Dunkirk Senior Center

Watch for new programs. Adjusted times and renewals of other programs will be announced. Check your newsletter calendars for September and October.

The Senior Center will sponsor a potluck dinner on Friday, Sept. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. with music by the Kokomo Time Band. The price per member is $7 or a dish to pass (enough for 12 to 15 people). Meat will be provided by the Center. Limit of 80 people. No sales at the door. Sign-up has begun. The choice of a dish to contribute will be made at the time of sign-up. There are still a few seats available.

For the month of October, a chicken dinner with trimmings will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Raffles and a 50/50 will be held. Sign-up starts Tuesday, Sept. 17. First come, first serve, – 80 only. No sales at the door.

Tai Chi has begun Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. 3 p.m. is for advanced students, and 3:30 is for “newbies.” There is a great deal of interest in this program.

Line dancing starts in October for a six week session, one day a week.

Independent Health will be available at the Dunkirk Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday from Oct. 3 through Dec. 5 (for open enrollment). No appointment is necessary.

Travel updates for 2019:

All trips through the end of November are sold out with full waiting lists, with the exception of:

Wednesday, Oct. 23 is a fall shopping trip to Erie. Stops include Boscov’s, Christmas Tree Shops, Gabriel Brothers. There will be a buffet lunch at Golden Corral included in the $25 per person cost. The trip leaves at 9 a.m. and returns 5:30/6 p.m. There are only a few seats remaining.

Thursday, Dec. 12 is a Customer Appreciation trip to Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca. The price per person is $30 and includes $30 slots and a free buffet. Sign-up begins Tuesday, Sept. 24.

You must have an active membership to participate in programs unless noted otherwise.

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. The Center’s phone number is 366-7530.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors

Activities for the week of Sept. 15 to 21:

Sunday, Sept.15: Pickle ball at 6:30 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym or Collins Town Park.

Monday, Sept. 16: Exercises w/Pat at 10 a.m., LKP Center gym.

Tuesday, Sept. 17: A.S.A. w/ Kim at 9 a.m., Painter Center gym; soup/sandwich lunch at noon, Painter Center Yellow Room. Come out and enjoy a delicious lunch of chicken noodle soup, tuna salad sandwich, dessert and drink for only $3. Our guest speaker will be Nancy Lootens-Reid.

Wednesday, Sept. 18: Exercises w/ Pat at 10 a.m., Painter Center gym; no quilting today; Games & Crafts w/ Pat at 1 p.m., Painter Center Rose Room.

Thursday, Sept. 19: Yoga with Suzie at 11 a.m., LKP Center gym.

Friday, Sept. 20: Exercises with Pat at 10 a.m., LKP Center gym.

** Join the Collins 50 Plus Seniors on Friday, Dec. 20 for the “Holiday Pops Show” at Kleinhans Music Hall. We start the day with coffee and doughnuts after we arrive, enjoy the wonderful pops show, then a delicious lunch at Pearl Street Grill. Travel by coach bus. Package price of $110. Call 532-2006 ext. 21 to sign up or for more details. The bus is over half full – sign up early !

* The Library Book Sale will be Sept. 19 and 21. Come on out for great book deals or if you have books to donate to the library, see Abby.

Grape Belt Seniors

Aerobics and Weights with Catherine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m.

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 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

This month’s luncheon is Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m. those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass.

Trips planned for 2019 FIRST PAID – FIRST RESERVED!

Oct. 29: “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. Payment due by Sept. 12. If you have signed up for this trip, let Judy know your choice of entree: chicken marsala or pork tenderloin.

Casino trips with shows:

Oct. 8: Seats are still available for the 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. Payment is due.

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. Pay by Sept. 12.

Dec. 10: The Lettermen Hits and Holiday Show. Seneca Niagara. $78 per person for show, $20 free slot play, and buffet lunch. Pay by Nov. 4.

Extended trips for 2019:

Flyers are available for Holland, Mich. Tulip Festival, May 4-7, 2020; Treasures of Quebec by rail, July 27-31, 2020 and for Pacific Northwest, Sept. 8-15, 2020.

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. Those who have paid 2019 dues are eligible to join the FB group.

Silver Creek Seniors

The Sept. 10 meeting was called to order on an unusually tepid day. President Ed Newman warmly welcomed guests Vicki and John Schabel, brother and sister-in-law of Mary Ann Seibert, who are summering here from Lakeland, Florida. In the same manner, he welcomed back Mary Wode. Next was a surprise visit from guests Bob and Denise Bailey of Dunkirk, who arrived with cake and cupcakes in hand, singing “Happy Birthday” to step-mom Lorraine Bailey. The sweets were courtesy of Lisa Bailey Brisley of B & B Cookie Cottage in Brocton – Lorraine’s step-daughter. Truly a delightful surprise.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and “God Bless America” was sung with sentiment. Pauline Flitt invoked the blessing, giving thanks for the friendship shared, the food prepared and the beauty of this day. The inviting table was brimming with nourishment – Hunter stew, goulash, ravioli, cocktail meatballs, meat loaf, green bean salad, Harvard beets, a cheese and pepperoni platter, applesauce, melon and cookies. In memory of their mom, Joyce Markham, daughters and son-in-law Claudia, Cathy and Bryan brought two decorative cakes lettered “Remembering Joyce.” It was a sweet tribute to a very sweet lady.

The Comedy Corner featuring Don Burghardt, Pauline Flitt and Joan Suski brought on chuckles and chortles, chasing away stress that is no laughing matter.

It is written that the Japanese have a word “Komrebi” for the particular kind of sunlight that is filtered through the trees. In its light, you will feel an emotional or spiritual light that is so distinct that it deserves its untranslatable name. Our memory songs tell us that “This Little Light of Mine – I’m Gonna Let it Shine.” And please know that “You Light Up My Life.”

50/50 winners were Cathy Hebb, Sue Borowski and Ruth Sheeler. Door prizes were won by Seibert, Denise Bailey and Judy Hahn. Jan Snyder called mind-sharpening bingo and the winners were Claudia Markham, Lorrie Newman (twice), John Schabel, Hebb, Flitt (twice), Carm Tampio, Burghardt (twice), Ed Newman and Harry Suski.

At the next 1 p.m. meeting on Sept. 17, various soups will be served, thanks to volunteers.

Sinclairville Senior Citizens

On a warm Tuesday in September, the members of the Sinclairville Senior Citizens met at the Sinclairville Firehall Dining Room for a luncheon and meeting. President June Whipple welcomed all to the gathering and said that this was the fall gathering. Pastor Phil Shay led all in a blessing prior to the meal. Festival fall table decorations were provided by Betty Wielgasz and Linda Parmenter. A variety of delicious food with ample amounts was available for all to enjoy.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by secretary LouAnn Smith. John Sipos led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. Treasurer Charles Sylvester gave the financial report of the organization. The list of those celebrating a birthday and those celebrating an anniversary was read by sunshine chairman Betty Wielgasz. The birthday song was sung to Carol Hetrick and the anniversary song sung to Jim and Carolyn Hendrickson. New members Fred and Jane Wing were welcomed.

Present Whipple told about attending the United Senior Citizens Council. Diman Smith talked about a 39-year-old shirt from his lacrosse team and the special baseball hat worn in a tournament.

Meeting prizes were awarded by President Whipple. Recipients included Russell Delahoy, Ray Wood, Carol Hetrick, Martha Harmon, Terry Fox, Diman Smith, LouAnn Smith, John Sipos, Diane Shaw, Jim Hendrickson, Linda Ivett, Jaymi Clark, Jane Wing, Bonnie Larkin, Betty Wielgasz and Linda Parmenter. The next luncheon meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at noon in the Sinclairville Firehall dining room. All those attending are asked to bring a dish of food to pass and their own table service. The guest speaker will be Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello. Table decorations will be provided by Russell Delahoy and Lori Polizzi. New members are always welcome.