Wednesday, May 2
Silver Sneakers Exercise Program, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Free for participants of Independent Health and $1 for all others. Coffee served every Monday and Wednesday.
Fredonia Grange Aerobics, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training, and low-impact aerobics. For more information, call 672-2209.
Depression and Anxiety Self-Help Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, First United Methodist Church, corner of Washington and East Sixth streets, Dunkirk. Call 679-7842 for more information.
Class: Introduction to Microsoft Word, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Register at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or 366-2511.
Arts and Sciences Brown Bag Series, noon, Horizon Room in the lower level of the Williams Center. Panel on "Rousseau at 300." The presentation is the culmination of a semester-long series of lunchtime talks, "On Education': A Tribute to Jean-Jacques Rousseau," commemorating the 300th anniversary of the birth of the philosopher, writer and composer. Free and open to all campus and community members.
Class: Workplace Skills, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Register at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or 366-2511.
Birding Class, 2 p.m., Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. $10 member, $12 non-member, and $5 children 12 and under. Call 569-2345 or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org.
Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, 4 p.m. until sold out, St. Joseph's Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Dinner includes salad, bread and dessert. $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12. Theme baskets and cash drawings.
TOPS Chapter 176, weigh-ins 5 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph's School, East Main Street, Fredonia. Meets every Wednesday.
TOPS 757 Dunkirk Meeting, 5:30 p.m., upstairs Elks Club Rooms, Central Ave., Dunkirk. Weigh-ins, meeting after. Visitors, new members welcome. Meets every Wednesday.
Zumba Rocks! With Katie, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., St. Hyacinth's School Gym, corner of Lake Shore Drive and Jerboa Street, Dunkirk. Zumba Fitness classes with licensed instructor Katie Rozumalski. Open to the public; $5 fee will be charged at the door. First class is free. For more information, contact Katie at 410-5784 or at www.zumbarockz.com.
Parents-for-Parents Support Group, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Resource Center (TRC) Administration Building, 200 Dunham Ave., Jamestown. TRC and Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., collaboratively offer a parent/caregiver support group connecting and supporting families of individuals with special needs of all ages, offering support, information, professional speakers and presentations. For more information, call 661-1421.
Zumba with Sue: Zumba Toning Class, 6 to 7 p.m., Fredonia First United Methodist Church. Zumba using toning sticks to sculpt and define the body. www.zumbawithsue.com, 244-3472.
Zumba For Women With Lisa and Kielly, 6 to 7 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, Central Avenue, Dunkirk. For information: zumbaclasses@hotmail.com.
Zumba Gold Dance/Fitness, 6:30 p.m., American Legion JW Dill Post 434, 110 W. Main St., Brocton. Instructor: Jean Sutton. Beginners of Zumba, low intensity, low impact. For more information, call 366-8579.
Aquasize, 7 to 8 p.m., Dunkirk High School Pool. Cost: $4 per class. For more information, contact Aquatics Director Clinton Lewis at 366-9300, Ext. 1003 or clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org.
Zumba With Dawn and Sarah, 7 to 8 p.m., St. John Bosco Auditorium, Sheridan. $4 per class; packaged deals available. Visit Facebook to learn more.
HealthQuest Tobacco Cessation Education Program, 7 p.m., Lake Shore Health Center, Irving. Speaker: Patti Sternisha, Employee Health Nurse and Certified Tobacco Cessation Educator at TLC Health Network. Reservations are encouraged but not required. Call 363-7233. Sponsored by Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York (LERHSNY) to provide free health and wellness information, resources and support to the public.
Celebrate Recovery Weekly Meeting, 7 p.m., Harvest Chapel, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. A Christian 12-step program: freedom from life's hurts, habits and hang-ups. All are welcome. For information, call 480-7787.
Grief Support Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Room 218, located on the second floor of Brooks Memorial Hospital. Group meets the first Wednesday of the month. New members are encouraged to attend.
Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Members encouraged to attend.
Alcoholics Anonymous Fredonia Discussion Group, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Fredonia Baptist Church, Church and Temple streets. Encouragement, sobriety and serenity, since 1967. Meets each Wednesday.
Thursday, May 3
Morning Lap Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Dunkirk High School Pool. Cost: $2 per session. For more information, contact Aquatics Director Clinton Lewis at 366-9300, Ext. 1003 or clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org.
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors are welcome. Donation is $1.
Brooks Memorial Hospital Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hospital vending area.
Class: Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 10 a.m. to noon, Dunkirk Free Library. Register at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or 366-2511.
The Parachute Group Weekly Meeting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., the offices of Allegheny Financial Services, 474 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown. The group will share ideas, resources, contacts and an opportunity to network in order to find your next position. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Bruce Supernault at 276-1127.
Story Time and Craft, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Dunkirk Free Library. For 2- to 5-year-olds. For more information, call 366-2511.
Pinochle: Birdie's Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Class: Microsoft Power Point, 1 to 3 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Register at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or 366-2511.
Dunkirk Senior Citizens Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Regular and specials will be played. Public welcome. Players must bring their own dabbers.
Zumba Gold Class, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center. Starting with the basics, great for new beginners and active seniors. Low- intensity, low-impact dance/fitness Zumba class. For more information, call Jean Sutton, 366-8579, or Dunkirk Senior Center.
Zumba Rocks! With Katie, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Hyacinth's School Gym, corner of Lake Shore Drive and Jerboa Street, Dunkirk. Zumba Fitness classes with licensed instructor Katie Rozumalski. Open to the public; $5 fee will be charged at the door. First class is free. For more information, contact Katie at 410-5784 or at www.zumbarockz.com.
Zumba With Dawn and Sarah, 6 to 7 p.m., St. John Bosco Auditorium, Sheridan. $4 per class; packaged deals available. Visit Facebook to learn more.
Al Anon Steps to Serenity Weekly Group Meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.
Rational Recovery Weekly Meeting, 7 to 8:15 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.
Evening Lap Swim, 7 to 8 p.m., Dunkirk High School Pool. Cost: $2 per session. For more information, contact Aquatics Director Clinton Lewis at 366-9300, Ext. 1003 or clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org.
Zumba Classes, 7 to 8 p.m., Chadwick Bay Academy of Dance, 811 Central Ave., Dunkirk. For less than $5/class with purchase of a punch card. Call Rosanne at 366-8295.
Weight Watchers Meeting, 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Hospital cafeteria. New members welcome. For registration information, call Theresa Schrantz at 363-7293.
The World Beat Drum Circle, 7:30 p.m., The Church of the Living Spirit, Cleveland Avenue, Lily Dale. Held the first, third and fifth (when applicable) Thursday of the month with facilitator George Clees. All are welcome. Some drums are available for use during the evening.
Friday, May 4
Silver Sneakers Exercise Program, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Free for participants of Independent Health and $1 for all others. Everyone welcome.
Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia.
Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cherry Creek/Leon United Methodist Church. For donations of new or good used items or clothings, call 296-5213 or 296-8083.
Seventh Annual Yard Sale for MS, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 233 W. Main St., Fredonia. Held rain or shine. Hosted by the Brad's Bunch Walk MS Team. All money raised will be turned in at the Northern Chautauqua Walk MS on Sunday, May 20 and benefits The National MS Society. Item donations are being accepted. Drop off redeemable cans and bottles at the sale. Informational pamphlets and literature on MS will be available. For more information or to donate, call Jenny Sullivan at 410-2704.
Class: Introduction to Windows 7, 10 a.m. to noon, Dunkirk Free Library. Register at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or 366-2511.
First Friday Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m., Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. "Alaska: Up Close and Personal." $7 non-member and $5 member. Call 569-2345 or visit www.jamestownaudubon.org.
Pinochle: Birdie's Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
School of Music Convocation, 3 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Free event. Students will do short performances during an Awards Convocation.
Overeaters Anonymous Weekly Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. Call Vicki at 672-2625 or Judy at 203-7337 or leave message. Meetings held Fridays.
Annual Taste of the South, 5 to 8 p.m., St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 16 W. Fourth St., Dunkirk. Theme: "Southern Down Home Cooking." Sponsored by the Juneteenth 2012 Celebration Committee. All-you-can-eat, Southern-style, African American down-home buffet, featuring fried chicken, collard greens, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese, shredded pork, corn bread, candied yams, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, and many other dishes. For more information and reservations, call Laurie Williams at 533-2665 or Loretta Slaton Torain at 363-1102.
Lakeshore Humane Society Fundraiser, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Tina's Hallmark, Dunkirk. LHS will have a table set up at the store to collect donations.
Zumba With Dawn and Sarah, 6 to 7 p.m., St. John Bosco Auditorium, Sheridan. $4 per class; packaged deals available. Visit Facebook to learn more.
Bingo, dinner at 6 p.m., Bingo at 7, Iroquois Post 1587, Route 438 (near fire hall). Progressive Bingo, held every Friday.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Dunkirk Elks Club, 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All new Bingo played on paper. Red, White, Blue and Progressive, now paying $1,199 in designated number or less. Pull tabs available. Call 366-1110.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 7 p.m., St. John's Church, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
First Friday Community Contra Dance, 8 p.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Live music by Resistance is Futile. Dances taught and called. Cost: $6. For information, call 672-2716.
