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Silver Creek Seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Tuesday, March 19 with 21 members present. President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “Grateful to God” and offered a prayer for the members and food. Lunch consisted of ham and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, pasta salad, and jello salad. The 50-50 raffle winners were Pauline and Janice (twice). Door prizes were won by Ginny Chesbro, Lorrie Newman and Deanna Borrello. Lucky card holders for the wheel were: Annette Hoeber, Joan Militello, Norra ...

The Dunkirk Senior Center planning for spring

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be holding a potluck dinner on Saturday, April 20. Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. Sign up in the Center office starting Thursday, April 4. The Senior Center will also be having a Cinco DeMayo party on Sunday, May 5. Watch for further ...

Silver Creek Seniors met Tuesday, February 20

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Tuesday, Feb. 20 with 26 members present. President Janice Snyder opened the meeting with the Pledge to the flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read a “Sharing” and offered a prayer for the members. The group welcomed Bob Sutehall back. Everyone enjoyed several potluck dishes, which were all delicious. The 50-50 raffle winners were Sue Borowski, Marge Church and Elaine Wojda. Door prizes were won by Marge, Annette Hoeber, Sally Shevlin and Bob. Lucky card holders for the wheel were: Eleanor Lemiszko, ...

Grape Belt Seniors list trips for coming year

The Grape Belt Seniors meet at the Masonic Lodge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for their aerobics and weights class from 9 to 10 a.m. Participants must be a member to attend and the cost is $1 for each class. Dues for membership are now being taken for 2024. Day trips for 2024 are: Monday April 8 to Deer Run Winery for the Total Solar Eclipse. The group will enjoy a luncheon buffet (grilled chicken and Pulled pork), a wine maker presentation, wine tasting, live entertainment starring Rochester’s Mike Cidoni with selections from Sinatra, Chuck Mangione, James Taylor, The ...

Three questions to ask before beginning a new fitness regimen

Exercise is widely recognized as a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Despite that, a recent analysis of data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey found that more than two-thirds of individuals are not getting enough exercise. Though the survey was conducted amid the onset of ...

Stay up to date on your vaccinations

We all know that fall, winter, and even springtime in our areas can be fraught with upper respiratory illness! The CDC notes, “Fall and winter are a time when viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily in the community. Before COVID-19, two viruses, flu, and RSV, were the main causes of severe respiratory disease during this time of year….Along with the seasonal influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 has become a part of the respiratory virus season.” Chautauqua County Office for Aging Service and NY Connects has joined the ...