Collins 50 Plus Seniors

Activities for the week of March 24 – 30

Monday, March 25: Exercises with Pat, 10 a.m., L.K. Painter Center gym.

Tuesday, March 26: Active Senior Aerobics with Kim, 9 a.m., Painter Center gym, small fee. AARP Defensive Driving Class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are signed up for this class please check in by 8:30 a.m. Bring along your check or money order, your AARP member ID, your driver’s license and a pen. Class begins at 9 a.m. sharp. No late entry.

Wednesday, March 27: Exercises with Pat, 10 a.m., Painter Center gym. Quilting with Florence, 10:30 a.m., Collins Library Community Room. Games & Crafts with Pat, 1 p.m., Painter Center Yellow Room. Senior Bowling, 1 p.m. at K&L Lanes in Gowanda, small fee.

Thursday, March 28: Yoga with Donna, 11 a.m., Painter Center gym, small fee.

Friday, March 29: Exercises with Pat, 10 a.m., Painter Center gym.

Limited seats are available for the Station Theatre comedy show “Four Old Broads” on Wednesday, May 1. Flyers are available at the Collins Town Hall lobby or the L.K. Painter Center. We will be travelling by comfortable coach bus, dinner and show all for $89. Call 532-2006 ext. 21 for more details and to sign up. Checks must be received no later than March 31st.

Join the Collins 50 Plus Seniors on Friday, December 20 for the “Holiday Pops Show” at Kleinhans Music Hall. This show is a sell-out every year! We start with coffee and doughnuts after we arrive, enjoy the wonderful pops show, then lunch at Pearl St. Grill. Travel by coach bus. Package price of $110. Call 532-2006 ext. 21 to sign up or for more details. This show is limited to 35, so sign up early.

Dunkirk Senior Center News

For anyone who missed the March 20 Medical Marijuana workshop, fliers are available at the Dunkirk Senior Center. Office for the Aging also has fliers.

The Senior Center will hold a barbecued chicken dinner by Weidner’s on Saturday, May 18. The menu includes a barbecued half chicken, buttered spuds, roll and butter, coleslaw, beverage and dessert for $10 per person. Eat in or take-out dining options are available. Music will be provided by the Kokomo Time Band. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Sign-up begins April 1.

Big Bingo will continue through June, with sessions scheduled April 10, May 8 and June 12 (the second Wednesday of each month). The cost is $5 per person. Doors open at 3 and there is a free “light lunch.”

Travel updates for 2019:

Tuesday, May 28 will be a Sounds of Summer Matinee Show at the Seneca Allegany Casino. The cost is $73 per person and includes $20 casino bonus and a free lunch buffet. Sign-up has begun.

Monday, June 10, a trip is scheduled to see an Elvis Presley Tribute Show starring Terry Buchwald at the Depew Polish Falcons. The $58 per person price includes a buffet, the 11:30 a.m. show and a stop at Antoinette’s Sweets on the way home. Sign-up has begun.

Tuesday, June 25, a customer appreciation casino trip is planned for the Seneca Niagara Casino. The cost is $30 per person and includes $30 casino bonus and free lunch buffet. Sign-up will begin Monday, April 15.

Tuesday, July 23, a second customer appreciation casino trip is planned for the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca. The cost is $30 per person and includes $30 casino bonus and a free lunch buffet. Sign-up will begin Monday, May 13.

From Sunday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 29, the 5 day, 4 night extended trip to Atlantic City at the Hard Rock Cafe Casino has been confirmed. The price is $550 per person double occupancy (and $34 for optional insurance) and includes $60 casino bonus and $80 in food. There is an optional side trip to Smithville for no charge. The single occupancy price is $820 per person and $45 for optional insurance. Sign up has begun. $275 and insurance are due at the time of sign up. The balance is due on Friday, June 28. Call the center at 366-7530 for information. Members of any local senior group over 50 are welcome to call for details about availability of this trip for them.

2019 membership dues ($5) are past due. The year runs Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. You must have an active membership to participate in programs.

The office, located at 45 Cliffstar Court, is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday all day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Grape Belt Senior News

Aerobics and Weights with Catherine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. In the event that Catherine cancels aerobics and weights, she will post it on the Grape Belt Seniors Facebook page, on her own Facebook page, WDOE and Chautauqua Today. 2019 dues are now being collected at the Center.

All trips, extended as well as day trips, are open to the public; members and non-members. Fliers for upcoming trips for 2019 are available at the Center.

Trips planned for 2019 FIRST PAID – FIRST RESERVED!

May 13: DelLago Casino. Get $25 slot dollars and free lunch buffet. $32 per person. Pay by Feb. 10.

May 24: BPO “An American Salute.” Includes lunch at Pearl Street Grill. Sign up today. Pay by Feb. 10.

June 3: Murder at Lost Memories Manor. $97 per person. Interactive murder mystery at downtown Buffalo’s newly restored 115 year old landmark The Barrel Factory. Includes buffet luncheon. Check out Lakeward Spirits craft distillery, Pressure Drop Brewing craft brewery, Bar Cultivar, Distillery and Tasting room, and more. A “sweet” mystery stop will be made on the way home. Pay by May 1.

June 9: 1:10 p.m. Yankees and Cleveland Indians game. All you can eat buffet until 7th inning. Club seating!

This trip is full and finalized. May sign up in case there are cancellations.

June 26: Customer Appreciation. Seneca Niagara. Pay $30. Get $30 in slots and free buffet. Pay by May 26.

July 20: Great Wellsville Balloon Rally. $55 per person. See 35 Hot Air Balloons take flight from Island Park, making a delightful rainbow of color that floats over the Wellsville area. Enjoy the entertainment, food and vendors at the Main Street Festival.

July 26: Customer Appreciation. Seneca Niagara. Pay $30. Get $30 in slots and free buffet.

Aug. 21: Belhurst Castle. Built in the 1880’s overlooking Seneca Lake. $115 per person. Visit Three Brother Estate Winery. Enjoy 5 free tastings at three wineries and a microbrewery. Buffet lunch at Belhurst Castle. Belhurst Winery for 5 tastings. A stop at Muranda cheese factory before departing for home.

Sept. 4: Grove City Shopping and Oh, So Much More. $73 per person. Includes stop at Campbell Pottery in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. Shopping at Grove City Outlet Mall. Includes lunch at Hoss’s Restaurant. Over 140 Brand Named Outlets. Final stop is Wendell August Forge featuring handcrafted metal giftware.

October: “Witches Brew” the Musical – Bradford, Pennsylvania. $106 per person. First stop is Zippo/Case Museum. Next, enjoy a sit down lunch at Beefeaters Restaurant, followed by the Broadway style show, “Witches Brew, the Musical” featuring Enchante Cabaret. After the show, visit the Main Street Mercantile and the Tin Ceiling Gift Shop.

Casino trips with shows:

Oct. 8: Musical Tribute to Beautiful and Carole King. Fun-filled, all male Carole King Tribute. Family friendly comedy. Custom musical arrangements. A cast from NYC. $78 per person for show, $20 free slot play, and buffet lunch. Seneca Niagara Casino.

Nov. 5: The Rat Pack. Tribute to Dean, Frank, and Sammy. Seneca Allegany. $78 per person for show, $20 free slot play, and buffet lunch.

Dec. 10: The Lettermen Hits and Holiday Show. Seneca Niagara. $78 per person for show, $20 free slot play, and buffet lunch.

Extended trips for 2019:

Mid-Atlantic Rail Adventure: April 24 to 27. Final payment is due immediately. Trip includes motor coach transportation to Pittsburgh and a river cruise on the Gateway Clipper. Rail transportation to Washington, D.C. aboard Amtrak’s full-service Capitol Limited. Monuments and memorials. Baltimore – Inner Harbor. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Arlington National Cemetery. Return trip by motor coach departing from Baltimore. David Wendt will be at the Center on April 1 at 10:30 a.m. for the pre-departure meeting for Mid-Atlantic. He will also present on the NYC and Bavarian tours.

New York, New York on July 4: July 3 to 6. Includes Hyde Park – F.D. Roosevelt’s home, West Point Military Academy, Hudson River/NYC Harbor Cruise – view Macy’s fireworks from the Capt. J.P. II. Two-night stay at Edison Hotel in the Times Square area. Shopping. Tour of NYC. Broadway musical. Travel is by motor coach. Seats are still available. Final payment is due April 1.

Bavarian Europe: Sept. 10 to 20. Includes air fare to and from Austria. Then tour Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Northern Italy. Highlights include Milan, Matterhorn, Lucerne, Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Danube River, Vienna and more. Fliers re: this trip are now available. Seats are still available

For information and to sign up for any of the extended trips, call Marianne Serio at 672-5274. For more information and to sign up for any day trips, call Judy Marino at 672-5778.

Find Grape Belt Seniors on Facebook. Active members are eligible to join the FB group.

Silver Creek Seniors

The March 19 meeting was called to order with expectations of the arrival of spring. President Ed Newman warmly welcomed new members Don and Phyllis Burghardt and guest Cindy Anger, daughter of Harry and Joan Suski. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and “God Bless America” was sung with sincerity. Chaplain Dorothy Miniri invoked blessings and thanks for the nourishing food, good health and for all hopes and dreams to be fulfilled by the Lord. The table held a score of food galore, with salads and more and desserts for an encore. Once again it was divine to dine thanks to fine volunteers.

President Newman announced the Silver Creek High School’s coming production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students/senior citizens and $8 for general admission. He also announced the availability of the Silver Creek Central School Fitness Center. For more information, call Jody Ward at 934-2603, ext. 1116.

The Comedy Corner starred Pauline Flitt, who queried the cutest questions with the cleverest answers, which we failed at. We laughed, though we did not pass Pauline’s test of funniness. Memory songs today leave the chill of winter behind and bring the warmth of kinder days ahead. “It’s a Lovely Day Today,” with many more in store. Don’t forget – “When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ Along,” be sure to make a wish.

50/50 winners were Mary Ann Seibert, Enabell Mirando and Jen Zlotnick. Door prizes were won by Joan Suski, Thelma Hilliker and Jean McDaneld. Jan Snyder called mind-sharpening bingo and the winners were Ed Newman, Ernie Hilliker, Marilyn Flint (twice), Ellyn Sutehall, Zlotnick, McDaneld, Lorrie Newman and Thelma Hilliker.

At the next 1 p.m. meeting on March 26 we will celebrate March and April birthdays with cake and ice cream.

United Senior Citizens

The United Senior Citizens held its March meeting at the Fredonia Beaver Club with member Genevieve Ludemann, the Attendance Taker, receiving members. Those in attendance enjoyed meatloaf, smashed red-skinned potatoes, vegetable medley, tossed salad, roll and butter and apple crisp for dessert. Grace was given by Wendy Black, while the “Pledge of Allegiance” and “God Bless America” were led by member Evonne Hennebery. Birthdays were announced: Helen Barone, Joe Greco Jr., Rosemary Mancuso, Nancy Niebel, Don Reinhoudt, John Wiedenhoffer, Lynda Smith and Josephine Wierczynski. The bingo committee consisted of Rosemary Mancuso and Phyllis Laurito. Bingo winners for the day were Kathy Kamery, Wierczynski, Dolores Borrello, Laurito, Rose Cerrie, Linda Riley and Delores Campbell. Joe Greco Jr. gave attendees the opportunity to participate in the 50/50 raffle with Pat Ebert and Wierczynski being the winners. A joke was shared by Hennebery, with a few added Irish jokes shared by Mancuso. Members were reminded that the nomination of officers will soon be taking place and are encouraged to participate as growth is anticipated. The lunch menu for the April 8 meeting will be ham, sweet potatoes, tossed salad, zucchini and lemon meringue pie for dessert. The $10 check per lunch is to be made out to United Senior Citizens and sent to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, New York 14048 by April 1 – No Foolin! United Senior Citizens warmly invite those senior citizens in the community to join the organization to greet, meet and eat the second Monday of the month excluding January and February. Yearly dues are $5 and can be sent to Hennebery (as well as the lunch reservation). We are a friendly group and are looking forward to having you come and enjoy a scrumptious catered lunch for $10 at the Fredonia Beaver Club once a month. Friendly reminding – it’s always the second Monday of the month. Bring a friend or come alone and you’ll meet new friends! We’ll see you there!