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PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS:
155 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,
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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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