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Amherst Center for Senior Services 370 John James Audubon Parkway Amherst. NY 14228-1142
Network Special Edition
June 2020
CENTER STAFF The Center staff remains hard at work anticipating your return. Our maintenance staff is disinfecting our building and furnishings as well as completing interior painting. Center employees are working for you at home and at the Center. Employees at the Center have been busy assisting our kitchen staff in preparing meals for Meals on Wheels and preparing more virtual programs for your wellbeing. Work is being done from homes in the areas of social work, virtual classes, and member communication. The Center has a receptionist answering the phone each morning, so please do not hesitate to call if you need assistance at 636-3050.
Due to closings, some Center staff have had to call in DAD DUTY.
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“Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.”― Brian Tracy
Dear gentle readers, In my final Network article, I would like to share a story that was told to me when I began my career in the field of aging. The story is about leaky buckets. It is said that when each of us is born, we receive a bucket filled with holes. As we grow, every person in our life, helps to plug the holes in our bucket. Beginning with our parents
and family, one by one a hole is plugged. As we learn and grow, our teachers, classmates and friends also provide assistance in the process of helping us fill the holes in our own buckets. Eventually we reciprocate and help to fill the holes in the buckets of others. Each encounter creates an amazing sealant so nothing can escape. A leaky bucket would generally be viewed as imperfect when water sprinkles from its sides. But imperfections can be beneficial and bring benefit to others. There is a very old tradition woven into Japanese culture known as wabi-sabi. Western translation proves tricky, but to put it most simply, wabi-sabi is the art of imperfection. Striving to look perfect is very hard work and goes against nature. Not being afraid to show imperfections can bring benefits to people around you. Our imperfections are the channels that allow our gifts to flow to where it is most useful at a specific time. Embracing our imperfections helps to reveal our strengths and finding ways to combine it with our gifts creates value and benefits for ourselves and others. Over the course of my career, there have been so many individuals who accepted the imperfect person I am and bestowed many gifts to me that changed my life. Here, I was enriched by the most valuable greatest “natural resource” – the people who entered the doors of the Center – from staff, volunteers, members and visitors. For some it was a brief encounter; a gentle word; a caring and reassuring smile. Some of you never set foot in the Center but connected with me on the phone, by letter or e-mail. Each one of you generously helped me to seal my bucket to the point it is now overflowing and I will start on a second bucket for the next journey I begin in retirement. As John Robert Wooden1 said “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” Thank you all for helping me to become the best person I could be! As a new Director takes over and makes the Center their own, I know that the continuum of love and care will be felt. It is the privilege of each Director to be the temporary caretaker of the Center and leave their own mark. I was able to go higher and see farther because of those who came before me and I know my successor will take you to heights no one ever could have dreamed! ~Pam 1(American basketball player and head coach at the University of California, Los Angeles. Nicknamed the "Wizard of Westwood")
Success To laugh often and love much; To win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; To earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To give of one’s self; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; To have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived—this is to have succeeded.
The Staff of the Amherst Center for Senior Services would like to thank Pam for her hard work and tremendous dedication to the older adults of Amherst. Her motivation and commitment has been an
example to us all. We wish her health and good fortune as she starts this new chapter of her life.
Editor’s Note: At this time we are awaiting clearances from both State and Local Officials as to the timing and plans to phase in operations at the Center. We do not have a definitive date to reopen at this time. We will update membership via our database robocall with any information when it becomes available.
GO TO THE TOWN OF AMHERST WEBSITE AT AMHERST.NY.US FOR LOCAL INFORMATION On the first page of the site there is information Executive Orders, Emergency Operations Center Planning Division, Board Meeting Information, Amherst Planning Board Information, Notices of Public Hearing, Town Hall Status, Courts and Village of Williamsville Courts, Amherst School Information, Town Cancellations and Postponements, and Erie County Department of Health Information.
2020 CENSUS
Census results have an impact on planning and funding for health clinics and highways, fire departments and disaster response, education programs, college tuition assistance, and so much more. Please complete your form online, by phone, or by mail when your invitation to respond arrives. Visit https://my2020census.gov/
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION:
ERIE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES: https://www2.erie.gov/seniorservices/ Erie County Senior Services mission is to promote the well-being of all older adults through coordinated and cost-effective services which enhance their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Visit their site for information on caregiving, wellness, housing,
nutrition, volunteer and employment, community resources, services, benefits and transportation. HEALTHY MEALS: NY Connects Call Center 858-8526 (8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri) Home Delivered Meals, Emergency Food Boxes
Go and Dine Program Expanded 858-8526 (8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri) Participants receive (8) restaurant vouchers to be used at participating restaurants per month
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Please call Senior Outreach Services at 636-3070 HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program): Please call Senior Outreach Services at 636-3070 LEGAL: The Center for Elder Law & Justice 844-481-0973 (9:00-11:00) E-mail [email protected] with your name and phone number. A licensed attorney will respond to you within 1 business day MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM: Please call Senior Outreach Services at 636-3070 MENTAL HEALTH: Erie County Warm Line 844-749-3848 or text 392-2221 (Confidential support and information for non-crisis residents of the County)
Mental Health Advocates of WNY 886-1242, for additional information https://mhawny.org/
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) WNY 226-6264 https://namibuffalony.org/
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) 800-662-4357, Distress Hotline 800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Crisis Services 834-3131
Peer Connection 836-0822 SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES: Though a partnership with Erie County Senior Services the Center has an in house Senior Outreach Program. Trained staff are available to provide assessments for home and community based services such as Meals on Wheels, Home Care, Adult Day Care and Personal Emergency Response Buttons. There may even be funds to assist in the cost of services. Call Senior Outreach Services directly at 636-3070. TRANSPORTATION: The Amherst Senior Transportation Department 636-3075 (Currently only driving dialysis patients)
Hearts & Hands 406-8311 (To schedule a ride or delivery) Transportation (Non-essential), Delivery (Needed items), & Social Connections VOLUNTEERS: People who wish to receive calls or make calls can contact Jody directly at 636-3055 ext. 3126. The Center has developed a Friendly Call Program where volunteers can reach out by telephone to members who may just need to hear a friendly voice. Special note from the Volunteer Department: Oh Volunteers, how we miss you! We miss your smiling faces, your positivity, your willingness to do just about whatever we’ve asked of you, and most of all, we miss your overall presence and energy. The Center just isn’t the Center without you here. Even if we were holding classes & programs, without you, it still just wouldn’t be the Center we’ve all come to know as our second home. Never forget, even for a little while, just how much you are appreciated, valued, missed and loved. Each of you bring unique qualities and character to the Center when you’re here, and it’s become incredibly obvious just how impactful that is! We so look forward to the day when we can ask you to come back to us and help us to continue to make the Center, THE CENTER. Please be patient and know that we are looking forward to it as much as we hope you are. But for now, please… stay in, safe healthy, and stay safe so that you can all come back to us and we’ll have another chance to remind you just how much we adore you! CLUB UPDATES: “Clubs are operating on their own. Please note that dates, activities and times may vary depending on the status of mandated regulations due to COVID-19. As always, it is recommended that you practice appropriate safety measures – social distancing; thorough hand-washing; and wearing appropriate facial covering when necessary.”
AMHERST CENTER CAMERA CLUB-Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 am Take a stroll through the beautiful setting of Forest Lawn Cemetery in search of photo opportunities. We will go to breakfast at Pano’s afterwards. Meet in the parking area inside the gate. If you plan to carpool or can help with carpooling contact Claire Kaymon, 650-1551. Please bring camera and tripod. Wear outdoor clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Event is being coordinated by Kay McDaniel AMHERST CENTER DINNER CLUB
The luncheon scheduled for June 25 at The Fairdale Banquet Center will be rescheduled for a Thanksgiving Luncheon in November.
On July 23 with drinks beginning at 4:00, we will be at Ripa’s. Please contact Ed & Sylvia Stachura for further details. Phone: 716-634-8432 Email: [email protected]
OUR SPONSORS-Our Heroes! The Amherst Center for Senior Services has a core group of organizations in the community that sponsor rooms, events, and programs. Their financial commitments provide us the opportunity to offer our programs for free or at a small fee. We would like to thank them for their generosity and will be highlighting them in our upcoming publications. The Amherst Generations Foundation: The Amherst Generations Foundation is a trusted partner to the Senior Center and their generosity does not stop there. They also assist Meals on Wheels, Amherst Senior Transportation, Amherst Adult Day Services and various other nonprofit organizations. Their support has become even more important during the pandemic and will only continue. If you would like to make a donation to the Foundation, checks can be made to: Amherst Generations Foundation and mailed to 370 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst NY 14228. Asbury Point: Thanks to modern technology, you can now explore thousands of galleries and museums from the comfort and safety of your living room. Here are 10 of the best virtual museum and art gallery tours to take during self-isolation. Thank you for sharing this with us Asbury Pointe, our Art Gallery Sponsor! https://www.elitetraveler.com/design-culture/10-best-virtual-museum-tours Beechwood Continuing Care: What you may not realize is that there’s a whole lot of good that can come from the internet, particularly through online volunteering. Volunteering online lets you donate your virtual time to a cause that matters, which means you can make a difference even if you can’t go physically volunteer somewhere. https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/9-places-to-volunteer-online-and-make-a-real-impact
The photo to the left is Chef Daryl from Elderwood. Chef Daryl recently conducting a Facebook Live Cooking demonstration as part of Older American’s Month. If you were unable to watch, they have posted a tape of it on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ElderwoodAdmin/videos/2578279482438613/ This is just one of the fantastic programs that Elderwood has partnered with the Center on. Stay tuned for future events sponsored by Elderwood!
Independent Health Foundation Resources: Please consider using some of this helpful information provided by our friends at Independent Health.
Senior focused health and wellness classes as well as workout videos https://www.independenthealth.com/IndividualsFamilies/Medicare/MedicareMemberResources/HealthHub
Healthy Options YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/indhealthfoundation) Fun distraction or reward for those that are already making healthy choices
https://www.independenthealth.com/IntheCommunity/Events/CalendarofEvents Stay informed and healthy during this pandemic
https://www.independenthealth.com/Coronavirus
ROBOCALLS: The Center’s Robo call number has changed to 716-636-3050.
EMAILS: If you would like to receive emails from the Center on a weekly basis, please email our Public Relations Coordinator at [email protected] DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRY ZOOM
Click on the meeting link that you have been sent If you have never used Zoom before, you will need to click
download and run Zoom If you have Zoom downloaded, then click open Zoom.us You may see a message that states, please wait for the host to start
the meeting, as soon as the instructor joins the meeting, the virtual class will pull up
Most likely your instructor has it set up to mute all participants (You will only be able to hear your instructor, she will not be able to hear you)
If your instructor invites you to speak, a box with a blue button will appear that states, unmute myself, click it
If the instructor can’t hear you, there is a ^ arrow on the bottom left corner of your computer screen next to the microphone
If the instructor can’t see you, there is a ^ arrow on the bottom left corner of your computer screen next to the video camera
If you would like further training information please go to https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRY A WEBINAR To join a meeting by computer:
Open your invitation and click “Join” If this is the first time you’re joining a meeting, your computer will
attempt to download the desktop app. You can do this, or you can click on “Join from your browser.” This will open in your preferred web browser (such as Internet Explorer)
Enter your name and email address and click “Next” Choose how you want to hear the webinar:
o “Use computer for audio” will allow you to listen through headphones or through your computer
o “Call in” – use a phone to dial the call-in number provided in the invitation and enter the meeting code when prompted
o “Call me” and “Don’t connect audio” shouldn’t be chosen Your microphone will be muted upon entering the meeting; however, please mute your line
anyway by clicking the button that looks like a microphone with a line through it. Your video is disabled by default, but feel free to turn it on if you’d like others to see you. Do this
by clicking “Start Video,” which looks like a video camera Click “Join meeting.”
To join a meeting by phone (audio only):
Open your meeting invitation, and dial one of the numbers listed under “Join by phone” Enter the meeting code found on the invitation, when prompted Once you’re connected, you’ll be able to hear the speaker. Your phone will be muted upon joining
the meeting; however, please mute your line anyway by clicking the button that looks like a microphone. If you are on a landline, press the “mute” button
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS:
Virtual Functional Living Everyday Exercise (FLEE) Every Monday at 10:00 am beginning June 1 Enjoy 40 minutes of activities that will help improve balance, mobility, and strength. Discover how functional fitness exercises that mimic activities of daily life can help promote better balance and reduce the risk of falls. At the end of each class, enjoy a 10-minute social chat time. Simple in-home equipment is used. Instructor: Jill Bronsky. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOmvqDgoEtWh6iIc1e_vTepSmfy-l6lw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Yoga & Meditation-Every Tuesday at 11:30 am beginning June 2 (No class on July 14) The mind and body are interconnected. This will be a combination of meditation and yoga exercise, done from a chair. The ultimate goal is to achieve a gentle and healing experience. Jennifer Nuwer, instructor Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcO2rrjstGNVTFdDHEFqs8b8kv_H60WAF After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
ZOOM Games at 11:00 am (On June 2, the game will be played at 10:00) June 2 (Jeopardy) June 11 (Who Am I?) June 18 (Match Game) June 25 (Song Lyric)
Please email Jen at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited ZOOM Coffee with Jo at 10:00 am (On June 4, Coffee Hour will be at 10:30)
June 4 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 Please email Joanne at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited
How about a “Lunch Mocktail” with Skinny Mimosa’s?-June 5 at noon https://www.thepinningmama.com/skinny-mimosa-mocktail-recipe/ Dress in your tropical wear, grab a mocktail and meet for this virtual Happy Hour Please email Joanne at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited
Good Times Café’-June 8 at 12:00 Join Melissa Abel, Deputy Director for virtual lunch. She will be discussing the current operations of the center and will answer questions. Please email Joanne at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited
How to Use Zoom- June 10 at 2:30 pm Learn to use Zoom more effectively. Instructor: Nancy Wise. Please email Cindy at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited.
Simple Mask Making FACEBOOK LIVE-June 12 at 11:30 am You will need a sock, tee shirt or bandanna & 2 rubber bands Please email Joanne at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link.
What You Can Do to Prevent Falls-June 12 at 2:00 pm The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 out of 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year. Learn how to prevent a fall from happening to you. We'll discuss ways to make your home safer and review some exercises you can do at home to reduce your risk of a fall. Meeting link: https://nyhmeetings.webex.com/nyhmeetings/j.php?MTID=m2f257ace4df4a702a121ff3cab943cc2 OR Join by phone 1-716-795-4033 Meeting number: 744 860 360
Zoom Book Lovers-June 15 at 11:30 Have you read a book that you just can’t stop talking about? Please email Jen at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited
Stay Calm and BREATHE!-June 18th at 9:00 am We will discuss mindful breathing, and how the practice can be beneficial in reducing stress, and anxiety, as well as its ability to promote concentration and improve vitality. You will be provided with mindful breathing techniques to engage in. Please contact Angela at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited Medicare & Our Current Situation-June 19 at 10:00 am Basic Medicare plans will be reviewed as well as assistance with processing your plan during these uncertain times. Presented by: Lisa Giancarlo, Clarity Group. Please email Christina at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited Handwashing 101FACEBOOK LIVE- June 19 at noon Please email Joanne at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Zoom Cooking with Jen-June 22 at 11:30 Hang out in the “kitchen” or cook along with us. We will be making Strawberry Cobbler. Please email Jen at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link and recipe. Space is limited Just Say It!-June 29th at 10am Do you find yourself wanting to say something but unsure if its “appropriate”? Or often “speaking carefully” in fear of what others will think? If so, this is the group for you. Join us as we respectfully share thoughts and simply talk freely amongst peers. Please note; what we talk about in this group stays in this group. Please contact Angela at [email protected] to RSVP an in order for her to send you the link. Zoom Bingo-June 29 at 11:30 Please email Jen at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited We will mail you copies of a bingo board. "Coping With Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19" Online group meets weekly to share stories, emotions, and skills to manage fear during trying times. This group is hosted by the Mental Health Association (MHA). Call Bridget at (715)886-1242 ext. 347 or email @[email protected] to register AT HOME WITH SHAKESPEARE-Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 pm through July 28(no session on June 23) On the Stratford website, the Festival is showing films of its productions of Shakespeare’s play. We will use those performances as the focus for our weekly conversations about these dramatic masterworks, looking at the plays both as literature and as theatrical experiences. Moderated by Michael Harris through Zoom. Please email Cindy at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited. PLEASE NOTE: SESSIONS BEGAN IN MAY but there is new information each week. Virtual Art History with Laura Watts-Thursdays at 10:00 Please email Cindy at [email protected] to RSVP in order for her to send you the link. Space is limited. PLEASE NOTE: SESSIONS BEGAN IN MAY but there is new information each week.
CLASS UPDATE: For the safety of our members and instructors, our in-person summer classes have been cancelled and we will not be putting out our Fall Class Catalog. We are adjusting the ways that we can provide services to our members. We are committed to provide educational opportunities to our members and will slowly be rolling out virtual classes. The amount of classes will decrease but certainly not the expertise of our instructors or the interest of our topics. We will keep you posted on any upcoming classes through member emails, Facebook posts and in our Network Special Editions.
Updates from our Members: Hi! I am a new member, but I am keeping busy by volunteering to read for the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service, and playing bridge online on Bridgebase.com. I am also teaching a bridge class online using Zoom! What a fun time we are having! Hope you are all staying safe and healthy - and I hope to meet you at the Amherst Center when it re-opens! Ruth Nawotniak Small watercolor paintings to put inside greeting cards instead of buying a gift. Barbara Murak I found a coloring book on line that has 54 pages of Buffalo landmarks (art gallery, darwin martin house, central terminal, etc) and some buffalo images to decorate as you like. Also there is historical information about Buffalo. There is also a Niagara Falls one available. www.predmore.com. It fills up the hours when I'm not cleaning (haha). Joanne Stahl I have been keeping busy crocheting, doing paint by numbers, reading and doing my daily crossword puzzles. I do miss my Tues. tap class at the Center and my part time job but doing ok. Stay well. Sara Donnelly MEMBER SELFIES: They’re not just for Millennials! In an email sent last month, we provided directions on how to take a good selfie-then share it! (If you are not on our email list, please contact Christina Yensan, Public Relations Coordinator at [email protected])
Thank you to Karen, Claire, Betty, Sid, Bob, Barbara and Melissa Abel!
TRAVEL-We can’t travel now but we can certainly think about it!
Can you find the world continents and oceans!
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TEST YOUR TRAVEL KNOWLEDGE
1. What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world? A. Times Square B. Disney World C. The Colosseum D. Eiffel Tower 2. The Bahamas is one of the most popular destinations for U.S. residents to visit in the Caribbean. On average, how cold does it get in the Bahamas? A. 40 degrees B. 50 degrees C. 60 degrees D. 70 degrees
3. Champagne is less than 100 miles away from Paris. How many bottles of Champagne are shipped around the country from there each year? A. 1.5 million bottles B. 322 million bottles C. 525 million bottles D. 1 billion bottles 4. Which major Canadian city has not hosted the Olympics? A. Montreal B. Toronto C. Calgary D. Vancouver 5. How many Smithsonian museums and galleries are in Washington, D.C.? A. 10 B. 13 C. 17 D. 19 6. Finish this phrase with a well-known Italian city: “All roads lead to _____" A. Naples B. Venice C. Rome D. Verona 7. In the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” where is the Griswold family traveling? A. Sea World B. Walley World C. Disney World D. Busch Gardens
Find out how you scored — and more fun facts 1.ANSWER - A. Times Square Tourists flock to New York’s neon heart for the flashing lights, Broadway shows, megastores, and sheer spectacle. Times Square can even be a convenient, if chaotic, base, thanks to hotels at every price point and easy access to public transportation: subways, rails, buses, and more yellow taxis than you can count. It got more than 39 million annual visitors as of 2010, according to the Times Square Alliance. 2. ANSWER - D. 70 degrees The trade winds that blow almost continually throughout the Bahamas give the island a warm climate that varies very little year-round. The best time is from September through May when the temperature averages 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. The rest of the year is a bit warmer with temperatures between 80-85 degrees. 3.ANSWER - B. 322 Million Bottles According to legend, monks brought the method for making sparkling wine up from the Languedoc, in the south of France and discovered that the chalky soil and climatic conditions in the Champagne region produced a bright bubbly wine. All champagne comes exclusively from the Champagne region of France. Bubbly from all other regions in the world is referred to as sparkling wine. Must-see places in Champagne: the historic Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, Moet et Chandon Champagne Cellar Tours, and an “off-road” tasting tour via Land Rover into the vineyards around Verzy with Oenovasion. 4.ANSWER - B. Toronto Officials from Buffalo, N.Y., and Toronto — cities separated by 100 miles — have openly discussed the option of trying to make the 2024 Games the first Olympics to officially be staged in more than one country. In the meantime, look for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil, and the 2018 Olympics will be in Pyeongchang, South Korea. 5. ANSWER - C. 17 There are 19 Smithsonian museums and galleries, 17 in D.C. and two in New York City. At D.C.’s Smithsonian Institution Building (known as The Castle), you can find maps and a schedule of events. Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum displays the largest collection of air and spacecraft in the world, along with IMAX films and planetarium shows. Artifacts at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum include an 80-foot dinosaur skeleton, a life-size model of a blue whale, and a 45-and-a-half carat jewel called the Hope Diamond. 6. ANSWER - C. Rome The theory goes that The Milliarium Aureum was erected by the Emperor Caesar Augustus near the temple of Saturn in the central Forum of ancient Rome and that all roads were considered to begin from this monument and all distances in the Roman Empire were measured relative to that point. The road system of the Ancient Romans was one of the greatest engineering accomplishments of its time, with over 50,000 miles of paved road radiating from their center at the Forum. 7. ANSWER - B. Walley World The 1983 movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” starred Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo as the Griswolds, who are on a quest to visit Walley World, a theme park, for a family vacation — when things don’t exactly go as planned at Walley World itself.
Please see the letter below from Senator Ranzenhofer:
Dear Neighbors, I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these turbulent and trying times. Hosting the Family Health Fair for the past 9 years at the Amherst Center for Senior Services has been a tremendous honor and privilege. It has always been one of my favorite events to host and attend because I got to know so many people by seeing and talking to them and their families every year. Many of you, I know, used our resources to improve your health. I heard many stories of screenings, provided free of charge at our health fair,
providing important, and at times even lifesaving, information. I am deeply saddened that we will have to cancel this year’s event. The health, wellbeing and safety of our community is the foundation of our health fair and we cannot put that in jeopardy. I hope you will understand. The Senior Center and our Senate office decided that canceling this year’s event was best for everyone’s health due to the fact that we have over 1000 visitors, more than 100 vendors and dozens of Senior Center staff and volunteers packed into the building. A huge thank you to the staff of the Amherst Center for Senior Services for their dedication to our community and for making the event a success each and every year. Thank you to all the vendors who participate and provide free health screenings. Thank you to Kaleida Health for being a Community Sponsor and for the work you are currently doing for our community. A special thank you to all who have come to the health fair over the years. It has been my pleasure to host an event that was enjoyed by so many. As many of you know, this would have been my final health fair, as I will not be seeking re-election in November. I wish you and your family continued health and safety throughout the remainder of this unprecedented pandemic. Best Wishes,
MICHAEL H. RANZENHOFER State Senator
