Aurora Senior Citizens Center
101 King Street, Suite A
East Aurora, New York 14052
Office: (716) 652-7934 *TTY - TTD (716) 652-7611
Fax: (716) 652-9083
E-mail: aurora_director@yahoo.com
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Activities and programs at the Senior Center are open to anyone over the age of 55.
The mission of the Town of Aurora Senior Center is to help older adults remain healthy and active through participation in recreational pursuits and to provide the leadership and advocacy to ensure the availability of leisure and recreational opportunities for our seniors.
Donna Bodekor, Senior Citizen Recreation Leader
Joyce Wohlfeil, Nutrition Coordinator
Sheila Kohler, Senior Citizen Recreation Attendant
Diane Mallon, Senior Citizen Recreation Attendant
PLEASE NOTE: The Senior Center is an emergency shelter for the Town of Aurora. It is equipped with a generator and will be open during any emergencies.
GOING PLACES VAN
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Going Places Van is available daily (except holidays) to Town of Aurora residents over the age of 62. All requests received will be evaluated with a priority on medical- and health-related trips. The suggested donation per trip is $2.00 per person, however contributions are confidential. In an effort to maintain a clean and neat ride for all passengers, no smoking or eating is allowed in the van. And for safety reasons, of course, everyone must BUCKLE UP! To make a reservation, please call 652-8866 at least 48 hours in advance.
* The Rural Transit Van is also available by calling 652-2527 or visit the Rural Transit Service Website at www.RuralTransitService.org.
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NUTRITION LUNCH PROGRAM (DAILY)
12 p.m. Weekdays (Except Holidays) Suggested Donation $2.50/meal
Sponsored by the Erie County Department of Senior Services and in cooperation with various community agencies. Seniors over the age of 60 and their spouses can enjoy a hot meal and companionship every weekday at noon. Please call 652-7934 to reserve a space one week in advance, or in person when you’re at the Senior Center. The program is funded by the Administration on Aging, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the New York State Office for the Aging and Erie County.
Do Vegetarians Eat Fish? What does "vegan" mean?
Is it really healthier to be a vegetarian?
Maybe you are considering eating less meat or cutting it out altogether. Maybe a friend of family member has recently decided to become a vegetarian and you have some questions. Join us as we discuss the vegetarian diet and lifestyle and pick ups ome recipes that even meat-lovers will enjoy.
This is another "Healthy You" Series brought to you by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY.
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AARP Tax Preparation! Tuesday February 16 to
Tuesday April 6. Call 652-7934 for an
appointment! |
*********UPCOMING TRIPS FOR 2010********
TRIPS
The following is a list of trips scheduled for 2010. If you’d like to participate in any of the trips, please contact the Senior Center at 652-7934 to reserve your spot. Donna always welcomes input and suggestions for future trips so please feel free to share them with her! **Seniors may park at 300 Gleed & car pool
to the center for day trips. If you have any questions,
please ask in the office for details.***
WEST VIRGINIA: Mountaineer Inn, March 30 -31st.
SOUTHWEST: Including Las Vegas, Sept. 18th - 26th.
LAKE GEORGE: July 6th - 8th.
SAVANNAH, GA: May 3rd - 8th.
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*********UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2010******** - Fridays - February 5th - April 19, make an appointment for tax questions.
Saturday March 27th - 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Senior Prom Dance, sponsored by EAHS Key Club. Refreshments, music and more! Everyone Welcome!
Card players needed:
Euchre - Mondays @ 1pm
Pinochle - Fridays @ 1pm
Bridge - Wednesdays @ 9am
Exercise Room: Open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., the exercise room has treadmills, air-bicycles, rowing machines and a universal gym. All participants must be trained on the equipment by an instructor and sign a release form that will remain on file in the office. To register, please contact the Senior Center at 652-7934.
| MONTHLY |
55 Alive: AARP Driver Improvement Course. Registration Required.
This course, taught by AARP instructors, may save your life and will save you 10% on your car insurance over three years. Classes are offered once a month during March, April, May, June, September, October and November. Please call the Senior Center at 652-7934 to sign up for the next class. Pre-registration is required, as classes fill up quickly. Fee: $10, check payable to AARP. |
Couples Club: Saturdays. Call Pat Parker at 652-4234 for more information. |
| Singles Club: Call Lois Larson at 652-6416 for more information |
| WEEKLY: MONDAYS |
| 8:00 a.m. - 3:45p.m. | Exercise/Workout Room Open (Every day) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Swedish Weaving |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Country Line Dancing
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes!
**Part of the Stay Fit & Healthy Program** |
10:45 -11:30
a.m. | Beginning Line Dancing |
| 1 p.m. | Redwork Penny Square Class
First Monday & Third Wednesday of each month. |
| 1-2 p.m. | Senior Notes singing group |
| 1:00 p.m. | Redwork Quilting - New class! 1st Monday & 3rd Wednesday of each month |
| 1 – 4 p.m. | Euchre (every Monday)
Please Join. New Players Welcome! |
Monday, March 22, 2:00 pm: Stamping Up - Cardmaking Class!
Monday, March 15th, 10am: Blue Cross & Blue Shield Representative
Monday, April 5th, 11am: Univera Representative
| TUESDAYS |
| 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Exercise/Workout Room Open (Every day) |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Exercise Class
Workout to videos like Richard Simmons' Sweatin’ to the Oldies, Dancing Grannies, Debbie Reynolds, and more. Workouts stress full body conditioning and stretching that enhance strength and flexibility while building endurance. Wear sneakers and comfortable workout attire.
**Part of the Stay Fit & Healthy Program** |
| 9 am - 1 pm | AARP Tax Preparation FREE! Call to schedule apppointment. |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Ceramics $2.00 per class + firings |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fibre Arts 1st & 3rd Tuesdays |
| 3:15-3:45 pm | Tai Chi (Classes start in February) |
| WEDNESDAYS |
| 8:00- 3:45 p.m. | Exercise/Workout Room Open (every day) |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Exercise Class (every week)
Workout to videos like Richard Simmon’s Sweatin’ to the Oldies, Dancing Grannies, Debbie Reynolds, and more. Workouts stress full body conditioning and stretching that enhance strength and flexibility while building endurance. Wear sneakers and comfortable workout attire.
**Part of the Stay Fit & Healthy Program** |
| 9 a.m. – Noon | China Painting
Advanced and Beginners
Learn the intricacies of china painting. |
| 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Yoga(every Wednesday)
Instructor: Kathy
Postures, stretching, balance and coordination.
**Part of the Stay Fit & Healthy Program** |
| 9:30 a.m. - noon. | Duplicate Bridge in the center's library |
| 9:30 a.m. - noon | Scrabble (Wednesdays & Fridays) |
| 10:00 am - noon | Walk at the Boys and Girls Club |
| 12:30 p.m. | Bowling at Victoria Lanes (every Wednesday)
Players always needed for league.
Contact Lorraine Peters at 652-6035 for more information.
**Part of the Stay Fit & Healthy Program** |
| | Computer Class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sign up in the office. |
| 1:00pm -3:00pm | Wednesday Afternoons Artistic Painting Group |
Wednesday, March 24th, 9am: Independent Health Representative
Healthy You Speaker Series: Is hip or knee replacement in your future or do you have questions about a replacement in the past? Do you have questions about therapy? Sponsored by Absolut Care. Date TBA.
| THURSDAYS |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Pilates Class
Instructor: Kathy Marquos
(In craft room) |
| 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. | Workout Hours |
| 9:00 a.m. | Healthy Back Exercise Class - Craft Room - Call to sign up or for more information |
| 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Computer Class |
| 11 a.m. | Aurora Senior Club Board Meeting
First Thursday of each month |
Noon | Aurora Senior Citizen Club:
call Pat Parker for more info 652-4234
Thursday March 4th - Birthdays,
Thursday March 11th - Trash & Treasures
Thursday March 18th - Speaker Tome Petri - Tops Markets & St. Patrick's Day Party Thursday March 25 - Bingo |
| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Tai Chi class |
FRIDAYS |
| 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Exercise/Workout Room Open (every day) |
| 9:00 – 10 a.m. | PACE Class (People With Arthritis Can Exercise)
This class is designed to promote flexibility, joint mobility, and coordination in a relaxed, serene and people friendly atmosphere.
**Part of the Stay Fit & Healthy Program** |
| 10 a.m. | Q A M – Quilts & More (Fridays, limited class size, call now)
Instructor: Alice Gaczewski
Please register early. Call 652-7934 for more information. |
| 9:30 a.m. - Noon | Scrabble (Wednesdays & Fridays) |
| 1 p.m. | Pinochle
Everyone welcome (in the Center's Library) Players needed. |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Wood Carving
Instructor: Pat Shaner
No experience necessary.
Basic to advanced carving. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Diabetic Support Group - Last Friday of every month |
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