Published: January 23, 2009 01:58 pm      

SENIOR NEWS: January 26-30

AARP NO. 283:

Meets at 1:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd. For chapter information, call 297-8824. For national AARP information, call (888) 687-2277 or visit www.aarp.org.

DEVEAUX SENIORSOCIAL CLUB

(formerly St. Teresa’s Social Club):Group meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the lower level of the school, 1018 College Ave. New members are welcome.

Trip: Lunch and Hawaiian floor show, May 13, Samuel’s Grande Manor. Call Susie at 284-2701 or Jean Palmer at 754-2279.

FRIENDLY SENIORS:

Group meets at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd.

GARY BILLINGSLEY, ATTORNEY FOR THE ELDERLY:

TUESDAY: 9:30 to 11 a.m., John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd.; 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Niagara Towers, 901 Cedar Ave.

WEDNESDAY: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Lockport Office, 111 Main St. Call 438-4020.

GOLDEN AGE PROGRAM:

901 Cedar Ave.

MONDAY: Driving class, bingo, 10:30 a.m. and at the John Duke Senior Center, 1 to 3 p.m.; exercise class, 1:30 p.m. at Spallino Towers; entertainment, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY: Bingo, 1 p.m., Niagara Towers.

WEDNESDAY: Bingo, 1 p.m., Spallino Towers.

THURSDAY: Craft class, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wrobel Towers; bingo, 1 p.m., Niagara Towers.

GOLDEN BUSY BEES:

All activities take place weekly at the Niagara Community Center and Girls Club. Call 285-2920.

MONDAY: Arts and crafts, music.

TUESDAY: Exercise, blood pressure testing, quilting.

WEDNESDAY: Sewing, crocheting, bingo.

THURSDAY: Sewing, exercise, blood pressure testing.

FRIDAY: Shopping for seniors who are sick and shut in.

HOLY TRINITY SENIORS:

The group meets at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at St. Michael’s Center, East Falls and 27th streets. Guests and new members are welcome. Call 283-1608 for more information.

JOHN A. DUKE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER:

The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 1201 Hyde Park Blvd. Call297-9324.

MONDAY: Bingo, 10:30 a.m..; nutrition, 11:45 a.m.; bridge, 12:45; Eastsiders, 1:30 p.m.

TUESDAY: Office for the lawyer, 9:30 a.m.; exercise, crafts, 10 a.m.; Native American Elders group, 11 a.m.; nutrition, 11:45 a.m.; Friendly Seniors, 1:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: R.M.S.C., 9:30 a.m.; chair exercise, HIICAP, 10 a.m.; bridge, 12:45 p.m.; Danish Needlepainting, euchre, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY: Exercise, Diabetes workshop, 10 a.m.; nutrition, 11:45 a.m.; pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Mount Carmel Seniors, 1:30 p.m.; “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” program, 6 p.m.; computer users, 6:30 p.m.; woodcarvers, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY: Mahjong, 8:30 a.m.; tai chi, 9:30 a.m.; nutrition, 11:45 a.m.; euchre, 1 p.m.

LASALLE NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY:

The facility is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at 95th Street and Colvin Boulevard.

MONDAY: Bingo, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m.

TUESDAY: Bingo, crafts, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY: Niagara Artists, 9 a.m.; bingo, 10 a.m.; Dynaband, 11 a.m.

THURSDAY: Bingo, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m.

FRIDAY: Bingo, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:45 a.m.

LEWISTON SENIOR CENTER:

The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All activities take place at the Town of Lewiston Senior Center, 4361 Lower River Road, Youngstown.

A hot meal is served at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday; reservations must be made one day in advance by 11:30 a.m.; call 754-2071. The suggested price is $2.50. The Senior Club meets every Tuesday after lunch. You do not have to be a member of the club to participate in any programs offered at the center. This center is one of the many Niagara County Office of the Aging nutrition sites.

MONDAY: Creative painting, 9:15 a.m.,•first monday of the month•;Line dancing, 10 a.m.; bingo, 1 p.m.

TUESDAY: Tai chi, 9:30 a.m.; Lewiston Seniors Club, 11 a.m.

WEDNESDAY: Exercise, 9 a.m.; Larks rehearsal, 9:30 a.m.; bingo, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY: Ceramics (senior discounts), bowling at Frontier Lanes, 9 a.m.; woodcarvers, 9:30 a.m.; euchre, 12:30 p.m.

FRIDAY: Line dancing, 10 a.m.; bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Funtastic Travel Club: John McDermott Show, March 17, Turning Stone Casino (one show only); “Where the Locals Eat,” April 15; “A Taste of Erie” (Pa.), July 14. Call for more information.

A travel meeting takes place at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Lewiston Senior Center. Non-members are welcome. Call Rosalie Proietti, group leader, at 754-4016.

NEWFANE GOLDEN AGERS:

Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month and is open to anyone 60 or older. For information on programs, call Wanda at778-9470.

NIAGARA PRESBYTERIAN 50-PLUS CLUB:



The group meets at 1 p.m. the first Friday of the month at Niagara Presbyterian Church, 3712 Military Road. Call297-2184.

OUR LADY OF LEBANON SENIOR SOCIETY:

Group meets at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus hall, 755 W. Market St. Call Joe Faddoul at 283-7428.

MOUNT CARMEL SENIORS:

The group meets at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the John A. Duke Senior Center. New members are welcome.

NEW BEGINNINGS SOCIAL CLUB:

Group meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Lewiston Senior Center, 4361 Lower River Road, Youngstown. For single, divorced or widowed people over 50 years old.

POTTER’S HOUSE SENIORS’ MINISTRY:

Golden Crown Seniors meet at 6 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month at Potter’s House Church, 723 Seventh St. Call Vivian Watkins at 285-3445.

RANSOMVILLE SENIORS:

Meet for lunch at 11:45 a.m. Thursdays at the Ransomville Fire Hall, 2521 Youngstown-Lockport Road, Ransomville. Call Doris Bish at 731-5648 two days ahead to attend. All seniors are welcome.

Trips: The Lettermen, Jan. 31, Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo ($43); Ireland, May 7-15 ($2,089). Call Ron Logan at 731-3407.

RED HAT SOCIETY, LADIES OF THE MIST:

Meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month at the John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd. Call Cecelia Alati at 297-5032.

REUNITED SENIORS:

Meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Volaré Lodge, Kies Avenue and 56th Street. New members welcome. Call Norm Conklin at 282-7199.

•UPDATE WEEKLY•SANBORNITE SENIORS:

The group meets at the Sanborn Fire Hall, 5811 Buffalo St.

WEDNESDAY: Fit rhythms, 9:30 a.m.; crafts, 10:30 a.m. (community service project)

THURSDAY: Tai chi, 9:30 a.m.

Event: AARP Safe Driver class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 20 and 21. Make $10 check payable to AARP and send to Sue Letourneau, 5822 Griffin St., Sanborn, NY 14132.

•UPDATE NEXT WEEK•ST. CHARLESBORROMEO SENIORS:

Meets at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at St. John de LaSalle Parish Center, 8469 Buffalo Ave. Coffee and snacks are provided. New members are welcome. At the Jan. 28 meeting, dues will be paid, sign up for committees will be taken and valentines will be made for veterans. Dues are $5. Call Gladys Lewis at 284-8467.

SOCIALITE SENIORS:

The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the John Duke Senior Center. To join, call Barbara DeMunda at 284-8103. For information, call Cecelia Alati at 297-5032.

ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB:

Meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the church hall, 1073 Saunders Settlement Road. Call 283-5483.

ST. JAMES SENIORS:

The group meets the third Friday of the month at 11 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, 4661 Porter Road. Sloppy Joes are on the lunch menu, and the Retired Men’s Chorus will perform. For information, call 283-5185.

•UPDATE EVERY WEEK •ST. JOHN DE LASALLE SENIORS:

Group meets at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at St. John de LaSalle Parish Center, 8469 Buffalo Ave. Coffee and snacks are provided and bingo will be played. Dues are $5 per year. Call Gladys Lewis at 284-8467.

ST. JOHN DE LASALLE TRAVEL CLUB:

Philadelphia, April 22-24, includes 3-hour historic tour of the city and a visit to Atlantic City ($350) double occupancy; “Made in America,” Sept. 16-18, York, Pa. ($370). Call Terry Calovini at 283-0012 or Phyllis Violanti at 283-0756.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SENIORS:

The group meets at 1 p.m. the first Monday of the month at St. Leo’s hall, 2748 Military Road. Newcomers are welcome. Call Carol at 297-6059.

SWEET LADIES OF THE COMMUNITY:

The group meets 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Niagara Falls Housing Authority Doris Jones Family Resource Building, 3001Ninth St.

MONDAY: Quilting and cutting out material.

TUESDAY: Discussion, ideas and planning.

WEDNESDAY: Crocheting and embroidering.

FRIDAY: Review, discussion, orientation or speaker. For more information, call 285-5374.

TOWN OF NIAGARA SENIORS:

7300 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara. Call 297-5243, Ext. 201.

MONDAY: Lunch, noon.

TUESDAY: Lunch, noon. Call 297-5243, ext. 201, to sign up.

WEDNESDAY: Lunch, noon.

THURSDAY: Bingo, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon.

FRIDAY: Lunch, noon. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

TRAIL-BLAZING SENIORS:

Chat ’n’ Chew program meets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at St. John’s AME Church, 917 Garden Ave., Niagara Falls. Call 285-6432 for more information.

MONDAY: Exercises.

TUESDAY: Gospel videos.

WEDNESDAY: Bingo.

THURSDAY: Crafts.

FRIDAY: Cooperative Extension and card bingo.

•UPDATE NEXT WEEK•WHEATFIELD SENIOR CITIZENS:

Meet at 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield. Call Arlene Mante at 731-4835 for information.

MONDAY: Bowling at Manor Lanes, 9:30 a.m.

TUESDAY: Crestwood bingo, 10 a.m.; bridge, 12:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Ceramics, 9 a.m.; beginners line dancing, 9:30 a.m.; line dancing, 10 a.m.; Niagara County lunch program, 11:30 a.m.; arts and crafts, 1 p.m.

THURSDAY: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Call 694-9381 one day ahead.

FRIDAY: Pinochle tournament, card and board games.

Trip: “Enchante’s Cabaret Valentine Show,” 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24, Suzanne’s Restaurant, 2843 Niagara Falls Blvd. ($38). Payment is due Jan. 30. Canadian Rockies, Sept. 30-Oct. 7 ($3,149; $250 deposit is due April 15). A passport is required. Call Joan Piorkowski at 693-7355 or Jean Marshall at 694-5567 for information.

WILLING WORKERS:

The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Mount Erie Baptist Church, 1152 Fairfield Ave. For more information, call 285-2965.

YOUNGSTOWN SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB:

Meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at St. John’s Lutheran Church hall, 420 Lockport St., Youngstown. For more information, call 745-9919.