FREE University Express Classes Continue!  Re-discover how FUN learning can be!

Specially designed for older adult learners, with 38 different topics from which to choose this semester, there's something for everyone!  See why thousands of our students rave about University Express in this semester's catalog...

Understanding and Improving your Memory at Clarence on 5/22   and   at Baptist Manor on 5/23

An African Mystery - Stone images of Esie, Nigeria at Canterbury Woods on 5/22

DNA,...

As Erie County Senior Services offers a weekday lunch at more than 40 Stay Fit Dining sites, we invite you to join in the fun! Enjoy a brief profile of some of our sites featured here (check back frequently):

• Edward Saunders Community Center, 2777 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215
• William Emslie YMCA, 585 william St., Buffalo, NY  14206

A full listing of locations and details of the Stay Fit Dining Program may be found on our Nutrition Page within this site, or by calling 858-7639.

When we need to go to a Doctor’s office, grocery shopping, or the pharmacy, most people just hop in our cars and go.

Unfortunately, many do not have that option. Some older adults cannot - or no longer wish to - get behind the wheel. Others may be too sick to drive to the doctors for much needed treatments. This is where you can step in and help. If you can drive, your help is invaluable.

RSVP works with many organizations that utilize volunteer drivers, but in particular need righ now are:

• American Cancer Society 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst (716) 689-6982 ext 65257 • Transport ambulatory patients to and from their cancer treatment. The volunteer driver would have to...

The HEAP Hotline as of April 1 is accepting applications for Cooling Assistance
for seniors with a documented medical condition.
Click here for more information, or call the HEAP Hotline at 858-7644 to discuss and receive an application.

http://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/index.php?q=utility-informationheap  

Volunteers – Take a Bow!

National Volunteer Week is April 15-21, and the theme - Celebrating People in Action - honors ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation. Volunteers dedicate themselves to a cause or an issue in the community because they care and want to give back.

While each volunteer is priceless, they're estimated to be worth $22.14 per hour, doing work for their love of the community, rather than salary. RSVP celebrates the hard work that volunteers are doing in Erie County and around the U.S. by recognizing their efforts!

• In 2012, 62.7 million people volunteered in America = 8.1 billion hours of service were logged for the United States. The Independent Sector reports that those 8.1 billion hours of service...

This May marks the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. Ever since President Kennedy declared the first celebration in 1963, Americans have honored the contributions seniors make to our communities and have celebrated their rich years and experiences.

This year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of Age,” acknowledges older Americans’ special abilities and know-how and encourages them to share them. All Americans benefit from having older adults in their lives. They’ve taught us how important it is to share experiences across generations and open up opportunities to learn from each other.

Older Americans Month presents a special opportunity to reach out to the elders in our lives, to...

The National Golden Age Games will be taking place May 30th – June 4th at various venues in the Buffalo area (schedule downloadable here).

The multi-event sports and recreational seniors’ competition needs as many volunteers as possible to make this event a success. Volunteers are especially needed in the following areas:

• checkers (25)
• golf (17) *
• shuffleboard (48)
• croquet (10)*
• dominoes (20)
• horseshoes (24)*
• bowling (20)
• air rifle (10),
• table tennis (29)     

Volunteers are also needed to hand out meals from 11-1 at starred (*)events and *field events, *...