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. 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.
Tuesday, January 8
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors are welcome. Donation is $1.
Sheridan Centerettes Home Bureau Meeting, 10 a.m., Sheridan United Methodist Church. Project: Pinwheel Pillow.
Story Time and Craft, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dunkirk Free Library. For ages 2 through 5 years old. For more information, call 366-2511.
Niagara Mohawk/National Grid Retirees Luncheon, noon, White Horse Inn, Cassadaga. All retirees and spouses welcome. For reservations, call Arlene Kuhn at 366-3342.
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.
Computer Class: Excel, 1 to 3 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 2 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.
Pinochle: Tuesday's Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Class: Digital Cameras, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 1 of 3. This six hour class (in three sessions), will help participants to learn about their own digital cameras, using software to edit their own pictures and saving them to files for personal enjoyment. Register by using the online registration form at www.cclslib.org/Dunkirk or contact the library at 366-2511. Check the website or call the library for possible additions or changes.
Line Dance Lessons, 6 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Beginners: 6 to 7 p.m.; advanced beginners: 7 to 8 p.m.; intermediate: 8 to 9 p.m. Call Connie for additional information at 673-6748.
Ahira Hall Memorial Library Tuesday Night Readers, 6:30 p.m., main meeting room, Ahira Hall Memorial Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton. The readers will discuss "Three to Get Deadly" by Janet Evanovich, a combination of suspense and humor, and one of the author's earlier writings. Several copies of this book are available at the library, including one copy in large print. Newcomers are encouraged to attend, join in on the lively discussion and help choose the book for the next meeting. Refreshments provided. For more information, visit the library or call 792-9418.
Anderson Lee Library Book Club, 6:30 p.m., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Anderson Lee Library, Silver Creek. Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every month. Call the library at 934-3468 for book titles, reading schedules, and more information.
Mending Hearts, 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Hospital Professional Library (first floor). Generally meets second Tuesday of each month - call 363-3039 to verify if meeting is to be held. Mending Hearts is for patients, partners, and health care professionals who help people deal with the emotional recovery from heart disease.
Bingo, 7 p.m., parish center, St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Playing on paper - no chips. Paying out more than $1,400. $100 jackpots; $200 jackpot plus special games. Friendly atmosphere. Pull tabs also available.
Free Weekly Jamboree, 7 p.m., Lady of the Lake, 29 W. Main St., One Park Place, Fredonia. For stringed instruments, open to all. Perform your favorite original blues, folk, bluegrass, country to rock favorites, accompany others at your measure. Dusty flat tops honored. For more information, call Mark at 785-0336 or Lady of the Lake at 785-9138.
Charles Tinley Memorial Chapter 142 Disabled American Veterans Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 61 Talcott St. Meeting held the second Tuesday of the month.
Wednesday, January 9
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, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome.
Fitness Classes with Carol, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange, 58 W. Main St. Includes stretching, strengthening, toning, core training and low-impact aerobics. Call 672-2209.
Computer Class: Microsoft Word, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part one of six sessions; participants will be taught the components of using the 2010 version of Word. 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.
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.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 6472 Meeting, 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 6472, 13 N. Main St., Silver Creek. Regular meeting of the ladies auxiliary. All members are encouraged to attend.
NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness, 6:30 p.m. support, 7:30 p.m. advocacy, First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., Fredonia. Contact 673-5443.
Dunkirk Volunteer Firemen's Association Meeting, 7 p.m., 111 Robin St., Dunkirk. All volunteers welcome to attend.
Overeaters Anonymous Weekly Meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Harvest Chapel Free Methodist Church library, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. A 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from all varieties of eating disorders. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Call Vicki at 672-2625 for information or leave a message.
Aquasize Class, 7 to 8 p.m., Dunkirk High School pool. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from Jan. 9 to March 20. Cost is $4 per class or $50 for the entire season. For more information, contact Pool Director Clinton Lewis at clewis@dunkirk.wnyric.org or 366-9300, ext. 1003 and leave a message.
Alcoholics Anonymous Fredonia Discussion Group, 8:30 p.m., 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Fredonia Baptist Church, Church and Temple streets. Encouragement, sobriety and serenity, since 1967. Meets each Wednesday.
Free Open Mic, 8:30 p.m., Lady of the Lake, 29 W. Main St., One Park Place, Fredonia. Every Wednesday for poets, comedians and musicians to showcase their growing talents. Refreshments available and door prize. For more information, call 785-9138.
Coming Events
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.
Wednesday, January 23
The Auxiliary of Brooks Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn Program, noon, Shorewood Country Club. Cost is $11 at the door. Reservations required. Contact Alona at 366-1640 or Joanna at 366-2973. Open to the public. Topic: Oral Health and Systemic Diseases by Jennifer Foley, DDS, general dentistry, private practice.
Monday, January 28
N.Y. Telephone Retirees Monthly Get-together, 10:30 a.m., Bob Evans, Dunkirk. For reservations and more information, call 366-3401.
