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Brocton Portland Seniors celebrate birthdays

BROCTON — Brocton Portland Seniors met Aug. 25 at the Brocton Legion with Vice President Tom DeJoe opening the meeting for 52 members. Pastor Clara Wilder gave a prayer of gratitude and Laurel Giambra led the Pledge of Allegiance. Committee members thanked for setting up tables were Jim and Duane Hemmis, Becky Dalziel and Chip Winchell and Brian Stanton. August is the club's every member's birthday month, and a wrapped gift for everyone was given in celebration from the committee. They did the tables decorated with balloons and sunflower centerpieces. Three kinds of cake ...

Office of Aging plans annual public hearing Sept. 8

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services will hold its annual public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 8 to gather community input on its proposed 2026-27 Annual Update to the Four-Year Plan. The public hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. and provides older adults, caregivers, service providers, health care partners, community organizations, volunteers, elected officials and residents an opportunity to share ideas about the needs and priorities of older adults in Chautauqua County. “Our annual public hearing is an important opportunity for us to listen directly to the people ...

Dunkirk Senior Center celebrates July birthdays

Many birthdays were celebrated for July at the Dunkirk Senior Center located at 45 Cliffstar Drive in Dunkirk. In the first photo, row one, from left: Nancy Hayden, Pat Tripp, Fred McClelland, Debbie Kuczynski, Mary Woelfle. Row two: Mary Ann Town, Carter Town, Leah Libby, Shelly Bull. In the ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on August 18 with 32 members present. Exercise with Peggy had many members working out. Vice President Elaine Wojda then opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. At the meeting the group celebrated member Harry Suski’s 97th birthday. Guests were Harry’s daughters Cindy Anger, Debbie Suski and Julie Harford, who provided the catered luncheon. The meal consisted of meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, and garlic bread with cupcakes for dessert (Harry’s favorite). The “sign ...

Grape Belt Seniors plan murder mystery trip

Grape Belt Seniors are currently taking reservations for “Murder at the Statler Hotel” trip that will be on Monday, Oct. 5. The matinee is an interactive, hilarious murder mystery dinner. At the Statler in Buffalo, history meets elegance and celebrations become unforgettable moments. Event spaces include the Golden Ballroom, the Terrace Room and beautiful ceremony spaces. “Murder at the Statler Hotel” begins with seating and introduction of the characters. A buffet lunch begins before the mystery that is at prohibition time, but booze is flowing when the city’s top ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Aug. 11 with 24 members present. Exercise with Peggy had many members working out. President Randy Nurmi then opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. Attendees enjoyed pizza and desserts. The “sign in” winners were Jeanne Blakely, Janice Snyder and Jan Polisoto. The 50-50 winners included Dixie Carlson (twice) and John Czuba. Wheel of fortune lucky winners included Lorrie Newman, Jeanne, Randy, Joan Suski, Harry Suski and Judy Hahn. Elaine Wojda called bingo and the winners were: ...