Senior Citizen Center

CLASSES & PROGRAMS:

• Resistance Band – seated exercises that utilize resistance bands to tone and build muscle
• Tai Chi – gentle form of movement and breathing that improves balance and stability
• Meditation – slow seated movements and controlled breathing exercises that relax the body
• Chair Yoga – relax the body using meditation and stretching
• DrumFIT – drum along to music using wooden sticks and yoga ball, may be done seated or standing
• Balancing & Strengthening – strengthen muscles, increase mobility, correct posture, stabilize joints and improve balance
• Line Dancing – improve memory skills, develop balance and release stress, it’s a kick!
• Low Impact Cardio – gentle stretching, light weights, resistance bands, little dancing, lots of fun
• Sitting In Motion – low impact movements to burn calories and strengthen the muscles.       
• Studio in Arts – experience a variety of art styles, materials, and develop skills that help define your personal creativity and self-expression 
•  Sewing Class – improve your sewing skills by creating small projects with help along the way         
• Open Quilting Workshop – work on your own quilting projects while in the company of like minded individuals        
• Knitting & Crochet Workshops — all skill levels welcome. Learn at your own pace.             
• Pinochle Card Play
• Bingo – we play ten games per session
• University Express – weekly speaker series on a variety of topics, April through July, free and open to the public
• Van Transportation — Available Tuesdays and Thursdays, between the Senior Center and your home. Fee is $2 per person, round trip.                                                                                         
• Insurance Q & A – Laura Archambault, a broker with the Clarity Group, is available to answer questions regarding all insurance plans except Independent Health. Free. First and third Mondays of the month from 9am to 12pm. Walk-ins welcome.

DINING PROGRAM:

Are you looking for new meal options or an opportunity to dine with other seniors? We partner with Erie
County’s Stay Fit Dining Program which is open to anyone age 60 and older. There are two options, you may
select one or both.

• Dine with us — Lunch is served in the Dining Room at 12:00pm Monday through Friday.
• Dine at home — Pre-order a week of frozen meals that you pick up and reheat at home.

Meals are $3.50 per person. This is a private donation, no one will be turned away due to the inability to pay however, your contribution will help support and expand the program. Reservations must be made by 10am the preceding Tuesday. Stop by for a menu or call us to have one e-mailed.

VOLUNTEERS:

It takes a lot of time and hard work to run a successful Senior Center. We are always looking for generous
people to donate their time and skills to help serve lunch, teach classes, call bingo, visit with members, decorate for holidays and parties etc. Please contact Director Veronica Yeager.

OTHER TRANSPORTATION:

Going Places Van by Erie County Department for the Aging

• Available to seniors age 60+ for medical and social appointments.
• Riders need to complete application before scheduling first pick up.
• Vans run between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Wednesday and Friday
• Call 716.858.7433 between 8:30 am to 4:20 pm Monday through Friday. Or visit their website at erie.gov/senior services/transportation
• Price/donation is $8 per one-way trip or $16 per round-trip
• Payments are confidential. Any amount is appreciated and will be used to expand the program. No one is denied service due to the inability to pay.

Rural Transit Service

• Available to seniors age 62+ or low/moderate income or disabled clients for medical and social appointments.
• Riders need to complete application before scheduling first pick up.
• Vans run between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Call 716-549-5098 between 9:00am to 1:00pm or visit ruraltransitservices.org
• Price/donation is $5 per trip or more for further destinations.
• Payments are confidential. Any amount is appreciated and will be used to expand the program. No one is denied service due to the inability to pay.