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Beaver Club Pinochle results are announced

Fredonia Beaver Club pinochle scores for recent weeks include: March 22 — Carol Hood, 486; Phil Cornell, 476; Lucy Saeli, 461; Peanuts, Kathy Kamery. March 24 — Jane Penhollow, 539; Jack Hood, 534; Double Pinochle, Jack Hood. March 29 — Barb Smith, 533; Jane Penhollow, 518; Jack Hood, 509; Peanuts, Carol Hood. March 31 — Jim Sinclair, 514; Lucy Saeli, 499; Barb Smith, 479; Double Pinochle, Lucy Saeli; Peanuts, Lynn DiPalma. April 5 — Lynn DiPalma, 549; Fran Sullivan, 537; Lucy Saeli, 497; Double Pinochle, Lynn DiPalma; Peanuts, Barb Smith.

Dunkirk Seniors plan spring trips

The March birthday lunch at the Dunkirk Senior Center will be held Wednesday, March 30. Any member with a March birthday is asked to call the Senior Center to register. The birthday person may bring a guest at a cost of $7. There will be a Spring Party on Saturday, April 9. Doors will open at noon. A lunch consisting of a hot roast beef sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert will be served at 12:30 p.m. The cost of the Spring Party is $8 per member. Sign up in the Senior Center Office. The event is limited to the first 75 members. There will be an Easter ...

Senior Birthdays

The February birthday lunch was recently celebrated with a St. Patrick’s Day theme at the Dunkirk Senior Center. Those in attendance with a February birthday were as follows: Row one: Rose Zboch, Evelyn Hadley, Mary Jo Lessinger, Kathy Falco, Minnie Crawford, Faith Heister. Row two: ...

What to look for when reconnecting after COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. This is especially true for older adults who are at highest risk from the virus and have been isolated from friends and family. As we look at healthy aging in a pandemic world, we need to assess the changes that the past two years have had on our lives, our health and our relationships — and find new ways that community resources can help us continue to adapt, reset and reconnect. When reconnecting with our families and friends after time apart, it is important that we take stock of the physical and emotional ...

Be aware of possible ambulance fraud

Original Medicare covers ground and air ambulance services when they are medically necessary. That means a wheelchair van or car could endanger the patient and would be an unsafe means of transport. The ambulance and crew must meet certain standards and provide transportation to the nearest appropriate facility such as a skilled nursing facility or hospital. A bill from an ambulance ride can add stress to anyone’s emergency situation, especially if the charges are incorrect. In an emergency, the last thing anyone wants to think about is the bill. It is important to know what your ...

Grape Belt Seniors announce coming events

The Grape Belt Seniors meet for Aerobics and Weights with Catherine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Fredonia. Classes are open to members and membership is now being taken for 2022. Any cancellations of class will be posted on Catherine’s Facebook ...