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February 2017

Violet Oldenski Chair, Board of Directors

Karla R. Madrid Executive Director

Shannon Winney Program Coordinator

Bob Geiger Councilman Town Board Liaison

Phone: 716.633.5138 Email: [email protected] Web-site: www.clarenceseniorcenter.org

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Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc.

4600 Thompson Road

Clarence, NY 14031

Phone 633-5138 • Fax 633-2276

Email: [email protected]

Web-site: www.clarenceseniorcenter.org

Regular Center Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

(Doors open at 8:50 am)

Wednesday evening 6:30 - 9:30 pm

(Doors open at 6:15 pm)

Outreach Services: Friday: 9:30 - 11:00 am.

Center Staff

Executive Director ................ Karla R. Madrid

Program Coordinator……….Shannon Winney

Program Associate ................... Carol Serviss

Bookkeeper………………… Catherine Holmes

Office Manager ..................... Lena VanBuren

Office Assistant .................... Joyce DePronio

Food Service Manager……….Tracey Dussing

Transportation ............................... Bill Goral

MOW Site Manager .......Mary Lou McDermott

MOW Office ..................................633-9783

Outreach Services………. Pamela L. Mesches

@636-3070

Sign In Procedures

Please sign-in upon arrival and sign-out upon

exiting the building . Member sign-in is located in

the foyer and guest sign-in is located in the office.

Bus Transportation

Bus transportation is available to members on a first call, first reserved basis. Please call the office to make or to cancel a reservation. To help defray the cost of transportation, a suggested donation

of $1 each way is greatly appreciated.

Shopping is available four afternoons each week. Shoppers leave from the Center at 1:00 p.m. for

an hour at the store and are then taken home.

The mission of Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc. is to provide social, recreational, educational, and nutritional programs, as well as opportunities for

volunteerism, to persons in the community who are fifty-five and older.

Monday .................................... Wegmans & Target Tuesday ........................................................... Tops Wednesday....……….Post Office@11:30/Dash’s** Friday ........................................................ Wal Mart

**2nd Wednesday of Month ....... Eastern Hills Mall

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

AARP ................................... 1-800-424-3410

Community Education ................... 407-9001

EPIC Hotline ........................ 1-800-332-3742

Erie County Adult Protection .......... 858-6877

Erie County Senior Services ........... 858-8526

Library .......................................... 741-2650

Meals on Wheels............................ 633-9783

Parks Department ......................... 741-8927

Post Office (Main Street) ................ 759-1243

Senior Citizen’s Helpline ..... 1-800-342-9871

Senior Outreach Services ............... 636-3070

Social Security ..................... 1-800-772-1213

State Police ................................... 759-6831

Town Clerk .................................... 741-8938

Transportation

Clarence Senior Center Bus ............ 633-5138

Going Places Van ........................... 858-7433

Rural Transit ................................. 565-3323

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In This Issue

AARP Smart Driver Course……………..10

Birthday Celebration .......................... 6

Blood Pressure .................................. 8

Computer Support……………………….I2

CSC Diners………………………………… 7

Movies ....................................... .4 & 6

New Members ................................... 3

Special Events Calendar ..................... 9

Travel………………………………………11

Weekly Schedule ................................ 8

Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc. 2017 Board of Directors

(L-R) Chair— Violet Oldenski, Treasurer—Darrell Young,

Assistant Treasurer—John Crawford, Secretary—H. James Blum, Vice Chair—Robert Poczik

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR...

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Welcome New Members…

Donna Albrecht, Mary Banks, John Ciccone, James and Frances Cote.

Delphine Grierson, James and Patricia Gutillo, David and Rosa Lombardo,

Susan Mummey, Michael Pease

You’re an Winner !!!

Marilyn Jelliff

Directors (not pictured) -Barbara Anderson, George Gardner, Mary Anne Kermis

David Meacham, Rosemond Ruhland, Paul Schulz, Bill Westley, Holly Zuffranieri

The staff and I received many delightful gifts for the holidays from members. Often times we

don’t get the opportunity to thank that person at the time. On behalf of the staff and myself, I want to

thank you all. Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

karla

FIND YOUR NAME “HIDDEN” IN THE SILVER STREAK AND COME TO THE OFFICE TO PICK UP

YOUR TWO FREE CSC LUNCH CERTIFICATES

Movie Favorite

“Roman Holiday” (1953)

Wednesday, February 1st

1:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Starring: Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck

Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring

European princess Ann takes off for a night while in

Rome. When a sedative she took kicks in, however,

she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an

American reporter who takes her back to his apartment

for safety. He finds out her identity and bets his editor

he can get an exclusive interview with her,

but romance soon gets in the way.

Visit with Violet Friday, February 3rd

10:30 a.m.

Violet, an adorable Yellow Lab, and her owner,

Kathy, will visit the Center today. Violet will visit

the Center again on Tuesday, February 14th!

Book Group Monday, February 6th

1:30 p.m.

February: This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance

by Jonathan Evison.

March: The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of

Girlhood Among Ghosts

by Maxine Hong Kingston.

All are invited to join our discussion!

Volunteer Meeting Tuesday, February 7th

10:30 a.m.

Volunteering is a great way to make friends, have fun,

and contribute to a worthy cause. Shannon Winney,

Program Coordinator, will discuss upcoming volunteer

opportunities at the Center and in the community.

All are welcome to attend!

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Getting to Know Windows 10 Wednesday, February 8th

1:30 p.m.

If you own a PC (not Apple) laptop or computer, then this

is for you! Achieve more with Windows 10 by joining

this 60 minute workshop to learn everything Windows 10

has to offer. You’ll learn how to get the most out of new

features, how to personalize your Windows experience.

Aspects of Windows 10 covered in the workshop

include: Navigation, Start, Windows, Explorer, Menus,

Accessing Applications, Security Features,

and Synchronization across Devices.

Upgrade your world with Windows 10!

Sign up in the office.

Univera Wednesday, February 8th

2:00 p.m.

Univera workshops are informal, informational, and easy

to understand. Whether you are just becoming eligible for

Medicare or you’re already a member and looking for

clarification of the rules of Medicare, this workshop

is a great way to stay informed.

Wednesday Evening Book Group Wednesday, February 8th

6:30 p.m.

Come join Maggie, a Clarence High School Senior, to read

and discuss the novel The Accidental Tourist by Anne

Tyler. The book is about a travel writer who hates both

travel and anything out of the ordinary. When he meets

Muriel, a deliciously peculiar dog-obedience trainer who

up-ends Macon’s insular world–and thrusts him headlong

into a remarkable engagement with life. If you are

interested in joining this evening book group, we will be

meeting every Wednesday in the month of February.

Please sign up in the office.

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Problem Free Computing Thursday, February 9th

10:00 a.m.

Is your Windows computer (XP, 7, 8, 10) running slow?

Are you receiving many pop up ads, error messages and

frozen or “blue” screens? Chances are your computer is

infected with viruses and malware. Revive your computer

with the free and open source Linux Mint operating

system. We will explain and show you how Linux Mint

runs better on your computer to give you problem free

computing. Bring in your laptops for a live demonstration

(no changes will be made to your computer).

We will also have laptops on location to show

you how problem free computing really works!

Sign up in the office!

Free Yoga Class Friday, February 10th

9:00 a.m.

Yoga is a wonderful practice for stress management,

improved flexibility and toning. Bring a cotton towel

and dress in comfortable clothes. Yoga mats will be

provided. Come try out this yoga class

for FREE this morning!


Alzheimer’s Support Friday, February 10th

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

This group provides support, information,

and resources to anyone touched by Alzheimer’s.

Fabulous Fiber! Friday, February 10th

1:30 p.m.

Eating a diet high in fiber is a big step towards improving

your health-but most Americans don’t consume the

recommended 25 to 35 grams of fiber each day.

Eating enough fiber can help you control blood sugar

and cholesterol, as well as your weight. Join us as

we discuss how you can add more fiber to your diet

and pick up some healthy recipes too.


The Breakfast Club

Denny’s 4610 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga

Saturday, February 11th

10:00 a.m.

If you enjoy going out for breakfast, this is for you!

Participants order off of the menu and pay individual

checks. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early.

Participants MUST sign up in the office to attend.

Greeting Card Workshop Monday, February 13th

1:15 p.m.

Instructor and demonstrator Diane Carr will assist you

in making two new greeting cards. View a sample of

the cards you will create in the front display case.

Cost for the craft is $5.00.

Sign up and pay in the office.

Valentine’s Day Luncheon Tuesday, February 14th

12:30 p.m.

Join us for Valentine’s Day at the Center. If you are a fan

of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, you will definitely

enjoy our entertainment provided by Jack Civiletto.

The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00.

Please sign up on the nutrition board by Thurs. Feb. 9th.

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Antiques to Go Tuesday, February 14th

1:30 p.m.

Who among us does not love a treasured Valentine

or two and a pair of famous lovers with whom they

have been fascinated? Think Romeo and Juliet,

Clarke Gable and Carole Lombard.

Please share both on this (actual) Valentine’s Day!

Widows, Widowers & Singles

Social Hour Tuesday, February 14th

2:30 p.m.

Are you interested in finding new friends with

similar interests as you? Join us today!

Light snacks will be served.

Heart Health Wednesday, February 15th

10:00 a.m.

Roughly 30% of adults have some form of elevated

blood pressure. Many people are faced with the

challenge of managing high blood pressure, and despite

all the resources available, many people still struggle.

This presentation will describe the most recent blood

pressure guidelines, common medications used to treat

high blood pressure, and some dietary and lifestyle

strategies to help combat high blood pressure. February

is heart month. Make it your goal to take control!


Birthday Lunch Wednesday, February 15th

12:30 p.m.

Join us for our monthly birthday celebration! Cake will

be served with lunch and those celebrating a February

birthday will receive a special gift. The suggested

donation for lunch is $3.00. Please sign up on the

designated birthday sheet on the nutrition board.

Movie

“Sully” Wednesday, February 15th

1:15 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Starring: Tom Hanks

On January 15th, 2009, the world witnessed the

“Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain Chelsey

Sullenberger, nicknamed “Sully”, glided his disabled

plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving

the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was

being heralded by the public and the media for his

unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation

was unfolding that threatened to destroy his

reputation and his career.

Encore presentation Friday, February 24th.

Supper at the Center Wednesday, February 15th

Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

Tonight’s meal includes a dinner salad, chili (catered

by Cornerstone) dessert, and beverages.

The cost for dinner is $2.00.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.


“The Vel d’Hiv Round-Up:

Understanding Sarah’s Key” Thursday, February 16th

1:30 p.m.

Tatiana de Rosnay’s hugely popular novel Sarah's Key

made many Americans aware of the Vel d'Hiv Round-

up. This round-up took place on July 16-17, 1942 in

Occupied Paris and more than 13,000 French Jews were

arrested by French Police. Learn about the detailed

planning by the Government behind this round- up and

how the French government and people have since dealt

with the pain and shame of this traumatic event.

Instructor: Eileen Angeilini, Ph.D.

FulBright Scholar, and Chevalier dans l’Ordre

des Palmes Academiques.


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“Wildlife in Winter” Friday, February 17th

1:30 p.m.

If you’re interested in the animals found in your

backyard during the winter months, come to today’s

presentation. A rep from The Buffalo Audubon Society

will be here to talk about the animals that like to hang

around WNY in these cold winter months!


Presidents’ Day Monday, February 20th

The Center is closed.

Cookie Decorating with Students Tuesday, February 21st

12:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Decorate cut out cookies with

students from the Youth Bureau!


“Be My Buddy” Art Day Tuesday, February 21st

12:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

If you’re interested in painting, come today to paint with

students from the Youth Bureau. You do not need to

have a lot of experience with art and painting to do this

activity! There will be a step by step painting instructor.

The cost is $2.00.


Humanities New York

Reading & Discussion Program:

“Our World Remade: World War I” Wednesday, February 22nd

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

As the centennial of World War I begins, this series

invites participants to delve into the history, literature,

and poetry of "the war to end all wars.”

Eileen Angelini, Ph.D. will facilitate this group on

behalf of Humanities New York.

Please see insert for details.

Points of View Current Events Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 22nd

11:00 a.m. - Noon

Today the group will utilize the previous Sunday’s

Buffalo News Section A for a group discussion.

Learn About

Senior Companion Program Wednesday, February 22nd

1:30 p.m.

People Inc.’s Senior Companion Program assists seniors

who have difficulty with daily living tasks so that they

can retain their dignity and independence. Among other

activities, the Senior Companion may assist with tasks,

such as grocery shopping and errands; providing

friendship and companionship; alerting doctors and

family members to potential problems and providing

respite for caregivers. Come learn more about this

program if you are interested in a rewarding

volunteer experience!


Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY Thursday, February 23rd

2:00 p.m.

Whether you are just becoming eligible for Medicare

or you’re already a member and looking for

clarification of the rules, this workshop is a

great way to stay informed.

CSC Diners

Orazio’s 9415 Main Street, Clarence

Thursday, February 23rd

Meet at 5:00 – Dinner at 5:30

Menu Choices:

Baked Fish Italienne $24.00

Stuffed Chicken Breast $25.00

Roast Prime Rib Au Jus $28.00

Meal price includes bread, salad, vegetable and

potato, dessert, coffee/tea, and gratuity.


WEEKLY

SCHEDULE

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:00 - 11:00 Computer Support

9:30 So-Sewers 9:30 Ceramics

9:30 Woodworking

10:15 Tap Dancing 11:30 Lyrical Jazz Dancing

Noon Billiards

12:30 LUNCH IS SERVED

1:00 Euchre 1:15 Wii Bowling

9:15 Women’s Bridge 10:00 S.T.O.P. Sensibly Taking Off Pounds 10:00 Scrabble 11:30 Resistance Exercise Cancelled 2/14 & 2/28 Noon Billiards


1:00 Pinochle

9:00 Euchre 9:30 So-Sewers 9:15 Line Dancing 9:30 Woodworking 9:30 Ceramics 10:00 - 12:00 Computer Support 11:00 Arthritis Exercise

Noon Billiards


12:30 Bridge 1:00 Watercolor Class 1:00 Canasta 6:30 Hand and Foot 6:30 Pinochle, Pool Woodworking

9:00 Zumba 10:00 Beginner Bridge 10:15 Meditation 10:45-12:45 Blood Pressure Screenings 11:00 Tai Chi

Noon Billiards


12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Rummikub 1:15 Bingo 1:15 Shuffleboard

9:00 Yoga

9:00 Stretch & Tone

9:30 – 11:00 Senior

Outreach Program

9:30 Rummikub

10:00 - 11:30

Computer Support

11:30 Resistance

Exercise

Noon Billiards

12:30 LUNCH IS

SERVED

1:00 Pinochle

1:00 Poker

1:00 Dominoes

Call the office for more information on any of these activities.

*All activities listed on the schedule are subject to time and date change and/or cancellation.

February

Special Events

Su Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

1:15 & 6:30 Movie

Favorite

2

3

10:30 Visit w/Violet

4

5

6

9:30– Noon AARP

Tax Prep

1:30 Book Group

7

10:30 Volunteer Mtg.

8

1:30 Getting to Know

Windows 10

2:00 Univera

6:30 Evening Book Grp

9

9:00 Board Meeting

10:00 Problem Free

Computing

10

9:00 Free Yoga

Class

10:15 Alzheimer’s

Support

1:30 Fabulous Fiber

11

12

13

9:30– Noon AARP

Tax Prep

1:15 Greeting Card

Workshop

14

10:30 Visit w/Violet

12:30 Valentines

Luncheon

1:30 Antiques to Go

2:30 Widow/Widowers

& Singles Social Hour

15 10:00 Heart Health

12:30 Birthday Lunch

1:15 & 6:30 Movie

5:15 Supper @ Center


16

1:30 The Vel d’Hiv

Round-Up

17

1:30 Wildlife in

Winter

18

19 20

Center is Closed

Presidents’ Day

21

12:30 Cookie Decoration

With Students

12:30 Be My Buddy Art

Day

22

10:30 Reading &

Discussion Program

11:00 Points of View

1:30 Senior Companion


23

2:00 BC/BS of WNY

CSC Diners

24

10:30 New Member

Welcome

1:15 Movie Encore

2:00 Fidelis

25

26

27

9:30– Noon AARP

Tax Prep

28

9:00-3:30 AARP Smart

Driver Course

12:30 Mardi Gras

Celebration

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New Member Welcome Friday, February 24th

10:30 a.m.

All new members, or anyone wanting to learn more

about the Center, are invited to attend this session.

A tour of the building will be given and light

refreshments will be served.

Fidelis Friday, February 24th

2:00 p.m.

Whether you are just becoming eligible for Medicare

or you’re already a member and looking for

clarification of the rules of Medicare, this

Workshop is a great way to stay informed.

Saturday Activity Day

@ The Clarence Library Saturday, February 25th

Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Game play begins at 12:30 p.m.

Games available to play include Cards,

Rummikub, Backgammon, and Dominoes

Upcoming Activity Days at the Library:

March 11th

April 8th

AARP Smart Driver Course Tuesday, February 28th

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The AARP Driving Course is a great way to save

money on your auto insurance! Cost is $20.00 for

AARP members and $25.00 for non-AARP members.

Upcoming Smart Driver Course Dates:

Tuesday, March 21st

Monday, April 24th

Monday, May 22nd

Call the office at 633-5138 to reserve your spot.

Mardi Gras Celebration Tuesday, February 28th

12:30 p.m.

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a festive

celebration marking the last days before Lent begins.

Entertainment will be provided by the Bar

Room Buzzards and will begin at 1:15 p.m.

The suggested donation for lunch is $3.00.

Sign up on the Nutrition Board by Thurs. Feb 23rd.

Hand and Foot *New* Every Wednesday

6:30 p.m.

If you are interested in playing or learning about

the card game Hand and Foot, come to play

on Wednesday evenings!

Wednesday Evening Activities 6:30 p.m.

Did you know that the Center is open every

Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.? There is space

available to play a variety of card games, board games,

and even shuffleboard! Many of these games are

available at the Center. If you’re interested

in participating in these activities, bring

friends and enjoy your evening!

Looking Forward…

RSVP Orientation………………..…….…….3/10

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon……………….....3/16

Celtic Night…(see below)……………………3/22

Women in Music with Danielle DiStefano…..3/24

A Wee Bit of Ireland Comes To Clarence

Wednesday, March 22nd

Doors open: 5:15 p.m.

A special evening event that that will blend Irish food,

Irish music, and a program based on the beloved

American classic book A Tree Grows in

Brooklyn. Bob Poczik, with the assistance of some

actor friends, will bring to life this moving story of

Irish immigrants in New York City at the turn of the

last century. The Wilde family singers will then take

the stage. Hold this date on your calendar for sure!

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Syrup & Slots Monday, March 20th

Depart 9:00 am—Return 8:30 pm

Take a journey through the rolling hills of the Allegany

Mountains. Visit Sprague’s Maple Farms and gift shop.

The trip will end at Seneca Allegany Casino where each

person receives $25 slot dollars and $5 food bonus!

Cost $51.00

Meal Choice

Main Line: your choice of two buttermilk and maple or

buckwheat and maple pancakes served with two eggs

any style and your choice of bacon, ham or Sprague’s

own recipe maple sausage patties.

Hot Turkey Sandwich: premium turkey covered with

homemade gravy and served with cranberry sauce and

choice of mashed potatoes or fries.

Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich: Pork tenderloin, flavored

with Sprague’s maple BBQ sauce, served on a bun with

a choice of mashed potatoes or fries.

Activity Level—Easy

Make Checks payable to Maxima Tours Ltd.

Polonia Monday, April 10th

Depart 8:45 am—Return 4:30

Enjoy a historic 2 hour Step on Guided Tour of

Buffalo’s historic Polonia neighborhood and lunch

will be served at the famous Chef’s Restaurant.

The last stop of the day will be at the Broadway

Market for Easter shopping.

Cost $67.00

Meal Choice

Boneless Chicken Cacciatore & Spaghetti

Lasagna With One Meatball

Small Spaghetti Parmesan

Activity Level—Moderate

Make checks payable to Maxima Tours Ltd.

The Smokies, Pigeon Forge

& Honkytonk April 22nd - 28th

This educational and fun filled experience will have

you stomping your feet every step of the way.

Whether it be the Honky Tonk sounds of Nashville,

the Pigeon Forge Performances or the beauties

of the mountains, you will be amazed.

Trip includes:

6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 3 Manager Specials

2 nights stay on route at Drury Inns

1 night stay in Nashville TN

3 nights at Clarion Inn, Pigeon Forge

2 Shows - Hatfield & McCoys &

Smokey Mountain Opry

2 Guided Tours

Shopping, Duty Free Stops

Maxima Tours Tour Director

Activity Level 1

Single-$999 Double-$759

Make Checks payable to Maxima Tours Ltd.

Cruising Around CUBA

& Jamaica November 9th - 17th

When you step aboard the Celestyal Crystal, you enter

a world where modern technology meets the grand era

of ocean travel. Her yacht inspired design and classic

teak promenade decks evoke an intimate atmosphere,

with all the amenities of a modern 5 star hotel

Double Inside : $2779

Single Inside : $4990

Double Outside : $3219

Single Outside : $6429

Double Balcony : $3389

Single Balcony : $6769

Prices are per person

Air Travel is Extra

Deposit due at booking $500

Activity Level 1

Make checks payable to Maxima Tours Ltd.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Computers are available in the CSC Library for

member use. Before using these computers for

the first time, members must sign the Computer

User Agreement available in the office.

Volunteers are available in the CSC library to

assist Center members with computer use

according to the following schedule:

Mondays, ..................................... Dave Schupp

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Feb. 13 & 27

Wednesdays ................................. Ron Butler

10:00 a.m. - Noon

Fridays .......................................... Mike Concannon

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Dave, Ron, & Mike are each very experienced

with computers and can offer assistance with

e-mail, internet searches, software questions,

and general computer use.

Dash’s Tapesaver Program

Please save your Dash’s receipts and drop them off

in the box located in the front lobby. For every $100

worth of cash register receipts collected, Dash’s

Market will donate $2.50 to the Center.

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DID YOU KNOW???

For your convenience when registering for FREE

activities, call the office or e-mail your information,

including name, phone number, and desired event(s)

to [email protected]. Or, feel free

to “make a list” and drop it off in the office. Events

with a fee require payment to be received in the

office before your name can be added to the list.

Cell Phone Collection

Do you have an old cell phone that you no longer use?

Please recycle your cell phone to benefit the Center.

A collection box is located in the Center foyer.

Soldier Care PackagesSoldier Care PackagesSoldier Care Packages

The CSC is a drop off site for donations for our

military troops. Many thanks to the Clarence

American Legion Auxiliary 838 for assembling

the packages and getting them to the soldiers.

Suggested Items:

Travel size soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions &

creams, disposable razors, hand sanitizer, lip balm,

sun block, small combs, small pkgs. of tissues, pens,

pencils, note pads, small hand held games, playing

cards, puzzle books, gum, hard candy, black socks.

Monetary donations are also needed and appreciated.

As a 501 (c)(3) charitable not-for-profit

organization, Clarence Senior Citizens, Inc. is able to accept tax deductible

contributions. .Honor a special person by making a memorial donation.

Your donation will help to make a difference in the lives of seniors by supporting

a wide range of programs provided at the Clarence Senior Center.

Ongoing Collection for Veterans...

We will continue to collect canned and dry

goods to donate to the Veteran’s food pantry.

A box for donations is located in the office.

Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of those members who recently passed

Dorothy Babcock

Richard Lechner

Jane Smith

Reading & Discussion

Our World Remade: World War I

10:00 a.m. - Noon

June 21st, 2017

A Very Long Engagement

After a court martial in January 1917, five Frenchmen convicted of self-mutilation are dragged along the network of

zigzagging trenches to the improbably named frontline trench, “Bingo Crepuscule.” What exactly happened in Bingo is

as labyrinthine as the trenches themselves, but Mathilde Donnay, the fiancé of one of the soldiers, is a determined

young woman whose wheelchair is unable to contain her fiercely independent and willful spirit. Aided by an indulgent,

well-to-do father, a generous private investigator, soldiers who survived the conflict and the families of those who did

not. Mathilde begins the long and spotty process of re-creating events out of the chaos of war.

February 22nd, 2017

All Quiet on the Western Front

Remarque’s 1929 classic has been called the greatest book about war ever written. Follow German soldier Paul Baumer,

who enlists with his classmates in the opening days of the war. Youthful, enthusiastic, they become soldiers. But despite

what they have learned, they break into pieces under the first bombardment in the trenches. Whether any will survive

and in what condition, physical and emotional, holds readers until the end.

March 15th, 2017

Penguin Book of First World War Stories

This new collection of short stories about World War I features works by famous British authors. Written during the

war and after, these stories illustrate the impact of the Great War on British society and culture, as well as the many

ways in which short fiction contributed to the literature of that time period.

April 12th, 2017

Verdun: The Longest Battle of the Great War

It is said that Verdun made France, but what did France make of Verdun? Like many battles, Verdun was bloody and

indecisive, a symbol of the war’s mechanization and horror. Paul Jankowski reexamines the longest battle of the Great

War, to tell both the military history and a social and cultural perspectives.

May 10th, 2017

The First World War: A Brief History with Documents

Ferocious and all encompassing, the First World War touched countless lives in Europe and far beyond. Historian

Susan R. Grayzel explores the unprecedented nature of modern “Total War,” and outlines the origins, experiences, and

legacies of the war through, and beyond, Europe and the West. A wide array of documents, ranging from nationalist

propaganda and diplomatic agreements to poetry and intimate letters and journals,

reveal the far-reaching causes and consequences of this total war.

May 31st, 2017

Review: Tying it all Together

This session we will debrief on the previous session and touch on more topics from

The First World War: A Brief History with Documents.

The Clarence Senior Center is participating in Humanities New York’s Reading & Discussion Program.

Participants will read a series of thematically linked texts over the course of six sessions. At each session,

participants come together with others in their community to discuss a text in conversation facilitated by

Eileen Angelini, PhD. Dr. Angelini received her Ph.D. and M.A. in French Studies from Brown University

and her B.A. in French from Middlebury College. She is a FulBright Scholar and Chevalier dans l’Ordre des

Palmes Academiques. Dr. Angelini has been a popular instructor of several presentations at the Center.

The schedule of sessions is listed below.

The following books will be available in the office to borrow for each session.

For further information and/or to sign up,

please stop in the office.

Clarence Senior Center

Annual Basket Raffle

Saturday, April 29th

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Please consider donating a theme basket or new items for the CSC Basket Raffle. Re-gift any

unwanted new items such as craft items, new toys, holiday gifts, decorations, picture frames,

candles, gadgets etc. and we will turn your donations into beautiful theme baskets.

We will be collecting donated baskets and

items from February 21st – April 24th .

Work together with your friends and put together a creative masterpiece! Monetary donations may be

made and will be used to purchase items for baskets.

Income Tax Time Has Arrived

Free federal and New York State income tax preparation and electronic filing will again be available through the Clarence Tax Aide program. This service is a free, volunteer tax counseling program sponsored by AARP and the IRS. We do returns for any Western New York taxpayer within the scope of our training. We do not however, prepare returns requiring depreciation, corporate returns, or out-of-state returns.

This service will be provided in Clarence from

February 1st through April 13th 2017 at:

Clarence Senior Center Clarence Public Library 4600 Thompson Road Three Town Place Mondays Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 AM to 12 Noon 11:00 am to 3:30 PM *Tax sites are closed: February 20 Items to bring to prepare your taxes:

proof of health insurance or an exemption; any documentation for the Health Exchange Social security cards for you and for all your dependents and your own picture ID

A copy of last year’s return

Income statements such as: W-2 forms from each of your 2016 employers, Unemployment statements, SSA-1099 forms for Social Security, forms that show interest, dividends and miscellaneous income, any form which indicates a cancellation of credit card debt, 1099R forms if you received a pension, IRA distribution or annuity, and 1099B forms that show stock sales.

Statements which may decrease your taxes such as: statements of mortgage interest and property taxes, sales receipt for any new car on which you paid sales tax in 2016, educational expenses (student loans, tuition, books, computers, school supplies) , a listing of medical expenses (including health and long term care insurance payments), charitable donations, and job- related expenses, care-giver expenses (Some items are awaiting congressional action).

A copy of a check if you wish direct deposit for a quick refund.

Whenever possible, both parties filing a joint return should be present to sign the return. If your return involves stock or bond holdings, capital gains, dividends or sales, please wait until after

March 1st to file to ensure that you have received correct statements from brokers. Clarence Tax Aide Sites are walk-in only… no appointments. February is especially busy; wait times are shorter in March.

We look forward to preparing your return!