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Getting fired up over the start of grilling season

May is the unofficial start of grilling season, so get the grill cleaned off and pull out that bib or apron because it is about to get messy. Grilling is beloved part of the summer. Some of the benefits of grilling include health, convenience, gets us outdoors, takes the formality out of entertaining, and of course the taste! There are food safety steps to follow no matter what you are cooking. Clean: Always start with clean hands, and re-wash your hands anytime you have touched raw meat to prevent the spread of foodborne illness bacteria. Always wash fruits and vegetables before ...

Grape Belt Seniors plan getaways

The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Masonic Lodge for their aerobics and weights class from 9 to 10 a.m.. You must be a member to attend and the classes are $1 each time you attend. Upcoming trips include: ¯ June 8 the group will be going to the Niagara Falls Power Vista, lunch at the Top of the Falls Restaurant, and the Maid of the Mist boat tour. The boat ferries past the base of the American Falls, and onto the basin of the Horseshoe Falls-the dramatic passage leading you through the rolling waterfall whitewater and massive rock formations. Guests ...

Don’t hesitate to speak up regarding ageism

May is Older American’s Month, the time to celebrate all older adults and recognize the contributions older people are making in our communities and across the country. According to the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), there are 935,000 individuals aged 60 and over in New York State who annually contribute 495 million hours of community service at an economic value of $13.8 billion. Sixty-four percent of individuals aged 60 and older own their own homes and have no mortgage. They contribute directly to the local tax base, support schools, local businesses, and the ...

Stay healthy with state’s nutrition program

Are you over 60? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is for you! SNAP helps New Yorkers buy food. New York’s older adults are a very large and diverse group of people, differing in age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status, and more. Seniors may encounter many barriers when applying for SNAP, including transportation, computer access, health concerns, or physical limitations. We can help. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income ...

Dunkirk Seniors list coming events

The Dunkirk Senior Center is planning a shopping trip to Erie, Pa., on Tuesday, May 16. Shopping will include Boscov’s, the Christmas Store, Hobby Lobby and lunch at the Golden Corral. Stop at the Center to sign up. There are still a couple of seats available for the trip to Sprague’s and ...

Grape Belt Seniors announce day trips for 2023

The Grape Belt Seniors have announced their day trips for 2023. They are as follows: April 19 going to Cleveland for West Side Market and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Attendees will leave from behind Big Lots at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Please bring a cooler for products you purchase at ...