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Senior Centers - Daily Lunch
Program: Group dining with
hot lunch program at 12:00
daily. Monday - Friday by
reservation; one-week in
advance notice is required for
lunch reservations.
Suggested donation is $2.50.
Recreation: Exercise programs, recreational activities, educational
speakers, day trips and socialization are offered, which are all geared
to keep our seniors healthy in mind, body and actively engaged in life.
Group activities include: Bingo, Needlecraft, Arts/Crafts, Knit/Crochet,
Ceramics, Pinochle Tournaments, Guest Speakers, Dinner/Dance, Field
Trips, Blood Pressure Testing and Health Fairs.
Senior Aquatics Program: NWBCC, Inc. offers senior citizens a water
aerobics class. The program is free of charge for those who are registered
participants at the NWBCC, Inc. The program is held at Pfc. Grabiarz
School of Excellence, 225 Lawn Avenue. Contact Fran Lull at 876-8108,
ext. 17 for more information.
Senior Computer Class: NWBCC, Inc. offers senior citizens a computer
lab. The class has six (6) computers and registration is on a "first come,
first served" basis. The program is held at the main facility located at the
B.M.H.A. Employment & Training Center, 115 Lawn Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14207.
Transportation: Van Service available by appointment 24 hours in
advance for medical appointments (priority), group shopping and to the
Senior Center. Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance. Group
shopping (Tuesday & Thursday) and transportation to Senior Centers also
provided. Service operates Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Contact the Senior Center to
schedule a ride at 858-7433. Suggested donation, $2.00 per one-way trip.
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PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS:
55 Lawn Avenue - (716) 876-8108, ext. 17
9:00 - 3:00 Monday - Friday
Well senior citizens may take advantage of all NWBCC,
Inc. has to offer such as a hot meal five days per week
and various group activities are available at Northwest
Buffalo Community Center. Eligible seniors must be 60
years of age or older to qualify for services and
Nutrition Program.
Income eligibility is determined by particular programs,
but Well Elderly and Case Management/Case Assistance
Programs have NO income eligibility guidelines.
Case Assistance - Provides assistance with applying
for benefit programs and services (i.e. HEAP, food
stamps, housing and various programs to enhance
income. Also helps with completion of various forms,
understanding of correspondence and some follow-up
casework provided when necessary. Home visits are
available.
Case Management - Provides assessment of clients'
needs or request through home visits, develops a care
plan, coordinates services and monitors client service
delivery.
Also offers assistance with applicants and benefit
programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid,
Home care, Food Stamps, HEAP, Meals On Wheels,
Weatherization, EPIC and other numerous programs.
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