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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Presenting with Pizza - Travelogue of Holland - April 13
Join us on this monthly program where we have a local presenter speak about an interesting topic or history followed by a full pizza lunch. All presentations occur on a Monday once a month followed by lunch consisting of one piece of pizza, tossed salad, fruit and drink. The fee collected is put towards our presenter fees, while a suggested contributions of $3.50 towards lunch can be accepted on the day of the lunch. Mon - January 26(Re-scheduled to 2/9): From Flight Deck to Senior Center - Join our very own Parma resident Gene Benson, in hearing about how airline flying is the safest form of public transportation. It rose to that status primarily through the study of human behavior to learn why people make errors. The lessons learned to prevent airplane mishaps can be applied to everyday life. Understanding more about why we make errors can help us to avoid many of the common causes of injury and other unfortunate occurrences. This informative and entertaining program is created especially for seniors. Retired professional pilot and error reduction specialist Gene Benson shows an overview of the lessons learned in aviation during his fifty-year flying career and how he applies them now to life as a senior citizen. (The program is light hearted with plenty of graphics and real-world examples in a PowerPoint presentation)Mon - February 23: Monroe County Sheriff Crime Victim Specialist - Join Mary DeLella, representing Zone C. Crime knows no boundaries. It affects the young, the old, the rich, and the poor, rendering all of us potential victims. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the psychological, physical, and financial difficulties that crime victimization creates for victims and their families. If you are the victim of a crime, you are not alone. A Crime Victim Specialist is embedded in each one of the three substations. Often people who experience victimization are not prepared for the way it will impact their lives. MCSO Crime Victim Specialist are available to serve residents of Monroe County from the onset of victimization, by providing crisis intervention, support, assessment, information, and referrals in a manner that encourages a victim’s involvement and input.Mon - March 9: The Ground Truth - Join Dan Caster, Retired CIA officer as he provides an objective overview of current World Events during these chaotic times. Dan provides factual background information for context and an explanation for the deliberate actions the US Government has recently taken that is affecting America's standing throughout the world. This presentation is non partisan and is based on Mr. Caster's 22 years of experience serving his country, coupled with recent dialogues with colleagues currently serving. This is a 2 hour presentation.Mon - April 13: Travelogue of Holland - Join Christine Simons retired librarian and enjoy Springtime in the Netherlands. See the beautiful spring flowers and architecture of Amsterdam. We will take a trip to the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens outside of Amsterdam. Mon - May 18: Songs & Stories of the American Civil War - Join Don Dwyer, musician, singer and songwriter from Buffalo will treat us to a live musical presentation of Civil War era music and stories of the period. He will discuss interpretations of the cultural meanings of the various songs and their social impact on people of the time.** No eligible person shall be denied benefits or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving any Federal, State, or County funding. This includes but is not limited to: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran and/or military status, immigration status, creed, domestic violence victim status, criminal history, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status. This program is funded by participants’ contributions, U.S. Administration on Aging, N.Y. State Office for the Aging, N.Y. State Department of Health, and Monroe County Dept. of HS/Office for the Aging.News10NBC
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Chair Volleyball - Winter Mondays, April-May
Sit, Serve, and Have a Ball! Looking for a fun way to stay active, socialize, and share a few laughs? Join us for Chair Volleyball, a seated spin on a classic favorite! This exciting, low-impact game is played with a beach ball and plenty of enthusiasm, making it perfect for all mobility levels.Improve your hand-eye coordination, boost your energy, and enjoy friendly competition without ever leaving your chair. It’s not about winning — it’s about moving, laughing, and connecting with others. No experience necessary and learn while you play.The ability to set-up the net weekly is a part of this program along with keeping score.
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