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SBCA Members touring the interior of Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House. They can't wait to visit the Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Estate next month!
Keep an eye out for the May Newsletter, coming to your house this week and your email next Sunday. Lots of great announcements are in it!
This week's highlights:
- Monday 4/24- Emergency Preparedness Seminar
- Thursday 4/27- Computer Class- iPad & iPhone Settings
Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter and like our social media pages to get all the latest news and updates. Just visit our website for all the info!
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A ROYAL TEA PARTY FOR THE DERBY
Thursday May 4th
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
By popular demand, we’re bringing back the tea party just in time for the Kentucky Derby AND the coronation of King Charles! To mark both occasions, wear your best hat to impress both the ponies and the Brits. Once again, a wonderful selection of teas, treats and finger foods will be served. Bring your favorite tea cup too! We will have a guest speaker, Angela Keppel, on Discovering Buffalo One Street at a Time. The cost will be $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
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SENIOR RADIO
HOSTED BY LINDA PELLEGRINO
The Saturday April 1st episode featured Executive Director Michael Weidrich talking about all things Tosh Collins and South Buffalo. He's in segment 5 in the second half. Click on the link below to listen to the show:
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YOUNG @ ARTS FIELD TRIPS
SUMMER TRIPS
ANNOUNCEMENT
COMING SOON!
Summer is approaching quickly and we've been busy booking trips! We will be announcing our June and July trips very shortly. So pay attention to this space for all the details!
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This program is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Services Inc. |
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THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES |
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Lunch Time
Monday through Friday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program will be running Mondays through Friday. Make sure to check out the menu on our website.
Seniors 60+ recommended donation of $3,
all others mandatory $5.
Monday 4/24- Chicken vegetable casserole, broccoli florets, warm biscuit, cinnamon streusel cake.
Tuesday 4/25- Hot dog w/ baked beans & ketchup on a bun, tater tots, carrots, pineapple & mandarin oranges, chocolate milk.
Wednesday 4/26- ENTREE SALAD- Grilled chicken caesar salad w/caesar dressing, rye bread, sugar cookies.
Thursday 4/27- Lasagna roll w/tomato meat sauce &mozzarella, california mixed vegetables, grape juice, dinner roll, lemon bavarian.
Friday 4/28- Beef barley soup, corn, chef salad w/dressing, wheat bread, fruited gelatin.
*Menu subject to change based on availability of items.
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4/27- iPad & iPhone Settings |
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COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS
Thursdays 1 PM-3 PM
Our computer classes for seniors series has grown in leaps and bounds since we began them in November 2021. Our Spring Semester will begin Thursday February 2nd with another 12 weeks with Brendan Chella from the Buffalo Library. Each week, he will present on a different topic related to computers and technology.
We will be announcing our Summer Semester that will run from June-August very soon. Pay attention to this space.
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MAY WORKSHOPS
Thursdays in May
See Schedule
We’re thrilled to offer some useful skills workshops in the month of May. CPR and Self Defense are great things to know and we’re thrilled to bring them to Tosh Collins through University Express. Make sure to sign up with Kim at the front desk.
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LUNCH & LEARNS
Fridays in May, June & July
11:30 am - 12:30 am
We're excited to announce another series of Lunch & Learn seminars through University Express. Starting Friday May 5th and occurring every other week.
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EXERCISE CLASS CARDS
With 5 days of movement classes offered a week at Tosh Collins, we now offer a super discount card for our members! Get 10 classes for $30, that's a saving of $20. The card can be used for any exercise class and do not expire. The Exercise Class Cards will be available only to paid Members. See Kim to purchase one today!
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Move & Groove Mondays
Mondays 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. $5.
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Tai Chi Tuesday
Tuesdays 10 AM- 11 AM
Monica Zucco continues to lead mindful, meditative movements as we gaze upon beautiful Cazenovia Park. All are welcome, no experience necessary, accommodations made. $5.
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Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Wednesdays 10AM- 11AM
Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will 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. $5.
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Chair Yoga Thursday
Thursdays 10 AM- 11 AM
Jessie will 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! $5.
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Friday Fitness
Fridays 10 AM- 11 AM
Shake your groove thing with Jessie 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. $5.
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Monday Movie Matinees
Mondays12:30 PM - 2 PM
We’re excited to show movies on our giant television after lunch on Mondays! Grab a seat and some popcorn, and enjoy the show! Movies start at 12:30 pm. For March, we are celebrating Women's History Month!
- 4/24- NO MOVIE
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5/1- Moana (2016)
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Nickels - Rummy
Mondays 12:30 PM - 2 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 PM
Fridays 12:30 PM - 2 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 or email [email protected]. You must be preregistered in order to play. $1 a BINGO board.
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8 Ball Pool
Wednesdays
Noon-4 PM
Open pool practice on our two pool tables Wednesday afternoons for FREE. We'll have a monthly pool tournament the 3rd Wednesday every month. Entry fee for tournament with cash prizes. Reservations will be required and we will have a limit of 16 participants for the tournament. Please call ahead at (716) 822-4532 ext.109 to reserve your spot or you can email [email protected].
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Wii Bowling
Wednesdays
12:30 PM - 2 PM
The super popular activity Wii Bowling is rolling into Tosh Collins Center on Wednesdays! Slots will be scheduled all day long, with 4 players at a time. Make sure to call Kim to get on the schedule today. 822-4532 x0 or email [email protected] If you want to come watch some of our bowling experts, stop by between 12:30 to 2:00 pm. We promise, you’ll have a lot of fun! Bowling shirts are encouraged!
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Poker
Thursdays
12:30 PM - 2 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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Pickleball
Wednesdays
5 PM - 7 PM
The Tosh Collins Center at long last is bringing Pickleball to the gym. Open court times are currently Wednesdays from 5pm to 7 pm. Call (716) 828-1445 to reserve your court time.
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Tosh Collins Senior Center
Annual Membership
The South Buffalo Community Association has begun a new annual membership at the Tosh Collins Center for Senior Programs. Throughout 2022, our programs have grown so much with special events, day trips, and classes. On more than one occasion, we’ve sold out and started waiting lists. With this new membership program, our members will have first priority. There will also be pricing discounts on select events and trips. The fee for 2023 will be $10 for an annual membership.
One-year memberships can start anytime of the year. See Kim to start your membership today!
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Silver Pride Group
Friday May 12th
10 AM - Noon
LGBTQ+ Seniors Coffee Hour
Also known as the Silver Pride Coffee Hour, is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ seniors to come together and enjoy a morning of refreshments and conversation. Tosh Collins will be hosting the 2nd Friday of every month. Contact Michael Weidrich for more information at 822-4532 x101 or email
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Grief Support Group
Thursday May 18th
5pm-6pm
Supporting ALL forms of grief. Peer-run group with the guidance of a staff group leader. Meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5 PM to 6 PM. Call Rob at 822-4532 or email
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Did you know that the South Buffalo Community Association has 4 case managers on staff to help our Seniors get the services they need like nutrition, housekeeping & personal care, weatherization, adult day care, medical alarms, help with application for Medicaid, HEAP, Food Stamps, mental health counseling, elder law and justice, and more. Call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email [email protected]
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April 2023 Newsletter
Check out our April Newsletter with all the latest info, program guide, article and tips, and some fun & games!
- Visit the Broadway Market
- Senior Prom Save the Date
- Monday Movie Matinee
- A Royal Tea Party for the Derby
- Lunch & Learns Return
- Emergency Preparedness Seminar
- CPR Classes
- Self Defense Class
- Case Managers taking care of our Seniors
Click on cover to see newsletter.
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Your Center needs YOUR support! |
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Donate to Support YOUR Center |
Throughout the past 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked hard to meet the needs of our Senior community. Your support will help us to continue serving YOU!
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