Senior Citizens Center

We are located at 4620 Seneca St. (716) 675-9288

Not to be confused with the Community Center loacted next to Town Hall on Union Rd.  That is not the Senior Center.

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WELCOME!

BE WELL ~ BE SAFE ~ BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER

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Mission Statement

The mission of the West Seneca Senior Citizens Center is to promote healthy aging, independence and the well-being of older adults through health, wellness, educational, cultural, and recreational programs and services.  We promote good fellowship in a friendly and relaxed manner that best serves residents of Erie County ages 50+.

Vision

Today’s active older adults are redefining quality of life and healthy aging. The West Seneca Senior Citizens Center will continue to be the focal point for area older adults who participate in our activities to engage with each other, meet new people, acquire new skills, and have fun!  In addition, our offerings support senior's independence, provide them with a sense of purpose and the opportunity for seniors to help seniors and promote intergenerational relationships.

Code of Conduct

Anyone who enters the West Seneca Senior Center is expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct.

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Membership

The West Seneca Senior Center is open to all Erie County residents age 50+.  You do not need to be a resident of West Seneca to join or to visit the Center as many of our services are provided through Erie County.  (Please note, the Erie County programs we participate in have a minimum age requirement of 60+, but many are still available to younger seniors, just at a higher requested donation).  You may visit the Center as often as you like and participate in as many activities as you wish that interest you. If you choose to become a member, there are many benefits and attending the Center regularly keeps you apprised of all events and classes we have to offer.  Members receive priority registration at our events and classes (ex. Safe Driving Classes; Dinner Dance Tickets; Special Luncheons, Parties, and Celebrations; etc.).  There is no fee to join, just simply complete the membership form, visit us regularly, and start enjoying all the benefits!

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Current Schedule

Please note: The front doors open at 8:50am. 

Everyday Offerings

General Hours	Mon - Fri          8:50-3:00
Fitness Center	Mon - Fri          9:00am-3:00pm Sat.                  9:00am-12:00am
Lunch	We serve lunch Monday-Friday at 12:00.  Please arrive between 11:15-11:45 to sign-in before we serve.  To order weekly frozen meals to be picked up each Monday, please call the office on week in advance (716) 675-9288.  If you need meals delivered, please call NYConnects at (716) 858-8526.
Going Places Van Service	The Erie County Going Places Van service will pick up any resident in West Seneca and take them anywhere in Erie County (medical are given priority).  Please call (716) 858-7433 for assistance.

Activities

Day	Activity	Time
Monday	Strength Training	9:00-9:45
	RSVP Sewers	9:30
	Knitting	9:30
	Yoga (Floor)	10:00-10:45
	Dance Party!	10:00-10:45
	Chess	10:00
	Tai Chi	11:00
	Dominoes	1:00
	Pickleball	1:00-?
Tuesday	Strength Training	9:00-9:45
	Ceramics	9:30-2:00
	Chair Yoga	10:00-10:45
	Nintendo Switch Bowling	10:00
	Pilates ($5.00 donation paid to the instructor at class)	11:00
	Rummikub	12:30
	Pinochle	12:45-3:00
	Grief & Loss Group	1:00
	Club 99	1:30-2:15
Wednesday	Knitting	9:30
	Ceramics	9:30-2:00
	Yoga with Kathy Z ($5.00 donation paid to the instructor at class)	10:00
	Line Dancing	10:00
	Euchre	10:00
	Bridge	1:00
	Cardio Drumming	1:00
	Bingo	1:00-3:00
Thursday	Strength Training	9:00-9:45
	Mahjong	10:00
	Chair Yoga	10:00-10:45
	Nintendo Switch Bowling	10:00
	Cornhole	11:00
	Hand, Foot, Elbow (playing cards)	11:00
	Club 99	1:30-2:15
	Arts & Crafts Classes (specific dates each month, not every Thursday - see dates in the Newsletter)	1:00
	Line Dancing	1:00
Friday	Strength Training	9:00-9:45
	313 (card game)	9:00-12:00
	Poker	9:00-11:00; 1:00-3:00
	Knitting	9:30
	Chair Yoga	10:00-10:45
	Tai Chi	11:00
	Strength Conditioning 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month (must have at least 3 signed up to run class)	1:00-3:00
Saturday	Fitness Center is open for Saturday hours from October 14, 2023-May 18, 2024	9:00-12:00

Game Room

In addition to the organized activities listed above, we have a game room featuring a 9' pool table, shuffelboard, chess, board games, puzzles, and card tables that may be reserved for your group to play.  Current members of the West Seneca Senior Center are given priority in making reservations.

Current Events

FeedMore WNY Farm Market Truck Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 Starting 5/2 and every Tuesday from 10:00-11:00am the FeedMore WNY Farm market Truck is coming to the WSSC! Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable and locally grown produce!  The Farm Market accepts credit, debit, cash, SNAP, and Double Up Bucks!

Golf Simulator Mondays & Fridays 1:00-3:00 $5.00/30 minutes. Coach Tom Stanek, Asst. Golf Pro, offers lessons! Payment is due when you schedule, and you may book multiple slots back to back. You may not sign up the day before. Reserve your tee time at the Office Desk. Please Note: Golf cancelations will not be refunded

Senior Helpers Homecare 10/2 9:00 Offering high-quality home healthcare services. Come learn more in the lobby.

Flu Shot Clinic 10/2 9:30-12:00 You must make an appointment. Jason Myers Health & Wealth Consulting 10/4 10:30 Come ask Jason your financial questions free of charge! No need to sign up.

Chair Massage 10/8 9:00-12:00 $1.00/minute. Provided by West Seneca LMT Maralyn Johnson from 290 Center Rd. Reserve your slot time at the Office. You must pay when reserving your spot. If you cancel, you will not be refunded.

Music Trivia with Tony 10/15 1:00-3:00 Teams of 4. Limited to 32 people. You MUST sign up at the Office Desk. If you are not on the list, you will be turned away.

Annual Health Fair 10/23 9:00-12:00 Come see the representatives to learn about Medicare, Veterans Services, Home Health Services, County Senior Serices, and more!

Safe Driver Academy 10/9 9:00-3:00 This is a 1 day session that runs from 9:00- 3:00. You can sign up for either 8/21 or 8/22. Doors to the Center open at 8:45am. Cost is $35/person paid in cash or check to the instructor. This is a service provided to our active members...it pays to become a member of the WSSC!

Sgroi Financial 10/11 9:00-12:00 West Seneca’s own Sgroi Financial advisors in our lobby. Come ask Paul your financial questions free of charge! No need to sign up.

Trivia with Tom 10/16 4:00-5:30 General Trivia in the Main Ballroom. Teams of 4. If you do not have a team, come join us & we will connect you with others!

Tech Help Next date is next month 11/21 Tech Savvy is a local business who understands the technology needs (& frustrations!) of seniors. They send a staff member to the Senior Center every other month to provide tech help. You must make a reservation at the Senior Center Office Desk for one of the time slots available. If you need additional help or are unable to make an appointment at our Senior Center, you may utilize their fee-based services at their store conveniently located right down the street at 3768 Seneca St.

Halloween Party w/DJ Biggs 10/31 12:00-3:00 Monthly

Medicare Insurance Representatives are here to help! Each month representatives visit our Senior Center to answer your questions. Lobby Just stop in: 10/2 9:30-11:30 Clarity; 10/3 9:00-12:00 Highmark WNY; 10/8 10:00-12:00 United; 10/24 10:00- 1:00 Univera.

 

Art Classes

Art Society. The WSSC has a long standing relationship with the Art Society who displays their artwork throughout the year & hosts their semi-annual Art Show in our Main Ballroom.  Classes are free as Cindy donates her time & the Center purchases the supplies. Please note, you MUST have a reservation ticket for entry into the Art classes.  Reserve your seat & pick up your ticket at the Office Desk.

BYOC Craft Class 10/3 (1st Thursday of the month) 1:00 BYOC Bring Your Own Craft. You can use a Cricut Maker, Circuit Heat Press, Gemini Die cutting and embossing machine, a small die cutting machine, paper cutter, etc. You will need to bring your own supplies, but you can use any of the machines. If you don’t know how to use them Cindy will teach you, or bring your knitting, Diamond Dots and craft with friends.

Watercolor Painting Classes 10/10 & 10/24 (2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month) 1:00 Learn to watercolor paint. Space is limited to 30 participants. Reserve your ticket with the Office.

Greeting Card Design 10/17 (3rd Thursday of the month) 1:00 Create cards for various occasions. Each month we will focus on one or two card designs. Participation is limited to 30 people

University Express - Fall Semester Schedule Coming Soon!

Erie County Senior Services provides University Express at participating Senior Centers. University Express offers free educational classes for older adults throughout the County. The program runs during spring and fall semesters. You will find classes in a variety of categories, including current affairs, history, humanities, finance and medicine. Classes are designed to stimulate the mind and provide opportunities to build social networks, thereby reducing social isolation. No homework or tests, just exciting discussions alongside peers with similar interests! Details for the fall semester tend to be available around mid-September. Details for the spring semester are available around mid-April. Join other like-minded adults interested in learning new things and having lively discussions - all in a fun and safe environment. Classes are typically 45–60 minutes, followed by a question and answer session. In addition to in-person classes, Erie County has over 180 class recordings on their website that you can watch on-demand.

Save the Date! Upcoming Special Events...

Fall University Express classes coming in October

Shot Clinics coming October 4th & 18th

Health Fair coming in October featuring Medicare representatives

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Defensive Driver Safety Classes

Please note, WSSC members have first priority to our classes, so join today to take advantage of our member benefits!

Safe Driver Academy: This class is a benefit to WSSC active members (you are an active member if you attend the Center at regularly).  Class will be held on a  Thursday once each month (see Events above). Class runs from 9:00AM-3:30PM. $35.00 cash or check paid the day of the class (made out to Safe Driver Academy).  You must bring your own lunch or you may participate in the Center's lunch program by reserving your meal a minimum of 1 week ahead of time (cost is a $3.00 suggested donation).  Certificate of completion is accepted by ALL insurance companies. To verify, click here: https://www.myimprov.com/defensive-driving/new-york/

AARP Courses: We do not offer AARP in-person classes, though online classes are currently offered at a 25% discount.  Visit www.aarpdriversafety.org.  Use the discount code: driving skills.

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Pertinent Information

Driving Evaluations. Are you concerend about a loved one's ability to continue driving? ECMC Driving Evaluation Services

COVID Test Information: Free COVID Tests

Senior Living: Active Adult Communities: What are they? (seniorhomes.com)

Senior Cancer Guide: www.asbestos.com/cancer/senior-cancer-guide/

Mesothelioma: https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/

Avoiding Scams: Prepare your self by clicking here to read about the most prevalent scams targeting the 50+ community. AARP Fraud Watch Network

Prevent Falls: How to prevent falls at home Read Here

Medicare and In-Home Care Costs: Read More Here

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Erie County Programs at the WSSC

Going Places Van

In cooperation with the Erie County Department of Senior Services, the town operates a van to pick up Senior Citizens (who cannot use, or do not have access to any conventional means of transportation) at their home and take them to the doctor, food shopping and other necessary services. The suggested donation for a one-way trip is $3.00, but each person determines what he or she can pay. The van operates five days a week (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance by calling (716) 858-7433. For information regarding Wheelchair Van Service, please call the Living Center of Western New York at (716) 836-0822.

Nutrition

In cooperation with the Erie County Department of Senior Citizens, the town provides a hot meal for people age 60 or over and their spouses each weekday (except holidays) at 12:30 p.m. at the Center. The new suggested contribution for each meal is $3.00 (price effective 01/01/2013). Please call the Center at (716) 675-9288, Monday and Tuesday 9-3pm; to make reservations for lunch 1 week after.

R.S.V.P.

Our Seniors participate in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in cooperation with the Erie County Department of Senior Services. Currently, the Nutrition Program volunteers and the Monday Morning Sewing Group are R.S.V.P. affiliated. The Sewing Group makes lap robes for veteran's hospital patients and residents of area nursing homes. For more information and/or assignments, call the R.S.V.P. Office at (716) 858-7548.

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Information & Referral Services

Referral Services	Phone
Senior Center (Open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)	(716) 675-9288
Trips & Tours	(716) 675-9288
Meals on Wheels (Intake Dept 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM)	(716) 822-2002
Going Places Van	(716) 858-7433
Center for Elder Law & Justice	(716) 853-3087
Erie County Senior Services	(716) 858-8526
Are You OK? (Telephone Assurance System)	(716) 674-3154
Retired Senior Volunteer Program	(716) 858-7548
West Seneca Police	911 or (716) 674-2280
Fire & First Aid	911 or (716) 675-1333

The Erie County Department of Senior Services now hosts a website that contains information about many of the programs and services available for seniors. Information on the HEAP program, Adult Day Care and Respite, as well as upcoming events and activities are available on the County site: www.erie.gov/depts/seniorservices