please JOin Us FOr a “ClassiC” niGhT OUT anD help The neTwOrK in aGinG

CelebraTe 38 Years!Please join in as we say Happy New Year and commemorate

38 years of serving the WNY senior community. MEMBERS MAY BRING A GUEST AT $35.00 EACH (21 OR OLDER)

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 • 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Cost: $35includes guided tour, hors d’oeuvres and beer, wine and soda

Buff alo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum263 Michigan Avenue • Buff alo, NY 14203

Register online at www.networkinaging.org

by Friday, January 18th

DESSERT TABLE COURTESY OF:

OUR HONORARY CHARITY WILL BE:

BUFFALO NIAGARA HONOR FLIGHT

THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY:

CRUISE IN FOR A

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If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Boron at:

lisaboro@buff alo.edu or (716) 829-3712

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IN THIS ISSUE

JANUARY – MARCH 2019

“Cruise in for a Classic Time” Info. ....... 1

38th Annual Meeting Photos ............. 2

Thank You to All Sponsors ............... 2

President’s Message ........................... 3

Welcome Member Agencies ............ 3

Committee Info ....................................4

SPONSOR ARTICLES

Brompton Heights .............................. 5 Brompton Heights Is Launching A

New Website Soon!

UB School of Social Work ................ 5

Hospice ..................................................6 Transforming Suffering Into Solace

Family Choice of New York ..............6 Independent Health offers plan for those who reside in long-term care/assisted living facilities

The Mcguire Group ............................. 7 Complex medical conditions treated with new technology

Medical House Calls With Compassion ................................ 7

Juniper Glen ......................................... 8

Clarity Group NY................................... 8

Check Us Out on Facebook & Linkedin! .............................................9

Social Media (Facebook) Posts Submission Info And Guidelines .......9

Interested In Co-Hosting A Network With The Network Event? .............. 10

Event Photos ...................................... 10

Platinum Members ........................ 10-11

Calendar of Events ............................12

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OFFICERS

President Angie BlackleyThe Dale Association

V.P. — Professional DevelopmentBeth DonnerM&T Bank Reverse Mortgage

V.P. — Network DevelopmentLarry Raines

V.P. — Community RelationsPamela PaceAmazing Home Care

SecretarySharon PlantPeople Inc.

TreasurerSuzanne Desfosses-GilliamTouching Hearts at Home

Past PresidentKristin SurdejLaping, Surdej Associates LLC

Founding PresidentDr. Evan Calkins

BOARD MEMBERS

Louanne Bakk, PHD, MSW, BSWUniversity at Buffalo, School of Social Work

Anne Binga, LMSWCenter for Hospice & Palliative Care

Kashia BrosiusAbsolut Care

Margie Cannon-ZdrojewskiSimplified Solutions of WNY, LLC

Dana DeeACSIA Partners

Sarah HarlockDent Neurologic Institute – Integrative Center for Memory

Beverly A. Kubala, RN, CCMGeriatric Care Managers of WNY

Thomas Lang, JD, MBA Magavern Magavern Magavern Grimm, LLC

Bonnie McMorrowMeals on Wheels for Western New York

Laurie Menzies, Esq.Pfalzgraf Beinhauer & Menzies LLP

Chip MussenCatholic Cemeteries

Jane Nogowski Park Creek Senior Living

Michael OlearOlear Team/MJ Peterson

Maria SchenkUnivera Healthcare

Thane SchulzErie Co. Medical Center

38TH ANNUAL MEETINGNOVEMBER 1ST, 2018

THANK YOU AGAIN TO ALL SPONSORSOF THE 38TH ANNUAL MEETING

Basket Raffle Committee Dot Swift & Gloria Olmsted (Honorary Member) Dr. Evan Calkins, Past President

Joe Flower, Speaker & Kristin Surdej, President Kristin Surdej, Charlie Battaglia, Dot Swift Lynn Riker, Pam Pace, Kristin Surdej

Pat Dwyer, Pat Dowling, Kristin Surdej Marian Deutschman

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A DREAM written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN.

A plan backed by ACTION becomes REALITY.

This is what I see when I think of the Network in Aging.

For the members who don’t quite know who I am I would like to introduce myself as the new President of the Network in Aging.

For the past 30 years I have worked in the field of aging in some capacity or another making this my field of expertise. Advocating for nearly seventeen years on both a state and national level I worked alongside many organizations dedicated to the goal of

improving and keeping services in place for our elderly. I served as a delegate on the 2005 White House Conference on Aging representing Congressman Thomas Reynolds Western New York district. As delegates we were influential in developing new changes that would impact our nation’s elderly. This was my most moving experience.

Joining the Network in Aging and serving on the Board of Directors back in 2011 gave me a whole new perspective to what this organization is all about. I got my feet wet by joining the Education Committee, soon after I was asked to co-chair. When asked to serve as Secretary of the Network I jumped in whole hardly and was up for the task. I served on the Strategic Planning Committee this past year and really got a feel for the expansive history this organization has and why we do what we do. I encourage any member to get involved with the Network and reap the benefits of friendship, networking and education.

This organization thrives with the leadership of our hard working Board of Directors and Committee members solely dedicated our mission. We recently launched a new Facebook page, be sure to ‘Like Us’. Coming soon is ‘LinkedIn’ and the social media exposure is growing. Welcome to our new members.

Membership has grown to a current 385 members, 114 member agencies and 43 individual, student and retirees. The Network with the Network events have become a wonderful way to meet your peers by drawing in members for a fun and educational event. Please join the Network in Aging on January 22nd for ‘Cruise in for a Classic Time’ at the Pierce Arrow Museum. The event includes a guided tour, hors d’oeuvres and open bar. The event is open to guests 21 or older. See our website for additional information and registration. Thank-you to our sponsors: Harris Beach PLLC Attorneys at Law and Laping, Surdej Associates, LLC, and thanks to our dessert table courtesy of People Inc., Univera Healthcare, and Touching Hearts at home. This year our honorary charity will be: Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight.

I am proud to serve as the new President and thank the Network in Aging board of directors for their vote of confidence electing me to this position.

Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. Happy New Year!!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ANGELA BLACKLEY

Looking for article and ad submissions for the

April-June 2019 edition!

2019 membership renewals

Due January 31st

pay online or pay by check

THE NETWORK WELCOMES ITS NEWEST MEMBER AGENCIESWE WELCOME FIVE NEW MEMBER AGENCIES!

GOLDCLARITY GROUP NYHELP AT YOUR HOME LLC

BRONZEMEDICAL HOUSE CALLS WITH COMPASSION DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY SERVICE BUFFALO AGING WITH PURPOSE LLC

Call Lisa Boron at 829-3712 or email lisaboro@buffalo.edu to reserve your spot.

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NETWORK MEMBERSHIP BY JOINING A COMMITTEE TODAY

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS & MEETING INFORMATIONPlease be sure to verify meeting date, time and location as there are occasional changes!

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEEstablishes and directs the Network’s print and online communications with its members and the public. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 AM at University at Buffalo, 3435 Main Street, 501 Kimball Tower, Buffalo, NY 14214.

CO-CHAIRSPamela Pace (ppace@centershealthcare.org) (716) 863-9035Thane Schulz (tschulz@ecmc.edu) (716) 898-6502

EDUCATION COMMITTEEPlans and carries out educational programs/workshops on aging related issues, along with planning and preparation for the annual meeting. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month at 8:45 AM at Meals on Wheels for WNY, Inc., 100 James E. Casey Drive, Buffalo, NY 14206.

CO-CHAIRSMaria Schenk (maria.schenk@univerahealthcare.com) (716) 860-9015Beth Donner (bcdonner@mtb.com) (716) 848-7600

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEReviews and recommends changes in membership dues and benefits; coordinates ongoing membership recruitment efforts. Meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM at Panera Bread, 1593 Niagara Falls Blvd, Boulevard Consumer Square, Amherst, NY 14226. No meetings in August and December.

CO-CHAIRSLarry Raines (larryrainz@yahoo.com) (716) 553-4538Margie Cannon-Zdrojewski (simplified.solutions@yahoo.com) (716) 908-1608

NETWORKING COMMITTEEPlans and carries out member-to-member functions, including Network with the Network events. This committee meets the third Thursday each month at 8:30 AM at MJ Peterson, 1244 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY 14150.

CHAIRMichael Olear (michael@olear.com) (716) 880-4442

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEEPlans social functions for the Network, including the January Social, Taste of the Network and annual meeting venue. Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday each month at 8:30 AM at Heathwood, 815 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY 14221. No meetings in January, July and December.

CO-CHAIRSSharon Plant (splant@people-inc.org) (716) 817-9223Suzanne Desfosses-Gilliam (sdg@touchinghearts.com) (716) 898-8566

NOMINATING COMMITTEEThis committee solicits and accepts nominations for positions on the Network in Aging Board of Directors and presents a slate of officers and directors to the membership for their consideration.

CO-CHAIRSAnne Binga, LMSW (annebinga@gmail.com) (716) 209-0999Kashia Brosius (kbrosius@peregrinecheektowaga.com) (716) 893-3000

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BROMPTON HEIGHTS

UB SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

BROMPTON HEIGHTS IS LAUNCHING A NEW WEBSITE SOON!A History with FamilyOur family-owned and locally operated senior living community has been earning the trust of our residents and their families with compassionate care for over 35 years.

Medical Care That Goes Above and Beyond Other Local CommunitiesOur highly trained, compassionate and dedicated staff are available 24/7 to assist our residents with their individualized care plan. Each care plan is designed by an interdisciplinary team to encourage independence, promote strength, accommodates challenges, create relationships and quality experiences in a safe and manageable environment.

Our Enhanced Care AdvantageThese additional services push past the boundaries of traditional assisted living standards, allowing our

residents the flexibility to age gracefully knowing that we can physically assist them as they face more challenges along the way. If memory impairment becomes an issue, we can offer a transition to our safe and secure Memory Care unit.

Discover a Better Way to AgeAt Brompton Heights, seniors and their loved ones discover so much more than a place to stay – they uncover a vibrant, social and caring community. We offer a high-quality lifestyle with a philosophy that encourages independence and choice, designed to holistically stimulate the mind, body and spirit.

See for YourselfTo learn more about Brompton Heights please visit our NEW and improved website, launching by December 17th at BromptonHeights.com. Better yet, stop by to experience all we have to offer and meet our dedicated and compassionate team for yourself.

UB School of Social Work to begin a new online Doctor of Social Work degree program

The University at Buffalo School of Social Work (UBSSW) will launch a part-time, fully online, three-year Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree program beginning in the fall of 2019. The 39-credit DSW program builds on the strengths of the school’s trauma-informed and human rights per-spective, and is aimed at experienced social workers with a desire to advance their professional practice. DSW stu-dents will have the opportunity to build knowledge and learn to more effectively incorporate these concepts into the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based treatments with vulnerable populations.

Nationwide, only 15 schools currently offer a DSW. The UBSSW is the first SUNY and first in the region to offer this program. The DSW is the latest addition to a suite of

graduate-level degree and dual-degree programs offered at UB, and is the school’s second doctoral program.

As a part-time, fully online program that is accessible to students regardless of geographic location, the DSW cap-italizes on the latest digital technologies to innovate social work education and practice. The program is an ideal fit for social work practitioners interested in becoming lead-ers in the field and advancing their skills in the practice setting, according to Dr. Louanne Bakk, PhD, the DSW program director.

DSW program application requirements include a Mas-ter of Social Work (MSW) degree and a minimum of two years post-MSW direct practice experience. Interested individuals can refer to a complete list of the program’s prerequisites and apply online at http://socialwork.buffa-lo.edu/education/dsw-online.html.

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FAMILY CHOICE OF NEW YORK

HOSPICE

Frustration, exhaustion, anxiety—these words are nothing new to anyone who cares for peo-ple facing a life-limiting illness. They are not new to care providers because these words (and so many more like them) give voice to emotions that patients, their families, and loved ones often feel and experience on a dai-ly basis. As they simultaneously try to wrap their brains around a fear-filled prognosis, and a life of caregiving, family and friends are often stretched beyond their limits.

Dying of a cancer that had progressed past treatment, Elsa wanted nothing more than comfort and ease for herself and for those she loved. She and her husband Jim were to-gether for over 50 years. He struggled with the stress and strain of being a caregiver; he struggled with caring for a woman who had completely changed from the wife he knew and loved for so long; he struggled with how to maintain his role as the patriarch of his family; and he struggled with all the logistics already taxing his exhausted mind.

When Jim’s Spiritual Care Counselor from his Hospice Team called on him, he said, “thanks, but no thanks.” It was just too much—one

more person coming and going, one more visit to keep on track of, one more thing to try to hold in his mind. A couple weeks later, I called to check in, and at the urging of Elsa’s nurse, Jim consented to a quick visit.

After that visit, Jim remarked that, for the first time in weeks he had finally caught his breath. Plans were underway, and many burdens that were weighing him down were much lighter. By the time Elsa passed, the spiritual care that they received helped them process what they were experiencing. Instead of anxiety, they both found solace and catharsis in the last chapter of Elsa’s life.

So often, we focus on physical/medical needs. And because of all the baggage that can come with religion, spiritual care becomes an afterthought. And it’s in those moments, however, when a care team can provide care to a person in their entirety, that we can truly transform suffering into solace.

– Written by Rabbi Adam Scheldt, Director of Spiritual Care, Hospice Buffalo

HospiceBuffalo.com 686-8000 Request a Speaker: info@PalliativeCare.org

For more than a decade, Independent Health’s Medicare Family Choice® HMO-SNP plan has been providing an extra level of care and support to residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Western New York.

Members enrolled in this special needs plan receive regular visits from specially-trained nurse practitioners/physician assistants, who are affiliated with Family Choice of New York and on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their responsibilities include:

• Working in collaboration with the member’s physicians and the nursing facility’s staff to identify potential problems before they become serious.

• Minimizing unnecessary and disruptive emergency room visits and hospital stays whenever it’s safe and appropriate.

• Keeping in close contact with the member’s family, making sure they are involved in the care-planning process and bringing them peace of mind in knowing that their loved one’s quality of life is being maintained at the highest level possible.

Other key features of the Family Choice plan

• Additional care

• Open enrollment is year-round

• You don’t have to be a current Independent Health member to qualify for the plan

• No out-of-pocket costs for Medicaid participants who have eligible subsidies

• Low out-of-pocket costs for non-Medicaid participants

To speak with an Independent Health Medicare Family Choice plan representative, call (716) 635-4900 or 1-800-958-4405 (TTY users call 711), October 1 – March 31: Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; April 1 – September 30: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Independent Health is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract offering HMO, HMO-SNP, HMO-POS and PPO plans. Enrollment in Independent Health depends on contract renewal. This plan is available to all Medicare eligibles that are entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled in Part B, except those with ESRD unless already enrolled with Independent Health. Members must reside in a participating facility in Western New York. Members must receive all routine care

from participating providers.

Rabbi Adam Scheldt

independent health offers plan for those who reside in long-term care/assisted living facilities

transforming suffering into solace

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THE MCGUIRE GROUP

The McGuire Group is pleased to introduce our Complex Medical Care Unit, CMCU, located at Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga. This specialized unit provides patients with noninvasive monitoring of their complex medical and cardiac conditions through state-of-the-art telemetry. This includes the ability to monitor essential vital signs in real-time enabling physicians to intervene immediately should a serious medical situation develop. The result is improved outcomes and avoidance of unnecessary hospital readmissions.

Every patient admitted to the unit is outfitted with a portable wifi/cellular cardiac monitor, which registers the real-time data 24 hours a day and provides immediate alerts to any change in a condition.

The CMCU is also equipped with telemedicine technology which allows doctors and multiple other parties, including family members, to be involved in the real-time care of a patient via electronic communication.

Specialists from Buffalo Medical Group oversee all the medical care on the CMCU, and all of the nurses are certified in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), intravenous therapy and medication administration, and cardiac telemetry monitoring.

While on the unit, patients rehab under the direction of experts trained in every aspect of healing. This full spectrum of care consistently earns Garden Gate outstanding ratings with the state and federal governments.

For more information call (716) 668-8100 or visit www.mcguiregroup.com

MEDICAL HOUSE CALLSWITH COMPASSION

Medical House Calls With Compassion is excited to share our work and services with Erie and Niagara Counties. Our mission centers around providing quality in home medical care and support to homebound patients. We firmly believe that every family deserves quality care and support for their loved ones.

At Medical House Calls With Compassion, we believe in a comprehensive approach to patient care. In addition to at home medical visits, we evaluate the level of support needed, communicate directly with caregivers, provide weekend support, and discuss advance directives. We are

also able to provide access to in home rehabilitation ser-vices and in home diagnostic testing and complete pa-perwork for home care agencies and health plans, among other services.

We look forward to growing our relationship with Erie and Niagara Counties and providing support to you and your loved ones.

To discuss how we can help your loved one at home, or for a full listing of our capabilities, please reach out to us at (716) 268-8662.

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JUNIPER GLEN

CLARITY GROUP NY

Juniper Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is conveniently located on Transit Road in East Amherst. Our community, which has just celebrated its 1st birthday is dedicated to bringing quality care to those with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias.

Our primary focus is on one thing and that is caring for those experiencing this heartbreaking disease.

The uniquely designed community has features that include plenty of interior and exterior walking areas which accommodates residents that like to walk, as well as spacious living and activity areas. Special safety systems are also in place to ensure the wellbeing of all residents. The community offers families the luxury of choosing from 3 different suite types to best suit the needs of their loved ones; companion living, privates with a shared bath and privates with a private bathroom. We’re proud

to offer families all-inclusive pricing to eliminate the burden of guessing cost of care from month to month. Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, 3 nutritious meals, snacks and a full day of scheduled activities.

From the moment residents step into the community, they become part of our family. Caregivers go through extensive dementia training and well as philosophy training and general orientation before fulfilling their scheduled roles. Monthly refresher trainings in dementia reinforce their initial training.

If interested in scheduling a tour, please contact the community at 716-568-2099. You can also visit www.juniperglen.com for more information or check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JuniperGlenALZ

Bringing Clarity to MedicareChoosing a Medicare Plan can be confusing. There are so many choices. How do you know which plan is best for you? Call the Clarity Group!

What is the Clarity Group?The Clarity Group is an insurance agency that specializes in Medicare plans. The Clarity Group was founded by Sally Stier in March of 2017, originally representing just one company. In 2018, Lisa Giancarlo and Karen Olson became partners in the business. The three partners have over 40 years combined experience working with Medicare insurance. The group has 15 licensed agents covering all areas of WNY. The agency now offers plans from multiple local and national carriers.

Choosing the right plan.There are different types of Medicare Plans. Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap, pay after original Medicare Parts A & B. These are usually accompanied by a Medicare Part D Prescription Plan. Another choice is a Medicare Advantage Plan, also known as Part C, which combines hospital, medical and usually

drug coverage into one plan. The Clarity Group can guide you through all these options.

Everyone’s needs are different and no one plan is perfect for everyone. It’s important to check that the plan includes the doctors and hospitals you need, as well as covering your prescriptions. There can be many other factors to consider as well, such as how healthy you are. Do you want a low monthly premium or would you rather pay more upfront to avoid co-pays later on. What if you travel? Do you want a fitness membership, dental, vision or hearing benefits? The Clarity Group will review your current plan, look up doctors and prescriptions and evaluate other needs to help you chose the plan that best suits your needs. The Clarity Group represents many local and national carriers, providing you with a one stop shopping experience.

The Clarity Group is located at 5334 Transit Rd in Depew. Agents will also meet with clients in their homes or at numerous events throughout the community. Call 716-393-3437 for an appointment. Learn more about the Clarity Group at www.claritygroupny.com.

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As the Network in Aging continues to grow and thrive, we strive to use new innovations that help us to promote the Network, our events and member agencies.

We are excited to announce that we have created Facebook & Linkedin pages and have begun posting about upcoming events, important information on aging in WNY, and of course about our wonderful member agencies. We plan to use Facebook and Linkedin as platforms from which we can tell the story of the Network, and the extraordinary services you all provide. Stay tuned to learn how your organization can be featured in some of our posts!

Network in Aging WNY Network in Aging of WNY Inc.

Check Us Out on FACEBOOK& LINKEDIN!

If you haven’t yet, please LIKE & FOLLOW our pages!

SUBMISSION INFO AND GUIDELINES

As a member of the Network in Aging, your organization is allowed a certain number of posts per membership year according to your membership level.

• Please email all post submissions to: lisaboro@buffalo.edu.

• If you have a time sensitive post, please note that, AND please plan ahead as your post may take up to 2 weeks to be shared live.

• PDF and JPEG files are preferred.

• We reserve the right to edit and ask questions or modify post as needed.

• Any events listed on our website calendar already have the benefit of being possibly posted, unless you want to request a specific event be posted again and/or in a certain way.

SOME HELPFUL TIPS ON THINGS TO POST

This is your chance to tell the membership and others interested in the Network about you and your organization! TAKE ADVANTAGE!!

• Create an “AD” style post where you can highlight services to those in need or a “rate special.”

• Give us some interesting organizational history or background.

• Let us know about a NEW employee or Employee of the month.

• Is there an open position in your group you are looking to fill? Let us spread the word.

• Offer the opinion of an “expert” on a timely or interesting age-related topic.

• Promote a seasonal or other timely campaign.

• Offer some trivia question or other contest that initiates user feedback

• Post a VIDEO of your group completing an activity or service.

• Make sure to include applicable links such as to your website or other contact info.

• Always include images and your logo.

Any questions, please contact Lisa Boron. THANKS AND HAPPY POSTING!

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INTERESTED IN CO-HOSTING A NETWORK WITH THE NETWORK EVENT?

Contact Lisa at 829-3712 or lisaboro@buffalo.edufor a list of hosts/available months

Still looking for a HOST for the month of February!

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If your loved one is no longer safe at home, we should talk.

(716) 343-0108absolutcare.com

THE AMBERLEIGH2330 Maple Rd • Williamsville, NY 14221

tel 716-689-4555amberleigh.net

An Independent Living Community

Call or visit us online for more information

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M&T’s Reverse Mortgage

Help your clients age in place. Call Beth C. Donner, NMLS# 475147, at 716-812-4071.

©2013 M&T Bank NMLS # 381076

Judy N. Cuzzacrea Wagner Elder Law Attorney

726 Exchange Street, Suite 1000Buffalo, NY 14210

716-200-5157 | www.harrisbeach.com | jwagner@harrisbeach.com

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THE BEST OF CARE FROM THE BEST OF PEOPLE

Ryan P. O’Connor, CLU®, RICP®, CFP®Financial AdvisorWilliams & O’Connor Financial Planning Groupryanpoconnor.com

716.817.9090

Affordable, ComfortableSenior Living

19 Locations in WNY

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OUR 30TH YEAR1738 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 103

Buffalo, NY 14207 Phone 716.783.9119

www.foreveryoungwny.com

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University at Buffalo501 Kimball Tower3435 Main Street

Buffalo, NY 14214-3079

THURSDAY, MAY 9TH

"LEARN ABOUT YOU"PROGRESSIVE DINNER EVENT!

Join us for a progressive dinner with a change of seating three times

during the dinner!

Event from 4:30pm - 8:00pm

Open Bar from 4:30-5:30 Progressive Dinner 5:30-7:00 Open Bar 7:00-8:00

The Barrel Factory65 Vandalia Street Buffalo, NY 14204

Cost $35.00

LIMITED TO 100 REGISTRANTS.NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

EVENT SPONSORED BY:

(seeking 2 additional sponsors)

NETWORK SPONSORED CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information, go to www.networkinaging.orgor call the Network office: 716-829-3712

The Network in Aging of Western New York, Inc. is a non-profit, voluntary corporation, which brings together individuals and organizations involved in aging and long-term care. Our diverse membership includes educators, health and social service professionals, community leaders, government agencies and area businesses. Our mission is “ To help our members by providing opportunities for resource exchange, professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration through networking events, educational programs, strategic partnerships and promoting public awareness of the organization and its mission.”

For more information about the Network in Aging of Western New York, Inc., call Lisa Boron, Network in Aging Coordinator, at 716-829-3712 or for more information about the Network in Aging, you can go online to www.networkinaging.org

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