Crochet and Fiber Arts
Learn a new craft, hone your skills, share projects, and spend some crafting time together. Let’s exchange ideas and learn some ways tech can help, no matter your skill level!
Senior Planet Center in Plattsburgh
Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
With cooler weather here, it’s the perfect time to meet up and make some new connections. Dive into meaningful conversations over a warm drink. Enjoy some “water cooler conversation” with a cup cocoa, tea, or coffee. We’ll supply the beverages and cups. Don’t forget to invite a friend!
Questions about this program? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.
Jess is the North Country (NoCo) center manager in Plattsburgh, NY. She has been teaching at Senior Planet since 2021 and loves to build confidence in participants. Jess has strived to build a strong community in NoCo, and has implemented several social and crafting groups at the center. Whenever possible, you can find her spending her free time out in the mountains hiking, camping, and kayaking.
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Learn a new craft, hone your skills, share projects, and spend some crafting time together. Let’s exchange ideas and learn some ways tech can help, no matter your skill level!
Dive into meaningful conversations over a hot beverage at the Senior Planet center!
Learn a new craft, hone your skills, share projects, and spend some crafting time together. Let’s exchange ideas and learn some ways tech can help, no matter your skill level!
Dive into meaningful conversations over a hot beverage at the Senior Planet center!
Learn a new craft, hone your skills, share projects, and spend some crafting time together. Let’s exchange ideas and learn some ways tech can help, no matter your skill level!
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Learn a new craft, hone your skills, share projects, and spend some crafting time together. Let’s exchange ideas and learn some ways tech can help, no matter your skill level!
Dive into meaningful conversations over a hot beverage at the Senior Planet center!
Learn a new craft, hone your skills, share projects, and spend some crafting time together. Let’s exchange ideas and learn some ways tech can help, no matter your skill level!
Dive into meaningful conversations over a hot beverage at the Senior Planet center!
Dive into meaningful conversations over a hot beverage at the Senior Planet center!
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