RACHMANINOFF AT 150
Residents attended this special Orchestra event at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The Philadelphia Orchestra featured the towering Symphony No. 3 and beloved second Piano Concerto. This 150th Rachmaninoff Birthday celebration was quite the evening and the residents who attended enjoyed the performance!
WALLIES OF GREENWICH
Wallie’s of Greenwich originally opened in 1929 as a sandwich counter, right after the start of the Great Depression. In 1945, Wallie’s daughter Dorothy Murphy and her husband George, expanded the business and brand to bring diners from afar. Wallie’s granddaughter and son in law, Ginny & George Denaker, continued the excellence for many years, […]
THE WILD IRISH ACRES DANCERS
Residents were treated to an Irish Dance performance. The Wild Irish Acres Dancers is a non-competitive family dance group based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Teri Hughes has been teaching this group for many years as her own family (four generations) have danced with her. It was a fantastic performance to honor Irish Dance Traditions.
ROCK VOICES
Join the area’s only community rock choir for an evening of rock music like you’ve never heard it before! The choir will be backed up by a full band. Add to that the harmonies of Tony Lechner’s arrangements sung by a 60-voice choir and you are in for a real treat. Rock Voices represents everything […]
GOLF BANQUET
The residents who participated in the putting golf league, held their evening celebration dinner in the High Rock Bar. The champions were presented with their names added to the Golf Plaque. The Culinary team of Chefs offered up fine cuisines that included Prime Rib and Crab Cakes to name just a few. There were golf […]
HAUNTED TROLLY TOUR
Charlie Kuenzel, of Saratoga Tours offered the residents a guided tour of famed haunted locations in Saratoga Springs. With Halloween just around the corner, many residents leaped at the chance to learn and perhaps get a chance at seeing a famed specter. Some of the locations the trolly stopped at were the Canfield Casino, Lake […]
Balloon Ride
Residents of Prestwick Chase attended a local Balloon Festival. They stood up at 4:30 am, braved the cooler temperatures and watched as the balloons began to rise. Some of the residents got onboard for this wonderful experience. It was a perfect morning for the event. There were so many different shapes and color designs. As […]
WHAT A DERBY FINISH
Residents were invited to the High Rock Lounge to watch the running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday. Mint Juleps were offered and lobster rolls, to name a few derby snacking items. Fresh roses, decorations and racing programs adorned the bar area for everyone to enjoy. It was a great party to match an incredible race […]
PLAY BALL MLB SEASON
Residents were invited down to the High Rock Lounge to watch on the big screens the opening Yankees vs. Red Sox MLB Season. Residents were able to purchase Ball Park Hotdogs in a bag just like you get in the stadiums, beer on tap and complimentary popcorn. There was a good crowd of baseball enthusiasts […]
GRAND HOTELS
Residents at Prestwick were treated to a guest speaker who gave a presentation of the history of The Grand Hotels of Saratoga. Local Historian Charlie Kuenzel, gave the fascinating history on Congress Hall, Grand Union Hotel, United States Hotel and Grand Central Hotel. The residents enjoyed very much this lecture on incredible local history.