Wednesday, January 23
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.
Computer Class: Microsoft Word, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 4 of 6. This is a six session class where participants will be taught the components of using the 2010 version of this word processing 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.
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.
Senior Citizen Big Bingo, 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Doors open at 4 p.m., complimentary lunch served at 4:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 5 p.m. Attendees should bring their own daubers if possible.
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.
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.
Concord Spellbinders Toastmasters Club Meeting, 7 p.m., English Reading Room (#127), Fenton Hall, SUNY Fredonia campus. Potential new members welcome. For more information, contact Jim Rawcliffe at 672-2662.
Aquasize Class, 7 to 8 p.m., Dunkirk High School pool. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday through 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 to 9:30 p.m., Fredonia Baptist Church, Church and Temple streets. Encouragement, sobriety and serenity, since 1967. Meets each Wednesday.
Open Mic Night, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Lady of the Lake, 29 W. Main St., Fredonia. Perform your favorites - country, rock, blues, musical skits, originals, covers, instrumentals, or whatever moves you to the beat. Food, fun and prizes.
Thursday, January 24
Morning Lap Swim, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Dunkirk High School pool. Held every Tuesday and Thursday morning Jan. 10 through March 21. Cost is $2 per session or $20 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.
Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors are welcome. Donation is $1.
Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John's Church, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. All seniors invited to make afghans/lap robes, scarves, caps, etc. for community needs. Formerly held at Fredonia/Pomfret Center. $1 fee. Call 366-1465 for more information.
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 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dunkirk Free Library. For ages 2 through 5 years old. For more information, call 366-2511.
Computer Class: Basic Computers, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 4 of 4. This four- week class will introduce participants to the basic functions of personal computers and how to navigate the programs. Register 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.
Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Anderson-Lee Library, Silver Creek. Readings with Michelle LaVoie held Thursdays. Theme: "K is for Kangaroo."
Pinochle: Birdie's Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Anderson Lee Library Knitting/Crocheting Circle, 4 to 5 p.m., Anderson Lee Library, Silver Creek. Everyone welcome, from experts to beginners. Group is willing to teach those new to the craft.
Al Anon Steps to Serenity Weekly Group Meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.
Weight Watchers Meeting, 7 p.m., Brooks Memorial Hospital cafeteria. New members welcome. For registration information, call Theresa Schrantz at 363-7293.
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. Held every Tuesday and Thursday evening Jan. 10 through March 21. Cost is $2 per session or $20 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.
Northern Chautauqua Landlord Association Meeting, 7 p.m., 15 Ruggles St., Dunkirk, Bell Towers Building. Enter from Cliffstar Drive parking area. Ellen Luczkowiak, branch manager at First Niagara Bank Dunkirk, will lead a discussion related to foreclosures and refinancing. The meeting is open to the public and free of charge. The association encourages local landlords to join for information and solidarity. Annual membership is $20.
Lakeshore Coin Club, 7 p.m., First Niagara Bank, Westfield. The Lakeshore Coin Club meets the fourth Thursday of the month. Doors (side door) open at 7 p.m. and meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Call John at 366-4497 for more information.
Western New York Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps, 7:30 p.m., Frank Acquavia American Legion Post 1344. New members are welcome to join in the drum line, horn line and color guard.
Friday, January 25
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cassadaga Job Corps Recreation Building - Gym, 8115 Glasgow Road, Cassadaga.
Fredonia Grange Fitness Classes, 9 a.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.
Computer Class: iPads, noon to 2:30 p.m., Dunkirk Free Library. Part 1 of 1. This class will show owners of iPads how to use basic features of their devices. Participants should bring their Ipads to class. 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: Birdie's Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club. All pinochle players are welcome. With any questions, call Birdie at 679-1409.
Overeaters Anonymous Weekly Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. This is 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 or Cassandra at 410-1066 or leave message. Meetings held Fridays.
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.
Coming Events
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.
Wednesday, January 30
League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Meeting, Shorewood Country Club. Guest speaker Jon Baylor, director of development for NRG, will give a presentation titled "The Future of NRG." For more information, call 366-2218 or 680-2766. Make checks payable to Martie Bierdick and mail to 5206 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk N.Y. 14048.
Saturday, February 2
Women's Day of Inspiration and Joy, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 145 E. Main Street, Fredonia. The guest speaker will be personal life coach Brenda J. Hayes, Ph.D. There will also be small group sessions offered regarding grief counseling, nutrition, massage therapy, and makeovers. To sign up, call Judy Bradley at 672-2647.
Friday, February 8
Chautauqua County American Legion Testimonial Dinner, 6 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial Post 62, 211 Central Ave. In honor of New York State Commander Timothy Van Patten, Auxiliary President Sally Johnston and S.A. L. Detachment Commander John Knapp. Dinner includes choice of prime rib or chicken cordon bleu at $25 per person. A luncheon will also be held at 12:30 p.m. at Cassadaga Memorial Post 1280 for $7 per person. Call 366-8579 for reservations by Jan. 29. All Legion, Auxiliary, and S.A.L. members and guests are encouraged to attend.
