Submitted Photo The Dunkirk Senior Center celebrates the following December birthdays: Seated — Nancy Crandall, Sophie Tenamore, Arlene Griswold and Nancy Kelly. Standing — Diane Berek, Barb Victor and George Civiletto

Dunkirk Senior Center

Tai Chi will return Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 3:30 to 4.

There are only five seats remaining for a trip to delLago on Sunday, Jan. 19. See flyer. Dues for 2020 must be paid in order to sign up for this trip.

Our sunshine committee will be visiting former members who are homebound or living in nursing homes to offer a Merry Christmas greeting.

Just a reminder, the Center will be closed for the holidays Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1. Last week, we inadvertently said that the Center will be closed Dec. 31. We will be open that day.

Membership Renewal ($5 per year), dues for 2020 are now being accepted. Any present member turning 85 years of age by Jan. 31, 2020 will have dues waived and get an Honorary card. New members must be at least 50 years of age. In order to attend or participate in Center activities beginning Jan. 1, 2020, your dues must be paid. Office hours are 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 p.m. The office is located at 45 Cliffstar Court. The Center’s phone number is 366-7530.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors

Activities for Dec. 22 to Jan. 1, 2020.

Sunday, Dec. 22: Pickle Ball at 6 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym.

Monday, Dec. 23: Exercises w/Pat at 10 a.m., LKP Center gym.

** Collins 50 Plus Senior Programs will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, 2020. Programs will resume on Jan. 2, 2020.

** Pat Tucker and Scott Martindale wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Grape Belt Seniors

Aerobics and Weights with Catherine on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 a.m. Any cancellation of class will be posted on Catherine’s FB page, GrapeBelt Seniors FB page, and announced on WDOE.

All trips, extended as well as day trips, are open to the public; members and non-members. Fliers for upcoming 2020 trips are available at the Center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Trips are First Paid – First Reserved!

2020 Day trips are in the works and include a Barbara Streisand tribute on April 17 at the Riviera Theater, June 17 Yankees at Pittsburgh game, July 15 Day in Cleveland, Aug. 30 Yankees at Cleveland game and several casino trips. Fliers and more information are forthcoming.

Extended trips for 2020: Flyer is available for Treasures of Quebec by rail. Another bus has been added for this trip to Quebec. Bus #1 travels July 27 to July 31, 2020. Bus #2 travels July 29 to Aug. 2, 2020. Flyer is available for the Pacific Northwest trip Sept. 14 to Sept. 21, 2020. For May 20 to May 22, 2020 there will be a trip to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which will include seeing Queen Esther at the Sight and Sound Theater, plus more! Stay tuned for more information on that trip.

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.

David Wendt will be at the Center on Jan. 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. to do the trip presentations for 2020.

Find Grape Belt Seniors on Facebook. It is a closed group. Those who have paid their 2020 dues are eligible to join.

Silver Creek Seniors

The Dec 17 meeting opened on a day filled with the cheerful spirit of Christmas. President Ed Newman warmly welcomed back Barbara Schulenberg. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and “God Bless America” was sung with tenderness. Chaplain Pauline Flitt invoked the blessing, giving thanks for the food prepared and the beautiful assurance of God’s love and peace. The festive table was filled with the holiday spirit of warmth and hospitality. There was an abundance of good food and good cheer for the gathering of friends at this most wonderful time of the year.

There is much joy in giving, especially at Christmas. Give, and it will be given to you. Our traditional exchanging of gifts gave everyone the fun of sharing of Christmas delight and surprise.

The Comedy Corner was filled with jovial and jolly winter jokes, followed by merry and mirthful memories of Santa and Mrs. Claus. This holiday cheer was brought to you by Don Burghardt, Flitt, Jen Zlotnick and Ed Newman.

Today, we regress to our childhood anticipations of Christmas Eve as we listen for the jingling sound of sleigh bells. This assures every child that “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” with his faithful reindeer led by “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” And so, as Santa continues his flight into the night, “We wish you a Merry Christmas” and a happy, good life!

50/50 winners were President Newman, Phyllis Burghardt and Schulenberg. Door prizes were won by Harry Suski, Ginny Chesbro and Jan Snyder. President Newman called mind-sharpening bingo and the winners were Elaine Wojda, Carm Tamio, Flitt (twice), Ellyn Sutehall (thrice), Chesbro and Carol Prowse.

A reminder was made that due to the holiday eves falling on Tuesdays, the next meeting at the Silver Creek Senior Center will be held on Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. Pizza will be served.

Happy New Year to All!

Share & Care Seniors

The board recently met to close business for the current year and brainstorm ideas for the 2020 season and to plan events for the coming year. Looking forward to favorable weather, it was decided to zero in on April 2020 and see what is available for some fun times at our special meeting places. We seniors like to plan way ahead to make our parties special. The ingredients being good weather, good friends, good food, mixed with a lot of good fun. Merry Christmas to all seniors and our special senior friends and guests who enjoy our parties. Best wishes to all for a healthy and happy year ahead. Look for our future party postings and news in the senior news section of the Dunkirk OBSERVER.