TUESDAY, NOV. 20

Advanced beginner line dancing lessons, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Post 62, 211 Central Ave. Followed by intermediate advanced line dance lessons from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Donation: $5 for each class. For details, call Connie at 673-1438.

Gowanda Community Thanksgiving dinner, 6 p.m., Gowanda Moose Lodge, 201 Aldrich St. All welcome. Can bring a dish to pass if desired. Sponsored by the Gowanda Ministers Association.

Chautauqua County Genealogical Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fredonia American Legion,156 E. Main St. Speaker: Member Myrna Moss. Topic: former J.N. Adam TB Hospital in Perrysburg. Meeting, election of officers. Pizza, relish tray, fruit, some beverages provided. Holiday desserts to share requested. Table service provided.

Community Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking, entrance off Eagle Street. Ecumenical service. All invited. Free will offering will be donated to Chautauqua County Rural Ministry.

Installation of Officers at Forestville Order of Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Forestville.

Cinema Series: “Old Man and the Gun,” 7:30 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Stars Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek. Tickets: $7 adults, $6.50 seniors and Opera House members, $5 students and children. Call 679-1891. Rated PG-13, 93 minutes.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. All seniors welcome. Donation: $1.

Tai Chi, 3 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Advanced at 3, beginners’ at 3:30. Instructor: Peter Miller. Cost: $1.

Northern Chautauqua beginners’ pickleball class, 6 to 9 p.m., indoors at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 Lake Shore Drive E., Dunkirk. Call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114 for details.

Games and hobbies

Pinochle: Tuesday’s Best, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

St. Joseph’s bingo, 7 p.m., Parish Center, 145 East Main St., Fredonia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For information, call parish office at 679-4116.

Free Fly Tying/Fly Fishing Class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Costello Room, Rockefeller Arts Center.

Libraries

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 1 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. Siblings and friends always welcome. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color. For details, call 366-2511.

Collins Public Library presents: Lap Sit with Miss Abbi, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Fun program for children ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stories and more. Sign up required. Call 532-5129.

Barker Library presents: after school storytime, 4 p.m., 7 Day St., Fredonia. Caregivers may browse the Library’s collections, use a public computer or enjoy free WIFI while children are at programs. All children welcome, for all ages. No registration required.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Family Storytime, 6 to 7 p.m., 536 Central Ave. For all ages. Families can listen to a story, make a craft. For details, call 366-2511.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: National Native American Indian Heritage Month speaker Flip White, 6:30 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Topic: the story of “The Peace Maker.” To register, call 934-3468.

Collins Public Library presents: “Taco Tuesday Storytime,” 6 p.m., 2341 Main St. Ages 5 to 12. Come read some taco stories and make a candy taco! Registration required and limited. Call 532-5129.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Teen Book Club, 7 p.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. For ages 13-17. Teens invited to bring a book they are reading or have read, share it with group. Refreshments provided.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21

Alzheimer’s spouse/partner support group, 11 a.m., Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center, 10836 Temple Road, Dunkirk. No affiliation with CNRC is required (loved one does not need to live at the nursing home). To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.

FREE Healthy Cooking Class for Kids, 4 to 4:30 p.m., Dunkirk Public Library, 536 Central Ave. Registration required. To register, email amj93@cornell.edu with child’s name, age and list any known food allergies.

Alzheimer’s support group, 5:15 p.m., Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center, 10836 Temple Road, Dunkirk. No affiliation with CNRC is required (loved one does not need to live at the nursing home). To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Family and Caregiver Group for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities, 6 to 8 p.m., Western New York DDSO, 258 E. Main St., Fredonia. Free, all welcome. RSVP to www.parentnetworkwny.org or 332-4170.

Martz Open Observatory Night, 7:30 p.m., 176 Robbin Hill Road, Frewsburg. Donations: $5 adults, $2 students.

Gowanda Loyal Order of the Moose night before Thanksgiving Bash with Buffalo Barn Storm Band, 8 to 11 p.m., $5 donation to the Raise the Roof fund-raiser, drink specials, food, 50/50, much more.

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday discussion group, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., St. John?s UCC, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Parking lot in back of church, off Eagle Street.

Health and wellness

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $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.

TOPS 890 Silver Creek, 9 a.m., Private weigh-ins start at 9, meetings at 9:30 a.m., First United Church, 35 Park Place, Silver Creek. “Taking Off Pounds Sensibly” offers support and advice. $1 per week. Visitors and new members always welcome. Use side door entrance.

TOPS Chapter 1094 Brocton, weigh-ins from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., meeting following. Fellowship Church, 148 W. Main St., Brocton. All are welcome.

Northern Chautauqua pickleball, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua, 296 E. Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk. With questions, call Ed Kirchmeyer at 432-6114. Open play.

TOPS 757 Dunkirk meeting, new location: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk (use side door). Private weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m. with meeting to follow.

TOPS 0896 Westfield, 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St. New members welcome. For details, call Ann at 326-2248.

Libraries

Collins Public Library presents: Quilting with Florence, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Work on projects.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

Happy Thanksgiving

Annual Cold Turkey Run, 9 a.m., 43 Water St., Fredonia. $30: 4.5 mile run, 3.3 mile walk; $10: Kids’ Fun Walk. See the Facebook page to link to registration. Basket raffle, award ceremony immediately follows at Sunny’s. Benefits local non-profit “Kids Staying Active.”

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 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).