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Author to sing ‘Safe Harbor’ For those with cherished friends, it is hard to imagine that some people feel totally alone. And loneliness makes life both sadder and shorter. In May, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a national epidemic. He has long warned about the health effects of loneliness and isolation, including depression and greater risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and premature death. Chautauqua Institution, which centers each week of its summer season on a theme, opened its 2023 season with focus on friendship This fall sex therapist Dr. Ruth ...

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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 ...

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Sunday breakfast set for Fredonia Forest Lodge 166 F&.M will be holding its monthly Sunday Family Breakfast this weekend from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This all-you-can-eat breakfast, (all you can eat is eat-in-only), will consist of eggs made to order, pancakes or French toast, sausages, fruit cocktail, juice, milk, coffee and tea. Adults and teenagers 13 and up are $11, Children 5-12 are $5. Kids under 5 are always free. This breakfast is open to the public, and everyone is welcome and cordially invited to attend. Anyone with interests in, or has questions about Freemasonry, will ...

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Breakfast Club to meet Friday The New York State Department of Transportation Breakfast Club will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Demetr’s in Dunkirk. All retirees are welcome to attend.

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Sons of Legion meet Tuesday BROCTON – The Sons of the American Legion, Squad 434, Brocton will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday. The meeting is at the Brocton Legion starting at 7 p.m. Dues for 2024 are required by Jan. 1. Dues may be paid at the Brocton Legion during business hours. County department closing for hour Friday MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Department of Finance located in the Gerace Office Building in Mayville will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. Friday. This includes Treasury, Real Property Tax, Purchasing, Budget, Insurance, and Payroll divisions. ...

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Auxiliary plans Tuesday meeting CASSADAGA – Auxiliary Unit 1280 of the Cassadaga American Legion will hold its December meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Legion hall. Member dues for 2024 need to be paid. All unit members are encouraged to attend. Fredonia Ukulele gathers Saturday Fredonia Ukulele is offering an open invitation to the community Saturday at Domus Fare Restaurant, 41 W. Main St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Play immediately (all ability levels); no experience necessary. The group is about making music as a community. Play some favorite holiday songs! Ukuleles provided ...