Church offering ‘no touching ashes’

With the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday St. John’s Episcopal Church will provide an opportunity for Christians to begin the Lenten season with the imposition of ashes.

“No Hand Touching- Ashes to Go” imposition of ashes will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The imposition will consist of a short prayer and the imposition of ashes. The person administering ashes will wear gloves and follow all safety precautions — no hands will touch the forehead.

All are welcome to attend St. John’s Church, located at the corner of W. Fourth and Lark Streets in Dunkirk.

Collins 50 Plus Seniors lists activities

COLLINS — The Feb. 21 through 26 activity schedule for the Collins 50 Plus Seniors includes:

Sunday, Feb. 21: Pickle Ball at 6:30 p.m. in the L.K. Painter Center gym.

Monday, Feb. 22: Exercises with Pat at 10 a.m. in the Painter Center gym.

Tuesday, Feb. 23: Active Senior Aerobics with Kim at 9 a.m. in the Painter Center gym for a small fee.

Wednesday, Feb. 24: Exercises with Pat at 10 a.m. in the Painter Center gym; games and crafts with Pat at 1 p.m. in the Painter Center Rose Room; and senior bowling at 1 p.m. in the K & L Lanes in Gowanda (with a small fee for bowling). (Call K & L Lanes to verify if open).

Thursday, Feb. 25: Yoga with Caroline at 10 a.m. in the Painter Center gym for a small fee; Pickle Ball at 11 a.m. in the Painter Center gym.

Friday, Feb. 26: Toning with Kim at 9 a.m. in the Painter Center gym for a small fee; Exercises with Pat at 10 a.m. in the Painter Center gym.

During inclement weather check Channel 2 News or Channel 7 News for 50 Plus Seniors / L.K. Painter Center closings.

Brooks-TLC announces new look to website

Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. has announced the official launch of its newly revamped website at www.brookshospital.org. The design of the new website and structure of information is easier to navigate and is intended to be more user-friendly.

Users may notice that most content from the old site remains, but is now presented with a fresh streamlined look with easy to access information. The site will continue to be updated with new COVID-19 information as it becomes available, along with news announcements and other helpful information the community.

The public is invited to view the new website and make comments or suggestions to the Community Relations department at myhealth@brookshospital.org.