friendship and human dignity as two people move to that place where each can see into the heart of the other.  Sign up in the Welcome Center for tickets!