Projects
In partnership with the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, the Poems on Wheels project is bringing poetry to homebound seniors throughout the Capital Region. Participating Offices of the Aging in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties receive printed poem cards that they distribute to 2,000 recipients of Meals on Wheels and other food delivery programs.
The brainchild of local poets Rhonda Rosenheck and Rachel R. Baum, Capital Region Poems on Wheels is based on the belief that poetry can connect people to, and through, our shared humanity. Poems offer a peek into the poet’s mind and hold up a mirror for readers to explore their own ideas, memories and emotions.
The Saratoga Peace Pod was established during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Pod is a group of crafters who knit, crochet and quilt, creating warm, useful items for families in crisis.
Poetry open mic
The Saratoga Senior Center Poetry Open Mic is held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:00pm at the Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York.​​
Initiated and established the position in 2022 through the Saratoga Springs, NY City Council, the Poet Laureate is an ambassador for poetry, promote citizens' awareness of poetry, forges a meaningful connection between poetry and the community, making poetry more available and more accessible to people in their everyday lives.