Saturday, January 5
Fitness Classes with Carol, 9 a.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St. Includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Gifts of Love, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Fredonia. Held first Saturday of every month. Free clothing: maternity, baby, toddler, up to size 8.
Fredonia Winter Farmers' Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Forest Lodge, Route 20. For more information, call Melinda McGuinn at 673-9356.
Sunday, January 6
Pancake Brunch, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Villenova Grange No. 604, Balcom Corners, Routes 83 and 322, South Dayton. Public welcome. Large and small portions and take-outs available. Call 988-3819 or 965-4292 for more information.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elks Club BPOE 922 Banquet Hall, 428 Central Ave., Dunkirk.
Chautauqua County ABATE Meeting, 11 a.m., 41 West, Fredonia. Meetings held first Sunday of the month.
Chadwick Bay Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps Practice, 2 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Temple Street, Fredonia. The Chadwick Bay Buccaneers will hold its first practice for 2013 season, including a general membership meeting followed by a pizza party. Officers for 2013 will be elected. All attendees are invited to stay for pizza and meet the members. See www.cb-bucs.org for more information.
Monday, January 7
Fredonia Grange Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St. One-hour class includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training, and low- impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Exercise with Tiffany, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Cost is $1 per session.
Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eason Hall Auditorium, 23 Elm St., Westfield.
Grape Belt Seniors Line Dance Class, noon, Masonic Lodge, East Main Road, Fredonia. Beginners class led by Jean Sutton, new students always welcome.
Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.
Computer Class: Excel, 1 to 3 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 1 of 7. This seven session class introduces participants to learn how to make spreadsheets and use additional features available in the Excel 2010 program. Register by using the online registration form on the Dunkirk Free Library website at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or contact the library at 366-2511. Check the website or call the library for possible additions or changes.
Friends of the Dunkirk Free Library Monthly Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library, 536 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Meets first Monday of the month. All are welcome to attend.
Line Dance Lessons, 6 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Beginners: 6 to 7 p.m., Advanced Beginners: 7 to 8 p.m., Intermediate: 8 to 9 p.m. Call Connie Glasier for additional information at 673-1438.
Dunkirk Hose Co. 1 Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m., 111 Robin St., Dunkirk. Potential volunteers welcome to attend.
Portland Bicentennial Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Brocton American Legion Post 434. Plans for the upcoming Bicentennial celebration will be discussed. New members welcome. Contact Dave Travis at 792-9791 or travis@cecomet.net for more information.
Blessed Mary Angela Rosary Society Meeting, 7 p.m., St. Hedwig Social Center, Dunkirk.
Coming Events
Tuesday, January 8
Brooks Balance Clinic: Staying Balanced Throughout Your Life, noon, Physical Therapy Department, Brooks Memorial Hospital. The program, designed to help seniors with balance and posture, will be held twice weekly from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $11 per session and does not require a doctor's referral.
Niagara Mohawk/Nationa Grid Retirees Luncheon, noon, White Horse Inn, Cassadaga. All retirees and spouses welcome. For reservations, call Arlene Kuhn at 366-342.
Sunday, January 13
Sunday Gala, 11 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center. Doors open at 11 a.m., with coffee and appetizers served at 11:30 a.m. Brunch begins at 12:15 p.m. Menu: corned beef hash, pancakes with syrup, bacon, sweet rolls, fruit cups, and beverages. Prepaid reservations can be made at the Center Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $4. Open to members only.
