University Express - Erie County
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
University Express FALL
2018
“Lifelong Learning for Adults Age 55+”
ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SENIOR SERVICES
NY CONNECTS
858-8526
ERIE.GOV/SENIORSERVICES
FREE
CL A S S E S
ON CURRENT AFFAIRS,
HISTORY, SCIENCE,
THE ARTS, WELLNESS,
AND MORE!
university express is brought to you through a c o l l a b o r at i o n of :
• Amherst Senior Center
• Baptist Manor ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SENIOR SERVICES
• Brothers of Mercy/Montabaur Heights
• Canterbury Woods
• Cheektowaga Senior Center
• City of Tonawanda Public Library
• Clarence Senior Center
• Elma Public Library
• Grand Island Golden Age Center
• The GreenFields Continuing Care Community
• Hamburg Senior Community Center
• Orchard Park Senior Center
• Springville Concord Elder Network
• Town of Aurora Senior Center
• Town of Tonawanda Senior Citizen Center
91681_HN_WNY_2018MedicareAgeIn_UniversityExpress_ALL / 7.5” x 10” / 4c / 300 dpi / no bleed / Fall 2018 UnivExp
MAKE BLUE PART OF YOUR
0
MEDICARE
ADVANTAGE
RETIREMENT PLAN. PREMIUM
PLAN
VISIT ONE OF OUR NEW MEDICARE CENTERS.
Go to bcbswny.com/newtoblue for more information or
call the number below to make an appointment.
1-833-202-9532 (TTY 711)
CALL HOURS:
Oct. 1–Mar. 31 Apr. 1–Sept. 30,
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
7 days a week Monday–Friday
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York is a Medicare Advantage plan with a Medicare contract and enrollment depends
on contract renewal. A division of HealthNow New York Inc., an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
For accommodations of persons with special needs at sales meetings, please call 1-800-248-9296 (TTY 711). BlueCross
BlueShield of Western New York complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos
de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-833-735-4515 (TTY 711). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲語言援助
服務。請致電 1-833-735-4515 (TTY 711). Y0086_MRK2103rev2_M
2
91681_HN_WNY_2018MedicareAgeIn_UniversityExpress_ALL.indd 2 8/21/18 3:01 PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Class Listings by Topic
Current Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Science and Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wellness and Personal Enrichment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Class Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Class Listings by Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3
There’s a revolution happening in joint replacement and Excelsior Orthopaedics
is leading the way. Success rates are high, recovery times are low, and in some
instances you can get a new knee, hip, or shoulder without ever setting foot in a
hospital. In addition to having nationally recognized surgeons and facilities, Excelsior
is pioneering an approach that puts patients in charge. And that’s revolutionary.
Appointments are available just as soon as you are, so there’s no reason to wait.
TO LEARN MORE, call 716-250-6513 or Visit www.nEWJOINTNOW.COM
EO_Outpatient_AD_M1.indd 1 6/19/15 9:19 AM
eas .
The flu is tough.
We make preventing it
High Dose for Seniors ∙ $0 Copay
No Prescription ∙ No Appointment*
Stop in while you shop
*Age restrictions apply in some states. $0 copay with most insurances. While supplies last. See pharmacy for details.
4
Welcome to University Express,
Fall 2018 Edition
It’s that time of year again — back to • Cognitive improvement: Keeping your
school! While you might think that mind healthy is important. According
phrase only applies to kids, there is a to the Alzheimer’s Disease Education
growing trend for older adults to seek and Referral Center, “staying cognitively
educational opportunities in retirement, active throughout life — via social
proving it’s never too late to learn engagement or intellectual stimulation
something new. — is associated with a lower risk of
Wellness advocates often remind us Alzheimer’s disease.”
that “food is medicine,” but in many • Life and skills enhancement: Our classes
ways it’s also true that “learning is give you the opportunity to delve into
medicine.” Lifelong learning has been challenging subjects you may have been
shown to offer older adults a host interested in but simply didn’t have time
of emotional and mental benefits to study. With University Express there’s
beyond what the classroom curriculum no homework or tests — just the joy
provides, including: of learning!
• Social connection: Research is Welcome to University Express classes
mounting about loneliness as a this fall!
significant risk factor that comes
with aging. Learning opportunities
Timothy R. Hogues
are one way older adults can combat
loneliness, especially because they Commissioner
are surrounded by like-minded peers Erie County Department
in class. of Senior Services
ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SENIOR SERVICES
5
FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK
September 22–28
Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths,
unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions
for trauma among older adults. Reduce your
risk of a fall by taking some simple steps.
• Most falls happen at home. Remove throw rugs,
improve lighting in hallways and staircases, and
add grab bars to your bathroom.
• Review your medications with your doctor
University Express at least once a year.
• Have your vision checked on a regular basis.
Classes are fun!
• Get more physical activity, especially with
Join other like-minded adults interested in activities that improve balance like tai chi.
learning new things and having lively
discussions – all in a fun environment.
Classes are typically 45-60 minutes, followed
by a question and answer session.
To sign up, here’s all you do:
1. F ind a class (or several) that meet your interests.
2. Call the location where the class
is offered to register and reserve your spot.
It’s that easy!
6
C U R R E N T A F F A I R S
Cuba: A Land in Transition Journalism
With several governmental changes in the past decade, Under Fire:
more Americans have taken the opportunity to travel to
Cuba. Recently, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Why It Must
began working collaboratively with scientists from the Prevail
Centro de Inmunologia Molecular in Havana, Cuba. Learn The president and his
about what is happening on this island nation located just political allies contend
90 miles south of Key West. that journalism is the
Instructor: Harry Meyer, docent and lecturer, Western New enemy of the people,
York History and Architecture and great swaths of
the public distrust the news reported to them in newspapers,
Monday, October 22 1:30 p.m.
on television, and on the radio. We’ll discuss why that happens,
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
why it’s misplaced, and why journalism is one of the pillars of
democracy.
The Death of Fossil Fuels Instructor: Lee Coppola, retired dean of Journalism,
Although the world remains heavily dependent on oil, St. Bonaventure University
coal, and natural gas — which supply around 80% of our Tuesday, November 20 1:30 p.m.
primary energy needs — the industry is rapidly crumbling. The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
In just two decades, the total value of the energy being
produced by fossil fuel extraction has plummeted by more
than half. How will the rapid decline of the giant fossil fuel Poland and
industry impact the global economy? the Politics of
Instructors: Goldfarb Financial Team: Jeffrey Goldfarb, certified History: Post-
financial planner and chartered advisor in philanthropy;
Communist
Chintan Shukla, investment executive; and Adam Goldfarb,
financial advisor and philanthropic consultant Democracy
Tuesday, October 2 7:30 p.m. and Its Current
Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register Challenges
Thursday, October 11 1 p.m. In 1980, shipyard workers in
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register Poland launched the Solidarity
Movement, which helped lead
to the collapse of communism
Islam and in Poland and other parts of
Clothing Central and Eastern Europe.
Islamic teachings about Today Poles and other Central
modesty are addressed and East Europeans are debating the meaning of that
equally to men and women, transformation. We’ll focus on the rise of populism in Poland
but the variety of styles and and other Eastern European countries, and the way in which
colors have various names depending on the country. For debates over history — especially in the form of monuments
example, burqas belong to particular areas of the world and other elements — are an important component of
where they are considered normal dress. In other parts of contemporary politics.
the world the dress is totally different. We’ll review common Instructor: Andrew Wise, professor of History, Chair of the
names of Islamic clothing for men and women, and some Polish Studies Center, Daemen College
differences in dress code among Islamic nations. Monday, October 15 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Faizan Haq, Asian Studies, SUNY Buffalo; founder Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register
and publisher of WNYMuslims.org
Monday, November 5 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 3 1:30 p.m. Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
7
C U R R E N T A F F A I R S
Political Civility Singapore: From Rags to Riches
So frayed has political How did Singapore move in 50 years from a poor, newly
discourse become that there independent mini-state to the third richest society in
has even been debate on the world? Learn how Singapore raced from scattered
whether civility is good in kampongs (villages) to a globally recognized state known as
the first place. Civility has a financial, manufacturing, and shipping center.
been dismissed as “political Instructor: Claude Welch, distinguished service professor
correctness” or “niceness” that robs political protest of its emeritus of Political Science, SUNY Buffalo
force. We’ll examine how civility represents a long tradition Wednesday, November 14 1:30 p.m.
of moral virtues — including integrity, honesty, and respect Town of Aurora Senior Center, 652-7934 to register
for others — that are essential to democratic engagement.
Instructor: Marian Deutschman, professor emerita of
Communications, Buffalo State College When Prisoners are Patients
Wednesday, October 3 10:30 a.m. A retired prison physician will discuss his experiences treating
Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register convicted murderers, rapists, and drug addicts, and the
Friday, October 5 1 p.m. day-to-day challenges of working in a maximum-security
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register correctional institution. We’ll look at the most common
medical issues in a prison population including AIDS
Monday, November 5 7:30 p.m. complications, resistant TB strains, and substance abuse, as
Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register well as psychosocial issues.
Thursday, November 8 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Lito Gutierrez, retired medical director,
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register regional medical unit, Wende Correctional Facility, New York
Wednesday, November 14 2 p.m. State Department of Corrections
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register Tuesday, October 9 1 p.m.
City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register
Tuesday, November 27 1 p.m.
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register Friday, October 26 1 p.m.
SCENe/Concord Senior Center, 770-7277 to register
Wednesday, November 28 1 p.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
H I S T O R Y
Buffalo City Hall Buffalo Shipwrecks
One of the largest city halls As the Queen City of the Great Lakes during the late 1800s
in America, Buffalo’s City Hall and early 1900s, Buffalo’s maritime history lies beneath the
is often taken for granted surface. Strong storms made the bottom of Lake Erie the
by residents who live and resting place for many vessels. Hear stories and see photos
work downtown. However, of ships like the Tonawanda, Barge 43, and the Richardson.
City Hall’s location and style Instructor: Jack Messmer, Buffalo Harbor Museum
changed the way Buffalo Wednesday, October 24 1 p.m.
looks. Explore the exterior Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
and interior of this Art Deco Wednesday, November 7 1 p.m.
masterpiece, including the Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
many symbolic figures and decorations that portray the
industrial prowess of the Queen City. Friday, November 9 1:30 p.m.
Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register
Instructor: Harry Meyer, docent and lecturer, Western New
York History and Architecture Monday, November 12 2 p.m.
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register
Monday, October 29 6:30 p.m.
Brothers of Mercy/Montabaur Heights, 407-5104 to register
8
H I S T O R Y
Case Studies from the Asylum Early Buffalo Music and
We’ll discuss actual records Entertainment
from Erie County Poorhouse A look back to the beginning
and Hospital ledgers for patients of Buffalo’s rich entertainment
with an insanity diagnosis, heritage, from Canal Street
the history of the asylum, and to early theaters, vaudeville,
how it evolved as New York burlesque, big band, and music
State laws changed. prior to the advent of rock ‘n’
Instructor: Roseanne Higgins, author; adjunct professor of roll. Hear about the contributions of theater owner Michael
Anthropology, SUNY Buffalo Shea and other nightclub owners, along with information on
Tuesday, November 13 9:30 a.m. area radio stations, songwriters, musicians, and entertainers.
Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register Instructor: Rick Falkowski, founder, Buffalo Music Hall of
Fame; author
Come Aboard: The Buffalo Naval Friday, November 30 1 p.m.
Town of Tonawanda Senior Center, 874-3266 to register
Park, USS The Sullivans, USS Little
Rock, and USS Croaker
Come learn about the ships docked at the largest inland
naval museum in the
country. USS The Sullivans
and USS Croaker are World
War II ships with unique
and storied histories. USS
Little Rock, as a flagship
of the 2nd and 6th Fleet,
oversaw many memorable
events.
The Early Women of Lily Dale:
Instructor: Shane E.
Spiritualists, Suffragists, and
Stephenson, director Psychic Healers
of Museum Collections, Buffalo & Erie County Naval and This talk will focus on key female figures in the early
Military Park; owner, Archives in the Buff history of Lily Dale, their contributions to the early modern
Wednesday, October 3 6 p.m. spiritualist community, and the characters they inspired in
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register the “Orphans and Inmates” series.
Friday, October 12 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Roseanne Higgins, author; adjunct professor of
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register Anthropology, SUNY Buffalo
Monday, November 19 1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 24 1 p.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
Tuesday, October 30 7:30 p.m.
Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register
Thursday, November 1 1:30 p.m. healthy tip
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
Do high-fiber foods lower cholesterol?
Wednesday, November 7 2 p.m. Certain types of dietary fiber have been shown to help
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register lower blood cholesterol levels. Foods rich in soluble
Monday, November 12 6:30 p.m. fiber-oats, oat bran, dried beans and peas, barley, apples,
Brothers of Mercy/Montabaur Heights, 407-5104 to register Historic and
citrus fruits, and Influential
carrots are good choices.People
from Buffalo, NY
9
H I S T O R Y
Historic and Influential People The Hubbard Effect:
from Buffalo, NY “It’s All Elbert’s Fault!”
Meet people from Buffalo’s early days who influenced the Elbert Hubbard was the key
history of Western New York, including many who received to the Larkin Company’s
national acclaim for their achievements. We’ll talk about success and Frank Lloyd
noteworthy politicians, businessmen, inventors, and others Wright’s story. As chief
from the 1800s and early 1900s. This presentation is based architect of the early Larkin
on the presenter’s research for his new book “Historic & Company, Hubbard’s
Influential People from Buffalo, NY.” humanist philosophy was
Instructor: Rick Falkowski, founder, Buffalo Music Hall of the force guiding both
Fame; author Darwin Martin and William
Friday, November 2 1:30 p.m. Heath on their quest to find
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register a utopian design for the new Larkin administration building.
This scenario also provided Wright, a then struggling young
Tuesday, November 13 1 p.m.
creative architect, the perfect situation to launch his career.
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
We’ll examine the complex relationships among Hubbard,
Wednesday, December 5 1 p.m. Martin, Heath, and Wright.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
Instructor: Charles Facklam, retired teacher; The Buffalo
Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum; Elma Historical
The History Society; East Aurora Chamber of Commerce
of Buffalo Thursday, November 1 2 p.m.
Elma Public Library, 652-2719 to register
Roadways
Tuesday, November 13 1:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
the history of
transportation in
Buffalo, dating back Iconic North Buffalo Landmarks
to the Holland Land
Company up until
in the 1920s
the modern expressway. Specific examples will include the We’ll talk about the history
infamous Delaware Avenue “S” curves, and Scajaquada and and special features of
Kensington Expressways. landmarks in North Buffalo
including the Buffalo Zoo,
Instructor: Ken Kuminski, licensed professional engineer,
the Delaware Park Rose
New York State Department of Transportation
Garden, Marcy Casino,
Thursday, November 1 1 p.m.
St. Marks Roman Catholic
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
Church, the North Park
Thursday, December 6 7:30 p.m. Theatre, and others. Hear how these places set the scene for
Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register a cold-case murder in North Buffalo.
Instructor: Roseanne Higgins, author; adjunct professor of
Anthropology, SUNY Buffalo
Monday, October 8 1 p.m.
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
Did you know? Certain types of dietary fiber have been
shown to help lower blood cholesterol levels. Foods Wednesday, October 10 1:30 p.m.
like dried beans, apples, citrus fruit, and carrots are Town of Aurora Senior Center, 652-7934 to register
good choices. Thursday, November 29 2 p.m.
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register
10H I S T O R Y
The Larkin Soap Company The Past, Present, and Future of
The Larkin Soap Company the Richardson Olmsted Campus
was founded in 1875 in The Richardson Olmsted Campus is currently being renewed
Buffalo as a small soap factory. after 40 years of neglect and vacancy. Learn more about
Its tremendous growth through the site’s history as the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane,
the first quarter of the 20th and plans for its current redevelopment
century is attributed to the
Instructor: Corey Fabian Borenstein, manager of visitor
“Larkin Idea.” This marketing
experiences, Richardson Olmsted Campus
idea transformed the company
into a mail-order conglomerate
Wednesday, October 17 10 a.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
that employed 4,000 people
and had annual sales of $28.6 million — equivalent to around
$342 million today. The company’s success allowed them to hire RFK’s Road to
Frank Lloyd Wright to design the iconic Larkin Administration
Building, which stood as a symbol of Larkin prosperity until
the 1968
the company’s demise in the 1940s. Presidential
Instructor: Shane E. Stephenson, director of Museum Campaign
Collections, Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park; owner, This year marks the
Archives in the Buff 50th anniversary of
Friday, November 9 1 p.m. Robert Kennedy’s
SCENe/Concord Senior Center, 770-7277 to register assassination. We’ll look
back at the “runt” of the
Kennedy boys who would
Nelson Mandela become President Kennedy’s
The late anti-apartheid revolutionary and former South African closest political and domestic adviser. Learn what shaped Bobby’s
president Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 years old on character, his role in his brother’s political life, his relationship with
July 18, 2018. Born in an President Johnson, and why he decided to run against
era of racial segregation and Johnson in the 1968 Presidential campaign.
oppression in South Africa, Instructor: Len Lenihan, former Democratic commissioner,
he made it his life’s mission Erie County Board of Elections; and Norman Mineo, retired
to fight for an equal and banker and history enthusiast
democratic society in his Friday, October 12 1:30 p.m.
country. After 27 years in Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
jail, Mandela helped prevent
civil war and became South
Tuesday, October 16 1 p.m.
City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register
Africa’s first black president.
By the time of his death, he Friday, October 26 2 p.m.
was a renowned statesman Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register
and global icon. Discover how Mandela went from prison cell to Monday, November 12 1:30 p.m.
presidential office. The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
Instructor: Claude Welch, distinguished service professor emeritus
of Political Science, SUNY Buffalo
Wednesday, November 7 1:30 p.m.
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
11H I S T O R Y
Rock ‘n’ Roll Buffalo Theodore Roosevelt: America’s
Enjoy a review of the Greenest President
musicians, bands, DJs,
No other president cared
clubs, concert halls, and
as deeply or did as much
personalities that brought
for our nation’s natural
rock music to the Buffalo
heritage preservation as
area. Starting with the
Theodore Roosevelt. His
beginning of rock ‘n’ roll in
lifelong studies in the
the 1950s, this presentation
natural sciences, along
will focus on rock music but
with the belief that nature
will cover all styles of music
was a prime component of
performed in Western New
human happiness, spurred his determination to save millions
York through the mid-’80s.
of acres of our nation’s most astounding topography for the
Instructor: Rick Falkowski, founder, Buffalo Music Hall of benefit of the American people.
Fame; author
Instructor: Judith Geer, retired educator and librarian, Erie
Monday, November 5 6:30 p.m. Community College
Brothers of Mercy/Montabaur Heights, 407-5104 to register Monday, October 22 2 p.m.
Monday, December 3 7:30 p.m. Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register
Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register Wednesday, October 24 1:30 p.m.
Town of Aurora Senior Center, 652-7934 to register
Social Welfare and Monday, October 29 1 p.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
the Larkin Company
The Larkin Company was known Thursday, November 1 1 p.m.
for its use of Larkin secretaries and City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register
the club model to expand its reach Tuesday, November 13 7:30 p.m.
within communities. The company Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register
— known for its tenets of purpose,
effort, achievement, and blending
the gospel of work and life — A Whisper of Bones: The Erie
created many progressive initiatives for its employees. County Poorhouse Project
Instructor: Shane E. Stephenson, director of Museum The Erie County
Collections, Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park; Poorhouse, Hospital,
owner, Archives in the Buff and Insane Asylum were
Friday, October 19 1:30 p.m. located on the ground
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register of what is now the
University at Buffalo’s
Main Street Campus.
In 2012, infrastructure
healthy tip improvements brought about an excavation of skeletal
remains on the site of the Poorhouse. Learn what the team
Body-weight exercises are a great way to start an of archeologists and anthropologists from UB uncovered,
exercise program. Squats, wall push-ups, and balance and what skeletal analysis can tell us about the lives of the
exercises are easy to do at home. Visit a physical Poorhouse inhabitants.
therapy center if you aren’t sure which exercises are Instructor: Roseanne Higgins, author; adjunct professor of
best for you. Anthropology, SUNY Buffalo
Thursday, October 25 2 p.m.
Elma Public Library, 652-2719 to register
12H U M A N I T I E S
America the Beautiful: “Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story
Landscapes in Art of A Doctor Who Got Away With
Revisit images of pristine 19th-century landscapes through Murder” by James B. Stewart
the artists who worked to establish, preserve, and protect
This medical thriller focuses
State and National Parks for future generations to enjoy.
on serial killer doctor
Idyllic settings encouraged people and nature to coexist and
Michael Swango and the
find relief from encroaching urbanization. Sacred Native
medical community who
American sites were set aside in respect for indigenous
chose to turn a blind eye
culture. The original 1893 song lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates
on his criminal activities.
will be illustrated with artwork from Thomas Cole, Winslow
Wherever he was hired
Homer, Ansel Adams, and others.
— in Ohio, Illinois, New York, or South Dakota — Michael
Instructor: Jean Serusa, certified New York State Art educator seemed the model physician; then his patients began dying
Wednesday, October 10 2 p.m. under suspicious circumstances.
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register
Instructor: Linda Drajem, retired teacher; writer; poet
Thursday, October 18 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23 1 p.m.
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
Friday, October 19 10 a.m.
Thursday, October 25 1:30 p.m.
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
Friday, November 2 10:30 a.m.
Friday, October 26 1:30 p.m.
Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register
Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register
“The Bike Path Killer” by Maki George Orwell’s “1984”
Becker and Michael Beebe “1984” was written in
Altemio Sanchez was a modern-day Jekyll and Hyde. He 1949 and is a dystopian
was a family man who resided in Buffalo with a wife and novel about what
two sons, worked nights as a machinist, but concealed could happen when a
a terrible secret. Once a year, after his shift, he’d make a totalitarian government
side trip to a secluded spot where women would ride bikes takes control of a
and jog. He was known as “the Bike Path Rapist” until he country. We learn a
crossed the line from rape to murder. Two award-winning new vocabulary: Big Brother, doublethink, thoughtcrime,
reporters from the Buffalo News follow a depraved killer’s ungood, and thoughtpolice. The novel is a terrifying vision
bloody trail of terror to the bitter end. of a society we all fear and guard against. “1984” was
Instructor: Linda Drajem, retired teacher; writer; poet chosen as one of the 100 best English novels by Time
Thursday, October 11 1:30 p.m. magazine in 2005.
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register Instructor: Jim Banko, retired English teacher, Buffalo
Friday, October 12 1:30 p.m. Public Schools
Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register Tuesday, October 16 2 p.m.
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register
Wednesday, October 17 1:30 p.m.
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
Wednesday, October 24 10 a.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register healthy tip
Thursday, October 25 10:30 a.m.
Stay hydrated throughout the day with water or
Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register
beverages without added sugar or calories. Even black
Thursday, November 8 1 p.m. coffee and unsweetened tea help you stay hydrated.
Town of Tonawanda Senior Center, 874-3266 to register
13H U M A N I T I E S
“Killers of the Flower Moon: The Shakespeare
Osage Murders and the Birth of the on the Human
FBI” by David Grann Experience
This is a true account of the Through his rich language,
early 20th-century murders Shakespeare often gives
of dozens of wealthy Osage us insight into what it
and law-enforcement means to be human.
officials. The book cites Woven into his text are
the contributions and profound statements on
missteps of a fledgling FBI the human experience that
that eventually uncovered have endured for over 400
one of the most chilling years. We will be exploring
conspiracies in American how we can apply Shakespeare’s perceptiveness to our
history. day-to-day lives, and hopefully come away with a newfound
Instructor: Linda Drajem, retired teacher; writer; poet understanding of our own.
Wednesday, October 3 2 p.m. Instructor: Tracy Snyder, education coordinator, Shakespeare
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register in Delaware Park; Brendan Didio, actor, writer, administrative
assistant and community outreach associate, Shakespeare in
Thursday, October 4 1 p.m. Delaware Park
City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register
Monday, October 15 1 p.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
Marc Chagall
The art of Russian-French Shakespeare’s
artist Marc Chagall is easily
recognized, but his life is Sonnets
not as familiar. From humble A Shakespearean
beginnings in his homeland sonnet has 14 lines
Vitebsk, he attended school and is written in iambic
outside the Jewish ghetto to pentameter. Sonnets
achieve recognition in the are Shakespeare’s most
arts. His exiles to France and popular works, and
America paralleled the critical a few of them, such
situation in Europe pre- and as Sonnet 18 (“Shall
post-WWII. While he dabbled I compare thee to a
in Cubism, his romanticized floating figures best define summer’s day”), Sonnet
his unique storytelling in whimsical color paintings, glass, 116 (“Let me not to
and prints. His painting of the fiddler on the roof was the the marriage of true
inspiration for the musical of the same name. minds”), and Sonnet 73 (“That time of year thou mayst in
me behold”), have become the most widely read poems in
Instructor: Jean Serusa, certified New York State Art educator
all of English literature.
Monday, October 1 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jim Banko, retired English teacher, Buffalo
Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register
Public Schools
Tuesday, October 9 1 p.m.
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
If you’re traveling be sure to pack enough medicine for Tuesday, October 30 1:30 p.m.
the duration of your trip, plus a few days’ extra in case Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register
of travel delays.
14H U M A N I T I E S
To Be Japanese and Christian: Yearning to Breathe Free:
The Challenging Novels of The Statue of Liberty
Endo Shusaku The Statue of Liberty is
Endo Shusaku is one of the a 151-foot-tall copper
most celebrated and well- sculpture created
known Japanese fiction by French artists as
writers of the 20th century. a gift to America to
He wrote from the rare celebrate the centennial
perspective of a Japanese of the Declaration of
Roman Catholic. His great Independence. It is the
masterpiece, “Silence,” iconic subject of many
examines enduring faith works of art, as well as
in dangerous times, and a welcoming destination
reflects his struggles for thousands of
to situate his Christian immigrants arriving on
convictions in the Japanese cultural setting. U.S. shores for over 100
years. The statue still stands as a symbol and tourist must-
Instructor: Thomas W. Burkman, 20th-century Japanese
see work of art.
historian; director emeritus of Asian Studies and research
professor emeritus, SUNY Buffalo Instructor: Jean Serusa, certified New York State Art educator
Monday, November 12 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 4 1 p.m.
Canterbury Woods, 929-5823 to register Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
Monday, November 19 2 p.m. Monday, October 22 1:30 p.m.
Baptist Manor, 819-1820 to register Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
S C I E N C E A N D M E D I C I N E
Arthritis: A Real Pain in the Joints End-of-Life Dreams and Visions
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of pain in adults, End-of-life dreams and visions
especially in the hips and knees. An estimated 350 million have been documented
people worldwide live with some form of arthritis. If you are through the ages, but little
one, don’t worry — we’ve got your back! We’ll discuss surgical has been understood about
and nonsurgical treatment options to help you regain function their significance. A recent
and get you back to doing what you love! long-term study led by Dr.
Instructor: Dr. Matthew Mann, surgeon, Excelsior Orthopaedics Christopher Kerr at Hospice
Friday, November 16 1:30 p.m. Buffalo found a dramatic
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register increase in frequency of dreams
and visions, and particularly
in seeing the deceased, as death neared. We’ll examine the
significance of these events to the dying person, and whether
healthy tip their occurrence can predict nearness to death. We’ll also
discuss how end-of-life visions and dreams are different from
Simply doing sit-ups is not enough to improve core
delirium, and how these can help patients to experience and
strength. Our core actually starts with the upper leg
communicate meaning at the end of life.
and hip muscles and continues to the upper back
Instructors: Dr. Pei Grant and Kate Levy, Hospice Buffalo and
muscles. Having a strong core starts with the ability to
Palliative Care Buffalo Research Team
stand from a sitting position without using something
to pull yourself up. Monday, November 5 1:30 p.m.
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
15S C I E N C E A N D M E D I C I N E
Getting the Medical Cannabis: An Alternative
Upper Hand on Approach to Neurologic Treatment
Your Hand Pain Depending on who
you talk to, medical
Let’s face it, you use your
marijuana is either
hands a lot! Dealing with
the be-all and
hand pain can really get
end-all for many
in the way of doing the
medical issues, or
things you love — knitting,
it’s a dangerous and
golfing, cooking, and
illegal drug with no
other aspects of your daily
place in medicine.
life. We’ll discuss possible
Learn the historical facts on cannabis and how it’s being
causes of pain, and surgical
used in today’s medical community to treat patients for a
and nonsurgical treatment options to help you lessen pain
variety of disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. Bring your
and regain function.
questions and get ready for a thought-provoking discussion.
Instructor: Lindsay Bota, nurse practitioner,
Excelsior Orthopaedics Instructors: Dr. Laszlo Mechtler, medical director, Cannabis
Clinic at Dent Neurologic Institute; Chris Jamele, executive
Monday, October 15 1:30 p.m.
director, The Parkinson’s Foundation
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
Thursday, October 25 1 p.m.
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
Heart Health
Learn about the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple
7.” This simple seven-step list was developed to deliver Medical Marijuana
on the hope we all have — to live a long and productive There is increased
healthy life. interest in the
effectiveness of
Instructor: Colleen Moser, pharmacist, Wegmans
marijuana alleviating
Wednesday, October 17 1 p.m. the symptoms of
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register multiple sclerosis,
HIV/AIDS, and
Knowledge is Power: Breast chemotherapy-
induced nausea. We’ll
Cancer, Genetics, Screening, look at what the research shows and recent developments in
and Insurance marijuana legalization, regulation, and distribution.
Breast cancer screening guidelines have changed and Instructor: Sherry Verostko-Slazak, nurse practitioner,
technology has advanced. Learn what every woman over age Advance Integrative Care
50 needs to know about breast cancer screening and why it’s Thursday, October 4 10 a.m.
important for older women to continue to be screened. Join Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
us for an interactive panel discussion on imaging options, the
Thursday, October 18 1 p.m.
role of genetics, and what may (or may not) be covered by
City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register
your insurance. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres served.
Friday, October 19 1 p.m.
Instructors: Cameron Saber, M.D., J.D., radiologist and breast
SCENe/Concord Senior Center, 770-7277 to register
imaging specialist; Laura Fisher, M.S., associate director,
genetic counseling, Windsong Radiology; and Sue Lord, Monday, November 5 2 p.m.
Medicare specialist, Erie County Senior Services Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register
Wednesday, October 3 6:15 p.m.
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
16S C I E N C E A N D M E D I C I N E
Medications and Falls Owl Habits and Habitats
There is a long Owls are intriguing birds
list of common that easily capture the
medications that attention and curiosity of
older adults should birders. Unlike other birds
avoid in order to of prey, such as hawks
not become the or eagles, most owls are
next fall or fracture nocturnal. Their nighttime
statistic! Bring your activity, quiet flight, and
medication list to strange calls have made
review after class and see if any put you at risk for falls. them the subject of many myths and folklores. Learn some
Instructor: Colleen Moser, pharmacist, Wegmans fun facts and find out what a hoot owls really are!
Thursday, October 25 1 p.m. Instructor: Tom Kerr, Buffalo Audubon naturalist
Town of Tonawanda Senior Center, 874-3266 to register Wednesday, October 17 1 p.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
Friday, October 19 1:30 p.m.
Nonsurgical Pain Relief:
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
PRP and BMA Injections
Wednesday, November 21 1 p.m.
Whether you are
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
ineligible for surgery
or are just looking Thursday, November 29 1:30 p.m.
to stay out of the Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
operating room, PRP
(platelet-rich plasma)
or BMA (bone
Past, Present, and Future of the Flu
marrow aspirate) Most years, the seasonal flu vaccine contains the correct
injections may be the influenza strains and effectively prevents influenza. However,
pain-relief solution with accelerated levels of commercial and population
you’ve been searching for. Learn how these new treatment mobility, new forms of flu virus can spread across the globe
options use your body’s natural ability to heal itself and provide with unprecedented speed. There has been increasing
you with lasting pain relief. momentum from scientists, governments, and even the
Gates Foundation to find a vaccine that can provide durable
Instructor: Dr. Jason Matuszak, Excelsior Orthopaedics
protection for all age groups against multiple influenza
Monday, October 29 1:30 p.m. strains — including those that might cause a pandemic.
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register We’ll discuss the basics of influenza and influenza vaccines.
Wednesday, December 5 6 p.m. We’ll also look at some pandemics over the past century,
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register including the infamous 1918 Spanish Influenza, and effective
public health response to an outbreak.
Instructor: Shauna Zorich, clinical assistant professor of
Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public
healthy tip Health and Health Professions, University at Buffalo
Tuesday, October 23 1:30 p.m.
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
If you’re not active now, adding any amount of exercise
can bring health benefits. Slowly increase your physical Wednesday, November 14 4 p.m.
activity to meet your goals. Park farther away from Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
the store when you are shopping or walk in your Thursday, November 15 10 a.m.
neighborhood as the weather gets nicer. Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
17S C I E N C E A N D M E D I C I N E
Protect Your Kidneys Tied up in Knots: What You
Kidneys are essential to a Need to Know about Peripheral
healthy body. Many kidney
Vascular Disease
diseases don’t produce any
Did you know that vascular
symptoms until the damage
disease affects millions and is
is severe, but that makes it all
one of the leading causes of
the more important for you
disability and death among
to understand your kidneys,
older adults? Join a vascular
learn how to work with your
surgeon from UBMD Surgery
doctor to spot problems early
for a candid conversation
on, and know how to keep these vital organs healthy. Learn
on preventing and treating
more about the kidneys and how to prevent kidney disease.
vascular disease. Bring your
Instructors: John Alduino and Barbara Breckenridge, Kidney
questions for the doctor.
Foundation of Western New York
Make an appointment to receive your free vascular screening
Friday, October 19 1 p.m. at the GreenFields Health & Rehab Center on November 3
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register and receive a promotional item!
Facilitator: Dr. Gregory Cherr, vascular surgeon,
UBMD Surgery
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Monday, October 29 1:30 p.m.
(Literally!)
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
Whether you like to run, dance, play sports, or take walks
around the block, you’re counting on your feet to support
you during your favorite activities. Foot and ankle pain can An Unbiased Explanation of
often prevent you from doing the things you love. Join one
of Excelsior’s podiatrists to review everything you need to
Medicare Part D from a Pharmacist
know about treatment options to get you up and on your This class will take an
feet again. unbiased approach to
discuss the background
Instructor: Dr. Michael Butler or Dr. Sean Keating, podiatrists,
of Medicare Part D, basic
Excelsior Orthopaedics
understanding of Part D
Friday, October 12 10:30 a.m. costs and copays, and
Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register
strategies for lowering
Wednesday, November 28 1:30 p.m. drug costs. Instructor:
Town of Aurora Senior Center, 652-7934 to register Frank Pietrantoni,
pharmacist, Wegmans
Sugar Savvy Monday, November 5 2:30 p.m.
Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register
Ever wonder how added
sugar affects your risk of Thursday, November 8 2 p.m.
heart disease and diabetes? Elma Public Library, 652-2719 to register
Do you know the maximum
amount of added sugar
that the American Heart
Association says is safe for our health and why? Come learn
about sugar and the new Nutrition Facts labeling requirement
that helps us keep a closer eye on sugar intake.
Be good to yourself — get enough sleep, join a walking
IInstructor: Colleen Moser, pharmacist, Wegmans
group or other social group, and surround yourself
Wednesday, September 26 1 p.m. with people you enjoy.
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
18W E L L N E S S A N D P E R S O N A L E N R I C H M E N T
DNA Testing for Genealogy Keeping a Personal Health
Are you considering taking Care Journal
a DNA test to learn about A personal health care journal helps keep track of upcoming
your heritage? Join us to medical appointments, current medications, lab results, and
learn the basics of genetic more. This tool not only ensures accurate personal health
genealogy including the information and Medicare billing, but also detects Medicare
types of DNA testing, what medical billing errors, suspected abuse, or fraud.
testing can tell you, how
Instructor: Bethann Nelson, outreach counselor, Senior
DNA can be applied to
Medicare Patrol
genealogy research, and
DNA testing for adoption/
Friday, October 5 1:30 p.m.
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
unknown parentage.
Instructor: Rhonda Konig, genealogy librarian, Buffalo & Erie
County Public Library Learning Styles
Wednesday, October 10 1:30 p.m. Are you an auditory,
The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register visual, or kinesthetic/
tactile learner?
Is one way to
Genealogy 101 learn better than
Jump-start your genealogy with this introduction to family another? Which
history research. You’ll learn basic genealogy concepts, the learning style tends
types of records used, and an overview of the genealogy to be a poor speller?
resources available through the Buffalo & Erie County Public Which style enjoys
Library System. riddles? Is one learning style neat and tidy? Take a quiz and
Instructor: Rhonda Konig, genealogy librarian, Buffalo & Erie find out your personal learning style to better understand
County Public Library yourself and others.
Friday, November 16 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Theresa Wiater, retired teacher, Clarence Center
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register Elementary School
Monday, October 15 1 p.m.
Grief and Loss Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
Older adults often have to Monday, October 29 10 a.m.
deal with multiple losses at a Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
time or within a short period Friday, November 2 10 a.m.
of time. These can include Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
loss of a partner, social
contacts, financial security,
independence, and physical Legal and Financial Planning
strength. Grief is a difficult If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s
experience for many people disease or dementia, the time for legal and financial
and can be made worse by health problems and a lack of planning is now. This class is for anyone who would like to
emotional support systems that used to exist. We’ll look at know more about legal and financial issues to consider and
the common stages and symptoms of grief. While there is how to put plans in place.
nothing that can eliminate the pain of grief, there are helpful Instructors: Katie Badeau, director of care consultation,
ways to cope and heal from losses. Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York; and Mark
Instructor: Melanie Washington, behavioral health clinical Ziemba, financial planner
coordinator, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York Wednesday, October 3 1:30 p.m.
Monday, November 26 1:30 p.m. Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
19W E L L N E S S A N D P E R S O N A L E N R I C H M E N T
Long-Term Care The Mediterranean Diet
Planning: How The media and medical communities tout the Mediterranean
diet as the way to go. What is it and how can you
to Protect Your
incorporate it into your lifestyle?
Assets Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, health promotion coordinator,
A surprising number of BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
Americans use up all of
Thursday, October 11 2 p.m.
their assets paying for
Elma Public Library, 652-2719 to register
nursing care in their senior
years. A variety of planning Monday, November 26 10 a.m.
techniques can be used The GreenFields, 684-8400 to register
to avoid this unfortunate
outcome. We’ll discuss
the appropriate use of
Mindfulness
insurance, gifting, and trusts in long-term care planning. Discover what mindfulness can do for you. Learn the basics
and multiple health benefits it provides. There are many
Instructor: Valerie L. Stanek, Esq., certified financial planner;
different ways you can start to incorporate mindfulness into
attorney at law
your daily life. You’ll leave with some practical and simple
Thursday, November 8 1 p.m. mindfulness tools to take with you.
City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register
Instructor: Rachel Ceness, M.S., R.D., health coach, BlueCross
BlueShield of Western New York
Meal Planning for One or Two Friday, November 16 1:30 p.m.
Most recipes are designed Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register
for family cooking, which
can make it challenging for
singles or couples trying
Origins of
to maintain a healthy Taoist Tai Chi
diet. In this seminar, we’ll and Practical
discuss strategies for menu
Applications
planning and grocery
shopping that make The origins of tai chi
cooking for one or two extend back centuries,
enjoyable and easy! but the story of Taoist tai
chi began in 1970. Join
Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, health promotion coordinator,
us for a demonstration and hear how this Taoist temple art
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
came to Buffalo. Certified instructors will teach the opening
Wednesday, October 10 10:30 a.m. moves of the Taoist tai chi set, the practical skill of sitting and
Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register
rising from a chair with improved balance and flexibility, and
Wednesday, October 17 12:45 p.m. “balanced walking” — a valuable aid in preventing falls.
Town of Aurora Senior Center, 652-7934 to register Instructor: Jane Rosenfeld, certified instructor, Taoist Tai Chi
Wednesday, October 24 10 a.m. Society of the USA, Buffalo Center; Brendan Fallon, student of
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register Master Moy-Lin Shin; school librarian, Orchard Park Schools
Friday, October 26 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 5 1 p.m.
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
Friday, November 16 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 1:30 p.m.
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register
Wednesday, November 28 10 a.m. Monday, November 19 1:30 p.m.
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
20W E L L N E S S A N D P E R S O N A L E N R I C H M E N T
Quilt Patterns Should I Turn Things Over to My
Log Cabin, Bear Paw, Children? Joint Accounts, Life
Jacob’s Ladder, Seven
Estates, and Powers of Attorney
Sisters — why are quilt
patterns given such Older adults are often encouraged to turn control of a house
unusual names and or accounts over to children or other family members, gift
what do they mean? to others, and assign powers of attorney as strategies in
For decades, people their estate and financial planning. These techniques can be
have been making effective if used in the right place at the right time with the
heirloom quilts for their families and to give as gifts. Learn the right people, but they could cause serious harm, including
history behind the names of historic quilts and take a look at loss of important tax advantages. We’ll discuss advantages
these patterns in quilts the instructor has made and collected. of these tools, as well as potential problems that can arise.
Instructor: Theresa Wiater, experienced quilter; retired teacher, Instructor: Valerie L. Stanek, Esq., certified financial planner;
Clarence Center Elementary School attorney at law
Monday, October 1 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18 2 p.m.
Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register Elma Public Library, 652-2719 to register
Friday, October 5 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 31 1:30 p.m.
Clarence Senior Center, 633-5138 to register Town of Aurora Senior Center, 652-7934 to register
Tuesday, November 13 1 p.m.
City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register Your Own No-Cost Fitness Program
Discover easy-to-follow activities that will help improve your
mobility, balance, strength, and flexibility at little or no cost. See
Right-Sizing: 4 Steps Toward
how everyday household items such as plastic bottles, towels, a
Simplifying Your Home broom stick, and more can provide you with a functional aging
Is it time to think fitness program. You can be your own personal trainer!
about organizing Instructor: Jill Bronsky, owner, Forward Fitness Inc.; author
and streamlining
Thursday, November 8 10 a.m.
your home? A local
Cheektowaga Senior Center, 686-3930 to register
realtor with 30
years of experience Thursday, November 15 1 p.m.
offers a step-by-step City of Tonawanda Public Library, 693-5043 to register
process to help you Friday, November 16 9:30 a.m.
simplify your current Orchard Park Senior Center, 662-6452 to register
living space, assess
Monday, November 19 1 p.m.
the accessibility and livability of your home, and review your
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register
options to meet future needs.
Thursday, December 6 1 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Olear, MSW; lead broker, the Olear Team at
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
MJ Peterson
Friday, October 5 1 p.m.
SCENe/Concord Senior Center, 770-7277 to register
Monday, October 15
Hamburg Senior Community Center, 646-0665 to register
2 p.m.
healthy tip
Tuesday, October 30 1 p.m. A plant-focused diet may help reduce your risk of
Amherst Senior Center, 636-3055 x3108 to register chronic diseases and promote overall good health.
Focus on fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and
Monday, November 5 1 p.m.
seeds, and liquid oils.
Grand Island Golden Age Center, 773-9682 to register
21Erie County
Senior Services
Free 6-week Living Healthy Workshops
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Learn skills to better manage your health and maintain an active lifestyle. Caregivers welcome.
Dates Time Site Address
Fridays, October 12 –
9:30 a.m. Amherst Senior Center 370 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst
November 16
Saturdays, October 20
9:30 a.m. Sheridan Medical Group 1491 Sheridan Dr., Buffalo
– November 24
Diabetes Self-Management Program
These skills enable you to confront the challenges of living with diabetes. Includes a free
one-on-one consultation with a registered dietitian prior to the first workshop session
for eligible Medicare recipients. Caregivers welcome.
Dates Time Site Address
Wednesdays, October 3 –
12:30 p.m. Lancaster Senior Center 100 Oxford Ave., Lancaster
November 7
Fridays, October 5 –
9:30 a.m. Clarence Senior Center 4600 Thompson Rd., Clarence
November 9
Fridays, October 5 –
1 p.m. Town of Tonawanda Senior Center 291 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda
November 9
Fridays, October 12 –
9:15 a.m. Town of Aurora Senior Citizen Center 101 King St., Suite A, East Aurora
November 9
Wednesdays, October 17
1 p.m. Sheridan Medical Group 1491 Sheridan Dr., Buffalo
– November 21
See back cover for more information.
22CLASS LOCATIONS
Amherst Senior Center Grand Island Golden Age Center
370 John James Audubon Pkwy. 3278 Whitehaven Rd.
Amherst 14228 Grand Island 14072
Baptist Manor Apartments The GreenFields Continuing
276 Linwood Ave. Care Community
Buffalo 14209 5953 Broadway St.
Lancaster 14086
Brothers of Mercy/Montabaur Heights
4530 Ransom Rd. Hamburg Senior Community Center
Clarence 14031 4540 Southwestern Blvd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Canterbury Woods
705 Renaissance Dr. Orchard Park Senior Center
Williamsville 14221 70 Linwood Ave.
Orchard Park 14127
Cheektowaga Senior Center
3349 Broadway St. Springville/Concord Elder Network
Cheektowaga 14227 (SCENe )/Concord Senior Center
40 Commerce Dr.
City of Tonawanda Public Library Springville 14141
333 Main St.
City of Tonawanda 14150 Town of Aurora Senior Center
101 King St., Suite A
Clarence Senior Center East Aurora 14052
4600 Thompson Rd.
Clarence 14031 Town of Tonawanda
Senior Citizen Center
Elma Public Library 291 Ensminger Rd.
1860 Bowen Rd. Tonawanda 14150
Elma 14059
23Class Listings by Site
A M H E R S T S E N I O R C E N T E R • 3 7 0 J O H N J . A U D U B O N P K W Y.
R E G I S T E R AT 6 3 6 - 3 0 5 5 , E X T. 3 1 0 8
Day Date Time Topic
Come Aboard: The Buffalo Naval Park, USS The Sullivans,
Wednesday October 3 6 p.m.
USS Little Rock, and USS Croaker
Friday October 5 1 p.m. Origins of Taoist Tai Chi and Practical Applications
Monday October 8 1 p.m. Iconic North Buffalo Landmarks in the 1920s
Tuesday October 9 1 p.m. Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Monday October 15 1 p.m. Learning Styles
Wednesday October 17 1 p.m. Heart Health
Friday October 19 1 p.m. Protect Your Kidneys
“Blind Eye: The Terrifying Story of A Doctor Who Got
Tuesday October 23 1 p.m.
Away With Murder” by James B. Stewart
Tuesday October 30 1 p.m. Right-Sizing: 4 Steps Toward Simplifying Your Home
Poland and the Politics of History: Post-Communist
Monday November 5 1 p.m.
Democracy and Its Current Challenges
Tuesday November 13 1 p.m. Historic and Influential People from Buffalo, NY
Wednesday November 14 4 p.m. Past, Present, and Future of the Flu
Friday November 16 1 p.m. Meal Planning for One or Two
Monday November 19 1 p.m. Your Own No-Cost Fitness Program
Tuesday November 27 1 p.m. Political Civility
Wednesday December 5 6 p.m. Nonsurgical Pain Relief: PRP and BMA Injections
24You can also read
