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Senior News

Bringing awareness to growing elder abuse

As Americans, we believe in justice for all. Yet, every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10 older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. That is why we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 and June is designated as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. World ...

Grape Belt Seniors gearing for coming trips, events

The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for aerobics and weights class from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants have to be a member to attend and each class is $1. Memberships are being taken at this time for 2023 The trips coming up are: ¯ June 27 for the Kenny Rogers Tribute ...

Residents can benefit from coupon booklets

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to provide low-income older adults access to locally grown produce. Each year Ag & Markets works with state and local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offices. Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services (OFAS) then distributes the $25 ...

Dinner, dance aims to take Dunkirk Seniors to 1950s

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be sponsoring a ’50s theme dinner/dance on Thursday, June 29. The meal will consist of sub, chips, dessert, and root beer floats. Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner at 4:30 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Joe Gould. Sign up in the Center office starting Tuesday, ...

R.U.O.K. is working to keep residents in county safe

Did you know that the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department has a program that can check to see if you are OK. It is called R.U.O.K. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Office for Aging Services (OFAS), provides this service. The referrals are processed by the ...

Dunkirk Seniors making getaway plans

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be having a trip to the Windmill Farm & Market, Saturday, June 3. The Windmill Farm hosts over 175 indoor and outdoor shops with numerous hand-crafted items. There will be fresh produce, flowers, wineries, artistry, etc. Sign up in the Senior Center Office. ...