Senior Citizens Center
Donna Bodekor, Senior Citizen Recreation Leader
Joyce Wohlfeil, Nutrition Coordinator
Sheila Kohler, Senior Citizen Recreation Attendant
Diane Mallon, Senior Citizen Recreation Attendant
Click here to view the Lunch Menu!
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.
OVERVIEW
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.
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.
The Senior Center will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Open House and Registration Day - September 8th - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
TIOGA RAILROAD - September 2nd - Bus leaves Center at 7:30 a.m.-Returns at 9:00 p.m.
Seneca Allegany Casino - September 12th - Bus leaves Center at 8:00 a.m.-Returns at 4:00 p.m.
Univera Health Insurance - September 15th & 29th - 2:00 p.m. to answer questions
Installation Luncheon - LaGalleria Restaurant - September 18th - 12:00 noon Reservations a must
Niagara University Seminar - September 19th - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please take a flyer for class details
- Upstate New York Transplant Services-Blood Drive - 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome!!
- Coming in OCTOBER! - Grover Cleveland Senior Finances and in NOVEMBER - Hull House & Smiles
- A Representative from EPIC will be here October 20th - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Erie County Lifelong Learning Speaker Series: Watch for Fall Classes: Sign up at Open House
NUTRITION LUNCH PROGRAM (DAILY)
12 p.m. Weekdays (Except Holidays) Suggested Donation $2.25/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. Click here to view this month’s lunch menu.
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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TRIPS
The following is a list of trips scheduled for 2008. 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!
| 2008 TRIP SCHEDULE |
| Day Trips | Stop by or call the Senior Center for more information. |
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| Sept. 20-28 | South Dakota, Badlands, Mount Rushmore |
| Oct. 14-15 | Falling Water, Kentucky, Greycliff--Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright Homes |
| Nov. 1-3 | New York City |
| Jan. 22- Feb. 1, 2009 | Hawaii Cruise |
| 2009 | Stop in the Senior Center office and share your ideas for trips in 2009! |
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PROGRAMS
A variety of programs are available to anyone over the age of 55. If you’d like additional information about any of the programs listed below, please contact the Senior Center at 652-7934 or stop by and check them out for yourself! Note: some programs are weekly or monthly while others are scheduled as needed.
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.
Couples Club: Saturdays. Call Vi Cornwell at 652-3327 for more information.
Singles Club: Call Lois Larson at 662-6416 for more information.
| 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 Vi Cornwell at 652-3327 for more information. |
| Singles Club: Call Lois Larson at 662-6416 for more information |
| MONDAYS |
| 8:30 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 – 11 a.m. | Stitch & Bitch (every Monday)
Knitting and crocheting group. Make afghans, hats, mittens, scarves for yourself or to donate to FISH, the nursing home or other organizations in need. |
| 1-2 p.m. | Senior Notes singing group |
| 1 – 4 p.m. | Euchre (every Monday)
Please Join. New Players Welcome! |
| TUESDAYS |
| 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Exercise/Workout Room Open (Every day) |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Exercise Class (every Tuesday)
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** |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Ceramics. $2.00 per class+firings |
| 10 a.m. - noon | Scrabble (Tuesdays and Fridays) |
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Fibre Arts (first and third Tuesdays) |
| WEDNESDAYS |
| 8:30 - 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. - 1:30 p.m. | Duplicate Bridge in the center's library |
| 12:30 p.m. | Bowling at Victoria Lanes (every Wednesday)
Players always needed for league.
Contact Audrey Stiles at 652-9079for more information.
**Part of the Stay Fit & Healthy Program** |
| | Computer Class Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Sign up in the office. |
| 10 a.m. - Noon | Walk at the Boys and Girls Club |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Painting |
| 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 |
| 9:30 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: Thursday's Sept. 4th Birthdays
Sept. 11th Trash & Treasures
Sept. 25th Bingo
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| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Tai Chi class (Tuesdays and Thursdays) |
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. |
| 10 a.m. - noon | Scrabble |
| 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. |
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