Events
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1 Move & Groove Mondays
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch Monday Movie Matinee
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl! July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant. July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum. July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer. July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes. June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
NICKELS RUMMY
| 2 Better Body Balance
BETTER BODY BALANCE Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness. The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness. . $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
Case Management Drop-In
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES BINGO!
| 3 Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30). Independence Day BBQ
INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC July 3rd 11:30am-2pm Join us as we celebrate Independence Day 4th of July with a special congregate lunch at 11:30am. This will be followed by Wii Bowling on 2 LANES with non-alcoholic beer and lots of snacks. It’ll be a fun time before the long holiday weekend! Sign up with Kim today!
Lunch
Wii Bowling
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th! 8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon. Beginners are welcome. Workshops
In addition to our Friday Lunch & Learn Classes presented through Erie County Senior Service’s University Express, we are excited to offer this series of Workshops on Wednesday afternoons in June & July. Register with Kim at 822-4532 x0 and come early for lunch. Wednesday June 5 1:00 PM Spanish 101 with Esmeralda Sierra Wednesday June 12 2:00 PM Drum 4 Health with Carolyn Zimmermann Wednesday June 19– CENTER CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH Wednesday June 26 1:00 PM Strengthening the Canine Human Relationship with Dawn Bellere Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
Workshops
Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
| 4 CLOSED - INDEPENDENCE DAY
| 5 CLOSED - 5TH OF JULY
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7 | 8 Move & Groove Mondays
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch Nickels Rummy
NICKELS RUMMY
TV Trivia
Monday Movie Matinee
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl! July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant. July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum. July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer. July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes. June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
| 9 Better Body Balance
BETTER BODY BALANCE Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness. The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness. . $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
Case Management Drop-In
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Farmers Market Coupons
BINGO!
| 10 Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30). Lunch
Wii Bowling
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th! 8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon. Beginners are welcome. Workshops
In addition to our Friday Lunch & Learn Classes presented through Erie County Senior Service’s University Express, we are excited to offer this series of Workshops on Wednesday afternoons in June & July. Register with Kim at 822-4532 x0 and come early for lunch. Wednesday June 5 1:00 PM Spanish 101 with Esmeralda Sierra Wednesday June 12 2:00 PM Drum 4 Health with Carolyn Zimmermann Wednesday June 19– CENTER CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH Wednesday June 26 1:00 PM Strengthening the Canine Human Relationship with Dawn Bellere Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
Workshops
Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
| 11 Chair Yoga
Jessie will guide you through this gentle chair yoga class that includes simple breath work, seated poses, standing poses using the chair for support and a guided relaxation at the end. This class is beginner friendly. You will leave the class feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! Class starts at 10 am. Lunch
Poker
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD ‘EM! Join us for Texas Hold Em’ Poker - Beginners are welcome. We will be using nickels to gamble with so don’t forget to bring in your nickels or bring in a couple dollars and we can give you change. The format is Sit & Go so participants can join and leave when needed. Max bet for a hand is 25 cents and we will be playing with one blind which will stay at 1 nickel. No need to RSVP!
Senior Summer Art Camp
June 6– Aurora Borealis in Acrylic June 13th– Dada and Surrealist movement mini lecture and clay June 20th– Mobiles and Origami June 27– Meditative art, Mandalas and Acrylics July 4th– SKIP CLASS July 11th– Bookmaking July 18th– Flower Wreath Making July 25th– Sunset Beach landscape and Acrylic August 1st– Forest Landscape Painting August 8th– Gallery Art Exhibition Opening– 1 pm | 12 Friday Fitness
Shake your groove thing with Jessie in this accessible fitness class. We will warm-up and get moving to some great music from all different decades. Routines are simple, easy to follow and lots of fun! All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing and are beginner friendly. Class starts at 10am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Silver Pride
PRIDE COMES TO TOSH COLLINS The South Buffalo Community Association is proud to partner with the Pride Center of Western New York to bring a great new monthly event to the Tosh Collins Center. The Silver Pride Project The Silver Pride Project is a Pride Center initiative that’s all about creating better conversations and improved social engagement with our older members of the LGBTQ+ community. By understanding people’s experiences we can facilitate greater social connectivity, improve social inclusion and evolve services to meet the needs of our LGBTQ+ elders. LGBTQ+ Seniors Coffee Hour Also known as the Silver Pride Coffee Hour, is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ seniors to come together and enjoy a morning of refreshments and conversation. Tosh Collins will begin hosting this monthly event on Friday June 10th from 10am-Noon and will meet the 2nd Friday of every month.
Lunch
Lunch & Learn
University Express returns to the Tosh Collins Senior Center with another great line-up for the Spring Semester. Our Lunch & Learns have been so popular with some classes standing room only! Sign up with Kim at the front desk or call 822-4532 to register for lunch and to learn then stay for BINGO !
Friday May 3- 11:30 AM
Friday May 17- 11:30 AM
Friday May 31- 11:30 AM
Friday June 14- 11:30 AM
Friday June 28- 11:30 AM
Friday July 12- 11:30 AM
BINGO!
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14 | 15 Move & Groove Mondays
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch Monday Movie Matinee
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl! July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant. July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum. July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer. July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes. June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
NICKELS RUMMY
| 16 Better Body Balance
BETTER BODY BALANCE Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness. The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness. . $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
Case Management Drop-In
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES BINGO!
| 17 International Food Tour
INTERNATIONAL FOOD TOUR! Our first trip of the summer is to the amazing West Side Bazaar on Niagara Street on Wednesday July 17th. WEDI’s West Side Bazaar is a small business incubator where aspiring entrepreneurs incubate business concepts and learn the fundamentals of running a business. Located at 1432 Niagara Street on Buffalo's West Side, it is also a community gathering space where people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds share a love of delicious food and unique products. The Bazaar has restaurants featuring Vietnamese, Egyptian, Congolese, Italian, Malaysian, Jamaican and Korean cuisines. We will be sampling food from all the restaurants on site along with a talk & tour of the Bazaar. Afterwards, we will be stopping for ice cream at your own expense. There are only 60 seats available for this trip and only members may purchase a ticket.
Only 2 tickets may be purchased together Schedule is as follows for Wednesday July 17th:
Tickets go on sale Thursday June 27th at Noon. The Young @ Arts program is supported in part by
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30). Lunch
Wii Bowling
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th! 8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon. Beginners are welcome. | 18 Chair Yoga
Jessie will guide you through this gentle chair yoga class that includes simple breath work, seated poses, standing poses using the chair for support and a guided relaxation at the end. This class is beginner friendly. You will leave the class feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! Class starts at 10 am. Lunch
Poker
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD ‘EM! Join us for Texas Hold Em’ Poker - Beginners are welcome. We will be using nickels to gamble with so don’t forget to bring in your nickels or bring in a couple dollars and we can give you change. The format is Sit & Go so participants can join and leave when needed. Max bet for a hand is 25 cents and we will be playing with one blind which will stay at 1 nickel. No need to RSVP!
Senior Summer Art Camp
June 6– Aurora Borealis in Acrylic June 13th– Dada and Surrealist movement mini lecture and clay June 20th– Mobiles and Origami June 27– Meditative art, Mandalas and Acrylics July 4th– SKIP CLASS July 11th– Bookmaking July 18th– Flower Wreath Making July 25th– Sunset Beach landscape and Acrylic August 1st– Forest Landscape Painting August 8th– Gallery Art Exhibition Opening– 1 pm | 19 Friday Fitness
Shake your groove thing with Jessie in this accessible fitness class. We will warm-up and get moving to some great music from all different decades. Routines are simple, easy to follow and lots of fun! All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing and are beginner friendly. Class starts at 10am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Blood Pressure Check
Get your Blood Pressure checked Friday July 19th from 10:30am-11:30am by Nurse Marcy during Friday Fitness.
Lunch
Summer Pizza Party
SUMMER PIZZA PARTY Friday July 19th 11:30AM Join us for a Super Summer Pizza Party with all the trimmings. And best of all, it’s FREE! This event is sponsored by Centers Health Care who will be doing a brief presentation and handing out FREE merchandise before we play BINGO! We are limiting this lunch to 60 people. Sign up with Kim today to reserve your seat.
BINGO!
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21 | 22 Move & Groove Mondays
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch Monday Movie Matinee
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl! July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant. July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum. July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer. July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes. June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
NICKELS RUMMY
| 23 Better Body Balance
BETTER BODY BALANCE Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness. The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness. . $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
Case Management Drop-In
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES BINGO!
| 24 Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30). Erie County Senior Picnic
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Lunch
Wii Bowling
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th! 8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon. Beginners are welcome. | 25 Chair Yoga
Jessie will guide you through this gentle chair yoga class that includes simple breath work, seated poses, standing poses using the chair for support and a guided relaxation at the end. This class is beginner friendly. You will leave the class feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! Class starts at 10 am. Christmas in July
HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Join us on Thursday July 25th for CHRISTMAS IN JULY! We will have a special Christmas lunch from Erie County Congregate Dining. Bring a wrapped gift that is no more than $10 to participate in our White And in the spirit of giving, consider
Lunch
Poker
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD ‘EM! Join us for Texas Hold Em’ Poker - Beginners are welcome. We will be using nickels to gamble with so don’t forget to bring in your nickels or bring in a couple dollars and we can give you change. The format is Sit & Go so participants can join and leave when needed. Max bet for a hand is 25 cents and we will be playing with one blind which will stay at 1 nickel. No need to RSVP!
Senior Summer Art Camp
June 6– Aurora Borealis in Acrylic June 13th– Dada and Surrealist movement mini lecture and clay June 20th– Mobiles and Origami June 27– Meditative art, Mandalas and Acrylics July 4th– SKIP CLASS July 11th– Bookmaking July 18th– Flower Wreath Making July 25th– Sunset Beach landscape and Acrylic August 1st– Forest Landscape Painting August 8th– Gallery Art Exhibition Opening– 1 pm | 26 Friday Fitness
Shake your groove thing with Jessie in this accessible fitness class. We will warm-up and get moving to some great music from all different decades. Routines are simple, easy to follow and lots of fun! All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing and are beginner friendly. Class starts at 10am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
BINGO!
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28 | 29 Move & Groove Mondays
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch Monday Movie Matinee
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl! July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant. July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum. July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer. July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes. June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
NICKELS RUMMY
| 30 Better Body Balance
BETTER BODY BALANCE Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness. The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness. . $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30) Lunch
Case Management Drop-In
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES BINGO!
| 31 Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30). Lunch
Wii Bowling
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th! 8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon. Beginners are welcome. |
Monday Jul 1, 2024
Move & Groove Mondays
Monday Jul 1, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Monday Jul 1, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org
Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday Jul 1, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl!
July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum.
July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer.
July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes.
June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
Monday Jul 1, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
NICKELS RUMMY
Due to popular demand, another exciting card game is coming to Tosh Collins! Join us for nickels (otherwise known as Nickel Nickel) on Monday afternoons. For those unfamiliar with the game, Nickels is similar to Rummy, with the twist of betting nickels. So bring in your nickel collection and come join us for another thrilling card games experience! The first game will be held on March 6, no reservations necessary.
Tuesday Jul 2, 2024
Better Body Balance
Tuesday Jul 2, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
BETTER BODY BALANCE
Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness.
The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness.
. $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Tuesday Jul 2, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Case Management Drop-In
Tuesday Jul 2, 2024 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Do you, or someone you know, need assistance with obtaining food, light housekeeping, or completing applications? Are you unsure what other linkages and services are available to seniors through Erie County? Our knowledgeable team is here to advise you. Stop in every Tuesday from 12 pm - 3:30 pm to meet with a member of our case management team:
Kelly Blackey, Rob Brandon, Becky Kozminski, or Mark Bunting. Contact Kelly at 716-822-4532 x 103 for more information.BINGO!
Tuesday Jul 2, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino
Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30).
Independence Day BBQ
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC
July 3rd 11:30am-2pm
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day 4th of July with a special congregate lunch at 11:30am. This will be followed by Wii Bowling on 2 LANES with non-alcoholic beer and lots of snacks. It’ll be a fun time before the long holiday weekend!
Sign up with Kim today!
Lunch
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wii Bowling
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th!
8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon.
Beginners are welcome.
Workshops
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
In addition to our Friday Lunch & Learn Classes presented through Erie County Senior Service’s University Express, we are excited to offer this series of Workshops on Wednesday afternoons in June & July. Register with Kim at 822-4532 x0 and come early for lunch.
Wednesday June 5 1:00 PM Spanish 101 with Esmeralda Sierra
Here we’ll learn the basic fundamentals of the Spanish language. This will include basic greetings in Spanish, greeting others and introducing yourself so you can be prepared for everyday interactions and travel!
Wednesday June 12 2:00 PM Drum 4 Health with Carolyn Zimmermann
Introducing you to the magic, fun, and healing power of recreational music making with hand held drums. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide the rest.
Wednesday June 19– CENTER CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
Wednesday June 26 1:00 PM Strengthening the Canine Human Relationship with Dawn Bellere
A dog’s friendship is like no other. But did you ever wonder why they do some of the things they do? join us for this awesome class to better understand your furry friend. Instructor plans to bring a few dogs to class for demonstrations
Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski
This class will teach you the skills needed to perform Hands-Only CPR on adults and infants. This is not a certificate course, but you will leave knowing that you can save a life. * Class size limited to ten.
Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
In life, you are more likely to use “Stop the Bleed” skills than CPR skills. Stop the Bleed is a grassroots national awareness campaign that trains and encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.
Workshops
Wednesday Jul 3, 2024 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski
This class will teach you the skills needed to perform Hands-Only CPR on adults and infants. This is not a certificate course, but you will leave knowing that you can save a life. * Class size limited to ten.
Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
In life, you are more likely to use “Stop the Bleed” skills than CPR skills. Stop the Bleed is a grassroots national awareness campaign that trains and encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.
Thursday Jul 4, 2024
CLOSED - INDEPENDENCE DAY
Thursday Jul 4, 2024 All day
Friday Jul 5, 2024
CLOSED - 5TH OF JULY
Friday Jul 5, 2024 All day
Monday Jul 8, 2024
Move & Groove Mondays
Monday Jul 8, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Monday Jul 8, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org
Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch
Nickels Rummy
Monday Jul 8, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
NICKELS RUMMY
Due to popular demand, another exciting card game is coming to Tosh Collins! Join us for nickels (otherwise known as Nickel Nickel) on Monday afternoons. For those unfamiliar with the game, Nickels is similar to Rummy, with the twist of betting nickels. So bring in your nickel collection and come join us for another thrilling card games experience! The first game will be held on March 6, no reservations necessary.
TV Trivia
Monday Jul 8, 2024 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday Jul 8, 2024 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl!
July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum.
July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer.
July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes.
June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Tuesday Jul 9, 2024
Better Body Balance
Tuesday Jul 9, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
BETTER BODY BALANCE
Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness.
The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness.
. $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Tuesday Jul 9, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Case Management Drop-In
Tuesday Jul 9, 2024 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Do you, or someone you know, need assistance with obtaining food, light housekeeping, or completing applications? Are you unsure what other linkages and services are available to seniors through Erie County? Our knowledgeable team is here to advise you. Stop in every Tuesday from 12 pm - 3:30 pm to meet with a member of our case management team:
Kelly Blackey, Rob Brandon, Becky Kozminski, or Mark Bunting. Contact Kelly at 716-822-4532 x 103 for more information.Farmers Market Coupons
Tuesday Jul 9, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
BINGO!
Tuesday Jul 9, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino
Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30).
Lunch
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wii Bowling
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th!
8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon.
Beginners are welcome.
Workshops
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
In addition to our Friday Lunch & Learn Classes presented through Erie County Senior Service’s University Express, we are excited to offer this series of Workshops on Wednesday afternoons in June & July. Register with Kim at 822-4532 x0 and come early for lunch.
Wednesday June 5 1:00 PM Spanish 101 with Esmeralda Sierra
Here we’ll learn the basic fundamentals of the Spanish language. This will include basic greetings in Spanish, greeting others and introducing yourself so you can be prepared for everyday interactions and travel!
Wednesday June 12 2:00 PM Drum 4 Health with Carolyn Zimmermann
Introducing you to the magic, fun, and healing power of recreational music making with hand held drums. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide the rest.
Wednesday June 19– CENTER CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
Wednesday June 26 1:00 PM Strengthening the Canine Human Relationship with Dawn Bellere
A dog’s friendship is like no other. But did you ever wonder why they do some of the things they do? join us for this awesome class to better understand your furry friend. Instructor plans to bring a few dogs to class for demonstrations
Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski
This class will teach you the skills needed to perform Hands-Only CPR on adults and infants. This is not a certificate course, but you will leave knowing that you can save a life. * Class size limited to ten.
Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
In life, you are more likely to use “Stop the Bleed” skills than CPR skills. Stop the Bleed is a grassroots national awareness campaign that trains and encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.
Workshops
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday July 3 1:00 & 2:30 PM Hands Only CPR with Pati Aine Guzinski
This class will teach you the skills needed to perform Hands-Only CPR on adults and infants. This is not a certificate course, but you will leave knowing that you can save a life. * Class size limited to ten.
Wednesday July 10 1:00 & 2:30 PM Stop The Bleed with Pati Aine Guzinski
In life, you are more likely to use “Stop the Bleed” skills than CPR skills. Stop the Bleed is a grassroots national awareness campaign that trains and encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Chair Yoga
Thursday Jul 11, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Jessie will guide you through this gentle chair yoga class that includes simple breath work, seated poses, standing poses using the chair for support and a guided relaxation at the end. This class is beginner friendly. You will leave the class feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! Class starts at 10 am.
Lunch
Thursday Jul 11, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Poker
Thursday Jul 11, 2024 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD ‘EM!
KNOW WHEN TO FOLD ‘EM!
Join us for Texas Hold Em’ Poker - Beginners are welcome. We will be using nickels to gamble with so don’t forget to bring in your nickels or bring in a couple dollars and we can give you change. The format is Sit & Go so participants can join and leave when needed. Max bet for a hand is 25 cents and we will be playing with one blind which will stay at 1 nickel. No need to RSVP!
Poker starts Thursday September 1st @ 12:30 pm.
Senior Summer Art Camp
Thursday Jul 11, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
June 6– Aurora Borealis in Acrylic
June 13th– Dada and Surrealist movement mini lecture and clay
June 20th– Mobiles and Origami
June 27– Meditative art, Mandalas and Acrylics
July 4th– SKIP CLASS
July 11th– Bookmaking
July 18th– Flower Wreath Making
July 25th– Sunset Beach landscape and Acrylic
August 1st– Forest Landscape Painting
August 8th– Gallery Art Exhibition Opening– 1 pm
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Fitness
Friday Jul 12, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Shake your groove thing with Jessie in this accessible fitness class. We will warm-up and get moving to some great music from all different decades. Routines are simple, easy to follow and lots of fun! All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing and are beginner friendly. Class starts at 10am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Silver Pride
Friday Jul 12, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
PRIDE COMES TO TOSH COLLINS
The South Buffalo Community Association is proud to partner with the Pride Center of Western New York to bring a great new monthly event to the Tosh Collins Center.
The Silver Pride Project
The Silver Pride Project is a Pride Center initiative that’s all about creating better conversations and improved social engagement with our older members of the LGBTQ+ community. By understanding people’s experiences we can facilitate greater social connectivity, improve social inclusion and evolve services to meet the needs of our LGBTQ+ elders.
LGBTQ+ Seniors Coffee Hour
Also known as the Silver Pride Coffee Hour, is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ seniors to come together and enjoy a morning of refreshments and conversation. Tosh Collins will begin hosting this monthly event on Friday June 10th from 10am-Noon and will meet the 2nd Friday of every month.
Contact Michael Weidrich for more information at 822-4532 x101 or email michael @ southbuffalo.org
Lunch
Friday Jul 12, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Lunch & Learn
Friday Jul 12, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
University Express returns to the Tosh Collins Senior Center with another great line-up for the Spring Semester. Our Lunch & Learns have been so popular with some classes standing room only! Sign up with Kim at the front desk or call 822-4532 to register for lunch and to learn then stay for BINGO !
Friday May 3- 11:30 AM
Western New York First (and a couple seconds) with Alan Nowicki
Take this fun journey through Western New York history with various facts and stories about the people, inventions and accomplishments that were first done in our area.
Friday May 17- 11:30 AM
Half a Century of Working Women with Cheryl McDonald
From Irish immigrants arriving on ships to Rosie the Riveter building war planes, women have helped shape our city and beyond. Whether managing the world's largest box company or running a nightclub on Michigan Avenue, Buffalo women have not shied away from hard work and entrepreneurship. We’ll look at the period from 1900 to 1950 to meet some of these amazing women
Friday May 31- 11:30 AM
Buffalo's Sporting Life with Joe Wasik
Are you a diehard Buffalo Sabres fan? Do you keep rooting for the Bills year after year? Are you just getting into all that Buffalo sports has to offer? Whether an aficionado or an amateur, this talk is for you! Presented through the eyes of a 60-year-old lifelong Buffalo sports fan, this talk will focus on professional sports in Buffalo through the years, including the history of the Bills, the Bisons, the Braves, the Sabres, and more
Friday June 14- 11:30 AM
The Irish and the Erie Canal with Michael McCarthy
The Erie Canal was intended to be built with local labor however the further west they went the labor force dwindled. The canal was completed with the help of poor, unpopular, and unruly Irish immigrants. This presentation chronicles the issues and scope of the Irish intrusion.
Friday June 28- 11:30 AM
Remembering Buffalo's Yesteryear Restaurants with Marla Bujnicki
Step back in time to when the Park Lane was a converted mansion on Gates Circle, Liberace was gaining popularity courtesy of the DiGuilio family- owned 3l Club, the Cloister was the place to be seen and you were spun around, albeit lightly, as you enjoyed a beverage at the Chez Ami. Both memories and taste buds will be revived as we recall and share some of our more memorable dining experiences.
Friday July 12- 11:30 AM
History of Buffalo Roadways: From Footpaths to Roundabouts! with Kenneth Kuminski
We sure have come a long way from the unexplored wilderness our area was at the end of the Revolution in 1783! WNY is home to two major east-west transcontinental highways - Interstate 90, the longest route in the Interstate Highway System, and U.S. Route 20, the longest road in the older US Numbered Highway System and also the longest road in America. Join us to learn more fascinating history about our Buffalo Roadways.
BINGO!
Friday Jul 12, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Move & Groove Mondays
Monday Jul 15, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Monday Jul 15, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org
Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday Jul 15, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl!
July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum.
July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer.
July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes.
June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
Monday Jul 15, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
NICKELS RUMMY
Due to popular demand, another exciting card game is coming to Tosh Collins! Join us for nickels (otherwise known as Nickel Nickel) on Monday afternoons. For those unfamiliar with the game, Nickels is similar to Rummy, with the twist of betting nickels. So bring in your nickel collection and come join us for another thrilling card games experience! The first game will be held on March 6, no reservations necessary.
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Better Body Balance
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
BETTER BODY BALANCE
Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness.
The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness.
. $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Case Management Drop-In
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Do you, or someone you know, need assistance with obtaining food, light housekeeping, or completing applications? Are you unsure what other linkages and services are available to seniors through Erie County? Our knowledgeable team is here to advise you. Stop in every Tuesday from 12 pm - 3:30 pm to meet with a member of our case management team:
Kelly Blackey, Rob Brandon, Becky Kozminski, or Mark Bunting. Contact Kelly at 716-822-4532 x 103 for more information.BINGO!
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
International Food Tour
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
INTERNATIONAL FOOD TOUR!
Our first trip of the summer is to the amazing West Side Bazaar on Niagara Street on Wednesday July 17th.
WEDI’s West Side Bazaar is a small business incubator where aspiring entrepreneurs incubate business concepts and learn the fundamentals of running a business. Located at 1432 Niagara Street on Buffalo's West Side, it is also a community gathering space where people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds share a love of delicious food and unique products.
The Bazaar has restaurants featuring Vietnamese, Egyptian, Congolese, Italian, Malaysian, Jamaican and Korean cuisines. We will be sampling food from all the restaurants on site along with a talk & tour of the Bazaar. Afterwards, we will be stopping for ice cream at your own expense.
There are only 60 seats available for this trip and only members may purchase a ticket.
- City of Buffalo Member price- $20
- Non-City of Buffalo member price- $25
Only 2 tickets may be purchased together
Schedule is as follows for Wednesday July 17th:
- 10 am Meet at Tosh Collins
- 10:30 Depart Tosh Collins for Bazaar
- 11:00 Arrive at West Side Bazaar
- 11-1pm Tour & Eat
- 1pm Depart Bazaar for Ice Cream (location tba)
- 1:30 Arrive at Ice Cream Shop
- 2:30 Depart Ice Cream Shop
- 3pm Arrive back at Tosh Collins Center
Tickets go on sale Thursday June 27th at Noon.
The Young @ Arts program is supported in part by
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino
Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30).
Lunch
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wii Bowling
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th!
8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon.
Beginners are welcome.
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Chair Yoga
Thursday Jul 18, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Jessie will guide you through this gentle chair yoga class that includes simple breath work, seated poses, standing poses using the chair for support and a guided relaxation at the end. This class is beginner friendly. You will leave the class feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! Class starts at 10 am.
Lunch
Thursday Jul 18, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Poker
Thursday Jul 18, 2024 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD ‘EM!
KNOW WHEN TO FOLD ‘EM!
Join us for Texas Hold Em’ Poker - Beginners are welcome. We will be using nickels to gamble with so don’t forget to bring in your nickels or bring in a couple dollars and we can give you change. The format is Sit & Go so participants can join and leave when needed. Max bet for a hand is 25 cents and we will be playing with one blind which will stay at 1 nickel. No need to RSVP!
Poker starts Thursday September 1st @ 12:30 pm.
Senior Summer Art Camp
Thursday Jul 18, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
June 6– Aurora Borealis in Acrylic
June 13th– Dada and Surrealist movement mini lecture and clay
June 20th– Mobiles and Origami
June 27– Meditative art, Mandalas and Acrylics
July 4th– SKIP CLASS
July 11th– Bookmaking
July 18th– Flower Wreath Making
July 25th– Sunset Beach landscape and Acrylic
August 1st– Forest Landscape Painting
August 8th– Gallery Art Exhibition Opening– 1 pm
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Fitness
Friday Jul 19, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Shake your groove thing with Jessie in this accessible fitness class. We will warm-up and get moving to some great music from all different decades. Routines are simple, easy to follow and lots of fun! All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing and are beginner friendly. Class starts at 10am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Blood Pressure Check
Friday Jul 19, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Get your Blood Pressure checked Friday July 19th from 10:30am-11:30am by Nurse Marcy during Friday Fitness.
Lunch
Friday Jul 19, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Summer Pizza Party
Friday Jul 19, 2024 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
SUMMER PIZZA PARTY
Friday July 19th 11:30AM
Join us for a Super Summer Pizza Party with all the trimmings. And best of all, it’s FREE! This event is sponsored by Centers Health Care who will be doing a brief presentation and handing out FREE merchandise before we play BINGO!
We are limiting this lunch to 60 people. Sign up with Kim today to reserve your seat.
BINGO!
Friday Jul 19, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Move & Groove Mondays
Monday Jul 22, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Monday Jul 22, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org
Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday Jul 22, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl!
July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum.
July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer.
July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes.
June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
Monday Jul 22, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
NICKELS RUMMY
Due to popular demand, another exciting card game is coming to Tosh Collins! Join us for nickels (otherwise known as Nickel Nickel) on Monday afternoons. For those unfamiliar with the game, Nickels is similar to Rummy, with the twist of betting nickels. So bring in your nickel collection and come join us for another thrilling card games experience! The first game will be held on March 6, no reservations necessary.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Better Body Balance
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
BETTER BODY BALANCE
Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness.
The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness.
. $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Case Management Drop-In
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Do you, or someone you know, need assistance with obtaining food, light housekeeping, or completing applications? Are you unsure what other linkages and services are available to seniors through Erie County? Our knowledgeable team is here to advise you. Stop in every Tuesday from 12 pm - 3:30 pm to meet with a member of our case management team:
Kelly Blackey, Rob Brandon, Becky Kozminski, or Mark Bunting. Contact Kelly at 716-822-4532 x 103 for more information.BINGO!
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino
Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30).
Erie County Senior Picnic
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WAITING LIST ONLY AVAILABLE NOW
Lunch
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wii Bowling
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th!
8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon.
Beginners are welcome.
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Chair Yoga
Thursday Jul 25, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Jessie will guide you through this gentle chair yoga class that includes simple breath work, seated poses, standing poses using the chair for support and a guided relaxation at the end. This class is beginner friendly. You will leave the class feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy! Class starts at 10 am.
Christmas in July
Thursday Jul 25, 2024 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Join us on Thursday July 25th for CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
We will have a special Christmas lunch from Erie County Congregate Dining.
Bring a wrapped gift that is no more than $10 to participate in our White
Elephant Gift Exchange.
And in the spirit of giving, consider
donating to our Giving Tree and Pantry for those in need!
Lunch
Thursday Jul 25, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Poker
Thursday Jul 25, 2024 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD ‘EM!
KNOW WHEN TO FOLD ‘EM!
Join us for Texas Hold Em’ Poker - Beginners are welcome. We will be using nickels to gamble with so don’t forget to bring in your nickels or bring in a couple dollars and we can give you change. The format is Sit & Go so participants can join and leave when needed. Max bet for a hand is 25 cents and we will be playing with one blind which will stay at 1 nickel. No need to RSVP!
Poker starts Thursday September 1st @ 12:30 pm.
Senior Summer Art Camp
Thursday Jul 25, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
June 6– Aurora Borealis in Acrylic
June 13th– Dada and Surrealist movement mini lecture and clay
June 20th– Mobiles and Origami
June 27– Meditative art, Mandalas and Acrylics
July 4th– SKIP CLASS
July 11th– Bookmaking
July 18th– Flower Wreath Making
July 25th– Sunset Beach landscape and Acrylic
August 1st– Forest Landscape Painting
August 8th– Gallery Art Exhibition Opening– 1 pm
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Fitness
Friday Jul 26, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Shake your groove thing with Jessie in this accessible fitness class. We will warm-up and get moving to some great music from all different decades. Routines are simple, easy to follow and lots of fun! All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing and are beginner friendly. Class starts at 10am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Friday Jul 26, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
BINGO!
Friday Jul 26, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Move & Groove Mondays
Monday Jul 29, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Move & Groove Mondays with Jess Reino. If you love Friday Fitness with Jess, you will love Move & Groove Monday.. We warm up and then get moving to some fun medium tempo music from your favorite artists. We work on building strength using light weights as well as balance and coordination. All movements can be done seated in a chair or standing. Every class ends with a cool down, stretches and a smile. Class starts at 10 AM. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Monday Jul 29, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Tosh Collins Center is host to the Erie County Stay Fit Dining Program. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a suggest donation of $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Reservations must be 24 hours in advance by call Kelly at 822-4532 x103 or email kelly@southbuffalo.org
Be sure to check out the menu for the month here https://www.southbuffalo.org/lunch
Monday Movie Matinee
Monday Jul 29, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
July we celebrate the works of famed British author Roald Dahl!
July 1st– Wonka (2023)– Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. Starring Timothy Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
July 8th– Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Starts at 1:30 pm after Trivia. A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true? Starring Gene Wilder & Peter Ostrum.
July 15th– The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Starring Anne Hathaway & Octavia Spencer.
July 22nd– Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious, who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts, and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst and his evil designs on the Potts family car. Starring Dick VanDyke & Sally Ann Howes.
June 24th– Classic Comedy Hour– Mama’s Family(1983-1990)
Nickels Rummy
Monday Jul 29, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
NICKELS RUMMY
Due to popular demand, another exciting card game is coming to Tosh Collins! Join us for nickels (otherwise known as Nickel Nickel) on Monday afternoons. For those unfamiliar with the game, Nickels is similar to Rummy, with the twist of betting nickels. So bring in your nickel collection and come join us for another thrilling card games experience! The first game will be held on March 6, no reservations necessary.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Better Body Balance
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
BETTER BODY BALANCE
Better Body Balance for Seniors is a specialized fitness class designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of older adults by focusing on improving their balance, stability, and overall body strength. This class is tailored to meet the unique needs and abilities of seniors, helping them maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Each session starts with a gentle warm-up, including light stretching and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind. Some balance drills and specific exercises will be offered to challenge and improve balance. Light weights, or bodyweight exercises will be used to build strength in the legs, core, and upper body. Stretching routines are incorporated to maintain or improve flexibility, aiding in mobility and preventing muscle stiffness.
The class focuses on movements that mimic everyday activities, such as bending, reaching, and squatting, to enhance functional fitness. Each session concludes with a cool-down segment to gradually lower heart rate and prevent muscle soreness.
. $5 or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30)
Lunch
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Case Management Drop-In
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Do you, or someone you know, need assistance with obtaining food, light housekeeping, or completing applications? Are you unsure what other linkages and services are available to seniors through Erie County? Our knowledgeable team is here to advise you. Stop in every Tuesday from 12 pm - 3:30 pm to meet with a member of our case management team:
Kelly Blackey, Rob Brandon, Becky Kozminski, or Mark Bunting. Contact Kelly at 716-822-4532 x 103 for more information.BINGO!
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
MINDFUL MOVEMENT & GUIDED MEDITATION with Jessie Reino
Looking for a quieter practice? This class is for you. Jessie will guide you through some gentle, chair based movement focused on connecting the breath and the body. This will be followed by a short guided relaxation and Jessie will finish the class by guiding you through a themed meditation. This practice can help ease anxiety and stress. Increase focus, positive feelings and improve overall mood. Class starts at 10 am. $5 per class or purchase an exercise card (10 classes for $30).
Lunch
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wii Bowling
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Wii Bowling rolls back to Wednesdays starting June 5th!
8 people can play at a time for a fun afternoon.
Beginners are welcome.