St. Andrews of Schenectady Tartan Day Celebration

The St. Andrews Society of Schenectady has extended an invitation to members of the Albany Society to their Celebration of Tartan Day 2019. Their event will take place on April 6th at 5:00 P.M. at Illium Bistro at Pinehaven Country Club (1151 Siver Rd, Guilderland, NY 12084). The cost is $25.00 per…

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In Memoriam: James Robert Burns

It is with great sadness we share that St. Andrew’s Society member James Robert Burns passed away on January 15. Please see the Times Union obituary below for information about services. James Robert Burns, 91, of Loudonville, beloved husband of Jean Greenshields Burns, passed away suddenly after a brief illness…

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Death of long-time Member, James Mackenzie Fraser

As some of you no doubt know, member James Fraser died earlier this month.  James was a member of our Society for more than 60 years.  I have a link here to his obituary. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?pid=188098992 Yours aye, Frank Alguire Secretary to the Society

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Christmas Party – 2017

OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 17 we were able to successfully have a Christmas party at the Rooms for what I hope will be an annual event. The party was spearheaded by Mr. J. A. Higle and Mr. Dan Graves. They also were responsible for taking it upon themselves to…

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St. Andrew’s Nicht – 2017

ST. ANDREW’S NICHT CELEBRATION November 30 once again marked the date of and exciting evening honoring St. Andrew’s Nicht. As usual we began the evening with cocktails and light fare at the Rooms. At 7:15 we paraded to the Fort Orange Club led by Piper to the Society, Mr. Gordon Peters, and our Armorer Mr. James R Burns. We…

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