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PAID HAMBURG, NY

PERMIT NO. 403

TOWN OF HAMBURG

THE PRIME TIMES Dept. of Youth, Recreation & Senior Services, 4540 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg NY 14075

646-0665

www.hamburg-youth-rec-seniors.com

OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. FITNESS ROOM: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday

JANUARY 2020 SUPERVISOR

James Shaw

COUNCILMEMBERS

Shawn Connolly

Beth Farrell

Karen Hoak

Michael Petrie

Director

Martin C. Denecke

Deputy Director

Joseph P. Wenzel

Sr. Recreation Supervisor

Joseph S. Pietras

Recreation Supervisor

Marc C. Collins

The HSCC will be CLOSED on the following dates

for holiday observances in January:

New Year’s Day

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, Jan. 20

AARP Smart Driving Course Schedule set

for January, February

Courses are offered to those who are 50 years of age and

older. The cost for AARP members is $20 and for non-

members is $25. Dates are listed below:

Jan. 8 & 9, 1:30—4:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 & 14, 1:30—4:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 & 22, 1:30—4:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 & 11, 1:30—4:30 p.m.

Feb. 19 & 20, 1:30—4:30 p.m.

PRE-REGISTRATION IN PERSON AT HSCC IS

REQUIRED FOR THESE CLASSES.

Classes are held at Hamburg Senior Community

Center, 4540 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg.

Those completing the course qualify for a discount

of up to 10 percent for 3 years on their automobile

liability and collision insurance and a 4-point

reduction on their driver’s license for accrued

moving violations.

For closing information related to inclement weather:

For Channel 2 - WGRZ (www.wgrz.com), listing begins with “HAMBURG TOWN....”

For Channel 7 - WKBW (www.wkbw.com), listing begins with “TOWN HAMBURG....”

If you are in doubt as to whether a program is canceled or the building is closed, you can call:

Senior Community Center 646-0665 (Senior Programs)

Senior Van Service 646-1666

Therapeutic Pool 598-0880

Adult Day Care Center 646-0255

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Painting with Terry

Join artist Terry Walkowski for a Sen-

iors painting class on Jan. 23 at 2:45

p.m. or Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. at the HSCC.

Artists take home their own beautiful creation and

themes vary each month. January’s is “Winter Won-

derland.” The fee is $10. To register or for more infor-

Winter Driving Tips

Make sure your vehicle is properly equipped for winter

driving conditions:

Drive according to road & weather conditions.

Leave earlier—drive slower.

Leave plenty of room for stopping.

Pull over if conditions become dangerous.

Keep your gas tank above half at all times.Keep a

warm blanket, granola bars & water in your car.

Drive with your headlights on & always wear seat-

belts.

Watch for ice on bridges & overpasses.

If you become stranded:

Do not panic.

Stay in your vehicle.

Run motor sparingly.

Circulate fresh air—open/downwind window for

circulation.

Clear tailpipe of snow regularly.

In an emergency, call 911 for help.

iPad/iPhone class Jan. 15

Instructor Bob Pope will be teach a new iOS13:

Tips, Tricks & Techniques class (for iPads and

iPhones) class on Jan. 15 in the John H. Farrell

Memorial Library at 9:30 a.m. at the HSCC.

The fee is $5.

Registration is necessary and seating is limited.

When the holidays are in the rear view mirror, why

not check out our gym (at the HSCC?

(Additional classes at Town Park Fitness Center)

Here is a sampling of fitness classes—see Page

4 for more details, more activities:

Aqua Strength (classes are designed to add

strength to the whole body. The core class

concentrates on the core (muscles of the

back, stomach & hips) 8 a.m., M, W & F.

Qigong, (increase energy & improve mood through

breathing techniques, gentle movement & medita-

tion) 8 a.m., M & W.

SilverSneakers®Classic (designed to increase

muscular strength, range of motion and activities of

daily living skills—a chair is offered for support, if

necessary) 9 a.m., M & W.

Yoga (increase flexibility, strength and breath with

the method of Hatha Yoga) 10 a.m., M & W.

Total Fitness, 10 a.m., T & Thurs.

Cardio Lite, 10 a.m., F, & M & W at 11 a.m.This

whole body workout starts with low impact

aerobics, followed by muscle

strengthening and stretches.

Community Concern program assists

frail seniors to remain in their homes

Under the terms of an agreement between Community

Concern and Erie County, Hamburg residents are eligi-

ble for the certain services provided through its Senior

Care Management Program for frail seniors. Commu-

nity concern is a non-profit agency established in 1971

in Derby providing mental health and senior care man-

agement. The program will improve access to a full

range of financial, housing, home energy, safety, nutri-

tion and personal care services to frail, low-income and

isolated seniors. For more information, please call

947-5025 or visit CommunityConcern.org.

Fast Facts About New Year's Resolutions

63% of people say they are keeping their resolu-tions after two months.

67% of people make three or more resolutions.

Top four resolutions: 1. Increase exercise 2. Be more conscientious about work or school 3. Develop better eating habits 4. Stop smoking, drinking, or using drugs (including caffeine)

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ATHOL SPRINGS

Mondays, 6 p.m.

WANAKAH SENIORS

Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

HAMBURG SENIORS Thursdays, 1 p.m.

107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg

SOWLES SENIORS

Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Come and Play Games with our Senior Social Clubs! Meetings are at Senior Community Center (4540 Southwestern Blvd.) except Hamburg Seniors

Hand & Foot Pokeno

Board Games

JANUARY 2020 Program Highlights

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

The HSCC is Closed in

observance of the New Year’s Day

2

AARP Driver Class

1:30 pm

3

Sowles Seniors

1:30 pm

6

Athol Seniors

6 pm

7

Mah Jong 9:30 am

Bridge 12:30 pm

Wanakah Snrs. 1 pm

8

HIICAP 10 am

Asian M. Jong 12:30 pm

AARP Driver Cl 1:30 pm

9

AARP Driver Class

1:30 pm

10

Sowles Seniors

1:30 pm

13

AARP Driver Class

1:30 pm

Athol Seniors

6 pm

14

Mah Jong 9:30 am

Bridge 12:30 pm

Wanakah Snrs. 1 pm

AARP Driver Cl 1:30 pm

15

Asian M. Jong

12:30 pm

16

17

Sowles Seniors

1:30 pm

20

The HSCC is Closed for the Martin Luther

King Jr. holiday

21

Mah Jong 9:30 am

Bridge 12:30 pm Wanakah Snrs. 1 pm

AARP Driver Cl 1:30 pm

22

Asian M. Jong

12:30 pm

AARP Driver Class

1:30 pm

23

Painting Class

2:45 pm

24

Painting Class

11 am Sowles Snrs.

1:30 pm

27

Athol Seniors

6 pm

28

Mah Jong 9:30 am

Bridge 12:30 pm

Wanakah Snrs. 1 pm

29

HIICAP

10 am Asian M. Jong

12:30 pm

30 31

Sowles Seniors

1:30 pm

Southtowns Women’s Friendship Club

1st Thursday/month, 6:30 p.m., HSCC (Dining Room) - Guests Welcome.

DAILY PROGRAMS

Fitness Room 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nutrition Noon (M-F) Open Swim 8:45 a.m. (M,W,F), Noon (F) 1:30 (M&W), 2 pm (T&Th) 6:30 p.m. (T & Th)

Pickle Ball

Mon. & Wed. 12:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Thurs. (beginners) 12:30-1:45 Fridays 11:30 - 2:45 p.m. Sundays 6 - 9 p.m. $3/sess., $15/mo./doubles play

Caregivers Support Group

2nd Monday/month, 7pm, Elderwood at Hamburg, 5775 Maelou Dr.

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4th Tues./month, 1 p.m., Peregrine Senior Living @ Orchard Park, 101 Sterling Dr.

BINGO

SilverSneakers® Classic Designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion and activities of daily living skills. A chair is offered for support, if necessary. Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

Abs, Back/Strengthening Keep your bones strong, your stride long & your back healthy by doing these exercises that concentrate on your Core (abs, back & hips). Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

Yoga Increase flexibility, strength & breath through the method of Hatha Yoga. Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

Qigong Increase energy & improve mood through breathing techniques, gentle movement and meditation. Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

ACE (Anyone Can Exercise) Manage your Arthritis through movement. Exercises include chair aerobics, strength training/balance and gentle stretching. Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

Strength & Stability Body strengthing, flexibility and improving balance. Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

Total Fitness Overall workout for flexibility, strength, cardio, involving floor-mat work. Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

Yoga for Arthritis Designed to increase joint flexibility and reduce pain; overall well-being. Resident $20/2 days Non-Resident $25/2 days

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Aqua Strength 8 a.m.

Abs/Back Strengthening 8:30 a.m.

Aqua Strength 8: a.m.

Abs/Back Strengthening 8:30 a.m.

Aqua Strength 8 a.m.

Qigong 8 a.m.

SilverSplash® 8:30 a.m.

Qigong 8 a.m.

SilverSplash® 8:30 a.m.

Yoga 9 a.m.

SilverSneakers® Classic 9 a.m.

SilverSneakers® Classic 9 a.m.

Yoga 10 a.m.

Total Fitness 10 a.m.

Yoga 10 a.m.

Total Fitness 10 a.m.

Cardio Lite 10 a.m.

Aqua Aerobics 10, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

Aqua Aerobics 10,11:45 a.m., 1, 5:45 p.m.

Aqua Aerobics 10, 11:30 a.m.,12:30 p.m.

Aqua Aerobics 10, 11:45 a.m., 1, 5:45 p.m.

Aqua Aerobics 10 & 11:15 a.m.

Cardio Lite 11 a.m.

Strength & Stability 11:30 a.m.

Cardio Lite 11 a.m.

Strength & Stability 11:30 a.m.

Yoga for Arthritis, 4:30 p.m. (Sowles Road)

ACE 2 p.m.

Yoga for Arthritis, 4:30 p.m. (Sowles Road)

ACE 2 p.m.

SilverSplash® Improve your agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance while performing shallow water moves in this fun class. Non-Member Resident $23/2 days Non-Member Non-Resident $28/2 days

Aqua Strength & Core and Aqua Aerobics Both classes are designed to add strength to the whole body. The Core class concentrates on the Core (muscles of the back, stomach & hips). Resident $23/2 days or $33/3 days Non-Resident $28/2 days or $40/3 days

Open Swim Program (M,W, F 8:45 a.m.; M,W 1:30 p.m.; T,Th 2 p.m.; F noon; T,Th 6:30 p.m.). The water temperature is set at 90 degrees for pool walking, stretching & leisure swimming. Resident $15/month Non-Resident $20/month

Aquatic Fun in Therapeutic Pool

Cardio Lite This whole body workout starts with low impact aerobics and then followed by muscle strengthening and stretches. Resident $20/2 days or $25/3 days Non-Resident $25/2 days or $30/3 days

Fitness Gym (M-F 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Staff is available for instruction on the use of the equipment. - treadmills, exercise bikes, weights, ellipticals, and more. (excludes classes) Resident $15/month Non-Resident $20/month Annual Fee - Fitness Room only $175/year Annual Fee* (residents only) $200/year * also includes use of equipment at Town Park Fitness, parking sticker, ID card)

MONTHLY PROGRAM FEES (Private Pay)

All-inclusive Annual Fee: $230 ($290 for couples) - includes the

use of the fitness equipment, therapeutic pool, and any classes offered at HSCC. Residents Only: may also use equipment and go to classes at Town Park - includes parking sticker and ID. (excludes insurance plans).

Featured Trips Offered by Local Clubs (Note: trips are not only for members)

The Hamburg Adult Day Care Program offers assistance to care-givers who work or need relief from the daily demands of providing care. The program includes meaningful programs, case supervi-sion, meals, fitness programs and assistance with personal care. This program is open to individuals who are unable to attend tradi-tional Senior Center programs, including residents of other towns. Full days and half days are available.

Monday - Friday

9 a.m..—5 p.m. Town of Hamburg Adult Day Services

646-0255 4540 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg

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Destination Dates Costs FOR MORE INFO, CALL …

Call for future trips

Boston Young at Heart Call Margaret Edington at 649-9551

Call for future trips

Hamburg Seniors T.C., Suzanne 204-8084, Joyce 674-5098 (mtg.3rd Fri/month,1:30 p.m. Town Hall-7A/B)

Call for future trips Friendly Travel Club Kathy, 980-6120, Barbara, 627-5275 Meet first Tuesday of the month.

Del Lago Casino - “Magic of Bette & Barry” tribute show, in-

cludes buffet, plus $25 free play. June 30, 2020 $79 pp

Athol Springs Seniors/Know How Tours, Call Leonard at 627-3613.

Charleston/Savannah (by air) April 27—May 2,

2020

$2,030/dbl, $2,475/sngl,

$1,795/trpl.

St. John Paul II Seniors, meet 2nd Weds. On 2nd Weds of the month at 1 p.m.

Armor Seniors, Orchard Park Seniors

Fran, 648-7526; Sandy, 627-9625

Please support the Adult Day Services by purchas-

ing F.I.R.S.T. certificates worth $10 at participat-

ing restaurants.

The proceeds go towards entertainment.

We offer the van service for Hamburg residents, 55 years of age and older in need of transportation to various appointments and destinations. Our fleet consists of full-size passenger vans and wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Dispatch office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Reservations for MEDICAL appointments may be made up to one week in advance.

Reservations for non-medical appointments must be made 24 hours in advance.

For MEDICAL PURPOSES ONLY, we have minivans to go to destinations outside of Hamburg.

There is no van service on weekends and all town holidays.

Fees are determined by distance and type of vehicle (passenger van or wheelchair). Most fees are within $10 to $45, per round trip.

Wheelchair van operates within Town limits only.

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SOUTHTOWNS CHAPTER 1221 (NARFE)

National Association of Retired Federal Employees

Monthly Meetings:

Date: 2nd Thursday of month (Mar. - Jun., Sept. - Nov.)

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Place: Hamburg Sr. Community Center, 4540 Southwestern Blvd., classroom

For Information: Call Anthony Montoro, 549-5347.

NUTRITION PROGRAM (Meals are served at 12 noon)

Blasdell - Lilly Apartments, 36 Arthur Ave. Fran Christ, 827-0245, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hamburg - Creek Bend Heights, 25 Buffalo St. Pat Fitzgerald, 648-2414, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hamburg Sr. Community Center - 4540 Southwestern Blvd.,

Karen Lake, 646-0096, 9: a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hot, well-balanced meals are available to those 60 years of age and older at three locations in the Town of Ham-burg. Reservations must be made one week in advance by Wednesday at 10 a.m.. Contributions are $3 for the meal.

FeedMore WNY

822-2002

Formerly Meals on Wheels until a merger with the Food Bank of WNY, this program offers 2 meals a day, 5 days a week to people who are 60 or older, disabled, home-bound, unable to do their own shopping or cooking, living alone or have little support. Delivery by a volunteer pro-vides a daily check on the well-being of the recipient.

(HIICAP) HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION &

COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

One-on-one counseling is available through the Erie County Department of Senior Services. This program offers unbiased information and assis-tance regarding Insurance, supplemental policies, long term care insurance, assistance with filing claims and referrals to other professionals. For more information or to make an appointment, call 646-0665; Hamburg Senior Community Center, 4540 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg.

VAN TRANSPORTATION

646-1666

FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Date: 2nd Monday of the Month.

Time: 7—8:30 p.m.

6:30—7 p.m. for newcomers

Place: Elderwood at Hamburg

5775 Maelou Drive

(in Activity Room)

Facilitator: Jenny L. Osburn, RN

Have you been feeling frustrated, guilty, angry, grieved, depressed or unsure of yourself as a caregiver? You are not alone! This is a safe en-vironment to vent your feelings and learn more ways of coping with others who understand.