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Silver Creek Senior Citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Feb. 3 with 21 members who came out on a snowy, cold day. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. Randy then welcomed new member, Raymond Cieslewicz. The lunch was pizza and four crockpots of a variety of soups. Thank you to all the cooks! Winners of the door prizes were Anna Griem and Ray. Wheel of fortune lucky winners were Norra Carrol, Ray, Lorrie Newman, Randy, Elaine Wojda and Elaine Hottelling. The 50-50 lucky winners included Joan Suski, Julie Sticek and ...

Senior Center names new social planner

The Dunkirk Senior Center has announced Robin Carr as the new Social Planner for 2026. Former Social Planner, Nancy Renckens, brought her 11 years to a close and "those are pretty tall boots to fill," Carr said. She plans to bring social events and trips to the many diversified members where there will be "something for everyone" to be involved and have fun whether it's an educational or cultural event, a day trip, cruise, overnight excursion or a casino trek. Carr also welcomes any ideas for new places to venture to, as she stated: "This is the members organization. I'm just the ...

Silver Creek Senior Citizens celebrate birthdays

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Jan. 13 with 16 members present and guests Julie (Chesbro) Sticek and Bob Chesbro. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. At the meeting the group celebrated birthdays ...

Silver Creek Seniors meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Jan. 6 with 17 members in attendance. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and all singing God Bless America. He then welcomed new members Wayne and Elaine Hotelling. Brown bag lunches were the meal of the day. Door prizes were won by Joe Dolce, Annette Hoeber and Eleanor Lemiszko. The 50-50 winners were Joan Militello and Eleanor (twice). Wheel of fortune winners were: Annie Grimm, Lorrie Newman, Randy, Elaine Wojda, Eleanor and Annette. Elaine W. called bingo and winners were Jeanne Blakey (twice), ...

Grape Belt Seniors look ahead to 2026

Grape Belt Seniors meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for exercise class from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Participants have to be a member to attend and the cost for each class is $1. There will be no class until Jan. 5. The next potluck luncheon will be on Wednesday, Jan. 14 starting at 11:30 with lunch at noon. Must be a member and bring a dish to pass. New members are always welcome and the cost for membership is $5 for the year. The group is now renewing membership for 2026. Dominos is on Fridays after exercise class, but not until Jan. 9. There is a trip being ...

Silver Creek senior citizens meet

SILVER CREEK – The Silver Creek Seniors met on Dec. 16 with 13 members who came out on a snowy day. President Randy Nurmi opened the meeting with all saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America. The lunch was pizza and a large vegetable tray. Winners of the door prizes were Lorrie Newman, Joan Suski, Joe Dolce, Carol DePasquale and Gene Chesbro. Wheel of fortune lucky winners were Harry Suski (twice), Joan (twice), Randy, Al Wilson and Joe. 50/50 winners were Jan Polisoto, Harry and Carol. Elaine Wojda called bingo and the winners were: Al (twice), Gene (twice), ...