3278 Whitehaven Road
773-9683
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Please call (716) 773-9682 from 8am – 4pm Monday – Friday, to answer your questions and provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. We look forward to the reopening in the near future.
Mask Distribution Info.
Other resource numbers to call: 211 for assistance and questions, 858-8526 for Erie County Senior Services. Erie County Senior Services wants you to stay safe and healthy! We know it can be tough to stay home but here's some things that can keep you busy and stimulated. Combat Social Isolation.
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Membership Application
Meals on Wheels Application
Donation Opportunities
AARP
Fall Foliage Fun Paddle Adult Zumba Adult Co-Ed Pickleball
University Express Fall 2020 Semester
Recalled Sanitizer List - Mask Distribution Info.
October Newsletter - October Lunch Menu
Virtual Recreation Guide - August
Golden Guide
Transportation Information Revised
EVENTS: AARP In-Person Safe Driving Classes: CANCELLED until 2021
Day Trips cancelled the remainder of 2020
All other Special Events are ON HOLD
Dementia Support Group Alzheimer's Assoc. Services Community Respite Programs. Yellow Dot Program
Farmer's Market Coupon Distribution at GAC - August 2020
The Erie County Department of Senior Services' Stay Fit Dining Program will be distributing $20 coupon books for farmer's markets. There will be a drive-thru pick-up on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. at the Golden Age Center. See Flyer.There will also be a mask distribution at the same time. Mask Distribution Info.
Golden Age Center Back in Business - August 2020
Supervisor Jen Menter serves lunch.
Social Distance sinks in ladies room.
To use computers or sewing machines, must check with GAC staff first.
Gym equipment socially distanced.
Lunch tables.
Mary Stewart photos & story.
To many of the golden agers on Grand Island, the senior center is there "second home", where they can enjoy delicious meals with their friends, play card games, and many other activities. Many depend on the center for their main meal so opening up Monday, August 17th for lunch was a long awaited happening. At this time, the lunches are limited to 30 people, and complying to the 6 foot rule. The tables and chairs are set up for this. Tthere are also signs on the floors and on the chairs reminding people. Instead of going up to the window to pick up your lunch, it is being taken to your table by the staff. Every precaution is being taken by the staff to insure they can stay open. There has been a lot of sprucing up during the last few months while the center was closed. The changes may not be big but it took a lot of time and effort giving our center a fresh new look.Virtual Recreation Opportunities at Golden Age Center - July 2020
The Golden Age Center will be offering Virtual Recreation Opportunities online? All they have to do is just register by calling us at 773-9682 or 773-9683 with their name, telephone number and e-mail address to register for the opportunity. The Zoom invite will be e-mailed out the day before the opportunity. See flyer.Senior Paint Night at the Golden Age Center - March 2020
Mary Stewart Photos.
The Golden Age Center sponsored a senior paint night in late February, led by Tara Hudson of Paint Creatively. Each participant was given a 16x20 canvas and necessary materials. They enjoyed a two hour session and got to take home a masterpiece!Most Hugs Wins at GAC - February 2020
From left: Contest winner Mary Stewart and Recreation Attendant Carrie Mesmer.
Bud and Linda Black - 55 years.
Dick and Barbara Brzyski - 57 years
Jim and Carolyn Huffman - 54 years
Don and Evelyn Lewis - 57 years
Chuck and Nancy Tobe - 53 years.
Ray and Sue Whitbeck - 67 years
Dave and Annie Rogers - 54 years.
The Golden Age Center celebrated Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 13th with Valentine's bingo, entertainment by Mari McNeil, contests and a special sweethearts' luncheon. Most visible hearts ensemble went to Martha Mueller. Most hugs contest went to Mary Stewart with 87! She won a special candlelight dinner for two. Married couples with over 50 years of marriage were celebrated and given free lunch, see photos above.Angelo Morinello Delivers Valentine's Day Cards - February 2020
NYS Assemblyman Angelo Morinello with GAC member Joann Greico.
This Valentine's Day, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) visited the Grand Island Golden Age Center and delivered Valentine’s Day cards, created by local elementary school students, to seniors. Eighteen local schools participated this year in creating over 1,200 valentines for his program. Cards have also been sent around the assemblyman’s district to assisted living facilities, meals on wheels sites and other senior centers. The deliveries mark the conclusion of Morinello’s annual “Valentines for Seniors” program. Many seniors are widowed or living alone and finding a special way to show some extra love on Valentine's Day makes a big difference.“I am proud of these caring and loving students who joined me this year in making Valentine’s Day special for so many people across the district,” said Morinello. “It’s fundamental we look out for one another, and spread love to those who are lonely on this holiday. Both the students and seniors get tremendous joy from these cards and I look forward to continuing this program for years to come.”
GAC Mitten Recognition Luncheon - February 2020
From left: seated - Suzanne Muller and Martha Muller, standing - Charlotte Posch, Sandy Ackerman, Lorraine Willcox and Ann Dlugokinski.
From left: seated - Evelyn Lewis, Iris Galeza, Diane Darmofalski, Jeri Benzing, standing - Cathy Mancuso, Sue Bognar, Linda Lechner, Jan Yardley and Jackie Kazmierczak
Mary Stewart photos.
For many years members of Grand Island's Golden Age Center have given their time and talents in crocheting and knitting hats, gloves, scarves and headbands. They were recently honored at the Center's "mitten recognition luncheon". Over 1900 items were donated in 2019 to the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation and to groups in all of Western New York.
Golden Age Center Board of Directors - January 2020
From left: Jennifer Menter, GAC Recreation Supervisor, Anna Vacarro – President, Michele Chasse – Vice President,
Brenda Cassoni – Treasurer, Beverly Kinney – former Councilwoman and liaison to Golden Age Center, Barbara Nowakowski – Sunshine Lady, Cathy Mancuso – Chaplin
Mary Stewart photo.
The Golden Age Center Board of Directors posed for a photo at the December Christmas party.
Mary Stewart photos.
Mary Stewart photo.
