The Erie County Department of Senior Services’ Nutrition and Wellness program has announced that the Spring 2022 University Express semester will offer traditional in-person classes and virtual classes. These are free, one-hour classes on approximately 100 topics in-person and 30 topics online covering current events, law and finances, science and medicine, humanities, wellness, and history. The spring semester is in session from May 2nd - July 15^th, 2022.

“Our Department is excited to offer such a robust lifelong learning program! We strive to provide opportunities to build social networks and expand knowledge,” said Erie County Commissioner of Senior Services Angela Marinucci, Esq. “Offering in-person and virtual opportunities helps make the program inclusive and accessible, thereby combating social isolation. I am looking forward to seeing everyone take advantage of the wonderful classes we are offering this semester.”

Classes are free, but pre-registration for in-person classes is required by calling the location where the class will be held. Participating locations include the Akron Senior Center, Amherst Senior Center, Autumnwood Senior Center, Central Library, Cheektowaga Senior Center, Clarence Senior Center, Concord Senior Center, City of Tonawanda Public Library, Elma Public Library, Grand Island Golden Age Center, Hamburg Senior Community Center, Lancaster Senior Center, Orchard Park Senior Center, Schiller Park Senior Center, Tosh Collins Senior Center, Town of Aurora Senior Center, Town of Tonawanda Senior Center, West Seneca Senior Center, and West Side Community Services.

Participants can register for virtual classes online and will be able to log on or call in from home. The class catalog, registration information, and participating locations are listed on the University Express website. The Department of Senior Services is also available by telephone at 716-858-7605 to answer questions and provide information for those without internet access.

Residents can call the Senior Services/NY Connects office for a paper copy of the catalog at 716-858-8526.  The catalog will also be available at various locations around Erie County including participating University Express locations, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library branches, and Erie County Stay Fit dining sites.

The University Express program is a collaboration of the Erie County Department of Senior Services, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Excelsior Orthopaedics, and Wegmans.

The mission of the Erie County Department of Senior Services is to promote the well-being of all older adults through coordinated and cost-effective services which enhance their independence, dignity, and quality of life.

For more information:

 On the Erie County Senior Services Department and programs, click here or call 716-858-8526.

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