Cheektowaga Senior Center

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The mission of the Cheektowaga Department of Senior Services is to provide our participants with quality activities, programs and advocacy that promote independence and enhance their well-being.

Fun Fact Friday: IceWhy Does Ice Float In Water?Ice is made up of water molecules that are held together by hydrogen bon...
12/21/2024

Fun Fact Friday: Ice
Why Does Ice Float In Water?
Ice is made up of water molecules that are held together by hydrogen bonds. However, the hydrogen bonds in ice are stronger than the hydrogen bonds in water. This is because the water molecules in ice are arranged in a regular pattern, and hydrogen bonds can form between the molecules in this regular pattern. Hydrogen bonds are much weaker than the other forces that hold molecules together, so water molecules can easily break away from each other.
The stronger hydrogen bonds in ice make it harder for the water molecules to break away from each other. This means that ice is less dense than water, and so it floats on top of the water.
How Does Ice Cubes Melt?
When water freezes, it forms crystals of ice that are arranged in a regular pattern. However, when ice is placed in warmer conditions, the water molecules begin to move around more. As they bump into each other, they break apart the regular crystal structure of the ice.
At the same time, the warmer temperatures cause the ice to absorb energy from its surroundings. This energy helps to break the bonds between water molecules, causing them to change from a solid to a liquid form. The result is melting ice cubes. While this process may seem simple, it is a complex chemical reaction that requires both heat and energy.

WINTER WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENTSMaking the decision to close our Center on bad weather days isnot easy. We do NOT close just...
12/20/2024

WINTER WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Making the decision to close our Center on bad weather days is
not easy. We do NOT close just because the Cheektowaga
schools are closed. A lot of variables impact the decision and
we get input from our Town Supervisor, our Town Emergency
Manager and our Highway Superintendent. To check for Center
closings, please tune your TV to channels 2, 4 or 7. If you see our Center listed
as closed, that also means our van service will NOT be running. If you don’t
see us listed on the TV closings, that means we are open & our vans are on!
SOMETHING NEW FOR US...we are now able to change our office voicemail
greeting remotely so if the center is closed or certain classes are cancelled, we
can put that on our voicemail even if nobody is in the office. This means you
can call before 9:00 am and hear the recorded message!
If we are open, but you feel uneasy about driving in the weather conditions,
please stay home. Please do not risk your safety to get to us.
On snowy days, please do not arrive early so our plow crews have time to get
our lots cleared and our walkways shoveled and salted. Thank you for your
cooperation!

Small Batch Thumbprint CookiesIngredients4 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 large egg yolk½ teaspoon va...
12/20/2024

Small Batch Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon jam
Instructions
Heat oven to 350° F (177° C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Using an electric hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This process should take about 1 minute for the best texture.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla to the mixture, blending well to ensure a uniform consistency.
Gently mix in the flour, ensuring it’s fully incorporated into the batter.
Scoop the dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized portions and place them on a cookie sheet. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
Press a hole into the center of each ball, using your thumb or a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon for uniformity.
Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of jam into each thumbprint.
Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until they’re perfectly set and lightly golden.

Debbie Przybylak won the giant cookie tray that included one dozen of nine varieties of cookies – that’s 108 cookies mad...
12/19/2024

Debbie Przybylak won the giant cookie tray that included one dozen of nine varieties of cookies – that’s 108 cookies made & donated by David & Kerry Peek. Congratulations Debbie! She told us she willed herself to win them!
Our Senior Center Foundation thanks all that supported this raffle!

Elton TOM and Friends ReturnTuesday, March 18, 20254:00 pm – 6:30 pmDinner at approximately 4pm$20 per personCheektowaga...
12/19/2024

Elton TOM and Friends Return
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner at approximately 4pm
$20 per person
Cheektowaga Senior Residents
$23 per person
Senior Non-Resident Guests
We will start this fun evening with a simple meal catered by Elma Towne Grille. Everyone will get a delicious roast beef sandwich, FOUR mild chicken wings with blue cheese, chef salad with choice of dressing and a slice of cheesecake for dessert. Coffee, hot tea and hot cocoa are included. You may bring other beverages if you wish. After dinner, we are then in for a treat as Elton Tom (aka Tom Hastings) tickles the ivories and sings another tribute to ELTON JOHN and FRIENDS! Elton Tom will be performing different songs than he did for part 1 that he did for us back in July! Your Dinner Club Cards will be punched at this event.
Tickets Go On Sale: Monday, December 30
Deadline To Buy Tickets – March 10 or until sold out

Minestrone Soup For TwoIngredients ▢4 strips bacon▢1 cup chopped onions▢2 clove garlic , minced▢1 teaspoon Worcestershir...
12/18/2024

Minestrone Soup For Two
Ingredients
▢4 strips bacon
▢1 cup chopped onions
▢2 clove garlic , minced
▢1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
▢1 cup canned red beans , rinsed and drained
▢1 cup canned diced tomatoes
▢1 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables or use a similar amount of fresh, chopped vegetables
▢4 cups low sodium chicken broth
▢1 teaspoon kosher salt
▢1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
▢1 cup dried small shaped pasta
Instructions
Cut the bacon into pieces about ¼-inch thick. In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring now and then, until it's crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels.
In the same pot, add the onions and sauté for 1 minute or until they become slightly see-through.
Toss in the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, red beans, diced tomatoes, and mixed vegetables, stirring the mixture occasionally for another minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and reincorporate the crispy bacon.

Season the broth with salt and pepper, then increase the heat until the soup begins to bubble gently.
Turn down the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, giving it a stir occasionally.
Add the pasta to the pot and simmer on low heat. Cook until the pasta is perfectly tender yet firm to the bite, which should take about 6 to 8 minutes.
Ladle the hot soup into a bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Thursday, Dec. 199:30-11:30 am, in our FITNESS ROOMThank you to retired nurse MARCY WEIDRICH for h...
12/16/2024

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Thursday, Dec. 19
9:30-11:30 am, in our FITNESS ROOM
Thank you to retired nurse MARCY WEIDRICH for her expertise

Fun Fact Friday: Geminid Meteor ShowerLook skyward on the night of December 13 after 9 P.M. for a chance to catch a glim...
12/14/2024

Fun Fact Friday: Geminid Meteor Shower
Look skyward on the night of December 13 after 9 P.M. for a chance to catch a glimpse of the Geminid meteors. The Geminid meteor shower is the most active shower of the year. Geminid meteors showers are unique because it derives from an asteroid, where most meteor showers come from broken-up comets.
This year, the peak of the meteor shower meets a waxing gibbous Moon, meaning that the sky will still be affected somewhat by the light of the Moon. If the sky is clear and temperatures aren’t too chilly, it’s still worth venturing outside to try to see the Geminids. The best viewing will be before the Moon rises around 1:00 A.M.

BARNSTORM & CARRUBBA’S BBQTuesday, January 21, 20255:00-8:30 pm$28 per person(Cheektowaga Senior Residents)$30 per perso...
12/13/2024

BARNSTORM & CARRUBBA’S BBQ
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
5:00-8:30 pm
$28 per person
(Cheektowaga Senior Residents)
$30 per person
(Senior Non-Resident Guests)
We will start off this toe-tapping evening with a dinner
catered by Carrubba’s Chicken Pit. Dinner will include
1/2 BBQ chicken, 1/4 rack of ribs, baby buttered spuds
and coleslaw. Coffee, tea & hot chocolate are included.
Following dinner we will be entertained with the lively
music of Barnstorm Country Band. Your Dinner Club will
be honored at this event. Deadline To Buy Tickets:
Friday, January 10 or until sold out

SCATTERGORIES Friday, 12/20 1:00-2:30 pmJoin Kerry in our conference room for this fun, easy game! You don’thave to know...
12/12/2024

SCATTERGORIES Friday, 12/20 1:00-2:30 pm
Join Kerry in our conference room for this fun, easy game! You don’t
have to know how to play, we’ll teach you. All you need to bring is
some paper & a pen and we will take care of the rest. This is a great
way to strengthen your brain power & have some fun at the same time.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED—maybe even randomly drawn! This
event is FREE but please sign-up in our office.

FeedMore WNYFARM MARKET TRUCKThursdays, 12:30-1:30 pmIn our BACK parking lotDISCOUNTED PRODUCE. STOCK CHANGES WEEKLY.- E...
12/12/2024

FeedMore WNY
FARM MARKET TRUCK
Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 pm
In our BACK parking lot
DISCOUNTED PRODUCE. STOCK CHANGES WEEKLY.
- EVERYONE WELCOME
- Cash/Credit SNAP/EBT
- Tell your friends & neighbors!

BE A WINNER…At the end of each month we will have drawings for a $10 giftcertificate good toward a center-sponsored even...
12/11/2024

BE A WINNER…
At the end of each month we will have drawings for a $10 gift
certificate good toward a center-sponsored event.
BIRTHDAY BUCKET: If your birthday falls during the month, fill out a
slip at the sign in table in the lobby, put it in the bucket and we'll draw
a winner from there. ANNIVERSARY BUCKET: If you & your spouse
are celebrating their wedding anniversary during the month, fill out a
slip at the sign in table in the lobby, put it in the bucket and we'll draw
a winner. ONLY PUT YOUR NAME IN IF THIS MONTH IS YOUR
BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY MONTH—we sort out the ones from
other months and throw them out!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER WINNERS
Birthday—Greg Szarpa
Anniversary—Nikolina & Eugene Izydorczak

Small Batch Peanut Butter BlossomsIf you're a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, you will absolutely love these Peanut ...
12/11/2024

Small Batch Peanut Butter Blossoms
If you're a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, you will absolutely love these Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies. They're also known as Peanut Butter Blossoms and they're heavenly. This small batch recipe will yield about 6 cookies.
Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time10 mins

Ingredients
3 tablespoons granulated sugar -divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons salted butter -softened
1 large egg yolk
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
6 Hershey's Kisses -unwrapped
Instructions
Heat oven to 375° F (190° C).
In a medium sized bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, and the egg yolk with an electric mixer.
Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder to the bowl and mix until dough forms.
Pour remaining tablespoon of sugar in a separate small bowl and set aside.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in the sugar and place 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookie sheet from the oven and immediately press 1 chocolate candy into the center of each cookie.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let cool for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.

SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCEHosted by the Alzheimer's AssociationTuesday, December 172 pm in our banquet hallThis presentatio...
12/10/2024

SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE
Hosted by the Alzheimer's Association
Tuesday, December 17
2 pm in our banquet hall
This presentation will help caregivers focus on helping their
person living with dementia take part in daily activities,
providing the right amount of support and balancing safety
and independence while managing expectations. This is free
and open to the public—all are welcome. Please share with
anyone you feel could beneft from attending. Call our ofice
to register at 716-686-3930.

TAI CHIWednesdays, 9:15am – 10:15amJanuary 8—February 26, 2025$42 for the 8-week sessionPat David teaches this class for...
12/09/2024

TAI CHI
Wednesdays, 9:15am – 10:15am
January 8—February 26, 2025
$42 for the 8-week session
Pat David teaches this class for all levels & abilites. Once developed
for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a slow, graceful form of exercise that is used for stress reducton, balance improvement, and falls
reducton. Tai Chi increases your strength, concentraton, body awareness and may even lower your blood pressure. Tai Chi is perfect for
someone who cannot do quick-paced cardio workouts but who wants
to improve their overall health AND for seasoned ftness students looking to more ftness into their weekly routne. All around Tai Chi does
your body good. Sign-up and pay in our ofce!

Fun Fact FridayWreathsIn Northern Europe, the pagans believed the sun was a wheel that rolled away from the Earth during...
12/07/2024

Fun Fact Friday
Wreaths
In Northern Europe, the pagans believed the sun was a wheel that rolled away from the Earth during the winter, and decorated their homes with wheels festooned with greenery and lights to coax the sun back toward them during winter solstice.
Christmas Tree
While many different cultures have used evergreens to decorate during the long, cold winter, 16th-century Germany likely popularized the light-draped Christmas tree as we know it today. As the story goes, Martin Luther went walking in the woods one night and was struck by the beauty of the stars filtering through the evergreens. He cut one down, brought it home, and decorated it with candles to recreate the scene for his family.
Tree Ornaments:
The ancient tradition for decorating Christmas trees was that various offering including apples were placed on them. The use of apples was lost in 1858 after a harsh winter destroyed them all. A glassblower had the idea to replace the apples with colorful blown glass balls, the baubles we know today!
XMAS
While Xmas is seen by some as a secular way to "cross Christ out of Christmas," the word actually is an abbreviation for Christmas. Christ was often written as "XP" or "XT" and the Greek letter Chi X stood for Christ in the ancient Greek symbol for Christians.

PIZZA, PRIZES & BINGOTuesday, February 25, 2025, 3:00-6:00 pm$18 per person (Cheektowaga Senior Residents)$20 per person...
12/06/2024

PIZZA, PRIZES & BINGO
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 3:00-6:00 pm
$18 per person (Cheektowaga Senior Residents)
$20 per person (Senior Non-Resident Guests)
Back by popular demand, this will NOT be your everyday bingo game, although we will use regular bingo boards. Diagrams on correct bingos for each round will be provided. After about one hour of bingo with great prizes,
we will enjoy a simple dinner: two squares of cheese & pepperoni pizza, four mild chicken wings, chef salad, cofee, tea, hot chocolate,
pop or water and dessert! Then we will get back to bingo with more fabulous prizes. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO PEREGRINE SENIOR
LIVING AT CHEEKTOWAGA FOR SPONSORING THE PRIZES FOR THIS EVENT. Tickets Go On Sale: Monday, December 9
Deadline To Buy Tickets: Tuesday, February 18 or until sold out

Small Batch Ricotta CookiesSweet ricotta cookies are soft, cake-like cookies topped with an irresistible sugar glaze. Th...
12/06/2024

Small Batch Ricotta Cookies
Sweet ricotta cookies are soft, cake-like cookies topped with an irresistible sugar glaze. These little tea cookies are so easy to make and this small batch recipe yields the perfect amount.
Prep Time10 mins Cook Time 12 mins
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter , softened
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
For the glaze
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon milk
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F (177°C).
Combine the softened butter and sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until well combined, 1 minute.
Add the egg yolk, ricotta, and ⅛ teaspoon of the vanilla and continue beating until well mixed.
Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl and mix on low speed until dough starts to form.
Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the bottom of the cookies are golden.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and ⅛ teaspoon of vanilla. Spoon the glaze over each cookie.
Top with sprinkles, if desired or enjoy as is.

Address

3349 Broadway
Cheektowaga, NY
14225

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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