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Dunkirk seniors plan for holidays, Bingo

The Dunkirk Senior Center will be holding its annual Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Kosciuszko Club. Doors will open at noon with dinner at 12:30 p.m. The Christmas Show/Casino Trip is Friday, Dec. 8. All attending must be paid by November 28. The November birthday lunch will be ...

Dunkirk Senior Center lists fall events

The Dunkirk Senior Center is sponsoring a Shopping Trip to Boscov’s, Hobby Lobby, Lunch at the Golden Corral and a stop at Presque Isle Casino on the way home. The cost is $50. The trip is Thursday, Nov. 2. Sign up in the Center office. Sign up is also being held for the Dec. 5 trip to ...

Silver Creek Seniors meet

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on Oct. 10 with 27 in attendance. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “A Prayer for Hope” and asked a blessing on those present and the lunch. Stan Thompson and Sally entertained with jokes. Lunch consisted of pizza, coleslaw, tossed salad and desserts. The 50-50 winners were Stan, Joan Militello and Jan Polisoto. Winners of the door prizes were Harry Suski, Dixie Carlson and Judy Domanski. Wheel of Fortune lucky winners included: ...

Agency promoting awareness in estate planning

Estate planning sounds lofty. However, here is one thing to keep in mind- we are all different. Estate planning is looking at your goals, your assets, and your family/support structure makeup in order to make plans now and for the future. You do not have to have scads of items or have big homes and properties to take a look at this aspect of planning at ever age and stage of your life. October is national estate planning awareness time. The third week in October has this designation. It is a reminder for all of us about the power of planning. Certainly, we have all heard if you fail to ...

Silver Creek senior citizens meet

SILVER CREEK — The Silver Creek Seniors met on Sept. 26 with 33 members and three guests present. President Sally Conover opened the meeting with the Pledge to the Flag and all singing God Bless America. Chaplain Pauline Flitt read “God’s Presence” and asked a blessing on those present and the food. Sally then introduced guests Pat Kruger, Ellie Tweedy and Nona Carroll. Lunch consisted of sloppy joes, tossed salad and desserts. The 50-50 winners were Stan Thompson, Don Hoeber and Eleanor Lemiszko. Winners of the gifts were Jen Zlotnick, Jan Polisoto and Joan Suski. Wheel of ...

County joins Dementia Friendly America act

Americans are living longer than ever before. While longer life brings great opportunities, older adults also face an increased risk of developing a chronic health condition or a cognitive disorder. Since September is Alzheimer’s awareness month, we want people to recognize the differences between normal aging-related changes and something more serious like dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is a general term for a decline memory and thinking ability such that it interferes with everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of ...