Fred Basket lists hours for month

On Saturday, June 20, Fred Basket previously known as The Fredonia Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon at Fredonia Presbyterian Church at 219 Central Ave. Additionally, it is open on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Guests may only receive one helping a month. These new hours hope to serve those who cannot attend on Saturdays the food pantry serves the needs of residents of Fredonia, ZIP code 14063, Pomfret, Sheridan, and Laona.

All guests receive one or more bags of non-perishable food. Number of bags given out depends on family size.

County senior groups list coming events

Chautauqua County Senior Groups announces the following events, concerts and trips:

— June 8: United Senior Citizens meet 341 Lakeshore Drive East (Falcon Club, Dunkirk)

11:30 a.m. Evonne Hennebery will be calling you for reservations.

— Safari & Shopping on June 9 pick up in various county locations. Hidden Valley Animal Adventure, Vidlers 5 & 10, Eden Kazoo Factory. $129.

— I Love Lucy 75 Anniversary- Monday, June 15. Leaves 10:30 a.m.(Dunkirk Senior Center), transportation, private catered buffet by 3-C’s in newly renovated Tropicana Room (elevator equipped), professional guided tours at Lucy Museum and National Comedy Center and photo. $130..

— The U.S. Navy Band, Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. King Concert Hall. Call 716-673-3501 for up to four complimentary tickets.

— Chicago Speakeasy: an all new Roaring Twenties musical comedy at the Erie Station Dinner Theatre, Sunday, Aug. 2. Bus leaves 1:30 p.m. returns 6:30 p.m. $99.

— Corning Museum of Glass, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Leave 8 a.m. Dunkirk Senior Center $150 and includes museum, transportation and lunch.

— Oh What A Night Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Batavia Downs, September 30, deluxe transportation, private lunch buffet, slot play and matinee show, $139.

Call Robin Carr at either 716-366-7530 or 716-230-4081 for trip reservations.

Brocton Portland Seniors meet

BROCTON — Brocton Portland Seniors met May 26 at Brocton American Legion, opened by President Anita Calcaterra welcoming 56 members.

Rose Giambra shared the Prayer of Thanks followed by Laurel Giambra leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Calcaterra, Carol Hussey, Denise Spiller, Marie Emke, Doug Chatley, Myrna Pugh, Linda Miller, Linda Janes, Bonnie Bradley set up tables and served the Luncheon catered by KFC delicious original chicken, coleslaw, biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy and lava cake!! Harmony Production Company Men’s Quartet entertained with ” Cinderallo” stories and song after the meeting. Secretary minutes were read and approved by Linda Burton and Tom DeJoe. Treasurer report approved by Patti Farrell and June Woollett. Brian Stanton is the Utility Manager!

Ahira Hall Library newsletter lists dates June, July and August; many events include Farmers Market June 12 at Ryckman Park and concerts July 9. The Portland Fire Department’s Annual Chicken BBQ is June 7 noon till gone. Robin Carr has interesting trips June 9 at Safari, Vidlers plus; June 15 Laugh, Learn; call her at 716-230-4081 for details. Birthdays for May celebrated by Doug Chatley, Patti Farrell, Judy Moffett, Bonnie Bradley. Door prizes went to Linda Riley and Todd McClenathan.

Gorgeous flower center pieces crafted by Anita Calcaterra were won by twenty delighted folks. There were 14 raffle winners. The next meeting, June 30, is strawberry shortcake by the desert committee gals Margaret Jagoda, Rita Bennett, June Woollett and Sharon Carlson.

Committee is Cecelia Filipkowski, Brenda Drummond, Denise Griffin, Nancy Renckens and Nancy Hayden. For the Pot Luck, members bring a dish to share and personal table service. The meeting starts at 10:45am followed by luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30.