Grape Belt Seniors announce events

The Grape Belt Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Fredonia, for aerobics and weights class. Participants must be a member to attend and the cost is $1 for each class. Dues are now being taken for the next year 2024.

There is a one day trip scheduled for Monday April 8 to Deer Run Winery for the Total Solar Eclipse. The group will enjoy a Luncheon Buffet (grilled chicken and pulled pork) , a winemaker presentation, wine tasting and live entertainment starring Rochester’s Mike Cidoni with selections from Sinatra, Chuck Mangione, James Taylor, The Temptations, Micheal Buble & more. There is limited seating so please get in touch as soon as possible if interested. Other day trips will be announced as they become available.

Starting on Jan. 6, the group will be having Fridays as a game day for members, which will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Brunch for military, veterans is Saturday

BROCTON – On Saturday at 10 a.m., there will be a free brunch for veterans, active duty military and a guest. This will be a time of fun and fellowship with a Christmas sing-a-long. It will take place at Tri-Church parish at 41 E. Maint St.

There will not be any speakers at this brunch as it is also a Christmas party. Please plan on joining us if you are a veteran or active duty military.

The breakfast is organized by Wes Tessey, Susan Hardy, Bernie Tessey, Annabelle Kim, Glen and Sylvia Morey and Clara Wilder.

Advent event planned for Thursday

The First United Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk, 19 W. Fourth St., will present the third in a series of three weekly Marsh Memorial Advent Recitals for 2023. On Thursday at noon in the church sanctuary Adda Diru, a student from Moldava, will perform on the piano. This free musical program is designed to provide members of the church community and the general public with an opportunity for a period of peaceful reflection and contemplation during the hour at mid-week, throughout the Advent and Lenten seasons.