@ TOSH COLLINS SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER

November 2025 Newsletter

Check out our latest Newsletter with all the info, program guide, articles and tips, and some fun & games!

• All Aboard the Polar Express!
• Fall Pantry Food Drive
• Snow BALL 2025
• Computer Classes
• Wednesday Workshops
• Lunch & Learns
• Introducing new Case Managers and Interns
• Monday Movie Matinee

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This week's highlights:

• Monday, October 27th- Monday Movie Matinee- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)- 12:30-2:30pm
• Wednesday, October 29nd- Wednesday Workshop- Rock On! Learn about stone & craft bracelet- 12-2pm
• Thursday, October 30th- Art & Wellness (Part 3 of 4)- 1-2:30pm
• Friday, October 31st- Halloween Party- 11:30-2pm
• Friday, October 31st- Lunch & Learn- Benefits BINGO- 11:45-12:30

• Saturday, November 1st- 3rd Annual Tosh Collins SENIOR Meat Raffle- 6 pm - 10 pm

Upcoming highlights:

• Monday, November 3rd- Monday Movie Matinee- Superman (2025)- 12:30-2:30pm
• Tuesday, November 4th- CENTER CLOSED- ELECTION DAY
• Wednesday, November 5th- Wednesday Workshop- Learn to Play BUNCO (1-3pm)
• Thursday, November 6th- Art & Wellness (Part 4 of 4)- 1-2:30pm
• Thursday, November 6th- Computer Class- Computer Basics (1-4pm)
• Friday, November 7th- Lunch & Learn- Spot the Scam- 11:45-12:30
• Friday, November 7th- Flu Shot & COVID Vaccine Clinic- 11am-1pm

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The Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program will be running Mondays through Friday. Make sure7 to check out the menu on our website.

Seniors 60+ recommended donation of $3.50,

all others mandatory $7.50.

Monday 10/27- Turkey a la King, mashed potatoes, carrots, warm biscuit, chocolate pudding.

Tuesday 10/28- ENTREE SALAD- Beef taco salad w/taco sauce & tortilla strips, pineapple tidbits, chocolate milk.

Wednesday 10/29- Baked rigatoni w/Italian sausage, tomato sauce & mozzarella, California blend vegetables, fruit punch, chef salad w/dressing, dinner roll, fresh banana.

Thursday 10/30- Lower sodium baked ham w/pineapple sauce, scalloped potatoes, brussels sprouts, wheat dinner roll, chocolate brownie.

Friday10/31- HAPPY HALLOWEEN- Breaded chicken drumsticks, Duchess mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, banana cream pie.

*Menu subject to change based on availability of items.



You must register in advance with Kim at 822-4532 x0 or email kim@southbuffalo.org.

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Lifelong Learning!

Erie County Department for the Aging’s University Express returns for the Fall Semester. Join us on Fridays from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm for these informative and entertaining classes. Make sure to order lunch when you register for the class at the front desk.

October 31—Benefits BINGO        

Moira Mycio    

Play Benefits Bingo to learn about programs and services available in a Bingo format! Win prizes and have some fun :-).

November 7—Spot the Scam by Being an Educated Consumer 

Jennifer Andres          

Learn how to identify scams and the red flags to watch for.

November 14—Positive Attitude (You Can Be Better Not Bitter)             

Sister Judy Beiswanger              

Gain insight into living with a positive attitude after challenging and life

changing events

November 21—Self-Empowerment & Self-Defense for Seniors

Rhonda (RJ) Bent

Learn tools to protect yourself and feel safer through knowledge, situational awareness, and non-lethal self-defense tools.

December 12—Declutter with a purpose: Practical Strategies for an Organized Life        

Michelle Walter Decluttering is not just about having less stuff, it’s about creating space for what you want. Learn how to create organized systems that actually work for real life.

December 19—Senior Living Hacks        

Amy Aldunio  

New tech that can make your life a little bit greener and safer.

Erie County Department for the Aging’s University Express returns for the Fall Semester and brings with it a new selection of Wednesday Workshops for your to enjoy. All workshops begin at 1 PM unless otherwise noted. Sign up for lunch beforehand when you register for class at the front desk.

October 29—Rock on! Learn about stones & craft bracelet             

Jennifer Chowdhury Noon-2 PM

Learn about stones and make your own bracelet. We will have semi-precious gemstones and know about the meaning of the stone, how it can help in healing, and make a fun bracelet to wear. It will help with hand and mind coordination, be therapeutic, bring creativity, and offer socializing while having fun.

November 5—Learn to play BUNCO   

Cindy Solly      

Let's get together, learn, and play BUNCO. Start a BUNCO game day at your Senior Center. It’s an easy and fun dice game. 

November 12—Fall Detoxing        

Sherry Lyn Hartel       

Discusses detoxing and holistic practices, covering topics like types of detoxes and the importance of detoxing during specific times of the year, particularly the fall. (Class may run 90 minutes)

November 19—Qigong

Susanne Rosinski

Qigong is an ancient system of gentle movements that help the body, mind, and emotions. Qigong is the mother of Acupuncture, Kung Fu, and TaiChi! It’s simple for anyone to learn, and its benefits are far-ranging—from increasing energy to improving sleep and more!. (Please allow two hours for this class. Class size is limited.)

November 26—Make a Wish Birthday Card Class

Cindy Solly

We will make birthday cards for Make-A-Wish. Supplies will be provided, and you can learn about the R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program).The cards made will be donated to Make-A-Wish.

Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation

Mondays 10AM- 11AM

You will be guided through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

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Better Body Balance

Tuesdays 10 AM- 11 AM

"Better Body Balance" is a specially designed program aimed at seniors who are looking to improve their physical fitness, enhance their strength, and maintain better balance. It's ideal for beginners and is tailored to address the unique needs and concerns of older adults. $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

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Move & Groove Dance Class

Wednesdays 10AM- 11AM

We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance & coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. FREE.

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Chair Yoga Thursday

Thursdays 10 AM- 11 AM

Guide you through this gentle chair yoga class that includes simple breath work, seated poses, standing poses using the chair for support and a guided relaxation at the end. This class is beginner friendly. You will leave the class feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

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Friday Fitness

Fridays 10 AM- 11 AM

Shake your groove thing in this accessible fitness class. We will warm-up and get moving to some great music from all different decades. Routines are simple, easy to follow and lots of fun! All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing and are beginner friendly. $3 for members, $5 for non-members.

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Walking Club

Monday-Friday

9:00 AM- 10:00 AM

The Gym @ Tosh Collins has started a walking club for seniors Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. If you need to warm up before our daily exercise class, walk around the gym for 30 minutes. Free.

Blood Pressure Check

Friday, November 21st

10:30 am -11:30 am

Nurse Marcy will be in checking blood pressures. Make sure to take advantage of this monthly service!

Monday Movie Matinees

Mondays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM



• 10/27- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
• 11/3- Superman (2025)
• 11/10- Classic Comedy Hour- Friends (1994) @1:30pm
• 11/17- Our Souls at Night (2017)
• 11/24- The Family Stone (2005)

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PICKLEBALL

Monday - Friday

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Gym @ Tosh Collins Fall Hours for Pickleball are Monday through Friday - 10am to 1pm. Call (716) 828-1445 to reserve your court time.

SENIOR CENTER TRIVIA

2nd Monday of the Month 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Join Team Tosh Collins as we compete again other Senior Centers across Erie County in 3 rounds of trivia. Team Tosh Collins is the reigning Trivia Champions but need your help to keep the top spot. Register with Mary today!

Nickels - Rummy

Mondays 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Due to popular demand, another exciting card game is coming to Tosh Collins! Join us for nickels (otherwise known as Nickel Nickel) on Monday afternoons. For those

unfamiliar with the game, Nickels is similar to Rummy, with the twist of betting nickels. So bring in your nickel collection and come join us for another thrilling card games experience!

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BINGO

Tuesdays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Fridays 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

BINGO is back TWICE a week, better than ever! Join us for lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays and stay for BINGO. Prizes for every winner and a 50/50 drawing!

Be sure to RSVP to Kim at 822-4532 x0 $1 a BINGO board.

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PINOCHLE

Wednesdays

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Pinochle a trick-taking ace–ten card game, typically for two to four players and played with a 48-card deck. Wednesday from 12:30 to 3 pm

Poker

Thursdays

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us for Texas Hold Em’ Poker - Beginners are welcome. We will be using nickels to gamble with so don’t forget to bring in your nickels or bring in a couple dollars and we can give you change. The format is Sit & Go so participants can join and leave when needed. Max bet for a hand is 25 cents and we will be playing with one blind which will stay at 1 nickel. No need to RSVP! 

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Silver Pride Senior Social

2nd Friday of the month

10:00 AM - Noon



The Silver Pride Senior Social is all about creating better conversations & improving social engagement with older members of the LGBTQ+ community. By understanding people’s experiences, we can facilitate greater social connectivity & improve social inclusion. It's an opportunity for LGBTQ+ seniors to come together and enjoy a morning of refreshments and conversation! Co-facilitated by the Pride Center & Rainbow Collective. For more information, contact Michael Weidrich at michael@southbuffalo.org

The Pantry @ Tosh Collins

Hours of operation (to receive food ) are:

• Mondays: 1PM - 3PM
• Wednesdays: 9AM - 11:30AM

Donations are accepted: 

• Monday through Friday from 8AM - 4PM

If you have any questions please call 716-822-4532. And remember...



TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Sponsored by Buffalo Common Council President Chris Scanlon

RATES FOR 2025



City of Buffalo residents-

$20 a year

Non-City of Buffalo residents-

$25 a year

Tosh Collins Senior Center

Annual Membership

The South Buffalo Community Association is pleased to offer memberships to the Tosh Collins Senior Center. Benefits for 2025 include:

· Early Registration for Special Events, Trips, and Classes

· Discounted Prices for Special Events & Trips

· Members-Only Special Events & Trips

· Advance Preview of upcoming Special Events, Trips & Classes

· Exclusive access to Discount Exercise Cards

· Complimentary SBCA bag with water bottle and pen

· Monthly newsletter mailed to your home

See the Front Desk to start your membership today!

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October 2025 Newsletter

Check out our latest Newsletter with all the info, program guide, articles and tips, and some fun & games!

• Snow Ball 2025!
• Computer Classes Returns
• Oktoberfest Party
• Halloween Spook-Tacular!
• Art & Wellness Class
• Live Well Erie Retreat, Refresh, Restore Health Fair
• Wednesday Workshops for Oct.
• Lunch & Learn Oct.
• Diamond Art Class
• 3rd Annual Tosh Collins SENIIOR Meat Raffle
• Monday Movie Matinee

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