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Daily main entree 18 Polish sausage w/sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, cookie 19 Chicken ala king, biscuit, corn, orange juice, fruit cocktail 20 Cheeseburger casserole, zucchini w/tomatoes, roll, peaches 21 Italian lasagna, spinach, garlic roll, grape juice, pudding 22 Souper chicken, rice, broccoli, fruit punch, bread, Lorna Doones Supplemental evening meal 18 Cold meatloaf on wheat, macaroni salad, Mandarin oranges 19 Seafood salad on croissant, Catalina carrot salad, graham crackers 20 Ham salad on wheat, German potato salad, fresh fruit 21 ...

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Silver Creek Seniors The Silver Creek Seniors have postponed meetings at their Silver Creek Senior Center until further notice. Dunkirk Senior Center The Dunkirk Senior Center, located at 45 Cliffstar Court, will be open on Friday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon so that seniors can pick up books, puzzles and magazines. Collins 50 Plus Seniors All Collins 50 Plus Senior Programs are closed until further notice. Grape Belt Seniors No Aerobics and Weights or activities at the Center until further notice. All trips, extended as well as day trips, are open to the public; ...

Residents in assisted living homes adjust to life in the time of COVID-19

For 81-year-old Elizabeth Funk, who lives in an assisted living apartment just south of Pittsburgh, social distancing has meant being confined to her room. “At least I get out of the room three times a day to get food,” she said. “I understand that’s not the case for many places; I ...

Music and memories matter

It has been proven that music can help alleviate depression, relieve stress and the “sundowning” and agitation of an individual with Alzheimer’s. This in turn will help the caregiver cope with the everyday struggles of taking care of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Music provides relaxation and can also restore a sense of calm, thereby relieving stress for the caregiver. Caregivers can give their loved ones with dementia the gift of music. COI’s Music and Memories Matter program is offering MP3’s and headphones so their loved ones can listen to their favorite play ...

Do you know NY Connects?

NY Connects is staffed by specially trained operators working to understand your needs,inform you, connect you, and work with you to get you the help that you may need during different events in your life. There is a NY connects program in every county in New York State. The Chautauqua County NY Connects is a program brought to the community by the Chautauqua County department of health and human Services and the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging. Our number is 716-753-4582 and our e-mail is CCNYC@co.chautauqua.ny.us. There is also another community partner here in Chautauqua County ...

Can’t go out? Let’s get cooking

During a discussion with a friend about the recent pandemic of COVID-19, she states “I have never cooked at home so much!” When the recent social distancing guidelines closed the restaurants dining in services, many of us have dusted off our cooking equipment. The good news? There is a growing body of evidence to support that cooking your meals at home provides a healthier diet. A few benefits include eating fewer calories and socializing with loved one. Additionally, you stimulate your brain by preparing new recipes, which may help prevent cognitive decline. When cooking at home, ...