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Document 6563773
THE October 2014 NETWORK Newsletter of the Town of Amherst Department of Senior Services Pamela M. Krawczyk Director Gayle Thornton, Assistant Director 370 John James Audubon Pkwy * Amherst, NY *14228 (716) 636-3050 Barry A. Weinstein, M.D. Supervisor From our Director “At no other time (than autumn) does the earth let itself be inhaled in one smell, the ripe earth; in a smell that is in no way inferior to the smell of the sea, bitter where it borders on taste, and more honeysweet where you feel it touching the first sounds. Containing depth within itself, darkness, something of the grave almost.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters on Cezanne Take a deep breath. Do you smell it? Can you smell autumn in the air? Ahhhh, my favorite time of year. The multiple colored leaves; the sounds of children jumping in piles of freshly raked leaves; and the refreshing cool breezes on your face, while the sunshine warms your shoulders. The best part is the scent of cinnamon wafting from a freshly baked apple pie followed by the taste of sweet warm apples and the flakey crust. What would it be like to live without our five senses and if you had to lose one, which would you choose? This question was posed to the public for an online survey and overwhelmingly, the final verdict was that most people thought they could live without a sense of smell. Many years ago I met a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury who lost her sense of smell. Every time I saw her she always asked me if she smelled okay as she never wanted to offend anyone. She also lived in fear that she might not smell gas if there was a problem with her stove, or smell the fumes of a fire. It is easy for people to say they would choose one sense over another, but the reality is that most people don’t have that opportunity. For those who are experiencing vision loss, hearing loss or numbness in their extremities, life is not easy. On a positive note the loss of one sense may often lead to another sense being heightened – people with vision loss may use hearing and smell to identify someone approaching them, while those who do not hear may have higher visual acuity. When I think of a nose, I cannot help but think of our “best friend” the dog. My sister’s dog is a beagle/basset mix, and she always has her nose to the ground when walking or up in the air if sitting. I have come to learn that most dogs have poor vision, but make up for it with their hearing and nasal sensitivity. Scout can smell a bunny, a chipmunk and my husband a mile away! So let us not take any of our senses for granted. In the words of Ernest Hemmingway, "Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep, really to sleep. Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell. Try to be alive." And remember you have control over all your senses. You don’t need to taste, to taste success; you don’t need to hear, to hear your inner voice; you don’t need to see, to see the truth; and you do not need to smell, to smell love. Pam UPCOMING EVENTS – Make Reservations at Information & Assistance Desk 636-3055 ext. 3108 Volunteer Fair & Basket Auction Saturday, October 11 9 a.m.-noon Volunteers of all ages, from students to Senior Citizens: Want to Volunteer, but don’t know where your talents might be put to good use? Come on Saturday, October 11 and find out. There’s sure to be a match for you. Among the agencies that are sending representatives are: • • • • • • • • • • Catholic Charities Albright Knox Art Gallery Amherst Symphony Orchestra Salvation Army Hearts & Hands Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village Amherst Public Libraries Buffalo International Airport VA Hospital American Red Cross • • • • • • • • • Food Shuttle of WNY Erie County RSVP Alzheimer’s Association Center of Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo General Hospital /Kaleida Habitat for Humanity WNED Buffalo City Mission Montgomery Park MEMBER ORIENTATION Thursday, October 9 , at 10:00 a.m. All new members are invited; current members are welcome to attend for a refresher. Meet some of the staff and learn about the programs, clubs, classes, services and volunteer opportunities available. Make your reservation at 636-3055 ext. 3108 for both orientation and lunch. Also take advantage of the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of fabulous baskets and Silent Auction items. Thursday, October 9, & Thursday, October 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Betty Crockski’s Food truck will be in the parking lot serving up fancy pierogi and homemade sausage. Buffalo’s First and Only Polish Food truck. BOOK REVIEW - Friday, October 17, 10:30 a.m. Experience the Joy every minute of your life by author VR Amarasingham. Please sign up at the I&A Desk or call 636-3055, ext. 3108. COFFEE WITH THE CANDIDATES Friday, October 24 - 9:00 a.m. Be well informed before you vote on Election Day, November 4. This program is cosponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Amherst Center for Senior Services. Reservations at 636-3055 ext. 3108. NATURE WALK On Monday, October 27, at 10:00 a.m. enjoy a 2 hour stroll through Walton Woods with Naturalist Mary Hughes who will teach us the beauty of nature. It’s a gorgeous time of year so don’t miss out! Make reservations at I&A Desk or call 6363055, ext. 3108 DONUT WALK - Join us on Thursday, October 30, for the last walk of the season. Meet the Walkers Group in the Front Lobby at 9:50 for a 30 minute or 60 minute walk. After the walk we will enjoy donuts and cider. Please sign up at the I&A Desk or call 636-3055, ext. 3108. Williamsville Art Society Holiday Show Reception: Sunday, November 2 2:00-4:00 p.m. Amherst Senior Center Chinese Auction, Awards & Refreshments Show runs until Wednesday, December 3 2 SAVE THE DATE Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 13 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Contents Book Club .....................................5 Camera Club ..................................9 Class Information ..........................6 Director’s Article................... 1 & 2 Club Information .................... 8&9 Games We Play .............................5 Health Related News .....................4 In Memoriam .................................8 Lunch Information ........................4 Movies ...........................................5 New Members .............................10 Social Discussion Groups ..............5 Social Worker News & Support Groups .....................7 Special Activities....................... 2-6 Volunteer News .............................9 SHOPPING NOW AVAILABLE— Amherst Senior Transportation Services now offers a shopping service to your local store. For details and to see if you are eligible for the service call 636-3075. INFORMATION TABLES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) will be set up in the Lounge area Wednesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 -noon and Monday, October 27, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 -noon NUTRITION LUNCH PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 636-3059 for Reservations & Cancellations— Call 24 Hours in Advance ARE YOU REGISTERED? Anyone who eats lunch here LUNCHES ARE SERVED at noon each weekday the Center on a regular basis needs to register with the Erie County Stay is open and require reservations. at 636-3059 24 hours in advance. Fit Dining Program. Those who are not registered will be Menu subject to change contacted to complete a short form. OUR SALAD OPTION - We try to serve a salad at lunch twice each week. Salad may be ordered by calling 636-3059 or you can stop by at the Welcome Desk. Salads are in place of the regular entre. Halloween Lunch – Friday, October 31 Calling all monsters and ghouls! Join us for games and refreshments starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Dining Room. With lunch to follow at noon. Dig out those costumes and enter our Costume contest. BIRTHDAY LUNCH—members are entitled to a free lunch the month of their birthday. For your free coupon, please see Joanne Cole-Marshall in the Program Office. RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS Call 636-3059. Unless you make a reservation for lunch at least 24 hours in advance we cannot guarantee that a lunch will be available. To enable our Nutrition Staff to plan more efficiently, it is just as important to cancel if you have a reservation and are unable to attend. LUNCH COST - A confidential, voluntary donation of $3.00 per person is suggested by the Erie County Department of Senior Services, not the Amherst Senior Center. Call 636-3059—-24 Hours in Advance OCTOBER 2014 Monday Tuesday 29 30 6 Baked Fish/Dill Sauce 7 Bnls Chicken Breast Seasoned Spinach Rice Pilaf, Chef Salad Oatmeal Peach Crisp Roasted Potato Seasoned Spinach Carrot Muffin, Pineapple Alternate Salad 3 Scoop Salad 13 Spaghetti with Meatballs Cauliflower Chef Salad Fruited Tapioca 20 1 Diced Potatoes Broccoli Au Gratin Chocolate Chip Cookies Alternate Salad Chicken Strip Salad 8 Boneless Chicken Breast Peas, Butternut Squash Fruit compote 14 Herb Crusted Tilapia Broccoli Cheese Rice Zucchini & Tomato Marble Cake Ham Steak Sweet & Sour Cabbage Sweet Potatoes Lorna Doones Alternate Salad Grilled Chicken Salad 21 27 28 Sliced Roast Beef Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Carrots Cookies Roast Pork Loin Cranberry Chutney Sweet Potato Creamy Dill Cabbage Wednesday Turkey Burger, BBQ Sauce Beef Stew Brussels Sprouts Strawberry Bavarian Roast Pork Polynesian Sauce Roast Potatoes, Peas Brownie Alternate Salad Three Scoop Salad Teriyaki Beef Oriental Vegetables White Rice Pineapple Juice Peach Cobbler 15 Cabbage Roll Ranch Mashed Potatoes Italian Green Beans Chocolate Bavarian 22 Stuffed Shells & Meatballs Broccoli Chef Salad Mandarin Oranges 29 Vegetable Quiche Cheese Sauce Harvard Beets Honey Bran Square Butterscotch Pudding 3 Thursday Friday 3 Salisbury Steak 2 Italian Sausage Rigatoni /Tomato Sauce Mashed Potato Parsley Cauliflower Peas & Pearl Onions Chef Salad Cinnamon Streusel Peach Bavarian 9 Breaded Pork Chop Lazy Pierogi Glazed Carrots Spiced Apples 16 Turkey Bake with Broccoli Cheese Sauce Roasted Potatoes Scalloped Apples Alternate Salad Julienne Salad 10 Beef Patty Mushroom Gravy Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Butterscotch Pudding 17 Breaded Chicken Breast Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Tropical Fruit 23 24 30 31Chicken Drumsticks Roast Turkey Stuffing & Gravy Glazed Carrots Green Bean Casserole Chocolate Chip Cookies Chili Con Carne Corn, Rice Grape Juice, Yellow Cake Alternate Salad Antipasto Salad Meatloaf Mushroom Gravy Mashed Potatoes Peas, Corn, Red Pepper Cherry Cobbler Mashed Sweet Potato Green Beans Donut Apple Cider Aging from the neck up Health Expo Saturday, November 15, 9:00 a.m.-noon: ♦ Retina Care ♦ Dentistry ♦ Dermatology ♦ Hearing Low Vision Physical Therapy ♦ & More ♦ ♦ Saralyn Notaro Rietz, MD, an ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous, is hosting this free health fair at the Amherst Senior Center. It features several area businesses and physicians with expertise in retina care, dentistry, dermatology, hearing, low vision, physical therapy and others, as they relate to the aging process. Many professionals will be giving informative talks and are available for Questions and Answers during the fair. Aging from the Neck Up is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to guarantee a seat but walk ins are welcome. Call 839- 9009 to reserve your seat today! Don’t miss this one of a kind event! For more information about Dr. Notaro Rietz and the health fair please visit backoftheeyemd.com. HEALTH RELATED NEWS & PROGRAMS Make reservations at the Information & Assistance Desk, 636-3055 ext. 3108 DIABETES WORKSHOP Have Diabetes and want to take charge of your life? Free workshop for adults with Diabetes and /or caregivers. Continues Fridays, through – October 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon. Call Cathy to register at 636-3055 ext. 3106. level of hearing loss and the technology options available to you, the greater the chances that you will hear your best. Dr, David Nelson from Audiology Service Associates will educate you to make informed choices about your hearing care. BEATING DIABETES/NEUROPATHY — Friday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m. Diabetic Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. Learn ways to prevent or slow down its progress and live a healthy life style .Dr. John Zilliox is the presenter. Reservations are needed for all of the following. Make them at the I&A Desk or call 636-3055 ext. 3108 EMOTIONAL HEALTH FOR CAREGIVERS— Tuesday, October 7 at 10:45 a.m. Presented by Catholic Health. CELIAC DISEASE AND GLUTEN FREE DIET— Wednesday, October 8 12:45 p.m. Learn the signs and symptoms of celiac disease and how to follow a gluten free diet. HEALTHY TIBITS at 11:30 a.m. in the Dining Room Thursday, October 2 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 27, 11:30 a.m. SITTERS ON STANDBY—Tuesday, October 21 at 10:45 a.m. Learn about what they can do for senior care needs such as companion aides, personal care assistance, transportation, eldercare (non-medical) and more. HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION SESSIONS: Univera - Wednesday, October 8, 2:00 p.m. United Health -Thursday, October 16, 2:00 p.m. Independent Health Monday, - October 27, 9:30 a.m. MEMORY WELLNESS PRESENTATION—Tuesday, October 28 at 10:45 a.m. General presentation on lifestyle choices that improve memory/brain health. Presented by Homewatch Caregivers. AN ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICE is available for programs scheduled in the Lunch Room and Activity Rooms A and B upon request with a $25 deposit or your driver’s license. LUNCH SEMINAR: AUDIOLOGY SERVICES AND HEARING CARE—Thursday, November 6 at 12:00 noon. The more you understand about your IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR ACCIDENTS AT THE CENTER: Please go to the Main Reception Desk immediately and report any problems. Please note that our staff is trained to handle emergency situations and keep the person comfortable until further help arrives. HEALTH RELATED PAMPHLETS are located in the Health Resource Room for your convenience. 4 MOVIE MATINEES - at 12:30 p.m. Seating is limited; so please RSVP. Make reservations for movies at the I &A Desk, 636-3055, ext. 3108 up until 11:00 a.m. the day the movie is scheduled to be shown. All movies are shown on the projector screen in Activity Room A. Closed captions are displayed when available. Hearing devices are available with prior notification. Popcorn is 50 cents per bag prior to the show. Tuesday, October 28 Maleficent starring Angeline Jolie. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceful forest kingdom, until an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Rated PG, 1 hour & 37 minutes. Friday October 3 Still Mine starring James Cromwell & Genevieve Bujold. 89 year old New Brunswicker Craig Morrison runs into problems with the system when he sets out to build a more suitable house for his wife Irene who is starting to lose her memory. Rated PG13, 1 hour & 42 minutes. Movies are free and everyone is welcome to attend, but people’s tastes vary. Please review the ratings before attending. If a movie is not what you expected, offends you, or makes you uncomfortable, you can certainly leave. Monday October 6 The Fault in Our Stars starring Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort. Hazel Grace Lancaster is sixteen years old who alternately loves and tolerates her sometimes over-doting parents. Hazel develops a crush on a young man in her Cancer support group. Rated PG13, 2 hours & 5 minutes. GAMES WE PLAY COME TO THE LOUNGE AND PLAY A GAME! Wednesday, October 15 The Other Woman starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, & Kate Upton. After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been betraying. And when yet another love affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot revenge on the three-timer. Rated PG13, 1 hour & 49 minutes. MIND TEASERS will help boost your brain and engage your mind! Stop in, give your brain a dose of exercise! Thursday, October 2 at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, at 12:45 p.m. PARTY GAMES Tuesday, October 7, at 12:45 p.m. Friday, October 17, at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. October 22, at 11:00 a.m. SOCIAL DISCUSSION GROUPS BOOK LOVERS CLUB —Thursday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. Dear Life by Alice Munro. In story after story in this brilliant new collection, Alice Munro pinpoints the moment a person is forever altered by a chance encounter, an action not taken, or a simple twist of fate. Her characters are flawed and fully human: their stories draw us in with their quiet depth and surprise us with unexpected turns. And while most are set in her signature territory around Lake Huron, some strike closer to home: a suite of four autobiographical tales offers an unprecedented glimpse into Munro's own childhood. Dear Life shows how strange, perilous, and extraordinary ordinary life can be. Alice Munro demonstrates why she deserves her reputation as a “master of short fiction”. In 2013 Alice Munro was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. There is no fee to attend, but members are encouraged to read books prior to attending meetings. WII BOWLING Friday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 8 at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 10 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 13 at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 20 at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 27 at 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are needed for Bingo. Make them at the I&A Desk or call 636-3055 ext. 3108 and check in which Room it is being held. COFFEE KLATCH BINGO —Thursday, October 9 and Thursday, October 30 at 12:45 p.m. Join us for fun regular bingo. Prizes will be 25¢ per win. You can purchase up to four boards for 25¢ a board. Monday, October 6, 11:00 a.m. Thurs. October 23, 11:00 a. m. Join us in the Dining Room to share what’s going on within the Center, topics in the news, and more. Get to know the Center better. Meet new people. Feel free to drop in for this informal chat. CANDY BAR BINGO—Monday, October 20, at 10:30 a.m. Join us for candy bar bingo. Prizes will be full size candy bars. Bring your favorite full size candy bar as admission. If you are unable to bring a candy bar you can pay $1.00. Bingo boards will cost 25¢ a board with a maximum of four boards. 5 UNIVERSITY EXPRESS—NO CHARGE Make Reservations at Information & Assistance Desk 636-3055 ext. 3108 FREE Lifelong Learning for Adults Age 55+ is offered through UNIVERSITY EXPRESS, with stimulating academic classes, free of charge, to older adults. Topics include History, Science, Current Affairs, Humanities, Life Enrichment and Wellness. Thursday, October 9, 12:45 p.m. Medicare improves Coverage for Skilled “Maintenance Services”. Instructor Tony Szcyzygiel from SUNY Buffalo School of Law discusses these changes in Medicare. Friday, October 10, 12:45 p.m. Buffalo Mafia—This crime network stretched across the tri-state area and into Canada from the turn of the last Century to its end. Presented by Lee Coppola. Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. The Burgundian Region of France– Claude Welch, SUNY Buffalo Political Science Hill—Hear John LaFalce’s personal Professor, discusses the region’s rich perspective and experiences during his history and culture. career which spanned the administrations of 6 US Presidents from Gerald Ford Monday, October 20, 12:45 p.m. through George W. Busch. History of Erie County Fair – Archival photos and vintage video are featured. Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. Presented by Marty Biniasz, Director of Pain & Neuropathy—Guy Wolfe, MD Special Events for the Fair. from UB Medical School, discusses Wednesday, October 22, 12:45 p.m. Active Weather in WNY– John Hitchcock, National Weather Service Buffalo, discusses how the local weather impacts our lives during all four seasons. diagnosis and treatment of pain. Thursday, December 4, 12:45 p.m. — The Evolution of French Fashion—from the second Empire to present day. Emphasis is on major designers like Coco Wednesday, October 29, 12:45 p.m.— Chanel. Presented by Eileen Angelini, General Wild Bill Donovan- Learn about Professor of French at Canisius. this Buffalo–born, highly decorated soldier, and founder of the predecessor of Friday, December 5, 12:45 p.m. Maya the CIA. Presented by Judge Sal Angelou’s Life & Works - Linda Drajem, Martoche. writer and retired English Instructor at Thursday, October 30, 12:45 p.m. A Buffalo State College, gives an overview View of the Oval Office from Capital of this remarkable woman’s life. Winter Registration 2015 Update CLASS REFUNDS: Prior to the first session of class, all course withdrawals and /or transfers will be subject to a $5 processing fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE FIRST SESSION OF CLASS, EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL REASONS. If you are uncertain that a particular course is for you, we encourage you to audit the class, prior to registering. AUDITING A CLASS: Members are invited to audit a class of their choice on a space available basis. Auditing a class permits the participant to observe only, but not physically participate in the class. If interested, please stop at the Volunteer Reception Desk and ask for a guest pass. FEE WAIVERS: Are available for members having difficulty meeting class costs. Applications are available in the Social Work Office and should be submitted prior to registering for classes. For current fee waiver members: If you have not already verified your program eligibility, it is necessary to do so prior to registering for your Winter trimester classes. Please schedule a meeting with the Social Work Department by calling 636-3050. For Confidentiality, any members who are approved may submit or mail their class registration form directly to the Social Work office. HEALTH INSURANCE REINBURSEMENTS: Members are responsible for checking with their carrier to see if a portion of their Physical Fitness, Health and SelfImprovement fees can be reimbursed. If you plan to submit for reimbursement, please check the box on the registration form and submit a stamped, self-addressed envelope so a receipt can be mailed to you. FEE STRUCTURE AARP Smart Driving PROGRAM: If you are a Senior Center member and belong to AARP, the fee is $20. You must include your AARP membership number on your check and registration form. If you are not an AARP member, the fee is $25. The Winter 2015 Trimester begins Monday, January 5 & ends on Friday, April 24. The Winter CATALOG will be on-line beginning – Tuesday, October 14, 2014. If you completed a Green Form, requesting a Class Brochure continues to be MAILED to you, you should receive a Brochure on or around the 15th of October. ADVANCE Winter 2015 Registration for Amherst Resident Members only, BEGINS MONDAY, November 10. Although NO Winter registrations will be processed prior to that date for your convenience a “drop-off drum” will be placed in the front entrance of the Senior Center beginning Monday, November 3. Please place your sealed envelope marked “Winter 2015 Registration” in the drum. All Registration Forms received the week of November 3 will be considered the first day’s mail. OPEN Registration for Non-Members and Non-Amherst Resident Members BEGINS MONDAY, December 1. Please be sure to register on time. Make checks payable to the Amherst Center for Senior Services and write a separate check for each class you register for. We will accept one check per class from a married couple, when both are registering for the very same class. If you would like confirmation, please include a selfaddressed, stamped business envelope with your registration form. Please note a variety of classes, programs, and specials are offered on Wednesday evenings. As always . . . Be sure to check The Network for monthly specials! 6 BOOK & MAGAZINE POLICY Amherst Center for Senior Services Telephone Numbers Center for Senior Services Offices ............................. 636-3050 Amherst Adult Day Services ...................................... 689-1403 Amherst Senior Transportation Services Reservations ......................................... 636-3075 Amherst Meals on Wheels ........................................ 636-3065 Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. ............................. 636-3055, ext. 3125 Nutrition Lunch ......................................................... 636-3059 Senior Outreach Services ........................................... 636-3070 Special Event Reservations ...................... 636-3055, ext. 3108 Support Groups (information) .................................... 636-3050 ♦ ♦ ♦ IN MEMORIAM We extend our sincere sympathy to the families and friends of these members who recently passed away: Betty Carleton, Illene Cooper, John N. Crawford, Nancy Davies, Alfonso Gembola, Louis A. Iannone, Patricia T. Jankowiak, William Jurchesen, Rita B. Kaye, Dorothy T. Korczak, Mary K. Mooar, and Paul Suchman. ♦ ♦ Donated books are for sale in the Center’s Library. Magazines for members' use are available in the Library with the exception of current issues of The New Yorker and Smithsonian, which are available at the Welcome Desk and need to be signed for and returned to the Welcome Desk. Magazine subscriptions are made available to members through the generous support of the Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. Do not bring in old magazines—we prefer that you recycle. “Heart Beats In Our Time” An Anthology of the Creative Writers group is available to be checked out. Please inquire at the I & A Desk. SOCIAL WORKER NEWS—call Deborah 636-3055, ext. 3130 or Angela ext. 3129 The Center has two Social Workers available to assist members with personal or family concerns, or to provide information and referral to community services. Deborah Zimmerman, our Full-time Social Worker, can be reached at 636-3055, ext. 3130. Angela Jones is available from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 636-3055, ext. 3129. Social Workers can meet with anyone who has a need on a one-to-one basis. Some of the services provided include: ♦Counseling Services—Discuss any concerns or problems you may face. Confidentiality is strictly maintained. ♦An Employment Board for Seniors filled with opportunities for full and part-time employment is located outside of the Social Workers office, across from the Dining Room. Opportunities currently available are posted. ♦Health Insurance Information Counseling—HIICAP—A Health Insurance Information Volunteer is available by appointment only. ♦Ιnformation and applications for HEAP and EPIC are available. ♦Get Well/Thinking of You—Let staff know if members are sick or hospitalized so we can send a card to remind them they are cared about and missed. ♦Support Groups are organized to assist our members through difficult times. HIGH ELECTRIC BILLS? You may be eligible for the Empower Program from NYSERDA. If you receive HEAP, or your household income is below 60% of the state median income ($56,951), you live in a building with less than 100 units, and have moderate to high energy bills, call Senior Outreach Services, 636-3070 or Social Work, 636-3055 ext. 3130 or ext. 3129 for assistance with the application process. SUPPORT GROUPS CAREGIVERS—Wednesday, October 15, at 1 p.m. in Classroom 3. Call Deborah Zimmerman, 636-3055, ext. 3130 for information. WIDOW/WIDOWERS—Tuesday, October 14, at 11:00 a.m. in Classroom 3. Call Deborah Zimmerman, 636-3055, ext. 3130 for information. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP—Monday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. in Classroom 3. Please call 636-3055 and contact Deborah Zimmerman at ext. 3130 or Angela Jones at ext. 3129 for information. 7 AMHERST ADULT DAY SERVICES (AADS) AADS provides services to people who need assistance with daily activities like eating, walking, and personal care, or who need supervision. Our clients engage in stimulating and entertaining activities and are provided with meals and medication supervision. We will provide loving care for your family member in our clean, secure environment while you run errands, attend to medical appointments, or just take a break from providing care. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call Karen Mitchell, Director, at 689-1403, Ask about our free trial visit. WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICE for Amherst residents who are 55-years-old or older, and who meet certain guidelines is available for medical appointments for a reasonable fee on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ASTS at 636-3075. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) is the new name for the Food Stamp Program. It helps low-income people buy nutritious food. Apply on line at myBenefits.ny.gov. or you can call Senior Outreach Services, 6363070. SENIOR CENTER CLUBS AMHERST LADIES GOLF LEAGUE The winners of the Pink Ball Tournament that was held on Friday, July 18 are First place - Linda DeMan, Norma Bianchi, Faye Schmitt and Rita Maranto. Second place - Mary Ann Young, Dianne Richter and Bea Schwartz. Golf will resume in the Spring. AMHERST RECORDER CONSORT - Fridays, 9 a.m. - Call Fern Smith, 633-6325. AMHERST SENIOR MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE— call Rich Marcille, 634-3669 for questions. AMHERST SENIOR SINGERS - Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m. Call Carol Mayo, 632-3929. AMHERST TUNE-UPS- Mondays, 1 p.m. Singing songs from the 50’s, 60’s, &70’s. Call Dan Brown, 692-3660. BIKERS CLUB– Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Helmets required. Contact Pat Pendrak at 741-3523 for routes. BILLIARD ROOM Center members play pool in the billiard room anytime except during scheduled Men’s Pool Tournaments or on Wednesday mornings on the 2 designated Women’s Pool Tables. BRIDGE CLUB - Fridays, 1 p.m. – Terry Florek, 839-3628. BOCCE CLUB - Tuesdays at 1:00 at Basset Park. Call Nancy Haug, 6322765. BOOK CLUB - 3rd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Janice Dunne, 8322245. CAMERA CLUB 2nd Tues, 1 p.m. & 4th Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Call Ron Storfer, 633-5203. CANASTA CLUB - Mondays, at 12:30 p.m., - Kay Ullman, 634-7580. CHESS - Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. –Call Bill Rich, 634-6884. CREATIVE WRITERS GROUP 1st and 3rd Monday at 10:00 a.m. to noon. Contact Paula at 464-3985. CRIBBAGE - Thursdays, 1 p.m. - Call Al Benz at 688-8786. DOMINOES - Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Call Jean Hallac, 6886895. DUPLICATE BRIDGE - Thursdays, 9 a.m. No Partner needed. Not ACBL sanctioned. We play for fun. Call Dave Stroud, 633-9338. EUCHRE CLUB - Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. Dorothy, 639-0430 or Dolores, 636-6147 GENEALOGY CLUB– Meets Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Questions, contact Ken Blackwell, 634-9651. KNITTING CLUB Tuesdays, 9 a.m.– Library MAH-JONGG CLUB Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Kay, 634-7580. MUSIC COMBO Fridays, 12 Noon. Carol, 688-7679. OPEN CARDS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday afternoons & Friday mornings. Card Room. PING PONG/TABLE TENNIS 12:45-4:00 Tuesdays & from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays & Fridays in the Health Resource Room. Contact Joanne Cole-Marshall 636-3055 ext. 3107. PINOCHLE CLUB Wednesdays, Haug, 632-2765. 12:45 p.m.- Nancy QUILTING CLUB Mondays, 12:30 p.m. - Classroom 4. READER’S THEATER Fridays, 1 p.m. - Members perform various skits. Call Carol Ennis, 688-7679. RUMMIKUB CLUB Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Any questions, contact Mary Migliore at 240-1101. Experience not needed. Beginners welcome. SCRABBLE CLUB Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Carol Hensel, 689-7417. STAINED GLASS Thursdays- 9 a.m. Call Tom Richards, 832-5641 WOODCARVING Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - Jean Pierre Aubertin, 632-3540. WALKERS GROUP- The group meets Thursdays, in the lobby, promptly at 9:50 a.m. Join the Walkers Group for a 60 minute walk or a 30 minute leisure walk in Walton Woods. Last walk until spring is on Thursday, October 30. Join us for cider and donuts after the walk. Any questions contact Bill Albrecht at 565-0634. AMHERST SENIORS DINNER CLUB Your Dinner Club membership number is required to receive the member price. Guest price applies to anyone who is not a paid member for the current year. Membership fees must be renewed each year. Call Myra Horowitz, 634-9223. Cut out this coupon and MAIL with your check payable to: Amherst Seniors Dinner Club to: Carolyn Takach, 25 Brookedge Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 (632-7478) FAMILY STYLE DINNER of: Wednesday, October 15, at 5:00 p.m. Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill ** 7800 Transit Road Garden Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Knots, Chicken Cacciatore, Roast Beef with Members $25.00 Guests $27.00 Kimmelweck & Plain Rolls, Ziti with Red Circle Category Sauce, Dessert (Funnel Fries), Coffee, Tea Name ____________________________ Phone_____________ Member Guest & Soft Drinks. Tax & Gratuity is included. Cash Bar. Name ____________________________ Phone______________ Member Guest Only reservations received by mail by **This is Santora’s new location in the former Frog Hair Restaurant near the ramp for Sheridan Drive. October 6 will be accepted. The Senior Center does not forward/process Dinner Club reservations. Make checks payable to: 2014 Dinner Club Member ID #___________ Amherst Seniors Dinner Club. 8 Total Amount Enclosed ________ AMHERST SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB Travel Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Center. Information and flyers are also available on the Travel Club Bulletin Board at the Center and in the website issue of our newsletter at the Town of Amherst Internet site: http://www.amherst.ny.us/ First priority for all trips is reserved for paid Travel Club members. DAY TRIPS REQUIRE FULL PAYMENT WITH RESERVATION unless otherwise specified on the flyer. A phone reservation requires full payment within 14 days. Call Audrey Cherry at 688-7059 for more information and check out the bulletin board for flyers and applications. Upcoming Trips December 3-5 Christmas in Bethlehem—tour historic Bethlehem, PA at night, Christmas Concert at Allen Organ Museum, Christkindlmarkt. Tour Scranton, PA Steamtown National Historic Site. Two nights lodging, and 4 meals included, $429 per person, double occupancy. $50 deposit. Balance by October 21. and lunch at the Grapevine Restaurant ‘s Banquet Room afterward. $79 per person.. **All trips to/through Canada require a passport, passport card or enhanced Driver’s license. Save the date for Amherst Travel Club Annual Holiday Party Sunday, December 7 at Sean Patrick’s beginning at noon. Thursday, December 11—Big Band Christmas Spectacular Two– at SUNY, Fredonia Includes lunch at Colony Restaurant in Silver Creek. $75 per person. Friday, December 19—Holiday Pops with The Buffalo Philharmonic Coffee and Donuts before the performance AMHERST CENTER CAMERA CLUB for several years. He has written photo books, lectures, teaches workshops, and consults for NIK, Kodak and Epson. He will share his extensive technical and artistic expertise. Submit up to 4 digital images for critiquing. Wednesday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. IT’S NEW, it’s a VARIETY SHOW and it’s all about the BUFFALO NIAGARA REGION! This program is a wonderful opportunity for Senior Center members and their friends to see our members’ pictures of architectural treasures in our region. Members will present up to five images each with comments pertaining to personal, photographic and historical interest. (Members note: These images will not be judged.) Members may submit up to 4 digital images for critiquing. NEW MEMBERS WANTED! Do you have a digital camera? The Camera Club is the place for you! Here, you can get help, information, and inspiration! ! All Senior Center members and their guests are invited to enjoy great pictures and to learn more about taking digital photographs. YOU are invited to drop in at our open meetings because extraordinary pictures can come out of ordinary cameras, the critiquing of images sharpens one’s perception, technical help is available at all levels, and it is just fun to look at good pictures! Tuesday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m. My Approach to Taking Photographs: How I Work with Digital Cameras by Gordon Brown. Gordon has a BS in Photographic Science from RIT, a Master’s in Education , and worked at Kodak where he coined the name "T-Max", taught workshops and was the Kodak rep at the Ansel Adams workshop, and many others VOLUNTEER NEWS—Call Jodi Kwarta at 636-3055, ext. 3126 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FAIR Saturday, October 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You will have an opportunity to meet with agency representatives from all over WNY from hospitals to theaters, to government agencies and non-profits that all need volunteers. Learn more about their mission and what kinds of volunteer opportunities are available. The Volunteer Fair is free and is open to the public, so bring your grandchildren, adult children, friends, and neighbors. Since many high school and college students are required to complete a community service component prior to graduation, this is a great chance to make those arrangements ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there! Stop by at the CLUB SALE on October 20 & 21. Handcrafted items made by our Senior Center Knitting Club, Quilting Club, and ‘Stationary by Fran.’ are featured These sales provide a holiday shopping opportunity and a chance for you to discover unique and beautifully crafted gifts for your friends, family, and even yourself. BUY A TICKET, TAKE A CHANCE! The Senior Center Quilters will be holding a drawing for an absolutely spectacular quilt on Tuesday, November 25. Tickets can be purchased for 50¢ each or 3/$1 at the Club Sale or at the Welcome Desk. WE SELL DOLL CLOTHES in our Gift Shop that fit American Girl dolls. Our extraordinary volunteer (you know who you are, Marian) is an incredibly talented designer and sewer of these amazingly detailed little outfits. The Gift Shop carries a wide variety of choices including dresses, pant suits, pajamas, and holiday inspired clothing. The attention to detail is impressive and the clothes are definitely less expensive than those you would order from the catalogues. (These doll clothes are not ‘Official American Girl’ merchandise, but clothes made specifically to fit them, by our volunteer.) All proceeds from the Gift Shop benefit the Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation. 9 ACCESSIBLE PARKING The accessible parking spaces in the Center lot are for individuals with an accessible license plate or hang tag. It is illegal to use someone else’s permit or park with an expired permit. There is a minimum fine of $50-$75 plus a $30 surcharge for a first offense. When you see the symbol of access on a parking space, be considerate of others’ special needs and park in the regular parking spaces. This law is enforced. Amherst Town Clerk staff will be at the Center on Friday, October 31, 10:00 – noon to provide Accessible Parking Permits. Applications are available at the Welcome Desk and must be signed by a doctor. SPECIAL NOTICES CENTER CLOSING: Please conclude your activities by 4 p.m. and be prepared to leave so that preparations for locking the Center by 4:15 p.m. can be made. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS... If you are present when a member becomes ill, or falls, please notify a staff member and leave the area so that staff can help the individual. TO HELP US BETTER ASSIST YOU IN AN EMERGENCY, let us know if you have a new address, contact information, or health condition. Information is kept confidential, and may be given in person or by telephone to a staff member who knows you. FIRE DRILL & BUILDING EVACUATION PROCEDURES: Diagrams that show evacuation routes are posted in each room. For the safety of all, please be prepared to act quickly when the alarm sounds. Your cooperation will help insure everyone's safety The LOST AND FOUND AREA is located at the Welcome Desk. Items are held for 30 days. The Center is equipped with SECURITY CAMERAS which provide 24 hour video recording both inside the premises and outside. WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS who recently joined the Senior Center. Wendy & John Anstett, Connie Beroza, Eugene Belleville, Mary Anne Carucci, Ginger Crawford, Kevin & Margret Cribbin, Pauline Fragale, Jeff & Linda Goodman, Richard Granger, Barbara Gutowski, Donald Gutowski, Margot Hamilton, Maureen Kirkpatrick, Lois Knoop, Carol Kruger,Madelaine Levy, Patrician Mangerian, John Nichter, Shobha Nyalakonda, Pamela O’Connor, Fran Paskowitz, Mei Phillips, Shirley Posner, Margaret & Vern Saeger, Jody Sanders, Phyllis Singer, Mira Sinha, Mary Song, Steven Sonkoly, Denise & Michael Tarabas, Barbara Tasch, Meg Taylor, Judith VanValkenburg, Roberta Vishner, Terrence Weimer, Constance Weiser, Eleanor Wilson, and Angela Zimmerman. STRIKES SPARES & MISSES… Looking for interested members to form a Wii Bowling league starting in October. Pease see or contact Joanne ColeMarshall 636-3055 ext. 3107. PLEASE SHARE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS WITH US! We will only use your e-mail address for Amherst Center for Senior Services communication purposes only (updates, advocacy, etc.). Kindly e-mail: permission to add your e-mail address to . [email protected] Thank you! Keep current on the latest news and see photos from the Amherst Center for Senior Services & the Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation by visiting our Facebook page at: https:// www.facebook.com/amherstseniorservices/ FARMERS MARKET— Thursdays from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the front entrance Farmer’s Market Coupons accepted The Amherst Center for Senior Services has been designed to serve senior citizens. For everyone’s safety and for liability reasons, we cannot accommodate children in the building, except for specifically designated events or by pre-arrangement. The Amherst Center for Senior Services values your health and wellbeing and is a Smoke Free Zone. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of outside entrances, operable windows, and ventilation systems of enclosed areas. For more information on smoking cessation programs, contact your health insurer or American Cancer Society 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 689-6981. Amherst Center for Senior Services Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Special Evening Hours on Wednesdays depending on scheduled activities 10