American Legion Post 62 Black Friday celebration

American Legion Post 62 will hold a Black Friday celebration at Post 62, 211 Central Ave., Dunkirk, on Nov. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be music and food by Lil Ginger’s Deli. The event is for members and eligible guests.

Gowanda class holds reunion

COLLINS — Gowanda Central School Class of 1957 held their 68th reunion on Sept. 18 at Goode’s Restaurant in Collins. Nine members and three guests were at the event.

Those in attendance included: Joan Armbrust Milligan, Margaret Leuchauer Moritz, Jerry Clark, Diana Ehret McKenna, Edward Campbell, Ernest Clareus, Anita Huber Clareus, Christine Heath Fuller, Warren Fuller, Leah Emke Norman and Marilyn Jonas Coudrey.

Fill the Van event set for Dec. 6

SOUTH DAYTON — Fill the Van Holiday Food Drive will be Saturday Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. at the South Dayton Super Duper. 303 Pine St. Join the Cherry Creek Country Church and the South Dayton Free Methodist Church as members spread holiday cheer and help stock the local food pantries.

Bring non-perishable food items and help Fill the Van for families in need. Bring the children to see Santa and have some chili or hot cocoa.

United Seniors honor veterans

The United Senior Citizens met Monday, Nov. 10, at the Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive East, Dunkirk and welcomed new member Nancy Renckens and guest Dan Wojcieszyn.

President Evonne Hennebery led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the group singing God Bless America. After the blessing was offered, members and guests enjoyed the meal that ended with pumpkin sheet cake for dessert.

Member Robin Carr gave a short explanation on the origin of Armistice Day (or better known today as Veterans Day) and the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day appropriate for honoring member veterans: Kathy Hobbs, Tom DeJoe and John Wiedenhoffer.

After lunch, special guest speaker John D’Agostino, editor, gave an excellent presentation on our local newspapers: the OBSERVER and The Post-Journal, offering how important local, unbiased information is in light of Internet sources, other news sources and now AI, better known as Artificial Intelligence. D’Agostino was well received and answered many questions from the captivated audience.

Group Tour Director Carr announced the Dec. 10 to 12 Christmas trip to Bethlehem, Pa., has openings and for information/reservations call her at 716-230-4081.

Happy Birthday wishes were sung to: Linda Bradigan, Rose Cerrie, Mary Matteson, Jane Penhollow, Nancy Renckens and Jeri Wiedenhoffer. Rose Mancuso and Lucy Saeli called Bingo for those diligent members staying to enjoy the game.

The next luncheon meeting will be Monday, Dec. 8 and the menu is: stuffed rolled steak, glazed carrots, green beans, mashed potatoes (gravy on side), tossed salad and surprise dessert.

Members may send their $15.00 luncheon check made out to the United Senior Citizens to Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048 by Dec. 1.

Members are reminded that $5.00 2026 dues will be taken at the December meeting.