Canajoharie

Jan. 17, 7 p.m. — The public is invited to an informational meeting on advocating for rural schools at the Canajoharie High School Library. The meeting is designed to inform the public about the inequities in school funding and action they can take.

Arkell Center

Daily activities taking place at Arkell Center during the month of January 2013 will be as follows:

Monday through Friday — Noon meals are provided by the Meals of Montgomery Program (M.O.M.). Reservations are required by noon of the previous day. Call (518) 673-2000 or (518) 843-2300. Suggested donation is $3 for those 60 years of age or older.

Monday through Friday — Arkell Center’s Walking Program has begun. From 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, any senior from the public, is welcome to walk indoors at Arkell Center.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:15-11 a.m. — Senior’s Exercise Program will take place with Bob Smith.

Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. — Gentle yoga will take place with instructor Patty P. or Gloria W.

Jan. 17 — Second Time Around Big Band practice will be held.

Arkell Center-Special Events

Jan. 10, 1 p.m. — The Second Time Around Band will perform a Christmas/New Year’s special. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Jan. 11, 12:30 p.m. — The Canajoharie Senior Citizens Club will have their annual after Christmas luncheon. Each senior is asked to bring a covered dish plus a five dollar donation in lieu of a gift exchange this year. The collection will go to a local charity.

Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — A blood pressure clinic will be held with Home Health Care Partners Corp., co-sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital and Nathan Littauer Hospital. In addition to conducting the blood pressure clinic, the Home Health Care Partners Corp. also provides health and wellness information.

Jan., 16, 23, 30, 12:45 p.m. — Senior Citizens Public Card Party will be held. Donation is $2 with prizes and light refreshments.

• Meetings

Jan. 22, 2-3 p.m. — The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meeting will take place with Lisa Hubbard. This service is sponsored by the Alzheimers Association of Northeastern NY.

Jan. 25, 1 p.m. — Canajoharie Senior Citizens will meet.

Fort Plain

Jan. 12, 6 p.m. — The Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School Prom Fashion Show, sponsored by the Class of 2014, will be held in the Jr./Sr. High School auditorium. The Class of 2014 Parent Committee is also sponsoring a gift basket raffle. Admission is $5.

Jan. 15, 4-8 p.m. — The Canajoharie High School Band will hold a fundraising spaghetti dinner at Dome49. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad, drink and dessert. Tickets are $9. Take-outs available. The event will raise money toward the band’s May, 2013 Music in the Parks trip to Disney World, Florida.

Jan. 18, 9 a.m.-12 Noon — The Fort Plain Senior Center will be hosting a CPR Course. The instructor will be Mike Butts. Call (518) 993-4342 to sign up.

Jan. 19 — The Fort Plain Beagle Club will host a rabbit hunt and italian buffet at the South Minden Fire Department, Route 163. There will be two divisions — hare and cottontail. Senior class will be held for hunters 16 and under. Hunters must comply with Department of Environmental Conservation regulations. In order to participate, hunters must be registered by mail by Tuesday, Jan. 15, or have entry form and money turned into a club member by Jan. 19. Event is BYOB. With questions, contact Dan at (607) 286-9461.

Jan. 26, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. — The Fort Plain Reformed Church, 165 Canal St., will host a book sale and cafe. Used books, DVDs, and CDs will be available, along with cafe refreshments. All proceeds will benefit Stop Hunger Now.

Jan. 31, 4:30 p.m. — The Fort Plain Pacers and BlueShield of Northeastern New York will present a Nutrition for Fitness workshop in the Harry Hoag Elementary School cafeteria. Diane Hart hosts the workshop, where participants will learn tips and advice regarding nutrition.

Weekly Events

Mondays, 8 a.m.-12 Noon — Art instruction and paint-by-numbers get-togethers at the Fort Plain Senior Center. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Mondays, 7-8 p.m. — AA meeting will be held at the Fort Plain Senior Center. Call (518) 993-2031 for details.

Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. — Fort Plain’s Mayor Guy Barton will hold a weekly “Meet With The Mayor” session at the Village Hall, 168 Canal St. During the weekly gathering, which members of the public are encouraged to attend, Mayor Barton will discuss the future of Fort Plain. He will also answer questions pertaining to the village.

Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-12 Noon — Pitch tournament at the Fort Plain Senior Center. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. — Fort Plain Central School District Superintendent Douglas C. Burton will hold a coffee hour in the district office throughout the school year. Residents will be able to ask questions or find out more about the district. For more information, please call the district office at (518) 993-4000.

Every other Tuesday, 9 a.m.-12 Noon — Quilting get-together at the Fort Plain Senior Center. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. — The Lotus Center for Wellness and Self Care will be offering yoga sessions at 9 Center St. Call (518) 993-9904 for more information. The center is open Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Lotus Center for Wellness and Self Care will be offering aerobic classes at 9 Center St. Call (518) 993-9904 for more information.

Tuesdays — AA group will once again be meeting at The Reformed Church in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m.

Every fourth Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m. — Blood pressure check at the Fort Plain Senior Center. Call (518) 993-3432.

Every other Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. — The Fort Plain Senior Center holds a pinochle tournament.  More players are always welcome. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12 Noon — The Fort Plain Senior Center will hold bingo and  lunch. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — Veteran employment representative at VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post 3275.

Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. — TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Fast Track Support Group is now meeting at a new location which is the Reformed Church, 165 Canal St. For more information, please call Geri Raymond, (518) 673-2318 or Margaret Miller, (518) 673-5979.

Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 Noon — The Fort Plain Senior Center holds a poker tournament. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Saturdays, 5 p.m. — Manna House meals served free of charge at the Fort Plain Reformed Church, 165 Canal St. All are welcome.

2nd Thursday of each month the Fort Plain Community Activity Council will meet at the Village Hall at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

3rd Wednesday of each month the Fort Plain Autism Support Group will meet at the Fort Plain United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. For more information call (518) 993-4353.

Every Monday Thursday and Friday is baked goods, Fort Plain Fulmont Community Action Agency, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please bring your own bags. People may sign up for Child Health Plus with Vicki Morgan every other Friday at the center by appointment only. Please call Vicki at 773-5419 for an appointment.

The Fort Plain Village Planning Board will hold its regular meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon — Fort Plain Senior Center has computer lessons and rental space is available for parties. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Computer lessons are currently being offered at the Fort Plain Senior Center. Call (518) 993-3432 for details.

Nelliston

Weekly Events

Second Mondays, 7 p.m. — Nelliston Activities Council meeting at village office. All welcome.

St. Johnsville

Weekly Events

Third Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. — A Caregiver Support Group will meet in the rehab kitchen at the St. Johnsville Rehab and Nursing Center, 7 Timmerman Ave., St. Johnsville. Contact Lisa Hubbard at (518) 568-5037, Ext. 226 for more information or e-mail lhubbard@stjrnc.com.