Wesley Foundation to hold a “Golden Gala” as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration
(Courtesy Wesley Foundation, 2022)
Wesley and ATC Check: The Adirondack Trust Company recently presented a $10,000 donation to The Wesley Foundation in support of its 2022 Golden Gala. The Adirondack Trust Company is the presenting sponsor of this year's gala. Pictured from left: CEO of The Wesley Community Brian Nealon; President & CEO of The Adirondack Trust Company Charles V. Wait, Jr.; Assistant Director of The Wesley Foundation Katelynn Donovan; Chief Operating Officer of The Wesley Community Dutch Hayward; and Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer at The Adirondack Trust Company Jack Arnold.
From the press release: The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will host its annual gala at the Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday, May 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. This year’s event, part of a year-long series to commemorate 50 years of service, will mark the first in-person gala for The Wesley Community since 2019.
Presented by The Adirondack Trust Company, this year’s theme is “Golden Gala,” a tribute to Wesley’s 50th year as a vital non-profit organization supporting seniors in the community. Founded in 1972, The Wesley Community was established as a long-term senior care community and has steadily grown into a continuum-of-care campus featuring independent and assisted living apartments, compassionate skilled nursing and memory care services.
“The Wesley Community has been providing exceptional senior care and services for five decades and we are excited to celebrate our rich history with the return of our annual gala,” said The Wesley Community CEO J. Brian Nealon.
The first in a series of celebratory events planned for 2022 as part of its 50th Anniversary, the “Golden Gala” promises to be an elegant and unforgettable evening of music, entertainment and excitement. Guests are welcome to dress in cocktail attire for the occasion.
Proceeds will support the ongoing renovations of the Springs Building at Wesley Health Care Center. Fundraising for this project was temporarily paused during the global pandemic to allow staff to focus exclusively on delivering the best possible care to residents. The goal of this important renovation project will be to provide home-like comforts and welcoming surroundings for the long-term care residents who live at the Springs building.
South high dance schedule is ready for the weekend
The 45th Annual South High Marathon Dance will be held Friday, May 13 at Six Flags Great Escape. Due to COVID-19 this will be a private event closed to the public; an online program and live feed will be available. The event will kick-off Friday morning with opening ceremonies and will be broadcast live online at www.shmd.org. New this year, SHMD is hosting an Auction Preview Party the week before the dance. Located at the South Glens Falls High School, (Cafeteria and parking lot) it will run from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Time, Activity
- 9:00 a.m., Live Broadcast Begins
- 9:00 a.m., Opening Ceremonies
- 11:00 a.m. Cartoon Characters Costume Parade
- Opening through Closing: Various activities including: Interviews, Feature Stories, SHMD Trivia, Live Music, Games/Events, and… Dancing!
- 1:00 p.m., 5th Graders Join the Marathon Dance
- 2:00 p.m., Middle Schoolers Join the Marathon Dance
- 7:00 p.m., Online Auction Concludes
- 8:00 p.m., Online 50/50 Sales Conclude
- 10:00 p.m., Closing Ceremonies
Many more events and ways to give. See www.shmd.org for more.
Adult Machine Tool Technology Training Program Graduation
From a press release: Event in Hudson Falls May 19, 2022.
Employment Training for Adults (ETA), a division of WSWHE BOCES, will hold a graduation ceremony for their Machine Tool Technology students at the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls. Five graduates will be presented with their certificates with their family and friends present.
To be considered and chosen for the program, students must apply to the program, which includes conducted interviews by representatives from the machine tool industry. To graduate, they must complete 500 hours and certain competencies. The program was designed for adults who are interested in entering the machine tool trade and introduces basic skills and mathematics related to machine shop theory. The class is a mixture of lecture and practical shop experience where students gain the necessary skills to enter the industry. This program was developed to address the current and anticipated need for machinists in specialty machine shops across the region as well as in companies engaged in advanced manufacturing. Local employers designed the program in collaboration with the Saratoga Warren Washington Workforce Development Board and WSWHE BOCES.