SAGE Upstate promotes the well-being of older gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning people in CNY through health programs, socials, support groups, & education.
Program Director Leslie Lamb
Find out about all SAGE programs on this page. SAGE offers health, social and support programs for older LGBTQ people. Currently, most of our programs are held in person at our Center at 431 E Fayette St (located in the CNY Philanthropy Center), and other locations in the community. Some programs offer a hybrid format, so participants can meet in person or on Zoom. You'll find all the information you need below.
For more info, contact Leslie: llamb@sageupstate.org or (315) 478-1923
Coming Up At SAGE:
Second Sunday Potluck
in Syracuse, February 9
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Join us for a program
on Black History Month.
Social time: 3:00
Program: 4:00
Dinner follows program
You will have a chance to win fun prizes for some of the games! We're also having a raffle -- see info here.
Theater Thursday:
Wicked
Thursday 2-20, one showing: 4 pm
In this muscial, a film adaptation of the Broadway show, we find out what was going on in Oz before Dorothy showed up. Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, meet at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After starting as enemies, becoming dear friends, and meeting the Wizard, one becomes Glinda the Good Witch, and the other becomes the Witch of the West, who is of course, Wicked. Featuring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. This is the first half of a two part film adaptation. The second part is due November 2025. 2hrs 40 min. Popcorn provided. Popcorn provided. Thursday, February 20, 4 pm (one showing)
Meals Out
To RSVP, contact Ron or Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org.
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1st Thursday Dinner: 2/6
6 pm, Tassone’s Wine Garden
113 Dexter Parkway Baldwinsille 13027
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2nd Thursday Breakfast: 2/13
9:30 am, Gem Diner. 832 Spencer St. Syracuse, 13210
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3rd Thursday Lunch: 2/2012:30 pm, Sherwood Inn. 26 W. Genesee St. Skaneatlas, 13152
New Men's Peer Support Group
We have had many requests for a new group for men, as our Monday Night Men’s group is currently full . A new Men's Peer Support group starts in February as a monthly gathering. We can make it more frequent if there is interest. If you are interested in joining the group or would like information, please contact Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org 0r 315-478-1923. We'll hold the first meeting on 2/13/25 at 6 pm, in person at SAGE.
String Cheese Music Group
Have you ever wanted to learn to play stringed instrument? Do you play already nd want to join a fun group? SAGE members Carol B. and Vivian C. are startng a group called ‘String’ Cheese. On the 2nd Tuesday of the month, you can come to the center and learn the basics. Instruments can include guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin… as long as it doesn’t have to be plugged in. The group starts at 10:30 am. Bring your lunch and enjoy eating together after playing! Instruments are not proided, if you are interested in learning but don’t have an instrument let us know.First session: 2/11, 10:30 am, Contact Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org for info.
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For more info on any of these (or other) programs, contact Leslie:
315-478-1923
FYI: The Center will be closed January 1 and January 20​
Oral History Project
Gary Fitzgerald (pictured above) and Will Doswell are creating an archive of 15-20 Zoom video interviews that tell our stories. Gary moderates --the topic is up to you. Interested? Contact: Gary at fitzgarce@gmail.com ; Will wdoswell@aol.comGary Fitzgerald- or call SAGE at 315-478-1923.
​Knitting & Fiber Arts
Our Fiber Arts group starts up again on Wednesday 9/11, and continues every Wednesday at 7 pm. Come and learn to knit or crochet -- or come to socialize and work on fiber arts with others.
​Knitting and Fiber Arts: Returning on Wednesday Nights at 7 SAGE Upstate Center on 9/11. Join others working on fiber arts - knitting, crocheting, and others.
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Meals Out: Join your SAGE friends out for breakfast, lunch and dinner The group meets at different local restaurants each month. Would you like to be on the list to get restaurant information each month? Contact Leslie at 315-478-1923 or llamb@sageupstate.org, and she will pass it on to Ron, the group leader.
Dinner: 1st Thursday, 6:00
Breakfast: 2nd Thursday, 9:30
Lunch: 3rd Thursday, 12:30
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Men's Night Out: Join SAGE men for food, games and social time. Third Friday at 7:00 pm.
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Monday Men's Group: Men's Empowerment group -- closed group, but new members are accepted a few times per year. If you would like to find out more, email Leslie here.
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Oswego Social: Potluck for SAGERS from Oswego County and beyond. Meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at Trinity Methodist, 45 E Utica St in Oswego. For more info: Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org or 315-478-1923. Folks in Oswego meet for a meal out every month too. Find out more here.​
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SAGEVets: Social/Support group for older LGBTQ Veterans. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the SAGE Upstate Center and on Zoom.
Zoom log in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87157364984
​Call in: 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 871 5736 4984 Password:1969
For more info: Leslie at llamb@sageupstate.org or 315-478-1923.
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Second Sunday Potluck: If you are able to, bring a dish to pass at this social program, held in the 2nd Floor Ballroom of the CNY Philanthropy Center (431 E Fayette St -- if you've been to SAGE, this is 2 floors up). 3:00 pm Social Time; 4:00 pm Program; Dinner immediately following program.
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SPARK: Social Pride Alliance for Rainbow Kinship is an ever-evolving “safe space” within SAGE Upstate for people of Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (BIPOC) Communities who identify as LGBTQ+ and our allies. Find out more here.
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​GenderBlend: People from the trans community -- all gender identities and expressions -- meet on the 2nd Saturday in the SAGE Center and on Zoom at 7 pm to socialize and support one another. ​For more info contact Johna at jmelius@sageupstate.org. Zoom link:
GenderBlend: 2nd Saturday, on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89699636095
Meeting ID: 896 9963 6095
Passcode: 1969
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Utica Social: Meet with SAGERS from Oneida County and beyond on the1st Saturday of each month at Utica Unitarian, 10 Higby Rd. For more info, with Leslie at 315-478-1923. Utica has other programs too -- find more info here.
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Walking Group: The group meets for a walk every Thursday at 11:00 am -- contact Leslie at llamb@sageupsate.org or 315-478-1923 for location
Watertown Potluck: Meets on the 3rd Saturday, 2 pm at All Souls Unitarian Universalist
1330 Gotham St.
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Writers Group: Join writers of all genres and experience levels on Zoom to share work, and support each other through the writing process. Meets on Zoom only:
Wednesdays at 5:30 On Zoom only
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/596630088
Meeting ID: 596 630 088​
Passcode: 1969
Join by phone: 929 205 6099 US (New York)​​