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Weinberg
Campus Hosts Educational Radio Show on WECK 1230 AM
As
part of its outreach effort, Weinberg Campus is pleased to announce
that it is hosting a one-hour educational radio show, "Everything
for Aging" on WECK 1230 AM. It includes experts from Weinberg Campus
as well as special guests from community organizations. The show
airs weekly on Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon as part of the radio
station's Ask the Pro series. Lorraine O'Donnell hosts the show.
Weinberg Campus, a senior care facility providing eight specialized
living environments and a wide range of services, offers helpful
information for families and seniors during the radio show. Listeners
will have the opportunity to learn about senior living options,
financial planning tips, long tern care insurance, and caregiving.
Based in Cheektowaga, the mission of Hometown 1230 WECK is to present
the most comprehensive and timely local, national, and international
news.
As
a locally-owned and programmed radio station, WECK has a special
focus on serving local listeners and businesses. As Western New
York's premier senior living complex located in Amherst, Weinberg
Campus provides a variety of living options and customizable care
programs to meet the needs of seniors, all in one location. Weinberg
Campus is a non-profit organization and is passionate about creating
home-like environments that assist individuals to live according
to their changing needs and values.
Saturday,
June 28th and July 5th and 12th, 2008 (8:30—9:45 am) - Union Fire
Company Sponsors their 11th Annual Health and Wellness Program—Burchfield
Nature & Art Center, Union Rd. near Clinton St., West Seneca
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"Revitalize, Revive, Rejoice, Renew" A FREE program including
blood pressure checks, education topic affecting the aging population,
a wellness walk through the nature preserve at your own pace, snacks
and prizes. You may come to as many or as few programs as you like,
however, all four sessions are recommended. If you miss a week,
handouts are always available at the following session. Our last
week will pull together everything that you have learned. Wear socks
with sneakers or comfortable walking shoes and loose fitting clothing.
If you need an asssistive device to walk safely or eye glasses to
see properly, please bring them. Ladies, consider leaving your purses
at home so that you do not have to walk with them. Call Jennifer
Blackchief at 656-7050 to register. Pre-registration is recommmended,
but not required.
Monday,
June 30, 2008 - Legal Services for the Elderly and Bar Assoc. of
Erie Co. Host Golf Tournament to Benefit Older Adults -Brookfield
Country Club, Clarence, NY - "Legal
Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged, Inc. and the
Bar Association of Erie County will join forces this year with the
merger of two great golf tournaments - ours and that of the Bar
Association of Erie County," said Karen Nicolson, Executive
Director of LSED in an announcement this week. Organized by LSED,
the tournament is sponsored by both organizations for the benefit
of the Association's members, and as a fundraiser for this worthwhile
charitable cause. It will be held on June 30, 2008 at the Brookfield
Country Club, Clarence.
"This
golf tournament will be the premiere event for WNY's law professionals
and judges." "This event will afford corporate sponsors,
particularly those serving seniors, a significant opportunity to
benefit this population while promoting their business," Nicolson
said. "In the past, these two tournaments for lawyers competed
for the same players and sponsors, according to BAEC Vice President
Giles P. Manias, who is also a vice president on the LSED board,
and has helped to coordinate prior tournaments along with the new
event.
"Tournament organizers for both groups decided to combine their
efforts to provide an opportunity for collegiality, while also benefiting
a worthwhile charitable cause."
Also new this year is the reintroduction of a round-robin tennis
tournament to run concurrently to the golf tournament. The fee for
both tournaments is $225 per participant.
Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western
New York is celebrating its 30th year of providing free civil legal
services to the most susceptible residents of our area. In addition
to legal services, LSED offers guardian services for at-risk and
abused seniors and a pooled supplemental needs trust in partnership
with People Inc. and Key Bank.
Proceeds of the golf tournament go towards the general operating
funds for the agency, as it attempts to serve an ever increasing
number of people eligible for its services.
Sponsors may help LSED to bridge the 'justice gap' by supporting
the tournament as a golf sponsor, donating a raffle prize, or by
purchasing a tee sign or ad space in the tournament program to promote
their business. For more information about the golf tournament,
call Eileen Hotho at 853-3087, ext. 206.
JULY,
2008
Wednesday,
July 9, 2008 (4:00 pm) - Part of the UB This Summer Lecture Series
- FREE Lecture by Dr. Debra Street, Associate Professor in the UB
Department of Sociology, entitled, "The Four Seasons: Perspectives
of Midlife and Older Erie County Residents" UB North (Amherst)
Campus, 225 Natural Sciences Building, Amherst, NY Presented
by The Regional Institute. Details on registration and contact information
if you have questions is available at http://ubthissummer.buffalo.edu/lectures2.html.The
Regional Institute - or you may call 716-645-6404. Refreshments
will be provided.
Thursday,
July 23, 2008 (12:00 Noon) - Network in Aging Hosts Grand Lady Luncheon
Cruise - Holiday Inn Resort & Conference Center, 100 Whitehaven
Rd., Grand Island, NY
- The Network in Aging is pleased to announce they will once again
host their Third Annual Grand Lady Luncheon Cruise. As is customary,
the "Jerry Flaschner Humanitarian Award" and the 'Up and
Coming Program Award" will be presented on the cruise. Cost
is $25/person. Call the Network Office at 829-3712 for more information.
Friday,
July 25, 2008 (4:30-6:15 pm - Registration - Delaware Park - 6:30
pm - Race Activities - St. George's Church (corner of Nottingham
Terrace and Amherst Street in Buffalo near the Buffalo Zoo) Annual
Road 2 Recovery Mental Health 5K Run and Wellness Walk - This
event is an all-volunteer community group effort of mental health
providers, consumers, businesses, families and friends committed
to raising funds and promoting awareness for mental health research,
rehabilitation and recovery in Western New York. In 2007 our combined
efforts were successful in achieving our mission to present an annual
event to increase community awareness and to award three cash grants
to local mental health programs and two educational scholarships
to recipients of service sponsored by a Mental Health provider agency.
We
need the continued support of volunteers, sponsors, runners, walkers,
businesses, consumers, families, friends and associates in 2008.
The Wellness Walk is a 1.8 mile walk, one lap around the park and
the Wellness Fair is located at Race Day activities site, St. George’s
Church. Agencies and vendors set up tables to provide informational,
educational and resource materials. Our committee works hard to
ensure the run and post race party are fun-filled activities for
all. Our sponsors and vendors, and community donors contribute financial
support and services essential for success. Our volunteers are dedicated
to the cause and we need YOUR support and assistance to achieve
our goals in 2008.
You
can help by participating in any of the following activities: Register
to walk or run: pre-registration fee is $18, on the day of the run
registration is $20. Ask a friend or group of associates to register
to walk or run. Make it a fun outing with co-workers!!! Support
the sale of our raffle tickets. Volunteer on race day with a wide
variety of “hands on” activities. Become a sponsor or help us in
securing financial sponsors and pledges. Help
us acquire in-kind donations.
For
more information please contact Road 2 Recovery committee members
Kimberly Baughan at (716) 832-4022, Pat Ciocca Braciszewski at (716)
827-4060 or Mark Nowak, at (716) 886-8200 ext. 2201. You may also
obtain information from our web site at www.road2recovery.org. I
hope you will consider joining us in support of the 2008 Mental
Health 5K Run and Wellness Walk by Road 2 Recovery. Thank you and
we hope to hear from you soon.
AUGUST,
2008
Tuesday,
August 12, 2008 (6:00 pm) - Pre-Diabetes Program *FREE - Marian
Professional Center, 515 Abbott Rd., Basement Conference Room, Buffalo,
NY 14220 - If
you are overweight, over 40 or have a family history of diabetes...join
our Diabetes Educators for an informative session to learn about:
Diabetes Disease Process, Risk Reducation Strategies, Meal Planning
and Exercise. To REGISTER, call Catholic Health System HealthConnection
at 447-6205. Someone who is NOT already a Diabetic.Reservations
are required! To REGISTER, please call Catholic Health System HealthConnection
at 447-6205. We reserve the right to cancel due to low enrollment.
Monday,
August 25, 2008, Crisis Services Golf Tournament (10:00-11:00 am
Registration, 11:00 am Lunch, 1:00 pm Shotgun Start), Transit Valley
Country Club, 8920 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY - Tournament
Player Entry Fee - $140 (includes golf, cart, range, lunch, cocktails
and hors d'oeuvres. All proceeds to benefit Crisis Services. Please
RSVP by June 30th to Judy Carotta at 716-834-2310, ext. 146.
SEPTEMBER,
2008
Tuesday,
September 8, 2008 (9:00 am) - Are you at risk for Diabetes? FREE
- St. Joseph Hospital, 2605 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga -
If you are overweight, over 40 or have a family history
of diabetes...join our Diabetes Educators for an informative session
to learn about: Diabetes Disease Process, Risk Reducation Strategies,
Meal Planning and Exercise. To REGISTER, call Catholic Health System
HealthConnection at 447-6205.This
is not for people who already know they are diabetic. Pre-Diabetics
Only! Reservations are required. Cost is FREE! To REGISTER, call
Catholic Health System HealthConnection at 447-6205. We reserve
the right to cancel due to low enrollment.
Tuesday,
September 9- (8:30 a.m. - 12 Noon) - Elderwood/ Crestwood Independent
Living Facility to Host a FREE Seminar and Health Fair "Stay
in Control of Your Health" at 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield,
NY 14304 - Dr.
Robert S. Stall, geriatrician, will be the guest speaker at a free
seminar and health fair titled "Stay in Control of Your Health"
at the Crestwood Independent Living Facility. Registration begins
at 8:30 a.m. with the program and health fair running between 9
a.m. - 12 noon. To register, call (716) 632-3700.
Program
topics will include: The key principles of geriatric health; How
to help yourself and your doctor; How to help others; Important
ways to stay healthy as you age. The health fair will include free
health assessments, information from local health care providers
and tours of the Elderwood/Crestwood Independent Living Facility.
A continental breakfast will be served.The
event is geared toward older adults, caregivers, baby boomers and
health care professionals.
Dr.
Stall's main professional mission is to create senior-friendly,
senior-smart and senior-competent communities using a collaborative,
grassroots approach. In 2004, he coined the term Grassroots Geriatrics,
symbolizing the critical role older patients, caregivers, volunteer
organizations, houses of worship, local businesses and educational
institutions can play to improve the quality of health and living
for seniors throughout the world. He has been quoted and profiled
in numerous articles and columns and has extensive speaking experience
to diverse and professional groups.
Wednesday,
September 9, 2008 (7:00 pm) - Prostate Cancer FREE Seminar - Catholic
Health System Education Center, Suite 8a, Room 3, Appletree Business
Park, 2875 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY - This
FREE program on Prostate Cancer will be presented by Dr. Won Sam
Yi. To REGISTER, please call Catholic Health System HealthConnection
at 447-6205. Anyone can attend. Reservations are required. To REGISTER,
please call Catholic Health System HealthConnection at 447-6205.
We reserve the right to cancel due to low enrollment.
Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 (6:30 pm) - What You Should Know About Parkinson's
Disease, Catholic Health System Education Center, Suite 8a Appletree
Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga - Parkinson's
Disease affects 1 in 100 Americans over the age of 60, which is
also the age of onset. This program will describe the symptoms,
treatment modalities, including Deep Brain Stimulation and the supportive
services available in the WNY area. Speakers: Robert Plunkett M.D.,
Surgical Director, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Dept. of
Neurosurgery UB, National Parkinson's Outreach Center and Pat Weigel
R.N., Clinical Nurse Coordinator, UB Movement Disorders Center,
National Parkinson's Outreach Center To REGISTER, call Catholic
Health System HealthConnection at 447-6205. Anyone can attend. Reservations
are required. Cost is FREE. To REGISTER, call Catholic Health System
HealthConnection at 447-6205. We reserve the right to cancel due
to low enrollment.
OCTOBER,
2008
Monday,
October 6 and Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - SAVE THE DATE - "Toward
Culturally Responsisve Disability Services: An International Conference"
- Venue - The Conference
Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
The Conference Center, Niagara Falls Conference
Hotel -
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 300 Third St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Wednesday,
October 15, 2008 (7:00 pm) - Environment Medicine by Dr. Sanford
Levy *FREE, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, 2950 Elmwood Ave., Community
Room, Kenmore, NY - This
presentation will begin by citing some of the scary statistics regarding
how our toxic environment is affecting our bodies and our health.
Next, potential health risks associated with air purifiers, cell
phones, ozone, and nanotechnology will be discussed. Finally, practical
measures that an individual can take to decrease exposure to environmental
toxins and 'EMP pollution' will be reviewed. To REGISTER, call Catholic
Health System HealthConnection at 447-6205. Anyone can attend. Reservations
are required! To REGISTER, call Catholic Health System HealthConnection
at 447-6205. We reserve the right to cancel due low enrollment.
Thursday,
October 30, 2008 - Network in Aging's 28th Annual Meeting and Conference
- "Aging in a Four Season Climate: Perspectives from Western New
York" - Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Rd., Depew - The
Conference will feature presentations from local researchers representing
a multi-disciplinary perspective on a variety of important issues
that impact on the quality of life for older adults in our region.
Researchers from the University at Buffalo's Four Seasons of Mid
Life and Aging project will report some of the findings from their
most current research including those factors that inspire older
adults to remain in western New York and those that encourage them
to reside elsewhere. The studies examine how older adults perceive
the quality of their living experience in our community as related
factors such as transportation, aging housing stock, retirement
experiences, taxes, and yes, even western New York's climate. Also
featured during the conference will be a presentation on the findings
of the Federal Reserve Board's "Aging in Place in Upstate New York"
study that examines the disparity between the houses that people
presently own and the housing they actually need. Additional details
about this conference will be forthcoming but in the meantime, hold
this date and please join us for what should be an informative conversation
about the factors that impact on "aging in place" for seniors today
and, the aging baby-boomers who will follow them. More details will
be forthcoming as they become available.
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