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SILVER
STREAK
Bill Westley
Chairman of the
Board of Directors
Karla R. Madrid
Executive Director
Debbie Santiago
Program Coordinator
Bob Geiger
Councilman
Town Board Liason
Phone: 716.633.5138
Fax: 716.633.2276
Email:
[email protected]
Web-site:
www.clarenceseniorcenter.org
April 2015
Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc.
Center Staff
4600 Thompson Road
Clarence, NY 14031
Phone 633-5138 • Fax 633-2276
Email: [email protected]
Web-site: www.clarenceseniorcenter.org
Executive Director................ Karla R. Madrid
Program Coordinator ..........Debbie Santiago
Program Associate ................... Carol Serviss
Bookkeeper………………… Catherine Holmes
Office Manager ..................... Lena VanBuren
Office Assistant .................... Joyce DePronio
Nutrition Coordinator ............... Nancy Kopp
Transportation ........................... Ken Adams
The mission of Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc.
is to provide social, recreational, educational,
and nutritional programs, as well as
opportunities for volunteerism, to persons in
the community who are fifty-five and older.
MOW Site Manager .......Mary Lou McDermott
MOW Office ..................................633-9783
Outreach Services………. .Pamela L. Mesches
@636-3070
Regular Center Hours
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Doors open at 8:50 am)
Wednesday evening 6:30 - 9:30 pm
(Doors open at 6:15 pm)
Sign In Procedures
Please sign-in upon arrival and sign-out upon
exiting the building . Member sign-in is located in
the foyer and guest sign-in is located in the office.
Bus Transportation
Bus transportation is available to members on a
first call, first reserved basis. Please call the office
to make or to cancel a reservation. To help defray
the cost of transportation, a suggested donation
of $1 each way is greatly appreciated.
AARP ................................... 1-800-424-3410
Community Education ................... 407-9001
EPIC Hotline ........................ 1-800-332-3742
Erie County Adult Protection.......... 858-6877
Erie County Senior Services ........... 858-8526
Library .......................................... 741-2650
Meals on Wheels............................ 633-9783
Parks Department ......................... 741-8927
Post Office (Main Street) ................ 759-1243
Senior Citizen’s Helpline ..... 1-800-342-9871
Senior Outreach Services ............... 636-3070
Social Security ..................... 1-800-772-1213
State Police ................................... 759-6831
Town Clerk.................................... 741-8938
Transportation
Clarence Senior Center Bus............ 633-5138
Going Places Van ........................... 858-7433
Rural Transit ................................. 565-3323
Shopping is available four afternoons each week.
Shoppers leave from the Center at 1:00 p.m. for
an hour at the store and are then taken home.
Monday .................................... Wegmans & Target
Tuesday ........................................................... Tops
Wednesday....……….Post Office@11:30/Dash’s**
Friday ......................................................... Wal Mart
**2nd Wednesday of Month ...... Eastern Hills Mall
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In This Issue
AARP Smart Driver Course……………...5
Birthday Celebration .......................... 6
Blood Pressure .................................. 8
Computer Support……………………….I2
CSC Diners………………………………… 7
Movies ....................................... .4 & 6
New Members ................................... 3
Special Events Calendar ..................... 9
Travel………………………………………11
Theatergoers................................... 10
Weekly Schedule ................................ 8
Basket Raffle & Bake Sale
Saturday, April 18th
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friends & Family Presale
Wednesday, April 15th
9 am to 2 pm & 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, April 16th & Friday, April 17th
9 am to 2 pm
Don’t miss this exciting fundraising event!
Dozens of Theme Baskets and Gift Certificates will be raffled!
Never attended? Here’s how it works…
Raffle tickets will be sold in sheets of 25 tickets. Prices are as follows:
1 Sheet .....................................$5
3 Sheets .................................$12
6 Sheets .................................$20
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Baskets will be on display in the Dining Room.
Each basket will have a corresponding bag to deposit raffle tickets in.
If you see a basket that you’d like to take a chance at winning (and there will be
lots of them!) put as many tickets as you’d like in the appropriate bag.
Beginning at 2:00, one ticket will be drawn from each bag to choose the lucky winner!
You do not need to be present to win. Winners will receive a phone call if not present.
Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!
Tickets will be sold until 1:45 p.m. Drawing begins at 2:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be sold.
It’s not too late to donate items!
Basket items may be brought to the Center until Friday, April 17 th.
Baked goods donations may be brought to the Center on April 17 th or April 18th.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Welcome New Members…
Anthony Ditsious, Marie Galante, Kathy Haney,
Michele Monkelban and Merritt Spoth
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FIND YOUR NAME “HIDDEN” IN THE SILVER
STREAK AND COME TO THE OFFICE TO PICK UP
YOUR TWO FREE CSC LUNCH CERTIFICATES
Movie Favorite:
“The Usual Suspects” (1995)
Book Group
Monday, April 6th
1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1st
1:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
April is National Poetry Month so everyone is
invited to share their favorite poem with the group;
all the better if it's a poem that you’ve written. You are
also welcome to bring in your favorite book of poetry.
Starring: Kevin Spacey & Gabriel Byrne
May: "China Girls" by Lisa See
A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to
a horrific gun battle on a boat, which begins when five
criminals meet at a seemingly random police lineup.
All are invited to join our discussion!
CSC Travelers Meeting
Tuesday, April 7th
10:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.
Volunteer Meeting
Volunteering is a great way to make friends, have fun,
and contribute to a worthy cause. Debbie Santiago,
Program Coordinator, will discuss upcoming volunteer
opportunities at the Center and in the community.
All are welcome to attend!
All members interested in travel are invited to attend
today’s meeting to discuss upcoming travel plans.
Easter Luncheon
Thursday, April 2nd
11:15 a.m.
Visit with Violet
Tuesday, April 7th
11:00 a.m.
Put on your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon
it and join the fun in the CSC Easter parade!
Prizes will be awarded for the most creative bonnet
and to the winners of our Easter egg “hunt”.
Musical entertainment provided by Tom Bender.
The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00.
Violet, an adorable Yellow Lab, and her owner,
Kathy, will visit the Center today. Violet will visit the
Center again on Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:30 a.m.
Call the office to make reservations.
The Center is Closed
Friday, April 3rd
April Special Luncheon
“Dyngus Day”
Monday, April 6th
12:30 p.m.
Dyngus Day celebrates Polish-American culture and
traditions, but you don’t have to be Polish to enjoy a
Dyngus Day celebration! Pierogis and Polish Sausage,
dessert and beverage will be prepared by our Nutrition
Coordinator, Nancy. Entertainment, provided by
Tony Krew and Company, begins at 1:15 p.m.
Cost for the luncheon is $3.00.
History of the Lackawanna Steel Plant
Wednesday, April 8th
1:30 p.m.
Don Williams, Board of Directors President of
the Steel Plant Museum, will give a presentation
covering the history of steelmaking and the
Lackawanna Plant of Bethlehem Steel.
Please sign up in the office.
Make a reservation in the office.
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Wurlitzer Organ Concert
@ The Riviera Theatre
Widows & Widowers
Tuesday, April 14th
2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8th
6:30 pm (depart center)
This group meets the second Tuesday of each month.
We enjoy socializing, sharing ideas and helpful
information, and discussing things we have in common.
Light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome to join us.
Clark Wilson began his musical training at age nine.
Along with a busy concert schedule, Wilson runs his
own pipe organ business and is heavily in demand as
a tonal consultant and finisher of both theatre and
classical pipe organs. He has received both the
Technician of the Year and Organist of the Year
awards from the American Theatre Organ Society.
$12 fee includes admission and transportation.
Cancelled Events in Dining Room:
Wed. 4/15: Line Dancing, Arthritis Exer.
Thurs. 4/16: Shuffleboard, Zumba, Tai Chi
Fri. 4/17: Resistance Exer., Dominoes, Pinochle
Please sign up and pay in the office.
Cardiac Care
Friday, April 10th
1:30 p.m.
Basket Raffle Friends & Family Presale
Eileen Fabiano, RN-BC, BSN, Supervisor Cardiac
Rehab Services Sisters Hospital, will discuss life
after a cardiac event and how to optimize health
through cardiac rehab and lifestyle changes.
She will bring hand outs and information about
cholesterol/nutrition and knowing your numbers.
Wednesday, April 15th
9:00 am to 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, April 16th
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Please sign up in the office.
Friday, April 17th
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The Breakfast Club
@ Emily’s Family Diner
BASKET RAFFLE
9105 Sheridan Drive
Saturday, April 11th
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 18th
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
If you enjoy going out for breakfast, meet our
Breakfast Club friends at Emily’s Family Diner.
All Center members are invited to attend.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Monday, April 20th
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Please sign up in the office by Wednesday, April 8th.
Antiques to Go
“Textiles in the Home”
The AARP Driving Course is a great way to save
money on your auto insurance! Cost is $20.00 for
AARP members and $25.00 for non-AARP members.
Tuesday, April 14th
1:30 p.m.
Call the office at 633-5138 to reserve your spot.
In the early years, homemakers primarily would
weave most household articles like; clothing,
bedding, rugs, and table linens including
every detailed accessory. Please come
and share any examples you may have.
All center members are invited to attend.
Upcoming Classes:
Monday, May 18th
Monday, June 29th
Monday, July 20th
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Arthritis Exercise
Greeting Card Workshop
Monday, April 20th
1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22nd
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Instructor and demonstrator Diane Carr will assist you
in making two new greeting cards. View a sample of
the cards you will create in the front display case.
Cost for instruction and materials is $5.00.
This program is designed specifically for people with
arthritis. The program uses gentle activities to help
increase joint flexibility and range of motion and helps
maintain muscle strength using both seated and standing
exercises. Cost is $20.00 for the five week session.
Dress comfortably and wear supportive shoes or sneakers.
Sign up and pay in the office.
Gardening On A Dime With Less Time
Monday, April 20th
1:30 p.m.
Sign up and pay in the office.
Lyn Chimera with Lessons from Nature will discuss
saving time and money in the garden. She will give
common sense approaches to saving time and/or
money while improving your garden and
enjoying it more with less work.
Wednesday, April 22nd
12:30 p.m.
Birthday Lunch
Join us for our monthly birthday celebration!
Cake will be served with lunch and those
celebrating an April birthday will receive a special gift.
The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00.
Please sign up on the designated birthday
sheet on the nutrition board.
Please sign up in the office.
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
Monday, April 20th
2:00 p.m.
Movie
“The Theory of Everything”
A representative from BlueCross BlueShield will be
available to answer questions you have
concerning your current policy or the rules of Medicare.
Wednesday, April 22nd
1:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Starring: Eddie Redmayne & Felicity Jones
Dental Hygiene
Tuesday, April 21st
1:00 p.m.
ECC Senior Dental Hygiene students will give a
presentation on denture care, oral cancer prevention,
oral products for dry mouth, periodontal disease
and oral/systemic health connection.
Please sign up in the office.
Stephen Hawking and Jane Wilde fell deeply in love while
students at Cambridge. A healthy, active young man,
Hawking receives an earth-shattering diagnosis at 21 years
of age. With Jane fighting tirelessly by his side, Stephen
embarks on his most ambitious scientific work, studying
the very thing he now has precious little of - time.
Together, they defy impossible odds.
Encore presentation Friday, April 24th at 1:15 p.m.
Potluck
Supper at the Center
Points of View
Current Events Discussion Group
Wednesday, April 22nd
11:00 a.m.
Join Center members to discuss various topics related
to current events. Please bring materials related to
environmental issues for discussion as today is Earth
Day. Future topics will be discussed at this meeting.
Wednesday, April 22nd
Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
All members are welcome to this evening of food and fun!
Please bring an appetizer or main dish to pass.
Dessert and beverages will be provided.
Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.
Regular evening activities will follow.
Please sign up in the office
Sign up in the office by Monday, April 20th.
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Saturday Activity Day
@ the Clarence Library
CSC Diners
Mr. Bill’s Restaurant
1500 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga
Thursday, April 23rd
Saturday, April 25th
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Meet at 5:00 – Dinner at 5:30
Menu Choices:
Roast Turkey
$19.00
Bourbon Street Salmon
$23.00
Filet Mignon
$28.00
Game play begins at 12:30 p.m.
Games available to play include Cards, Rummikub,
Backgammon, and Dominoes. Other board games
are available upon request or spend your time
enjoying all the services the library has to offer.
All entrees include salad, vegetable, potato, beverage
and dessert. All Center members are welcome!
Movie begins at 1:00 p.m. “Random Harvest”
Starring: Ronald Colman & Greer Carson
An amnesiac World War I vet falls in love with a music
hall star, only to suffer an accident which restores his
original memories but erases his post-War life.
Sign up and pay in the office by Thursday, April 16th.
Alzheimer’s Support
Please sign up in the office if you plan to
attend and whether you will need bus service.
Friday, April 24th
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Pool Tournament
This group provides support, information, and
resources to anyone touched by Alzheimer’s.
New Member Welcome
Friday, April 24th
10:30 a.m.
Monday, April 27th
1:00 p.m.
All are welcome to join a friendly pool tournament with
members from the Lancaster Senior Center. Come to
play or just to observe some good-natured competition.
All new members, or anyone wanting to learn more
about the Center, are invited to attend this session.
A tour of the building will be given and
light refreshments will be served.
Pulling Oxygen Out of the Air
Monday, April 27th
1:30 p.m.
15 Minute Free Legal Consultation
CSC member Angelo Liberatore, former Senior Vice
President, John Bunn, division of Greene & Kellogg,
will discuss how supplemental oxygen impacts a
substantial portion of our population. Angelo will
also discuss the history of oxygen, recent advances
in the field and the development of portable systems.
w/Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled
or Disadvantaged of Western New York
Friday, April 24th
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or
Disadvantaged of WNY, in conjunction with
NYS Bar Association, will offer a free 15 minute
legal consultation. The attorneys can take questions
regarding Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance,
nursing home and assisted living issues, long-term
care insurance, consumer matters, housing,
wills and estates, power of attorneys,
health care proxies and guardianship.
Please sign up in the office.
Univera
Wednesday, April 29th
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Univera workshops are informal, informational, and
easy to understand. Whether you are just becoming
eligible for Medicare or you’re already a member and
looking for clarification of the rules of Medicare,
this workshop is a great way to stay informed.
Appointments are required; please sign up in the office.
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WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
9:00 - 11:00
Computer Support
4/6 & 4/20
9:30 So-Sewers
9:00 Men’s Bridge
9:30 Ceramics
10:00 Scrabble
9:30 So-Sewers
9:30 Woodworking
10:00-12:00 Blood
Pressure Screenings
9:30 Line Dancing
10:15 Tap Dancing
11:30 Lyrical Jazz
Dancing
9:15 Women’s Bridge
11:30 Resistance
Exercise
9:00 Beginning
Line Dancing
THURSDAY
9:00 Zumba
9:00 Yoga
9:00 Stretch & Tone
9:00 Euchre
9:30 Woodworking
FRIDAY
10:00 Beginner Bridge
9:00 Intermediate
Bridge
9:30 – 11:00 Senior
Outreach Program
11:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Ceramics
9:30 Rummikub
10:00 - 11:30
Computer Support
10:00 - 12:00
Computer Support
10:00 Eat, Live, Be
Well...ness Group
11:30 Resistance
Exercise
Noon Billiards
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
1:00 Euchre
1:15 Wii Bowling
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
1:00 Intermediate
Bridge
1:00 Poker
1:00 Pinochle
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
12:30 Bridge
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
12:30 Duplicate
Bridge
1:00 Watercolor Class
1:00 Canasta
1:15 Bingo
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
1:00 Pinochle
1:00 Poker
1:00 Dominoes
1:15 Shuffleboard
6:30 Pinochle, Pool
Woodworking
Yoga
Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
Feeling STIFF? STRESSED? SLUGGISH? Why not try YOGA with Instructor
Bill Nowak. Bill has a 200 hour teacher’s certification from the Himalayan Institute.
Yoga is a wonderful practice for stress management, improved flexibility and toning.
Bring a cotton towel and dress in comfortable clothes. Yoga mats will be provided
Call the office for more information on any of these activities.
*All activities listed on the schedule are subject to time and date change and/or cancellation.
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April Special
Events
Wed
1
2
1:15 & 6:30 Movie
6
7
8
9:30—Noon AARP
Tax Preparation
10:30 Volunteer Mtg.
11:00 Visit w/Violet
12:30 Dyngus Day
Luncheon
1:30 Book Group
12
13
26
20
9
4
11
9:00 Board Meeting
15
14
21
Basket Raffle Presale
9:00-2:00
&
6:30-8:30
1:30 Cardiac Care
22
11:00 Visit w/ Violet
11:00 Point of View
11:15 Arthritis Exer.
12:30 Birthday Lunch
1:15 & 6:30 Movie
Favorite
5:15 Potluck
27
29
28
Day Trip:
“Never too Late”
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Sat
Good Friday
10
1:30 History of
Lackawanna Steel
Plant
9:00-3:30
AARP Smart Driver
1:15 Greeting Card 1:00 Dental Hygiene
Workshop
1:30 Gardening
2:00 BC/BS
1:00 Pool Tourny
1:30 Pulling
Oxygen Out of Air
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10:00 CSC Travelers
Mtg.
11:15 Easter
Luncheon
6:30 Riviera Theatre
1:30 Antiques to Go
2:30 Widows &
Widowers
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Fri
18
17
Basket Raffle Presale Basket Raffle Presale
9:00-2:00
9:00-2:00
Basket Raffle 11-3
5
Thu
Breakfast Club –Emily’s
Tue
23
25
24
CSC Diners
10:15 Alzheimer’s
Support
10:30 New Member
Welcome
1:30-3:30 (15 Min)
Free Legal Consult
Consultations
30
1
11:30 Out & About
1:30 University
Express
Microbiology and
Food Safety
12:00 CSC @ Library
Mon
Su
11:15 Arthritis Exer.
2:00 Univera
4:30 Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner
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CSC 633-5138
Cinco de Mayo
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Tuesday, May 5th
6:00 p.m.
Doors will open at 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29th
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
There is no better time to say “thank you” to our many
volunteers than in April, which is National Volunteer
Month. Join us for dinner held in your honor!
Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m.
No time for a siesta, it’s time to fiesta! Amigos,
join us as we add a little South of the border flavor
to the Center and celebrate Cinco de Mayo, an
important date in Mexican history. This date marks
the victory of the Mexican Army over the French
at the Battle of Puebla and has come to represent
a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.
Lyle Stang will entertain us with a mixture
of Latin music, as well as our old favorites.
Margaritas and light snacks will be served.
Cost for this event is $1.00.
Please sign up in the office by Wednesday, April 22nd.
Out & About:
The Steel Plant Museum
Thursday, April 30th
11:30 a.m.
Take a docent led tour of Steel Plant Museum’s new
exhibit, “Punching In: A Day at the Plant”. This exhibit
takes visitors on a journey through a day in the life of a
steelworker. Challenge yourself to identify department
specific items correctly from short lists of displayed
artifacts. Following the docent led tour your will have
one hour to view additional exhibits before the bus
departs at 2:15 pm. Cost for this outing is $7.00 which
includes CSC bus transportation from the Center.
Space is limited.
Please sign up and pay in the office.
University Express:
Microbiology and Food Safety
Please sign up and pay in the office
by Thursday, April 30th.
18th Annual Twilight Time
Senior Citizens’ Prom
Wednesday, May 6th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend the 18th Annual Senior
Citizens’ Prom sponsored by the Clarence High
School Student Council and National Honor Society.
Enjoy music, dancing, and a catered dinner at the
Clarence High School. Singles welcome...the CHS
students look forward to dancing with you! RSVP by
Monday, April 27th to the High School at 407-9020.
Friday, May 1st
1:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day Luncheon
Do you ever wonder if a food item is safe to buy or eat?
We’ll examine the basics of food preparation and
storage, and the action of bacteria, yeast and molds in
food. Learn techniques to make food safe, how shelf life
is established, and what led to some US epidemics of
food-borne illnesses and how they could have been
prevented. Instructor: John Shields, retired food
microbiologist at Rich Products Corp.
Friday, May 8th
11:15 a.m.
Join us today as we celebrate the important women
in our lives. If you are a fan of Michael Buble
and Frank Sinatra you will enjoy our
entertainment provided by Michael Nugent.
The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00.
Please sign up in the office.
Please sign up on the nutrition board by Fri., May 1st.
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Never Too Late
Barb and Frank
The Concert That Never Was
Erie, PA
Tuesday, April 28th
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Wednesday, May 27th
Enjoy an afternoon at the STATION DINNER
THEATRE. This Broadway hit is about a married
man in his fifties who suddenly learns he’s becoming
a father again. His last child was born 24 years ago
and, considering the person she married, he finds the
prospect of another child unthinkable. It’s not only
the impending birth that startles him...his previously
meek little wife begins to lay down the law.
“Good old fashioned domestic farce”.
Just imagine the possibilities. They never worked
together but its tantalizing to think what would
it be like to have Barbra Streisand and
Frank Sinatra together for a concert tour.
Outstanding performances are given by
Sharon Owens and Sebastian Anzaldo.
Includes a Buffet Lunch at the Theatre.
Price per person is $78.00
Includes a Plated Lunch
Price per person is $69.00
Depart Time: 9:30 a.m.
Return Time: 6:00 p.m.
Depart Time: 10:15 a.m.
Return Time: 4:15 p.m.
Sign up and pay in the office.
Sign up and pay in the office by Friday, May 1st.
Make checks payable to Maxima tours Ltd.
Make checks payable to Maxima tours Ltd.
Buffalo Creek Casino
Tuesday, May 12th
$13/person
Depart:11:00AM Return: 4:00 PM
IMPERIAL CITIES
$20.00 Seneca Slot Dollars Incentive
Choose from over 800 reel and video slot machines.
From classic favorites to the latest reels, penny to
$25 pulls, you’re sure to find your perfect game.
Table games – Blackjack , Roulette, Craps, Mississippi
Stud, Texas Hold ‘em Bonus Poker – to name a few.
Featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest
Monday, Sept. 28
28—
—Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015
Please make checks payable to Niagara Scenic Tours.
CHS Bands Concert at Kleinhans
Friday, May 29th
6:00 p.m. Depart Center
7:00 p.m. Show Time
The Clarence High School Concert Band,
Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform
in the 50th Annual Concert at Kleinhans Music
Hall. Cost is $9.00 which includes your ticket
and school bus transportation from the Center.
Enjoy a 33–– night stays in each of Europe’s Imperial Cities.
Sights include Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Palace, walking
tour of Bratislava, a 14th Century Castle and
a cruise of the Danube River through Wachau
Valley to the famous Abbey at Melk.
Per person: $3,799 Double * $4,599 Single
*$3,769 Triple
Deposit: $250 per person.
Installments (optional): Due May 29th and July 31st.
Travel Protection (optional) : $260 per person and
can only be purchased at time of initial deposit.
Complete Itinerary regarding specific details
regarding this trip is available at the Center.
Make checks payable to Maxima Tours Ltd.
Sign up and pay in the office by Thursday, May 21st.
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COMPUTER SUPPORT
Computers are available in the CSC Library for
member use. Before using these computers for
the first time, members must sign the Computer
User Agreement available in the office.
Volunteers are available in the CSC library to
assist Center members with computer use
according to the following schedule:
Louis Santercole
Judy Cecchini
Robert Groll
Simone Minneci
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family and
friends of those members who recently passed
DID YOU KNOW???
Mondays, .....................................Dave Schupp
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays ................................. Ron Butler
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Fridays ..........................................Mike Concannon
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Dave, Ron, & Mike are each very experienced
with computers and can offer assistance with
e-mail, internet searches, software questions,
and general computer use.
Beverly Vallone
You’re a winner!!!
For your convenience when registering for FREE
activities, call the office or e-mail your information,
including name, phone number, and desired event(s)
to [email protected]. Or, feel free
to “make a list” and drop it off in the office. Events
with a fee require payment to be received in the
office before your name can be added to the list
Cell Phone Collection
Do you have an old cell phone that you no longer use?
Please recycle your cell phone to benefit the Center.
A collection box is located in the Center foyer.
Soldier Care Packages
The CSC is a drop off site for donations for our
military troops. Many thanks to the Clarence
American Legion Auxiliary 838 for assembling
the packages and getting them to the soldiers.
Dash’s Tapesaver Program
Please save your Dash’s receipts and drop them off
in the box located in the front lobby. For every $100
worth of cash register receipts collected, Dash’s
Market will donate $2.50 to the Center.
Suggested Items:
Travel size soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions &
creams, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, lip balm,
sun block, small combs, small pkgs. of tissues, pens,
pencils, note pads, small hand held games, playing
cards, puzzle books, gum, hard candy, black socks.
Monetary donations are also needed and appreciated.
As a 501 (c)(3) charitable not-for-profit
organization, Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc. is able to accept tax deductible
contributions. .Honor a special person by making a memorial donation.
Your donation will help to make a difference in the lives of seniors by supporting
a wide range of programs provided at the Clarence Senior Center.
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UNIVERSITY EXPRESS SPRING SEMESTER 2015
Classes Scheduled at the Clarence Senior Center
University Express is free lifelong learning for adults age 55+.
All classes are free, but you must register beforehand.
Intergenerational Relations and Aging
Monday, June 1st at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Susan E. Mason, Professor of
Psychology; Director, Gerontology Center,
Niagara University
Medicare is not covering medical care
that I need – What can I do?
Friday, June 12th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Anthony Szczygiel, Professor,
SUNY Buffalo School of Law
Brownfield Redevelopment.
Tuesday, June 2nd at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Angela Keppel, planner at
KHEOPS Architecture Engineering & Survey;
Director of WNY section, American Planning
Association
Arthritis and Degenerative
Disorders in the Shoulder.
Monday, June 15th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Dr. Kory Reed, Excelsior Orthopaedics
Super Bugs and Super Drugs
Friday, June 5th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Bellanti, Registered
Pharmacist, Manager-Clinical Pharmacy
Services,
Corporate Pharmacy Service /
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
Buffalo's Waterfront: Past, Present and
Future.
Monday, June 8th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Brad Hahn, President and docent,
Explore Buffalo tours
Personal Perspectives of Six U.S. Presidents.
Wednesday, June 10th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Hon. John J. LaFalce,
Member of Congress, 1975-2003,
Special Counsel to Hogan Willig.
Communication and Caregiving
Friday, June 19th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Marian Deutschman, Emeriti Prof.
of Communication, Buffalo State College
The Pain of Dealing with Low Back Pain
Monday, June 22nd at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Julie Gross, Doctor of Chiropractic; Back
Care Program Coordinator with
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
Arthritis and Degenerative
Disorders in the Hand.
Tuesday, June 23rd at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Dr. Kory Reed, Excelsior Orthopaedics
The Art and Social Vision of
Frank Lloyd Wright.
Wednesday, July 1st at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Robert Butler,
Professor of English, Canisius College
UNIVERSITY EXPRESS SPRING SEMESTER 2015
Classes Scheduled at the Clarence Senior Center
University Express is free lifelong learning for adults age 55+.
All classes are free, but you must register beforehand.
Microbiology and Food Safety.
Friday, May 1st at 1:30 pm
Instructor: John Shields, retired food microbiologist
at Rich Products Corp
Genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Monday, May 4th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Dr. Kinga Szigeti, Asst. Prof. of
Neurology, UB Medical School; Director of
Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center
Investigative Journalism.
Tuesday, May 5th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Lee Coppola, Retired dean,
School of Journalism, St. Bonaventure; awardwinning Buffalo newspaper and TV reporter;
Asst. U.S. attorney
George Washington's Wooden Teeth--Presidential
Portraits and the
Artists who Painted Them.
Thursday, May 7th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Jean Serusa, certified NYS Art Educator
A Whisper of Bones:
The Erie County Poorhouse Project.
Monday, May 11th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Rosanne Higgins, Adjunct Prof.,
Dept. of Anthropology, SUNY Buffalo
Interrogation or Torture?
Friday, May 15th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Julia Hall, Amnesty International
Blood and the Heart: Myth, Magic and
Reality.
Monday, May 18th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Paul Tenser, retired Professor
of Biology, ECC
The Louisiana Purchase.
Tuesday, May 19th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Norman Mineo, History enthusiast
Prosperity and Conflict: Buffalo 1844 -1867
Friday, May 22nd at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Tim Shannon, educator and author
Arthritis and Degenerative
Disorders of the Hip and Knee.
Tuesday, May 26th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Dr. Peter Shields,
Excelsior Orthopaedics
Diversity in Islamic Schools of Thought.
Friday, May 29th at 1:30 pm
Instructor: Faizan Haq,
Asian Studies, SUNY Buffalo
Clarence Senior Center
4600 Thompson Road
Senior Health & Fitness Fair
Hosted in conjunction with the
Akron / Newstead Senior Center
Wednesday, May 20th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
FREE Health Screenings:
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, BMI (body mass index),
Bone Density, Vascular Health Screenings and
Balance Assessment by Catholic Health System
FREE Exhibits on Senior Health, Fitness,
Safety and Government Benefits
FREE seminar “Fourteen Ways to Preserve Your Assets
with the Medicaid Laws” by Robert Friedman,
Attorney, Friedman & Ranzenhofer P.C.
FREE Lunch
FREE Prize Giveaways & Drawings
Sponsored by:
Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Western New York &
Friedman & Ranzenhofer, Attorneys at Law