Senior news
Dunkirk Senior Center
On Saturday, March 21, The Center will host a guest speaker. The Office for the Aging, with the assistance of a grant from the Health Foundation of Western and Central NY will present motivational speaker, Jim Snack. His program, entitled “The Magic of Change: Moving from Fear to Wonder,” combines magic, humor and strategies for staying positive through change. Mr. Snack teaches in the Department of Communication at the University at Albany and is a consultant. One on sessions with Mr. Snack will be available beginning at 1 p.m. to deal with suggestions and questions about the grant. There will be a group meeting at 3 p.m. The public is invited.
There is an upcoming Easter Shopping/Broadway Market trip, Market in the Square trip on Tuesday, April 7 with sign-up in progress. Dinner will be at Chef’s Restaurant. Choices are spaghetti and meatballs or spaghetti-baked parmesan, soup or salad, bread and butter, coffee or tea and granola. Seats are still available. The cost is $55 per person. Details can be found in the January/February newsletter, available in the Senior Center office for members.
There will be a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on Saturday, March 14 at 12 p.m. at the Center. This will be a ham and cabbage dinner, with potatoes, carrots, rye bread and butter, beverages and assorted desserts. The cost is $7 per person. Registration begins Feb. 24. This event is for members only.
Membership renewal ($5 per year), dues for 2020 are being accepted. New members must be at least 50 years of age. In order to attend or participate in Center activities, 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.