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The
SILVER
STREAK
Bill Westley
Chairman of the
Board of Directors
Karla R. Madrid
Executive Director
Debbie Santiago
Program Coordinator
Phone: 716.633.5138
Fax: 716.633.2276
Email: contact@clarenceseniorcenter.org
Web-site: www.clarenceseniorcenter.org
November
2014
Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc.
Center Staff
4600 Thompson Road
Clarence, NY 14031
Phone 633-5138 • Fax 633-2276
Email: contact@clarenceseniorcenter.org
Web-site: www.clarenceseniorcenter.org
Executive Director ............... Karla R. Madrid
Program Coordinator .......... Debbie Santiago
Program Associate ................... Carol Serviss
Bookkeeper………………… Catherine Holmes
Office Manager ..................... Lena VanBuren
Office Assistant .................... Joyce DePronio
Nutrition Coordinator ............... Nancy Kopp
Transportation........................... Ken Adams
The mission of Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc. is
to provide social, recreational, educational, and
nutritional programs, as well as opportunities for
volunteerism, to persons in the community
who are fifty-five and older.
MOW Site Manager .......Mary Lou McDermott
MOW Office ..................................633-9783
Outreach Service………….Pamela L. Mesches
@636-3070
Regular Center Hours
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Doors open at 8:50 am)
Wednesday evening 6:30 - 9:30 pm
(Doors open at 6:15 pm)
Outreach Services: Friday: 9:30 - 11:00 am.
Sign In Procedures
Please sign-in upon arrival and sign-out upon
exiting the building . Member sign-in is located in
the foyer and guest sign-in is located in the office.
Van Transportation
Van transportation is available to members on a
first call, first reserved basis. Please call the office
to make or to cancel a reservation. To help defray
the cost of transportation, a suggested donation
of $1 each way is greatly appreciated.
AARP ................................... 1-800-424-3410
Community Education ................... 407-9001
EPIC Hotline ........................ 1-800-332-3742
Erie County Adult Protection ......... 858-6877
Erie County Senior Services ........... 858-8526
Library .......................................... 741-2650
Meals on Wheels ........................... 633-9783
Parks Department ......................... 741-8927
Post Office (Main Street) ................ 759-1243
Senior Citizen’s Helpline ..... 1-800-342-9871
Senior Outreach Services ............... 636-3070
Social Security ..................... 1-800-772-1213
State Police ................................... 759-6831
Town Clerk ................................... 741-8938
Transportation
Clarence Senior Center Van ........... 633-5138
Going Places Van........................... 858-7433
Rural Transit ................................. 565-3323
In This Issue
Shopping is available four afternoons each week.
Shoppers leave from the Center at 1:00 p.m. for
an hour at the store and are then taken home.
AARP Smart Driving Course…………….6
Birthday Celebration ...........................7
Blood Pressure ...................................8
Computer Support ........................... 12
CSC Diners………………………………. 10
Movies…………………………………..4 &7
New Members ....................................3
Special Events Calendar ......................9
Theatergoers………………………...insert
Travel………………………………….insert
Weekly Schedule ................................8
Monday ............................................................ Tops
Tuesday ................................... Wegmans & Target
Wednesday ................................................ Dash’s**
Friday ........................................................ Wal Mart
**2nd Wednesday of Month ....... Eastern Hills Mall
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR...
Dear Friends,
There is so much going on at the Center in the next two months…our newsletter is, almost, too small
to fit it all in. Besides all of the terrific classes and presentations that are scheduled, a few of the
special events are: on November 5th the “Around the World” event at which dancers from the Rochez
Academy of Dance will entertain and Irish Stew will be served. On November 10th we’ll be honoring
Veterans with a special luncheon program. All Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary members are invited
to join us for a free lunch. As a special treat, the Buffalo Philharmonic Brass Quartet will perform
here on the afternoon of November 18th. We’ll be serving refreshments following the performance.
Reserve your spot for these events early by stopping in or calling the office.
Last month was our Nonagenarian Celebration. This was an event in which of our 1150+ members,
60 lunch invitations were sent to members that are ages 90 and over. Of the 60, 27 attended the event.
Together, with our regular lunch participants, there were over 75 people attending. In my just over
10 years experience working at the Center, this ranks up as one of the most delightful, enjoyable times
I have had here. It was wonderful to have all those amazing people, with such history and stories to
share. I loved it! I told this story to Susan Shisler, our former Office Manager, and discussed
collecting your stories and putting them together in a book. Knowing the wealth of experiences and
the interesting and exciting lives that so many of you have had, Susan would collect and create an
anthology of your stories. She will work with you to write your story, or you can write it yourself and
submit it to her. All submitted stories will be subject to editing, but you will have the final approval
before inclusion. An information sheet, which includes ideas for stories, is available in the office.
You can also contact Susan at susan.shisler@ymail.com for more information. Start writing! I can’t
wait to read about you.
Have a great month and a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Karla
Welcome New Members…
Marilyn Betz, Kathryn Brown, Frank Farino,
David and Jane Holland, Doug Moosbrugger,
Adeline Pawelski, Elizabeth Kociencki, Rosalie Kowal,
Doris Kyne, June Tatko, Barbara Grady,
Karuna Rajapakse, Kim Wilcox
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FIND YOUR NAME “HIDDEN” IN THE SILVER
STREAK AND COME TO THE OFFICE TO PICK UP
YOUR TWO FREE CSC LUNCH CERTIFICATES.
Election Day
Intuitive Art Work In Mixed Media
Tuesday, November 4th
Monday, November 3rd
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Resistance Training is cancelled .
Senior Outreach Services
CSC member, artist, designer and instructor, Judie
Champlin, will help you find your unique voice in
painting. This class is great for any art level. In this
session you will be creating innovative art techniques
and surfaces beyond your imagination using wax
painting, acrylic paints, fabric and any booble and
doodad you may have to set into your work as an
inclusion. Class continues on November 10th and
November 17th. Participants should be able to
complete a painting in a 3 week period.
Cost per session is $30 which includes basic supplies.
A list of additional supplies needed is in the office.
Tuesday, November 4th
10:00 am
Vijaya Tomor, a representative from Senior Outreach
Services, will give a presentation on SNAP (food
stamps), as well as other senior benefits. Vijaya will
stay until noon to answer questions and / or assist
in completing the SNAP application.
Please sign up in the office.
Please sign up and pay in the office.
Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, November 4th
10:30 a.m.
Book Group
Monday, November 3rd
1:30 p.m.
Volunteering is a great way to make friends, have fun,
and contribute to a worthy cause. Debbie Santiago,
Program Coordinator, will discuss upcoming volunteer
opportunities at the Center and in the community.
November:
“The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown
December:
“The Christmas Sweater” by Glenn Beck
All are welcome to attend!
All are invited to join our discussion!
Widow & Widowers
Tuesday November 4th
2:30 p.m.
University Express:
The Political Landscape in 2014
Monday, November 3rd
1:30 p.m.
Learn the insider’s view of local, state, and national
trends. With Washington stalled in partisan politics,
voter dissatisfaction with Congress is at an all-time
high. What will break the partisan deadlock? How will
voter frustration, along with concerns about jobs and
the economy, flaring global crises, immigration,
schools, infrastructure, etc., shape the 2014 mid-term
elections and the road to the 2016 presidential election?
Instructor: Len Lenihan, former Chairman of the
Erie County Democratic Committee.
Please sign up in the office.
This group meets the second Tuesday of each month
We enjoy socializing, sharing ideas and helpful
information, and discussing things we have in common.
Light refreshments will be served
Movie Favorite:
The Savages (2007)
Wednesday, November 5th
1:15 p.m.
Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman & Laura Linney
A sister and brother face the realities of familial
responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
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University Express:
Bees and Butterflies in Decline
Around the World
“Ireland”
Friday, November 7th
1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5th
6:00 p.m.
(Doors Open at 5:45 pm)
Enjoy a performance by dancers from the Rochez
Academy of Irish Dance. Irish Stew (made with lamb &
beef), catered by Cornerstone Bar & Grill, will be served.
Cost for the evening is $4.00.
Inquire about bus service in the office.
Make reservations and pay in the office by Fri., Oct. 31st.
Most of the world’s 250,000 flowering plants depend on
animals for pollination. Over the past few decades, there
has been a significant decline of bees, butterflies, bats, and
other pollinators. Threats to pollinator communities affect
pollinators themselves, natural ecosystems, agricultural
productivity, and ultimately, the food on our tables. Learn
how you can help efforts to encourage pollinators.
Instructor: Wayne Robins, beekeeper for 41 years.
Please sign up in the office.
CSC Travelers Meeting
Thursday, November 6th
10:00 a.m.
Saturday Activity Day @ the Clarence Library
Saturday, November 8th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All members interested in travel are invited to attend
today’s meeting to discuss upcoming travel plans.
Game play begins at 10:15 a.m.
Movie “One Special Night” begins at 11:00 a.m.
Games available to play include cards, Rummikub,
Backgammon, and Dominoes. Other board games are
available upon request or spend your time enjoying all the
services the library has to offer. Bus service is available.
Citizen Preparedness by The Red Cross
Prepare, Respond, Recover:
What to do When Disaster Strikes
Thursday, November 6th
1:30 p.m.
Please sign up in the office if you plan to attend.
Visit with Violet
The presentation will give a comprehensive overview on
how to prepare for natural and man-made disasters and
how to respond to and recover from them. The session
will provide information on types of common disasters,
ways to prepare as an individual, family and community
member, and what to do when disaster strikes.
Monday, November 10th
10:30 a.m.
Violet, an adorable Yellow Lab, and her owner, Kathy,
will visit the Center today. Violet will visit the Center
again on Wednesday, November 19th at 11:00 a.m..
Please sign up in the office.
Veterans Day Luncheon
Monday, November 10th
12:00 p.m.
Conversational German
Friday, November 7th
1:15 p.m.
Today, we honor those who have served our country.
Members of the American Legion Post 838 will present
a special program in tribute to Veterans. Lunch will be
served at 12:30 p.m. for a suggested donation of $3.00.
All Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary members are
invited to join us for a free lunch. Following lunch,
entertainment by The Buffalo Dolls will begin at 1:15.
Please bring a canned or dry good item that will
be donated to the Veterans Food Pantry.
Want to brush up on the German you know or learn a few
new phrases? Join Center member Hilde Smith for a fun
filled free 5-week session. To fully benefit from these
classes, please plan on attending regularly.
Alle herzlick willkommen!
Please sign up in the office .
All sign up for lunch in the office by Wednesday, Nov. 3rd.
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University Express:
The Amish
VETERANS DAY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
THE CENTER IS CLOSED
Thursday, November 13th
1:30 p.m.
Strong Immune System
Dr. Parisima Sobhani will discuss how our immune
system protects us against bacteria, virus and other
pathogens. A strong and balanced immune system
prevents chronic diseases. Learn about healthy
behaviors to keep your immune system strong!
The Amish, most of whom live in the U.S., follow
simple customs and refuse to take oaths, vote, or
perform military service. They shun modern technology
and conveniences, and travel by horse and buggy. This
closed and communal culture has thrived within one of
the most open, individualistic societies on earth. Learn
about the history, beliefs, and lifestyle of the Amish
community. Instructor: Jeannette Ludwig,
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Romance Languages
and Literature, SUNY Buffalo.
Please sign up in the office.
Please sign up in the office.
“Chicken Soup for the Soul Day”
Luncheon
University Express:
Shop Smart for Good Health
Wednesday, November 12th
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 12th
12:30 p.m.
Friday, November 14th
1:30 p.m.
Today is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day.
According to the creators of the book series of the same
name, Chicken Soup for the Soul Day was created as
"... a celebration of who you are, where you've been,
where you're going, and who you will be thankful to
when you get there!" Today enjoy homemade chicken
soup, salad and dessert made by our Nutrition
Coordinator, Nancy. Cost for the luncheon is $3.00.
We’ll discuss menu planning and review the new
requirements for food labels. You’ll learn how to use
food labels to make decisions as you shop. Recognize
hidden sources of salt and understand the grams of
carbohydrates, proteins, etc. in the foods you buy.
Fresh, frozen, canned – what’s the difference? What
do expiration dates mean in terms of food safety?
Instructor: Sarah Kimpton, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.;
Registered Dietitian, BlueCross BlueShield of WNY.
Please sign up and pay in the office.
Please sign up in the office.
University Express:
Iraq: A Divided Future?
AARP Smart Driver Course
Monday, November 17th
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12th
1:30 p.m.
The current crisis in Iraq can be understood in terms of
its history and mosaic of different religions, tribes, and
languages. Factors include diversity in Islam, particularly
differences among Sunnis, Shias, and Kurds, and the
continuing effects of borderlines drawn for Middle
Eastern nations by European colonial powers. Will Iraq’s
future include regions segregated by ethnicity and
religion, or a coexistence? Instructor: Faizan Haq, Prof.
of Asian Studies, SUNY Buffalo; founding member of
the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy.
Please sign up in the office.
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The AARP Driving Course is a great way to save money
on your auto insurance! Cost is $20.00 for AARP
members and $25.00 for non-AARP members.
Upcoming classes:
Monday, January 26th
Tuesday, February 24th
Tuesday, March 24th
Starting in 2015, payments are to be made to
the instructor the day of scheduled course.
Call the office at 633-5138 to reserve your spot.
University Express:
Medication 101
Movie
“Belle”
Monday, November 17th
1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19th
1:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
When people have questions about their medications,
they may not follow the timing, dosage, and frequency
prescribed. We will discuss the importance of adhering
to your treatments or prescriptions, as well as safety
concerns surrounding medications, drug interactions,
and risks associated with not taking medications.
Bring your own questions to add to the discussion!
Instructor: Mary Bellanti, Registered Pharmacist;
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services,
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY.
Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Tom Wilkinson
This is the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the
illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy
Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord
Mansfield and his wife, Belle's lineage affords her
certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents
her from fully participating. Belle falls for an idealistic
young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help,
shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief
Justice to end slavery in England.
Please sign up in the office.
Encore presentation Friday, November 21st at 1:15 p.m..
EPIC
Supper at the Center
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday, November 19th
Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
Could you use some help paying for your prescription
drugs? A representative from EPIC will be available
to explain more about the New York State EPIC
Program and the Medicare Prescription Drug Program.
Tonight we will be serving Chili, beverages and dessert
prior to the start of evening activities. Dinner will
be served at 5:30. Cost for this event is $2.00.
Sign-up and pay in the office by Thursday, Nov. 13th.
The BPO Brass Quartet
Tuesday, November 18th
2:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Quartet
will perform classics and Americana pieces. Light
refreshments will be served after the performance.
Don’t miss this amazing performance!
This is a free event.
Out & About:
Pierce Arrow Museum
Sign up for this in the office by Friday, November 14th.
Birthday Lunch
Wednesday, November 19th
12:30 p.m.
Join us for our monthly birthday celebration! Cake will
be served with lunch and those celebrating a November
birthday will receive a special gift. The suggested
donation for lunch is $3.00. Please sign up on the
designated birthday sheet on the nutrition board.
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Thursday, November 20th
Depart 11:30 a.m. Return 2:30 p.m.
The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum
honors and preserves the company’s long and
prestigious history. The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car
Company was a symbol of one of Buffalo’s most
significant era of growth and prosperity and of
American innovation and ingenuity.
Cost for this event is $10.00 which includes
museum admission and CSC bus transportation.
Please sign up and pay in the office.
WEEKLY
SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
9:00 Stretch & Tone
9:00 Men’s Bridge
9:00 - 11:00
Computer Support
11/3 & 11/17
9:15 Women’s Bridge
9:30 So-Sewers
9:30 Ceramics
9:30 Woodworking
10:15 Tap Dancing
WEDNESDAY
9:00 Yoga
9:00 Euchre
9:00 Intermediate
Bridge
9:30 So-Sewers
10:00-12:00 Blood
Pressure Screenings
9:30 Line Dancing
9:30 Woodworking
10:00 Beginner Bridge
9:30 – 11:00 Senior
Outreach Program
9:30 Rummikub
11:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Ceramics
10:00 Backgammon
10:00 - 11:30
Computer Support
10:00 - 12:00
Computer Support
11:30 Lyrical Jazz
Dancing
FRIDAY
9:00 Beginning
Line Dancing
10:00 Scrabble
11:30 Resistance
Exercise
THURSDAY
10:00 T.O.P.S. Weight
Loss Program
11:15 Arthritis
Exercise
10:15 Chair Yoga
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
1:00 Poker
1:00 Euchre
1:15 Wii Bowling
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
1:00 Intermediate
Bridge
1:00 Poker
1:00 Pinochle
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
12:30 Bridge
1:00 Poker
1:00 Watercolor Class
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
12:30 Duplicate
Bridge
1:00 Poker
1:15 Bingo
11:30 Resistance
Exercise
Noon Billiards
12:30 LUNCH IS
SERVED
1:00 Pinochle
1:00 Poker
1:00 Canasta
1:15 Shuffleboard
1:00 Dominoes
6:30 Pinochle, Pool
Woodworking
Call the office for more information on any of these activities.
*All activities listed on the schedule are subject to time and date change and/or cancellation.
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November
Special Events
Mon
Su
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
3
1:00 Intuitive Art
1:30 Book Group
1:30 UE: Political
Landscape in 2014
9
10
10:30 Visit w/Violet
12:00 Veterans Day
Luncheon
1:00 Intuitive Art
Election Day
Resistance Training
Cancelled
10:00 Senior Outreach
Services
10:30 Volunteer Meeting
2:30 Widows & Widowers
5
11
4
Veterans Day
1:15 Movie Favorite
6
10:00 CSC Travelers
Meeting
1:30 Citizen
Preparedness
6:00 “Ireland”
Casino
12
13
9:00 Board Meeting
10:00 Strong Immune
System
12:30 “Chicken Soup for
the Soul Day” Luncheon
1:30 UE: Iraq:
A Divided Future?
1:30 UE: The Amish
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17
9:00—3:30 AARP
Smart Driver Course
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10:00 EPIC
1:00 Intuitive Art
1:30 UE: Medication
101
2:00 The BPO Brass
Quartet
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11:15 Thanksgiving
Luncheon
1:15 Greeting Card
Workshop
14
15
1:15 Conversational
German
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5:00 CSC Diners:
The Cornerstone
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28
29
20
11:00 Visit w/Violet
12:30 Birthday Lunch
1:15 & 6:30 Movie
11:30 Out & About
Pierce Arrow Museum
5:15 Supper At the
Center
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26
1:30 UE: Active
Weather in WNY
2:00 Univera
1:15 Karaoke & Sing
Along w/ Bill
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1:15 Conversational
German
1:30 UE: Bees &
Butterflies in Decline
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10:15 Alzheimer’s
Support
10:30 New Member
Welcome
1:15 Conv. German
1:15 Movie Encore
2:00 BC/BS of WNY
19
Evening Activities
Cancelled
8
1:30 UE: Shop Smart
for Good Health
The Center is Closed
16
7
CSC @ Library
2
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Center is Closed
CSC 633-5138
CSC Diners
The Cornerstone Bar & Grill
10651 Main St.
Thursday, November 20th
Meet at 5:00 – Dinner at 5:30
Menu Choices:
Pork Chop Dinner
8 oz. New York Strip Steak
Fisherman’s Platter
$12.75
$13.00
$20.00
Greeting Card Workshop
Monday, November 24th
1:15 p.m.
Instructor and demonstrator Diane Carr will assist you
in making two new greeting cards. View a sample of
the cards you will create in the front display case.
Cost for instruction and materials are $5.00.
Sign up and pay in the office.
Includes coffee/tea dessert and gratuity.
Sign up and pay in the office by Thursday, Nov. 13th.
All Center members are welcome!
University Express:
Active Weather in WNY
Alzheimer’s Support
Tuesday, November 25th
1:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21st
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
This group provides support, information, and
resources to anyone touched by Alzheimer’s.
New Member Welcome
Friday, November 21st
10:30 a.m.
All new members, or anyone wanting to learn more
about the Center, are invited to attend this session.
A tour of the building will be given and light
refreshments will be served.
Step through the four seasons and learn about the
active weather that affects our lives in each season in
Western New York. This includes our infamous lake
effect snow in winter, severe thunderstorms during the
spring and summer, and the strong windstorms that
cross the Great Lakes region during fall and early
winter. We’ll also discuss some background
information on the National Weather Service.
Instructor: Jonathan Hitchcock, Senior Forecaster
at the National Weather Service Buffalo.
Please sign up in the office.
Univera
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY
Tuesday, November 25th
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21st
2:00 p.m.
A Rep. from BlueCross BlueShield will be available
to answer questions you may have concerning your
current policy or the rules of Medicare.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Univera workshops are informal, informational, and
easy to understand. Whether you are just becoming
eligible for Medicare or you’re already a member and
looking for clarification of the rules of Medicare,
this workshop is a great way to stay informed.
Monday, November 24th
11:15 a.m.
Karaoke & Sing Along w/Bill
Wednesday, November 26th
1:15 p.m.
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Senior Center! A delicious
turkey lunch, with all the trimmings, will be served at
12:30 p.m. Entertainment provided by Johnnie Dee.
The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00.
Please sign up on the Nutrition Board by Mon. Nov. 17th.
Please bring a canned or dry good item that
will be donated to the Veterans Food Pantry.
Join Center member, Bill Emerson,
as he guides you in a sing along of your
favorites songs from the 50’s and 60’s.
Please sign up in the office.
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Wednesday, November 26th
EVENING ACTIVITIES CANCELLED
Thursday, November 27th &
Friday, November 28th
THE CENTER IS CLOSED
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cookie Baking
Thursday, December 4th
1:30 p.m.
This afternoon we will gather in the kitchen to cut out
and bake cookies for the cookie decorating and sing
along event scheduled for tomorrow at 10:00 a.m..
Sign up in the office if you plan to participate.
Holistic & Mindful Cooking
Tree Trimming, Cookie Decorating,
and Christmas Sing Along
Monday, December 1st
1:30 p.m.
Healthy cooking in the kitchen starts with a good
shopping list. Dr. Parisima Sobhani will teach you
how to identify harmful and healthy ingredients,
make healthier shopping selections, decide which
preservatives and ingredients to avoid, find simple
ways to add nutrient-dense foods to your menu,
and new ways to prepare meals.
Please sign up in the office.
Friday, December 5th
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Join us and get into the spirit of the holidays!
In addition to our annual tree trimming and cookie
decorating event, today we will be having
a holiday sing - along with John Rena.
All are welcome!
N e w Y e a r’s G a l a
Bob Poczik Presentation:
“The Children's Blizzard”
Monday, December 29th
Doors Open at 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday, December 2nd
1:30 p.m.
Salvatore’s Italian Gardens
6461 Transit Rd
This program is based on the book “The Children's
Blizzard”, a gripping story of a monstrous storm that
caught the Midwest by surprise in the 1800’s and was
especially fatal to children walking home from one
room schoolhouses across the Midwest. It also includes
interesting information about immigrants and the
settling of the heartland of the U.S.
Plan now to attend the gala event of the season!
Share the afternoon with friends
and celebrate the New Year.
For your listening and dancing pleasure,
music will be provided by “Sugar and Jazz.”
Please sign up in the office.
Entrée Meal Choices
Prime Rib
Poached Salmon
Chicken Francaise
Evening Bingo Bash
Wednesday, December 3rd
6:30 p.m.
Bring a guest (21 and over) who has not played bingo
at the Center in the previous 3 months and you will
receive a free card! Calling begins at 7:00 p.m..
Refreshments will be served and special prizes will
be awarded! For bus service, inquire in the office.
Sign up in the office if you plan to attend.
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Hors d’oeuvres & soda bar served
from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Cash bar available
Meals include:
Caesar Salad, Twice Baked Potato, Vegetables,
Rolls & Butter, Coffee & Tea, Dessert
Ticket Prices
$27.50 Member / $31.50 Member Guest*
*Limit of one guest per member
Formal attire is not required.
Purchase tickets early - space is limited!
Don’t miss this magical event!
Looking Forward...
Christmas Luncheon…………..Wed, December 17
Holiday Special -Joe Mohan….Tues, December 30
Condolences...
Mildred Banko
Herbert Lett
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the
family and friends of members who recently passed.
New Year’s Eve Luncheon……Wed, December 31
Don’t Delay !!!
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COMPUTER SUPPORT
Computers are available in the CSC Library for
member use. Before using these computers for
the first time, members must sign the Computer
User Agreement available in the office.
Volunteers are available in the CSC library to
assist Center members with computer use
according to the following schedule:
DID YOU KNOW???
For your convenience when registering for FREE
activities, call the office or e-mail your information,
including name, phone number, and desired event (s)
to signup@clarenceseniorcenter.org. Or, feel free to
“make a list” and drop it off in the office. Events with
a fee require payment to be received in the office
before your name can be added to the list.
Dash’s Tapesaver Program
Please save your Dash’s receipts and drop them off
in the box located in the front lobby. For every $100
worth of cash register receipts collected, Dash’s
Market will donate $2.50 to the Center.
Cell Phone Collection
Mondays, Nov. 3 & 17 ..................Dave Schupp
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Do you have an old cell phone that you no longer use?
Please recycle your cell phone to benefit the Center.
A collection box is located in the Center foyer.
Wednesdays ................................. Ron Butler
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Fridays ..........................................Mike Concannon
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Dave, Ron, & Mike are each very experienced
with computers and can offer assistance with
e-mail, internet searches, software questions,
and general computer use.
Soldier Care Packages
The CSC is a drop off site for donations for our
military troops. Many thanks to the Clarence
American Legion Auxiliary 838 for assembling
the packages and getting them to the soldiers.
Monetary donations are also needed and appreciated.
As a 501 (c)(3) charitable not-for-profit
organization, Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc. is able to accept tax
deductible contributions. Honor a special person by
making a memorial donation. Your donation will help to make a
difference in the lives of seniors by supporting a wide range of
programs provided at the Clarence Senior Center.
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CSC EMERGENCY CLOSING POLICY
The Center may close any day of the year due to any number of reasons. Weather and utilities
are the most common reasons. The Executive Director will make the decision based on input
from sources such as Erie County Nutrition, the New York State Police, the Clarence Highway
Department and others.
¨ If electricity or water are cut off, the Erie County Health Department requires the Center to
close.
¨ If the Erie County Nutrition Program is unable to deliver food, The Nutrition Program at the
center is cancelled.
¨ If the Town Highway Department or the New York State Police advise that the roads are in
poor condition or if especially bad weather is expected, the Center will be closed.
¨ Closing of the Center is not dependent on the closing of the Clarence Schools.
¨ When it has been determined that the Center will be closed, the following will happen:
A. CLOSE BEFORE OPENING:
If the Center will not open for the day:
a. A message will be entered on the Center's answering machine (633-5138) for members
and staff. The day and date will be included. Since the answering system is disabled if
the power is off, it will be necessary to follow TV or radio reports in that case.
b. *The Executive Director will call the following so information is available publicly:
WGRZ TV, Channel 2
WIVB TV, Channel 4
WBEN, Radio, 930
B. CLOSE DURING THE DAY:
If the Center should close during the day:
a. An announcement will be made in the Center and everyone will be expected to
evacuate the Center IMMEDIATELY. The bus will return riders home.
b. Announcements (A.a.) and (A.b.) above will be followed.