Senior Center Mission Statement:
The Orchard Park Senior Center is
dedicated to the enhancement of each senior's life by offering quality programs,
services and activities that contribute to each person's mental, physical and
social well being by reinforcing the belief that age has no boundaries and that
each person has a vital role in his/her community.
Seniors over the age of 55 may participate in many activities offered at the Senior Center, including the following:
- Pocket Pool - every week day from 8:30-4:00pm
- Mind Aerobics - every Monday 1:00pm
- Bingo - every Tuesday 1:00pm
- Movies - Current releases every Wednesday 1:00pm
- Current Event Discussion - every Friday 1:00pm
- Bridge - every Monday 1:00pm
- Tap Dancing - Beginners and Intermediate
- Tai Chi - Beginners and Advanced
- Yoga
- Arthritis Exercises (P.A.C.E.; People With Arthritis Can Exercise)
- Crafts classes in sewing, painting on wood, embossing greeting cards, watercolor and acrylic paint classes are just some of the classes offered throughout the year.
- Knitters and crocheters meet every Thursday at 1:00pm to create scarves, hats and mittens for the needy of the area.
- Language Instruction in Spanish and Italian are scheduled throughout the year.
- Bridge classes for the beginner and intermediate players are held throughout the year.
- Computer classes in Basic PC, Introduction to Windows, Advanced Windows, Computer Projects,
Word and Keyboard and Mouse Basics are offered from September through July.
SIGN UP FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPUTER CLASSES:
PC BASICS AND WINDOWS
Blogging
Digital Camera
EBAY- Buying and selling
Photostory
Understanding Your Keyboard
Organizing File Folders
Internet
Writer
Work
Movie Maker
Emailing
Check the S.C.O.O.P. for further details
WHEN CLASSES
ARE NOT IN SESSION, THE COMPUTER LAB IS OPEN FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO USE THE COMPUTERS
FOR RESEARCH, USE THE EMAIL OR WRITE THEIR MEMOIRS. HOWEVER, PREVIOUS COMPUTER
EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY
SOME OTHER CLASSES AVAILABLE AT THE CENTER
Beginner Line Dancing Class
The Senior Center offers a beginner line dancing
class every Wednesday at 10:15am. Those who have always wanted to learn how to line
dance but have not had the time, place or the opportunity to do so, may join the
fund every Wednesday morning. Lois Steck is the instructor. Cost for the class is a
pay as you go. Each Class is $1.50.
ORCHARD PARK KNITTERS & THOSE WHO ENJOY CROCHETING
Want to spend an afternoon amongst friends while knitting or crocheting for a
worthy project? Why not join our friendly goup, every Thursday at 1:00pm as
they knit or crochet lap robes, mittens and hats. Seniors who wish to join
the ladies for friendly "chit chat" while creating a project are welcome to
join this group.
PINOCHLE
Pinochle anyone? If you enjoy a friendly game of
pinochle, with a friendly goup of seniors, then join us every Tuesday
afternoon at 1:00PM. Everyone is welcome.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
The Center holds a Duplicate Bridge Tournament
on the first Monday of every month.
CHAIR MASSAGE,
Andrea Stoos, LMT will offer 15 minute chair massages to seniors at the
Senior Center. This is a great way to relieve tension and soothe tired
neck and shoulder muscles. Kathleen will be giving massages on Fridays.
Cost for 15 minutes is $8.00. Contact the Center to make an appointment.
Walk-ins will be taken only if space is available.
Nutrition Program
Delicious hot lunches are served promptly at noon Monday through Friday. The Program
is open to Erie County seniors over the age of 60 and their spouses. A contribution
of $2.25 is suggested. Reservation for a particular week are made by calling
Jean Bayuse at 662-8378 by 10:00am the preceding Thursday.
Rural Van Service
Friendly volunteer drivers are available to enable seniors, disabled persons,
and members of families with low-to-moderate household incomes to keep medical
appointments, go shopping, or run personal errands. Contributions of $2.00 for
regular van service and $4.00 for wheelchair van service are suggested. Eligible
residents of Orchard Park and Aurora should call 662-8378 for regular van and
549-5098 for wheelchair van.
Telephone Assurance Program
Under the sponsorship of the Orchard Park Senior Center T.A.P. serves seniors
throughout Erie County. Seniors, sixty-plus (60+) and living alone, who need a friendly
call to check on their well-being, may avail themselves of this free service. T.A.P.
is funded by Erie County Dept. of Senior Services and New York State Office of the
Aging, United Way and Corrdinated Care. For further information on becoming a T.A.P.
Member or a T.A.P. Volunteer, contact your local T.A.P.Corrdinator, Jean Sherman at 662-6452 or the T.A.P. office at 858-2386
Other Services
Other services offered at the Senior Center include:
Free blood pressure screening every Monday from 1-3pm
55 Alive defensive driving classes the last Thursday and Friday of every month
Tax preparation assistance from February through April 15 every year.
LIONS CLUB LOAN CLOSET-
If you or one of your loved ones have recently been
discharged from the hospital or nursing home and need the use of a wheelchair,
crutches, portable commodes, risers, or other equipment you may want to check out
the Red Cross Loan Closet at the Town Hall.
There is no charge for this service. So before you go out and purchase this equipment,
check out the Lions Club Loan Closet at the Town Clerk's Office located in the
Town Hall or call 662-6410.
For more information about the programs and services
available to seniors, call 662-6452 or pick up the SCOOP (Senior Center of Orchard
Park monthly bulletin) at the Senior Center the Town Clerk's Office in the Orchard
Park Municipal Center,or at the Orchard Park Library
Senior Groups
There are several private senior citizens groups in Orchard Park. These groups, most of which meet in churches or schools, include the following:
Armor Seniors
Meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month 2:00pm at The Armor Bible Church
Arlene Schlierf and Mary Leslie, Co-Presidents, phone number: 649-5845. Tour Contact: Fran Barrio, 822-2151.
Hillcrest Seniors
Hillcrest Fire Hall
Meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month
Robert Brown- President. 662-3409 Tour Director 827-7074
Orchard Park Seniors
American Legion
Meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Roy Duffy, President, 649-7026
Sacred Heart Seniors
Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church
Meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Joe Manuel-President, phone number: 649-7118
St. John Lutheran Seniors
St. John's Lutheran Church
1st Tuesday of the Month
Pauline Brown - President, phone number: 492-4089
St. John Vianney Seniors
St. John's Vianney Church
Meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12:45pm
Joe D'Amato, President. Tour contacts: Mary Tebo, 662-5021 or Addie Lowman, 675-7588
Windom Seniors
Meet every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at noon.For information contact Mrs. Carol Struck, President, 662-9014
